E4 Ferfer (1) BH CW-CW - Tender Construction
E4 Ferfer (1) BH CW-CW - Tender Construction
E4 Ferfer (1) BH CW-CW - Tender Construction
PRE-AMBLE
These Technical Specifications (TS) covers the minimum standards of workmanship and materials required by the
contract. All works shall be carried out to the approval of the Project Manager. Any items, which do not meet the
requirements of these Technical Specifications shall be repaired or demolished and re-instated at the Contractor’s
expense. The Contractor shall be liable for any delays to the project caused as a result of repairing or demolishing
defective work. Any items of work not described in these Technical Specifications but forming part of the works shall
meet the minimum standards of workmanship and materials, which can normally be expected locally. Where there is
conflict between local standards of and these Technical Specifications, these Technical Specifications shall take
precedence. Any clauses, which relate to items of work not covered in the contract, shall be deemed not to apply.
1 GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
All works, construction materials and equipment shall be according to the following work specifications, to the
instructions of the ICRC Engineer and in accordance with the National Building Code. These specifications are
considered as a supplemental commitment for both parties. They are also considered as a legal and technical
document integral to the Bill of Quantities (BoQs) and Drawings.
All information in the TS which is descriptive of the materials, assemblies and workmanship employed in
construction of a project and/or referred to in the project plans, is deemed applicable as an addition to the Bill of
Quantities, notes and specifications included on the project plans.
Whenever the TS refers to the BoQ, this shall be understood to refer to the Bill of Quantities, notes and
specifications included on the project plans and information concerning such materials, assemblies or workmanship
is then to be found on the project plans as applicable.
As the TS deals with general instructions only, there will always be additional information regarding aspects
specifically for the project in question in the Bill of Quantities, notes and specifications included on the project
plans.
If instructions in the Bill of Quantities, notes and specifications included on the project plans differ from those given
in TS, it is always the Bill of Quantities, notes and specifications included on the project plans that have
precedence.
By signing the Contract for Work and its Enclosures, the Contractor is deemed to have reviewed the relevant
sections of the Technical Specifications in preparing tenders for and in executing the works required for
construction of any Client's project.
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BoQ are not fixed. They are subject to change (increase or decrease) and the contractor will be paid
for the executed quantities only. All items should be done according to the instructions of the Client,
even if not mentioned in the BoQ. Any item that appears no more needed should be cancelled according
to the instructions of the Client.
1.1.4 Plans
Handed to tenderers or drawings and samples made available for inspection prior to tendering, - as
specified in the BoQ Plans in larger scale have prevalence over drawings in smaller scale. Plans and
Specifications are complimentary, and every piece of work and goods indicated in either must be calculated.
1.2.3 Transport
The Contractor shall include in his price the transport of all materials, workers, etc., to and from the site at
such hours and by such routes as are permitted by the Authorities.
1.2.4 Water
The Contractor shall provide at his own cost temporary connections and make such local arrangements
as may be necessary for the supply of water required for the work including that required for other trades
and payment of all fees and charges. He shall also provide a temporary storage tank, piping, etc., as he
may consider necessary, and clear away on completion.
Straight edges 2 meters and 4 meters long for testing the accuracy of the finished concrete
A glass graduated cylinder for use in the silt test of organic impurities in the sand
Slump test apparatus
150mm steel cube moulds with base plates and tamping rod to BS 1881
One 8 meter and one 30 meter steel tape measures
meter long level
1 Micrometre
1.6.1 Representation
The Contractor shall lead the work personally or through a person who can represent him in every respect.
1.8.5 Signboard
If requested, the signboard and lettering on same for the display of the General and Sub-Contractors name
shall be of an approved size and design with the Clients name painted thereon.
2 SURVEY WORKS
This work shall cover the limits and extent of the survey works of lines and elevations for site preparation and other
works as specified in the Drawings and/or as determined by the Engineer and shall include technical personnel and
precise scientific surveying instruments which shall be in accordance to this Specification.
The Contractor shall protect, preserve and keep accessible to the BM of the basic survey and
those provided by himself.
BM’s shall not be removed or disturbed by the Contractor or other persons. Any damage or
disturbance of the BM, accidental or otherwise shall be reported to the Engineer. The Contractor
at all times shall be responsible for timely replacement or repair of the damaged BM's. The costs
of rebuilding BM's shall be the Contractor's responsibility without additional compensation.
BM's shall be made of mild steel or cast iron encased in an appropriate size of concrete block.
Cost of BM’s construction shall be the Contractor’s responsibility.
The inscriptions shall be clearly legible and durable. Underground BM's shall be protected by
concrete pipes and other acceptable structures and shall be kept free from water and earth.
Horizontal traverse pegs shall be wood pegs, 50mm x 50mm by 300mm long, firmly driven into
the ground, protruding 20mm above the ground surface with nails at the center to mark the point.
Coordinates of all BM's, control points, traverse stations, centre-line alignments and points of intersections
shall be calculated prior to surveying. Sketches shall be prepared for each BM control point and reference
point that shows distances and azimuths to each reference point. Profile and topographic elevation shots
shall be recorded in the field book. All records and computation shall be made a permanent record,
maintained in a safe place. Permanent storage of inactive field records shall be maintained by the Engineer.
All the survey elements, controls and setting out shall be checked by the Engineer at irregular intervals
during the execution of this project. The Contractor shall give timely assistance to the Engineer during the
field survey verification. The following computations shall be used in reviewing the original field notes:
Any improper survey done by the Contractor shall be corrected and reworked upon discovery without any
extra compensation. The Contractor shall keep all marks and line of sights clear which are required during
the verification. Any control made by the Engineer shall not relieve the Contractor of his entire responsibility
for the minute accuracy of the alignment, elevations, slopes, dimensions and positions of any structure or
facilities.
3 DEMOLISHING WORKS
Demolishing works include the demolishing and removal off-site of all building parts that are mentioned in the
drawings and BoQ, according to the instructions of the ICRC engineer. Any reusable material shall be stored in a
safe place with the intention of reusing it in the reconstruction works, as decided by the ICRC engineer. For the old
building foundation removal, the price should include all the necessary excavations required to remove these
foundations.
3.1. General
Demolitions, taking out and cutting away shall be carefully performed and every precaution shall be taken
to ensure the safety of the works. If damage should occur in the carrying out of the demolitions or alterations
the contractor shall reinstate and make good the same at his own expense.
3.2. Protection
Supply, erect and maintain during the cutting of openings etc., all necessary protection to the existing
premises against damage by weather or other causes.
Allow for laying the dust as far as possible during the alteration by watering with a hose or other means.
3.5.6 Block in / blank off / fill in opening in brick work or block work shall include:
Carefully cutting out any flooring in opening and levelling and preparing for raising new work; cutting
toothings for bonding in new work; filling the opening with brickwork or blockwork to match existing; making
out facework including cutting out arches, cills or ornamentation around the opening and continuing any
general facework pattern; wedging and pinning to existing soffit; providing and inserting matching damp-
proof course; making out any plasterwork including continuing any existing patterns or labours and making
good between new and old work so that after decoration or weathering the original opening cannot be
discerned; and remove debris.
4 EARTHWORKS
The work comprises all materials and workmanship indicated on drawings and in the BoQ and may be carried out
by the Contractor himself or a Sub-Contractor unless otherwise required in the BoQ.
4.9. Levelling
Levelling and addition of filling or vegetable soil must be carried out in accordance with the BoQ and in a
manner so as to avoid unwanted settlement. Backfilling shall be done in 20 cm layers, compacted by
hammers or mechanical means (where possible, by a wheel compactor), with the addition of water to
improve compaction.
In case a weak spot(s) or area(s) is discovered during the removal of surface soil, backfilling or compacting,
the contractor will be responsible of replacing the soil under this spot (and/or) area for the appropriate level
without asking for reimbursement (even if the depth is more than that one required in the excavation
article).
5 CONCRETE WORKS
The Work comprises all materials and workmanship indicated on Plans and in the BoQ provided that they are not
expressly required to be carried out or delivered by others in the BoQ.
