DIVISION 22: PLUMBING

SECTION 220500 COMMON WORK

RESULTS FOR PLUMBING

SECTION 220500 – COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR PLUMBING

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 REFERENCE

i) This section of the specification covers the supply, delivery, installation,

testing, commissioning and maintenance of the cold water supply system
and shall generally consist of the following:

a. Complete water reticulation system for the building inclusive of all

pipework, flexible connectors, valves, fittings, pumps and tanks, final
connections to all sanitary fitments, etc.

b. The package pressure booster system complete with vertical inline

multi stage centrifugal pumps, pressure vessels, pressure switches,
cabling and control panel.

c. The water storage tanks and distribution pipe networks.

ii) The Water Service Installation shall be executed in accordance with British
Standards and the Local Relevant Authorities.

iii) Only fittings, appliances and pipes under the product listing scheme shall be
used for the water service installation.

iv) On delivery of each batch of water fittings and pipes to the Site, the
Contractor shall hand over to the Employer a copy of each document
showing its origin, proof of manufacturer and approval under the product
listing scheme for its use.

v) A Professional Engineer shall be employed to carry out the installation

vi) The Contractor shall collect and confirm the detail information of the
connection point to the existing water main (exact location, level, available
flow rate and pressure head) and the characteristic of the existing water tank
and pump set at site.

1.2. RELATED DOCUMENTS

i) Drawings, general provisions of the Contract and bills of quantity shall be

applied to this section.

1.3. SUMMARY

i) This section includes the followings;

a. Pipes & Fittings

b. Valves
c. Flow Control Devices
d. Pump Sets and Motors
e. Pneumatic Booster System
f. Painting and Finishing

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1.4. SUBMITTALS

i) Shop Drawings

ii) Coordinated Combined Service Drawings

iii) Detail Calculation

iv) Product Data

1.5. QUALITY ASSURANCE

i) Electrical Characteristics for Plumbing Equipment: Equipment of higher

electrical characteristics may be furnished provided such proposed
equipment is approved in writing and connecting electrical services, circuit
breakers, and conduit sizes are appropriately modified. If minimum energy
ratings or efficiencies are specified, equipment shall comply with
requirements.

1.6. DELIVERY, STORAGE AND HANDLING

i) Deliver pipes and tubes with factory-applied end caps. Maintain end caps
through shipping, storage, and handling to prevent pipe end damage and to
prevent entrance of dirt, debris and moisture.

1.7. COORDINATION

ii) Arrange for pipe spaces, chases, slots, and openings in building structure
during progress of construction, to allow for plumbing installations.

iii) Coordinate installation of required supporting devices and set sleeves in

poured-in-place concrete and other structural components as they are
constructed.

iv) Coordinate requirements for access panels and doors for plumbing items
requiring access that are concealed behind finished surfaces.

v) Necessity existing service diversion and coordination work shall also be

carried out properly.

PART 2 PRODUCTS

2.1. MANUFACTURERS

i) Subject to the compliance with the requirements of the product provided by

the specified manufacturers.

2.2. PIPES AND FITTINGS

i) All above ground water pipework will be PPR (pipe size below 110mm) and
HDPE (pipe size 150mm and above).

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ii) All underground pipework will be Ductile Iron Cement Lined (DICL).

iii) The All sanitary and waste pipes above ground and underground shall be
UPVC Class D pipe.

iv) The Contractor is to ensure that the proposed pipes have full compliance
and conformance to the relevant local Authorities regulations.

v) Unless otherwise specified, these PPR pipes shall have material

classifications of DIN 8078 & BS4991. The specifications of the pipes are as
follows:-

vi) Colour coding: Pipes must be factory imprinted with colour lines coding for
identification for hot and cold water applications.

vii) The dezincification resistant of the metal adapters comply with EN 133/31
and BS 2872/1989 App F. Metal materials are dezincification resistant to MS
63 and CZ 132 standards.

viii) Cold water pipe and fittings shall be PP-R Type 3 manufactured in
accordance with DIN 8077 and 8087. Pipes shall be PN 16 rated, suitable

years), and resistant to UV rays. Fittings shall be PN 20 rated, suitable for

and resistant to UV rays.

