Basic Mechanical Equipment

TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION 0I - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS page 02

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SECTION 02 - PIPES AND FITTINGS PPPPGHFG page 08 GCVP
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SECTION 03 – VALVES page 12
SECTION 04 - PIPE, FITTINGS AND VALVES page 14
SECTION 06- SUPPORTS AND HANGERS page 24
SECTION 09 - WATER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM page 29
SECTION 10 - DRAINAGE AND VENT SYSTEMS page 31
SECTION 11 - PUMPING SYSTEMS page 34
SECTION 12 – DOMESTIC WATER HEATERS page 39
SECTION 13 – SANITARY FIXTURES page 41
SECTION 21 – ELECTRICAL WORKS FOR MECH SYSTEMS page 68
Mechanical Specs Page 1/39

SECTION 0I - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
GENERAL
This section generally specifies administrative and procedure requirements regarding

mechanical work.
All quantities listed in the B.O.Q. are following the design drawings and to be revised for any
discrepancies since any variations should not be acceptable for any reason during the works.
The requirements of this Section do not supersede or take precedence over any provision of the
General Conditions and should any discrepancy become apparent between these requirements
and the General Conditions, the Contractor shall notify the Engineer, in writing, and the
Engineer shall interpret and decide such matters in accordance with the applicable provisions of
the General Conditions.
Extent of Work
The Contractor shall supply all labor, materials, equipment, tools, appurtenances, storage,
services and temporary work, necessary to completely install, in accordance with these
specifications and the drawings, the following mechanical installation in subject Project:
- Soil and waste drainage to public main.

- Rain water drainage.
- Cold, hot, drinking and irrigation water pumping and distribution system.
- Sanitary fixtures.
- Fire fighting system.
- Air conditioning system.
- Ventilation system.
Work, materials, equipment or services not specifically mentioned or implied in other clauses of
these specifications or elsewhere, or indicated on the drawings but found necessary for the
completion and perfect functioning of the installations must be included in the Contractor's price.
The work shall include also operation of the installations after completion and acceptance
including maintenance and guarantee of the works as described hereinafter.
The work shall be designed and carried out in accordance with the contract drawings and
specifications as well as the standards of the country of origin.
The following builder's work shall be considered as part of this work:
1. Concrete pads under equipments.

2. All Builder's work in connection with fixing supports, hangers, anchors, etc.
3. Cutting or forming all openings, mortar, chases, etc., in floors, walls and ceilings required
for the installation and making good after.
4. Painting items of equipment and exposed supports.
5. Labeling.
Design Conditions
All air conditioning equipment capacities are based on the following conditions:
1. Outdoor temperature
In winter 5°C Dry bulb temperature.
In summer 38°C Dry bulb temperature.
In summer 28°C Wet bulb.
2. Indoor temperature
In winter 21°C Dry bulb temperature.
In summer 24°C Dry bulb.
In summer 17°C Wet bulb.
3. Noise criteria

All equipments shall operate under all conditions of loads without sound or
vibration transmission.
Sound levels shall not exceed:

- Offices, corridors and bedrooms: 35 DBA.
- Technical rooms: 55 DBA (outside room).
- Public areas: 40 DBA.
QUALITY ASSURANCE
Materials and equipment shall conform to the specifications specified herein and to applicable
codes and requirements of local authorities having jurisdiction.
1. Mechanical equipment shall conform to ASHRAE Standard.
2. Reference Standards
a. Provide materials and equipment listed by Underwriters' Laboratories, Inc.
b. Comply with the latest applicable standards of the following:
1. “DIN” standard Deutsche Norman.
2. ASHRAE - American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air Conditioning
Engineers.
3. ASTM - American Society of Testing Materials.
4. S.M.A.C.N.A. sheet Metal and air-conditioning contractors national association.
5. National plumbing code.
6. N.F.P.A. National fire protection codes related to similar building.
3. Site Engineers in charge shall have a good experience for similar project installation and
follow up.
SUBMITTALS
Definitions: The required submittals of this division, in addition to the definitions of the General
Conditions, and elsewhere in the contract documents, are further categorized for convenience
as follows:
Product data shall include manufacturer's latest standard printed literature such as
manufacturer's installation instructions, catalog cuts, color charts, roughing diagrams, wiring
diagrams and performance curves on materials, equipment and systems for this project.
Product data shall include references to applicable specification section and item number.
Product data shall be provided in addition to the required shop drawing submittals.
Shop drawings shall submitted to Engineer for Approval as described hereinafter.
Samples shall include physical examples of materials in complete units for visual inspection.
Samples shall indicate applicable specification section number and item numbers within that
section.
DISCREPANCIES AND OMISSIONS
It is the responsibility of the Contractor, to inform the Engineer of any discrepancies in the
drawings and specifications before signing the Contract, default of which will make him
responsible for any errors or omissions in the drawings and specifications even though these
have been approved by the Engineer.
All costs incurred by any changes or alterations necessitated by any errors or omissions shall
be on the Contractor's own expense without having the right to ask the employer for any
indemnity.
ENGINEER'S DRAWINGS

The Engineer's drawings are generally diagrammatic and include general layouts and typical
details of the various systems to be installed. No deviations from the drawings shall be made
without receipt of prior written approval from the Engineer.
The drawings shall not be scaled. The Contractor shall base all measurements both horizontal
and vertical from established bench marks. All work shall agree with these established lines and
levels. All measurements shall be verified on Site and checked as to correctness of same as
related to the work.
The Contractor shall check all the Architectural, Structural and Electrical drawings in laying out
work for verifying the adequacy of space in which work will be installed. Maximum headroom
and space conditions shall be maintained at all points. Where headroom or space conditions
appear inadequate the Engineer shall be notified before proceeding with installation.
SHOP AND INSTALLATION DRAWINGS
Prior to starting the work the Contractor shall submit to the Engineer for approval detailed shop
and installation drawings showing to scale dimensions of equipment, pipes, etc. in plan and
elevation with clearances and relation of same to the space assigned.
Where the work will be installed in close proximity to, or will interfere with the work of other
trades, the Contractor shall coordinate space conditions to make a satisfactory adjustment. The
Contractor shall prepare composite installation drawings and sections to a suitable scale of not
less than 1/50, clearly showing how work will be installed in relation with work of other trades.
Prior to submissions of the drawings, the Contractor shall submit lists of all equipment and
materials with the names of proposed manufactures. Lists shall show submission dates. The
drawings will not be accepted prior to submission of such lists. Drawings of interrelated items
shall be submitted at approximately the same time.
Drawings of equipment and material shall include detailed manufacturer's drawings, cuts of
catalogues and descriptive literature, showing specifications, type, performance characteristics,
construction, component parts, dimensions, size, arrangement, operating clearances, capacity,
electrical characteristics, power requirements, motor, drive and testing information.
Catalogues, pamphlets or manufacturers' drawings submitted for approval shall be clearly
marked in ink for proper identification of the item being proposed.
Deviations from the specifications and the drawings shall be indicated clearly with the reason for
each deviation.
All submissions for approval shall be furnished in three copies and submitted sufficiently in
advance of requirements to allow the Engineer ample time for checking and approving. Failure
of the Contractor to submit the drawing in ample advance time shall not entitle him to an
extension of contract time, and no claim for extension by reason of such default will be allowed.
No equipment or material shall be purchased, delivered to the Site or installed until the
contractor has in his possession the approved drawings for the particular equipment or material.
Approval rendered on drawings shall not relieve the Contractor from his responsibility to provide
equipment and material to meet the performance and quality standards as indicated on the
drawings and as described in the specification or be of physical size to fit the space assigned
for it.
Material not covered by drawings such as pipe, fitting and incidentals shall be submitted for
approval in letter form giving ratings and names of manufacturers.
During the progress of the work drawings shall be submitted as required by the Engineer and as
specified elsewhere in this specification. These drawings shall comprise but not necessarily be
limited to concrete bases for equipment with location of anchor bolts, manufacturers' certified
installation drawings and instructions, certified performance characteristics of equipment, wiring
diagrams of motor controllers and control systems, etc.
Where required by the Engineer the Contractor shall submit for approval samples of material to
be used and workmanship proposed. The Contractor shall not use material or workmanship that
does not correspond to the approved samples.
COORDINATION WITH OTHER TRADES

The Contractor shall plan and coordinate the work with all other trades in advance of
requirements and shall provide all necessary resources to ensure compliance with the
construction program.
The Contractor shall coordinate the space requirements of all other trades involved and shall be
responsible for the sufficiency of the size of shafts and chases and the adequate clearance in
double partitions, hung ceilings, etc. for the proper installation of the work.
The Contractor shall give full cooperation to all other trades to permit the work of the trades to
be installed satisfactorily and with the least possible interference or delay.
The Contractor shall furnish to other trades, as required, all necessary templates, patterns,
setting plans and shop details for the proper installation and coordination of adjacent work.
The Contractor shall undertake to make, without extra charge, minor changes and modifications
in the layout as needed to prevent conflict with work of other trades or for proper execution of
the work.
Any extra cost incurred by lack of coordination on the part of the Contractor shall be at his own
expense.
RECORD DRAWINGS
The Contractor shall submit to the Engineer for record a complete set of as-built drawings and
electrical wiring diagrams, in tracing or other reproducible form, reflecting all the changes made
from the original drawings during the progress of the work. The drawings and electrical wiring
diagrams shall show all labeled equipment, valves, controls, instruments and electrical devices.
INSTRUCTION MANUALS AND SPARE PARTS LISTS
The Contractor shall furnish four copies of an instruction manual bound in booklet form
containing the following information :
Brief description of every system and equipment with basic operating features.
Descriptive literature of all equipment and components with manufacturer's name, model
number, capacity rating and operating characteristic.
Service manual for every major piece of equipment giving operating and maintenance
instructions, starting and shutdown instructions, lubrication instructions and possible breakdown
and repairs. The service manual shall be prepared specially by the manufacturer for the
particular equipment and shall include preventive maintenance schedule.
Manufacturer's list of general spare parts for every piece of equipment with unit prices.
Manufacturer's list of recommended spare parts for one year of operation for every piece of
equipment with unit prices.
Detailed and simplified one line, color coded flow diagram of every system with tag number,
location and function of each valve and instrument.
The instruction manual shall be submitted in draft form to the Engineer for his review and
approval as to the fulfillment of the specified requirements prior to final issue.
The instruction manual shall be submitted to the Engineer at least four weeks in advance of the
complete date of the system to be available for the final inspection prior to acceptance of the
respective systems.
Extra of above mentioned booklet, contractor shall supply during the defect liability period all the
spare parks necessary for the normal running of equipments with the special tools where
necessary.
Training to be done by contractor is required during execution, commissioning, testing and

warranty period for the operation testing and maintenance of all systems.
EQUIPMENT AND MATERIAL QUALITY WORKMANSHIP

