WORK METHODOLOGY

PROJECT :- GURGAON GATEWAY

CLIENT :- TATA HOUSING

WORK SCOPE :- SANITARY &PLUMBING

CONTRACTOR :- OMT PLUMBING ENGINEERING

PVT. LTD.

Prepared By Reviewed By Checked By Approved By

Sachin Mr. Mangal Rathore Mr. Subal Rikhi Mr. Pritam Agarwal

OMT (THDPL) (THDPL) (THDPL)

 METHOD STATEMENT - PLUMBING & SANITARY INSTALLATIONS

A. ADMINISTRATION
1 Drawings
On award of a contract and after receipt of all architectural, plumbing and
structural drawings pertaining to plumbing installations, prepare a schedule
of drawings which shall contain following details:
- Title of drawing.
- Proposed date of submission.
- History of revisions with dates.
- Specific notes for construction, if any.
- A note whether the drawing is approved or pending approval.
This schedule is made to keep track of drawings required and to monitor its
status including submission, revision(s) and approval. It may be revised
periodically when fresh architectural drawings are issued.
All drawings shall be in standard sizes (A-0, A-1, A-2 etc). The title block on
the drawing shall contain following minimum information:
- Name of the project.
- Names of Client, Architect, Consultant(s), Contractor.
- Drawing number.
- Title of the drawing.
- Date of submission.
- Scale.
- Revision number(s) and revision notes.
- Legend.
- General notes, if any.
- Specification notes, if any.

2 Construction Schedule
A construction schedule shall be prepared based on the target dates given by
the client/consultant.
All efforts shall be made to adhere to this schedule. It will be reviewed
weekly and revised if any delays occur due to unforeseen and unavoidable
circumstances, keeping in mind the final date of completion.

3 Materials
A ‘Material Approval Request’ shall be submitted to the Client / Consultant
giving details of materials, manufacturer’s name, technical details etc. Once
these are approved, procurement will begin and a “Material procurement
schedule” will be submitted.
Total care shall be taken to ensure that the materials that finally arrive at
site meet all requirements of specifications and the bill of quantities, for
which the store-keeper and site engineer should be responsible.
 4 Workmen
Adequate workforce shall be deployed at all times to meet the approved
construction schedule. The workforce shall be suitably augmented as
demanded by actual site conditions.

5 Project Management
Site staff will be organised as per an ‘Organisation Chart’ issued at the
beginning of the Project. Any revisions to the site organization will be duly
recorded and intimated to the Project Managers.
Weekly site meetings shall be attended by a senior member of the
contractor’s team. There should be periodic visits by the Executive
Management.
Any deviation from approved working drawings made by site instructions by
the Client / Consultant shall be indicated in the ‘As Built’ drawings to be
issued at the end of the project. These instructions will have to be formally
confirmed before the required changes or deviations are implemented. Time
or cost implications, if any, shall be brought to the client’s notice
subsequently.
- The site engineers shall co-ordinate with agencies handling other services
such as electrical, HVAC, Interiors etc as and when required.
- A strict quality control programme should be implemented and all efforts
must be made to achieve and maintain a high degree of workmanship.

6 Safety Plan
A safety plan shall also be submitted prior to commencement of work. Due
care shall be taken as regards all the safety aspects of the works. Relevant
PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) shall be used by all personnel working
on the installation.

B. INSTALLATION
Given below are method statements for general plumbing installations. This
may need to be modified in specific cases depending on the nature of the
installations.

I) INTERNAL DRAINAGE (SOIL, WASTE, VENT PIPE & FITTINGS) &

RAIN WATER DISPOSAL SYSTEM:
1.0 SCOPE OF WORK :

1.1 Work under this section shall consist of furnishing all labour,
materials, equipments and appliances necessary and required to
completely install all soil, waste, vent, rain water pipe and fittings as
required by the drawings and given in the Schedule of Quantities.
1.2 Without restricting to the generality of the foregoing, the soil, waste & vent
pipe system shall include the following :-

a) Vertical and Horizontal soil, waste and vent pipes, and fittings, joints, clamps
and connection to fixtures.
 b) Floor traps, Cleanout plugs, inlet fittings.
c) Waste pipe connection from all fixtures e.g wash basin, kitchen sinks.

2.0 GENERAL :

2.1 All materials shall be new of the best quality conforming to IS code and
specifications and subject to the approval of Consultants.
2.2 Pipes and fittings shall be fixed truly vertical, horizontal or in slopes as
required in a neat workman like manner.
2.3 Pipes shall be fixed in a manner as to provided easy accessibility for
repair and maintenance and shall not cause obstruction in shafts,
passages etc.
2.4 Pipes shall be securely fixed to walls and ceilings by suitable clamps at
intervals specified.
2.5 Access doors for fittings and cleanouts shall be so located that they are
easily accessible for repair and maintenance.
2.6 All work shall be executed as directed by the Engineer-in-charge.

3.0 UPVC PIPES & FITTINGS FOR INTERNAL DRAINAGE:

3.1 Horizontal Soil & Waste Pipe under floor/Sunkent.

3.2 Vertical Soil/Waste & Vent Pipe located in Plumbing Shaft.

3.3 Horizontal & Vertical Vent Pipe.

The pipes shall be round & shall be supplied in straight lengths with
socketed ends. The internal & external surfaces of pipes shall be smooth,
clean, free from groovings & other defects. The ends shall be cleanly cut
& square with the axis of the pipe.

I. Soil, Waste & Vent pipe shall be UPVC (SWR) type ‘B’ confirming to IS :
13592-1992 [From 75mm OD to 160mm OD].
II. Waste pipe from fixture and vent pipe (32 mm OD to 63 mm OD) shall be
as per IS : 4985 – 2000 class 5.

a. Fittings:

Fittings shall be of the same make as that of pipes, injection moulded & shall
conform to Indian Standard.

Notes :

(i) As per IS : 13592-1992 Type ‘A’ pipes are recommended for use in ventilation
pipe work and rain water application and Type ‘B’ pipes are recommended for
use in soil & waste discharge system.

(ii) Fitting dimension shall be as per DIN 19531 and DIN 19534 and conforms to
IS : 14735-99.

