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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS FOR ELECTRIC WORKS
CIVIL WORKS
CIVIL WORK FOR UNDERGROUND CABLE
Group: Civil Works

Subject: Civil Works for underground cable
0 JAN 2022 First Issue

Rev. Date Description/issued for
Client: ADDC/ AADC

STANDARD TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS FOR ELECTRICITY DISTRIBUTION WORKS
Title: CIVIL WORK FOR UNDERGROUND CABLE
DOCUMENT NO: S-CIV-CAB_00.DOCX Rev: 0-2022 Sheet: 1 of: 19
INDEX
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS FOR ELECTRIC WORKS .................................................. 1
1 SCOPE.............................................................................................................................. 3
2 APPLICATION FIELD .................................................................................................. 3
3 REFERENCE DOCUMENTS ....................................................................................... 3
3.1 TAQA/ADDC/AADC specifications ................................................................................ 3
3.2 Reference standards........................................................................................................... 4
3.3 Regulation and law ............................................................................................................ 4
4 SERVICE CONDITIONS AND DESIGN..................................................................... 4
5 TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION ...................................................................................... 5
5.1 Earth Works and Excavations ........................................................................................... 5
5.1.1 General .............................................................................................................................. 5
5.1.2 3rd Party Works within Utility Corridors or Roadways .................................................... 6
5.2 Road Crossing ................................................................................................................... 6
5.3 Horizontal Directional Drilling (HDD) ............................................................................. 7
5.3.1 General requirements ........................................................................................................ 7
5.3.2 Equipment requirements.................................................................................................... 8
5.3.3 Personnel Qualifications.................................................................................................... 8
5.3.4 Work Procedure................................................................................................................. 8
5.3.5 Record Keeping & Documentation ................................................................................. 10
5.3.6 Power Cables Crossing New Cable Routes ..................................................................... 10
5.3.7 Bentonite ......................................................................................................................... 10
5.4 Sign Boards ..................................................................................................................... 10
5.5 Cable Protection Tiles ..................................................................................................... 10
5.5.1 LDPE Cable Protection Tiles .......................................................................................... 11
5.6 Cables Supported on Racks or Trays............................................................................... 12
5.7 Cable Entrances at Substations and Pits .......................................................................... 12
5.8 Ladders ............................................................................................................................ 13
5.9 Cable Route Markers ....................................................................................................... 13
5.10 Steel Structures ................................................................................................................ 13
5.11 Painting............................................................................................................................ 14
6 TESTS ............................................................................................................................ 15
6.1 Type Tests ....................................................................................................................... 15
6.1.1 Tensile Stress and Elongation Tests ................................................................................ 15
6.1.2 Chemical Tests ................................................................................................................ 15
6.1.3 Impact Test ...................................................................................................................... 16
7 QUALITY AND CERTIFICATION ........................................................................... 17
7.1 Documentation supplied during the tender...................................................................... 17
7.2 Document to be supplied after the order ......................................................................... 17
8 DELIVERY, HANDLING AND LOGISTIC ISSUES ............................................... 18
9 EXCEPTIONS ............................................................................................................... 18
ANNEX A LDPE TILE LAYOUT................................................................................................. 19
Client: ADDC/ AADC

1 SCOPE
The scope of this specification is to provide the technical requirements for civil works for
underground cables, to be used in the distribution networks of TAQA/ADDC/AADC.
2 APPLICATION FIELD
This specification refers to civil works for underground cables, to be used in the distribution
networks of TAQA/ADDC/AADC
3 REFERENCE DOCUMENTS
The list of the reference documents is indicated in the following paragraphs.
In case of discrepancy between these Specifications and any of the applicable Codes and
Standards, the following order of precedence shall apply:
1) TAQA/ADDC/AADC specifications
2) applicable reference standards
3) other documents.
The Supplier shall note that compliance with the provision of these specifications does not relieve
him from his responsibility to supply proper design, material and construction, suited to meet the
operating guarantees at the specified service conditions.
3.1 TAQA/ADDC/AADC specifications
Table 1- List of TAQA/ADDC/AADC specifications
S-GEN-SER S-GEN-ID
S-CIV-SOIL S-CIV-GEN
S-GEN-COR S-CIV-WORK
Client: ADDC/ AADC

