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SECTION -06 SPECIFICATION
SECTION - 06
SPECIFICATIONS
6A. GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS

6B. PARTICULAR SPECIFICATIONS
KDS/UCLL/878/CONTRACT DOCUMENT-CIVIL / 02-05-2016
6A - GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
General specifications that are applicable to this project are listed below:
A.1.
SPECIFICATION FOR CIVIL WORKS

ICTAD Publication No. SCA /4(Volume I)
Specification for Building works Sri Lanka. (Volume 1) - 1985
First Revision January 1988
Third Revision July 2004 shall apply
A.2.
SPECIFICATION FOR SANITARY INSTALLATION

ICTAD Publication No. SCA /4 (Volume 11)
Specification for Building works Sri Lanka. (Volume 11)
First Revision January 1989
Second Revision October 2001 shall apply
A.3.
SPECIFICATION FOR WATER SUPPLY AND SEWARAGE

ICT AD Publication No. SCA /3/2
Specification for Water Supply Sewerage and storm water drainage works Sri Lanka.
Second Revision April 2002 shall apply
A.4.
SPECIFICATION FOR ELECTRICAL & MECHANICAL WORKS

ICTAD Publication No. SCA /8
Specification for Electrical and
Mechanical works Associated with building and Civil Engineering Sri Lanka.
First Edition November 1987
Second Revision August 2000 shall apply
Publications of the above can be purchased from the Institute for Construction, Training and
Development (ICTAD), Sawsiripaya, 123, Wijerama Mawatha, Colombo 07.
B PARTICULAR SPECIFICATIONS
Contents
B.1
Particular Specification for Earth Works
B.2
Particular Specification for Concrete Works
B.3
Particular Specification for Brick/ Block Works
B.4
Particular Specification for Roof Plumbing
B.5
Particular Specification for Structural Steel Works
B.6
Particular Specification for Finishes Works (Floor, Wall, Ceiling)
B.7
Particular Specification for Ceramic floor and wall tiling Works
B.8
Particular Specification for Painting and Decoration Works
B.9
Particular Specification for Water Proofing Works
B.10
Particular Specification for Wood Works
B.11
Particular Specification for Aluminium Doors and Windows Works
B.12
Particular Specification for Glass and Glazing Works
B.13
Particular Specification for Water supply, sewer and drainage installation Works
B.14
Particular Specification for Electrical Installation Works
B.15
Particular Specification for Stainless Steel Works
B.1
PARTICULAR SPECIFICATION FOR EARTH WORKS

B.1.1 Bulk Excavation
B.1.1.1 The contractor shall carryout the excavation to reduce the level for basement construction.
This bulk excavation shall be carried out by mechanical plant and equipment and remove the
excess earth from the site.
B.1.1.2 The contractor shall refer the following documents and adhere to the conditions and time
lines given under
a. special conditions of contract for excavation & basement work construction in page COC-2
b. pile setting out plan under section 6
c. work schedule for pile hacking and pile integrity test
B.1.1.2 Sheet piling shall be introduced as earth work support where necessary and shall be
remained till completion of basement construction. Prior approval shall obtain from the Engineer
before removing sheet piles.
B.1.2 Stripping of Top Soil;
B.1.2.1Where the existing ground surface is covered with vegetation top soil or other unsuitable
material; it shall be removed together with roots, rubbish or objectionable materials etc. Vegetation
or other unsuitable material so removed shall be disposed off the site.
B.1.3 Borrow Material
Borrow material shall comply with the following specifications:
a) Imported granular material for backfilling shall be well graded soil mixture with gravel and sand not
less than 80%, salt and clay not mare than 20%.
b) Maximum dry density at optimum moisture content (Standard Proctor Density) shall not be less
than 1.6gm/cm3.
c) The borrow material shall be free of vegetation, roots and such other deleterious material.
d) Maximum size of particles shall not exceed 120mm.
Borrow material shall be tested for its suitability by a recognized testing organization
acceptable to the Engineer.
e) The Contractor shall forward from each borrow pit at different levels, the test results of
particles size distribution and Proctor compaction tests by a recognized testing organization to
the Engineer for approval.
B.1.4 Placing of Fill Material

B.1.4.1 Contractor shall check the soil condition of each accommodation building locations and if any
deviation from soil investigation report should noticed to the consultant before commencement of the
work.
B.1.4.2 The distribution and gradation of the material throughout the fill shall be carried out as
directed by the Engineer, so as to ensure that the fill will be free from lenses, pockets, streaks, or
layers of material differing substantially in texture or gradation from the surrounding material. The
borrow excavation and placing operation shall be such that the materials when compacted will
blend sufficiently to secure the best practicable degree of compaction and stability. Successive
loads of material shall be dumped and spread so as to produce the best practicable distribution of
material and for this purpose the Engineer may designate the location in the fill area where
individual loads shall be deposited.
B.1.4.3 The fill material shall be placed in layers not exceeding 200-mm thickness in loose state.
The fill shall be compacted at each lift to not less than 90% of the Standard Proctor Density for the
building area and not less than 95% of the Standard Proctor Density for access / internal roads.
B.1.4.4 The method of compaction shall be approved by the Engineer.
B.1.5 Method of Measurement
B.1.5.1 The quantity of fill material shall be determined by measuring the depth by auguring and
multiplying by the area each auger hold represents. All such quantities shall be added to determine the
total quantity. Interim payments shall make on quantities estimated by the Engineer.
B.1.6 Moisture Control
B.1.6.1 The moisture content of the fill material prior to to and during compaction shall be
maintained and distributed uniformly through each layer. The allowable placement moisture content
will be determined by the Contractor on Engineer's approval so that fill placement can be made
under optimum moisture content of the fill material.
B.1.7 Density Control
B.1.7.1 To determine the dry density requirements of the compacted fill, field and laboratory tests
shall be made on samples of compacted material taken on a 3-m grid.
B.1.8 General Construction Methods
B.1.8.1 The Engineer shall have complete control over the excavation, moving, filling and
disposition of all material and shall determine the suitability of material to be placed in fill areas. All
material determined unsuitable shall be placed in spoil area and / or removed from site as directed
by the Engineer.
B.1.8.2 The Contractor shall inform and satisfy as to the character; quality and distribution of all
materials to be excavated filled, spoiled and borrowed.
B.1.8.3 Should the Contractor through negligence or other fault excavate or fill beyond the
designated lines, he shall replace/remove such excavation/fill in an approved manner and
conditioned at his own expense.
B.2. PARTICULAR SPECIFICATION FOR CONCRETE WORK
B.2.1 Cement for construction work
B.2.1.1 Only Ordinary Portland Cement to BS 12 cement are allowed to use in construction works. Test
must be carried out and results furnished to the Engineer and shall obtain approval
B.2.1.2 The Contractor wishes to use cement of another brand he should obtain prior approval from
consultant and should produce a certificate of origin from the manufacture and a test certificate of
compliance with the relevant Sri Lanka and British standard from an approved Laboratory at the
contractors own cost.(Engineer/decision regarding the items above is final.)
B.2.2 Aggregate
B.2.2.1 All aggregates are to be obtained from an approved source. All aggregate shall be washed if
necessary to comply with the specification.
B.2.2.1 Prior to the commencement of the work the Contractor shall provide the Engineer with typical
samples of each type of aggregate and shall obtain his approval for their use. These samples will be
retained by the Engineer for comparison with deliveries to the site during the work.
B.2.3 Water
B.2.3.1 Only potable water to be used. Water used for mixing and curing concrete shall be free from oil,
grease, vegetable or other organic matter detrimental to concrete. The maximum content of chemical
impurities dissolve in water used for mixing concrete shall not exceed 2000 ppm nor shall the chloride
content exceed 600 ppm. Water containing dissolved chemical impurities in excess of 2000 ppm may
be used for curing concrete if approved by the Engineer.
B.2.4 Admixtures
B.2.4.1 Admixtures shall be used only after obtaining the approval of the Engineer following the testing
of comparative trial mixes with and without the use of the proposed admixture. The use of any
admixture containing calcium is forbidden.
B.2.4.2 Approved admixtures shall be used strictly in accordance with the manufacturers directions.
B.2.4.3 The cost of comparative trial mixes, tests and of the approved admixtures shall be borne by the
Contractor.
B.2.5 Reinforcing Steel
B.2.5.1 Reinforcing steel shall conform to the following:
Tor Steel = 460 N/mm2 Deformed high yield steel bar reinforcement conforming to BS
4449:1997 Lanwa or equivalant
Mild Steel = 250 N/mm2 Plain round steel bar reinforcement conforming to BS 4449:1997
Lanwa or equivalant
B.2.5.2 Contractor shall produce a certificate of origin from the manufacture and a test certificate of
compliance with the relevant Sri Lanka and British standard form an approved Laboratory at
Contractors own cost.
B.2.6
Concrete works
B.2.6.1 Grade of concrete used in construction, their characteristic cube strength and mixes are
follows:
CONCRETE
CHARACTERISTIC CUBE
SUGGESTED MIXES
GRADE
GRADE 35
(20mmaggr)
GRADE 30
(20mmaggr)
GRADE 25
(20mmaggr)
GRADE 20
(20mmaggr)
GRADE 15
(25
mmaggr)
GRADE 10
(25mmaggr)
STRENGTH
N/mm2
35
Cement: Sand Metal
30
1:1:2
25
1:1:3
20
1:2:4
15
1:2:5
10
1:3:6
B.2.6.2 Number of test cubes per batch - 6 Test cubes