(iii) Rubber ring shall conforms to IS : 5382.

b. Laying & Jointing:

The pipes shall be laid & clamped to wooden plugs fixed above the surface of
the wall, Alternatively plastic clamps of suitable designs shall be preferred.
Provision shall be made for the effect of thermal movement by not gripping or
disturbing the pipe at supports between the anchors for suspended pipes.
The supports shall allow the repeated movements to take place without
abrasion. Keep a gap of 10 mm between all pipes and fittings to accommodate
thermal expansion and contraction of pipe for longer life of the system.
Jointing of UPVC SWR pipe and fitting shall be rubber ring joint using rubber
lubricant.

c. Supports:

UPVC pipes require supports at close intervals. Recommended vertical

support spacing for unplasticised PVC pipes is 2000 mm for pipes 50 mm
dia and above. Pipes shall be aligned properly before fixing them on the
wooden plugs with clamps. Even if the wooden plugs are fixed using a plumb
line, pipe shall also be checked for its alignment before clamping, piping shall
be properly supported on, or suspended from clamps, hangers as specified
and as required. The contractor shall adequately design all the brackets,
saddles, anchors, clamps & hangers & be responsible for their structural
sufficiency. Pipe supports shall primer coated with rust preventive paint &
finish coated black.

d. Repairs:

Temporary or emergency repairs may be made to the damaged pipes,

permanent repairs should be made by replacement of the damaged section. If
any split or chip out occur in the wall of the pipe, the repair shall be carried
out by cutting the pipe and the inserting new piece of pipe of same length and
bath joints (ends) should be sealed with couplers. However in horizontal lines
no joint shall be given.
f. Testing:

All pipes & fittings including joints shall be tested for 3M height of
water retention and lift in working conditions.

1. Make sure that base water-proofing of toilet floors is completed.

2. Locate and mark positions of soil and waste outlets. Make core drills where
Necessary.

3. Assemble pipe headers and connect them to branches left in the shaft for this
purpose. Pre-fabricate wherever possible.

4. Make sure that pipes are in proper slope and are supported adequately.
Always ensure that the spacing of supports is as per specifications. Ensure
that floor traps are installed in level (not tilted) so that the water seal is not
diminished.
 5. Test the pipes and attend to leaks, if any.

6. Supervise the filling of sunken floors by civil contractor so that the alignment
and slope of drainage pipes are not disturbed. It is in the plumbing
contractor’s interest to ensure that water proofing of the core drills is done
and tested.

7. Keep all open ends plugged to prevent ingress of construction debris.

CENTRIFUGALLY CAST IRON PIPES AND FITTINGS:

[a] Soil & Waste Header Running in Basement Ceiling.
[b] Basement Drain Pipe (Vertical Pipe).

FIXING :
Horizontal pipes running along ceiling shall be fixed on structural
adjustable clamps. Horizontal pipes shall be laid to uniform slope and
the clamps adjusted to the proper levels so that the pipes fully rest
on them.

TESTING :

Before use at site all CI pipes shall be tested by filling up with water for
at least 30 minutes. After filling, pipes shall be struck with a hammer
and inspected for blow holes and cracks. All defective pipes shall be
rejected and removed from the site within 48 hours.

The Contractor shall test all vent pipes by a smoke testing machine.
Smoke shall be pumped into the stack after plugging all inlets and
connections. The stack shall then be observed for leakages and all
defective pipes and fittings removed or repaired as directed by the
Architect/Consultants.

A test register shall be maintained and all entries signed and dated by
Contractor and Architect/Consultants. A proforma of the proposed test
register shall be submitted to the Architect/Consultants for approval.

JOINTING :

Soil, waste, vent and anti- siphonage pipes shall be jointed with Drip
seal joint.
The following minimum procedures shall be complied with while
making the pipe joints :-

a) Ensure that the pipes are clean internally and undamaged.

b) The pipes shall be cut square with sharp tools.

c) The cut ends of the pipes shall be filed/ reamed and finished
smooth.

d) Any deformed ends shall be re-rounded.

e) It shall be ensured that the pipe ends shall enter the fittings and
sockets to full depth of the jointing area.
f) The pipe work shall be assembled in a manner such that it does
not entail making of joints in restricted locations.
g) Each metal pipe spigot shall be centered with three lightly wedged
pieces of hardwood or folded lead.

h) The jointing surfaces shall be cleaned to remove any coatings or

cutting oils, etc.
DOMESTIC WATER SUPPLY (INTERNAL) + FLUSHING WATER SUPPLY
(INTERNAL) :

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS:

All materials shall be new and of the best quality conforming to specifications. All
works executed shall be to the satisfaction of the Project Manager.

Pipes and fittings shall be fixed truly vertical, horizontal or in slopes as required in a
neat workman like manner.

Short or long bends shall be used on all main pipe lines as far as possible. Use of
elbows shall be restricted for short connections. As far as possible all bend
shall be formed by means of a hydraulic pipe bending machine for pipe up to 65
mm dia.

pipes shall be laid in a manner as to provide as far as possible easy accessibility for
repair and maintenance and shall not cause obstruction in shafts, passage etc.

Valves and other appurtenances shall be so located as to provide easy accessibility

for operations, maintenance and repairs.

Pipe shall be securely fixed to wall and ceiling by suitable clamps at intervals
specified.

Pipes in wall chases

Make sure that walls are at least rough-plastered and finish levels are
marked by the civil contractor. If proper cladding levels are not marked, the pipes
could be too deep or too shallow inside. Pipes deep in the wall will require use of
extension nipples at faucets. Wall flanges of concealed stop cocks, concealed shower
mixer etc will not fit-in correctly.

1. Mark pipe lines on walls as shown on the working drawing.

2. Chase the walls to required depth using a chasing machine.

3. Assemble piping starting from branch left in shaft and install in the wall
chase with clamps. Use pre-fabricated assemblies wherever possible.

4. Locate fixture outlets according to working drawing and tile-module

drawings. Title modules shall be marked on walls by the civil contractor.

5. Plug all openings and test the pipe work for leaks under specified pressure
and for required duration. Test should be witnessed and approved by
authorized personnel.

6. Close the wall chases with cement mortar. If site conditions require a depth
of more than 100mm to be chased, it is advisable to use a suitable mesh
while plastering and ‘making good’.

JOINING CPVC PIPES AND FITTINGS :

 1. Cutting :
Pipe shall be cut with either with a wheel type plastic pipe cutter or hacksaw
blade, and care shall be taken to make a square cut, which provides optimal
bonding area within a joint.

2. Deburring /Beveling :
Burrs and fillings should be removed from the outside and inside of pipe
with a pocket knife or file otherwise burrs and fillings may prevent proper
contact between pipe and fittings during assembly.

3. Fitting/Preparation :
A clear dry rag/cloth should be used to wipe dirt and moisture from the
fitting sockets and tubing end. The tubing should make contact with the
socket wall 1/3 or 2/3 of the way into the fitting socket.

4. Solvent Cement Application :

CPVC solvent cement conforming to ASTM - F493 should be used for joining
pipe with fittings. An even coat of solvent cement should be applied on the
pipe end and a thin coat inside the fitting socket, otherwise too much of
cement solvent can cause clogged water ways.

5. Assembly :
After applying the solvent cement on both pipe and fitting socket, pipe
should be inserted into the fitting socket within 30 seconds and rotating the
pipe 1/4 to ½ turn while inserting so as to ensure even distribution of
solvent cement with the joint. The assembled system should be holded for
10 seconds (approximately) in order to allow the joint to set up.