3.2 Reference standards
The last edition of following standards is applicable for the scope specified in the present
document. In case of deviation, the Supplier can propose equipment/material compliant to an
alternative standard, subject to TAQA/ADDC/AADC approval.
Table 2- List of Standards
Standard Description
ADIBC Abu Dhabi International Building Code
ACI318 Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete and Commentary
AISC 360 Specification for Structural Steel Buildings
Standard Specification for Deformed and Plain Carbon-Steel Bars for Concrete
ASTM A615
Reinforcement
Standard Specification for Welded Deformed Steel Bar Mats for Concrete
ASTM A184
Reinforcement
Standard Specification for Steel Welded Wire Reinforcement, Plain, for
ASTM A 185
Concrete
Standard Specification for Low-Relaxation, Seven-Wire Steel Strand for
ASTM A416
Prestressed Concrete
ASTM C 150 Standard Specification for Portland Cement
ISO 527 Methods of Testing Plastics
ASTM D638 Standard Test Method for Tensile Properties of Plastics
3.3 Regulation and law
All works shall be in accordance with the following Regulation and laws:
• Abu Dhabi International Building Code
• The Electricity Wiring Regulations
The prescription included in the Regulations and Law shall prevail on all other international
standards mentioned in paragraph 3.2.
4 SERVICE CONDITIONS AND DESIGN
The service conditions are specified in S-GEN-SER. Design shall be in accordance with S-CIV-
GEN and prescriptions mentioned in the present specification.
Client: ADDC/ AADC

5 TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION
5.1 Earth Works and Excavations
5.1.1 General
The Supplier shall carry out all kind of earth and rockwork works required within the Project,
either by manpower or use of fuel driven machinery and tools acceptable to TAQA/ADDC/AADC.
Works shall include, but not be limited to:
• Trench excavation for services, including clearing and grubbing, excavation of topsoil
• Demolition of existing structures, removal of obstacles and archaeological findings
• Backfilling, including replacement of material.
The Supplier shall fully inform himself concerning the nature of the ground likely to be
encountered during operations, and the excavation of ground of any nature and all types of soil
likely to be met with and shall be included in his offer. No claims for extras on any account
whatsoever shall be accepted. No increase in price for excavation in sand dunes, hard ground or
rock, pumping water well point systems, cutting and reinstatement of any concrete, asphalt or tiled
surfaces or any other cause shall be granted.
This refers also to green areas, where the Supplier is obliged to check with the authorities
concerned if reinstatement may become necessary. All relevant costs (if any) shall be included in
the Supply.
The trenches shall be located exactly within the approved reservation, the sides shall be straight
and free from any sharp material/edges likely to injure the cable or accessories, the bottom shall
be firm and of smooth contour and shall be free from any sharp material/ pebbles, etc., and likely
to damage the cables.
Where trenches pass from a footpath to a roadway, or at other positions where a change of level is
necessary, the bottom of the trench shall rise and fall gradually.
The Supplier shall take all precautions necessary to prevent or minimize damages to road or ground
surface due to a slip or breaking away from the sidewalls of the trench.
The Supplier shall deal with and dispose of water so as to prevent any risk of the cables and other
materials, which are to be laid in the trenches being detrimentally affected. He shall provide all
pumps, well points and appliances required, and shall carry out all necessary pumping and bailing.
The Supplier shall allow for all such equipment and operations.
Excavation in paved sidewalks shall be carried out with special care. When removing paving slabs,
the Supplier shall take the necessary precautions to avoid breakage. All slabs removed during
performance of the work shall be re-established or replaced. Where sand dunes exist in the cable
routes as finally approved, they shall be cleared to the normal ground level. Where the existing
ground level is much higher than the final future ground level, cables shall be laid to a depth
measured from the final future ground level. The amount of additional excavation shall be included
in the Suppliers scope.
All excavation works shall fulfil the safety rules/procedures by TAQA/ADDC/AADC either at
general level or at project level.
Client: ADDC/ AADC