B.2.6.3 Concrete for all reinforced concrete construction work shall conform to the specified
characteristic strengths. Tests on samples of the concrete are to be carried out as per BS 5328: 1981.
Concrete cubes of size 150mm x 150mm c 150mm are to be tested to determine the 7 days and 28
days compressive strengths. A minimum of four cubes are to be tested per batch.
B.2.6.4 The compressive strength of the concrete shall be considered to comply with the specified
characteristic strength if the following requirements are met:
a. The average strength determined from any group of four consecutive test results exceeds
the specified characteristic strength by 3N/mm2
and
b. The strength determined from any test result if not less than the specified characteristic
strength minus 3N/mm2
B.2.6.5 Payment for concrete work may be withheld in part or full until the submission of cube test
results and the results confirm the acceptance of the concrete.
B.2.6.6 Cost of testing - To be borne by Contractor
B.2.6.7 Curing period continuous 14 days
B.2.7 Ready Mixed Concrete
B.2.7.1 The Ready mixed concrete shall comply in all respect with BS. 1926 and 8110 and shall be
from an approved source/supplier approved by the Engineer.
B.2.8 Mixing
B.2.8.1 Site mixed concrete shall be volume batched and mixed in an approved mixing machine fitted
with an approved water metering device. The capacity of the machine and type for use to be approved
by the Engineer.
B.2.9 Measuring the Material
B.2.9.1 Gauge Boxes shall be used for measuring the materials for mix by volume shall be of size and
quality as specified and approved by the Engineer.

a.
b.
For measuring aggregate the internal dimensions of the boxes shall be 400 mm x 350
mm x 250 mm height.
For measuring cement the unit of measurement shall be a bag of 50 kg and this shall
be taken as 0.035 m3.
B.2.9.2 The contractor should not use any other methods for measuring the materials while measuring
the aggregate, shaking, ramming or heaping shall not be done
B.2.10
B.3
Cement Mortar Mixture

a
Rubble work
b
Brick work
c
Plastering
d
Rendering
-1:5
-1:5
-1:5
-1:3
(Cement : Sand)
(Cement : Sand)
(Cement : Sand)
(Cement : Sand
PARTICULAR SPECIFICATION FOR BRICK & BLOCK WORKS

B.3.1 Brick Work
B.3.1.1 Common burnt clay bricks shall conform to SLS 3911978 as amended in amendment
No./1981. The dimensions at bricks shall generally be 220mmx110x65mm (8.7"x 4.1"x 2.6"). The bricks
shall conform to type 11 Grade 11 as specified and the requirement as to tabulated in table 6.1 at the
specification published by Institute for Construction Training and Development Sri Lanka (ICTAD).
B.3.2 Block Work
B.3.2.1 Material for Block Manufacture
a. Cement
Cement shall be as described in concrete specification with minimum cement content of
200 kg/cu.m.
b. Aggregate
Aggregate shall consist of naturally occurring crushed or uncrushed materials, which shall
fully comply with SLS: 855.
c. The salt contents shall not exceed the following units:
Acid Soluble Chlorides (C1)
0.06% by weight of fine aggregate
0.02% by weight of coarse aggregate
Acid Soluble Sulphates (SO3)
0.3% by weight of coarse and fine aggregate
Coarse aggregate used for the manufacturer of concrete block shall be 10mm
nominal size aggregate for standard blocks.
d. Water
Water shall be as described in concrete specification.
e. Pigments
All pigments shall comply with required standards.
f.
Admixtures
Admixtures shall not contain any chlorides. They are referred to be lignosulphonate based
water reducing agents.
B.3.2.2 Casting
All blocks shall be casting in a fully equipped casting yard with concrete hard standing, using machinery
and techniques to the engineers approval.
B.3.2.3 Sampling
Ten blocks shall be drawn at random for every designated 100 blocks sections or part thereof in a
consignment, all samples shall be clearly marked at the time of sampling in such way that the
designated section or part thereof, and the consignment represented by the sample, are clearly defined.
B.3.2.4 Certificate of Compliance
This certificate is to be provided by the manufacturer at the time of sale where the independent
laboratory mentioned therein shall be any laboratory approved by the engineer.
B.3.2.5 Solid cement block shall conform to SLS:855,

B.3.2.6 Use AMTARD or equivalent properties.
B.4
PARTICULAR SPECIFICATION FOR ROOF PLUMBING

B.4.1 Colour bond (Zn/Aluminum) alloy coated roof gutter 457 mm girth and down pipe thickness
0.40 mm, thickness with coating 0.45mm including fixing brackets with same material. The brackets
should be fixed firmly to the valence board and wall with stainless steel screws and rubber plugs.
B.4.2
Coating Composition of Galvalume
COATING ELEMENT
WEIGHT RATIO %
Aluminum
55.0
Zinc
43.4
Silicone
1.6
Material thickness include a coating thickness of 0.05mm
VOLUME RATIO 5
80
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B.4.3 Gutter Chains

Galvanized iron chains (5 nos.) including properly epoxy coating to be fixed properly on end of gutters
all as Engineers instructions.
B.5
PARTICULAR SPECIFICATION FOR STRUCTURAL STEEL WORK

B.5.1.
Structural steel should be of Gr. 43 to conform BS 4360
B.5.2
All welding consumable should conform to BS 639
B.5.3
All bolts and nuts should conform to BS 3692 or BS 3693. Washers should comply to BS
4320:1968
B.5.4
After fabrication, all steel components should be wire brushed to remove any surface rust. The
surfaces of the components should also be thoroughly cleaned to be free of dirt, oil, grease
etc. Bolts, nuts, washers, cleats, shoe plates etc. should also be wire brushed and cleaned in
the same manner.
B.6
B.5.5
All fabricated steel components including bolts, nuts washers, cleats, shoe plates etc. should
be applied with 2 coats of quick drying Zinc Phosphate metal primer.
B.5.6
Contractor shall produce a certificate of origin from the manufacture and a test
PARTICULAR SPECIFICATION FOR FINISHES (FLOOR, WALL, CEILING)

B.6.1
Refer Schedule of Finishes.
B.6.2 Cement and Water

B.6.2.1 The cement and sand water shall be as described earlier.
B.6.3 Sand
B.6.3.1 The sand shall be well graded and clean and shall comply with OS 2.
B.6.4 Floor Screeds
B.6.4.1 The proportions for floor screeds shall be one part cement to three parts sand by volume. They
shall be finished smooth and flat with a wood float or a steel trowel as indicated and be covered to avoid
too rapid drying out. Screeds shall be laid in alternate bays not exceeding 11 square meters with joints
over any construction joints in the concrete under. Under a screed the concrete floor shall be brushed
with a stiff brush to remove the laitance just before the concrete sets. Before laying a screed the surface
of the concrete shall be thoroughly cleaned and a coat of cement grout applied.
B.6.5 Floor Rendering
B.6.5.1 Rendering shall consist of one part of cement and three parts sand by volume and shall be
finish smooth with neat cement total thickness 20mm. Floor rendering 20mm thick if base concrete is
green and 32mm thick if applied after base has dried
B.6.5.2 The setting coat shall be brought to a level finish with a wood skimming float and traversed
with a floating rule to a true and even surface.
B.6.6 Plastering Internal
B.6.6.1 Plastering shall consist of one part cement, one part lime and five parts sand by volume with
neat lime putty total thickness 16mm . A setting coat which shall be finished with a steel trowel to the
satisfaction of the Engineer.
B.6.7 Plastering External
B.6.7.1 Plastering shall consist of one part cement and three parts sand by volume and finish semi
rough total thickness 16mm.
B.6.8 Soffit plaster
B.6.8.1 Plaster shall be 12mm thick and Joint mix compound/ corn mix or equivalent to achieve
smooth Finish where applicable.
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B.6.8.1 Soffit & beams shall be grind and make good with minimum two coats of skim coats and apply
one coat of primer and two coats of enamel or weather shield paint where specified.
B.6.9 Application of Plastering and Rendering
B.6.9.1 Before plastering or rendering on concrete the surface should be well hacked to form adequate
key and to remove projections. Before plastering or rendering on block work the joints shall be raked out
and the surface hacked as necessary to form adequate key and the surface shall be brushed own to
remove efflorescence and loose dust.
B.6.9.2 Before plastering or rendering starts all surfaces are to be well wetted with water. Plastering or
rendering must be kept damp by lightly spraying with fresh water for eighteen hours after application.
Plastered and rendered surfaces are to be left uncoated for a period of at least four weeks.
B.7
PARTICULAR SPECIFICATION FOR CERAMIC FLOOR AND WALL TILES

B.7.1
B.7.2
Refer schedule of finishes for the specific specification of tiles and the relevant areas.
All tiles shall be according to the following requirements;
a. Source: All tiles shall be obtained from approved manufacturer. Each type of tile shall be
obtained from a single manufacturer together with all fittings and special items relating to that
type.
b. Tiles: the tile shall be SLS requirement with cushion edges and space lugs. Fittings and
specials shall be round edged fitting.
c. Colours, finish and patterns: these shall be in selected by the engineer and shall accurately
match the existing.
d. Faults: the tiles shall be entirely free from defects and blemishes
B.7.3 Adhesive
The ceramic tile fixed shall be used in accordance with the instructions of the manufacturers.
B.7.4 Primer
The primer for use in accordance with the instruction of the manufacturers.
B.7.5 Grout
The ceramic tile grout shall be grout expect in areas presenting particular hazard of damp penetration
as may be determined by the engineer. The grout shall be used in accordance with the instruction of the
Manufacturers.
B.8
PARTICULAR SPECIFICATION FOR PAINTING AND DECORATING WORKS

