Mep Spec 3

Vattanac Brewery –
Administration Block
Technical Specification for Plumbing and
Drainage Installation
May 2021
Confidential
Mott MacDonald
3/F International Trade
Tower
348 Kwun Tong Road
Kwun Tong
Kowloon
Hong Kong
T +852 2828 5757

mottmac.hk
Vattanac Properties Limited

Suite 801-803, L8 Vattanac
Vattanac Brewery –
Capital Tower, 66 Monivong
Boulevard, Sangkat Wat
Phnom, Khan Daun Penh,
Administration Block
Phnom Penh, Kingdom of
Cambodia Technical Specification for Plumbing and
Drainage Installation
May 2021
Confidential
Mott MacDonald Hong Kong Limited

registered in Hong Kong no. 236497
Mott MacDonald | Confidential | Vattanac Brewery – Administration Block
Technical Specification for Plumbing and Drainage Installation
Issue and Revision Record
Date Originator Checker Approver Description
06 May 2021 P.K. Yip Anthony Wong Paul Kwong 01
Document reference: 416373-C1-AD-SP-SP01 | A
Information class: Standard
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Contents
1 GENERAL 1
1.1 DEFINITIONS AND ABBREVIATIONS 1
1.2 THE SITE 2
1.3 STATUTORY OBLIGATIONS, REGULATIONS AND SPECIFICATIONS 2
1.4 BUILDING PROVISIONS AND EQUIPMENT ACCESS 2
1.5 CONTRACTOR'S RESPONSIBILITY 3
1.6 QUALITY ASSURANCE OF EQUIPMENT AND MATERIALS 5
2 BASIS OF DESIGN 9
2.1 SELECTION OF EQUIPMENT AND MATERIALS 9
3 DESCRIPTION OF WORKS 10
3.1 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION 10
3.2 SCOPE OF WORKS 10
3.3 INTERFACING WORK FOR PLUMBING & DRAINAGE INSTALLATION 12
3.4 REGISTERED CONTRACTORS 13
3.5 PROGRAMME OF WORKS 13
3.6 SAMPLES 14
3.7 CONTRACTOR’S DRAWINGS 14
3.8 OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUALS 14
3.9 CLIENT REPRESENTATIVE’S APPROVAL ON CONTRACTOR’S
SUBMISSION 15
3.10 CONTRACTOR’S APPROVAL OF MANUFACTURER’S SHOP DRAWINGS 16
4 PLUMBING & DRAINAGE EQUIPMENT AND MATERIAL 17

4.1 GENERAL 17
4.2 PIPEWORK 17
4.3 VALVES AND FITTINGS 24
4.4 WATER TANKS 26
4.5 WATER PUMPS 26
4.6 VIBRATION CONTROL 31
4.7 THERMAL INSULATION FOR PIPEWORK 31
4.8 HOT WATER BOILER 33
4.9 CALORIFIER 38
5 ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT 41

5.1 LOCAL MOTOR CONTROL PANELS (LMCP) 41
5.2 SWITCHGEARS 41
5.3 ELECTRIC MOTORS 43
5.4 MOTOR STARTERS 44
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5.5 CONTACTORS 49
5.6 CURRENT TRANSFORMERS 49
5.7 RELAYS 49
5.8 TERMINAL BLOCKS 49
5.9 INDICATING LAMPS, PUSH BUTTONS, SELECTOR AND CONTROL
SWITCHES 49
5.10 EMERGENCY STOP PUSH BUTTONS (EPB) 50
5.11 CABLE CONTAINMENT SYSTEM 50
5.12 ELECTRICAL AND CONTROL CABLES 51
5.13 EARTHING 52
5.14 OTHER ACCESSORIES 53
6 WORKMANSHIP AND INSTALLATION 54

6.1 GENERAL 54
6.2 PIPEWORK INSTALLATION 54
6.3 WELDING WORK 58
6.4 INSTALLATION OF CONDUIT 59
6.5 INSTALLATION OF CABLE TRAY 60
6.6 INSTALLATION OF TRUNKING SYSTEM 61
6.7 INSTALLATION OF CABLE – GENERAL 62
6.8 INSTALLATION OF CABLE – PVC 64
6.9 INSTALLATION OF CABLE – PVC/PVC 64
6.10 INSTALLATION OF CABLE – XLPE/SWA/PVC 64
6.11 LABELING 64
6.12 PAINTING 65
6.13 ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS 65
7 TESTING AND COMMISSIONING 67

7.1 GENERAL 67
7.2 TEST AT MANUFACTURER’S WORK 69
7.3 SITE TEST DURING CONSTRUCTION 69
7.4 SITE ACCEPTANCE TEST 70
7.5 COMMISSIONING 70
8 SCHEDULE OF EQUIPMENT AND DELIVERY PERIOD 72

8.1 Schedule of Equipment 72
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Mott MacDonald | Confidential | Vattanac Brewery - Administration Block 1
1 GENERAL
1.1 DEFINITIONS AND ABBREVIATIONS
For the purpose of this Technical Specification, all definitions contained hereinafter shall be
applicable.
"Specification" shall mean this Technical Specification.
"Drawings" shall mean the drawings issued together with the tender documents.
"Furnish" or "Provide" shall mean design, supply, install and connect up complete and ready for
safe and regular operation of particular work referred to unless specifically otherwise noted.
"Install" shall mean erect, mount and connect up complete with related accessories, test and
commission.
"Supply" shall mean purchase, procure, acquire and deliver complete with related accessories.
"Similar" or "Equal" shall mean equal in materials, weight, size, design, and efficiency of specified
product.
“The Contractor” referred to in this Specification shall mean the contractor doing the plumbing
and drainage works.
“The Contract” referred to in this Specification shall mean the plumbing and drainage works.
"Works" shall mean all works of design, production, construction, inspection and test to be
executed by the Contractor under this Contract and all other works, materials, services and other
matters to be undertaken and provided in relation thereto and shall include all temporary and
permanent works necessary to complete all PD installations in accordance with this Contract.
“Building Contractor” or “Main Contactor” shall mean the persons, firm or company whose tender
for the building construction works has been accepted by the Client Representative and shall
include the Main contractors personal representatives, successors and permitted assigns.
For the purpose of this Specification, abbreviations shall be as follows:

AC - Alternating Current
A/C - Air Conditioning
BS - British Standard
BMS - Building Management/Monitoring System
CIBSE - Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers
CP - Code of Practice
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E/M - Electrical and Mechanical

PD - Plumbing and Drainage
IEC - International Electrotechnical Commission (Geneva, Switzerland)
IOP - Institute of Plumbing
IP - Index of Protection
MCB - Miniature Circuit Breaker
MCCB - Moulded Case Circuit Breaker
M&E - Mechanical & Electrical
O&M - Operating and Maintenance
1.2 THE SITE

The Site is located in Prek Eng commune’s Roboh Angkanh village in Chbar Ampov district, east
of the Bassac River, covering a site area of approximately 150,000 m2.
1.3 STATUTORY OBLIGATIONS, REGULATIONS AND SPECIFICATIONS

1.3.1 All Works and materials shall comply with the latest statutory obligations, Regulations,
Specifications, Codes of Practice and the following:
 Plumbing and Drainage works Regulation in Cambodia.
 Electricity Law of The Kingdom of Cambodia.
 Regulations on General Conditions of Supply of Electricity in Cambodia.
 Electric Power Technical Standards of The Kingdom of Cambodia.
 The Law on The Environmental Protection in Cambodia.
 CIBSE, Design Manual and Guide Books
 Design Codes of Chartered Institute of Plumbing and Heating Engineer (UK).
 Any other relevant British Standard Specification.
 Any other local authorities having jurisdiction
1.3.2 The Contractor shall bear costs of all fees; permits, testing, certificates, etc., required by any of
the above authorities for the operation of the PD installation whenever applicable. The
Contractor shall also obtain/re-new relevant certificate or license if the duration of DLP is
beyond the renewal date
1.3.3 In the event of conflict between any of the provision of this Specification, this shall be referred to
the Client Representative who shall decide as to which shall be followed
1.4 BUILDING PROVISIONS AND EQUIPMENT ACCESS

1.4.1 Certain provisions have been made in the Development for the accommodation of the PD
installations. These provisions include space allocation, plinths, etc. sizes of which will be made
in accordance with dimensions determined by the Client Representative in the services,
architectural and structural drawings.
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1.4.2 The provisions so made are shown on the structural drawings.

1.4.3 Before proceeding with the works, the Contractor shall confirm in writing that all the provisions
of space, structural openings, plinths etc., as shown on architectural and other structural
drawings are satisfactory. Wherever necessary, the Contractor shall furnish additional
information for builder’s works required.
1.4.4 The Contractor shall be fully responsible for ensuring that the Main Contractor is informed of all
required builder’s works, holes/openings in new walls and structures etc., and that all such
building works are provided and correctly located during the construction of the building.
Additional holes/openings required at a later stage shall be at cost to the Contractor unless such
works are covered by written Client Representative’s Instruction. Openings and holes through
existing structure shall be carried out by the Contractor for the passage of his services.
1.4.5 The Contractor shall be responsible for the true and proper setting-out of the works and for the
correctness of the position, levels, dimensions and alignment for all parts of the works and for
the provision of all necessary instruments, appliances and labour in connection therewith. If at
any time during the progress of the works any error shall appear or arise in the position, levels,
dimensions or alignment of any part of the works, the Contractor on being requested to do so by
the Client Representative shall at his own expense rectify such error to the satisfaction of the
Client Representative.
1.4.6 The Contractor shall be responsible for taking all his own dimensions on site, checking runs and
levels and marking out for builder's work and shall allow for such work in his Tender.
1.4.7 Where detailed drawings do not form part of this Specification, the Contractor shall ensure that
the setting out of plant and equipment permits it to fit into the space allocated and allows access
for maintenance and replacement purposes.
1.4.8 The Contractor shall be deemed to have allowed in his tender sum all costs for hoisting and
manoeuvring items of equipment, accessories etc., into the areas or spaces of final positions.
The Contractor shall acquaint himself with loading and space limitations for the above purposes.
Exact final positions of equipment shall be determined on site by the Contractor subject to the
approval of the Client Representative and taking into consideration of the latest architectural
and structural drawings, as well as requirements of other services.
1.4.9 The Contractor shall allow for working at certain times in areas with separate Contractors other
than the Main Contractor and his Contractors. In this case, he should note the full list of works
under the Contract.
1.4.10 All damages caused by the Contractor to the surfaces shall be made good by the Contractor at
his own expense and to the satisfaction of Client Representative.
1.5 CONTRACTOR'S RESPONSIBILITY

1.5.1 The Contractor shall be responsible for the proper working of the installation to produce the
specified design conditions to the complete satisfaction of the Client Representative and shall
be responsible for compliance with all tests called for herein or required by the Client
Representative and Government Authorities.
1.5.2 Although the tender drawings show considerable detail and dimensions, no warranty or
representation is given by the Client Representative as to the accuracy of such dimensions or
the adequacy or buildability of such details. Portions of work necessary for the satisfactory
performance, structural integrity or overall safety, but not performed by the Contractor, shall be
specified by the Contractor before construction and inspected by the Contractor during and after
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construction, to the extent required to ascertain the suitability of the work. It shall be the
Contractor's responsibility to immediately notify in writing to the Client Representative if results
of work by others are in any way substandard or unacceptable.
1.5.3 Should the Contractor wish to make proposals for changes in any of the details, dimensions or
materials as referred to this Specification, then such proposals should be incorporated as
alternatives to the Specification and submitted by the Contractor with his tender.
1.5.4 Should the Contractor find that the equipment specified in any way varies from what he can
supply, or that the headrooms, clearances etc. shown on the Drawings differ from his
requirements, he should raise queries with the Client Representative at least 7 days before
tender return date and should include a list of such items in his tender, clearly stating the
tenderer's opinion that such a difference exists.
1.5.5 PD equipment fabrication and installation shall be based on accepted engineering practice
utilizing experience with similar installations. Documents elaborating design assumptions and
calculation methods used for a component or system in question shall be submitted if requested
by the Client Representative.
1.5.6 The Contractor shall be held responsible for the complete design of the work covered by the
Contract and his design documentation shall satisfy the requirements of the Cambodia
Government Authorities in respect to design and submission of such calculations, drawings and
specifications as will be required by the Authorities together with such reference to relevant
standards as may be appropriate.
1.5.7 The Contractor shall be responsible for the proper and thorough cleaning of the Works on
completion to the satisfaction of the Client Representative and make good or reimburse the
Main Contractor for any damage caused to the building fabric or services during the execution
of the Works.
1.5.8 The Contractor shall not change any provision or requirements as stipulated in this
Specification. Should the contractor wish to make proposals for change of any equipment for
achieving better quality, the Contractor shall include at least the following to verify and justify his
proposed change of provisions in his submission for Client Representative’s specific approval.
a. The reasons of the proposed change with supportive documentation and the savings in time
and cost due to such change.
b. The records of past performance of the proposed change based on the actual past PD
installations of the same duty and nature of use or the results of a well proven computer
analysis / simulation / experimentation to show that the proposed change can achieve the
same or better performance as stipulated in the Specification.
1.5.9 The Contractor shall be responsible for co-ordinating with all other contractors employed by the
Client Representative in association with the construction activities within the site. The
responsibility for co-ordination shall include the exchange with and obtaining from such other
contractors employed by the Client Representative of all applicable data, criteria, standards and
information necessary for the efficient and expeditious construction of the Works.
1.5.10 The Contractor shall attend all site meetings and co-ordination meetings to be chaired by the
Client Representative and any co-ordination meetings called for by them.
1.5.11 The site co-ordination meetings shall be held at regular intervals as determined by the Client
Representative. The programme shall be discussed and agreed and where not agreed shall be
resolved as expeditiously as possible.
1.5.12 The Contractor's representatives at any of the above meetings with the Client Representative
shall be fully authorised to represent and commit as the Contractor in respect of programmes
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and co-ordination with other contractors employed by the Client Representative. The Contractor
shall, when required by the Client Representative, arrange for the attendance at any of the
above meetings of any his contractors or suppliers.
1.5.13 If subsequent to any of the above meetings the Contractor considers that due to the events he
expects to be prevented from carrying out any activity at the time or within the time agreed with
Client Representative, he shall immediately notify the Client Representative of such events and
the consequences that he envisages. The Contractor shall notify the Client Representative of
any impediment to progress of the Works as soon as he becomes aware of it and where
possible submit his proposals for recovering or dealing with such impediment including any re-
organization or re-programming of the Works.
1.5.14 Nothing contained in this Clause shall relieve the Contractor from his obligation to monitor the
progress of the Works or reduce any of his obligation under the Contract.
1.5.15 The Contractor shall provide the Main Contractor with all the necessary information on time for
preparation of co-ordinated services drawings which are to be submitted to the Client
Representative for approval.
1.5.16 The Drawings issued at the time of Tender are only for the guidance of the Contractor in
producing his design for the equipment and systems. The Drawings indicate an acceptable
method of laying out the equipment and how the various items of equipment are related to each
other. The Contractor shall produce all working drawings together with design calculations,
detailed commentary and specification.
1.5.17 The layout and arrangements shown on the Tender Drawings accompanying the Specifications
are intended to indicate the layout to be generally adhered to. The actual detail requirements
shall be co-ordinated during construction period.
1.5.18 If any modifications are required due to any particular site conditions, such details shall be
forwarded to the Client Representative for approval. The whole installation shall be to the
complete satisfaction of the Client Representative.
1.5.19 The Contractor shall obtain the latest technical information, details and layouts of other services
and latest architectural and structural drawings from the Main Contractor and shall complete co-
ordination which shall be reflected in his working drawings and actual installation.
1.5.20 The Contractor shall be responsible for obtaining all necessary approvals and certificates as
may be required for the equipment supplied under this Contract. The costs of any tests
associated with obtaining such approvals and certificates shall be covered by this Contract. No
claim for extension of time or additional costs will be entertained in respect of the Contractor not
having obtained the necessary approvals and certificates.
1.5.21 The Contractor shall provide technical information, details and layout of his installation to the
Main Contractor and shall co-operate and co-ordinate with the Main Contractor and other
contractors for smooth execution of works on site.
1.5.22 The Contractor shall be responsible for costs of taking down installed works, re-fixing etc., as a
result of his lack of and/or improper co-ordination and co-operation with the Main Contractor and
his contractors.
1.6 QUALITY ASSURANCE OF EQUIPMENT AND MATERIALS

1.6.1 Packing and Protection of the Works
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All equipment shall be delivered to the site in a new condition, properly packed and protected against
damage due to handling, adverse weather or other circumstances and, as far as practicable, shall
be kept in packing cases and/or under protective coverings until required for use.
Any items suffering damage, in transit or on the site, shall be rejected and replaced at no extra cost
to the Client Representative. No rejection of such items will be considered as grounds for granting
an extension to the time for completion.
All items of equipment shall be adequately and securely packed for safe transportation with due
regard to the climatic conditions encountered in transit and on arrival.
The Contractor shall, at the time of shipping each consignment of equipment, provide to the Client
Representative, in triplicate, packing lists and Bills of Lading which shall contain full statements of
the packages consigned, with particulars of the dimensions, weights, contents shipping marks and
approximate value of each package.
BS1133 and supplements, or other comparable and acceptable codes, shall be used as a guide or
standard for packing and package required. All bright, polished or plated parts shall be treated with
suitable rust preventative.
1.6.2 Vesting of Plant and Equipment

The Contractor shall be responsible for any damages, loss, etc., of material, plant or equipment to
be incorporated in the completed Building during the progress of the Works.
All materials, plant and equipment supplied for this Contract Works shall become the property of the
Client Representative as soon as delivered to the Site.
No materials, plant or equipment shall be removed from the site without the written consent of the
Sizes of Plant and Access to Equipment
Physical sizes of all plant and equipment to be provided shall be suitable for the space allocated to
accommodate them, with due allowances for access and maintenance purposes. The Contractor
shall be responsible to co-ordinate with the Main Contractor for all access panel requirements.
This Contractor shall submit to the Client Representative dimensional details and working drawings
of all equipment offered and shall be responsible for any modifications and expense incurred as a
result of dimensional variations of his equipment from that shown on the Drawings.
1.6.3 Samples to be Approved