5.1.2 3rd Party Works within Utility Corridors or Roadways
The following procedural requirements shall be followed as a minimum:
• A written request for a No Objection Certificate (NOC) must be submitted to the Utility end user or his
Consultant and shall include drawings for proposed work, method statement, duration for completion,
and design for any proposed temporary support of excavation within the vicinity of Utilities.
• For active Utilities, notification must be provided to affected Utility Agencies, including TRANSCO,
ETISALAT, ADDC, AADC, ADNOC, etc.
• For Utilities installed but not activated, notification must be provided to Owner.
• The Supplier, Developer’s Consultant, Utilities’ Supplier and Consultant’s representatives at all times
to physically inspect the Supplier activities, must provide supervision and inspector.
• Manual exploratory excavation must be provided to determine the exact location of the existing
Utilities.
• Mechanical excavation will not be allowed within 5 meters of existing Utilities.
• Deep excavations must be protected by sheet piling or other shoring means in line with the conditions
stated in the NOC, issued by the Utility Agencies and their Consultants.
• In case of crossing below existing Utilities non-disruptive methods shall be applied in line with the
conditions stated in the NOC, issued by the Utility Agencies and their Consultants.
• In case of crossing above existing Utilities manual excavation is only permitted and the depth of
excavation shall not exceed the level of the warning tapes of existing Utilities.
• Completed work will be inspected by Utility end user representatives and Utility representatives to
certify that no damage was encountered to existing Utilities prior to allowing backfilling of the area.
This process is required to ensure uninterrupted services to Developers, etc. and that no damage is
incurred to existing Utilities and Roadways during excavation within the vicinity of Utilities.
5.2 Road Crossing
At crossing points with highways and roads, the Supplier shall provide separate ducts for each
cable line plus one spare in the required positions. Unless a larger size is considered necessary,
ducts shall consist of PVC pipes with a minimum internal diameter of 200 mm and a minimum
wall thickness of 5 mm. The pipes shall be encased in concrete grade C 40 providing at least 15
cm cover to the ground and 10 cm between the pipes.
Duct marker shall be provided from the start and end of the duct installed in road crossings.
The ducts shall be of reinforced concrete laid on lean concrete foundations based on compacted
subsoil before being embedded in dense concrete. The ends of the ducts shall protrude at least to
a distance of 1.0 m beyond the road or walkway limits.
For Road Crossing details, reference shall be made to the below listed drawings which are provided
in the Drawings Section:
• DWG AAA CIV CAB 14 01-A Cable Road Crossing
• DWG AAA CIV CAB 16-A Typical Duct Bank (1 Way, 2 Way, 6 Way)
Works shall include all work involved, e.g. cutting and reinstatement of the road according to the
requirements of the Municipality or other concerned authorities, coating of the concrete,
backfilling, compaction, etc.*
Client: ADDC/ AADC

The Supplier shall clean and prove the ducts by drawing a mandrel of slightly lesser diameter than
that of the duct itself immediately before pulling-in cables. Pipes or ducts not used shall be sealed
by an approved method before backfilling.
Excavation for road crossings shall be carried out in line with the instructions of concerned
authorities, targeting to leave at least half of the road open to the traffic at all times. Where asphalt
surfaces were broken, the Supplier shall re-build the road in accordance with the requirements of
the concerned authorities.
If roadwork is ongoing or scheduled, the Supplier shall be bound to co-ordinate all his work for
road crossings with the relevant road constructor. The costs for complete reinstatement work after
crossing of roads, including topping and reinstatement of the surfaces, are to be borne by the
Supplier.
If the Authorities object to execution of the road crossing as described above, the Supplier shall
consider other non-destructive methods, such as drilling, or pressing method satisfying the local
authorities’ requirements. In using such methods, due care shall be exercised to locate any
underground services which may not be shown on available local authority’s records. In case of
damage to any such existing services the Supplier is responsible for all reinstatement works and
consequential damages to the satisfaction of the concerned authorities.
5.3 Horizontal Directional Drilling (HDD)
5.3.1 General requirements

Where construction of duct bank by the method of open cut is not applicable or permitted
installation of underground cable conduits using Horizontal Directional Drilling method shall be
executed by approved specialized (sub-)Supplier.
The work specified in this section consist of furnishing and installing utilities using the horizontal
directional drilling method (HDD) of installation, also commonly referred to as directional boring
or guided horizontal boring. This work shall include all services, equipment, materials, tools and
labour for the complete and proper installation, testing, restoration of underground utilities and
environmental protection.
Prior to the beginning the work the Supplier must submit to TAQA/ADDC/AADC a work plan /
Method statement to be prepared by the drilling company detailing the procedure and schedule to
be used to execute the project.
The Work Plan shall include a description of the equipment to be used, down hole tools, a list of
personnel and their qualifications and experience, list of (sub-) Suppliers, a schedule of work
activity, project quality control plan, a safety plan including procedures of handling potentially
hazardous material and the method statement.
The Supplier shall also provide a comprehensive set of pre-qualification documents, clearly
indicating the reference plants he or his sub-Supplier has already executed in the UAE/region.
Client: ADDC/ AADC