ix) Hot water pipe and fittings shall be PP-R Type 3 manufactured in
accordance with DIN 8077 and 8087. Pipes and fitting shall be PN 20 rated,
suitable for use under 10 bar pressure at 65oC fluid temperature (service life
50 years), and resistant to UV rays.

x) Metallic threads are resistant to torsion.

xi) A pore-free, chemically applied and nickel plating prevent stress crack
corrosion

xii) The depth of the adaptor thread is at least that required by DIN 16962
standard ensuring that the proposed fittings can be joined to all common
fittings

xiii) Thermoplastics Welding method & procedure shall comply to DIN 16928,
DIN 16960, DVS 2207 & DVS 2208 standards

xiv) The Contractor shall ensure that proposed PPR pipes do not encourage
growth of algae due to exposure to sunlight or conveyance of hot water.

xv) The Contractor shall supply the Employer with test certificate or
manufacturer's certificates showing that the piping complying in all respects
with the provision of the relevant British or International Standards.

xvi) Flanged joints shall be used for joining ductile iron pipe aboveground. They
shall be made with jointing rings of compressed fibre board or rubber (not
less than 1.5 mm thickness) and of such width as to fit inside circle of bolts.
The rings shall be smeared thinly with graphite paste if necessary. The nuts
shall be carefully tightened, in opposite parts, until the jointing ring is
sufficiently compressed between the flanges to ensure water tightness of the
joint under the desired water pressure.
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xvii) Flexible joint shall be used for joining ductile iron pipe buried underground.
The flexible joint shall be affected by entering the spigot through the gasket
into the socket. The gasket shall be elastomeric gasket suitable for use in
domestic water distribution and be located in the socket. In addition, an
external mechanical clamping ring shall be installed at each joint to prevent
the joint from slipping out.

xviii) Where polyurethane lined ductile iron pipes are used, the fittings shall be
similarly lined with polyurethane and approved under the local product listing
scheme.

2.3. VALVES

i) Refer to “Section-220523 Duty Valves for Plumbing Piping” for detail

specification.

ii) Valve boxes located in walls shall be concealed types for use in public and
private areas. Valves boxes shall be of wrought stainless steel with satinface
and spring cover for automatic opening when unlocked and pressure
assisted closure. Boxes shall have 20mm dia inlet connections. Cores shall
be vandal proof, boxes.

iii) Irrigation valve boxes located in landscaped areas shall be cast bronze, yard
hydrant type with, satinfinish nickalloy box, hinged latching cover, Neoprene
plunger, removable bronze operating parts and straight inlet with standard
hose connection.

2.4. FLOW CONTROL DEVICES

i) The Contractor shall supply and install flow control devices to the following:

a. Wash-hand basins - 8.0 litres/min.

b. Sinks/Shower - 12.0 litres/min.

c. Taps - 12.0 litres/min.

d. Water troughs - 8.0 litres/min.

ii) Flow control devices shall be installed in an accessible position and as near
to the fitments as possible.

iii) The joint between the flow control device and the pipework shall be made by
means of a brass screwed adaptor. Brazings shall not be permitted.

iii) Material for painting shall be high grade products of well-known

manufacturer, and when approved, shall be delivered the site in original
unbroken packages, bearing the maker's name and brand. Paints of
approved colour only shall be used for each application.

ii) The Contractor shall provide manufacturer's application directions,

performance guarantee and literatures.

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2.5. PUMPS AND MOTORS

i) The Contractor shall supply and install water pump sets of capacities and
types as shown in the drawings and in accordance with the following
specification.

ii) For each pumping installation the system shall be complete and include all
necessary brackets, supports, flexible joints, valves, pipe fittings, starter and
controls, pressure gauges, float switches, level controls, etc. for the proper
functioning and control of the system.

iii) All pumps shall be approved manufacture of the vertical in-line multistage
centrifugal pump type.

iv) Each pump shall be capable of delivering not less than the quantity of water
indicated on drawings and against the design head.

v) All pumps shall be capable of handling water in the range of 10oC to 40oC
continuous operation.

vi) The pumps shall be complete non-overloading for any point on its head flow
characteristic curve.

vii) The pump selection shall be such that the impeller diameter fitted for the
design duty is not greater than 90% of the maximum impeller diameter which
can be fitted and the duty point efficiency shall be within 5% of the maximum
efficiency.