The Contractor shall, on request or where specified elsewhere, submit a `sample-board' for approval
within four weeks of award of the Contract. The board shall contain samples of all `compact'
(compact shall mean any item that will fit into a 300mm cube) sized materials and accessories to
be used on the work. Written approval of all samples shall be obtained from the Client
Representative before commencement of any installation work for which these materials are
required.
Such samples are subsequently to be retained by the Client Representative as the criteria of the
standard of the workmanship or material to be supplied and any items not so complying may
forthwith be rejected by the Client Representative and shall be replaced by the Contractor without
increase to the Contract Sum.
A label in English bearing the name of the Contractor, the title of the contract, the name of the
Manufacturer and the specific service for which the material or accessory is to be used, is to be
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attached adjacent to each item. The sample boards shall be displayed in the Client Representative's
site office during the whole of the contract period.
Additionally, the Contractor shall supply sufficient samples of materials as are required in this
specification for testing purposes. This, where required and stated, shall mean testing to
destruction.
1.6.4 Guards
Temporary Guards
During the execution of the work, the Contractor shall ensure that all moving parts are adequately
secured by temporary guards. Where not provided by a Main Contractor under the Main Contract,
the Contractor shall provide his own adequate temporary guardrails etc. around dangerous
floor/wall openings in the vicinity of his work for the protection of his employees and others.
Permanent Guards
The Contractor shall provide removable guards or railing for protection from moving or rotating
parts. The design and construction of safety guards for moving parts such as motors and belt
drives shall conform to the requirements laid down in the Factories & Industrial Undertakings
(Guarding and Operation of Machinery) Regulations.
1.6.5 Materials and Workmanship
Unless otherwise specifically provided in the Specification, all equipment, material and articles
incorporated in the Works covered by the Specification are to be new, standard line, catalogued
products and of the most suitable grade for the purpose intended. Unless otherwise specifically
provided in the Specification, reference to any equipment, material, article, or patented process
by trade name, make or catalogue number shall be regarded as establishing a standard of quality
only and shall not be construed as limiting competition.
All equipment and material of the same type shall be the products of the same manufacturer.
All similar items of plant and their component parts shall be completely interchangeable. Spare
parts shall be manufactured from materials similar to the originals and shall fit all similar items of
plant. Where machining may be needed before fitting renewable parts, the machining fits with
their tolerance shall be shown on the drawings accompanying the instruction manuals.
All revolving parts shall be truly balanced both statically and dynamically and with minimum noise
level so that when running at normal speeds and any load up to the maximum there shall be no
significant vibration and noise. Should the noise level and vibration be excessive and not within
normal acceptable standards set under this Specification and/or the local authority, the Contractor
shall provide additional/adequate vibration isolators and sound attenuator to the satisfaction of
the Client Representative without additional cost.
As far as practicable, the use of electrically dissimilar metals in contact shall be avoided. Where
unavoidable, these metals shall be proper selected and submit for Client Representative approval
prior to any installation. Also the contact surfaces of one or both of the metals shall be
electroplated or otherwise finished in such a manner that the potential difference is reduced to
within the required limits or the two metals shall be insulated from each other by an approved
method.
All work under this Contract shall be performed in a skillful and workmanlike manner, in
accordance with best workshop practice.
All components shall be easily accessible for easy maintenance and replacement.
1.6.6 Guarantee
The Contractor in providing a specific piece of equipment or apparatus, whether specified herein
by name or whether of a make selected by the Contractor, shall be deemed to warrant its
satisfactory performance under all working conditions which may be encountered.
Unless otherwise specified in this Specification, the Contractor's guarantee for this Contract
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Works shall extend for a period of 12 months from the Date of issue of Certificate of Practical
Completion.
In the event of anything described in the Specification or shown in the Drawings being, in the
Contractor's opinion, unsuitable or inconsistent with his guarantee or responsibilities, the
Contractor shall draw attention thereto at the time of tendering.
For any manufacturers' guarantees are still within their term of validity at the Date of Completion
for the Works, then all such manufacturers' guarantees shall automatically be assigned to the
Client Representative. All subsequent rights and liabilities under the manufacturers' guarantees
shall be the Client Representative's.
Neither the time limit imposed on the Contractor's guarantees, nor the Maintenance Certificate
issued by the Client Representative, nor the acceptance of the installation by the Client
Representative, nor the approval by the Client Representative of any material or method shall in
any way absolve the Contractor from his responsibility for any latent defects in the Contract Works
which may become apparent in the future and which are, in the opinion of the Client
Representative, due to this Contractor's failure to use materials and methods which comply to this
Specification and Drawings.
1.6.7 Spare Parts and Tools
The Contractor shall supply and arrange to make available for prompt delivery to site before the
commencement of the Defects Liability Period such spares and replacements as specified below
to ensure continued satisfactory operation of the equipment without degradation of performance
or reliability.
The Contractor shall also put forward a spare parts list complete with unit prices. This list shall
be amplification and confirmation of the list supplied with his Tender and will be amended as
necessary to include spares for subsequent changes in design.
These spares may be wholly or partly purchased at the discretion of the Client Representative.
All special tools or instruments required for the maintenance of the equipment shall be supplied
by the Contractor unless otherwise agreed by the Client Representative.
1.6.8 Training and Maintenance
The Contractor shall include in his tender for training Client Representative's staff by his trained
personnel in an approved training schedule regarding operation of all systems included in the
installation. The duration of training shall be no less than two days. The Contractor shall submit
the training schedule for approval three months prior to completion of the PD installation.
The Contractor shall provide adequate training of the Client Representative’s staff until they are
fully familiar with the operation of the complete installation. The Contractor shall ensure that his
training scheme(s) shall be suitable for the management and engineering staff of the Client
Representative.
The training course shall include all aspects of daily operation, start-up/shut-down, plant
limitations, emergency operation and repair.
The Contractor shall be responsible for handing over his installation to the Client Representative.
The Contractor shall include in his tender all costs for the testing of his installations required by
the Client Representative as one of the major handover activities. The Contractor should note
that NO parts of the handover shall form part of the training scheme for the Client Representative's
staff.
In addition, the Contractor should ensure that ALL the handover activities and rectification work
of the major defects/outstanding items must be completed before the plant handover.
If any items of work found defective during the Defect Liability Period, requiring replacement, the
Defect Liability Period shall apply to the portion so renewed and replaced for a period of six
months from the date of replacement or until the end of the Defect Liability Period whichever is
the later.
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2 BASIS OF DESIGN
2.1 SELECTION OF EQUIPMENT AND MATERIALS
The material specifications described hereunder are guidelines for general standard required only.
Under no circumstances, should such standard be deemed to act a waiver of any material
submission to the Client Representative for approval, or a release from any liability of using
inappropriate material.
Material used shall fully comply with all the particular requirements of the systems adopted. In such
case, the material standard may be required to be upgraded or amended accordingly. The decision
of the Client Representative regarding such shall be final.
Selection of equipment and materials shall be based on the Drawings and design criteria given in
this Particular Specification and data given in the Equipment Schedules.
Selection of equipment and materials shall consider that sufficient space for installation and future
maintenance of the units is available in accordance with the size and dimensions in the General
Building Plan.
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3 DESCRIPTION OF WORKS
3.1 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION

3.1.1 Cold and Hot Water System
Supply and installation of cold and hot water system including pipework, valves, fittings, water
meter, electric water heater, hot water boiler, calorifier, etc. for the proper operation of the
system.
3.1.2 Soil and Waste System

Supply and installation of soil and waste systems, vent system including pipework, fittings, valves,
traps, etc. for the proper operation of the system.
3.1.3 Rainwater System

Supply and installation of rainwater system including pipework, fittings, valves, rainwater outlets,
gutters, channels, etc. for the proper operation of the system.
3.1.4 Brewery Waste System

Supply and installation of brewery waste systems, vent system including pipework, fittings,
valves, traps, etc. for the proper operation of the system.
3.2 SCOPE OF WORKS

The scope of the Works under this Contract shall be the whole of the labour and all materials
necessary to form a complete PD installation and such tests, adjustments and commissioning as
prescribed with twelve (12) months defect liability period. It shall include not only the major items
of plant and equipment shown or specified but also all the incidental sundry components
necessary for the complete execution of the Works and for the proper operation of the installation,
including the necessary labour, whether or not these sundry components are mentioned in detail
in the documents.
This Contract shall comprise design, submission of shop drawing, fabrication, delivery,
coordination, installation, testing and commissioning of PD installation and ancillary work for the
development as shown on the related Sections of this Technical Specification.
The Contractor shall inform the Main Contractor of all builder's works required to be carried out
and submit the builder’s work drawing for Client Representative’s approval as early as possible
and not later than three months before the relevant sections of the Main Contractor's work
commence so that all chases, holes, openings, etc. may be cut or formed as the work proceeds.
The scope of works shall include the following:
1. Supply and installation of entire cold and hot water, direct and indirect supply system; all
distribution pipework, valves, fittings, hangers, pump set, fiberglass water tank, electric water
heater, hot water boiler, calorifier, equipment supporting frameworks, etc., as per the Tender
Drawings.
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2. Supply and installation of entire soil and waste disposal system and vent system for
connection to the external drainage system and discharged to the foul water manholes
reserved by external sewage provision. It shall include, but not limited to, all collecting
pipework, floor drains, down stacks, hangers, pipe fittings, equipment supporting frameworks,
etc. as per the Tender Drawings.
3. Supply and installation of entire rainwater disposal system for connection to the external
drainage systems and discharged to the storm water manholes reserved by external
drainage provision. It shall include, but not limited to, all collecting pipework, rainwater outlets,
gutters, channels, down stacks, hangers, pipe fittings, equipment supporting frameworks,
4. Supply and installation of entire brewery waste disposal system and vent system for
connection to the external drainage system and discharged to the waste water manholes
reserved by external sewage provision. It shall include, but not limited to, all collecting
pipework, floor drains, down stacks, hangers, pipe fittings, equipment supporting frameworks,
5. Supply and install of all water tanks constructed of fiberglass, G.R.P. prefabricated panels’
completed with necessary fittings and pipe connection, as shown in Tender Drawings.
6. Supply and install of all distribution pipework, tank fittings for water tank including, but not
limited to, level switches, ball valve, vents, drain valve, overflow pipe and auxiliary equipment,
etc. as per Tender Drawings. For water tank mounted above floor slab without permanent
structural support, it shall be completed with metal framed supports itself.
7. Supply and install of all pumping system, including electrical and controls installation
associated with the PD installations. The electrical and controls installation associated with
the plumbing and drainage installations including the motor control panels, cables, conduit
& trunking, etc from power supply isolators provided by the Electrical Contractor adjacent to
the control panels.
8. The contractor shall carry out engineering calculation prior to ordering of equipment,
including but not limited to pump rating adjustment calculation, pressure drop calculation of
pipework, etc..
9. Provide all electrical work including motor control and starter panels.
10. Supply and installation of bottle & running anti-siphon traps, metal traps and UPVC stop cock
for flushing cisterns and urinal.
11. Supply labour and necessary materials for installation of sanitary fixtures and sanitary fittings
in toilets. The sanitary fixtures and fittings shall include shower, wash basins, water taps,
faucets, mixers, taps, angle stop valves, water closets, flushing cisterns, water closet seats,
urinal, and shall complete with all necessary bolt and nuts, supports and fittings and all final
connections with accessories to relevant disposal system etc. as per Tender Drawings.
12. Supply and Installation of G.I. sleeves through structural and masonry floors and walls or
steel sleeves through fire compartment and subsequent checking for correct size and
locations of holes opening or boxing out by Main Contractor before concrete casting.
13. Supply and Installation of fire stopper for plastic pipes passing through fire compartment.
The fire stopper shall comply with BS 476.
14. Supply and install of all anchors, steelwork, supports and brackets.
15. Provide his own scaffolding, platforms, temporary erections and the like necessary for the
execution of Works and the removal of the same upon completion of the Works.
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16. Provide painting and labelling of all pipework and fittings.

17. Obtain all necessary permits of valves and fittings etc/ from the water authority in Cambodia.
18. Attend all inspections and preparation of submission drawings to the local Government
Departments required for satisfactory completion of the plumbing and drainage works for
approval and endorsement.
19. Submission to Government Authorities and utility companies, and arranging the Government
Authorities and utility companies for inspection and connections.
20. Provide of all equipotential bonding terminals to all plumbing, drainage and sanitary fixtures.
Connection from the equipotential bonding terminals shall be done by Electrical Contractor.
21. Prepare, endorse and submit all relevant forms, documents and drawings to local authority
for approval.
22. Coordinate with the Main Contractor and other contractors on all matters concerning the
Plumbing and Drainage Installation.
23. Provide a mock up for any part of the installation, where required.
24. Provide offsite storage, where required.
25. Set to work the entire PD system including all necessary cleaning, testing and balancing
exercise to obtain the designed performance and to handover in good working order of the
complete system.
26. Provide grouting / sealing to gap inside sleeves, chase, recesses, etc after fixing of sleeves
and installation work.
27. Provide balancing, testing and commissioning of all equipment and system and training to
the management company staff. Carry out performance evaluation of equipment/systems
supplied/installed.
28. The plumbing and drainage installation systems covered by this Contract have been
designed to the best of knowledge in accordance with Codes of Practice. Nevertheless, it is
the responsibility of the Contractor to ensure that the final installation is in full compliance
with the requirements of Relevant Government Authority and any other requirements and
regulations. The Contractor shall be responsible of invitation of water supply and drainage
inspection and obtaining the relevant Certificate of Government Authority for the complete
plumbing and drainage installation undertaken by them.
29. Submit sufficient sets of as-fitted drawings (hard copy) and O&M manuals and electronic
copies in CDROM(s) before handover. The as-built drawings shall be produced by AutoCAD.
The maintenance manual shall be produced by Microsoft Word.
3.3 INTERFACING WORK FOR PLUMBING & DRAINAGE INSTALLATION

3.3.1 Builder works provided by the Main Contractor
i) Provision of access panels in ceilings and walls for servicing of equipment.

ii) Provision of openings in floors, walls and roof for passage of pipes and making good.
iii) Provision of kerbing and kerb flashing for pipes and conduits, etc.
iv) Provision of all chases, recesses, etc. for pipes and conduits.
v) Positioning and fixing of all pipe sleeves as required during construction.
vi) Grouting and sealing of space outside sleeves /openings and subsequent good around
openings, chases, recesses, etc. after completion of the installation work by this Contractor.
vii) Preparing, Priming and Painting of all exposed surfaces of pipework and fittings except those
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installed inside Plant Rooms.

viii) Provision of fire resistant board enclosure for pipework and equipment where necessary to
comply with local regulations.
ix) Supply and delivery of sanitary fittings and sanitary wares. The Main Contractor shall
accept delivery, assist in unloading and store all materials and equipment brought into
the Site by the Suppliers. The Main Contractor shall also deliver the goods and
equipment to the point/location for installation or to the location where it is directed
by the Client Representative.
x) Permanent hoist beams for the maintenance of mechanical equipment as shown on the
drawings.
xi) Provision of structural bases, concrete plinths and/or foundations required for the supporting
and anchoring of mechanical equipment to be included in the contract, except where
otherwise specified.
xii) Provision of inertia block(s) and floating slab concrete casted
3.4 REGISTERED CONTRACTORS

The works shall be carried out by a Plumber registered with the Government Authority.
.
3.5 PROGRAMME OF WORKS

3.5.1 The Contractor shall provide, with his Tender, details of the delivery and installation period
required for each system. The Main Contract governing this Contract shall start and be
completed as indicated in the Contract Preliminaries. The Contractor shall make such labour
available at all stages of the works to achieve this programme and to carry out his work in
accordance with the requirements of the Main Contractor.
3.5.2 The Contractor shall so arrange his programme that all operations involved in the construction
of any part of the works are carried out sequentially and without any delay between the various
stages in the construction process unless with the written endorsement of the Client
Representative.
3.5.3 The Contractor shall be responsible for informing the Main Contractor and other Contractors of
his detailed requirements in respect of fuel, water, drainage and electrical supplies, for the
installation, testing and commissioning of the plant equipment.
3.5.4 The Contractor shall immediately inform the Client Representative, via the Main Contractor, of
any delays caused by labour shortages, late delivery of materials and equipment, or a failure to
meet programme by any other Contractor on site, which may affect his own programme.
3.5.5 Within three weeks of the signing of the Contract, the Contractor shall produce a programme in
a form endorsed by the Client Representative showing the sequence and performance times for
the activities in the Contract works and identifying critical activities.
3.5.6 The programme shall incorporate the site possession dates, scheduled dates for equipment
submission, shop drawing submission and approval, manufacture, factory acceptance tests,
delivery, installation period and date of completion, etc. or any variations to the foregoing as
may be agreed by the Client Representative.
3.5.7 The Contractor shall also produce a detailed progress schedule in the form of a bar chart
showing the programme starting and finishing times for all the separate operations which each
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activity comprises. This schedule shall include details of equipment delivery periods, ordering
dates for equipment; dates for drawing and equipment approval.
3.5.8 Neither compliance with this Clause nor the approval or rejection by the Client Representative of
any programme shall relieve the Contractor of any of his responsibilities under the Contract.
3.5.9 The preparation and reviewing of both the programme and the bar charts shall be done in full
co-operation and consultation with the Main Contractor and the Client Representative.
3.6 SAMPLES
3.6.1 One (1) set of labeled sample board(s) containing samples and accessories to be used shall be
submitted within four (4) weeks from award of Contract.
3.6.2 The sample board(s) shall be displayed in the site office during the Contract period.
3.6.3 Each sample shall be labeled and submitted with detachable parts left loose so that they can be
taken apart for internal examination.
3.6.4 The sample shall be fitted on to a rigid board and properly constructed.
3.6.5 Sufficient samples for testing purpose shall be provided as required.
3.7 CONTRACTOR’S DRAWINGS

The Contractor shall, as soon as possible and well before the relevant work proceeds, prepare
and submit for endorsement detailed and coordinated working drawings, sequence of work,
equipment fabrication (shop) drawings, detailed internal and external wiring diagrams, etc. The
drawings shall be based on tender drawings, but amended to account for any modifications to
building or installation which may have taken place, and for any adjustments due to the actual
equipment offered. The working drawings shall be to suitable scales relative to their purposes,
and shall include adequate plans, elevations, sections and views as necessary to show all
dimensions, levels and installation details. All such drawings shall be endorsed by the Client
Representative in writing before any work is put in hand.
3.8 OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUALS

3.8.1 Two months before system commissioning, detail testing and commissioning schedules and
commissioning form to be submitted for comments and approval by Client Representative.
3.8.2 Eight weeks before reaching the Date of Completion of the Contract Work, the Contractor shall
submit to the Client Representative for approval. The Operation/Maintenance Manuals shall
comprise an A4 size plastic hard cover, 3-ring binder, containing the following documents:-
1. A cover giving:-
i.) the name of the development
ii.) the title of the document
iii.) the name and address of the supplier
iv.) Inside page giving similar information to the cover but including contract telephone
number for normal and emergency use.
2. Contents page.
3. Description of the installation.
4. Scheduled details of all equipment and plant.
5. Operating instructions including details of any automatic control system.
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6. Maintenance and fault finding instructions including composite schedule of routine

maintenance. The maintenance schedule shall include details such as frequency of
servicing, overhauling, replacement, and the like.
7. Test reports and commissioning records.
8. Recommended spare parts and lubricants.
9. List of equipment and plant with manufacturer’s address and local agent, if applicable.
10. Manufacturer’s literature suitably indexed to included shop drawings, wiring diagrams
performance curves, and the like.
11. List of as-fitted drawings.
12. All other necessary information for proper maintenance and operation.
13. As-fitted drawings, shall show the complete installation including all necessary details for the
proper maintenance and operation of the system.
14. General arrangement drawings of PD equipment including complete wiring and control
diagrams.
15. Description of system, breakdown of components/assemblies including line drawings where
required for description and standard fault diagnosis. This may be combined with the spares
inventory and operating/training manuals.
16. List of special tools and test equipment.
17. Recommended routine servicing periodicities.
18. Recommended safety procedure in case of emergency.
19. Recommended schedule for weekly, monthly, half-yearly and annual maintenance
respectively.
3.8.3 All O&M manuals shall be prepared in Word (Version MS Office 2000).
3.8.4 All as-fitted drawings shall be prepared in Auto CAD (Release 2000).
3.8.5 The Client Representative shall require a minimum of four weeks for checking the draft sets of
operation/maintenance and “as-fitted” drawings. After the Client Representative has approved
these documents, the Contractor shall submit the following to the Client Representative within
two weeks.
i.) Six copies of the approved operation and maintenance manual.
ii.) One set of computer CD Roms for all approved operation and maintenance manual and
catalogue.
iii.) Six prints each of all approved :”as-fitted” drawings.
iv.) One set of computer CD Roms for all approved “as-fitted” drawings.
The above document shall be prepared, checked and certified to be a comprehensive record of
the installation by a qualified engineer to the approval of the Client Representative.
3.9 CLIENT REPRESENTATIVE’S APPROVAL ON CONTRACTOR’S SUBMISSION

3.9.1 The Contractor shall obtain the Client Representative’s endorsement to his information before it
is used for ordering, fabrication or installation. The form of endorsement will be an examination
of the Drawings and/or samples by the Client Representative to ensure that the design criteria
and engineering principles described in the Tender documents have been correctly interpreted
and applied by the Contractor.
3.9.2 The endorsement will not entail any checking of working dimensions on the drawings.
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3.9.3 The Contractor must carry out his own checking procedure before submitting information for
approval, this checking must cover not only his own work, but that of manufacturers and
specialists for whom he is responsible, and any arrangement coordinated with Main contractor
and other Contractors.
3.9.4 Endorsement of information shall in no way relieve the Contractor of his responsibility for error in
his design work or of his other contractual responsibilities and obligations.
3.9.5 The Contractor shall allow a period of 3 weeks in his programme for the Client Representative to
view and return the Contractor’s submission with comment.
3.10 CONTRACTOR’S APPROVAL OF MANUFACTURER’S SHOP DRAWINGS

3.10.1 All drawings, schedules or other information provided by manufacturers, suppliers, domesticated
Contractor or specialist Contractors shall be approved by the Contractor and such approval shall
ensure that all requirements of the Contract documentation have been incorporated.
3.10.2 When this procedure has been completed, the Contractor shall forward paper prints of the
endorsed drawings, or copies of the endorsed schedules or other information to the Client
Representative in a similar manner to that described for the Installation drawings.
3.10.3 No order to a manufacturer, supplier, domesticated Contractor or specialist contractor, to
commence manufacture / installation shall be given until written approval has been given by the
3.10.4 Any costs arising from failure to meet the above conditions shall be borne by the Contractor at no
cost to the Contract.
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4 PLUMBING & DRAINAGE EQUIPMENT AND

MATERIAL
4.1 GENERAL
4.1.1 All material and equipment shall, where appropriate, be the type approved by the Government
Authorities to be used in Plumbing and Drainage Installation.
4.1.2 All piping materials, valves, fittings and accessories shall be rated for the maximum operating
system pressure they are intended to serve.
4.1.3 All mains operated equipment shall be suitable for a supply system of 380 volt, 3 phase, 50 Hz or
220 volt, 1 phase, 50 Hz.
4.1.4 All electrical components shall be of non-hygroscopic and non-corroding materials.
4.1.5 Unless otherwise specified, all power cables for pumps shall be steel wire armoured cables fixed
on cable tray. All small power carrying cables shall be PVC cables in galvanised steel conduits.
4.2 PIPEWORK
4.2.1 General
i) All pipe and fittings supplied for this project shall conform to the relevant British Standard
specification. Submit certification that the pipe and fittings supplied is in conformance to the
standard set out.
ii) All pipework delivered to site shall be new and colour banded to identify different grades.
iii) Pipework shall be installed with correct fall to ensure adequate venting and draining.
iv) Pipework installed in trenches, ducts, voids and inaccessible places shall have approved
joints for connecting to valves etc. or where a particular type of joint is specifically called for.
v) No pipe joints shall be permitted within the thickness of walls or floors etc.
vi) Provide pipe sleeves where pipes passing through beams, walls, floors or ceilings.
vii) Alternatively, where pipes pass through water tanks or roof, rendered liquid-tight, puddle
flanges shall be provided. Adequate information for the satisfactory execution of Works at
the correct time and in the prescribed manner shall be ensured.
viii) Where plastic pipes passing through structural wall, floors or fire-rated separations, suitable
form of fire bake or fire stop shall be provided to maintain the fire resistance of the wall, floor
or other building elements to satisfaction of the Client Representative and acceptance of
Government Authority.
ix) No welding is permitted on galvanized steel pipe under any circumstances whatsoever.
x) All pipes passing through the building expansion joints shall be fixed with flexible connections.
xi) The Contractor shall verify and provide the pipework/joint/fittings and related accessories to
ensure the system are working under correct hydraulic pressure rating.
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4.2.2 Fitting Out to Suit False Ceiling

i) In the areas where false ceiling will be provided within the construction period. This
Contractor shall adjust their installations to suit the false ceiling levels with no extra cost.
ii) For some area where the false ceiling will be installed in a later stage, this Contractor shall
extend their installation or make some provisions to a predetermined level as instructed by
the Client Representative and re-adjust their installation to suit the false ceiling with no extra
cost after false ceiling installation is completed once time.
4.2.3 Products
i) Pipework Materials
Plumbing installation
Dia. Of pipe
Type of pipe Material of pipe
(mm)
Cold water pipe Ø110 PE pipes and fittings to BS EN 12201

with electro fusion joints
(Underground)
Cold water pipe Ø100 and below uPVC pipes and fittings to BS 3505
Class E and BS 4346 with cement
(Aboveground)
solvent joints
Hot water supply and Ø100 and below Copper pipes with factory applied
return pipe castellated polyethylene sheath to
BSEN1057 table 3 for plastic to BS3412
(Aboveground)
& copper fittings to BS864 Part 2 and
with thermal insulation
Cold water pipe at plant Ø80 and above Ductile iron pipes and fittings to BS EN
room 545, Class K12 with internal cement
lining and flange joint
(Aboveground)
Gas pipe Ø300 and below Seamless steel pipe to BS EN 10216-

1:2003, BS EN 10217-1:2002
Note:
1. All silver brazing and soldering shall be of lead-free product.

