ELECTRICAL

GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS AND INSTRUCTIONS

1. I.E. RULES 1956 : The installation shall generally be carried out in conformity with the Indian Electricity
rule 1956 as amended from time to time and National Electrical code which contains specific regulations to
be adhered to in the supply and use of electricity energy in the interest of safety.

2. PRESSURE AND FREQUENCY OF SUPPLY : All current consuming devices shall be suitable for the
pressure and frequency of supply stated in the special conditions of contract

3. SYSTEM OF WIRING: The wiring shall be carried out on such a system as may be specified in the
conditions of contract. “Power wiring shall be kept separate and distinct from lighting wiring. All conductors
shall be run as far as possible along the walls and ceiling, so as to be easily accessible for inspection. The
balancing of circuits in 3 phase systems shall be arranged before hand by the Engineer.

4. CONDUCTORS: The material and size of the conductors shall comply with the Bureau of Indian Standards
and as per the provision of I. E. Rules, 1956. All cables shall have maker’s name and identifications printed
on the insulated surface. In case of dispute regarding make it is the responsibility of the contractor to prove
that the material is original of the company.

5. MATERIALS: All materials, fittings, equipment and their accessories ,appliances, etc used in an electrical
installation shall confirm to Bureau of Indian Standard specification wherever they exist. In case an Indian
Standard does not exist ,the materials and other items shall be those approved by the competent authority. A
list of approved materials for use in the electrical works is enclosed. The approved makes as specified in
schedule – A should invariable be use in the E. I. Work. In case of other items which are not specified in
schedule – A, the materials covered under approved make list can be used.

6. TEST TO BE COMPLIED WITH : Before an installation is permanently put into service the following test
shall be complied with

a) INSULATION RESISTANCE: The insulation resistance shall be measured by applying between the earth
and the whole system of conductors or any section thereof with all fuses in place and all switches on a direct
current pressure of not less than twice the working pressure. The working pressure shall be deemed to be that
which is maintained between the outer phase conductors and the neutral.

b) The insulation resistance of an installation measured as in above shall not be less (in mega ohm)than 25
divided by number of points on the circuits provided that ;

(i) Any installation shall not required to have an insulation resistance greater than (1) mega ohm .

(ii) Lighting circuits shall be tested with all lamps in place except in the case of earthed concealed wiring
system.

(iii) Heating and power circuits may be tested, if desired with the heating and power appliance disconnected from
the supply.

7) EARTH RESISTANCE : It is recommended that the value of any earth system shall not be more than 50
unless other wise specified. Care should be taken to select a material which is resistant to corrosion in the
type of soil in which it will be used. The electrode shall be kept free from pain, enamel and grease. The size

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 of the earth continuity conductor should not be less than 14 SWG (2.8.94 sq mm). Earths resistivity test shall
be carried out in accordance with Indian Standard code of practice for earthing.

8) FANS & REGULATORS: All ceiling fans shall be wired to a ceiling rose and suspended from a hook or
shackle and insulated from the same. All joints in the suspension rod shall be screws and all joints or bolts in
connection shall be additionally secured by means of split pins.

9) CONDUIT SYSTEM OF WIRING: The conduit shall be electrically continuous from distribution board to
outlet boxes for lighting, switches and other appliances. The lengths of conduit shall be joined by means of
screws sockets. Threads shall be free from grease or oil and no material of this nature shall be allowed to
come in contractor in the conductors. The whole metal system of the conduit system shall be electrically
continuous through out and shall be permanently and efficiently connected to the earthing system.

10. EXCAVATION AND BACK FILL : All excavation and back fill including tampering shoring and strutting
required for the installation of the cable shall be carried out by the contractor in accordance with the
drawings and requirements laid down else where. Trenches shall be filled in layer not exceeding 150 mm.
Each layer shall be properly rammed and consolidated before laying the next layer. The contractor shall
restore all surface , road ways, side walks, curbs, wall or other works out by excavation to their original
condition, satisfactory to the departmental officers.