viii) The System Head required shall be determined by the Contractor based on
the pipe sizes as shown in the drawing and the numbers of types of fittings
to be supplied and installed. It shall be the sole responsibility of the
Contractor to ensure the pump head selected is adequate for the efficient
function of the system. Detailed calculations of pump heads shall be
submitted to the Employer for approval prior to the purchase of the pumps.

ix) The pump speed shall not exceed 1500 rpm except for vertical-in-line
multistage centrifugal pumps. In the event that the recourse has to be made
to pumping equipment operating on speed above 1500 rpm, approval of the
Employer shall be sought beforehand.

x) The pump casing, back-plate as well as parts in contact with the water being
pumped shall be of stainless steel. Mechanical seals shall be used.

xi) Casing construction shall be of horizontal split design; however, if of a

vertical split construction, pump's suction and back covers shall be
removable, allowing for complete removal of the rotating element without
disturbing the suction and delivering piping of the pump.

xii) The pumps shall be direct coupled to an approved Class 'F' insulation, drip
proof (IP54), TEFC motor, suitable for 400 volt, 3-phase, 50Hz power
supply.

xiii) Motors shall comply with the following efficiencies:

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2-Pole Motor 4-Pole Motor
kW Efficiency % kW Efficiency %
1.1 76.2 1.1 76.2
1.5 78.5 1.5 78.5
2.2 81.0 2.2 81.0
3 82.6 3 82.6
4 84.2 4 84.2
5.5 85.7 5.5 85.7
7.5 87.0 7.5 87.0
11 90.5 11 91.0
15 91.3 15 91.8
18.5 91.8 18.5 92.2
22 92.2 22 92.6
30 92.9 30 93.2
37 93.3 37 93.6
45 93.7 45 93.9
55 94.0 55 94.2
75 94.6 75 94.7
90 95.0 90 95.0

xiv) Each pump shall be bolted to a steel base. Vibration isolation shall be
provided.

xv) Pump flow-head characteristic curves shall be submitted for approval before
ordering.

xvi) For each pump installation, the following fittings are required as a minimum:

a. Gate valves at suction and at discharge

b. Check valve at discharge.

c. Stainless Steel Flexible connections at suction and discharge

d. Eccentric tapered reducer at suction

e. Concentric tapered reducer at discharge

f. Strainer at suction

g. 100 mm diameter pressure gauges complete with stop cock, at

suction and discharge.

h. 100 mm diameter flow meters complete with stop valves, bypass pipe
and valve for every two (2) pump sets at the common discharge pipe.

xvii) The pump starter/control panel shall be with the following minimum features:

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a. Incoming power supply isolator

b. Incoming supply 'AVAILABLE' indication

c. Main isolator 'ON' indication

d. Duty pump selector (each pump)

e. Auto-manual starting selector (each pump)

f. Pump manual "ON-OFF" push buttons (each pump)

g. Pump "Stop" "Running" "Fault" indication (each pump)

h. Kilowatt meter: only one such meter is required per control panel

i. Ammeter: direct reading and approved type (each pump)

j. Voltmeter

k. Anti-condensation heaters

xviii) Split Casing Pumps

a. Split casing pumps shall have a volute casing split on the axis so that
the interior of the pump can be easily inspected by removing half of
the casing without dismantling the main pipe work or removing the
motor.

b. Pumps shall be coupled to motors by flexible couplings with the

pump and the motor being mounted on a baseplate.

c. Pumps shall have 316 stainless steel casing, 316 stainless steel
impellers and 316 stainless steel shaft.

d. The rotating parts of the pumps shall be carefully balanced to prevent

undue vibration and shall be supported by substantial bearings.
Rotating shaft shall not be sealed against leakage by conventional
stuffing box design. Mechanical seals with tungsten carbide faces
shall be provided.

xix) End Suction Pumps

a. End suction pumps shall be single stage and coupled to the motor by
flexible spacer coupling and mounted together with their motors on a
baseplate. Pumps shall be of back pull out type design which allows
for the removal of the pumps rotating parts without dismantling the
pump mounting, pipework and motor.

b. Casings shall incorporate substantial mounting feet, suction and

delivery flanges, renewable wear rings, drain plug and air release
cock.