2. Provide insulation to all exposed copper tube for hot water services.
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Drainage installation
Dia. of pipe
Type of pipe Material of pipe
(mm)
Soil, waste, vent, Ø32 and above uPVC pipes and fittings to BS 4514, BS
combined soil and waste, 5255 and BS 4576: part 1 with cement
rainwater pipes solvent joints
(Aboveground)
Brew waste pipe Ø160 and below Stainless steel grade AISI 316L pipe to
BS EN 1124 with welding joints
(Aboveground)
Brew waste vent pipe Ø100 uPVC pipes and fittings to BS 4514, BS
5255 and BS 4576: part 1 with cement
(Aboveground)
solvent joints
Soil, waste, vent, Ø100 and above PE pipes and fittings to BS EN 12201
combined soil and waste, with electro fusion joints
rainwater pipes
(Underground)
Brew waste Ø160 and below Stainless steel grade AISI 316L pipe to
BS EN 1124 with welding joints
(Underground)
Note:
1. All underground and concreted pipework shall be protected by approved

wrapping tapes or corrosion prevention wrapping tapes as appropriate.
ii) Pipe Supports

Furnish hangers, supports, guides and anchors all of design to allow expansion and
contraction within stress limits.
Provide structural steel required for proper installation or as indicated in the Drawings.
Stainless steel brackets, hanger, bolts and nuts shall be provided for outdoor use.
Galvanized mild steel brackets and hangers with stainless steel bolt and nuts shall be
provided for internal unconditioned areas.
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Mild steel brackets, hangers, bolts and nuts suitably primed and painted shall be provided
for indoor conditioned areas.
Additional supports shall be provided adjacent to valves etc., and other large pipeline
mounted items to prevent undue strain on adjoining pipework.
Pipe hangers shall be designed and constructed to be capable of withstanding the test load
without failure when the loads are applied steadily in a non-shock manner.
All fasteners and bolts shall be of stainless steel and shall be furnished with lock washers
and nuts. And anchor bolts and cast-in hangers shall be stainless steel.
iii) Pipework Sleeves
This Contractor shall provide to the Main Contractor the pipe sleeves which are required to
be set during concrete pouring. Where there are pipes passing through walls, floors, etc.,
this Contractor shall ensure pipe sleeves in the correct positions. All sleeves are to be of
short pipe lengths and to be of sufficient size to allow free movement of pipe. Where sleeves
are fitted through walls, they shall extend to at least 20mm clear of finished surface while
150mm for those fitted through floor slab. All sleeves shall be of galvanized steel pipes. In
case of structural opening are required, uPVC pipe may be adopted for forming the structural
opening but the uPVC pipe should be removed and disposed by this Contractor prior to the
installation of pipework.
Attention is drawn to the vertical pipe ducts that floor levels in the building, the pipe ducts are
to have floors and where pipes pass through these, sleeves are to be provided.
The gap between pipe and its sleeve is to be firmly packed with proper sealant approved by
Client Representative. However, for pipes/sleeves through fire barriers, the gap must be
firmly sealed with fire rated sealant having a period of fire resistance equal to the fire barriers.
The ends of sleeves are to be caulked with non-hardening mastic to the Client
Representative's approval. Making good of sleeve openings shall be carried out by the Main
Contractor.
Installation of pipes through fire barriers to be of designs approved by the Government
Authority.
iv) Expansion Loops
Provide expansion loops of either U or L shape or change indirection of pipe route for
allowing expansion and contraction of pipework wherever possible and necessary.
Contractor shall submit detail of the proposed design & selection of product. Location and
spacing between the expansion loops shall be proper designed and submitted for Client
Representative approval.
v) Pipe Anchors
Anchors shall be positioned in association with pipework change in direction, expansion
joints and loops so as to absorb stresses due to pipework expansion and internal pressure
by transmission of such forces to the ground or structure at appropriate points.
Anchors shall be constructed to withstand the higher thrust during piping hydraulic pressure
testing.
All details and sizes of anchors are to be submitted for approval prior to the installation.
vi) Flexible Connectors
Flexible connectors shall be provided at each suction and discharge side of pump for anti-
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vibration purpose
Flexible pipe connects shall be made from corrugated metal, rubber, neoprene or other
flexible liner with braided metal or other similar and external reinforcement, intended for use
without tie rods. They shall be of double bellow type and have suitable lengths for anti-
vibration purpose.
vii) Gaskets
Gaskets shall be suitable for temperature, service and pressure of system, installed in
accordance with manufacturer's recommendations.
Flanged joints between dissimilar metals, insulating gaskets, sleeves and washers between
flanges, bolts and nuts respectively.
4.2.4 Execution
i) Protection
Protect all piping work during and at the end of each day's work to prevent entrance of
moisture or dirt or contamination of the systems.
ii) Piping Installation
1. Install piping parallel to walls, clear of obstructions, preserving head room and keeping
passageways clear.
2. Should structural difficulties or other work prevent running of pipes or setting of
equipment at locations indicated on Drawings, necessary minor deviations therefore will
be allowed, as approved by the Client Representative.
3. Cut pipe in a neat and workmanlike manner without damage to the pipe. Unless
otherwise recommended by the manufacturer and authorized by the Client
Representative, cutting shall be done with an approved type mechanical cutter. Use
wheel cutters when practicable. Ream pipe ends to remove burrs.
4. Place manual air vents at each high point of each waterline.
5. As soon as lines have been installed cover openings to prevent entrance of materials
that would obstruct pipes. Leave cover in place until removal is necessary for
completion of installation.
6. Screw joints shall be made with tapered threads properly cut.
7. Flanges and unions shall be faced true. Provide flanges with approved gasket, and
make square and tight or material requiring maintenance such as pumps, control valves,
and other similar items.
8. Install pipe grooving and coupling in accordance with the manufacturer's
recommendation.
9. Install valves in horizontal lines with stems horizontal or above. Install isolation valves
at any other points indicated or required for draining, isolation, or sectionalizing
purposes. Identify each valve as specified elsewhere.
10. Support piping independently at all equipment so that equipment is not stressed by
piping weight or expansion.
11. Provide unions, screwed or flanged, as required to facilitate maintenance, repair and
replacement.
12. All pipes shall be stored with closed ends, which shall not be opened until erection.
Every precaution shall be taken to clean out piping before, during and after erection,
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and to prevent foreign material being left in the pipe.

13. Drawn bends shall not be used except with the Client Representative's approval.
14. Where pipes pass through a building expansion joint and/or are subjected to movement,
approved flexible connections or expansion loops shall be provided to eliminate any
stresses whatsoever which might be caused by such movement.
15. All drainage pipework shall be installed plumb level, or true to the gradient indicated
elsewhere in the Specification or drawings, and shall be neatly grouped with the
minimum number of crossovers and adequate provision for venting, expansion,
Contraction and movement. Pipework shall be substantially supported to approval of
the Client Representative and shall not be located less than 100mm above finished floor
levels. Adequate clearance shall be maintained from all other services and from the
building structure.
16. Flanges and unions shall be faced true. Provide flanges with approved gasket, and
make square and tight.
iii) Welding (weld joints of Unplasticized PVC)

1. Solvent welded unplasticized PVC pipework as recommended by the manufacturers
and as detailed elsewhere in this Specification.
2. Where solvent welding is used, particular attention must be paid to preparation.
Abrasive paper and spirit cleaner must be used. When applying solvent, avoid heat in
order to prevent the cement drying before the chemical bond between the two surfaces
is completed. Turn mating surfaces for even spread of the solvent. Wipe off excess
cement quickly.
3. Inspection:
a. All production welds will be inspected visually by this Contractor's supervisory
personnel. The Client reserves the right to order at random the cutting out of 2%
of the weld joints for inspection and testing. Should any one of the above welds
prove faulty in materials or workmanship, further removal of welds may be ordered
up to a total of 4% of the welded joints. If the number of welds failing the tests
within the above 4% is sufficient to suggest that an operative is not consistent in
his standard, the Client Representative may order any number of that operative's
welds to be removed. The cutting out and repair of all such welds for inspection
shall be at the expense of this Contractor.
b. The Client Representative may request this Contractor to employ the 'X-ray' or
'ultra sonic' specialist at this Contractor's own expense to random check on site
for the welded joints if deemed perform necessary.
c. All welding process shall be protected from weather and shall be in dry/clean
condition.
iv) Installation of Pipe Hangers and Supports

1. Provide all necessary hangers and supports, including rods, angles, channels and
plates, as well as any changes from indicated design, shall have the Client
Representative's prior approval.
2. Furnish anchors and guides for all horizontal and vertical piping for proper control of
thermal movement, to prevent undue strain on branches, to provide proper performance
of expansion loops and to avoid overloading of hangers and supports. Vertical piping
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shall be guided or supported in the centre of each riser, with approved steel brackets to
prevent swaying, sagging, vibration and resonance. Avoid strains that cause lines to
slake or buckle between supports or anchors.
3. Pipe hangers of same size, or nearest manufactured size available, as pipe or tubing
on which they are to be used shall be provided.
4. Install a gasket between clamp and pipe for dissimilar material.
5. All pipework and ductworks connected to the vibrating equipment shall be
mounted/supported on minimum 25mm static deflection spring hangers of supports
within the plant room.
6. Sufficient hanger or pipe support should be provided in a regular manner. The spacing
between hanger or pipe support shall refer to the following Table: -
Stainless Steel Pipe, PE Pipe and uPVC Pipe
Recommended Intervals in Meters

Nominal Bore of
Pipe in (mm) Max. Spacing for Max. Spacing for Horizontal
Vertical Pipes Pipe
15 1.5 1.0
20 1.5 1.0
25 1.5 1.0
35 1.5 1.0
40 1.5 1.0
50 2.0 1.5
65 2.0 1.5
80 2.0 1.5
100 2.0 1.5
v) Cleaning Procedure
1. Exercise every precaution to avoid introducing foreign matter such as dirt into piping
system. All piping and fittings shall be internally cleaned of oil, grease or dirt, prior to
assembly into systems, by use of wire brush and swab.
2. Following fabrication and erection, clean all piping 150mm and smaller by flushing with
clean water and run to waste until thoroughly free of all dirt, oil and cuttings, etc.
Generally, each size of pipe shall be flushed separately before being jointed with larger
size piping.
3. Clean piping 200mm and larger by pulling through steel brush for entire length of each
pipe size, followed by fiber brush or swab, brushes and swabs slightly larger than inside
diameter of pipe being cleaned.
4. All cleaning operations, shall be continuous throughout piping installation system,

except at joints required for final joining of various sections of cleaned piping. After
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cleaning and until above final joints are made, end of sections of piping shall be
adequately and tightly sealed off to prevent any dirt, water or other foreign matter from
entering ends of pipe.
4.3 VALVES AND FITTINGS

4.3.1 General Requirement
i) All valves delivered to site shall be new and provide adequate identification for different grades.
ii) Cover the inlet and discharge openings of all valves. Store valve in crates or plastic packages
until ready for installation. During construction, protect all valves from dirt and debris.
iii) Provide isolating valves for all equipment as shown in the tender drawings.
iv) Provide regulating or plug valves as shown on Drawings at branch lines, bypasses etc. where
regulation of flow is required for balancing.
v) Provide valves suitable for the working hydraulic pressure specified for the service and as
specified in the Testing and Commissioning Section of the Specification. Provide gate and
globe valves suitable for repacking under pressure. Regardless of service, do not furnish
valves rated for less than 1035 kPa working pressure. The Contractor shall submit details for
approval on the proper selection of pressure rating of valves and specify the location of
application.
vi) Provide valves suitable to connect to adjoining piping as specified for pipe joints. Valves size
used shall be same as the pipe size that it connected, unless otherwise specified or specially
approved by the Client Representative.
vii) Valves should be able to work & withstand hydraulic pressure rating of 25 bar where working
pressure exceed 16 bar.
viii) Gates valve and globe valves shall be used for isolation and flow control function up to 200m
pipe. Butterfly valves shall be used for isolation function for pipe size over 200mm.
ix) Valve sizes up to including 50mm diameter shall be bronze body for hot water supply and PVC
body for cold water supply. Valve sizes above 50mm diameter shall be cast iron body for cold
water supply and bronze body for hot water supply.
4.3.2 Quality Assurance
i) All valves delivered to site shall be new and provide adequate identification for different grades.
ii) The following Codes, Regulations, Reference Standards and Specifications shall apply to work
included in this section.
1. Codes and regulations of the local jurisdictional authorities.
2. Codes and Standards, such as the followings:-
- British standards BS5150 to BS5160 for services ratings and other relevant BS
standards.
- ANSI
- ASME
- UL
- ASTM
4.3.3 Products
i) Gate Valves
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1. Bronze gate, non-rising stem, solid wedge disc, union bonnet. Threaded Connection.
2. Cast iron body, bronze seat ring and solid wedge disc, non-rising stem. Flanged
connection.
ii) Globe and Angle Valves
1. bronze globe, screwed bonnet, rising stem, metal to metal seat. Threaded connection.
2. Cast iron body, bronze mounted globe, regrinding, replaceable seat and disc, bolted yoke
bonnet, bronze trimmed, rising stem. Flanged connection.
iii) Silent Check Valve
1. Valves shall be of non-slam type and shall be so designed such that closing action is
controlled by spring to return disc to seat before zero velocity and before reversal of flow
takes place in pipe line.
2. Check valves designed to prevent grinding of seat and disc after assembly, with
removable cap for inspection of bearings and disc movement.
iv) Swing Check Valve
Swing check, bronze, with removable hinge pin and screwed cap, suitable for operation in
either horizontal or vertical position.
v) Safety Relief Valves
1. Pressure actuated type, spring return angle pattern.
2. Body, disc and base constructed of bronze.
3. Trim, guides, adjusting screw with cap and threaded connections.
vi) Automatic Air Vents
1. Float-type, with ball check discharge port threaded for 3 mm iron pipe size (IPS) drain
connection.
2. Copper-clad steel float with 316 stainless steel float pin, threaded and gasketed.
3. Removable float housing, and cast brass threaded for 18 mm male IPS connection.
vii) Strainers
Strainers shall be full line size, "Y" or "BASKET" type as shown on drawings with flanged ends,
readily removable for cleaning. Pressure rating suitable for the system served.
viii) Ball Float Valves
All ball float valves shall be of "Equilibrium" or equal approved pattern, unless otherwise
specified elsewhere.
ix) Drain Cocks
Drain cocks of gland pattern are to be provided in such locations that all sections of piping
systems can be drained, and shall be of 10mm for pipes up to 50mm dia., and 25mm on larger
pipes. Drain cocks shall be complete with hose union.
x) Pressure Gauges
1. Black enamel iron case, 100m diameter dial face, threaded chromium-plated brass ring
with heavy glass, bronze spring tube, precision movement micrometer adjustment, and
suitable for reading 150% of the maximum working pressure encountered.
2. Unit shall be UL or FM listed with certificate.
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4.4 WATER TANKS

4.4.1 All water tanks in concrete construction will be provided by the Main contractor.
4.4.2 Pipe connections and all accessories for setting into the tanks shall each comprise:
i) Tank inlet(s)
ii) Tank outlet(s)
iii) Drain
iv) Overflow(s)
v) PVC sleeves for level controllers
vi) Bell mouth perforated dropper
vii) Air vent
viii) Cat ladder
ix) Tank access & cover
4.4.3 Items (i) to (iv) shall be in gunmetal puddle flange to BS1452: 1977 Class D and to resist corrosion.
4.4.4 Items (viii) and (ix) shall be provided by the Main contractor.
4.4.5 This contractor shall supply and the Main contractor shall fix all the pipe connections into the tanks
structure. This contractor shall also ensure that the connections are correctly positioned.
4.4.6 If fibre glass water tanks are adopted in any service system, then:
i) All fibre glass water tanks shall be provided by this contractor.
ii) All fibre glass water tanks shall be of approved type for potable water application and
supported by stainless steel angle frames and braces with bolted jointing complete with water
tight hinged cover, locking device, internal and external cat-ladders which shall be
constructed of stainless steel 316.
iii) This contractor is required to provide all relevant information as required by the Client
Representative for necessary authority submission.
iv) The pipe connections and all accessories required for a fibreglass water tank shall be same
as that for concrete water tanks.
4.5 WATER PUMPS

4.5.1 General
i) The Contractor shall supply and install the pumps, booster pumps, transfer pumps, as shown
in the tender drawings. All pumps shall be completed with driving motors and motor starters.
Motor shall be sized 20% more than pump brake power and with motor speed shall not
exceed 1500 RPM.
ii) The pump heads and flow specified in drawings are for tendering purpose only, and are
calculated based on assumed equipment pressure drops. The exact pump head required
according to the pressure drops of equipment being offered shall be re-calculated and
submitted to Client Representative for approval. Any additional cost on the modification of
the system (pumps, motors, switchgears, cables, pipeworks, etc) necessary to meeting the
schedule duties, space conditions and the offered values and equipment shall not be
entertained.
iii) Electrical supplies for the pump shall be provided by others from the normal power supply
busbar section terminating in an appropriate isolating switches on the wall of the pump room.
All electrical works commencing from the foregoing isolating switches shall form part of this
contract.
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iv) Motor control panel, switchgears, motor starters and all necessary electrical equipment and
accessories which are necessary for the control and operation of all water pumps shall be
supplied and installed by this Contractor.
v) Protect pumps from mechanical and corrosive damages during construction. Damaged
equipment shall not be accepted.
vi) Provide all necessary equipment and material for delivery, hoisting and proper installation of
the pumps.
vii) Each pump shall have pressure gauges installed as shown in the tender drawing. The
pressure rating of the gauges shall be suitable for the system concerned and with graduation
in kPa.
viii) Capacities of each pump and motor, not less than indicated, and designed for all conditions
of parallel operation. Each motor shall be of sufficient capacity to operate over the entire
head capacity range of its respective pump without exceeding nameplate power rating.
ix) Concrete pump plinth foundation shall be included in the building work of the Main Contract.
This contractor shall submit detailed drawings showing the pump foundation requirements
to the Client Representative for approval. This Contractor shall provide vibration absorption
equipment/material as required for the proper installation of equipment.
x) Pumps shall be completed, with all necessary water seal connections, vents, drains and
priming plugs, and all installation materials including foundation bolts and anti-vibration
mountings. Drain pipework shall be of PVC pipe and shall be run to a nearby drain gully or
as directed on site. The pipe connections to the pump should not impose any load on the
pump which is liable to disturb shaft and bearing alignment. To this end the pump/pipework
connections should be the final closure joints, and thus ensuring the pipework is
independently supported.
xi) Automatic priming equipment/tank shall be provided if the position/level of the pump suction
inlet is higher than the normal water level of the corresponding water tanks.
4.5.2 Products
i) All water pumps shall be designed for 2500kPa working pressure or the maximum system
pressure achieved, whichever is the greater. Tested and guaranteed to withstand 1.5 times
specified working pressure.
ii) Pump shall be multi-stage or end-suction centrifugal type.
iii) Each electric motor driven pump shall be a packaged unit comprising pump, electric motor
and common baseplate.
iv) The exposed shafts, couplings and moving parts of pumps shall be provided with suitable
galvanized iron mesh guard which shall be stoutly constructed, easily removable and shall
be provided with lifting handles.
v) Motor starters for the pumps shall be supplied and installed by the Contractor. Spare auxiliary
contacts shall be provided in all motor starters for future connections.
vi) Pumps shall have casing of cast iron accurately machined and assembled with metal to
metal joint.
vii) Impeller size of water pump shall be sized at 80-85% of the casing diameter.
viii) Impeller shall be of bronze and shaft shall be of 316 stainless steel, statically and dynamically
balanced after assembly. Wearing rings shall be of bronze and shall be renewable and
hardness to ensure maximum protection against galling. Shaft sleeves shall be of 316
stainless steel.
ix) Pumps shall be complete with all necessary water seal connection, vents, drains and priming
plugs, and all installation materials including foundation bolts and anti-vibration mountings.
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x) Unless otherwise specified, pump shall be selected with relatively flat characteristics curve
ranges. The maximum speed shall not exceed 1500 RPM or otherwise specified.
xi) Pump characteristic curves shall rise continuously from maximum capacity to shutoff.
xii) All pumps pairs shall be so arranged that one pump respectively is the duty pump and the
other is the standby pump, with duty/standby selection being effected at the local pump
control panel. If the duty pump does not start within 15 seconds when called upon to do so
(as sensed by pressure switch in the discharge header), then the standby pump shall start
automatically.
xiii) Each pump and motor shall have an identification plate showing the code number and a
specification plate showing full details of the pump size, r.p.m., amperes, class of insulation,
impeller diameter, lubricants, pump characteristics, flow and any other pertinent information
required by the Client Representative. Each pump shall also have a manufacturer's name
plate giving name of manufacturer, pump and motor serial number, model number, date of
manufacture, etc.
xiv) High/low level float switches shall be provided by this Contractor at each of the water tank
for the control of the respective pumps. Indicator lights and buzzer shall be provided on the
control panel to indicate low and high water level of the tanks.
xv) The switches shall be submersible, maintenance free bulb type. Contacts shall be of mercury,
totally enclosed in a waterproof rubber body.
xvi) The specification of motors for pumps shall be referred to the Section of Motors of this
Specification.
4.5.3 Fresh Water Pumps
i) The working pump shall be started, stopped and changed over automatically.
ii) The pumps shall be of either vertical or horizontal centrifugal type.
iii) The pump casings shall be of close-grained cast iron accurately machined and assembled
with metal-to-metal joints.
iv) The impellers shall be shrouded gunmetal, mechanically balanced and keyed to shaft, the
guides shall be gunmetal and all water ways shall be finished smooth.
v) The shafts shall be stainless steel 316 with grease lubricated roller bearings in cast iron
housings. Stuffing boxes shall be of ample length and arranged to have soft packing. The
suction and stuffing box shall be provided with lantern ring and water seal. Plastic drain piping
for gland leakage shall be provided and carried to drain.
vi) All water contact parts shall be lined with non-ferrous materials.
4.5.4 Pneumatic Booster Pump Sets
i) When pumps are used in conjunction with pneumatic cylinder, the working pumps shall be
started, stopped and changed over automatically when the preset low or high pressure is
reached within the associated pressure tanks. The water level (L.W.L.) even when the pressure
inside the hydro-pneumatic tank reaches its cut in level. Pump construction shall in general
follow the details as stipulated above suitable for use with the nature of the liquid to be passed.
The pressure tanks shall be constructed of material suitable for potable water application.
ii) The impellers, shafts and pump casings shall be of stainless steel grade 316.
iii) The casings of both potable water pneumatic booster pump shall be stainless steel grade 316
accurately machined and assembled with metal-to-metal joint. The shafts shall be stainless
steel grade 316 with grease lubricated roller bearings in stainless steel housings. Stuffing boxes
shall be of ample length and arranged to have soft packing. The suction and stuffing box shall
be provided with lantern ring and water seal. Plastic drain piping for gland leakage shall be
provided and carried to drain.
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4.5.5 Drainage Sump Pumps