All equipment and material provided by the Contractor shall be new, free from defects and of
the same type, standard and quality as set forth in the specification.
Equipment and material of similar application shall be of the same manufacturer unless
otherwise specified.
All workmanship shall be of the highest standard of the industry, of accepted engineering
practice and to the entire satisfaction of the Engineer. Poor workmanship shall be rejected and
the work reinstalled when, in the judgment of the Engineer, the workmanship is not of the
highest quality.
SUBSTITUTION OF EQUIPMENT AND MATERIAL
Reference in the drawings and specifications to any equipment or material by name, make or
catalogue number, as well as any list of approved manufacturers, shall be interpreted as
establishing a standard of quality and performance and shall not in any way be construed as an
intention to eliminate the products of other manufacturers and suppliers having approved
equivalent products.
Approval of a manufacturer does not necessarily constitute approval of his equipment as equal
to those specified. After award of Contract and before start of construction the Contractor shall
submit for the approval of the Engineer a complete summary of proposed equivalent to be
furnished indicating service, manufacturer, figure number, type and pressure rating.
The Tender shall be based on the trade name and catalogue reference named in the
specification and products of the approved manufacturers. Should the Contractor wish to use
any equipment, material or products other than those specified he should so state as an
alternative to the Tender, naming the proposed substitutions and indicating what difference, if
any, will be made to the Contract Price and detailing all differences entailed by the substitution.
At all times the Engineer shall be the only judge of equality between the proposed alternative
and the item specified. No alternative shall be implemented without the written approval of the
Engineer.
Where the Contractor proposes to use equipment other than that specified or indicated which
requires any redesign of the structure, partitions, foundations, piping, wiring or any other part of
the works, all such redesign, new drawings and detailing required shall be prepared by the
Contractor at his own expense. All additional costs resulting from such substitution if approved
by the Engineer in writing, shall be paid by the Contractor.
Where such approved substitution requires a different quantity or arrangement of piping, wiring,
conduit and equipment from that specified or shown on the drawings the Contractor shall
provide all such piping, structural supports, insulation, controllers, motors, starters, electrical
wiring and conduits and any other additional equipment required by the system, at no additional
cost to the Employer.
PROTECTION
The Contractor shall order all equipment from the manufacturer specifying adequate packing for
export at the factory to avoid damage during shipment to the Site.
The Contractor shall be responsible for safe storage and the adequate protection of all material
and equipment until finally installed, tested and accepted.
He shall protect work against theft, injury or damage and shall carefully store material and
equipment received on Site in their original crates or containers until they are installed. This
responsibility shall embrace any delay pending final testing of systems and equipment due to
any condition.
The Contractor shall close open ends of work with temporary covers or plugs during
construction and storage to prevent entry of obstructing material.
The Contractor shall coordinate the protection of the work of all trades and shall be liable for
any damage sustained to other trades resulting from his work.
If any equipment is damaged during shipment or before it is tested and accepted, the
Contractor shall replace or repair the equipment, depending on the extent of damage and as

determined and decided by the Engineer, on the Contractor's own account and without
additional cost to the Employer.
ACCESSIBILITY
Contractor shall be responsible for determining in advance of purchase that equipment and
materials proposed for installation shall fit into the confines indicated areas, allowing adequate
space for maintenance.
All work shall be installed so as to be readily accessible for operation, maintenance and repair.
Deviations from the drawings may be made to accomplish this, after the written approval of the
Engineer.
ACCESS DOORS
The Contractor shall arrange for access doors and frames to be provided for easy access to
concealed equipment, controls, valves, traps, vents, drains, cleanout and other devices that
require periodic operation, inspection or maintenance.
However, the dimensions and locations of access doors shall be the responsibility of the
Contractor and shall have the approval of the engineer before the work is installed.
Requirements of access doors shall be submitted in sufficient advance time to be installed in
the normal course of the work.
The Contractor shall be responsible for the correct identification of access doors approved by
the Engineer.
NAMEPLATES
Each piece of equipment provided shall carry, a certified nameplate on which shall be printed or
stamped clearly the name and address of the manufacturer, the equipment model number,
serial number, date of manufacture, electrical characteristics, performance ratting or duty,
pressure, temperature or other limitations and all other pertinent data as deemed necessary by
the manufacturer for any future reference to the equipment.
LABELING
The Contractor shall label and identify all equipment, instruments, controls, electrical devices,
valves, etc. as to duty, service or function.
Labels on equipment shall be of laminated bakelite with black surface and white core, with
incised lettering nomenclature written in English.
Labels shall be attached to equipment, instruments, controls, electrical devices, etc. or to
adjacent permanent surfaces, in an approved permanent manner.
The Contractor shall submit to the Engineer for his approval prior to installation a schedule of all
equipment and devices to be labeled and the suggest nomenclature.
Controls and electrical devices shall be labeled to indicate clearly which equipment they control.
Refer to electrical specifications for cables and control wires labeling.
GUARANTEE
The Contractor shall guarantee that the materials and workmanship of the works installed by
him under these specifications are first-class in every respect and that he will make good any
defect, not due to ordinary wear and tear or improper use or care, which may develop within at
least two years from date of completion.

SECTION 02 - PIPES AND FITTINGS
GENERAL
Provide labor, materials, equipment and services, and perform operations required for complete
installation of Piping and Fittings and related work as indicated on the drawings and specified
herein.
Work Included: The work shall include, but not be limited to, the following:
1. Galvanized welded steel pipes and fittings to DIN 2440 for domestic cold and drinking water
at roof and in technical rooms.
2. Polypropylene pipes and fittings to DIN 8077, 8078, PN20 for cold, hot and drinking water
inside apartments and in shafts.
3. Black seamless steel pipes and fittings for fire fighting (schedule 40).
4. Black seamless steel pipes and fittings for chilled water and for fuel oil (schedule 40).
5. U PVC drainage pipes DIN 8061, DIN 19531 and 19534 for toilet drainage, vent and rain
water (sound proof, 3 layers pipes in shafts adjacent to occupied spaces).
6. PVC pressure pipe DIN 19532 for sewage water pumping and for A/C drainage.
7. Copper pipes for A/C refrigerant.
QUALITY ASSURANCE
Materials shall conform to the latest edition of reference specifications and industry standards
specified herein and applicable, and to pertinent codes and requirements of local authorities
having jurisdiction.
Manufacturer's Qualifications: Firms regularly engaged in manufacture of pipes and pipe fittings
of types and sizes required, whose products have been in satisfactory use in similar service for
not less than 5 years.
SUBMITTALS
Product Data
1. Submit copies of manufacturer’s lasted published literature for each type of pipe and pipe
fitting specified herein for approval. Obtain approval before ordering materials.
2. Data shall include piping schedule showing manufacturer, pipe or tube weight, fitting type,
and joint type for each piping system.
Certificates: Submit certificates attesting to compliance with these specifications to Engineer for
approval. Obtain approval prior to ordering materials.
Maintenance Data: Submit maintenance data and parts lists for each type of mechanical fitting.
Include this data, product data, and certifications in maintenance manual, as approved.
DELIVERY, STORAGE AND HANDLING
Except for concrete, corrugated metal, hub-and-spigot, clay, and similar units of pipe, provide
factory-applied plastic end caps on each length of pipe and tube. Maintain end caps through
shipping, storage and handling as required to prevent pipe-end damage and eliminate dirt and
moisture from inside of pipe and tube.
Where possible, store pipe and tube inside; protect from weather. Where necessary to store
outside, elevate above grade and enclose with durable, waterproof wrapping.

Protect flanges and fittings from moisture and dirt by inside storage and enclosure, or by
packaging with durable, waterproof wrapping.
INSTALLATION
PIPELINE SLOPES
Horizontal pipelines shall have the following slopes, unless otherwise indicated by the Engineer.
- All water supply and water distribution: 0.2% to 0.5%.
- Soil, waste and rain water drains: 1% to 2%.
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR PIPE INSTALLATION
- All pipes shall be installed in straight parallel lines.