The ICRC engineer shall inspect all structural concrete components once all shuttering and steel reinforcement is
prepared, prior to casting of concrete. If concrete casting of any part is done without written permission from the
Head of Project (HoP), the HoP has the right to demolish that part and the contractor will be responsible of casting
it again without any additional price for demolishing and re-casting.
5.1. Materials
Materials, commodities, components and equipment are to be new and unused unless otherwise specified.
Handle, store, fix and protect all commodities with care to ensure that they are in perfect condition when
incorporated into the work and handed over on completion.
Where samples of commodities or specimens of finished work are specified, submit samples or specimens
to the Client and obtain his approval before confirming orders or carrying out the work. Retain approved
samples and specimens on Site for comparison with the finished work. Finished work must conform in all
respects with the samples or specimens approved. Remove samples and specimens when no longer
required. The cost of supplying samples and specimens must be borne by the Contractor, but specimens
may form part of the finished work where approved by the Client.
All materials, commodities, components and equipment must be suitable for use in tropical climates.
5.1.1 Cement
Sulfate-resisting Cement (SRC) meeting International Standards must be used in all parts under the water
proofing layer (water proofing layer is included).
Portland Cement (PC) must meet International Standards and it shall be used in all works over a water
proofing layer (unless otherwise mentioned).
The Contractor must if called upon to do so, have complete samples selected from the cement supplied
and tested at his own expense. At his own expense, the Contractor may use rapid hardening Portland
cement in order to speed up progress of the works. If rapid hardening Portland cement is used, the Client
must be informed in advance.
The cement shall be stored on site in such a manner as to afford adequate protection from weather and
moisture from any source.
5.1.2 Aggregates
Aggregates shall be obtained from an approved source. They must be chemically inert, strong, hard,
durable, and free from adhering coatings, salts, organic or other impurities and shall be washed or screened
as directed.
All aggregate shall be stored on the site in such a manner as to prevent deterioration and contamination.
No aggregate consisting of or containing limestone shall be used.
Milled steel and hot-rolled high yield bars and hard-drawn wire: BS 4449.
Cold worked steel bars: BS 4461.
Steel fabric reinforcement: BS 4483.
The reinforcement used shall be according to the reinforcement details provided in the project drawings. It
should be new and clean, free of any paint, rust or abnormalities. The steel shall be stored on racks above
ground so that it is kept clean and reasonably free from rust.
All metal for reinforcement is to be free from loose mill scale, loose rust, oil and grease, or other harmful
matter immediately before the placing of the concrete.
The columns and beams reinforcement should be interconnected together to provide the required stability.
This should be done under the supervision of the ICRC engineer.
5.1.6 Water
All water used on the works shall be clean, free from earthy, vegetable and organic matter and from acid
and alkaline substances in suspension or solution. It shall be obtained wherever possible from the water
mains of the Municipal Water System.
5.3. Workmanship
5.3.1 Tolerances
On all setting out dimensions of 5 meters and over a maximum non-accumulative tolerance of plus or minus
5 millimetres will be allowed. On all setting out dimensions under 5 meters a maximum non-accumulative
tolerance of plus or minus 3 millimetres will be allowed. On the cross-sectional dimensions of structural
members, unless otherwise required by the Plans, a maximum tolerance of plus or minus 3 millimetres will
be permitted.
The top surface of concrete floor slabs and beams shall be within 6 millimetres of the normal level and line
shown on the Plans. Columns shall be truly plumb and non-accumulative tolerance of 3 millimetres in each
story and not more than 15 millimetres out of plumb in their full height will be permitted. The Contractor
shall be responsible for the cost of all corrective measures required by the Client to rectify work which is
not constructed within the tolerances set out above.
Concrete mixes shall have the following minimum strengths as given by Works Cube Tests:
Mix type A B C1 C D
Nominal Mix 1:4:8 1:3:6 1:2:4 1:2:4 1:1½:3
Maximum gauge of
38 mm 38 mm 13 mm 19 mm 19 mm
Coarse Aggregate
Maximum
Water/Cement ratio 0.6 0.6 0.58 0.58 0.5
by weight
Minimum Cement
--- --- 1:7 1:7 1:55
content by weight
Work Cubes minimum strength in N/mm2
at 7 days --- 10.5 14 14 16.5
at 28 days 11.0 15.4 21 21 25
The average strength obtained from cube tests shall be 10% higher than the minimum strengths shown
above.
If the strengths required in the table are not attained the Contractor will be required to increase the
proportion of cement or use better aggregates at his own cost.
5.3.11 Compaction
At all times during which concrete is being placed the Contractor shall provide adequate trained and
experienced labour to ensure that the concrete is compacted in the forms to the satisfaction of the Client.
Concrete shall not be placed at a rate greater than will permit satisfactory compaction nor, to a depth greater
than 400 mm before it is compacted.
During and immediately after placing, the concrete shall be thoroughly compacted by means of continuous
tamping, spading, slicing and vibration.
Care shall be taken to fill every part of the forms, to work the concrete under and around the reinforcement
without displacing it and to avoid disturbing recently placed concrete which has begun to set.
Any water accumulating on the surface of newly placed concrete shall be removed and no further concrete
shall be placed thereon until such water is removed.
The concrete is to be thoroughly rammed to ensure that it is homogeneous and free from interstices. The
whole of the concrete, not only the top layer, must be thoroughly rammed with wooden beaters, until the
laitance comes to the surface.
The surface in foundations is to be rammed with flat headed iron rammers. Concrete in beams and slabs
is to be worked thoroughly around and beneath all reinforcement.
5.3.12 Vibration
Mechanical vibration with an approved type insertion vibrator shall be carried out if required. Only
experienced people must operate the vibrator.
Internal vibrators shall be a frequency of not less than 7,000 cycles per minute and shall have a rotating
eccentric weight of at least 0.50 kg., with an eccentricity of not more than 12 mm. Such vibrations shall
visibly affect the concrete within a radius of 250 mm from the vibrator.
Internal vibrators shall not be inserted between layers of reinforcement less than one and one half times
the diameter of the vibrators apart. Contact between vibrators and reinforcement and vibrators and
formwork shall be avoided.
Internal vibrators shall be inserted vertically into the concrete wherever possible at not more than 500 mm
and shall constantly be moved from place to place. No internal vibrator shall be permitted to remain in any
one position for more than ten seconds and it shall be withdrawn very slowly from the concrete.
In consolidating each layer of concrete the vibrating head shall be allowed to penetrate and re-vibrate the
concrete in the upper portion of the underlying layer. In the area where newly placed concrete in each layer
joins previously placed concrete more than usual vibration shall be performed, the vibrator penetrating
deeply at close intervals along these contacts. Layers of concrete shall not be placed until layers previously
placed have been vibrated thoroughly as specified.
Vibrators shall not be used to move concrete from place to place in the formwork.
At least one internal vibrator shall be operated for every 1.5 cubic meters of concrete placed per hour and
at least one spare vibrator shall be maintained on site in case of break-down during concreting operations.
External formwork vibrators shall be of the high frequency low amplitude type applied with the principal
direction of vibration in the horizontal plane. They shall be attached directly to the forms at not more than
1,200 mm centers.
In addition to internal and external vibration, the upper surface of suspended floor slabs shall be leveled by
tamping or vibrating to receive finishes. Vibrating elements shall be of the low frequency, high amplitude
type operating at a speed of not less than 3000 rpm.
5.3.13 Curing
The curing of the concrete must receive particularly careful attention. Care must be taken that no concrete
is allowed to become prematurely dry and fresh concrete must be protected within two hours of placing
from rain, sun and wind. Protection of the concrete shall be a layer of sacking, canvas, hessian, or other
suitable absorbent material of the maximum width obtainable secured against wind. The concrete,
formwork, and covering shall be kept constantly wet for the first seven days after casting.
Concrete in foundations and other underground work shall be protected from admixture with falling earth
during and after placing.
Where slabs and beams are subject to load other than the dead load of the concrete alternative props shall
be placed. The Client reserves the right to delay the removal of the formwork.