i) Drainage sump pumps shall be of the centrifugal submersible type. The pump is to be so
designed that it can be removed from the sump without the need to drain the sump or enter
the sump to disconnect the pipework.
ii) Pump casing shall be of high grade close grained cast iron with sea water corrosion resisting
coating. Impeller shall be of high grade close grained cast iron with sea water corrosion
resisting coating. Shaft shall be of zinc free stainless steel SS316 and double mechanical
type.
iii) Pump impeller and water chute shall be of non-clog type and be so designed that it can pump
out soil or waste water contain solid up to 32mm diameter and high viscosity sludge.
iv) Pumps for pumping waste water in the grease interceptor for kitchen area or discharge water
from water closet should be incorporated with a cutter.
4.5.6 Pressure Vessel
i) Pneumatic vessels shall be factory air pre-charged diaphragm type having an adequate
water acceptance volume to prevent too frequent starting and stopping of the boosting unit
to below 20 starts per hour.
ii) Casing material of pneumatic vessels shall be galvanized mild steel with epoxy or
polypropylene anti-corrosion internal lining and constructed to comply with ASME unfired
pressure vessel construction code.
iii) Diaphragm of pneumatic vessels shall be of non-toxic rubber diaphragm rated at the close
valve pressure of the pump coupled with the vessel. A rubber diaphragm shall be provided
in the pressure vessel separating the water and the gas therein. The diaphragm shall be
corrosion resistant. The life of the diaphragm shall be at least 15 years.
iv) The vessels shall be pre-charged with nitrogen at factory at a pressure to suit the systems.
The pre-charge pressure shall be adjustable and a charging port with non-return device shall
be provided in each vessel.
4.5.7 Pump Control
i) Pneumatic Booster Pump Sets
1. There are duplicated pump sets in each system, one duty and one standby. The pump
shall be automatically controlled to maintain the water pressure in the system as
indicated on the drawings.
2. The pump control shall be have the following features:-
- The duty pump shall be cut in and cut out automatically by the pressure switch
installed on the pressure vessel. The cut in and cut out pressure range of the
switch shall be adjustable.
- An overriding float type mercury switch shall be provided in the sump tank to cut
off the pumps operation when tank has been exhausted.
- Automatic change-over facility shall be provided; the 2nd pump shall automatically
start on the failure of the first pump.
- Lead/lag selection and automatic alternation shall be provided for the control
circuit. After one pump has finished one operation, the other pump shall stand as
the duty pump for the next cycle.
- Duty/standby and auto/off/manual selectors shall be provided.
ii) Sump Pumps
1. Unless otherwise stated, there are two sump pumps in each sump pit, one as duty and
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one as standby. The pump(s) shall be automatically controlled to transfer the soil and or
waste water to the manholes, sewage holding tanks or the nearest drainage pipe
connections.
2. Automatic controls shall be of float type mercury switches suitable for use with soil or
waste water. In each pit, mount an assembly with three (for single pump) or four (for
duplicated pump sets) switches at different levels to correspond with the required depths
of water to energise relevant controls to operate the pump and/or raise the alarm suitably.
3. The typical pump control shall be:-
- When the water level in the sump pit reaches the first pre-determined high level, the
duty pump shall be started to operate and continue to run until the water level drops
back to the low level.
- For duplicated pump sets, if the water level continue to rise to the second pre-
determined level, the standby pump shall also be called operate in parallel with the
duty pump. The pumps shall only be stopped when the water level drops back to
the low level.
- An extra high level alarm shall be provided at the vicinity of the pit or on the control
panel, when the water raises up to the level, an audible and visual alarm shall be
raised.
- Automatic and manual change-over facilities shall be provided for the pumps.
- A lead/lag selection and an automatic alternation facility shall be provided for the
duplicated pump sets. After one pump has finished one operation, the other pump
shall act as a duty pump for next cycle.
iii) Float Switches
1. Supply and install all the float switches which are required not only for pump control but
also for the alarm system. (The high/low level alarm.)
2. Supply and install all cables and conduit linking up the float switches in the water tanks
and sump pits to the motor control panels.
3. All the alarms of the sump pits shall be wired back to the associated motor control panels
in the pump rooms or at the vicinity of the pit respectively. Should any one of these
alarms be actuated, an audible and a visual alarm shall be indicated on the pump control
panel.
iv) Alarm and Remote Indication
Provided the following status and alarm for remote indication. Supply and install no volt dry
contacts completed with metal housing installed adjacent to the motor control panel, the
signals which will be picked up and wired back from each local control panels to the central
control console by others.
1. Water tank high/low level alarm.
2. Sump pit high level alarm.
3. Pump failure (one signal for each sump pump).
4. Pump running (one signal for each sump pump).
5. Pump stop (one signal for each sump pump).
6. Manual / auto mode indication.
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4.6 VIBRATION CONTROL

4.7.1 General Requirements
i) Unless otherwise noted on the Drawings, mount all water pumps on pump plinth and inertia
block to prevent the transmission of vibration and mechanically transmitted sound to be
building structure.
ii) Select inertia block in accordance with the weight distribution.
iii) The mountings shall be selected to provide adequate isolation of vibration at the lowest
operating speed for rotating components.
iv) All pipework and ductworks connected to the vibrating equipment shall be mounted/supported
on minimum 25mm static deflection spring hangers of supports within the plant room.
4.7.2 Products
i) Submit all technical details for approval before the plinth/inertia block is being cast.
ii) The base depth shall be as recommended by pump manufacturer for mass or rigidity.
iii) All pumps shall be mounted on a floating inertia block having a weight not less than 1.5 times
that of the pump assembly.
iv) Isolation cork in the form of high density cork panels installed under and around the whole
concrete pump base shall be used, unless otherwise specified.
4.7.3 Execution
Installation for all pumps: -
i) Concrete base depth shall be recommended by the base manufacturer for mass or rigidity.
ii) The pump and motor shall be mounted on a common floating base.
iii) High density cork panels shall be at least 50mm thick and shall have a density suitable for the
load they carry.
iv) High density cork panels shall be covered entirely by plastic sheet or plywood prior to pouring
of concrete for the pump base and after the pump base is formed, all exposed cork shall be
sealed by mastic or bitumen.
4.7 THERMAL INSULATION FOR PIPEWORK

4.7.1 Thermal insulation to the requirements as specified in this Specification or other parts of the
Contract shall be applied to hot water supply pipework and fittings.
4.7.2 Pipework insulation shall include all pipework, valves, flanges, fittings, pumps and other plant
items whether specifically mentioned or not.
4.7.3 Thermal insulation shall comply with the requirements of BS 5422:2009 and BS 5970:2001 or
other statutory standards such as IEC, ISO and etc. or equivalent.
4.7.4 Unless otherwise indicated, all thermal insulating materials used within any building shall, when
tested in accordance with BS 476-6: 2009, BS 476-7:1997, BS 476-12:1991, shall comply with
the following:-
(a) BS 476-12:1991: Ignitable T (Ignition Source A);
(b) BS 476-6:2009: Fire propagation I < 12, i1 < 6; and
(c) BS 476-7:1997: Surface spread of Flame Class 1.
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or comply with (a) as mentioned above and conform to Class 'O' to UK Building Regulation 2000
certified by the "Warrington Fire Test Laboratory".
4.7.5 Fibreglass Insulation
Preformed fibreglass sections of the appropriate size shall be fitted hot water pipework only and
capable of accommodating the temperature range for the system without structural failure of the
fibres or the bonding agency.
(a) Preformed fibreglass sections shall have a density of not less than 64 kg/m3 and a minimum
length of 0.9 m. Butt joint tape not less than 75 mm shall be used to ensure perfect sealing of
the joints between sections.
(b) The thermal conductivity (k value) of the fibreglass shall not be more than 0.033 W/moC at a
mean temperature of 20oC. The fibre diameter of the fibreglass shall be of 4 to 10 micron and
fibre length 3 to 6 cm.
(c) All fibreglass insulation shall be completely sealed at all joints. All holes, tears, punctures, etc.
made in the vapour barrier shall be completely sealed with the same specified foil tape.
4.7.6 Flexible Closed Cell Elastomeric Insulation
The flexible closed cell elastomeric insulation sheet shall be supplied in rolls in dimensions
recommended by the manufacturer for application over ductwork so that the top, adjacent and
bottom sheets lapped with adjacent sheets edges and corners. Adhesives shall be applied evenly
to the entire contact surfaces if the elastomeric insulation sheet is not a self adhesive sheet with
adjacent sides lapped to maintain a uniform thickness at corners.
When shifting large bore flexible closed cell elastomeric tube which has become elliptical during
storage, the slit shall be made in the flattened surface.
If the Flexible Closed Cell Elastomeric Insulation is exposed to weather, inside plant room or
services duct, protection finish coating recommended by the insulation manufacturer shall be
applied.
All coatings must be supplied by the original insulation manufacturer and application shall strictly
follow the manufacturer’s installation manual to obtain the required result.
Flexible closed Cell Elastomeric Insulation shall be CFC free, in continuous lengths, with factory
applied talc coating or on-site applied talc coating on inner surface. Flexible Closed Cell
Elastomeric Insulation shall comply with the following requirements:-
(a) Thermal Conductivity (at 20oC mean temperature) : ≤0.04 W/moC;
(b) Density: 65 kg/m3±5%;
(c) Water Vapour Permeability (without additional vapour barrier foil): 0.28 micron gram meter/Nh;
(d) Maximum Operating Temperature: > 80oC;
(e) No putrefaction and mildew shall form on the insulation material. The water absorption
properties of the insulation shall be of not more than 1.5% after 28 days;
(f) The material, including adhesives and all accessories shall have fire properties to Class 'O'
comply with the requirements of the Building Regulation in UK. The insulation material shall
be a "built-in" vapour barrier and achieve condensation control without any additional vapour
barrier foil;
(g) Smoke Visibility (ISO 5659-2:2006); and
The mean specific optical density, Dm shall be less than 500 under all test conditions. The
thickness of the test specimen shall be 25 mm and the Dm shall be the maximum value of the
specific optical density (Ds10) of the three tests computed at 10 minutes time interval.
(h) Smoke Toxicity:
The results shall comply and in accordance with either of the following standards or equivalent:-
- International Maritime Organization (IMO) –
International Code for Application of Fire Test Procedure : Part 2 – Smoke and Toxicity
Test, IMO MSC 61(67); or
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- Naval Engineering Specification (NES) 713 (Issue 3) – Determination of the Toxicity Index
of the Products of Combustion from Small Specimens of Material.
4.7.7 Thickness of Thermal Insulation
Thickness of thermal insulation for pipework carrying hot fluids shall be in accordance with Table
below
Thickness of Thermal Insulation
Size of Declared Thermal Conductivity / (W/mK)

Pipe/mm
Hot Water Pipe
Up 0.041 0.056
To to to
0.040 0.055 0.070
Minimum Thickness of Thermal Insulation / mm
15 25 32 32
20 25 32 32
25 32 32 32
32 32 32 32
40 32 32 32
50 32 32 38
65 32 32 38
80 32 44 44
100 38 44 44
125 44 44 63
150 44 63 63
200 44 63 75
250 63 63 75
300 63 63 75
Flat Surface 63 63 75
4.8 HOT WATER BOILER