c. Pumps shall have 316 stainless steel casing, 316 stainless steel
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impellers and 316 stainless steel shafts.

d. Rotating shafts shall not be sealed against leakage by conventional

stuffing box design. Mechanical seals with tungsten carbide faces
shall be used instead.

e. The pump and motor shall be mounted on a common base plate of

adequate rigidity and supported on anti-vibration mounting.

xx) Vertical in Line Multistage Centrifugal Pumps

a. The pumps shall be vertical-in-line multistage centrifugal type

suitable for speeds up to 2900 rpm. Pumps shall be coupled to
motors by couplings with the pumps, motors and pressure vessels
being mounted on a common base plate of adequate rigidity and
supported on anti-vibration mounting.

b. The suction and discharge shall be in line with one another and the
operating liquid temperature for the pump shall be able to withstand
up to 120 degrees Celsius.

c. The rotating parts of the pumps shall be carefully balanced to prevent

undue vibration and shall be supported by substantial bearings.
Rotating shaft shall not be sealed against leakage by conventional
stuffing box design. Mechanical seals with tungsten carbide faces
shall be fitted.

d. The motor shall be stool mounted vertically on top of the pump

casing and the pump casing shall be designed to take the dynamic
load of the motor. The motor shall be provided with thrust bearing to
cater for the downward thrust of the pump.

e. All pumps shall have design, which have extended pump head,
which will enable the changing of the shaft seal without lifting the
motor.

f. The impeller shall be fitted to a spline shaft or a rounded shaft with

split cone and split cone nut. Renewable wear rings shall be provided
and catered for wear and tear. The rotating couplings shall be
protected by means of stainless steel coupling guard.

g. Each pump shall be of balanced flow design, space saving and shall
operate near its maximum efficiency over the specified range of
operation and be designed to give minimum noise, no vibration, no
cavitation and no pitting.

h. The pump shaft, impeller, outer sleeve, intermediate chamber, bases

and head shall be of 316 stainless steel.

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xxi) Vertical Turbine Pump

a. The vertical turbine pump shall be centrifugal, water or oil lubricated

with high efficiency, high head and high reliability. The pump shall be
suitable for pumping of thin, clean and non-aggressive liquids without
solid particles or fibres.

b. The pump shall consists of the four main elements namely, the bowl
assembly, the column assembly, discharge head and driver type.
The pump supplier shall supply the complete pump and motor and
comply in accordance to ISO 9906 (Annex A).

b. Bowl Assembly

a. The bowl assembly shall be of single stage or multi stage and the
intermediate bowls are interchangeable. This enables addition or
reduction of any stage to increase or decrease the head of the pump.
The material for the bowl shall be of cast iron ASTM A48 (DIN
GG25).

b. The impeller shall be of semi-open or closed type design mounted on

the shaft by taper collets or stainless steel and the material shall be
of bronze SAE 40. The shaft material shall be of stainless steel AISI
420.

c. The bowl bearing shall be of tandem with combination of bearing

bronze SAE 660 and neoprene for best shaft centering and abrasion
resistance.

xxii) Column Assembly

a. The column assembly shall be of threaded or flanged steel column

with either bronze bearings retainers or rubber tube centering spider
spacing bronze tube shaft bearings and enclosing tube.

b. The column pipe shall be of ERW steel accordance to ASTM A53

grade B standard and the bearing shall be of bronze SAE 40.

xxiii) Discharge Head

a. The discharge head shall be of cast iron GG 25 and able to

withstand up to a pressure of 16 bar.

xxiv) Driver

a. The driver shall be of vertical hollow shaft electric motor, totally

enclosed, fan-cooled squirrel-cage induction type in accordance with
IEC standard.

b. It shall be suitable for operation on a 380V/3ph/50Hz supply. The

motor shall be designed based on a maximum ambient temperature
of 40 deg C with an insulation class F. The enclosure class of the
motor shall be IP 55.

