Volume 4
Volume 4
TENDER DOCUMENTS
VOLUME - 4
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
TENDER DOCUMENTS
VOLUME - 4
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
CIVIL WORKS
CLAUSE DESCRIPTION
1. GENERAL
2. EARTHWORK IN EXCAVATION AND BACKFILLING
3. FORMWORK
4. REINFORCING STEEL
5. CONCRETE : PLAIN AND REINFORCED
6. BRICK WORK
7. STONE WORK
8. CERAMIC GLAZED TILE CLADDING
9. WOOD WORK
10. METAL WORK
11. ALUMINIUM WORK AND GLAZING
12. FLOORING
13. SUSPENDED CEILINGS
14. WATER PROOFING
15. PLASTER
16. PAINTING AND POLISHING
17. MISCELLANEOUS
18. HORTICULTURE WORK
19. ROADS AND PAVEMENTS
1.0 GENERAL
Delhi Metro Rail Corporation Ltd. is constructing 304 nos. Staff Quarters at Bahadurgarh
of Type II (168 nos.), Type III (128 nos.), and Type IV (8 nos.), along with a Community
Centre, Sub Station, Time office and Parking space etc. to cater for housing of Operating
staff deputed on the Mundka – Bahadurgarh corridor. The project site is located at
Bahadurgarh, Haryana.
The location of the work and the general site particulars are shown in the Site Layout
enclosed in the tender drawings
a. The work in general shall be carried out as per CPWD specifications, 2009
(Volume I to II) unless specified in the nomenclature of the individual item or in the
particular specifications for civil works.
b. For the items not covered under the specifications as stated above, the work shall
be done as per relevant IS Codes, latest publications with correction slip.
c. For the items not covered under any of the specifications stated above, the work
shall be executed as per Manufacturer’s specifications/ General Engineering
Practice and/or as per direction of Engineer-in-charge.
d. In the absence of any definite provisions or any particular issue in the aforesaid
specifications, reference is to be made to the latest codes and specifications of
BIS, IRC, BS, ASTM, AASHTO and CAN/CAS in that order. Where even these are
silent, the construction and completion of works shall confirm to sound engineering
practice as approved by Engineer-in-Charge. In case, if any dispute arises out of
interpretation of the above, the decision of the Engineer-in-Charge shall be final
and binding on the Contractor.
e. Wherever reference is made in the Contract to specific standard codes to be met
by the materials, plants and other supplies to be furnished and work performed
and tested, the latest edition or revision of the relevant codes in effect shall apply,
unless otherwise explicitly stated in the contract. Wherever such standards and
codes are national, or related to a particular country of region, other internationally
recognized standards which ensure a substantially equal or higher performance
than the standards and codes specified will be accepted subject to the Engineer-
in-Charge’s prior review and written approval. Differences between standards must
be fully described in writing by the contractor and submitted to the Engineer-in-
Charge at least 15 days prior to the date when contractor desires the Engineer-in-
Charge’s approval.
If the Engineer-in-Charge determines that such proposed deviation do not ensure
substantially equal performance, the contractor shall comply with the standards
specified in the documents.
These Specifications contained herein shall be read in conjunction with other tender
documents.
i The Work shall be carried out in accordance with the "Good for Construction"
drawings and designs as would be issued to the Contractor by the Engineer duly
signed and stamped by him. The Contractor shall not take cognisance of any
drawings, designs, specifications, etc. not bearing Engineer's signature and stamp.
Similarly the Contractor shall not take cognisance of instructions given by any
other Authority except the instructions given by the Engineer in writing.
ii The work shall be executed and measured as per metric units given in the
Schedule of Quantities, drawings etc. (FPS units where indicated are for guidance
only).
iii Absence of terms such as providing, supplying, laying, installing, fixing etc in the
descriptions does not even remotely suggest that the Contractor is absolved of
such providing, supplying etc unless an explicit stipulation is made in this contract.
The Owner shall bear no costs of materials, labour, equipment, duties, taxes,
royalties etc.
iv The specifications may have been divided into different sections / sub-heads for
convenience only. They do not restrict any cross-references. The Contractor shall
take into account inter-relations between various parts of works/trades. No claim
shall be entertained on the basis of compartmental interpretations.
v The classification of various items of works for purposes of measurements and
payments shall be as per bills of quantities (BOQ). Except where distinguished by
BOQ, the rates apply to all heights, depths, sizes, shapes and locations. They also
cater for all cuts and wastes. No floor wise separation shall be made for the rates.
Likewise all heights of centring, shuttering, staging, formwork and scaffolding,
trusses and erection methods are covered by the rates including multi stage
propping for heights greater than one floor as per drawings.
1.3 Abbreviations
The contractor shall make available at site all relevant Codes of practice as applicable.
The Contractor shall provide and maintain at site throughout the period of works the
following at his own cost and without extra charge, except for the items specified in the Bill
of Quantities the cost being held to be included in the Contract Rates:
i General works such as setting out, site clearance before setting out and on
completion of works. All weather approach roads to the site office should also
be constructed and maintained in good condition.
ii All labour, materials, plant, equipment and temporary works, Over head charges
as well as general liabilities, obligations, insurance and risks arising out of GCC,
required to complete and maintain the works to the satisfaction of the Engineer.
iii Adequate lighting for night work, and also whenever and wherever required by
the Engineer.
iv Temporary fences, barricades, guards, lights and protective work necessary for
protection of workmen, supervisors, engineers, General public and any other
persons permitted access to the site. Contractor shall provide proper signages
as directed.
All fences, barricade shall be painted with colour shades as specified by the
Engineer. The barricading should be of adequate height to ensure visual
obstruction of work from public view.
v All equipment, instruments, labour and materials required by the Engineer for
checking alignment, levels, slopes and evenness of surfaces measurements
and quality etc.
vi Design mixes and testing them as per relevant clauses of specifications giving
proportion of ingredients, sources of aggregates and binder along with
accompanying trial mixes. Test results to be submitted to the Engineer for his
approval before adoption on works.
vii Cost of Preparation and compliance with provision of a quality assurance
control programme.
viii Cost of safe guarding the environment.
ix A testing laboratory as specified by the Engineer equipped with the following
minimum apparatus, materials and competent trained staff required for carrying
out tests, as specified in the relevant sections of the specifications: -
a. One Set of standard sieves for testing grading of sand with mechanical
sieve shaker.
b. Sieves with openings respectively of 4.75mm, 10mm, 20mm, 25mm, 30mm
for testing and grading of aggregates.
c. Weighing Balance of capacity up to 10 Kg. reading up to 5 gm.
d. Electric Thermostat controlled oven and pans for drying of sand
andaggregates.
e. Glass measuring flasks of 1/2, 1 liter & 2 liter capacity.
f. Flask for determining moisture content of sand.
g. Slump cone with rod and V B Apparatus, flow table to measure slump or
DIN Specifications.
h. Apparatus to measure permeability of concrete as per Appendix 1700/II of
MOST Specifications.
i. Minimum 24 Nos. steel moulds for 150mm x 150mm x 150mm concrete
test cubes. It may be necessary to provide more steel cube moulds depending
upon concreting programme.
j. 25mm dia vibrator for compaction of concrete in test cubes and also
vibrating table.
k. Concrete cube testing machine of 200 tonnes capacity with 3 dial gauges
electrically operated.
l. Work benches, shelves, desks, sinks and any other furniture and lighting as
required by the Engineer.
1.6 Dimensions
Figured dimensions on drawings shall only be followed and drawings to a large scale shall
take precedence over those to a smaller scale. Special dimensions or directions in the
specifications shall supersede all others. All dimensions shall be checked on site prior to
execution.
The dimensions where stated do not allow for waste, laps, joints, etc. but the Contractor
shall provide at his own cost sufficient labour and materials to cover such waste, laps,
joints, etc.
The levels, measurements and other information concerning the existing site as shown on
the drawings are believed to be correct, but the Contractor should verify them for himself
and also examine the nature of the ground as no claim or allowance whatsoever will be
entertained on account of any errors or omissions in the levels or the description of the
ground levels or strata turning out different from what was expected or shown on the
drawings.
The Contractor shall set out the Works indicated in the Conditions of Contract. The
Contractor shall provide suitable stones with flat tops and build the same in concrete for
temporary benchmarks. All the pegs for setting out the Works and fixing the levels
required for the execution thereof shall, if desired by the Engineer, likewise be built in
masonry at such places and in such a manner as the Engineer may direct. The Contractor
shall carefully protect and preserve all benchmarks and other marks used in setting out
the works. The contractor will make overall layout of complete work and get it checked
from engineer. The cost of all operations of setting out including construction of
benchmarks is deemed to be included in the quoted rates as per Bill of Quantities.
(a) All the survey work except levelling work shall be carried out using total stations
with one second accuracy. The levelling work shall be carried out using Auto level.
(b) The triangulations point given by DMRC before start of work shall be maintained
during execution and handed over back to DMRC after completion of work.
1.8 Materials
It shall be the responsibility of the contractor to procure all the materials required f or
construction and completion of the contract. The contractor shall indicate in writing the
source of materials well in advance to the Engineer, after the award of the work and
before commencing the work. If the material from any source is found to be unacceptable
at any time, it shall be rejected by the Engineer and the contractor shall forthwith remove
the material immediately from the site as directed by the Engineer.
1.8.2 Quality
All materials used in the works shall be of the best quality of their respective kinds as
specified herein, obtained from sources and suppliers approved by the Engineer and shall
comply strictly with the tests prescribed hereafter, or where tests are not laid down in the
specifications, with the requirements of the latest issues of the relevant Indian Standards.
All materials used in the works shall be subjected to inspection and test in addition to test
certificates. Samples of all materials proposed to be employed in the permanent works
shall be submitted to the Engineer at least 45 days in advance for approval before they
are brought to the site.
Samples provided to the Engineer for their retention are to be labelled in boxes suitable
for storage. Materials or workmanship not corresponding in character and quality with
approved samples will be rejected by the Engineer.
Samples required for approval and testing must be supplied sufficiently in advance if
required quality and number to allow for testing and approval, due allowance being made
for the fact that if the first samples are rejected further samples may be required. Delay to
the works arising from the late submission of samples will not be acceptable as a reason
for delay in completion of the works.
Materials shall be tested before leaving the manufacturer’s premises, quarry or resource,
wherever possible. Materials shall also be tested on the site and they may be rejected if
not found suitable or in accordance with the specification, notwithstanding the results of
the tests at the manufacturer’s works or elsewhere or test certificates or any approval
given earlier. The contractor will bear all expenses for sampling and testing, whether at
the manufacturer’s premises at source, at site or at any testing laboratory or institution as
directed by the Engineer. No extra payment shall be made on this account.
Materials shall not be dispatched from the manufacturer’s works to the site without written
authority from the Engineer.
All manufacturer’s certificates of test, proof sheets, etc showing that the materials have
been tested in accordance with the requirement of this specification and of the appropriate
Indian Standard are to be supplied free of charge on request to the Engineer.
1.8.6 Rejection
Any materials that have not been found to conform to the specifications will be rejected
forthwith and shall be removed from the site by the Contractor at his own cost within two
weeks or as instructed by the Engineer.
The Engineer shall have power to cause the Contractors to purchase and use such
materials from any particular source, as may in his opinion be necessary for the proper
execution of the work.
All materials used in the works shall be stored on racks, supports, in bins, under cover etc
as appropriate to prevent deterioration or damage from any cause whatsoever to the
entire satisfaction of the Engineer.
The storage of materials shall be in accordance with IS 4082 “Recommendation on
stacking and storage or construction materials on site” and as per IS 7969 “Safety code
for handling and storage of building materials”.
The materials shall be stored in a proper manner at places at site approved by the
Engineer. Should the place where material is stored by the Contractor be required by the
Employer for any other purpose, the Contractor shall forthwith remove the material from
that place at his own cost and clear the place for the use of the Employer.
1.9 Water
Potable water only shall be used for the works. Contractor shall have his own source of
water duly approved by Engineer. The water shall be free from any deleterious
matter in solution or in suspension and be obtained from an approved source. The
quality of water shall conform to IS 456.
ii Storage
The Contractor shall make his own arrangements for storing water, if necessary, in
drums or tanks or cisterns, to the approval of the Engineer. Care shall be
exercised to see that water is not contaminated in any way.
iii Testing
Before starting any concreting work and wherever the source of water changes,
the water shall be tested for its chemical and other impurities to ascertain its
suitability for use in concrete for approval of the Engineer. No water shall be used
until tested and found satisfactory. Cost of all such Tests shall be borne by the
contractor.
1.9.1 Workmanship
All works shall be true to level, plumb and square and the corners, edges and arises in all
cases shall be unbroken and neat.
Any work not to the satisfaction of the Engineer or his representative will be rejected and
the same shall be rectified, or removed and replaced with work of the required standard of
workmanship at no extra cost.
During the period of construction or within the defect liability period the Engineer may at
his discretion order the load testing of any completed structure or any part thereof if he
has reasonable doubts about the adequacy of the strength of such structure for any of the
following reasons:
a) Results of compressive strength on concrete test cubes falling below the
specified strength.
b) Premature removal of formwork.
c) Inadequate curing of concrete.
d) Over loading during the construction of the structure or part thereof.
e) Carrying out concreting of any portion without prior approval of the Engineer.
f) Honey combed or damaged concrete, which in the opinion of the Engineer is
particularly weak and will affect the stability of the structure to carry the design
load, more so in important or critical areas of the structure.
g) Any other circumstances attributable to alleged negligence of the contractor
which in the opinion of the Engineer may result in the structure or any part
thereof being of less than the expected strength.
All the loading tests shall be carried out by the contractor strictly in accordance with the
instructions of the Engineer, IS: 456 and as indicated hereunder. Such tests shall be
carried out only after expiry of minimum 28 days or such longer period as directed by the
Engineer.
The structure shall be subjected to a super-imposed load equal to 1.0 times the specified
superimposed load assumed in the design. This load shall be maintained for a period of
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24 hours before removal. During the test, struts strong enough to take the whole load shall
be placed in position leaving a gap under the members as directed. The deflection due to
the superimposed load shall be recorded by sufficient number of approved deflectometers
capable of reading up to 1/500 of a cm and located suitably under the structure as
directed by the Engineer.
The structure shall be deemed to have passed the test if the maximum deflection at the
end of 24 hours of loading does not exceed the deflection given by the following
expressions:
D = 0.001 L2/25 T, where,
D = max deflection due to imposed load only
L = span of the member under load test (the shorter span in case of slabs).
The span is the distance between centres of the supports or the clear distance between
the supports plus the depth of the member, whichever is smaller. In case of cantilever, this
shall be taken as twice the distance from the support to the end and deflection shall be
adjusted for movement of the support.
T = depth of member.
If within 24 hours of the removal of the superimposed load, the structure does not recover
at least 75% of the deflection under the superimposed load, the test loading shall be
repeated after a lapse of 72 hours. If the recovery after the second test is less than 80% of
the maximum deflection shown during the second test, the structure shall be considered
to have failed to pass the test and shall be deemed to be unacceptable.
In such cases the portion of the work concerned shall be taken down or cut out and
reconstructed to comply with the specifications. Other remedial measures may be taken to
make the structure secure at the discretion of the Engineer. However such remedial
measures shall be carried out to the complete satisfaction of the Engineer.
All costs involved in carrying out the tests (except integrity test for piles) and other
incidental expense thereto shall be borne by the contractor regardless of the result of the
tests. The contractor shall take down or cut out and reconstruct the defective work or shall
make the remedial measures instructed at his own cost.
If the load testing is instructed on any ground other than mentioned in a) to g) as
mentioned above, then the cost of the same shall be reimbursed if the result of the test
are found to be satisfactory.
In addition to the above load tests, non-destructive test methods such as core test and
ultrasonic pulse velocity test shall be carried out by the contractor at his own expense if so
desired by the Engineer. Non-destructive testing of piles will be paid as per BOQ. Such
tests shall be carried out by an agency approved by the Engineer and shall be done using
only recommended testing equipment. The acceptance criteria for these tests shall be as
specified by the testing agency or good engineering practice and as approved by the
Engineer.
i. Unless specified, only controlled concrete with design mix and weigh batching is
to be used for the work.
ii. Minimum cement content specified in CPWD specification 2009 (with upto date
corrections slip) is purely from durability point of view. Larger content of cement
shall have to provide if demanded by mix design.
iii. Provision of cement slurry to create bond between plain / reinforced concrete
surface and subsequent applied finishes shall not be paid extra.
iv. Mix design using smaller aggregates of 10mm down shall also be done in
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The said work involves at the very start of work taking-over of reference point from the
Engineer, establishment of control points, triangulation points, bench marks, grid layout for
all the piers/column and other structures maintaining horizontal and vertical control within
the permissible limits, incorporating changes (if any), submission of full data in the
tabulation form and survey drawings including setting and layout of various works during
the progress of work.
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The item shall be carried out as per the approved plan by the Engineer after the
identification of the trees to be transplanted. The actual number of trees shall be finalized
after the necessary clearances by the concerned departments. The item is complete and
including all expenditures for carrying out all operations i.e. excavation, watering, feeding
of chemicals, back filling, lifting of trees by crane and transporting to the designated site
where it is to be transplanted and all necessary care to be taken for the specified initial
period till the tree gets settled at new site and up to the full satisfaction of the Engineer.
Measurements
The item shall be measured in numbers according to size of the tree as specified in the
item and the full payment shall be released only when the item is executed fully as per the
Scope of Work detailed out in the approved plan for transplantation of trees.
The rate shall include all required operations during the transplantation and specified
duration afterwards, clearances from the concerned authorities.
1.14.1 Sub-Contractor
Works dealing with proprietary materials/ products may be carried out by the Contractor
through the Sub-Contractors as may be approved by the Engineer in writing. The Sub-
Contractors must be firms of repute and long standing, having adequate experience and
complete facilities to carry out all items of work required for completion as per
Specifications and expected quality to the satisfaction of the Engineer. The Sub-
Contractor must also have personnel experienced in preparing shop drawings. All such
works shall be carried out under the direct supervision of the manufacturers of the
proprietary materials/ products or their trained and accredited licensee. Works amounting
to minimum Rs. 10,00,000/- value could be sub-contracted after seeking approval from
the Engineer-In-Charge. Few of the works that could be sub-contracted are as follows:
Waterproofing
Caulking & Sealants
Seismic Joints
Expansion joints
Application of Silicone water repellent solution where specified.
Bearings
The Contractor shall guarantee and undertake to maintain and rectify the various
components of the Civil Works for their successful performance for the periods as
specified below. The Contractor shall indemnify the Engineer for a similar period against
any damage to property and injury to persons on account of any defective work or
maintenance carried out by the Contractor. The format and text of the Guarantee and the
Indemnity Bond shall be as followed in CPWD or as approved by the Engineer.
Waterproofing for basements (which include raft, retaining walls, and
expansion/separation joints in retaining walls) and roofs shall be guaranteed for 7 years.
The waterproofing shall include all allied works on the roof such as concrete screed and
the China Mosaic roof finish/ stone cladding on the parapet between which the
waterproofing treatment shall be sandwiched.
Waterproofing for the other areas such as toilets, kitchens, chhajjas etc. shall be
guaranteed for 7 years. The waterproofing shall include all allied works on the slab etc.
such as concrete/ mortar screeding, if any, floor finish between which the waterproofing
treatment shall be sandwiched.
Approval of shop drawings, samples and mock-ups for the various components shall not
absolve the Contractor of his responsibility of completing the work to the specifications,
standards, tests for performance and guarantees given in these documents and to a
quality of finish as desired by the Engineer.
1.14.4 Cleaning
Surfaces on which finishes are to be provided shall be cleaned with water jets or oil free
compressed air or power tools with wire brushes and detergents all as approved by the
Engineer.
i. Unless specified otherwise all expansion bolts/ fasteners shall be fabricated from
stainless steel sheet, strip or plate conforming to ASTM A 240 Gr 304 or bar to
ASTM A 479 Gr 304 of approved make and design. The material of the bolt shall
not cause any bimetallic corrosion with the reinforcing bars of the RCC/ brickwork
or with any other fixings or doors or windows or skylights etc.
ii. For steel backings the fasteners shall be prevented from contact with other
metals, which would lead to bimetallic corrosion.
iii. For brick masonry backing the sleeves of the expansion bolts shall be fixed in
wedge shaped pockets having an area of 75mm x 75mm at the surface and
100mm x 100mm at the inner surface and shall be 125mm deep. The wedge could
also be as a truncated cone of 75mm dia / 100mm dia. The dimensions shall be
reviewed by the Engineer during execution of the work. The wedge shall be filled
with PCC 1:1:2 (1 Cement, 1 Sand and 2 Coarse Aggregate) mixed with non-
Shrink Compound in the proportion as recommended by the manufacturer.
iv. The holes drilled for the expansion fasteners shall be cleaned of all ground
material, dust, etc. before inserting the expansion sleeves.
v. All expansion bolts fixed into soffits shall be bonded to the backing with epoxy/
polyester resin of approved make.
vi. All expansion bolt fixings shall be tightened in accordance with the recommended
torque figures by the manufacturer. Where such values are not available the
Contractor shall test at least 6 samples to determine the safe torque values. All
bolts shall be tightened using torque spanner/ wrenches. All bolts shall be checked
24 hours (minimum) after installation and retightened if necessary.
No walls, terraces shall be cut for making any opening after water proofing has been done
without written approval of the Engineer. Cutting of waterproofing when authorised by the
Engineer in writing shall be done very carefully so that no other portion of the
waterproofing is damaged. On completion of the work at such places, the water proofing
membrane shall be made good and ensured that the opening / cutting is made fully water
proof as per specifications and details of water proofing approved by the Engineer at no
extra cost. No structural member shall be cut or chased without the written permission of
the Engineer.
1.14.6 Applicable Codes, Standards & Publications for Structural & Architectural
Work
The more important Codes, Standards and Publications to Contract are listed here under:
A General
IS: 875 (Part 3) Code of practice for design loads (other than
earthquake) for buildings and structures
IS: 1200 Methods of measurement of building and
Civil engineering works
IS: 1237 Specification for cement concrete flooring
tiles
IS: 1322 Bitumen felts for water proofing and damp-
proofing
IS: 1893 Criteria for earthquake resistant design of
structures
IS: 2185 (Part 1) Concrete masonry units: Hollow and solid
concrete blocks
IS: 2185 (Part 2) Concrete masonry units: Hollow and solid
light weight concrete blocks
IS: 2185 (Part 3) Concrete masonry units: Autoclaved cellular
aerated concrete blocks
IS: 2572 Code of Practice for construction of hollow
concrete block masonry
IS: 3414 Code of practice for design and installation of
joints in buildings
IS: 3462 Specification for unbacked flexible PVC
flooring
IS: 5318 Code of practice for laying of flexible PVC
sheet and tile flooring
IS: 6408 (Parts 1,2) Recommendations for modular co-ordination
in building industry – tolerances
IS: 8183 Bonded mineral wool
IS:10958 General check list of functions of joints in
building
IS:11817 Classification of joints in buildings for
accommodation of dimensional deviations
during construction
IS:11818 Method of test for laboratory determination of
air permeability of joints in buildings
IS:12440 Precast concrete stone masonry blocks
CPWD Specifications 96 with up-to-date correction
slips
IS: 11433 Parts I and II. Specifications for one part Gun
grade polysulphide based joint sealant.
IS: 12200 Code of Practice for provision of water stops
at transverse contraction joints in masonry
and concrete dams
D Cement
IS: 269 33 grade ordinary Portland cement
IS: 455 Portland Slag Cement
IS: 650 Specification for standard sand for testing
cement.
IS: 1489 (Part 1) Portland pozzolana cement: Flyash based
IS: 1489 (Part 2) Portland pozzolana cement: Calcined clay
based
IS: 3535 Method of Sampling Hydraulic Cements
IS: 4031 (Parts 1 to 13) Methods of physical tests for
hydraulic cement.
IS: 4032 Method of chemical analysis of hydraulic
cement.
IS: 6925 Methods of test for determination of water
soluble chlorides in concrete admixtures.
IS: 8042 White Portland Cement
IS: 8112 Specification for 43 grade ordinary Portland
cement.
IS: 12269 Specification for 53 grade ordinary Portland
cement.
IS: 12330 Specification for sulphate resistant Portland
cement.
IRS: T 40
Indian Railways standard specifications for
special grade cement for use in concrete
sleepers
E Concrete
IS:456 Code of practice for plain and reinforced
concrete.
IS:457 Code of practice for general construction of
plain and reinforced concrete for dams and
other massive structures.
IS:460 (Parts I to III) Specification for Test Sieves
IS:516 Methods of test for strength of concrete.
IS:1199 Methods of sampling & analysis of concrete.
IS:1200 Method of measurement of building and civil
engineering
IS:1343 Code of practice for prestressed concrete
IS:1607 Method of Test Sieving
IS:2386 Parts I-VIII. Methods of tests for aggregates
for concrete.
IS:8910
General requirements of supply of weldable
structural steel
IS:9595 Recommendations for metal arc welding of
carbon & carbon-Mangnese steels
O Sand
IS:383 Coarse and fine aggregates from natural
sources for concrete.
P Scaffolding
IS:2750 Specification for steel scaffoldings
IS:3696 (Part 1) Safety Code of scaffolds and ladders:
Scaffolds
IS:3696 (Part 2) Safety Code of scaffolds and ladders:
Ladders
IS:4014 (Part 1) Code of practice for steel tubular scaffolding:
Definition and materials
IS:4014 (Part 2) Code of practice for steel tubular scaffolding:
Safety regulations for scaffolding
Guidelines for the design and erection of
IRC:87
falsework for road bridges
Q Sealants
IS:10959 Glossary of terms for sealants for building
purposes
IS:11433 (Part 1) One part grade polysulphide base joint
sealant: General requirements
IS:11433 (Part 2) One part grade polysulphide base joint
sealant: Methods of test
IS:13055 Methods of sampling and test for anaerobic
adhesives and sealants
BS:5889 Specification for one part gun grade silicone-
based sealants.
R Wood
IS:303 Plywood for General Purposes
IS:848 Synthetic resin adhesives for plywood
(phenolic and aminoplastic)
IS:1141 Seasoning of Timber – Code of Practice
IS:1328 Veneered decorative plywood
IS:1659 Block Boards
IS:2046 Decorative thermosetting synthetic resin
bonded laminated sheets
T PILING
IS :2911 PART-I
IRC:78 Bored Cast in-situ Concrete Piles
Standard specifications and code of practice
for road bridges Foundation And
Substructure
U All Indian Railway Standards
V Metal
IS:276 Austenitic manganese steel castings
IS:733 Wrought aluminium and aluminium alloy bars,
rods and sections for general engineering
purpose.
IS:737 Specifications for wrought aluminium and
aluminium alloy sheet and strip for general
engineering purpose.
IS:3614 (Part 1) Specification for fire check doors: Plate metal
covered and rolling type
IS:3614 (Part 2) Specification for metallic and non-metallic fire
check doors: Resistance test and
performance criteria
IS:7196 Hold Fasts
ASME Sect 2 Part A Ferrous Material Specifications
ASTM B 221 Specification for aluminium-alloy extruded
bars, rods, wires, shapes, and tubes
BS:4873 Specification for Aluminium alloy windows
BS:7352 Specification for strength and durability
performance of metal hinges for side hanging
applications and dimensional requirements
for template drilled hinges
BS EN:10143 Specification for continuously hot-dip metal
coated steel sheet and strip. Tolerances on
dimensions and shape
W Glazing
BS:952 (Part 1) Glass for glazing: classification
2.1 General
These specifications shall be read in conjunction with the CPWD specifications 2009 with
up to date correction slips and other relevant specifications described under Standard
Specifications.
Excavation of rock may be carried out by chiselling, jack hammers, crow bars, wedging
and using cutting machine or by any other method approved by the Engineer. Use of non-
explosive demolition compounds shall also be permitted.
Open blasting is not permitted under scope of this contract but at discretion of the
Engineer, Controlled blasting may be permitted only in very special cases where all
alternative methods have failed to achieve the satisfactory results. Contractor shall take all
necessary precautions to prevent flying of blasted stones outside the excavation pit and
damage to adjacent structure etc by controlling spacing and quantity of explosive charge
and covering the sufficient area of blasting by steel plates loaded with adequate number
of sand bags. All operations of controlled blasting shall be carried out under the
supervision of a responsible authorised blasting agent. Contractor shall be responsible for
any damage arising out of blasting operation to workmen, public or any property.
Contractor shall obtain all necessary permission from Traffic Police and other concerned
authorities for blasting as required. Non-granting of permission for blasting by concerned
authorities will not be considered as reason for delay or any claim thereof.
Excavation for all works and of materials required for filling shall be to the exact width,
length and depth shown on the drawings or as directed by the Engineer. Where the nature
of soil or the depth of the trench and season of the year, do not permit vertical sides, the
contractor at his own expense shall put up the necessary shoring, strutting and planking
with due regard to the safety of personnel and works and to the satisfaction of the
Engineer.
If excavation is carried out to greater depth than required beyond the level specified, for
any reason whatsoever, such volume shall be made good by filling with PCC M15 having
coarse aggregates 40 mm and downgraded and brought to level to receive the levelling
course below foundations by the contractor at no extra cost to the employer. If excavation
is carried out to greater width and length, such extra width and length shall be filled in by
Jamuna sand by the contractor at his own cost. No claim in this regard will be entertained
Propping shall be undertaken when any foundation or stressed zone from an adjoining
structure is within a line of 1 vertical to 2 horizontal from the bottom of the excavation.
All excavations shall be carried out in conformity with the directions laid hereunder and in
a manner approved by Engineer. The work shall be so done that the suitable materials
available from excavation are satisfactorily utilised as decided upon beforehand.
The last 200mm depth of excavation shall be done not earlier than 36 hours before laying
the levelling course below foundations.
The Contractor shall make provision for all shoring, dewatering, dredging, bailing out or
draining water whether subsoil or rain or other water and the excavation shall be kept free
of water while the masonry work or concrete work is in progress and until the Engineer
considers the work well set (Refer IS: 3764 Safety Code for Excavation Work). The sides
of trenches shall be kept vertical and the bottom horizontal and shall be run level
throughout or properly stepped as directed by the Engineer.
Dewatering shall be carried out by suitable means with adequate stand-by arrangements
as may be approved by the Engineer. The level of ground water shall be maintained at
least 300mm below the lowest level of excavation during the laying of foundations. The
Contractor shall be deemed to have satisfied himself with regard to feasibility of all
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aspects of dewatering including site constraints due to existing structures. Though the
method of dewatering is left to the contractor, he shall be required to submit method
statement of dewatering scheme including requisite justifications to the Engineer and seek
his prior written approval. Approval of the Engineer however shall not relieve the
contractor of the responsibility of adequacy and appropriateness of dewatering and
protection arrangements for the quality and safety of the work. The contractor shall satisfy
the Engineer as to the capacity of the drains or disposal site to take the required quantity
and flow of water to be pumped out at various stages of excavation. The Contractor shall
obtain necessary approvals of local bodies for discharging the pumped out water. All the
dewatering pumps shall therefore also have dedicated D.G. Power supply which shall
come on automatically in case of failure of electrical supply from the mains. Monitoring of
water table shall be done using electronic probes located at least one each of the four
corner of excavation.
The Contractor shall erect and maintain during progress of works temporary fences with
all safety measures around dangerous excavations at contractor’s cost.
Near habitations and traffic prone areas, trenches and foundation pits or any other
excavation work shall be fenced, provided with proper caution signs and marked with red
lights, reflectors at night to avoid accidents. The contractor shall take all adequate
protective measures to see that excavation operations do not affect or damage adjoining
structures.
Excavation material required for filling shall be stacked or dumped where indicated by the
Engineer. Excavated material not required for filling and any surplus material shall be
removed or spread on the site as directed by the Engineer or carted away from the site as
directed by the Engineer. Dumping of this surplus material shall be in an orderly
environmental friendly manner using tarpoline cover, dumper, placer etc. and according to
the levels/grades as indicated by the Engineer. The cost of such removal and spreading
shall be borne by the Contractor and deemed to be included in the Contract Rates.
Necessary approval from the local authorities for carting and dumping surplus material is
to be obtained by the contractor.
The Contractor shall notify to the Engineer when the excavation is completed and no base
or Concrete or Masonry shall be laid until the Engineer has inspected and approved of the
soil conditions obtained for each individual footing or the full raft area.
The Contractor shall ensure the stability of the excavation so that the surrounding ground
and all adjoining structures and plants will be safe against settlement, subsidence and
damage and that there is no risk of injury to personnel.
In case any underground structures that need to be protected (like underground sewer
lines etc. ) are encountered, the Contractor shall bring the same to the notice of the
Engineer immediately and shall take all such steps as the Engineer may instruct for
protection of such structures. Such protective measures shall be done at the Contractor’s
cost. If any damage occur to such items which were required to be protected during
execution, the same shall be made good by contractor at his own cost otherwise client will
arrange to make it good at the risk and cost of contractor.
The Contractor may dispose off the surplus earth from the project site to a place/ places
as may be permitted by the Engineer. The transportation of the surplus earth shall be
done by mechanical means only. The Contractor shall at his own cost obtain necessary
clearances/ permissions statutory or otherwise needed for the purpose. Dumpers may be
used for transporting slushy, material excavated from pile boring / Open Foundation with
precautions for non spillage of muck.
In the foundation the backfilling shall be done in layers not more than 150mm thick and
shall be thoroughly watered and consolidated by approved method.
All excavation shall be measured net. Dimensions for purpose of payment shall be
reckoned on the plan PCC area of the excavation multiplied by the mean depth from the
surface of the ground in accordance with the Drawings. No extra payment is admissible
for any working space, beyond concrete dimensions and shuttering wherever required in
excavation. All over-excavation shall be made good by Contractor at his cost. No claim in
this regard will be entertained
2.3.1 General
All fill material will be subject to Engineer's approval. If any material is rejected by
Engineer, Contractor shall remove the same forthwith from the site at no extra cost to the
employer. Surplus fill material shall be deposited / disposed off as directed by Engineer
after the fill work is completed.
No earth fill shall commence until surface water discharges and streams have been
properly intercepted or otherwise dealt with as directed by Engineer.
2.3.2 Material
To the extent available, selected surplus spoils from excavated materials shall be used as
backfill. Fill material shall be free from clods, salts, sulphates, organic or other foreign
material. All clods of earth shall be broken or removed. Where excavated material is
mostly rock, the boulders shall be broken into pieces not larger than 150mm size, mixed
with properly graded fine material consisting of moorum or earth to fill up the voids and the
mixture used for filling.
Filling in pits and trenches around foundations of structures, walls etc.:
As soon as the work in foundations has been accepted and measured, the spaces around
the foundations, structures, pits, trenches etc. shall be cleared of all debris, and filled with
earth in layers not exceeding 150mm., each layer being watered, rammed and properly
consolidated, before the succeeding one is laid. Each layer shall be consolidated to the
satisfaction of Engineer. Earth shall be rammed with approved mechanical compaction
machines. Usually no manual compaction shall be allowed unless Engineer is satisfied
that in some cases manual compaction by tampers cannot be avoided. The final backfill
surface shall be trimmed and levelled to proper profile as directed by Engineer or
indicated on the Drawings.
Filling in trenches for pipes and drains shall be commenced as soon as the joints of pipe
and drains have been tested and passed. The backfilling material shall be properly
consolidated by watering and ramming, taking due care that no damage is caused to the
pipes. Same shall be applied for filling in trenches for cable ducting. Filling of the trenches
shall be carried out simultaneously on both sides of the trench to avoid unequal pressure.
Where the trenches are to be excavated in soil, the filling from the bottom of the trench to
the level of the centreline of the pipe shall be done by hand compaction with selected
approved earth in layers not exceeding 80mm; backfilling above the level of the centreline
of the pipe shall be done with selected earth by hand compaction or other approved
means in layers not exceeding 150mm.
In case of excavation of trenches in rock, the filling up to a level 300mm above the top of
the pipe shall be done with fine materials, such as earth, murrum, etc. The filling up of the
level of the centreline of the pipe shall be done by hand compaction in layers not
exceeding 80mm whereas the filling above the centreline of the pipe shall be done by
hand compaction or approved means in layers not exceeding 150mm. The filling from a
level 300mm above the top of the pipe to the top of the trench shall be done by hand or
other approved mechanical methods with broken rock filling of size not exceeding 150mm
mixed with fine material as available to fill up the voids.
Filling of the trenches shall be carried simultaneously on both sides of the pipe to avoid
unequal pressure on the pipe.
2.3.5 Compaction:
Only the compaction equipment approved by the Engineer shall be employed to compact
the different material types encountered during construction. Smooth wheeled, vibratory,
pneumatic tyred, sheepsfoot or pad foot rollers, etc. of suitable size and capacity as
approved by the Engineer shall be used for the different types and grades of materials
required to be compacted either individually or in suitable combinations.
The compaction shall be done with the help of vibratory roller of 80 to 100 KN static
weight with plain or pad foot drum or heavy pneumatic tyred roller of adequate capacity
capable of achieving required compaction.
Each layer of the material shall be thoroughly compacted to the densities specified in
Table 300-2 of MOST specifications. Subsequent layers shall be placed only after the
finished layer has been tested according to Clause 903.2.2 of MOST specifications and
accepted by the Engineer. The Engineer may permit measurement of field dry density by
a nuclear moisture/density gauge used in accordance with agreed procedure and the
gauge is calibrated to provide results identical to that obtained from tests in accordance
with IS : 2720 (Part 28). A record of the same shall be maintained by the Contractor.
When density measurements reveal any soft areas in the subgrade/earthen shoulders,
further compaction shall be carried out as directed by the Engineer.
(For any specification that is not included in the above mentioned specification please
refer Section 305.3 of MOST specifications)
2.4 Lead
Lead for disposal of excavated material, shall be as specified in the respective item of
work. For the purpose of measurement of lead, the area to be excavated or filled or area
on which excavated material is to be deposited/disposed off shall be divided into suitable
blocks and for each of the blocks, the distance between centrelines shall be taken as the
lead which shall be measured by the shortest straight line route on the plan and not the
actual route taken by Contractor. No extra compensation is admissible on the grounds
that the lead including that for borrowed material had to be transported over marshy or
'katcha' land.
Backfilling as per Specification on the sides of foundations of walls, etc. with excavated
material will be paid for separately unless specifically mentioned in the particular item of
Works. Quoted rates for that particular item should include backfilling where it would not
be paid for separately. As a rule, material to be backfilled shall be stacked temporarily
within the basic lead of 50 metres unless otherwise directed by the Engineer. If Engineer
directs / permits a lead of over 50m for such material, the conveyance of the material for
the extra distance over the basic lead of 50m for backfilling will be paid for.
3. FORMWORK
3.1.1 General
This section covers the requirements for providing, fabricating and erecting formwork
including propping, bracing, shoring, strutting, tying, bolting, wedging etc. and all other
supports to the concrete during the process of setting, subsequent removal of forms.
3.2 Submittals
Prior to start of delivery of material for formwork, the contractor shall submit samples of
different types of form work proposed and obtain approval of the Engineer.
Before fabricating of forms, the contractor shall submit design calculations for proposed
formwork to the Engineer for his approval.
All design submittals of the contractor have to be verified and approved by an
independent agency appointed by the contractor at his cost before submitting to the
clients. Without such verification and approval, submittal by the contractor will be
considered as invalid.
Along with tender submission, contractor must send the name of independent agency and
qualifications that will be subject to DMRC approval.
In case, the contractor proposes to use tie bolts running through the concrete, the location
and size of such ties bolts shall be submitted to the Engineer for his approval.
3.3 Materials
3.3.1 General
3.3.2 Plywood
Plywood used for formwork shall be minimum 12 mm thick shuttering quality marine
plywood complying with IS :4990 and of make approved by the Engineer. Suitable
stiffeners and walers shall be provided depending on the shuttering design.
3.3.3 Steel
Steel formwork shall be made of 2 mm to 4 mm thick black sheets stiffened with angle iron
frame made out of M.S. Angles supported at suitable spacing to meet the design
requirement.
Formwork shall be designed for the loads and lateral pressures due to dead weight of
concrete, superimposed live loads of workmen, materials and plants and for other loads
as indicated on the drawings.
Forms shall be designed to have sufficient strength to carry the hydrostatic head of
concrete as a liquid without deflection tolerances exceeding the acceptable limits.
Where necessary to maintain the tolerances indicated on the drawings, the formwork
shall be cambered to compensate for anticipated deflections due to the weight and
pressure of the fresh concrete, and also due to any other construction loads. Unless
otherwise shown or specified, the camber shall be provided as below:
Forms shall be used wherever necessary to confine the concrete during vibration
and to shape it to the required lines. The formwork shall conform to shapes, lines,
levels, and dimensions of the concrete shown on the drawings.
Forms shall have sufficient strength to withstand the pressure resulting from
placement and vibration of concrete and shall be maintained rigidly in position.
Formwork shall be adequately supported by adequate number and size of struts,
braces, ties and props to ensure rigidity of forms during concreting. Where props rest on
natural or filled up ground, to avoid any settlement, the soil shall be thoroughly compacted
and bases of props shall be of sufficient size as to restrict the bearing pressure on the
ground to 5T/sqm.
Forms shall be tight enough to prevent loss of mortar from concrete and to produce a
dense, homogeneous and uniformly coloured concrete completely free from
honeycombing or surface roughness. Joints in formwork shall be designed to prevent
leakage, not only between individual elements forming the panels but also from the
horizontal and vertical junction between the panels themselves. At all joints of panels the
contractor shall provide foam rubber strips of suitable width and thickness to avoid
leakage.
If formwork is held together by bolts or wires, those shall be so fixed that no iron shall be
exposed on surface against which concrete is to be laid. The Engineer may at his
discretion allow the contractor to use tie bolts running through the concrete at his own
cost. Holes left in the concrete by these tie bolts shall be filled as specified by him at the
contractor's expense.
Formwork shall be constructed so as to facilitate loosening and permit removal without
jarring the concrete. Wedges, clamps and bolts shall be used wherever practicable
instead of nails.
All formwork erected shall be approved by the Engineer before concreting is started.
At the time, concrete is placed in the forms, the surface of the forms in contact with the
concrete shall be free from encrustations of mortar, grout or other foreign material.
Temporary openings shall be left at the bottom of formwork to enable sawdust, shavings,
wire cutting and other foreign material to be worked out from the interior of the forms
before the concrete is placed.
The surface of the forms to be in contact with the concrete shall be coated with an
approved coating that will effectively prevent sticking and will not stain the concrete
surface. After each use the surface of forms in contact with concrete shall be cleaned,
well wetted and treated with form oil approved by the Engineer. Lubricating (machine)
oils shall not be used.
Oiling shall be done before reinforcement has been placed and care shall be taken that no
oil comes in contact with the reinforcement while it is being placed in position.
Immediately before concreting is commenced the formwork shall be carefully examined to
see that all dirt, shavings, sawdust and other refuse have been removed and the formwork
shall be wetted thoroughly to prevent absorption of water from concrete. The formwork
shall be kept wet during concreting and for the whole time that it is left in place.
removal. Metal wedges, bars or tools shall not be used for this purpose. Any concrete
damaged in the process of removing the forms shall be repaired in accordance with the
provisions of concrete specifications.
All non-supporting forms shall be loosened and removed during regular working hours,
and as soon as the concrete has hardened sufficiently to prevent damage from the
removal of the forms. All false work and forms supporting concrete beams and slabs, or
other members subject to direct bending stress, shall not be removed or released until
the concrete has attained sufficient strength to ensure structural stability and to carry
both the dead and live loads including any construction loads which may be placed upon
it.
Unless otherwise permitted in writing by the Engineer, the forms shall not be stripped
before the minimum periods specified in IS:456. However the Engineer may increase the
above period if he considers it necessary for structural stability.
No construction loads exceeding the combination of superimposed dead loads plus
specified live load shall be supported on any unshored portion of the structure under
construction, unless analysis indicates adequate strength to support such additional loads.
Formwork shall be removed in such a manner so as not to impair safety and serviceability
of the structure. It shall be removed gradually to prevent sudden application of loads to
the concrete. All concrete to be exposed by form removal shall have sufficient strength so
as not to be damaged thereby.
Immediately after the forms are removed, they shall be cleaned with jet of water and a soft
brush before they are reused.
The contractor shall not be permitted reuse of any forms which in the opinion of the
Engineer have worn out and have become unfit for formwork. The Engineer may in his
absolute discretion, order rejection of any forms he considers unfit for use in the works,
and order their removal from the site.
Where it is desired, directed or shown on the drawings to have original fair face finish of
concrete surface without any rendering or plastering, formwork shall be carried out by
using plywood or steel plates of approved quality and as per direction of engineer. The
contractor shall use one type of material for all exposed concrete surface and the forms
shall be constructed so as to produce a uniform and consistent texture and pattern on the
face of the concrete. Patches or forms for these surfaces will not be permitted. The
formwork shall be placed so that all horizontal form works are continuous across the entire
surface. If forms are constructed of lumber and are not panelled, the formwork joints shall
be staggered. To achieve a finish which shall be free of board marks, the formwork shall
be faced with plywood or equivalent material in large sheets. The sheets shall be
arranged in an approved pattern. Wherever possible, joints between sheets shall be
arranged to coincide with architectural features, sills, window heads or change in direction
of the surface. All joints between panels shall be vertical or horizontal unless otherwise
directed. Suitable joints shall be provided between sheets. The joints shall be arranged
and fitted so that no blemish or mark is imparted to the finished surfaces. To achieve a
finish which shall give the rough appearance of concrete cast against sawn board,
average 150 mm wide, formwork shall be securely jointed with tongued and grooved joints
if required to prevent grout loss. Sawn boards shall be set horizontally, vertically or at an
inclination shown in the drawings. All bolt holes shall be accurately aligned horizontally
and vertically and shall be filled with matching mortar recessed 5 mm back from the
surrounding concrete face.
4. REINFORCING STEEL
This section covers the requirements for providing, fabricating, delivering, placing and
securing in position of steel reinforcement for all types of concrete work. These
specifications shall be read in conjunction with CPWD specifications 2009 with latest
correction slips MOST/MORTH Specifications and other relevant specifications described
in the section of these specifications.
All reinforcement work shall be executed in conformity with the drawings supplied and
instructions given by the Engineer and shall generally be carried out in accordance with
the relevant Indian Standard Specifications IS: 2502- Bending and Fixing of Bars for
Concrete Reinforcement. The reinforcement shall be thermo-mechanical treatment (TMT)
of grade FE 500D and shall conform to IS 1786-2008. The reinforcement steel shall be
from primary producers and no re-rolled steel shall be supplied.
4.1.4In order to offer adequate resistance against corrosion, reinforcement bars shall be
provided with a coating of “ Truncated Inhibited Cement Slurry (Patent No. 109784/67
of CECRI, Karaikudi)” for non-aggressive environments (Mild and Moderate).
4.1.5 Protective coating of reinforcement rods shall conform to IS 9077 and it shall be
approved by the ENGINEER IN CHARGE. Standard IS: 9077 describes the following
methodology:
The reinforcement shall be tested and inspected as per IS 1786-2008.Every bar shall be
inspected before assembling on the works and any defective, brittle, excessively rusted or
burnt bars shall be removed. Cracked ends of bars shall be cut out.
No work shall be commenced without the Engineer’s approval of the bar bending
schedule.
Manufacturer's Certificate shall be supplied for each lot of supply.
Specimens sufficient for three Tensile Tests for each different size of bar for each
consignment delivered, or for 10 tonnes of supply of that size, whichever is less shall be
sampled and tested by the Contractor. Batches shall be rejected if the average results of
each batch are not in accordance with the specifications.
All bars will be carefully and accurately bent by approved means in accordance with
IS:2502, and relevant drawings. It shall be ensured that depth of crank is correct as per
the bar cutting and bending schedule and bent bars are not straightened for use in any
manner that will injure the material.
Prior to starting bar bending work, the Contractor shall prepare bar bending schedule from
the structural drawings supplied to him and get the same approved by Engineer.
Any discrepancies and inaccuracies found by the Contractor in the drawings shall be
immediately reported to the Engineer whose interpretation and decision there to, shall be
accepted.
1. As far as possible bars of the maximum length available shall be used. Laps shown
on drawings or otherwise specified by the Engineer will be based on the use by the
Contractor of bars of maximum length. In case the Contractor wishes to use shorter
bars, laps/couplers (approved make with permission of DMRC) shall be provided in
the manner and at the locations approved by the Engineer.
2. Bars having butt or lap welds shall be provided as specified in the drawings or as
instructed by the Engineer.
1. All reinforcement shall be placed and maintained in the positions shown on the
drawings to be prepared by contractor.
2. The Contractor shall provide approved types of supports for maintaining the bars in
position and ensuring required spacing and correct cover of concrete to the
reinforcement as specified on the drawings. Cover blocks of required shape and
size, M.S. Chairs and spacer bars shall be used to ensure accurate positioning of
reinforcement. Cover blocks shall be cast well in advance and shall consist of
approved proprietary pre-packaged free flowing mortars (Conbextra HF of Fosroc or
equivalent). They shall be circular in shape for side cover and square for bottom
cover. The cost of cover block shall be deemed to have been included in the rates.
3. Bars must be cleaned, before concreting commences, of all scale, rust or partially
set concrete which may have been deposited there during placing of previous lift of
concrete.
4. Only TMT bars complying to IS:1786 shall be provided .
5. G.I. wire shall be used for binding reinforcement.
4.6 Welding:
1. Wherever specified all lap and butt welding of bars shall be carried in accordance
with IS: 2571. Only qualified welders shall be permitted to carry out such welding.
2. For cold twisted reinforcement welding operations must be controlled to prevent a
supply of large amounts of heat larger than that can be dissipated. The extreme non
twisted end portion shall be cut off before welding. Electrodes with rutile coating
should be used.
3. Bars shall be free from rust at the joints to be welded.
4. Slag produced in welding after alternative run should be chipped and removedby
brush.
5. Electrode should not be lighted by touching the hot bar.
6. The welding procedure shall be approved by the Engineer and tests shall be made
to prove the soundness of the welded connection.
7. E7018 electrode shall be used for Fe415 grade and E8018 electrode shall be used
for Fe500 above as per AWS (American Welding Society) standards.
4.7 Measurement:
1. The weight of steel to be paid for at the contract rates shall be the weight of bars as
mentioned on the drawings or as instructed by the Engineer including stirrups, ties,
spacer bars, chairs and any other steel works specified as reinforcement but
excluding binding wire and cover blocks. Laps as specified on the drawings shall be
paid for. Laps required because of the contractor's use of shorter bars will not be
paid for.
2 The weight of any stirrup, tie bar shall be computed from the dimensions given on
the drawings or bending schedules. The weight in kg/metre shall be taken as 0.785
kg/metre per 100mm2 of cross section. The rate shall take into account the rolling
margin.
These specifications shall be read in conjunction with the CPWD specifications 2009 with
upto date correction slips, MOST/MORTH Specifications and other relevant specifications
described in the section 1.1 of these specifications.
Unless specifically mentioned in these specifications, it is to be understood that ALL
expenses incurred by the CONTRACTOR, including materials; tools; plants and
equipments; labour, cartage, conducting of related tests etc. in executing the work
according to these specifications are covered in the rates quoted by him for the items of
works.
5.1 Materials
Before bringing to the site, all materials for cement concrete shall be approved by the
Engineer. All approved samples shall be deposited in the office of the Engineer before
placing orders for the materials with suppliers. The materials brought on to the works shall
conform in every respect to their approved samples.
Fresh samples shall be deposited with Engineer whenever type or source of any material
changes. The contractor shall check fresh consignment of materials as it is brought on to
the works to ensure that they conform to the specifications and/or approved samples.
The Engineer shall have the option to have any of the materials tested to find whether
they are in accordance with specifications at the contractor’s expense. All bills vouchers
and test certificates which in the opinion of the Engineer are necessary to convince him
as to the quality of materials or their suitability shall be produced for his inspection as
and when required.
Any material, which has been found to conform to the specifications and not approved by
the Engineer, shall be rejected forthwith and shall be removed from the site by the
contractor at his own cost within the time stipulated by the Engineer. The Engineer shall
have the powers to cause the contractors to purchase and use materials from any
particular source, as may in his opinion be necessary for the proper execution of work.
Contractor shall also ensure that all constituents of exposed concrete shall be taken from
same sources to achieve a uniform colour and texture.
5.1.1 Cement
which it is received. Cement in bags in storage for more than 3 months shall be
retested before use. A sample taken once for every 1000 bags shall be tested.
Contractor may obtain cement in bulk and store it in suitable silos of adequate
capacity. Each type of cement shall be stored in a separate silo and it shall be
ensured, that cements of different quality are not mixed up.
iv. All cement shall be fresh when delivered and at ambient atmospheric
temperature.
v. In fair faced elements, the cement used in the concrete for any complete element
shall be from a single consignment. All cement for exposed concrete shall be
from the same approved source and uniform in color.
vi. With each and every delivery of cement, the contractor shall provide
manufacturers certificate that the cement conforms to the relevant Indian
standard. The contractor shall provide complete facilities at site for carrying out
the following tests:
a) Setting time by vicat's apparatus as per IS:4031 and IS:5513.
b) Compressive strength of cement as per IS: 4031,IS:650, IS:10080.
vii. Total chloride content in cement shall in no case exceed 0.05 percent by mass of
cement. Also, total sulphur content calculated as sulphuric anhydride (SO3), shall
in no case exceed 2.5 percent and 3.0 percent when tri-calcium aluminates per
cent by mass is upto 5 or greater than 5 respectively.
5.1.2 Aggregates
Aggregates from natural sources shall be in accordance with IS:383. The contractor shall
submit to the Engineer certificates of grading and compliance for all consignments of
aggregate. In addition at site from time to time, the contractor shall allow for carrying out
such tests and for supplying test records to the Engineer. The aggregates shall be
procured from approved sources only as directed by the Engineer from time to time.
For fair faced concrete, the contractor shall ensure that aggregates are free from iron
pyrites and impurities, which may cause discoloration. Aggregates shall be stored on
paved areas in different compartments according to their nominal size.
8.1.1.1.1 a. Fine Aggregate
The contractor shall provide complete facilities at site for determining grading of
aggregates by sieves as per IS: 383, IS: 460, IS: 1607, and IS: 2386.
The fine aggregate shall be river sand pit sand, stone dust or other approved sand. It shall
be free from clay, loam, earth or vegetable matter, salt or other harmful chemical
impurities. It shall be clean, sharp, strong, angular and composed of hard siliceous
material.
If considered by the Engineer as necessary, the sand shall be washed in screw type
mechanical washers in portable water to remove silt, clay and chlorides. This shall be
done at least one day before using it in concrete. The washed sand shall be stored on a
sloping concrete platform and in such a manner as to avoid contamination. Such sand
washing, storing etc shall be at contractors cost.
The grading of fine aggregate when determined as described in IS: 2386 (part I), shall be
within the grading zones I, II, III.
The contractor shall provide complete facilities at site for carrying out the following tests:
A) Proportion of clay, silt and fine dust by sedimentation method as per IS: 2386
part II.
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5.1.3 Water
Water used in the works shall be potable water and free from deleterious materials.
Water used for mixing and curing concrete as well as for cooling and/or washing
aggregate shall be fresh and clean free from injurious amounts of oil, salts, acids, alkali,
other chemicals and organic matter.
Water shall be from the source approved by the Engineer and shall be in accordance with
clause 5.4 of IS: 456 However, chloride content in water shall not exceed 500 mg/litre.
Before starting any concreting work and wherever the source of water changes, the water
shall be tested for its chemical and other impurities to ascertain its suitability for use in
concrete for approval of the Engineer. No water shall be used until tested and found
satisfactory. Cost of all such Tests shall be borne by the contractor.
5.2.1 Admixtures
Chemical admixtures are not to be used until permitted by the Engineer. In case their use
is permitted, the type, amount and method of use of any admixtures proposed by the
Contractor shall be submitted to the Engineer for approval. The minimum cement content
specified shall not be reduced on account of the use of the Admixtures.
The contractor shall further provide the following information concerning each admixture
to the Engineer
a. Normal dosage and detrimental effects if any of under dosage and over
dosage.
b. The chemical names of the main ingredients in the admixtures.
c. The chloride content, if any, expressed as a percentage by weight of
admixture. The admixtures shall be chloride free.
d. Whether or not the admixture leads to the entrainment of air when used in
the manufacturer's recommended dosage.
e. Where two or more admixtures are proposed to be used in any one mix, the
manufacturer's written confirmation of their compatibility.
In reinforced concrete, the chloride content of any admixture used shall not exceed 2
percent by weight of the admixture as determined in accordance with IS:6925 and the
total chloride and sulphate contents in concrete mix shall not exceed 0.15 and 4.0 percent
respectively by weight of cement.
The admixtures when used shall conform to IS: 9103. The suitability of all admixtures shall
be verified by trial mixes.
The addition of calcium chloride to concrete containing embedded metal will not be
permitted under any circumstances.
Retarding admixtures when used shall be based on ligno-sulphonates with due
consideration to clause 5.2 and 5.3 of IS: 7861.
Fibre reinforcement will be propex (fibermesh 300 e-3/fibermesh 150-e3) or equivalent
make polypropylene fibres, shall be added to ready mixed concrete whenever the material
is to be used for parapet, box girder .bar reinforcement is still considered primary
reinforcement, under normal condition, add to the ready mix at the plant in the quantity
recommended by the manufacturer subjected to the approval from Engineer-in-charge. If
job conditions warrant, fibre reinforcement may be added at the jobsite provided that
fibres are evenly distributed in the mix.
The primary item for concreting works has been considered from DSR 2012, where use of
Ready Mix Concrete from automatic batching plant has been specified. Due to various
factors of quality, transportation and time it is to be noted that use of Ready Mix Concrete
from fully automatic batching plant is to be replaced with fully automatic and computerized
weigh-batching plant of suitable capacity AT SITE with suitable capacity RO unit for all
structural concreting work by the Contractor. The plant used shall conform to IS: 4925.
Therefore, all clauses for concreting with fully Automatic Batching plant as per CPWD
Specifications 2009 would be applicable. And all Clauses for Ready Mix Concrete as per
CPWD Specifications 2009 would stand void or inapplicable. However, in any
circumstances, if Ready Mix Concrete is to be used for a particular section of work, all
clauses as per CPWD Specifications 2009 would be applicable.
The Contractor shall provide Concrete mixers (IS: 1791 – Batch type concrete mixers, IS:
2438 – Roller Pan Mixer) and Vibrators (IS: 2505 – Concrete Vibrators Immersion Type,
IS: 2506 – Screed board concrete vibrators, IS: 4656 – Form Vibrators for Concrete)
supplied by recognised manufacturers.