11) Prior to laying of cables, following tests shall be carried out.

a) Insulation test between phases, phase and earth for each length of cable before and after joining. On
completion of cable laying work , the following tests shall be conducted in the presence of the Department
Engineer .

i) Insulation resistance test

ii) Continuity test
iii) Earth test
12) MEDIUM VOLTAGE AND LOW VOLTAGE SWITCH GEAR PANEL BOARD

The main panel board shall be floor mounted and totally enclosed. The design shall include all provisions for
safety of operating and maintenance personal. The general construction shall confirm to appropriate Indian
Standard Specification. Cubical type switch board shall be fabricated out of sheet steel not less than 2.00mm
thick. Such steel chamber shall be stiffened by angle iron frame work. Unless otherwise approved, incomer
and b1- section panels or sections shall be separate and independent. The general arrangement for multi
storied construction shall be such that the horizontal bar formed presents a pleasant and aesthetic look. The
general arrangement shall be got approved before fabrication. All cable entries shall be through gland plates.
Cable entry plates shall be sectionalized. The construction shall include necessary cable supports for the
cable alloy
or rear cable chamber, incomer terminations shall be suitable for a receiving bus bar trunking. Busbar shall
be firmly fixed on supports constructed form a suitable insulating materials which confirms to relevant
Indian Standards. The supports shall be sufficiently robust to effectively withstand electro mechanical
stresses produced in the event of short circuit. The minimum clearance to be maintained for open and closed
indoor air insulated busbars / electrically non – exposed and working at system voltage upto 600 volts shall
be as follows :

BETWEEN MAIN CLEARANCE

Phase to Earth 26 mm
Phase to Phase 32 mm

13 DISTRIBUTION : Distribution boards shall be assembled and aligned toggled together and installed as per
installation manual of the switch board supplier and relevant Indian Standard specifications. Phase sequence
for each incomer shall be tested and connections adjusted accordingly. A mechanical endurance test shall be
carried out by closing and opening of the circuit breaker.

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14. COMPLETION DRAWINGS: At the completion of the work and before issuance of virtual completion the
contractor shall submit to the department officer five sets of layout drawings drawn at approved scale
indicating the complete wiring system “As installed”. The drawings shall in particulars give the following
information.

i) Run and size of conduit, Inspection and junction boxes.

ii) Number and size of conductors in each circuit

iii) Location and rating of sockets and switches controlling the light and power outlets

iv) Location and details of distribution boards, main switches and other particulars

v) A complete wiring diagram as installed and schematic diagram showing all connections in the complete
electrical system.

vi) Instructions, maintenance and operation manuals if any for the equipment.

Vii) Contractors should obtain necessary approval, from Electrical Inspectorate authority duly submitting
necessary drawings test certificates etc.

15. All rejected materials shall be removed from the site, within 24 hours after written instructions of rejecting
and materials and ordering their removal have been issued in case of default, on the part of the contractor to
carryout such order, the materials will be got removed through other agency at the contractor’s risk and cost.

16. All materials rejected or obstructing traffic shall be removed by the Contractor, with the least possible delay,
within the time specified, failing which it is open to the Department to remove them at the contractor’s risk,
through other agency. All labour in testing and measuring during measurements and check measurements
should be borne by the contractor.

17. The contractor shall with his own expenses, make all the arrangements and take all possible steps and
precautionary measures, for the safety of the public, during the execution of the electrical works. The rates
offered by the contractor should be inclusive of such incidental charges.

18. Fully accepted agreement rates will be paid only after all the items of work are completed. The agreement
executing authority will decide the exact items, the rates of which are considered to be high, for the purpose
of this clause and his decision shall be final and binding on the contractor. (Vide Government of Andhra
Pradesh PWD Memo No. 544 / Condn, 72 – 2, dt. 6 -7 – 1973).