5.3.2 Equipment requirements
The directional drilling equipment shall consist of (but not limited to)
• Drilling rig
• Drill Head
• Mud Motors
• Drill Pipe
• Wire Line Steering System (or proven gyroscopic system)
• Drilling Fluid (Mud) pumping System
• Drilling Fluids (bentonite mud)
• Drilling Fluid Delivery System
• Drilling Fluid Recycling System
• Pipe Rollers (or Sandbags)
5.3.3 Personnel Qualifications
All personnel shall be fully trained in their respective duties as part of the directional drilling crew
and in safety. The Supplier shall have sufficient number of competent workers on the job at all
times to ensure the directional bore is made in a timely, satisfactory and safely manner.
The following key drilling personnel shall have a minimum of 5 years’ experience in their
respective field of operations, with approved work experience details and references: -
• Project Manager
• Project Engineer
• Driller
• Steering Engineer
• Mud Technician
SUPPLIER shall also include back up personnel in the event that an individual is unavailable.
5.3.4 Work Procedure
5.3.4.1 Site Preparation

Prior to any alterations to work-site, the Supplier shall photograph or videotape entire work area,
including entry and exit points.
5.3.4.2 Soil Investigation
The SUPPLIER shall conduct soil investigation in approved locations so as to ascertain the
prevailing soil details, and to assist him in choosing the drilling assemblies required for accurate
and timely completion of the project to the highest quality assurance levels. The soil investigation
shall be carried out by approved Third Party Suppliers specializing in this field of work and shall
be approved by TAQA/ADDC/AADC.
Soil investigation works shall generally be executed in line with Standard Technical Specification
S-CIV-SOIL.
5.3.4.3 Bathymetric Survey
The Supplier shall conduct a comprehensive bathymetric survey to ascertain the seabed levels
across the waterway. The results shall be checked manually by the Supplier to ensure its accuracy.
Client: ADDC/ AADC

5.3.4.4 Drill Path Survey
Before starting with the works the Supplier shall provide a desk study / feasibility study. The study
shall list all the parameters used in the design. In case the HDD shall be conducted for the purpose
of installing electrical cables, the calculations have to show wall thickness calculations considering
maximum external pressure.
The entire drill path shall be accurately surveyed with entry and exit stakes placed in the
appropriate locations within the areas indicated on the drawings.
The depth of the bore holes shall be at least 3 meters below the deepest cable conduit level.
5.3.4.5 Drilling steps
• Pilot Hole
• Reaming
• Pipe installation
• Monitoring Ground Surface Movement
Note: The pipes to be used on the project shall conform to TAQA/ADDC/AADC requirements
covered elsewhere in this specification and shall be sourced from approved Suppliers.
High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) pipes are to be installed at the end of drilling operation to
serve as cable conduits (Ducts) all along the drilling route. Quality of HDPE pipes, pipe diameter,
pipe wall thickness, and method of jointing the pipes shall be proposed by the Supplier and
approved by TAQA/ADDC/AADC prior to commencement of works. Only pipes designed for
high pressure working conditions (class SDR 17 or SDR 11 to ISO-4427, or similar approved)
shall be utilized.
The HDPE pipe welding equipment should be an automatic butt-welding system, which produces
for each welding joint a technical certificate. Each welding certificate should be registered and
will be a part of the documentation of the job.
After welding the Supplier should remove the welding Bed inside the pipe carefully.
For Pipe Arrangement of Underground Cable Conduits using Horizontal Directional Drilling
method, reference shall be made to the below listed drawings which are provided in the Drawings
Section:
• DWG AAA CIV CAB 14 13 : Typical Arrangement of Conduits for Power Cables
(single circuit) using Directional Drilling Method (HDD)
• DWG AAA CIV CAB 14 14 : Typical Arrangement of Conduits for Power Cables
(double circuit) using Directional Drilling Method (HDD)
5.3.4.6 Site Restoration
Following drilling operations, the SUPPLIER will demobilize equipment and restore the worksite
to original condition. All excavations will be backfilled and compacted.
Client: ADDC/ AADC