The hot water boiler shall be constructed to BS 855:1990 for a maximum working pressure of 1000
kPa and tested to 1500 kPa at the manufacturer's works, unless otherwise specified in the Particular
Specification. Manufacturer's test certificate in triplicate is required. The boiler shall be of the
genuine 3-pass wet back, radiant heat type with a combustion chamber concentric with the
horizontal cylindrical shell and complete with a purpose made fully automatic burner. Non-3-pass
boilers are not acceptable and reverse flame is counted as one pass only.
An internal water circulator in the form of a guide vane shall be incorporated to provide positive
circulation within the boiler, thus ensuring a more uniform temperature gradient within the shell. The
hot water boiler shall have a hydraulic resistance compatible to the Hot Water System. Cradles or
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footings shall be designed so that no distortion of the boiler shell and footings will take place due to
thermal expansion or any static or dynamic loads.
The boiler shall be designed for front tube removal unless otherwise specified, and facilities should
be provided for this purpose. Inspection door shall be fitted at the back of each boiler. Swing type
back door shall not be provided. The maximum room length available, allowing for fire tube
withdrawal from front of boiler, shall be as indicated in the Drawings. Boilers that require a space
larger than available in the boiler room for fire tube removal will not be accepted. Connections of 50
mm N.B. or smaller shall be screwed to BS 21:1985 and connections of 65 mm N.B. or larger shall
be flanged to BS EN 1092-1:2002, BS EN 1092-2:1997 or BS EN 1092-3:2003 as appropriate.
4.8.1 Boiler Rating
The boiler rating shall be as given in the drawing. The overall thermal efficiency of the boiler to
BS 845:1987shall not be less than 80% fired by the specified fuel as stated in the drawing over
the whole operating range.
4.8.2 Boiler Insulation
The cylindrical boiler shell shall be efficiently insulated with mineral wool mattresses of minimum
50 mm thick wound closely to the shell and enclosed in a galvanised sheet steel casing of
sufficient rigidity with suitable top coating. The touch temperature of the boiler anywhere shall not
be higher than 60oC. (Climatic temperature being 40oC.)
4.8.3 Boiler Accessories
Each boiler shall be provided with the following accessories suitable for the working pressure and
temperatures stated:
(a) Drain valve;
(b) Double safety valve shall be of the enclosed spring type with padlock and discharge pipe;
(c) Altitude/pressure gauge with 100 mm diameter dial, level gauge cock and fixed red
pointer indicating the normal working head of the boiler;
(d) Burner thermostat;
(e) Open vent which shall be taken to a point above feed tank sufficient to overcome pump
head at that point;
(f) Fully automatic burner and controls;
(g) A drip tray with sand for each oil burner;
(h) Thermometer - with 100 mm diameter dial, and fixed red pointer indicating the normal
boiler operating temperature;
(i) Combustion chamber, tubes, flue cleaning tools;
(j) Boiler water sampling valve & fittings;
(k) Boiler controls; and
(l) Fuel oil/gas consumption meters.
All mountings for controls and instrument shall be so fitted as to permit ready replacement without
emptying the boiler. All controls and instrument shall be so chosen that the operating range lies
between 40 to 75% of full scale range, calibrated in S.I. Units and accurate to within 5% of the
controlling or measuring point.
4.8.4 Boiler Instrumentation
The following instruments shall be mounted on a self-contained central boiler control panel with
all necessary connecting pipes, cables and sensing elements associated with the instruments for
monitoring boiler performance. Instruments provided shall be suitable for continuous use at their
respective operating temperatures and pressures.
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(a) Smoke Density Meter - In each boiler flue, between the boiler and the first expansion joint
as indicated in the Drawings, a smoke density detector of the approved manufacture shall be
fitted to monitor the smoke density leaving each boiler. Appropriate tubes shall be installed
diametrically opposed for mounting a light source monitoring unit. Both tubes shall be readily
accessible for cleaning. The detector shall be wired in conduit to the smoke density meter on the
boiler control panel. A smoke density meter shall be provided for each boiler together with
indication lights and audible alarm. Each meter shall be calibrated to energize a green light when
operating at normal smoke density and a red light and audible alarm when smoke density
exceeds Ringelmann(s) number 1 to BS 2742:2009 "Use of the Ringelmann and miniature smoke
charts".
(b) Draught Gauge - Each boiler shall be provided with a draught gauge mounted at a
suitable location on the boiler flue for measuring draught at boiler flue outlet.
(c) Percentage Carbon Dioxide Meter - One for each boiler, complete with necessary piping,
valves and fittings between water supply point and the meter, and of the thermal-conductivity type
for flue gas sampling at each boiler exit shall be provided.
(d) Flue Gas Temperature Indicator - One for each boiler and of the thermal-electric type for
indicating the flue gas temperature at each boiler exit shall be provided.
(e) Boiler Water Flow Temperature Indicator - One for each boiler and of the thermo-electric
type for measuring the boiler water flow temperature shall be provided.
(f) Boiler Water Return Temperature Indicator - One for each boiler and of thermo-electric
type for measuring the boiler return temperature shall be provided.
(g) One ambient temperature indicator.
(h) One quartz clock.
(i) One hot water consumption flow meter.
4.8.5 Boiler Controls
Each boiler shall be equipped with a full set of automatic controls in accordance with the
requirements of the Boilers and Pressure Vessels Ordinance of Hong Kong and the following
protection controls:
(a) Automatic Low Water Level Cut-out - It shall be set to cut off the burner fuel supply when
the boiler water level drops below the heating surfaces of the fire tubes and shall activate an
audible and visual alarm. Control shall be of the lockout type with manual reset. Each boiler shall
have its own alarm display.
(b) Over-temperature Protection Thermostat - It shall be set to cut off the burner fuel supply
when the boiler temperature rises to 10% above the normal nominal boiler operating temperature
and shall activate an audible and visual alarm. Control shall be of the lockout type with manual
reset. Each boiler shall have its own alarm display.
(c) Automatic Firing Controls - The firing of the burner shall be fully automatic and of either
the high/low/off type or the modulating type depending on the rating of the boiler. The automatic
firing controls shall comprise auto sequence controller, pre-and post-purge timer units, flame
establishment unit, ignition transformer, burner motor starter with adjustable overload protection,
photo-electric flame-failure device, burner run indicator, audible and visual lockout alarm with
manual reset, high/low fire indicator (for high/low/off type burner only), and ON/OFF switch gear
with indication lamp.
(d) A manual temperature setting device for adjusting the nominal boiler water temperature
from 0 to 100oC.
The foregoing boiler controls shall be housed in a local control panel on each boiler, together with
altitude/pressure gauge and thermometer, mounted as an integral part of the boiler package. The
control panel shall be mounted on the boiler in such a manner as to be completely free of
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vibration, heat and moisture and to preclude damage to contactors and electronic devices. All
controls shall be configured to fail safe.
4.8.6 Burner
Burner shall be gas fired as specified in the drawing. Design & construction shall meet with the
relevant parts in this Specification. Rating shall match with the maximum output of the boiler and
with efficiency compatible to the stated boiler overall thermal efficiency over the whole range of
firing.
Level of smoke, dust and grit emission shall meet with the current requirements of the local air
pollution control ordinance
(a) Gas Supply
The gas pipe distribution system will be provided with all necessary isolating valve, gas
booster, gas pressure regulating & safety devices, gas pipe, valve train, fittings, supports, etc.
for a complete installation. The gas piping installation including testing and commissioning
shall be carried out by an approved competent personnel employed by the Contractor.
Upon completion the Contractor shall be responsible for testing his section of gas pipework
for leakage and setting to work of the burner in conjunction with and in the presence of the
client representative.
The burner and equipment installed shall be suitable to work on the LPG gas supply.
(c) The Gas Burner System
The burner shall be designed and manufactured to BS EN 676:2003 and BS 5885-1:1988
"Specification for industrial gas burners of input rating 60 kW and above". The burner shall be
fully automatic with modulating air/fuel control, fail safe and fool proof.
Each gas burner system shall be provided with a quick acting manual isolating valve upstream
followed by a gas booster or compressor with its protection devices, governor, safety shut-off
valves system, gas modulating butterfly valve, pilot ignited burner with combustion air blower
& modulating air damper for multi-stage burner and all accessories & control suitable for use
with LPG gas.
The main gas and start-gas supplies shall be under the control of constant pressure
governor(s) to BS EN 88:2007 or BS EN 12864:2001, BS EN 13785:2005 or BS EN
13786:2004 as appropriate. All flow setting restrictors shall be downstream of the governor.
Separate pilot burner shall be provided with the start-gas supply taken from such a position
as to avoid starvation of the pilot.
The safety shut-off system shall comply with BS EN 676:2003 and BS 5885-1:1988: Clause
4.6. The main gas safety shut-off valve system shall be of the double block type including
suitable system check or proving systems to the requirements in BS ISO 10770:1998.
Separate safety shut-off valve(s) or start-gas rate controlling device to BS EN 676:2003 and
BS 5885-1:1988 Clause 4.6.2.2 shall be provided for the pilot burner. To facilitate
commissioning and testing of the safety system, a manual valve downstream of the main gas
safety shut-off valves to isolate the main gas flow other than the start-gas flow shall be
provided. Another manual valve to isolate the gas supply to pilot burner independently of gas
supply to the main burner shall also be provided. Inlet strainer to BS EN 676:2003 and BS
5885-1:1988 Clause 4.1 shall be provided for each safety shut-off valve.
A sequence controller and all necessary timers, relays, contactors, wirings, flame detectors,
sensors and switches for temperatures, pressures, positions and flow shall be provided to
effect all the pre-start system checks or proving for safety shut-off valves, combustion air and
air/fuel ratio; the safety timers for pre-purge, post-purge, start-gas flame and main flame
establishment; and the safety shut-down and lock-out for supply gas over pressure, gas
booster/compressor inlet low pressure, air flow failure, loss of pilot flame or main flame,
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electric power failure, failures of the system checks or proving or safety timers, and other
system faults all in accordance with BS EN 676:2003 and BS 5885-1:1988.
Control, wring and electrical components shall comply with BS EN 676:2003 and Clause 6
and 8 of BS 5885-1:1988. Audible and visual indications shall be provided for individual fault
conditions and lock-out to enable easy fault diagnosis. The combustion air blower motor shall
be suitable for operation on 380 V, 3 phase, 4 wire, 50 ±2% Hz, of insulation Class F to BS
4999, and with type of protection IP54 to BS EN 60947-1:2004. Motor starter shall comply with
BS EN 1906:2002 and shall have low volt release, adjustable thermal overload protection,
phase failure protection and having manual re-setting facilities. There shall be earthing
continuity throughout the gas pipework.
The air/fuel ratio control for two or multi-stage burner shall be fully modulating with the air
damper and the butterfly gas flow valve linked pneumatically, electrically or mechanically. The
air/fuel ratio system shall be designed to minimize the risk of off-ratio firing. Suitable pressure
or temperature transducers shall be provided with the firing modulating control to give
maximum efficiency of the equipment served throughout its entire operating range.
(a) Gas Boosters and Compressors
Gas boosters or compressors are required for the equipment serviced when the specified gas
supply pressure is insufficient for the burners supplied.
The pressure delivered shall be stable without any surging throughout the whole operating
range of gas flow rates. Provision shall be made in the pipework for any oil carry-over that
may occur.
Booster & compressor motors shall be suitable for operation on local supply voltage, of
insulation class F to BS 4999, and with type of protection IP44 to BS EN 60947-1:2004. Star-
delta starters shall be used for boosters and compressor motors and shall comply with BS EN
1906:2002 and shall have low volt release, adjustable thermal overload protection, phase
failure protection and having manual re-setting facilities. Boosters and compressors shall run
continuously as long as the equipment served is on demand and sufficient cooling shall be
designed. They should not start and stop in conjunction with thermostatic burner control as
this increases wear and tear on motors and drives and can cause frequent pressure
fluctuations in the gas supply. Overheat thermistor protection or equivalent shall be
incorporated in the motors.
Suitable control and protective devices shall be fitted with each gas booster or compressor to
prevent pressure fluctuations in the supply mains and any other inconvenience or danger to
other users. The control & protective devices shall include those specified in the following
clauses where appropriate.
A low pressure cut-off switch shall be impulsed from the booster or compressors gas supply
inlet and suitably wired to prevent the booster or compressor causing a reduced or negative
pressure at the meter and in the gas supply system. The wiring of this switch shall cause
safety shut-down and lock-out of the burner system in the event of reduced gas supply
pressure.
The relief valve shall be set to operate at not more than the maximum allowable working
pressure and not less than 110% of the rated discharge pressure.
Provision shall be incorporated for a positive displacement compressor to prevent depression
in the gas supply during the compressor starts up.
Pressure gauges of the approved type shall be installed across the gas booster or compressor
and governor to read the gas static pressure. Accessories such as valves, cocks, tubing,
fittings, protective casings, and supports shall be provided for a complete installation. Pressure
gauges provided shall suitable for continuous use at their respective operating temperatures
and pressures. All reading scale shall be so chosen that the operation range lies between 40-
75% of full-scale range and shall be calibrated in S.I. units with accuracy to within 5% of the
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readings. All mountings shall be so fitted as to permit ready replacement without venting the
gas line.
Boosters and compressors shall be installed in well-ventilated locations. The location should
be clean, dry, and accessible for maintenance and sited near to the equipment being served
thus minimising the length of pipework operating at the higher pressures.
(f) Purge and Leakage Test
The gas pipework on the complete burner assembly shall be subjected to a leakage test under
an air or inert gas pressure of at least 1.5 times the maximum stated working pressure, or 4
kPa, whichever is the greater. The leakage rates shall not exceed 25 mm3/s of air equivalent
under metric standard reference conditions for a burner of up to 300 kW. An additional leakage
rate of 1 mm3/s is permitted for each 20 kW above 300 kW.
Metal armoured flexible pipes shall be certified to withstand at least 3 times the working
pressure with a minimum of 350 kPa at both maximum and minimum service temperature.
Means such as a valved and plugged small bore off-take shall be provided to purge and
commission the burner pipework and controls. During any purging operation, gas shall not be
allowed to accumulate in a confined space. Electric switches shall not be operated and no
smoking or naked lights shall be permitted in the vicinity.
4.9 CALORIFIER
Semi-Storage Type Water-Heated Hot Water Calorifier
The semi-storage type water-heated hot water calorifier shall be manufactured to BS 853-1:1996 to
a Grade as specified in the drawing. The semi-storage calorifier shall be hydraulically tested to 1.5
times the maximum working and design pressure respectively for both shell and heater battery at
the manufacturer's works. Manufacturer's test certificate of each semi-storage calorifier shall be
submitted to the client representative before the equipment depart the factory and prior to shipment.
The shell of the semi-storage calorifier shall be mild steel to BS EN 10028:2009, BS EN 10029:1991,
BS EN 10048:1997, BS EN 10051:1992, BS EN 10258:1997 and BS EN 10259:1997. The mild steel
shell shall be lined internally with copper to BS EN 1172:1997, BS EN 1652:1998, BS EN 1653:1998
and BS EN 1654:1998/C106. The copper lining shall have a minimum thickness of 1.2 mm. The
copper lining shall be constructed in such a way that no part of the mild steel shell shall come into
contact with water. The mild steel shell and the copper lining shall be accurately rolled to shape and
the ends shall be formed in presses with generous heel radii.
The heater battery shall be copper to BS EN 1057:2006 and shall be formed from solid drawn fined
copper U-tubes with brass tubeplate to BS EN 1652:1998 and BS EN 1653:1998/CZ123 or CZ112.
The heater battery shall have tube removal arrangement to facilitate cleaning and inspection of the
battery. The position of the heater battery shall be designed to give proper access for
inspection/maintenance.
The semi-storage calorifier shall be configured to horizontal or vertical type as specified in the
drawing. Cradles or footings shall be designed so that there shall be no distortion of the calorifier
due to thermal expansion or any static or dynamic loads.
A bolted inspection opening of minimum 455 mm in diameter shall be provided. Manhole shall be
provided at suitable position to give proper access for inspection/maintenance.
Connections of 50 mm N.B. or smaller shall be screwed to ISO 7-1:1999/BS 21:1985 and those
above 50 mm N.B. shall be flanged to BS EN 1092-1:2002, BS EN 1092-2:1997 or BS EN 1092-
3:2003 as appropriate. Sparge pipe fittings shall be installed for maintaining good thermal
stratification of secondary water to ensure effective heat exchange.
The semi-storage calorifier shall be designed to combat the development of Legionnaires Disease.
It shall be fitted with a built-in heater battery and an integral circulating pump to circulate water from
the storage section through the heater battery and back into the storage section such that no
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stagnant cold water areas shall exist in the storage section during the operation of the calorifier.
The water shall be heated from cold to the set temperature in a single pass through the heater
battery. The set temperature shall be regulated by a direct acting thermostatic control valve fitted
on the primary side, which shall have quick response and modulation.
(a) Rating
The rated hourly output of the semi-storage calorifier shall be as specified in the drawing. The
heater battery shall be rated to bring the whole calorifier with secondary supply water from
10oC to 65oC with primary heating water at 82oC and with corresponding primary
return water not lower that 71oC. The recovery time period of the semi-storage calorifier is
specified in the drawing.
Insulation
The calorifier shall be insulated with mineral wool mattresses of minimum 50 mm thick wound
closely to the shell and covered with galvanised sheet steel of sufficient rigidity with suitable
top coating.
(b) Semi-storage Calorifier Accessories
(i) The semi-storage calorifier shall be provided with the following accessories suitable
for the working pressure and temperature as specified:
 An integral pump which circulates water between the storage section and the
heater battery section. The integral pump shall operate in such a way that hot
water inside the storage section of the semi-storage calorifier shall achieve a
temperature of 65oC during the operation of the calorifier;
 The temperature of the calorifier water shall be controlled at 65oC by means of
an approved 3-way hot water flow control valve and an immersion thermostat.
This control valve shall be in the by-pass position when de-energized. The 3-way
hot water flow control valve shall be designed to be fail safe;
 Drain valve;
 Safety valve which shall be of the enclosed spring type with padlock and
discharge pipe;
 Open vent;
 Pressure gauge with 125 mm diameter dial, level gauge cock and fixed red
pointer indicating the normal working pressure in S.I. units;
 Thermometer with 125 mm diameter dial and fixed red pointer indicating the
normal working temperature in S.I. units;
 Anti-vacuum valve;
 A high limit thermostat connected to an independent hot water isolating valve for
protection against overheating of the calorifier; and
 Control panel for integral pump.
(ii) All mounting for controls and instrument shall be so fitted as to permit ready
replacement without emptying the calorifier. All controls and instrument shall be so
chosen that the operating range lies between 40 to 75% of full scale range, calibrated
in S.I. units and accurate to within 5% of the controlling or measuring point.
(iii) The semi-storage calorifier, including heater battery, shell, pressure gauge, integral
pump, 3-way hot water flow control valve, immersion thermostat, drain valve, safety
valve, open vent, pressure gauge, anti-vacuum valve, high limit thermostat, pump
control panel and all other necessary valves and accessories, shall be of the packaged
type manufactured by a single proprietary manufacturer.
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(iv) The semi-storage calorifier including all equipment shall be wholly imported and
factory-built, assembled, piped and fully tested by a single proprietary manufacturer
to form a "complete" set before shipment. The only field connections required on Site
shall comprise external control circuitry, electrical power supply, and system external
pipework and fittings as appropriate.
(v) Official manufacturer certificate shall be submitted to the client representative for each
semi-storage calorifier before the equipment depart the factory and prior to shipment
.
(c) Safety and Pressure Relief Valves
Safety and pressure relief valves shall comply with ISO 4126-1:2004 and the relevant
International Standards for calorifiers or pressure vessel to which they are connected.
The PR valves shall be sized to match the plant operating pressure and relief capacity so as
to give the appropriate degree of protection.
Valves shall be of the totally enclosed spring loaded type with padlock.
Relief pipes from valves to discharge shall be run in full bore tubing of the same quality as
the service vessel or pipeline with which the valve is associated. Where any low point occurs
in the discharge run, it shall be fitted with a 15 mm size waste pipe carried clear of the
insulation for drainage. The discharge and waste pipes shall be run to visible safe positions
to be approved by the client representative.
Valve shall be mounted with the centre line of the valve spindle in vertical position to ensure
that the valve reseals properly after operation.
Relief pipe connections shall be of equal bore to the vessel connection.
(d) Strainers
Unless otherwise specified, strainers shall be of Y-type with stainless steel screen Grade
304-S16 to BS1449:1991 with cast iron body suitable for operating temperature up to 250oC
with designed operating pressure not less than 16 bar.
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5 ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC

EQUIPMENT
5.1 LOCAL MOTOR CONTROL PANELS (LMCP)
5.1.1 The motor control panels shall be of the self-contained type for wall mounting, constructed of not
less than 2mm thick dead flat mild steel sheet. The panel shall be with door and a key-operated
lock of an approved type.
5.1.2 The Contractor shall provide for each independent control system a totally enclosed control panel
to house all associated controllers, indicating gauges/meters, relays, switches, etc. as shown on
the Drawings. Where electronic/electric and pneumatic control devices are employed in the
same system, electrical and pneumatic parts of the system shall be housed in separate
compartments within the control panel. Pilot lights, switches and gauges/meters shall be flush
mounted on panel surfaces. panel and face panel shall be removable for ease of servicing.
5.1.3 The local LMCPs shall be built up from enclosed units, housing the MCCBs, isolators, contactors,
starters, fuse switches, relays, push buttons, indicating lamps and others item of equipment,
suitable for indoor or outdoor services on 380V/220V 3 phase 4 wire 50 Hz system with solidly
earthed neutral.
5.1.4 Front access doors shall be provided. Removable gland plates shall be provided at the top and
bottom of the control panel with knockouts or blanked off openings for incoming and outgoing
circuit cable.
5.1.5 The insulation level of the local motor control panel shall be 660V.
5.1.6 All doors shall have concealed hinges, and where necessary, shall be interlocked with the switch
mechanism. All doors shall be provided with dust excluding gaskets of neoprene or other equal
and approved materials.
5.1.7 Ventilating louvres shall be provided on the sides and shall be of an approved design. All louvres
shall be screened.
5.1.8 All panels and cubicles shall be divided internally with sheet metal webs so as to separate low
voltage equipment, as far as possible from instrument, to prevent the overheating of components.
5.2 SWITCHGEARS
5.2.1 Fuse Switch
i) Fuse switches (including switchfuses) shall comply with BS EN60947-3 and shall have ratings
not less than those shown on the drawings or specified elsewhere. They shall be triple pole
with neutral link, double pole, or single pole with neutral link, as required, capable of carrying
continuously and making and breaking their rated current without overheating or damage.
They shall be of heavy duty, double air break, quick made and quick break type, with phase
barriers, fully shrouded contacts, mechanical interlocks to prevent switch covers being opened
with the switch closed or switch closure with the cover open.
ii) Switches shall be provided with adequate accelerating springs and toggle action to ensure
positive on-off action independent of the speed of operation of the handle, and shall be capable
of closing onto, and remaining closed, on a fault.
iii) Laminated "Traffolite" or similar labels of ample size shall be provided for each of the units on
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the switchboard, engraved in English and Chinese characters.

5.2.2 Fused Switchgear
i) Fuse switches (including switchfuses) shall comply with BS EN60947-3 and shall have ratings
not less than those shown on the drawings or specified elsewhere. They shall be triple pole
with neutral link, double pole, or single pole with neutral link, as required, capable of carrying
continuously and making and breaking their rated current without overheating or damage.
They shall be of heavy duty, double air break, quick made and quick break type, with phase
barriers, fully shrouded contacts, mechanical interlocks to prevent switch covers being opened
with the switch closed or switch closure with the cover open.
ii) Switches shall be provided with adequate accelerating springs and toggle action to ensure
positive on-off action independent of the speed of operation of the handle, and shall be capable
of closing onto, and remaining closed, on a fault.
iii) Laminated "Traffolite" or similar labels of ample size shall be provided for each of the units on
the switchboard, engraved in English and Chinese characters.
5.2.3 Moulded Case Circuit Breakers

TABLE 7.1 : SHORT-CIRCUIT BREAKING CAPACITY OF MCCBs
Frame Size S.C. Capacity (rms Symmetrical @ 415 V)
100A Not less than 14 kA
i) The MCCBs shall be suitable for mounting in distribution boards and enclosures as specified
hereafter.
ii) The MCCBs shall have time-current tripping characteristics with instances (not greater than
0.02 seconds) tripping characteristics under short-circuit conditions and inverse time-delay
tripping characteristics under overcurrent conditions. The time-delay tripping mechanism shall
be of closely calibrated and factory-adjusted thermal-magnetic type (preferably with ambient
temperature compensation), or alternatively it shall be of the hydraulic-magnetic type.
iii) The MCCBs shall have trip-element in each pole and a common trip mechanism so that
operation of any one trip-element will cause all poles to open simultaneously.
iv) Contacts shall be generously sized. They shall be made of special alloy and profiled for
minimum contact wear and shall have excellent resistance to sticking and welding. Terminal
s shall be of the screw terminal, round head bolt or hexagonal socket head bolt type, or they
shall be of busbar flat terminal suitable for accommodating copper or aluminum conductors,
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solid or stranded or stranded or busbar as required.

v) Operating handles shall be "trip-free" in operation. The operating mechanism shall be
provided with means to prevent the MCCBs from being inadvertently switched to the ON
position.
vi) The MCCBs shall be capable of being locked in either the ON or OFF position by means of
handle-locking devices to prevent unauthorized operation. The handle-locking devices shall
not impair the tripping function of the MCCBs.
vii) The MCCBs shall be supplied in the following types and ranges of current ratings for general
purposes line protection use and motor protection use :-
a. 100A frame size - Double-pole : 30A, 50A, 80A and 100A
Triple-pole : 30A, 50A, 80A and 100A
b. 250A frame size - Triple-pole : 125A, 150A, 160A, 200A, 225A & 250A
c. 400A frame size - Triple-pole : 250A, 300A, 350A & 400A
d. 600A frame size - Triple-pole : 500A and 600A
e. 800A frame size - Triple-pole : 700A and 800A
5.3 ELECTRIC MOTORS

5.3.1 For each pump, the contractor shall install an electric motor which shall have a margin of not less
than 20% between the continuous rating of the motor (without over loading) and the maximum
shaft horsepower demanded by the pump under its most arduous operating condition. Motors to
be continuously rated in accordance with B.S.5000: Part 99 or Part II according to rating. The
motors are to be tropic proof and are to be insulated with Class F materials.
5.3.2 Motors shall be continuously rated tropic proofed for 40°C ambient temperature insulated with
Class F material, screen protected, suitable for developing high starting torque with low starting
current. Power factor of motor shall be acceptable to the Power Supply Company. Power factor
correction equipment shall be provided by the Contractor if the power factor of the motor is below
the specified limit.
5.3.3 Motors shall be suitable for 380V, 3 phase, 50Hz supply, means shall be provided to limit the
starting current to not more than 2.5 times full load current, with a tolerance of plus 10% of the
limit.
5.3.4 Motors shall be capable of continuous operation under the specified voltage and frequency limits.
They shall be capable of delivering the rated torque when running at 70% nominal voltage for a
period of 10 seconds without injurious overheating and under these conditions slip shall not
exceed 10%.
5.3.5 Motors below 11kW shall be squirrel cage type suitable for Direct-on-line starting. Starting current
shall not exceed 6 times full load current. Motors range from 11kW and up to 55kW inclusive,
shall be squirrel cage type, suitable for closed transition Star-Delta starting. Starting current shall
not exceed 2.5 times full load current. Motors above 55kW shall be squirrel cage type, suitable for
auto-transformer starting. Starting current shall not exceed 1.8 times full load current.
5.3.6 Motors shall be provided with single phase anti-condensation heaters wherever necessary. The
heaters shall energise when the motor de-energises and vice versa. Heater terminals should be
in separate terminal boxes with approved warning labels but may be located within the motor
terminal box provided they are isolated from other connections, shrouded and clearly marked.
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5.3.7 Motors shall be of commercially silent type. Noise emission from the motors shall be minimized
and the choice of speed, bearings and other design factors shall be submitted for approval.
5.3.8 Motor speed shall not exceed 2900 r.p.m. unless otherwise specified or approved.
5.3.9 Unless otherwise specified, the degree of protection of the motors shall conform to IP44 as
defined in BS4999: Part 105 or IEC34-5.
5.3.10 Motor terminal boxes shall be of such dimensions as will ensure easy access to the terminals and
allow room for the supply leads.
5.3.11 Each box shall be fitted for normal bottom or top cable entry. All boxes shall be capable of being
turned to a further 3 positions 90° apart without changing the terminal base or terminals.
5.3.12 Motor terminals shall be of the stud type, totally enclosed both from atmosphere and from the
motor winding. They shall be substantially designed and fully insulated from the frame. Rubber
insulation shall not be used for connections between the windings and the terminals.
5.3.13 Lifting eyes or lugs shall be provided for every motor.
5.3.14 All motors shall operate without vibration. Wherever possible the motors shall be mounted on a
common bed-plate with the machine being driven.
5.3.15 Washable aluminum mesh panel shall be provided for fan cooled (TEFC) type motor with class F
insulation to BS 4999.
5.3.16 All motors shall be fully tested to comply with BS4999 and BS5000. Test certificates of all motors
shall be submitted in duplicate to Client Representative before delivery of the motor to site.
5.4 MOTOR STARTERS