Set and Cure Times : remake the joint to avoid potential solvent cement set and
cure times shall be strictly adhered to as per the below mentioned table.

GI PIPES & FITTINGS AND VALVES :

Application :

[a] DWS/FWS/Soft water riser in shaft & Water Supply Pipe running in Terrace.

[b] DWS/FWS/HWS Down take pipes in shaft & terrace.

[c] Overhead Water Storage Tank overflow & drain pipe.

[d] Plumbing Plant Room Piping beyond delivery header of Water Supply Lifting
Pump.

[e] CWS/FWS/SFW Header Running in Basement.

2 All pipes inside the buildings and where specified, outside the building shall
be galvanized steel tubes conforming to IS: 1239 of Class specified. When
Class is not specified they shall be Medium Class.

3 Fittings shall be of malleable cast iron galvanized of approved make. Each

fitting shall have manufacturer’s trade mark stamped on it. Fittings for G.I
pipes shall include couplings, bends, tees, reducers, nipples, unions, bushes
etc. Fittings etc. shall conform to IS : 1879. (Part 1 to X) 1987.
4 Pipes and fittings shall be jointed with screwed joints using Thread tape
suitable for water pipes. Care shall be taken to remove burr from the end of
the pipe after cutting by a round file. All pipes shall be fixed in accordance
with layout and alignment shown on the drawings. Care shall be taken to
avoid air pockets. Necessary vents and drains shall be provided at all high
and low points respectively. G.I pipes inside toilets shall be fixed in wall
chases well above the floor. No pipes shall be run inside a sunken floor as far
as possible. Pipes may be run under the ceiling or floors and other areas as
shown on drawings.

5 Pipe Support :

5.1 All pipes clamps, supports, hangers, pipe support shall be factory made
galvanized MS steel or alternatively galvanized after fabrication to suit site
requirement pipe supports.

5.2 G.I pipes in shafts and other locations shall be supported by G.I clamps of

design approved by the Architect/Consultants. Pipes in wall chases shall be

anchored by iron hooks. Pipes at ceiling level shall be supported on

structural clamps fabricated from MS structural. Pipes in shafts shall be

supported on slotted angles/ channels as specified/ as directed.

6 Anchor Fasteners

6.1 All pipe supports, hangers and clamps to fixed on RCC walls, beams,
columns , slabs and masonry walls 230 mm thick and above by means of galvanized
expandable anchor fasteners in drilled holes of correct size and model to carry the
weight of pipes. Drilling shall be made only by approved type of power drill as
recommended and approved by manufacturer of the anchor fasteners. Failure of
any fastening devices shall be the entire responsibility and contractor shall redo or
provide additional supports at his own cost. He shall also compensate the owner for
any damage that may be caused by such failures.

7 Unions :
7.1 Contractor shall provide adequate number of unions on all pipes to enable

easy dismantling later when required. Unions shall be provided near each

gunmetal valve, stop cock or check valve and on straight runs as necessary

at appropriate locations as required for easy dismantling and/ or as directed

by Architect/Consultants.

- Flanges :
Flanged connections shall be provided on pipes as required for maintenance/
ease in dismantling or where shown on the drawings, all equipment
connections as necessary and required or as directed by the
Architect/Consultants. Connections shall be made by the correct number
and size of the GI nuts/ bolts as per relevant IS Standards and made with
 3mm thick insertion rubber washer/ gasket. Where hot water or steam
connections are made insertion gasket shall be of suitable high temperature
grade and quality approved by the Architect/Consultants. Bolt hole dia for
flanges shall conform to match the specification for CI sluice valve as per
IS:780. Gaskets shall conform to IS:11149.

- Trenches :
All G.I pipes below ground shall be laid in trenches with a minimum cover of
600mm.

- Painting :
All pipes above ground shall be painted with one coat of red oxide and two
coats of synthetic enamel paint of approved shade and quality. Pipes shall
be painted to standard colour code specified by the Architect/Consultants.
- Pipe protection :
Where specified in the schedule of quantities all pipes in chase below ground
shall be protected against corrosion by applying two coats of bitumen paint
wrapping with polythene tape and finishing with one more coat of bitumen
paint.

PIPING INSTALLATION:
Tender drawings indicate schematically the size and location of pipes. The
contractor on the award of the work, shall prepare detailed working drawings,
showing the cross-section, longitudinal sections, details of fittings, locations
of isolating and control valves, drain valves and all pipe support,
structural supports. He must keep in view the specific openings in buildings
and other structures through which pipes are designed to pass.

a. Piping shall be properly supported on or suspended from clamps, hangers as

specified and as required. The contractor shall adequately design all the
brackets, saddles, anchors, clamps and hangers and be responsible for their
structural sufficiency
b. Pipe supports shall be of steel, adjustable for height and primer coated with
rust preventive paint and finish coated back.

c. Vertical risers shall be parallel to walls and column lines and shall be
straight and plumb. Risers passing from floor to floor shall be supported at
each floor by clamps or collars steel structural supports. Where pipes pass
through the terrace floor, suitable flashing shall be provided to prevent water
leakage. Risers shall have a suitable clean out at the lowest point and air
vent at the highest point.

d. All pipe work shall be carried out in a workmen like manner, causing
minimum disturbance to the existing services, buildings, roads and
structure. The entire piping work shall be organized in consultation with
other agencies work so that particular area work shall be carried out in one
trench.

e. Cut outs in the floor slab for installing the various pipes are indicated in
the drawings. Contractor shall carefully examine the cut outs provided and
clearly point out wherever the cut outs shown in the drawings, do not meet
with the requirements.
 f. The contractor shall make sure that the clamps, steel structural supports,
brackets, clamp saddles and hangers provided for pipe supports are
adequate.
.g. All pipes shall be accurately cut to the required sizes in accordance with
relevant codes and burrs removed before laying. Open ends of the pipes shall
be closed as the pipe is installed to avoid entrance of foreign matter. Where
reducers are to be made in horizontal runs, eccentric reducers shall be used
for the piping to drain freely. In other locations, concentric reducers may be
used.
Shaft Piping
1. Mark for pipes on the plastered shaft walls according to details in the
working drawings. Ensure that the plastering is completed as it will be almost
impossible to plaster walls after the pipes are in place.

2. Fix brackets as per details shown on the working drawings. A clear gap of 25
to 50mm shall be maintained between pipe and wall surface.

3. Clamp pipe assemblies on to the brackets. Make sure the pipes are in ‘line’
(horizontal runs) or in ‘plumb’ (vertical stacks). Where expansion /
contraction will be a concern, ensure that pipes are not rigidly held to
brackets.

4. Make cut-outs on the shaft walls for branch pipes at locations shown on the
drawings.

5. Provide branches on the pipe assembly for connections to internal pipe work.
Provide isolating valves on water supply pipes at locations shown on working
drawings; at easily reachable heights.