Note: The maximum permissible cement content in concrete shall be 540 kg/cum. In the
case of M 30 and M 35 concrete used for water retaining structures min cement content
shall be limited to 450 kg/cum of concrete.
As regards trial mixes, acceptance criteria, acceptance specification, lot size, sampling
and testing and sampling size for all work of cast-in-situ and precast and general work, the
requirement of the relevant codes, standards and directions of the Engineer shall be
followed.
As frequently as the Engineer may require, additional testing shall be carried out for
concreting in addition to mandatory test specified in CPWD specifications 2009 relevant IS
Code / MOST/MORTH Specifications.
Permeability test for Concrete
The concrete will be verified for permeability by the following procedure and shall confirm
to IS: 3085-1965 – ‘Permeability of Cement Mortar & Concrete’, Section 1716.5 of MOST
Specification and DIN 1048.
1 The Engineer shall select random batches of concrete for examination at
his discretion and sampling will generally be done at the point of discharge
from the mixer and at placing point.
2 From the batches thus selected two concrete cylinders shall be made in
accordance DIN 1048.
3 All cylinders shall be made, cured, stored, transported and tested in
accordance with clause 1716.5 of MOST Specifications. The tests shall be
carried out in a laboratory approved by the Engineer.
4 At least two cylinders shall be made on each day’s concreting until 60
cylinders have been made for each grade of concrete. The cylinders will be
tested as per the procedure, given in Clause 5 next.
5 Test Procedure:
The permeability of concrete will be verified by the following procedure:
i. Prepare a cylindrical test specimen 150 mm dia and 160mm high.
ii. After 28 days of curing, test specimen will be fitted in a machine such that
the specimen can be placed in water under pressure up to 7 bars. The
typical machine shall be similar to one shown in Appendix 1700/II of
MOST.
iii. At first a pressure of one bar is applied for 48 hours, followed by 3 bars for
24 hours and 7 bars for next 24 hours.
iv. After the passage of the above period, the specimen is taken out and split
in the middle by compression applied on two round bars on opposite sides
above and below.
v. The water penetration in the broken core is measured with scale and the
depth of penetration assessed in mm (max permissible limit 25 mm).
6 Acceptability Criteria:
The concrete shall pass the permeability test if it is properly compacted and is not
considered permeable when tested as per DIN, and the water penetration in the broken
core is less than 25mm.
No extra payment shall be made for this test and cost of the same will be included in his
rate for concrete work.
Unless permitted by the Engineer, all concreting shall be either produced in automatic
weigh batching plant installed at site (Refer section 5.2.2).
During extreme hot or cold weather, the concreting shall be done as per procedures set
out in IS: 7861, Parts I & II.
In hot weather with temperature exceeding 40 degree C, the stock piles of fine and coarse
aggregates for concreting shall be kept shaded from direct rays of sun and the concrete
aggregates sprinkled with water for a sufficient time before concreting in order to ensure
that the temperature of these ingredients is as low as possible prior to batching. The mixer
and batching equipment shall be also shaded and if necessary painted white in order to
keep their temperatures as low as possible. The placing temperature of concrete shall be
as low as possible in warm weather and care shall be taken to protect freshly placed
concrete from overheating by sunlight in the first few hours of its laying. The time of day
selected for concreting shall also be chosen so as to minimise placing temperatures. In
case of concreting in exceptionally hot weather the Engineer may in his discretion specify
the use of ice either flaked and used directly in the mix or blocks used for chilling the
mixing water. In either case, the Contractor shall not be paid extra for cost of ice,
additional labour involved in weighing and mixing etc. All salt and saw dust shall be
removed from ice before use. Quality of water used for making ice shall confirm to IS: 456.
Transporting, placing, compacting and curing of concrete shall be in accordance with IS:
456.
5.7.1 Transporting
The mix after discharging from the mixer shall be transported by transit mixers, buckets,
pumps etc. or as approved by the engineer without causing segregation and loss of
cement slurry and without altering its desired properties with regard to water cement ratio,
slump, air content, cohesion and homogeneity. It should be ensured that the concrete is
moved to its final destination before it attains an initial set.
The transportation is to be done by agitating transit mixers, pumps or other approved
methods.
5.7.2 Placing
Concreting of any portion or section of the work shall be carried out in one continuous
operation and no interruption of concreting work will be allowed without approval of the
Engineer.
5.7.3 Compaction
Internal (needle) and surface (screed board) vibrators of approved make shall be used for
compaction of concrete.
Internal vibrators shall be used for compaction of concrete in foundations, columns,
buttresses arch section, slabs etc, and if required surface vibrators shall also be used.
Depending on the thickness of layer to be compacted, 25 mm, 40 mm, 60 mm and 75 mm
diameter internal vibrators will be used. The concrete shall be compacted by use of
appropriate diameter vibrator by holding the vibrator in position until:
i. Air bubbles cease to come to surface.
ii. Resumption of steady frequency of vibrator after the initial short period of
drop in the frequency, when the vibrator is first inserted.
iii. The tone of the vibrated concrete becomes uniform.
iv. Flattened, glistening surface, with coarse aggregates particles blended
into it appears on the surface.
v. Use of curing compounds may be permitted with specific approval of
Engineer.
After the compaction is completed, the vibrator should be withdrawn
slowly from the concrete so that concrete can flow in to the space
previously occupied by the vibrator. To avoid segregation during vibration
the vibrator shall not be dragged through the concrete nor used to spread
the concrete. The vibrator shall be made to penetrate, into the layer of
fresh concrete below if any for a depth of about 150mm. The vibrator
shall be made to operate at a regular pattern of spacing. The effective
radii of action will overlap approximately half a radius to ensure complete
compaction.
v. To secure even and dense surfaces free from aggregate pockets,
vibration shall be supplemented by tamping or rodding by hand in the
corners of forms and along the form surfaces while the concrete is
plastic.
vi. A sufficient number of spare vibrators shall be kept readily accessible to
the place of deposition of concrete to assure adequate vibration in case
of breakdown of those in use.
vii. Form vibrators whenever used shall be clamped to the sides of formwork
and shall not be fixed more than 450 mm above the base of the new
formwork and concrete shall be filled not higher than 230mm above the
vibrator. The formwork must be made specially strong and watertight
where this type of vibrator is used.
Care must be taken to guard against over vibration especially where the
workability of the concrete mix is high since this will encourage
segregation of the concrete.
viii. Plain concrete in foundations shall be placed in direct contact with the
bottom of the excavation, the concrete being deposited in such a manner
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as not to be mixed with the earth. Plain concrete also shall be vibrated to
achieve full compaction.
Concrete placed below the ground shall be protected from falling earth during and after
placing. Concrete placed in ground containing deleterious substances shall be kept free
from contact with such ground and with water draining there from during placing and for a
period of seven days or as otherwise instructed thereafter. Approved means shall be
taken to protect immature concrete from damage by debris, excessive loading, abrasion,
vibrations, deleterious ground water, mixing with earth or other materials, and other
influences that may impair the strength and durability of the concrete.
5.7.4 Curing
i. Curing of concrete shall be complete and continuous using potable water free
from chlorides and sulphates water that is free of harmful amounts of
deleterious materials that may attach, stain or discolour the concrete as per IS
456. Minimum wet curing will be for seven days by ponding water followed by
moist curing by spraying water which shall be maintained up to a total period for
at least 21 days from the date of casting.
ii. Immediately after compaction and completion of any surface finishes the
concrete shall be protected from the evaporation of moisture by means of
polythene sheathing, wet Hessian or other material kept soaked by spraying. As
soon as the concrete has attained a degree of hardening sufficient to withstand
surface damage moist curing shall be implemented and maintained for a period
of at least 15 days after casting.
iii. Method of curing and their duration shall be such that the concrete will have
satisfactory durability and strength and members will suffer a minimum
distortion, be free from excessive efflorescence and will not cause undue
cracking in the works by shrinkage.
iv. Curing compounds may be permitted with Engineer’s approval. However it is
required to be proved that using curing compound the concrete shall not have
less strength than concrete cured by water curing. It shall not leave any
discolouration on the structural concrete.
Construction joints in all concrete work shall be made as directed by the Engineer. Where
vertical joints are required, these shall be shuttered as directed and not allowed to take
the natural slope of the concrete.
Before fresh concrete is placed against a vertical joint, the old concrete shall be chipped,
cleaned and moistened.
No separate payment shall be allowed to the Contractor for forming joints or chipping and
cleaning them. When a horizontal construction joint is formed, provision shall be made for
interlocking with the succeeding layer by the embedment of saturated wooden blocks or
wooden strips bevelled on four sides to facilitate their removal. Prior to the next pour the
wooden pieces shall be loosened and removed in such a manner as to avoid injury to the
concrete.
Construction joints in concrete walls and slabs for liquid retaining structures shall be
prepared in a similar manner to normal construction joints. If use of metal, rubber or
plastic water stops is specified, this shall be cast into joints. Measures shall be taken by
the Contractor to ensure that no displacement or distortion of water stops takes place
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during placing of concrete. The construction joints shall ensure proper bond and leak
proof joint.
5.9 Cracks
If cracks, which in the opinion of the Engineer may be detrimental to the strength of the
construction, develop in concrete construction, the Contractor at his own expense shall
test the structure as specified in clause 1.1.16 of ‘Loading Tests’ of these Specifications. If
under such test loads the cracks develop further, the Contractor shall dismantle the
construction, carry away the debris, replace the construction and carry out all
consequential work thereto.
If any cracks develop in the concrete construction, which in the opinion of the Engineer,
are not detrimental to the stability of the construction, the Contractor at his own expense
shall grout the cracks with neat cement grout or with other composition as directed by
Engineer and also at his own expense and risk shall make good to the satisfaction of the
Engineer all other works such as plaster, moulding, surface finish, which in the opinion of
the Engineer have suffered damage either in appearance or stability owing to such cracks.
The Engineer's decision as to the extent of the liability of the Contractor in the above
matter shall be final and binding.
Should any concrete be found honeycombed or in any way defective, such concrete shall
be cut out partially or wholly by the Contractor and made good at his own expense. If
Engineer feels that repaired structure will not be having same strength or shape or
uniformity with other exposed surface as original desired structure / original structure, the
same shall be rejected by Engineer and required to be dismantled and disposed by
contractor at his own cost as instructed by Engineer. Decision of the Engineer shall be
final and binding in this regard.
5.12 Finishes
Unless otherwise instructed the face of exposed concrete placed against formwork shall
be rubbed down immediately on removal of the formwork to remove irregularities. The
face of concrete for which formwork is not provided other than slabs shall be smoothed
with a float to give a finish equal to that of the rubbed down face, where formwork is
provided. The top face of a slab which is not intended to be covered with other materials
shall be levelled and floated to a smooth finish at the levels or falls shown on the drawings
or as directed. The floating shall be done so as not to bring an excess of mortar to the
surface of the concrete. The top face of a slab intended to be surfaced with other material
shall be left with a spaded finish. Faces of concrete intended to be plastered shall be
roughened by approved means to form key.
Concrete for flooring on grade shall be placed in alternate bays not exceeding more than
4m x 6m or as specified in the drawings including forming the joints or adjacent bays. The
stiff mix shall be thoroughly vibrated and finished to receive the floor finish.
i Mixing
Dry grout should be mixed in a mechanical mixer: the conventional 200/400-litre capacity
concrete mixer can be used to mix four bags of dry grout; alternatively, paddle type mortar
mixers can be used. The quantity of grout to be mixed at one time should not exceed that
amount which can be placed in approximately 10 to 15 minutes.
ii Batching
Batching of grout by fraction of a bag is not allowed. The quantity of mixing water should
be the minimum commensurate with workability, compaction, and filling of the grout in all
corners and crevices. Mixing should be done for a minimum of three minutes to obtain a
fluid grout of uniform consistency.
iii Cleaning and preparation of the surface
The base concrete should be clean and strong, and its surface should be properly hacked;
all dust should be removed suction or compressed air. The surface should be thoroughly
wetted with water for several hours. Before the grout is poured, all free water should be
removed and the flat surfaces coated with a thin cement slurry.
iv Restraint
Heavy back-up blocks of timber or concrete should be fixed on all sided of the base plate
to prevent escape of the grout, when poured through the openings provided in the base
plate. Adequate restraint must be ensured on all the sides for a period of 7 days to obtain
effective expansion and shrinkage compensation.
v Curing
The grout should not dry out where external restraint is provided in the form of form-work,
the top opening and all stray openings should be covered with wet sack for at least 7
days.
vi Placing and Compaction
The grout should be placed quickly and continuously either through the holes in the base
plates or from one side only to ensure complete filling without entrapment of air. Grout
should be properly spread and compacted by rodding. Excessive vibration should be
avoided.
Below the bed plates the grout should be compacted using long pieces of doubled-over
flexible steel strapping or chains. The forward and backward movement of the strap or
chain will assist in the flow of the grout into place. Steps must be taken to keep the grout
in full contact with the underside of the bedplate until the grout sets; maintaining a small
head of fresh grout in the forms.
vii Shrinkage Compensated Grout
Shrinkage compensated grout or non-shrinkable grout of Associated Cement Companies
Limited or any other approved manufacturer (Fosroc, Roff, Sikka) should be used. The
batching shall be as per the manufacturer's specifications, other procedures being as
above.
The provision in this section shall be considered supplementary to general provisions for
reinforced concrete works.
Handling and Storage:
The pre-cast units shall be stored as directed by the Engineer. The area intended for the
storage of precast units should be surfaced in such a way that no unequal settlement can
occur.
To prevent deformation of slender units, they should be provided with supports at fairly
close intervals and should also be safeguarded against tilting. Lifting and handling
positions should conform to the Engineer's directions and drawings. In addition, location
and orientation marks should be put on the members, as and where necessary. During
erection the pre-cast units should be protected against damage caused by local crushing
and chafing effects of lifting and transport equipment.
Temporary Supports and Connections:
Temporary supports provided during erection should take into account all construction
loads likely to be encountered during the completion of joints between any combination of
precast and in-situ concrete structural elements. The supports should be arranged in a
manner that will permit the proper finishing and curing of any in-situ concreting and
grouting associated with the precast member being supported when the gaps of joints
have to be filled with concrete or mortar. They should first be cleaned and faces of the
joints should be wetted. The mixing, placing and compacting of cement and mortar should
be done with special care. Mortar of a dry consistency should be in the proportion of 1:1½
(1 part of cement to 1½ parts of sand) and should be placed in stages and packed hard
from both sides of the joint.
Tolerances:
The following tolerances apply to finished precast products at the time of placement in the
structure. The forms must be constructed to give a casting well within these limits:
1 Overall dimensions of members should not vary more than + 6mm per
3m length with a maximum variation of + 20mm.
2 Cross-sectional dimensions should not vary more than the following:
+ 3mm for sections less than 150mm thick
+ 4mm for sections over 150mm & less than 450mm
+ 6mm for sections over 450mm to 1000mm
+ 10mm for sections over 1000mm
3 Deviation from straight line in long sections should not be more than +
6mm up to 3m, + 10mm for 3m to 6m, + 12mm for 6m to 12m.
Workability
Concreting of shallow Very Low 20-10 sec veebee time or 0.75-
Sections with vibration 0.80 compacting factor
Concreting of lightly Low 10-5 sec veebee time or 0.80-0.85
reinforced sections with compacting factor
vibration
Concreting of lightly Medium 5-2 sec veebee time or 0.85-0.92
reinforced sections without compacting factor or 25mm-75mm
vibration, or heavily slump for 20mm aggregate
reinforced section with
vibration
Concreting of heavily High above 0.92 compacting factor or
reinforced sections without 75mm-125mm slump for 20mm
vibration aggregate
Notwithstanding the above, the range of slump to be obtained for various kinds of
concreting work in progress shall be as given in below or as per direction of Engineer.
5.17 Testing Concrete Structures for Water Tightness & Acceptance Criteria
2. Roofs
The roofs of liquid-retaining structures shall be water-tight and shall be tested on
completion by flooding the roof with water to a minimum depth of 25 mm for 24 hrs. Where
it is impracticable, because of roof falls or otherwise, to contain a 25 mm depth of water,
the roof shall have water applied by a continuous hose of sprinkler system to provide a
sheet flow of water over the entire area of the roof for not less than 6 hrs. In either case
the roof shall be considered satisfactory if no leaks or damp patches show on the soffit.
Should the structure not satisfy either of these tests, then after completion of the remedial
work it should be re-tested in accordance with this clause. The roof insulation and
covering should be completed as soon as possible after satisfactory testing.
3. Contractor shall give warranty for leak tightness of joints for 10 years
1. The Engineer reserves the right to make changes in the mix proportions including
the increased cement content or/and a Change in the contractor's control
procedure, should the Quality control during progress of the works proves to be
inadequate in his opinion.
2. All the concrete work shall be true to level, plumb and square within the acceptable
tolerance. The corners, edges and arises in all cases shall be broken and finished
properly and carefully.
3. Tests required to be carried out shall be inclusive of following but not limited to:
Table: Quality Control
S. No. Material to be tested Type of test & explanation
1. Mix design A separate mix design for each grade of
concrete and for each type and brand of
ingredient eg cement, aggregate etc.
2. Cement Manufacturers certificates for each
consignment and brand of cement. Setting
time test at site for each consignment as per
relevant IS code.
Mortar cube strength test at site for each
consignment.
Comprehensive chemical analysis of
cement at an approved laboratory
3. Fine aggregates Sieve analysis for checking grading of
aggregates of each consignment.
Each consignment to be tested for
proportion of silt and fine dust by
sedimentation method Test for moisture
content as per for every day of
concreting.
Chloride content test by an approved
laboratory at every change of season and
as decided by the Project Manager for
each procurement.
The contractor shall set up a full-fledged laboratory at the site so as to carry out at least
the various tests specifically indicated in these specifications. All equipment, instruments,
etc. to be used in the laboratory shall be proposed by the contractor and this shall be
subject to the approval of the Engineer. Various codes of practice indicated at the
beginning of various chapters of these specifications shall be stocked in an orderly fashion
in the site laboratory by the contractor for consultation by various persons connected with
the project.
B. Precast concrete
B.1. Tolerances for precast non-pre stressed elements
C.4.3 Deductions for openings, conduits, pipes, ducts, pockets, chases etc shall be made
provided each one of them is larger than 0.10 sqm in area. For each opening less
than or equal to 0.10sqm in area, no deduction shall be made.
C.4.4 No deduction shall be made for embedded fixtures including reinforcements,
sleeves, anchor bolts and similar items.
6. BRICK WORK
Fly ash based products such as Mechanized Autoclaved Sand Lime Fly ash Bricks/Fly
Ash Lime Gypsum Bricks/Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (AAC) Blocks have to be used in
construction activities as specified in Item of works of BOQ.
These bricks shall be machine moulded and prepared in plant by appropriate proportion of
fly ash and lime. The autoclave fly ash bricks shall conform to IS 12894. Visually, the
bricks shall be sound, compact and uniform shape, free from visible cracks, warpage and
organic matters. The brick shall be solid with or without frog, and of 100/80 mm in length,
40 mm width and 10 to 20 mm deep one of its flat side as per IS 12894. The brick shall
have smooth rectangular faces with sharp corners and shall be uniform in shape and
colour. Fly ash shall conform to IS 3812 and lime shall conform to class ‘C’ hydrated lime
of IS 712.
Brick work with mechanized autoclaved fly ash lime bricks confirming to IS 12894:2002 of
class designation 10 (average compressive strength 100kg/cm2) in cement mortar 1:4.
7. STONE WORK
The work shall include providing stone to internal and external area of the building
including pergolas, posts and railing, chhajjas, fascias, sides of beams / lintels / columns,
soffits of slabs / beams / lintels / chhajjas, parapets, copings, balconies, windows sills,
skirtings etc. whether to RCC or concrete or brick masonry or steel / metal all to design,
patterns, shapes and thicknesses, as specified or as directed by the Architect/Engineer-in-
Charge, complete in all respects to give the quality of finished work as desired by and to
the entire satisfaction of the Engineer.
All work shall be in accordance with the CPWD Specifications 2009 with latest correction
slips and as detailed in clause 7.7 of CPWD Specifications -2009 - Stone Veneering
Work/Cladding and sub-clause there under except as modified hereunder and as per the
additional requirements given here under:
Stone cladding work using stone of thickness up to 18 mm shall be treated as stone
cladding work.
7.2.1 Materials
All stones used on one face of the work shall be from the same source of selected as per
approved sample of selected quality, uniform in colour, texture and grain free from cracks,
fissures and flaks with straight edges , perfect corners and from the same quarry.
The Contractor shall provide stones to match approved samples and they shall comply
with the following:
Stone shall be machine cut into slabs of required thickness and to the required sizes.
Stone shall be properly seasoned and brought to the proper condition for use.
Each worked stone shall be marked with the natural or quarry bed.
Stone shall be supplied to the work site with all shaping and machining completed at the
masonry yard. The mortises, sinkings perforations and notches for cramps, dowels and
corbel plates for supporting nibs shall be carefully formed, to ensure alignment of adjacent
stones, in accordance with approved working drawings. All holes, rebates, recesses, etc.
for providing fixings and inserts shall be pre-drilled and worked, using precision electric
machine tools.
Stone shall be finished, as specified, for all faces and returns etc. visible in the finished
work.
Stone shall be worked truly square from all face lines for the full width and thickness.
The minimum thickness of stone behind a cramp mortise shall not be less than that
specified.
Tolerance in thickness : upto 20 mm ± 2 mm
beyond 20 mm ± 3 mm
The compressive strength of common types of stones shall be as per Table 7-1 and the
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percentage of water absorption shall generally not exceed 5% for stones other than
specified.
Table 7-1 : Compressive strength of stones
Type of Stone Maximum Water Absorption Minimum Compressive
percentage by weight strength kg / sqcm.
Granite 3.50 500
Sand stone 4.00 300
Marble 0.40 500
Note 1: Test for compressive strength shall be carried out as laid down in IS: 1121 (Part
1).
Note 2: Test for water adsorption shall be carried out as laid down in IS: 1124.
The Contractor shall provide the Red Sand Stone machine cut (fine chisel and semi-
polished dressed stone) for the stone cladding work.
Cement: Portland ordinary cement conforming to IS: 12269 only shall be used. The
cement shall be non-staining to the stone for cladding. The total chloride content of the
cement shall not exceed 0.05%.
White Cement: This shall conform to IS: 8042. The cement shall be non-staining to the
stone for cladding.
Sand: Crushed stone shall be used to match the stonework and shall be graded to
comply with the approved sample.
Coarse sand: Shall conform to IS: 383 and shall be used for grouting of the stonework.
Pigment: Shall conform to BS: 1014 or as per approved sample.
Water: Shall conform to the requirement of IS: 456.
Ancillary materials: cramps, dowels etc. as approved.
Note: Calcium chloride shall not be used.
(a) The Contractor shall provide various stones in sizes as required by the Architect
/Engineer. The stones shall be dressed as specified and directed by the
Architect/Engineer. Decision of the Architect/ Engineer in regard to the quality of
the stone and workmanship shall be final and binding on the Contractor.
(b) The Contractor shall submit three samples in sizes as may be indicated by the
Architect/ Engineer-in-Charge for keeping in the sample rooms.
(c) The Contractor shall ensure that the stone procured conforms to the approved
samples.
(d) The Contractor shall prepare samples of workmanship with stones procured in the
first lot. Wherein the workmanship of each stone shall be checked and approved,
including workmanship of mock-up of stone cladding of various elements. The
above sample work shall be to establish besides quality of workmanship, the
colour of the stone / mortar, finish, lines, levels, flatness, mortar type, sealing and
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the like and shall also include samples of fixings, sealant, silicone water repellent
application etc. for approval.
(e) The work shall be carried out there after, wherein the approved mock-up shall form
the minimum level of acceptable quality of workmanship.
(a) The Contractor shall handle and stone materials such that any particular delivery
or consignment can be identified. Incompatible materials shall be stored
separately.
(b) All stone shall be stacked on a clean, dry, free-draining surface, be prevented from
contact with soil and shall be protected from extreme weather conditions. The
stone shall be covered with non-staining tarpaulins and protected from rain.
(c) The Contractor shall take steps to ensure that there is no danger of breaking and
damage to the stone. The storage areas shall be clear of all other operations.
(d) The Contractor shall prevent damage to the stone due to handling and transport.
Handling shall be planned and reduced to a minimum.
(e) The storage, handling, lifting and transporting methods shall be subjected to the
approval of the Engineer.
7.2.5 Dressing
All work shall be laid as per design, detail, pattern, colours, sizes and dimensions given on
the drawings. Any modification and variations at site shall be reflected in adjustment in
design as per the approval of the Architect/Engineer. All junctions, rebates, nosing,
corners shall have square, curved or shaped moulding as desired and as shown on the
drawings.
Before any work is to be taken up, the sizes and the pattern of stones shall be laid out,
together with the location of electrical, sanitary outlets and those of all other services and
approval sought from the Architect/Engineer. Thereafter the stones shall be laid out on
the floor showing patterns of grain, etc. and work shall only be carried out after obtaining
The Contractor shall set out the stone cladding work so as to achieve the following:
(a) Establish a benchmark or datum at each floor level for setting out.
(b) Establish a vertical centre line in each plain area.
(c) Establish the positions of movement joints.
(d) Avoid or minimize unsightly cutting.
(e) Obtain truly horizontal joint lines.
(f) Where opening and other features occur the work shall be done as per the
detailed drawings or as directed by the Architect/Engineer-in-Charge.
The requirements given under clause 7.7.4 – Laying and 7.7.5 – Joints of CPWD
Specifications 96 shall be superseded by the requirements given hereunder. The term
laying shall be construed to include bedding where applicable.
a) Preliminary
The Contractor shall undertake everything necessary to obtain a satisfactory bond
between the backgrounds, and finishing / cladding. Such work shall include but not be
limited to the following:
i. Withholding application until curing and drying shrinkage of the structural
backgrounds are achieved.
ii. Fungicidal wash as approved to remove any organic growth.
iii. Removal of any greasy deposits by scrubbing with water and approved detergent.
iv. Final brushing to remove laitance, efflorescence or loose material.
v. Wetting to reduce suction or to obtain uniformity of suction.
b) Laying
The stone cladding shall be laid as follows:
i. All stones and all jointing surface shall be made perfectly clean and free of dirt,
dust, grease or other deleterious material.
ii. The stones shall be soaked in clean water for at least 30 minutes.
iii. The rendering shall be damped just sufficiently to prevent excessive water
absorption from stones.
iv. The bedding surfaces of small units shall be well wetted and the units stood on a
full bed of mortar and tapped home.
v. For very large or heavy units, a mortar bed shall be screeded level and full but
kept back 20 mm from the face, before the stone is lowered into place. All joints
shall be as completely filled as possible.
vi. Only sufficient mortar shall be spread to bed each stone.
vii. It shall be ensured that there are no hard lumps in the mortar that could prevent
even bedding.
viii. It shall be ensured that stones are flat and true by means of a straightedge.
Adjustments if necessary shall be made within 10 minutes of fixing.
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c) Jointing
i. The stone shall be fixed with consistent joint width by correct use of spacer lugs so
as to provide hairline (maximum 1 mm thick) joints.
ii. All joints shall be filled solid with 1:2 mortar (1 white cement with pigment: 2 sand)
except for projecting members of overhanging cornices which may be provided
with hollow bedding where approved by the Engineer-in-Charge. Excess mortar
shall be cleaned off immediately so that no mortar is visible on the face of the
stone cladding. The stone cladding shall be properly cured for at least 7 days.
iii. All stones shall be secured to the backing by means of Gun Metal cramps, pins,
anchors, fasteners and expansion bolts as shown on the drawings and approved
shop drawings and as directed by Architect/Engineer.
iv. All cramps, dowels etc. shall be fitted and grouted solid as the work proceeds.The
fixing shall be secured to concrete backing using expansion fasteners and bolts.
v. No stone shall bridge the expansion / separation gap provided in the structure.
The scope of work shall include Providing and fixing Ist quality ceramic glazed tiles
conforming to IS : 15622 of average thickness 15 mm of approved make like NITCO,
JOHNSON, SOMANY, KAJARIA, or equivalent make in all colours, shades except black
of any size as approved by Architect/Engineer-in-Charge in skirting and dados etc. or at
any other place as mentioned in the architectural drawings complete over 12 mm thick
bed of Cement Mortar 1:3 (1 cement : 3 coarse sand) and jointing with grey cement slurry
@ 3.3 kg. per sqm including pointing in white cement mixed with pigment of matching
shade complete .
The tiles shall be of approved make and shall generally conform to IS 15622. They shall
be flat, and true to shape and free from blisters crazing, chips, welts, crawling or other
imperfections detracting from their appearance. The tiles shall be tested as per IS 13630.
Classification and Characteristics of pressed ceramic tiles shall be as per IS 13712.
The tiles shall be square or rectangular of nominal size. Table 1,3,5, and 7 of IS 15622
give the modular preferred sizes and table 2,4,6 and 8 give the most common non
modular sizes. Thickness shall be specified by the manufacturer. It includes the profiles
on the visible face and on the rear side. Manufacturer/supplier and party shall choose the
work size of tiles in order to allow a nominal joint width upto 2mm for unrectified floor tiles
and upto 1mm for rectified floor tiles. The joint in case of spacer lug tile shall be as per
spacer. The tiles shall conform to table10 of IS 15622 with water absorption 3 to
6%(Group BII).
The top surface of the tiles shall be glazed. Glaze shall be either glossy or matt as
specified. The underside of the tiles shall not have glaze on more than 5% of the area in
order that the tile may adhere properly to the base. The edges of the tiles shall be
preferably free from glaze. However, any glaze if unavoidable, shall be permissible on
only upto 50 per cent of the surface area of the edges.
Only the glaze shall be coloured as specified. The sizes and specifications shall be the
same as for white glazed tiles.
a. Decorative Tiles
The type and size of the decorative tiles shall be as follows:
b. Decorated white back ground tiles
The size of these tiles shall be used as approved by Engineer-in-Charge.
c. Decorated and having coloured background
The size of these tiles shall be used as approved by Engineer-in-Charge.
8.4.1 Base concrete or the RCC slab on which the tiles are to be laid shall be cleaned,
wetted & mopped. The bedding for the tile shall be with cement mortar 1: 3 (1
cement: 3 coarse sand) or as specified The average thickness of the bedding shall
be 10 mm while the thickness under any portion of the tiles shall not be less than 5
mm.
8.4.2 Mortar shall be spread and corrected to proper levels and allowed to harden
sufficiently to offer a fairly rigid cushion for the tiles to be set and to enable the
mason to place wooden plank acre and squat on it.
8.4.3 Over this mortar bedding neat grey cement slurry of honey like consistency shall
be spread the rate of 3.3 kg of the cement per square meter over such an area as
would accommodate about twenty tiles. Tiles shall be soaked in water washed
clean and shall be fixed in this grout one after another, each tile gently being
tapped with a wooden mallet till it is properly bedded and in level with the adjoining
tile The joints shall be kept as thin as possible and in straight lines or to suit the
required pattern.
8.4.4 The surface of the flooring during laying shall be frequently checked with a straight
edge ape 2 m long, so as to obtain a true surface with the required slope.
8.4.5 Where full size tiles cannot be fixed these shall be cut (sawn) to the required size,
and the edge rubbed smooth to ensure straight and true joints.
8.4.6 Tiles which are fixed in the floor adjoining the wall shall enter not less than 10 mm
under the plaster skirting or dado.
8.4.7 After tiles have been laid surplus cement slurry shall be cleaned off.
The joints shall be cleaned off the grey cement slurry with wire/coir brush or trowel to a
depth of 2 m to 3 mm and all dust and loose mortar removed. Joints shall then be flush
printed with white cement added with pigment if required to match the colour of tiles. The
floor shall then be kept wet for 7 days After curing, the surface shall be washed and
finished clean. The finished floor shall not sound hollow' when tapped with a wooden
mallet.
8.6 Measurements
Length and breadth shall be measured correct to a cm before laying skirting, dado or wail
plaster an the area calculated in square metre correct to two places of decimal. Where
coves are used at the junction, the length and breadth shall be measured between the
lower edges of the coves. No deductions shall be made nor extra paid for voids not
exceeding 0.20sqm. Deductions for ends of similar material or other articles embedded
shall not be made for areas not exceeding 0.10sqm.
8.7 Rate
The rate for flooring shall include the cost of all materials and labour involved in all the
operations described above. Nothing extra shall be paid for the use of cut (sawn) tiles in
the work.
Extra over and above the normal rate for white tiles shall be paid where coloured or any
other type of decorative tiles have been used.
8.8.1 The tiles shall be of approved make and shall generally conform to IS: 777. The
tiles shall be of earthenware covered by a glaze thoroughly matured and fitted to
the body. The tiles shall be sound, true to shape, flat and free from flaws and other
manufacturing defects affecting their utility The top surface of the tiles shall be
glazed. The underside of the tiles shall not have glaze on more than 5 per cent of
the area in order that the tile may adhere properly to the base. The edges of the
tiles shall be free from glaze, however, any glaze if unavoidable shall be
permissible on only upto 50 per cent of the surface area of edges.
8.8.2 The glaze shall be free from welts, chips, craze, specks, crawling or other
imperfections detracting from the appearance when viewed from a distance of one
meter. The glaze shall be either glossy or matt as specified. The glaze shall be
white in colour except in the case of coloured tiles when colours shall be specified
by the Engineer-in-Charge. There may be more than one colour on a tile.
8.9.1 Glazed earthenware tiles shall be made square or rectangular in sizes as specified
and shall be straight or cushion edge type.
8.9.2 Half tiles for use as full tiles shall have dimensions which shall be such as to make
the half tiles when jointed together (with 1 mm joint) match with dimensions of full
tiles. Tiles may be manufactured in sizes other than those specified above.
8.9.4 The dimensions of fittings associated with the glazed tiles namely cove base,
round edge tile, angles corner cups, ridge and legs, cornices and capping beads
shall be of the shape and dimensions as required and the thickness of fittings shall
be the same as the thickness of tiles given above.
8.10 Tolerances
8.10.1 Facial Dimensions - The lengths of all the four sides of the tile shall be measured
to the nearest 0.1 mm. The average value of lengths/breadth shall not vary more
than ± 0.8 mm from the above specified dimension.
8.10.2 The variation of individual dimensions from average value of length/breadth shall
not exceed ± 0.5 mm.
8.10.4 Tiles shall be checked for squareness and warpage as described therefore.
Any variation from a right angle in the angle contained by any two adjoining sides shall be
limited so that if a builder's steel square is placed against the angle, the distance between
the inner edge of the square and the adjacent side of the tile or fitting shall not be more
than 0.5 mm per 100 mm run I above).
8.12.1 The average water absorption of the tiles when tested and evaluated in
accordance with IS : 777 s not exceed 20 per cent.
8.12.2 Crazing: Tiles subjected to two cycles of crazing test as per IS: 777 shall not show
any sign crazing.
8.12.3 Impact Resistance: Tiles when tested for impact resistance as per IS: 777 shall
remain intact, apart from surface marking.
8.12.4 Chemical Resistance: When tested as per IS: 777, the glazed surface of tiles
and/or the fittings having a white or cream coloured glossy glaze shall show no
modification.
The joints shall be raked out to a depth of at least 15 mm in masonry walls. In case of
concrete walls, the surface shall be hacked and roughened with wire brushes. The surf;
shall be cleaned thoroughly, washed with water and kept wet before skirting is
commenced.
8.14 Laying
8.14.2 The tiles should be soaked in water, washed clean, and a coat of cement slurry
applied liberally at back of tiles and set in the bedding mortar. The tiles shall be
tamped and corrected to proper plane and lines. The tiles shall be set in the
required pattern and jointed. The joints shall be as fine as possible. 1 of skirting or
dado shall be truly horizontal and joints truly vertical except where otherwise
indicated. Skirting and dado shall rest on the top of the flooring. Where full size
tiles cannot be fixed these shall cut (sawn) to the required size and their edges
rubbed smooth.
The joints shall be cleaned off the grey cement grout with wire/coir brush or trowel to a
depth of 2 mm to 3 mm and all dust and loose mortar removed. Joints shall then be flush
pointed with white cement added with pigments if required to match the colour of tiles. The
work shall then be kept wet for 7 days. After curing, the surface shall be washed and
finished clean. The finished work shall not sound hollow when tapped with a wooden
mallet.
8.16 Measurements
8.16.1 Length shall be measured correct to a cm. Height shall be measured correct to a
cm in the case of dado and 5 mm in the case of riser and skirting. The area shall
be calculated in square meter, correct to two places of decimal. Length and height
shall be measured along the finished face of the skirting or dado including curves
where specials such as coves, internal and external angles and beads are used.
Where cornices are used the area of dado shall be measured excluding the
cornices. Nothing extra will be paid for cutting (sawn) the tiles to sizes.
8.16.2 In addition to payment for areas of skirting and dado, specials such as coves,
internal and external angles and beads shall be measured separately and paid for
in running metres. Cornices shall also be similarly measured for payment in
running metres. Areas where coloured tiles or different types of decorative tiles are
used will be measured separately to be paid extra over and above the normal rate
for white tiles.
8.17 Rates
The rate shall include the cost of all material and labour involved in all the operations
described above. The specials such as coves internal and external angles and beading
shall be measured and paid for separately. The rate shall not include cost of cornices
which shall be measured and paid for is running metres separately.
The specials consist of coves, internal and external angles, beads cornices and their
corner pieces. Coves beads and angles shall be of thickness not less than the thickness
of the tiles with which they are used. The size of coves, beads, angles refer to the greatest
width of the special measured in a straight line. The stipulated size of cornices is their
height. The lengths of specials shall be 15 cm, 10 cm or other standard size available
conforming to the size of tiles available.
8.19 Measurements
Special tiles to form coved internal angles of any radius, rounded external angles,
architraves moulding, ceiling ribs, cornices and the like shall each be measured in running
metres correct to a cm. Railing members and vertical members shall each be so
described. Ends, angles and internal sections shall be enumerated separately.
8.20 Rate
It shall include the cost of all materials and labour involved in all the operations described
above. Nothing extra shall be paid for corner pieces at junctions of coves, beads, cornices
etc. nor for using cut lengths of specials
9. WOOD WORK
The work shall include providing wood work for the building for doors/windows, cabinets,
handrail etc. and at any other location and situation as directed by the Architect/Engineer.
This includes providing and installation of the hardware/ ironmongery complete with
finishing, including glazing work in accordance with the design, patterns, shapes,
thicknesses, details, all as shown on the "Good for Construction" drawings or as specified
or as directed by the Architect/Engineer-in-Charge complete in all respects to give the
quality of finished work as desired by and to the entire satisfaction of the
Architect/Engineer. The work shall also include kiln seasoning, impregnation with
preservatives and providing all plant, equipment and appliances required to complete the
work.
The Contractor shall provide all the necessary wood working plant and equipment for use
at site for sawing, planning, sanding, rebating, moulding, groove cutting, dovetailing, etc.
All work shall generally be in accordance with the CPWD Specifications 2009, ISI
specifications and as detailed in Part 9 - Wood Work of the same except as modified
herein under and as per the additional requirements given herein under.
9.2.1 Materials
Timber - The colour of timber shall be consistent. All timber in the entire building shall
have similar colour and grains. In any one area, the grains and colour shall be selected
and matched. All the timber shall be of the species specified. Only the selected quality of
timber shall be permitted on the work. Timber shall be of approved origin and shall be well
seasoned.
Block Board - Block boards shall be Grade 1 exterior grade. One sample for every 100
sqm or part thereof shall be taken and testing done as per IS: 303. All the samples tested
shall meet the requirement of physical and mechanical properties of plywood boards.
9.2.1.2 Preservative Treatment shall be done for all timber to be used in the works,
which is not visible and is used only as framing to be covered by other work.
The treatment shall be done as per IS: 218 or IS: 10013 and tested as per IS:
4833.
9.2.1.3 The rate for timber work shall include provision of above treatments.
9.2.3 Samples
Shop drawings, with full size details shall be used for execution of the work. These
drawings shall be submitted to the Engineer-in-Charge. All work shall be carried out to the
dimensions shown on the drawings. Shop drawings prepared by the Contractor shall show
all details of joints, grooves, rebates, mouldings etc. in all respects and tolerances,
hardware, installation of ironmongery etc. complete.
All joinery work shall be securely jointed, using appropriate joints- dovetailed, mortised
and tenoned, tongued and grooved- housed and glued with an adhesive of approved
quality (Araldite/ Fevicol etc.).
Bamboo and hard wood pins are to be used where directed by the Engineer-in-Charge.
Non-rusting screws shall be used in all work.
All wood work in contact with brick masonry or plaster or concrete shall be painted with
approved wood preservative paint.
All arises and angles shall be slightly rounded or square, as directed by the Engineer-in-
Charge.
All sizes of timber are specified as the finished sizes.
The veneers shall be of such thickness that the core construction is not apparent when
the doors are decorated. An approved sample shall be deposited with the
Architect/Engineer for reference.
The solid core shall be prepared from best quality seasoned and treated wood, of one
species, having straight grains. The adhesive used for bonding/ cross-bonding and
plywood shall be Phenol Formaldehyde synthetic resin conforming to BWR (boiling water
proofing) type specified in IS: 848.
All edges of the core shall be lipped internally with first class teak wood battens of 25mm
minimum depth, glued and machine pressed along with the core. The lipping shall not be
visible on faces. Sample for approval must have such lipping. The lipping shall not be
measured and paid for separately but shall be deemed to be included in the rate for the
door. (This supersedes the provision made in clause 9.7.2, 9.7.4 of CPWD Specifications
2009.)
Flush doors shall have appropriate construction and the depth of top/bottom rail shall
be adequate to take concealed door closers/ floor springs. The depth of the lock rail
shall be appropriate to take the mortise locks. The Contractor shall provide mock-up to
demonstrate the above, for approval, before placing order for doors.
No defective door shall be accepted.
Doors having other face veneers or commercial veneers shall be as specified in the
Schedule of Quantities.
The handrails shall be of second class teakwood having moulding as per design fixed on
existing MS flat with necessary rustproof screws, proper jointing of the hand rail at turning
etc. complete French sprit polish two or more coats including a coat of wood filler.
The handrails shall be wrought, rebated and joined as per design and drawings, true to
shape with clear and sharply defined features. The handrails shall be rectangular, square,
chamfered, circular or curved in plan or in section or in both. The handrails shall be
securely fastened with screws or other approved fasteners to the balustrades.
9.2.8 Laminates
Laminates shall conform to IS: 5746 and shall also satisfy surface flame spread test as
per BS: 476 Part-7. The laminates shall be 1mm thick, having a density of approximately
1383 kg/cum. Laminates shall be of plain matt of approved brand, colour shade or
textured of approved makes on flush door with adhesive complete.
Holdfasts shall be as per IS: 7196. The number of holdfasts used for each rough ground
of the door frames shall be as approved by the Engineer.
Expansion type anchor fasteners of approved size and manufacturer shall be used in
locations where holdfasts are not allowed for fixing frames.
9.2.10 Ironmongery
All items of ironmongery and fittings, including door locks, hinges, hydraulic door closers,
floor springs, Sliding mechanism for sliding doors, all stops, latches, coat hooks etc.
together with their fixing accessories shall be of stainless steel ISI marked, procured and
fixed by the Contractor. The Contractor shall supply Catalogues and samples for approval
of the Architect/Engineer, and shall procure the same after obtaining the written approval
of the Engineer.
For doors, where Electric Strike, Electromagnetic locks and Magnetic Contacts are
proposed to be fixed as part of the Security and Access Control system, the Engineer-in-
Charge shall supply the same free of cost to the Contractor who shall fix the same at no
extra cost as per the instructions of the Engineer-in-Charge.
The Contractor shall obtain all timber and other timber based materials free from termites,
wood borer or other timber pests.
In the event of any evidence being found of infestation of wood work by pests, during the
Contract or Defects Liability Period, the Contractor shall replace all the wood work and
make good the same at no extra cost.
Clause 12.19.2.1 and 12.19.2.3 CPWD Specification 2009 shall apply for woodwork.
9.4 Protection
The Contractor shall protect the work at all times from any damage. All finished work
including ironmongery shall be protected by polythene-wrap or other approved means.
Doors which are in constant use by work people shall be kept open by means of a wedge.
9.5 Guarantee
9.6 Measurements
CPWD Specifications 96/ISI specifications shall apply except that the timber frame and
the separate timber member notched into the frame (refer Clause 9.7 and for Flush door
clause 9.7.14, of CPWD Specifications 96 with correction slips if any ) shall be measured
separately, as if it were not fixed. The height and width shall be outside to outside of the
9.7 Rate
Replace clause 9.3.5 of CPWD Specifications 2009 (with correction slips if any) by the
following:
The rate for wood work shall include the cost of materials and labour involved in all the
operations described above.
The work shall include providing metal work in ferrous and non-ferrous metals in the
building for balustrades, handrails, railings, grill work, framework of skylights, inserts,
fasteners, lugs using plates, chequered and plain plates, flats, strips, squares, rounds,
tubes, pipes, angles, channels, tees, expanded metal, I-sections, etc. including cutting,
filing, grinding, drilling, mechanical fastening, welding, etc. at locations and situations as
directed by the Engineer-in-Charge in accordance with the design, patterns, shapes,
thicknesses, details, all as shown on the "Good for Construction" drawings or as specified
or as directed by the Engineer-in-Charge and also as per the Specifications, standards
and codes as given here in under, complete in all respects to give the quality of finished
work as desired by and to the entire satisfaction of the Engineer-in-Charge.
All work shall be done as per CPWD Specifications 2009 with latest correction slips
except as modified herein under and as per the additional requirements given herein
under.
All work shall be executed to approved shop drawings. The shop drawings shall inter-alia
show the complete details of the connections including the fixing arrangement to concrete
or brickwork or flooring, etc., the size of the welds/ bolts/ nuts/ washers/ grinding finish/
tolerances, etc.
10.2.2 Samples
The Contractor shall submit samples of all materials that are called for by the Engineer.
The Contractor shall prepare samples of workmanship and mock-up for approval.
10.3 Protection
The Contractor shall protect the work at all times from any damage. All finished work shall
be protected by polythene-wrap or other approved means.
10.4 Inserts
The Contractor shall fix all necessary inserts such as steel plates, pipe sleeves, bolts etc.
and make provision of holes, pockets, dowels etc. in the formwork to enable subsequent
fixing of supports, brackets, ceilings, precast members etc. as indicated on the drawings,
or called for in the Schedule of Quantities or as required by the Engineer.
With the prior agreement of the Engineer, expansion type fasteners may be used by the
Contractor in hardened concrete.
The inserts shall be properly protected from damage, slurry leakage etc. by methods such
as applying grease, wrapping with burlap, plugging with hemp cloth etc. to the satisfaction
of the Engineer.
The steel work in built up sections (welded) such as trusses, framed work etc. is specified
in this clause.
It shall be as specified in 10.3.1 of CPWD Specifications 2009 and correction slips if any.
10.5.2 Fabrication
ii Welding
Welding shall generally be done by electric arc process as/ IS: 816& IS: 823
The electric arc method is usually adopted and is economical. Where electricity for public
is not available generators shall be arranged by the contractor at his own cost unless
otherwise specified. Gas welding shall only be resorted to using oxyacetylene flame with
specific approval of the Engineer-in-Charge. Gas welding shall not be permitted for
structural steel work. Gas welding requires heating of the members to be welded along
with the welding rod and is likely to create temperature stresses in the welded members.
Precautions shall therefore be taken to avoid distortion of the members due to these
temperatures stresses
The work shall be done as shown in the shop drawings which should clearly indicate
various details the joint to be welded, type of welds, shop and site welds as well as the
types of electrodes to be used Symbol for welding on plane and shops drawings shall be
according to IS : 813.
As far as possible every effort shall be made to limit the welding that must be done after
the structure is erected so as to avoid the improper welding that is likely to be done to
heights and difficult positions on scaffolding etc. apart from the aspect of economy. The
maximum dia. of electrodes for welding work shall be as per IS: 814 and Appendix "B" of
IS: 823. Joint surfaces which are to be welded together shall be free from loose mill scale,
rust, paint, grease or other foreign matter, which adversely affect quality of weld and
workmanship.
iii Precautions
All operations connected with welding and cutting equipment shall conform to the safety
requirements given in IS: 818 for Safety requirements and Health Provision in Electric and
gas, welding and cutting operations.
vi Assembly
Before welding is commenced the members to be welded shall first be brought together
and firmly clamped or tack welded to be held in position. This, temporary connection has
to be strong enough to hold the parts accurately in place without any disturbance. Tack
welds located in places where final welds will be made later shall conform to the final weld
in quality and shall be cleaned off slag before final weld is made.
vii Erection
The specifications shall be as described in 10.3.3. of CPWD Specifications - 2009 and
correction slips if any except that while erecting a welded structure adequate means shall
be employed for temporary fastening the members together and bracing the framework
until the joints are welded. Such means shall consist of erection bolts, tack welding or
other positive devices imparting sufficient strength and stiffness to resist all temporary
loads and lateral forces including wind. Owing to the small number of bolts ordinarily
employed for joints which are to be welded temporary support of heavy girders carrying
columns shall be specially attended. Different members which shall be fillet welded, shall
be brought into as close contact as possible. The gap due to faulty workmanship or
incorrect fit if any shall not exceed 1.5 mm. If gap exceeds 1.5 mm or more occurs locally
the size of fillet weld shall be increased at such position by an amount equal to the width
of the gap.
viii Painting
Before the member of the steel structures are placed in position or taken out of the
workshop these shall be painted as specified in para 10.2.2 of CPWD Specifications 2009
and correction slips if any.
10.5.3 Measurements
not be added in the weight of members for, payment and nothing extra shall be paid for
making and filling holes for temporary fastening of members during erection before
welding.
10.5.4 Rate
The rate shall include the cost of all labor and materials involved in all the operations
described above
The shutters shall be double or single leaf shutter as specified. The shutters shall be
fabricated of specified size of M.S. angle iron frame Diagonally braced with the same size
of M.S. angle and riveted together with 3mm gusset plate at junction to form a rigid frame.
M.S. sheet of 1 mm thickness or as specified shall be fixed to the frame with rivets, as
approved by the Engineer-in-Charge. These shall also be provided with top and bottom
guide rails of specified. Size angles or T-irons and 25mm diameter pulley or 'with 25mm
diameter ball bearing at the bottom and guide back with steel pulleys at the top. The
shutters shall also be provided with locking arrangement, handles, stoppers, and
holdfasts, other fitting as specified in the description of the item.
The guide rails shall be sufficiently long and continued along the wall ort both ends so
that the sliding shutters can rest against the walls, giving full opening when so required.
Grills to be provided at the central portion of Rolling shutters for ventilation as per
Architect/Engineer.
10.6.1 Fixing
The guide rails shall be fixed to the floor by means of anchor bolts embedded in the
cement concrete floor. The steel section at the top shall be suitably supported from the
walls. Two channel sections shall be suitably fixed vertically below the extreme clamps in
the wall and floor to avoid the shutter from going out of the supports at top and bottom. A
suitable clamping arrangement will be provided at either end of the opening to avoid the
shutters from rolling back into the opening. All the adjoining work damaged in fixing shall
be made good to match the existing work.
10.6.2 Painting
All members of the sliding shutters including fittings shall be thoroughly cleaned of rust,
scales, dust etc. and given a priming coat of approved steel primer i.e., Red oxide zinc
chrome primer conforming to IS: 2074 before fixing them in position
10.6.3 Measurements
Metal Work shall be measured in kgs unless indicated otherwise in the Schedule of
Quantities. The actual dimensions including any embedded portion shall be taken and the
weight calculated in kgs to the nearest second place of decimal using the standard
coefficients for converting the area/ length of the member to weight.
All wastage and variations are deemed inclusive in the item rate quoted by the Contractor
and nothing extra is admissible on this account. Payment will be made only for the
measured quantity of metal work incorporated in the work. Lugs of the inserts shall also
be measured under the item of Inserts.
10.6.4 Rate
The rate quoted shall include the cost of materials and labour involved in all the
operations described above.
i. Fire Rating
The steel fire doors
1. Procurement of 2 hr. fire rated door, should be tested and comply performance
criteria of Stability, Integrity and Insulation as per BS 476 Part 22 and IS 3614
Part II.
2. Frame should be made up of 1.6 mm Stainless steel with a single (6 bend)
rebate profile of 100 X 57 mm with holdfasts provided for grouting
3. Shutter of overall thickness 46 mm Flush design formed out of two outer skin
panels of 1.2 mm stainless steel sheets having lock seam joints for high
strength locking. Reinforcements shall also be provided at locking / hardware
area.
4. Premium quality SS Butt / SS Ball bearing hinges which are totally flushed with
the frame should be used..
5. The doors should be made using multibend construction technique using
special lock seam joints.
6. Proprietary Ceramic Based infill Material should be used.
7. The doors shall be procured in an assembled form with flexible hold fast and a
protective film coating.
8. The Mode of Packing shall be 5 Ply corrugated Box Flat packing.
ii. Standards
Doors should be manufactured strictly as per Indian and international standards
and tested as per BS 476 Part 22 and IS 3614 Part II
iii. Stability
The door should prevent the cold face temperature from rising above 175 oC
even if the outside temperature goes as high as 1133oC.
Cautions
1. On receiving the door place the door on a flat ground with the "TOP" stamp
exposed and never in the free standing position prior to installation.
2. Bend the flush type hold fasts manually out for grouting during installation
Clean the door with a soft cloth and mild soap solution to cleanse dirt from the
surface
3. Do not place any heavy loads on the poor packing. This can lead to denting of
the door surface.
4. Do not unpack the door until installation. This will ensure protection of the door
at site prior to installation.
5. Bend the hold fasts only while installing the doors to avoid injury.
6. Do not scribe the door surface with any sharp objects on door (though doors is
chemically treated and painted properly this will make point of rusting).
7. Do not subject the door shutter to downwards cantilever pressure / force while
in open condition.
8. Do not remove plastic angle inserts between the doorframes and shutter till
the door has to be aligned. Ensure that the plastic angles are in place till the door
is in grouting / concreting stage.
9. Do not remove the stretch film till the painting on wall is completed (it is for the
protecting the paint surface during the installation).
10. Do not fill concrete / grout the door frame without aligning the door properly
General
The shutter of the door of approved make and shall be so designed so as to
provide the specified fire resistance when tested as per IS:3614 (Part 2): 1992 and
BS: 476 part 20 & 22 to suit the specified requirement and the manufacturer must
produce certificates of a recognized laboratory to the satisfaction of the Engineer.
Frame
Door frames of 16 SWG G.I. sheet formed to double rebate profile of suitable
section as per manufacturer with heat activated in tumescent fire seal strips of size
10mm x 4mm (for smoke sealing) mounted in the groove in frame or EPDM gasket
to act as smoke seal suitable for mounting 120 minutes fire rated shutters with one
coat of anti-termite fire retardant primer.
Sill
The sill shall be of 16 SWG G.I. tube (not required in escape route doors).
Hardware/Fittings
(a) DOOR CLOSER:
Fire Rated Briton 121 or equivalent imported from Europe / USA having following
specifications:
Fixed Strength size 3, CE marked;
Certifier Approve CF390 – suitable for fire doors;
Strip steel arm set is pressed for increased rigidity;
Pressure Die Cast Aluminium body;
Hardened and ground steel rack and pinion mechanism for smooth and efficient
operation;
High Quality hydraulic fluid with built in temperature compensation ensure reliable
operation between -15degree C to +40degree C;
Independently certified for conformity to all requirements of EN1154, tested to
5,00,000 cycles;
Independently certified for conformity to all requirements of EN1634 fire test (upto
3hours);
Separate adjustments for both closing speed and latching speed;
Carries a manufacturer ten (10) year warranty.
MAKE – INGERSOLL RAND / DORMA / UNION/ GODREJ
(f) Seal
Heat activated in tumescent seal of size 10mm x 4mm of approved quality and make
or EPDM gasket shall be provided on all edges of door to check the spread of smoke
in case of fire.
General
All complete steel/ aluminium railing elements, terminal sections, posts, and other fittings
shall be of shape, size and designation of approved material and make as given in the item
of work or as directed by Engineer. In case of steel railing all these elements shall be
painted with an approved paint. If straightening is necessary, it shall be done by methods
approved by Engineer.
The Contractor shall take every precaution against damage of the components during fixing
in position.
Damaged galvanised surfaces shall be cleaned and regalvanised. Special care shall be
taken to prevent staining of all products rust, mortar, etc. before it is put into use.
Fixing
The railing shall be carefully adjusted prior to fixing in place to ensure proper matching at
abutting joints, correct alignment and camber throughout their length.
Fixing shall be strictly as per fixing details shown on drawing or as directed by Engineer.
If sections are not galvanised, railing shall be given one shop coat of paint, and three coats
of paint after erection.
The work shall include providing Powder Coated aluminium (minimum thickness of powder
coating 50 micron) and fixing glazing in aluminium door, window, ventilator shutters
skylights, semi-unitized structural curtain wall system, partitions etc. and at any other
locations and situations with PVC/neoprene gasket etc. complete as per the architectural
drawings and the direction of engineer-in-charge in accordance with the design, patterns,
shapes, thicknesses, details, all as shown on the "Good for Construction" drawings or as
specified or as directed by the Engineer-in-Charge and also as per the specifications,
standards and codes as given herein under, complete in all respects to give the quality of
finished work as desired by and to the entire satisfaction of the Engineer.
Aluminium work shall be provided with extruded built up standard tubular sections /
appropriate z sections and other sections of approved make conforming to IS : 733 and IS :
1285, fixed with rawl plugs and screws or with fixing clips, or with expansion hold fasteners
including necessary filling up of gaps at junctions, at top, bottom and sides with required
PVC/neoprene felt etc. Aluminium sections shall be smooth, rust fee, straight, mitred and
jointed mechanically wherever required including cleat angle, Aluminium snap beading for
glazing / panelling, C.P. brass/ stainless steel screws, all complete as per architectural
drawings and the directions of Engineer-in-charge (Glazing and panelling to be paid for
separately).
The work shall be carried out by an experienced specialist Sub-Contractor who shall be
appointed only after prior approval of the Engineer-in-Charge.
11.2 Materials
11.2.1 Aluminium
Aluminium shall conform to IS: 733, designation HE9-WP or HV9-WP alloy. Aluminium shall
be of superior quality extruded sections made by Indian Aluminium Co. or Hindustan
Aluminium or Jindal or an approved equivalent manufacturer, of a gauge suitable for the
work, powder coated to desired shade/colour, as specified.