Unless otherwise specified, lintels are to be made in accordance with the following table:
Span Thickness Depth Reinforcement
up to 1.0 m 15 cm - 25 cm 25 cm 2 no. 0.6 cm dia. (¼")
1.00 m to 1.7 25 cm - 30 cm 25 cm 4 no. 1.2 cm dia. (½")
All concrete screed floors shall have 10 cm high, coved wall skirting, projecting 5 mm from the face of
plaster. Form mitres at angles and return ends at openings.
6 WALL WORKS
The work comprises all materials and workmanship indicated on Plans and in the BoQ provided that they are not
expressly required to be carried out or delivered by others in the BoQ.
6.1. Materials
6.1.1 Mortar
Cement lime mortar shall be composed of one part lime to three parts sand, with the addition of 10% cement
by volume immediately before use. The ingredients shall be measured in proper gauge boxes and mixed
on a boarded platform or by means of an approved mechanical batch mixer. Only such mortar as is required
for immediate use shall be mixed at any one time. No mortar that has started to set shall be used in the
works or in making up fresh mortar. Cement mortar described as mortar 1:4 and to be used for concrete
block foundations shall consist of one part by volume of Portland cement to four parts by volume of sand,
measured and mixed all as above. Other mixes such as 1:3, 1:5 etc., shall be similarly construed.
Blocks shall be as specified and are to be made under sheds by the Contractor to the directions and
approval of the Client. Samples shall be approved by the Client before any walling is commenced.
The compressive strength at 28 days of type A blocks shall not be less than:
Average of 12 blocks 35 kg/cm²
Lowest individual block 26 kg/cm²
6.2. Workmanship
Fine Chisel Dressed - to an approved sample, laid to courses according to the BoQ.
Medium Chisel Dressed - to an approved sample, laid to courses according to the BoQ.
Quarry Dressed - to an approved sample, with coursing according to the BoQ.
Stonework (Rough or Medium) - to an approved sample with coursing according to the BoQ.
Random Rubble - Quarry waste, of random shapes, colors and sizes, having minimum 2 nos.
stone blocks carried through the full thickness of the wall for each square meter of walling.
Stones shall be bedded and pointed in one operation in cement mortar (1:4). All pointing shall be recessed
to show the full natural stone face. Where coping is required to be fixed to the top of any stone walling, the
wall shall be brought to a level and even finish throughout to form a proper bed for the coping.
The damp-proof course shall be laid over levelling bed composed of cement and sand (1:2) 4 cm thick to
the full width of the wall.
All joints in the stonework shall be wire-brushed while the mortar is still fresh to show the natural stone face
and left perfect on completion.
7.1. Materials
The work comprises all materials and workmanship indicated on Plans and in the BoQ and may be carried
out by the Contractor himself or a Sub-Contractor, unless otherwise required in the BoQ.
7.1.1 Timber
The timber for carpentry and joinery shall be as specified and shall be obtained from an approved sawmill.
All timber shall be well-seasoned, straight grained, sound, free from cane hardening, splits, sapwood,
shakes, waney edges, wormholes, large or loose knots, and other defects.
The timber is to be of uniform thickness and width throughout.
The qualities of timber stated hereinafter are in accordance with the latest Grading Rules.
1 All timber described as Prime Grade is to be First Grade (Grade 1)
2 All timber described as Selected Grade is to be Second Grade (Grade 11)
3 All hardwood is to be Prime Grade (Grade 1)
The timber for carpentry shall be Selected Grade. The timber for joinery shall be Prime Grade.
All timber for permanent work in the building shall, before use, be approved by the Client for quality in
accordance with the foregoing specification for its respective grade. Any timber not so approved by the
Client shall be removed from the site forthwith.
All timber for the structural works is to be purchased as soon as the Contract is signed, and when delivered
is to be open stacked for such further seasoning as may be necessary. Preparation of the timber is to be
commenced simultaneously with commencement of the works generally.
All timber and assembled woodwork is to be protected from the weather and stored in such a way as to
prevent attack by decay, fungi, termites or other insects.
Only those timbers specified are to be used for the works, unless alternatives are authorized by the Client
in writing.
7.2. Workmanship
7.2.1 Tolerances
The method of construction must accommodate tolerances as shown on the drawings and allow for
ensuring that repetitive units can be accurately located in relation to grid lines and that tolerances do not
accumulate.
Reasonable tolerance shall be provided at all junctions between joinery and the building carcass, whether
of masonry or frame construction, so that any irregularities or movement may be adequately compensated.
7.2.2 Jointing
All joints must be made as specified or detailed and the execution of all jointing shall be to the satisfaction
of the Client.
Joining surfaces of all connections exposed to the weather are to be thickly primed except where gluing is
specified. Surfaces are to be in good contact over the whole area of the joint before fastenings are applied.
No nails, screws or bolts are to be placed in any end split. If splitting is likely or is encountered in the course
of the work, holes for nails are to be pre-bored at diameters not exceeding 4/5 of the diameter of the nails.
Clenched nails must be bent at right angles to the grain. Lead holes are to be bored for all screws.
Where the use of bolts and washers is specified the holes are to be bored from both sides of the timber
and to be a diameter D + D/16 where D is the diameter of the bolt. Nuts must be brought up tight but care
is to be taken to avoid crushing of the timber under the washers.
Joints in joinery must be as specified or detailed and so designed and secured as to resist or compensate
for any stresses to which they may be subjected. All nails, sprigs etc., are to be punched and puttied.
Loose joints are to be made where provision must be made for shrinkage, glued joints where shrinkage
need not be considered and where sealed joints are required. All glued joints shall be cross-tongued or
otherwise reinforced.
Glues for load bearing joints or where conditions may be damp must be of the resin type. For non-load
bearing joints, or where dry conditions can be guaranteed, resin or organic glues may be used.
7.3. Carpentry
7.3.1 General
All carpentry shall be executed with workmanship of the best quality. Scantlings and boards shall be
accurately sawn and shall be uniform in width and thickness throughout and shall be as long as possible
and and practicable in order to eliminate joints.
All work shall be left with a sawn surface except where specified to be wrought.
7.3.3 Framing
Shall be done in the best possible manner with properly made joints and securely fixed. Timbers which are
the longest that are available shall be used.
Where joints occur in roof timbers, except in plates which shall be halved, such joints shall be scarfed over
points of support and not between them.
The spacing and fixing of all timber roof members shall be such as to ensure complete stability of the roof
structure and security of an effective weather exclusion by the roof covering.
7.3.4 Defects
The Contractor will be responsible for all shrinkage, twisting or other defects that may develop in the timber
and he will be required to make good such defects to the reasonable satisfaction of the Client.
7.4. Joinery
7.4.1 General
All joinery shall be executed with workmanship of the best quality and in accordance with the detail
drawings. All joinery shall be cut out and framed together as soon after the commencement of the building
is practicable, but not to be wedged up or glued, until the building is ready for fixing same.
All exposed surfaces of joinery shall be wrought. All arrises shall be rounded and all mouldings shall be
accurately and truly run and all work planed, sand-papered and brought to an approved finish suitable to
the specified treatment.
7.4.3 Dimensions
0.3 cm (⅛") of specified sizes will be allowed for each wrought face except where described as finish sizes
in which case joinery shall hold up to the full dimensions. Dimensions of 2.5 cm less shall hold up the
specified sizes.
7.4.4 Joints
All work shall be properly mortised, tendoned, housed, shouldered, dovetailed, notched, wedged, pinned,
bradded, etc. as directed and to the satisfaction of the Client and all properly glued up with the best quality
damp-resistant glue.
All nails, springs, etc. are to be punched and puttied. Loose joints are to be made where provision must be
made for shrinkage, glued joints where shrinkage need not be considered and where sealed joints are
required.
7.4.6 Defects
Any portion of the joinery work that warps, winds or develops shakes or other defects within six months
after completion of the work shall be removed and new replacements fixed in.
7.4.7 Protection
All joinery immediately upon delivery to the site is to be stored and protected from the weather.