6. Test the pipes for leaks under specified pressure for the specified duration.

7. Tests must be witnessed and approved by client’s representative.

8. Paint the pipes as per approved colour code and provide identification labels
where called for.

9. Take measurement of pipes installed. A representative of client must be

present and should acknowledge the records.

10. Terminate soil, waste and vent pipes with vent cowls at specified heights
above terrace level. Ensure that vent cowls are not terminated within one
meter (horizontally and vertically) from any window openings.
 11. Terminate water supply risers with automotive air vents (with isolating
valves) and down pipes with drain plug/drain valve – all as per drawings.
Ensure that water supply pipe work would be self-venting and self-draining.

12. Connect the soil stack(s) to inspection chamber(s) at ground level.

13. Connect waste stacks(s) to the gully trap(s) at ground level. Connect the gully
trap(s) to the inspection chamber(s).

5.0 UPVC HIGH PRESSURE PIPE & FITTING:

APPLICATION :

i) Domestic (CWS/HWS) & Flushing Water Supply Down take.

The pipes shall be round & shall be supplied in straight lengths with socketed ends.
The internal surfaces of pipes shall be smooth, clean, free from grooving & other
defects. The ends shall be cleanly cut & square with the axis of the pipe.

1. Water Supply pipe shall be UPVC high pressure pipes (Schedule 40)
conforming to ASTM D - 1785.
a. Fittings:

Fittings shall be As per ASTM D-2466 (for Sch 40 fitting) and ASTM D 2467
(for Sch 80 fittings).

b. Laying & Jointing:

The pipes shall be laid & clamped to wooden plugs fixed above the surface of
the wall, Alternatively plastic clamps of suitable designs shall be preferred.
Provision shall be made for the effect of thermal movement by not gripping or
disturbing the pipe at supports between the anchors for suspended pipes.
The supports shall allow the repeated movements to take place without
abrasion.

c. Supports:

UPVC pipes require supports at close intervals. Recommended support

spacing for unplasticised PVC pipes is 2000 mm for pipes 50 mm dia and
above. Pipes shall be aligned properly before fixing them on the wooden
plugs with clamps. Even if the wooden plugs are fixed using a plumb line,
pipe shall also be checked for its alignment before clamping, piping shall be
properly supported on, or suspended from clamps, hangers as specified and
as required. The contractor shall adequately design all the brackets, saddles,
anchors, clamps & hangers & be responsible for their structural sufficiency.
Pipe supports shall primer coated with rust preventive paint & finish coated
black.

d. Repairs:

Temporary or emergency repairs may be made to the damaged pipes,

permanent repairs should be made by replacement of the damaged section. If
 any split or chip out occur in the wall of the pipe, the repair shall be carried
out by cutting the pipe and the inserting new piece of pipe of same length
and bath joints (ends) should be sealed with couplers. However in horizontal
lines no joint shall be given.

e. Testing:

All pipes & fittings including joints shall be tested for water retention and
lift in working conditions.

GARDEN HYDRANT SYSTEM:

1.0 SCOPE OF WORK:

1.1 Work under this section consist of furnishing all labor, materials equipment
and appliances necessary and required to install garden hydrants system
as required by the drawing, specified herein after and given in the Bill of
Quantities.

1.2 Without restricting to the generality of the foregoing the Garden Hydrant
System shall include the following:

a) UPVC Ring main & branch connections.

b) Garden hydrants.

c) Excavation and refilling of pipes trenches.

d) Control valves, masonry chambers and other appurtenances.

e) Connections to all pumps & appliances.

2.0 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS:

2.1 All materials shall be new of the best quality conforming to specifications. All
works executed shall be to the satisfaction of the Project Manager.

2.2 Pipes and fittings shall be fixed truly vertical, horizontal or in slopes as
required in a neat workmanlike manner.

2.3 Short of long bends shall be used on all main pipe lines as far as possible.
Use of elbows shall be restricted for short connections.

2.4 Pipes shall be laid in a manner as to provide as far as possible easy

accessibility for repair and maintenance.

2.5 Valves and other appurtenances shall be so located as to provide easy

accessibility for operations, maintenance and repairs.

3.0 UPVC PIPES & FITTINGS:

3.1 Garden hydrant main shall be rigid UPVC pipes conforming to IS: 4985 of
class specified. If class is not mentioned in the Bill of Quantities the same
shall be class IV (8 kg/sq.cm).
3.2 Fittings for UPVC pipes shall be injection molded fitting with spigot & sockets
suitable for solvent weld joints. Fittings must have suitable provision for
expansion.

3.3 Solvent shall be of make and type approved by pipe and fittings
manufacturer. Joints shall be made in an approved manner as recommended
by the manufacturer.

3.4 Provide suitable UPVC thread adapter for connection between pipes & valves.

3.5 Provide cement concrete supports and anchor blocks at all bends, tees and
other locations. Connections at garden hydrant outlet, near valves must also
be anchored.

TESTING:

6.1 All pipes, fittings and valves, after fixing at site shall be tested by hydrostatic
pressure 1.5 times the working pressure, whichever is higher. Pressure shall
be maintained for a period of at least thirty minutes without any drop.

A test register shall be maintained and all entries be signed and dated by
Contractor(s) and Project Manager.

6.2 In addition to the sectional testing carried out during the construction.
Contractor shall test the entire installation after connections to the
pumping system. He shall rectify all leakages and shall replace all
defective materials in the system. Any damage done due to carelessness,
open or burst pipes or failure of fittings, to the building, fixtures shall be
made good by the Contractor during the defects liability period without any
cost.

6.3 After commissioning of the garden hydrants system. Contractor shall conduct
performance test to ensure that the system operates as specified. The test
shall be conducted over a period of 15 days.

EXTERNAL STORM WATER DRAINAGE & RAIN WATER HARVESTING PIT:

1.0 Scope of Work:

1.1 Work under this section shall consist of furnishing all labour, materials,
equipment and appliances necessary and required to completely install all
the Storm Water Drainage System and construction of Rain Water Harvesting
Pit the system as required by the drawings and specified hereinafter or given
in the schedule of quantity.

1.2 All underground Storm Water Drainage Pipe of all the building as shown on
the drawing.

1.3 All Catch Basins/Storm manholes Chamber.

1.4 All underground Storm Water Drainage work include earth work in
excavation for all type of soils, disposal, and compaction, Pipe laying,
Pipe Embedment and back filling, Testing complete.
1.5 Submit shop drawings, detail and descriptive literature showing pipe
dimension, Joint and fitting details, recommended method of Installation,
testing equipment, bedding details and calculations, recommended
method of cutting pipes and other relevant detail.