11.2.2 Glass
Clause 9.2.9 of CPWD Specifiaction 2009 (with correction slips if any) of Wood Work shall
apply for the glass and with glass panes of 5.50 mm thickness (weight not less than 12.50
kg/sqm).
aluminium alloys extrusion, sheets and preformed sections for architectural purposes and
their application, finish, performance etc. shall conform to BS: 6496 for powder coatings.
The coating (pure polyester) shall be as made by Berger or Nerocoat or Jenson &
Nicholson or approved equivalent.
Gaskets shall be of with PVC / neoprene gasket etc. complete as per the architectural
drawings and the direction of engineer-in-charge of approved profile and manufacturer.
All self-finished work shall be wrapped, taped or protected in an approved manner with non-
absorbent coverings.
These shall be delivered to a programme to reduce or eliminate site storage.
Coverings shall be removed just sufficient to enable jointing and assembling and shall be
replaced thereafter.
11.3.2 Glass
Glass shall be stored in dry, shaded and ventilated areas, on firm straight supports. Water
collection (condensation) between panes shall be prevented.
Different types of glasses shall be stacked separately with proper identification.
11.4 Workmanship
11.4.1 General
All edge and surface treatment shall be done at the glass works after cutting to size. Glass
shall be cut to produce clean square edges. Any work to Toughened Glass shall be
undertaken by the glass manufacturer prior to the toughening process. The edge of multiple
glazed units shall not be nipped.
11.5 Design
The glazing for the building, including windows, skylights and doors, shall be designed by
the manufacturer as per BS: 6262 British Standard Code of Practice for Glazings for
Buildings, to withstand wind loadings as given by IS: 875 and provide seismic isolation and
restraint for buildings located in Seismic Zone-IV as per IS: 1893.
The Contractor shall submit complete design calculations for the design of the glazings for
the approval of the Engineer.
The Contractor shall order materials only after the designs are approved by the Engineer.
11.6 Performance
The performance of windows, glazing, doors, skylights shall be as given in BS: 6375 Parts 1
and 2 for weather tightness, operation and strength.
11.7 Tests
Tests for performance shall be carried out by the Contractor as per following:
(a) BS: 5368 Part 1 - Air Permeability Test
(b) BS:5368 Part 2 - Water Tightness Test Under Static Pressure
(c) BS: 5368 Part 3 - Wind Resistance Test
The Engineer shall decide as to which windows shall be subjected to test.
The test reports shall be submitted in quadruplicate as per the format given in BS: 5368
Part-4.
All aluminium work shall be fixed to wooden sub frames. The sub frames shall be fixed to
brick work/concrete work using expansion bolts as directed by the Engineer-in-Charge.
Before preparation of shop drawings the Contractor shall submit samples of all preformed
and extruded sections proposed to be used. The Contractor shall also submit samples of
colours of coating, based on the colours requested by the Engineer. Once preliminary
approval is given and shop drawings are acceptable the Contractor shall submit final
samples of typical windows, complete in all respects.
Shop drawings shall be prepared by the contractor for each type of window / glazing giving
the details of all sections being used, their weights and fixing details, for approval of the
Engineer.
One complete sample of each type of window/glazing shall be erected at site for approval,
prior to mass execution.
11.10 Sealants
Structural grade and weathering grade silicon sealant ''Dow Corning'' or ''GE Silicon'' or
equivalent of approved colour and make shall be used as specified, as per the design
requirement.
11.11 Isolation
Where aluminium comes into contact with masonry, brick work, plaster or dissimilar metals,
it shall be coated with an insulating coat of lacquer, paint or tape to ensure that electro
chemical corrosion is avoided. The Contractor shall submit his proposal for the approval by
the Engineer-in-Charge before related materials are ordered.
11.12 Protection
The Contractor shall protect the powder coated aluminium sections with clear or coloured
tape. The tape shall not disfigure the finish.
The Contractor shall protect installed work with suitable measures to the entire satisfaction
of the Engineer.
Care shall be taken to avoid damage from any cause at all stages. Packing pieces used for
protection shall not disfigure or otherwise permanently mark the works.
Surface protection shall be afforded by careful handling and the avoidance of the use of
hooks, crowbars, or other implements that are likely to damage the stone, marble, granite
limestone, timber, doors, windows, metals, glass etc. Oils, grease, paint, cement slurry and
liquid agents liable to cause staining shall not be used in close proximity to the area in which
the materials are stacked.
At all stages of the Contract it is essential that all works are properly and effectively
protected.
Particular attention shall be given to permanently exposed surfaces, especially arises and
decorative features. The protection may be by timber strips, hessian or polyethylene, but
shall not be such as will damage, mark, or otherwise disfigure the work.
Polyethylene heavy duty sheeting may be used as protection against rain. It may be
necessary in certain cases to avoid contact of water with the materials.
Timber battens protecting sills or other arises shall be retained in position as long as
possible.
Suitable packing shall be used to ensure that scaffolding does not damage erected stone,
marble, granite or other finished works.
Work on the upper stages of the superstructure shall not be allowed to damage or disfigure
the work in the lower levels.
Unless special precautions are taken for winter working, the use of mortar shall be avoided
when the thermometer reads 2 degree and falling and the joints shall be protected.
Any disfigurement, discoloration or imperfection whatsoever due to any reason shall not be
accepted and the Contractor shall either remedy the same or redo the work at no extra cost.
The decision of the Engineer-in-Charge as to whether any work either in whole or in part is
11.13 Glazing
Adhesive labels for indicating "Glazing completed" shall be easily removable without
scraping. Marking with lime shall not be used for this purpose. Glass shall be protected
against mechanical damage. Any alkaline splashes shall be removed before they harden.
11.14 Tolerances
The size of aluminium work shall not vary by more than ±1.5mm.
On completion of the first area of aluminium work and glazing and the quality of work
accepted, the same shall be cleaned of all dust and other deposits.
This area of aluminium work and glazing shall be retained as a sample of the finished work,
wherein the effects of weather, movement and other conditions shall be reviewed over a
period not exceeding one month and the effects if found leading to unsatisfactory work, shall
be remedied by the Contractor, until a satisfactory sample of finished work is accepted. All
other work shall thereafter be completed to the same standard and quality as approved.
11.16 Ironmongery
For fixing ironmongery and friction hinges, if the wall thickness of the extruded aluminium
section is not adequate to take the threading of the screws, the Contractor shall provide
additional thickness with built-up sections etc. as required.
All Ironmongery including sliding gear for sliding glazings/ windows and the friction hinges
for side hung projected windows shall be supplied and installed by the Contractor. The
Contractor shall supply Catalogues and samples for approval of the Engineer.
11.17 Measurements
Aluminium work shall be paid by weight by calculating the actual weight of sections in the
window/glazing/door, before fixing of hardware, fixtures, glass etc.
Glass shall be measured on actual glass installed and nothing extra for wastage shall be
paid.
11.18 Rate
The rate shall include the cost of materials, labour involved in all the operations described
above. The cost for providing sealants shall not be paid separately.
12. FLOORING
The work include laying of floor finishes for the building all as shown on the drawings or as
specified or as directed by the Architect / Engineer-in-Charge complete in all respects to
give the quality of finished work as desired by and to the entire satisfaction of the Architect /
Engineer-in-Charge. The work shall be carried out under the supervision of the
manufacturer / specialist Sub-Contractor who shall be appointed only after prior approval of
the Architect / Engineer-in-Charge.
All work shall generally be in accordance with the CPWD Specifications 96/2009 and as
detailed in Part 11 – Flooring of the same except as modified here in under and as per the
additional requirements given hereunder.
12.3 General
All floor finishing materials such as stone slabs, kota, granite slabs or tiles, vitrified tiles,
timber floor boards / borders / bands, etc. shall be used in whole sizes. Wherever smaller
sizes than the whole is required as per design the same shall be prepared by machine
cutting after obtaining the permission of the Architect / Engineer-in-Charge. Manual cutting
shall not be permitted except for curved patterns.
All stone wherever used shall be from the same quarry.
All stone slabs shall be machine cut machine polished on all the sides as well as the edges.
All moulded edges shall be formed with edge moulding machines. All work of drilling, etc.
shall be done with power tools.
The thickness of 25 mm specified for stonework shall be with a tolerance of + 2 mm.
However, once one thickness is established or adopted the same shall be followed
throughout for the rest of the work.
12.4 Cement
Ordinary Portland Cement shall be used for all flooring work. White or coloured cement
shall be used for providing a floating coat behind the tiles before they are laid.
All contaminants such as dirt, oil, paint, wax grease, bitumen, forming, curing and release
agents efflorescence or other foreign matter shall be removed.
12.6 Measurements
The area shall be calculated in sqm nearest to two decimals. Extra for cutting of stones in
curved portion shall be measured in Running Metre.
12.7 Rate
The rate quoted shall be applicable for flooring in different patterns, designs, in boarders in
one or more materials to form desired patterns, etc. All flooring shall be measured net
without any allowance for wastage.
i The slabs shall be of selected quality, hard, sound, dense and homogeneous in
texture free form cracks, decay, weathering and flaws. They shall be hand or
machine cut, to the requisite thickness. They shall be of the colour indicated in
the drawings or as instructed by the Engineer -in-Charge.
ii The slabs shall have the top (exposed) face polished before being brought to
site, unless otherwise specified. The slabs shall conform to the size required.
Before starting the work the contractor shall get the samples of slabs approved
by the Engineer-in-Charge.
12.8.2 Dressing
i Every slab shall be cut to the required size and shape and fine chisel dressed on
the sides to the full depth so that a straight edge laid along the side of the stone
shall be in full contact with it. The sides (edges) shall be table rubbed with coarse
sand or machine rubbed before paving. All angles and edges of the slabs shall
be true, square and free from chippings and the surface shall be true and plane.
ii The thickness of the slab after it is dressed shall be 20,25,30 or 40 mm as
specified in the description of the item. Tolerance of ± 2 mm shall be allowed for
the thickness. In respect of length and breadth of slabs Tolerance of ±5 mm for
hand cut slabs and ± 2 mm for machine cut slabs shall be allowed.
The specifications shall be described in 11.11.3 except that (a) first polishing with coarse
grade carborundum stone shall not be done, (b) cement slurry with or without pigment shall
not be applied on the surface before polishing of CPWD Specification 96 with correction
slips if any.
These shall be as described in paras 11.18.5 and 11.18.6 of CPWD Specification 2009 with
correction slips if any.
a. Kota Stone Slabs and Dressing shall be as specified in 11.20.1 and 11.20.2
of CPWD Specifications-96/2009 except that the thickness of the slabs
shall be 25 mm or as specified in the description of the item. The slabs may
be of uniform size if required.
b. Preparation of surface shall be as specified in 11.19.2 of CPWD
Specification 2009 with correction slips if any.
c. Laying shall be as specified in 11.19.3 of CPWD Specification 96 with
correction slips if any except that the joints of the slabs shall be set in grey
cement mixed with pigment to match the shade of the slabs.
d. Curing, Polishing and finishing shall be as specified in 11.19.4 of CPWD
Specification 2009 with correction slips if any except that first polishing with
coarse grade carborundum stone shall not be done.
12.9.1 Measurements
Length shall be measured along the finished face of riser, skirting or dado correct to a cm.
Height shall be measured from the finished level of tread of floor to the top (the underside of
tread in the case of steps). This shall be measured correct to a mm in the case of risers of
steps and skirting and correct to a cm in the case of dado. The area shall be calculated in
'square metre correct to two places of decimal.
Lining of pillars etc. shall also be measured under this item.
12.9.2 Rate
The rate shall include the cost of all materials and labour involved in all the operations
described above.
The tiles shall be of approved make and shall generally conform to Table 12 of IS 15622
(Tiles with water absorption E ≤ 0.08 per cent Group BIa) and the joint thickness in flooring
shall not be more than 1mm. They shall be flat, and true to shape and free from blisters
crazing, chips, welts, crawling or other imperfections detracting from their appearance. The
tiles shall be tested as per IS 13630. Classification and Characteristics of Vitrified Tiles shall
be as per IS 13712. The tiles shall be square or rectangular of nominal size. Table 1,3,5,
and 7 of IS 15622 give the modular preferred sizes and table 2,4,6 and 8 give the most
common non modular sizes. Thickness shall be specified by the manufacturer. It includes
the profiles on the visible face and on the rear side. Manufacturer/supplier and party shall
choose the work size of tiles in order to allow a nominal joint width upto 2mm for unrectified
floor tiles and upto 1mm for rectified floor tiles. The joint in case of spacer lug tile shall be as
per spacer. The tiles shall conform to table10 of IS 15622 with water absorption 3 to 6%
(Group BII).
12.10.1.1 Base concrete or the RCC slab on which the tiles are to be laid shall be
cleaned, wetted and mopped. The bedding for the tile shall be with cement
mortar 1:4 (1 cement : 4 coarse sand) or as specified. The average thickness of
the bedding shall be 20 mm or as specified while the thickness under any portion
of the tiles shall not be less than 10 mm.
12.10.1.2 Mortar shall be spread, tamped and corrected to proper levels and allowed
to harden sufficiently to offer a fairly rigid cushion for the tiles to be set and to
enable the mason to place wooden plank across and squat on it.
12.10.1.3 Over this mortar bedding neat grey cement slurry of honey like consistency
shall be spread at the rate of 3.3 kg of cement per square metre over an area
upto one square metre. Tiles shall be soaked in water washed clean and shall be
fixed in this grout one after another, each tile gently being tapped with a wooden
mallet till it is properly bedded and in level with the adjoining tiles. The joints shall
be kept as thin as possible and in straight lines or to suit the required pattern.
12.10.1.4 The surface of the flooring during laying shall be frequently checked with a
straight edge about 2 m long, so as to obtain a true surface with the required
slope. In bath, toilet W.C. kitchen and balcony/verandah flooring, suitable tile
drop or as shown in drawing will be given in addition to required slope to avoid
spread of water. Further tile drop will also be provided near floor trap.
12.10.1.5 Where full size tiles cannot be fixed these shall be cut (sawn) to the
required size, and their edge rubbed smooth to ensure straight and true joints.
Tiles which are fixed in the floor adjoining the wall shall enter not less than 10
mm under the plaster, skirting or dado.
12.10.1.6 After tiles have been laid surplus cement slurry shall be cleaned off
The joints shall be cleaned off the grey cement slurry with wire/coir brush or trowel to a
depth of 2mm to 3 mm and all dust and loose mortar removed. Joints shall then be flush
pointed with white cement added with pigment if required to match the colour of tiles. Where
spacer lug tiles are provided, the half the depth of joint shall be filled with polysulphide or as
specified on top with under filling with cement grout without the lugs remaining exposed.
The floor shall then be kept wet for 7 days. After curing, the surface shall be washed and
finished clean. The finished floor shall not sound hollow when tapped witha wooden mallet.
12.10.3 Measurements
Length and breadth shall be measured correct to a cm before laying skirting, dado or wall
plaster and the area calculated in square metre correct to two places of decimal. Where
coves are used at the junctions, the length and breadth shall be measured between the
lower edges of the coves. No deduction shall be made nor extra paid for voids not
exceeding 0.20 square metre. Deductions for ends of dissimilar materials or other articles
embedded shall not be made for areas not exceeding 0.10 square metre.
12.10.4 Rate
The rate for flooring shall include the cost of all materials and labour involved in all the
operations described above, For tiles of sizes upto 0.16 sqm. unless otherwise specified in
the description of the item. Nothing extra shall be paid for the use of cut (sawn) tiles in the
work.
Extra over and above the normal rate for white tiles shall be paid where coloured or any
other type of decorative tiles have been used.
The work to install suspended ceilings for the building and shall include suspension grid
systems, accessories and other things necessary to complete the work, including providing
framing for all service outlets, fittings and fixtures, light fixtures, trap doors and access
panels etc., all as per design, pattern, details all as shown on the "Good for Construction"
drawings or as specified or as per the instructions of the manufacturer all as directed by the
Engineer-in-Charge complete in all respects to give the quality of finished work as desired
by and to the entire satisfaction of the Engineer-in-Charge. The work includes shaped
ceilings in plan & section.
The work shall be carried out by an experienced specialist Sub-Contractor who shall be
appointed only after prior approval of the Engineer.
13.2 Preparation
The Contractor shall ensure that the soffits and other backgrounds are clean and fit to
receive the suspension systems and perimeter work.
The Contractor shall coordinate closely with the work of other agencies.
Service outlets such as for electric and lighting fittings, access panels, as shown on the
drawings and shall be shown on the shop drawings for the suspended ceilings. The shop
drawings shall also show the suspension arrangement from the structure, taking into
account ducting, piping and other services within the ceiling. Nothing extra shall be payable
for providing the service outlets.
All the components shall be stored under cover in clean and dry conditions in a dust free
13.6 Cutting
Power tools shall be employed for the work. Manual work shall be done only under
exceptional circumstances with the prior permission of the Engineer-in-Charge.
The Metal Sheet suspended ceiling work of approved make shall be executed in flat,
tapered, curved or circular form, both in plan and in section together with coves, etc. as
required as per design.
13.7.2 General
Metal sheet suspended ceiling shall be of approved make together with all accessories and
fittings such as carrier and clip, carrier splice, edge cover profile and corner angles/splices,
cross "T" connection near to the wall, wall angles etc.
13.7.3 Materials
The suspended ceiling to be provided in position at all heights and levels, to shapes,
inclinations , in straight lengths to achieve curve profiles design ceiling tiles (600mm x 600
mm) manufactured out of 0.50 mm coil coated RMP(regular modified polyester) coated
galvanized steel (Z180 Zcm - Zinc coated Mass/275 Mpa yield Stress) or Aluminum powder
coated ceiling panels.
Exposed side of the tile shall have 20 micron of polyster over 5 micron primer coat. Tiles
shall have bevelled/square edges produced on equipment. Two sides of each tile to be
raised piped and stopped to ensure positive engagement into the spring clip profile. Tile
shall be suspended from the roof with rigid suspension system, duly cross braced , in
tubes/flat/angles with ceiling brackets and hold on clamps etc. . Wall angles to be 25x25x0.6
mm thick coil coated steel matching with the colour of tiles. Tiles shall be micro-perforated
with holes 1.5 mm. dia. @2.5mmc/c with a backing of acoustics non-woven tissue which
shall be factory laminated and 25 mm thick fibre glass wood insulation of 24 kg/cum density
wrapped in 14 gauge polyethylene sheet shall be including.
Shop drawings shall be prepared for all suspended ceiling work by the Contractor. The shop
drawings shall show the entire installation system, including framing around light fixtures,
13.9 Approvals
The Contractor shall submit catalogues, samples of all items to be used in the ceiling and
samples of workmanship, for approval of the Engineer.
13.10 Measurements
13.11 Rate
The rate shall include the cost of all materials, labour, scaffolding and all items mentioned in
the preceding clauses, except, cost of tiles which will be paid separately.
14.1 General
14.1.1 Description
This section covers the requirements for cement based water proofing treatment including
preparation of surface as required for treatment of roofs, balconies, terraces etc. by using
broken china /ceramic clay tiles on the top finished surface.
The codes and standards generally applicable to the work of this section is listed
hereinafter:
a) IS: 269 Ordinary and low heat Portland cement.
b) IS: 2645 Integral cement waterproofing compounds.
c) IS: 3067 Code of practice for general design details and preparatory
work for waterproofing of buildings.
The following clauses are intended to amplify the requirements of the reference
documents listed above and the Contractor shall comply with these clauses.
14.2 Submittals
14.2.1 Method
Before starting the water proofing treatment the contractor shall submit details of the he
proposes to adopt.
14.2.2 Treatment
14.2.3 Testing
The whole terrace finished shall be flooded with water for a minimum period of two weeks
for curing and final test.
14.2.4 Guarantee
A written guarantee shall be furnished by the contractor to certify that the water proofing
treatment done shall be free from defects of materials and workman ship for a period of 10
years.
Leakage, failure to stay in place, cracking, undue expansion and contraction shall be
judged as defective work.
14.2.5 Rate
The contractors’ rates shall include the cost of labour and materials required for all the
operations described above at all heights / depths.
15. PLASTER
All work shall generally be in accordance with the CPWD Specifications 2009 except as
modified hereunder and as per the additional requirements.
Groves shall be made on external /internal wall plaster complete as per architectural
drawing.
15.2 Cement
Portland ordinary Cement conforming to IS: 1489 shall be used for all plaster work. The
total chloride content of the cement shall not exceed 0.05%.
15.3 Measurements
Plaster shall be measured as per clause 13.1.9 of CPWD Specifications 2009 except that
the visible surface area shall be measured and plaster bands irrespective of widths shall
also be measured as part of wall plaster.
Plaster for all floor levels and all heights shall be measured under the same item.
15.4 Rate
The finishing works shall include providing plastering, painting, sealing coats and
decoration to internal and external surfaces of the building, all as shown in the drawings
and as specified or as directed by the Engineer-in-Charge.
All work shall generally be carried out as per CPWD Specifications 2009 Part 13 -
Finishing except as modified hereunder:
16.3 Materials
a) General
i) All materials shall be obtained only from approved shade, texture ,finish of
approved manufacturers of building paints; ICI, Berger, Jenson and Nicholson,
Nerolac, Asian Paints and Goodlass Nerolac.
ii) Paint containers shall not exceed 5 litres capacity.
iii) All paints and other materials shall be delivered in sealed containers bearing
information as per statutory requirements. The Contractor shall in addition
furnish a letter with each consignment from the manufacturer giving the
following data:
(a) Manufacturer's name or recognised trade Mark.
(b) The appropriate title and specification number.
(c) Whether priming, undercoat or finishing coat.
(d) Lead free, if required.
(e) Whether for interior or exterior use.
(f) The colour reference.
(g) The method of application.
(h) The batch number and date of manufacture.
iv) For containers of materials other than paints the above data shall be provided
to the extent that it is appropriate.
v) No paint shall be used after a period of 6 months from the date of manufacture
or the expiry period given by the manufacturer. If this period is exceeded, the
paint shall be removed forthwith from the site by the Contractor and nothing
extra shall be paid on this account.
vi) Only such number of containers as are required for immediate use shall be
opened.
vii) All brushes, paint rollers, spraying equipment, kettles etc., used in carrying out
the work shall be clean and dry. They shall be thoroughly re-cleaned before
being used for a different type or class of material.
viii) Cutting in shall be neatly and accurately performed.
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ix) No painting shall be done during inclement weather conditions, in dusty
atmosphere or when it is raining or when the temperature is less than 10°C or
when the humidity is high.
x) Sequence shall be properly planned such that finished work is not spoiled by
subsequent preparatory works.
xi) Flood coat shall be provided for preservatives.
xii) Successive coats of undercoat shall have different tints.
xiii) Paint shall be applied only to properly prepared, clean, sound and dry
surfaces.
xiv) Each coat of paint shall be thoroughly dry before the next coat is applied and
the surfaces of primers and undercoats shall be lightly rubbed down and
dusted off.
xv) Coats of paint shall be applied at proper intervals to secure maximum
adhesion. Where two hard gloss finishing coats are scheduled, the second
coat shall be applied within 48 hours.
xvi) The method of application by brush, roller or spray shall be decided by the
Engineer-in-Charge.
d) Wood preservative
i) Oil type wood preservative solution conforming to IS:218 shall be flood
applied on all woodwork.
e) Oils
i) Oil for oiling hardwood shall be raw linseed oil.
h) Colours
Paints for the work shall match the colours specified/ approved by the Engineer-in-
Charge. Blending of paints or tinting shall not be permitted.
The Contractor shall assume that multi-colour schemes of decoration will be adopted in
which changes of colour will occur only at internal or external angles of wall and ceilings.
Nothing extra shall be payable for use of more than one colour of paint in one
area/surface.
i) Samples
Samples for testing may be taken from the sealed containers, spray gun containers or
from the workmen's kettles on the works. In addition the Engineer at his discretion may
require sealed containers to be set aside for subsequent testing.
Any work found to be done with unsatisfactory materials or not done in an acceptable
manner shall be rejected. Such works shall be made good by the Contractor at no extra
cost, to the entire satisfaction of the Engineer.
If any paint that is delivered to site is found to be defective or unsatisfactory its use shall
be suspended and the manufacturer and the Engineer notified immediately.
(a) Bare iron and steelwork including sheeting and pipes shall be thoroughly
prepared by removing all dirt, rust and loose mill scale to the entire
satisfaction of the Engineer-in-Charge.
(b) Preparation shall include the use of chipping hammers, scrapers, power
tools with mechanical wire brushes and Carborundum grinding discs. The
use of mechanical chisels and other impact tools may exceptionally be
ordered if in the opinion of the Engineer-in-Charge their use is necessary.
l) Precautions
(a) Old brushes, if they are to be used with emulsion paints, should be
completely dried of turpentine or oil paints by washing in warm soap
water. Brushes should be quickly washed in water immediately after use
and kept immersed in water in break periods to prevent the paint from
hardening on the brush.
(b) In the preparation of surfaces for plastic emulsion painting, no oil base
putties shall be used in filling cracks, holes, etc.
(c) Splashes on floors etc. shall be cleaned out without delay and definitely
everyday, as they will be difficult to remove after hardening.
(d) Washing of surfaces treated with emulsion paints shall not be done within
3 to 4 weeks of application.
m) Preparation of paint
i) Mixing:
(a) All liquid paints shall be thoroughly stirred using mechanical stirrers with
a minimum speed of 650rpm to a uniform consistency when containers
are opened and before being transferred to paint kettles.
(b) Paste paints shall be beaten up thoroughly as directed by the
manufacturer prior to thinning.
ii) Thinning
(a) Thinning for oil paints shall not normally be permitted. In exceptional
circumstances, the Engineer-in-Charge may permit thinning with up to
n) Protection
(a) All ironmongery, finger plates, power points, lighting fixtures, grills,
diffusers, fixtures of other services, machinery, plant and equipment,
flooring, glazing etc. shall be protected using PVC sheets weighing
1000g/sqm and masking tapes. Flooring, wherever laid, even though it
may not have been polished shall be protected likewise.
(b) Masking tapes shall be used.
(c) Covering for protection shall be left in position upto completion, to the
satisfaction of the Engineer.
o) Method of Application
i) Brush painting
a) Paint shall be applied so that the finished surface is free from brush
marks.
b) All areas or parts shall be laid off correctly.
ii) Primers
iii) Undercoats
Undercoats shall be applied evenly over the whole surface to give a solid
film, care being taken to avoid uneven thickness of paint at edges and
angles.
b) Finished work shall be uniform, of approved colour, smooth and free from
runs, sags, defective brushing and clogging. Edges of paint adjoining
other materials or colours shall be sharp and clean, to correct lines and
levels without overlapping.
c) Protection
All finished work shall be protected upto completion and handing over.
p) Cleaning
All areas shall be left in a neat, clean and tidy condition after the painting
work is over.
q) Scaffolding
Scaffolding shall be erected for all painting work. Ladders shall only be used in
exceptional circumstances where permitted by the Engineer-in-Charge. Care
shall be taken to avoid any damage to floors and walls.
r) Measurements
S) Rate
16.4.1 Materials
Oil emulsion (Oil Bound) Washable Distemper (IS:428) of Approved brand and
manufacture shall be used. The primer where used as on new work shall be cement shall
be primer or distemper primer as described in the item. These shall be of the same
manufacture as distemper. The distemper shall be diluted with water or any other
prescribed thinner in a manner recommended by the manufacturer. Only sufficient
quantity of distemper required for day’s work shall be prepared.
The distemper and primer shall be brought by the contractor in sealed tins in sufficient
quantities at a time to suffice for a fortnight's work, and the .same shall be kept in the joint
custody of the contractor and the Engineer-in-Charge. The empty tins shall not be
removed from the site of work, till this item of work has beeen completed and passed by
the Engineer-in-Charge.
For new work the surface shall be thoroughly cleaned of dust, old white or colour wash by
washing and scrubbing. The surface shall then be allowed to dry for at least 48 hours. It
shall then be sand papered to give a smooth and even surface. Any unevenness shall be
made good by applying putty, made of plaster of paris mixed with water on the entire
surface including filling up the undulations and then sand papering the same after it is dry.
. .
In the case of old work, all loose pieces and scales shall be removed by sand papering.
The surface shall be cleaned of all grease dirt etc.
Pitting in plaster shall be made good with plaster of Paris mixed with the colour to be
used. The surface .shall then be rubbed down again with a fine grade sand paper and
made smooth. A coat of the distemper shall be applied over the patches. The patched
surface shall be allowed to dry thoroughly before the regular coat of distemper is applied.
16.4.3 Application
The priming coat shall be with distemper primer or cement primer, as required in the
description of the item. The application of the distemper primer shall be as described in
13.30.2.2.
Note: If the· wall surface plaster has not dried completely, cement primer shall be applied
before distempering the walls. But if distempering is done after the wall surface is dried
completely, distemper primer shall be applied.
Oil bound distemper is not recommended to be applied, within six months of the
completion of wall plaster. However, newly plastered surfaces if required to be
distempered before a period of six months shall be given a coat of alkali resistant priming
For new work, after the primer coat has dried for at least 48 hours, the surface shall be
lightly sand papered to make it smooth for receiving the distemper, taking care not to rub
out the priming coat. All loose particles shall be dusted off after rubbing. One coat of
distemper properly diluted with thinner (water or other liquid as stipulated by the
manufacturer) shall be applied with brushes in horizontal strokes followed immediately by
vertical ones which together constitute one coat.
The subsequent coats shall be applied in the same way. Two or more coats of distemper
as are found necessary shall be applied over the primer coat to obtain an even shade.
A time interval of at least 24 hours shall be allowed between successive coats to permit
proper drying of the preceding coat.
For old work the distemper shall be applied over the prepared surface in the same manner
as in new work. One or more coats of distemper as are found necessary shall be applied
to obtain an even and uniform shade.
15 cm double bristled distemper brushes shall be used. After each days work, brushes
shall be thoroughly washed in hot water with soap solution and hung down to .dry. Old
brushes which are dirty and caked with distemper shall not be used on the work.
The specifications in respect of scaffolding, protective measures and measurements shall
be as described under 13.25.
16.4.4 Rate
The rate shall include the cost of all labour and materials involved in all the above
operations (including priming coat) described above.
17. MISCELLANEOUS
17.2.1 PAVER
17.2.2 Material
60mm thick Premium finish paving blocks of M/s UniStone/Hindustan Tiles or equivalent
in approved design, size, thickness, pattern and colour,
Made from high vibratory technology and the pieces shall be cast in special plasticized
P.V.C moulds/ rubber moulds.
The composition of pavers block shall be of M-30 Grade concrete mix design. The
allowing variance should ±2mm in accordance with IS: 1237-1980.
The top layer of 12 to 15 mm to be made from ‘43’ Grade White Portland cement of JK or
equivalent.
The top surface of the paving blocks shall be sealed with acrylic lacquer resulting in
surface water absorption of tiles, less than 1% and water absorption by 24 hrs immersion
method, less than 8%.The bottom layer should consists of 43 Grades Grey Portland
cement of JK or equivalent, fine coarse aggregates, supper plasticizers, high strength
additives and water proofing compound.
17.2.3 Laying
Laying shall be done on 50mm thick compacted bed of course sand, filling the joints with
coarse sand and as per the direction of engineer in charge.
17.2.4 Measurements
17.3.5.1 Material
G.R.C glass reinforced concrete flooring / paving tiles Unistone/ Hindustan tiles or
equivalent tiles in sizes of 152mm x 152mm /305mm x 305mm. the thickness of the tiles
should range between 22 to 25mm, allowing variance of + - 5mm in accordance with
IS:1237-1980.
The tiles should be made with M-40 Grade concrete mix design having ’43’ grade white
Portland cement, reinforced with Alkali Resistant glass fiber and the pigmentation should
be done with exterior grade synthetic inorganic iron oxide pigments manufactured by
‘BAYFERROX (Germany)’ or equivalent with high vibration technology.
17.2.6 Laying
Laying shall be done over 20mm thick cement mortar bed 1:3 (1 cement : 3 coarse sand)
including filling the joints with white cement mixing with matching pigment.
17.2.7 Measurements
a. Unitised System Based Structural Glazings: Fabricated out of Heavy Duty Aluminum
Extruded Profiles of approved make as per the Sections shown in the Profile
Combination Drawings enclosed, Comprising of Corners Mullion, Normal Mullion,
Top and Bottom Transom, Normal Transom and Single Glass Glazing Shutter; all
profiles conforming to Alloy 63400 WP with Chemical Composition and Mechanical
Properties as per IS-733; all profiles Pure Polyester Powder coated or Anodized in
approved shade with approved make and all profiles provided with Masking Tapes
to provide safety against external scratches at site (Masking Tapes to be removed
only at the time of handing over as per the instructions of Site-In-Charge / Architect).
b. The Unitised System Based Structural Glazing shall be designed for a Wind
Pressure of 175 Kgs. Per Sq.M. The Contractor must design the Semi Unitised
System Based Structural Glazing as per the prevalent site conditions and building
profiles. No extra claims shall be entertained at any stage for aluminum profile wall
thickness and size dimensions. The Contractor must quote rates accordingly.
c. The Contractor must provide details of Structural Calculations of the Mullion Member
Offered, and also provide drawings of individual members – Corners Mullion, Normal
Mullion, Top and Bottom Transom, Normal Transom and laminated Glass Glazing
Shutter; and also details of any other profiles that may be used – clearly indicating
all dimensions, wall thickness and weight (Kg./M).
d. The Anchoring / Bracing of the Unitised System Based Structural Glazings to the
RCC Beams / Columns shall be done with non-corrosive galvanised brackets of
approved design (galvanising to be done conforming to IS:4759 – 1996, up to 610
gms. Per Sq.M. – 80-90 Microns thickness). The Contractor to provide design
calculations for the Brackets to be used. Two Numbers of Brackets shall be
provided on each beam, one designed for load bearing and one designed for
expansion characteristics of the Mullion, including providing PVC spacers between
the Aluminum Mullion member and Bracket (including providing and fixing of
aluminum shims of various thickness behind the brackets to adjust the beam level
variations or designing and providing of extended brackets of required size as per
site requirements). Approved make flushed type fasteners and 10 x 100 mm
Stainless Steel Bolt shall be used for Anchoring the Brackets to provide a minimum
anchoring depth of 50-80 mm in the concrete to withstand the dead load of the
Curtain Wall as well as stresses due to wind pressure etc.
e. All Screws, Bolts, Nuts and Washers used in the Semi-Unitised System Based
Structural Glazing shall be only Stainless Steel.
f. The glazing framework shall be aligned for the entire height of each mullion and for
the entire width of each Transom by LAZER BEAM equipment to ensure Cent per
Cent ‘X’ axis and ‘Y’ axis alignment.
g. The Transom to Mullion joints must be properly sealed with weather silicon sealant
to make the joint water tight. The Expansion Joints between two Mullion at every
beam level should be created by inserting 300 mm long Aluminum Expansion
Sleeve Tube and bolted with the main mullion member, and the Expansion Joint gap
should be minimum 10 mm to 20 mm. The Expansion Joint must be properly sealed
all around with weather sealant to make it water tight. The details for the Expansion
Joint to be submitted by the Contractor and got approved by the Architect.
h. EPDM Gaskets of suitable profiles shall be provided at all required positions to make
the glazing air tight.
i. The glazing shutter profile shall be properly designed to accommodate 23 mm thick
Hermetically Sealed Double Insulated Glass units of 6 mm thick Toughened
blue/smoke grey Glass on the outside and 5 mm thick Clear Float Glass on the
inside of required specifications. The panel after being fabricated shall be cleaned
for removing any dust or frost and 2 sided Structural Adhesion tape shall be applied
and the glass duly surface cleaned shall be stuck to the glazing panel. Subsequently
the Structural Silicone shall be applied. The glazed panel shall be given adequate
time for curing – as per the manufacturers’ specifications.
j. The Contractor must design the Structural Bite using the specified wind load, panel
size and the sealant design strength of 138 kPa. And the Structural Bite as well as
the glueline thickness must be a minimum of 6 mm, however, the Structural Bite
must be equal to or greater than the glueline thickness in the ratio between 1 : 1 and
3 : 1. The Structural Sealant applied in the joint must be able to be filled using
standard caulking practices and must not move during cure with adequate exposure
to atmospheric air to cure. The load calculations for the designing of the dead load
should be based on the design strength of structural sealant as 700 Kgs per Sq.M
for dead load. The weight of the panel divided by the silicone contact area must not
exceed the dead load design strength of the sealant.
k. The Contractor must ensure that the surface used for application of Structural
Silicone should have a minimum of an Aldine finish and therefore should be
anodised for a minimum thickness of 15 microns.
l. The peripheral gaps between the top and bottom transoms shall be sealed both from
inside and outside to make the glazing water tight - gaps up to 10 mm between the
peripheral aluminum member and masonry/R.C.C./Stone shall be sealed by
inserting Backer Rod and weather silicon; and the peripheral gaps between the
corner mullions wherever the gaps are expected to be more than 10 mm, shall be
sealed by providing and fixing of 2 mm thick aluminum sheet flashings bent to
required profile as per approved design duly anodized in approved colour.
m. The Unitised System Based Structural Glazings shall be complete in all respects as
per the elevation and accommodated as per the site conditions as per the dimension
details given.
General
a. The plastic emulsion Paint is not suitable for application on external, wood and iron
surface and surfaces which are liable to heavy condensation. These Paints are to
be used on internal surfaces except wooden and steel.
The thickness of both coats should be 1.0 to 1.5mm. the water repellence of the product
shall be >= 86gm/m2 as per test method IS:5410-1969,
The specifications in respect of scaffolding, protective measures, measurements and
rate shall be as described under 13.14 of CPWD Specifications 2009.
d. Composition
Texture paint should consist of ACRYLIC copolymer resigns combined with quartz, silica,
mineral, aggregates, synthetic inorganic pigments, bactericide, fungicides and various
other additives, giving the product water repellent properties.
f. Measurements
Length and breadth shall be measured correct to a cm.
I. The tiles shall be of approved make and shall generally conform to IS: 777. The
tiles shall be of earthenware covered by a glaze thoroughly matured and fitted to
the body. The tiles shall be sound, true to shape, flat and free from flaws and other
manufacturing defects affecting their utility The top surface of the tiles shall be
glazed. The underside of the tiles shall not have glaze on more than 5 per cent of
the area in order that the tile may adhere properly to the base. The edges of the
tiles shall be free from glaze, however, any glaze if unavoidable shall be
permissible on only upto 50 per cent of the surface area of edges.
II. The glaze shall be free from welts, chips, craze, specks, crawling or other
imperfections detracting from the appearance when viewed from a distance of one
meter. The glaze shall be either glossy or matt as specified. The glaze shall be
17.9 Tolerances
I. Facial Dimensions - The lengths of all the four sides of the tile shall be measured
to the nearest 0.1 mm. The average value of lengths/breadth shall not vary more
than ± 0.8 mm from the above specified dimension.
II. The variation of individual dimensions from average value of length/breadth shall
not exceed ± 0.5 mm.
III. Tolerances on thickness shall be ± 0.4 mm.
IV. Tiles shall be checked for squareness and warpage as described therefore.
Any variation from a right angle in the angle contained by any two adjoining sides shall be
limited so that if a builder's steel square is placed against the angle, the distance between
the inner edge of the square and the adjacent side of the tile or fitting shall not be more
than 0.5 mm per 100 mm run I above).
I. The average water absorption of the tiles when tested and evaluated in
accordance with IS : 777 s not exceed 20 per cent.
II. Crazing: Tiles subjected to two cycles of crazing test as per IS: 777 shall not show
any sign crazing.
III. Impact Resistance: Tiles when tested for impact resistance as per IS: 777 shall
remain intact, apart from surface marking.
IV. Chemical Resistance: When tested as per IS: 777, the glazed surface of tiles
and/or the fittings having a white or cream coloured glossy glaze shall show no
modification.
The joints shall be raked out to a depth of at least 15 mm in masonry walls. In case of
concrete walls, the surface shall be hacked and roughened with wire brushes. The surf;
17.13 Laying
The joints shall be cleaned off the grey cement grout with wire/coir brush or trowel to a
depth of 2 mm to 3 mm and all dust and loose mortar removed. Joints shall then be flush
pointed with white cement added with pigments if required to match the colour of tiles. The
work shall then be kept wet for 7 days. After curing, the surface shall be washed and
finished clean. The finished work shall not sound hollow when tapped with a wooden
mallet.
17.15 Measurements
17.16 Rates
The rate shall include the cost of all material and labour involved in all the operations
described above. The specials such as coves internal and external angles and beading
shall be measured and paid for separately. The rate shall not include cost of cornices
which shall be measured and paid for is running metres separately.
The specials consist of coves, internal and external angles, beads cornices and their
corner pieces. Coves beads and angles shall be of thickness not less than the thickness
of the tiles with which they are used. The size of coves, beads, angles refer to the greatest
width of the special measured in a straight line. The stipulated size of cornices is their
height. The lengths of specials shall be 15 cm, 10 cm or other standard size available
conforming to the size of tiles available.
I. In other respects the general specifications described, in 11.15.1 of CPWD
specifications 2009 with correction slips shall be applicable.
II. Preparation of Surface, Laying, Curing and Finishing shall be as specified in
11.16.2, 11.16.3 and 11.16.4 of CPWD specifications 2009 with correction as far
as applicable.
17.18 Measurements
Special tiles to form coved internal angles of any radius, rounded external angles,
architraves moulding, ceiling ribs, cornices and the like shall each be measured in running
metres correct to a cm. Railing members and vertical members shall each be so
described. Ends, angles and internal sections shall be enumerated separately.
17.19 Rate
It shall include the cost of all materials and labour involved in all the operations described
above. Nothing extra shall be paid for corner pieces at junctions of coves, beads, cornices
etc. nor for using cut lengths of specials.
Plant materials shall be well formed and shaped true to type and free from disease, insect
and defect such as knots, sun-cold, windburn, injuries, abrasion or disfigurement.
All plant materials shall be healthy, sound, vigorous, free from plant diseases, insect
pests, or their eggs, and shall have healthy well-developed root systems. All plants shall
be hardy under climatic conditions similar to those in the locality of the project. Plants
supplied shall conform to the names listed on both the plan and the plant list. No plant
materials will be accepted if branches are damaged or broken. All material must be
protected from the sun and weather until planted.
All nursery stock shall have to be inspected and approved by the Landscape Architect
before planting.
All plants shall conform to these requirements specified in the plant list. Except that plants
larger than specified may be used if approved, but use of such plants shall not increase
the contract price. If the use of the larger plant is approved the spread or roots or ball of
earth shall be increased in proportion to the size of the plant.
Deliver plants with legible identification labels.
Topsoil or good earth shall be a friable loam; typical of cultivated topsoil’s of the locality
containing at least 2% of decayed organic matter (humus). It shall be taken from a well-
drained arable site. It shall be free of subsoil, stones, earth sckides, sticks roots or other
objectionable extraneous matter or debris. It shall contain no toxic materials. No topsoil
shall be delivered in a muddy condition.
18.3 Fertiliser
Dry sludge or cow dung or similar shall be used. Measurement of manure shall be in
stacks with 8% reduction for payment. It shall be free from extraneous matter harmful
bacteria, insects or chemicals.
The root system shall be conducive to successful transplantation. Where necessary, the
root ball shall be preserved by support with Hessian or other suitable material. On soils
where retention of good ball is not possible, the roots should be suitably protected in some
other way, which should not cause any damage to roots.
18.5 Condition
Trees and shrubs shall be substantially free from pests and diseases, and shall be
materially undamaged. Torn or lacerated roots shall be pruned before dispatch. No roots
shall be subjected to adverse conditions, such as prolonged exposure to drying winds or
subjection to water logging, between lifting and delivery.
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Upon submission of evidence that certain materials including plant materials are not
available at time of contract, the contractor shall be permitted to substitute other material
and plants with an equitable adjustment of price. All substitutions shall be of the nearest
equivalent species and variety to the original specified and shall be subject to the approval
of the Engineer.
18.7 Packaging
Packaging shall be adequate for the protection of the plants and such as to avoid heating
or drying out.
18.8 Marking
Such specimen of tree and shrub, or each bundle shall be legibly labelled with the
following particulars:
Its name;
The name of the supplier, unless otherwise agreed;
The date of dispatch from the nursery.
Trees should be supplied with adequate protection as approved after delivery. If planting
is not to be carried out immediately, balled plants should be placed cheek to cheek and
the ball covered with sand to prevent drying out. Bare rooted plants can be heeled in by
placing the roots in a prepared trench and covering them with earth, which should be
watered in to avoid air pockets around the roots.
Tree pits shall be dug a minimum of three weeks prior to backfilling. The pits shall be
90 x 90 x 90 cm. While digging the pits, the topsoil upto a depth of 30 cms may be kept
aside if found good (depending upon site condition), and mixed with the rest of the soil.
If the soil is bad below, it shall be replaced with the soil mixture as specified further herein.
If the soil is normal it shall be mixed with manure; river sand shall be added to the soil if it
is heavy.
The bottom of the pit shall be forked to break up the sub soil.
18.9.2 Backfilling
The soil is backfilled; watered through and gently pressed down, a day previous to
planting to make sure that it may not further settle down after planting. The soil shall be
pressed down firmly by tread it down, leaving a shallow depression all round for watering.
18.9.3 Planting
No tree pits shall be dug until final tree position has been pegged out for approval.
Care shall be taken that the plant sapling when planted is not buried deeper then in the
nursery or in the pot.
18.9.4 Stacking
Newly planted trees must be held firmly although not rigidly by staking to prevent a pocket
forming around the stem and newly formed fibrous roots being broken by mechanical
pulling as the tree rocks.
Methods:
The main methods of staking shall be:
A single vertical stake 900mm longer than the clear stem of the tree, driven 600mm to
800mm into the soil.
Two stakes as above driven firmly on either side of the tree with a crossbar to which the
stem is attached. Suitable for bare - rooted or balled material.
A single stake driven in at an angle of 45 degrees and leaning towards the prevailing
wind, the stem just below the lowest branch being attached to the stake. Suitable for small
bare - rooted or balled material.
For plant material 3m to 4.5m high with a single stem a three wire adjustable guy system
may be used in exposed situations.
The end of stake should be pointed and the lower 1m to 1.20m should be coated with
a non injurious wood preservative allowing at least 150mm above ground level.
18.9.5 Tying
Each tree should be firmly secured to the stake so as to prevent excessive movement.
Abrasion must be avoided by using a buffer, rubber or hessain, between the tree and
stake. The tree should be secured at a point just below its lowest branch, and also just
above ground level; normally two ties should be used for each tree. These should be
adjusted or replaced to allow for growth.
18.9.6 Watering
The contractor shall allow for the adequate watering in of all newly planted trees and
shrubs immediately after planting and he shall during the following growing season, keep
the plant material well watered.
All shrubs which are supplied pot grown shall be well soaked prior to planting.
Watering in and subsequent frequent watering of summer planted container - grown
plants is essential.
18.11 Grassing
18.11.1 Preparation
During period prior to planting the ground shall be maintained free from weeds.
Grading and final levelling of the lawn shall be completed at least three weeks prior
to the actual sowing. Regular watering shall be continued until sowing by dividing the
lawn area into portion of approx 5 m. Square by constructing small bunds to retain water.
These `bunds' shall be levelled just prior to sowing of grass plants. At the time of actual
planting of grass, it shall be ensured that the soil has completely settled.
18.11.2 Soil
The soil itself shall be ensured to the satisfaction of Landscape Architect to be a good,
fibrous loam, rich in humus.
Carpet grass (Cynodon dectylon or a local genus approved by the landscape architect)
shall be obtained from a grass patch, seen and approved before hand.
The grass stock received at site shall be manually cleaned of all weeds and water sprayed
over the same after keeping the stock in a place protected from sun and dry winds.
Grass stock received at site may be stored for a maximum of three days. In case
grassing for some areas is scheduled for a later date fresh stock of grass roots shall be
ordered and obtained.
18.11.4 Execution
The Carpet grass shall be laid over a leveled and compacted area with no bald patches
left.
18.11.5 Maintenance
As soon as the grass is approximately an inch high it shall be rolled with a light woodier
roller in fine and dry weather and when it has grown to 2 to 3 inches above the ground,
weeds must be removed and regular cutting with the scythe and rolling must begun. A top
dressing of announce of guano to the square yard on well decomposed well broken
sludge manure will help on the young grass. The scythe must continue to be used for
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several months until the grass is sufficiently secure in the ground to bear the mowing
machine. It should be possible to use the inch above the normal level for the first two or
three cuttings. The grass should be cut so that it is from 1 to 2 inches in length, instead of
the 1/2 to 3/4 of an inch necessary for mature grass.
In the absence of rain the lawn shall be watered every ten days heavily, soaking the
soil through to a depth of at least 25 cms.
Damage failure or dying back of grass due to neglect of watering especially for seeding
out of normal season shall be the responsibility of the contractor.
Any shrinkage below the specified levels during the contract or defects liability period shall
be rectified at the contractor's expense.
The contractor is to exercise care in the use of rotary cultivator and mowing machines to
reduce to a minimum the hazards of flying stones and brickbats. All rotary mowing
machines are to be fitted with safety guards.
18.11.6 Rolling
A light roller shall be used periodically, taking care that the lawn is not too wet and
sodden.
18.11.7 Edgings
These shall be kept neat and must be cut regularly with the edging shears.
18.11.8 Fertilizing
The lawn shall be fed once a month with liquid manure prepared by dissolving 45 grams
of ammonia sulphate in 5 litres or water.
18.11.9 Watering
Water shall be applied daily during dry weather. Watering whenever done should be
thorough and should wet the soil at least upto a depth of 20 cms.
18.11.10 Weeding
Prior to regular mowing the contractor shall carefully remove rank and unsightly weeds.
18.12 Maintenance
The landscape contractor shall maintain all planted areas within the landscape contract
boundaries until the period of one year after the complete plantation. Maintenance
shall include replacement of dead plants. Watering, weeding, cultivating, control of
insects, fungicide and other diseases by means of spraying with an approved insecticide
or fungicide, pruning and other horticulture operations necessary for the proper growth of
the plants and for keeping the landscape sub-contract area neat in appearance.
Upon completion of planting work on the landscape sub-contract all trees should be
pruned and all injuries repaired where necessary. The amount of pruning shall be limited
to the minimum necessary to remove dead or injured twigs and branches and to
Where tree guards are necessary, care should be taken to ensure that they do not impede
movement or restrict growth.
Planting should be carried out as soon as possible after reaching site. Where planting
must, of necessity, be delayed, care should be taken to protect the plants from pilfering or
damage from people or animals. Plants with bare roots should be healed in as soon as
received or otherwise protected from drying out, and others set closely together and
protected from the wind. If planting should be unpacked, the bundles opened up and
each group of plants heeled in separately and clearly labelled. If for any reason the
surface of the roots becomes dry the roots should be thoroughly soaked before
planting.
18.12.5 Completion
On completion the ground should be formed over and left tidy. Defective plants or plants
dying within one year have to be replaced free of cost.
19.1.1 Scope
This work shall consist of laying and compacting well-graded material on prepared
subgrade in accordance with the requirements of these Specifications. The material shall
be laid in one or more layers as sub-base or lower sub-base and upper sub-base (termed
as sub-base hereinafter) as necessary according to lines, grades and cross-sections
shown on the Drawings or as directed by the Engineer.
19.1.2 Materials
The material to be used for the work shall be natural sand, moorum, gravel, crushed
stone, or combination thereof depending upon the grading required. Materials like crushed
slag, crushed concrete, brick metal and kankar may be allowed only with the specific
approval of the Engineer. The material shall be free from organic or other deleterious
constituents and conform to one of the three gradings given in Table 8-1. While the
grading in Table 8-1 are in respect of close-graded granular sub-base materials, one each
for maximum particle size of 75 mm, 53 mm and 26.5 mm.
The material shall have a 10 percent fineness value of 50 kN or more (for sample in
soaked condition) when tested in compliance with BS: 812 (Part III). The water absorption
value of the coarse aggregate shall be determined as per IS: 2386 (Part 3): if this value is
greater than 2 percent, the soundness test shall be carried out on the material delivered to
site as per IS: 383. For Grading II and III materials, the CBR shall be determined at the
density and moisture content likely to be developed in equilibrium conditions which shall
be taken as being the density relating to a uniform air voids content of 5 per cent.
Table 20.1
Grading For Close-Graded Granular Sub-Base Materials
IS sieve Per cent by weight passing the IS sieve
Designation Grade I Grading II Grading III
75.0 mm 100 - -
53.0 mm 80-100 100 -
26.5 mm 55-90 70-100 100
9.50 mm 35-65 50-80 65-95
4.75 mm 25-55 40-65 50-80
2.36 mm 20-40 30-50 40-65
0.425 mm 10-25 15-25 20-35
0.075 mm 3-10 3-10 3-10
CBR Value (Minimum) 30 25 20
It shall be ensured prior to actual execution that the material to be used in the sub-base
satisfies the requirements of CBR and other physical requirements when compacted and
finished.
When directed by the Engineer, this shall be verified by performing CBR tests in the
laboratory as required on specimens remoulded at field dry density and moisture content
and any other tests for the “quality” of materials, as may be necessary.
a. Preparation of subgrade
Immediately prior to the laying of sub-base, the subgrade finished as per clause 301 or
305 MORTH specifications as applicable shall be prepared by removing all vegetation
and other extraneous matter, lightly sprinkled with water if necessary and rolled with two
passes of 80-100 kN smooth wheeled roller.
The surface finish of construction shall conform to the requirements of Clause 902 of
MORTH Specifications for Road and Bridge Works.
Control on the quality of materials and works shall be exercised by the Engineer in
accordance with Section 900 of MORTH Specifications for Road and Bridge Works
19.1.8 Rate
The contract unit rate for granular sub-base shall be payment in full for carrying out the
required operations including full compensation for:
Furnishing all materials to be incorporated in the work including all royalties, fees,
where necessary and all leads and life; All labour; tools, equipment and incidentals to
complete the work to the Specifications; Carrying out the work in part widths of road
where directed; and Carrying out the required tests for quality control.
19.2 SUB-GRADE
19.2.1 Scope
In sub-grade composed of clay, fine sand or other soils that may be forced up into the
coarse aggregate during rolling operation, an insulation layer of suitable thickness of
granular materials or over size brick aggregate not less than 10 cm thick shall be provided
for blanketing the sub-grade, which shall be paid for separately, unless otherwise
specified.
In slushy soils or in areas that are water logged, special arrangements shall be made to
improve the sub-grade and the total pavement thickness shall be designed after testing
the properties of the subgrade soil. Necessary provision for the special treatment required
shall be made in the project and paid for separately.
The surface of the formation for a width of sub-base, which shall be 15 cm more on either
side of base course, shall first be cut to a depth equal to the combined depth of sub-base
19.2.3 Consolidation
The sub-grade shall be consolidated with a power road roller of 8 to 12 tonnes. The roller
shall run over the sub grade till the soil is evenly and densely consolidated and behaves
as elastic mass (the roller shall pass a minimum of 5 runs on the sub grade). All
undulations in the surface that develop due to rolling shall be made good with material or
quarry spoils as the cases may be and the sub-grade is rerolled.
The finished surface shall be uniform and conform to the lines, grades and typical cross
section shown in the drawings, when tested with the template and straight edge, the
variation shall be within the tolerances specified in Table 20.2.
TABLE 20.2
Permissible Tolerances of Surface Evenness of Sub Grade
Longitudinal profile maximum Cross profile maximum permissible
permissible undulation when variation from specified profile when
measured with a 3 metre straight measured with a camber template
edge
24 mm 15 mm
Where the surface irregularity of the sub grade falls outside the specified tolerances, the
contractor shall be liable to rectify these with fresh material or quarry spoils as the case
may be, and the sub-grade rerolled to the satisfaction of Engineer-in-Charge.
19.2.5 Measurements
The lengh and width shall be measured correct to a cm. The area shall be worked out in
square metre, correct to two places of decimal.
19.2.6 Rate
The rate for preparation and consolidation of sub grade shall include the cost of materials
and labour involved for all the operations mentioned in above unless otherwise specified.
19.3.1 Scope
Stone aggregate of specified size is used. This is a standard sub base/base and is used
where stone aggregate is available at reasonable rates. This consists of clean crushed
coarse aggregate mechanically interlocked by rolling and voids thereof filled with
screening and binding material with the assistance of water, laid on a prepared sub grade,
sub-base, base or existing pavement as the case may be. Water bound macadam may be
used as a sub base, base course or surfacing course.
Quantities of coarse aggregate, screening and binding material required to be stacked for
100 mm approximate compacted thickness of W.B.M. for 10 sqm shall be as per table
16.12 for stone aggregate of the size 90 mm to 45 mm. For stone aggregate of other size,
63 mm to 45 mm and 53 mm to 22.4 mm quantity of coarse aggregate and stone
screening for 75 mm approximate compacted thickness of WBM base for 10 sqm. shall be
as per Table 20.4.
TABLE 20.3
Grading/
Classificati Size Net
Classification and Quantity Quantity
on Range Quantities
size
In the case of an existing unsurfaced road, where new materials is to be laid, the surface
shall be scarified and reshaped to the required grade, camber and shape as necessary.
Weak places shall be strengthened, corrugations removed and depressions and pot holes
made good with suitable materials, before spreading the aggregate for W.B.M.
Where the existing surface over which the sub base of W.B.M. is to be laid is black
topped, to ensure effective internal drainage, furrows 50 mm x 50 mm (depth of furrows
increased to reach bottom of bituminous layer where necessary) at one metre intervals
Before starting with W.B.M. construction, necessary arrangements shall be made for
lateral confinement of aggregates. One method is to construct side shoulders in advance
to a compacted layerof the W.B.M. coarse. Inside edges may be trimmed vertical and the
included area cleaned off all spilled materials thereby setting the stage for spreading the
coarse aggregate.
The practice of laying W.B.M. after excavating a trench section in the finished formation
must be completely avoided.
The coarse aggregate shall be spread uniformly and evenly upon the prepared base in
required quantities with a twisting motion to avoid segregation. In no case shall these be
dumped in heaps directly on the area where these are to be laid nor shall their hauling
over a partly completed base be permitted. The aggregates shall be spread uniformly to
proper profile by using templates placed across the road six metres apart. Where
specified, approved mechanical devices may be used to spread the aggregates uniformly.
The levels along the longitudinal direction upto which the metal shall be laid, shall be first
obtained at site to the satisfaction of Engineer-in-Charge, and these shall be adhered to.
The surface of the aggregate spread shall be carefully trued up and all high or low spots
remedied by removing or adding aggregate as may be required.