- Pipes shall be spaced to permit their installation, maintenance and insulation.
- Concealed pipes shall be installed in such a way as to permit their maintenance and
inspection.
- All pipes shall be so installed as to ensure easy and even flow of the water to and from all
equipment and fixtures.
- Pipelines shall be installed in a manner to allow for easy air escape and system draining.
It shall be executed to obtain this naturally by gravity.
- However, where this cannot be met, provision should be made to ensure quick and positive
drainage and noiseless air discharge.
- Automatic air vents shall be installed at all points in the pipelines where air gaps can form
and drain valves shall be installed at all low points and at the lowest point of each riser leg
and wherever required to permit complete drainage of all lines.
- Provide dielectric unions wherever copper pipes connected to ferrous pipes.
- Drain pipes shall be joined together in a manner satisfying perfect running condition.
- Vent pipes shall not be trapped and shall be graded to drip back to waste or soil line.
- All vents for waste and soil stacks shall extend above the highest point of the roof and shall
be equipped with a vent head and cap as specified.
- Free discharge outlets of rain water drains shall be done in 45° or 90° combination of bends
as found necessary by the Engineer.
- Sleeves shall be supplied and installed wherever pipes cross slabs, walls, partitions, etc.
- Clean-outs shall be placed at all changes in direction and every 15 meters for the straight
run whether shown on the drawings or not.
CONDITIONS FOR PIPE ASSEMBLY
- Before installation, all pipes shall be cleaned of all foreign matter and shall be reamed
smooth after cutting. All trenches shall be cleaned up.
- Pipes shall be carefully cut by hacksaw or by special pipe cutting machine.
- Steel pipe ends shall be cleaned and smoothed on edge to avoid all roughness and
unevenness before welding or threading.
- Threading shall be done for the total length of joint or accessory with a reliable threading
machine.
- All changes in pipe size shall be made with fittings. Excentric reducing fittings shall be used
to prevent pocketing.
- Change in direction of piping shall be made with long radius fittings.
- The exposed ends of incomplete or unconnected work shall be plugged. Plugging shall be
perfect with gate valves, counter flange plugs or thread plugs.
- All piping subject to expansion and contraction shall be installed with expansion bends,
swing joints made up of fittings or other approved methods or devices. Branch lines from
lines subject to expansion and contraction shall have a swing joint at the point of connection
with the main. Expansion joints shall be installed even if not shown on the drawings or count
for in the bill of quantities.

JOINTING OF GALVANIZED WELDED STEEL PIPES
Galvanized welded steel pipes shall be jointed with screwed socket joints of adequate materials.
Care must be taken to remove any burr from the end of pipes after threading.
All jointing must be done with Teflon.
Any threads exposed after jointing should be painted, or in the case of underground piping,
thickly coated with bituminous or other suitable composition to prevent corrosion as DENSO
TAPE band or approved equivalent.
JOINTING OF POLYPROPYLENE PIPES
Polypropylene pipes shall be jointed by electric welding.
JOINTING OF BLACK STEEL PIPES
Black steel pipes shall be jointed by threading until 2” and smaller and by welding for larger
diameter. Welding shall be executed by a qualified welder with welding certificate and at least
10 years experience in pipe fitting procedure.
JOINTING OF CAST IRON PIPES
Cast iron pipes shall be jointed by ring hub similar to “Pont à Mousson” S.M.U..
Jointing must be done according to the manufacturer's recommendations and only by a skilled
experienced plumber.
JOINTING U PVC PIPES
U PVC pipes inside toilet and in walls shall be sovent joint DIN 19531, and pipes in shafts,
underground or under ceiling shall be rubber joint DIN 19534.
PIPE ACCESSORIES AND FITTINGS
GENERAL
The accessories shall be of the same standard as the pipes on which they are fitted, they shall
be flanged, threaded or welded depending on the type and the diameter of the pipe and the
location in which the pipes are installed.
UNIONS AND FLANGES
Unions and flanges shall be installed at all equipment inlets and outlets, at all valve inlets or
outlets, on all pipe branches and in general, at every 15 meters of pipe run.
Unions shall be used on all screwed pipes and shall be of the same quality and service.
PIPE SLEEVES
Pipe sleeves shall be supplied and installed wherever pipes cross slabs, walls partitions,
ceilings, floors, etc.
For pipe sleeves passing from a fire zone compartment to another, foam should be used having
the same fire rating as fire zone compartment.
Sleeves shall be cut of galvanized steel pipe of approved weight, having an internal diameter of
not less than 1cm larger than the bare sleeved pipe or the insulated sleeved pipe depending on
the particular condition.
Sleeves passing through wall partitions and ceiling shall terminate flush with finished wall or
ceiling surface.
Sleeves passing through floor shall extend 5cm above the finished floor level.
Sleeves passing through roof shall extend 15cm above the finished surface and shall be
provided with a 1mm lead flashing to prevent roof water penetration.

All gaps shall be plugged with a non-flowing, plastic and waterproof mastic paste.
STRAINERS
Strainers shall be of Y-type, bronze construction with stainless steel screen, designed for
servicing without being dismantled from the pipe and suitable for 16 bar working pressure.
Strainers shall be installed at the inlets of pumps as shown on drawings.
EXPANSION JOINTS
Expansion joints shall be of the rubber or stainless steel bellow type suitable for 16 bars working
pressure. The connection shall be in accordance with the pipe material.
The type, number and location of the expansion joints shall be approved by the Engineer.
PIPE GUIDES
Pipe guides shall be used before or after expansion joints, the other side of the pipe being
properly anchored. The guides shall be of a standard construction approved by the Engineer.
MANHOLE
1. Manhole Construction
Manholes shall be constructed of class "B" concrete as shown on the drawings.
The base (where required) shall be of pre-cast class "B" reinforced concrete.
The shaft shall be constructed of poured reinforced concrete to suit the required depth.
The top shall be of class "B" reinforced concrete. An opening suitable for the cover shall be
left in the top around which the radial concrete blocks or concrete ring are built for proper
adjustment of levels. Blocks concrete shall be fully bedded in mortar and the inside surface
of joints finished flush and clean.
The benching shall be formed in the bottom of manholes in class "B" concrete. "U" channels
shall be formed with bottom flush with inside surfaces of pipes and sides extending the full
height of the largest pipe and then sloped back at a minimum fall of 10%. The benching and
channels shall be finished with 2 cm thick rendering composed of 1/2 cement/sand mortar,
and surface hardened with two coats of sodium silicate solution brushed on. The finished
diameter of channels shall be the same as the diameter of pipes entering or leaving the
manhole.
The paint for the manhole interior shall be coal tar epoxy resin.
The external surfaces of manholes shall be coating with asphaltic composition material.
2. Covers and Frames
Covers and frames shall be ductile iron and having the sizes shown on the drawings.
Covers and frames shall be tested for 250 KN or 400 KN loads according to their locations.
The covers and frames shall be painted inside and outside with coal tar containing not less
than 25% epoxy.
3. Steel Ladders
Steel ladders for deep manhole shall be mild steel, galvanized, fixed to side walls each
30cm pitch.

SECTION 03 - VALVES
GENERAL
installation of Valves and related work as indicated on the drawings and specified herein.
1. Types of valves specified in this section include the following:
a. Gate Valves.
b. Check Valves.
c. Double regulating Valves.
d. Float Valves.
e. Cleaning faucets.
f. Pressure reducing valves.
QUALITY ASSURANCE
Materials and work shall conform to the latest edition of reference specifications, industry
standards listed below and specified herein and to applicable codes and requirements of local
authorities having jurisdiction, whichever is more stringent.
Tests: Test valves in accordance with the appropriate section of the specification describing
each system.
SUBMITTALS
Product Data: Submit copies of manufacturer's latest published literature for materials and
equipment specified herein for approval; obtain approval before ordering materials.
Exercise proper care in the handling of work so as not to injure the finished surfaces, and take
proper precautions to protect the work from damage after it is in place.
MATERIAL
Provide valves of same type by one manufacturer.
Provide valves with manufacturer's name (or trademark) and pressure rating clearly marked on
valve body.
All valves shall be designed for a working pressure of 16 bars.

Valves shall be of the same diameter as the pipe served.
A union shall be used with all gate, check and float valves.
GATE VALVES
Gate valves shall be designed for working under pressure with valves opened or closed.

Valves shall be of the wedge disc type and shall permit straight line flow and complete shut-off.
The screwed valves shall have joints with B.S. pipe threads. Flanged valves shall have the bolt
holes to match the equipment or pipes on which they are installed.
Gate valves 2” and smaller shall be all bronze, with screwed ends, union bonnet, wedge disc.
Gate valves 2 1/2” and larger shall be cast-iron, bolted bonnet flanged ends, bronze wedge disc
faces and seats.
CHECK VALVES
Check valves shall be used on the discharge side of pumps and whenever shown on the
drawings or requested by the Engineer.
Check vales 2” and smaller shall be bronze with screwed ends, screwed cap swing type.
Check valves 2 1/2” and larger shall be cast-iron with flanged ends, bolted cap swing type.
DOUBLE REGULATING VALVES
Double regulating valve shall be installed where shown on drawings for flow regulation .
Double regulating valve 2” and smaller shall be all bronze with screwed end.
Double regulating valve 2 1/2” and larger shall be cast iron body, flanged with renewable bronze
seat ring and metal disk.
Balancing procedure to follow supplier instructions.
FLOAT VALVES
Float valves shall be of all bronze construction including levers and arms, with PVC float and
suitable for a cold water working pressure of 16 bars. Float valves shall have screwed inlets.
Float valves shall be of the full bore, equilibrium ball type, designed to close tight against
maximum pressure when half submerged. They shall have renewable synthetic rubber valve
discs and balancing piston buckets.
CLEANING FAUCETS
All valves shall be of the ball gate valves type.
PRESSURE REDUCING VALVES
Pressure reducing, or regulating valves shall be installed for reducing pressure to a steady
outlet pressure regardless of flow or inlet pressure.
Pressure reducing and pressure regulating valves, to be bronze body for small sizes (2” and
less) and cast iron for big sizes (21/2” and more).
Pressure regulating valves to be installed with upstream, downstream and bypass gate valves
for maintenance requirements.