19 As per new section 104 – C of the Income Tax 1961, deduction at the rate of 2.24% on the gross amounts of
payments, will be made towards Income Tax should the value of the contract exceeds Rs. 10,000/- (Vide
Government of India Reference F. N. 275 / 100/ 72 – 1 – TJI – dated 29-5-72 and Government of
Andhra Pradesh Finance B. G. Department Memo No. 53548/ 744 / BC / 82 – 1, dated 10-8-1972).

20. Once a contractor buys a tender schedule he shall not be permitted to return the schedule.

21 The make of material mentioned in the Schedule – A , should be used on the work in variably and the
Department reserves the right to insist upon using any of the make of the material mentioned in the Schedule
– A from their choice.
22 The work shall be carried out strictly in conformity with (i) code of practice for Electrical wiring and fittings
in Government Building (ii) The Indian Standard Specification (iii) The Department specification, if the
work carried out does not comply with the code of practice and Departmental specifications and if the work
man ship is unsatisfactory it will be binding of the contractor to redo the job without any extra cost and pay
penalty as decided by the department towards inconvenience caused , if any.

23 The work should be carried out under the direct supervision of persons holding a certificate of competency
for the type of work involved.

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24 After completion of work a plan of building should be furnished indicating the location of various main and
sub- boards and all the fittings together with a circuit diagram duly numbered ( in the diagram)

25 The contractor will be responsible for any defect noticed during either improper workmanship or defective
materials supplied by him for two calendar years from the date of final completion of work

26 Lugs should be provided for all earth connections.

27 The contractor himself should arrange for the transportation of men and material to their work spot.

28 All Civil works and patch works indicated for providing electrical installations should be well finished to the
satisfaction of the Civil authorities. A certificate from them should be obtained to the effect that the Civil and
patch work done is to the satisfaction of civil authorities. It will be the responsibility of the electrical
contractor to obtain such certificate from the Civil Engineer. Unless such certificate is produced this office
will have right to with held the bill.

29 Concreting to the pole and providing independent earthing should be done in presence of departmental staff.

30 The distribution boards with Switch controls shall be separate in each floor for normal supply and essential
supply.

31 The lighting circuits shall be provided with separate conductor to enable to connect the normal lighting and
essential lighting without linking to any of the above systems to ensure to switch over to essential supply in
order to have minimum lighting to avoid inconvenience to the staff working.

32 The control for the luminaire to be provided in the hall for both to be connected to the normal supply and
essential supply shall be separate and away from the each system

33 For the points to be connected to essential supply, a separate conduit system is to be laid as enumerated in
the above conditions includes circuit main of any system

34 The locations for the D. B’s and Switch controls for essential supply will be decided during the course of
execution where the circuit conduit way have to be terminated.

35 The tenderer / agency is bound to supply the materials prescribed in Schedule – A and no change of
specification and make will be entertained. The tenderer has to survey the market regarding availability of
the materials for specified item brand / specified make in schedule – A of the tender schedules before
tendering for the work. In case of Discrepancy Final Decision will be taken by the tender accepting
authority.

36 The tenderer has to furnish the copy of the relevant test certificates /delivery challan against the materials
supplied in support of genuine electrical materials

37 Tenderer has to furnish compliance report comprising the details of the testing of the installation duly
indicating IR values and fitness before the Energisation as per IE rules and he is solely responsible after
Energisation of the installation during the defect liability.

38 It is bounded duty of the tenderer to see that the site is taken over after issue of the work order or after
signing the agreement and should commence the work without delay. Any failure in this regard will be
viewed seriously and necessary penalty will be levied as per agreement conditions.

39 The tenderer has to keep the necessary test equipment at site at his own cost for the convenience of the
inspecting officers till the work is completed.

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40 The contractor shall obtain statuary approval from Dy. CEIG and got inspected and obtain Clearance for the
work carried out as per IE rules.

41 The contractor should carry out the work as per Electricity Board’s specification

42 The contractor should procure the materials from approved and registered vendors of
Electricity Board

43 The contractor should obtain Q.C. certificate for the materials from Electricity Board

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