2.0 General Requirements:

2.1 All material shall be new and of the best quality conforming to the
Specification.
2.2 Establish and maintain quality control to assure compliance with contract
document and local codes (Local municipal bye Laws).
2.3 All Storm Water Drainage Line/Open Drain Channel shall be laid to the
required gradients and profile.
2.4 All drainage work shall be done in accordance with Local Municipal bye laws.
2.5 Manufacture:
Firms regularly engaged in the manufacture of piping products of type and
size required and which have been in satisfactory use for not less than 5
years in similar service.
2.6 Prior to dispatch from factory, test of all types of piping and fittings at the
place of manufacture, submit to the Engineer in charge for each dispatch /lot
authenticated certification to indicate that the manufacture tests the pipes
and fittings and found to comply with these specification.
3.0 Reinforced Cement Concrete Pipes :

3.1 All underground storm water drainage pipe shall be centrifugally spun S & S
RCC Pipe of specified class. Pipes shall be true and straight with uniform
bore, through out cracked, wrapped pipes shall not be used on the work. All
pipes shall be tested by the manufacturer and the Contractor shall produce,
when directed a certificate to that effect from the manufacturer.
3.2 Laying of R.C.C. Pipes:

Loading, transporting and unloading of concrete pipes shall be done with

care. Handling shall be such as to avoid impact. Gradual unloading by
inclined planes or by chain block is recommended. All pipe sections and
connections shall be inspected carefully before being laid. Broken or defective
pipes or connections shall not be used. Pipes shall be lowered into the
trenches carefully. Mechanical appliances may be used. Pipes shall be laid
true to line and grade as specified. Laying of pipe shall proceed upgrade of a
slope.

If the pipes have spigot and socket joints, the socket end shall face upstream,
in the case of pipe with joints to be made with loose collars, the collars shall
be slipped on before the next pipe is laid. Adequate and proper expansion
joints shall be provided where directed.

In cases where the natural foundation is inadequate, the pipes shall be laid
either in concrete cradle supported on proper foundation or on any other
suitable designed structure as specified. If a concrete cradle bedding is used,
 the depth of concrete below the bottom of the pipe shall extend up the sides
of the pipe at least to distance of 1/4th of the outside diameter of pipe. The
pipe shall be laid in this concrete bedding before the concrete has set.

When the pipe is laid in a trench in rock hard clay, shale or other hard
material, the space below the pipe shall be excavated and replaced with an
equalizing bed of concrete, sand or compact earth. In no place shall pipe be
laid directly on such hard material.

When the pipes are laid completely above the ground, the foundations shall
be made even and sufficiently compacted to support the pipe line without any
material settlement. Alternatively the pipe line shall be supported on p.c.c.
saddle blocks. Similar arrangement shall be made to retain the pipe line in
the proper alignment, such as by shaping the top of the supports to fit the
lower part of the pipe. The distance between the supports shall in no case
exceed the length of the pipe. The pipe shall be supported as far as possible
close to the joints. In no case shall the joints come in centre of the span. Care
shall be taken to see that superimposed loads greater than the total load
equivalent to the weight of the pipe when running full shall not be permitted.

3.3 Jointing of Pipes:

Joints are generally of rigid type. Where specified flexible type joints may also
be provided.

3.4 Spigot and Socket Joint (rigid):

The spigot of each pipe shall be slipped home well into the socket of the pipe
previously laid and adjusted in the correct position. The opening of the
joint shall be filled with stiff mixture of cement mortar in the proportion of
1:2 (1 cement :2 fine sand) which shall be rammed with caulking tool.

After a day's work any extraneous material shall be removed from the inside
of the pipe and the newly made joint shall be cured.

3.5 Collar Joint (rigid):

The two adjoining pipes shall be butted against each other and adjusted in
corrected position. The collar shall then be slipped over the joint, covering
equally both the pipes. The annular space shall be filled with stiff mixture
of cement mortar 1:2 (1 cement :2 fine sand) which shall be rammed with
caulking tool.

After a day's work any extraneous material shall be removed from the inside
of the pipe and the newly made joint shall be cured.
3.6 The Testing of Joints, Refilling of Trenches:

The testing of joints, refilling of trenches for concrete pipes shall be similar to
Specification for stone ware pipes.
4.0 Excavation and Preparation of Trench:
4.1 Open trenches only as for in advance of pipe laying in order to maintain
continuity of operations. Keep trench and other excavation dry at all times,
and lead drainage to natural drainage channel.

4.2 The width of the trench at the crown of the pipe should be as narrow as
practicable but not less than the outside diameter of the pipe plus 300 mm
to allow proper compaction of the side fills and at a height of 225 mm
above the crown of the pipe the trench may be of any convenient width.

4.3 Depth of trench plays an important role and depend on the diameter of the
pipe and cover required, depth of beam and slope of pipes.

4.4 The minimum depth should be width plus outer diameter of pipe or 0.75 m
above the crown of pipe, whichever is more.

4.5 The excavated material should be deposited at a sufficient distance away

from the edge of the trench to avoid damage to the pipes through falling
stories or debris.

4.6 As with pipe of other materials, it is necessary to ensure with PVC pipes, that
sharp edged objects such as large flints do not bear directly upon the pipes,
and also that they are not placed in a way where they may come in contact
with such tough objects with the passage of times.

5.0 Pipe Laying:

5.1 Pipes should be lowered into the trench with tackle suitable for the weight of
the pipes using suitable lifting slings preferably flat. On no account should
chains or wire ropes be used.

5.2 When unstable trench walls are encountered, this condition must be
stabilized before laying the pipe. To obtain the desired lateral support for
pipe laid, the trench width should be a maximum of 5 pipe diameter,
otherwise sheeting, trench box or any other method would be used to
control such condition. In some severe cases, well points or underdrain may
be used to control excessive ground water conditions.

6.0 Bedding and Sidefiiling

6.1 The bedding should be thoroughly compacted in layers not more than 150
mm thick to give a uniform bed, true to gradient on which the pipe may be
laid so that they maintain substantially continuous contact with the bed.
Excavation should be made under the bell of each pipe so that the entire
length of the pipe, except the bell , will be supported on the bottom of the
trench. If due to steep gradient or waterlogged conditions, the bedding tends
to act as a drain for subsoil water, the insertion of water stops by means of
puddle clay dams across the trench may be necessary to resist the passage of
water.

6.2 Provide concrete encasement to pipeline where indicated to dimensions and

lengths specified on the drawings. Concrete for encasement shall have
compressive strength of not less than 21.0 MPa. Protect pipeline from
damage or displacement by the encasement operations. Provide appropriate
concrete saddles to support pipes prior to encasement. Concrete encasement
 shall be discontinued for a length of 150 mm each side of the centre line of
each pipe joint, to maintain flexibility of the pipeline.