5.4.1 General Requirement
i) Each electric motor of more than 0.37kW rating is to be provided with a starter. Starters shall
generally comply with the requirements of the General Specification.
ii) Starters shall normally be rated for ‘intermittent’ or ‘frequent’ duty but where, due to the form of
thermostatic or automatic control, the number of starts is likely to exceed 15 per hour, starters
rated for ‘frequent’ duty shall be provided for. The type of starter which will be accepted depends
on the capacity of the electrical supply and the mains; in certain cases special requirements may
be indicated. Generally the following types will be accepted:
Motors up to 0.37kW output - ON/OFF switch or direct-on-line.
Over 0.37kW and up to 2.2kW - direct-on-line or star-delta.
Over 2.2kW and up to 55KW - close transition star-delta, auto-transformer, or rotor
resistance.
Over 55kW - auto-transformer or rotor resistance.
iii) For starters incorporating reduced voltage starting, the changeover of voltages shall be automatic.
Starters shall be provided on each phase with combined thermal overload devices and single
phasing protection, with adjustable time-lag, and an under-voltage release. Contactor operating
coils shall be wound for not more than 250 volts. Where a contactor is arranged for remote
operation the coil circuit shall be protected by a fuse. Terminals shall be accessible and have
adequate clearance between phases and to earth.
iv) Every motor starter shall be designed to perform the following functions efficiently and safely:
- To start and stop the motor without damage to the drive or driven equipment whilst
regulating the starting current to the satisfaction of the power supply company and ensuring
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that at all stages of starting, the motor will develop sufficient torque to accelerate the load.
- To prevent damage to the motor due to overload, under voltage, or disconnection of one
phase etc.
- To prevent damage to reduced voltage started motors and danger to personnel due to
resumption of the electricity supply following a failure.
- To limit the damage to the motor due to stalling or internal electrical or mechanical faults
by quickly disconnecting the supply.
- To prevent damage to the motor or the starter itself due to improper unskilled or hesitant
operation or failure to complete a starting sequence once it is connected.
- To enable the motor and starter to be completely isolated from the main supply and from
all control supplies for inspection and repairs by means of a single switch.
v) Each motor starter assembly shall comprise switchgear, contactors, protection relays and
accessories as specified hereinafter.
vi) All starters shall be in accordance with section 7.2 of BSEN60947-4-1 or IEC947-4-1, and shall
be adequately rated for the conditions in which it shall operate.
vii) All contactors shall be electro-magnetic type and shall comply with BSEN60947-4-1 or IEC947-
4-1, utilization category AC-3 of intermittent duty class 30.
viii) All starters shall be of electrically held on pattern and shall not release unless there exist an
abnormal voltage falls.
ix) Control circuits shall be operated on mains supply derived from the LMCPs, suitably protected by
fuse to BS88: Part 2.
5.4.2 Direct-On-Line Starters
i) Motors rated below 4kW shall be direct-on-line started provided that the maximum starting
current does not exceed six times the rated motor full load current.
ii) Provision for cable entries and all necessary auxiliary contacts for sequence control.
5.4.3 Star-Delta Starters
i) These are to be provided with contactors, overload protection etc. as detailed above for Direct-
On-Line starter, but arranged so that the star contactor opens before the delta contactor closes,
the time interval being controlled by an automatic timing device.
ii) Motors rated 4kW and up to 50kW inclusive, shall be star-delta started to limit the maximum
starting current within 2.5 times the rated motor full load current.
iii) Electrically interlocked triple pole air break contactors arranged for automatic open transition
star-delta motor starting, with an adjustable automatic timing device for switching over from
star to delta connection.
5.4.4 Auto-Transformer Starter
i) These are to be provided with contactors, overload protection etc. as detailed above for Delta-
Star starter, but arranged in such a manner that suitable for the operation of auto-transformer
starter.
ii) Motors rated above 50kW, shall be auto-transformer started to limit the maximum starting
current within 1.8 times the rated motor full load current.
5.4.5 Soft Starter
i) Where indicated on the Drawings, soft starters shall be provided to limit the maximum starting
current as specified hereafter.
ii) The starters shall include, but not be limited to, the following:
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1. Fused switchgear or MCCB as specified in the Drawings.

2. One set of solid state motor controller as specified below:
3. The solid state soft motor controller shall be a power electronic type motor starting device.
It shall control the voltage applied to the motor smoothly by varying the conduction angle
of the solid state A.C. switches which can be triacs, reverse parallel connected SCR-
diode circuit or reverse parallel connected SCR-SCR circuit etc. or using, other similar
technique.
4. The solid state motor controller shall be manufactured to conform to the following relevant
standards or other similar recognized international standards:-
BS EN 60068-2 (IEC 68-2-6) For vibration resistance,
BS EN 60068-2-27 For shock resistance,

(IEC 68-2-27)
BS 6667 Part 3 (IEC 801-3) For radio-electrical interference

immunity
BS EN 50081 For electromagnetic compatibility.
5. The solid state motor controller shall be manufactured by a reputable manufacturer which
has continuously manufactured soft starters for at least 5 years and the manufacturer
shall have a local agent to provide full technical support, including adequate spares
holding and technical expertise in testing, commissioning and trouble-shooting. Training
shall be provided by the manufacturer’s representatives on operational and maintenance
aspects including essential trouble-shooting techniques.
6. Full technical details of the solid state motor controller provided by the manufacturer shall
be submitted and shall cover at least the following: -
a. technical guide on its applications.
b. schematic and wiring drawings, and down to circuit board level where possible.
c. shop drawings and as-fitted drawings.
d. operation manuals with commissioning guide.
e. maintenance manuals with trouble-shooting guide.
f. parts list and recommended spare parts with price.
7. Degree of Protection of Enclosure
The solid state motor controller shall be protected to at least IP20 for operation without
derating under ambient temperature of up to 40 deg. C and relative humidity of up to 95%.
8. Voltage and Power Rating
Unless otherwise specified, the rated operational voltage shall be 380 Volt ±6%, 3-phase,
50 Hz ±2%. The rated power and quantities of the solid state motor controllers shall be
as indicated on the Drawings.
9. Mode of Operation
The solid state motor controller shall provide the following modes of operation and shall
be transitionless without causing any current inrush and torque surges during operation:-
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a. Voltage ramp - The motor voltage shall begin initially at a preset ‘start voltage’ and
increase to line voltage at a preset ‘ramp rate’. The acceleration ramp time shall be
adjustable up to 30 sec.
b. Current limitation - It shall be capable of limiting the maximum starting current which
shall be adjustable up to 5 times of rated current.
c. Soft stop - A deceleration voltage ramp shall be applied to the motor for applications
which require an extended coast to rest. The voltage ramp down time shall be
adjustable up to 60 sec.
d. Kickstart - A current pulse shall be provided in soft starter to develop additional
torque at start for loads which may need a boost to get started.
e. Apart from the above, other modes of operation such as energy saving, voltage
pedestal starting, full voltage starting, D.C. injection braking etc. shall also be
provided when specified.
10. Protection
The solid state motor controller shall have an integral protection to the motor and soft
starter and LED diagnostics to aid in set-up and troubleshooting. The protection shall
include, but not be limited to the following:-
a. thermal overload protection of the motor and solid state motor controller.
b. mains supply protection for phase failure and phase unbalance.
c. internal fault protection.
d. stalled motor protection.
11. Auxiliary Contact

The solid state motor controller shall provide auxiliary contacts for end of starting (by-
pass) and fault condition. The output relay contact shall be suitable for 220 V A.C.
operations in category AC11 and D.C. operation in category DC11.
12. Selection of solid state motor controller and Operating Precautions
a. The starting current-speed transition curve of the selected solid state motor controller
shall closely match with the starting torque-speed characteristics of the motor and
loading. The ratings of the solid state motor controller shall be selected based on
‘hot start’ operation i.e. the motor is re-started immediately after operating at the
maximum rating for a period of time.
b. The motor associated with the solid state motor controller shall be capable of starting
the driven load when is supplied at reduced voltage and current. In case of severe
duty, it shall check with the motor manufacturer that its derating is compatible with
the operating cycle and the starting times.
c. The heat sink of the solid state motor controller shall be of good quality aluminium
construction and shall provide sufficient thermal inertia to permit successful starting
of the motor without exceeding permitted junction temperature of the solid state AC
switches.
d. The solid state motor controller shall be capable of continuously delivering the rated
output voltage (or reduced output voltage under energy saving mode) with power
factor of not less than 0.9 lagging without external chokes or power factor correction
capacitors at any load. A by-pass contactor shall be provided and the order to close
and open the contactor shall be controlled by the built-in signal of the solid state
motor controller.
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e. The solid state motor controller shall have the provisions to accept DC input from an
external device such as Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) for controlling the
start and stop of the unit.
f. Semiconductor fuses, one for each phase, shall be provided and have the
characteristics suitable to protect the solid state motor controller.
g. The solid state A.C. switches shall have a blocking voltage of at least 1400V with a
rate of rise of reapplied voltage tolerance of at least 1000V per microsecond.
However, an isolation contactor or isolator shall be available as an option to isolate
the supply in the ‘Off’ state of the solid state motor controller for the safety of the
operator.
h. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES should power factor correction equipment be
connected between the solid state motor controller and the motor. If power factor
correction equipment is employed, it should be connected to the supply side of the
solid state motor controller.
13. The solid state motor controller shall be suitable for 20 starts per hour.
a. Triple pole air break contactor as by-pass contactor. The contactor shall be parallel
connected with solid state motor controller.
b. One triple pole motor protection unit incorporating three phase over-current, single-
phasing and earth leakage protection. The over-current protection unit shall be of
thermal type, with a minimum setting of 110% of full load current. The earth leakage
protection unit shall be selected to isolate the motor circuit with a maximum fault
disconnection time of 5 seconds in case of earth leakage without causing nuisance
tripping of the motor circuit due to motor starting and transient current saturation.
c. One ammeter to read red phase current with matching CTs.
d. No-volt release device of automatic resetting type.
e. Local/off/remote control selector switch lockable in each position.
f. Start and stop push button.
g. Indicating lamps for motor running, off and tripped on fault.
h. Dry contacts wired to terminals for remote indication of motor running, off, tripped on
fault and summary alarm to the various Central Control and Monitoring System
(CCMS).
i. One set of terminals wired to provide for connection to the following:
- Emergency stop pushbutton, effective in all positions of the local/remote switch,
if any.
- Hour run meter
- Lamp test button.
j. Any other items required to effect satisfactory motor starting and control as specified
elsewhere in the Specification.
5.4.6 Starter Panels
i) The Contractor shall supply and install motor starters housed in starter panels for all three-phase
equipment and equipment with motors rating >0.37kW. Starter panels shall be made of heavy
gauge galvanized steel with hinged covers and locks. Covers shall have gaskets on all sides for
water and dust protection. Panels shall be with baked enamel finish.
ii) All equipment shall have local starter panels installed close to the equipment, unless otherwise
specified. Start/stop push buttons, power on/run/overload indicating lights as shown on the
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Drawings.
iii) All equipment having loading exceeding 15 Amp. shall have ammeters mounted on the starter
panels.
5.5 CONTACTORS
Contactors are to be single pole or triple pole fitted with arc-shields and nominal rating of not less
than 10 amp. Contactors generally are to be in accordance with BS EN60947-4. Contactor coils
are to be operated form 220 V A.C. single phase.
5.6 CURRENT TRANSFORMERS

Current transformers shall be to BS7626 with one side of the secondary earthed and with circuitry
such that the secondary circuit is permanently closed. Instrument current transformers shall be of
Class 1 accuracy. Protection current transformers shall be of Class 10P accuracy.
5.7 RELAYS
5.7.1 Current transformers shall be to BS7626 with one side of the secondary earthed and with circuitry
such that the secondary circuit is permanently closed. Instrument current transformers shall be of
Class 1 accuracy. Protection current transformers shall be of Class 10P accuracy.
5.7.2 Control and auxiliary relays shall be plug-in type, rack mounted, provided with cable connection
sockets and anchored by quick fastening vibration-proof devices,
5.7.3 All contacts shall be double breaking type. Relay coils shall be rated at 220V single phase A.C.
supply and they shall operate between 85% and 110% of the coil rating. Drop out voltage shall not
occur at voltages exceeding 65% of nominal.
5.7.4 Contacts associated with closing and trip control shall be rated at 6 amps., and those associated
with indication and alarm shall be rated at 2 amps.
5.7.5 Each relay shall have a minimum of one pair of normally open and one pair of normally closed
spare contacts.
5.8 TERMINAL BLOCKS

5.8.1 Terminal blocks for control wiring shall be of suitable rating and shall clamp the wire securely
between two plates secured by a captive screw. Terminal blocks shall have easily removable
copper links to short circuit adjacent terminals or shall be fitted with suitable fuse/fuseholder where
required.
5.8.2 Terminal blocks at different voltages shall be segregated into groups, distinctively labeled and
provided with permanent rigid barriers. Terminals in groups shall have separate flame retardant
transparent plastic covers.
5.9 INDICATING LAMPS, PUSH BUTTONS, SELECTOR AND CONTROL SWITCHES

5.9.1 All indicating lamps, luminous push buttons, selector and control switches shall be of the heavy
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duty, suitably insulated and rated for the voltage level and current rating intended.
5.9.2 The indicating lamps shall be designed to permit removal of lamp lenses and bulb from the front of
the units without the need of any special tool and opening of the panel doors.
5.9.3 Selector switches shall be of the rotary type with make-before-break contacts for selection. Spade
type handles shall be provided if necessary.
5.9.4 "STOP" push-buttons shall be in red and "START" push-buttons shall be in green. All other push-
buttons shall be in black.
5.9.5 "START" push-buttons shall be effective when the selector switch (if fitted) is in the "LOCAL"
position, and shall not be effective when the selector switch is in the "OFF" or "REMOTE" position.
5.9.6 Local/Remote" selector switches shall be provided at the local starter or contactor panels of the FS
equipment.
5.10 EMERGENCY STOP PUSH BUTTONS (EPB)

5.10.1 EPBs shall be connected to the starter circuits and shall be effective under all conditions.
5.10.2 EPBs shall be in red and designed for palm-push operation, with mushroom-head button and
rotating release.
5.10.3 All EPBs shall be to IP65.
5.10.4 One EPB shall be provided and positioned in the immediate vicinity of every motor. In general, the
EPB shall be provided within 2m of the associated motor, and at about 0.6m above the finished
floor level. The exact locations shall be submitted for approval.
5.10.5 EPBs shall be connected to the starter circuits and shall be effective under all conditions.
5.10.6 EPBs shall be installed adjacent to all FS equipment unless otherwise indicated on Drawings.
5.11 CABLE CONTAINMENT SYSTEM

5.11.1 Cable Tray
Cable trunking shall be manufactured in minimum flange height of 13mm from galvanized steel sheet
of not less than 1.6mm thick. Copper earth link shall be provided at the joints of the trunking to ensure
proper earth continuity.
5.11.2 Cable Trunking
i) Cable trunking shall be manufactured in minimum length of 1200mm from galvanized steel sheet
of not less than 1.2mm thick. Copper earth link shall be provided at the joints of the trunking to
ensure proper earth continuity.
ii) Trunking cover shall be of spring cap type or approved equivalent. Screw-on cover will not be
accepted. For vertical trunking, cable support of approved type shall be provided for every three
floors to take the weight of the cable running inside.
5.11.3 Conduits
i) Galvanized Steel Conduit and Accessories
1. All conduits and fittings shall be galvanized iron to BS 4568: Part 1 and 2. Conduit shall
be of heavy gauge, screwed and longitudinally welded and protected against corrosion to
Class 3.
2. Fitting shall be to Class 3 protection against corrosion.
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3. Conduit boxes shall be hot-dipped galvanized both inside and outside to Class 3. 35mm
and 47mm deep boxes shall be used for wiring accessories.
4. Minimum size of conduit shall be 20 mm outside diameter. Solid or inspection tee pieces
or elbows shall not be allowed to be used in any conduit installation.
5. When crossing construction or expansion joint, approved type expansion joint shall be
employed.
6. Space factor for conduit shall comply with the latest local rules, regulation and codes.
7. Conduit system shall be electrically and mechanically continuous and permanently
earthed.
8. Cables of different voltage shall be contained in separate conduits.
9. All boxes and conduit accessories shall be fully weatherproof when used in outdoor
locations.
10. Flexible galvanized steel conduits shall conform to BS731 : Part 1 and shall be:-
- Of the metallic watertight pattern.
- Flame retardant PVC oversheathed and,
- With a separate earthed wire enclosed for earth continuity.
- Minimum outside diameter of 20 mm.
- Maximum length of flexible conduit shall not be more than 2 m.
ii) PVC Conduit and Accessories
1. PVC conduit shall be heavy gauge to BS4607 :Part 1 and BS 6099:Section 2.2 or IEC614-
2-2, Type A, or BS EN 50086 Part 1, only applicable under concealed application.
2. Conduits shall be jointed and terminated utilizing the adhesive. Permanent adhesive shall
be used for a rigid watertight joint when used with of standard couplers and accessories.
Flexible adhesive shall be used where expansion facilities are required in long conduit
runs, in conjunction with expansion couplers.
3. Conduits up to 25 mm diameter shall be capable of bend cold with the use of appropriate
bending spring.
4. PVC conduit accessories such as BS4662 boxes, BS1363 boxes, etc. shall be specially
manufactured for the purpose and shall comply with such standard where relevant.
5. The use of adaptor, coupler, bushes, shall not reduce the internal diameter of the conduit.
6. Minimum size of conduit used shall be 20 mm outside diameter.
7. All boxes and conduit accessories shall be fully weatherproof when used in outdoor
locations.
5.12 ELECTRICAL AND CONTROL CABLES

5.12.1 The Contractor shall be responsible for supply, installation, termination and testing of all cabling
necessary for the proper function and safety of all equipment and control systems to be supplied
under this Contract. Where control wiring is run in a conduit not readily accessible, or if the control
wiring runs exceed 15m, then a minimum of 10% spare wires shall be run with the active wires.
Any decimal place shall be rounded off as one in the Calculation of space wires.
5.12.2 The electrical cables shall be copper cored and fully comply with relevant BS with voltage grade
450/750 volts for cable sizes from 1.5mm2 to 35mm2 and 600/1000 volts for cables sizes from
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and above 50mm2.