SECTION 04 - PIPE, FITTINGS AND VALVES - APPLICATION
GENERAL
installation of pipe, fittings and valves application and related work as indicated on the drawings
and specified herein.
QUALITY ASSURANCE
Materials and work shall conform to the latest edition of reference specifications and industry
standards specified herein and to applicable codes and requirements of local authorities having
jurisdiction, whichever is more stringent.
Fittings shall have the same wall thickness and schedule as the pipe.
Pressure rating of fittings and valves shall exceed highest specified service pressure of the
system in which installed.
Materials, fittings and valves of any one type shall be from one manufacturer.
APPLICATIONS
Examine conditions at the job site where work of this section is to be performed to insure proper
arrangement and fit of the work. Start of work implies acceptance of job site conditions.
Examine the Contract Drawings and specifications in order to insure the completeness of the
work required under this Section.
Verify measurements and dimensions and check all capacities at the job site and cooperate in
the coordination and scheduling of the work of this Section with the work of related trades, so as
not to delay job progress.
PIPES AND FITTINGS INSTALLATION
1. Install pipes and pipe fittings, in accordance with recognized industry practices, which will
achieve permanently leakproof piping systems capable of performing each indicated service
without piping failure. Install each run with minimum joints and couplings, but with adequate
and accessible unions for disassembly and maintenance/replacement of valves and
equipment. Reduce sizes by use of reducing fittings.
2. Locate piping runs, except as otherwise indicated, vertically and horizontally; pitch to drain
and avoid diagonal runs wherever possible. Orient horizontal runs parallel with walls and
column lines. Locate runs as shown or described by diagrams, details and notations or, if
not otherwise indicated, run piping in shortest route which does not obstruct usable space
or block access for servicing building and its equipment. Hold piping close to walls,
overhead construction, columns and other structural and permanent enclosure elements of
building; limit clearance to 1/2 inch where furring is shown for enclosure or concealment of
piping, but allow for insulation thickness, if any.
3. Provide domestic water connections to equipment requiring them from valved outlets
dedicated for this service.
4. Cap or plug open ended valves for future connections, drains and vents.
5. Electrical Equipment Spaces: Do not run piping through transformer vaults and other
electrical or electronic equipment spaces and enclosures unless unavoidable. Install drip
pan under piping that must be run through electrical spaces.
6. Pipe Joints - Mechanical

a. Make mechanical joints in strict accordance with the recommendation of the
manufacturer using jointing material provided with the pipe.
b. Clean jointing surfaces thoroughly by wire brushing before assembly. Center spigot in
bell, apply soapy water and slip the gasket over the spigot and into the bell.
7. Arrangement and Alignment
a. Install piping in straight parallel lines.
b. Install pipe groups for plumbing and HVAC parallel with pipe of other trades.
c. Space pipe supports, arrange reducers and pitch piping to allow air to be vented to
system high points and to allow the system to be drained at the low points. Provide
drain valves at the base of each riser, at low points and wherever required to permit
complete draining of lines.
d. Provide automatic air vents at high points of water lines and wherever required to allow
air to vent from system. Each vent shall have a drain line piped to nearest indirect
waste.
e. Configure piping with loops, swing joints, anchors, base elbows, etc. as required and
approved to assure proper expansion and contraction of elements of the piping system
without damage to equipment, structure, or piping.
f. Provide runouts, risers and connections to coils, convectors and fan-coil units with
double swing joint connections to withstand expansion and contraction.
g. Pipe and fittings furnished as part of factory fabricated equipment are specified as part
of equipment assembly in other sections.
8. Fittings - General
a. Make changes in size and direction of piping with fittings. Do not use miter fittings, face
or flush bushings, close nipples or street elbows.
b. Make branch connections with tees as directed by the Engineer.
c. Use eccentric reducing fittings or eccentric reducing couplings where required by the
contract documents or where required to prevent pocketing of liquid or
non-condensable.
d. Fittings shall be factory manufactured. Shop or field fabricated fittings are not
acceptable.
e. A nipple shall be considered any piece of pipe 6 inches in length or less. Threaded
nipples shall be extra heavy. Do not use close nipples.
f. Screw threads shall be cut clean and true; make screw joints tight without caulking.
Caulking is not permitted; a non-hardening lubricant is acceptable. Bushings shall not
be used. Make reductions, otherwise causing objectionable water or air pockets, with
eccentric reducers or eccentric fittings. Ream out pipe after cutting to remove burrs.
9. Connections to Equipment and Control Valves
a. Provide flanges or unions at final connections to equipment and control valves to
facilitate dismantling. Offset connections to permit removal or servicing of equipment
being serviced without dismantling the piping.
b. Provide automatic valves with a gate valve and a strainer on the inlet side.
c. Install supply piping to coils, pumps and other equipment including gate valves and
strainers at line size. Make reductions in size only at the inlet to the control valve or
pump. Install the outlet piping from the control valve at the full size of the tapping in the
equipment served.
d. Install piping and dirt pockets or mud legs in return lines the full size of the tapping in
the equipment served. Install piping, check valves and strainers in these return lines
beyond the dirt pockets the size of the tapping in the trap.
Valves installations
1. General Requirements
a. Install valves with handwheels horizontally or vertically upward unless specifically
shown otherwise.
b. Install valves in accessible locations to facilitate easy removal for repair or replacement.

c. Connect threaded end valves installed in copper tubing lines where joints are ordinarily
soldered or brazed to the tubing by means of adapters screwed into the valves and
soldered or brazed into the tubing.
d. Valves shall be full line size, unless otherwise indicated.
e. Double regulating, globe and check valve discs shall be in accordance with
manufacturer's recommendations for the service.
f. Valves shall be capable of being repackaged while wide open and operating at their
rated pressure.
g. Where angle valves are indicated or required, use equivalent of specified globe type.
h. Provide 5 operating wrenches for each type of valve not equipped with handwheels.
2. Except as otherwise indicated, install valves where required for proper operation of piping
and equipment, including valves in branch lines where necessary to isolate sections of
piping. Locate valves to be accessible and so that separate support can be provided when
necessary. Install valves with stems pointed up, in vertical position where possible, but in
no case with stems pointed downward from horizontal plane unless unavoidable. Install
valve drains with hose-end adapter for each valve that must be installed with stem below
horizontal plane.
3. Insulation: Where insulation is indicated, install extended-stem valves; arrange in proper
manner to receive insulation.
4. Selection of Valve Ends (Pipe Connections): Except as otherwise indicated, select and
install valves with the following ends or types of pipe/tube connections:
a. Tube Size 2 Inches and Smaller: Soldered-joint valves.
b. Pipe Size 2 Inches and Smaller: One of the following, at Installer's option:
1. Threaded valves
2. Grooved-end valves
3. Butt-welding valves
4. Socket-welding valves
5. Flanged valves
c. Pipe Size 2-1/2 Inches and Larger: One of the following, at Contractor's option, as
approved by Engineer:
1. Socket-welding valves
2. Flanged valves
3. Mechanical joint end valves
d. Valve System: Select and install valves with outside screw and yoke stems, except
provide inside screw non-rising stem valves where headroom prevents full opening of
valves. However non-rising stem shall not be accepted for fire fighting system.
e. Installation of Check Valves
1. Swing Check Valves: Install in horizontal position with hinge pin horizontally
perpendicular to center line of pipe. Install for proper direction of flow.
2. Wafer Check Valves: Install between 2 flanges in horizontal or vertical position;
position for proper direction of flow.
3. Lift Check Valve: Install in piping line with stem vertically upward; position for proper
direction of flow.
FIELD QUALITY CONTROL
Material Tests and Identification

1. In addition to the tests required for specific systems, the manufacturer shall test or
guarantee material specified prior to delivery.
2. Inspect materials for defects. Identify materials with factory applied permanent stampings
or markings designating their conformance with specified requirements.

Hydrostatic Pressure Tests
1. Test piping including valves, fittings and joints at a pressure equal to at least 1-1/2 times the
rated or system pressure, as indicated. Perform the test hydrostatically unless directed
otherwise.
2. Blank off or remove elements such as traps, instruments, automatic valves, diaphragm
valves, relief valves, pumps or any other equipment which may be damaged by test
pressure. Open, but do not back seat, valves.
3. Fill the system with water and vent the system at high points to remove air.
4. Maintain the required test pressure for a sufficient length of time to enable complete
inspection of joints and connections but no less than 4 hours.
5. Repair leaks or defects uncovered by the tests and retest the system.
6. After completion of tests, drain the system and blow out and clean it of rust and/or foreign
matter. Clean strainers, valves and fittings of dirt, filings and debris.
7. Do not insulate or conceal piping until completion of tests and approval of the results.
8. Perform tests in the presence of, and to the satisfaction of, the Engineer.
Testing of Piping - General

1. Test piping, mains, and joints for leaks, before any piping is enclosed, insulated, or
concealed in any way. Follow specific procedures, if given, in the other specification
sections.
2. Refrigerant piping. Test for leaks with a halide torch. Recharge each system as necessary
after testing.
3. Provide temporary equipment for testing, including pump and gauges. Test piping system
before insulation is installed, wherever feasible, and remove control devices before testing.
Test each natural section of each piping system independently, but do not use piping
system valves to isolate sections where test pressure exceeds valve pressure rating. Fill
each section with water and pressurize for indicated pressure and time.
a. Required minimum test period is 24 hours.
b. Test runs at pressures listed except where fittings are lower Class or pressure rating.
c. Test each piping system at 150 percent minimum of operating pressure indicated, but
not less than 8 bars test pressure.
d. Observe each test section for leakage at end of test period. Test fails if leakage is
observed or if pressure drop exceeds 5 percent of test pressure.
4. Repair piping system sections which fail required piping test by disassembly and
reinstallation, using new materials to extent required to overcome leakage. Do not use
chemicals, stop-leak compounds, mastics, or other temporary repair methods.
5. Drain test water from piping systems after testing and repair work has been completed.
CLEANING, FLUSHING, INSPECTING AND DISINFECTION
Clean exterior surfaces of installed piping systems of superfluous materials, and prepare for
application of specified coatings, if any. Flush out piping systems with clean water before
proceeding with required tests. Inspect each run of each system for completion of joints,
supports and accessory items.
Disinfect water mains and water service piping in accordance with international codes.
Cleaning - Piping Systems

1. Plug open ends of piping, valves and equipment except when actual work is being
performed, to minimize accumulation of dirt and debris.
2. After installation is complete, place temporary screens at connections to equipment and at
automatic control valves where permanent strainers are not provided.
3. Prior to the performance of tests, flush out piping that is to receive a hydrostatic test with
clean water. Blow out piping that is to be air or gas pressure tested with compressed air.
4. Remove dirt and debris collected at screens, strainers and other points from the system.
5. After hydrostatic testing, blow out fuel oil lines with compressed air until dry.
6. Where noted, flush out fuel oil pipe lines with clean oil after lines are dry.