6.3 The prepared under-bed should consist of bedding material laid to the
correct gradient and depth over the full width of the trench as excavated and
should give uniform support to the pipe over its entire length. In normal clay
excavation, the thickness of the bedding under the barrel of the pipe should
not be less than 1/3rd of the diameter, and a minimum of 100mm. in rock, a
thickness of a least 150 mm should be provided.

6.4 With flexible pipes it is of great importance that the side fill should be firmly
compacted between the sides of the pipe and the soil sides of the trench. The
bedding should be thoroughly compacted in layers not more than 150 mm
thick to give a uniform bed, true to gradient, on which the pipe may be laid.
Pipes should be laid directly on this bedding. Bricks or other hard materials
must not be placed under the pipes for temporary support. Further bedding
material should be placed around the pipe and be thoroughly compacted in
75 mm layers by careful tamping up to the crown of the pipe, eliminating all
cavities under the two lower quadrants of the pipe.

6.5 The same material should then be placed over the crown of the pipe for not
less than 2/3rd of the diameter, with a minimum height of 300 mm and be
thoroughly compacted. The process of filling and tamping should proceed
equally on either side of the pipe, so as to maintain equal pressure on both
sides.

7.0 Backfilling:

7.1 For protection of the pipe, the side filling and initial backfilling operations
should be carried out as soon as possible, after the pipes have been laid and
tested.

7.2 The entire pipe work outside the building shall be covered with wooden box
and shall be provided with proper identification tags/wires to avoid damage
of pipes due to Heavy vehicle movement or any further excavation work in
that area.

7.3 The material should be placed and compacted by hand in layers not more
than 100 mm thick and should extend over the crown of the pipe to a depth
of 100 mm for 110 mm pipe and 150 mm for pipes of larger diameter. It
should extend over the full width of the trench as excavated. If ‘as –dug’
material contains stones larger than 40mm, or the pipe is deeper than 2
meter in poor ground, extend the processed granular material for at least 100
mm above the pipe crown,. In both cases, hand tamps the material fully at
the sides of the pipe simultaneously, while tamping lightly over the crown.
Continue hand tamping until a finished layer of 300 mm has been placed
over the pipe. Mechanical compactors, other than hand vibrators, should not
be used until the total depth of backfill over the pipe is 450 mm.

8.0 Testing :
 8.1 All testing shall be done in accordance with IS:15328 and IS:5329 except as
may be modified herein under.
8.2 All lengths of the storm/drain/pipelines shall be tested by smoke filling. The
pipes shall be plugged preferably with upper end shall, however, be
connected to a pipe for filling with Smoke.

9.4 A test register shall be maintained which shall be signed and dated by the
Contractor and the Architect/Consultants.
9.5 The pipeline shall be covered only after the testing is successfully completed
& verified & signed by the Site engineer with date & time.
10.0 Cement Concrete for Pipe Support :
a) Wherever specified or shown on the drawings, all pipes shall be supported on
a bed, all around or in haunches. The thickness and mix of the concrete shall
be as given in the Schedule of Quantities. Width of the bedding shall be
under para Width of Trenches.
Manholes and Chambers :
12.1 All manholes, chambers and other such works as specified shall be
constructed in brick masonry in cement mortar 1:4 (1 cement: 4 coarse
sand) or as specified in the Schedule of Quantities.
12.2 All manholes and chambers, etc shall be supported on base of cement
concrete of such thickness and mix as given in the Schedule of Quantities
or shown on the drawings.
12.3 Where not specified, manholes shall be constructed as follows:
(All dimensions are clear internal dimensions in mm)

Size of Manholes Type of 900x800 1200x900 900 dia 1200 dia

Manhole
Rect. Rect. Conical Conical
Maximum Depth 1000 2400 1650 2300
Average thickness of RCC
150 150
slab
Size of Cover and Frame 600x450 560dia 560dia 560dia
182 kg 182 kg
182 kg
38 kg heavy heavy
Weight of Cover and Frame heavy duty
light duty duty HD duty HD
HD 20
20 20

12.4 All manholes shall be provided with cement concrete benching in 1:3:6 nominal
mix (1 cement: 3 coarse sand: 9 stone aggregate 20mm nominal size). The
benching shall have slope of 1:10 towards the channel. The depth of the channel
shall be full diameter of the pipe. Benching shall be finished with a floating coat
of neat cement.
12.5 All manholes shall be plastered with 12/15mm thick cement mortar 1:3 (1
cement: 3 coarse sand) and finished with a floating coat of neat cement inside.
Manhole shall be plastered outside as above but with rough plaster with
waterproofing compound.
13.0 Measurement :
13.01 RCC pipes shall be measured for the finished length of the pipeline per linear
meter Lengths between manholes shall be recorded from inside face of one
manhole to inside face of other manhole.
Length between gully trap and manhole shall be recorded between socket of
pipe near gully trap and inside face of manhole. Rate shall include all
items given in the Schedule of Quantities and specifications.
13.2 Manholes :

a) All manholes shall be measure by numbers and shall include all items
specified above and necessary excavation in all types of soils, refilling, compaction
and disposal of surplus earth.

b) Manholes with depths greater than that specified under the main items shall
be paid for under “extra depth” and shall include all items as given for manholes.
Measurement shall be done to the nearest centimeter. Depth of the manholes shall
be measured from top of the manhole cover to bottom of channel.
F) EXTERNAL SEWERAGE :
1.0 Scope of Work:

1.1 Work under this section shall consist of furnishing all labour, materials,
equipment and appliances necessary and required to completely install all the
sewerage and drainage the system as required by the drawings and specified
hereinafter or given in the schedule of quantity.

1.2 All underground sewerage Pipe of all the building as shown on the drawing.

1.3 All Sewerage manholes chamber.

1.4 All underground sewerage work include earth work in excavation for all type
of soils, disposal, and compaction, Pipe laying, Pipe Embedment and back
filling, Testing complete.

1.5 Submit shop drawings, detail and descriptive literature showing pipe
dimension, Joint and fitting details, recommended method of Installation,
testing equipment, bedding details and calculations, recommended
method of cutting pipes and other relevant detail.

2.0 General Requirements:

2.1 All material shall be new and of the best quality conforming to the
Specification.
2.2 Establish and maintain quality control to assure compliance with contract
document and local codes (Local municipal bye Laws).
2.3 All Sewerage /Drainage shall be laid to the required gradients and profile.
2.4 All Sewerage Work shall be done in accordance with Local Municipal bye
Laws.
2.5 Manufacture:
Firms regularly engaged in the manufacture of piping products of type and
size required and which have been in satisfactory use for not less than 5
years in similar service.
3.0 Salt Glazed Stoneware Pipes:
3.1 Trenches for S.W Pipe drains:

a) Alignment and Grade:

The drains are to be laid to alignment and gradients shown on the

drawings but subject to such modifications, as shall be ordered by the
Construction Manager/Consultants from time to time to meet the
requirements of the works. No deviations from the line, depths of cutting
or gradients of sewers shown in the plans and sections shall be
permitted except by the express direction in writing of the Construction
Manager/Consultants.

b) Opening out Trenches:

In excavating the trenches at the road metaling, pavement kerbing etc

are to be placed on one side and preserved for rein statement when the
trench or other excavation shall be filled-up.