The W.B.M. sub-base shall be normally constructed in layer of 100 mm compacted
thickness and W.B.M. base shall be normally constructed in layers of 75 mm compacted
thickness. No segregation of large or fine particles shall be allowed and the coarse
aggregate as spread shall be of uniform gradation with no pockets of fine material.
The coarse aggregate shall normally not be spread in lengths exceeding three days
average work ahead of the rolling and blending of the proceeding section.
19.3.6 Rolling
After the coarse aggregate has been lightly rolled to the required true surface, screenings
shall be applied gradually over the surface to completely fill the interstices. Dry rolling
shall be continued while the screenings are being spread so that the jarring effect of the
roller causes them to settle into the voids of the coarse aggregates. The screenings shall
not be dumped in piles on the coarse aggregate but shall be spread uniformly in
successive thin layers either by the spreading motion of the hand, shovels or a
mechanical spreader.
The screenings shall be applied at a slow rate (in three or more applications) so as to
ensure filling of all voids. Rolling and brooming shall continue with the spreading of the
screenings. Either mechanical brooms or hand brooms or both may be used. In no case
shall the screenings be applied, so fast and thick as to form cakes, ridges on the surface
making the filling of voids difficult, or to prevent the direct bearing of the roller on the
coarse aggregates. The spreading, rolling and brooming of screenings shall be performed
on sections which can be completed within one day’s operation and shall continue until no
more screenings can be forced into the voids of the coarse aggregate. Damp and wet
screenings shall not be used under any circumstances.
After spreading the screening and rolling the surface shall be copiously sprinkled with
water, swept and rolled. Hand brooms shall be used to sweep the wet screening into the
voids and to distribute them evenly. The sprinkling, sweeping and rolling operations shall
be continued and additional screenings applied where necessary until the coarse
aggregates are well bonded and firmly set for the entire depth and until a grout has been
formed of screenings and water that will fill all voids and form a wave of grout ahead of the
wheels of the roller. The quantity of water to be used during the construction shall not be
excessive so as to cause damage to the sub-base or sub-grade.
After the application of screenings and rolling, a suitable binding material shall be applied
at a uniform and slow rate in two or more successive thin layers. After each application of
binding material, the surface shall be copiously sprinkled with water and the resulting
slurry swept in with hand brooms or mechanical brooms or both so as to fill the voids
properly. The surface shall then be rolled by a 8-10 tonne roller, water being applied to the
wheels in order to wash down the binding material that may get stuck to the wheels. The
spreading of binding material, sprinkling of water, sweeping with brooms and rolling shall
continue until the slurry that is formed will, after filling the voids form a wave ahead of
wheels of the moving roller.
After final compaction of the course, the road shall be allowed to cure overnight. Next
morning defective spots shall be filled with screenings or binding material, lightly sprinkled
with water, if necessary and rolled. No traffic shall be allowed till the macadam sets.
The surface evenness of completed W.B.M. sub-base in the longitudinal and transverse
directions shall be as specified in Table 20.5 for sub base with stone aggregate of size 90-
45 mm and above.
TABLE 20.5
The longitudinal profile shall be checked using a 3 meter long straight edge and graduated
wedge at the middle of each traffic lane along a line parallel to the Centre line of the road.
The transverse profile shall be checked with adjustable template at intervals of 10 meters.
For base with stone aggregate of size 63 to 45 mm and 53 to 22.4 mm surface evenness
to be as per Table 20.6.
TABLE 20.6
The longitudinal profile shall be checked with a three metre long straight edge and
graduated wedge at the middle of each traffic lane along a line parallel to the centre line of
the road. The transverse profile shall be checked with adjustable templates at intervals of
10 metres.
Where the surface irregularity of the W.B.M. sub-base course exceeds the tolerances
specified in Table 16.14 or where the course is otherwise defective due to sub grade soil
mixing with the aggregates, the layer to its full thickness shall be scarified over the
affected area, reshaped with added material or removal and replaced with fresh materials
as applicable, and re-compacted. The area treated in the aforesaid manner shall not be
less than 10sqm. In no case shall depressions be filled up with screenings and binding
materials.
19.3.13 Meaurements
The length and breadth shall be measured to the nearest centimetre. The depth of
consolidated layer shall be computed to nearest half centimetre by taking average of
depths at the centre and at 30 cm from the left and right edges at a cross section taken at
100 metre interval or less as decided by the Engineer-in-Charge by making small pits. The
19.3.14 Rate
The rate shall include the cost of all labour and materials involved in all the operations
described above, except cost of stone aggregate, kankar moorum, screenings and bajri,
for which separate payments shall be made. Where W.B.M. is to be laid over an existing
road, scarifying and consolidation of the aggregate received from scarifying shall be paid
for separately.
19.4.1 Scope
This work shall consist of the application of a single coat of low viscosity liquid bituminous,
material to a porous granular surface preparatory to the superimposition of bituminous
treatment or mix.
19.4.2 Materials
a. Primer
The choice of a bituminous primer shall depend upon the porosity characteristics of the
surface to be primed as classified in IRC: 16. These are:
(i) Surfaces of low porosity; such as wet mix macadam and water bound
macadam,
(ii) Surfaces of medium porosity; such as cement stabilised soil base,
(iii) Surfaces of high porosity; such as a gravel base.
b. Primer viscosity
The type and viscosity of the primer shall comply with the requirements of IS 8887, as
sampled and tested for bituminous primer in accordance with these standards. Guidance
on viscosity and rate of spray is given
Table 20.7.
Table 20.7
Viscosity Requirement and Quantity Of Liquid Bituminous Primer
Type of surface Kinematic Viscosity of Quantity of Liquid
Primer at
Bituminous Material
60*C(Centistokes)
per 10 Sqm.(kg)
Low porosity 30-60 6 to 9
Medium porosity 70-140 9 to 12
19.4.3 Construction
a. Equipment
The primer distributor shall be a self-propelled or towed bitumen pressure sprayer
equipped for spraying the material uniformly at specified rates and temperatures. Hand
spraying of small areas, inaccessible to the distributor, or in narrow strips shall be sprayed
with a pressure hand sprayer, or as directed by the Engineer.
b. Preparation of road surface
The surface to be primed shall be prepared in accordance with Clauses 501.8. and 902 of
MORTH specifications as appropriate. Immediately prior to applying the primer the
surface shall be carefully swept clean of dust and loose particles, care being taken not to
disturb the interlocked aggregate. This is best achieved when the surface layer is slightly
moist (lightly sprayed with water and the surface allowed to dry) and the surface should be
kept moist until the primer is applied.
c. Application of bituminous primer
The viscosity and rate of application of the primer shall be as specified in the Contract, or
as determined by site trials carried out as directed by the Engineer. Where a geosynthetic
is proposed for use, the requirements of Clauses 703 .3.2 and 703.4 of MORTH
specifications shall apply. – The bituminous primer shall be sprayed uniformly in
accordance with Clause 501 of MORTH specifications. The method for application of the
primer will depend on the type of equipment to be used, size of nozzles, pressure at the
spray bar and speed of forward movement. The Contractor shall demonstrate at a
spraying trial, that the equipment and method to be used is capable of producing a
uniform spray, within the tolerances specified.
d. Curing of primer and opening to traffic
A primed surface shall be allowed to cure for at least 24 hours or such other period as is
found to be necessary to allow all the volatiles to evaporate before any subsequent
surface treatment or mix is laid. Any unabsorbed primer shall first be blotted with an
application of sand, using the minimum quantity possible. A primed surface shall not be
opened to traffic other than that necessary to lay the next course. A very thin layer of
clean sand may be applied to the surface of the primer, to prevent the primer picking up
under the wheels of the paver and the trucks delivering bituminous material to the paver.
Over the primed surface, a tack coat should be applied in accordance with Clause 503
MORTH specifications.
For control of the quality of materials supplied and the works carried out, the relevant
provisions of Section 900 of MORTH specifications shall apply.
During construction operations, arrangements for traffic shall be made in accordance with
the provisions of Clause 112 of MORTH specifications.
Prime coat shall be measured in terms of surface area of application in square metres.
19.4.8 Rate
The contract unit rate for prime coat with adjustments as described in Clause 8.5.7 shall
be payment in full for carrying out the required operations including full compensation for
all components listed in Clause 401.8 (i) to (v) of MORTH specifications and as applicable
to the work specified in these Specifications. Payment shall be made on the basis of the
provision of prime coat at an application rate of 0.6 kg per square metre, with adjustment,
plus or minus, for the variation between this amount and the actual amount approved by
the Engineer after the preliminary trials.
19.5.1 Materials
Bitumen: This shall be Bitumen emulsion (Medium Setting) of specified grade and
consistency conforming to IS 8887 specifications.
a. Preparation of surface
Cleaning:
Prior to the application of bitumen, all vegetation, loose sealing compound, caked mud,
animal dung, dust, dirt and foreign material shall be removed from the entire surface of the
pavement and from existing dummy, construction and expansion joints (wherever existing)
by means of mechanical sweepers and blowers, otherwise with steel wire brushes, small
picks, brooms or other implements as approved by the Engineer-in-Charge. The material
so removed shall be disposed off as directed by the Engineer-in-Charge.
Length and breadth shall be measured correct to a cm, along the surface of pavement.
Area shall be worked out in sqm correct to two places of decimal.
19.5.4 Rate
19.6.1 Scope
Dense Bituminous Macadam (DBM) is used mainly for in base/binder and profile
corrective courses. DBM is also used as road base material. This work shall consist of
construction in a single or multiple layers of DBM on a previously prepared base or sub-
base. The thickness of a single layer shall be 50 mm to 100 mm.
19.6.2 Materials
a. Bitumen
The bitumen shall be paving bitumen of penetration Grade VG-30 @ 5% (percentage by
weight of total mix) and lime filler @ 2% (percentage by weight of total mix) and lime filler
@ 2% (percentage by weight of Aggregate) conforming to IS 73 or as otherwise specified
in the item.
b. Coarse aggregates
The coarse aggregates shall consist of crushed rock, crushed gravel or other hard
material retained on the 2.36 mm IS Sieve. They shall be clean, hard, durable, or cubical
shape, free from dust and soft or friable matter, organic or other deleterious substance.
Before approval of the source, the aggregates shall be tested for stripping. The
aggregates shall satisfy the physical requirements specified in Table 20.8, for dense
bituminous macadam.
Where crushed gravel is proposed for use as aggregate, not less than 90% by weight of
the crushed material retained on the 4.75 mm IS Sieve shall have at least two fractured
faces.
TABLE 20.8
Physical Requirements for Coarse Aggregate for Dense Bituminus Macadam
Soundness5
Durability Sodium Sulphate
Max 12%
Magnesium Sulphate Max 18%
Water Absorption Water Absorption6 Max 2%
Coating and stripping of
Minimum retained coating
Stripping Bitumen aggregate 95%
Mixtures7
Water sensitivity** Retained Tensile Strength8 Min 80%
c. Fine Aggregates
Fine aggregates shall consist of crushed or naturally occurring mineral material, or a
combination of the two, passing the 2.36 mm IS Sieve and retained on the 75 micron
sieve. They shall be clean, hard, durable, dry and free from dust and soft or friable matter,
organic or other deleterious matter. The fine aggregate shall have a sand equivalent value
of not less than 50 when tested in accordance with the requirements of IS 2720 (Part 37).
The plasticity index of the fraction passing the 0.425 mm IS Sieve shall not exceed 4,
when tested in accordance with IS 2720 (Part 5)
.Note:
1. IS: 2386 Part 1
2. IS: 2386 Part 1
(The elongation test to be done only on non-aggregate in the sample)
3. IS 2368 Part 4*
4. IS 2368 Part 4*
5. IS 2386 Part 5
6. IS 2386 Part 3
7. IS 6241
8. AASHTO T283**
* Aggregate may satisfy requirement of either of these two tests.
** The water sensitivity test is only required if the minimum retained coating in
the stripping test is less than 95%.
d. Filler
Filler shall consist of finely divided mineral matter such as rock dust, hydrated lime or
cement approved by the Engineer-in-Charge. The filler shall be graded within the limits
indicated in Table 20.9.
TABLE 20.9
Grading Requirements for Mineral Filler
IS Sieve (mm) Cumulative percent passing by weight of total aggregate
0.6 100
0.3 95-100
0.075 85-100
The filler shall be free from organic impurities and have a plasticity index not greater than
4. The Plasticity Index requirements shall not apply if filler is cement or lime.
When tested in accordance with IS 2386 Part 1 (wet sieving method), the combined
grading of the coarse and fine aggregates and added filler for the particular mixture shall
fall within the limits shown in Table 20.10 for dense bituminous macadam.
TABLE 20.10
Composition of Dense Graded Bituminous Macadam Pavement Layers
Note: The combined aggregate grading shall not vary from the low limit on one sieve to
the high limit on the adjacent sieve.
Requirement for the Mixture: The mixture shall meet the requirements as given in
Table20.11
TABLE 20.11
Requirements for Dense Bituminous Macadam
Minimum stability (kN at 600C) 9.0
Minimum stability (kN at 600C) 2
Maximum flow (mm) 4
Compaction level (number of blow) 75 blows on each of the two faces of the
specimen
Per cent air voids 3-6
Per cent voids in mineral aggregate See Table 20.12
(VMA)
Per cent voids filled with bitumen (VFB) 65-75
The requirements for minimum percent voids in mineral aggregate (VMA) are given in
Table 20.12.
TABLE 20.12
Minimum Percent Voids in Mineral Aggregate (Vma)
Note:
1. The nominal maximum particle size is one size larger than the first sieve to retain more
than 10 percent.
2. Interpolate minimum voids in the mineral aggregate (VMA) for design air voids values
between those listed.
The binder content shall be optimized by using Marshall method for determining the
optimum binder content shall be adopted as described in the Asphalt Institute Manual MS-
2, replacing the aggregates retained on the 26.5 mm sieve by the aggregates passing the
26.5 mm sieve and retained on the 22.4 mm sieve.
The contractor shall inform the Engineer-in-Charge in writing, at least 20 days before the
start of the work, of the job mix formula proposed for use in the works, and shall give the
details of Source and location of all materials, their sizes, grading and test results.
Approval of the job mix formula shall be based on independent testing by the Engineer-in-
Charge for which samples of all ingredients of the mix shall be furnished by the Contractor
as required by the Engineer-in-Charge. Job mix formula shall be revised if there is a
change in source of material and be got approved by Engineer-in-Charge.
Once the laboratory job mix formula is approved, the Contractor shall carry out plant trials
at the mixer to establish that the plant can be set up to produce a uniform mix conforming
to the approved job mix formula. The permissible variations of the individual percentages
of the various ingredients in the actual mix from the job mix formula to be used shall be
within the limits as specified in Table 20.13.
TABLE 20.13
Permissible Variations from the Job Mix Formula
Once the plant trials have been successfully completed and approved, the Contractor
shall carry out laying trials, to demonstrate that the proposed mix can be successfully laid
and compacted.
Prime Coat : Where the material on which the dense bituminous macadam is to
be laid is other than a bitumen bound layer, a prime coat shall be applied, as
specified, in accordance with the provisions, or as directed by the Engineer-in-
Charge.
Tack Coat : Where the material on which the dense bituminous macadam is to be
placed is bitumen bound surface, a tack coat shall be applied as specified, in
accordance with the provisions, or as directed by the Engineer-in-Charge.
Spreading: MORTH specification shall apply. The paver finisher shall be fitted
with electronic sensor device.
Opening to Traffic: The newly laid surface shall not be open to traffic for at least
24 hours after laying the completion of compaction, without the express approval
of the Engineer-in-Charge in writing.
Surface Finish and Quality Control of Work: The surface finish of the completed
construction shall conform to the requirements of section 900 of MORTH
specifications. For control of the quality of materials supplied and the works carried
out the relevant provisions of Section 900 of MORTH specifications.
19.6.10 Measurement
Dense Bituminous Materials shall be measured as finished work in cubic meters, correct
to two places of decimal.
19.6.11 Rate
The rate includes the cost of all materials, labour and equipment, in all the operation
described above.
19.7.1 Scope
Bituminous Macadam (BM) is more open graded than DBM and consists of single course
or multiple courses of compacted crushed aggregates premixed with bituminous binder.
a. Bitumen:
The bitumen shall be paving bitumen of penetration Grade of specified consistency and
content conforming to IS 73 or as otherwise specified in the item.
b. Coarse Aggregates
The coarse aggregates shall consist of crushed rock, crushed gravel or other hard
material retained on the 2.36 mm IS Sieve. They shall be clean, hard, durable, or cubical
shape, free from dust and soft or friable matter, organic or other deleterious substance.
Before approval of the source, the aggregates shall be tested for stripping. The
aggregates shall satisfy the physical requirements specified in Table 20.6, for dense
bituminous macadam, except for strength which shall be max 40% for Los Angeles
Abrassion value and aggregate impace value of max 30%.
Where crushed gravel is proposed for use as aggregate, not less than 90% by weight of
the crushed material retained on the 4.75 mm IS Sieve shall have at least two fractured
faces.
c. Fine aggregates
Fine aggregates shall consist of crushed or naturally occurring mineral material, or a
combination of the two, passing the 2.36 mm IS Sieve and retained on the 75 micron
sieve. They shall be clean, hard, durable, dry and free from dust and soft or friable matter,
organic or other deleterious matter. The fine aggregate shall have a sand equivalent value
of not less than 50 when tested in accordance with the requirements of IS 2720 (Part 37).
The plasticity index of the fraction passing the 0.425 mm IS Sieve shall not exceed 4,
when tested in accordance with IS 2720 (Part 5)
Aggregate grading and binds content aggregate grading, quantity of bitumen and
appropriate thickness are as per Table 20.14.
TABLE 20.14
Composite of Bituminous Macadam
19.7.3 Measurement:
BM shall be measured as furnished work in cubic meters correct to two places of decimal.
19.7.4 Rate:
The rate includes the cost of all material labour and equipments in all the operations
described.
19.8.1 Scope
The Dense Bituminous Concrete (DBC) is used in wearing and profile corrective courses,
in a single or multiple layers on a previously prepared bound surface. A single layer shall
be 25 mm to 100 mm in thickness.
19.8.2 Materials
Fine Aggregates:The fine aggregates shall consist of crushed hard rock or natural sand
or a mixture of both. The grading of fine aggregates inclusive of filler material passing 75
micron shall be as given in the Table 20.16
TABLE 20.16
Grading of Fine Aggregate I/C Filler
Filler: The filler shall be limestone powder passing 75 micron and shall have a calcium
carbonate content of not less than 80 per cent when determined in accordance with IS
1514.
Aggregate Grading and Binder Content : When tested in accordance with IS 2386 part 1
(wet grading method), the combined grading of the coarse and fine aggregates and added
filler shall fall within the limits shown in Table No. 20.12 for grading 1 or 2 specified in the
contract.
TABLE 20.17
Requirements for Dense Bituminous Macadam
Minimum stability (kN at 600C) 9.0
Minimum stability (kN at 600C) 2
Maximum flow (mm) 4
Compaction level (number of blow) 75 blows on each of the two faces of the
specimen
Per cent air voids 3-6
Per cent voids in mineral aggregate See Table 20.18
(VMA)
Per cent voids filled with bitumen (VFB) 65-75
TABLE 20.18
Minimum Percent Voids in Mineral Aggregate (Vma)
Note:
1. The nominal maximum particle size is one size larger than the first sieve to retain more
than 10 percent.
2. Interpolate minimum voids in the mineral aggregate (VMA) for design air voids values
between those listed.
Binder Content:
The Marshall method for determining the optimum binder content shall be adopted as
described in the Asphalt Institute Manual MS-2, replacing the aggregates retained on the
26.5 mm Sieve and retained on the 22.4 mm Sieve, where approved by the Engineer-in-
Charge.
Approval of the job mix formula shall be based on independent testing by the Engineer-in-
Charge for which samples of all ingredients of the mix shall be furnished by the Contractor
as required by the Engineer-in-Charge.
Job mix formula shall be revised if there is a change in source of material and be got
approved by Engineer-in-Charge.
TABLE 20.19
Permissible Variations from the Job Mix Formula
Laying Trials:
Once the plant trials have been successfully completed and approved, the Contractor
shall carry out laying trials, to demonstrate that the proposed mix can be successfully laid
and compacted.
Where specified in the Contract, or otherwise required by the Engineer, a tack coat
shall be applied.
19.8.7 Spreading:
The MORTH specification shall apply. The paver finisher shall be fitted with
electronic sensor device.
19.8.8 Rolling:
The newly laid surface shall not be open to traffic for at least 24 hour after laying
and completion of compaction, without the express approval of the Engineer-in-
Charge in writing.
The surface finish of the completed construction shall conform to the requirements
of section 900 of MORTH specifications. For control of the quality of materials
supplied and the works carried out the relevant provisions of Section 900 of
MORTH specifications.
DBC measured as finished work in cubic meters, correct to two places of decimal.
19.8.13 Rate:
The rate includes the cost of material, labour and equipments, involved in all the
operations described above.
19.9.1 Measurements:
19.9.2 Rates:
The rate shall include the cost of material, labour and machinery involved in all the
operations described above.
19.10.1 Laying:
Trenches shall first be made along the edge of the wearing course of the road to
receive the kerb stones of cement concrete of specified grade. The bed of the
trenches shall be compacted manually with steel rammers to a firm and even
surface and then the stones shall be set in cement mortar of specified proportion.
The kerb stones with top 20 cm. wide shall be laid with their length running parallel
to the road edge, true in line and gradient at a distance of 30 cm. from the road
edge to allow for the channel and shall project about 12.5 cm. above the latter.
The channel stones with top 30 cm. wide shall be laid in position in chamber with
finished road surface and with sufficient slope towards the road gully chamber.
The joints of kerb and channel stones shall be staggered and shall be not more
than 10 mm. Wherever specified all joints shall be filled with mortar 1:3 (1 cement :
3 coarse sand) and pointed with mortar 1:2 (1 cement: 2 fine sand) which shall be
cured for 7 days.
The necessary drainage openings of specified sizes shall be made through the
kerb as per drawings or as directed by the Engineer-in-Charge for connecting to
storm water drains.
19.10.2 Finishing:
Berms and road edges shall be restored and all surplus earth including rubbish
etc. disposed off as directed by the Engineer-in-charge. Nothing extra shall be paid
for this.
19.10.3 Measurements:
Cement It shall be measured in cubic meters with Length of the finished work (for
specified width and height of stone) shall be measured in running metre along the
edge of the road correct to a cm.
19.10.4 Rates:
The rate shall include the cost of all the materials and labour involved in all the
operations described above.
Item No 5.11 is for Wooden Storage Cabinetry, wherein all the Material
Specifications are covered in DSR/CPWD Specifications. In addition, the
Item is providing all necessary details.
Item No 6.04 is for Temporary barricading of the site & is derived from Item No of
DSR.
Item No 7.08, 7.12 & 7.22, are for Granite cladding, grooves & skirting, for which the
material specifications are already covered in CPWD Schedule.
Item No 7.20 Supply and installation of Heterogeneous vinyl sheet flooring areas in
sheet form. The total thickness would be 4.5mm and thickness of wear layer would
be 0.45mm. The product should be multi layered consisting of wear layer with PUR
coating, PVC layer, fiber glass layer and foam layer. It shall conform to shock
absorption of ≥28%, ball bounce of ≥95%, sound insulation of 20-22dB, Impact
resistance of ≥8N/m as per DIN 18032, abrasion resistance of ≥7mm, indentation
resistance of 0.6mm as per EN1016, friction coefficient of 0.6 as per GB/T14833-
1993, Rebound coefficient of 0.86 as per GB/T14833-1993 . Rate to include skirting,
end profile, pvc cove former on edges .
ATHLETA
Sports Floor
Technical Details
Thickness 4.5 mm
Wear Layer Thickness (mm) 0.45
Roll Width in meters 1.8
Roll Length in meters 20
Weight kg./sqm 3.03 ~ 6.1
Chemical Detection
Soluble Cadmium limits mg/m² ≤20 0.050
Volatile Content mg/m² ≤75 24
Vinyl Chloride Monomer mg/kg ≤5 0.5
Soluble Pb limit mg/m² ≤20 0.45
Item No 7.21 Providing and fixing carpet sheet/roll 4.3mm thick floor covering, pile
material 100% nylon 6.6 having resilient water proof backing material and total
weight of carpet should be 1.8 Kg/sqm and anti sound absortion of 0.10 approved
shade in flooring and skirting in approved pattern on a smooth top and damp proof
base using adhesive of approved quality and manufacture including rolling with light
wooden roller and the cost of levelling the surface with self levelling adhessive etc.
all complete as per manufacturer's specification. ( Make Flotex or Equivalent)
Performance Specification
Fire Test
Europe Euro classification
Acoustic Tests
Appearance Retention
Tests
Hexapod ISO 10361 4.0 after 12,000 cycles
Wear Test
Lisson EN 1963 <30 gr loss of pile (pass)
Wira abrasion Minimum of 60,000 cycles
Antistatic Test
EN 14041 Class DS
Product Specification
Item No 9.13 is for Chicken wire mesh at junctions, for which the material
specifications are covered in CPWD.
Item No 9.16 Providing and fixing Glass Reinforced Concrete (G.R.C) Screens in
approved size,pattern, design, thickness and color of M/S UniStone make or
equivalent. The Screens should be made from ‘53 grade’ White Portland Cement
manufactured by ‘JK Cement’ or equivalent, Quartz, Fine Silica Sand, Alkali
Resistant Glass Fiber manufactured by ‘Saint Gobain’ or equivalent, Super
Plasticizers manufactured by ‘BASF’ or equivalent, Polymers manufactured by
‘BASF’ or equivalent and U.V resistant Synthetic inorganic pigments should be used
for pigmentation manufactured by YFERROX (Germany)’ or equivalent. The material
casting should take ace in Synthetic Rubber / FRP Mould manufactured by ‘Reckli’
or equivalent. The fixing of Screens should be ‘Dry fixing’ i.e. to be done with
Stainless Steel (SS – 304) ‘L’ shaped Clamps, dash fasteners and pins.
GRC Composition
Technical Specification
The fixing of GRC Screens requires structural member support in following forms. It
can be M.S Support structure; S.S. Brick work or R.C.C. The structural support is
required on either of two sides of the screen, horizontally or vertically. The fixtures
used for fixing these screens are made of S.S. 304 quality and the no. of fixtures
used generally depends on size, weight, thickness and the site fixing conditions. The
fixtures used are well capable of taking the load of the screen and wind pressure at
heights. The actual fixing details for this product vary from site to site, as per the site
conditions. For instance, for high rise buildings or for fixing a large piece of screen
i.e. 20’ X 10’, Tower Crain and hydra are used to lift the piece, for fixing. The fixing
takes place only after physical verification of measurements of opening where the
product is supposed to be fixed.
Item No 11.04 is for AAC Block filling in sunken areas, wherein the material
specifications are covered in CPWD Specifications.
Item No 12.02 pertains to Paneling work, for which the Item provides complete &
detailed specifications, as required.
Item No 12.03 pertains to Acoustic ceiling work, for which the Item provides
complete & detailed specifications, as required.
17. Gypsum board Partition Lafarge Boral Gypsum / India Gypsum Ltd.
Or
Kich
45. Extruded Vitrified clay tiles Unistone/Prakriti Ceramics/Jindal mechno
Bricks Pvt. Ltd.
46. Extruded Aluminium Hunter douglas or equivalent
Louvers
47. Garbage Chute Echotech/ MetalKraft /Horizon Chutes Pvt.
Ltd/Tenny Design Tech (P) Ltd.
48. AAC Block Adhesive Laticrete/Unicrete
NOTE :
The Contractor shall produce samples before procurement of the material for approval of
the Engineer-in-charge, at-least one month before execution for all materials required for
works. In respect of materials for which approved makes are not specified as above,
the same shall be decided by the Engineer-in-charge and sample got approved from
Engineer-in-charge before procurement.
The Contractor shall produce samples before procurement of the material for approval of
the Engineer-in-charge at-least one month before execution for all materials required for
works. The material of makes out of the above shall be used on the work.
TENDER DOCUMENTS
VOLUME - 4
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
1.1 General
The scope of work comprises supply, installation, commissioning and testing of water supply,
sewerage and drainage, sanitary fixtures and fittings, water pumping, water treatment system &
solar heating system for Proposed Simulator Building for DMRC at Shastri Park The scope
of work includes supply of all materials as per specifications and drawings, laying, fitting, fixing,
installation and commissioning the same.
1.1.2 All the water supply, drainage and sanitary works shall be carried out strictly as per printed
central PWD Specifications, 2009 Vol. (II) with upto date corrections for water supply,
sewerage and drainage, sanitary fixtures and fittings. Water pumping, water treatment system
& solar heating system shall be carried out as per relevant sections of these Specifications.
1.1.3 All the water supply and sanitary works shall be carried out by the licensed plumbers approved
by the Local Authorities and skilled workmen, experienced in the trade.
1.1.4 All works shall be completely concealed either within shafts or chases or in fills and dropped
ceilings unless specifically shown in drawings or required otherwise.
1.1.5 All works shall be adequately protected, to the satisfaction of the Engineer, so that the whole
work is free from damage throughout the period of construction upto the time of handing over.
1.1.7 The Contractor shall be responsible for coordinating the work with works of other trades
sufficiently ahead of time to avoid unnecessary hold-ups. Hangers, sleeves, recesses, etc.
shall be left in time as the work proceeds whether or not these are shown in drawings.
1.1.8 All clamps, screws, brackets, hangers and all miscellaneous steel work needed in the work
shall be fully galvanised.
1.1.9 Only specified brand of material will be used subject to the approval of the sample.
1.1.10 The Contractor shall submit as directed by the Engineer samples, manufacturer's drawings,
equipment characteristics and capacity data etc. of all equipment, accessories, devices, etc.
that he proposes to use in the installation, to the Engineer for approval.
1.1.11 The Contractor shall prepare and submit to the Engineer for approval before the work is
commenced, all shop drawings.
These shop drawings in triplicate must be submitted by the contractor as soon as possible after
the order is placed to give ample time for all the parties concerned to study and make comment
thereon.
The work shall commence only after the shop drawings are approved by the Engineer.
1.1.12 On completion of work the contractor shall submit to the Engineer one original and two copies
of as-built drawings.
1.1.13 Before the work is handed over, the Contractor shall clean all fixtures removing all plaster,
stickers, rust stains and other foreign matter of discolouration of fixtures, leaving every part in
acceptable condition and ready for use, to the satisfaction of the Engineer.
1.1.14 All sanitaryware and fittings shall conform to I.S. standards. The Contractor shall submit
samples of all fittings and fixtures proposed to be used to the Engineer for his approval. The
approved samples shall remain with the Engineer till the completion of the work.
1.1.15 All workmanship shall conform to Indian Standard Codes of Practice. The fixing and finishing
shall be neat, true to level and plumb. Manufacturer's instructions shall be followed closely
regarding installation and commissioning.
1.2.1 Workmanship
All sanitary-ware shall be fixed in a neat workmanlike manner, true to level and plumb.
Manufacturer's instructions shall be followed closely regarding installation and commissioning.
Fixtures shall be protected throughout the progress of the work from damage. Special care
shall be taken to prevent damage and scratching of chromium plated fittings. Tool marks on
chromium fixtures, etc. shall not be accepted.
All fixtures shall be fixed with chromium plated brass screws with washers whenever
necessary.
Protective paper on fixtures shall be removed with hot water only at the final completion of
work.
1.2.3 Sanitaryware
All porcelain sanitaryware shall be of first quality, free from warps, cracks and glazing defects.
All sanitaryware, fittings and fixtures shall be as shown in drawings and indicated in Bill of
Quantities.
1.2.4 Testing
When the installation has been completed to the satisfaction of the Engineer it shall be tested
in the following manner:
a) The entire system shall be slowly filled with water, allowing any trapped air to escape.
b) When all outlets are closed the system shall be checked for water tightness.
c) Each outlet shall then be checked for rate of flow and correct operation.
Engineer-in-Charge reserve the right to select the any of the brand out of the Brands listed in list of
approved makes. Contractor to obtain written approval of Brand and model prior to procurement of
material.
AIP
The Scope of work in this subhead shall consist of furnishing all labour, materials, equipment
and appliances necessary and required to completely do all work relating to the supply,
installation, testing & commissioning of water pumping and water treatment as described
hereinafter and shown on the drawings.
c) Electrical works related with water supply pumps & water treatment plant.
2.2.1 Contractors quoting for this work shall be engaged in the manufacture, work testing and
installation of Pumping Systems and Water Treatment Plants.
2.2.2 Contractor must have sufficient experience in the execution of turn-key projects.
2.2.3 Contractor must submit with the tender a list of similar jobs carried out by him in the last five
years along with the name of works, name and address of clients, year of execution,
capacity of plant and value of work.
2.3.1 Contractor shall submit along with the tender copies of detailed specifications, cuts, leaflets,
and other technical literature of equipment and accessories offered by him.
2.3.2 Contractor’s attention is specially invited to the special conditions and other clauses in the
agreement which required the contractor to :-
d. Execute the entire work on a turn-key basis so as to provide a totally operating plant.
2.4 Exclusions
2.4.1 Work under this contract does not include the following work:-
2.5.1 The equipment are to be located in pump house located within the substation building.
2.5.2 The equipment must be carried from the goods receiving station to the site in an extremely
careful manner to prevent damage to the equipment building or existing services.
2.5.3 Contractor must visit the site and familiarize himself with above problems to ensure that the
equipment offered by him are of dimensions that they can be carried and placed in position
without any difficulty.
b) All equipment shall be of the best available make manufactured by reputed firms.
c) All equipmens shall be installed on suitable foundations, true to level and in a neat
workmanlike manner.
e) Piping within the pump house shall be so done as to prevent any obstruction in the
movement within the pump house.
Water supply pumps shall be monoblock online vertical, single or multistage stainless steel
pumps suitable for clean filtered water.
2.7.2
All drainage pumps shall be portable submersible monoblock non clog pumps with totally water
& dust proof motor compact in design. The motor portion shall be isolated from the pump by
intermediate casing with double mechanical seal in oil chamber. The shaft shall be with die
cast rotor on motor side & shaft protection sleeves on pump side and shall be with grease
packed bearings and greesing pump. The motor housing shall be suitable for IP 68 protection.
The motor shall be provided with built in temperature sensor enabling tripping of motor if temp
rises above 150 Deg.C and restart at 80 Deg.C giving complete dry run protect.
Contractor shall provide and install low voltage transistorised level controllers/indicator as
specified in Bill of Quantities. Each level controller/indicator shall be provided with required
number of PVC sheathed stainless steel probes with necessary wiring and conducting.
Suction and delivery lines of the pumps shall be provided with double flanged reinforced
Neoprene flexible pipe connectors. Connectors shall be suitable for a working pressure of
each pump as specified in Bill of Quantities.
2.7.6 Piping
Pipes for suction and delivery line shall be galvanised steel tubes to IS:1239 (Heavy Class).
Fittings shall be melleable cast iron fittings as per IS:1879.
2.7.7 Valves
a) Butterfly valves
Butterfly valves shall be of centric disc construction with single piece body of Cast Iron with disc
of aluminium bronze with nitrile seat. Shaft shall be stainless steel with teflon bearing butterfly
valve shall conform to PN 1.6 rating and shall be provided with suitable matching flanges
compatible with PN 1.6 rating of valves.
b) Non-return valve
Non-return valves shall be cast iron spring action swing check type. An arrow mark in the
direction of flow shall be marked on the body of the valve. The valves shall bear IS: 5312
certification.
The valves shall be of cast iron body and cover. The internal flap shall be of cast iron and
hinged by a hinge pin of high tensile brackets of stainless steel. Cast iron parts shall conform
IS:210 / 70, grade 200/ 260 type.
The gasket shall be of high quality rubber and flap seat ring of leading gun metal to BS:1400
LG 2C. At high pressure of water flow the flapper shall seat tightly to the seat. The valve shall
be capable of handling pressure up to 7kg / sq. cm.
c) Ball valves
Ball valves shall be lever operated, screwed type of bronze body as per IS:318 with SS ball and
SS stem with mild steel lever.
2.7.8 Joints
All G.I. pipes and fittings shall be provided with screw joints unless otherwise instructed.
2.7.9 Testing
All G.I. pipes shall be tested hydrostatically for a period of two hours to a pressure of 14.0
Kg/Cum. without drop in pressure.
a) Water filter shall be dual media pressure filter / activated carbon filter suitable for a rate
of filtration given in Bill of Quantities. The design fabrication and construction shall
conform to the requirement of IS:2825.
b) Filter shall be vertical type skid mounted of required diameter. The shell shall be
fabricated from M.S. plates conforming to IS:2041 suitable to withstand as design
pressure given in Bill of Quantities. The minimum thickness of shell shall be 6 mm
and dished ends shall be 6 mm which shall include corrosion allowance and mill
allowance respectively. The scaling allowance on dished ends to be considered by the
bidder as per requirement of IS:2825. The filter shall have atleast one pressure tight
manhole cover. Each filter shall be provided with screwed or flanged connection for
inlet, outlet, individual drain connections necessary and required. Filter shall be
painted inside with minimum two coats of non-toxic corrosion resistant paint and one
coat of red oxide primer outside.
Each filter shall be provided with an efficient under drain system comprising of
d) Face Piping
Each filter shall be provided within interconnecting face piping comprising of inlet,
outlet and back wash complete with valves. Pipes shall be GI heavy class (65 mm &
below). Pipe 80 mm dia and above shall be CI (LA) double flanges pipes with
matching fittings.
e) Accessories
ii) 100 mm dia Dial Bourden type gun metal pressure gauges with gun metal
isolation, cock and connecting piping on inlet and outlet, causing shall be with
cast aluminium stored enamel black finish cases.
iii) Sampling cocks on low water inlet and filtered water outlet.
f) Each filter shall be provided with clean and washed filter media of type and depths as
recommended by the manufacturer.
g) Back Wash
Backwash flow rate shall be 400 gallons/hr./sq.ft which shall be achieved by reversal of
flow from water supply pumps through the pressure filter. Backwash shall be done
once in 48 hours subject to the recommendations of manufacturer.
a) Chemical dosing pumps shall be reciprocating type with PVC or Ebonite head and
adjustable stroke with 0-100% adjustment.
b) Pump shall be driven by a totally enclosed vertical spindle motor suitable for 400/440
volts, 3 phase, 50 cycles, A.C. supply.
d) As the dose rate is likely to vary depending upon the quality of water select a pump of
which operating capacity can be exceeded by further 50%.
Provide one PVC/Rubber lined M.S. tank of minimum one day storage capacity for each pump
considering the extended capacity of the pump.
a) Pipes shall be M.S. galvanised steel conforming to IS:1239 (Heavy class) with
matching malleable cast iron fittings.
b) Valves 65 mm dia and below shall be lever operated Ball valves, screwed type of
bronze body as per IS:318 with SS ball and SS stem with mild steel lever.
c) Non-return valve 65mm and below shall be of gunmetal confirming to IS : 778.
d) Valves 80 mm dia and above shall be cast iron lever operated butterfly valve.
e) Non return valve 80 mm dia and above shall be cast iron double flanged to IS:5312.
The contractor shall provide one bye-pass type Rota meter reading LPH on delivery line of filter
and softener.
2.8.6 The contractor shall supply one complete set of test kit for water treatment system.
a) One completion of the installation contractor shall scrub, clean all pumps, piping, filter,
softener and other equipment and apply one coat of primer.
b) Apply minimum two coats of synthetic enamel paint. Type/make of paint shall be as
per Engineer approval.
c) Provide painted identification legend and direction arrows on all equipment and piping
as directed by the Engineer.
d) On final completion of the work, contractor shall clean up the site and pump room of all
surplus materials, rubbish and leave the place in a broom clean condition.
2.9.1 Cables
a) Contractor shall provide all power and control cables from motor control centre to
various motors, level controllers and other control devices.
d) All power cables shall be aluminium conductor PVC insulated/PVC sheathed FRLS
armoured cables of 1100 volts grade.
e) All control and wiring cables shall be copper conductor PVC insulated armoured and
PVC sheathed 600 volt grade.
f) All cables shall have stranded conductors. The cables shall be in drums as far as
possible and bear manufacturer's name.
Cubicles switch board of floor mounted and shall be fabricated from 16 gauge M.S. sheet with
dust and vermin proof construction. It shall be painted with stove enamelled paint of approved
make and shade. It shall be fitted with suitable etched plastic indentifications plates for each
motor. The cubicles shall in general comprise of the following :
(A) Incoming and outgoing MCCB’s of required capacity with rotary handle.
(B) PVC Colour coaded TPN Aluminium busbar having current density 0.8Amp/sq.mm.
(D) Fully automatic DOL/Star Delta starters appropriate for motor rating with ON/OFF push
buttons and on/off indicating neon lamps for individual motor.
(G) Panel type ampere meters of appropriate rating one for each motor.
(H) Panel type voltmeter on incoming main with rotary selector switch to read voltage
between phase to neutral and phase to phase.
(I) Rotary switch for manual or auto operation for each pump.
(J) Space for liquid level controllers specified separately in this contract.
The panel shall be prewired with colour coded wiring. All interconnecting wiring from
incoming main to switch gear, meters and accessories with in the switch board panel.
2.10.1 Installation
a) Contractor shall supply three copies of foundation drawings giving weight, vibration
and other loads required for the proper designing of the foundations.
b) All equipment shall be installed in a true workman like manner true to level and grade
in accordance with the best current practice.
c) Contractor shall employ sufficient and proper equipment for lifting and placing of heavy
equipment and in a manner which shall not strain or cause damage to the existing
structures. If any damage is done, the same shall be made good to the satisfaction of
the Engineer without any additional cost.
d) The contractor shall submit detailed shop drawings showing detailed layout of the
system showing dia piping, valves etc. for approval of the Engineer. The work shall be
started only after approval of shop drawings submitted by the contractor.
2.10.2 Commissioning
a) On completion of the work in all its aspects, the contractor shall start up the plant in a
manner normally done for the continuous operation for a period of not less than 48
hours and shall rectify and adjust the equipment for leakages and balancing the
system.
b) After satisfactory commissioning of the plant, the contractor shall conduct performance
tests on the pumps to satisfy the Engineer that all equipments are performing to the
rated outputs any or all pumps and equipment shall be rectified or replaced if the same
is not performing in accordance with the specifications.
2.10.3 Guarantees
a) On award of the work contractor shall submit a guarantee covering the quality and
performance of all materials supplied and installed under the contract. This guarantee
shall cover each and every material whether manufactured by the contractor or not.
b) Contractor shall specify a suitable procedure to test the rated performance of the
equipment and shall provide all necessary equipment, guages etc. for conducting such
tests.
c) The guarantee shall cover a period of one year from the date of installation and
handing over and commissioning of plant.
2.10.4 Completion
On completion of the job, the contractor shall hand over to the Engineer the following:
a) One flow chart drawn in ink on thick paper and mounted in a glass frame showing the
flow diagram of the process including legend showing valves to be normally open or
closed and instructions for operation and maintenance of the pumping equipment.
b) Five sets of operating and maintenance instructions with spare parts list and their
manufactures and/or suppliers.
c) Five sets of catalogues and drawings for all equipment supplied.
On final commissioning of the plant, contractor shall provide the services of one trained
supervisor for period of two calendar weeks to train the Owners' staff in the operation and
maintenance of the plant.
2.11 LIST OF APPROVED MAKES FOR PUMPS AND WATER TREATMENT SYSTEM
Engineer-in-Charge reserve the right to select the any of the brand out of the Brands listed in list of
approved makes. Contractor to obtain written approval of Brand and model prior to procurement of
material.
2. MONOBLOCK SUBMERSIBLE
DRAINAGE PUMPS - DP PUMPS
- GRUNDFOS
- EBARA
7. CI STRAINERS - LEADER
- SANT
- AIP
8. Y-STRAINERS - ZOLOTO
- HONEYWELL
- AIP
6.0 PREAMBLE TO THE PRICING OF BILL OF QUANTITIE FOR PHE & FIRE FIGHTING WORKS
6.1 GENERAL
6.1.1 This section shall be applicable for item rate work and for variations.
6.1.2 This preamble covers water supply, sewerage, drainage, sanitary fittings, pumping systems,
water treatment, solar heating system & fire fighting works.
6.1.3 This preamble shall be read in conjunction with the specifications, condition of contract,
drawings and all other documents accompanying the tender papers.
6.1.4 For all items of work the rates shall be comprehensive and all inclusive. The rates shall
include for all matters and things necessary for satisfactory completion and maintenance of
the work in proper working order and to the satisfaction of the Engineer-in-Charge, including
testing, making samples, etc., and all that have been indicated in the specifications or other
Tender Documents either directly or indirectly, and cover for all obligation of the Contractor
under the Contract. No claim for additional payment shall be allowed for any error or
misunderstanding by the contractor of the work involved.
6.1.5 Unless otherwise mentioned in the description of the item, this Bill of Quantities shall be
applicable for work in any height, position or condition.
6.1.6 Unless otherwise stated, method of measurement as described in the latest editions of I.S.
1200 with its parts corresponding to different sections of work shall be followed. In case of
any dispute in this matter, the decision of Engineer-in-Charge shall be final, binding and
conclusive.
6.1.7 The following notations have been used throughout the Bill of quantities.
m - Metre
mm - Millimetre
2
m - Square Metre
2
mm - Square Millimetre
3
m - Cubic Metre
No. - Number/Numbers
Dia - Diameter
Kg. - Kilogramme/s
T - Metric Tonne
L.S - Lumpsum
Pt. - Point/Points
Set - Set/Sets
C/C - Centre to Centre
@ - At the rate of
V - Volt/Volts
A - Ampere/s
SWG - Standard Wire Gauge
6.1.8 The Contractor shall be deemed to have full knowledge of all his obligations under the
Contract and shall be deemed to have made full allowance for complying with all such
obligations in his offer.
All sanitary installations, water supply and drainage works shall be measured as per CPWD
specifications -2009 Vol.-II.
All mechanical equipment e.g Filter, Chlorinator, Pumps, solar panel & electric Panels etc.
shall be measured in number and the rate shall include all items of work as given in
specifications & Bill of Quantities. The cost of construction of suitable foundations duly
approved by the Engineer-in-Charge is also deemed to be included in the rate of the
particular equipment.
Specified pipes for fire hydrant system shall be measured in running meter along the centre
line of the pipe lines and the rate shall include the cost of all necessary fittings, supports,
clamps, cutting chases and holes in walls, floors and making necessary excavation,
backfilling and disposal of surplus earth, where required. The rate shall be inclusive of the
cost of necessary fittings, painting, testing and commissioning of the pipe lines, as specified.
All accessories for fire fighting system e.g. fire hydrants, RRL hoses, hose reels, branch
pipes fire hose cabinets, air valves etc. shall be measured in numbers and shall include all
items as given in the Bill of Quantities.
TENDER DOCUMENTS
VOLUME - 4
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
ELECTRICAL WORKS
1.1 GENERAL
1.1.1 Simulator buildings are provided with Electrical Panels for receiving and distribution of
power supply to various usages as defined in various clauses at voltage level of 415
V/50 Hz. The usages are generally lighting, air conditioning system, ECS system, PD
area and all other type E&M work which come building coverage. Switch boards and
panels as per following list are provided for power supply distribution at Stimulator
building and in depots.
1.1.2 The bidders shall refer the BOQ and drawing for incoming feeders, outgoing- feeders,
indications, metering and protection details along with quantity and type of each.
1.1.4 The equipments installed in each of the Electrical Panel are defined in the BOQ.
1.2.1 Electrical Panels along with equipments shall conform to the latest standard or
harmonize as per the respective standard as given below or specified along with the
equipment in the specification.
1.2.2 In case of any conflict between specifications & the standards, the
instructions/decision of the Engineer' or Employer's authorized representative shall
be binding.
1.3 STANDARDS:
1.3.1 Low voltage Electrical Panels shall satisfy the following requirements and shall also
comply with standards in force when Electrical Panel units are manufactured,
particularly which are in the following table (Unless otherwise stipulated in the
specification, the latest version of the standards shall be applicable)
STANDARD DESCRIPTION
ISO STANDARD
IS 13947-2
A Low-Voltage Switchgear and Control
C gear, Part 2: Circuit Breakers
B
IS 13947-1 Low-voltage switchgear and control
- gear, Part 1: General rules
A
IS 5553i Reactors – Specification
BS STANDARDS
r
BS 381 C Colour chart
BS 4800c Colour
i
BSEN60742/BS 3535/BS 61558 Isolating Transformers
BS 1432r Specification for Copper for electrical
c purpose high conductivity copper
u
rectangular conductor with drawn or
i
t rolled edges.
BS 951 Electrical earthing. Clamps for earthing
b and bonding. Specification
r
e
BS 7430a Code of practice for protective earthing of
k electrical installations
e
BS ENr 13601 copper and copper alloys - copper rod,
bar and wire for general electrical
purposes
IEC/BS EN 60947-4-1 Specification for low-voltage switchgear
and control gear. Contactors and motor-
starters. Electromechanical contactors
and motor-starters.
BS EN 10025 Hot rolled products of structural steels
BS EN 50525 Electric cables. Low voltage energy
cables of rated voltages up to and
including 450/750 V (U0/U)
1.4 ABBREVIATIONS
1.6.4 It shall be finished to provide a rigid shell type of enclosure in accordance with BS
EN 10025.
1.6.5 The load bearing parts of the entire electrical panel assembly shall be 2 mm CRCA
thick sheet whereas other partition parts shall be constructed of minimum 1.6 mm
CRCA thick sheet steel.
1.6.6 The Electrical Panels shall be mounted on a robust base frame made up of steel
channel with a minimum height of 100mm and the maximum height of Electrical
Panel shall not exceed 2.40 meter including base frame. The base frame shall be
able to withstand the static and dynamic loads of the Electrical Panels. The steel
channels shall be painted with epoxy polyester paint. The main contractor shall
ensure that the maximum height of the Electrical Panel at the site of installation shall
not exceed 2.6 meter including foundation if any.
1.6.7 Electrical panel shall have provision for top/bottom in-coming and bottom/top out-
going to suit site conditions of cable entries.
1.6.8 Non-magnetic gland plates of not less than 5 mm thick of suitable size shall be
provided at the top and bottom of the LV main switchboards for the termination of
incoming and outgoing power cables of size 120 sq. mm or more or bus ways and 3
mm thick for cables of size less than 120 sq. mm. Where armoured multi- core
cables terminate inside the switchboard enclosure, glanding plates or glanding
brackets shall be provided for securing the cables to the switchboard.
1.6.9 Glanding plates, glanding brackets and extension boxes shall be removable and
shall be of adequate size for the particular cables to be terminated. The cables shall
not put any stress on to the glanding plate and shall be secured adequately.
1.6.10 All relays and indicating instruments shall be at least 300 mm and not higher than1.8
m from base frame. The clearance in front, back and side of all assemblies of
switchgear and control gear shall be as per IE Rule 51.
1.6.11 Various units comprising a complete Electrical Panels shall be grouped in a multi-
tier arrangement including a cabling and wiring chamber of ample dimensions to
accommodate terminal blocks, cable boxes and gland plates.
1.6.12 The equipment shall be arranged within each compartment such that all normal
maintenance can be carried out through hinged access doors or removable covers,
and where possible from the front.
1.6.13 Adequate maintenance access shall be provided to equipment within the Electrical
Panels. Demountable panels shall be provided at the back of the Electrical Panels
that can be handled by a single person. Every demountable panel shall be provided
with a pair of handles for easy removal and fixing.
1.6.14 Front access door shall be fixed with concealed hinges and interlocked with the
switch mechanism. The door panel can be opened only if the switchgear is in the
"OFF position” or the switchgear should switch off if the panel door is opened.
1.6.15 Ventilating louvers along with filter, where required, shall ensuring compliance of IP
of panel. It shall be provided in such a way that it is easily accessible for cleaning or
self cleaning filters shall be proved.
1.6.16 Anti-condensation heaters shall be provided at the rate of 60 W for each vertical of
the Electrical Panels, incase the volume is greater than 1 cubic meter of one vertical
then 2x60 W heater shall be provided. The heaters shall be of an enclosed tubular
pattern, each separately fused/ MCBs and switch. Each heater shall be controlled by
means of a step adjustable humidistat.
1.6.17 Adequate arrangements for air circulation shall be made within each compartment of
the Electrical Panels, if required. The Contractor shall ensure that the internal
temperature of the Electrical Panels will be well within the operating ranges as
specified by IEC 61439-1 of all electric components including switchgear, control
gear, bus bars, relays, wiring and timers inside the Electrical Panels.
1.6.18 All the incoming / outgoing terminations shall be extended via copper connections
into a separate termination chamber adjacent to the switchboard. When busbars are
used between switchboards, the internal busbars of the switchboard shall be of
tinned copper bars sizes of copper shall be as per tested design. No linking of
busbar or incoming/outgoing terminals with switchgeras/functional units shall be
permitted with cable except in case of MCCBs./MCBs below or equal to 100 Amps
rating.
1.6.20 The switchboard shall have sufficient space to house all electrical equipment
allowing spare Space capacity of 10% for the future expansion if specifically asked in
BOQ
1.6.21 Spare feeder shall be provided as per BOQ. Any Panel which comprises an
assembly of similar modules shall be constructed such that further similar modules
can be added at either end.
1.6.22 All similar items of the Electrical Panels and their component shall be
interchangeable. Spare parts shall be manufactured to originals and shall fit all
similar items of the Electrical Panels. Where machining may be needed before fitting
renewable parts, the machining fits and the associated tolerances shall be shown on
the drawings accompanying the instruction manuals.
1.6.23 The Electrical Panel shall operate without excessive vibration and with a minimum of
noise as per best of engineering practice and shall also operate without excessive
temperature rise at the rated load conditions.
1.6.24 The style and finish of the workmanship shall be consistent throughout the Works.
Unless otherwise specified, Engineer shall decide the final colours for all paintwork
and other finishes to be applied to the Electrical Panels.
1.7.2 Material used for the earthing busbar shall be same as the main busbar.
1.7.3 The tin-plated copper/aluminium earthing busbar inside the panel shall have cross-
sectional area as per calculation given in Annex B.
1.7.4 A continuous earthing busbar shall be provided along the whole length of each
Electrical Panels and shall be provided with terminals for connection to the metal
housing of incoming busways, cable trunking and cladding or armouring of all
incoming and outgoing cables and to the substation earth.
1.7.5 Switchboards shall be provided with two earthing terminals, one at each end, for the
connection of external earth conductor for earthing. The earthing bars shall be fixed
at rear interior bottom portion throughout the length of the switchboard, bonding all
gland plates, and other component parts of the switchboard to a main earth point
adjacent to the intake position in accordance with BS 951 and BS 7430.
1.7.6 All terminals, connections, relays and other components which may remain live when
access doors are open shall be screened. It shall not be possible to obtain access to
an adjacent cubicle when any door is opened.
1.7.7 Where several outgoing circuits occupy a common cabling chamber, all copper work,
cable lugs, terminations and terminal blocks shall be fully segregated by
compartmentation to enable work on any one circuit to be carried out with other
circuits remain live.
1.7.8 Protection against shock in normal service shall be achieved by the provision of
barriers or enclosures both vertical and horizontal and between adjacent units to
ensure segregation and prevent accidental contact with live parts, or by complete
insulation of all live parts Control cables shall be segregated from primary
conductors.
1.7.9 The protective earthing configuration shall be TN-S unless otherwise specified.
Electrical panels consist of Low Voltage Switchgear, control wiring and all other parts
which are defined below.
1.8.1 Busbar
1.8.1.1 Busbars shall be of rectangular section hard drawn high conductivity tinned copper
bare type conform to BS 1432/13601 or aluminium as per BOQ, adequately rated
for designed value and fault level of load as per BOQ and supported by non-
tracking moulded insulators spaced at suitable intervals. The complete assembly
shall be capable of withstanding the maximum mechanical stresses to which it may
be subjected to under fault conditions.
1.8.1.2 Sizing of the busbar shall comply with IEC 60890 for temperature rise assessment by
extrapolation and in case of copper busbar temperature rise as per Copper
Development association latest formula, may also be used.
1.8.1.3 Bus bar rating shall be same through out the length of panel and shall be as per BOQ
type tested design and recommendation of IEC 61439. The bus bar shall be
designed for easy extension in future at either end.
1.8.1.4 Busbars and busbar connections shall be constructed in accordance with the
requirements of IEC 61439-1. The short-time withstand current rating shall be as
mentioned in BOQ for 1 second at 415 V.
1.8.1.5 Connection in Bus bars shall be made as approved and proven design of original
manufacturer.
1.8.1.6 The maximum temperature of the bus bars and the bus connections shall be as per
IEC 61439 standard.
1.8.1.7 The main busbars shall be so positioned and arranged that all busbar risers and
droppers can be brought onto the main busbars without undue bending. Busbars
shall be and supported with appropriate clearances in air to the requirement of
providing full insulation.
1.8.1.8 Busbar chambers of similar rating shall be capable of coupled together using busbar
coupling links, in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendation. Coupling
links shall be approved by the Engineer before use.
1.8.1.9 Interconnecting conductors between busbar chambers and switchgear shall be as per
rating of switchgear and type tested design.
1.8.1.11 Busbars shall be coloured for phase identification at location of bus inspection
points with the approval of site Engineer. The material for phase identification shall
be non-fading colour of proven design to be decided by the Engineer and use of
adhesive label shall not be acceptable.
1.8.1.12 The front cover and end plates of busbar chamber shall be removable and normally
held in position by non-ferrous metal screws
1.8.2 POLARITY
1.8.2.1 The polarity of all apparatus shall be arranged as follows when viewed facing the front
of the Electrical Panels:
1) For two pole apparatus, phase pole and neutral pole when reading from
top to bottom or left to right; and
2) For three or four pole apparatus, red, yellow and blue phases and
neutral when reading from top to bottom or left to right.
1.8.2.2 All cables shall be so connected within the Electrical Panels such that the correct
sequences are preserved throughout.
1.8.3 Control supply
1.8.3.1 Separate control bus of suitable rating made of copper shall be provided throughout
the panel length, and the control bus should be accessible from the front of the
panel. Control voltage taping for different feeder shall be done with proper clamp.
1.8.3.2 The control circuit shall be separated from other auxiliary circuits, i.e. indicating circuit,
heater and lighting circuits, with dedicated circuit protective devices.
1.8.3.3 240V control supply will be available from the building UPS with standby utility or as
decided by engineer at site. DP MCB protection shall be provided at incoming.
1.8.3.4 240V Volt sensing relay with volt free contacts shall be provided for sensing the
control supply for local and remote indication to BMS/SCADA.