B.8.1 Materials for Decoration
B.8.1.1 The whole of the materials to be used for the works shall be of the best quality and of approved
manufacturer (Akzo Nobel or equivalent). Unless otherwise specified or allowed all primers, paints etc
shall be lead free.
B.8.1.2 The Contractor shall submit in writing to the Engineer for approval a schedule showing the
paint system he proposes to adopt for each section of the works. The schedule shall include the name of
the manufacturer and the local stockist, details and number of each proposed coating (primer,
undercoats, finishing coats) and the manufacturer's instructions for the application of the material.
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Where required the Contractor shall at his own expense provide panels of paint work etc showing the
respective tints of each coat proposed for the work. Colours of the final coats shall be as specified or
shown on the drawings and to the approval of the Engineer.
B.8.1.3 Approved paints shall be delivered to the site ready mixed in the maker's sealed and branded
containers and shall be suitably stored until incorporated in the works.
B.8.1.4 The containers shall be durably and legibly marked with the colour and nature of the contents,
manufacturer's name, and date of manufacture and shall be accompanied by detailed instruction for
application.
B.8.2 Decoration Generally
B.8.2.1 All approved materials shall be applied strictly in accordance with the manufacturer's
instructions. For multi-coat work the materials for all coats shall be supplied by the same manufacturer.
B.8.2.2 All brushes, tools, pots etc used in carrying out the work shall be clean and free from foreign
matter.
B.8.2.3 All surfaces to be painted shall be suitably prepared to receive the specified paint or other
protective coating. They shall be clean, dry and sound, not friable or unduly absorbent and 'shall have
reached a stable condition. The surface shall be sufficiently smooth and free from defects to make it
possible to produce the quality of finish specified. Painting shall only be carried out in a good light and
when conditions are dust and moisture free.
B.8.2.4 Each coat of the system shall be allowed to harden before the application of a succeeding
coat, but shall not be allowed to deteriorate before being covered by the next coat. Defects shall be
rubbed down and the area recoated before proceeding.
B.8.2.5 Adequate precautions shall be taken to protect finished work from being splashed or otherwise
marked or damaged. Paint work shall be cleaned down and all damage and defects made good before
handing over the works.
B.8.3 Emulsion Painting
B.8.3.1 All concrete and plastered surfaces shall be rubbed down to remove all loose particles. No
plastering shall be decorated until it has dried out.
B.8.3.2 Emulsion painting shall be applied in three coats in accordance be with the manufacturer's
instructions. The first coat may be mixed further coats are to with equal parts of water but the two
further coats are to be applied undiluted.
B.8.4 Painting Woodwork
B.8.4.1 Woodwork shall be rubbed down and free from dust and a thin coat of knotting applied over all
small knots or sappy or resinous parts. Any large or loose knots shall be cut out and properly plugged
and filled. All nail holes, cracks or other defects shall be filled and levelled up with hard stopping after
which the woodwork shall receive one priming coat. The exposed work shall then be lightly
sandpapered, the dust removed and two undercoats and one finishing coat applied, each coat being
smoothed down before the next is applied.
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B.8.4.2 Any timber used for grounds or battens or for any purpose which precludes inspection and
maintenance is to be treated to prevent decay or attack by termites to the satisfaction of the Engineer.
B.9
PARTICULAR SPECIFICATION FOR WATERPROOFING

B.9.1
Waterproofing treatment to basement foundations/floor/retaining walls, roof terraces, flower

troughs, external walls etc. are included in this section..
B.9.2
The materials laying techniques and workmanship should conform to BS:CP102 : 1973 or
other recognized standard and layed as per manufacturers recommendations and to the
general specifications and its appendices of the bidding document.
B.9.3
The rates for waterproofing shall include for :-
B.9.3.1 Providing all necessary tools and any other equipment required as recommended by the
manufacturer.
B.9.3.2 Providing product samples, finished specimen areas etc., as required by the Engineer.
B.9.3.3 Forming or chasing groves, into masonry walls, concrete walls, concrete walls and slabs
rebates etc., where necessary and turning waterproofing materials into chases and pointing as
specified.
B.9.3.4 Forming internal and external angles, bonding bricks and the like.
B.9.3.5 Lining to rain water outlets, cesspools, brackets, collars around pipes, railing standards and the
like.
B.9.3.6 Cutting to line and jointing new to old asphalt.
B.9.3.7 Temporary screeds, ground and rules.
B.9.3.8 Obtaining manufacturers supervisory/consultancy services if necessary and providing and
acceptable guarantees for 10 years in the name of the employer for the product and the workmanship.
B.9.3.9 Submitting a detailed set of shop drawings approved by manufacturer to incorporate all
construction and expansion joints as shown in drawings, structural and services elements, other details
encountered in the areas to be waterproofed
B.9.3.10 Working at any given height.
B.9.3.11 Application of water proofing materials to specifications and manufacturers recommendation
and as per approved shop drawings to cover all surfaces including angle fillets, chasings, sealings of
construction joints and expansion joints, settlements joints etc.
B.9.3.12 Submitting pre-shipment certificates by an acceptable international Surveyor certifying the
product with respect to :KDS/UCLL/878/CONTRACT DOCUMENT-CIVIL / 02-05-2016
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a. Source and country of manufacture.

b. Country of Origin
c. Conformity to specification
d. Conformity to system offered
e. Conformity to the product offered.
and obtain formal approval on the product, methodology and guarantee format from the Engineer before
ordering materials
B.9.4
Waterproofing Basement Floor Slab/ Pile caps, Ground Beams, Retaining Walls &
Sumps Use waterproof liquid membrane or equivalent as approved by the Engineer.
scope of work
B.9.4.1 Water proofing shall be carried out in specified areas of the basement including the basement
concrete floor including pile cap areas, retaining walls, ground beams, sumps, etc
Methodology
B.9.4.2 All blinding concrete shall be sound, free from cracks or honeycombs and true to geometric
line and level.
B.9.4.3 All blinding concrete also to be well cleaned with high pressure water and dried with
compressed air.
B.9.4.4 Use non bonding interface between the blinding and the waterproofing.
B.9.4.5 On clean and well dry and cured blinding concrete surface apply 1 st coat of Acronil
waterproofing chemical. Embed the specially constructed polyester reinforcing fabric while the surface is
still wet and apply 2nd coat to penetrate and seal the fabric. After 24 hours to 48 hours period apply two
more coats of Acronil chemical as Armour guard .
B.9.4.6 Leave to cure for at least 10 days to form a flexible membrane.
B.9.4.7 During curing period, this application should be left to undisturbed and protected from rain
water, ground water and potable water.
B.9.4.8 After 10 days and plaster with well controlled 1:3 (20 mm) cement /sand protective screed just
after spraying Acronil bonding agent on the membrane.
B.9.4.9 All steel fixing and placing should be carried out by now.
B.9.4.10 The above method is designed to bond the waterproof membrane intimately with the structural
concrete cast immediately about it, leaving the blinding to deform eventually should there be any
settlement of the earth sub-grade.
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B.9.4.11 The main contractor is responsible to keep all waterproofed areas free from ground water, rain
water and mud.
B.9.5
Waterproofing of Roof Terraces, Balconies and Flower Troughs

Use membrane with torch application joint method
Scope of Work
B.9.5.1 Water Proofing to floor and wall areas where in balconies and flower troughs, turn up the water
proofing at least 300 mm vertically up internally. In roof terraces turn up to the full height of edge kerbs/
300mmup as instructed by the Engineer.
Methodology
B.9.5.2 The floor slab shall be thoroughly washed and cleaned to be free of dirt, loose motion particles,
paint etc.
B.9.5.3 Cement/ sand (1:3) mortar screed 12-25mm thick shall be laid to a fall not less than 1
300 sloping towards the drainage outlets and form mortar fillet at slab/ wall joint.
in
B.9.5.4 The water proofing membrane shall be applied on the dampened screed surface and on the
prepared masonry walls in conformity with the water proofing material supplier/ manufactures printed
literature and under the direction of the supplier/ manufacturers representative and to the satisfaction of
the engineer.
B.9.5.5 Testing
The waterproofed areas shall be provided with water and kept for 3 days to check any seepage of water
or dampness.
Material
B.9.5.6 The material used shall be a water proofing membrane (with torch application joint method)
with having following properties (approved by the Engineer)
(i)
(ii)
(iii)
(iv)
(v)
(vi)
B.9.6
Easy & Fast application

Chemical resistant
Total joint free, seamless
Rapid curing
Maintenance free
Weather & UV Resistant for water proofing for expose area
Waterproofing of Toilet Floors. walls

Use cementitious waterproofing material
Scope of Work
B.9.6.1 In toilets, bathrooms, turn up the water proofing at least 300 mm vertically up, shower area of
toilets 2100 mm vertically up surrounding walls, internally.
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Methodology
B.9.6.2 In toilets and bathrooms, all entering and exiting pipes should be pressure-checked for leaks,
before commence waterproofing operations.
B.9.6.3 The up stands of the vertical wall should be plastered less than the finishing surface level
allowing protective plaster to be of equally uniform with vertical level. No tiles should be fixed to the
naked waterproofing membrane.
B.9.6.4 All floor waterproofing and finishing to be applied prior to the finishing of wall surface. This
would ensure that the floor waterproofing membrane is protected at all times.
B.9.6.5 All surfaced to be coated must be clean, free from dust, dirt , oil, dirt and other contaminants.
B.9.6.6 Fill, repair, and level any damaged areas deeper than 1/8(3 mm) before applying water
proofing
B.9.6.7 Apply the water proofing as per the manufacturers specifications (method of application, time
for curing, number of coatings etc) and provided the protective screed as per the manufacturers
instructions.
B.9.7
Waterproofing external walls

Use premix flexible acrylic water proofing membrane
Scope of Work
B.9.7.1 Apply all external wall areas as per instructed by the Engineer.
Methodology
B.9.7.2 All surfaced to be coated must be clean, free from dust, dirt , oil, dirt and other contaminants.
B.9.7.3 Fill, repair, and level any damaged areas deeper than 1/8(3 mm) before applying water
proofing
B.9.7.4 Apply the water proofing as per the manufacturers specifications (method of application, time
for curing, number of coatings etc) and provided the protective screed as per the manufacturers
instructions.
B.9.8 Certificate & Warranty
B.9.8.1 The contractor shall submit prior to acceptance of the work, written certificate stating that all
materials and workmanship in connection with specified work have been furnished and installed in
complete conformance with these specifications, and with the approved manufacturers requirements for
this work.
B.9.8.2 The contractor shall jointly with the manufacturer/ supplier of the specialist water proofing
materials furnish a warranty to the employer valid for a period of 10 years after handing over of the
works, against dampness and/ or defective workmanship.
B.9.8.3 The warranty shall provide not only the materials necessary to remedy a problem but also the
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labour and equipment to apply the material.