Any fixed joinery which is, in the opinion of the Client, liable to become bruised or damaged in any way,
shall be properly cased and protected by the Contractor until the completion of the works.
7.4.10 Mouldings
Moulded work shall be accurately worked to details supplied by the Client. Mouldings shall be worked on
the solid unless otherwise stated.
7.4.12 Scribing
Skirtings’, architraves, plates and other joinery works shall be accurately scribed to fit the contour of any
irregular surface against which they will be required to form a close butt connection.
7.4.13 Finishing
All joinery which is to be oiled and painted shall be finished smooth and cleaned by rubbing down by hand
with fine sandpaper.
7.4.16 Clearing up
The Contractor is to clear out and destroy or remove all cut ends, shavings and other wood waste from all
parts of the buildings and the site generally, as the work progresses and at the conclusion of the work.
7.5.2 Plywood
All plywood shall comply with the requirements, approved by the Client and be of the thicknesses shown
on the drawings.
Plywood shall be Exterior Grade except where otherwise stated. Plies shall be bonded together with
adhesives complying with the requirements of grade Water Boil Proof (WBP).
Plywood shall be free from end joints (including joints in veneers) overlaps in core veneers, dead knots,
patches and plugs, open defects, depressions due to defects in cure, insect attack (except isolated
pinworm holes through face veneers only), fungal attack and from discolouration differing from that
normally associated with species.
Face veneers shall be hard and durable and shall be capable of being finished to a smooth surface. Face
veneers shall closely match the general joinery timber supplied.
Plywood of the required thicknesses shall be used. The Contractor will not be allowed to make up
thicknesses by gluing together sheets of thinner plywood.
Where required, cutting shall be neatly and accurately performed with fine toothed saws so as to avoid
splitting the face veneers and intermediate plies.
7.5.3 Softwood
Softwood timber for encompass work shall be of species as approved by the Client and shall be to the
dimensions specified on the drawings.
Timber shall be classified in accordance with the Groups listed in this Section.
Timber shall be free from woolly texture, soft heart, sap wood, splits, shakes, pith showing on the surface,
sloping grain exceeding one in eight checks, knots exceeding 25 mm diameter, loose knot or knot holes
and any evidence of insect or fungi attack. There shall be no waney edges.
Fixing shall be by means of non-rusting screws with countersunk heads to proprietary plugs or grounds.
Nailing will not be permitted.
Sections shall be neatly and accurately cut so as to avoid splitting of the wood.
7.5.4 Hardwood
All hardwood shall show a straight and regular grain throughout. Hardwood shall be free from wooly
texture, soft heart, sap wood, splits, shakes, all evidence of insect or fungi attack and rot and all faults
caused by compression failure. There shall be no waney edges. Hardwood shall be free from knots on
exposed faces. Any hardwood showing visible imperfections will be rejected.
Hardwoods are as described.
In jointed panels each piece shall be of the same species. Joinery for oiling; staining and/or varnishing
shall have all surfaces of the same species and same character or grain.
Fixing shall be by means of brass screws with countersunk heads to proprietary plugs or grounds. Where
work is face screwed, heads of screws shall finish not less than 6 mm below the surface and be covered
with round pellets of matching hardwood in appropriate thickness. Pellets should be chosen and fixed so
as to match colour and pattern of grain as far as is practical. Nailing will not be permitted. Sections shall
be neatly and accurately cut with fine toothed saws.
Preservatives shall not be used without the Client's permission.
7.5.5 Blockboard
Blockboard shall be of approved local or imported manufacture, glued throughout and softwood or
hardwood faced as hereinafter specified and equal to a sample to be deposited with the Client for
approval which, when approved, shall form the standard for the works.
Where cutting is necessary it shall be neatly and accurately performed with fine toothed saws so as to
avoid splitting the face veneers. Where raw edges arise from cutting these shall be faced with a matching
hardwood cut, pinned and glued to match factory produced edges.
7.5.6 Chipboard
Chipboard shall be medium density wood particle board or equally approved by the Client and produced
in factories by an approved process. Thickness: ½", 3/4" or as specified in the BoQ.
Where cutting is necessary it shall be neatly and accurately performed with fine toothed saws so as to
avoid splitting the face veneers. Where raw edges arise from cutting these shall be faced with a matching
hardwood fillet cut, pinned and glued to match factory produced edges.
7.5.18 Ironmongery
Ironmongery shall be fixed with suitable screws to match and prices shall include for this.
All locks and ironmongery shall be fixed before the woodwork is painted, handles shall be removed before
the painting commences, carefully stored and refixed after completion of painting.
All locks, springs and other items of ironmongery with moveable parts shall be properly tested, cleaned
and adjusted where necessary to ensure proper working order at the completion of the works and left in
perfect working order by the Contractor.
The keys of all locks shall have labels attached with door references marked on before handing to the
Client.
All locks shall be provided with a master key system and prices shall include for this as required by the
Client and as instructed by the Client. The Client's requirements are to be obtained by the Contractor
before ordering.
7.5.20 Mirrors
Mirrors shall be polished float glass silvering quality, having bevelled edges, protected at back with
electro-copper backing coated with Shellac varnish and paint. The mirrors are to be fixed with chromium
plated dome headed brass mirror screws with plastic or rubber distance pieces and washers unless
otherwise stated and rates shall include for this
8 METAL WORKS
The Contractor shall furnish all rough hardware of whatever kind necessary to secure good workmanship for all
other trades. All ironmongery and metalwork shall be executed with workmanship of the best quality and strictly as
directed by the Client. The materials in all stages of transportation, handling and storage shall be kept clean, and
prevented from injury by breaking, bending or distortion and weather action.
All screws shall be of the same metal as the fittings used and shall be of proper gauge and number, with flush
smooth heads where countersunk screws are used. All screws damaged during work must be replaced by new
ones, whether in a position visible or not.
Before the woodwork is painted, handles shall be removed before the painting commences, carefully stored and re-
fixed after completion of painting.
All locks, springs and other items of ironmongery with moveable parts shall be properly tested, cleaned and
adjusted where necessary to ensure proper working order at the completion of the works and left in perfect working
order by the Contractor.
The keys of all locks shall have labels attached with door references marked on before handing to the Client.
8.1. Materials
8.1.1 Quality
The quality of all materials shall be the best of their respective kind, and shape, size and manufacture shall
be of a kind particularly made for the type of work for which it is to be used.
8.1.7 Hinges
For internal doors, hinges shall be one pair of 3.8 x 10 cm (1 ½" x 4") heavy duty steel butt hinges. For
external doors 1 ½ pairs of same type as above.
8.2. Welding
All welding is to be in accordance with the requirements of BS 499-1:2009, BS EN ISO 3834-4:2005 and
BS EN ISO 15614-12:2004.
Fusion faces shall be free from irregularities which could interfere with the welding material. These faces
shall also be free from any deleterious material such as rust, grease and paint.
All welds shall be of the specified finished sizes and the sequence of the welding shall be carried out in a
manner that will give minimum distortion to the welded parts.
Edges of welding shall be prepared by planning or machine flame cutting.
During welding all parts will be maintained in their correct position.
Welds shall be carried out with each run closely following the one prior with sufficient time between to allow
for removal of slag.
Each run of weld is to be inspected and the sub-contractor shall ensure that unsatisfactory welds are cut
out or remade to the required standard. The minimum size of fillet weld shall be 6 mm. All completed welds
shall have a regular and smooth surface. The weld material shall be solid with complete fusion throughout
the weld and to the faircut metals. Any defects shall be cut out or made good to approval. External faces of
butt welds to be ground smooth.
8.3. Painting
All steel is to be wire brushed and any loose scale, dirt or grease shall be removed before any painting is
commenced. One coat of red oxide primer type A to BS 2523:1966 shall be applied at the shop.
Any damage to the priming paint shall be made good to the Client's satisfaction.
9 ROOFING
The work comprises all materials and workmanship indicated on Plans and in the BoQ and may be carried out by
the Contractor himself or a Sub-Contractor, unless otherwise required in the BoQ. All roofing shall be executed with
workmanship of the best quality. If required in the BoQ the roofing shall be carried out completely by an approved
specialist Sub-Contractor.