5.3.5 Record Keeping & Documentation
5.3.5.1 Drilling Records

The SUPPLIER shall at all times keep accurate and up to date records of all drilling operations
and parameters including all Pilot Hole, Reaming and Pullback stages on the project.
These records shall also include the welding certificates of the HDPE pipes.
5.3.5.2 As Built Drawings
The Supplier shall provide the Client with A0 size drawings (hard or electronic copies) clearly
indicating the installed profiles in relation to the approved bathymetric survey of the seabed, as
well as A0 size drawings (hard & electronic copies) showing plan details of the installed lines. All
as-built drawings shall be to the approval of TAQA-ADDC-AADC/ENGINEER.
5.3.6 Power Cables Crossing New Cable Routes
Prior to commencing of any new MV power cable installation work the related cable route shall
be checked to find out and to locate crossings of other (existing or planned) MV or HV power
cable circuits.
At locations where other (existing or planned) MV or HV power cables are crossing the new cable
route, the new MV power cables have to be lowered by about 50cm below the existing or planned
MV or below the lowest existing or planned HV cable and to be protected by plastic pipes. The
existing or planned MV or HV power cables shall be protected by (split) plastic pipes. All plastic
pipes shall be filled with Bentonite and the space between the new and existing or planned power
cables shall be filled with special sand (TR≤1.2) to minimise hot spot development on either power
cable circuits.
5.3.7 Bentonite
Pipe of crossings roads & HDD shall be filled with Bentonite after power cables have been pulled
in. Bentonite shall not prevent pulling-back of cables in case of a cable failure. Any settlement of
the bentonite compound shall be prevented, and the heat transfer shall not diorite during the
lifetime of the cable.
5.4 Sign Boards
For Submarine Cable Crossing Sign Board details, reference shall be made to the below listed
drawings which are provided in the Drawings Section:
• DWG AAA CIV CAB 14 15 : Submarine Cable Crossing Sign Board
5.5 Cable Protection Tiles
This section details the requirements for Cable Protection Tiles for the protection of underground
electric Power Cables.
For protection, reference shall be made also to the below listed drawing which are provided in the
Drawings Section:
• DWG AAA CIV 02 : Mechanical Protection
Client: ADDC/ AADC

5.5.1 LDPE Cable Protection Tiles
5.5.1.1 Applicable Standards

Except where modified by this specification, the Cable Protection Tiles shall be tested in accordance
with:
• The Electricity Wiring Regulations 2007, Revision 1, dated January 2009, as promulgated by the
Regulation and Supervision Bureau, Emirate of Abu Dhabi: design and construction of all electrical
components, equipment and systems, installation of all electrical devices and wiring
• ASTM D638 - Test Method for Tensile Properties of Plastics
• the following ISO Standards:
Standard ISO 527 Methods of Testing Plastics
Part 1 (2019) General Principles
Part 2 (2012) Test conditions for moulding and extrusion plastics
Part 3 (2018) Test conditions for film and sheets
5.5.1.2 Design Criteria
The cable protection tiles shall be suitable for use in ground having high water table and saline
conditions.
Site operating conditions are as per TAQA/ADDC/AADC General Design Criteria.
5.5.1.3 Layout, dimensions and colour
The dimensions provided in the drawing “other cables” are general for all:
• Length : 1000 mm (+/- 5mm)
• Total width : 250 mm (+/- 2mm)
o Width yellow band 150 mm
o Width black band top and bottom of the yellow band, 50 mm
• Minimum thickness : 6 mm
5.5.1.4 Materials
The Protection Tiles shall consist of a base material of low-density polyethylene (LDPE) to which
has been added only those materials to give the required good finish, strength, durability, colour and
capacity.
5.5.1.5 Markings
The Cable Protection Tiles shall have the caption printed on top in Arabic & English, in characters
not less than 40mm high and shall be specially protected against deterioration, as shown in the
attached drawing.
5.5.1.6 Drawings, Samples etc.
The Supplier shall provide drawings, samples, catalogues, test reports etc. of the items offered by
him with his offer.
All drawings, catalogues, samples and test reports shall be submitted by the Supplier at his expense
and shall become the property of ADDC.
Client: ADDC/ AADC