B.9.9 Damp Proof Courses
B.9.8.1 Apply two coats of shelkote strictly equivalent waterproofing as per manufactures
specification on cement rendered 1 thick 1:3 cement sand rendered surface on rubble wall.
B.9.10 Mastic Filler Sealant
B.9.9.1 Mastic filler best quality sealant shall be used where specified on the drawings or where
requested by the Engineer. The colour of the sealant shall be to the approval of the Engineer.
B.9.9.2 The primer shall be supplied by the same manufacturer as the sealant. The joint shall first be
thoroughly cleaned to the satisfaction of the Engineer and shall be primed before sealant.
B.9.9.3 Application of these materials shall be strictly in accordance with the manufacturers printed
instructions.
B.10
PARTICULAR SPECIFICATION FOR WOOD WORK.

General
B.10.1 All timber shall be at specified species and of the best quality. Thoroughly well kiln seasoned
(moisture content not to exceed 15%) sawn square and free from sap, shakes, cracks and
edges. It should be free from decay and insect attack.
B.10.2 All joinery shall be of good quality workmanship with Mertise and Tenon Joints, housed joints
with hardwood dowels, brass screws. All such joints shall be done after applying Chemifix or
Multi bond or equivalent approved makes on to the joints.
B.10.3 All door and window frames unless otherwise stated shall be fixed to walls with 25mm x 6mm x
250mm long Mild Steel holdfasts at 1000mm centers. Fixing to concrete columns or slabs PVC
roller plugs and 125mm long screws shall be used at 1000mm centers
B.10.4 Putty/gasket of glazing to metal windows shall be approved tropical grade mastic putty/gasket
used in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions and recommended by the
Consultant/Engineer.
B.10.5 Buffer Plate, Timber grill, timber beadings etc., shall be out of well-seasoned, treated local teak
unless otherwise specified and free of any sap.
B.10.6 Locks unless otherwise specified shall be approved Yale, Union (British make) or approved
manufacturer directed by the Engineer.
B.10.7 Automatic door closers/self closing devises to be Union, Dorma, Three Star (japanese) or
equivalent to British make and shall be approved by the Consultant/Engineer.
B.10.8 All specified timber sizes are finished sizes.
B.10.9 All Carpentry Work shall be accurately set out in strict accordance with the drawings and shall
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be framed together and securely fixed in the best possible manner to the satisfaction of the
Engineer.
B.10.10 Refer Particular Specification for recommended species of timber.
B.10.11 Class I timber recommended for different uses as follows.
Approved alternative imported timber may be used after obtaining written approval from the
Engineer.
B.10.12 Door, window and fanlight frames
Imported Teak, Red Balaw, Satin, Palu, Milla, Local Teak, Halmilla, Wewarana, Hulanhik and
Mee.
B.10.13 Door, window and fanlight sashes, cupboards, counters and shelving shal be Satin, Mahogany,
Sooriya Mara, Halmilla, Wewarana, Halmilla, Hulanhik and local Teak, unless otherwise stated.
B.10.14 All Door sashes to be of MAHOGANY where it mentioned as hard wood unless otherwise
stated. Thickness of the sashes to be 45mm (finished) unless otherwise stated.
B.10.15 All Door frames shall be of RED BALAW unless otherwise stated.
B.10.16 All wooden floors shall be of 30mm thick (finished) IMPORTED TEAK, unless otherwise
specified with grooved and tounged planks in equal widths not exceeding 150mm with well
broken and splayed heading joints. Installation as per the general specifications.
B.10.17 All skirting shall be of MAHOGANY, unless otherwise stated 12mm thick 100mm high unless
otherwise stated.
B.10.18 All roof members are of super grade timber members and the contractor shall obtain approval
from the Consultant before purchacing. Valance Board shall be of Ginisapu,Kumbuk,Keena,
Wal del
Plywood Doors
B.10.19 Plywood doors shall be properly stored on site. Method of framing and assembling together of
all work shall be approved by the Engineer before being executed.
B.10.20 Where plywood doors are specified hollow core doors 32 mm tk shall be used. If glass panel or
timber louvered panels are to be incorporated in plywood sashes all trimmers to receive glass
panes before plywood lining is fixed. The core framing shall be lined with plywood sheets with
an effective adhesive, resistant to moisture.
B.10.21 The Contractor shall furnish the following particulars to the Engineers for his approval before
the fabrication of plywood doors.
Manufactures name and address

Type of timber used for core framing and plywood veneer.
Type of adhesive
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Brand names and finish or laminated plastic lining.

Sample Guarantee certificate
Ironmongery
B.10.22 The Contractor shall supply all ironmongery items and shall be responsible for taking delivery
of ironmongery items safe storing at site and fixing/ installing as specified or directed.
B.10.23 All ironmongery such as casement stays, barrel bolts, butt hinges and pull rings etc. shall be of
heavy duty Superior quality oxidized brass, fittings to be of Japanese/English (UK) make
unless otherwise specified. Samples of all ironmongery shall be submitted to the
Consultant/Engineer for approval.
B.10.24 All screws and panel pins etc. shall be of Oxidized brass.
Installation.
B.10.25 The Contractor shall check all items of ironmongery to ensure that screws and accessories
provided are of matching finish to the ironmongery provided.
B.10.26 The Contractor is to fit all ironmongery in accordance with the manufactures instructions and is
to provide plastic or other approved labels for all keys suitably marked to indicate the door to
which the keys operate together with identification by master and sub- master keying system.
B.10.27 Special tools or templates where specified by the manufacturer are to be used to receive
ironmongery item.
B.10.28 All joinery or other work which is damaged, spoiled, in appearance or weakened due to faulty
installation of the ironmongery items shall be removed and replaced as so ordered by the
Engineer at the Contractors expense. Fittings except butt hinges shall be re moved during
painting and afterwards carefully re-fixed. All ironmongery shall be adjusted, oiled and left in
good working order.
B.10.29 Upon final installation of all door locks the Contractor is to hand to the Engineer a schedule of
locks together with their keys set against door numbers.
B.10.30 All keys are to be properly labelled and delivered to the Employer in sealed containers. Key
alike and master keys shall be delivered to the Employer in the original factory sealed packing
with a return receipt.
B.10.31 The Contractor shall replace at his own cost all ironmongery items damaged due to the fault of
Contractor.
B.10.32 Cost of fixing ironmongery items shall be included in joinery item which they occur and shall
include the following costs.
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i. All cutting, fitting, sinking, boring, mortising;

ii. Matching screws for ironmongery
iii.
Removing during decoration, re-fixing after decorating leaving oiled and in proper
working order on completion and supplying and labelling all keys and handing over to
Employer.
iv. Making good all work disturb due to fixing of ironmongery, or replacing such damaged work
as directed by the Engineer.
B.11
PARTICULAR SPECIFICATION FOR ALUMINIUM DOORS AND WINDOWS

B.11.1. General
B.11.1.1.Aluminum profiles shall be polyester powder coated, to a minimum thickness of 80 microns and
colour should be approved by the Consultant to applicable quality standards, and extruded.
Sections conforming to latest British Standards and/or their SLS equivalent.
B.11.1.2.The unit price shall include the necessary ironmongery such as hinges (all types), fasteners,
stays, stoppers, locking devices, fixing accessories etc., snap-on glazing beads (see note
8.11.1.4 below), plugging and screwing at jambs, heads and sills, pointing one side with nonhardening mastic filler, removable protective tapes etc.
B.11.1.3 All screws, used in aluminium doors, windows shall be made out of stainless steel.
B.11.1.4 All joints between glass and frames and joints between profiles should be fully weather tight.
Suitable approved type acrylic beading and sealant to be used. The drainage points shall be
provided as required.
B.11.1.5 Aluminium profiles and friction stays in side-hung, top-hung, and centre-pivoted sashes, if any,
should be strong enough to withstand high wind pressure.
B.11.1.6 All hardware shall be of non-ferrous material compatible with Aluminium.
B.11.1.7 The samples, trader literature and test certificates for Aluminium profiles and ironmongery
should be forwarded to the Engineer for approval prior to the commencement of work.
B.11.1.8 Shop drawings for all types of doors and windows including fixing details of Aluminium profiles,
sections of Aluminium profiles, beading etc., to be submitted to the Engineer for approval prior
to the commencement of work,
B.11.1.9 The manufactures specifications and design calculations, in support of profiles to cater for wind
pressure of 1,000 Pascal with should be submitted and obtain approval from the Engineer
before ordering.
B.11.1.10 Particulars of Projects and Client's references should also be submitted.
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B.11.2 Hinged Door/Window