5.12.3 All cabling shall be neatly run and fitted in trunking or conduits as may be appropriate to the layout
and equipment. The Contractor shall provide and install all supporting steelwork, brackets,
clamps and other fixings necessary for the support of cables supplied under the Contract and all
such items shall be fully galvanized.
5.12.4 The PVC conductor insulation shall be coloured BROWN and BLUE for two core, single phase
and neutral cable, BROWN, BLACK, GREY for three core, three phase cable, and BROWN,
BLACK, GREY and BLUE for four core, three phase and neutral cable, GREEN & YELLOW for
circuit protective conductor.
5.12.5 It shall be the Contractor's responsibility to ensure that cables are of sufficient rating for their duty.
In determining the rating, the following factors shall be taken into account:
i) Electrical loading
ii) Fault level
iii) Installation details - method of laying
iv) Grouping factor
v) Voltage drop
vi) Temperature factor
5.12.6 Control and signalling cables shall be constructed to BS6004 and shall be multicore cables with
solid copper conductors, not less than 1.5mm2 in cross-section, or otherwise approved by the
5.12.7 The low voltage cables shall be terminated using cable glands to BS6121 fitted with protective
shrouds. For terminations in damp situations weatherproof glands with inner and outer sheath
seals shall be used.
5.12.8 All PVC insulated cables shall be enclosed either in galvanised steel conduit or trunking. Steel
conduit and fitting shall be heavy gauge, screwed, solid drawn, galvanized to BS4568 Class 3 of
not less than 20mm diameter. Flexible steel conduit shall be metallic water tight pattern with PVC
oversheath and a separate earth wire or earth continuity. Cable trunking shall comply with
BS4678 Part 1, Class 2 with centre captive latch type and shall be manufactured in minimum
length of 2 metres from not less than 1.2mm zinc galvanized mild steel sheet. Meanwhile, all
floor trunking, if necessary, shall complete with clip type galvanized chequered plate cover.
5.12.9 The groups of wires and multicore cables shall be labeled with waterproof markers.
5.12.10 Cables through wall/floor openings, inside duct/trunking shall have fire barriers. No joints shall
be allowed in all cables.
5.12.11 "Klippon" type or equal and approved terminations shall be used for control and power cable
termination.
5.12.12 All cable glands shall be manufactured from unplated brass and tested to comply with the
requirements of BS6121 and BS2874.
5.13 EARTHING
5.13.1 Provide a copper earth bar of dimensions not less than 25mm by 3mm within the LMCPs for
bonding of the framework of all modular sections, complete with terminals for connections to the
armouring or metal sheath of all incoming and outgoing circuits, and to the electrical earth.
5.13.2 Provide an external earth terminal on the outside of both ends of the LMCP for earthing connection
to the electrical earth. Earthing wire shall be terminated by this Contractor at a termination point
provided by Electrical Contractor.
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5.14 OTHER ACCESSORIES

5.14.1 Power Factor
The power factor of each water pump shall not fall below 0.85 lagging when it is operating above
75% full load. If the equipment cannot achieve such a power factor, the Contractor shall provide
all required site power factor improvement equipment at no extra cost.
5.14.2 Equipment Interlocks
i) All equipment shall be properly wired with internal safety protections and external interlocks
as required by the safe and operation of the equipment. The Contractor shall allow for this
requirement and its associated cost.
5.14.3 Connection To Motors
Final connections to electric motors are to be made by means of P.V.C. cable in rust proofed flexible
steel conduit with separate earth wire not less than 2.5mm2 running outside the flexible conduit
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6 WORKMANSHIP AND INSTALLATION
6.1 GENERAL
6.1.1 Good workmanship, proper material and proper site co-ordination is essential.
6.1.2 All workmanship shall be subjected to the approval of the Client Representative who reserves the
right to reject any part of the installation not complying with this specification. The Contractor shall
carry out all necessary remedial work or replacement, free of charge and without any delay to the
contract, on any item of work rejected by the Client Representative.
6.1.3 No work shall be covered up or put out of view without the endorsement of the Client
Representative. The Contractor shall provide sufficient advance notice to the Client
Representative for the examination and measurement of any work required to be covered up.
6.1.4 Endorsement or acceptance by the Client Representative shall not relieve the contractor of his
responsibility for the quality of materials and the standard of workmanship in the work.
6.1.5 All works to be carried out by skill craftsman in accordance with recommendations of the
established Standard Organizations.
6.1.6 Properly co-ordinate services of the various trades, carefully co-ordinate levels, setting out,
sequence of work and the accessibility of various services.
6.1.7 All-single non-sheathed cables shall be drawn into a continuous protective enclosure of conduit
or trunking installed in accordance with the drawings.
6.1.8 Cables buried in concrete or plaster shall be enclosed in PVC or steel conduit and shall run
vertically unless a horizontal is unavoidable. Cables shall not be run diagonally across a wall
area.
6.1.9 Small wiring cables shall be installed on the ‘loop in’ basis and joints between terminal points will
not be permitted. A maximum of three conductors only shall be connected to any one terminal.
6.1.10 Cable shall be installed in continuous runs without intermediate joints.
6.2 PIPEWORK INSTALLATION

6.2.1 Fixing of Pipes
i) Unless otherwise specified, all pipes shall run in :-
1. Wall screed, or,
2. Floor screed, or,
3. Pipe ducts.
ii) Valves and fittings shall be provided with disconnecting flanges or screw unions located at suitable
positions for cleaning and removal of piping.
iii) Pipework shall be arranged :-
1. To a neat and workmanlike appearance,
2. In true alignment,
3. With a minimum of crossovers.
iv) Reducers shall be :-
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1. Eccentric in horizontal lines,

2. Concentric in vertical lines, to prevent air lock.
v) Pipe supports :-
1. All fixing screws, nuts, bolts, etc. shall be stainless steel or as specified otherwise.
Maximum Spacing of Fixing

Nominal
Material of Pipe Size of Pipe Horizontal Vertical At Pipe
(mm) Runs Runs Joint
(mm) (mm) (mm)
Copper 15 1000 1500 500
20 & 25 1500 2000 500
32 to 50 2400 3000 1000
65 & over 3000 3500 1000

Galvanized Mild 15 1500 2400 1000
Steel/ Stainless
Steel
20 to 32 2400 3000 1000
38 & 50 3000 3500 1500
65 & over 3500 4500 1500
Cast or Spun-Iron All size 1800 3000 1000

Unplasticized PVC/ 15 600 1200 500
Polyethylene (Water
Pipes) 20 to 38 1000 1800 500
50 & 80 1200 2000 500
90 & 125 1500 2400 750
150 & over 1800 3000 1000

Unplasaticized PVC 32 to 50 500 1200 500
or Polyproplyene
(Drainage Pipes) 80 to 100 900 1800 500
150 & over 1200 1800 1000
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6.2.2 Jointing and Fixing of Unplasticized Polyvinyl Chloride (Upvc) Water Pipes
i) Pipes shall be bent with pipe fittings, bending of pipe is not permitted.
ii) Pipes shall be jointed by 'Solvent Welding' method with sockets to manufacturer's printed
instructions.
iii) Pipes shall NOT be jointed by 'Sleeve' method.
iv) Pipes shall be connected by flanged joints to valves and pumps.
v) Pipe ends shall be chamfered and pushed for back into the sockets or fittings.
vi) Pipes shall be supported by polyvinyl chloride (PVC) coated stainless steel pipe brackets or
hangers of approved pattern.
vii) Brackets or hangers shall be fixed in such a way so as to allow the pipes to expand and
contract without damage.
6.2.3 Jointing and Fixing of Unplasticized Polyvinyl Chloride (Upvc) High Pressure Water Pipes
i) Pipes shall be bent with pipe fittings, bending of pipe is not permitted.
ii) Pipes shall be jointed by 'Solvent Welding" method with sockets or fittings to manufacturer's
printed instructions.
iii) Pipes shall be supported by polyvinyl chloride (PVC) coated stainless steel pipe brackets or
hangers of approved pattern
iv) Brackets or hangers shall be fixed in such a way so as to allow the pipe to expand and contract
without damages.
v) Pipes shall NOT be jointed by 'Sleeve' mothod.
vi) Pipes shall be connected by flanged joints to valves & pumps.
vii) Pipes ends shall be chamfered and pushed for back into the sockets or fittings.
6.2.4 Jointing and Fixing of Unplasticized Polyvinyl Chloride (Upvc) Soils, Waste, Rainwater and Vent
Pipes
i) Pipes shall be jointed by 'Solvent Welding' method with sockets to manufacturer's printed
instructions and comply with BS 4346, Part 1 & 3.
ii) Seal ring expansion joint shall be provided between fixed points if they are more than 900 mm
apart or are installed in such a way as to prevent slight movement.
iii) Seal ring expansion joints shall be provided at every 3600 mm intervals on long straight pipe
run.
iv) When polyvinyl chloride (PVC) pipe is connected to cast iron pipe or cast iron fittings (including
roof drain and floor drain), the joint shall be caulked with Philplug compound.
v) Pipes shall be supported by polyvinyl chloride (PVC) coated stainless steel pipe brackets or
hangers of approved pattern.
vi) Brackets or hangers shall be fixed in such a way so as allow the pipes to expand and contract
without damage.
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6.2.5 Fixing of Cocks and Valves

All cocks and valves shall be installed in an accessible positions for ease of operations and
maintenance and supported by approved type brass brackets for cocks or valves in sizes up to 50
mm and galvanized steel brackets for cocks or valves in sizes from 65 mm and upwards unless
otherwise specified.
6.2.6 Pipes Passing Through Roofs, Floors And Walls
i) Pipes passing through roofs, non-fire rated floor slabs within wet area such as kitchen and
lavatory etc., external walls and basement screen walls, then :-
1. Shall be provided with rust-proof painted cast iron or mild steel puddle flange pipe
sleeves with at least 15 mm thick PC4 AF caulking compound,
2. Finish sleeves flush with the finished face of walls or ceilings & projecting 50 mm above
finish floor level,
3. Both ends of sleeve to be water tight & pointed with 20 mm thick approved mastic
sealant.
4. Metal pipe sections shall be coated with two coats of bitumen solution,
5. Unplasticized polyvinyl chloride (uPVC) pipes shall be sealed with mastic compound.
ii) Pipes passing through concrete floors and walls or brickwalls shall be carried through a painted
steel or cast iron pipe sleeves and wrapped in "Denso" tapes.
iii) Pump discharge pipes passing through non-fire rated floors and walls shall be carried through
a painted cast iron or mild steel puddle flange pipe sleeves with a clearance to allow and
wrapped in 6 mm thick rubber gasket.
iv) Pipes passing through fire rated walls & floors, then :-
1. Shall be provided with rust-proof painted 2.5 mm min. thickness cast iron or mild steel
puddle flange pipe sleeves with 20 mm clearance,
2. Sealing the void between pipe and sleeve with water-tight incombustible "Dow corning-
3-6548 silicone RTY fram" non-hardening sealant or approved equivalent materials and
shall be appropriate to the fire resisting period of that particular walls & floors.
6.2.7 Expansion Joints
i) Expansion Joints shall be :-
1. Of the guided bellows type manufactured by TI Flexible Tube Ltd. or other approved
equivalent for use in water supply systems,
2. "TOZEN" rubber draining connector or approved equivalent for use in drainage disposal
systems,
3. Constructed of materials suitable for the conveying medium and capable of withstanding
the working pressure encountered.
ii) Expansion joints shall be provided at the pipes crossing the building expansion joints.
6.2.8 Jointing of Pipes in Different Materials
i) Pipes and accessories shall be jointed with adaptors in accordance with manufacturer's printed
instructions.
ii) Joints between different materials shall be made with proper adaptors.
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iii) Avoid contact between certain dissimilar metals, if unavoidable use gunmetal joints between
the dissimilar metals.
6.2.9 Jointing and Fixing of Copper Pipes
i) Pipes below and including 28 mm diameter may be bent with an approved type of bending
machine.
ii) Pipes over 28 mm diameter shall be fitted with elbows and bends and whenever possible,
bends are preferred to elbows. Bending of pipes over 28 mm diameter is not allowed.
iii) Pipes in nominal sizes from 38 to 54 mm (inclusive) shall be connected with gunmetal capillary
fittings to BS EN 1254-1 and BS EN 1254-2.
iv) Pipes in nominal sizes from 67 mm to 159 mm (inclusive) shall be connected with gunmetal
brazing fittings by welding as follows :-
1. To the relevant welding code BS 1723-1 : 1986 (brazing),
2. All brazing fittings shall be casted one piece, local welded lobster fittings shall be not
accepted.
3. All welder shall be fully qualified,
4. Welding rods shall be cadmium-free silver brazing alloy (minimum 50% silver quality)
suitable for the piping materials and atmospheric conditions to BS EN 1044 : 1999.
v) Pipes in nominal sizes over 159 mm shall be jointed with gunmetal flanges to BS 4504-3.3 :
1989.
vi) Pipes shall be supported by cast brass pipe brackets or hangers of approved pattern.
vii) End to end butt-welded joint is not permitted.
viii) Suitable guides and anchors to be provided for copper piping in hot water system.
ix) Vertical pipes shall be fixed with copper or copper alloy holder bats or pipe brackets of
approved pattern.
x) Horizontal pipes shall be fixed with heavy duty copper or copper alloy pipe brackets or hangers
of approved pattern.
6.2.10 Jointing and Fixing of Ductile Iron Pipes
i) Flanged pipes shall be jointed as follows :-
1. Fitted with flanged fittings,
2. Provide at every joint, with 6 mm thick rubber gasket or other approved materials covering
the full area of the flange and with holes for the passage of bolts.
ii) Spigot and socket pipes shall be jointed with rubber seal ring 'TYTON' joint.
6.3 WELDING WORK

6.3.1 Metal arc and oxy-acetylene welding of steel pipework shall be Class II to B.S.2640, B.S.2917 or
B.S.4515.
6.3.2 Fusion welded joints in copper shall conform to B.S.1077 and bronze welding by gas shall comply with
B.S.1724.
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6.3.3 All personnel engaged on welding operations shall be qualified, and shall possess a certificate of
competence issued by an endorsed authority. Each weld shall be marked so that operative concerned
may be identified. Certificate of welder shall be produced during course of construction.
6.3.4 Thoroughly clean all welding faces and adjoining surfaces to remove all rust, scale, paint, oil grease
and other contaminants.
6.3.5 Butt weld using the “Single V” principle where the pipe ends shall be cut square and bevelled with all
internal and external burrs removed. Correctly align pipes before welding is commenced. Weld
penetration shall include unbevelled portion and inside walls of the pipe, but shall not unduly restrict
pipe bore metal at all sections of the weld.
6.3.6 Use welding tees for branches same size as the main; reducing outlet tees for branches one size
smaller; forged branch fittings for branches three or more sizes smaller than the main. Use long radius
welding elbows. Openings in the main shall be correctly shaped to coincide with the branch and both
pieces shall have bevelled edges. Branch fitting shall not project into bore of the main.
6.3.7 Do NOT weld when the surfaces of materials are wet; when exposed to rain and high winds and when
the temperature of the parent metal is 5 deg.C or below.
6.3.8 All completed welds shall be subject to inspection. The Client Representative reserves the right to
order at random the cutting out of 2% of the welded joints for inspection and testing by an independent
authority. Should the samples prove unsatisfactory, the Client Representative may order further sample,
up to 5% of total welds, to be tested. If the number of welds failing the tests within this 5% is
unsatisfactory, and sufficient to indicate that one or more operatives fail to meet welding standards
expected, then the Client Representative may order any number of the welds carried out by those
operatives to be removed. The cutting out of welds, costs of inspection and testing by an endorsed
independent authority shall be at the expense of the Contractor.
6.3.9 All the defective welds shall be removed and replaced to satisfaction of Client Representative at no
extra costs. Welds shall NOT be repaired by adding new materials over the defects.
6.4 INSTALLATION OF CONDUIT

6.4.1 Concealed Conduit Wiring: -
i) Concealed conduits inside concrete slabs and masonry walls,
ii) Fix conduits and accessories rigidly in position before casting of concrete or building of brick
wall,
iii) Maintain minimum 13 mm cover between conduit top and finished surface,
iv) Plug all open ends of conduits and draw boxes with corks or adequate stoppers to prevent
damage by concrete pouring,
v) Avoid chases on brick walls. Implement only with Client Representative’s endorsement,
vi) Run conduits straight wherever possible. Avoid low level bends and traps where water may
accumulate. Loop in conduit from above,
vii) Check earth continuity before casting of concrete,
viii) Clean conduits free from dirt, moisture and burrs before pulling of wiring,
ix) Provide suitable draw-wire in conduit,
x) Provide suitable outlet and draw-boxes to cope with depth of concrete. Use deep boxes as
required,
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xi) Conduits less than 20 mm diameter shall not be used.

6.4.2 Surface Conduit Wiring: -
i) Fix surface conduits to surface of building by heavy galvanized saddles. Use brass or non-
corrosive screws. Fix saddles to wall or ceiling by Rawl plugs, at no more than 1.2 m spacing,
ii) Run surface conduits horizontally and vertically. Avoid diagonal runs. Arrange conduits in neat
and easily traceable routing, even where concealed inside suspended ceilings,
iii) Support conduit bends by minimum two saddles fitted as near to either side of bend as
practicable,
iv) Run conduit straight wherever possible. Avoid low level bends and traps where water may
accumulate, conduit shall loop in from above
v) Provide suitable draw-wire in conduit.
6.5 INSTALLATION OF CABLE TRAY

6.5.1 Cable tray shall only be cut along a line of plain metal, i.e. not through the perforations and all cut
edges of galvanized cable tray shall be prepared and treated with a cold galvanized paint.
6.5.2 Site fabrication of accessories shall be kept to a minimum and manufacturers’ standard items shall be
used and where special sections are required the material, thickness and finish shall be as specified
for standard items.
6.5.3 Holes cut in cable tray for the passage of cables shall be provided with grommets to B.S.1767.
Alternatively they shall be bushed or lined.
6.5.4 A minimum clear space of 20 mm shall be left behind all cable trays.
6.5.5 Fixings for cable tray shall be disposed at regular maximum interval 1.2 m and at 225 mm from bends
and intersections.
6.5.6 Saddles for securing cable to the tray shall be: -
1 Made from PVC covered metal strip,
2 Shaped to the form of the cables being secured to the tray,
3 Secured to the tray by means of non-corrosible Truss headed screws and nuts with the shanks
of the screws protrude beyond the nuts by maximum three threads,
4 Where saddles exceed 150 mm in length, intermediate fixings shall be provided such that the
maximum spacing between screws is 150 mm.
6.5.7 Cable tray shall be installed neatly on the surface of building and shall run only vertically or horizontally
along walls and not diagonally.
6.5.8 A minimum of 100 mm of straight run must be provided at each end of the bends or tees. The inner
radius of bend must be greater than 100 mm.
6.5.9 Mushroom-head steel bolt and nuts shall be used for fixing adjacent sections of tray.
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6.6 INSTALLATION OF TRUNKING SYSTEM

6.6.1 Trunking system shall be used generally for indoor, dry locations.
6.6.2 Trunking system used outdoor shall be of weatherproof construction.
6.6.3 Trunking system shall not be used for hazardous areas or in corrosive atmosphere.
6.6.4 Trunkings shall run neatly on the surface of the building and truly vertical or horizontal along walls and
no diagonal run is allowed.
6.6.5 Connections between trunkings and apparatus shall be by :-
1 A screwed coupler and bush or,
2 A standard flange coupling or,
3 An adaptor neck, fabricated or cast,
4 Return edge of the lid of the trunking is left intact.
6.6.6 Nominal lengths of trunking shall be not more than 2.4 m with length of trunking cover not more than
1.2 m. Each length of trunking shall be equipped with a sleeve type coupling and external earth
bonding copper links on both side of trunking.
6.6.7 Where connection is made between trunking and a distribution board, the cable entry shall be sized to
accept all cables from all used and space ways.
6.6.8 Holes in trunking shall be drilled, punched or cut by ring saw and after cutting, the sharp edges shall
be: -
1 Smoothed to prevent abrasion of cables and,
2 Painted with anti-corrosive paint.
3 The holes shall be protected by rubber grommets for cable entry.
6.6.9 Individual pieces of trunking shall be independently supported on straight runs at 1.8 m intervals.
6.6.10 Fixing screws shall be steel for indoors and zinc plated steel for outdoors.
6.6.11 Horizontal trunking shall be supported as follows: -
1 Give no visible sag when loaded with cable,
2 At suspension point, the trunking shall be reinforced by a plate of 3 mm thick with a cross sectional
area equal to half the trunking cross-sectional area,
3 At maximum 1.8 m interval.
6.6.12 Cables run in trunking shall be PVC insulated, or PVC/PVC.
6.6.13 Cables for each circuit inside trunking shall be bunched and tied together and with cable tag for
identification.
6.6.14 Cables in vertical trunking shall be supported at 5 m interval by insulating wedges, bobbins, etc.
6.6.15 Cables in horizontal trunking may not be supported.
6.6.16 Where cables may fall out when the trunking cover is removed, cable retaining bars at 1.2 m intervals
shall be provided.
6.6.17 Connection between adjacent straight section, bends and tees of trunking shall be by means of butt
joints and electrical and mechanical continuity shall be maintained.
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6.6.18 The space factor for cables in trunking shall not exceed 45%.
6.6.19 Cables of different voltages shall be effectively segregated by rigidly fixed partition or metal barriers.
6.6.20 Fire barriers shall be provided in vertical trunking and compartmentation wall to prevent spreading heat
or fire.
6.7 INSTALLATION OF CABLE – GENERAL

