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1.1
INTRODUCTION...................................................................................................................... 2
1.1.1
1.1.2
1.1.3
1.1.4
Scope
References
Quality Standards
System Description
1.2
MATERIALS ............................................................................................................................. 2
1.2.1
1.2.2
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1.1
INTRODUCTION
1.1.1
Scope
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General
1.1.2
References
BS EN 60598 .............Luminaries
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Quality Standards
All items within this Section are to be designed, manufactured, and installed with safety of
the public as a priority.
1.1.4
System Description
Some of the Parts in this Section specify the work in general terms only. If external work
items related to this Section are not fully specified or otherwise detailed within the Project
Documentation, the Contractor shall submit appropriate specifications for approval by the
Engineer.
1.2
MATERIALS
1.2.1
All materials, components and accessories shall be stored in accordance with the relevant
provisions of Section 1, General.
1.2.2
All products supplied under this Section must be obtained from an approved source.
The Contractor will not be permitted to change his source of supply without the permission of
the Engineer.
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2.1
2.1.1
2.1.2
2.1.3
2.1.4
2.1.5
GENERAL ............................................................................................................... 2
Scope
2
References
2
General Requirements
2
Compliance
3
Materials
3
2.2
2.2.1
2.2.2
2.2.3
2.3
2.3.1
2.4
2.4.1
2.5
2.5.1
2.5.2
2.5.3
2.6
2.6.1
2.7
2.7.1
2.8
2.8.1
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2.1
GENERAL
2.1.1
Scope
This Part specifies the requirements block paved areas surfaces not otherwise covered in
Section 6, Roadworks.
Roadworks
2.1.2
References
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General Requirements
The Contractor shall submit manufacturers literature, drawings, samples or mock-up units
for items covered in this Part for approval by the Engineer.
If external work items related to this Part are not specified or otherwise detailed within the
Project Documentation, the Contractor shall submit appropriate specifications for approval by
the Engineer.
Bedding requirements for paved surfaces shall be in accordance with Section 6, Roadworks.
Blocks supplied in accordance with this part shall be marked with the following particulars:
(a)
(b)
date of production
(c)
product name
(d)
The surface of paving blocks shall not exhibit any defects such as cracking, delamination or
flaking.
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Compliance
All paving works which are subject to public use or use by any governmental department or
agency shall comply with all health and safety requirements of all applicable government
departments and agencies.
2.1.5
Materials
The paving material shall be such that it does not develop a polished surface of low skid
resistance when trafficked.
The colour of the paving units shall be as described in the Project Documentation.
2.2
2.2.1
General Requirements
Precast concrete paving flags shall comply with the relevant provisions of Section 6,
Roadworks, and as specified herein.
2.2.2
Precast concrete flags shall be hydraulically pressed and shall comply with the relevant
provisions of BS 7293: Part 1 and Section 5, Concrete. Unless otherwise described in the
Project Documentation, flags shall be 50 mm thick.
Precast concrete paving blocks shall comply with the relevant provisions of BS EN 1338.
Pigments shall be inorganic, stable and shall comply with BS 1014. Pigments can be used in
powder, liquid or granular form.
2.2.3
Precast concrete flags shall be laid to the required falls on sub-base material as described in
the Project Documentation, bonded with joints at right angles to the kerb, and spot bedded
with Class M4 mortar with no lipping of top surfaces.
Flags shall be cut to fit around surface boxes and other furniture and, on circular work where
the radius is 12 m or less, shall be radially cut on both edges to the required lines.
2.3
2.3.1
Materials
Materials for interlocking concrete paving blocks shall conform to BS EN 1338 and Section 5,
Concrete.
Pigments shall be inorganic, stable and shall comply with BS 1014. Pigments can be used in
powder, liquid or granular form.
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The facing layer of composite blocks consisting of a facing layer and a backing layer shall not
be less than 4 mm.
(a)
60mm on footpaths
(b)
the average tensile splitting strength of 16 blocks shall be tested in accordance with
BS EN 1338 and shall be not less than 3.6MPa and the failing load not lower than
250N/mm.
(b)
the tensile splitting strength of any individual block shall be not less than 2.9MPa.
(b)
2.4.1
Materials
Clay paving blocks shall have chamfers, be colour resistant and without nibs.
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Type
(b)
Type
The clay paving blocks shall comply with the requirements given in the following Table:
Table 2.1
Requirements for clay paving blocks
Item
No.
Specified Limits
Requirement
Test Method
Type A
Type B
65 mm ( 3 mm)
1.
BS 6677 : Part 1 :
1986
50 mm ( 3 mm)
2.
Average Compressive
Strength
BS 3921 : 1985
50 N/mm min
3.
Individual Compressive
Strength
BS 3921 : 1985
4.