B.11.2.1. Hinged door shall be made of hollow box section profiles for the outer frame and door panel
assemblies to provide greater strength. The frame shall have a sufficient width allowing in a
screen door to be hinged within the same frame. The door panel shall be approximately 40mm
in depth for greater rigidity.
B.11.2.2 Materials: All sections extruded from alloy, in compliance with the manufactures specifications.
All fixings used in construction shall be stainless steel. Glazing vinyls shall be made from
modified PVC.
B.11.2.3 Construction: Assembly joints shall be mitered or square cut and profiled. All fixing screws shall
be stainless steel. For weatherproofing, a small joint sealer shall be applied to all joints prior to
assembly.
B.11.2.4 Hardware: Zinc die cast polyester powder coated hinges shall be positioned at extreme ends
and the centre of panels for maximum strength.
B.11.2.5.Finishes : Polyester powder coated to applicable quality standards with a minimum thickness of
80 microns.
B.11.2.6.Glazing : Panel glazing shall be held in place with a retained twinleaf backing vinyl and exterior
wedge vinyl. Alternatively, a security glazing bead can be fitted, ensuring glass can only be
removed from the inside. All types of glass shall be 6mm single glazing unless otherwise
stated.
B.11.2.7.Installation : Concrete construction: Aluminum frame shall be packed, levelled, and fixed with
masonry bolts, sealant shall be applied to the exterior perimeter between aluminum frame and
concrete opening. Aluminum trim angles shall be fitted to both interior and exterior to suit
construction.
B.11.3. Sliding Door
B.11.3.1 Materials: All sections extruded from alloy, in accordance with manufactures specification and
to the approval of Engineer. All fixings used in construction shall be stainless steel. Glazing
vinyls shall be made from modified PVC.
B.11.3.2 Construction: The outer frame shall be mitered on a11 corners and fixed with stainless steel
screws. The sliding panel shall be square-cut joints and shall be fitted with either wide, narrow
or no vision rail. A hollow box section mullion shall be provided to give high strength.
B.11.3.3 Hardware: Sufficient sash tracks and large graphite-impregnated nylon roller or equivalent
shall be used to provide smooth, quiet operation.
B.11.3.4 Finishes: Polyester powder coated to applicable quality standards with a minimum thickness of
80 microns.
B.11.3.5 Glazing: Sliding windows shall be single glazed. Fixed lights shall be held in place with a
retained exterior twin leaf vinyl and interior wedge vinyl. Sliding door panels shall be glazed
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with a captive "U" vinyl.

B.11.3.6 Weather sealing: an appropriate weather seal shall surround the sliding sash on both sides,
eliminating draughts and ensuring no contact between sliding sash and frame.
B.11.3.7 Installation : Concrete opening: The sliding door frame shall be fixed to the concrete with
masonry bolts after packing level. After applying sealant between frame and concrete, trim
angles shall be fixed to frame and concrete.
B.11.4 Sliding Window
B.11.4.1 Materials : All sections shall be extruded from alloy to manufacture specification. All fixing used
in construction shall be stainless steel. Glazing vinyls shall be made from modified PVC.
B.11.4.2 Construction: The outer frame shall be mitred an all corners and fixed with stainless steel
screws. The sliding panel shall be square-cut joints and shall be fitted with either wide, narrow
or no vision rail. A hollow box section mullion shall be provided to give high strength.
B.11.4.3 Hardware : Sufficient sash tracks and large graphite-impregnated nylon roller or equivalent
shall be used to provide smooth, quiet operation.
B.11.4.4 Finishes : Polyester powder coated to applicable quality standards with a minimum thickness
of 60 microns.
B.11.4.5 Glazing: Sliding windows shall be single glazed. Fixed lights shall be held in place with
retained exterior twin leaf vinyl and interior wedge vinyl. Sliding door panels shall be glazed
with a captive "U" vinyl or appropriate alternative to Engineers approval.
B.11.4.6 Weather-stripping : An appropriate weather seal shall surround sliding sash on both sides,
eliminating draughts and ensuring no contact between sliding sash and frame.
B.11.4.7 Installation: Concrete openings: The sliding window frame shall be fixed to concrete with
masonry bolts after packing level and true after applying sealant between frame and concrete,
trim angles shall be fixed to frame and concrete.
B.11.4.8 Alternatively a sub frame can be fixed to the concrete with sealant and masonry bolts. The
window frame shall be fixed to the sub frame from inside with heads fitted to the sub frame to
secure the window frame.
B.11.4.9 It is compulsory to submit shop drawings of all aluminium works to the Engineer and obtain
prior approval before start actual work. Drawings shall accompany the specification details of
all sections, accessories etc.
B.12
PARTICLAR SPECIFICATIONS FOR GLASS AND GLAZ1NG

B .12.1 General
Glass shall comply with requirements of BS 952 Part 1 and shall be fixed in accordance with
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the requirements of BS 622.

B.12.2 Type and Thickness
B.121.2.1
The type and thickness of glass shall be as shown on the drawings.
B.12.2.2 Clear sheet glass shall be ordinary glazing quality (OQ). Clear plate glass may be produced
either by grinding and polishing or by the float process and shall be glazing quality (GG).
B.12.3 Glazing
B.12.3.1 Glass shall be cut accurately to size with an adequate edge clearance of 5 mm glasses to
allow for thermal movement between the glass and its surround.
B.12.4 Setting and locating blocks shall be provided as required by the pane size and nature of the
surround.
B.12.5 All rebates and grooves shall be clean and dry before priming, sealing or glazing.
B.12.6 Softwood and absorbent hardwood surrounds shall have rebates, beads and grooves primed
with a non-leafing aluminum-based wood primer before glazing with a linseed oil putty back and front.
The glass shall be secured by sprigs, spring clips or cleats spaced not more than 440 mm apart.
B.12.7 Genuine teak and other non-absorbent hardwood surrounds shall be sealed. External doors
and windows shall be glazed using an approved non-setting compound and beads fixed with nonferrous cups and screws. For internal doors and windows the glass shall be bedded in wash leather of
approved quality and colour and retained by beads fixed with non-ferrous cups and screws.
B.12.8 Steel surrounds shall be primed before being glazed with approved metal casement putty. The
glass shall be secured by spring clips or cleats provided by the manufacturer for the purpose.
B.12.9 Aluminum surrounds shall be glazed using neoprene or other approved gaskets supplied by
the manufacturer for the purpose.
B.12.10 Upon completion of the glazing and any decoration work all glass surfaces shall be thoroughly
cleaned of all labels, paint and putty and all cracked, broken and imperfect glass shall be replaced to
the satisfaction of the Engineer.
B.13
PARTICULAR SPECIFICATION FOR WATER SUPPLY, SEWER AND DRAINAGE INSTALLATIONS
B.13.1 General
B.13.1.1
Specifications for the Water Supply & Distribution, Sewerage, Waste & Storm Water
drainage works shall confirm to latest specifications published by the Institute for Construction Training
and Development (ICTAD) unless specified otherwise. The material used and workmanship shall be of
highest quality and grade unless otherwise specified shall confirm to the latest specifications of ICTAD
for water supply, Sanitary, pipe work, drainage and applicable to the details and work indicated on the
Drawings and Bills of Quantities. In case of ant discrepancy / ambiguity the decision of the Engineer
shall be final and the contractor will act and perform accordingly.
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B.13.1.2
The Contractor shall be responsible for obtaining the necessary approvals and test
certificates from the relevant Authorities.
B.13.1.3
Any damage done by the contractor to any existing work during the course of execution
of his work shall be rectified by him at his own cost.
B.13.1.4
The Contractor shall allow for complete supply, delivery, installation, testing and handing
over in working order of the specified systems in the building in such a way that it forms a complete
system without any other material, apparatus or labour being required to make it so.
B.13.1.5
The Contractor shall furnish all labour, materials, equipment, tools, services, temporary
works and storage, install, test and hand over in good working condition and maintain during the Defects
Liability Period the Water Supply, Sewer and Drainage systems as detailed on the drawings and
described in the specifications.
B.13.1.6
All work, labour, materials and equipment required for the completion of this contract
whether specified, indicated on the contract drawings or assumed to be included in the contracts of this
nature, shall form part of this contract. The only omissions allowed in this contract are those so
determined and stated in writing by the Engineer from time to time.
B.13.1.7
The contract drawings are generally diagrammatic and indicative of work to be done
and the arrangement of piping, valves, distribution boards...etc. shall be subject to slight modifications
as necessary at site to avoid interference with the work of other trades.
B.13.1.8
The Contractor shall submit with his tender detailed literature and specifications from
the manufacturers in respect of all the material and equipment stating clearly the names of
manufacturers and their country of origin for each item.
B.13.1.9
If the Contractor wishes to make any change in the contract drawings for convenient
installation of the system, such changes shall be brought to the notice of the Engineer well in time and
approval to be obtained before execution of such work. Any delay in obtaining such approval shall not
absolve the Contractor from conforming to the agreed programme.
B.13.2 Drawings and Information required
B.13.2.1 The contractor shall submit shop drawings for the entire installation including installation details
for all items required or asked for approval of the Engineer.
B.13.2.2 The contractor shall ensure that the final layout and levels of the sewer pipes and interceptor
system result in the minimum depth.
B.13.2.3 Approval by the Engineer of shop drawings for any material, apparatus, devices and layout
shall not relieve the contractor from the responsibility of furnishing the same of proper dimensions,, size,
quantity and all performance characteristic to efficiently perform the requirements and intent of the
Contract Documents. Such approvals shall not relieve the contractor from the responsibility for errors of
any sort in the shop drawing.
B.13.2.4 If the shop drawing deviate from the Contract Documents the Contractor shall advise the
Engineer of the deviations in writing accompanying the shop drawings including the reasons for
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deviations. At the start of the project the contractor shall periodically and thereafter submit the Engineer
list of all shop drawings, which will be submitted in the course of the project. The list shall show the
disposition of each item including date of submission approval etc. The list shall be kept up to date
through the entire course of construction.
B.13.2.5 The contractor shall submit to the engineer for approval, samples, shop drawings,
manufacturers drawings, equipment characteristics and capacity data of all equipment accessories,
devices etc. That he propose to use in the installation.
B.13.3 Design Drawings
B.13.3.1 The Works shall be done in conformity with the plans and within the requirements of the
general architectural, electrical and structural plans. This work shall be properly co-ordinated with the
work of other trades. Hangers and sleeves shall be furnished in time for their installation as other work
proceeds.
B.13.3.2 The Plumbing drawings are diagrammatic, but shall be followed as close as actual
construction. Al deviations from the drawings required to conform to the building construction and shall
be made by the contractor at his own expense.
B.13.3.3 Large size details shall take precedence over small size drawings. The special dimensions in
the specifications or schedule of quantities or instruction of the Engineer shall supersede the drawings.
The contractor shall verify all dimensions at site
B.13.3.4 The recommend position of the fittings, fixtures, control valves, tanks, etc. As shown on the
drawings will be adhered to as far as practicable.
B.13.3.5 Should there be any discrepancy due to incomplete description ambiguity or omission in the
drawing and other documents, whether original or supplementary, forming the contract, either found on
completion or during the currency of the installation work, the contractor shall immediately, on
discovering the same draw the attention of the Engineer and the Engineers decision in the final and
binding on the contractor
B.13.4 Record Drawings
B.13.4.1 During Construction the contractor shall keep an accurate record of all deviations between the
work shown on the Contract Drawings and that which is actually installed.
B.13.4.2 After approval from the Engineer of shop drawings, the contractor shall secure a complete set
of drawings and notes thereon in ink.
B.13.4.3 The contractor shall make a complete record of all changes and revisions in the original
design, which exist, in the completed work
B.13.4.4 The cost of furnishing above prints and preparing these for record shall be deemed to be
included in the Bidding cost and its effects spread over other items of work, and as such item shall not
be subjected to payment. When all revisions showing the work as finally installed three copies of the
corrected Original Transparencies shall be submitted to the Engineer before final payment for the
completed works will be made.
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B.13.4 Operating and Maintenance Instructions