5.5.1.7 Inter-locking
Inter-locking using pegs shall be provided on each cable protection tile along its width. The inter-
locking arrangement shall be such as to ensure easy installation and shall have same tensile strength
as the tile. The centre of the hole drilled to take the pegs shall be 25mm in from the board end (+/-
2mm).
5.5.1.8 Packing & Dispatch
The cable tiles shall be packed in bundles. Tiles per bundle shall not be more than 10 Nos. These
bundles shall be further packed in pallets and size of each pallet shall not be more than 1200 mm
x 1200 mm x 1200 mm (length x width x height).
The pallets shall be duly covered and strapped so that the colours of the cable tiles do not fade
when stored in open yard. The pallets shall have proper arrangement for lifting by forklift from all
4 sides. Further, packing shall be such that it affords adequate protection to the enclosed materials
both against climatic conditions and against mechanical damage during transport to its final
destination, including rough handling during sea, rail and road transport and transition from one
point to another.
5.6 Cables Supported on Racks or Trays
The Supplier shall supply all racks, trays and supporting steelwork for the cables supplied and
installed.
Non-magnetic clamps must be used for this purpose, to brace the cables against dynamic impulse
forces during short-circuits.
The spacing of cable-supporting steelwork shall be to the approval of TAQA/ADDC/AADC.
Wherever cables and accessories are installed and exposed to direct solar radiation, sun shields of
approved material and design shall be applied and installed.
Within the stations, movable footbridges shall be provided in order to enable the
Supplier’s/Supplier's and any maintenance personnel to step over the cables; number and design
shall be subject to approval.
For the cable basement of substations, the Supplier shall prepare the arrangement and layout for
all cables including all future cables in order that crossings are avoided and sufficient space for
future connections is provided. This work shall be co-ordinated with the relevant substation
Suppliers/Suppliers and the design shall be subject to the approval of TAQA/ADDC/AADC.
All iron parts such as footbridges, cable-supporting structures, etc., shall be corrosion protected as
described hereinafter and shall be properly grounded. This is also valid for all nuts and bolts unless
they are of stainless steel.
5.7 Cable Entrances at Substations and Pits
Special care shall be taken that all cable entries to joint pits, substations and cables passing fire
rated partition walls and sections, whether utilized or not, are durably and permanently sealed
against water penetration to the satisfaction of TAQA/ADDC/AADC. Sealing shall be realized by
means of knock out sleeves.
Client: ADDC/ AADC

The sleeve shall be fixed and cast into structures, ensuring a tight seal until its plate is knocked out
for cable and pipe routing and sealing. Each sleeve shall be equipped with a plate closing the sleeve
hole until the cable laying is started.
Once cable is inserted in the sleeve it shall be possible to fill it in with a cable sealing system shall
consist of stainless-steel frames or flanges to be fixed at partition wall (fire section) with provision
of spares for cables for the final extension of the respective recesses.
The steel frames of the sealing system shall be filled with modular packing blocks made out of
elastic fireproof and rodent resistant material of different sizes, to accommodate the respective
cables passing through the walls.
Removable compression plates of end packing press wedges shall seal the complete cable transit
system against water pressure and fire.
A complete set of different sized cable adapter blocks inclusive tools, tapes, etc., shall be supplied.
(Amount and size of spare blocks according to final extension requirement).
Each cable, when completely installed, shall have permanently attached to it at each end and at
intermediate positions - as may be considered necessary by TAQA/ADDC/AADC – non-corrodible
metal plates with the identification number of the cable, voltage, rating, conductor size and make
engraved or permanently stamped on.
The cable identification numbers shall comply with the cable schedules, which shall be prepared by
the Supplier according to the actually laid cables. These cable schedules shall indicate the cable
numbers, cable sizes, voltage, conductor size, termination and connections at each end of the cable
route.
All cables in cable pits and at entry to building blocks shall be labelled utilizing the aforementioned
type of label. A complete and detailed list of tools and equipment required for sealing the cables shall
be submitted.
5.8 Ladders
Ladders for Link Box Pits, etc., shall be constructed of aluminium stringers and rungs. Stringers
shall be of hollow sections 50 x 30 x 3 mm with a width of 450 mm; rungs shall be 20 mm
diameter at distances of 0.3 m and shall be anchored to hooks from the roof slab or in the wall.
Isolation material shall be used to avoid contact between dissimilar metals.
5.9 Cable Route Markers
For Cable Route Marker details, reference shall be made to the below listed drawings which are
provided in the Drawings Section:
• DWG AAA CIV CAB 14 11-11-4 Cable Route Marker (11 kV) - Type 2
Concrete cable route markers shall be installed after all reinstatement has been carried out.
5.10 Steel Structures
The supply and installation of all required hot dip galvanized and suitably painted steel structures
for supporting cables, sealing ends near the switchgear, and other installations in relation to the
cable laying shall also be included.
Client: ADDC/ AADC