Supplemental Cleaning - Water
1. After the piping system is installed, tested and flushed, completely clean the system to
remove organic, rust and other foreign matter and provide protection of the metal surfaces
in preparation for permanent water treatment.
2. Use a cleansing agent which will not in any way interact with any of the materials in the
system to produce corrosion, form deposits, weaken, reduce the life or in any way have a
detrimental effect on any system components.
3. Fill the system with clean water and add sufficient cleaning preparation to provide a
concentration adequate to perform complete cleaning. Add the cleaning preparation at a
point which will assure good mixing and complete dispersal throughout the system.
4. Provide temporary receivers or drums to accommodate any foam that may form.
5. Circulate the mixture of cleanser and water for a sufficient length of time to complete the
cleaning.
6. Drain the system, flush with clean water, clean strainers and screens and refill the system.
Disinfection Water Systems

Disinfect new water systems prior to use whenever samples from the system show any
contamination after making a bacteriological examination. Follow the following method:
1. Flush the pipe system with clean water until no dirty water appears at the outlets.
2. Fill the system or part thereof with a water-chlorine solution containing at least 50 ppm of
chlorine and valve off the system or part thereof and allow to stand for 24 hours or, fill the
system or part thereof with a water-chlorine solution containing at least 200 ppm of chlorine
and allow to stand for 3 hours.
3. Following the prescribed standing time, flush the system with clean water until no excess
chlorine remains in the water coming from the system.
4. Repeat the procedure if it is shown that contamination still persists in the system.
Valve Adjustment: After testing and putting piping systems into service, but before final testing,
adjusting, and balancing, inspect each valve for possible leaks. Adjust or replace packing to
stop leaks; replace valve if leak persists.
Cleaning: Clean factory-finished surfaces. Repair any marred or scratched surfaces with
manufacturer's touchup paint.

SECTION 06- SUPPORTS AND HANGERS
GENERAL
installation of supports and hangers, related to pipes, ducts and equipments and related work
as indicated on the drawings and specified herein.
The work shall include hot dip galvanized hangers and supports for all applications
QUALITY ASSURANCE
Materials and work shall conform to the latest edition of reference specifications and industry
Code Compliance: Comply with applicable H.V.A.C. and plumbing codes pertaining to product
materials and installation of supports and anchors.
SUBMITTALS
Shop Drawings: Submit shop drawings for work specified herein for approval. Shop drawings
shall show manufacturer's assembly-type shop drawings for each type of support and anchor,
indicating dimensions, weights, required clearances, and methods of assembly or components.
Product Data
1. Submit copies of manufacturer's latest published literature for materials specified herein for
approval; obtain approval before ordering materials.
2. Data shall include manufacturer's technical product data, including installation instructions
for each type of support and anchor. Submit pipe hanger and support schedule showing
Manufacturer's figure number, size, location, and features for each required pipe hanger
and support.
INSTALLATION
work required under this Section. Provide supplementary parts necessary to complete work,
though not specifically indicated on Drawings or specified herein.
Verify measurements and dimensions at the job site and cooperate in the coordination and
scheduling of the work of this Section with the work of related trades, so as not to delay job
progress.
Proceed with installation of hangers, supports and anchors only after required building structural
work has been completed in areas where the work is to be installed. Correct inadequacies
including (but not limited to) proper placement of inserts, anchors and other building structural
attachments.
Prior to installation of hangers, supports, anchors and associated work, Contractor shall meet at
project site with installer of each component of associated work, inspection and testing agency
representatives (if any), installers of other work requiring coordination with work of this section
and Engineer for purpose of reviewing material selections and procedures to be followed in
performing the work in compliance with requirements specified.
Install hangers, supports, clamps and attachments to support piping and ducts properly from
building structure. Arrange for grouping of parallel runs of horizontal piping to support together

on trapeze type hangers where possible. Install supports as directed by the Engineer. Do not
use wire or perforated metal to support piping and ducts.
Install hangers and supports complete with necessary inserts, bolts, rods, nuts, washers and
other accessories.
Hanger Adjustment: Adjust hangers so as to distribute loads equally on attachments.
Support Adjustment: Provide grout under supports so as to bring piping and equipment to
proper level and elevations.
Cleaning: Clean factory-finished surfaces. Repair any marred or scratched surfaces with
manufacturer's touchup paint.
SUPPORT SPACING
Steel pipes:
Diameter Maximum spacing Size of threaded rod
1/2", 3/4", 1” 150cm 10mm

11/4”, 11/2”, 2” 250cm 10mm
21/2”, 3” 350cm 12mm
4”, 5” 420cm 16mm
6” 520cm 22mm
8”, 10”, 12” 600cm 25mm
PVC pipes:
Diameter Maximum spacing Size of threaded rod
2” 90cm 10mm
3”, 4” 120cm 12mm
5”, 6” 180cm 16mm
8”, 10” 215cm 16mm
Ducts:
Duct size Maximum spacing Size of threaded rod
Up to 700mm 240cm 6mm

720 to 1050mm 180cm 8mm
Above 1050mm 100cm 10mm

SECTION 09 - WATER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM
GENERAL
installation of the Water Distribution System and related work as indicated on the drawings and
specified herein.
1. Air vents.
2. Water hammer arrestor.
3. Water tanks.
QUALITY ASSURANCE
Materials and work shall conform to the latest edition of industry standards, reference
specifications listed below and specified herein and to applicable codes and requirements of
local authorities having jurisdiction, whichever is more stringent.
SUBMITTALS
Product Data
approval. Obtain approval before ordering materials.
2. Data shall include manufacturer's technical product data, including installation instructions,
and dimensioned drawings for each type of manufactured piping specialty. Include
pressure drop curve or chart for each type and size of pipeline specialty. Submit schedule
showing manufacturer's figure number, size, location, and features for each required piping
specialty.
Deliver materials and handle so as to prevent the inclusion of foreign materials and the damage
of materials.
Store materials and equipment where designated. Contractor shall assume responsibility and
security for materials and equipment. Take precautions for protection from detrimental
conditions.
MATERIALS
Automatic Air Vents

Automatic air vents shall be installed as shown on the drawings and where indicated by the
Engineer.
Automatic air vents of the ball float type shall be installed at all high points in the piping systems.
They shall support a working pressure up to 16 Kg/cm².
Mechanism of automatic air vent shall be interchangeable.
Water Hammer Arrestors

Water hammer arrestors (shock absorbers) shall be installed as shown on the drawings. They
shall have a stainless steel shell, cast iron body, with inside bellows constructed of an elastomer
material, a pneumatic displacement gas cushion and a hydraulic displacement fluid.
Water Tanks
Roof cold water tank shall be made of polyethylene factory assembled, with sunlight resistant
material.
Each tank shall be provided with manhole, overflow connections, drain pipe, vent outlet, fixing
supports and all necessary accessories.
The group shall be provided with supply float valves and outlets with gate valves for connection
to the distribution system.
INSTALLATION
progress.
Connections to fixtures, equipment and concrete water tanks shall conform to local applicable
code requirements.
Provide automatic air vent valves at high points in water systems; pipe drain lines to nearest
indirect waste. In general, pitch piping up in direction of water flow.
After installation of piping and before connection of any fixtures, equipment or reducing valves,
test the system under hydrostatic pressure.
Balance the hot water system for satisfactory circulation to assure water within the required
temperature limits.
After installation of water treatment system equipment, test the water quality in different stage,
and report results in writing.

SECTION 10 - DRAINAGE AND VENT SYSTEMS
GENERAL
installation of the Drainage and Vent Systems and related work as indicated on the drawings
and specified herein.
1. Roof Drains.
2. Balcony drains.
3. Floor drain with trap for toilets.
4. Channel.
5. Cleanouts.
6. Vent caps.
7. Parking drains.
QUALITY ASSURANCE
specifications listed below and specified herein and to applicable codes and requirements of
local authorities having jurisdiction, whichever is more stringent.
SUBMITTALS
Product Data
approval. Obtain approval before ordering materials. Data shall include the following:
2. Manufacturer's technical product data, including installation instructions, and dimensioned
drawings for each type of manufactured piping specialty. Submit schedule showing
manufacturer's figure number, size, location and features for each required piping specialty.
of materials.
Store materials and equipment where designated. Contractor shall assume responsibility and
security for materials and equipment. Protect from detrimental conditions.
MATERIALS
Roof Drains
Roof drain shall be PVC body with dome.
Balcony Drains
Rain water drainage through floor of balconies shall be ensured by means of floor drains with
horizontal discharge.
Each drain shall be of PVC body with stainless steel grating.
Floor Drains with Trap for Toilets

These floor drains shall be for installations executed under the floor tiles. They shall be of PVC
with multiple waste inlet connections.
Cover plate and frame shall be of chrome plated brass.
Channel with Reinforced Grid Cover in Parking Entrance

The channel is made of concrete. Its grid cover shall be made of painted steel.
Cleanouts
The cleanouts shall be of the same material and dimensions as the pipes to be cleaned and
shall be placed under the floor slabs or extended through to terminate flush with the finished
floor.
Floor cleanouts with covers shall be formed with a "Y", "F" or 45 elbow fitting of the same
material and size as the pipe accommodated and provided with an adapter and a threaded
brass plug.
Cover plate and frame shall be 20 x 20cm chrome plated brass. The cover shall be threaded to
the frame to ensure an air tight closure.
Vent Caps
Vent caps shall consist of galvanized wire basket screens with round inlet to fit snugly inside the
open end of the vent pipe.
Parking Drains
Parking drains shall be PVC body, down discharge, with PVC cover heavy duty (10KN).
INSTALLATION
progress.
Pitch horizontal piping not less than 1/8 inch per foot down in direction of flow.
Individually trap fixtures.
Do not trap vent piping; grade to drip back to a waste or soil line.
Make changes in direction of piping with long radius fittings.
Set floor drains below the normal finished floor, with a gradual pitch extending away from the
drain.
Keep pipe and fittings clean; plug exposed ends of incomplete or unconnected work.
Place cleanouts at changes in direction:

1. Cleanouts on concealed piping shall be extended through and terminate flush with the
finished floor.
2. They shall be also provided at or near the foot of each vertical soil and waste stack.