B.13.4.1 Two sets of operating, maintenance instructions and manuals covering completely the
operation and maintenance of all plumbing equipment, controls, etc shall be furnished to the Employer
by the Contractor prior to completion date. The operating and maintenance instructions are to be present
in a folder or manual format.
B.13.5 Tests
B.13.5.1 The entire system inside and outside the building shall be tested by the contractor under a
water test, which shall include the entire system lowest point to the highest pipes above the roof.
B.13.5.2 The water test shall be made accordance with all local requirements. Every portion of the
system shall be tested to a pressure equivalent to at least 1.5 timed the working pressure. After filling,
the contractor shall shutoff water supply and shall allow it to stand 2hrs under test during which time
there shall be no loss or leakage.
B.13.5.3 The Contractor shall furnish and pay for device, material supplies, labour and power require for
all teats. All tests shall be made in the presence and to the satisfaction of Engineer.
B.13.5.4 Defects disclosed by the test shall be repaired or if required by the engineer defective work
shall be replaced with new work without any extra charge to the Employer. Test shall be operated as
directed until the work is proved satisfactory
B.13.5.4 Fixtures shall be tested for the soundness, stability of support and satisfactory operation.
B.13.5.5 The contractor shall notify the engineer at least one week in advance of making the required
test, so that arrangements may be made for their presence to witness the test.
B.13.5.5 Equipment shall be tested in service and the contractor shall demonstrate that he equipment
performs the work intended for it and that is complies with the requirement of this specifications for such
equipment, to the satisfaction of the Engineer,
B.13.5.5 The rates shall include for all costs associated with tests.
B.13.6 As-built drawings and Manuals
B.13.6.1 The Contractor shall submit one set of original and two sets of copies of as-built drawings
(layouts) to the Engineer on completion of the works, These drawings must give the following
information;
Run of all piping and diameter on all floors and the vertical stacks
Location and sizes of all control valves access panels and other equipment
Location of manhole/gullies etc
B.13.6.2 No completion certificate will be issued until the drawings are submitted.
B.13.7 Samples
B.13.7.1 The Contractor shall provide samples of all sanitary fittings, pipes and specialist manholes
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covers and frames, grating and water supply pipes and fittings etc. And shall be deposited with the
engineer (which will be returned to the Contractor at the completion of the Works) and shall obtain
approval from the Engineer before using in the Works. Any material rejected by the Engineer shall be
removed from the site within 24 hrs of rejection.
B.13.8 Excavation
B.13.8.1 All excavations shall be timbered to the satisfaction of the Engineer and the type of timber shall
be suitable to the kind of earth encountered. Fixing of timber and removal after completion of work shall
be carried out as directed by the Engineer.
B.13.8.2 Should any water accumulated in the trenches, headings pr other excavation, the Contractor
do such work as may be necessary to drain away the accumulated water and shall installed pumps as
may be required to keep the excavation and trenches dry. The contractor shall ensure that the flow water
in trenches or excavation does not injure or remove cement or aggregate of any concrete that has not
set. No subsoil water shall be discharges into open drains or sewer at the site.
B.13.8.3 In refilling trenches after excavation this should be done in layers of 150mm after compacting
earth layer. Special care shall be to see that the earth is packed uniformly and no injury to the pipe.
B.13.8.3 Rates for excavation should include for backfilling in consolidated layers where necessary and
as directed by the Engineer.
B.13.9 Scope of Work
A brief description of the work can be given as follows.
B.13.2.1 Cold water supply and distribution system in the building, includes both internal and external
work, comprising of supplying and laying of uPVC piping, pipe fittings/fixtres, installation of water
pumps, booster sets and accessories valves...etc. and pressure testing and commissioning
B.13.2.2 Sewerage and Waste Water/ Storm Water Drainage system in the building includes supply and
laying of uPVC piping and fittings (for both internal & external work), supply and installation of all
sanitary fittings , fixtures and accessories, construction of pre-cast floor gullies, traps, construction of
manholes as shown on drawings, construction of the collection pits, and all the related construction work
including connection to CMC manhole etc
B.13.2.3 Complete testing and commissioning of all the systems
B.13.10 General Conditions and Regulations
B.13.10.1
All the work related to water supply and sewer /waste water and storm water disposal
systems shall be carried out in a neat, efficient workmanlike manner to fulfil the true meaning and intent
of the drawings and specifications.
B.13.10.2
All the materials, equipment and the installation shall be in accordance with the latest
issue of the relevant British Standards and Codes of Practice.
B.13.10.3
All the materials, equipment and the installation shall be in accordance with the latest
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issue of the relevant British Standards and Codes of Practice and the Plumbing Engineering Services
Design Guide published by the Institute of Plumbing and Heating Engineering, UK.
B.13.10.4
The Contractor's work shall also comply with the Local Government Acts, regulations
and by-laws which may be applicable to the Contracts of this nature unless otherwise specified herein or
indicated on the drawings.
B.13.11 Piping
B.13.11.1
General
B.13.11.1.1
The Contractor shall, as soon as possible after the award of the Contract, prepare and
submit to the Engineer for approval, working drawings showing exact locations and pipe runs for all the
pipe work, the layout and setting up of equipment and the connection of piping to the equipment. Such
drawings shall include and methods of supports, anchors and sleeves etc.
B.13.11.1.2
All pipes, fittings etc. shall be kept close against moisture and foreign matters when
stored at site and during installation.
B.13.11.1.3
All pipes shall be fixed clear of one another and be so arranged as to provide easy
access for maintenance and repair.
B.13.11.1.4
All plumbing works shall be carried out by suitable qualified plumbers in accordance with
the applicable codes of practice and regulations and requirements of related authorities (ICTAD, BS, etc)
B.13.11.1.5
Materials for the piping and service requirements shall basically confirm to the service
pressures encountered.
B.13.11.1.6
Each part of the installation of the plumbing work shall be completed in all details as
shown in the drawing or as specified and provided with all necessary control valves, etc that will be
necessary for their satisfactory operation.
B.13.11.1.7
All piping shall be run plumb and straight and parallel to walls, except drain line which
shall pitch 6mm per 300mm in the direction of flow.
B.13.11.1.8
Pockets, unnecessary traps, turns and offsets shall be avoided. When traps or pockets
are unavoidable they shall be valve drains.
B.13.11.1.9
Piping installed on the concrete slab shall be firmly fixed or anchored to the floor with
packing to prevent damage to pipes. Pipes shall not be bent with bender where cross with other pipe or
change to upward.
B.13.11.1.10 Where pipes are to be laid directly in the round, bed shall be sufficiently compacted and
necessary protection for piping shall be taken.
B.13.11.1.11 Backfill shall be done after the approval of the Engineer in such a manner not to damage
the pipeline and hall be restored to the original stage.
B.13.11.1.12 Where pipes penetrate through water proof part or fire partition or fire wall, pipe sleeves
shall be provided and clearance between pipe sleeve and pipe shall be filled with caulking material
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approved by the Engineer.
B.13.11.1.13 Pipes, Fittings, valves and accessories shall be thoroughly cleaned, both internally and
externally before installation and shall be cleaned before putting into service.
B.13.11.1.14 Plumbing work shall be completed in accordance with the details shown on the drawings
or as specified and provided with all necessary control valves, etc. That will be necessary for their
satisfactory operation.
B.13.11.1.15 All pipes shall be cut square and true to the pipe axis by means of suitable tools without
reducing the pipe diameter and cut ends shall be finished smooth. Before making connections, chips,
dirt and other foreign matter shall be removed from inside interior of each pipe. Fixing of hangers and
embedding of pipe sleeves shall be carried out without delay along with the progress of the work where
required.
B.13.11.1.16 Pipe connections for the water supply system shall be by UPVC high pressure. Jointing
shall be generally by means of solvent cement according to manufacturers specifications.
B.13.11.1.17 All pipes and fittings supplied and installed under this Contract shall be new, without
defects and in every respect suitable for storage, installation, use and operation in the extreme
conditions of temperature and humidity that may prevail in Sri Lanka at times.
B.13.11.1.18 All pipes and fittings shall be of "Class A" suitable for average working pressures of
600kPa or above depending on the application. Pipes, bends, couplers and similar fittings shall comply
with British
B.13.11.1.19 Standards 3505:1968 or Sri Lanka Standards CS 147:1972 titled "unplasticised PVC
pipes for cold water services" together with additional clauses set out in this specification or any other
National Standard or specification acceptable to the Engineer as providing equivalent or better quality of
materials and workmanship.
B.13.11.1.20 Joints and fittings for use with uPVC pipes shall also comply with "British Standards
4346 - Part 2 - 1970" or relevant Sri Lanka Standards or any other Standard acceptable to the Engineer.
B.13.11.2
Cold Water Supply Piping
B.13.11.2.1
All the internal and external piping and radial lines from the mains shall be of uPVC
type 1000 conforming to the British Standards mentioned above. For all the sizes, the contractor shall
ONLY use type 1000 and under any circumstances, type 400 pipes shall not be used for the water
supply installation of this project.
B.13.11.2.2
All the cold water piping concealed in the walls, laid over the ceilings or taken through
ducts shall be pressures tested to a minimum of 1.5 times the working pressure, after fixing of taps,
valves and stopcocks.
B.13.11.3
Sewer, Drainage and Strom Water Piping
B.13.11.3.1
All the sewer and waste water drainage piping, unless otherwise specified shall be of
uPVC type 600. Wherever there are no heavy loadings, the Contractor may use type 600 and, for pipes
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that runs under the pathways, where some form of traffic is likely, the Contractor may use type 1000.
Wherever it crosses main roadways, the Contractor may provide RC Hume pipes allowing sufficient
earth filling compacted, as per the BS, to take the vehicular traffic.
B.13.11.3.2
All the storm water piping, whether laid underground, clipped to the walls or floors
shall be of type 600 uPVC manufactured in accordance with the British Standards mentioned above.
B.13.11.3.3
Joints shall be made by the cold-jointing method and the pipe interior shall have not
offset at the joint interfering with the flow. Joint adhesive shall be good quality and shall not be affected
by heat and shock
B.13.11.3.4
Where horizontal drain branch joints the main, such branch shall be connected to the
main in a substantially horizontal position and at an acte angle of not more than 45 degree to the main
in all class.
B.13.11.3.5
All P, S, I junctions bends etc of sewer pipes shall be furnished and set without extra
charge and shall confirm to the pipe specifications as to quality.
B.13.12 Pipe Hangers and Supports
B.13.12.1
The Contractor shall provide hangers and supports to all the piping work including clips,
additional structural steel angles, channels or other members, wall bracings, masonry piers...etc.
B.13.12.2
Pipe lines clipped to the walls and soffit of floor slabs or vertical risers shall be rigid in
construction with hangers and clips being provided at regular intervals.
B.13.12.3
The following may be used as a guide line in providing the supports for piping.
PIPE SIZES (mm)