5.11 Painting
All paint or coating works shall be executed in compliance with this Specification, S-GEN-COR
and Supplier’s specific instructions.
Supplier, type and colour of paints/coatings to be applied are subject to the approval of
TAQA/ADDC/AADC.
Client: ADDC/ AADC

6 TESTS
This paragraph refers to LDPE tiles testing only.
6.1 Type Tests
Following type tests shall be carried out on the Protection Tile and the Supplier will be required to
submit copies of test certificates for ADDC review and approval. The Supplier shall submit along
with his offer one copy of test certificates for similar product manufactured in the past.
6.1.1 Tensile Stress and Elongation Tests
Tensile stress and elongation tests shall be carried out as detailed in the Electricity Wiring
Regulations, as promulgated by the Regulation and Supervision Bureau, Emirate of Abu Dhabi
(design and construction of all electrical components, equipment and systems, installation of all
electrical devices and wiring) & ASTM D638 (Test Method for Tensile Properties of Plastics), on
specimens cut from the LDPE protection tile. Five specimens shall be taken longitudinally and five
transversely. The tensile stress and the elongation at break shall be the average result of five
specimens in each mode and shall not be less than the values specified below:
• Minimum ultimate Tensile Stress at Break (N/mm2) ... 10
• Minimum Elongation:
o Longitudinal (%) ... 300
o Transverse (%) ... 350
6.1.2 Chemical Tests
6.1.2.1 Size of Samples to be Tested

Samples of size 200 mm x 50 mm shall be cut along the protection tile such that each sample
contains both background colouring and lettering. Sufficient samples shall be cut to allow one
sample to be placed in each chemical solution. These samples shall be used for assessment of
background discoloration and adhesion of the printing.
The remaining length, including the length from which the samples have been taken, shall be stored
in a light-proof container.
6.1.2.2 Chemical Solutions
Into each of the chemical solutions listed below, shall be placed one sample of size 200 mm x 50
mm:
• Diesel oil (35 s, Redwood scale, gas oil)
• Sulphuric Acid pH 1
• Ammonium Hydroxide pH 11.
6.1.2.3 Duration of the Test
The samples shall be immersed in the chemical solutions listed above for:
• A period of 12 weeks and stored in a light-proof enclosure at an ambient temperature of 20°C.
or
• A period of 30 days and stored in a light-proof enclosure at an ambient temperature of 50°C.
Client: ADDC/ AADC

6.1.2.4 Examination of Samples
The samples shall be removed from each chemical solution and then washed and dried. The
following properties shall be investigated, and the requirements met:
• Background discoloration: The background colour of the 200 mm x 50 mm sample shall not have
sufficiently discoloured during the test by comparison with the original protection tile from which the
samples were taken.
• Adhesion of Printing: The adhesion of the printing on the 200 mm x 50 mm sample shall be assessed
and shall be compared with that of the lettering on the original protection tile from which the sample
was taken. No significant change in adhesion quality of the lettering shall be observed.
6.1.3 Impact Test
6.1.3.1 Test Equipment

A pick similar to a pickaxe will fall against the test object. The pick shall be made of steel. It shall
be assembled to an apparatus which enforces the impact direction and impact point as described
below. The mass of the pick shall be 10 kg and the height of fall shall give an impact energy of 60
Nm.
6.1.3.2 Test Conditions
The test object shall be laid horizontally in dry compacted sand in a firm stable box. A sand layer
of at least 50 mm shall surround the test object. The impact point shall be 50 mm below the sand
surface level.
6.1.3.3 Test Series
Two test series, each with 5 impacts, shall be performed. In one of the series the edge of the pick
shall hit across and in the other along the longitudinal centre of the test object. The testing shall be
made partly at the lowest, partly at the highest temperatures to be considered.
The pick shall hit the longitudinal centre line of the test object. The impact point shall be located
at least 200 mm from the end of the test object or from earlier impact point. Every impact point is
exposed to one hit only.
6.1.3.4 Requirements
The test object is accepted if at least 4 impacts in each series perform as required.
Required performance is that the edge of the pick may make a deformation of tile or pass through
the test object up to a length of 50 mm maximum.
The deformation or pass-through length is to be determined while the pick is still in the test object.
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7 QUALITY AND CERTIFICATION
7.1 Documentation supplied during the tender