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2.6. PNEUMATIC BOOSTER SYSTEM

xxv) General

a. The Contractor shall supply and install package booster unit for the
water supply, of capacity and requirements as shown in the
drawings.

b. The package booster unit shall be complete with a pressure gas filled
tank, pressure gauge, suction and discharge piping assembly,
complete with test pipes to nearest drain with necessary valves
pressure switches, isolating valves, flow switch, strainers, pumps,
control panel and mounting channels. The booster unit shall be
designed for parallel/alternate operation.

c. Any low water level in the water tank shall stop the pump operation.
The control wring shall be provided to indicate the failure of the
booster unit and activate the alarm at BAS Room.

d. Pressure Gauges where required shall have a range and calibration

suitable for the duty required with normal operating pressure at the
mid-point of the range of the gauge with percentage error of not more
than 1% of mid range. All tapings for pressure gauges shall be
provided with a gauge cock and siphon tubes.

xxvi) Pressure Tank

a. Pressure tank shall be constructed of heavy steel and pressure

tested to 10 bar. The surfaces of the steel shall be coated with
approved material to ensure 100% corrosion resistance.

b. The tank shall be provided with heavy duty butyl diaphragm to SS

375.

c. An air valve shall be provided for the introduction of compressed air.

d. The tank shall provide an effective draw-off capacity within cut-in and
cut-off pressure as indicated in drawing.

xxvii) Pressure Switch

a. Pressure switch shall be heavy duty with step-less adjustable cut-

in/out pressure adjustments. The pressure range shall be selected to
suit the system design (1 bar to 4 bars). It shall be corrosion resistant
and of weatherproof construction.

xxviii) Compliance with Local Relevant Authorities’ Regulation

a. All materials provided and used by the Contractor shall comply and
approved by Local Relevant Authorities’ regulations and
requirements. Certificate of approval by Local Relevant Authorities
for material shall be submitted to the Employer for approval.

xxix) Booster Pump Operation

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a. The operation of the pumps shall be as in the system description.

xxx) Control/Starter Panel

a. The pump control/starter panel shall be as specified in the section on

"Pumps and Motors".

2.7. PAINTING AND FINISHING

i) Refer to “Section-220553 – Identification for Plumbing Piping and

Equipment” for detail specification.

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PART 3 EXECUTION

3.1. INSTALLATION

i) Combined and coordinated layouts with all other trades such as

architectural, structure, other MEP services and landscaping works shall be
prepared, submitted and approved the Employer before installation.

ii) The pipework shall be located and installed so that the piping is accessible
for inspection, replacement and repair.

iii) All stop valves shall be placed in positions which allow for convenient
operation and repair.

iv) The pipework shall be installed so that each distribution line isolated by a
stop valve is capable of complete drainage to facilitate repairs.

v) All pipework shall be concealed below the ceiling level unless otherwise
approved.

3.2 EXTERNAL WATER SERVICES INSTALLATION

i) Excavation

a. All excavation shall be carried out to the required lengths, breaths,

depths, inclination and curvature as may be necessary for the
construction of the works or as shown in the specification/ Drawings.

b. Pockets shall be formed for sockets, flanges, valves, etc. so as to give

the barrel of each pipe a full support throughout its entire length.

c. Sufficient timber support shall be provided to prevent the trenches from

collapsing during pipe lying.

d. The Contractor is required to provide good dewatering system for

keeping the excavation clear of water at all times.

e. The bottom of all trenches shall be free from mud and water, trimmed
clean and thoroughly consolidated by iron shot rammers or other
methods. All sorts of defective portions shall be cut out and filled in
with selected excavated material well consolidated in layers as
instructed by the Employer.

f. Notwithstanding the above, the Contractor shall also ensure that the
requirements under "Excavator" of this Specification be strictly adhered
to when carrying out works.

ii) Laying of Underground Pipes

a. Pipes shall be laid to line and level as indicated in the

Specification/Drawings or as instructed by the Employer. The minimum
depth shall not be less than 1.5 m from the ground level.

b. All pipes and fittings shall be cleaned internally before laying.