9.1. Trusses
Thatch roof’s should as per the below roof truss angles with the respective life spans.
slope Life span
25° Roof slope => up to 15 years
30° Roof slope => 10-20 years
45° Roof slope => 25-45 years
50° Roof slope => 45 years and longer
Valleys tend to cause several problems, and should be avoided unless a design is provided by the engineer.
If valleys are to be used, a metal plate overlap of about 30 cm shall be put underneath to avoid water
sipping through.
10 PLASTERWORK / FINISHING
The work comprises all materials and workmanship indicated on Plans and in the BoQ - provided that they are not
expressly required to be carried out or delivered by others. All other specifications of this contract where applicable
are deemed to apply equally to the finishing specifications.
10.1. Generally
10.1.1 Samples
The Contractor shall prepare at his own cost sample areas of the paving, tiling, plastering and rendering as
directed until the quality, texture and finish required is obtained and approved by the Client after which all
work executed shall conform with the respective approved samples.
10.1.4 Protection
All finishing on completion is to be adequately protected against damage by following trades or any other
cause, to the satisfaction of the Client until the Works are handed over to the Employer.
10.2. Materials
10.2.1 Lime
For plastering shall be hydrated lime of approved quality. The hydrated lime shall be slaked and run with
water to form a putty and shall stand for at least 2 weeks before being used. Lime sufficient for all works
should be slaked and run at one time.
10.2.2 Sand
Shall be according to TS 5.1.3, but shall be graded to a suitable fineness in accordance with the nature of
the plaster, etc. in order to obtain the finish required.
10.2.4 Granolith
For in-situ Granolithic Floors shall be hard stone chippings from an approved local quarry, graded from 0.3
to 0.45 cm, free from dust and impurities and washed to give the approved colour.
10.2.5 Terazzo
For in-situ Terrazzo Floors shall be of best quality marble chippings, rounded granular and clean, graded
from 0.3 to 0.45 cm in equal proportions, and free from dust and impurities.
10.2.7 Polyvinyl chloride (PVC), vinyl composition and vinyl Asbestos tiles
Polyvinyl chloride, vinyl composition and vinyl asbestos tiles must be of a minimum thickness of 0.2 cm and
samples are to be submitted to the Client for approval and for choice of colours.
10.3. Workmanship
10.3.2 Plastering
All work must be done in a workmanlike manner, to the satisfaction of the Client. Any work rejected because
of non-compliance with the specification shall be redone at the Contractor's expense. The Contractor shall
ensure that freshly completed work can neither "dry out" nor "sweat out" to the detriment of the surface.
Materials used for plastering shall be proportioned by volume by means of a gauge box, and mixed on a
platform or in a batch mixer to a uniform consistency. Mixes containing cement must be used within 2 hours
of the first contact of cement with water; after this period all remains must be discarded.
All plaster to be finished to even surfaces. All arises shall be clean and sharp or slightly rounded as directed
including neatly formed mitres. Plaster is to be returned into reveals and soffits of openings with salient
angles true. Where more than one coat is specified the base coat shall be allowed to dry and harden before
the application of the next coat. No plastering will be allowed to take place until all chases for services have
been cut, services installed and chases made good. On no account may finished plaster surfaces be chased
and made good.
All screeds and paving shall be finished smooth, even and truly level (unless specially required for circular
work, falls and currents, etc.) and paving shall be steel trowelled.
As soon as the concrete has hardened sufficiently to prevent damage to its surface the floor shall be cured
continuously for a minimum of 7 days by any one of the following means:
by means of wet canvas or straw mats or 50 mm thickness of damp sand laid on the surface and
1
kept continuously damp and in position for the full curing period
by means of building paper, plastic or other waterproof sheeting which shall be kept in close contact
2 with the surface of the concrete. The covering shall overlap the side and ends of the slab and shall
be lapped 75 mm at all joints. The covering shall be securely held in position for the full curing period
by spraying the surface with an approved proprietary curing medium not less than one gallon of which
3
shall be applied to every 20 m² of surface
The floor shall not be subjected to traffic or to working loads until the specified curing has been completed.
10.3.14 Polyvinyl chloride (PVC), vinyl composition and vinyl Asbestos tiling
Tiles are to be laid strictly in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.
The tiles should be laid on steel trowelled cement screed (1:3) with bituminous adhesive. If an under layer
is required this will be specified in the BoQ.
Colours and patterns shall be as specified, otherwise the Client shall have free choice of colour selected
from the standard range of colours produced.
10.3.15 Clay quarry and vitreous tile paving
Quarry and Vitreous tiles shall be thoroughly wetted before laying, and then drained. Quarry and Vitreous
tiles shall be set square and bedded and jointed in cement and sand (1:3) 1.5 cm thick. Coved skirtings to
match shall have a bull-nosed top with coved internal angles and rounded external angles.
11 PAINTING
The work comprises all materials and workmanship indicated on Plans and in the BoQ and may be carried out by
the Contractor himself or a Sub-Contractor unless otherwise required in the BoQ.
11.1. Materials
11.1.1 Manufacturers
Except were stated all materials shall be obtained from approved manufacturers. The Contractor shall state
the name and address of the manufacturer whose materials he proposes to use. Once approval has been
given the Contractor shall not obtain materials from other sources without the prior written agreement of
the Client.
11.1.2 General
Each succeeding coat of priming, undercoating and finishing (pigment) or clear coating shall be sufficiently
different in colour as to be readily distinguishable.
All primers and paints in one system upon a particular surface shall be obtained from the same
manufacturer.
The mixing of paints, etc., of different brands before or during application will not be permitted.
Only Thinners and Driers which are recommended by the manufacturer must be used
The use of lead based paints will not be permitted.
Unless otherwise specified by the paint manufacturer all paint materials shall be thoroughly mixed and/or
stirred before and during use, and suitably strained as and when necessary.
Unless otherwise specified, all primers and paints shall be brush applied. Written permission must be
obtained from the Client if an alternative method of application is to be used.
Each coat of paint shall be so applied as to produce a film of uniform thickness. All paint shall be applied
in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. Special attention shall be given to ensure that all
surfaces including edges, corners, crevices, welds and rivets receive a film thickness equivalent to that of
adjacent painted surfaces.
All coats shall be thoroughly dried before succeeding coats are applied. Allow a minimum of 24 hours
between applications on any one surface, unless otherwise specified by the manufacturer.
No priming coats shall be applied until the surfaces have been inspected and the preparatory work has
been approved by the Client. No undercoats or finishing coats shall be applied until the previous coat has
been similarly inspected and approved.
Duracoat
Interlux Enamel
Leylac Superfine Gloss Enamel
Luxol Enamel Paint
Pannel
Robbialac Coloriser Enamel
Sadolux
Sherwoods Super Gloss Enamel
Other manufacturer's products may be used only after approval obtained as stated herein. The first (mist)
coat shall be thinned in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.
The fillers for internal joinery shall be the type recommended by the paint manufacturer for use with this
type of paint or lacquer.
Stoppers and fillers hall be tinted to match the undercoat, and shall be compatible with both undercoats
and primers.
All materials shall be used strictly in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.
Suitable for application internally and externally to plastered, rendered, concrete, block, stone,
brick, asbestos and timber surfaces.
Minimum durability of 10 years even in exposed conditions.
Maintenance free.
Built-in mold resistant fungicide.
11.2. Workmanship
11.2.1 General
All materials shall be delivered on site intact in the original drums or tins and shall be mixed and applied
strictly in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions and to the approval of the Client.
Before painting is commenced floors shall be swept and washed over; surfaces to be painted shall be
cleaned before applying paint as specified, and all precautions taken to keep down dust whilst work is in
progress.
No paint shall be applied to surfaces structurally or superficially damp and all surfaces must be ascertained
to be free from condensation, efflorescence, etc., before the application of each coat.