20 - 63
75 - 90
100 - 140
160
225 and over
PIPE SIZES (mm)

20, 25
40, 50, 63
75, 90
110 and over
HANGER ROD DIAMETER (mm)

10
14
16
20
22
HANGER ROD INTERVALS(mm)

1500
2100
3000
4500
B.13.12.4
The hanger rods shall be thoroughly wire brushed and applied over with two coats of
anti-corrosive paint and one coat of enamel paint.
B.13.13 Pipe Laying
B.13.13.1
Jointing of pipe to pipe or pipe to a special fitting shall be carried out as
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recommended by the manufacturer of the pipes.

B.13.13.2
For pipes and fittings the jointing shall be done with solvent cement as recommended
by the manufacturer being applied to the spigot end and the pipe or fitting inserted into factory formed
accurate sockets. In no case should heat be applied for jointing.
B.13.13.3
However, all the Sewer and Waste water piping other than the internal piping shall be
provided with rubber ring joints.
B.13.13.4
uPVC pipes with solvent cement joints shall be effectively protected from the direct
rays of the sun immediately after they are laid until permission is given to refill the trenches by the
Engineer.
B.13.13.5
The cutting of uPVC pipes shall be done only in accordance with the manufacturer's
recommendations using tools specified by the respective manufacturer.
B.13.13.6
In fixing bends care shall be taken to see he axis of the bend is truly vertical or
horizontal as the case may be and the spigot of the bend is well in the socket of the pipe with which a
joint has to be formed. The Contractor shall be called on to replace any faulty work at his own expence.
B.13.14 Thrust and anchor blocks
B.13.14.1
Concrete thrust and anchor blocks shall be provided at bends, tees, valves...etc. in
accordance with the typical sections shown on the drawings or otherwise as directed by the Engineer.
B.13.14.2
The additional excavation shall be made after the bends...etc. have been jointed and
the concrete shall be poured as quickly as possible to form the blocks. The back of supports and blocks
shall abut onto solid ground with all loose materials being removed before concreting.
B.13.15 Underground piping
B.13.15.1
Bottom of the trenches must be plain and free of stones. The maximum width shall be
determined by adding a minimum of 400mm to the nominal diameter of pipe.
B.13.15.2
The soil around the pipe shall be well compacted and the pipes, sockets and fittings
must rest well supported on the bottom of the trench. Up to 300mm above the crown of pipe backfilling
of stone free material shall be done by hand. Only after that height is reached the remaining filling
should be done by the machine, if required.
B.13.15.3
Pipe and fitting connections must be left uncovered for pressure tests and backfilling
may be done after completion of such tests.
B.13.15.4
The excavated materials are to be deposited at a sufficient distance from the edge of
the trench to avoid damage to the pipes through falling stones.
B.13.16 Pipes through concrete walls and beams
B.13.16.1The passing of uPVC pipes through concrete walls and beams shall be done with proper
sleeving arrangement.
B.13.17 Testing of piping
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B.13.17.1 After each section of the pipe line has been laid, the ends shall be fixed with blank flanges,
caps or plugs. Then this section shall be filled with water free of air and pressurised by means of a hand
pump or any other approved device to 50% above the highest working pressure or 6.0kg/cm2 whichever
is greater.
B.13.17.2 The leakage from the pipe line shall be ascertained from the net volume of water that has
been pumped in during the test period. The leakage so ascertained shall not exceed the volume
described in the relevant British Standard
B.13.18 Thrust and Anchor Blocks
B.13.18.1 Concrete thrust and anchor blocks shall be formed at bends, tees and valves in accordance
with the sections shown on drawings or otherwise as directed by the Engineer. The additional excavation
shall be made after the bend etc. have been jointed and the concrete shall then be place with all
possible speed. The back of supports and blocks shall abut on to solid ground, all loose material being
removed before concreting.
B.13.18.2 The concrete used for thrust and anchor blocks shall be of grade 15. After placing the
concrete shall be kept in view for not less than six hours. No pressure shall be applied in any section of
main until the concrete has had at least three days curing.
B.13.18.3 At uPVC fittings a polythene film or equally suitable material membrane to the satisfaction of
the Consultant shall be provided to separate the fitting from the concrete of the thrust of anchor block.
B.13.18.4 Wherever the slope of piping is greater than 1 in 3, anchors should be provided to prevent
longitudinal slip.
B.13.19 Valves
B.13.19.1 Valves shall be of a reputed make of bronze with screwed ends shall be supplied and installed
by the Contractor at the locations shown on drawings or as specified.
B.13.20 Taps and Stop Cocks
B.13.20.1 Every tap when fully assembled shall be capable of resisting a pressure of at least 250psi.
Every valve, spindle and other internal parts of the taps shall be made of a corrosion resisting alloy and
shall have an efficient screw down valve.
B.13.20.2 The body shall be made in one piece true all over and machine on the face on which the
washer will be seated. The top of the valve plate shall be clear of the bottom of the cover when the tap is
fully opened.
B.13.20.3 The valve stem shall be of such a diameter that it can slide and turn easily in the bore of the
spindle and shall be of such a length that it cannot come out of the spindle when the valve without any
washer is resting on the seating and the tap is fully opened.
B.13.20.4 Taps and all visible metal fittings shall be chromium plated and be of heavy duty quality.
B.13.21 Manholes
B.13.21.1 Manholes shall be generally in accordance with BS 8301 or an equivalent Standard
acceptable to the Engineer.
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B.13.22 Manhole Covers

B.13.22.1 Manhole covers shall comply with BS 497 or an equivalent Standard acceptable to the
Engineer. Facilities shall be made available for easy removal of these covers for maintenance. They
shall also rest perfectly on the top of supporting walls to avoid nuisance of odours. Every sewer and
waste manhole covers shall be of cast iron double seal type and storm water covers shall be of cast iron
single seal type.
B.13.23 Ventilation/ Vent stack pipes
B.13.23.1 The system shall be properly ventilated by continuing the Sewer and Waste water pipes
above the highest branches upwards at least to about 900mm above the roof level, wherever possible.
B.13.23.2 Vent pipe shall be vertically branched out upward from a horizontal drain branch pipe or other
appropriate point. Horizontal branching of the vent pipe shall be done on approval of the engineer.
B.13.23.3 In case of vent pipes on each floor are to be connected to the vent stack, all connections shall
be made at least 150mm above the respective overflow edges of fixture on that floor.
B.13.23.4 The provision of the preceding items shall also apply to the connection of vent stack vent pipe.
B.13.23.5 Vent stack shall be connected to the waste stack or soil stack at the lowest part to stack pipe.
B.13.23.6 where vent pipe is to be connected to the horizontal drain pipe, such angle shall be more than
45 degree to upward
B.13.23.7 Vent stack shall be extended 600mm from the top of the roof or lead to the wall and top of
pipe shall be covered with vent cap
B.13.24 Sanitary Fittings