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c. Temporary pipe plug shall be used to cover each open end of the
pipes, whenever work is stopped, so as to prevent foreign matter from
entering the pipes after laying.

d. Thrust Blocks

Thrust blocks are required under the following situations:

1. Change of pipeline direction

2. Change of pipe size
3. Dead end of pipeline
4. Thrust is expected to be developed such as the valves

The thrust blocks formed shall be strong enough to prevent the

movement of the pipeline and fittings when test pressure is applied.
Thrust blocks shall be designed by the civil and structural professional
engineer. A copy of the design drawing together with calculations
endorsed by the Professional Engineer must be submitted to the
Employer prior to the site construction.

e. Concrete haunching shall also be carried out along the middle of each
length of pipe for at least 50% of the pipe length. The haunching shall
be concreted up to the edges of the trench so as to restrain the pipe
movement under pressure.

iii) Hydrostatic and Leakage Testing of Buried Water Pipes

a. The mains shall be tested in sections as the work of the laying

proceeds and, except with the approval of the Employer, the section to
be tested shall not exceed 200 meters.

b. All joints shall be left exposed for inspection during testing.

c. The main shall be allowed to stand full of water for at least 24 hours
before proceeding with the test.

d. The test pressure shall be at least 125 meters head (180 psi) or the
maximum working pressure plus 50 percent, whichever is greater. The
pressure shall be maintained for twenty four (24) hours. The Contractor
shall provide a chart recorder for the continuous recording of the water
pressure throughout the 24 hours test period.

e. The leakage shall not exceed 0.20 litres per millimeter of pipe diameter
per kilometer of pipeline per 100 m head per 24 hours duration. Any
visible individual leak shall be repaired.

f. Prior to turning on of water and commissioning the water pipes, the

hydrostatic and leakage testing shall be repeated for the entire section
of pipe to a pressure of 125 meters head for a 24 hours duration
complying with the above requirement. The Contractor shall provide a
chart recorder for the continuous recording of the water pressure
throughout the 24 hours test period.

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iv) Backfilling

a. Backfilling shall commence only after the pipeline has been tested and
approved by the Employer. It shall be done in stages as follows:

1. Fine and dry material selected from the excavated earth shall be
packed and well rammed underneath and at the sides of the
pipeline up to half pipe height.

2. The filling shall then be carried up to 300 mm above the socket

of the pipes with selected material and well rammed.

3. The remainder of the excavation shall be filled in with the most

suitable portions of the excavation material in layers of not more
than 300 mm deep. Each layer shall be well rammed before the
next layer is placed.

4. The top of trenches shall be filled with material originally taken

from the surface and set aside for subsequent reinstatement or
as instructed by the Employer.

3.3. INTERNAL WATER SERVICES INSTALLATION

i) Pipe Supports (Aboveground Pipe)

Unless otherwise specified, piping shall be supported by approved clips,

hangers or rollers at intervals not exceeding those given in Table 1 below:

TABLE 1: PIPE SUPPORTS

Copper Pipe Plastic Pipe *Ductile Iron Pipe
(Class K9)
Nominal
Size Horizont Horizont Horizont
Vertical Vertical Vertical
al al al
Run (m) Run (m) Run (m)
Run (m) Run (m) Run (m)
15 1.5 2.0 0.6 1.2 - -
20 2.0 2.5 0.9 1.8 - -
25 2.0 2.5 0.9 1.8 - -
32 2.0 3.0 0.9 1.8 - -
40 2.5 3.0 0.9 1.8 - -
50 2.5 3.5 1.2 2.1 3.0 3.0
65 3.0 3.5 1.2 2.1 3.0 3.0
75 3.0 4.0 1.2 2.1 3.0 3.0
100 3.0 4.0 1.5 2.4 3.0 3.0
125 3.0 4.0 1.5 2.4 3.0 3.0
150 3.0 4.0 1.8 3.0 3.0 3.0

*At least one fixing must be provided for each unit length.

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ii) The supports shall permit appropriate movement for expansion and
contraction in the desired direction and prevent transmission of vibration.

iii) Corrosion may result from galvanic action where there is contact of
dissimilar metals in the presence of some waters, such as copper in contact
with iron or steel or with zinc galvanized coating. When such corrosion is
known to occur, the support and pipe shall be kept apart by approved
electrically non-conducting materials.

iv) Clips, rollers, hangers and supports shall be fabricated from hot-dripped
galvanized steel and have sufficient strength to support the pipes and its
contents, and shall conform to BS 3974 and as approved by the Employer.

v) Pipework shall be installed with a minimum 80 mm clearance from all

electrical conduits, trays and troughs and from finished floor, and 38mm
clearance from other parts of the building structure and any adjacent
pipework.

vi) Piping passing through foundation of bearing walls shall be protected

against breakage by means of sleeves or arches. Space between sleeves or
arches and the pipe shall be filled with coal tar, lead or other materials. The
space shall be made watertight where it is essential to prevent surface water
from entering the building by using purposely made and proven methods/
fittings. The proposed method/ fittings must be submitted to the Employer for
approval prior to installation at site.