No painting shall be carried out externally during humid, rainy, damp, foggy or freezing conditions, or
conditions where surfaces have attained excessively high temperatures or during dust storms. No new,
primed or undercoated woodwork and metalwork shall be left in an exposed or unsuitable situation for an
undue period before completing the process.
No dilution of paint materials shall be allowed except strictly as detailed by the manufacturer's own direction,
either on the containers or their literature, and with the special permission of the Client. For external work
dilution of paints will not be allowed whatsoever.
For internal work, where permitted by the Client, undercoats may be thinned by the addition of not more
than 5% thinners. Gloss finish shall not be thinned at all.
Metal fittings such as ironmongery etc., not required to be painted shall first be fitted and then removed
before the preparatory processes are commenced. When all painting is completed the fittings shall be
cleaned as necessary and re-fixed in position.
11.2.6 Metalwork
Metalwork delivered to the site un-primed shall be thoroughly cleaned of all dirt, grease, and scale by means
of chipping, scraping and wire brushing; particular attention should be given to the cleaning of welded,
brazed and soldered joints. Wash down with white spirit and wipe dry with clean rags. Apply a coat of metal
primer immediately the cleaned surfaces have been approved by the Client and work well into the surface
of the metal.
If the priming coat of pre-primed metalwork has suffered damage in transit, or during erection on site, the
affected areas shall be cleaned off by wire brushing, abrading and dusting off, the bared patches touched
up with a primer of a similar type to that already applied.
After proper drying of the primer two coats of synthetic undercoating is applied, and finally two coats of
enamel paint or as specified.
On steel windows and steel doors remove all loose and defective putty, prime the rebate with Lead primer
and make good with sound putty before commencing painting with undercoat and two finishing coats to
enamel paint.
On bituminized cast iron pipes apply two coats of Shellac knotting before painting with metal primer.
11.2.13 Colors
The colours will be selected by the Client from the paint manufacturer's standard colour range.
11.2.14 Toxic wash
Concrete, block work, plaster and timber surfaces which are to be painted shall be washed down prior to
painting with a toxic wash applied by brush or spray. A second wash shall be applied two days after the
first wash. The surfaces shall then be allowed to dry out completely before application of paint.
11.2.15 Protection
Proper care must be taken to protect surfaces while still wet by use of screens and "Wet Paint" signs where
necessary.
11.2.16 Damage
Care must be taken when preparing surfaces, or painting etc., not to stain or damage other work. Dust
sheets and covers to the satisfaction of the Client shall be used to protect adjacent work. Any such stains
or damage shall be removed and made good at the Contractor's expense.
11.2.17 Cleanliness
All brushes, tools, pails, kettles and equipment shall be clean and free from foreign matter. They shall be
thoroughly cleaned after use and before being used for different colours, types or classes of material.
Painting shall not be carried out in the vicinity of other operations that may cause dust. Waste liquids, oil
soaked rags, etc., shall be removed from the building each day. Waste liquids shall not be thrown down in
any sanitary fittings or drains.
11.2.18 Performance
If, while the work is in progress, the paint appears to be faulty, such as consistency of colour, drying time,
or quality of finish, the work shall be stopped at once and the manufacturer consulted.
The manufacturers of the materials shall be given every facility for inspecting the work during progress in
order to ascertain that the materials are being used in accordance to their directions, and to take samples
of their products from the site if they so desire for tests.
The finishing coats of the various paints or surface finishes shall be free from sags, brush marks, runs,
wrinkling, dust, bare or "starved" patches, variations in colour and texture, and other blemishes.
When the work has been completed, the finished surfaces shall not be inferior in quality, colour and finish
to the samples approved by the Client, and imperfections in manufacture shall not be apparent through
these finished surfaces.
In the event that the Client is not satisfied that the quality of finish does not comply with the required
standards and/or the sample panel the Contractor will be required to repaint at his own expense, such work
to the satisfaction of the Client. If in the opinion of the Client it is necessary to remove completely the
unsatisfactory paintwork this shall also be done under the direction of the Client at the expense of the
Contractor.
Materials shall be stored under cover in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions, and with local fire
and safety regulations. The store itself must be maintained at a temperature of not less than 50 degrees F
(10 degrees C) and must not be subjected to extreme changes of temperature.
The batch deliveries are to be dated and used strictly in order of delivery.
11.2.20 Completion
On completion remove all rubbish, clear site and leave premises clean and fit for occupation.
12 PLUMBING
The work comprises all materials and workmanship indicated on Plans and in the BoQ and may be carried out by
the Contractor, if he is a licensed Plumber and Drain Layer, otherwise by a so-licensed Sub-Contractor unless
otherwise required in the BoQ.
12.1. General
12.2. Material
12.2.6 Cisterns
All cisterns shall be complete with cover, overflow pipe, ball tap or float-operated valve.
12.2.9 Accessories
All penstocks, headstocks, brackets, spindles and other fittings shall be to the pattern specified and from
an approved manufacturer.
Stop-cocks for underground use shall be plug-cock pattern or screw-down pattern.
Taps and stop valves shall be screw down pattern and shall be with washers. Hose taps and hose
connections shall have outlet noses screwed.
Check valves of 65 mm diameter and under with cast iron body and cover, gun metal doors, bronze facing
rings and flanged connections
All gate valves 75 mm nominal bore and above, other than for buried water mains shall be of cast iron
construction. All gate valves up to 65 mm nominal bore shall be of bronze construction and shall be certified
products.
All ball valves for use in connection with hot and cold water services shall be constructed of bronze or other
non-corrosive material.
Mixing valves for shower fittings and other appliances shall be of bronze or other corrosive resistant
material.
Where standard or deep seal traps are specified they shall be of non-ferrous material or Polyvinyl Chloride
(PVC).
12.3. Workmanship
12.3.10 Insulation
Minimum thickness of insulation for hot water storage tanks is to be 5 cm. Insulation is to be linen wrapping
finished with two coats of enamel paint, fiberglass batting, foam insulation or equal approved by the Client.
Insulation for hot water pipes is to be minimum 25 cm thick of types as specified for hot water storage tanks.
Hot water pipes should be installed with sufficient distance from walls, other pipes or other obstructions to
permit installation of full 25 cm thickness of insulation along entire length of pipe.
13 DRAINAGE
The work comprises all materials and workmanship indicated on Plans and in the BoQ and may be carried out by
the Contractor, if he is a licensed Plumber and Drain Layer, otherwise by a so-licensed Sub-Contractor unless
otherwise required in the BoQ.
13.1. General
13.1.1 Regulations
The whole of the drainage is to be executed by a registered plumber and drain layer strictly in accordance
with the Regulations of Local Authorities and to the satisfaction of the Client
13.1.2 Tests
All soil and waste drains will be tested to 120 cm head of water. No drains are to be covered in or further
proceeded with until such test has been made, repeated as necessary, and passed by the Client and Local
Authority.
After passing the test the head of water is to be maintained until the concrete bed, haunching or covering
is complete. Immediately prior to completion of the Contract the main and branch drains are to be tested
by passing through them a ball or disc 0.5 cm less in diameter than the bore of the pipe, and the water test
repeated, as required by the Client.
The Main Contractor is to provide all appliances and necessary assistance for testing the work, including,
where necessary, the provision of a temporary water supply.
13.2. Materials
All materials shall comply with the relevant and current British Standard Specification for the materials or
articles to which reference is made.
13.2.1 Concrete
Concrete used in drainage work for support and protection of pipes should be a mix of proportions of 1:2½:5.
Concrete mix of 1:4:8 is permissible for filling elsewhere in trenches and headings generally.
The material passing 420 micron sieve shall be non-plastic when tested.
Sieve Size Percentage by passing; type D Weight : type E
63.00 mm - 100
37.50 mm 100 85 – 100
20.00 mm - 0 – 20
10.00 mm 45 – 100 0-5
3.35 mm 25 – 80 -
600 microns 8 – 45 -
75 microns 0 – 10 -
13.3. Workmanship
All sheeting and supports are to be out with the minimum width stated.
The Contractor shall provide whatever additional pipe protection as directed should the specified maximum
width be exceed due to his method of working.