Before any road metal is replaced, it shall be carefully shifted. The

surface of all trenches and holes shall be restored and maintained to the
satisfaction of the Construction Manager/Consultants. The contractor
shall not cut or break down any live fence or trees in the line of the
proposed works but shall tunnel under them unless the Construction
Manager/Consultants shall order to the contrary.

The contractor shall scrub up and clear the surface over the trenches
and other excavations of all stumps, roots and all other encumbrances
affecting execution of the work and shall remove them from the site to
the approval of the Construction Manager/Consultants.

c). Construction Across the Roads:

All works across the roads shall be carried out as per the directions of
the Construction Manager/Consultants.

d). Excavation to be taken to proper depth:

The trenches shall be excavated to such a depth that the sewers shall
rest as described earlier so that the inverts may be at the levels given on
the section/plan. If the strata found as slushy/with block cotton soil
etc, the Construction Manager/Consultants may order the contractor to
excavate to a greater depth than that shown on the drawings and to fill
up the excavation to the level of the sewer with such materials as
decided by Construction Manager/Consultants in writing.
 e). Refilling:

After the sewer or other works have been laid and proved to be water
tight, the trench or other excavation shall be refilled. Utmost care shall
be taken in doing this, so that no damage is caused to the sewer and
other permanent works. Filling in the trenches upto 50 cms above the
crown of the sewer shall consist of the finest selected materials placed
carefully in 15 cms layers watered to optimum moisture level and
consolidated. After this has been laid, the trench and the other
excavation shall be refilled carefully in 15 cms layers with materials
taken from the excavation, each layer being watered and consolidated.

f). Contractor shall restore settlement and damages:

The contractor shall at his own cost make good promptly during the
whole period the works are in hand, any settlements that may occur in
the surfaces or roads, beams, footpaths, gardens, open spaces etc.
Whether public or private caused by his trenches or by his other
excavations and he shall be liable for any accidents caused thereby.

He shall also at his own expense and charges, repair and make good any
damage done to the building and other properties.

g). Disposal of Surplus Soil:

The contractor shall at his own cost and charge, dispose off from the site
all surplus excavated material not required to be used on the works.

h). Timbering of Sewer and Trenches:

The contractor shall at all times support efficiently and effectively the
sides of the sewer trenches and other excavations by suitable timbering.
piling, sheeting, etc in loose or sandy strata and below the surface of the
sub soil water table without extra cost.

All timbering, sheeting and piling with their walls and supports shall be
of adequate dimensions and strengths and fully broad and strutted so
that there is no risk of collapse or carrying in the walls of the trench.

The Contractor shall be held accountable and responsible for the

sufficiency of all timbering, bracing, sheeting and piling used, and for all
damage to persons and property resulting from the improper quality,
strength, planning, maintaining or removing of the same.

i). Protection of Existing Services:

All pipes, water mains, cables etc encountered in the course of

excavation shall be carefully protected and supported.

3.2 Laying and jointing S.W Pipes:

a. Laying

The pipes shall be carefully laid to the levels and gradients shown on the
plans and sections.
 b. Jointing:

Hemp rope soaked in neat cement wash shall be passed round the joint
and inserted in it by means of caulking tool. More skein of yarn shall be
added and rammed home. Cement mortar with one part of cement and
one part of sand and with minimum water content but on no account
soft or sloppy, shall be carefully inserted, punched and caulked into the
joint and more cement mortar added until the space of the joint has
been filled completely with tightly caulked mortar. The joint shall then
be finished off neatly outside the socket at an angle of 45 degree.

c. Curing:

The joint shall be cured for at least seven days.

d. Testing:

All lengths of the sewer and drain shall be fully tested for water
tightness by means of water pressure maintained for not less than 30
minutes. Testing shall be carried out from manhole to manhole. All
pipes shall be subjected to a test pressure of at least 3.0 meters head of
water at the highest point of the section under test. The pipes shall be
plugged preferably with standard drain plugs (with rubber rings) on both
ends. The upper end shall, however, be connected to a pipe for filling
with water and getting the required head.
The contractor shall give a smoke test to the drains and sewers at his
own expense and charges, if directed by the Construction
Manager/Consultants.
4.0 Gully traps :
4.1 Gully traps shall be of the same quality as described for stoneware pipes
under para Salt Glazed Stoneware Pipes.
4.2 Gully traps shall be fixed in cement concrete 1:4:8 mix and a masonary
chamber 300 x 300 mm. The CI sealed cover and frame shall weigh not
less than 7.3 kg. Where necessary, sealed cover shall be replaced with CI
grating of the same size.
5.0 Bedding and Sidefiiling

5.1 The bedding should be thoroughly compacted in layers not more than 150
mm thick to give a uniform bed, true to gradient on which the pipe may
be laid so that they maintain substantially continuous contact with the
bed. Excavation should be made under the bell of each pipe so that the
entire length of the pipe, except the bell , will be supported on the bottom of
the trench. If due to steep gradient or waterlogged conditions, the bedding
tends to act as a drain for subsoil water, the insertion of water stops by
means of puddle clay dams across the trench may be necessary to resist
the passage of water.

5.2 Provide concrete encasement to pipeline where indicated to dimensions and

lengths specified on the drawings. Concrete for encasement shall have
 compressive strength of not less than 21.0 M Pa. Protect pipeline from
damage or displacement by the encasement operations. Provide appropriate
concrete saddles to support pipes prior to encasement. Concrete
encasement shall be discontinued for a length of 150 mm each side of the
centre line of each pipe joint, to maintain flexibility of the pipeline.

5.3 The prepared under-bed should consist of bedding material laid to the
correct gradient and depth over the full width of the trench as
excavated and should give uniform support to the pipe over its entire
length. In normal clay excavation, the thickness of the bedding under
the barrel of the pipe should not be less than 1/3rd of the diameter, and a
minimum of 100mm. in rock, a thickness of a least 150 mm should be
provided.

5.4 With flexible pipes it is of great importance that the side fill should be
firmly compacted between the sides of the pipe and the soil sides of the
trench. The bedding should be thoroughly compacted in layers not more
than 150 mm thick to give a uniform bed, true to gradient, on which the
pipe may be laid. Pipes should be laid directly on this bedding. Bricks or
other hard materials must not be placed under the pipes for temporary
support. Further bedding material should be placed around the pipe and be
thoroughly compacted in 75 mm layers by careful tamping up to the crown
of the pipe, eliminating all cavities under the two lower quadrants of the
pipe.