6.7.1 General
i) All surface cables shall be run in a neat and tidy manner, straight and plumb to the satisfaction of
the Client Representative, and no diagonal run shall be permitted.
ii) All cables run shall be adequately protected against any risk of mechanical damage to which they
may be liable in normal conditions of service by adopting one of the following means: -
1. Run in conduit or trunking,
2. Protected by armour,
3. Protected by PVC/metal sheath.
iii) All cable used as fixed wiring shall be supported in such a way that it is not exposed to undue
mechanical strain and in accordance to Table 11A of IEE Regulation, 16th Edition.
iv) Every connection at a cable termination or joint shall be mechanically and electrically sound.
Joints in non-flexible cables shall be made by soldering, brazing, welding, or mechanical clamps,
or be of the compression type. All mechanical clamps and compression type sockets shall
securely retain all wires of the conductor.
v) Provide steel sleeve where cable passes through wall and floor. Clearance between sleeve and
cable shall be sealed with endorsed type foam sealant with sufficient fire rating.
vi) The Contractor shall be responsible for supply, installation, termination and testing of all cabling
necessary for the proper function and safety of all equipment and control systems to be supplied
under this Contract. Where control wiring is run in a conduit not readily accessible, or if the control
wiring runs exceed 15m, then a minimum of 10% spare wires shall be run with the active wires.
Any decimal place shall be rounded off as one in the Calculation of space wires.
vii) The electrical cables shall be copper cored and fully comply with relevant BS with voltage grade
450/750 volts for cable sizes from 1.5mm2 to 35mm2 and 600/1000 volts for cables sizes from
and above 50mm2.
viii) All cabling shall be neatly run and fitted in trunking or conduits as may be appropriate to the layout
and equipment. The Contractor shall provide and install all supporting steelwork, brackets,
clamps and other fixings necessary for the support of cables supplied under the Contract and all
such items shall be fully galvanized.
ix) The PVC conductor insulation shall be coloured BROWN and BLUE for two core, single phase
and neutral cable, BROWN, BLACK, GREY for three core, three phase cable, and BROWN,
BLACK, GREY and BLUE for four core, three phase and neutral cable, GREEN & YELLOW for
circuit protective conductor.
x) It shall be the Contractor's responsibility to ensure that cables are of sufficient rating for their duty.
In determining the rating, the following factors shall be taken into account:
1. Electrical loading
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2. Fault level
3. Installation details - method of laying
4. Grouping factor
5. Voltage drop
6. Temperature factor
xi) Control and signalling cables shall be constructed to BS6004 and shall be multicore cables with
solid copper conductors, not less than 1.5mm2 in cross-section, or otherwise approved by the
xii) The low voltage cables shall be terminated using cable glands to BS6121 fitted with protective
shrouds. For terminations in damp situations weatherproof glands with inner and outer sheath
seals shall be used.
xiii) All PVC insulated cables shall be enclosed either in galvanised steel conduit or trunking. Steel
conduit and fitting shall be heavy gauge, screwed, solid drawn, galvanized to BS4568 Class 4 of
not less than 20mm diameter. Flexible steel conduit shall be metallic water tight pattern with PVC
oversheath and a separate earth wire or earth continuity. Cable trunking shall comply with
BS4678 Part 1, Class 2 with centre captive latch type and shall be manufactured in minimum
length of 2 metres from not less than 1.2mm zinc galvanized mild steel sheet. Meanwhile, all floor
trunking, if necessary, shall complete with clip type galvanized chequered plate cover.
xiv) The groups of wires and multi-wire cables shall be labelled with waterproof markers.
xv) Cables through wall/floor openings, inside duct/trunking shall have fire barriers. No joints shall be
allowed in all cables.
xvi) "Klippon" type or equal and approved terminations shall be used for control and power cable
termination.
6.7.2 PVC Cable

i) All cables shall be run in concealed conduit, surface conduit, or metal trunking.
ii) The space factor for cables installed in trunking shall follow latest IEE or EMSD’s requirement.
iii) Cables in each circuit, and in each main shall be bunched, and tied or clipped together inside the
trunking.
iv) Sufficient supporting device shall be installed within the trunking to prevent strain on the cables
due to the weight of the cables for trunking installed in a vertical plane.
v) The space factor for cables installed in conduit shall follow latest IEE or EMSD’s requirement.
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6.8 INSTALLATION OF CABLE – PVC

6.8.1 All cables shall be run in concealed conduit, surface conduit, or metal trunking.
6.8.2 The space factor for cables installed in trunking and conduits shall comply with relevant Codes of
Practices.
6.8.3 Sufficient supporting device shall be installed within the trunking to prevent strain on the cables due
to the weight of the cables for trunking installed in a vertical plane.
6.8.4 The current carrying capacity shall be in accordance with BS 7671 latest edition and shall be limited to
the specified voltage drop. Minimum size of cables shall be as follows unless otherwise specified.
 Control wiring 1.50mm2
 Small power 2.50mm2
 Earthing 2.50mm2
6.9 INSTALLATION OF CABLE – PVC/PVC

6.9.1 All cables shall be run in a vertical or horizontal direction. Only cables required to feed a point on
the ceiling may be fixed to the ceiling.
6.9.2 Cables shall not be permitted to run as a span between beams, trusses, etc. without rigid support
through their length.
6.9.3 Cables crossing expansion joints shall be formed into a loop such that any movement in the joint
shall not stress the cable.
6.9.4 Rubber grommets or insulated bushes shall be used to protect the cables when passing through
metal covers of distribution board, fluorescent lighting fittings, boxes or any other metal work.
6.9.5 Cables shall be secured flat to the surface of walls and ceilings by means of buckle clips or cable
saddles.
6.10 INSTALLATION OF CABLE – XLPE/SWA/PVC

6.10.1 PVC/SWA/PVC or XLPE/SWA/PVC cables shall terminate in cable glands, incorporating a rubber
compression ring, and armour clamp. The cable gland shall be covered with PVC shroud.
6.10.2 If the space for wiring inside the switch is restricted, a galvanized metal extension box shall be fitted
to the switch, and the gland shall be screwed to the box.
6.10.3 A separate earth tape for the earth continuity of the armour, shall be incorporated to improve the
equivalent resistance of cast iron box to within the limit as recommended by the manufacturer.
6.10.4 The cable shall be supported in such a way that it is not exposed to undue mechanical strain and
such that there is no appreciable mechanical strain on the terminations of the conductor. Cables
shall be supported at spacing not exceeding the appropriate value stated in the latest version local
rules, regulations and codes.
6.11 LABELING
6.11.1 Label all items of plant and equipment provided under this Contract. This shall include (but not be
limited to) all valves, pumps, fans, heat exchangers, tanks, motor starters, isolators, distribution
boards, etc.,
6.11.2 Labels shall be of the laminated Traffolyte type engraved in English and the local language.
Identification shall comply with B.S.1710:1975,
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6.11.3 Labels shall be attached to valves (or pipes adjacent thereto) with brass bands,
6.11.4 Distribution boards, motor starters, etc. shall be labeled to indicate circuit numbers, phases and
items controlled corresponding to schedules, diagrams, etc.,
6.11.5 Use coded sleeves in control panels or elsewhere as specified,
6.11.6 Directional arrows shall be stenciled on pipes, ducts and equipment items as follows: -
i. on all visible sides of air ducting at 3 meters centres and at equipment,
ii. at all valves and tees,
iii. on 3 meters centres for piping painted in one primary colour,
iv. adjacent to colour bands on piping which is colour banded.
6.12 PAINTING
6.12.1 No painting to galvanized steel surface and non-metallic items is required in general except as
instructed by Client Representative. In this case, all painting work is to be carried out by Main
Contractor.
6.12.2 All exposed bare metal surfaces to be painted shall be thoroughly wire-brushed and cleaned to
remove all dirt, rust, grease and mill scale,
6.12.3 Apply painting as follows: -
1 One coat suitable primer,
2 One coat flat paint,
3 Two coats semi-gloss finish,
6.12.4 Submit colour samples of the final finishing coats to the Client Representative for endorsement
prior to any painting,
6.12.5 Paints for all non-metallic items shall be acrylic emulsion with mildew inhibitions additive,
6.12.6 Paints for synthetic materials such as PVC or plastic shall be chemically compatible with the
material being painted,
6.12.7 Rubber and neoprene products shall not be painted,
6.12.8 All water pipes and air duct exposed to view or weather except plant room shall be plastered and
painted in the primary colours with colour bands as specified,
6.12.9 Identify pipes concealed in false ceilings and pipe ducts with 3 colour bands - one central band and
two outer bands in primary colour. Width of each band shall be equal to the external diameter,
including insulation where applied, of the pipes but not less than 50 mm,
6.12.10 Space all colour bands at maximum 3 meters interval,
6.13 ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS

7.13.1 For PVC insulated copper cables sized 6 sq.mm and above, compression type cable connectors/lugs
shall be used for all cable terminations. Where apparatus is fitted with tunnel type terminals, stranded
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cable conductors shall be tinned solid for direct connection to such terminal. If for any practical reason
different termination method is used, prior endorsement must be obtained from the Client
Representative.
7.13.2 For all PVC insulated aluminium core armoured cables, compression type cable connectors/lugs shall
be used for all terminations.
7.13.3 All connections, both live and neutral conductors, shall be properly tightened and re-checked after a
period under load. For cables sized 6 sq.mm and above, non-ferrous spring washers shall be used to
minimize loosening of connection due to expansion and contraction from cyclic heating
7.13.4 The Contractor shall state in the Operating and Maintenance Manual that all electrical connections
have been checked and indicate when re-check is to be carried out.
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7 TESTING AND COMMISSIONING
7.1 GENERAL
7.1.1 The Contractor shall be responsible for all tests required to ensure the proper functions and
operations of the PD installation.
7.1.2 The Contractor shall include in his tender for preparing the method statement for approval,
supplying the materials and equipment required for testing and shall, at his own cost, furnish and
prepare the necessary test pieces and supply labour and appliance for making all tests on his
premises and/or at site.
7.1.3 Commissioning of equipment shall be carried out by the Contractor in conjunction with
representative of the manufacturers or supplier of the specialist equipment included in this
Contract. Co-ordinate commissioning with other trades.
7.1.4 The Contractor's commissioning personnel must be experienced and trained. Qualification of the
commissioning engineer to be submitted for Client Representative's approval.
7.1.5 Testing on the entire installation to be fully carried out in parts or as a whole to demonstrate that
the Contract work has been set to work in accordance with requirements of the specification.
7.1.6 The Contractor shall allow for providing all skilled labour, testing gear (including pumps, tools,
water flow instruments), attendance, all necessary facilities and instruments for the witnessing
and checking of such tests for his own tests and for tests by his specialist. The Contractor shall
be solely responsible for the proper filling, emptying and flushing out of the plants and pipes to be
tested and shall make good any defects arising out of, or made manifest under testing or re-
testing, until the whole of the plant is free from defect and is in complete working order to the
satisfaction of the Client Representative. Instruments shall be accurately calibrated to the
satisfaction of the Client Representative, prior to commissioning.
7.1.7 After having satisfied himself of the performance of the installation, the Contractor shall
demonstrate to the satisfaction of the Client Representative that the installation or part thereof as
the case may be, complies with all the requirements of the Specification.
7.1.8 The Contractor shall include for carrying out the hydraulic and performance tests under operating
conditions, on the whole of the plant for which he is responsible to the entire satisfaction of the
7.1.9 The Contractor shall carry out all balancing and testing necessary for the safe, reliable and
satisfactory operation of the systems and equipment installed. Such balancing shall be carried
out after all electrical and hydraulic systems have been tested in accordance with the specific
requirements for each system exemplified in other parts of the Specifications.
7.1.10 During the commissioning period the Contractor shall ensure that all automatic control and safety
controls are correctly adjusted and capable of adequately protecting the apparatus which they
serve are correctly balanced.
7.1.11 Record all commissioning results on record sheets. Submit testing procedures and test record
format to the Client Representative for approval. On completion of commissioning and prior to
Final Inspections and Handover, submit the commissioning results in a bound volume to the
Client Representative, who reserves the right to witness such commissioning operations and
procedures as necessary.
7.1.12 Tests shall be carried out in accordance with the Client Representative's Insurance Company
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requirements AS-NEW CONDITION

7.2.1 At the time of handover of the Contract Works after the expiry of the DLP, the whole installation
shall be in 'as-new' condition. The Contractor shall, during the course of the Contract, protect all
plant and equipment and shall restore/repaint as necessary before completion of the Contract.
7.2.2 The following international standard shall refer as a general reference for testing and
commissioning. Final testing method and procedure shall be submitted and seeking for approval
from Client Representative:
i) The appropriate British Standard or B.S. Code of Practice.
7.2.3 All tests shall be witnessed by the Client Representative and, in the case of routine/type tests at
the manufacturer's works, by the Insurers. Contractor shall give adequate notice (one month
minimum) for this purpose.
7.2.4 All tests shall be properly certified in a format approved by the Client Representative and test
certificates shall be submitted in triplicate to the Client Representative on completion of
satisfactory tests.
7.2.5 These test records, certificates and performance curves shall be supplied for all tests, whether or
not they have been witnessed by the Client Representative. The information given on such test
certificate and services shall be sufficient to identify the material or equipment to which the
certificate refers, and shall also bear all reference and heading given in equipment sections.
7.2.6 The Contractor shall include in his tender all costs associated with all the commissioning and
testing procedures specified, including the costs of making good any defects arising out of the
tests and having the works re-tested as necessary. Such cost shall include also provision of all
commissioning and testing instruments, test points, except water and electricity supply.
7.2.7 The Contractor shall complete the PD installation and apply to Government Authority for
inspection of the PD installation.
7.2.8 Only when the installations have been so certified and all test figures and other relevant
information have been recorded in the prescribed manner and accepted by the Client
Representative should the works be considered fit for handing over to the Client.
7.2.9 The Contractor shall be responsible for and bear all the costs in connection with any inspection,
tests and permits for the installation and shall make such tests as are called for by any
regulations or authorities. These tests shall be made in the presence of the authorized
representative of any such authority. The Client Representative may permit the Contractor to
make use of the permanent facilities from the utility companies to perform functional checks, and
commissioning tests on the equipment, provided that
i) All installation, operating and running costs are borne by the Contractor.
ii) All plant & equipment are maintained, to as-new condition at the time of handing over of the
installation.
iii) Should there be any damage to any part of the installation, the Contractor shall undertake to
repair and replace all damaged parts/components to the satisfaction of the Client
Representative.
iv) The Client Representative shall be entitled at all reasonable times during manufacture to
inspect, examine, and test on the Contractor's premises the materials and workmanship of all
plant to be supplied under the Contract, and if part of the said plant is being manufactured on
other premises, to equally examine and test as if the said plant were being manufactured on
the Contractor's premises. Such inspection examination, or testing, if made, shall not release
the Contractor from any obligation under the Contract. All costs shall be borne by the
Contractor.
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7.2 TEST AT MANUFACTURER’S WORK
7.2.1 Manufacturer's works test shall include all routine electrical and mechanical tests in accordance
with the relevant British Standards and in addition any tests called for by the Client
Representative to ensure that the plant being supplied meets the requirements of the
Specification. For plant not covered by any British Standard for specifically mentioned in this
Specification the tests shall be agreed with the Client Representative.
7.2.2 The supplied PD equipment shall have minimum working pressures as scheduled below unless
otherwise specified:
i) All pipework shall be provided to suit for the working pressure and they shall be tested at 1.5
times the max. working pressure.
ii) Working pressure for pipework shall be selected to suit actual pressure and the proper
selection on pressure rating shall be submitted for approval.
7.2.3 The items of equipment shall be tested at the manufacturer's works, and that certificates in
triplicate shall be forwarded to the Client Representative providing specified performance.
i) LMCPs
ii) L.V. Cable
ii) Protection devices and relay.
7.3 SITE TEST DURING CONSTRUCTION

7.3.1 Site inspection of work in progress shall be made by the Client Representative from time to time.
During an inspection, when the Client Representative discovers work that has been covered up
before inspection and testing, this work need to be uncovered for inspection and testing to the
Client Representative’s satisfaction.
7.3.2 Furnish all materials, supplies, labour and power required for hydrostatically testing all piping.
Make preliminary tests and prove work satisfactory. Notify Client Representative in ample time to
be present for final testing of all piping. Repair defects disclosed by tests or, if required by Client
Representative, replace defective work with new work without additional cost. Make tests in
stages if so ordered by Client Representative to facilitate work of others. Use of wicking in
tightening leaking joints is not permitted.
7.3.3 Work of other trades disturbed or damaged by this tests and/or repair and replacement of this
work shall be restored to its original condition without cost implication.
7.3.4 All water pipework shall be hydraulically pressure tested to 1.5 times the normal working pressure
for a period not less than six hours. At the first two hours, no leakage will be allowed. A pressure
drop after 6 hours of 5% or less will be acceptable. No sealing of leaks will be permitted during
the test. Isolate any equipment not capable of withstanding test pressure.
7.3.5 The pressure tests shall be carried out on site in convenient sections during the construction of
the works. Before the tests are carried out, protection or removal of any equipment liable to
damage, fix all necessary blank flanges etc. are necessary.
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7.4 SITE ACCEPTANCE TEST

7.4.1 Electrical Tests
i) All electrical works in relation to the PD system shall be tested in accordance with the BS
7671 latest edition.
ii) Electrical tests on motors shall be carried out in accordance with the Government Building
General Specification.
7.4.2 Inspection and Testing of Equipment and Materials
i) Where British Standards or Code of Practice stipulate, 'Type-tests' on items of
equipment to demonstrate compliance shall be carried out at the manufacturer's works.
In all cases, 'Type-test' certificates shall be submitted to the Client Representative.
'Type-test' certificates shall be required for pumps, electric motors, starters and control
gears, and other electrical equipment, etc.
ii) The Contractor shall be responsible for ‘on-site’ tests in respect of all static systems in
order to ensure safe operating conditions consist with design performance. Such tests
shall include inspection and testing of welds and pressure testing for soundness of
hydraulic systems.
7.4.3 System Performance Test
The Contractor shall submit the test method to the Client Representative for approval before
system performance tests are carried out. The performance test shall record not limit to the
following parameters to substantiate the system performance:-
i) Drainage System:
1. Leakage Test
2. Blockage Test
ii) Plumbing System:
1. Flow Rate
2. Pressure
7.5 COMMISSIONING
7.5.1 All equipment shall be thoroughly cleaned, lubricated and check for service-ability
immediately before setting to work. Particular attention is drawn to the removal of building
debris from the pipework systems.
7.5.2 Special attention is drawn to the need for thoroughly flushing out all pipework systems to
ensure that all foreign matter is removed.
7.5.3 All controls and safety devices shall be inspected and checked for service ability before the
working fluid or electricity is applied to the automatic system.
7.5.4 When the various installations have been completed (but before the "Date of Completion") and
the preliminary commissioning checks carried out, the whole system shall be set to work,
regulated and calibrated. Special attention shall be paid to the following items:-
1. That all valves, switches, controls protection devices etc. are regulated and capable of
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proper operation and in the case of valves that they are capable of tight shut off.
2. All valves, as required by Fire Services Regulations or as directed by the Client
Representative, shall be provided with padlocks and leather straps capable of locking
the valves in the “OPEN” position, and also proper label shall be provided.
3. That all apparatus is silent in accordance with the requirements of this Specification.
4. That all instruments are correctly calibrated and read accurately.
5. That all services are tested in accordance with the details in the relevant clauses of this
Specification.
6. Pumps, regulating valves, etc. shall be operated to ensure that all control systems are
functioning correctly and are properly set, sequenced or interlocked.
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8 SCHEDULE OF EQUIPMENT AND DELIVERY

PERIOD
8.1 Schedule of Equipment

8.1.1 This Schedule of Equipment is part of the Tender and must be completed at the time of
tendering. Completion of this schedule shall not absolve the tenderer of his responsibility to
provide additional technical information with his tender.
8.1.2 Technical particulars of equipment and materials proposed by the Tenderer shall be submitted
in full details together with model no. and catalogue at the time of tendering.
8.1.3 The attention of Tenderers is drawn to the following conditions before completing the Tender:
A. The Tender must include equipment manufactured by an acceptable manufacturer. It is

the Tenderer's duty to ensure that all equipment and materials offered are fully in
compliance with the Specification.
B. Tenderer's are at liberty to offer separately, alternative makes and types for the Client
Representative's consideration, provided that such makes and types are of comparable
standards to those given herein and similarly fulfill the design intention.
C. Unless the Tenderer puts forward alternatives which are accepted at the time of acceptance
of the Tender, the Contractor will be held to the makes and types nominated in his
Schedules relating to the Form of Tender, without relaxation.
D. Where no make or type is specified for equipment and materials, the Tenderer shall put
forward a make of his own choice which meets the Specification. This will then be
considered for approval.
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Vattanac Brewery –

T +852 2828 5757

Vattanac Properties Limited

Mott MacDonald Hong Kong Limited

Issue and Revision Record

Date Originator Checker Approver Description

06 May 2021 P.K. Yip Anthony Wong Paul Kwong 01

Document reference: 416373-C1-AD-SP-SP01 | A

Information class: Standard

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4 PLUMBING & DRAINAGE EQUIPMENT AND MATERIAL 17

5 ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT 41

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6 WORKMANSHIP AND INSTALLATION 54

7 TESTING AND COMMISSIONING 67

8 SCHEDULE OF EQUIPMENT AND DELIVERY PERIOD 72

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1.1 DEFINITIONS AND ABBREVIATIONS

"Specification" shall mean this Technical Specification.

For the purpose of this Specification, abbreviations shall be as follows:

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E/M - Electrical and Mechanical

1.2 THE SITE

1.3 STATUTORY OBLIGATIONS, REGULATIONS AND SPECIFICATIONS

1.4 BUILDING PROVISIONS AND EQUIPMENT ACCESS

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1.4.2 The provisions so made are shown on the structural drawings.

1.5 CONTRACTOR'S RESPONSIBILITY

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1.6 QUALITY ASSURANCE OF EQUIPMENT AND MATERIALS

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1.6.2 Vesting of Plant and Equipment

Sizes of Plant and Access to Equipment

1.6.3 Samples to be Approved

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2.1 SELECTION OF EQUIPMENT AND MATERIALS

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3.1 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION

3.1.2 Soil and Waste System

3.1.3 Rainwater System

3.1.4 Brewery Waste System

3.2 SCOPE OF WORKS

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16. Provide painting and labelling of all pipework and fittings.

3.3 INTERFACING WORK FOR PLUMBING & DRAINAGE INSTALLATION

i) Provision of access panels in ceilings and walls for servicing of equipment.

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installed inside Plant Rooms.

3.4 REGISTERED CONTRACTORS

3.5 PROGRAMME OF WORKS

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3.7 CONTRACTOR’S DRAWINGS

3.8 OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUALS

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6. Maintenance and fault finding instructions including composite schedule of routine