3. Cleanouts shall be installed such that the cleanout opens in a direction opposite to the flow
of the drainage line or at right angles thereto.
Make connections between dissimilar pipes with approved dielectric adapters.
Flash floor drains above ground floor and roof drains with 6 psi lead sheet, unless otherwise
approved.
Clamp floor drains penetrating waterproofing membrane to the membrane.
Supply clamping collars with drains where flashing is required or waterproofing membrane is
penetrated.
Make pipes and drains penetrating the ground floor watertight with an approved glass wool,
rope or mastic sealing compound or modular, mechanical link assembly. Cap as required to
assure fireproof integrity.
FIELD QUALITY CONTROL
Perform tests in the presence of the authorities having jurisdiction and the Employer's
representative.
When the roughing-in work is completed and before connection of fixtures, subject drainage
(drains and vents) systems to the following tests as a minimum requirement in addition to tests
required by local authorities.
Water Test
a. Apply the water tests to every part of each drainage system. Test each system in its
entirety or in sections. Tightly close openings in the piping.
c. If testing the system in sections, tightly plug each opening, except the highest opening
of the section being tested, and fill each section with water. Test every section with a
head of water equivalent to the greatest floor-to-floor distance between floors with a
minimum of at least a 10 foot head of water.
d. Keep the water in the system, or in the portion under test, for at least 15 minutes before
inspection starts.
e. There shall be no leakage.
Correct defects detected by any test and retest.
PROTECTION
The Contractor shall be responsible for repairing and replacing plumbing materials and
equipment, whether or not installed, which are damaged due to freezeups, until the systems are
approved by the Engineer and turned over to the Employer.

SECTION 11 - PUMPING SYSTEMS
GENERAL
installation of Pumping System and related work as indicated on the drawings and specified
herein.
1. Pressure Pumping Systems for cold water.
2. Fire fighting pumps.
3. Lifting pumps for sewage sump pit.
QUALITY ASSURANCE
Tests: Test pumping system in accordance with the appropriate section of the specification
describing each system.
SUBMITTALS
Shop Drawing :
In addition to the stipulations for shop drawings given under General Requirements, the
following shop drawings for each pump shall be submitted for approval prior to shipment from
the factory.
1. Certified performance curves showing job number, customer order number, pump
designation number shown on drawings, date of manufacture, model number, serial
number, pump size, impeller diameter, impeller type, maximum impeller diameter pump can
accommodate, rpm, flow head characteristics curve, consumed horsepower curve and
pump efficiency curve.
2. Pump cross-sectional drawing showing major components with parts numbers and parts
list.
3. Pump outline dimensional drawing showing overall dimensions, location of foundation bolt
holes and size, location and rating of suction and discharge nozzles.
4. Recommended list of spare parts.
5. Installation, operation and maintenance instruction manual.
6. Details and wiring diagrams of factory or field supply electrical devices, controls or
accessories.
7. Motor data such as make, model number, serial number, horsepower rating, rpm, voltage,
phase, frequency, class of insulation, allowable temperature rise, full load amperes and
locked rotor amperes.
8. Starter data such as make, model number, size, ampere rating, line voltage, control voltage
and frequency.

EQUIPMENT
PRESSURE PUMPING SYSTEMS (cold water)
1. General
The Contractor shall supply and install the domestic cold water pressure pumping systems:
The automatic pressure maintaining pumps for each system shall be supplied as a
packaged unit, preassembled and factory tested with its wired up control panel.
The supply shall comprise:
a. Two pumps and motors operated by pressure switches wired to the motor starters.
b. One pressure vessel, precharged with air or nitrogen and containing an impermeable
synthetic rubber diaphragm separating air and water.
c. Necessary pressure switches high and low, control and pressure gauges.
2. Pumps
The water pumps shall be of the base-mounted, vertical multi-stage centrifugal type, with
back to back impeller to balance axial thrust for high head requirement, directly connected
to the electric motor through a heavy duty flexible coupling.
The material for the pump casing shall be close grain cast iron, Gunmetal Phosphor bronze
impeller, stainless steel shaft, intermediate bronze bearing and ceramic tungsten carbide
bottom bearing and shaft seal.
The suction and delivery flanges shall have renewable casing sealing rings. The impeller
shall be of an enclosed type, accurately machined and keyed to the shaft and
interchangeable. The shaft shall be machined and ground to fine tolerances. The pump
shall be provided with flanges for the suction and discharge connections.
The motor shall be of the totally enclosed, fan cooled, drip-proof, squirrel-cage, induction
type with permanently lubricated and sealed ball bearings, and class F insulation.
The performance specified in the drawings shall be achieved under continuous operation.
The base plate shall be provided with bolt holes for anchor bolts and shall be protected with
anticorrosion paint.
The electric motor direction of rotation shall be clockwise when viewed from the drive end at
1450 rpm, the pump shall be fitted with self-adjusting mechanical seal with carbon rotating
face running against a stationary ceramic seat.
All wiring from control panel to motor and to pressure switch shall be run in flexible metal
conduit.
3. Pump Accessories
Each pump shall be supplied complete with all necessary accessories and mainly :
- Suction and discharge gate valves.
- Check valve at discharge side.
- Strainer at suction side.
- Flexible joints at both suction and discharge.
- Vibration isolation pads.
- Pressure gauges.
4. Control Panel for Pumping System
The electric control panel (Electronic) of each pumping system shall be fabricated from
heavy gauge mild steel sheet and finished with stoved hammer paint both internally and
externally.
The control panel shall be complete with :
Direct-on-line starting up to 10 kW (or Star Delta for higher ratings)
Run indicator lights.
Fault indicator lights.
Control fuses.
Power fuses (or circuit breakers instead of fuses).

Mains isolator interlocked with door.
An automatic device alternate the pumps at each start to maintain equal use and to run the
next pump after a default.

The possibility of simultaneously running of all pumps (cascade).
Hand-off auto switch.
Float switches if required.
The pump set shall also be provided with adjustable overload relays, all fully wired to motors
and pressure switches (if existing) requiring only connecting to mains supply.
Installation and protection of control panel shall be IP55.
FIRE FIGHTING PUMPS
1. General
The Contractor shall supply and install the fire fighting pumping set:
The automatic pressure maintaining pumps for each system shall be supplied as a
packaged unit, preassembled and factory tested with its wired up control panel.
The supply shall comprise:
a. Two pumps UL listed according to NFPA 20, and motors operated by pressure switches
wired to the motor starters.
b. Pressure relief valve and pressure test pipe till water tank.
c. Necessary pressure switches, control and pressure gauges.
d. Pressure sensor on discharge header for connection to fire alarm panel.
2. Pumps
The main fire pumps shall be of the base-mounted, end suction, single stage type, directly
connected to the electric motor through a heavy duty flexible coupling.
The material for the pump casing shall be close grain cast iron, Gunmetal Phosphor bronze
impeller, stainless steel shaft, intermediate bronze bearing and ceramic tungsten carbide
bottom bearing and shaft seal.
The suction and delivery flanges shall have renewable casing sealing rings. The impeller
shall be of an enclosed type, accurately machined and keyed to the shaft and
interchangeable. The shaft shall be machined and ground to fine tolerances. The pump
shall be provided with flanges for the suction and discharge connections.
The motor shall be of the totally enclosed, fan cooled, drip-proof, squirrel-cage, induction
type with permanently lubricated and sealed ball bearings, and class F insulation.
The performance specified in the drawings shall be achieved under continuous operation.
The base plate shall be provided with bolt holes for anchor bolts and shall be protected with
anticorrosion paint.
The electric motor direction of rotation shall be clockwise when viewed from the drive end at
2900 rpm, the pump shall be fitted with self-adjusting mechanical seal with carbon rotating
face running against a stationary ceramic seat.
All wiring from control panel to motor and to pressure switch shall be run in flexible metal
conduit.
3. Pump Accessories
Each pump shall be installed with all necessary accessories and mainly :
- Suction and discharge gate valves.
- Check valve at discharge side.
- Flexible joints at both suction and discharge.
- Vibration isolation pads.
- Pressure gauges.
4. Control Panel for fire pumps
The electric control panel (Electronic) of each pumping system shall be fabricated from
heavy gauge mild steel sheet and finished with stoved hammer paint both internally and
externally.

Control fuses.