The Contractor shall fill up with well compacted granular bedding material or with mix 1:2½:5 concrete
where ordered by the Client, any excessive depth of trench arising from his method of working.
Where the trench formation is in ground that, in the opinion of the Client, is too soft to afford proper support
to the pipes, either:
The trench shall be excavated down to solid ground and the extra shall be refilled with lean mix
1 concrete, granular bedding material, gravel or broken stone, as the Client directs, well compacted
to form an even bed;
2 The pipe shall be supported by piles or such other means as the Client may direct.
The Contractor shall avoid unduly disturbing the finished trench formation and shall make good disturbed
areas and excavate any wet or puddled material which might result from his failure to do so. Voids shall be
made good as the previous clause.
Where directed trenches close to existing structures are to be opened in short lengths and refilled or partly
filled with lean mix concrete or other approved material.
The material excavated in forming pipelines shall if unsuitable be run to spoil and replaced with suitable
material as so defined. Suitable material shall be set aside for use as backfill. Unsuitable material shall
comprise all material such as material from bogs, marshes, swamps, peat, logs, stumps, perishable
material, clays having a liquid limit exceeding 80 or a plasticity index exceeding 55, or materials having
moisture content greater than 30% of the dry weight.
All surplus excavated material is to be disposed of to spoil tips provided by the Contractor.
13.3.7 Plugs
Immediately after laying, the open end of a pipe shall be sealed with a wooden plug or approved stopper
of appropriate size to prevent the entry of material which might contaminate the pipeline, damage the
linings, obstruct the waterway or affect the working of valves, meters etc. Plugs shall not be perforated and
shall be shaped to fit exactly so that water from the trench excavations shall not be allowed to gain access
to the pipeline.
The plugs in sewers may, with the Clients approval, be provided with small holes for drainage purposes,
but water from the trench excavation which is heavily charged with silt shall not be allowed to gain access
to the pipe.
Where work is interrupted for a period, the plugs left in position shall be regularly inspected for their fixing
to ensure that there has been no tampering by unauthorized persons. Whenever any plug is removed, the
immediate length of pipe shall be examined for dirt or obstructions and shall be cleaned as required.
Adequate precautions must be taken by way of backfilling or other means to anchor each pipe securely to
prevent flotation of the pipeline in the event of the trench being flooded.
No equipment, clothing or apparel must be left or stored inside pipelines.
Every inspection chamber shall be of such internal dimensions as the Local Authority shall require with
minimum size as follows:
Depth to invert Size
Up to 45 cm 1'6" x 1'6" / 45 x 45 cm
Over 45 cm but not exceeding 90 cm 2'0" x 1'6" / 60 x 45 cm
Over 90 cm but not exceeding 150 cm 3'6" x 2'0" / 100 x 60 cm
Over 150 cm but not exceeding 200 cm 3'6" x 2'6" / 100 x 75 cm
Chambers are to have 15 cm thick reinforced concrete slab base with walls built up in 23 cm thick
concrete blocks rendered internally 2 cm thick with cement and sand (1:3) trowelled smooth with requisite
channels of the full width of the drains with easy curves and junctions in concrete 1:1½:3.
Oven-backed clay bricks may also be used for the walls of the manholes, with cement mortar (1:3) mix as
binding material. The thickness of binding material should be 1-1.5 cm; the bricks should be soaked in
water for a period not less than 6 hours before being used. The manhole walls should be rendered on
both sides with cement mortar (SRC 1:3 mixing ratio) to result in a smooth surface.
Branch channels are to be formed 5 cm higher than main drain and the whole is to be benched up to side
of chamber with steep falls to channels and all surfaces polished with a steel trowel.
Pipes in and out of manholes are to be as short as practicable, shall be built in monolithically with the
manhole, and the manhole made watertight. Where line, level and pipe diameter permit and where
approved by the Client, the pipeline may be laid unbroken through the manhole position subject to the
pipe joints external to the manhole not exceeding 600 mm from the inner face of the manhole wall.
The depth of the main channel must not be less than the diameter of the largest pipe. Where pipes have
been laid unbroken through the manhole position the crown of the pipe shall be broken out to the half
diameter over the full length of the manhole and the benching completed as directed by the Client.
Branch bends shall be curved in the direction of flow and will be trowelled smooth with a steel float finish.
Spaces between branch bends shall be completely filled with concrete and the faces above the main and
branch channel inverts shall be trowelled smooth with a steel float finish.
Bases and benching shall be formed in 1:2:4 nominal mix concrete trowelled smooth with a steel float
finish.
Manholes inside buildings and elsewhere as shown in the Contract shall have cast iron pipes with access
openings and bolted cover plates with the requisite branches in lieu of open channels and branch bends.
The bottom of the manhole shall be brought up in concrete to the underside of the cast iron cover plate of
the access pipe and benched up at a slope of 1:12 and trowelled smooth.
Manhole covers and frames shall be fixed in the positions shown, the frames shall be solidly bedded in
cement mortar so that generally the covers when in position are fair and even with the adjacent surfaces
except where directed by the Client when they shall be kept 75 mm above the adjacent surfaces. Where
shown or as directed, frames shall be bedded on one or two courses of blockwork in cement mortar.
All covers and frames should be made of cast iron and should be manufactured in accordance with
standards or equivalent specifications accepted by the ICRC engineer. Medium duty covers and frames
should be used and coated with bituminous paint after manufacture.
Step irons are not required where the depth to benching is less than 900 mm and the diameter of the
largest pipe is less than 450 mm. Channels more than 900 mm in depth shall have one or more step irons
in a recess, or toe holes and handrail or post within easy reach.
A manhole shaft (excluding the 1-2 courses of blockwork under the cast iron cover) shall not be
constructed unless the complete length shall exceed 1.0 metre.
Where depth from ground level to top of benching exceeds 4.5 metres a ladder may be used instead of
step irons where directed. Manhole ladders shall have brackets (not less than two pairs per ladder) of
material equal to the stringers built into the blockwork or concrete at intervals of not more than 2.0
metres.
In deep manholes suitable rest chambers shall be provided at about 6 metre intervals, each with a
landing platform incorporating a hinged trap door immediately under the ladder.
Cover slabs of manholes shall be reinforced as shown on the drawings, minimum coverto steel 40 mm,
and the concrete shall be as detailed in the Contract.
All manholes on sewers of 600 mm diameter and over shall be provided with safety chains across the
mouth of the sewer on the downstream side and handholds or a 25mm solid bar handrail shall be
provided on the edges of all benchings, platforms etc., as directed.
The Contractor shall supply two sets of lifting keys for each pattern of manhole cover incorporated in the
works.
All manholes and chambers when completed must be watertight and to the satisfaction of the Client.
After laying and placing concrete if any but before backfilling over joints
After backfilling has been completed
Pipes exceeding 750 mm nominal diameter shall be tested as required by the BoQ. Where required by the
Contract the sewer shall be tested for obstruction by the insertion and pulling through of twin-coupled rubber
plunges of the same diameter as the sewer.
Sewers shall be tested for infiltration after backfilling. All inlets to the system shall be effectively closed and
the residual flow shall be deemed to be infiltration.
For sewers not exceeding 750 mm nominal internal diameter, 0.08 litre per hour per 100 linear
meters per mm of nominal bore of the sewer;
For sewers exceeding 750 mm nominal internal diameter, 0.16 litre per hour per 100 linear
meters per mm of nominal bore of the sewer
Infiltration to manholes must not exceed 5 litres per hour per manhole.
14 ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION
The work comprises all materials and workmanship indicated on Plans and in the BoQ, if not expressly required in
the BoQ to be done or delivered by others. Only contractors with an Electrical Contractor License from the relevant
Ministry or approved Registered Engineers may make the electrical installations.
14.1. General
14.1.1 Sub-contract
The Main Contractor will be required to enter and will be deemed to have entered into a Sub-Contract with
the Electrical Contractor, whose name and qualifications have been approved by the Client or alternatively
a firm to be appointed by the Client, upon the same terms and conditions as the Main Contract and securing
the due performance of the work.