1.8.4 Instrumentation
1.8.4.1 Electrical meters shall conform to IS 13779 / IEC - 1036, 687, 1286 suitable for single
phase /three phase supply system in all respects. Accuracy of meters shall be of
class as specified in BOQ.
1.8.4.2 All meters shall be digital type and multifunction meters should be with RS 485
connectivity to suit BMS System wherever mentioned in BOQ. Suitable memory and
software for logging the information along with real time metering information must
be available. The meters must have required level of protection and sufficient
number of auxiliary contacts.
1.8.4.3 Meters shall be suitable for continuous operation as per IEC 898.
1.8.4.4 Meter shall be suitable for 3 phase, 4 wire systems, balanced as well as unbalanced
load. All instruments and associated apparatus shall be capable of carrying their full-
load current without undue heating. They shall not be damaged by the passage of
fault currents up to the rating of the associated switchgear through the primaries of
their associated instrument transformers. The instrument meter shall be earthed by a
conductor of not less than 2.5 mm2 cross-sectional area.
1.8.4.5 Energy meters shall be two / three element, switch board mounting type suitable for
unbalanced loads. In case of two incoming feeders, a summation C.T. shall be
provided with the meter.
1.8.4.6 The display for meters i.e. ammeter, voltmeters or multifunction meter shall be auto-
ranging type.
1.8.4.7 Selector switches shall be inbuilt in Voltmeter such that voltmeters can read voltages
between phase and phase and between phase and neutral.
1.8.4.8 Ammeters shall normally be suitable for 5 A secondary of current transformers
1.8.4.9 Voltmeter circuits shall be provided with protection through MCB as required.
1.8.4.10 Separate current transformers for a feeder shall be provided for protection device
and for instrumentation.
1.8.5 Current Transformers (CTs) and Voltage Transformers (VTs)
1.8.5.1 CTs and VTs shall comply with IEC 61869/BSEN 61869 and CTs shall be of the
epoxy resin encapsulated ring type. The ratings specified on the Drawings are
indicative only and it shall be contractor/manufacturer's responsibility to ensure that
the ratings offered are adequate for the relays/meters provided considering lead
resistance, etc.
1.8.5.2 Current transformers shall comply with approved standard and shall be compatible
with and provide the necessary accuracy, over current factors, characteristics,
performance and VA rating for the satisfactory operation of the relevant protection
devices, instruments and meters.
1.8.5.3 All CTs shall have a short-time current rating as specified in IEC 60044-1.
1.8.5.4 CTs for protection shall be compatible with the protection relays to ensure that the
CTs will not be saturated up to the maximum prospective fault current.
1.8.5.5 CTs designed for unit protection schemes shall be able to withstand a stability of not
less than the maximum through-fault of the units.
1.8.5.6 In balanced circuits, the spill current with maximum stability conditions shall not
exceed one quarter of the operating current of the relay.
1.8.5.7 CTs for use in conjunction with protection relays shall be of class 5P accuracy or
better. CTs for use in conjunction with measuring instruments shall be of Class 1
accuracy. The product of rated accuracy limit factor and rated output of the
protection CTs shall not be less than 20 times the total rated burden of the trip circuit
including the relay, connection leads and O/C release where applicable.
1.8.5.8 All CTs shall have output ratings adequate to cater for the burden connected to them.
The Contractor shall demonstrate to the satisfaction of the Employer representative.
By calculation or by test, that each group of the CTs, when installed and having the
secondary burden connected, is capable of operating the relays and other measuring
instruments in accordance with the manufacturer's published characteristics and the
requirements of the system, with a reasonable margin of safety.
1.8.5.9 Measuring CTs shall be connected to test terminal block. The test blocks shall be
provided with easily removable links and designed to facilitate connection of testing
instruments on load without open-circuiting the CTs.
1.8.5.10 The secondary circuit of each set of CTs shall be earthed at one point only through a
disconnectable copper link at a readily accessible position for testing.
1.8.5.11 Multi-ratio CTs (where used) shall have a label clearly indicating the connections
required for the alternative ratios. These connections shall be shown on panel wiring
diagrams.
1.8.5.12 Identification labels shall be fitted, mentioning type, ratio, rating, output and serial
numbers.
1.8.5.13 VTs shall be provided with adequately rated primary and secondary fuses.
1.8.5.14 Instruments shall be similar in appearance throughout the whole of the Electrical
Panels. All instruments meters shall be of flush pattern, dust and moisture proof,
suitable for the environment in which they are installed.
1.8.5.16 The housing shall be of steel or phenolic mould. Design and manufacture of meters
shall ensure prevention of fogging of instrument glass. Selector switches shall be
provided for ammeters and voltmeters used in three-phase system. This selector
shall be of built-in type with meters.
1.8.6 Relays
The relays are having in-built function with protective gears such as ACB, MCCB
and MCB and MPCB etc. In case any relay is required for additional protection as
stated in BOQ or otherwise, the same shall be provided to ensure full protection to
the system.
1.8.7 Emergency push button (EPB)
Emergency lock and key type push buttons shall be installed wherever required or
specified in BOQ to de-energize the Electrical Panels in the event of an emergency. The EPB
shall be button type with flat surface protection guard ring and pressed-in design with key
reset so that accidental triggering and vandalism shall be avoided as far as possible.
Transparent hinged cover shall be provided in front. Unless otherwise specified on the
Drawings, the EPB shall be mounted at 1300 + 100 mm above finish floor level. The button
design and the installation details shall be submitted for approval.
1.8.8 Interlock and padlocking facilities
1.8.8.2 The tripping of the ACB(s) shall be via local hard wiring control and in Signal(s) shall
also be generated from circuit breaker(s) upstream of the corresponding Electrical
Panels and the switchboard interconnected section ACB.
1.8.8.4 Locking facilities shall be provided where appropriate for switches and isolators in
order that they may be locked in the open position. Switchgear cubicle access doors
shall be equipped with integral type locks, preferably incorporated in the handles of
the equipment.
1.8.8.5 Where locking facilities are of the integral barrel type, the key for each lock shall be
unique to the associated lock unless otherwise specified.
1.8.8.6 Two keys shall be provided for every lock supplied. The keys shall be fitted with rings
with identification labels, and cabinets with glazed front- opening doors shall be
provided. The cabinets shall be adequate in size and equipped with hooks to house
all keys when not in use, and shall be mounted in positions to be decided.
1.8.9 Internal and control wiring
1.8.9.1 All equipment shall have adequate provision for the entry and termination of all
associated power and auxiliary cables.
1.8.9.2 Cable entry shall in all cases, except where otherwise specifically approved, and be
at the base of the equipment. All cabling and wiring within the Electrical Panels shall
be neatly run and fitted in or upon such cable trays, trunkings and conduits as may
be appropriate to the layout and equipment. Cable trays, trunkings, conduits and
cleats shall be non - metallic and shall be of the low smoke halogen free material.A
metallic cleat is acceptable with the approval of site engineer.
1.8.9.3 FRLSZH Cables shall be as per BS 6724-multicore cable and BS 7211 for single
core cable. All internal and control wiring shall be Fire retundant Low Smoke Zero
Halogen (FRLSZH) copper conductor wires rated at 450/750 V complying with BS
EN 50525. All control wiring within the Electrical Panels shall be with single core
minimum 2.5 mm2 for CT and balance as per approved manufacturer design.
Insulation shall have a glossy finish, be resistant to oil and be incapable of
supporting combustion. Fire survival cables shall be provided where required as per
BOQ.
1.8.9.4 Wiring from the fixed part of the switchboard to the movable part such as hinged
door shall be enclosed by flexible tubing made of Fire retundant Low smoke Zero
Halogen material. Exposed live terminals shall be suitably shrouded or covered.
1.8.9.5 Wiring passing out to fully accessible positions shall be run in non-metallic Fire
retundant low smoke halogen free flexible tubes or conduits.
1.8.9.6 All internal wiring shall be neatly run and securely fixed in non-metallic cleats in such
a manner that, wherever practicable, wiring can be checked against diagrams
without removal of the cleats.
1.8.9.7 Access opening shall be fitted with a suitable long lifegrommet where inter-panel
wiring passes through panel side sheets etc.
1.8.9.8 Bus-wires shall be fully insulated. Bus-wires terminals shall be fully accessible from
the point of entry to each enclosure. MCB and links shall be provided to enable all
control circuits within the Electrical Panels to be isolated from the bus-wires.
1.8.9.11 Terminations for terminals shall be of the crimped-on ring type. Terminations of
stranded conductors to clamp type terminals shall be of the crimped-on solid rod
type.
1.8.9.12 No more than one core of either internal or external wiring shall terminate on any
outgoing terminal. Where duplication of terminal blocks is necessary, suitable solid
bonding links shall be incorporated in the design of block selected.
1.8.9.13 Wiring for all known future equipment shall be provided and all wires shall be
terminated.
1.8.9.14 All wires between the terminals of two equipment shall be given a unique number
according to an approved system. A wire number shall not change solely by virtue of
passing through, say, a marshalling terminal block.
1.8.9.15 In the interests of uniformity, the wire-numbering system shall be approved by the
Engineer.
1.8.9.16 Identification markers shall be fitted to all wires and multicore cable tails within
enclosures in accordance with the diagram for apparatus concerned. Cable and
core makers shall be of insulation material, colored according to the wire numbering
system with a glossy finish, be resistant to oil and be incapable of supporting
combustion. Numbers shall not be duplicated unless the corresponding wires are
directly in series or parallel
1.8.9.17 Different insulation colours shall be provided to distinguish the various circuits. All
wiring shall conform to the colour and ferrule codes to be approved by Engineer.
1.8.11.5 Necessary multi dropping and single point interface provision shall be done
through suitable short links. Communicable devices using standard protocol
communication shall be looped as per BMS requirement.
1.8.11.6 Marshalling chamber should have provided with necessary mounting arrangement
or space provision for BMS remote I/O module/ PLC equipment along with its
associated interface equipment and power supply unit or as per BOQ.
1.8.11.7 Junction box for control wires to suit four poles of ACB connection shall be
provided as per requirement.
1.8.11.8 Connecting cable with connector between ACB communication unit and junction
box shall be provided.
1.8.11.9 24V DC source unit or as required (Incoming supply shall be taped form the
control supply available in the panel) for communication of ACB/MCCB with
SCADA/BMS system.
1.8.11.10 Panel manufactures shall provide the required termination and interface detail for
BMS work. In case of requirement of supervision and guidance during BMS
commissioning, same shall be inclusive to the panel manufacture's scope of work.
It is the responsible of panel manufactures to provide necessary interface detail
such as data point register address during BMS commissioning or supervise as
appropriate during installation and testing of BMS system.
1.8.11.11 Marshalling box shall comply with EMC (electromagnetic Compliance) and
protected from any electrical or magnetic interface. Required protection against
any BMS or panel component has to be inclusive to respective contractor’s scope
of work.
1.8.11.12 Any specific interface requirement not specified here with shall be wired upto the
marshaling chamber interface terminal. BMS/SCADA interface point should only
confine to marshalling box.
1.8.12.6 There shall be one interface for control open and one for control close operations.
The Contractor shall provide appropriate equipment to sense and latch the remote
control signal for performing the open/close control function. The BMS digital output
(DO) &analog output (AO) signal shall be as stipulated.
1.8.12.7 Contacts shall be rated to adequately make and break and carry continuously not
less than 5A at 250V AC or 2A at 11O V DC.Volt-free contacts for sequence of event
(SOE) and alarms shall firmly close and seat in position once activated. The contacts
shall not bounce or vibrate due to internal or external causes
1.8.12.8 Required data point as per BMS requirement shall be configured in respective
controller or equipment by panel manufactures as required with necessary hardware
and software for above said serial link communication.
1.9.1.11 Local/auto control selecter switch shall belockable in all positions. The automatic
control shall be defeated when the selector switch is put at local or OFF position as
per drawing and BOQ
1.9.1.12 Remote indication and alarm facilities shall be provided for Circuit-breaker open,
Circuit-breaker closed, Circuit Breaker is ready to close, Circuit-breaker tripped on
fault, and Switch position of local/remote control selector switch.
1.9.1.13 Control switch for air circuit breakers shall be as follows:
a) Air Circuit breakers shall be fitted with operative switches of the pistol grip type.
The handles of control switches for air circuit breakers shall turn clockwise for
closing and anti - clockwise for tripping.
b) The control switch shall be clearly labelled as CIRCUIT BREAKER OPEN -
NEUTRAL - CLOSE, with spring return to the neutral position. Mechanical
interlock shall be fitted to prevent repetitive closing without moving first to the trip
position, and shall be capable of padlocking in the neutral or trip position.
1.9.1.16 Rated uninterrupted current: as shown on Drawings, however the contractor must
provide breaker after taking into account of the installation conditions and derating
for ambient temperature, based on selected make during preparation of working
drawings.
1.9.1.17 Current Ratings shall be as follows:
1.9.1.18 Protection: ACB shall have microprocessor based protection releases for type of
faults with selective over current (long time, short time & instantaneous) & earth fault
protection, measurement of electrical parameters and with communication capability
with SCADA/BMS system. Any other additional protection as mentioned in BOQ.
ACB shall have an LED/LCD display to show true RMS current in all the three
phases and highest current among these phases. The release shall be equipped
with self diagnostic feature with indication. The release shall have zone selective
interlocking andbe capable through Modbus over Serial (RS 485 port)
communication as defined in drawing where applicable. The overload and short
circuit characteristics should be front adjustable and password protected or suitable
arrangement to pevent unauthorised entry with the approval of Engineer.
1.9.1.19 The release should have an internal fault indication for faster fault diagnosis/self
diagnostic feature is required.
1.9.1.20 The release should have fault indications by which discrimination of fault is possible.
1.9.1.21 Control relays and wiring for automatic changeover interlocking and other breaker
operation as shown on the Drawings.
1.9.1.22 Fire resistant transparent covers shall be provided over ACB’s to achieve IP-54
protection and door interlock so that ACB access door shall not open if ACB is ON
otherwise it will automatically OFF if Door is opened.
1.9.1.23 Electrical interlock for the two incoming circuit breakers and interconnector bus -
section circuit breaker to prevent paralleling of different power supply sources at any
one time as shown on the Drawings
1.9.1.24 Following shall be provided for ACB connected to the transformer incomer:
1) A set of shutters with padlocking facilities shall be provided to cover each three
phase group of stationary isolating contacts. The shutters shall be independent
and operated automatically by a positive drive from the ACB withdrawal
mechanism
2) In order to prevent unauthorized operation, the withdrawable air circuit
breakers shall be provided with padlock facilities to secure them in their
connected, test and isolated positions.
1.9.2.4 All MCCB's should have front adjustable microprocessor based releases with
adjustment in the range of 40 - 100% for nominal overloads and adjustable setting
for short circuit faults. MCCB's for network/feeder Protection shall have releases with
earth Fault Protection features, wherever and as indicated in Bill of quantities or
drawings.
1.9.2.5 In case of 4 pole MCCB, neutral shall be defined and capable of offering protection
upto full rating with possibility of adjustment at site in the neutral setting.
1.9.2.6 Mechanical endurance shall be as specified in latest IEC standard.
1.9.2.7 MCCB's shall have an electrical endurance operation cycles as per latest IEC
standard 60947.
1.9.2.8 All MCCB's shall be arranged for padlocking in OFF positions with lock provided. A
shunt trip coil shall be provided to facilitate automatic tripping and local manual
tripping. The manual trip device shall be fitted with the means of padlocking. The
shunt trip coil shall be suitable for operation within a voltage range of 70% to 110%
of the rated AC power supply voltage.
1.9.2.9 Electronic trip units shall comply with the requirements as specified in Appendix F
(EMC /EMI Compatibility) of IEC 60947-2 or EN 60947-2.
1.9.2.10 The trip unit shall be easily replaceable in the same MCCB without changing the
MCCB.
1.9.2.11 The time delay on overload tripping shall be inversely proportional to the over current
up to a threshold value of approximately six to seven times the rated current at rated
working temperature.
1.9.2.12 Handle position shall give positive indication of 'ON' ‘OFF’ or 'TRIPPED', thus
qualifying to disconnection as per IEC 60947-3 indicating true position of all the
contacts.
1.9.2.13 The operating mechanism of MCCB's shall be Independent of the operating speed of
the over centre toggle and the MCCB shall be of current limiting type and comprise
of Quick make and Quick break switching. Contacts shall be non-welding type. The
operating mechanism should be trip-free and provided with mechanical “ON", OFF"
and "TRIPPED indicator. The MCCB shall be designed for both vertical and
horizontal mounting, without any adverse effect on electrical performance.
1.9.2.14 Remote closing and tripping coil should be of continuous duty cycle. Wherever
interlocking or remote controlling required, all Motorised MCCB shall be considered
without any cost addition.
1.9.2.15 MCCB's shall have common field fittable auxiliaries for the entire range and above
250 A the accessories like copper spreaders and phase barriers should be the
integral part of the MCCB's.
1.9.3 Miniature circuit breakers (MCB)
1.9.3.1 MCBs shall comply with and be type-tested to IEC 60898 or EN 60898.
1.9.3.2 MCBs shall meet the following requirements:
1.9.3.3 The load handling contacts shall be silver/tungsten or proven material and the
contacts and operating mechanism shall be designed so as to give a wiping action
both at make and break. Thebreaker operating mechanism shall be of trip-free type.
The breaker operating dolly shall be clearly indicated for the "ON" and "OFF"
positions. It should be of Quick make and Quick break type.
1.9.3.4 Circuit protection against overload and short-circuit conditions shall be provided by
means of thermal-magnetic device. Double-pole, triple-pole, and four pole MCBs shall
be integral units and interlocked internally so that an over current through any pole
shall trip all the poles of the MCB simultaneously. An assembly of two or three or four
single-pole units mechanically strapped together is not acceptable.
1.9.3.5 Housing shall be heat resistant and having high impact strength. All DP, TP and FP
circuit breaker shall have a common trip bar and should be mechanically coupled
through a pin. It shall have an electrical endurance of the order of 10000 operation
cycle for current rating of up to 50A.
1.9.4.3 The tripping mechanism shall be of trip-free so that the unit cannot be held closed
against an earth fault. Tripping devices utilizing electronic amplifiers or rectifiers are
not acceptable.
1.9.4.4 Provision shall be made for testing the automatic earth - leakage tripping by an
integral test device. A device shall be fitted for prevention against reclosing after the
device has tripped on earth leakage.
1.9.6 Discrimination
1.9.6.1 Selection of ACB, MCCB and MCB shall be of same make. Total discrimination up to
the design fault level must be available between the various elements of switchgear
(ACB, MCCB, MCB etc) selected. Supplier must provide test certificates from
acceptable, accredited and reputed laboratories or submit published discrimination
charts/tables to prove the same. In view of Standardization and Uniformity, mixing of
two series of switchgear (even from the same manufacturer) for either MCCB or ACB
will not be permitted.
1.9.6.2 In case higher frame sizes rating of switchgear(than those specified In the BOQ) is
required to be provided to achieve the above requirement, due to selection of a
particular make, the same shall be provided at no extra cost if other makes are able
to achieve the same with the specified frame size.
1.9.8.1 Every motor starter shall be designed to perform the following functions efficiently and
safety:
a) To start the motor without damage to the drive or driven equipment whilst
regulating the starting current to the satisfaction of the requirements of this
Specification and ensuring that at all stages of starting, the motor will develop
sufficient torque to accelerate the load.
b) To stop the motor.
c) To prevent damage to the motor due to overload, disconnection of one phase
etc.
d) To prevent damage to reduced and danger to personnel due to resumption of
the electricity supply following a failure.
e) To prevent the damage to the motor due to stalling or internal electrical or
mechanical faults by quickly disconnecting the supply.
f) To prevent damage to the motor or the starter itself due to improper, unskilled
or hesitant operation or failure to complete a starting sequence once it is
connected.
g) To enable the motor and starter to be completely isolated from the main supply
and from all control supplies for inspection and repairs by means of fixed type
unit for each starter circuit.
1.9.8.2 Each motor starter assembly shall comprise MCCB/MPCB, contactors, protection
relays, electronic circuitry, control switches, lamps and instruments and accessories
as specified hereinafter. It shall include control devices for automatic control
systems. The whole unit shall be enclosed in the cubicle, from which no access can
be gained to adjoining cubicles.
1.9.8.3 The specified starter types are based on estimated motor ratings. The final selection
of starter shall be based on the installed motor rating. Starters and associated over-
load devices shall be selected in accordance with the run-up time of the associated
motor driven load, the maximum thermal capacity of the motor and frequency of
starting, and the duty cycle. All starters shall have suitable protection for phase-to-
phase, phase-to-neutral and phase-to-earth faults, over-loads, and single phasing,
with additional protection measures as specified. Overload relays releases as
specified shall have inverse time delay characteristics compatible with the motor
drive to which they are applied for all protective devices the short-circuit capacity
(Isc) shall be capable of withstanding a fault current of the panel, as a minimum.
1.9.8.4 The specifications of incoming and other circuit breakers (ACB/MCCB etc.) shall be
as per clause 1.9, as relevant.
1.9.8.5 All starters shall be in accordance with section 7.2 of IEC 60947-4-1 or EN 60947-4-
1, and shall be adequately rated for conditions in which it shall operate.
1.9.8.6 All starters shall be type tested by a competent and internationally recognized testing
authority for type 2 co-ordinations in accordance with IEC 60947-4-1 or EN 60947-4-
1.
1.9.8.7 All contactors shall be electro-magnetic type with utilization category AC - 3 to IEC
60947-1.
1.9.8.8 All starter shall be of electrically held on pattern and shall not release until the over
voltage falls below 70% of nominal.
1.9.8.9 Control circuits shall generally be operated on main supply derived from the LMCP,
suitably protected by MCB type 2, as specified in clause 1.9. The control circuit shall
be of self-holding and latching design.
1.9.8.10 Where the control voltage is not 240V it shall be derived from transformers to BS
3535/BS 61558. Transformers shall be rated at the total control circuit load plus a
minimum of 10% spare capacity. Transformer primary windings shall be protected by
MCB's in the line connection(s) and a removable neutral link shall be provided where
the neutral is required. The supply shall be taken from downstream of the main
incoming Circuit Breaker. One end of the transformer secondary shall be connected
directly to the main earth bar. This connection shall be upstream of the control circuit
neutral link.The supply from the other end-of the winding shall be protected by MCB.
1.9.8.11 The type of starters for other mechanical equipment such as plumbing, drainage, fire
services pump and other motor circuits shall be as specified in this clause subject to
rating of the motors selected during working drawing production as per clause
4.16.3. The starters shall also comply with the requirements laid down in the Code of
Practice of electricity (Wiring) Regulations. Voltage for motors shall be 415V 3-phase
or 240V 1-phase, as required. Motors rated 0.37kW and larger shall have a rated
voltage of 415V, 3 phase, 50Hz. Motors rated smaller than 0.37 kW shall be
operated at 240V 1-phase. Direct-online motor starters shall be used for motors up
to and including 3.75 kW at 415 volts, 3 phase. All motors over this limit shall be
equipped with reduced voltage starters of the star-delta or soft starter type as
indicated in BOQ.
a) MPCB as specified,
b) Triple pole air break contactor,
c) MPCB wherever specified or required shall be provided with inbuilt
Thermal/Magnetic and single-phasing protection. MCCB, wherever specified/
required shall be of Electronic Trip Unit type with single phasing preventer unit.
d) All Current transformers with suitable ratio, output and accuracy for motor
protection,
e) Local/off/remote control selector switch lockable in each position,
f) Set of start and stop push button,
g) Set of indicating lamps for motor running, off and tripped on fault,
h) Set of digital input (dry contacts) interface wired to terminals for wiring
connection to stimulator building services controllers,
i) One set of terminals wired to the following:
Emergency stop push button, effective in all positions of the
local/remoteswitch if any.
Remote start/stop of the motor, effective only in the remote position of
the selector switch.
Hour run meter,
Lamp test button,
Any other items required to affect satisfactory motor starting and
control asspecified in this Specification, and
Double pole contractor and motor protection unit for single phase DOL
type starter.
1.9.8.14 Star-delta starters shall be provided to limit the maximum starting current within
2.5 times the rated motor full load current. The star-delta starters shall be equipped
as per direct-on-line starters specified above, with the following additional provisions:
a) Star-delta starters shall be of the automatic type and shall comply with BS
EN60947-4-1. Triple pole air break star and delta contactors shall be
electrically interlocked so that they cannot close or be closed at the same time.
In all types ofstar-delta starters the correct phase relationship between the star
and delta connections to minimize disturbance on changeover shall be
maintained.
b) Rated and adjustable solid state timer for automatic star-delta transition, and
c) Automatic changeover timers shall be adjustable from 1 second to 30 seconds.
Timers shall incorporate a fixed delay of between 20 ms between the star
contact or opening and the delta contactor closing.
d) MPCB /MCCB as specified in drawings /Schedules shall be used. MCCB shall
be as specified in clause 1.9 with the difference that the Electronic trip Units
shall be suitable for Motor Protection against Over Load (Adjustable) and Short
Circuit. For requirement of Earth fault/Earth Leakage protection, Clause
1.9.8.17 referred to.
For Earth Leakage /earth fault Protection for Circuits with Star-delta starters
(wherever required, based on calculations done during working drawings
Production Stage). Add- on Modules to MCCB (based on current rating of
MCCB) shall be provided with continuous adjustment from 30 mA to 10 A
range with adjustable time delay.
1.9.8.18 Status/Alarm
a) Indicating lamps shall be provided on each phase of the main incoming supply.
b) All assemblies incorporating automatic control systems shall be equipped with
suitable status/ alarm annunciation facilities. If these are not available directly
from the automatic control system then a separate status/alarm annunciator
shall be provided. Status/alarm enunciators shall provide indications for all
starting devices of 'ON', 'OFF'and 'TRIPPED' conditions.
c) The status/alarm annunciator equipment shall be mounted in the same cubicle
as the automatic controls. Volt-free contacts shall be provided for each
condition in each starter cubicle, which shall be wired internally to the
status/alarm annunciator, via terminals at each end.
a) In each individual starter, the control circuit shall be provided with MCB, a
neutral link, a means of disconnection and, where specified, a disconnection
over ride switch.
b) Neutral links shall comprise a solid copper link mounted in a white coloured
fuse base and carrier, which shall not be interchangeable with control or power
fuse carriers.
c) The control circuit supply shall be connected via an auxiliary contact on the
starter isolator.
d) Where automatic changeover systems are specified for duty/standby
operation, the control circuit for the changeover controls shall be independent
of both starters.
e) Start delay timers shall be incorporated for sequential operation of starters
where specified. The failure of one timer or starter to operate shall not prevent
operation of the remaining starters.
1.9.8.20 Interlocking
a) Two normally open and two normally closed auxiliary contacts shall be
provided for each starter as spares unless otherwise specified. These contacts
shall be in addition to contacts used for the control of the starter.
Mounting:
Contacts:
In order to ensure maximum safety, the contacts will be isolated from other
functions such as the operating mechanism, casing, releases, auxiliaries, etc,
by high performance thermoplastic chambers.
Operating mechanism
The operating mechanism of the motor circuit breakers must have snap action
opening and closing with free tripping of the control devices. All the poles will
close, open, and trip simultaneously.
Button:
Isolation:
Padlocking
Limitation, Durability
a. The motor circuit breakers will be current limiting for a mains voltage of
400 V, the maximum let-through energy (IZt) on short circuit being
extremely low.
b. The motor circuit breakers will have a high electrical and mechanism
durability of at least 5 times that required by the standard.
Protection functions
1.9.9.3 General recommendations: The motor circuit breakers will be equipped with releases
comprising a thermal element assuring overload protection and a magnetic element
for short-circuit protection.
1.9.9.4 In order to ensure safety and avoid unwanted tripping, the magnetic trip threshold
(fixed) will be factory set to an average value of 12 Ir.
a) All the elements of the motor circuit breakers will be designated to enable
operation at an ambient temperature as per IEC without derating.
b) The thermal trips will be adjustable on the front by a rotary selector.
c) The adjustment of the protection will be simultaneous for all poles.
1.9.11 Isolators
1.9.11.1 Isolators shall be fixed on wall, on self-supported galvanized angle iron frame work
as required and mounted as near to the motor as possible. Where several motors
are installed, isolators if required shall be provided at a central location on a common
frame work with prior approval at site. The Isolator shall be provided in IP 65
enclosures from the Isolator manufacturer only.
1.9.11.2 Painting, earthing and labels shall be provided as generally indicating for MV
Switchgear and as shown on drawings.
1.9.12 Contactors
1.9.12.1 Contactors shall comply with IS/IEC 60947-4-1 or EN 60947-4-1.
1.9.12.2 Contactors shall be electro-magnetically controlled, double air-break type.
Contactors shall be four-pole, triple-pole, double-pole or single-pole as shown on the
Drawings.
1.9.12.3 The mechanical endurance of the contactors shall not be less than 3 million no. load
operating cycles.
1.9.12.4 Contactors shall be silver-faced.
1.9.12.5 The contactor should be modular in design with minimum inventory requirements
and built -in mechanically interlocked wherever required. They should be suitable for
the addition of auxiliary contacts and other electrical auxiliaries without any
compromise on the performance or the operation of the contactors. The contactors
from 4KW to 400kW shall be associated with the same 10 auxiliary contact block
range or as per BOQ.
1.9.12.6 The control contactors for power factor correction equipment shall be of quick break
and have a high arc resistance during switching operation. Contactors shall be of
utilization category AC-6b for this application and specifically designed for switching
directly connected capacitor banks.
1.9.12.7 The contactors for other applications shall have an un-interrupted rated duty and
utilization category of at least AC3 at 415V and 50 Hz. The contacts should be of fast
opening and fast closing type.
1.9.12.8 The making and breaking capacity values of the contactors should be as follows (as
per IEC 60947-4)
1.9.12.9 The contactors should be capable of frequent switching and should operate
withoutderating at 60°C for AC3 applications. They should be climate proof. The coil
of the contactor should have class H insulation to support frequent switching. Class
F insulation is also acceptable with the approval of site Engineer.
1.9.12.10 The rated voltage of the contactor and the rated insulation voltage shall be 690V.
The rated Impulse voltage of the contactor should be at least 8 KV.
1.9.12.11 Wherever DC control is required, the contactor should have wide range (0.7 to 1.25
Uc) DC coil with built in interference suppression as required.
1.9.12.12 The control and power terminals should be at separate layers preferably with colour
coding (black for power and white for control). All contactors power connection shall
be finger safe (IP 2X)
1.9.12.13 They should be capable of being integrated into automated system (PLCs)
without any interposing components in the minimum operating conditions.
1.9.12.14 Contactors used with surge suppressor.
a) Voltage overloads shall be 10% for continuous operation and 15% for 30
minutes in a 24 hours cycle
b) Current overloads shall be 15 % for continuous operations and 50% for six
hours in a 24 hours cycle.
c) Over load of 35% continuously and 45%for six hours in a 24 hours cycle.
d) All capacitors involved shall be disconnected instantaneously, and
reconnected step by step at intervals after the supply is restored.
e) Each capacitor bank shall be fitted with an automatic discharge assembly
which shall discharge the entire capacitor bank from the peak alternating
voltage to a voltage level not exceeding 50 V measured at the capacitor bank
terminals one minute after disconnection from the supply.
f) The automatic power factor control relay (APFCR) shall be a microprocessor
based static unit with output relays equal to the no. of capacitor steps.
Minimum no. of relays shall be six/eight (6/8) or as specified in BOQ. The
switching ON and OFF of the capacitor unit shall be done in a sequence so
that even wear takes place on the contactors and relays over one week of
operation.
g) The APFC relay shall be intelligent to ensure balancing of duty cycle of the
capacitors.
h) APFC relays shall provide all necessary function of relay, controls, protection,
annunciation and condition monitoring. A no-volt and single phasing protection
shall be provided.
i) Local/off/auto selector switch and visual indication of energized capacitor with
red lamps, etc shall be provided.
j) Type tests for the equipment shall include operating voltage, temperature
cycling and repeated switching.
a) Detuned harmonic filter reactors shall be used as per BOQ along with power
capacitors to mitigate harmonics amplification and to avoid electrical
resonance in LV electrical networks.
b) The reactors shall be made of high grade copper windings, having a three
phase, iron core construction suitable for indoor use. The reactor are air
cooled and the layout shall be in accordance with IEC 60289 / IS 5553.
c) The permitted tolerance of inductance is ± 3% of rated inductance value.
d) Reactor tuning factor shall be 7 % (189 Hz) and the current rating of the
reactor shall include the effects of harmonics and other possible over-currents
e) The limit of linearity of inductance of the filter reactor is: 1.8*In with L=0.95*LN.
f) Allreactors shall be fitted with a temperature sensitive micro-switch in the
centre coil (normally open) for connection to trip circuits in case of high
operating temperatures
a) Illuminated indicator for "Normal Supply On" and "Standby Supply On" to be
provided at the front cover of the compartment housing the changeover
switches.
b) Transfer mechanism to facilitate automatic/ manual changeover from the
normal source to the standby source.
c) Automatic/manual change-over selector switch shall be provided. It shall be
possible to manually operate the circuit breakers in the event of absence of
control voltage.
d) ALTS should have electrical interlocking along with mechanical interlocking
through base plate to ensure that two MCCBs shall not be ON simultaneously.
e) Interlocking facility to insure that normal breaker tripped on fault will not cause
standby breaker to close or vice versa, unless the breaker are reset manually.
f) A test switches to simulate mains power failure and indicate the changeover
sequence to allow on load testing.
g) Auxiliary relay and contacts to facilate main power source failure for routine
testing of the automatic change-over operation.
h) 2 nos. each NO and NC volt free dry contacts shall be provided for each
change-over circuit breaker unit.
i) The change-over function shall work without auxiliary power supply with fail
safe operation.
j) All indications for all operations viz. ON, OFF, TRIP.
1.9.15.4 The changeover system between the normal and standby sources shall be as
follows:
a) 3 phase sensing circuits with adjustable time delay facility in the range of 0 to
15 seconds shall be provided to monitor the voltage condition of the normal
and standby source.
b) Failure of one or more phases of normal main supply or are reduction of
voltage to a value of 90% to 70% (adjustable) of nominal value shall initiate the
timing device. If the failure persists at the expiry of this present time delay, the
changeover section will be affected provided that the voltage of the standby
source reaches 90% of the nominal value.
c) Upon restoration of the normal power supply, which has been determined
stable after a time delay, the changeover switch shall automatically be restored
to the normal supply. It shall also be able to switch the load back to the normal
supply under manual control.
This covers scope to provide automatic transfer switches (ATS) and enclosed
ATS, comprising an ATS with a microprocessor controller for auto-operation
and, with amperage, voltage, number of poles ( 3 and 4 poles ) and withstand
values as per the Schedule of Quantities. The automatic Transfer switching
equipment is designed to be used in low voltage power systems for Open
transition transfer applications, with simultaneous closing of all 4 poles (three
phases and neutral).
STANDARDS DESCRIPTIONS
IEC60947-1 Low-voltageswitchgear and controlgear-
Generalrules
IEC60947-6-1 Multiplefunctionequipment–
TransferswitchingEquipment
EmissionGeneralstandard
EN55022 ConductorEmissions
EN55022 RadiatedEmissions
Immunity GeneralStandard
EN61000-4-2 ElectrostaticDischarge (ESD)
EN61000-4-3 Radiatedelectromagnetic field
EN61000-4-4 Electricalfast transient(EFT)
EN61000-4-5 Surges
EN61000-4-6 Conductedradio frequency field
EN61000-4-8 Powerfrequency magnetic field
EN61000-4-11 Voltagedips,shortinterruptionsandvariations
EN61000-4-13 Harmonicsandinterharmonics
IEC61010-1 Electromagnetic compatibility
Loss of Mains Timer to validate Main source failure before starting loss of
Mains sequence Delay to transfer Timer (Emergency source availability Timer)
to validate emergency source stability before transferring.Cool Down Timer in
case of Genset application, to allow genset cooling down period after
transferring back the load to the Main source It shall be possible to block the
re-transfer operation (from Emergency to Main source) via programming.
1.9.16.5 Safety
a) Transfer Switch
I. The Switching contacts of ATS must be silver plated and of the self
cleaning type, which optimizes the quality of the contacts during
operation and also to render a maintenance free system.
II. A manual operating handle made of one piece only shall be
provided for emergency transfer purposes. The handle shall be
located on the ATS itself to ensure ease of locating that and for
quick operation for maximum efficiency during power outages.
Manual transfer shall be possible on load
III. Manual retransfer function must be possible either locally or from
remote.
IV. The switch shall have simultaneous closing of all 4 poles of ATS to
minimize effect of transient voltages
V. The Neutral pole of ATS shall be fully rated (100% rating for all 4
poles).
b) Controller
I. ATS Controller should have selectable Single phase or Three
phase control on Sources
II. The control unit shall direct operation of the switch. The controller’s
sensing and logic shall be a built-in microprocessor for maximum
reliability, minimum maintenance and to facilitate serial
communication capabilities
III. It shall be possible to block the re-transfer operation when selected.
The transfer back operation to the main source must be voluntarily
validated
IV. The Frequency setting shall be possible in steps of 0.10 % whereas
Voltage to be settable in steps of 1%
V. It shall be possible to have Voltage sensing on all three phase as
well as for single phase
VI. There shall be 300 distinct nominal voltage settings, for precise
settings over a wide voltage band
c) Settings
I. Both Voltage and Frequency settings shall be field adjustable either
Locally though display and keypad, or remotely through serial
communication ( voltage in 1% steps and frequency in 0.1% steps )
d) Events & Alarms
1.10.1 Distribution boards for miniature circuit breakers shall be of sheet steel construction
with aminimum thickness of 1.6 mm, suitably braced to form a rigid structure.
Exterior corners and edges shall be rounded to give a smooth overall appearance.
Hinged swing doors shall be fitted with gaskets and shall be easily removable to
simplify installation. DBs shall be provided with suitable size of surge protection. DBs
shall be fixed with bottom at 1200 mm from finished floors. DBs shall be fixed
properly, fitted square with the frame and with holes correctly positioned. DBs shall
be fastened to the walls with suitable grouted studs of not less than 12-mm diameter.
1.10.2 IP ratings for distribution boards shall be IP 54(used for Lights & small power).
1.10.3 All boards shall be meggered phase to phase and to neutral using 1000/500V
megger with all switches in closed position. The megger value should not be less
than 2.5 M Ohm between phases and 1.5 M Ohm between phase and neutral.
Testing of minimum 10 kA short-circuit current otherwise specified in BOQ required.
1.10.4 Each distribution board shall be arranged for top and bottom cable entry and shall be
provided with ample cable termination plates and chambers to enable cables to be
neatly glanded with tails grouped and terminated on to appropriate internal
terminations.
1.10.5 Distribution boards shall be wall mounted and shall, where specified, incorporate
doublepole or triple pole all insulated switches as appropriate, which shall be front of
panel operated with an "ON/OFF" indicator and capable of being padlocked in the
"OFF" position. Distribution boards shall incorporate combinations of single pole,
double pole, triple pole and four pole miniature circuit-breakers (MCBs/MCCBs) as
specified.
1.10.6 Each bank of MCB's shall be clearly identified with its appropriate phase colours
code, and the mounting framework for the banks of MCB's shall be easily removable
to simplify installation. Adequate phase barriers and shields shall be fitted to ensure
that after installation and wiring, all bare terminals and wires are covered to prevent
accidental contact with live conductors during the normal procedure of resetting
MCB's.
1.10.7 Each distribution board shall be supplied complete with a permanent circuit
identification chart, preferably mounted within the front door. This chart shall be
permanently and legibly filled in as circuits are completed, including the circuit
description, the MCB rating and theidentification of upstream source of the
distribution board.
1.10.8 Each distribution board shall be clearly labeled indicating its service and all 3- phase
distribution boards shall be fitted with standard labels as per relevant IS.
1.10.9 In the top and bottom, of each distribution board a 32 mm clear hole in addition to
other requirements shall be provided. These spare holes shall be fitted with 32 mm
stopping plugs and locknuts.
1.10.10 Spare MCB's shall be provided on the basis of one per four ways or part thereof for
every distribution board ensuring that spares are provided in numbers and rating
proportional to the numbers and ratings in the installation.
1.10.12 All busbars shall be of hard drawn tinned copper having ratings as specified
complying to relevant clauses given under clause 4.1 as relevant, and shall be
electro-tinned. Neutral busbars shall be of thesame cross-sectional area as the
phase busbars and shall have adequate number of terminals for all outgoing circuits
including spare ways.
1.10.13 The configuration of the busbars, busbar supports and busbar mounting
arrangement) shall be rated at 415 V. It shall be type tested and certified to a short
time withstanding current which is not less than 10 kA for 1 sec at voltage of 415 V.
1.10.14 Multi-terminal connectors shall be provided within the distribution board for
connection of protective conductors of all outgoing circuits including spare ways.
1.11 FINISHES
1.11.1 Sheet Steel materials used in the construction of these units should have undergone a
rigorous rust proofing process comprising of alkaline degreasing, descaling in dilute
sulphuric acid and a recognized phosphating process.
1.11.2 The steel work shall then receive two dip-coats of oxide filler/primer before final
painting. Castings shall be scrupulously cleaned and fettled before receiving a similar
oxide primer coat. The manufacturer is required to have 7 tank treatment facility for this.
1.11.3 All exposed metal surfaces, both internal and external, shall be thoroughly cleaned of all
dust, oil, grease, scale, rust or any other contaminants and shall be epoxy powder
coated immediately at the manufacturer's factory. In case of any doubt, the painting
procedure, paint samples and process shall be approved prior to commencement of
painting.
1.11.4 The epoxy powder coating shall be not less than 50 micron thick and with colour in
accordance with BS 381C or BS 4800 as approved by Engineer.
1.11.5 Every care shall be taken to protect the surface of the panel from damages during
transportation and installation. In case, there is any damage, the same shall be made
good by the method as approved by the site engineer which may also include change of
the panel.
1.11.6 Size of the DB shall be optimized precisely by proper utilization of points on MCB.
Proper utilization of points reduces the space acquired by DB as well. If the numbers of
points are few on MCB then it shall be avoided by adjusting the same on other MCB
having sufficient free points. MCB rating shall be as per the number of points to be
included. Circuit for areas other than critical rooms e.g. SER, TER,SCR etc. shall be
clubbed according to the rating of MCB. While designing DBs, efforts shall be made in
such a way that each circuit shall have not more than 800 Watts connected
load.However, In case of LED Points where load per point may be less, number of
points may be suitably increased.
1.12.2 LABELS
a) Labels shall be provided for every panel to describe the duty of or otherwise
identify every instrument, relay or item of control equipment mounted
externally and internally.
b) The designation on these labels shall be clear and shall, where applicable,
incorporate the device number along with concise descriptive wording in
English.
c) Externally fitted panel labels shall be of Perspex or other approved transparent
plastic with letters and numbers rear engraved and filled with black.
d) Internally fitted panel labels shall be finished in white with engraved letters and
numbers filled with black, laminated material such as Trifoliate or rear
engraved and filled plastic may be used. Embossed materials and techniques
will not be accepted or any latest technology which provides same result as
mentioned above shall be applicable.
1.13.1 The location of each foundation shall be correctly set out in accordance with the
approved foundation layout drawing. Base channels shall be grouted, levelled in
cement concrete pad for switchgear and other cubicle panels, etc. with reference to
a bench mark in the building. Pedestal type panels and superstructures shall be
erected by grouting foundation bolts into the foundation in cured holes left in
foundation blocks. For concreting on existing floors, a proper bonding surface shall
be made by chipping the floor. The final finish to the surface of the floor shall be
given after all equipment has been installed. If floor is broken for installation of
equipment, it shall be restored to original finish after completion of installation.
1.13.2 The concreting shall be done in accordance with the provision of Indian Standard
Code of Practice for Plain and Reinforced Concrete, IS 456-2000. Concreting IS:
383-1970 Specification for coarse and fine aggregates from natural sources for
concrete IS: 269-1989 Specification for 33 grade ordinary portland cement IS: 516-
1959 Method of test for strength of concrete
1.13.3 Suitable grooves or niches shall be provided in the foundation block at the time of
casting to enable embodiment of earth strips without calling for chipping of the
blocks. Subsequently conduits of appropriate size shall be embedded in the
foundation blocks for cabling, in the first instance, wherever required.
1.13.4 All foundations shall be cast in the presence of the Employer's representatives. All
foundation and grouted bolts shall be cured for a minimum period of 48 hrs.
1.13.7 The Electrical Panels shall be installed in the locations as approved by the Engineer.
Electrical Panels shall be secured, plumbed and levelled and in true alignment with
related adjoining work,
1.13.8 The rigid galvanized U-channels with adjustable levelling screws to ensure effective
fixing of the Electrical Panels on the uneven floor shall be provided.
1.13.9 Anchor bolts and anchorage items shall be provided where required and field checked
to ensure proper alignment and location. Templates, layout drawings, and
supervision on Site shall be provided to ensure correct placing of anchorage items in
concrete.
1.13.10 Supporting members, fastenings, framing hangers, bracing, brackets, straps, bolts,
angles, shall be installed as required to set and rigidly connect the work.
1.13.11 Temporary bracing, gauge, or other devices shall be provided as required to
accomplish erection and to provide safety and stability until the ELECTRICAL
PANELS is in its final and approved position.
1.13.12 Erection tolerance requirements shall be controlled so as not to impair the strength,
safety, serviceability, or appearance as Approved.
1.13.13 After installations are complete, all places where the shop applied coating is
abraided, all bare steel, including bolts, nuts, washers, and welds shall be thoroughly
cleaned. Each item shall be painted with the same paint as used for shop coating in
the corresponding location.
1.16.1 The electrical panel shall be designed for reliable and safe working. It shall be
designed for a maintenance free secure service life of switchboards, sub-assemblies
and components for at least 30 years.
1.16.2 The manufacturer shall submit the list of spares which are required to be replaced as
a must change item along with interval.
1.17.1 All similar items of the Electrical Panels and their component interchangeable. Spare
parts shall be manufactured originals and shall fit all similar items of the Electrical
Panels. Where machining may be needed before fitting renewable parts, the
machining fits and the associated tolerances shall be shown on the drawings
accompanying the instruction manuals.
1.17.2 All parts which are susceptible to wear or contaminated by dust shall enclosed in
dust-proof housings.
1.17.3 The style and finish of the workmanship shall be consistent throughout the Works.
Unless otherwise specified, Engineer shall decide the final colours for all paint work
and other finishes to be applied to the Electrical Panels.
1.18 TESTING
1.18.1 The firm shall submit valid type test not more than 5 years old of the equipment
conducted at accredited/authorised/reputed/nominated by DMRC laboratory. The
type test shall be as per the governing specification.
1.18.2 DMRC will carry out Routine and factory acceptance tests as prescribed in the
specification with following additional test
1.18.3 The manufacturer shall not change the Bill of Material used in the manufacturing of
samples used for Type testing. In case the bill of material is changed then Engineer-
in-charge may ask for the repetition of those type tests which he considers relevant.
1.19 INDICATIVE LIST OF ITEMS TO BE INCLUDED IN FAT PLAN FOR ELECTIRCAL PANELS
(This list is an indicative List for the inspectors to be conducted during FAT of Power Panels. However,
the detailed FAT plan needs to be developed for the specific Panel based on approved GADs and
Contract Specifications and as per the tests defined in Clause – 11 of IEC 61439 -1 (Routine
Verification)/as per the relevant Standards as applicable.)
S. No Description Type of Check Remarks
GENERAL
A All items/components (switchgears, cables, Visual Check & Obtain
wires, meters, relays etc.) used are as per the Certification before confirmation
Approved Makes, Vendors and ratings. Call letter from Panel
Manufacturer
B Obtain the Factory Test reports of Verify for each
Incoming/Raw Material Panel duly
C Obtain the Internal Test reports/Manufacturer Review verified by the
Test Report of Internal Quality Tests done on Main
Panel offered for Inspection as per ISO 9001. Contractor.
D Confirmation from Panel Manufacturer that For record
Penel has been manufactured strictly as per
approved GADs.
E List of tools required for Inspection and copy Check for Validity
of their Calibration Certificates from
independent Labs/Authorities.
Note: All the above are to be made part of this FAT
report
Panel must be of Modular construction as per
PS. The Inspection team shall carry the
approved GAD, approved Bill of materials,
Contract Specification, relevant standards,
copy of Approvals and approved FAT Plan
from the office before proceeding for the FAT
inspection to the factory promises.
Physical/Dimensional Checks (as per approved GADs).
1 Check the Length, Breadth and Height of the Measurement
complete Panel.
2 Check dimensions of each Sections and Measurement
Cubicles.
3 Check Number and dimensions of Space for Measurement
future additions as per Specifications & Bod.
4 Check dimensions of the Doors/back Panels, Measurement
etc. (Note: Back Panel sections should not be
too bulky to handle by one individual. May be
taken care during GAD and checked during
FAT).
5 Check height/dimensions of all front Mounting Measurement
Accessories (such as indicators. Measuring
instruments, knobs, etc.)
5.1 EPB (Emergency Push Button) at 1300 mm Measurement
where applicable.
5.2 All Relays & indicating instruments between Measurement
300 to 1800 mm
5.3 Max. Operating Height should not be more Measurement
than 1800 mm
5.4 Blank Space between the Floor of Switch Measurement
board and bottom unit (Min. 200 mm or as per
PS)
6 Check size/height of Base Frame (may be Measurement
min. 100 mm. or as per PS).
6.1 The make of the manufacturer of bought out
items is clearly displayed on the items where
possible.
6.2 Check that all materials used in the
manufacturing of the electrical panel are fire
retardant, low smoke & zero halogen.
7 Verify Material and Thickness of Load bearing Certificate/
and Non-Load Bearing Member of Panel
Enclosure: Measurement
7.1 Panel Structure
7.2 Bus bar Section
7.3 Cable Alley
7.4 Switchgear/feeder sections
7.5 Doors
50 Termination arrangements
50.1 Terminal blocks should be of Non - Verify Material
Hygroscopic of Melamine
50.2 At terminal points - Plain and Spring Washers Visual
with electro - tinning to be used
50.3 Check the tightness of wiring termination Visual
50.4 Terminal should have test probe facility Visual
50.5 All Live parts of Terminal blocks must be fully Visual
shrouded
50.6 Spare Capacity of Terminals Visual
50.7 Cable terminations should be with lugs of Visual
adequate size and with proper crimping
50.8 No more than two wire to be connected to the Visual
Terminal
50.9 Terminals should have identification Labels. Visual
50.1 All cables should have identification ferrules Visual
50.11 Check if the adequate size of the cables / Measurement
wires is being used for the control wiring
50.11 All the internal wiring shall be properly Visual
dressed and randomly check the traceability
of the wires from the wiring diagram
50.12 Check Provision of Protection for Control Visual
wiring as approved
MARSHALLING BOX for BMS (if applicable)
51.1 MarshallingBox / Separate chamber for the Visual
BMS connection is provided as per the
Approved GAD
51.2 Check the BMS points have been provided as Visual
per the approved I/O schedule
51.3 Provision of Soft links points for the control Visual
shall be checked
51.4 All the terminals for the BMS shall be properly Visual
secured and identification mark along with the
voltage level shall be provided
51.5 Randomly check voltage level at the BMS Measurement
points for any leakage voltage etc (at Potential
free contacts)
MISCELLANEOUS
58 Check the lights, sockets, anti-condensation Visual
heaters and air circulation means provided in
the Panels as per GADs.
59 All the Control and power wiring must per Visual
properly segregated.
60 Padlocks and interlock provision and Visual
Functions to be checked for the safety for
each.
61 Check for extendibility of the Panels (including Visual
Bus Bars) on either side.
62 Check provision of entry for Fire Trace Tube
and internally with in the various cubicles and
adequate sealing arrangements.
63 Ensure that there are No Joints in the cables
used
64 The tests defined in Clause - 11 of IEC 61439
- 1 (Routine Verification)/as per the relevant
Standards as applicable are also to be
performed for which separate Test sheet may
be prepared.
65 The make of the manufacturers of bought out
items is clearly displayed on the items where
possible.
S. Values
Unit
No. Description
Length marking: Length shall be marked with number at one meter intervals on the sheath.
2 MV CABLING
2.1 SCOPE
The Medium Voltage cables are used at stimulator building for E& M applications for
power supply and control for various equipments. This specification takes care of the
design, manufacturing, testing and installation requirements of the Cables. There are two
types of cables namely PVC insulated as per IS: 1554 (Part-1):1988 and XLPE insulated
PVC sheathed as per IS 7098 (Part-1): 1988. XLPE cables are generally used for power
supply application and PVC insulated for control application.
2.2 STANDARD
2.3.1 All equipment’s, components, materials and entire work shall be carried out in conformity
with applicable and relevant IS/BS/IEC Standards and Codes of Practice. In addition
relevant clause of Indian electricity act 2003 and Indian electricity rule 1956 amended up
to date shall apply.
2.3.2 It is to be noted that updated and current standards shall be applicable irrespective of
dates mentioned along with IS in the tender documents.
STANDARDS DESCRIPTION
IS:1554 (Part-I) – 1988 PVC insulated (heavy duty) electric cables: Part 1 For
working voltages up to and including 1100 V
IS:7098 Part-I 1988 Cross-linked polyethylene insulated PVC sheathed
cables: Part 1 For working voltage up to and including
1100 V
IS 1255 – 1983 Code of practice for installation and maintenance of
power cables up to and including 33 kV rating
IS 8130 – 1984 Conductors for insulated electric cables and flexible
cords
IS 10418 –1982 Drums for electric cables
IS 10810 Methods of test for cables (All latest)
IS 3961 Recommended current rating for cables (All latest)
IS 5819 –1970 Recommended short circuit rating of high voltage PVC
cables
BS:7671 – 2001 Requirements for electrical installations. IEE Wiring
Regulations
- Sixteenth edition.
BS 4579 Specification for performance of mechanical and
compression joints in electric cable and wire.
BS 6121 Mechanical cable glands
IS 5831 PVC Insulation and sheath of electric cables.
2.3.3 All Codes and standards mean the latest.Where not specified otherwise the installation
shall generally follow the Indian standards/British Standards Codes of Practice/IEC
standards.
2.3.4 Cables up to size 10-sqmm conductor size shall be copper conductor & beyond size 10-
sqmm shall be aluminium. All conductors shall be stranded.
2.4 ABBREVIATIONS
2.7 INSTALLATION
2.7.1 While shortest practicable route shall be preferred, cable runs shall follow fixed
development such as roads, footpaths etc. with proper offsets so that future maintenance
and identification are rendered easy.
2.7.2 Whenever cables are laid along well demarcated or established roads, the LV/MV cables
shall be laid further from the line than HV cables.
2.7.3 Cables of different voltages and also power and control cable shall be kept in different
trenches with adequate separation. Where available space is restricted, LV/MV cables
shall be laid above HV cables.
2.7.4 Where cables cross one another, the cables of higher voltage shall be laid at a lower level
than the cables of lower voltage.
2.7.5 Power and communication cables shall as far as possible, cross at right angles, where
power cables are laid in proximity to communication cables the horizontal and vertical
clearances shall not normally be less than 600 mm.
2.7.6 Cables shall be laid in the routes marked in the drawings. Where the route is not marked,
the contractor shall mark it out on the working drawings after deciding in consultation with
Engineer. Cables shall be laid in masonry trenches, directly on walls / ceiling, inside shafts
/ cable trays, directly buried in ground or in pipes/ducts as elaborated below. Cables of
different voltages and also power and control cables shall be laid, in different trenches with
adequate separation. Wherever available space is restricted such that this requirement
cannot be met, medium voltage cables shall be laid above HT cables as approved.
2.7.7 Cables shall be so laid that the maximum bending radius is 12 times the overall diameter
of the cable for medium voltage cables and 15 times the overall diameter for 11 kV cables
or in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations whichever is higher.
2.7.8 In the case of cables buried directly in ground, the cable route shall be parallel or
perpendicular to roadways, walls etc. Cables shall be laid in an excavated, graded trench,
over a sand or soft earth cushion to provide protection against abrasion. Cables shall be
protected with brick or cement tiles as shown on Drawings. Width of excavated trenches
shall be as per code of practice and drawings.
2.7.9 The general arrangement of cable laying shall be as per drawings. All cables shall be full
runs from panel to panel without any joints or splices.
required, cables shall be arranged in tier formation inside the trench. Cables shall be
dressed properly so that the clear spacing between the cables shall not be less than the
diameter of the cable. Suitable clamps, hooks and saddles shall be used for securing the
cables in position. Complete details of this support work shall be shown in working
drawings to be prepared by the Contractors and submitted for approval of Engineer before
execution. Works shall be carried out only as per approved working drawing. Wherever so
specified, trenches shall be filled with fine sand.
2.9.1 Where numbers of cables are run, necessary perforated cable trays shall be provided
wherever shown. Ladder cable trays shall be galvanized MS as specified in the BOQ.
2.9.2 After laying and securing the cables in a cut-out, suitable water tight sealant shall be
applied as per requirement to prevent any ingress of water.
2.9.3 Cables shall be secured in position and dressed properly by means of suitable clamps,
hooks, saddles etc. Clamping of cables shall be at minimum intervals as below:
Type of Cables Size Clamping by Fixing intervals
MV Up to and Purpose made, 300 mm
including 25- approved GI
sqmm clamp minimum 2
mm thick 19 mm
wide
MV&HV 35-sqmm to 120- Clamps 3 mm 600 mm
sqmm thick 25 mm -
wide
MV&HV 150-sqmm and Clamps 3 mm 600 mm
above thick 40 mm -
Wide
Note: The fixing intervals specified apply to straight runs. In the case of bends,
additional clamping shall be provided at 30 cm from the centre of the bends on both
sides.
2.10.1 Cables should be so laid that they will not interfere with underground structures.
2.10.2 All water pipes, sewage lines or other structures which become exposed by excavation
shall be properly supported and protected from injury until the filling has been rammed
solidly in places under and around them. Cables shall be laid and protected at such
locations.
2.10.3 Any telephone or other cables coming in the way are to be properly shielded as
directed by Engineer.
2.10.4 Surface of the ground shall be made good so as to conform in all respects to the
surrounding ground to the satisfaction of Engineer.
a) The minimum width of masonry trench for laying single cables shall be
350 mm or as specified in BOQ.
b) Where more than one cable is to be laid in the same trench in horizontal
formation, the width of trench shall be increased such that the inter-axial
spacing between the cables except where otherwise specified shall be at
least one cable diameter.
2.12.2 There shall be a clearance of at least 150 mm between axis of the end cables and the
sides of the trench.