An automatic device alternate the two pumps at each start to maintain equal use and to run
the next pump after a default.
Interconnection to fire alarm panel.
The pump set shall also be provided with adjustable overload relays, all fully wired to motors
and pressure switches (if existing) requiring only connecting to mains supply.
Insulation and protection of control panel shall be IP55.
SEWAGE WATER LIFTING PUMPS
1. General
The Contractor shall supply and install the sewage water lifting pumping system, which shall
comprise:
a. Two pumps and motors operated by float switches wired to the motor starters.
b. Three steps (lead-lag, duplicate, alarm) float arm.
c. Necessary controls.
2. Pumps
The pumps shall be submersible type, with single vane cast iron impeller, suitable for at
least 50mm solid material, cast iron body, stainless steel shaft directly connected to the
electric motor with mechanical seal.
The motor shall be squirrel cage, induction, with maximum spaced 15 starts per hour. Motor
shall be class F insulation, 1450 rpm.
Control wires and cables shall be suitable for under water installation.
3. Pump Accessories
Each pump shall be supplied complete with all necessary accessories and mainly :
- Discharge gate valve.
- Discharge check valve.
- Discharge flexible.
- Guide bar for dismantling.
4. Control Panel for sewage pumps
The electric control panel of each pumping system shall be fabricated from heavy gauge
mild steel sheet and finished with stoved hammer paint both internally and externally.
Control fuses.
An automatic device alternate the two pumps at each start to maintain equal use with
possibility for duplicate running controlled by 2nd step of float switch.
Alarm buzzer controlled by 3rd step of float switch.
The run of the next pump after a default.
The pump set shall also be provided with adjustable overload relays, all fully wired to
motors.
INSTALLATION
Contractor shall be responsible for accurately checking all pumping heads, based upon the
actual piping and equipment installation, and be responsible for furnishing pumps and motors of
proper sizes for the actual service, regardless of those scheduled on plan.
Pumps shall be provided from the factory complete with their electric motors. Motors shall be
either close- coupled to the pump or flexibly coupled to it as specified for the particular pump
concerned.

Horizontal base mounted pumps shall have their motor mounted on a common cast iron or
fabricated steel base and properly aligned at the factory.
The pump (domestic and fire) and motor base shall be supported on an isolated reinforced
concrete foundation and the base shall be aligned and leveled throughout its entire length and
width.
Where necessary, suitable shims shall be provided under the base to facilitate leveling.
The pump and motor base shall be secured to the foundation with proper size anchor bolts and
completely grouted in to provide a rigid non-deflecting support.
The alignment of the pump and motor shall be checked and adjusted if necessary after
grouting-in the base and connecting piping.
Sump pump shall be supported to the base of lifting pipe which shall be secured to pit slab.
Piping shall be supported independently to prevent piping weight or stresses from bearing on or
being transmitted to the pump.
Pumps shall be located in accessible locations for ease of repair and maintenance.
Drain from pump bases shall be piped to the nearest floor drain or sump.
Pumps shall be constructed of specified materials and shall have pressure ratings suitable for
the service and operating conditions.
Where there is a possibility of problems with corrosion, the appropriate corrosion resistant
materials and assembly methods shall be used including isolation of dissimilar metals against
any electrolytic corrosion.
Pump impellers and rotating assemblies shall be statically and dynamically balanced at the
factory.
Pumps shall be provided from the factory with plugged connections for casing vent, drain,
suction and discharge pressure gauges. Heavy gauge coupling guards shall be provided. Low-
level sensors will be installed to provide power cut-off and prevent the running of the pumps.
Before operating, care shall be taken to ensure that pumps are properly lubricated, rotating
elements, rotate freely, the casings are vented and full of water, the direction of rotation is
correct, the strainers are clean and the suction and discharge valves are open.
Pumps shall operate stably without pulsation, vibration, noise or cavitation throughout their full
capacity range.
Pumps shall be selected such as that operating levels of flow and head fall near the point of
maximum efficiency as obtained from the manufacturer's published data. Pumps shall never be
selected to operate near the end of their curve.
A pump shall not be selected with the largest size impeller that it can accommodate.
The horsepower rating of pump motors shall be of such magnitude as to ensure non-
overloading of the motor throughout the capacity range of the pump for the impeller diameter
selected.
Electric motors shall always be specifically supplied for the available electric current
characteristics of voltage and frequency. Motor speed shall not exceed 1450 rpm unless
specified otherwise.

SECTION 12 – DOMESTIC WATER HEATERS
GENERAL
installation of Domestic Water Heaters and related work as indicated on the drawings and
specified herein.
Work included: The work shall include, but not be limited to, the following:
1. Electric water heater.
QUALITY ASSURANCE
Tests: Test electric water heaters in accordance with the appropriate section of the specification
describing each system.
SUBMITTALS
MATERIAL
The water heater shall be of the cylindrical, storage type, comprised of inner tank, outer jacket,
immersion type electrical heating elements, thermostat and electric control box for electric
heater and steel heat exchanger for hot water storage tank as well as pressure and temperature
relief valve, water connections and sturdy floor mounting legs or wall brackets suitable for the
type of heater used.
The inner tank shall be constructed of heavy gauge submerged arc-electric welded steel,
designed for a working pressure of 10 bars and hydrostatically tested to 150 psig at the factory.
The tank shall be glass lined with vitreous porcelain enamel tank liner. The tank shall be
provided with stainless steel cold water dip tube to carry the incoming cold water to tank bottom
to prevent mixing with heated water, and with anti-siphoning opening at top to prevent siphoning
out of contents in the event of water supply shut-off. The tank shall be provided with 1/2" drain
connection with 1/2" drain valve at bottom, 1/2" relief valve connection at top and water inlet and
outlet connections.
The outer jacket shall be of heavy gauge steel, rust proofed with two coats of anti-rust paint
inside and outside and smoothly finished with durable baked-on high gloss enamel. The space
between the tank and the outer jacket shall be filled with blanket type glass fiber insulation of
adequate thickness for minimum heat loss.
The heater shall be provided with a magnesium anode rod to protect the heater against
electrolytic corrosion.

A 1/2" combination temperature and pressure relief valve shall be fitted to the heater. The relief
valve shall be of the self-closing, lever-operated type, with thermo-bulb extension, factory set at
maximum working pressure and 210 deg. F.
The electric heater shall be provided with immersion type electric heating elements, with 4-bolt,
2 1/2" bolt hole circle size, fitted into the tank with steel forged adapters. The heating elements
shall be removable without draining the tank. Each heating element shall be equipped with
separate contractor and high limit temperature control to cut-off the energy supply in the event
of overheating. The heating elements shall be controlled by one thermostat to cut off all heating
elements simultaneously.
The thermostat shall be of the adjustable type with a range of temperature adjustment not less
than 90 to 190 deg.F. It shall be of the immersion type with bulb immersed directly into the
water.
The water heater shall be provided with an electric control box mounted on the heater at the
factory and shall contain the contactors, thermostat, necessary transformer and junction box. It
shall be fully wired and tested at the factory ready for installation with simple connection to the
power supply.

SECTION 13 – SANITARY FIXTURES
GENERAL
installation of sanitary fixtures and related work as indicated on the drawings and specified
herein.
1. WC’s cistern and seat (wall hanged or floor mounted).
2. Lavatories.
3. Showers.
4. Kitchen sink and mixers.
QUALITY ASSURANCE
specifications specified herein and to applicable codes and requirements of local authorities
having jurisdiction, whichever is more stringent.
SUBMITTALS
Product Data: Submit copies of manufacturer's latest published literature for materials specified
herein for approval, and obtain approval before ordering materials.
Shop Drawings: Submit shop drawings for work specified herein for approval.
Maintenance Data: Submit maintenance data and spare parts lists for each type of
manufactured piping specialty. Include this data, product data, and shop drawings in
maintenance manual.
of materials.
Store materials and equipment where designated. Assume responsibility and security for
materials and equipment and protect from detrimental conditions.
MATERIALS
SANITARY FIXTURES
REFER TO LIST OF MANUFACTURER SECTION FOR MODEL SELECTION OF FIXTURES,
TAPS AND MIXERS
European Water Closet

- Vitrous China with WC inlet and outlet connections.
- Plastic seat and cover from the same manufacturer.
- Concealed cistern for wall hanged WC’s and exposed cistern for floor mounted WC.
- Paper holder.
- Flush valve, concealed type for public WC’s.
Wash Hand Basin

Vitrous China wash basin, built in, vanity or pedestrial type.

Chromium plated angle valve, with clamp ring, union and extension piece.
11/2" diameter chromium plated trap, of the bottle type with extension tube and wall flange.
Chromium plated waste drain.
Chrome plated handles and mixer.
Towel holder, mirror, shelf, soap dispenser and paper holder.
Public toilets lavatories to be sprayable material finish.
Kitchen sinks
- Acrylic solid surface or sprayable material.
- Kitchen sink with single or double bowl.
- Single hole sink mixer.
- Drinking water tap.
- Chrome plated handles.
- ½” diameter angle valves.
- One polypropylene bottle trap 2” diameter with strainer, overflow and waste plug.
- Soap holder.
Showers
White enameled shower tray including outlet trap, and shower mixer, shower head, hand
shower and chrome plated handle.
INSTALLATION
progress.
The installation and connection of all sanitary fixtures shown on the drawings or provided later
shall satisfy the following specifications:
- Ample application of petroleum jelly shall be applied to all surfaces of exposed chrome
plated piping, valves and fittings and stainless steel fixtures immediately after installation.
Concealed brackets, hangers and plates shall have a shop coat of paint.
- All exposed piping and trim shall be chrome plated and fully protected during installation.
Strap or padded wrenches shall be used on chrome pipe fittings and valves.
All exposed metal parts in the sanitary blocks shall be chrome plated.
All exposed valves in the sanitary blocks shall be chrome plated of the recessed type.
- Plumbing fixtures shall be complete with all required trimmings, including faucets, waste
plugs, traps, supplies, stop valves, escutcheons and casings and all necessary hangers,
plates, brackets, anchors and supports.
- All fixtures shall be individually trapped.
- All fixtures shall be equipped with chrome plated angle valves, whether specified, shown on
drawings or not.
- Fixtures shall be set in a neat, finished and uniform manner making the connection to all
fixtures at right angles with the walls, unless otherwise directed by the Engineer.
Roughing for this work must be accurately laid out so as to conform with the finished wall
material.
Fixtures are not to be set until so directed by the Engineer.
- The location and disposition of all items shall be as indicated on the relevant drawings.

It is to be noted that all fixtures mentioned below shall be approved for shapes and colors
before ordering.