Average Transverse
Breaking Load
BS 6677 : Part 1 :
1986
75 N/mm min
47 N/mm min
70 N/mm min
5.0 kN min
7.0 kN min
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Item
No.
Requirement
Test Method
Type A
Type B
5.
Individual Transverse
Breaking Load
BS 6677 : Part 1 :
1986
3.0 kN min
4.0 kN min
6.
Water Absorption
BS 3921 : 1985
12 % max
7 % max
7.
BS 6677 : Part 1 :
1986
60 min
60 min
8.
Efflorescence
BS 3921 : 1985
Nil to moderate
Nil to slight
2.5.1
Materials
Materials for granite paving blocks shall be of first quality natural granite.
Granite paving block thickness shall be 70 mm on roads and parking areas unless otherwise
detailed in the Project Documentation.
The density of granite paving blocks shall be 2,560 kg/m or more when measured in
accordance with ASTM C 97.
The water absorption of granite paving blocks shall be 0.40% (maximum) when measured in
accordance with ASTM C 97.
The minimum compressive strength of granite paving blocks shall be 131 MPa when
measured in accordance with ASTM C 170.
The modulus of rupture of granite paving blocks shall be 10.34 MPa or more when measured
in accordance with ASTM C 99.
The abrasion resistance of granite paving blocks shall be HA25 (minimum) when measured in
accordance with to ASTM C 241 / C 1353.
The flexural strength of granite paving blocks shall be 8.27 MPa or more when measured in
accordance with ASTM C 880.
2.5.2
Surface Finish
Edges shall be split in a straight line with a hydraulic guillotine. The resulting edge shall be
straight, but broken along the natural grain structure of the stone with concave and convex
areas along the edge.
2.5.3
Granite paving blocks shall be finished with a thermal, highly slip resistant, rough textured
surface.
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2.6.1
General Requirements
These clauses are for the installation of interlocking concrete, clay and granite paving blocks.
Paving blocks shall be laid on the sand laying course in such a manner as not to disturb the
blocks already laid.
Each block shall be placed firmly against its neighbour so that they fit closely together.
Laying of the paving blocks shall commence at right angles to the main pavement axis
starting at one end of the area.
The blocks shall be laid in patterns as shown in the Project Documentation or instructed by
the Engineer.
Where blocks do not fit the edge restraints or other obstructions such as manholes or
upstands, the gaps shall be filled using cut blocks.
2.7
2.7.1
General Requirements
The Contractor shall provide test certificates for surfaces made specifically for outdoor
playing areas, such as soft impact type paving, showing compliance with all pertinent health
and safety requirements of the applicable government departments and agencies.
Surfaces made specifically for outdoor playing areas shall be installed by specialised subcontractors experienced in such work unless otherwise approved by the Engineer.
2.8
2.8.1
General Requirements
Outdoor sporting surfaces such as tennis courts, running tracks and the like shall be installed
by specialised sub-contractors experienced in such work unless otherwise approved by the
Engineer.
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3.1
GENERAL ................................................................................................................................ 2
3.1.1
3.1.2
3.1.3
Scope
References
Submittals
3.2
FENCES ................................................................................................................................... 2
3.2.1
3.2.2
3.2.3
3.2.4
3.2.5
3.2.6
3.2.7
3.2.8
General Requirements
Chain Link Fences and Gates
Ornamental Metal Fences
Wire Fences
Wood Fences
Open Mesh Steel Panel Fences
Security Fences
Tennis Court Fencing
3.3
3.3.1
General Requirements
3.4
3.4.1
General Requirements
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GENERAL
3.1.1
Scope
This Part specifies the requirements for fences and gates and for wind breaks.
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Concrete
Roadwork
Carpentry, Joinery and Ironmongery
3.1.2
References
Shop drawings are to be provided with layout of fences and gates with dimensions, details of
all components, accessories, material finishes and post foundations.
The Contractor shall provide manufacturers catalogues indicating proposed materials and
components for approval by the Engineer.
The Contractor shall provide a colour selection for finishes designated and samples of
materials (e.g., finials, caps, and accessories) if instructed by the Engineer.
3.2
FENCES
3.2.1
General Requirements
Permanent gates shall generally be built in accordance with the relevant provisions of BS
1722 and as specified herein. Table 3.1 provides Part numbers of BS 1722 for all fencing
types.
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Table 3.1
Fencing Types in BS 1722
Part of BS 1722
Type of fencing
Chain link fences
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12
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Concrete for the surrounding the bases of fencing posts shall be in accordance with BS
1722 and shall comply with the relevant provisions of Section 5, Concrete.
All timber work for permanent fencing shall be given preservative treatment in accordance
with the relevant provisions of BS 1722 and Section 18, Carpentry, Joinery and
Ironmongery.