3.4. TESTING OF ABOVE GROUND PIPES

i) Water service and distribution pipes above ground shall be subjected to a

hydrostatic pressure test of 105 metres head (150 psi) or the maximum
working pressure plus 50 percent, whichever is greater. The test period shall
be twenty four (24) hours during which no leakage is allowed. The test shall
be carried out progressively as and when sections of pipes are completed.
The Contractor shall provide a chart recorder for continuous recording of the
water pressure throughout the 24 hours test period.

ii) Prior to turning on of water and commissioning of the water distribution

pipes, the hydrostatic and leakage testing shall be repeated for the entire
water distribution pipework.

3.5. CLEANING OUT OF PIPEWORK

i) After installation and before hydrostatic tests are carried out, the piping shall
be cleaned out thoroughly.

ii) Piping shall be disconnected from tanks, control valves and equipment
before washed out.

3.6. STERILIZATION OF INSTALLATION

i) All mains, service pipes, water tanks and distribution pipes to be used for
domestic water purposes shall be thoroughly sterilized in accordance with
the procedures spelt out in International Standards.

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SECTION 220500 COMMON WORK
RESULTS FOR PLUMBING

a. The water tank shall be scrubbed down and flushed out with water
containing a solution chloride lime.

b. The tank and pipes shall then be filled with water and a sterilizing
chemical containing chlorine added gradually while the tank is filling to
ensure thorough mixing. Sufficient chemical shall be used to give the
water a dose of 50 parts of chlorine to one million parts of water. Care
must be taken not to overdose and increase the acidity of the water,
resulting in corrosion in the copper pipes.

c. When the tanks are full the supply shall be shut off, all the taps on the
distributing pipe shall then be opened successively, working
progressively away from the tanks.

d. Each tap shall be closed when the water discharge begins to smell of
chloride. The tanks shall then be topped up and the whole system shall
remain charged for at least three hours, where upon a test shall be
made for residual chlorine; if none is found, the sterilization must be
carried out again.

e. Finally the tanks and pipes shall be thoroughly flushed out before any
water is used for domestic purposes.

3.7. WATER ANALYSIS

i) The Contractor shall submit samples of water from the tanks and pipeworks
for chemical and bacteriological analysis to confirm that the water is fit for
human consumption.

ii) This water analysis shall be carried out if so directed by the Employer and
the Local Water Authority Department during the Defects Liability Period.
Any sample which fails the test shall have the system re-sterilize and further
samples be submitted for testing.

iii) The Contractor shall submit to the Employer and the Local Water Authority
Department a copy of the Water Test Certificate from the approved
laboratories. All cost incurred shall be borne by the Contractor.

3.8. SCREENING OF OPENINGS

i) Vent pipe ends, drain pipe ends and overflow pipe ends shall be provided
with suitable provision for preventing the entry of vermin and insects to the
requirements of the International Standards.

3.9. FLOW METERS

i) The accuracy of the flow meter shall be +/- 1% of actual value with
repeatability of +/- 0.1% of actual value. The flow meter shall be of approved
standard.

ii) Flow meter shall be installed according to the industrial best standard and
recommended method of installation by the manufacturer.

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SECTION 220500 COMMON WORK
RESULTS FOR PLUMBING

3.10 PAINTING & FINISHING

i) The Contractor shall paint all plants, equipment, ducting, piping, hangers,
bracing and other surfaces exposed to air as specified and he shall also be
responsible for all finish painting. The minimum numbers of coats are
specified herein under but sufficient coats shall be given to achieve desired
finish.

ii) Refer to “Section-220553 – Identification for Plumbing Piping and

Equipment” for detail specification.

3.10. LOCAL WATER AUTHORITY

i) The Contractor shall make all applications, liaise and arrange with the Local
Water Authority Department for the inspection and obtaining final approval
for installation of incoming mains, diversion, etc. testing and handing over of
the project.

3.11. WASTE MANAGEMENT

i) Separate and dispose of waste shall be in accordance with the Project’s

Waste Management Plan approved by the Employer.

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