2.12.3 The space between multiple cables laid in same trench shall be laid as prescribed by the
manufacturer of the cable or as recommended in standards.
2.14.3 Existing property exposed during trenching shall be temporarily supported or propped
adequately as directed by the Engineer. The trenching in such cases shall be done in
short lengths, necessary pipes laid for passing cables therein and the trench refilled as
required. If there is any danger of a trench collapsing or endangering adjacent
structures, the sides shall be well shored up with timbering and / or sheathing as the
excavation proceeds. Where necessary these may even be left in place when
backfilling the trench.
2.14.4 Excavation through lawns shall be done in consultation with the Engineer. Bottom of
the trench shall be level and free from stone, brick, etc. The trench shall be provided
with a layer of dean dry sand cushion of not less than 80 mm in depth before laying of
cables.
2.15.1 The cable drum shall be properly mounted on jacks or on a cable wheel at a suitable
location. It should be ensured that the spindle, jack etc. are strong enough to carry the
weight of the drum without failure and that the spindle is horizontal in the bearing so as
to prevent the drum creeping to one side while rotating.
2.15.2 The cable shall be pulled over rollers in the trench steadily and uniformly without jerks or
strains. The entire cable length shall, as far as possible, be laid in one stretch. However
when this is not possible the remainder of the cable shall be removed by flaking i.e.
making one long loop in the reverse direction.
2.15.3 After the cable is uncoiled and laid over the rollers, the cable shall be lifted slightly over
the rollers beginning from one end by helpers standing about 10 meters apart and drawn
straight. The cable should then be taken off the rollers by additional helpers lifting the
cables and then laid in the trench in a reasonably straight line.
2.15.4 For short runs and cable sizes up to 50-sqmm 1.1 kV grade, the alternative method of
direct handling can be adopted with the prior approval of the Engineer. If two or more
cables are laid in the same trench, care should be taken to preserve relative position. All
the cables following the same routes shalt be laid in the same trench. Cables shall not
cross each other as far as possible. When the cable has been properly straightened, the
cores shall be tested for continuity and insulation resistance. The cable shalt be
measured thereafter.
2.15.5 Suitable moisture sealing compound tape shall be used for sealing of the ends of cables
laid in the trench. All the cables remaining in drums after laying shall be sealed in a dust
and moisture proof manner.
2.15.6 The trench shall be provided with a layer of clean dry sand cushion of not less than 80
mm in depth before laying of cables. Cable laid in trenches in a single tier formation shall
have a covering of clean dry sand of not less than 170 mm above the base cushion of
sand before the protective cover is laid. If additional tiers are formed each of the
subsequent tiers also shall have a sand cushion of 300 mm and the top most cable shall
have a final sand covering not less than 170 mm before the protective cover is laid. A
final protection to cables shall be laid to provide warning to future excavators of the
presence of the cable and also to protect the cables against accidental mechanical
damage. Such protection shall be with second class bricks of not less than 225 mm x
100 mm x75 mm (normal standard size) laid breadth wise for the full length of the cable
to the satisfaction of the Engineer. Where more than one cable is to be laid in the same
trench this protective covering shall cover all the cables and project at least 50 mm over
the sides of the end cables. In addition bricks on edge shall be placed along the entire
run on either side of the cable run.
2.15.7 The trenches shall then be back filled with excavated earth free from stones or other
sharp edged debris and shall be rammed and watered in successive layers not
exceeding 300 mm. Unless otherwise specified a crown of earth not less than 50 mm in
the center and tapering towards the side of the trench shall be left to allow for
subsidence. The crown of earth should however not exceed 100 mm so as not to be a
hazard to vehicular traffic.
2.15.8 Where road berms or lawns have been cut or kerbstones displaced the same shall be
repaired and made good to the satisfaction of the Engineer and all surplus earth and
rocks removed to places as specified.
2.16.1 Route markers shall be provided along straight runs of the cables at locations approved
and generally at intervals not exceeding 25 meters. Markers shall also be provided to
identify change in the direction of the cable route and also for location of every
underground joint.
2.16.2 Route markers shall be made out of 100mm x 100mm x 5mm GI/aluminium plate welded
or bolted onto 35 mm x 35 mm x 6 mm angle iron 600 mm long duly painted with anti-
corrosive paint/ embossed. Such plate markers shall be mounted parallel to and 300.mm
or so away from the edge of the trench/pipe/duct, or as directed at site.
2.16.3 Plastic identification tags shall be provided at every 30m. Cables shall be identified at
end terminations indicating the feeder number and the Panel/Distribution board from
where it is being laid.
2.17.1 In locations such as road crossings, entry to buildings/ poles in paved areas etc. cables
shall be laid in pipes or closed ducts. Spun reinforced concrete/GI pipes or UPVC ducts
shall be used for such purposes and the pipe shall not be less than 100 mm in diameter
for a single cable and not less than 150 mm for more than one cable. These pipes shall
be laid directly in ground without any special bed. Unless otherwise specified the top
surface of pipes shall be at a minimum depth of 1000 mm from the ground level when
laid under roads, pavements etc.
2.17.2 The pipes for road crossings shall preferably be on the skew to reduce the angle of bend
as the cable enters and leaves the crossing. Pipes shall be continuous and clear of
debris or concrete before cable is drawn. Sharp edges at ends shall be smoothened to
prevent injury to cable insulation or sheathing.
2.18.1 Laying of cables directly in floors shall be avoided and GI pipes of adequate size shall
be used wherever necessary. However if the cables have to be laid direct in the floor
specific written approval ofshall be obtained and the Contractor shall cut chases, lay
the cables and make good the chases to original finish.
2.19.1 Cable entry into buildings shall be made through RCC pipes recessed in the floor. RCC
Hume pipes shall be provided well in advance for service cable entries. The pipe shall
be filled with sand and sealed at both ends with bitumen mastic to avoid entry of water.
Suitable size manholes shall be provided wherever required to facilitate drawing of
cables as per requirements. The Contractor shall submit a written request to Engineer
for inspection of following works for cabling:
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2.19.2 These requests shall be serially numbered and shall be in an approved format out of
one or two formats to be submitted by the Contractor.
2.20.1 Cable joints shall be resorted to and permitted only if length of cable route is more than
standard cable drum length. Cable joints shall not be permitted in any other
circumstances. Wherever unavoidable these joints shall be made with specific approval
of Engineer, and shall from a part of cable run /laying. Cable Jointing shall be done
only of approved make cable joints. No extra cost shall be paid for jointing of cables.
2.21.1 At the time of the installation approximately 3 meters of surplus cable shall be left .as
below or as directed by Engineer-In-charge
2.21.2 This cable shall be left in the form of a loop. Wherever long runs of cable length are
installed cable loops shall be left at suitable intervals as specified by the
architect/clients.
2.22.1 All cable terminations should be nut-bolt type; irrespective of the cable size and shall
have tinned copper compression lugs. The end terminations shall be insulated with a
minimum of six half-lapped layers of PVC tape. Cable armouring shall be bonded at
both ends.
2.22.2 Soldered jointing/ termination shall be totally avoided. Solder-less terminations by using
crimping tools, suitable lugs and double compression brass glands shall be used. In the
case of aluminium conductors, it is to be ensured that the conductor oxidation is
cleaned by means of emery paper and then a thin coat of tin is applied before
termination.
2.24 TESTING
2.24.1 Type test results as per the relevant standards mentioned herewith and not more
than one year old shall be submitted along with the vendor approval request. In case the
engineerso desires, a repeat of the type test from the accredited lab may be asked for.
2.24.2 FRLSH, PVC insulated Cables shall be subjected to type tests and acceptance
test as per IS: 1554 Part-1 1988 carried out in accordance with appropriate parts of IS:
10810.
2.24.3 FRLSH, XLPE cables shall be tested as per IS: 7098 Part-1 and IS: 10810.
2.24.4 Acceptance Test for XLPE and PVC shall be carried as per the proforma given at
annexure A1 and A2 respectively of Paragraph 2.37 of this specification.The prescribed
values as per relevant IS and type results as available on record shall preferably filled by
inspecting official before the inspection.
2.24.5 Test at Siteafter receipt and installation shall be carried as per the proforma
given at annexure B.All type, acceptance and site test readings records shall form part of
the completion documentation.Underground Cable routes shall be got verified with the
help of cable detector.
2.25.3 Trays shall not have sharp edges, burrs or projections injurious to cable
insulation. Trays shall include fittings such as bends, risers etc. for changes in direction
and elevation. Each run of cable tray shall be completed before laying of cables. Cable
trays shall be exposed and accessible. All bends & tees should be factory made.
2.25.4 Trays shall be supported adequately at minimum 1 m distance from the building
structure by means of painted / galvanized (as specified) MS structural members secured
to the structure by dash fasteners or by grouting. This support should be capable of
withstanding the weight equivalent of 3m length of the cables that can be laid in the trays.
At turns the support has to be double and at both ends of the bend. The entire cable tray
system shall be rigid. Cost of support arrangement shall be included in the rates quoted
for supply and installation of trays. Complete details of this support arrangement shall be
shown in working drawings to be prepared by the Contractors and submitted for approval
of Employer's representative before execution. Works shall be carried out only as per
approved working drawing. Minimum support should be 40 X 40 X 5mm GI angle. Anchor
fasteners of suitable size to be provided.
2.25.5 All bends and tees shall be used as factory made to the extent possible.In case of any
deviation; the same shall get approval by the engineer before use.
2.27 Termination
2.27.1 The terminating kits shall be suitable for termination of the cables on an indoor switchgear
or equipment. These shall be of proven design and shall be type-tested as per relevant
Indian or International Standards. Type test certificates shall be submitted. The cable and
wire terminations shall avoid any possibility of loose joint and wire snapping. Cable
conductor termination shall be by means of a heavy-duty solder less cable lug for
terminating aluminium cable to copper busbar or vice-versa. The lug shall be of high
conductivity copper, electro- tinned and applied to the conductor by means of a hydraulic
crimping tool. All such crimping should meet the requirements of BS 4579.
2.27.2 The cable sheath shall be clasped by means of a gland of compression type based on BS
6121 or equivalent Indian standard with a compression washer, which will hold the cable
sheath securely. A cable shroud shall be fitted to cover the body of the compression
gland.
2.27.3 All wires shall be terminated with an Approved type of connector.
2.28.2.2 The cable glands shall have a watertight seal when fitted to a cable.
2.28.2.3 Each cable gland shall be supplied with a brass gland locknut and a flame
retardant low smoke halogen free outer gland shroud. The shroud shall
totally enclose the gland body and form an effective seal against the
cable sheathing.
2.28.3.2 The cable glands shall have a watertight seal when fitted to a cable.
2.28.3.3 Cables shall be terminated in a gland fitted with an armour clamp and an earth tag. The
gland body shall be provided with an internal conical seal to receive the armour
clamping cone, and a clamp nut, which shall secure the armour-clamping cone, and
conical armour seal. The spigot of the gland body shall be threaded to suit standard
conduit accessories. A flame retardant low smoke halogen free shroud shall be fitted to
cover the gland body.
subjected to significant and constant vibration, cable ties shall be of metal construction
type and coated with a corrosion resistant, low smoke halogen free and flame retardant
insulation material.
2.30.1 The straight through jointing kits shall be suitable not only for conditions of high
humidity encountered in Metro sub-way, but also for underground buried installation
with uncontrolled back-fill and possibility of flooding by water. These shall be of proven
design and shall be type-tested asper relevant Indian or International standards. Type
test certificates shall be submitted.
2.30.2 The jointing kits shall match the cable specifications. Joints shall not be permitted in the
fire survival cables in case the joint does not meet the fire survival conditions.
2.30.3 Every connection at a cable joint shall be mechanically and electrically sound, be
protectedagainst mechanical damage and any vibration, shall not impose mechanical
stress on the fixings of the connection and shall not cause any mechanical damage to
the cable conductor.
2.30.4 The appropriate tools specified by the joint manufacturer shall be used when
jointingcables.
2.30.5 The outer casing/outer sheath of the cable joint shall be fabricated from a low smoke
halogen free material.
2.30.6 No cable joints shall be allowed without the prior Approval of the Engineer / Engineer.
Alljoints, accessories and cable joint locations shall be submitted to the Engineer for
Approval prior to any jointing of cables. All cable jointing shall be performed by a
qualified jointer andpreferably by the manufacturer of the jointing kits.
2.31.1 At the time of the installation approximately 3 meters of surplus cable shall be left as
below or as directed by Employer's representative or Engineer-in-charge.
2.31.2 This cable shall be left in the form of a loop. Wherever long runs of cable length are
installed cable loops shall be left at suitable intervals as specified by the
architect/clients.
2.32.1 Identification strips/tags of metal or plastic should be attached to the cable, particularly if
several are laid in parallel 8 to 10 m apart .Identification tags should also be attached at
every point into the buildings and at the cable end termination.
2.32.2 Cable identification shall be assembled from elliptical profiled low smoke halogen
freemarkers, carrier strip and cable ties.
2.32.3 Every single core cable and every core of a multi-core cable shall be provided
withidentification at its terminations in the form of sleeves or ferrules of appropriate
colours or as specified for signalling cables.
2.33 Technical literatures and test certificates to be furnished by Contractor before execution of
work at site.
2.33.1 Contractor shall furnish following minimum technical particulars:
a) Name of manufacturer
b) Standard governing specification
c) Manufacturer’s type designation
d) Rated system voltage in kV
e) Rated continuous current in amps
f) Max. permissible current in amps at 400C
g) Short circuit current for 1 sec. in kA
h) Minimum permissible bending radius in mm
i) Overall diameter of cable/wire in mm
j) Max. permissible length of cable in drum
k) Weight of cable and drum including cable
l) Resistance of Conductor/100m length
m) High voltage with-stand test result in kV
n) Insulation resistance
o) Thickness and material of
I. Insulation
II. Inner sheath
III. Armouring
IV. Outer Sheath.
p) Compound used for FRLS properties
q) Chemicals used for protection against rodent and termite attack.
r) Shelf life of cable accessories for the ambient temperature specified.
s) Catalogues and brochures giving technical and physical details of the cable such
as current rating, de-rating factors, etc.
t) Type test certificates and special test results for cables offered.
u) Shelf life of cable accessories for the ambient temperature specified.
v) Type test certificates for cable & accessories.
w) De-rating factor with the proposed method of cable laying.
ANNEXURE
ANNEXURE-A1: Acceptance test report for XLPE cables:
ANNEXURE C
Verified By(DMRC)
Checked
By(Contractor)
3.1 SCOPE
3.1.1 The scope of the specification covers supply of wires/conduits/sockets etc, installation,
testing and commissioning of the wire in conduit with related works, earthing of
distribution/sub-distribution boards, plug sockets, Conduit Fittings,associated
accessories etc.
3.2.1 Electrical wiring along with other related items shall conform to the latest standard or
harmonize as per the respective standard as given below or specified along with the
equipment in the specification.
3.2.2 In case of any conflict between specifications & the standards, the instructions/decision
of the Engineer' or Employer's authorized representative shall be binding.
3.3 STANDARDS
3.3.1 All equipment, components, materials and entire work shall be carried out in conformity
with applicable and relevant IS/BS/IEC Standards and Codes of Practice. In addition
relevant clause of Indian electricity act 2003 and Indian electricity rule1956 amended up
to date shall apply.
3.3.2 It is to be noted that updated and current standards shall be applicable irrespective of
dates mentioned along with standards in the tender documents
STANDARD DESCRIPTION
IS 694:2010 Polyvinyl chloride insulated sheathed and unsheathed cables
with rigid and flexible conductor for rated voltages up to and
including 450/750 V
IS 732:1989 Code of practice for electrical wiring installations (third
revision)
IS 2309:1989 Code of practice for protection of buildings and allied
structures against lightning (second revision)
IS 5831:1984 PVC insulation and sheath of electric cables (first revision)
IS 8130 Conductors for insulated electric cables and flexible cords
(second revision)
3.3.3 Codes and standards mean the latest. Where not specified otherwise the installation
shall generally follow the Indian standards/British Standards/IEC standards.
3.4 ABBREVIATIONS
Sl. No. 17 of specification IS 694-2010.: Single core non-sheathed cables with flexible
conductors for general purpose with maximum temperature of 70ºC, 450/750 V grade
FR-PVC insulated (Type A vide clause 5.1 of IS 694:2010). PVC shall confirm to
IS 5831.
Stranded Copper conductors class 5 as per IS 8130
Size and purpose
Light and Fans: 2.5 mm 2 multi-strand copper conductors or as specified in
BOQ
6/16 socket and group wiring of lighting and fan circuits: 4/6 mm2 multi-
strand copper conductors or as specified in BOQ.
Sl. No. 19:Multi-core sheathed cables with flexible conductors for general purpose with maximum
temperature of 70ºC
450/750 V grade
FR-PVC insulated (Type A vide clause 5.1 of IS 694:2010). PVC shall confirm to
IS 5831.
Stranded Copper conductors class 5 as per IS 8130
Sheath shall be PVC of type ST1 with 70ºC PVC compound confirming to IS
5831 Table 2
Size and purpose
Size: 4 to 300 mm2 as specified in BOQ
Number of Conductors: 1,2,3,4 and 5 core as specified in BOQ
Sl. No. 20: Multi-core sheathed cables with flexible conductors for general purpose with
maximum temperature of 70ºC
450/750 V grade
FR-PVC insulated (Type A vide clause 5.1 of IS 694:2010). PVC shall confirm to
IS 5831.
Stranded Copper conductors class 5 as per IS 8130
Sheath shall be PVC of type ST1 with 70ºC PVC compound confirming to IS
5831 Table 2
Size and purpose
Size: 0.5 to 2.5 mm2 as specified in BOQ
Number of Conductors: 6 to 25 cores as specified in BOQ
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3.6.1.1 Before execution of works, the Contractor shall submit the copies of drawings which are
necessary to ensure correct supply of equipment, components, fittings and material
and to enable correct erection of the installation for satisfactory and trouble free
performance as detailed in the specifications. All drawings for approval shall be
prepared and submitted by the Contractor in standard size as approved by engineer
and multiples thereof as required by the engineer.
3.6.1.2 Revision and modification: Approval for any revision and / or modification in
job specifications shall be taken from the Engineer before implementation.
3.6.1.3 Change in construction drawings: Any change required during and / or after approval of
detailed construction drawings on account of functional requirements or in the interest
of efficient running of the system, keeping the basic parameters unchanged, shall be
carried out by the Contractor at no extra cost.
3.7.1.1 Wires carrying current shall be so bunched in conduits that the phase and neutral wires
are drawn into the same conduit. Wires originating from two different phases shall not
be run in the same conduit.
3.7.2 Termination / Jointing Of Wires
3.7.2.1 Wiring shall be carried out in looping system. Joints shall be made only at distribution
board terminals, switches/buzzers and at ceiling roses/connectors/lamp
holder’s terminals of lights/fans/socket outlets. No joints shall be made inside conduits
or junction/draw/inspection boxes.
3.7.2.2 Wiring conductors shall be continuous from outlet to outlet. Joints where unavoidable,
due to any specified reasons shall be brought to the notice of Engineer and made by
approved connectors only with his permission. Specific prior permission from Engineer
in writing shall be obtained before making such joint.
3.7.2.3 Insulation shall be shaved off for a length of 15 mm at the end of wire and it shall not be
removed by cutting it square or wringing. Strands of wires shall not be cut for
connecting terminals.
3.7.2.4 Conductors having nominal cross sectional area up to 10-sqmm shall be cage clamped.
3.7.2.6 At all bolted terminals, current carrying or non-current carrying shall be provided with
adequately sized flat and spring washer as per the requirements. Brass nuts and bolts
shall be used for all current carrying connections.
3.7.2.7 The pressure applied to tighten terminal screws shall be just adequate, and should not
dent or damage or cut any strand of the conductor.
3.7.2.8 Switches controlling lights, fans, socket outlets etc. shall be connected to the phase wire
of circuits only.
3.7.2.9 Only certified and licensed wire-men shall be employed to do wiring / jointing work.
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3.7.2.11 Colour Code of Conductors· All wires shall be colour coded as follows:
PHASE COLOUR OF WIRE
R Red
Y Yellow
B Blue
N Black
Earth control, if any Green
3.9.1.1 Group wiring shall be used for the lighting circuits except for individual rooms and other
small cubicles where light points may be wired individually. Each group shall cater for a
load of approx. 800 watts and wiring shall be done by Loop in - Loop out at each fitting
as per drawing.
3.9.1.2 The wiring shall be carried out strictly as per IE Rules / Indian Standard Code of Practice
for electrical wiring installation IS: 732-1989. The wiring shall be done on distribution
system with distribution and sub-distribution boards located at convenient points.
3.9.1.3 Wires as specified aboveof nominal size 2.5-sqmm shall be used for wiring of single light
points, fans and 6 A plug sockets or as specified for group wiring of light points. For
6/16 A sockets, the minimum conductor size used shall be 4-sqmm nominal.
3.9.2 Parameters
3.9.2.1 Point wiring shall be carried out as per following parameters in concealed/surface
conduit system unless otherwise stipulated.
3.9.2.2 Only looping system of wiring shall be adopted through-out. All accessories shall
be flush type unless otherwise stated.
3.9.2.3 For estimation of load, following loads per point shall be assumed:
3.9.2.4 Light points, fan points and 6 amp socket outlet points may be wired on a
common circuit.Each circuit shall have not more than 800 Watts connected
load.However, In case of LED Points where load per point may be less, number of
points may be suitably increased. Wiring from DB to the first switch in each such circuit
is defined as circuit wiring.
3.9.2.5 Power circuits shall normally have maximum two 16-amps socket outlet
unless otherwise stated. Separate circuit shall be run for each geyser, kitchen
equipment, window air conditioners and similar appliances.
3.9.2.6 Point wiring rates shall include cleaning of dust; splashes of colour wash or paint from all
fixtures, fans, fittings, etc. at the time of taking over of the installation.
3.9.3 Inspection, checks and tests
3.9.3.1 Prototype tests on electrical wire shall be submitted by the vendor seeking approval.
Factory acceptance tests for wire shall be carried out by Contractor along with witness
by DMRC representative as per the proforma given at annexure A.
3.9.3.2 Installation test of conduit wiring shall be carried out by Contractor along with witness by
DMRC representative during the process of installation and completion of the
installation as per the proforma given at annexure B as stipulated in special conditions
of contract.
Annexure A:
Annexure B:
*Note: The test for insulation resistance must be carried out when all the equipment are
disconnected from the circuit.
(Contractor) (MMRDA
representative)
3.10 Supply and Installation of Rigid Steel Conduits, Associated Fittings and Accessories:
3.10.1 Conduit is a part of closed wiring system of circular or non- circular cross-section for
conductors and/or cables in electrical installations allowing to draw them in and/or to
replace them. However, in this document the word ‘conduit’ shall refer to circular cross-
section only. Conduits shall be sufficiently closed- jointed so that the conductors can
only be drawn in and not inserted laterally. The conduits shall be rigid Steel type.
3.10.2 Conduit Fittings referred to in this document is a device designed to join or terminate one
or more portions of a conduit installation which shall be of metal (Galvanized Steel) only.
3.10.3 Conduit Accessories are the parts other than fittings used in fixing steel conduits.The
specifications contained herein are applicable to Stimulator buildings, Depots, Staff
Quarters and office Complex etc.
3.11.1 The conduits, associated fittings and accessories shall satisfy the requirements given
below and shall also comply with standards mentioned particularly in the table below
unless otherwise stipulated in the specifications. The latest version of standards shall
be applicable.
STANDARD DESCRIPTION
Specification For Conduits For Electrical Installations: Part I IS: 9537 : Part I, 1980
General Requirements,
IS: 9537: Part II, 1981
Part II Rigid Steel Conduits
Specification For Accessories For Rigid Steel Conduits For IS: 3837 : 1976
Electrical Wiring
Conduit Fittings for Electrical Installations: Part1 General IS: 14768 Part-1, 2000
Requirements
Specification for Flexible Steel conduits for electrical wiring IS: 3480 : 1966
Code of practice for electrical wiring installations IS: 732 : 1989
National Electrical Code, 2011
National Building Code, 2005
Central Electricity Authority (Measures relating to Safety and
Electricity Supply) Regulations, 2010
Plugs And Socket-Outlets of Rated Voltage up to and IS: 1293 : 2005
Including 250 Volts And Rated Current up to and Including 16
Amperes — Specification
Switches for domestic and similar purposes IS: 3854 : 1997
General Requirements for Enclosures for Accessories for IS: 14772:2000
Household and Similar Fixed Electrical Installations –
Specification
Code of practice for electrical installation fire safety of IS: 1646: 1997
buildings
Recommendations on safety procedure and practices in IS: 5216 : 1982
Electrical works
Specification for Hot-dip Zinc coating on mild steel tube IS: 4736 : 1986
Methods For Determination of Mass of Zinc Coating on Zinc IS: 6745 : 1972
Coated Iron and Steel Articles
Plugs, Socket-Outlets and Couplers for Industrial Purposes, IS: 60309-2
Part 2: Dimensional Interchangeability Requirements for Pin
and Contact-Tube Accessories
Degrees of protection provided by Enclosures (IP Code) IS: 60529
Recommended Practice for hot-dip galvanizing of Iron and IS: 2629
Steel
Zinc Ingot- Specifications IS: 209
Hot Rolled Carbon Steel Sheet and Strip Specifications IS: 1079
Standard Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics of ASTM E84
Building Materials
Standard Test Methods for Fire Tests of Building Construction ASTM E119
and Materials
Standard Test Method for Fire Tests of Penetration Fire stop ASTM E814
System
3.11.2 Note: The latest edition of the standards shall be used. Wherever Indian Standards are
not available, relevant latest British and/or IEC Standards shall be applicable.
3.12 ABBREVIATIONS
Note: The term ‘Approved’ in this specification means that the approval of the Engineer-in-
Charge shall be taken.
3.13 REQUIREMENT
3.13.1 Rigid Galvanized Steel Conduits (IS: 9537, Part I & II)
3.13.1.1 These shall be galvanized steel with minimum wall thickness of 1.6mmup to 32mm
diameter and 2.0mm for sizes above 32mm diameter, electric resistance welded
(ERW), electric threaded type, with both ends screwed having perfectly circular tubing.
Conduits shall show no appreciable unevenness and shall be free from burrs, fins and
the like which may cause damage to cable insulation. These rough internal edges shall
be removed by means of a proper reamer. Conduits shall be precision welded and
shall be fabricated from tested steel strips of required thickness by electric resistance
welding. Welds shall be smooth and consistently of high quality to ensure crack proof
bending. The conduit shall be galvanized according to IS 4736-1986. All conduits used
in this work shall be marked according to IS: 9537 Part-2 and also with ISI certification
mark. Other requirements for the conduits shall be as per IS: 9537, Part-1 and Part-2.
3.13.2 Flexible Conduits (IS: 3480)
3.13.2.1 The usage shall be restricted to only those areas where it is not possible to use Rigid
Steel Conduits. All final connections especially to vibrating equipments shall be made
through flexible conduits. Flexible steel conduits shall be as per latest edition of IS:
3480. Where flexible steel conduit is employed, the length shall not exceed 2.5 metres
and shall be provided with an earth continuity conductor of copper size not less than
2.5mm².
3.13.3 Galvanized Steel Bends (IS: 14768)
3.13.3.1 Large right angle bends (as per IS: 14768 but more than 75mm radius) or non-right
angle bends (as per IS: 14768) in conduits runs shall be made by means of conduits
bending machines carefully so as not to cause any crack in the conduit. Small right
angle bends in conduits runs can be made by standard conduit accessories
(solid/inspection bends/elbows). Facilities such as draw-in boxes must be provided so
that cables are not drawn round more than two right-angle bends or their equivalent.
The radius of bends must not be less than the standard normal bend. Bends in multi
runs of conduits shall be parallel to each other and neat in appearance, maintaining the
same distance as between straight runs of conduits.
3.13.4 Standard Fittings & Accessories IS: 3837 & IS: 14768, Part-1 and Part-2.
3.13.4.1 Heavy Protection Class Galvanized (IS 4736 & IS 6745) standard conduit fittings and
accessories like standard/extra-deep circular boxes, looping in boxes, junction boxes,
solid / inspection elbows, solid/inspection tees, couplers, nipples, saddles, check nuts,
earth clips, bushes etc. shall be of superior quality and of approved makes. The covers
screwed with approved quality screws shall be used that can withstand hard use or
wear. Samples of all conduits fittings and accessories shall be got approved by
Engineer-in-Charge before use. Conduit fittings and Accessories shall be as per IS:
3837 and IS: 14768, Part-1 and Part-2.
3.13.4.2 Conduit boxes and covers shall have a minimum degree of protection as follows:
3.13.4.3 The contractor shall submit for approval the ‘Method Statement including Tests’ to
ensure above degree of ingress protection. In case no testing facility is available, the
contractor shall comply with this clause by submitting design and installation features.
3.13.5 Fabricated Fittings & Accessories
3.13.5.1 Wherever required, outlet/ junction boxes of required sizes shall be fabricated from
1.6mm thick MS sheets except ceiling fan outlet boxes which shall be fabricated from
minimum 3mm thick sheets. The outlet boxes shall be galvanized and of approved
quality, finish and manufacture. Suitable means of fixing connectors etc., if required,
shall be provided in the boxes. A screwed brass stud shall be provided in all boxes
except circular junction boxes as earthing terminal.
3.13.6 Outlet Boxes for Light Fittings
3.13.6.1 These shall be minimum 75mm x 75mm x 50mm deep and provided with required
number of threaded collars for conduit entry. For ceiling mounted fluorescent fittings,
the boxes shall be provided 300mm off center for a 1200mm fitting and 150mm off
center for a 600mm fitting so that the wiring is taken directly to the down rod. 3mm thick
Perspex/hylam sheet cover of matching color shall be provided.
3.13.7 Outlet Boxes for Ceiling Fans
3.13.7.1 Outlet boxes for ceiling fans shall be fabricated from minimum 3mm thick MS sheet
steel and galvanized. The boxes shall be hexagonal in shape of minimum 100 mm
depth and 60mm sides. Each box shall be provided with a recessed fan hook in the
form of one 'u' shaped 15 mm dia rod welded to the box and securely tied to the top
reinforcement of the concrete slab for a length of minimum 150 mm on either side.
3mm thick Perspex/hylam sheet cover of matching colour shall be provided.
3.13.8 Boxes for Modular Wiring Accessories
3.13.8.1 Boxes for housing modular wiring accessories (switches, switched socket outlets,
telephone/computer / TV outlets, bell pushes, electronic fan regulators etc.) shall be
fabricated from minimum 1.6mm thick MS sheets provided with rust inhibiting
galvanization. The MS boxes shall be suitable for a grid plate being fixed over it for
mounting wiring accessories leaving ample space at the back and on the sides for
accommodating wiring conductors, MS boxes shall be provided with a brass earth
terminal. The MS boxes shall have knockout holes for conduit entry which shall be
secured in position by check nuts and provided with bushes.
3.13.8.2 In case the number of switches in one box is not tallying with that available in standard
manufacturer range, the box accommodating the next higher number of switches shall
be provided without any extra cost.
3.13.9 Wiring Capacity of Conduits
3.13.9.1 Conduits shall be of ample sectional area to facilitate simultaneous drawing of wires
and permit future provision also. Total cross section of wires measured overall shall not
normally be more than half the area of the conduit. No cables installed in conduits shall
be laced.Maximum number of wires which could be drawn in various sizes of conduits
shall be as given in table below:
N
Note: The above table shows the maximum capacity of conduits for a simultaneous
drawing in of cables as per DMRC’s requirements.
a) The columns headed ‘S’ apply to runs of conduits which have distance not
exceeding 4.25 m 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.
b) Conduit sizes are the nominal external diameters.
3.13.10.1 Switches
All 6 A, 16 A and 20A switches shall be of the modular enclosed type flush mounted
250 volt AC of the best quality and standard approved by Engineer-in- Charge. The
housing of switches shall be made from high impact resistant and flame retarding
plastic material. The switch controlling the light point shall be connected on to the
phase wire of the circuit. Lighting switches used on AC supplies shall be of “AC only”
type and not de-rated when used with fluorescent or inductive loads. Lighting
switches used on DC supplies shall be of “double-pole” quick make-and-break type,
with pillar type terminals and earthing straps. Every switch controlling an appliance
shall be labeled with the name of the appliance it controls and shall be fitted with an
indicating lamp. The switch shall govern to 250 V grade as per IS 3854:1977
Amendment No. 6, Aug 2011 and IS 1293 respectively. Brands namely Crabtree, MK
Electric, CPL-obsession, Legrand, Schneider, SSK, ABB shall be used.
Switches, receptacles and telephone system outlets in wall shall be provided with
molded cover plates of shape, size and colour approved by the Engineer- in- Charge
made from high impact resistant, flame retarding and ultra violet stabilized
engineering plastic material, and secured to the box with counter sunk round head
chromium plated brass screws. Where two or more switches are installed together,
they shall be provided with one common switch cover plate as described above with
notches to accommodate all switches either in one, two or three rows.
One and two gang switch cover plate, telephone outlet cover plate, 6 A and 16 A
switched / unswitched plates, shall have the same shape and size. Three and four
gang switch cover plates shall have the same shape and size. Six and eight gang
switch cover plates shall have the same shape and size. Nine and twelve gang switch
cover plates shall have the same shape and size. Wherever five switches, seven
switches, ten switches and eleven switches are to be fixed the next higher sizes of
gang switch cover plate to be used and openings shall be provided with blank-off
covers at no extra cost.
All 6/16 A wall sockets outlets unless otherwise mentioned on the drawings shall be
switched, with round pins and fitted with automatic linear safety shutters to ensure
safety from prying fingers. Unswitched 6/16 A wall socket outlets where called for in
the drawings shall be of three pin type.
The socket outlets shall be made from high impact resistant, flame retarding and ultra
violet stabilized engineering plastic material. Socket outlets mounted externally or in
damp areas shall be weatherproof and shall have a degree of protection of IP54.
The switch and sockets shall be located in the same plate. The plates for 6A switched
/ unswitched plugs and telephone outlets shall be of the same size and shape. All the
switched and unswitched outlets shall be of the best standard. Mounting boxes shall
be galvanized steel. The switch controlling the socket outlet shall be on the phase
wire of the circuit. An earth wire shall be provided along the cables feeding socket
outlets for electrical appliances. The earth wire shall be connected to the earthing
terminal screw inside the box. The earth terminal of the socket shall be connected to
the earth terminal provided inside the box.
Industrial plugs, connectors, socket outlets and appliance inlets shall be provided to
meet IS 60309-2. Heavy- duty three phase socket outlets shall be 32A, complying with
IS 60309-2. For interior use such as plant room unit shall be rated to IP44. Externally
or in wet environments such as Tunnel and Undercroft level the protection shall be
IP66.
3.14 CONDUIT INSTALLATION (IS: 732 AND RELEVANT CLAUSES OF NEC, 2011)
3.14.1 System
3.14.1.1 The whole conduit system shall be installed to comply fully with relevant provision in
Indian Standard Specifications, National Electrical Code, 2011. Conduits shall be laid
either recessed in walls and ceilings or on surface on walls and ceilings or partly
recessed and partly on surface, as required. Same rate shall apply for recessed and
surface conduiting in this contract. Steel wire of 1.6 mm2 size to serve as a fish wire
shall be left in all conduit runs to facilitate drawing of wires after completion of
conduiting. No conduit shall be under mechanical stress. When crossing through
expansion joints in building, the conduit sections across the joint shall be through
approved quality metallic flexible conduits (as per IS 3480) of the same size as the rigid
conduit. Allowance shall be made for running an earth wire of size not less than the
largest conductor contained between each terminal fitted in the nearest conduit boxes
on each side of the telescopic/ flexible conduit joint.
3.14.2 Layout
3.14.2.1 Conduits layout and routes shall be submitted for Engineer-in-Charge's approval prior
to execution. Allowance for adjustments due to site conditions shall be provided with no
extra cost.
3.14.2.2 Conduit routes shall be chosen for easy, straight runs with a minimum of bends and
crossing. Generally they shall follow the structure of building, running at right angles or
in parallels to floors and ceiling. Conduit shall be kept within 300mm of floors and
ceiling when running parallel to them.
3.14.2.3 Outlets boxes for housing accessories shall be used as draw boxes. The total number
of draw boxes shall be kept to a minimum and shall be provided so that conduits runs
do not exceed 8m or have more than two right angle bends.
3.14.2.4 Conduits from different distribution boards shall not be connected to the same junction
box. Each run of conduit shall be assembled complete with draw in wires.
3.14.3 Joints and Terminations
3.14.3.1 Conduit threads shall be thoroughly cleaned and the conduits tightly screwed. The
conduit system shall be watertight after installation. The contractor shall submit for
approval the ‘Method Statement including Tests’ to ensure the above requirement.
3.14.3.2 Conduits shall be connected using couplers or via boxes. With a coupler, the ends of
the conduit shall be butted close together and the running coupler is screwed tightly on
and tightened by a locknut.
3.14.3.3 Conduits terminating into boxes provided with spouts shall be threaded so that there
are no exposed threads. For boxes with no spouts, the termination shall be made using
a brass bush and a coupler. The conduit is pushed through the knockout or drilled entry
and the bush is screwed tightly onto its end. The coupler is screwed to butt firmly
against the exterior wall of the box.
3.14.3.4 Where conduits are not jointed or terminated in boxes, they shall be terminated in a
screwed brass bush.
3.14.3.5 In all joints and terminations, conduits threads shall not be exposed. Where this cannot
be avoided as in a running coupler, the exposed threads shall be treated as given in
Section 4(b) of this specification.
3.14.4.1 Conduits shall be bend cold with an approved type of bending block or bending
machine, without altering the dimensions of their sections. The approval for the
bending block or bending machine proposed to be used at site shall be taken from the
Engineer-in- Charge.
3.14.4.2 All conduits bends shall be such as to permit compliance to the requirements for bends
in the IS regulations.
3.14.4.3 Bends shall be made with as large a radius as the position of the conduit within the
building permits. Where the bend is more than 90 degree, circular or rectangular
junction boxes shall to be used for connecting conduits.
3.14.5.1 Conduits recessed in concrete members shall be laid before casting, in the upper
portion of slabs or otherwise as may be instructed, so as to embed the entire run of
conduits and ceiling outlet boxes with a cover of minimum 12mm concrete. Conduits
shall be adequately tied to the reinforcement with steel wire of not less than 1.5mm
diameter to prevent displacement during casting at intervals of maximum 1 metre. No
reinforcement bars shall be cut to fix the conduits. Suitable flexible joints shall be
provided at all locations where conduits cross expansion joints in the building. Spacing
between concealed conduits entering the draw-in boxes shall not be less than 25mm to
allow concrete aggregate to pass and set between conduits.
3.14.5.2 Conduits recessed in brick work shall be laid in chases to be cut by electrical contractor
in brick work before plastering. The chases shall be cut by a chase cutting electric
machine.
3.14.5.3 The chases shall be of sufficient width (minimum 10mm spacing between adjacent
conduit) to accommodate the required number of conduits and of sufficient depth to
permit full thickness of plaster (minimum 6mm) over conduits.
3.14.5.4 The conduits shall be secured in the chase by means of heavy duty pressed steel
clamps screwed to MS flat strip saddles at intervals of maximum 600 mm.The chases
shall then be filled with cement and coarse sand mortar (1:3) and properly cured by
watering. Galvanized chicken wire mesh of 0.6mm thick with 10 to 15mm aperture shall
be provided for the full length and width of the chase in the plaster to prevent cracking.
3.14.5.5 Junction boxes intended for facilitating drawing of wires in conduiting system shall be
located in accessible locations to permit redrawing of wires in future. Open ends of
conduits laid in slabs and walls shall be suitably plugged before pouring
concrete/plastering to prevent ingress of water / debris in to the conduits.
3.14.5.6 Entire recessed conduit work in concrete member and in brick work shall be carried out
in close coordination with progress of civil works. Conduits in concrete member shall be
laid before casting and conduits in brick work shall be laid before plastering. If it
becomes necessary to embed conduits in already cast concrete members, suitable
chase shall be cut in concrete for the purpose. For minimizing this cutting, conduits of
lesser diameter than 25mm and outlet boxes of lesser depth than 50mm could be used
by the contractor for such extensions only after obtaining specific approval from
Engineer-in-Charge. For embedding conduits in finished and plastered brick work, the
chase would have to be made in the finished brick work. After fixing conduit in chases,
chases shall be made good in most workmanlike manner to match with the original
finish.
3.14.5.7 Cutting chases in finished concrete or finished plastered brick work for recessing
conduits and outlet boxes etc. shall be done by the Contractors without any extra cost.
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3.14.5.8 In the concealed conduit system, all boxes for accessories & draw/junction boxes shall
be installed such that outer rim is flush with the finished surface of the wall. Sockets
near skirting level shall be fed from the floor above rather than the floor below, because
in the latter case it would be difficult to avoid traps in the conduit
3.14.5.9 Where surface mounted distribution boards are used with a sunk conduit,a flush
adaptable box shall be fitted in the wall behind the distribution board and to take the
flush conduits directly into it. Holes can be drilled in the back of the distribution board
and bushed. Spare holes should be provided for future conduits. Distribution boards
must be bonded to the adaptable boxes and unused holes should be sealed.
3.14.6 Surface Conduiting
3.14.6.1 Wherever so desired, conduit shall be laid in surface over finished concrete and/or
plastered brickwork. Suitable spacer saddles of approved make and finish shall be
fixed to the finished structural surface along the conduit route at intervals not exceeding
600mm (except from fitting where 300mm).
3.14.6.2 Fixing of standard bends or elbows shall be avoided as far as practicable and all
curves maintained by bending the conduit pipe itself with a long radius which will permit
easy drawing-in of conductors.
3.14.6.3 Holes in concrete or brick work for fixing the saddles shall be made neatly by electric
drills using masonry drill bits. Conduits shall be fixed on the saddles by means of good
quality Galvanized steel clamps meant to withstand hard use and wear screwed to the
saddles by counter sunk screws.
3.14.6.4 Neat appearance and good workmanship of surface conduiting work is of particular
importance. The entire conduit work shall be in absolute line and plumb. Conduits
above false ceiling shall be fixed on suitable hangers supported from structural ceiling.
3.14.6.5 All surface conduits shall be run in a vertical or horizontal direction. Diagonal runs shall
not be permitted.
3.14.7 Penetration in Walls
3.14.7.1 Where proprietary cable transits are required, they shall be installed strictly in
accordance with the manufacturer’s recommended procedures. Where cables pass
through walls, floors, or fire partitions, sleeves shall be installed to facilitate installation
and subsequent withdrawal of the cable.
3.14.7.2 After installation of the cables, the hole(s) through which the cables pass shall be
sealed with fire resisting material to achieve the fire rating as the structure through
which they pass. Details of the proposed sealing method shall be submitted for
approval prior to implementation. Cables passing through external walls shall
additionally be sealed with appropriate additional weather protection to prevent the
ingress of water.
3.14.7.3 The fire resisting material shall intumesce to form a hard char that tightly seals
penetrations against flame spread, smoke and toxic fumes. The fire resisting material
shall be tested according to ASTM E119, ASTM E814 and ASTM E84. Test
certification and test report shall be submitted.
3.14.7.4 The materials shall not emit toxic gases on exposure to fire. The materials shall be
easy to dismantle and replace in case of rearrangement and also withstand vibration
due to rail operation and seismic tremor.
3.14.8.1 For concealed conduiting work, the fittings and accessories shall be completely
embedded in walls/ceilings leaving top surface flush with finished wall/ceiling surface in
a workman like manner.
3.14.8.2 Loop earthing wire shall be connected to a screwed earth stead inside outlet boxes to
make an effective contact with the metal body.
3.14.9 Protection of Conduit
To safeguard against filling up with mortar / plaster etc. all the outlet and switch boxes
shall be provided with temporary covers and plugs, which shall be replaced by
sheet/plate covers as required. All screwed and socketed joints shall be made fully water
tight with white lead paste.
The entire conduit system including outlets and boxes shall be thoroughly cleaned after
completion of erection and before drawing in of cables. For cast in-situ conduits, it shall
be checked for freedom from blockage and continuity as soon as the shuttering is
removed. All conduit shall be swabbed through before wiring is commenced and cables
hall not be drawn into any section of the system until all conduits and draw boxes for that
particular section are fixed in position. The contractor shall submit for approval the
‘Method Statement including Tests’ to ensure the above requirements of cleaning of
conduit runs.
Loop earthing shall be provided by means of insulated stranded copper conductor wires
of sizes as per bill of quantities laid along with wiring inside conduits for all wiring outlets
and sub mains. Earthing terminals shall be provided inside all switch boxes, outlet boxes
and draw boxes etc. To satisfy requirements for earth fault loop impedance, the layout of
conduit, trunking and ducting and routing of cables, contractor shall ensure that the
maximum circuit lengths allowable are not exceeded.
3.16 SAFETY
The conduit system shall follow the relevant clauses of Central Electricity Authority
(Measures relating to Safety and Electricity Supply) Regulations, 2010, National
Building Code, 2005 and National Electrical Code, 2011 for the safety precautions to
be adopted. In addition to this, following conditions should be adhered to:
a) All conduits shall be kept clear of gas and water pipes. In particulars, conduits
shall be at least 150mm away from gas pipe. Where proximity to these pipes is
unavoidable, they shall be effectually segregated e.g. using rubber or other
insulating material to prevent appreciable voltage difference at possible points of
contact. Segregation from extra low voltage circuits and telecommunication
circuits shall also apply unless these are wired to that same voltage requirement
as lighting and power circuits.
b) Emergency power sockets for Fire Services Department shall be provided in
headwall units, tail-wall units and other locations shown on the drawings. The
socket outlet shall be 32A, three phase, 5 pin socket outlets, in red colour, to
IP54.
c) The materials used in the conduit system shall be fire retardant, shall not emit
toxic gases and smoke on exposure to fire. The materials shall be easy to
dismantle and replace in case of rearrangement and also withstand vibration due
to rail operation and seismic tremor.
d) No timber or inflammable material shall be used for any supports.
e) No sharp edges or portion shall be present which may cause injury during
handling or installation.
A. General
1. The scope of work shall cover the supply, installation and testing and commissioning of the
lighting system. Relevant codes and standards upto latest revision shall be applicable. This
specification covers the LED lighting that shall be used for general lighting in DMRC.
2. The lumen maintenance of the LED fittings (of the system not chip) shall not be less than
70% after 50000hrs i.e. [L70; B50.].
3. The luminaries shall comply with L-70, B-50 standards and the required illumination shall
be maintained till the end of contract period.
4. The product shall be of proven design, shall have type test certificate/performance
certificate from the accredited laboratory.
5. The lighting fixtures and accessories shall give continuous trouble free operation and the
material should not deteriorate with time.
6. Luminaire shall have a warranty of 5 years after the delivery and the warranty will be seen
in-line with L-70, B-50 and other standards, failing to meet the required lux level as
mentioned in addition to complete failure of the fixture.
7. Lighting layout with selection of approved light fittings to be submitted by the
bidder/contractor for review by DMRC and based on the final layout dialux reports (with all
parameters) to be submitted for the confirmation of the design meeting the lux level given in
the lux chart. The lighting design shall also meet the best level of uniformity ratio.
8. The KW loading and LPD (Light Power Density) in W/m2 shall comply with the latest
NBC/ECBC requirements.
9. The tolerances in the wattage/efficacy/harmonics and other parameters shall be as per the
latest IEC/IS.
10. The light fittings or its paint shall not emit toxic/corrosive gases in case of fire and shall be
non combustible and fire resistant type.
11. The emergency lighting installation shall fully comply with NBC or other relevant safety
standards.
12. 25% of the total lights distributed uniformly shall be connected to emergency source i.e.
UPS/DG.
13. Luminaire shall be embossed with ‘For DMRC’ with following legends:
Type of fitting /Manufacturer name /Manufacturing year /wattage /Lumen /Efficacy
B. LED Standards
1. The luminaries shall have conformation standard of luminaries as per IEC 60598/10322
and shall have electrical safety as per IEC 61000, 61547-2-13, 61347, 62471, 60958,
62560, 60838-2-2 and it.
2. IEC 62471-Standard for Eye and Skin /Photoboilogical Safety.
3. IEC 62031-Safety Standard for LED Module.
4. IEC 61347-2-13-Standard for Led Drivers.
5. IEC62560-Stanadard for Self Ballasted LED Lamps.
6. IEC 60838-2-2-Stanadard for Particular Requirement on LED Connectors.
7. EC DIRECTIVE 2002/95/EC and Related Commission.
8. IEC 61000-3-2 "Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) - part 3-2: limits - limits for harmonic
current emissions (equipment input current ≤ 16 a per phase)" is an international standard
concerning the harmonics emitted by electric equipment.
9. 61547-2-13 “Specifies particular safety requirements for electronic control gear for use on
DC or AC supplies up to 1000 V (a.c. at 50 Hz or 60 Hz) and at an output frequency which
can deviate from the supply frequency, associated with LED modules.
10. CISPR 15. Limits and Methods Of Measurement of Radio Disturbance Characteristics Of
Electrical Lighting And Similar Equipment
11. IEC 61000-4-11.
12. LED Characteristics standards- LM79, LM-80 L-70 B-50 TM-21.
13. IS 1239: Part 1: 2004S Steel Tubes, Tubulars and Other Wrought Steel Fittings -
Specification - Part 1: Steel Tubes.
14. IS 1239 : Part 2 : 1992Mild steel tubes, tubulars and other wrought steel fittings, Part 2 Mild
steel tubulars and other wrought steel pipe fittings
15. All codes and standards mean the latest. Where not specified otherwise the installation and
requirements shall generally follow the Indian standards codes of practice or the relevant
British Standard codes of Practice in the absence of standards.
Platform/Subway/Stairs/ Entrances/Basements
Enclosed Concourse/indoor/BOH
External/Pole/Highbay lighting
A. General
The steel tubular street lighting poles used for lighting of approach roads, traffic lanes and
walkways in the circulating area, shall be erected at a distance of 300 mm from the edge of
the road/walkway. The foundation for the poles shall be of 1:2:4 concrete. This shall be
done by the Contractor as a part of the contract work as per the approved drawing. The
pole with its base plate shall be grouted in the foundation which shall be provided with
muffing. Galvanized down pipes/sleeves of suitable diameter shall be embedded in the
concrete for the incoming and outgoing feeder cables. Contractor should follow CPWD
specification for mounting of MCBs.
mounted inside the pole. The access shall be specially fabricated with adequate
reinforcement and weather gasket to prevent ingress of moisture and vandal proofed. Poles
shall have large diameter entries for incoming and outgoing cable and two earth studs. The
pole fabrication shall conform to the drawings and where such drawing is not available; the
contractor shall make drawing and have it approved before fabrication.
2. The octagonal / round poles shall be made from steel of minimum tensile strength 490
N/mm2.
3. Grade of foundation bolts shall be 6.8 & confirming to IS: 1367 (Part-III) – 2002.
4. Foundation – adequate size M30 grade RCC foundation with 100mm raft including
excavation are included in the rates of street light poles. Contractor shall submit design
calculation in support of size of RCC foundation for external lighting poles.
5. The pole shall be provided with a 20mm hole for wiring of street light pole and two
nos.20mm studs are to be welded for earthing.
D. Junction Boxes and Connecting Cable
1. Each pole shall be complete with an MS junction box of pole-mounting type/fitted inside the
pole, manufactured from MS sheet of 14 sheet gauge painted with oil paint over red oxide
zinc chromate primer. The junction box shall have a water proof lockable cover (IP55) of
size 300 x 100 mm. It shall be fitted with 6A MCB and 6-way, 20A connector strip, a neutral
link, earthing studs and suitable down pipes for the incoming and outgoing cable-lead. The
junction box shall generally comply with the requirements of IS: 2675-1983. The supply of
pole shall be complete with 3 x 4-mm2 copper FR / cable,PVCinsulated, PVC sheathed
drawn from the junction box to the luminaire terminal.
2. Pole shall have a concrete coping of 200mm height and 300mm diameter in M30.
E. Cable laying
1. Cabling shall be generally as specified in the section ‘CABLING.’
2. Cables shall be terminated in a 6-way terminal block inside the pole or attached therewith
as shown on drawings.
3. Cable route shall be as shown on the drawings or the contractor shall mark out the route
and lay the cables only upon approval of the route.
F. Earthing
All street light fixtures and poles shall be earthed as specified under section ‘EARTHING.’
In each pole a through hole of 14mm diameter shall be provided at a height of 300mm for
earthing. Every lighting pole shall be earthed by connecting it to the continuity earth of the
feeder cable from the feeder pillar. In addition, every 7th pole shall be connected to locally
provided earth electrode as per approved drawing.
G. Feeder pillars (as applicable)
1. Suitable feeder pillars, 3-phase 415 V outdoor type, with a fixed canopy shall be
provided for power distribution to masts & streetlights. The feeder pillar shall have IP: 54
degree of protection. It shall be provided with weather-proof lockable door, incoming and
outgoing cable glands, earthing studs and other accessories.
H. Testing and commissioning
1. The lighting installation shall be tested as per approved schedule and the instructions of
Engineer and shall include but not be limited to the following:
a) Insulation resistance of each circuit shall be measured without the lamps being in
place. Itshould not be less than 500000 ohms to earth.
b) Current and voltage of all the outdoor lighting circuits shall be measured at the
Main Distribution Board with all the lamps switched on to ensure that these are
within designed values and in the case of 3-phase circuits, the load shall be
balanced if required.
c) Earth continuity shall be checked for all the circuits.
d) After inserting all the lamps and switching on all the circuits, minimum and
maximum illumination levels shall be measured in all areas and their conformity
with designed levels established. The test results shall be entered in the
approved pre-commissioning proforma and submitted to the Engineer for
approval before final commissioning.
4.3 PLUG-SOCKETS
4.3.1 The 3-pin 6A/16A plug Universal socket shall be combination socket and switch and
switch (on the live side) suitable for use with either 6A plug or 16A plug. The switches
and sockets shall be enclosed type flush mounted switches of 230 volt ac grade. These
shall be provided with approved poly carbonate modular cover plates, secured to the
box with counter sunk screw. Where more than one switch occurs in same location,
they shall be installed in gangs under one cover plate.
a) Spring reserve 24 hour dial time switches shall be suitable for operation on a 230
volt 50Hz ac supply and shall be driven by a self-starting synchronous motor with
a spring reserve mechanism which will enable the clock to continue to function
for a period of at least 30 hours after interruption of the supply. Separate motor
and switch terminals shall be provided. Switch contacts shall be rated at 20
amperes
b) Spring reserve - solar dial time switches shall be suitable for operation on a 230
volt 50Hz ac supply and shall be driven by a self-starting motor with a spring
reserve mechanism which will enable the clock to continue to function for a
period of at least 30 hours after interruption of the supply.
c) Separate motor and switch terminals shall be provided. Switch contacts shall be
rated at 20 amperes.
d) The time switch shall be fitted with a 24-hour dial complete with one set of ON
and OFF levers. A selective day omitting device shall also be provided. The time
switch shall be provided with an "ON-OFF" by-pass switch to completely over-
ride pre-set switching functions.
e) For safety reasons, where lighting switches occur in different phases they must
be separated by a distance of not less than 2.0 m unless phase barrier type
switches are used. This type of switch is only to be used when shown on the
drawing or on the specific instruction of the Employer's representative.
4.5.1 Ceiling fans shall be energy efficient highest BEE rated of latest notification of
1400mm/1200mm sweep conforming to IS: 374-1979 complete with fan suspension
stem, canopies and regulators. 30-cm suspension stem shall be standard accessory and
stems shall be heavy-duty steel tubes to IS: 1239-2004. The stem shall be painted with
enamelled paint. The fan shall have a junction box with MS hook of minimum size 150-
mm diameter fixed in recess of ceiling and covered with sun-mica sheet of minimum 3-
mm thickness.
4.5.2 The fan clamp shall be fabricated from new metal and shall be as close fitting as
possible. The suspension rod shall be seamless steel tube mounted on a pre-embedded
hook with hard rubber isolator. Regulators shall be step type mounted in the switch box.
The box in all such cases shall be large enough to accommodate the regulator and
switches. Air circulators of suitable size & sweep as specified, 1440 rpm, suitable for 230
V, 1-phase, Low noise level of 80-90dB or as stipulated in Indian Standards and
approved shall be provided at suitable location.
4.5.3 Exhaust fan – The exhaust fan shall be of size 300/450-mm as specified and required and
900 rpm and shall conform to IS: 2312-1967 (as reaffirmed in 2005). The fans shall be
robust, having double ball bearings and low noise.
5 PROTECTIVE EARTHING
5.3 APPLICATIONS
Earthing systems covered in this document shall be for providing effective grounds for
5.31 Sub-Stations
Soil can be classified in to various types, though based on the size of the particles it
contains:
Black cotton soil, vegetable soil, garden soil, loamy garden, soil shallow black , soil
medium black soil ,deep black soil and marshy soil etc having low soil resistivity
value ( up to 50 ohm meter)
This type has the big particles and the size of the particles does determine the degree
of aeration and drainage that the soil allows. It is granular and consists of rock and
mineral particles that are very small. Therefore the texture is gritty and sandy soil is
formed by the disintegration and weathering of rocks such as limestone, granite, quartz
and shale, thus resulting in over-drainage. It warms very fast in the spring season.
Coastal area, silt soil, red sandy soil, sandy clay and coastal alluvium etc having soil
resistivity up to 2000 ohm-meter are considered as sandy soil.
The area containing rocks, pebbles, uneven hard surface laterite soil, lime stone, sand
stone, gravel, granite and chalk etc having soil resistivity more than 2000 ohm-meter is
considered as rocky soil. This type of soil does not absorb moisture and are extremely
poor conductor.
Where there is option, site should be chosen in one of the following types of soil in the
order of preference given:-
c. Clay and loam mixed with varying proportions of sand, gravel and stones;
Dry sand, gravel chalk, limestone, granite, very stony ground and all locations where
virgin rock is very close to the surface should be avoided,
The earth resistance shall be measured using fall of potential method as per para 37 of
IS:3043.
The earthing system includes earth electrode, installation of earth electrode in suitable pit size,
construction of earth pit with cover for the installation, connection of earth electrode with
equipotential earth bus and connection of equipment to equipotential earth bus.
The earth electrode is the main component of the earthing system which is in direct contact with
the ground and thus provides a means of releasing or collecting any earth leakage currents.