The Contractor shall provide calculations showing that the fence and it components can
satisfactorily sustain a 3 second gust of 180 kph (50 m/s).
3.2.2
Chain link fencing shall comply with the requirements of BS 1722 Part 1 and of Section 6,
Roadworks.
3.2.3
Ornamental metal fences and gates shall comply with the relevant provisions of BS 1722
Parts 8, 9 and 12 and of Section 18, Carpentry, Joinery and Ironmongery.
3.2.4
Wire Fences
Wire fences shall comply with the relevant provisions of BS 1722 Parts 2 and 3 and of
Section 18, Carpentry, Joinery and Ironmongery.
3.2.5
Wood Fences
Wood fences shall comply with the relevant provisions of BS 1722 Parts 4, 5, 6, 7 and 11
and of Section 18, Carpentry, Joinery and Ironmongery.
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Open mesh steel panel fences shall comply with the relevant provisions of BS 1722 Part 14
and of Section 18, Carpentry, Joinery and Ironmongery.
3.2.7
Security Fences
Security fences shall comply with the relevant provisions of BS 1722 Part 10 and of Section
18, Carpentry, Joinery and Ironmongery.
Any additional requirement by the end user of security fencing shall also be complied with.
3.2.8
Tennis court fences shall comply with the relevant provisions of BS 1722 Part 13 and of
Section 18, Carpentry, Joinery and Ironmongery.
3.3
FIELD GATES
3.3.1
General Requirements
Fittings and dimensions for gates shall be as detailed in the Project Documentation.
Field gates, posts and fittings shall comply with the relevant provisions of BS 3470.
All timber for field gates and posts shall be given preservative treatment in accordance with
the provisions of BS 3470 and Section 18, Carpentry, Joinery and Ironmongery.
All fittings and steel field gates and posts shall be hot dip galvanized in accordance with BS
729.
3.4
WIND BREAKS
3.4.1
General Requirements
Components, fittings and dimensions for wind breaks shall be as detailed in the Project
Documentation.
The Contractor shall provide calculations showing that the wind break and its components
can satisfactorily sustain the wind loads.
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4.1
GENERAL ................................................................................................................. 2
4.1.1
4.1.2
4.1.3
Scope
References
General Requirements
4.2
FOUNTAINS .............................................................................................................. 2
4.2.1
General Requirements
4.3
4.3.1
4.3.2
4.3.3
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4.1
GENERAL
4.1.1
Scope
This Part specifies the requirements for specifications for water fountains, waterfalls and
other aquatic features.
4.1.2
References
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BS EN 60598 .............Luminaries
General Requirements
The Contractor shall submit manufacturers literature, drawings, samples or mock-up units
for items covered in this Part for approval by the Engineer.
If external work items related to this Part are not specified or otherwise detailed within the
Project Documentation, the Contractor shall submit appropriate specifications for approval
by the Engineer.
4.2
FOUNTAINS
4.2.1
General Requirements
Pumps for fountains shall comply with the relevant provisions of Section 9, Mechanical and
Electrical Equipment, and Section 19, Plumbing Work.
Pipework associated with fountains shall comply with the relevant provisions of Section 19,
Plumbing Work.
Electrical works related to fountains shall comply with the relevant provisions of BS 7671 and
the requirements of QGEWC.
Luminaries for fountains shall comply with the relevant provisions of BS EN 60598-2-18.
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DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS
4.3.1
All tanks, water holding structures and the like associated with fountains and aquatic
features shall include provision for an overflow drain.
Overflow pipework shall be sized to accommodate flows in excess of the maximum incoming
flow where appropriate.
Pipework associated with overflow drains shall comply with the relevant provisions of
Section 20, Drainage for Buildings.
4.3.2
All tanks, water holding structures and the like associated with fountains and aquatic
features shall include provision for a drain down.
Pipework associated with drain downs shall comply with the relevant provisions of Section
20, Drainage for Buildings.
4.3.3
Unless otherwise stated by the Engineer, all structures designed to retain an aqueous liquid
shall be tested for watertightness.
After cleaning, structures designed to retain an aqueous liquid shall be filled with water at a
uniform rate. A period of 21 days shall be allowed by the Contractor for stabilisation, after
which the water level shall be recorded by approved means at 24 hour intervals for a test
period of 7 days. During the test period, the total permissible drop, after allowing for
evaporation and rainfall, shall not exceed 10 mm.
Notwithstanding the satisfactory completion of the above test, any leakage visible on the
outside faces of the structure shall be stopped.
The Contractor is responsible for provision and disposal of water for testing purposes.