SECTION 21 – ELECTRICAL WORKS FOR MECHANICAL SYSTEMS
GENERAL
Provide all labor, materials, equipment and services, and perform all operations required for
complete installation of electrical works related to mechanical systems as indicated on the
drawings and as specified herein.
1. Motor control centers, motor control panels for each item or system and housing all
protection gear, switches and controls required for the specified function.
2. All cables and wires between equipment and the corresponding motor control center or
motor control panel.
3. All electrical equipment, wiring, cables, conduits, boxes, earth connections, control
switches, starters, circuit breakers, isolating switches, relays, contactors, protective gear or
equipment, transformers, etc… and other necessary item or components required for the
satisfactory operation, control and protection of the systems.
QUALITY ASSURANCE
Electrical works shall comply with the following standards:

- ANSI, NEMA, BS, VDE, DIN, IEC, UTE.
All electrical equipments, materials, accessories, etc… to be supplied for the mechanical
systems, as well as all electrical works and tests to be done shall confirm also with the
requirements of the relevant specifications for the electrical systems.
SUBMITTALS
Product Data: Submit names of manufacturer's and copies of latest published literature
including types, applications for materials herein for approval; obtain write approval before
ordering materials.
Submittal shop drawings including all technical Data, all wiring diagrams, breakers rating and all
related installations.
PRODUCT
GENERALITIES
Power supply connections to vibrating or rotating machinery shall be made through adequate
metallic flexible conduits or tubings through which cables and wires shall be drawn.
Power and control wiring to run in separate conduits unless otherwise specified.
Conduits are to be supported with conduit supports in an adequate approved manner.
Circuits to be protected with high rupturing capacity fuses or circuit breakers.

Auxiliary supply for controls, other than from main power circuits, to be effectively isolated by
auxiliary contacts on main isolator.
Motors to be earthed by connecting green insulated conductor from earthing bushing in starter
to motor frame. Run earth conductor together with circuit wiring and terminate in motor terminal

box, provided earth terminal in box is connected to motor frame. If this is not feasible, extend
earth conductor through insulated bushed opening in terminal box and connect to motor base.
Detailed wiring diagram is to be fixed inside each starter enclosure cover to clearly indicate
circuits.
Circuit breakers earth fault detection and interruption are to be coordinated with those of main
incoming breakers on main distribution panel.
Cables shall be color coded for identification.
CONDUITS, WIRES AND CABLES
Refer to electrical specifications for conduits materials, fire rating and installations.
Refer to electrical specifications for wires and cables, related to all mechanical equipments
including cables related to fire pumps.
ELECTRIC MOTORS
Motors are to be supplied by driven equipment manufacturer to be as specified for equipment

concerned and specifically supplied for available supply voltage and frequency.
Motors to be totally enclosed, fan cooled type, unless otherwise specified.
Motors are to have at least Class B insulation with 80 deg. C continuous temperature rise above
average ambient temperature of 40 deg. C, unless otherwise specified, or otherwise indicated in
the B.O.Q. (pumps motors to be Class F insulation).
Motors that will operate outdoors are to have Class F insulation.
Motors to be rated for continuous operation.
Power to be adequate to operate driven equipment without motor overload under all operating
conditions and loads and throughout capacity range of equipment. Motor to be capable of
delivering full rated output when operating at voltage deviating by 10% from rated voltage at
rated frequency or at frequency deviation of a 5% at rated voltage.
Starting and torque characteristics to be as required by driven equipment.
Speed to be as specified for equipment concerned.
Conduit terminal box on motor to be approved model for type of motor enclosure.
Motor windings to be connected to terminals in terminal box at factory. One additional earthing
terminal to be connected to motor frame.
Motor base to be adjustable where motors are directly connected to driven equipment, unless
otherwise specified. Motors connected to equipment through V-belt drive to have adjustable
sliding base. Fractional horsepower motors to have slotted mounting holes in base.
STARTERS
Starters for three phase motors to be magnetic type to automatically disconnect motor from
power supply in case of supply failure, excessive voltage drop, overcurrent and lack of balance
in phases. Overload trips to be provided for three phases.

Motor Data is to be obtained from equipment supplier before ordering any motor starter, or
motor nameplate checked for full load current rating and allowable temperature rise in order to
select proper overload thermal element for motor starter.
Short circuit protection device fitted to starter to be independent of controller and overload
protection.
Control for starters and control circuits is not to exceed 110 V.
Step down control circuit transformers to be two winding isolating type.
Control circuit protection to be high rupturing capacity fuses or circuit breakers.
Starter for single phase motors to be surface or flush mounted, direct on line with low/high
voltage protection.
Starter for three phase motors not exceeding 10 HP to be direct on line, non-reversing,
magnetic type, with manual reset, and low/high voltage protection.
Starter for three phase motors over 10 HP but not exceeding 50 HP, to be automatic star delta
magnetic non-reversing type, with adjustable low/high voltage relay.
Starter type D for three phase motors over 50 HP to be multiple step auto transformer non-
reversing magnetic type, with adjustable low/high voltage relay, and earth leakage relay and
with unbalanced current protection.
ISOLATING SWITCHES, PUSH BOTTOMS, RELAYS AND CIRCUITS BREAKERS
Refer to electrical specifications for isolating switches, push bottoms, relays and circuits
breakers as well as for combination starters and isolating switches.
MOTOR CONTROL CENTER
Motor control center to be totally enclosed freestanding sectional type, with sections to form one
assembly.
Construction to be at least 2 mm thick hot dip galvanized sheet steel, adequately reinforced and
braced for maximum rigidity, sand blasted, rust inhibited after fabrication and sprayed with one
coat primer and two coats enamel internally and externally.
Motor control center to include the following:

1. Main incoming circuit breaker.
2. Main copper busbars rated as main incoming circuit breaker.
3. Branch copper busbars of adequate capacity to distribute power to each circuit breaker and
starter served.
4. Neutral copper busbar rated at least half capacity of main busbar and distributed throughout
whole motor control center.
5. Earth copper busbars minimum 25 x 6 mm extending full length of motor control center.
6. One voltmeter with commutator range 0-415 V.
7. Ammeters on main supply with necessary current transformers.
8. Starters, circuit breakers, push bottoms, indicating lights, switches, relays, contactors and
accessories as shown on the drawings.
9. Interconnecting and interlock wiring.
10. Refer to electrical specifications and drawings related to MCC for extra components and for
more specific requirements.
Compartment doors to be interlocked so that isolators or breakers must be in OFF position

before door can be opened.

Provide extra spare positions with fully equipped cells.
Starters, switches, other components and electrical devices to be clearly labeled.

Labels to be permanently fixed under each component.
Schematic and wiring diagrams to be firmly fixed within motor control center, showing each
component and cross – referenced with component labels.
MOTOR CONTROL PANELS AND BOXES
Motor control panels and unit boxes to be wall mounted lockable type.
Construction to be minimum 1.5 mm thick hot-dip galvanized steel sheet, finished with one coat
etch primer and one coat stove enamel internally and externally.
Panels installed outdoors to have weatherproof totally sealed water and dustproof enclosures.
Schematic and wiring diagrams to be mounted in permanent approved manner on inside of

panel door. Diagrams are to show each component cross referenced with component labels.
Labels to be permanently fixed under each components.
INSTALLATION
All electrical works to be installed by skilled laborers according to electrical engineer

requirements.
To follow electrical specifications for testing, start-up of all electrical works related to mechanical
systems.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION 0I - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS page 02

SECTION 04 - PIPE, FITTINGS AND VALVES page 14

SECTION 06- SUPPORTS AND HANGERS page 24

SECTION 09 - WATER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM page 29

SECTION 10 - DRAINAGE AND VENT SYSTEMS page 31

SECTION 11 - PUMPING SYSTEMS page 34

SECTION 12 – DOMESTIC WATER HEATERS page 39

SECTION 13 – SANITARY FIXTURES page 41

SECTION 21 – ELECTRICAL WORKS FOR MECH SYSTEMS page 68

Mechanical Specs Page 1/39

This section generally specifies administrative and procedure requirements regarding

- Soil and waste drainage to public main.

The following builder's work shall be considered as part of this work:

1. Concrete pads under equipments.

Mechanical Specs Page 2/39

Sound levels shall not exceed:

Shop drawings shall submitted to Engineer for Approval as described hereinafter.

DISCREPANCIES AND OMISSIONS

Mechanical Specs Page 3/39

SHOP AND INSTALLATION DRAWINGS

COORDINATION WITH OTHER TRADES

Mechanical Specs Page 4/39

INSTRUCTION MANUALS AND SPARE PARTS LISTS

Training to be done by contractor is required during execution, commissioning, testing and

EQUIPMENT AND MATERIAL QUALITY WORKMANSHIP

Mechanical Specs Page 5/39

SUBSTITUTION OF EQUIPMENT AND MATERIAL

Mechanical Specs Page 6/39

Mechanical Specs Page 7/39

DELIVERY, STORAGE AND HANDLING

Mechanical Specs Page 8/39

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR PIPE INSTALLATION

- All pipes shall be installed in straight parallel lines.

CONDITIONS FOR PIPE ASSEMBLY

Mechanical Specs Page 9/39

JOINTING OF POLYPROPYLENE PIPES

Polypropylene pipes shall be jointed by electric welding.

JOINTING OF BLACK STEEL PIPES

JOINTING OF CAST IRON PIPES

JOINTING U PVC PIPES

PIPE ACCESSORIES AND FITTINGS

UNIONS AND FLANGES

Mechanical Specs Page 10/39

Mechanical Specs Page 11/39

DELIVERY, STORAGE AND HANDLING

Provide valves of same type by one manufacturer.

All valves shall be designed for a working pressure of 16 bars.

Mechanical Specs Page 12/39

DOUBLE REGULATING VALVES

All valves shall be of the ball gate valves type.

PRESSURE REDUCING VALVES

Mechanical Specs Page 13/39

PIPES AND FITTINGS INSTALLATION

Mechanical Specs Page 14/39

Mechanical Specs Page 15/39

FIELD QUALITY CONTROL

Material Tests and Identification

Mechanical Specs Page 16/39