5.5 The same material should then be placed over the crown of the pipe for not
less than 2/3rd of the diameter, with a minimum height of 300 mm and
be thoroughly compacted. The process of filling and tamping should
proceed equally on either side of the pipe, so as to maintain equal pressure
on both sides.

6.0 Backfilling:

6.1 For protection of the pipe, the side filling and initial backfilling operations
should be carried out as soon as possible, after the pipes have been laid
and tested.

6.2 The entire pipe work outside the building shall be covered with wooden box
and shall be provided with proper identification tags/wires to avoid damage
of pipes due to Heavy vehicle movement or any further excavation work in
that area.

6.3 The material should be placed and compacted by hand in layers not more
than 100 mm thick and should extend over the crown of the pipe to a
depth of 100 mm for 110 mm pipe and 150 mm for pipes of larger
diameter. It should extend over the full width of the trench as excavated. If
‘as –dug’ material contains stones larger than 40mm, or the pipe is deeper
than 2 meter in poor ground, extend the processed granular material for at
least 100 mm above the pipe crown,. In both cases, hand tamps the material
fully at the sides of the pipe simultaneously, while tamping lightly over the
crown. Continue hand tamping until a finished layer of 300 mm has been
 placed over the pipe. Mechanical compactors, other than hand vibrators,
should not be used until the total depth of backfill over the pipe is 450mm.

7.0 Testing :
7.1 All testing shall be done in accordance with IS:15328 and IS:5329 except as
may be modified herein under.
7.2 Smoke Test :
7.2.1 All soil pipe, waste pipe and vent pipe and all other pipes when above ground
shall be approved gas tight by a smoke test conducted under a pressure of 25
mm of water and maintained for 15 minute after all trap seals have been
filled with water.
7.2.2 The smoke is produced by burning only waste or tar paper or similar material
in the combustion chamber of a smoke machine.
7.2.3 Chemical smokes are not satisfactory.

7.2.4 A test register shall be maintained which shall be signed and dated by
Contractor/Project Manager.
7.3 All lengths of the sewer/drain/pipelines shall be fully tested for water
tightness by means of water pressure. Testing shall be carried out from
manhole to manhole. All pipes shall be subjected to a test pressure of at
least 2.5m head of water. The test pressure shall, however, not exceed 6m
head at any point. The pipes shall be plugged preferably with upper end
shall, however, be connected to a pipe for filling with water and getting the
required head. The sewer/drain/pipeline shall be filled with water and left to
stand for 24 hours and topped up. The leakage over 24 hours shall then be
measured.
7.4 Sewer lines shall be tested for straightness and obstruction by:
7.4.1 Inserting a smooth ball 13mm less than the internal diameter of the pipe. In
the absence of obstructions such as yarn or mortar projecting at the joints
the ball should roll down the invert of the pipe and emerge at the lower end,
7.4.2 Means of a mirror at one end and a lamp at the other end. If the pipe line is
straight the full circle of light shall be seen otherwise obstruction or deviation
shall be apparent.
7.5 A test register shall be maintained which shall be signed and dated by the
Contractor and the Architect/Consultants.
7.6 The pipeline shall be covered only after the testing is successfully completed
& verified & signed by the Site engineer with date & time.
8.0 Cement Concrete for Pipe Support :
Wherever specified or shown on the drawings, all pipes shall be supported on
a bed, all around or in haunches. The thickness and mix of the concrete
shall be as given in the Schedule of Quantities. Width of the bedding shall
be under para Width of Trenches.
G) Sanitary fixtures & CP fittings
 a) Flush the installed pipe work (water supply and drainage) to remove debris or
blockages, if any.

b) Install sanitary fixtures, faucets and washroom accessories. Use screws

with nylon washers to fix vitreous chinaware and PTPE tape for
installation of faucets to pipe work.

c) Check CP fittings for leaks and firmness. Refit them if necessary. Ensure
that proper tools are used. They must not make scratches or any other
kind of damages on the chrome plated fixtures.

d) Commission the toilets in the presence of the client’s engineer.

e) Handover the toilets formally using the forms provided for the purpose.

8 Pumps:

1. Check that the drawings are approved.

2. Check work area is clean and safe for work.
3. Ensure installation work is undertaken only by trained and experienced
personnel.
4. All the discharge lines to be pressure tested before commissioning.
5. Check for proper installation of the pump.
6. Check for the electrical connection and verify the direction of rotation of
motors.
7. Check if the suction and discharge valves are fully open.
8. Make sure the suction column is formed and purge air if any.
9. Start the pumps in auto mode by adjusting at low pressure.
Slowly adjust the desired pressure by monitoring the pressure gauge.
Run the pumps for a minimum period of 30-45 minutes.
10. Measure the voltage and ampere readings and verifying flow rates using a
multi meter.
11. Measure the pressure and hence calculate the flow rate in lps/gpm.
12. Inspection requests shall be raised to the consultant and to be conducted in
presence of main contractor.

9 Core Cutt:

1. make sure all drill areas have been scanned for electric cables;
2. check all electrical equipment has current safety tags complying with the
OSH regulations;
3. suspend all electric cables safely above floor or ground level;
4. check all mechanical parts for loose components;
5. ensure each power cable is fitted with a RCD;
6. erect barricades and clear no-entry signs to areas where drilling is in
progress
7. Erect barricades around drill areas.
8. Ensure holes have been marked and centres given
9. Drilling of all holes should start in low gear; stopping the motor before
changing to a higher gear;
C. DOCUMENTATION
1 As-Installed Drawings
1.1 Mark changes made from the working drawings; if any. These records
should be maintained from time to time during progress of work.

1.2 Prepare ‘As-Installed’ drawings. This is an essential requirement often

ignored. After the construction team leaves the project site, it would be
impossible to identify pipe routings etc without these drawings.

1.3 Hand them over to the client with specified number of hard and soft copies.

2 Operation & Maintenance Manuals

The O & M manuals should contain following minimum information:

2.1 A brief description about the project and the installations carried out.

2.2 Schedule of mechanical / electrical equipment installed.

2.3 Schedule of sanitary fixtures installed.

2.4 Schedule of as-fitted drawings.

2.5 Manufacturer’s operation & maintenance manuals and any warrantees

issued by manufacturers.

2.6 List of recommended spare parts.

2.7 Notes / recommendations on preventive and remedial maintenance works.

2.8 List of manufacturers with their local contact details.

2.9 Technical catalogues of important products used on the installations.

2.10 Reports / certificates of all tests conducted during progress of work and any
commissioning reports.

3 Virtual completion certificate

On handling over the as-fitted drawings and O&M manuals, a joint site visit
shall be arranged with the client’s representative to ensure all works are
completed to their satisfaction and obtain a certificate to that extent. Date of
this certificate will be the start date of Defects Liability Period.

A detailed checklist shall be prepared for each activity as listed above and
acknowledgements may be taken from the supervising agency.

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