The material should have good electrical
conductivity and should not corrode in a wide range of soil conditions. For an effective earthing
system, two types of earth electrodes can be used as described here:
5.8.1.1 High tensile-low carbon steel rod having diameter not less than 17mm complying with
requirements of BS 4360 Grade 43A or EN10025:2-004 S275JR, molecularly bonded by
99.99% pure high conductivity copper on outer surface with copper coating thickness
250 micron or more, Length 3000 mm (minimum). Length of the electrode may be
increased in multiple of 1 meter to reduce earth resistance if required. To increase the
length, pieces of similar rod shall be either exothermally welded to basic 3 meter
electrode or connected using socket of suitable size. These sockets shall also be
molecularly bonded by 99.99% pure high conductivity copper on inner & outer surface
with copper coating thickness 250 micron or more.
5.9 Copper bus bar of size 250 mm x 50mm x 6 mm having electrical conductivity of
101% IACS, minimum 99.9% copper content shall be exothermically welded to rod
with 4 holes of 12 mm dia. (2 on each side) for connecting earthing conductor.
5.10 Current carrying capacity: The design of the electrode should be such as to have
more than 15kA current carrying capacity for 1 second.
MS pipe with 25 - 50 mm diameter, class B, ISI mark as per IS-1239, Length 2000 or 3000 mm
as per table at para 8.1.2.7.
MS pipe with 40-100 mm diameter, class B, ISI mark as per IS-1239, Length 2000 or 3000 mm
as per table at para 8.1.2.7.
For hermetically filling inside the cavity i.e. between secondary conductor & primary conductor,
crystalline compound is to be injected in the electrode assembly. It is a combination of high
conductivity metal alloys, copper & aluminium powder, conductive carbon/cement and bonding
material etc. mixed in different proportion. The mixture is forced (pressurized) filled inside the
earth electrode in the paste form and after solidification of the same, the end caps are welded.
The metal alloys shall help in conducting the current and conductive carbon gives anti corrosive
property. Bonding material should provide strength to the mixture. Resistivity of the mixture
shall be less than 0.2 ohm-meter. Resistivity shall be tested by making a 20cm cube of the
material and checking resistance across the opposite face of the cube.
5.11.1 Complete electrode shall be molecularly bonded by 99.99% pure, high conductivity
copper on outer surface with copper coating thickness 300 micron or more.
5.11.2 Its surface shall be clean and free from any visible oxide layer or foreign material.
5.11.3 Copper bus bar of size 250 mm x 50mm x 6 mm having electrical conductivity of 101%
IACS, minimum 99.9% copper content shall preferably be exothermically welded to
earth electrode or connected with the help of two number stainless steel nut bolts of
appropriate size having 4 holes of 12 mm dia. (2 on each side) for connecting
earthing conductor.
5.12 Current carrying capacity: The design of the electrode should be such as to have more
than following current carrying capacity in kA (for 1 second):
1. 3 kA 25 mm 40 mm x 2000 mm
2. 5kA 25 mm 40 mm x 3000 mm
3 15kA 25 mm 50 mm x 3000 mm
4 40kA 40 mm 80 mm x 3000 mm
5 50kA 50 mm 100 x 3000 mm
i) It should have low resistivity preferably bellow 0.2 Ohm-meters. Resistivity shall
be tested by making a 20cm. cube of the material and checking resistance
across the opposite face of the cube.
ii) It shall not depend on the continuous presence of water to maintain its
conductivity.
iii) It should be a little alkaline in nature with pH value >7 but <9, test certificate from
NABL approved laboratory to be provided for the composition so designed.
iv) It should have better hygroscopic properties to absorb moisture. It should absorb
and release the moisture in dry weather condition and help in maintaining the
moisture around the earth electrode.
v) It should have capacity to retain >10% moisture at 105ºC. Test certificate from
NABL approved lab to be submitted for the composition so designed.
vi) It should have water solubility < 5%. Test certificate from NABL approved lab be
submitted for the composition so designed.
viii) It should be non toxic, non reactive, non explosive & non corrosive.
ix) It shall be thermally stable between -10 degree centigrade to +60 degree
centigrade ambient temperature.
xi) It shall not pollute the soil or local water table and meets environmental friendly
requirement for landfill.
xii) It should expand & swell considerably and removes entrapped air to create
strong connection between earth electrode and soil.
xiii) It should be diffuses into soil pores and creates conductive roots enlarging
conductive zone of earth pit.
xiv) It shall be permanent & maintenance free and in its “set form”, maintains
constant earth resistance with time.
xvi) It shall be suitable for any kind of electrode and all kinds of soils of different
resistivity.
For 300mm bore type earth pit – Min 50 kgs per pit
xix) The Earth enhancement material shall be supplied in sealed, moisture proof
bags. These bags shall be marked with Manufacturer’s name or trade name,
quantity, batch no & date of manufacture.
Normally the excavated soil shall be used if it is free from sand, gravel and stones. In
case the excavated soil contains sand, gravel and stones these shall be removed by
appropriate methods such as hand picking, sieving etc. Small proportion of sand in the
soil may be permissible. Material like sand, salt, coke breeze, cinders and ash shall not
be used because of its acidic and corrosive nature. If the excavated soil contains sand,
gravel and stone in large proportion and it is not feasible to remove these economically,
good quality soil from other place may be used for backfilling.
While backfilling the soil shall be thoroughly compacted with at least 5 kg compactor. In
case the soil is dry, small quantity of water may be sprinkled only to make it moist
enough suitable for compacting. Large quantity of water may
make the soil muddy which is not suitable for compacting and after drying the soil may
contain voids which may permanently increase earth resistance.
5.14.1 A copper bus bar of size 300mm x 25mm x 6mm to be installed in the equipment room
as equipotential bus and must be connected with preferably copper strip of 25mm x
3mm (suitable length) from instrument to the bus bar . The connecting terminal of the
earth electrode to the bus bar must be connected by copper strip of 25mm x 3mm
(suitable length) buried inside a trench of 300mm width x 600mm depth (from the earth
pit to the nearest wall) .It shall be duplicated. However, it shall be ensured that only
minimum required length is used and any extra length is cut away to keep the earth
impedance minimum.
5.14.2 It shall be high conductivity copper having electrical conductivity of 101% IACS i.e.
minimum 99.9% copper content The maximum specific resistance of the copper strip
earthing conductor shall be 17.241 x 10-7 ohm cm at 20ºC.
(iii) At a temperature of 20ºC, its density shall be 8.89 gm/cm3
(iv) Its surface shall be clean and free from any visible oxide layer or foreign
materials.
(v) It shall preferably be connected to earth electrode and earth bus bar with the
help of exothermic welding or at least two number stainless steel nut bolts of
appropriate size.
(vi) Normally a single length of copper strip shall be used for each duplicate copper
strip earthing conductor and no joint should be used. However in situation
requiring greater length one joint in each copper strip shall be permitted. The
joints shall be made by exothermic welding of at least 10mm overlapping portion
of the strips.
5.15 Construction of unit earth.
i) Make 5ft x 5ft x 10ft earth pit. If it is not possible to make such a pit due to non
availability of clear space at locations like ATM, High mast lighting tower,
Passenger information systems, PRS etc. or in rocky soil, min. 300 mm bore up
to 10 ft deep can be made using earth auger or any other method. Earth pit
larger than specified size can be made, if required.
ii) Sleeve the soil digged and remove the gravels and stones. If soil quality is good
(without Murum and rocks) then add some quantity of earth enhancement
material in the soil for using as backfill.
iii) If the soil seems unusable (containing large quantity of gravel, stones, murum,
sad etc.) then replace the soil with black cotton soil.
iv) Insert the electrode at the centre of the earth pit and arrange to keep it vertical in
the pit.
v) Arrange for adequate quantity of water supply for the earth pit. (Approx. 600
litres)
vi) Fill the pit with the backfill and keep on adding the earth enhancement material
surrounding the electrode and simultaneously watering the pit.
vii) With a steel bar or pipe, keep on poking the soil gel and stirring intermittently for
removing the air pockets and proper settlement of the pit.
viii) The procedure to be repeated till completion of the filling of the earth pit along
with the packing material and sufficient watering adequate ramming.
ix) The pit should be very compactly rammed and watering for 2-3 days and
5.16 MARKING:
The marking shall be clear, distinct and visible to the naked eye from a distance of
about 1 meter; the size of marking shall be of minimum 25 mm. Following information
shall be legibly and indelibly marked on the packed sets:
a) Specification no.
b) Name of the manufacturer
c) Batch no. & Date of manufacturer
d) Current carrying capacity
5.17 TESTS-
5.17.1 Corrosion Test: As per IS: 2119, salt spray test for analysis of effect of corrosion for
the specific electrode shall be done through NABL approved testing lab, preferably for
500 hrs. or more.
5.17.2 Exothermic weld material shall be tested as per provisions of IEEE 837.
5.17.3 Electrical properties test on conductive mixture.
5.17.4 Physical, chemical & electrical properties test on earth enhancement material
5.17.5 Toxic content tests for cadmium, lead, mercury, hexavalent chromium,
polybrominated biphenyls (PBBs) & polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDEs) on
conductive mixture & earth enhancement material.
Certificates from NABL approved laboratories shall be submitted with test results of
above tests. Test certificates shall not be more than three years old.
For dimension, weight and specific resistance average of 3 readings shall be taken.
Average value shall be within specified limits and individual values shall not go
beyond double of tolerances.
5.19 INSPECTION:
All the gauges/ test & measuring instruments shall be under calibration control at the
time of inspection and proof to this office shall be produced.
Inspection and testing shall be carried out by the inspecting authority nominated by
the purchaser to ensure that all the requirements of this specification are complied
with for the acceptance of the materials offered by the supplier for inspection.
The purchaser or his nominee shall have right of free access to the works of the
manufacturer and to be present at all reasonable times and shall be given facilities by
the manufacturer to inspect the manufacturing process at any stage of manufacture.
He shall have the right to reject whole or part of any work or material that does not
conform to the terms of this specification or any other specification or requirement
applicable and may order the same to be removed / replaced or altered at the
expense of the manufacturer. All reasonable/complete facilities considered necessary
by the inspecting authorities for the inspection shall be supplied by the manufacturer
free of cost.
The manufacturer shall at his own cost prepare and furnish the necessary test pieces
and appliances for such testing as may be carried out at his own premises in
accordance with the specification. Failing the existence of facilities at his own
premises for the prescribed tests, the manufacturer shall bear the cost of carrying out
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6. LIGHTNING PROTECTION
All codes and standards mean the latest. Where not specified otherwise the
installation shall generally follow the Indian Standard Codes of practice or any other
relevant standard.
6.6 Requirements
6.6.1 Air terminations: Air termination systems can be composed of any combination of the
following elements:
a) Rods
b) Meshed conductors
The individual air termination should be connected together at roof level. The air
termination shall be multiple point type of copper/brass material. The stem and multi-
point head shall be erected on the roof with a 150 x 150 x 6mm stainless steel (SS)
base plate with a threaded socket of the same material welded to it. The base plate
shall be embedded in a concrete block to hold the elevation rod in a vertical position.
Air termination shall be one single rod without any joints.
6.6.2 Positioning of Air-terminations
Air termination components installed on a structure shall be located at corners,
exposed points and edges in accordance with one or more of the following acceptable
methods:
Protection angle method
Rolling sphere method
Mesh method
6.6.3 Down Conductor
The down conductors should be of SS and to be arranged such that:
6.6.3.1 The down conductor shall follow the most direct path possible between the air
termination and the earth termination and several parallel current paths exist.
6.6.3.2 The down conductor shall be free of sharp bends, upturns and kinks and clamped to
the stem of the air termination by means of gun metal clamps. Each down conductor
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shall have an independent earth termination and length of the current paths is kept to
a minimum.
6.6.3.3 The down conductor shall be clamped to the building outer wall at 600-mm centers. All
joints shall be tinned, soldered or double-riveted.
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6.12 Testing
6.12.1 The entire installation shall be tested in accordance with the Indian Standard
Code (IS 2309) and the ground resistance values shall be recorded for each earthing
Terminal.
6.12.2 The whole of the lightning protective system shall have a combined resistance
to earth not exceeding 10Ω.
6.13 Training
6.13.1 On completion of installation, the manufacturer shall supply two sets of well
bound handing over manuals duly approved by Consultants/Engineer-in-charge. Each
set shall include:-
As Built Drawings.
Do’s and Don’ts for the maintenance and operating staff.
Extracts of the warrant/DLP.
Soft copy of the entire document.
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7.2 Standards
7.2.1 The Inverter shall be designed to comply with all applicable provision of current Indian
standards/IES Where Indian Standards are not available, International Standards, which
ensure performance equivalent or superior to Indian Standards, shall be followed.
Nothing in this specification shall be constructed as to relieve the supplier of the
responsibility for correctness of the design and construction of the equipment. All the
standards being followed shall be listed out in the tender. Where any foreign standard is
being followed, the copy of the same shall be provided with the tender. Wherever
service conditions and requirements laid down in this specification differ from applicable
standards, the conditions specified herein shall prevail.
7.2.2 The Inverter shall comply with all the latest applicable statutory rules, regulations, acts
and safety codes which may be in force during the period of execution and which are
related with design, construction and operation of equipment in the locality where the
equipment is to be installed.
7.2.3 The application acts and statutory regulations are as under:
7.2.4 It will operate with existing 24/48 volts lead acid batteries suitable for 120 minute
backup.
DESCRIPTION PARAMETERS
Rating 10 KVA
AC INPUT 415V + 15% -20% Three Phase
Frequency 50Hz ± 3%
DC VOLTAGE 24 /48 VDC
Charging Time 120 Hours for 90% of full Capacity
Charger Type CVCC Internal Controlled Rectifier type
Technology IGBT
Output Voltage 440 Volt AC Three Phase
Voltage Regulation ± 2% for DC input variation & output load variation
Frequency 50Hz ± 1.5Hz
Waveform PWM Sine wave
Harmonic Distortion Less than 3%
Inverter Efficiency > 92%
Power Factor >0.8
Overload 150% for 60 sec
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FR/FRLS PVC
insulated wires ISI
marked
Terminal blocks & ELMEXX, PHOENIX,WAGO, CONNECTWEL or
5
cage clamps equivalent
6 Cable Tray Bharati, Unitech,Steelways,MEM,BEC and equivalent
CONDUIT WIRING & ASSOCIATED ACCESSORIES
GI conduit pipes ISI BEC,AKG, Steelkraft and other equivalent ISI marked
1
marked
Modular system Crabtree, MK Electric, CPL obsession, legrand,
switches, socket Schneider, SSK,ABB
2 outlets, and wiring
accessories with
moulded cover plates
GI Conduit Conforming to BIS/ISI as per approved samples
3
accessories
LIGHTING & FANS
Light fittings Phillips, Bajaj, Surya, Crompton, Stellar,
1
Instapower(High mast LED), WIPRO
2 Ceiling Fans Crompton Greaves,Orient,Khaitan,Alstom
3 Lamps Philips,Osram
4 Lighting Poles Paruthi, Bajaj, Phillips, Crompton
5 LED Chips Philips, Nitchia, Cree, Seoul Semiconductors
6 Area lighting masts Philps,Bajaj,Crompton,GE,METEL COATS (KLITE)
UNINTERRUPTED POWER SUPPLY (UPS) & INVERTER
UPS System Tata
1 Liebert,Numeric,APC,Seimens,Piller,Schneider,GE,Ar
os-PCI
UPS Battery Exide,Farukawa,Standard,Panasonic,Amara
2
Raja,HBL-Nife or equivalent
Battery and battery RDSO Approved vendor
3
charger
4 Inverter Luminous, Micro Tek, Su-Kam
COMPACT SANDWITCH TYPE BUS DUCT & LV LIGHT BUS TRUNKING
1 Busduct& Light Bus EAE,Henikwon,Schneider,Siemens,L&T,C&S,
Trunking Legrand, MK
2
FIRE ALRAM & DETECTION SYSTEM
1 FACP Notifier, Simplex( Tyco)
Smoke and heat Edwards, Phillips, Appolo, Cerberus,
2
detectors Tyco,Notifier,System Sensor
FIRE HYDRANT & FIRE FIGHTING SYSTEM
1 Pumps Kirloskar/Mather & platt
Motors Kirloskar/ABB/siemens/ngef/gec/alsthom/jyothi/cromp
2
ton greaves
Damper
12 Manual Damper Systemair India
Volume Control
13 Systemair India
Damper
14 Grills Systemair India, Caryaire
15 Diffuser Systemair India, Caryaire
16 Fire rated Paint Firespray International Ltd
Insulation (Non fire
17 UP Twiga
rated)
18 Insulation (Fire rated) Rockwool India Pvt ltd, Lloyd Insulation ltd
19 Cooing Tower Paharpur India
20 MS & GI Pipes Jindal, Tata
21 Balancing Valve Advance India
22 Check Valve Advance India
Butterfly Valve (Non-
23 Advance India, Kitz Japan
motorised)
Butterfly Valve
24 Belimo, Kitz Japan
(Motorised)
25 PICV – AHU Flowcon
26 PICV – FCU Flowcon, Pettiranaroli
27 Y – strainer Emerald, Sant
Axial Flow Fans
28 Kruger Singapore, Systemair Malaysia
(ECS)
29 Propeller fan Kruger Singapore, Systemair Malaysia
30 Flexible Coupling Resistoflex
ECS Sound
31 Systemair, Ruskin
Attenuator
32 Motor ABB, Crompton, Siemens, Alstom
Automatic Expansion
33 Anergy/CIMM/TACO
Tank
34 Automatic Air Vent Anergy/Flamco
35 Temperature Gauge Waree
36 Pressure Gauge Waree
37 VFD ABB, Danfoss
Water Treatment
38 Thermax
System
39 Anti Fouling Device Danfoss
DG SETS
1 Diesel Engine Cummins, Perkins, Caterpillar
2 Alternator Stamford, Leroy-Somer
Woodward, Power-R-CON, DIEF, Schneider, Allen
3 PLC Make
bradely, Siemens
Tricolite, ECS, L&T, GE, Associated
4 AMF Panels Switchgears,Schneider, Unilec, Neptune, Anand
Power, Adlec, ABB, Sudhir Genset Ltd.
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a) The Fire detection system shall comprise of a central unit, connected by two wires to
field devices. Including fire detection devices, alarm devices and control devices, located
throughout the protected building area. The control unit shall continuously monitor the
status of all sensing devices, and initiate action when a fire or smoke condition is
present.
b) The alarm management shall be field configurable from the control panel via a keypad to
enable the system and to permit future changes. This configuration shall be maintained
under power failure conditions.
c) The Fire alarm panel shall be designed to communicate with the sensors and field
devices. It shall be a microprocessor based unit, and shall incorporate all hardware and
software to enable it to make decisions upon information received from sensors, and
operate appropriate outputs to initiate required alarm and signals. The panel shall
comply with IS 2189 code of practice. The control unit shall have a front panel
comprising of indicating LED’s, control keyboard, and LCD display.
d) The panel shall have 32 characters LCD monitoring & programming setup through menu
option and shall also have provision for viewing events like, Fire, Fault, Disable etc.,
e) The Panel shall be protected against unauthorised operation by means of Password and
shall have two levels of access into the system menu via keypad.
f) These are to be as follows:
Level 1: USER
Level 2: ADMIN
g) Signaling and annunciation shall be by zone, displayed on LED indicators, and on the
LCD text display. Fire, Fault, maintenance, and device/zone disabled signals shall be
indicated visually by LCD text display, and audibly, in the control unit.
h) The display must show the total number of alarm events currently in the system. Fire
alarms shall take priority when displaying. However, it must be possible to view all
events currently in the system, including, fire alarms, faults, disable devices
information’s.
i) The visual indications must be arranged so that the different warning are clearly
distinguished.(i.e. amber for fault, red for alarm) The internal audible signal device may
be the same for all alarms, but either tone variation shall be used to differentiate the
signals. Outputs shall be provided for audible alarms, control functions and remote
repeater.
7.1.1 Programmable Trouble Reminder: The system shall provide means to automatically
initiate a reminder that troubles exist in the system. The reminder will appear on the system
display and (if enabled) will sound a piezo alarm.
All visual indicators shall be LED’s and no incandescent lamps are to be used.
The LCD text display must be able to simultaneously display a minimum of the following
information in each display mode.
The panel is to incorporate a keyboard and push-button with the following functions:
The panel shall have potential free contact form C relay ( 2 for fire and 1 for fault/supervisory)
The conventional type optical smoke detector shall confine to the relevant standards having the
following features:
a. The Smoke detector shall have a unique protocol chamber designed to sense smoke.
b. It shall have sensitivity of 0.09 to 0.14 dB /m.
c. All the detectors shall have a visible LED to indicate the healthiness/ trouble/ alarm
condition of the detector.
d. The LED shall be located in such a way that it shall be visible from the 360° from the
below visual. In some cases where the visibility of the detector is obstructed by cable
trays, false ceiling etc. Facility for connecting the detector to a response indicator has to
be present. The response indicator derives the power to glow from the zone.
e. The detector shall provide a blow out the dust/dirt using a blower.
f. Sleek low-profile housing design with regular 100mm base.
g. The detector shall be capable of detecting both smoldering fires and open fires and shall
be UL approved.
The conventional type thermal detector shall confine to the relevant standards having the
following features:
a The Heat detection system shall be of Rate of rise of temperature and Fixed
Temperature.
b These detectors will raise an alarm when the detector reaches 59 ° C (Fixed) or when
the change in temperature exceeds the rate of rise of 11O C / min.
c All the detectors shall have a visible LED to indicate the healthiness/ trouble/ alarm
condition of the detector.
d The LED shall be located in such a way that it shall be visible from the 360° from the
below visual. In some cases where the visibility of the detector is obstructed by cable
trays, false ceiling etc. Facility for connecting the detector to a response indicator has to
be present. The response indicator derives the power to glow from the Zone.
e The detector shall provide a blow out the dust/dirt using a blower.
f Sleek low-profile housing design with regular 100mm base.
g The detector shall be capable of detecting both smoldering fires and open fires and shall
be UL approved.
The conventional type optical thermal detector shall confine to the relevant standards having the
following features:
a It shall be combination of Smoke and heat detection. The smoke detection system shall
work on and the Heat detection system shall be of Rate of rise of temperature and Fixed
Temperature.
b It shall have sensitivity of 0.09 to 0.14 dB /m.
c All the detectors shall have a visible LED to indicate the healthiness/ trouble/ alarm
condition of the detector.
d The LED shall be located in such a way that it shall be visible from the 360° from the
below visual. In some cases where the visibility of the detector is obstructed by cable
trays, false ceiling etc. Facility for connecting the detector to a response indicator has to
be present. The response indicator derives the power to glow from the loop.
e The detector shall provide a blow out the dust/dirt using a blower.
f Sleek low-profile housing design with regular 100mm base.
g The detector shall be capable of detecting both smoldering fires and open fires and shall
be UL approved.
The Manual Call Point shall be Conventional type to define the location.
8.9 Sounder:
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CCTV SYSTEM
1 INSPECTION OF SITE:
The bidder should inspect and examine the site and its surrounding and shall satisfy as to
the quantities and nature of work, materials necessary for completion of the work and in
general to obtain all necessary information as to risks, contingencies and other
circumstances which may influence or affect his offer. No extra claim consequent on any
misunderstanding or otherwise shall be allowed.
SCOPE OF WORK:
b) The entire system shall be as per the drawing and technical specifications enclosed with
tender documents.
c) The price quoted by the vendor should include all the expenses incurred in commissioning
of all cameras with power supply, accessories and other devices complete with software.
d) The CCTV surveillance system should consist of IP Fixed dome cameras (indoor type),
fixed box cameras (outdoor type), software, server, power supply and cables.
e) Video management software shall offer both video stream management and video stream
storage management. Recording frame rate and resolution in respect of individual channel
shall be programmable.
f) The system is presently designed for 21 cameras where as not limited to the same and
scalable up to unlimited cameras if required in the future.
g) Provide an independent network that can be integrated to the purchaser’s network without
degrading the perfosupervisory specialists and technicians at the job to assist in all phases
of system installation, start up and commissioning.
h) Cat 6cable/fiber cable connectivity with all required hardware up to purchaser’s networking
switches of LAN, locations of networking switches.
i) 230 volts AC Power supply distribution from UPS to each location of cameras along with
DBs ,JBs, cabling work etc. with required accessories.
l) Any other items/accessories required for installation, testing and commissioning of CCTV
system.
m) No extra cost shall be paid for miscellaneous items if required to complete the work as per
the design concept.
1.2 SUBMITTALS:
a) Drawings:
b) The system supplier shall submit all shop drawings, and bill of materials.
c) Installation drawing
d) Bill of Materials
j) System Documentation
l) Manufacturer's instructions and drawings for installation, maintenance and operation of all
purchased items.
n) A list of all functions available and a sample of function block programming that shall be
part of delivered system.
a) The entire system shall be installed and commissioned from a single vendor to assure
reliability and continued service.
b) The vendor shall be required to train and instruct client's personnel in the correct use,
operation and supervision of the system, preferably prior to the handing over of the project.
c) The supplier shall be responsible for inspection and Quality Assurance (QA) for all
materials and workmanship
1.4 TESTING:
a) Component Testing: Maximum reliability shall be achieved through extensive use of high-
quality, pre-tested components. Each and every component shall be individually tested by
the manufacturer prior to shipment.
b) Tools, Testing and Calibration Equipment: The supplier shall provide all tools, testing, and
calibration equipment necessary to ensure reliability and accuracy of the system.
a) 230 V + 10 %, 50 Hz + 5% shall be made available for UPS input. Bidder’s scope shall
include complete power distribution for IP CCTV including complete cabling work, DBs and
required electrical accessories with suitable protection devices from UPS (in bidder’s
scope) and UPS output to IP CCTV cameras .
2 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS:
a) Transmit and Receive H.264 and MPEG-4 Video and bi-directional Audio.
b) Video and alarm management software under one single front end and should be on open
platform with support to renowned IP camera brands.
c) Support for multi user and multi user group environment in addition to user hierarchy
d) System should allow to be used as a distributed or central architecture with support to any
number of cameras and any number of clients that may be added in future.
f) Provides Activity Controlled Frame rate, which in turn reduces the Bandwidth and the
Storage requirements.
l) Secured recording for evidence purposes and user authentication to protect data integrity.
n) All the IP cameras shall have Micro SD card slot for recording in SD card when network is
down/fail
b) Color Resolution 540 TV Lines/ 704x576 pixels or better for sharp pick up of live video.
c) Minimum Sensitivity of Day: 0.5 Lux; Day/Night: 0.5 lux in color / 0.05 lux mono
h) The IP Camera should support a Receiver Driver Unit or a motorized zoom lens
i) The hardware architecture must incorporate multiple processors to ensure best video
quality and other functions even at maximum processor load.
j) The IP Camera system must offer a choice of either MPEG-4 Advanced Simple Profile
or H.264 video compression standards, by just upgrading the firmware over the network
without dismantling the camera.
l) The camera must have a built in firewall - SSL and other non-IP address specific
security measures are deemed insufficient
m) Should support and allow configuration of the following video resolutions or better.
n) When running on MPEG-4 / H.264 compression, the video codec should support atleast
2 simultaneous streams at resolutions between 4SIF and SIF.
p) Each Video stream should in turn allow for TCP connections, UDP connections and an
unlimited number of Multicast connections.
q) Each stream must allow independent configuration of bit rate, frame rate, I frame
interval, rate control mode and motion data.
r) All streams must guarantee full frame (25fps) rate under high motion, PTZ operation and
all conditions. A certification from the manufacturer is required to prove this and will need
to be shown during demonstration.
s) The IP Camera must support Capped Bit Rate (CBR) control, to enable users to keep
bandwidth utilization under a certain value without compromise on image quality
irrespective of the level of motion in the scene.
t) The IP Camera must support Activity Controlled Frame Rate control to automatically
adjust frame rate depending on motion in the scene. During periods of negligible motion,
the frame rate must drop to 1fps and when motion occurs the frame rate will return to full
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frame rate (30fps/25fps) within 100ms. It must be configurable using a Region of Interest
editor (ROI) that can select regions of the scene where motion will be ignored.
v) Each stream Bit-rate should be user configurable from 32 to 4096 Kbps or better
w) The IP Camera will have a built in web server, making it accessible for configuration
using a standard Internet browser.
c. Object tracking
aa) Should be able to detect motion based on localized area, object size & direction
bb) It must be possible to reset a unit back to Factory Default configuration without losing IP
address information.
c) Should have onboard diagnostics facility for serial, Video & Network interface. System
logging shall be possible to a remote IP address, the console port or the unit itself.
d) The system MUST be able to use one particular frame rate and resolution at Day time
and automatically switch to another frame rate/resolution profile when low light
conditions occur
e) The system MUST allow for Telnet/FTP access into the units and also this
access MUST be configurable, wherein when active access is allowed and when
deactivated access MUST not be allowed.
c) Color Resolution 540 TV Lines or better for sharp pick up of live video.
d) Minimum Sensitivity of Day: 0.5 Lux; Day/Night: 0.5 lux color / 0.05 lux
i) The hardware architecture must incorporate multiple processors to ensure best video
quality and other functions even at maximum processor load
j) The IP Camera must offer a choice of either MPEG-4 Advanced Simple Profile or H.264
video compression standards, by just upgrading the firmware over the network without
dismantling the camera.
l) The camera must have a built in firewall - SSL and other non-IP address specific
security measures are deemed insufficient
q) When running on MPEG-4 / H.264 compression, the video codec should support at least
2 simultaneous streams at resolutions between 4SIF and SIF.
r) Each Video stream should in turn allow for TCP connections, UDP connections and an
unlimited number of Multicast connections.
s) Each stream must allow independent configuration of bit rate, frame rate, I frame
interval, rate control mode and motion data.
t) All streams must guarantee full frame (25fps) rate under high motion and all conditions.
A certification from the manufacturer is required
u) The IP Camera must support Capped Bit Rate (CBR) control, to enable users to keep
bandwidth utilization under a certain value without compromise on image quality
irrespective of the level of motion in the scene.
v) The IP Camera must support Activity Controlled Frame Rate control to automatically
adjust frame rate depending on motion in the scene. During periods of negligible motion,
the frame rate must drop to 1fps and when motion occurs the frame rate will return to full
frame rate (30fps/25fps) within 100ms. It must be configurable using a Region of Interest
editor (ROI) that can select regions of the scene where motion will be ignored.
w) Support network protocol 802.3 and IETF Standards 10/100 Base-T Ethernet,
RTP/RTCP,TCP, UDP, ICMP, SNMP, HTTP, FTP, TELNET, MULTICAST, ARP and
IGMP
x) Each stream Bit-rate should be user configurable from 32 to 4096 Kbps or better
y) The IP Camera will have a built in web server, making it accessible for configuration
using a standard Internet browser.
o Object tracking
bb) The IP Camera must support redundant recording by streaming to multiple recorders at
the same time.
cc) Camera should be able to detect motion based on localized area, object size & direction.
dd) It must be possible to reset a unit back to Factory Default configuration without losing IP
address information
c) Should have onboard diagnostics facility for serial, Video & Network interface. System
logging shall be possible to a remote IP address, the console port or the unit itself.
d) The system MUST be able to use one particular frame rate and resolution at Day time
and automatically switch to another frame rate/resolution profile when low light
conditions occur
e) The system MUST allow for Telnet/FTP access into the units and also this access MUST
be configurable, wherein when active access is allowed and when deactivated access
MUST not be allow.
a) VOCMRPS will be a highly scalable, enterprise level software solution. It must offer
a complete Video Surveillance solution that will be scalable from one to hundreds of
cameras that can be added as and when required. It should allow for seamless integration
of third party security infrastructure where possible. The system MUST be capable of
working on latest Windows OS and Windows Server platforms. Should support client-
server architecture.
b) The software must come as one unit and not multiple loadable units and should support
free distribution of multiple clients to multiple machines.
c) The software must not have operator seat based licensing. It must allow for any number of
user seats/installations on the IP video network to be added for future scalability at no
management software cost or licensing cost.
e) The VOCMRPS should allow for video to be streamed on a video mosaic wall.
f) All upgrades and releases should be made available free of cost during warranty period.
g) The system shall allow operation with/without a PC keyboard or mouse with touch screen
PC monitors. Once system configured, virtual matrix functions can be carried out using
CCTV keyboards and should have capability to configure with HDTV.
ii. The system should allow for live view, playback and system configuration of the IP video
system.
iii. The system should allow for creation of multiple users and user groups and assign tasks
to each.
iv. Drag & Drop functions for most functions on the system and also for set up of connection
between cameras and monitors and also support to create custom layout by grouping of
cameras from different server/ locations into groups for more efficient monitoring.
vi. It shall be possible to display video and audio bit rates; frame rate and resolutions on
each video pane as overlays.
vii. The live view must be capable of highlighting motion as green rectangle overlays and
displaying real-time alarm information overlaid on the live video feed.
viii. It shall be possible to listen to audio from individual codec (cameras) or Receivers.
ix. Audio must be simultaneously transmitted from the Operator to allow a two-way
conversation.
xi. System setup for pre-defined surveillance tasks to be invoked at pre-defined times in the
day.
xii. Programming of automatic recording events on NVR, maybe based on events such as
alarms and video analysis
xv. It shall be possible to show text on screen display (OSD) when video is displayed on a
Receiver/Decoder.
xvii. The system should provide Video Lockout facility where a super-user can prevent all
other users from viewing live video and divert recorded video to another Networked
Video Recorder. The super-user shall also be able to release the video lockout and
restore the system to its original state. It should also support software watchdog for
advance detection of problem & recovery at server.
a. Live display of camera sequences, salvos and guard tours - Playback of archived
Video at speeds of x1/4 – x16
j) For each camera set up bit rate, frame rate, and resolution shall be set independent of
other cameras in the system.
k) Altering the setting of one shall not affect the settings of other cameras.
n) Exported recordings will be protected by an invisible watermark using hashing function with
a 1024 bit key.
o) Should have facilities for play, forward, rewind, pause along with fast forward and rewind for
reviewing the recorded videos.
p) The application should allow for time-synchronized playback of different cameras together
in the same video panel. This will enable the operator to watch playback of an event in an
area covered by multiple cameras from different angles as the event happens.
r) The system must support video bookmarks, where the system allows the user to create
textual bookmarks at various places in a recorded footage and allow access to these
bookmarks through an intelligent bookmark management system.
s) The system must allow application of sorting and searching filters on bookmarks for faster
retrieval and access to incidents in recorded footage.
b) The NVR/NAS should have no limitations on the kind of storage to be used (RAID, NAS,
etc).
d) The NVR/NAS must be providing for a disk management system which will automatically
reap old recordings to overwrite with new ones when max disk usage is reached.
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VOLUME - 4
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
FIRE FIGHTING
necessary permissions and NOC for execution of work as wellas getting final
approvals from the concerned fire officers along with relevant “NOC” for occupation of
building. No extra payment shall be made on account of getting the approval.
p) The contractor shall get the Fire Fighting System approved by the Fire Authority
having Jurisdiction.Without which the work will not be taken over by the Employer. All
expenses on this account shall be borne by the Contractor.
1.3 Standards
1.3.1 The fire hydrant installation shall conform to and meet with the requirements set out by
the following:
STANDARDS DESCRIPTION
Code of practice for installation of internal fire
IS: 3844-1989
hydrant.
National Building Code Part-IV: Fire Safety
NBC Part-IV
System
IS: 5290 – 1993 Specification for landing valves
Specification for Thermoplastic Hoses
IS : 12585
Specification for Wet Riser system and
CPWD
sprinkler system
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1.3.3 The Contractor shall be fully responsible and shall carry out following activities :-
a) Submission of working drawing.
b) Obtaining the approval of drawings.
c) Arranging inspection of site by officials of the Authority.
d) Obtaining the final no objection/completion certificate after submitting required
documents.
e) Any other statutory approvals required.
meet the specified duties, special conditions and the offered equipment shall be provided
at no extra cost to the Employer)
1.6 Accessories
1.6.1 The Fire Pumps shall be complete with the following accessories:
a) Suction and discharge eccentric reducers
b) Pump coupling guard
c) Common base frame, fabricated mild steel or cast iron.
d) Pressure gauge at discharge side between pump and the non-return valve.
1.6.2 Each pump shall have independent set of pressure switches. The pressure switch
shall be snap action SP DT switch rated 10A @ 230 V operated through a stainless
steel diaphragm. The switch shall have a pointer for manual adjustment of set point,
and all electrical connections shall be terminated in a screwed terminal connector. The
entireunit shall be encased in a cold drawn steel (heavy gauge) enclosure. The
diaphragm shall be designed for a maximum operating pressure of the system. Each
pressure switch shall be provided with a pressure gauge in parallel as shown on the
drawings and all gauges and pressure switches shall be mounted in an instrument
panel with necessary control piping and drainage facility.
1.6.3 Anti vibration mounting
Suitable vibration mounting duly approved by Engineer shall be employed for mounting
the unit so as to minimize transmission of vibration to the structure. The isolation
efficiency achievable shall be clearly indicated.
1.6.4 Rubbermat
Rubber mat shall be provided in front to cover the full length of all panels. Where back
space is provided for working from the rear of the panel, rubber mat shall also be
provided to cover the full length of panel. 1000 mm wide of required length as required
for 1100 voltage.
1.7.2 The motor starters (direct on line or star-delta) shall consist of electrically actuated
contactors. The starter shall be complete with ON-OFF push buttons, timers and
auxiliary contacts and shall be fully automatic. There shall be an indicating lamp with
each of the pumps and an ammeter and selector switch with the fire pumps. Fire
pump starting shall be annunciated through an electric siren.
1.7.3 The starter along with isolator shall be housed in a 14 SWG MS box duly rust inhibited
through a process of degreasing and phosphating.
1.7.4 All cabling to and from the pumps to starter and control switch shall be carried out
through armoured PVC cables of approved makes. Cables shall be laid in accordance
with section "MV CABLING". The pump motors and panels shall be double earthed in
accordance with IS 3043- 1987 or as shown on drawings and as approved.
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1.7.5 All power and control cables in the fire system shall be Fire Retardant Low Smoke low
halogen (FRLS) cables.
1.7.6 Installation
a) The pump and motor assembly shall be mounted and arranged for ease of
maintenance and to prevent transmission of vibration and noise to the building
structure or to the pipe work.
b) The pump and motor assembly shall be installed on suitable RCC foundation.
The length and width of the foundation shall be such that 100 mm. space is left
all around the base frame. The height of foundation shall be so decided that the
total weight of foundation block is 1.5 times the operating weight of the pump
assembly. The foundation shall be isolated from the floor by vibration isolating
pads. Angle iron frame of size 35 mm x 35 'mm x 3 mm shall be provided on the
top edges of the foundation.
c) More than one pump and motor assembly shall not be installed on a single base
or cement concrete block.
d) The suction/discharge pipe shall be independently supported and their weight
shall not be transferred to the pump. It should be possible to disconnect any
pump for repairs without disturbing the connecting pipe line.
e) A minimum clearance of 1 m. around the main pumps shall be provided.
1.7.7 Drainage pump
a) Drainage sump pumps shall be vertical type suitable for drainage and solids
upto 12mm size. Pumps shall be wet pit/submersible type, grease lubricated
and having ample support arrangement for suspension from sump top slab.
Impeller shall be cast iron with open vanes.
b) Pumps shall be provided with necessary support plates and M.S. sections.
Pumps shall operate with high water level in sump and stop at low water level by
means of an electronic level controller or auto float.
c) Pump shall have all accessories suitable for operation on 230 V, single
phase/415 V 3 phase, 50 Hz. AC supply complete with starter for automatic
operation including water level sensing device, inter connection with
submersible cable etc. common electrical panel with alternative operation of
pumps including all cabling, wiring etc. The scope will also include GI piping
work including bend connectors, etc. for drainage, complete in all respects
1.8.2 Hydrants shall be provided internally and externally as shown on the drawings.
Internal hydrants shall be provided at each landing of and escape staircase and
additionally depending on the floor area as shown on drawings. Landing valve shall be
single headed SS (stainless steel) valve with 63 mm diameter outlets and 80mm inlet
conforming to IS 5290-1993. Landing valve shall have flanged inlet and instantaneous
type outlets and mounted at 1.0m above the floor level. Instantaneous outlets for the
hydrants shall be of standard pattern approved and suitable for 63mm diameter fire
brigade hoses. The landing Valve shall be fitted to a T connection of the Risers at the
Landing in such a way that the valves is in the centre of the internal hydrant operation.
The valve base shall be Vertical and the valve facing outside, so there shouldbe no
hinderence in the operation of wheel. Wherever necessary, pressure reducing orifices
plate shall be provided so as to limit the pressure to 3.5 kg/cm2 or any other rating as
required by the LocalFire Authority.
a) Each landing valve shall have a hose reel cabinet as shown on drawings.
b) Landing valve with single 63 mm diameter outlet and 80 mm diameter inlet.
c) First-aid hose reel shall be with 45 m long 25 mm diameter (for Stations) and 30 m
long 20 mm diameter (for Depot) high pressure thermo plastic (IS: 12585 marked)
with Ball Valve and 7 mm shutoff nozzle. The entire assembly is mounted on a wall
bracket and can swing 180 degree. The water inlet is connected to the riser pipe by
means of a socket and valves. The hose tube can be pulled out easily for the
purpose of discharge of water
d) nos. 15-meter long38mmdiametersynthetichoseswithSSISmarked instantaneous
couplings.
e) Branch Pipe and Nozzle:- Branch Pipes with nozzle are mounted at the end of hose
pipe . Branch pipe is properly finished and free from sharp edges. During
operation.a fireman has to hold the branch pipe. One end of branch pipe is fixed
with hose coupling and the other end is threaded to fit the nozzle. Nozzle is tapered
pipe with one end threaded internally which is fixed on branch pipe. The size of
other end i.e. nozzle shall be 20 mm (nominal internal diameter).
f) The First Aid Hose pipe shall conform to IS: 12585 and be wound on a heavy-duty
circular hose drum confirming to IS: 884 – 1985 with a bracket. The hose shall be
permanently connected on one end to the Wet Riser through a 25m Ball Valve with
necessary hose adapter and a SS nozzle at the other end.
g) Hoses shall be in two lengths of 15 m each, of synthetic type ( UL listed ) with
instantaneous couplings, neatly rolled into bundles and held in position with steel
brackets. Hoses shall be tested and certified by the manufacturer to withstand an
internal water pressure of not less than 35 kg/cm2 without bursting. The hose shall
also withstand a working pressure of 7-kg/ cm2 without leakage.
h) The internal hose cabinet shall be fabricated from mild steel sheet / stainless steel
sheet / aluminium sheet. The cabinet shall have double flap-hinged doors with 5.5
mm clear glass and shall have necessary openings for riser main and brackets for
all internals. The cabinet shall be provided with suitable and robust locking
arrangement, the hose cabinet shall be of size to accommodate the following.
i. Landing valves (Single / double headed).
ii. Hose pipe.
iii. Hose reel (45 mtr.).
iv. Branch pipes, nozzles (2 sets).
v. Fire man’s axe and hand appliances.
vi. Universal locking arrangement.
i) The Hose Cabinet shall be fabricated from any of the following ( as per BOQ ):
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1.8.3.2 Maintained system pressure while discharging the landing valve at the highest
point.
Highest outlet 3.5 kg/cm2
1.8.3.3 All the operating tests shall be carried out to the satisfaction of Compliance with the
local fire brigade and the enforcing authorities as specifically ladid down by the local
fire authorities.
1.8.3.4 Mode of measurement
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The scope of work covers supply, fabrication, laying, testing, painting and
commissioning of the entire piping system for the fire fighting installation i.e. fire
hydrant and sprinkler systems.
1.9.2 Standards
STANDARDS DESCRIPTION
IS – 884 Specification for first aid hose reel for fire fighting.
IS – 902 Specification for suction hose couplings for fire fighting purposes.
IS –2930 Functional requirements for hose laying tender for fire brigade
use.
IS –8090 Specification for coupling, branch pipe, nozzle, used in hose reel
tubing for fire fighting.
IS –8442 Specification for stand post type water monitor for fire fighting.
IS –11101 Specification for extended branch pipe for fire brigade use.
IS –10221 Code of practice for coating and wrapping of under ground mild
steel pipe lines.
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IS –1239 Mild steel tubes, tubular and other wrought steel fittings.
IS –3589 Electrically welded steel pipes for water, gas and sewage.
IS –778 Gunmetal gate, globe and check valves for general purpose.
IS –2516 A.C. circuit breakers for voltages not exceeding 1000 volts.
Heavy duty air break switches and composite units of air break
IS –4047
switches and fuses for voltage not exceeding 1000 volts.
IS –1554 PVC insulated (heavy duty) electric cable for working voltage upto
and including 11000 volts.
(Part II)
IS –1536 Centrifugally Cast Iron Pipe.
IS –780 Sluice valve for water works purpose (50 to 300 mm size ).
All the standards mentioned above as well as referred to in the document elsewhere shall be
latest.
External
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a) Mild steel pipes, when laid underground, shall be protected against corrosion by
a 4 mm thick bituminous tape with minimum 12 mm overlap over the entire
length including fittings. Fittings shall be weldable wrought iron; suitable for butt-
welding and 10% of the welded joints shall be radiographically tested and found
in order. The welded joints shall be random selected for testing in consultation
with the Engineer-in- charge. All flanges shall be slip-on welded type to IS: 6392
– 1971 with a 3mm fiber- reinforced EPDM gasket and rated for 2.0 N/ mm2.
b) Underground mains shall be laid not less than 750 mm below the ground level.
All excavation for pipe laying shall be carried out with sufficient width for making
proper joints. Backfilling shall be done only after the piping is hydro-statically
pressure tested. Piping shall be constantly kept clean till tested.
c) All valves shall be housed in brick masonry chambers over 150mm cement
concrete (1:3:6) foundation. The brick walls of the chamber shall be plastered
inside and outside with 20mm cement sand plaster 1:4 with a floating coat of
neat cement. Chambers shall be 650 x 650 mm clear for depths up to 1200 mm
and 1000 x 1000 mm for depths beyond. Each chamber shall have a cast iron
surface box approved by the Engineer incharge.
d) Piping laid above ground shall be supported on cement concrete (1:2:4)
pedestals raising the bottom of the pipe at least 150mm over the ground level
and held to the pedestals with galvanized clamps. Pedestals shall be made at
3.0m centre to centre and as shown on drawings. Cement concrete 1:2:4 thrust
anchors shall be provided at all tee-off points and change of direction as shown
on drawings and as required. Pipes laid on walls and ceiling shall have
galvanized steel brackets.
e) If pipe shall be buried then the Pipe material shall be replaced by Ductile pipe
with Double flange subject to approval of Engineer in charge.
Internal
a) All internal pipes shall be, unless otherwise specified, heavy quality mild steel
tubes to IS: 1239 using wrought steel heavy-duty fittings. Flanges shall be
provided to matewith valves and other equipment and shall conform to IS: 6392.
Flanges shall be rated for 2.0 N/ mm2.
b) Valves shall be suitable for external piping.
c) All pipes shall be of approved make and best quality without rust marks. Pipes
and fittings shall be fixed in a manner as to provide easy accessibility for repair,
maintenance and shall not cause obstruction in shafts, passages etc. Pipes and
fittings shall be fixed truly vertical, horizontal or in slopes as required in a neat
workmanship manner. Pipes shall be securely fixed to walls and ceilings by
suitable supports at intervals specified. Only approved type of anchor fasteners
shall be used for RCC ceiling and walls.
d) All pipes shall be adequately supported from ceiling or walls through structural
supports fabricated from mild steel support structures e.g. rods, channels,
angels and flats generally as shown on drawings. Fasteners shall be shear type
anchor fasteners in concrete walls and ceilings and wrought steel spikes of at
least 75mm long in brick walls. All pipes supports shall be painted with 1 coats of
red oxide primer and two coats of black enamel paint.
e) All low point loops in the piping shall be provided with 25mm Ball Valves for
draining the system. All valves shall have screwed brass caps. Likewise 25mm
gunmetal air vents shall be provided at all high point loops to prevent air locking.
f) All piping shall have welded joints.
Pipe Jointing
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a) All pipes shall be provided with threaded / welded joints. Hold tite shall be used
for sealing for threaded joints.
b) Joints between valves and MS pipes shall be made by providing a suitable
flange.
c) Flanges shall have appropriate number of holes and shall be fastened with nuts,
bolts and 1.5mm thick EPDM gasket.
d) All nuts, bolts, washers etc. shall be of Galvanized iron for fitment of pipes,
valves and other accessories unless and otherwise specified.
e) Mild steel flanges shall be in accordance with Table - 17 of IS : 6392 "Plate
Flanges for Welding" and flange thickness shall be as under. Gasket thickness
shall not be less than 3 mm.
f) The type of fiiting required for pipes upto 50mm dia will be screwedfitting and
above 50mm dia will be butt welded fitting.
1.9.4 Valves and other accessories
Gate Valves
a) Sluice / Gate valves shall be used for isolation of flow in pipelines. For sizes up
to 65 mm, gate valves shall be outside screw non rising spindle type and shall
be as per IS: 778 Class-I and Class-II, as applicable. For sizes 80 mm to 300
mm, gate valve shall be as per relevant IS, PN=1.6 and shall be of inside screw
and non rising type and cast iron double flanged.
b) Gate valves shall be provided with a hand wheel, draining arrangement of seat
valve and locking facility (as required). Gate valves shall have back setting bush
to facilitate gland renewal during full open condition.
c) The Body, bonnet, Stuffing Box, cap and hand wheel shall be of cast iron to IS:
210 - 1970, grade FG 200 / 260. The non-rising spindle shall be of solid forged
high tensile brass or carbon steel to AISI 304 construction. The Body seating
and wedge ring shall be of solid leaded gunmetal. The Bonnet gasket shall be of
high quality rubber.
d) The Valve shall be PN 1.6 rated and shall be tested in accordance with relevant
BS/IS/API standard. The ends shall be flanged. The batch number of the valve
shall be punched on the top of the flange. The spindle shall be removable type,
and shall be easily rotated.
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Pressure Switch
a) The Pressure switches shall be employed for starting and shutting down
operation of pumps automatically, dictated by line pressure. The Pressure
Switch shall be diaphragm type. It shall be suitable for line pressures up to 15 kg
/ cm2. The scale range for cut in and cut out shall be from 0 to 10 kg / cm2.
b) The Switch shall be suitable for consistent and repeated operations without
change in values. It shall be provided with IP: 66 water and environment
protection.
c) The enclosure shall be of aluminium and pressure element and wetted parts
shall be of stainless steel. The switch shall be snap acting type with 1 number
NO / NC contact.
Pressure Vessel
a) The Pressure Vessel shall be provided to compensate for slight loss of pressure
in the system and to provide an air cushion for counter acting pressure surges
whenever the pumping set comes into operation. It shall be normally partly full of
water, the remaining being filled with air, which will be under compression when
the system is in normal operation.
b) Pressure vessel shall be fabricated from 8-10 mm thick MS plate with dished
ends and suitable supporting legs. It shall be provided with a 50 mm diameter
flanged connectionsfrom pump, one 25 mm drain with ball valve, one water level
gauge and 25 mm sockets for pressure switches. The pressure vessel shall be
hydraulically tested as required.
c) The Pressure Vessel shall be for Hydrant Systems. The Pressure Switches shall
be mounted on the drain end of each Vessel. The Vessel shall also be provided
with an air release valve mounted at the top.
Pressure Gauge
a) The Pressure Gauge shall be constructed of die cast aluminium and stove
enamelled. It shall be weather proof with an IP 55 enclosure. It shall be a
stainless steel Bourdon tube type Pressure Gauge with a scale range from 0 to
16 Kg / cm2 and shall be constructed as per IS: 3624 - 1987. Each Pressure
Gauge shall have a siphon tube connection. The Shut off arrangement shall be
by Ball Valve.
Ball Valve
a) The Ball Valve shall be made from die cast brass and tested to 14 Kg/cm2
pressure. The valve shall be internally threaded to receive pipe connections.
b) The Ball shall be made from brass and machined to perfect round shape and
subsequently chrome plated. The seat of the valve body- bonnet gasket and
gland packing shall be of Teflon.
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c) The handle shall be of chrome-plated steel with PVC jacket. The handle shall
also indicate the direction of `open' and `closed' situations. The gap between the
ball and the Teflon packing shall be sealed to prevent water seeping up to 14 Kg
/ cm2 pressure.
d) The handle shall also be provided with a lug to keep the movement of the ball
valve within 90 degree. The lever shall be operated smoothly and without
application of any unnecessary force.
a) Non-return valves shall be cast iron spring action swing check/dual platetype.
An arrow mark in the direction of flow shall be marked on the body of the valve.
The valve shall bear IS certification.
b) The Valve shall be of cast iron body and cover. The internal flap in the direction
of water shall be of cast iron and hinged by a hinge pin of high tensile brass or
stainless steel. Cast iron parts shall conform to IS: 210 – 1970, grade 200 / 260
type.
c) The gasket shall be of high quality rubber and flap seat ring of leaded gunmetal.
At high pressure of water flow the flapper shall seat tightly to the seat. The Valve
shall be capable of handling pressure up to 15 kg / cm2.
d) Testing shall as per reluctant IS/BS/API Standard.
Butterfly Valve
a) The Butterfly Valve shall be suitable for waterworks and tested to minimum of 16
kg / cm2 pressure. The Valves shall fulfil the requirements of IS 13095.
b) The body shall be of cast iron to IS: 210 in circular shape and of high strength to
take the minimum water pressure of 10 kg / cm2. The disc shall be heavy-duty
cast iron with anti-corrosive cast or nickel coating.
c) The valve seat shall be of high-grade elastomer or nitrile rubber. The Valve in
closed position shall have complete contact between the seat and the disc
throughout the perimeter. The elastomer rubber shall have a long life and shall
not give away on continuous applied water pressure. The shaft shall be of EN 8
grade carbon steel.
d) The Valve shall be fitted between two flanges on either side of pipe flanges. The
Valve edge rubber shall be projected outside such that they are wedged within
the pipe flanges to prevent leakage.
e) The Valves shall be supplied with manual gear operated opening.
f) Butterfly valves above 150mm shall be wheel operated type.
Strainers
a) Stainless steel (Y type) strainers shall have minimum 1 mm thick screen with 3
mm perforations. Strainers shall be provided with flanges.
Orifice Plates
a) For restricting pressure at lower levels in the sprinkler system, orifice plates of
appropriate sizes shall be fitted at different floor levels, at the branching points
form Riser Main. The Diameter of such orifice shall not be less than 50% of the
dia of pipe into which it is to be fitted, which shall not be less than 50 mm dia.
These orifice plates must be of stainless steel with plain central hole without
burrs. Such orifice plate must have a projecting identification tag.
b) The orifice plate shall fitted not less than two pipes internal diameters
downstream of the outlet from any elbow or brand.
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c) Contractor shall submit the design and identify location on drawing before
installation
a) Each System shall be provided with a Pressure Relief Valves. The Valve shall
be spring actuated and set to operate as per field requirement.
b) The Valve shall be constructed of bronze and provided with an open discharge
orifice for releasing the water. The Valve shall be open lift type
All pipes whether horizontal or vertical shall be suitably supported using GI clamps /
painted MS angles as approved by Engineer in Charge.
Vertical Pipes
a) The pipes running vertical shaft shall be supported by galvanized mild steel rigid clamps
fixed to wall with anchor bolts and studs.
Horizontal Pipes
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GI Pipes/MS Pipes
Internal Dia (mm) Spacing (mm)
15 1800
20,25 2400
32 2700
40-50 3000
65-80 3600
100 4000
150 4500
c) Supports for horizontal piping longer than 15m in a stretch shall be provided with
swivel clamps. Otherwise, the clamps shall be universal clamps or rigid clamps
as required by the project engineer-in-charge.
d) Fixing of clamps/rails etc. - All clamps, rails and accessories shall be fixed to the
structure (beam, slab, walls etc.) by using approved good quality anchor
fasteners of appropriate size.
1.9.6 Installation
a) The installation work shall be carried out in accordance with the detailed drawings
prepared by the contractor and approved by the Engineer.
b) In pipe above ground level, expansion loops or joints shall be provided to take care of
expansion or contraction of pipes due to temperature changes.
c) Tee-off connections shall be through equal or reducing tees, otherwise ferrules welded to
the main pipe shall be used. Drilling and tapping of the walls of the main pipe shall not be
resorted to.
d) Open ends of piping shall be blocked as soon as the pipe is installed to avoid entrance of
foreign matter.
e) Piping installation shall be supported on or suspended from structure adequately. The
contractor shall provide clamps and hangers .Proper lines and levels shall be maintained
while installing exposed pipes.
f) Extra supports shall be provided at the bends and at heavy fittings like valves to avoid
undue stress on the pipes.
g) Pipe sleeves of diameter larger than the pipe by least 59 mm shall be provided wherever
pipes pass through walls and the annular spaces shall be filled with felt and finished with
retaining rings.
h) Vertical risers shall be parallel to walls and column lines and shall be straight and in
plumb. Risers passing from floor to floor shall be supported at each floor by clamps as
per Para 3.20.
i) The space in the floor cut outs around the pipe work shall be closed using cement
concrete (1:2:4 mix) or steel sheet, from the fire safety considerations, taking care to
seethat a small annular space is left around the pipes to prevent transmission of
vibration to the structure.
j) Riser shall have suitable supports at the lowest point.
k) Where mild steel pipes are to be buried under ground the same shall be treated in
accordance with Para 3.19 before laying. The top of the pipes shall be not less
than100cms below the ground level. Where this is not practicable, permission of the
Engineer shall be obtained for buried the pipes at lesser depth. Masonry (with 1:4 plaster
i.e. cement or sand) or C.C. (1:2:4 for cement, sand & concrete) blocks shall be provided
for supporting the pipes at interval in accordance with Para 3.17(vi). After the pipes have
been laid, the trench shall be refilled with the excavated soil in layers of 20 cm. and
rammed and any extra soil shall be removed from the site of work by the contractor.
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l) Underground pipe shall be laid at least 2 m. away from the face of the building preferably
along the roads and foot paths. As far as possible laying of pipes under road, pavement
and large open spaces shall be avoided. Pipes shall not be laid under building and
where unavoidable, these shall be laid in masonry trenches with removable covers.
m) To facilitate detection of leak and isolation of defective portion of pipe, valves shall be
provided in underground pipe at suitable locations. As far as possible such valves shall
be provided over ground. If the valves are to be provided below ground, suitable
masonry chamber with cover plate shall be provided with the approval of the Engineer.