14.2. Materials
14.2.2 Wiring
For all wiring works, installations are to be exposed using flat cable and hidden wiring and should be
recognized that the wiring should start from the nearest DB to the final destination.
External
The conductors shall be underground cables or overhead wires as required in the BoQ or as decided by
the Client. The size of the conductors shall be determined in accordance with the current rating as set out
in Institution of Electrical Engineers (IEE) tables and the maximum allowable voltage drop.
Internal
The wiring shall be carried out in Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) insulated cables in light gauge welded enamelled
type conduits with screwed joints or PVC conduits.
Galvanized steel trunking or trays may be offered for multiple cable runs.
It shall be high sensitivity i.e. it shall operate in 30 milliseconds for a leakage of 30 milliamps.
Its operation shall not rely on the mains supply for tripping under fault conditions.
14.2.6 Labelling
A circuit chart with each board shall show the name, location and current loading of each circuit connected,
each board shall be fitted with an engraved identification label in black on white, such as "Distribution Board
DI", and all three phase boards shall be labelled in white on red, "DANGER 415 VOLTS".
Conduit will be joined and terminated utilizing the appropriate rigid PVC compounds as detailed below or
be standard conduit entry electrical equipment. Jointing will conform to one of the following techniques:
The solvent cement supplied by the conduit manufacturers will be used
Permanent adhesives
to produce a rigid sealed connecting.
A non-hardening adhesive supplied by the conduit manufacturers will be
Flexible adhesives used to produce a flexible sealed joint where allowance is necessary for
longitudinal movement (e.g. expansion couplers).
Bends and sets in the conduit will be made in accordance with the manufacturer’s instruction. The radius
of the bend shall not be less than 2.5 times the outside diameter of the conduit, or such greater radius
which will facilitate easy drawing in of cables.
Adequate allowance shall be made for longitudinal expansion and contraction of the conduit under normal
temperature variations as follows:
Expansion couplers should be used in straight runs exceeding 6 metres with a loose or flexible type
joint (no. 2 above) at the long spout of the coupler;
Saddles as supplied by the manufacturers shall include a sliding support tolerance for longitudinal
expansion; and
Special consideration may need to be given to the fixing of accessories where this may prevent
natural conduit movement. Oversized or slotted fixing holes may be necessary or the introduction
of expansion couplers.
Conduit shall be supported by saddles at not less than 900 mm intervals, where working temperatures tend
to be high this should be reduced to 600 mm.
14.2.16 Luminaires
The Contractor shall supply and fit all lighting fittings of the type indicated on the drawings. All fittings shall
be suitable for operation on a 240 V 50 cycles supply. Lighting fittings rated other than 240 Volts will not be
accepted. All lighting fittings shall be supplied with lamps.
Fluorescent fittings shall generally be of the batten type with control gear contained within the supporting
channel.
Fittings shall comply with the approved standard for indoor normal atmospheres. All fluorescent fittings shall
be fitted with radio interference suppression capacitors and shall be earthed.
A sample of each type of lighting shall be submitted to the Client for approval before installation.
All lighting fittings shall be supplied complete with lamps of the type and rating specified. Fluorescent tubes
shall be of the "white" type, except where otherwise stated. Pearly type tungsten lamps shall be fitted in
open fittings.
14.2.19 Grounding
Earth electrodes shall be minimum 1.3 metres long by 12 mm diameter hard drawn copper rod.
The connections between the neutral conductor of the supply network and the earth continuity conductor
of the installation shall be made by the supply authority at the point of intake only. The connection at the
isolators will be made by the Contractor in the presence of the Client after the completion of all tests.
14.2.20 Commissioning
All installations shall be tested to the statutory requirements of the local Power and Lighting Company and
commissioned in the presence of and to the satisfaction of the Client.
Four copies of test reports shall be provided within seven days of carrying out the tests and the reports
shall include full details of how each test was carried out and a copy of all readings taken.
Working Plans are diagrammatic only. The accurate positions of fittings, witches, etc. shall be as directed
by the Client on site.
14.3. Workmanship
14.3.1 Regulations
All work carried out shall comply with the requirements of the REGULATIONS FOR ELECTRICAL
EQUIPMENT OF BUILDINGS in force in the jurisdiction at the location of the works.
All interior surfaces of cubicles, kiosks, boxes, etc., containing wiring or other apparatus and
internal components of the plant which are dispatched to site in an assembled condition, shall be
finish painted with at least two coats of white enamel. The final coat shall be of white anti-
condensation finish;
The external surface of the panels shall be finished in grey stove enamel to BS 381C:1996 of
shade as approved by the Client;
All interior surface of tanks and other oil filled chambers and external surfaces of piping therein
shall be painted finally with an oil resisting coating to the approval of the Client; and
All wall and floor mounted junction boxes loose starters, etc., throughout the works shall be
finished in grey stove enamel or painted to BS 381C:1996 of shade as approved by the Client.
After all erection has been completed at site the Contractor shall make good all defects in painting and
galvanizing which have arisen during transport, storage and erection on site and shall apply one undercoat
and one finished coat of gloss paint to BS 381C:1996 of shade as approved by the Client to the external
surface of all equipment.
Where galvanized metalwork has been damaged it shall either be repaired by cold galvanizing at site or
alternatively, at the discretion of the Client, be returned to the manufacturer for re-galvanizing by the hot
process.
15 ROADWORKS / PAVING
The work comprises all materials and workmanship indicated on Plans and in the BoQ and may be carried out by
the Contractor himself or a Sub-Contractor, unless otherwise required in the BoQ.
The specification of works and materials in this section which repeat similar working receding parts shall be
deemed to be the full specification of work and materials contained in the preceding parts.
15.1. Materials
When permitted by the Client, soil binder material may be added to screenings or used in lieu of screenings,
provided it complies with the following requirements:
The fraction passing BSI (British Standards Institution) sieve No 200 shall be less than half that
passing No 36 sieve; and
The plasticity index shall be not greater than 8 and preferably not greater than 5.
15.2. Surface
The rock from which the chippings are to be produced shall comply with the following:
Aggregate crushing value not greater than 22%
Los Angeles Abrasion Value not greater than 28%
Sodium Sulphate Soundness Test loss on 5 cycles to be not more than 12%
The binder shall be certified product or other approved. The percentage by weight of binder shall be 4.5%.
Mixing shall be in an approved mixer and mixing shall proceed until the stone is evenly coated with binder.
The laying temperature shall be not less than 20ºF below the mixing temperature.
The mix shall be spread evenly over the primed surface and shall be thoroughly compacted by rolling with
a minimum of 6 passes. A smooth wheeled roller of not less than 5 tons weight with rear wheel loading of
0.25 kg per square millimetre width shall be used.
Rolling of Surfacing
Any longitudinal joints shall be rolled first, after which rolling shall start longitudinally at the side and proceed
towards the centre of the carpet. Each pass of the roller shall overlap the receding one by at least one half-
width of the rear wheel. Alternate passes of the roller shall be of varying length. Immediately following initial
compaction, the surface shall be checked with a straight edge to ensure that it meets the surface finish
requirements. Minor variations shall be compacted by adding or taking away mix while it is still workable.
Surface Finish
The surface of the bitumen macadam shall be finished to the levels, contours and Slopes shown on the
drawings with the following tolerances:
Seal Coat
The seal coat shall consist of pre-coated fines consisting of crushed blacktrap stone graded from 3 mm to
dust, or coarse sand. The binder shall consist of 4.5% by weight of MC/RC2. The seal coat shall be spread
and brushed into the macadam surface at the rate of 180 square meters per ton and compacted by rolling
as for the macadam.
16 ABBREVIATIONS
Following are the abbreviations used in this document:
Abbreviation Description
TS Technical Specification
BoQ Bill of Quantities
BS British Standards
HoP Head of Project (i.e. responsible ICRC engineer)
ICRC International Committee of the Red Cross
M.D.B. Main Distribution Board
R.C. Reinforced Concrete
SRC Sulphate Resistant Cement
STD Standards
WP Water Proofing
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