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GENERAL ................................................................................................................. 2
5.1.1
5.1.2
Scope
General Requirements
5.2
PRODUCTS .............................................................................................................. 2
5.2.1
Manufactured Units
5.3
EXECUTION.............................................................................................................. 2
5.3.1
Installation
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SITE FURNITURE
5.1
GENERAL
5.1.1
Scope
5.1.2
General Requirements
The Contractor shall submit manufacturers literature, drawings, samples or mock-up units
for items covered in this Part for approval by the Engineer.
If external work items related to this Part are not specified or otherwise detailed within the
Project Documentation, the Contractor shall submit appropriate specifications for approval
by the Engineer.
5.2
PRODUCTS
5.2.1
Manufactured Units
Items covered in this Part include, but are not limited to the following:
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(b)
benches
(c)
tables
(d)
rubbish bins
(e)
(f)
(g)
(h)
street furniture
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Information on items covered in this Part that are to be submitted to the Engineer for
approval to include:
(a)
dimensions
(b)
weight
(c)
construction
(d)
material
(e)
colour
(f)
finish
5.3
EXECUTION
5.3.1
Installation
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6.1.1
6.1.2
6.1.3
6.1.4
6.1.5
Scope
References
Submittals
Delivery, Storage and Handling
System Description
6.2
CONSTRUCTION .................................................................................................................... 2
6.2.1
6.2.2
6.2.3
Materials
Finishes
Installation
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FLAG POLES
6.1
GENERAL
6.1.1
Scope
This Section specifies the requirements for manufacture, materials and installation of flag
poles.
6.1.2
References
6.1.3
Submittals
(b)
shop drawings indicating detailed dimensions, base attachment details and anchor
requirements
(c)
(d)
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(a)
The delivery, storage and handling of components included in this Part shall comply with the
requirements of Section 1, General, and the following clauses.
The flagpole shall be spiral wrapped with protective covering and packed in protective
shipping tubes or containers.
6.1.5
System Description
Each flag pole including fittings, accessories, bases and anchorage devices shall be
provided complete by a single manufacturer.
Flag poles and associated accessories should be designed to withstand wind loads.
Flag poles shall be constructed and delivered to the site in one piece, where possible and
practicable. If more than one piece is necessary, provide close-fitting joints with self-aligning,
internal sleeve arrangement. Joints shall be inconspicuous and weather tight.
The method of hoisting the flag shall be by an internal or external halyard as detailed in the
Project Documentation.
6.2
CONSTRUCTION
6.2.1
Materials
Materials for flag poles shall be as follows unless otherwise detailed in the Project
Documentation:
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aluminium
(b)
steel
(c)
stainless steel
(d)
bronze
(e)
fibre glass
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6.2.2
Finishes
Finishes for flag poles shall be as follows unless otherwise detailed in the Project
Documentation:
(a)
(b)
(c)
organic coatings such as paint, air drying epoxies, urethanes, and thermally cured
fluorocarbons (aluminium and steel).
(d)
(e)
Installation
The flag pole and associated components and accessories shall be installed in accordance
with the manufacturer's installation instructions.
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7.1.1
7.1.2
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7.1
GENERAL
7.1.1
Scope
This Part provides provision for inclusion of special specifications for specialised structures
of protective or shade covering systems. It includes items such as awnings, tents, canopies
of fabric or membrane materials supported by or stretched over metal, plastic or concrete
frames.
7.1.2
General Requirements
The Contractor shall submit manufacturers literature, drawings, samples or mock-up units
for items covered in this Part for approval by the Engineer.
If external work items related to this Part are not specified or otherwise detailed within the
Project Documentation, the Contractor shall submit appropriate specifications for approval
by the Engineer.
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8.1.1
8.1.2
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8.1
GENERAL
8.1.1
Scope
This Part provides provision for inclusion of special specifications for equipment for use in
playing fields and parks for sport and recreational use. It shall include for both active use
for individuals using the facility, and for passive use for individuals observing the active
use.
8.1.2
General Requirements
The Contractor shall submit manufacturers literature, drawings, samples or mock-up units
for items covered in this Part for approval by the Engineer.
If external work items related to this Part are not specified or otherwise detailed within the
Project Documentation, the Contractor shall submit appropriate specifications for approval
by the Engineer.
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GENERAL ................................................................................................................. 2
9.1.1
9.1.2
Scope
General Requirements
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9.1
GENERAL
9.1.1
Scope
This Part provides for inclusion of special specifications for any external building works or
elements designated in the Project Documentation.
9.1.2
General Requirements
The Contractor shall submit manufacturers literature, drawings, samples or mock-up units
for items covered in this Part for approval by the Engineer.
If external work items related to this Part are not specified or otherwise detailed within the
Project Documentation, the Contractor shall submit appropriate specifications for approval
by the Engineer.
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