Locations where vehicles can pass shall be avoided for provision of valve below ground.
n) Pipe over ground shall be painted in red colour shade no. 536 of IS: 5. Suitable
identification shall be provided to indicate the run of underground pipe wherever the
route of underground pipe cannot be ascertained from the location of yard
hydrant/isolating valves.
o) It shall be made sure that proper noiseless circulation is achieved in the system. If proper
circulation is not achieved due to air-bound connections, the contractor shall rectify the
defective connections. He shall bear all the expenses for carrying out the above
rectification, including the tearing up and refinishing of floors, walls etc. as required.
1.9.7 Painting
1.9.7.1 All exposed piping for fire fighting shall be distinctly painted `Fire red' shade 536 to
IS: 5-2004. Pipes shall first receive two coats of red oxide primer uniformly applied
and two coats of oil paint applied thereafter. All pipes supports shall be painted black
as specified for support & clamps.
1.9.7.2 Painting Schedule - All equipment and piping shall be painted in accordance with the
following colour code:
1.9.7.3 All surfaces to be painted shall be thoroughly cleaned with wire brush to remove
completelyrust and other extraneous substances. Over the cleaned surfaces one
coat of red oxide primershall be applied completely covering the exposed surfaces.
Finishing coat of enamel paint shall be applied one day after the prime coat, after
ensuring that the paint is dry. The second coat shall be done before the installation is
handed over and after approval to do so from the Engineer-in-charge.
1.9.7.4 Corrosion protection tape shall be wrapped on M.S. Pipes to be buried in ground.
This corrosion protection tape shall comprise of coal tar/asphalt component
supported on fabric of organic or inorganic fiber and minimum 4 mm. thick and
conform to requirement of IS: 10221-Code of practice for coating and wrapping of
underground mild steel pipe line. Before application of corrosion protection tape all
foreign matter on pipe shall be removed with the help of wire brush and suitable
primer shall be applied over the pipe thereafter.
1.9.7.5 The primer shall be allowed to dry until the solvent evaporates and the surface
becomes tacky. Both primer and tape shall be furnished by the same manufacturer.
Corrosion protection tape shall then be wound around the pipe in spiral fashion and
bounded completely to the pipe. There shall be no air pocket or bubble beneath the
tape. The overlaps shall be 15 mm. and 250 mm. shall be left uncoated on either end
of pipe to permit installation and welding. This area shall be coated in-situ after the
pipe line is installed. The tapes shall be wrapped in accordance with the
manufacturer's recommendations. If application is done in cold weather, the surface
of the pipe shall be pre- heated until it is warm to touch and traces of moisture are
removed and then primer shall be applied and allowed to dry.
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The scope of work covers the supply and installation of portable fire extinguishers.The
following types are envisaged in these specifications and provided as shown in the
schedule of portable fire extinguishers.
Fire protection manual of the tariff advisory committee, Fire Insurance Association of
India
STANDARD DESCRIPTION
1.10.3 Extinguishers
1) Dry powder type
a) The extinguishers shall be 2, 6, 10 kg capacity and cartridge type unless specified
otherwise. The body shall be of cold rolled carbon steel grade D and 1.5mm thick up
to 5 kg and 2mmfor 10 kg. The construction shall be similar to `Soda Acid type' but of
the following dimensions.
b) The discharge fitting shall be with 500mm 10mm diameter hose up to 5 kg and 750
mm
c) 12.5 mm diameter for 10 kg with a trigger controlled nozzle capable of discharging
85% of the contents as follows:
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d) A carbon dioxide cartridge conforming to IS: 4947 - 1985 shall be fitted in a cartridge
holder with an inner shell. A spring loaded piercing device shall be provided in the
cap for piercing the seal of the gas cartridge. A syphon tube of copper or PVC shall
be provided for upright operation.
e) All internal and external components and surfaces shall receive anti-corrosive
coating of not less than 12 microns shall be applied uniformly as indicated below:
Body Mild steel Tin alloy
Cage for acid bottle and Brass sheets Lead or tin alloy
spring
Discharge fittings Leaded – Tin Bronze Tin alloy
Strainer Brass sheets Lead or Tin alloy
a) The extinguishers shall be rated for 2.0 and 4.5 kg by weight of carbon dioxide,
unless stated otherwise. The contents shall be with a filling ratio not exceeding
0.667.
b) The body shall be steel cylinder made according to IS: 7285 - 2002 and
approved by the chief controller of explosives.
c) The discharge head shall be simple and safe to operate conforming to IS: 3224 -
2002 with a safety release to IS: 5903 - 1970 set to 18.0 to 20.0 N/mm2. A
syphon tube of copper or PVC shall be fitted. A non-conducting discharge horn
and a high-pressure hose (27.5 N/ mm2 pressure) shall be fitted with each
extinguisher.
d) The discharge system shall be designed toexpel 95% of the contentsin
continuous discharge as follows:
2.0 8 – 18
3.0 10 – 20
4.5 10 - 24
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DELHI METRO RAIL CORPORATION LIMITED
TENDER DOCUMENTS
VOLUME - 4
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
HVAC
Scope of work under this contract shall include but not limited to the design,
manufacture, testing at manufacturer’s workshop, supply, storage, erection, site testing
and commissioning of the Air-conditioning & Ventilation System training of DMRC staff
mainly comprising of:
1.1.1 Outdoor and indoor units of VRV/ VRF/ High performance air-conditioning system
along with refrigerant piping and drain piping etc.
a) Ventilation fans
b) Air distribution system
c) Drain Piping
d) Electrical works
1.1.2 Any other item required to complete the work except the specified items
mentioned under para “works & services to be arranged by other than HVAC
Contractor”.
1.1.3 Scope of work shall also include the following:
a. The contractor will supply the equipment’s as indicated in the list of approved
makes in the tender.
b. Furthermore, all equipment’s must strictly conform to the relevant IS code
specified in the tender document. However, the contractor shall submit Vendors
data in the approved format.
c. The contractor shall furnish test certificates of the materials procured for the work.
Testing of materials shall also have to be done at contractors cost as and when
necessary and required by the Engineer. If the test result of any material does not
comply with the results stipulated in the relevant latest IS code, the materials shall
be rejected and no claim shall be entertainedon any account what so ever. All the
rejected material should be removed from the siteof work, without delay.
d. Where manufacturer have furnished specific instructions relating to the materials
used in this job and covering points not specifically mentioned in these
documents, manufacturer’s instructions shall be followed.
The Schedule ofQuantities shall not be used as a basis for ascertaining the
quantumof materials to beordered and these are for guidanceonly. The
Contractor shall assess the quantitiesof materials to beordered as per
requirement and shall be entirely responsible for the same. The
design/drawingsof the layouts/system shall be approved from theemployers’
representative.
1.3.1 Soon after the work is completed, the Contractor shall inform in writing to the
Engineer for getting the complete system including all sub-systems and
instrumentation, control panels etc., thoroughly inspected and tested for
satisfactory performance. After satisfactory completion of tests of the system, the
Contractor shall carryout all start up trials of the system provided by him.
1.3.2 Any defect noticed during these tests shall be speedily rectified for testing and
shall be the responsibility of the contractor.
1.3.3 All instruments and materials including consumables required for testing shall be
the responsibility of the Contractor.
1.3.4 Balancing of all air and water systems and all tests shall be carried out by the
contractor in accordance with the specifications and relevant local codes if any.
Performance test shall consist of seven days operation of system for each season.
1.3.5 Testes shall be carried out in peak summer and monsoon season.
1.3.6 The results for summer/monsoon and winter air conditioning in duplicate shall be
submitted for scrutiny. Two copies of the certified manufacturer’s performance
curves for each piece of equipment shall be submitted along with the test results.
The contractor shall also provide two copies of record of all safety and automatic
control settings for the entire installation.
1.3.7 The contractor shall arrange all necessary balancing and testing equipments,
instruments, materials, accessories, refrigerant and the requisite labour. Any
defects in materials and/or in workmanship detected in the course of testing shall
be rectified by the contractor, to the satisfaction of the Employer.
1.3.8 The installation shall be tested again after removal of defects and shall be
commissioned only after approval by the Employer. All tests shall be carried out in
the presence of the representatives of the Employer.
of the equipment shall be furnished. Different parts shall be suitably numbered for
identification and ordering of spare parts.
1.5.4 No material or equipment may be delivered or installed at the job site until the
Contractor has in his possession, the approved Shop Drawings for that particular
material or equipment.
1.5.5 The Shop Drawings shall be submitted for approval sufficiently in advance of the
planned delivery and installation of any materials, to allow the Engineer ample
time for scrutiny. No claims for extension of time shall be entertained because of
any delay in the work due to his failure to produce Shop Drawings at the right
time, in accordance with the approved program
1.5.6 Approval of Drawings by the Engineer shall not relieve the Contractor of any part
of his obligation to meet all the requirements of the Contractor of the correctness
of his drawings. The Contractor shall be responsible for any pay for all alterations
of the works due to discrepancies or omission in the drawings or other particulars
supplied by him, whether such drawings have been approved by the Engineer or
not.
1.5.7 The drawings prepared, and the allocated position for equipments represents a
feasible scheme in the machine room and equipment room. The layout in the
machine room and the equipment room may be rearranged only in the allocated
space, subject to the approval of the Engineer.
1.5.8 Where the work of the Contractor has to be installed in close proximity to, or will
interfere with the work of other trades, the Contractor shall assist in working out
space conditions to make a satisfactory adjustment. If so directed by the Engineer,
the Contractor shall prepare composite working drawings and sections at a
suitable scale, clearly showing how his work is to be installed in relation to the
work of other trades. If the Contractor installs his work before coordinating with
other trades, or so as to cause any interference with work of other trades, he shall
make all the necessary changes without extra cost to the purchaser.
1.7 GUARANTEE
1.7.1 The contractor shall guarantee that all the material, machinery and components
supplied, fabricated, designed and installed by him shall be free from defects due
to fault design material and/or workmanship, that the plant shall perform
satisfactorily specifically the successful performance of the system in monsoon
and summer and the efficiency of the system and all the components shall not be
less than the values laid down in the specifications and the capacities shall be
within +/- 5%of the specified values, in case of deviation greater than +/- 5%, the
contractor shall replace the necessary components.
1.8.2 If required by the Engineer the Contractor shall agree to train members of the
purchaser maintenance staff either at his or manufacturer’s work or at such other
place or places as may be considered suitable by the Engineer.
1.8.3 On completion, supply of two sets of well bound handing over manuals duly
approved by
1.8.4 Consultants/Engineer. Each set shall include “As Built Drawings”
a) Location:
Summer
U = 0.09 BTU/HR/SFT/DEGF
In accordance with Design Standards and Criteria, permissible noise level in various spaces,
considered when unoccupied, shall be as follows:
a. CONDITIONED AREA 45
b. Corridor 52
The average lighting load may vary as per actual lighting loadof the particular premises
13.16 Ducting (For Air-Conditioning)
VRF + Dx
GROUND FLOOR
.
1 TRAINING COORDINATOR. 1086 10 3.00 2129 5.2 6.40 1 6.40 DUCTED
2 SPARE ROOM 377 2 0.50 838 1.9 3.20 1 3.20 CASSETTE
3 WAITING LOUNGE 366 9 0.25 557 1.6 2.00 1 2.00 CASSETTE
4 PRINCIPAL ROOM 434 12 0.50 899 2.5 3.20 1 3.20 CASSETTE
5 ENTRANCE FOYER SECURITY
1564 0.50 0.00 0.00 NOT REQUIRED
& RECEPTION
6 TECHNICAL ROOM & UPS
384 8 14.52 3481 6.3 4.00 3 12.00 CASSETTE Wkg
ROOM
Cassette DX
4.00 3 12.00
Standby
7 SPACE FOR MMI'S
MAINTENANCE SIMULATOR & 3939 60 14.85 7394 17.4 8.00 3 24.00 DUCTED
STORAGE ROOM
FIRST FLOOR
.
8 ATS TRAINING SIMULATOR
1297 30 6.00 4382 9.5 6.40 2 12.80 DUCTED
ROOM
9 MSM ROOM-1 831 10 4.50 2213 4.9 6.40 1 6.40 DUCTED
10 MSM ROOM-2 892 10 4.50 2041 4.6 6.40 1 6.40 DUCTED
11 MSM ROOM-3 890 10 4.50 2040 4.6 6.40 1 6.40 DUCTED
12 MSM ROOM-4 892 10 4.50 2085 4.7 6.40 1 6.40 DUCTED
13 MSM ROOM-5 892 10 4.50 2041 4.6 6.40 1 6.40 DUCTED
14 MSM ROOM-6 890 10 5.50 2520 5.5 8.00 1 8.00 DUCTED
15 TRAINING COORDINATOR 385 4 0.50 1030 2.3 3.20 1 3.20 CASSETTE
SECOND FLOOR
CIRCUITS
4 # 44 HP,
1 # 60 HP
Dx Units
3 x 3.6 Tr Cassettes
NOTE:
3. De-humidifier to have its own cooling system so no load included in the heatload.
Manufacturing
Testing at manufacturer’s works
Supply and storage
Installation at station
Site testing and commissioning
Training of DMRC staff
Outdoor and Indoor units along with refrigerant piping, its nitrile insulation
with aluminium cladding and cable tray/raceway. The cabletray/raceway
used for refrigerant pipe and electrical cables will be a part of the VRF
system and no separate payment is to be made. Each refrigerant circuit
from Outdoor Unit to Indoor Unit will run on separate cable tray.
Air distribution system when ducting is provided as per BOQ
Drain Piping.
Electrical works.
Materials and components not specifically stated in the specifications
and/or bill of materials or noted on the drawings but which are necessary
for satisfactory installation and operation of the system.
1.12.1 Governing Specifications
1.12.1.1 The VRF type air-conditioning system shall comply with standards
mentioned particularly in the table below unless otherwise stipulated in
the specifications. The latest version of standards shall be applicable.
1.12.2 Requirements
DB WB
Ambient Temperature 43.3deg C 28.3
Inside Conditions
VRF
The Variable Refrigerant Flow (VRF) System should be air cooled, consisting of
modular condensing outdoor units connected to multiple indoor units. Each
indoor unit shall have the capability of individual set point control. Each modular
condensing unit should have 100% Inverter Compressors (minimum 2
compressors for 12HP and above units) to obtain 10% to 100%step less
capacity control to match the air-conditioning load. The VRF unit shall be
capable of operating within a wide range of temperatures. The system shall be
designed for automatic cyclic operation for a bank of VRF units with settable
time feature including providing all related microprocessor, cabling. The
refrigerant used should be environmental friendly and latest. The manufacturer
shall take a note of the ambient air pollution prevailing in Delhi/NCR region and
shall provide proven protection against corrosion to all the components of VRF
module. The VRF air conditioning system shall consist of the following sub-
systems:-
Outdoor unit
The outdoor unit shall be a factory assembled unit housed in a sturdy weather
proof casing constructed from rust-proofed mild steel panels coated with a
baked enamel finish. There should be no scaling, corrosion or any other physical
deformation on the body of Outdoor unit. The outdoor unit shall be modular in
design and thickness of the sheet used for manufacturing the body shall be such
that it shall not deform during handling and may use corrugation to strengthen
the body structure. It should be possible to place the ODU’s side by side. The
ODU must deliver the rated capacity (within the acceptable tolerance as
specified in AHRI 1230) at outdoor ambient 43.3deg C (DB). The minimum IEER
should be as below:-
ODU Capacity IEER (Minimum)
All capacities 18
The outdoor unit should be able to operate even in case of breakdown of one of
the compressor (for 18 HP and above units).The Outdoor unit shall at least have
the following sub-components:-
Compressor
The compressor shall be highly efficient and capable of capacity
modulation with inverter scroll/Twin rotary design.
Heat Exchanger
The heat exchanger shall be constructed with copper tubes mechanically
bonded to aluminium fins to form a cross fin coil. The heat exchanger
and condenser fins must be coated with Anti-corrosive treatment Fan
Motor Speed Control
The condensing unit fan motors to have at least two speed operations to
maintain constant head pressure control at all ambient temperatures and
modes of operation.
Refrigerant Circuit
The refrigerant circuit shall include an accumulator, liquid and gas shut
off valves and a solenoid valves or pulse width modulation valve. The
equipment must have inbuilt refrigerant stabilization control for proper
refrigerant distribution
Oil Recovery System
Indoor unit
Indoor unit shall be Wall mounted/Ceiling mounted/floor mounted/ AHU (as per
requirement) with metallic body with factory fabricated body, each complete with
coil, pre-filter, etc. including necessary steel supporting structure. Indoor unit
should have flexibility for duct extension (if required)
It shall have electronic control valve to control refrigerant flow rate in response to load
variations of the room.The fan shall be dual suction multi blade type and statically and
dynamically balanced to ensure low noise and vibration free operation. The indoor unit
should be designed such that in case of failure/ trip of one indoor unit, the working of ODU
and other indoor units should not be affected. The indoor unit fan shall be direct driven.
The indoor unit casing shall be fully insulated and sealed to prevent condensation. Each
indoor unit shall have the capability of individual set point control. The indoor unit should
be provided with corded remote control as a standard accessory. The address of the
indoor unit shall be set automatically in case of individual and group control. In case of
centralized control, centralized remote controller shall set it.
Electronic Expansion Valve
Each indoor unit shall be fitted with an electronic expansion valve to control the refrigerant
flow in response to the load variations in the room. The electronic expansion valve is to be
controlled via a computerized control sensing the return air temperature, refrigerant inlet
and outlet temperatures. During the cooling operation the electronic expansion valve shall
control the refrigerant superheat degree at the evaporator.
A multifunctional compact centralized system remote controller shall be provided with the
system. The System Controller shall provide proven air conditioning management system
to give complete control of VRF air conditioning equipment. It should be user friendly.
VIII. In case of power fluctuation or power failure, the addressing and other
settings such as temperature of individual indoor units should not be
affected. Alpha- numeric addressing of each indoor unit should be
possible to facilitate the location of individual indoor unit.
All interconnecting pipe-work between the condensing unit & indoor units
shall have quality seamless copper tubes with brazed connections and
the appropriate distribution joints and headers shall be used. The piping
should be routed at site in such a manner, that brazed joints in the
Refrigeration Piping are kept to a minimum. All interconnecting piping,
joints and U bends within the condensing unit shall be painted with two
coats of clear transparent coating of suitable material for protection
against corrosion from ambient air pollution.
Each coat shall have dry film thickness of 35 micron or more. The
coating shall be strong, flexible and durable. It shall have good adhesive
and abrasion resistance. It shall be resistant to moisture, UV, acid alkali
and other chemicals. All suction & liquid lines of the Refrigerant pipe
work shall be insulated with Nitrile rubber /expanded polyethylene pipe
sections as specified to avoid condensation.
The exposed piping insulation shall be painted with U/V paint. The
refrigerant pipe shall be thermally insulated by proven materials having
low thermal conductivity, high mechanical strength, non-combustible,
resistance to Fungi, ozone, UV and any other environmental pollutant.
Moulded tee joints of thermal insulating material shall be used at
bends.The exposed piping insulation shall be painted with U/V paint.
The refrigerant piping shall be extendable minimum 165 m with 50 m
level without any oil trap. Distribution refrigeration pipe joints and
headers shall be installed in an appropriate orientation to enable correct
distribution of refrigerant. The Distribution joints shall be factory/site
insulated. All pipe-work must be kept clean and free from contamination
to prevent breakdown of the system. All pipe ends shall be kept sealed
until immediately prior to making a joint.
Refrigerant charge must be calculated based on the actual length of the
refrigerant pipe work. The refrigerant charging process must be carried
out with an appropriate charging station and under supervision of
manufacturer or his representative.
The insulated refrigerant piping and electrical conduit shall run on GI tray
properly supported by GI rods. The exposed tray on terrace shall be
covered by open able GI covers.
The OD & wall thickness of copper refrigerant piping shall be as follows:
Size Thickness Specification
6.35mm (1/4 in) 24 G C1220T-O (ANNEALED)
9.52mm (3/8 in) 24 G C1220T-O (ANNEALED)
12.70mm (1/2 in) 22 G C1220T-O (ANNEALED)
15.88mm (5/8 in) 22 G C1220T-O (ANNEALED)
19.05mm (3/4 in) 20 G C1220T-1/2 H (HALF-HARD)
22.23mm (7/8 in) 20 G C1220T-1/2 H (HALF-HARD)
25.40mm (1 in) 20 G C1220T-1/2 H (HALF-HARD)
28.58mm (1 1/8 in) 18 G C1220T-1/2 H (HALF-HARD)
The size of the pipe may vary depending on the site conditions.
Test certificates for copper pipes used in the refrigerant circuit(as per JIS
H 3300) from an accredited laboratory should be submitted.
Drain piping
The indoor units shall be connected to vertical drainage insulated UPVC pipe.
The pipes shall be laid in proper slope for efficient drainage of condensate
water. Drain pipes carrying condensate water shall be insulated with 6 mm
Nitrile rubber having a ‘K’ value of 0.036W/mk at a mean temperature of 20 0C
and a minimum density of 55 Kg/Sqm. The joints shall be properly sealed with
synthetic glue to ensure proper bonding of the ends.
Noise Level
The Noise level of outdoor unit shall not be more than 68 dB(A)at normal
operation. The Noise Level of indoor unit shall not be more than 42 dB(A) for
non ductable type and not more than52dB(A) for ductable/AHUunit type. The
noise level shall be measured at a distance of 1m away(horizontally) and 1.5m
aboveground.
All the outdoor unit shall be suitable for operation with 415 V ±10%, 50±3% Hz,
3Ph 4 wire AC supply where as all indoor units should be with 230 V± 10%,
50Hz ±3 % Single Phase supply or 415 V ±10%, 50±3% Hz, 3Ph 4wire.
1.12.5 Safety
All necessary safety devices shall be provided in the indoor and outdoor
units to ensure the safety operation of the system. The design of the
safety system shall be such that the equipment is protected and defect of
one unit shall not lead to consequential damage to any other units. The
safety and protection design shall be submitted with the offer and shall be
a part of the training course to DMRC official.
All the material used in the manufacturing of VRF system shall be fire
retardant. The indoor unit shall be in conformance to UL-94 guidelines.
The manufacturer shall submit UL compliance certificate with the offer.
Only the best manufacturing practices i.e. the units with maximum IEER
as per AHRI-1230 standard with addendum will be accepted. The
contractor shall study the best available designs and offer the best IEER
available in industry. However, the VRF unit should provide a minimum
IEER of18. The formula used for the calculation of IEER shall be as
follows:
In case if the IEER is less than 18, a consolidated penalty shall be paid
by the contractor, according to the following formula :
Where, COPr1, COPr2, COPr3, COPr4 are reference COP’sand are taken
as 4, 5, 6 and 5.5corresponding to IEER= 18and COPm1, COPm2, COPm3,
COPm4 are the COP’s declared by the manufacturer corresponding to
100%, 75%, 50% and 25% respectively at 350 C.
Alternatively :
Successful bidder shall submit the COP at AHRI conditions also of the
proposed VRF system at all four loading conditions, i.e. 100%, 75%, 50%
and 25% along with supporting documents. COP at the time of FAT will
be measured by DMRC or the representative of DMRC and if IEER is
found to be less than 5% of declared value, penalty at double the rate as
per para 6.2willbeimposed.
a. The service life of the VRF system shall be at least 15 years, with
average 12-16hours working per day during the year.
b. The manufacturer shall submit the list of those items whose life does
not match with the service life of VRF. The life of such spares shall
be advised with a certificate from the original manufacturer of the
spares. The firm shall supply purchase specification of these items.
c. The manufacturer should also submit Annual Maintenance cost rates
for the full service life of the system.
d. The manufacturer shall provide free service and guarantee for 24
months from the date of taking over the metro station by the
purchaser.
e. The manufacturer will submit an undertaking that the spare parts will
be available for the entire service life of the product.
1.12.9 Testing
a. The unit shall be tested for capacity and IEER as per AHRI conditions
at manufactures premises or at an accredited laboratory. The
capacity of ODU and IDU’s shall be as per the BOQandrated100%
capacity(within the acceptable tolerance as specified in AHRI 1230) .
b. The manufacturer shall also submit the deration graph for different
ambient conditions in the performance of their VRF system starting
from the maximum ambient temperature conditions as specified in this
specification.
c. Before delivery, owner/ their representative reserve the right to
witness the test in presence of tenderers and manufacturer’s
representative.
d. The manufacturer shall submit Installation guidelines duly approved by
Engineer-in-charge. The manufacturer shall ensure compliance of
installation guidelines and shall sign the installation certificate before
commissioning of the plant to start.
e. After complete installation of refrigerant piping, it shall be pre-
pressure tested and repaired if necessary and further pressure tested
to 3,800 Pa, to hold for a minimum 24 hours with dry nitrogen prior to
insulating the joints.
f. After satisfactory testing, the refrigerant pipe shall be evacuated and
dehydrated to (- 755 MM HG) and held for one to four hours
depending on the pipe length.
g. The FAT plan for VRF equipment shall be as per Annexure-A.
1.12.10 Training
As Built Drawings.
Do’s and Don’ts for the maintenance and operating staff.
Working details of VRF system.
Operating manual.
Extracts of the warrant/DLP.
Details of service center.
The contractor shall supply and install split system air conditioner with5
star rating wherever indicated. The system shall be complete in all
respects and comply with the specifications as given.
All split units shall be eco friendly type.
a. Each condensing unit shall be complete unit with high EER hermetic
scroll compressors, air cooled condenser, condenser fans with motors,
internal piping, switches and internal wiring and shall be enclosed in
weatherproof outdoor type housing.
b. The compressor shall be hermetic, with enclosed gas cooled motor. The
compressors shall be suitable forR410A.
c. The condenser coil shall be air cooled type with aluminium sine wave
fins and copper tubes and necessary refrigerant connections. The
copper tubes shall not be less than1/2” O.D.
d. The condenser air fans shall be propeller type direct driven, each
complete with motor. The air quantity and area of the condenser shall
be adequate for working in the specified outdoor conditions.
e. The casing shall be fabricated from galvanized steel and finished with
powder coated paint. The casing shall make the whole unit fully weather
proof. Suitable for outdoor installation.
f. The unit shall include a remote control assembly with thermostat and
starter and speed switches.
g. The necessary charge of refrigerant gas and lubricated oil shall be
provided to run the system.
a. The cooling unit shall be matched to the respective condensing unit and shall
consist of cooling coil, blower, filters,outer casing, drain pan, accessories etc.
b. The cooling coil shall have copper tubes of not less than1/2” O.D. and continuous
aluminium sine wave fins with integral collars. The tubes shall be staggered in the
direction of the air flow.
c. The fan section shall compriseof1 No. statically and dynamically balanced
centrifugal blower, motor, drive package, mounting arrangement etc.
d. The unit casing shall be made of galvanized steel, the casing shall be insulated to
lower the noise level and eliminate condensation.
a. The cooling unit shall be matched to the respective condensing unit and shall
consist of cooling coil, blower, filters,outer casing, drain pan, accessories etc.
b. The cooling coil shall have copper tubes of not less than1/2” O.D. and continuous
aluminium sine fins with integral collars. The tubes shall be staggered in the
direction of the air flow.
c. The fan section shall compriseof1 No. statically and dynamically balanced
centrifugal blower, motor, drive package, mounting arrangement etc.
d. The unit casing shall be made of galvanized steel, the casing shall be insulated to
lower the noise level and eliminate condensation.
e. Indoor unit should be as per UL-94.
a) The suction and liquid line shall be insulated with13 mm thick expanded
polyethylene/ Nitrile rubber insulation and the discharge/gas line shall be
insulated with19mm thick insulation.
b) Necessary chases and holes in walls and floor etc for laying the piping
work shall be done by contractor, after completion of work necessary
repair work shall be done by contractor and brought to its original finish
1.12.17 Miscellaneous
a. The unit shall have control panel, housing the starting switches, contactor, relays
etc. Isolation pads shall be provided under the units.
b. Insulated drain line shall be provided from indoor unit up to drain trap. (to be
priced separately).
c. Suitable M.S. channel supporting frame shall be provided for the condensing unit
and supporting arrangement for the indoor units.
d. Interconnecting power and control cabling shall be provided between condensing
unit and evaporator unit.
e. PVC flexible sleeves shall be provided to cover the insulated refrigerant piping
and electrical cabling from indoor to outdoor units.
f. Compressor current should not flow through indoor unit.
g. Inbuilt protection in indoor unit against electric fault to be provided.
1.12.18 Installation
The split type air conditioner shall be mounted on vibration isolators and
installed in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendation such that no
disturbing vibration or noise is being transmitted to the nearby structure.
After installations are completed, all air-conditioning system shall undergo test
run. Any adjustments that are needed shall be made to assure that all air-
conditioning system
willoperateeithertherequiredperformance.Reportformstocontainfollowingminimu
mdata listings shall include design and actual conditions for each Item
mentioned below:
During test run, the air filters of testing sets shall be used.
1.13 FANS
1.13.1 General
a) Description
b) Propeller Fans
iii. Impeller.
d) Centrifugal Fans
vi. The fan and motor shall be mounted on rigid galvanized steel
channel base. Provide slide rails for adjustable mounting of
motors.
vii. The driven V-belt shall be rated at 150% of the operating motor
power input. Provide adjustable sheaves on the motor, capable
of 20% adjustment in fan speed, with the design fan capacity
settling at approximately the midpoint of the adjustment. Belt
speed shall not exceed 25m/s.
viii. Type of V-belt shall be in accordance with the "Standards for
Light-duty or Fractional-Horsepower V-Belts" of Rubber
Manufacturers Association.
ix. Belt guards shall be of heavy gauge steel framing with
expended mesh screen.
x. All belt guards shall have access openings at the shaft ends to
enable tachometer readings to be taken.
xi. Vibration isolators shall be provided in accordance with
"Acoustic Treatment and Vibration Control" section of this
Specification.
xii. The shafts shall be carried in ring lubricated self-aligning sleeve
bearings for shafts of 150mm diameter and larger. Each bearing
shall have large oil storage capacity to ensure efficient
lubrication. On shafts of sizes smaller than 150mm diameter,
grease lubricated self-aligning ball bearings resiliently mounted
to reduce noise transmission shall be used.
xiii. The shafts shall be extended beyond the drive-side bearing and
keyed for overhung pulley in all cases.
xiv. For centrifugal fans used in air handling units (AHUs) and
primary air handling units (PAUs), one coat of corrosion-proof
coating shall be applied to all non-working surfaces of shafts at
the factory.
xv. The bearing life of the fan motor assembly shall be of 40,000
hours (L-10 life).
f) Installation
Flow Unidirectional
Noise 85 dBA at 1 meter
Total Pressure As per BOQ
FAN
Blade Aerofoil Construction, Dynamically Balanced
Material Aluminum alloy
Bearings Totally sealed type Ball Bearing
Hub Cast Aluminium Alloy
Casing Rolled Steel Sheet, Heavy Gauge
Shaft Solid Steel
Mounting Shaft Key And Positive Locking Device
Drive Arrangement Direct Drive
Motor
Type TEFC, IE-2, Induction Motor, Continuous Duty
Design As Per IEC 60034
Three Phase, 415 V, 50 Hz, AC Power Supply
Power Supply
IP 55 Protected
Mounting Arrangement Suitable Bracket For Ceiling Suspension
Lifting Eye At Suitable Location And Number or
Lifting Arrangement
as per manufacturer standard.
Synthetic Paint (Not required in case of 275
Paint
GSM or above, as per standard)
1. Lifting eyes / Flanges shall be provided for the lifting of fans.
2. Should be provided for spring isolators & to install fans as per manufacturer
standard.
3. Flanges on the fans have sufficient strength to lift the fans.
4. Fans shall be provided with Flexible connections(Fire Rated in case of Fire
Rated) with spring washers on both the side.
1.14 AIRWASHER
1.14.1 The packaged air washers shall be cabinet type of sheet metal sectionalized
constructions and shall include fan section, cooling pad section, motor, drive etc.
b) Fan Section
c) Cooling Pad
d) Pumps
e) Air Filters
i. The motor for each blower, shall be totally enclosed, fan cooled,
squirrel cage induction type.(IP-55)
ii. The motor starters wherever required and stated shall be “direct
on line” type upto 5 HP. All larger starters shall be of fully
automatic star delta type.
iii. The pumps shall be provided with single phase, self tripping
starter.
g) Miscellaneous
Built in isolator switches for the fan and pump motor and
wiring from the isolators upto the respective motors.
h) Limitation
1.16 DEHUMIDIFIERS
1.17 The Dehumidifier should have the capacity to maintain 65±5% RH at a temperature of
71.6 °F inside room.
The Dehumidifier will maintain only the required RH and the temperature will be
maintained with separate air conditioning system unit to be considered in the
contractor scope of supply and the rate quotes shall include this cost.
There has to be a separate programmable Humidistat for each unit for controlling and
maintaining the desired Humidity.
* Power on, heater on and fault status indications Low Voltage directive 2006/95/EC
* Independent blower and motor for each airflow machine directive 2006/42/EC (Process
& Reactivation)
* Rotor media has high performance metal silicates Easy to install synthesized in situ.
* Small footprints; low volume/weight per CMH. steel perimeter flange for industrial
quality, durability and Easy to maintain easy serviceability.
* Edge hard face coating on rotor ensures long life and Options good sealing for media
and seals.
Occupant Centric KPIs – Analytics platform analyses the IEQ data collected at
important regions of the building to provide occupant centric performance indicators.
These indicators outline the Thermal Comfort, Air Quality and Visual Comfort levels of
the regions monitored.
FM operations support – Real time data plots and analytics provides insights into day to
day behaviour of the building interiors. The rich data would help the FM team
understand certain interventions that can be tested to improve FM operations.
Effective BMS usage – Get recommendations for optimal utilization of your HVAC and
Lighting systems for improving air quality, thermal comfort and reduce energy
consumption.
TEMPERATURE
HUMIDITY
TVOC
NOx
PM10
PM2.5
CO2
Light Levels
The system generated Data should be compared with the Standards defined on the
basis of ISHRAE 10001:2016 for Indoor Environment Quality
1.17.1 General
a) Description
b) Quality control
j) Provide fire rated material to seal off the clearance between the fire
dampers and wall.
DATA SHEET FOR FIRE RATED DUCT MATERIAL AND DUCT WORK
Duct Material Galvanized Sheet Steel Of Lock Forming Quality
Fire Rating Two Hour @ 2500 C
Zinc Coating As per IS277
Reference codes / Duct Construction BS 476 PART 24, ISO 6944.
Standards
Duct All Duct Sections Will Be Cross Broken
Guide Vanes At All the Bends To Be Made From The Same Material As
The Duct
Thickness Of As per DW144
Sheet And Type Of
Joint for
Rectangular Duct
Traverse Joint
Large Side upto TDF Type
1000 mm
Large Side 1001 – Slip on flange
2250 mm
Bracing Indicative support arrangement is given in tender drawing,
final drawing shall be approved by engineer in charge
Duct Accessories
For Joints Hexagonal Nuts – Bolts / Washers Zinc Coated
Rivets Galvanized Iron / Magnesium Aluminium Alloy
Gask Material Fire Rated For 2500 C 2 hours
ets Thicknes As per flange requirements
s
Screws Self Tapping Screws Will Not Be Used
Joint Strength Should With Stand 1.5 Times the Operating Pressure With
Out Deformation Or Failure
Support As Per SMACNA/DW144
Arrangement
Joint Strength Should With Stand 1.5 Times the Operating Pressure With
Out Deformation Or Failure
Support As Per SMACNA/DW144
Arrangement
Support From Wall Anchor Fastener Of Required Rating Not Less Than 2.5
/ Ceiling Times the Load of the Duct
Paint Flanges And Supports Treated For Corrosion And Painted
With Zinc Rich Paint Of Approved Quality
Flexible Fire Proof Material To Be Screwed Or Clip Band With
Connection Adjustable Screw Or Toggle Fitting
circular Spigots
Flexible Fire Proof Material To Be Flanged And Bolted With
Connection Backing Flat Or Bolted To Mating Flange With Backing
Rectangular Ducts Flat
Flexible 150 mm Length Between Two Faces (Minimum)
Connection
Duct Material Fire Rated To Comply With BS – 476 Part 24 And ISO –
6944
Reference BS 476 Part 24, ISO – 6944
Standard
Flame And Fire Class O (BS 476 Part 6 & 7)
Spread
Fire Duct Work Manufactured to HVCA Standard DW-144
Function Smoke Extraction
Duct Material Resistant to Water Impingement From Any Sprinkler
System
Impact Resistance BS EN 1128
Stability And Must Retain at least 75% of its overall Cross Sectional
Integrity Area
Duct Accessories
Supports And Should Have 8000 C Melting Point And Tensile Stress is
Angle 15 N / mm2 For min 2Hour
Hangers And
Stiffeners
Flanges
Gasket And Nut /
Bolts
Duct Work Seals As Per BS – 476 Part 24, ISO – 6944
a) All motor operated dampers shall be suitable for installation in either a vertical
plane or a horizontal plane.
b) The dampers shall be operated by electric actuators and shall be readily
assembled on Site from modular panels. Each motor operated damper panel
shall be of the multiple-parallel-blade type, with an independent channel frame;
and shall be factory-assembled complete with frames, blades, shafts, bearings,
seals, linkage, and all accessories required to erect the panels into composite
dampers. Motor operated dampers shall be provided with all structural support
members and hardware required for installation with additional framing or trims as
required to complete the installation.
c) Motor operated damper actuator shall be mounted outside of the damper frame.
d) Spring-return type damper actuator shall be provided either to open or close
damper as required in the event of power failure.
e) All motor operated dampers shall be the product of a single manufacturer; and all
like components shall be provided by a single supplier.
f) Motor operated damper module assembly shall have a net free face area of not
less than 80 % measured to the inside of the frames.
g) Dampers shall be based on standard air having a density of 1.20 kg/m3. This
shall apply to MOD and MSFD/MFD.
h) The motor operated damper manufacturer shall carry out factory tests to verify
that when the dampers are fully-closed and holding against a differential pressure
of 1000 Pa, air leakage through the damper will not exceed 8 CFM per square
feet of net damper face area.
i) When the dampers are in the fully-open position and air is flowing across the
damper at a uniform velocity of 10 m/s and the static-pressure drop across the
damper shall not exceed 38 Pa.
j) The motor operated dampers and their associated structural-supporting systems
shall, when the dampers are in the fully - closed position, be capable of
withstanding a differential pressure across the dampers of not less than 1.5 kPa.
k) The motor operated damper blade and shaft assemblies shall be supported at
each end by means of heavy duty, permanent self-lubricating bronze or stainless
steel bearings.
l) All motor operated damper-blade seals and damper-frame seals shall be
fabricated of a flexible material suitable for the specified operating conditions as
Approved. The seals shall be factory-installed in dovetail grooves incorporated for
this purpose in the design of the blade and frames to facilitate a tight closure
between the blades, and between the blades and frame. All seals shall sit
securely in the closed damper position. Alternative design of the seals will be
subject to the Approval of the Engineer. Noise due to resonance of spring-type
seals or any other source shall be rejected.
m) Each module of damper with only two operating positions should have one limit
switch with two contacts to monitor its open/closed status. If any one module of
the damper fails to operate, the damper shall be considered not functioning
properly. For each module of damper with three operating positions, two or more
limit switches shall be provided.
n) Motor operated damper linkage shall consist of stainless steel (SS-316),
extending through bearings inserted in brackets fabricated of stainless steel. The
linkage bearings shall be fabricated from bronze or other material suitable for the
specified operating conditions as Approved. The linkage brackets shall either be
attached to the damper-blade shafts or be side-mounted and mechanically inter-
connected with the shafts. Set screws shall not be used in the linkage assembly.
The linkage for MFD shall be as per manufacturing standard complying UL555
and UL555S.
o) Motor operated damper frames shall be a channel cross-section with not less
than a 100 mm web and 40 mm flanges, and shall be fabricated of hot-dipped
galvanised steel plate (min. 275 GSM) to BS EN 10142. However, the web and
frame for MFD shall be as per manufacturing standard complying UL555 and
UL555S. Reinforcing bosses and dove-tail grooves for mounting frame seals shall
be integral parts of the channel configuration. The corners of the frames shall be
either welded or reinforced by means of riveted gusset plates.
p) All screws, bolts, nuts, washers, expansion anchors, and/or other hardware
required to complete the installation shall be fabricated from stainless steel grade
316, and all intermediate supports, framing members, and hardware required for
assembly/installation of the damper shall be fabricated of hot-dipped galvanised
steel to BS 729.
q) The motor operated dampers shall be installed using fastening devices and
structural support elements herein specified, and in accordance with the
published instructions of the damper manufacturer.
r) Motor operated damper blades shall have an aerofoil or 3V design with minimum
thickness of 2mm, and shall be fabricated of hot-dipped galvanised steel plate (
min. 275 GSM) to BS EN 10142 . The width of the blades, measured in the
direction of airflow shall not be less than 100 mm and shall not be greater than
200 mm. For MFD, blades shall be aerofoil design (min 1.6mm) or 3V design (min
1.5mm).
s) Motor operated damper-blade shafts shall be fabricated of stainless steel SS-
316,. The design of the shafts shall incorporate the devices required for securely
locking the blades onto the shafts. For MFD, shafts shall be as per manufacturing
standard complying UL555 and UL555S requirements.
t) All VCDs, and MDs shall also comply with above specifications to the extent
applicable. VCDs shall have provision to set & lock the damper at any desired
position, whereas, MDs shall have a two position set and lock facility only. These
would be made of GSS (275 GSM) with 2 mm frame and blades.
a) Provide complete ductwork systems and ensure that the installation can
be adjusted to the designed flow rates to the satisfaction of the Engineer.
b) Check all the Drawings provided in regard to structural requirements and
other finishes before detailing the ducting system. Allowance shall be
made for the detailed development and on Site co-ordination.
c) Submit all drawings to indicate the fabrication and installation of ductwork
for Approval before fabrication commences.
d) Replace damaged ductwork and other appurtenances at no additional
cost to the Employer.
e) Provide hangers and supports (Slotted rail), fabricated of hot-dipped
galvanised steel, for the proper installation of ducts in accordance with
DW/144. Hanger rods shall be 10 mm or 13 mm in diameter, depending
on size of duct. All such hangers shall be provided with screwed lengths
on lower end for adjustment of ducting runs to level. All nuts shall be
provided with washers and with lock-nuts, and projecting ends of bolts
shall be cut off.
f) Supports shall not be riveted or bolted to the air ducts.
g) Install dampers and splitters in a manner so that they can be adjusted at
any time after completion of the work.
h) Install dampers without strain or distortion of any part of the dampers.
i) Adjust moving parts to move freely without binding.
j) Caulk dampers airtight around frames.
k) Adjust dampers and splitter adjusting rods to operate freely, between the
open and closed position.
l) Install flexible connections in accordance with Part 7 of DW/144.
a) Install diffusers, registers and grilles so that they can be key adjusted
from the face directly without special tools.
b) Unless otherwise specified, install vanes, volume control dampers and
multiple-blade extractors so that they can be removed through the
diffusers and registers for access to the duct.
c) Install diffusers, grilles, registers and louvers with frame connected to the
ductwork and provide soft gaskets inserted under the frame or otherwise
so arranged so as to avoid air leakage around the diffusers and grilles.
a) The Contractor shall supply and install air duct cleaning points access
doors at suitable locations to the duct work system. The cleaning points
shall be installed at fully accessible locations. The contractor shall also
supply proprietary type compressed air lance, disinfection application
lance and ambling probe which shall be suitable for use with the cleaning
points. All joints must be air/water tight to prevent leakage.
a) All grills and diffusers shall be designed and rated in accordance with
ASHRAE 32-7/ASHRAE 70.
b) All grills and diffusers shall be of pure polyester finish aluminium unless
otherwise specified. Colour of grills and diffusers shall be selected by the
Engineer. Samples of finishes shall be submitted for approval.
c) All supply, return and exhaust diffusers shall be complete with opposed
blade dampers, suitable for mounting with appropriate diffuser and shall
be fitted with concealed adjustment devices. Straighter grids are required
before diffusers except for the last diffuser on the route. Each supply air
grille shall be complete with an opposed blade multi-leaf damper. One
set of tool for every 10 grilles or diffuser shall be provide for volume
adjustment.
d) The inside of all components and surfaces of all diffusers and grilles shall
be painted matt black. The drawings show provisional locations of
diffusers and grilles but in each instance outlets shall be installed in
accordance with the final detail drawings and reflected ceiling plans.
e) Velocities, net airways and distribution patterns shall give satisfactory air
distribution and temperature equalisation, be free of draughts
stratification or noise nuisance. The contractor shall make final
adjustments to air patterns when balancing.
f) The sizes of the grilles (including linear grille) indicate on drawings imply
the neck sizes of the fittings. Whereas the sizes of ceiling diffusers on
drawings imply overall external dimensions.
g) Square ceiling Diffusers
Diffusers constructed of extruded aluminium shall be power coated
polyester finish to a colour approved by the Engineer.
Diffusers with removable cores shall have square necks or alternatively
round necks. Diffuser sizes are shown on the drawings.
Provide aluminium or steel opposed blades volume control dampers of
black colour with concealed adjustment lever. In general, dampers will
not be required for fan coil unit system having supply diffuser.
Provide galvanised steel sheet painted black at the front view to seal off
dummy parts of diffuser.
Diffusers ring or frames shall be compatible with the ceiling construction
in which they are installed. A transition piece shall be provided to
connect the diffuser to the duct. All edges exposed to view shall be
rolled or otherwise stiffened and rounded. Internal parts shall be
removable to permit cleaning of the diffuser and provide access to the
duct.
Baffles, turning vanes or other devices shall be provided for the
required air distribution pattern. Equalising grids shall be provided for
ceiling diffusers.
Volume control dampers shall be equipped and factory fabricated by
the diffuser manufacturer. The adjustment position shall be easily
accessed.
h) Supply and Transfer Air Grilles and Register for general use.
Double deflection supply air grilles/register shall be
tapped from top or bottom of ducts with provision for
tamper proof adjustment of air pattern spread along its
width. Adjusting tool shell be provided by the
manufacturer. Grilles/register shall have a minimum of
80% free area.
Provide grilles/registers to meet the size and
capacities as shown in the drawings required to
connect ducts to grilles and registers.
Grilles and register shall be factory assembled with
opposed blade volume control dampers operable
through the grilles face. The adjustment shall be by a
key through the face of the register and the volume
control damper shall be group operated or opposed
blade type. The operating mechanism shall not project
through any part at the register face.
Diffusers constructed of the extruded aluminium shall
be pure polyester finish o a colour approved by the
Engineer.
All grille cores shall be capable of being removed
easily from the duct work of access to dampers.
All edges exposed to view shall be rolled or otherwise
stiffened and rounded. All edges shall be equipped
with air tight, non-combustible neoprene or sealing
stips to prevent leakage. The register ring of frames
shall be compatible with ceiling construction in which
they are installed.
Multi-blade volume extractors shall be of the air
deflecting and air straightening type with blades
spaced a maximum of 50mm apart.
Supply air registers shall comply with the following
performance requirements at design flow as :
k) Nozzle/Jet Diffusers
Nozzle/Jet diffuser assembly shall consist of round
diffuser element which shall be fitted to square or
rectangular back plate, opposed blade volume damper
and duct collar.
Each nozzle/Jet diffuser assembly shall consist of the
diffuser element and shall be compatible with the
architectural design in which they are installed.
Individual diffuser element shall be capable of
adjusting the air deflection upto 300 from any plane
perpendicular to the face. Adjustment shall be
accomplished from front or back of the diffuser without
tools.
Volume control dampers shall be provided for the
diffusers.
The Nozzle/Jet diffuser shall comply with the following
performance requirements as design flow :
Throw : 15m
Noise criteria : NC 35
a) Gasketed airtight access doors shall be provided at the duct for access,
inspection and maintenance of fans, equipment, dampers, filters, smoke
probes and controls.
b) Doors shall be hinged type complete with minimal of two sash locks and
shall be made of same metal thickness as ducts. Doors shall have
suitable size to access.
d) The door panels shall be made of suitable material and they shall have
not less than 12 mm wide neoprene rubber gasket around the entire
perimeter to ensure air tightness. It shall have the same fire rating as the
adjacent duct construction.
e) The access doors shall be hung on approved heavy duty hinges and
provided with suitable quantity with locks. The locks shall be able to
operate both from inside and outside. Where it is impracticable to use
hinge doors, the access doors may be fixed in position with wedge type
locks on opposite sides with suitable quantity per door. The section of the
duct where the access door is located shall be reinforced with suitable
material.
f) Where the duct is of smaller dimensions than the access door specified,
the door shall be of the full width of the duct Sealant and gasket used
shall be in accordance with the recommendations of HVCA, DW/144
Specification.
1.18 INSULATION
1.18.1 Scope
Supply and fix thermal insulation for piping, ducting and equipment’s as per
the specification described in this section.
b) For Ducting-
Clean the surface with a wire brush and make it free from rust
and oil.
Apply two coats of synthetic glue to the surface.
Wrap the duct with insulation sheets of the thickness mentioned
above.
The joints shall be sealed with synthetic glue to form a seamless
bond. The duct joints shall be additionally covered with a 150mm
strip of insulation material.
These specifications cover all types of motors used for pumps, air washer,
Scrubber, Fans, machines etc. The motor installation, wiring, control shall be
carried out strictly in accordance with the specification here in after laid down.
1.19.2 MOTORS
General
j) Motors shall be designed for low shaft current and shall have adequate
provision to prevent bearing damage by shaft current.
k) An auxiliary marshalling box, electrically and mechanically separated
from the power supply terminal boxes, shall be securely mounted on the
motor frame for marshalling all small wiring for motor control or
monitoring.
l) For axial fans, external copper grease leads shall be provided for
lubrication of motor bearings unless totally sealed bearings are used.
m) The maximum motor efficiency shall be at the normal operating
condition. Motors in all cases shall be entirely suitable for the duty
intended. A margin of not less than 5% for compressors, 15% for fans
and 10% for water pumps shall be provided for equipment over the
continuous rating of the motor (without over-loading) under the normal
operating condition unless otherwise specified. The motor shall have
efficiency class IE2.
n) The power factor of motors shall not be less than 0.85 lagging at the
operating condition. Otherwise suitable power factor correction facilities
shall be provided to improve the power factor. For two-speed fans, the
requirement shall be achieved at both high speed and low speed
operating condition.
o) All steel works, supporting brackets and members, which are required for
the pump motor installation, shall be hot-dipped galvanized. Motors shall
be factory-painted to the appropriate finish. The paint used shall be
capable of withstanding continuous operation in an air stream
temperature of 250°C for not less than two hours without emitting smoke
or toxic fumes.
p) unless otherwise specification in this M&W Specified, in normal ambient
conditions bearings shall be designed for 40,000 hours operating service
(L10 life, Anti-Friction Bearing Manufacturer's Association) and provided
with a grease outlet connection for in service lubrication. Grease fittings
shall be brought to outside of fan housing and provided with covers
which shall effectively exclude water and dirt. Grease outlet is not
required if totally sealed type bearings are used.
q) Motor terminals shall preferably be of the stud type, totally enclosed both
from atmosphere and from the motor winding and be fully insulated from
the frame. Rubber insulation shall not be used for connections between
the windings and the terminals.
r) Each motor terminal box shall be fitted with sealing chamber, conduit
gland or adaptor plate, as required, together with the necessary fittings to
suit the cable entry. Terminal markings and rating plates shall be
provided. The terminal box shall be large enough for the specified cable
sizes of the respective motor.
1.19.3 Standards
a) General
a) Routine and types tests for the various items of equipment shall be
performed at the manufacturer’s workshop by the contractor in presence
of consultant and client and test certificates shall be furnished. Functional
tests shall be conducted at site.
b) The performance tests to determine whether or not the full intent of the
specification is meant shall be conducted by the contractor. After
notification to the employers that the installation has been completed and
the plant has run continuously for a period of at least two weeks, the
contractor shall conduct under the direction of the consultants and in the
presence of the employer’s representatives tests such tests as specified
to establish the capacity of various equipment supplied and installed by
the contractor.
c) The contractor shall operate, test and adjust the air conditioning
appliances including adjustment of regulators, dampers, etc.
d) All test equipment, labour, operating personnel, oil and refrigerant
required for these tests shall be furnished by the contractor to enable the
plant to be put in continuous running test for a period of two days after all
other tests and adjustments have been made.
e) The performance tests shall be conducted during peak summer and peak
monsoon.
1.20.1Procedure
Design Conditions
The inside and outside conditions will be recorded for24 hours duration on
hourly basis. The outside and inside dry bulb and wet bulb temperatures shall
be recovered by means of a sling psychrometer with mercury thermometers.
The relative humidity shall be computed from the psychometric chart. The
inside dry bulb temperature and relative humidity shall fall within the specified
limits.
a) The flow of air over the cooling coil will be measured by recording the
velocity of air across each filter placed before the cooling coil. The
velocity shall be measured by means of an anemometer.
b) The wet bulb temperature of air entering the coil and that leaving the coil
shall be measured. The enthalpy of entering and leaving air shall be
noted from the psychometric chart, corresponding to the WB temperature
recorded. Single thermometer shall be used.
c) Same pressure gauge and thermometer shall be used for different
measurement of pressure and temperatures. The capacity of the
compressor shall be computed from the performance chart supplied by
the manufacturer. Bhp/ton of the compressor shall be computed from
above readings.
After the desired inside conditions are achieved the quantity of air through
every outlet shall be measured. Air balancing should be done as per design
conditions.
Electrical Equipment:
a) All the cables shall be tested for continuity and absence of cross
phasing. Insulation resistance between the phase conductors and the
earth be measured shall with the help ofa500-V megger.
b) Motors:
i. Starting current shall be recorded every time the motor is started.
ii. Starter operation shall be checked for single phasing by removing
one of the phases.
iii. Overload protection shall be checked by altering the starter
thermal overload setting.
The following readings shall be recorded hourly during the tests and capacity
of the plant shall be computed.
Indoor Units :
Air velocity M/Hr (FPM)
Coil face area M2 (SFT)
Air quantity M3/Hr (CFM)
Entering air temp. DB OC (OF)
Entering air temp. WB OC (OF)
Leaving air temp. DB OC (OF)
Leaving air temp. WB OC(OF)
Cooling capacity K Cal./ Hr (TR)
Motor
Rated horse power HP
Rated volts Volts
Rated current Amps
Actual current Amps
Actual volts Volts
The observations of the test shall be recorded for each item separately.
The scope of this section comprises of the supply, installation, testing and
commissioning of noise and vibration control equipment and accessories.
1.21.2 Standards
The testing of all noise control equipment and the methods used in measuring
the noise rating of air conditioning plant and equipment shall be in
accordance with the relevant sections of the following British Standards,
unless otherwise stated:
STANDARDS DESCRIPTION
BS4718: 1971 Methods of Test of Silencers for Air
Distribution Systems.
BS2750 Parts1-9:1980 Laboratory and Field Measurement of
Airborne Sound Insulation of Various
Building Elements.
Recommendations for Field Laboratory
Measurement of Airborne and Impact
Sound Transmission in Buildings.
1.21.3 General
Where this is not feasible, the exposed surface of the duct work between the
silencer and the wall subjected to noise infiltration shall be acoustically clad
as specified.
Thickness 2 mm
Length 1500 mm
Width 1000 mm
a) Pipe
i. All pipes shall be measured in linear meter (to the nearest CM)
along the axis of the pipes and rates shall be inclusive of all
fittings E.G. tees, bends, reducers, elbows etc. Deduction shall be
made for valves in the line.
ii. Exposing reinforcement in wall and ceiling and floors of possible
and making good the same or installing anchor fasteners and
inclusive of all items as specified in specifications and schedule of
quantities.
iii. Rates quoted shall be inclusive of providing and fixing vibration
pads and wooden pieces, wherever specified or required by the
project coordinator.
iv. Flexible connections, wherever required or specified shall be
measured as part of straight length of same diameter, with no
additional allowance being made for providing the same.
v. The length of the pipe for the purpose of payment will be taken
through the centreline of the pipe and all fittings (E.G. tees,
bends, reducers, elbows etc.) as through the fittings are also
presumed to pipe lengths. Nothing extra whatsoever will be paid
for over and above for the fittings for valves and flanges.
b) Structural Supports
1.24.4 Insulation
a) The measurement for vessels, piping, and ducts shall be made over the
bare uninsulated surface area of the metal.
Pipes
The measurements for installation of piping shall be made in
linear metres through all valves, flanges, and fittings.
Pipes/bends shall be measured along the centreline radius
between tangent points. If the outer radius is R1 and the inner
radius is R2. The centre line radius shall be measured as
(r1+R2)/2. Measurement of all valves flanges and fittings shall
be measured with the running metre of pipe line as if they are
also pipe lengths. Nothing extra over the above shall be
payable for insulation over valves, flanges and fittings in pipe
line/routing. Fittings that connect two or more different sizes of
pipe shall be measured as part of the larger size.
Ducts
The measurements for insulation of ducts shall be made in
actual square metres of bare uninsulated duct surface through
all dampers, flanges and fittings. In case of bends the area
shall be workedout by taking an average of inner and outer
lengths of the bends. Measurements for the dimension for the
connecting duct, nothing extra over the above shall be
payable for insulation over dampers, flanges and fittings in
duct routing.
Acoustic Duct Lining
In case of acoustic lining of air ducts, measurements of the
bare inside duct surface in square metres shall be final for
billing purposes.
The insulation/acoustic panels shall include cost of channel,
supports, adhesives, vapour, proofing, finished
tiles/boards/sheets as well as additional labour and materials
required for completing the work.
It is mandatory to fill given below data sheet at the time of tender quoting and
at the time of proposal.
Outdoor Unit
Indoor Unit
a) Manufacturer Type
b) Nominal capacity (TR)
c) Airflow Min/Max (CFM) Sound level (Hi/Lo)
d) Overall dimensions (L x W x H)
e) Unit weight (Kg)
f) Remote controller for each indoor unit (Yes/No)
Centralized Controller
a) No. of controllers
b) Features
c) Power consumption
d) Technical brochures to be attached.
a) Make
b) Thickness/Gage
c) Class of Galvanizing
Grilles/diffusers/dampers
INSULATION
a) Manufacturer
General
a) Make
b) Dimension( L x H x D) inMM
c) Weight in Kg
Compressor
Manufacturer -
Model -
Type -
Refrigerant -
Power consumption KW
Refrigeration Capacity Nominal TR
Refrigeration Capacity actual at 44ºC air TR
entering
Cooling Coil
Tube diameter MM
Face area Sq m
No. of rows No.
No. of fins/cm No.
Tube material -
Condenser
Face area Sq m
No. of rows No.
No. of fins/cm No.
Tube material -
Fin material -
Tube diameter MM
Type & no. of fans No.
Fan motor rating KW.