The documentation supplied by the Supplier during tendering stage shall contain the following
minim elements:
• List of product and material in accordance with relevant standards and specifications as described in
this document.
• List of Equipment and trained personnel
• List of prior work performed
• List of drawings
• List of work method statements and procedures
• Certificates of all workshop tests performed.
• Certificates of all equipment tests performed
• Preliminary test program for concrete works
• The quality assurance/control procedures
7.2 Document to be supplied after the order
The documentation supplied by the Supplier after the order shall contain the following elements:
• Technical specification and datasheets of material and equipment
• Drawings and plans
• Work method statements
• List of Equipment and trained personnel
• Workshop tests performed and inspection reports
• Equipment test and inspection reports
• Field reports
• Supplier's testing program
• Supplier's records of test results
The work is subject to inspection and examination by TAQA/ADDC/AADC personnel and/or
independent third party at the Project Site, for full compliance with all requirements of this
Specification, the Contract and Supplier’s design drawings.
The Supplier shall keep records of test results which shall be presented to the Company upon
request.
Aside from Supplier's testing program the Company will make control tests to the extent as he
deems necessary. The Supplier shall give all required assistance in sampling and provide for the
proper storage and transport of the specimens to be tested by the Company.
Benchmarks shall be established at suitable locations near and clear of the structures involved,
which shall be protected and marked properly to avoid disturbances.
Position co-ordinates and levels shall be checked for accuracy prior to taking any measurement
based on them.
Layout and levels for the excavations of the manholes/pulling pits and duct banks shall be in
accordance with the latest revision of the approved for construction drawings.
All the excavations shall comply with the dimensions and elevations shown in the approved
drawings.
The trenches shall be cut neatly, and the bottom uniformly graded so that the conduits will slope
downward toward manholes/pulling pits and away from the buildings of at least 75 mm per 30 m.
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After the excavation completion, the exposed soils at the location shall be inspected in accordance
with the specifications. Any over excavation shall be backfilled and compacted to the required
elevations with granular fill material.
No backfilling works will be allowed without Company’s Site Engineer authorization.
The backfilling and compaction on top of the duct banks shall be as per Earthwork Specification.
All underground ducts must be accepted prior to placement of concrete or backfilling. Company’s
Site Engineer shall be notified at least 24 hrs in advance for the inspection of every stage of work.
Duct integrity shall be field tested by a mandrel 5mm smaller in diameter than internal diameter
of ducts. Where rodding indicates obstructions in ducts, remove the obstructions and retest.
8 DELIVERY, HANDLING AND LOGISTIC ISSUES
The Supplier is responsible for all the delivery procedures and provisions for storage of materials
and components.
9 EXCEPTIONS
Possible exceptions to the present prescriptions, concerning the adoption of technical and/or
manufacturing aspects different from the ones prescribed in the present document, can be
evaluated by TAQA/ADDC/AADC.
In such a case, TAQA/ADDC/AADC will take into account the opportunity to require additional
tests with regard to the technical/manufacturing proposed solutions.
Such exceptions can be approved by TAQA/ADDC/AADC.
Client: ADDC/ AADC

ANNEX A LDPE TILE LAYOUT
• Other cables, Low voltage
2 x 15mm holes
250mm
150mm
Black Text
<11 kV
Yellow
1000mm 25mm
• 11 kV cables
• 22 kV cables
• 33 kV cables
Client: ADDC/ AADC


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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS FOR ELECTRIC WORKS

Group: Civil Works

0 JAN 2022 First Issue

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5.1 Earth Works and Excavations

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5.3.1 General requirements

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5.3.4.1 Site Preparation

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5.3.5.1 Drilling Records

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5.5.1.1 Applicable Standards

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6.1.2.1 Size of Samples to be Tested

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6.1.3.1 Test Equipment

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