B.13.24.1
All sanitary pipes, gullies, water closets/bidets, vanity basins, wash basins, sinks, etc
to be of approved design and to be obtained from approved manufacturer and to be of the best
stoneware, glazed inside outside, with burnt hard and sound, free from flaws, blisters, cracks, and other
imperfections and best quality commonly called firsts.
B.13.24.2 Rates should include for all bends, junctions, traps, cleaning, painting, fixing clear of wall etc
as specified as per Bills of Quantities.
B.13.24.3 All pipes, fittings, flushing cisterns, valves, stop cocks, taps, tanks, surface boxes, etc to be
of the best of their kinds and in addition to complying with previous clauses to be from approved
manufacturers and all taps, cocks, valves, etc to be screwed down pipe. Taps to be brass nickel coated
and valves to be of gunmetal, All tanks to be made fl-proof ad to the complete satisfaction of the
Engineer.
B.13.24.4 Rates should include for all cutting and waste bends, taps junctures, cleaning eyes, tees etc.
B.13.25 Cleaning
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B.13.25.1
On completion of the work covered under this Contract the contractor shall thoroughly
clean all fixtures installed, remove plaster, stickers, rust stains and other foreign matter of discolouration
on fixtures.
B.13.26 Water Tanks Overhead
B.13.26.1
Water storage head tanks are to be located as indicated in the drawing (see drawings
for location, sizing and number). The tanks are to be of high strength uPVC and of the size specified in
the drawings and BOQ. The Contractor is to submit details and specifications of the tanks to the
Engineer for approval prior to purchasing.
B.13.27 Testing and Commissioning of Pumps

B.13.27.1
When all installation work is satisfactorily completed, the Contractor shall inform the
Engineer in writing that the equipment are ready for handing over and the Engineer shall then fix a date
for taking over.
B.13.27.2
At the taking over all equipment shall be tested for a period of 6 hrs or as decided by
the Engineer to determine the following.
That pumping sets are capable of delivering specified quantity against specified head.
That equipment is in satisfactory mechanical condition.
the efficiency and other specified characteristics
B.13.27
Manuals of operation and maintenance and list of spare parts shall be supplied
together with the equipment. (Three sets)
B.13.28 Connection to the Main Sewer
B.13.28.1
The Contractor shall connect the sewer and waste water system to Municipal main
sewer line through Interceptor Manhole as shown in the relevant drawings.
B.14
PARTICULAR
SPECIFICATIONS
FOR
ELECTRICAL
INSTALLATION
WORK
B.14.1 General Requirements

B.14.1.1 The scope of work shall include the provision of all materials, equipments, plant and labour and
services for the satisfactory installation, testing, commissioning and maintenance during the defects
liability period of the complete electrical installation works and other as specified hereafter and as
indicated on the electrical drawings and shall include all minor incidents and associated works which
may not be specified in the contract but which are in course of the functioning and operation if the
completed electrical installation other system considered as necessary in the sole opinion of the
Engineer for the safe an dropper functioning of the completed electrical and other system installation.
B.14.2 Application of the Section
The following items specified in this section are applicable to all sections of this specification.
B.14.3 Quality of Material and Equipment
The Contractor shall spply all eqipment to be used under the scope of this contract with a proven
quality. The Contractor shall frnish manuals and operational instructions for each facility where
component items of mechanical and / or electrical are furnished under this contract in accordance with
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the following clauses;

B.14.3.1 Manufacturer's Literature
The contractor shall submit to the Engineer three (03) copies of manufacturer's descriptive literature in
English for each and every item of equipment furnished and installed under this contract. Complete
literature shall be furnished not later than 2 months prior to the date of provisional hand over.
B.14.3.2 Equipment Operation
The Contractor shall furnish manuals and operating instructions for each facility where component items
of mechanical and/or electrical equipment is furnished and/or installed under this contract within the
same time limits as described in Para B.14.3.4 of this section.
B.14.3.3 Operation and Maintenance Charts
The Contractor shall furnish three (03) copies of an operation and maintenance instruction chart which
will incorporate applicable comprehensive descriptive instructions, layouts, diagrams or any other
information that will be necessary and/or of pertinent value to the operating and maintenance personnel.
B.14.3.4 Operation and Maintenance Manuals
The Contractor shall furnish three (03) copies of an operation and maintenance manual which shall
contain complete instructions for overall operation and maintenance of the facility and its component
parts. The manual shall also contain the operating and maintenance instruction charts as specified
above.
B.14.3.5 Adequacy of information submitted
The Engineer reserves the right to determine whether the above specified information as furnished by
he Contractor is adequate and complete and to require such additional submissions by the Contractor
as necessary to ensure the satisfactory operation of the various items of equipment and to fulfill the
intent of the specifications.
B.14.4 Tests
B.14.4.1 The Contractor shall perform all tests as directed by the Engineer and shall demonstrate the
proper operation of all systems. All labour, materials and equipment required for tests shall be provided
by the Contractor at no extra cost. Defective equipment, materials and workmanship shall be replaced,
repaired or corrected by the Contractor and re-tested and re-demonstrated for proper operation.
B.14.5 Materials, fittings and accessories
B.14.5.1 The Contractor is specifically cautioned to pay attention to the following minimum
considerations, which will be reviewed by the Engineer prior to approving any materials, item of
equipment or assembly of construction.
(a)
Full conformance with architectural and engineering design criteria, design concepts and
performance requirements.
(b)
Physical dimension requirements to satisfy the space limitations indicated on the drawings.
(c)
Static and dynamic weight limitations.
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(d)
Audible noise and vibration level of equipment or assemblies with moving parts. Equipment will
have to be mounted on vibration absorbers if necessary to comply with this requirement.
(e)
Interchangeability of parts and components.
(f)
Accessibility for preventive maintenance, possible removal and replacement.
(g)
Compatibility for preventive maintenance, possible removal and replacement.
(h)
Compatibility with other materials, assemblies and components.
(i)
Full compliance with all applicable test requirements.
(j)
Full compliance with guarantee requirements.
B.14.5.2 Although these designs are mainly based on British Standards and IEE regulations, equipment
designed according to other internationally recognised standards and satisfying the design criteria and
performance requirements mentioned therein will be acceptable if proved equal or better.
B.14.6 Un-named Products
B.14.6.1 Materials, equipment, fixtures, apparatus, appliances, accessories and similar manufactured
products supplied without a manufacturer's name or without a trade name of the manufacturer, shall
include catalogue numbers or similar descriptive data indicating clearly that the products comply with all
requirements of the specification and the appropriate drawings.
B.14.6.2 Products which deviate in minor respects from those specified may be proposed after the
award of contract; providing that the proposal is accompanied by a document and drawings of deviation
clearly stating all deviations. Supplying and installing approved deviations shall be executed at no
additional cost.
B.14.7 Drawings
B.14.7.1 General
The Contractor shall carefully investigate the structural and finish conditions affecting all work and shall
arrange such work accordingly. He will if necessary furnish additional items, not shown on the drawings
but necessary for the works to meet the specifications and/or conditions, at no additional cost.
B.14.7.2 Verification of Dimensions
The Contractor shall check all drawings and the site conditions to familiarise himself thoroughly with all
details of the work and working conditions and verify all dimensions in the field; he shall advise the
Engineer on any discrepancy or deviation. If discrepancies or deviations are submitted to the Engineer,
the Contractor shall wait for judgement and explanation in writing from the engineer before performing
any work.
B.14.8 Cutting and repairing
B.14.8.1 The work shall be carefully laid-out in advance and no cutting of the structure will be permitted.
Damage to buildings and technical installations as a result of cutting for installation shall be repaired by
persons skilled in the trade involved at no additional cost.If inspection or tests show defects, such
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defective work or material shall be replaced or repaired as necessary and inspection and tests shall be
repeated at no extra cost. Repairs shall be made with new materials.
B.14.9 Protection of Fixtures, Materials and Equipment
B.14.9.1 Pipe duct opening shall be closed with caps or plugs during installation. Fixtures and
equipment shall be covered and protected against dirt, water, moisture and sand and chemical or
mechanical injury. Upon completion of all works, the fixtures, materials and equipment shall be
thoroughly cleaned, adjusted and tested to demonstrate its proper operation to the engineer.
B.14.9.2 All materials and equipment shall be properly and adequately protected by the contractor
before, during and after installation. Materials and equipment which are damaged as a result of
improper and inadequate protection shall not be accepted for installation in the project.
B.14.9 Shop Drawings
B.14.9.1 The Electrical Drawings (three copies each) of the Electrical Installation shall be submitted for
the approval of the Project Manager before commencing any work. Such drawings shall indicate the
location of lamp points, switches, socket outlets, Main Distribution Board and other Distribution Boards,
Cable Trays, Cable Trenches, Cable Ladders, Conduit path sizes & number of each of the above etc.
and the Single Line representation of all the Electrical Panel Boards with all dimensions. All drawings
shall be prepared in an acceptable manner conforming to good drawing office practices on A1 size
paper.
B.14.10 As Built Drawings
B.14.10.1
The As Built Drawings (Three copies each) of the Electrical Installation shall be
submitted to the Project Manager after completion of the work. Such drawings shall indicate the
location of lamp points, switches, socket outlets, Main Distribution Board and other Distribution Boards,
locations of Cable Trays, Cable Trenches, Cable Ladders, conduit paths, sizes & number of each of the
above etc. and Single Line representation of all the Electrical Panel Boards. All drawings shall be
prepared in an acceptable manner conforming to good drawing office practices on A1 size paper.
B.14.11 Samples
B.14.11.1Samples of all electrical, materials, fittings and accessories should be handed over to the
electrical engineer-consultant and approval obtained before commencing the work. The work is to be
carried out using such fittings and accessories. These samples will be returned to the Contractor on
successful completion of the project.
B.14.12 Access Openings
B.14.12 .1
The contractor shall provide all access, openings required for inspection and
maintenance of the installations.
B.14.13 Language
B.14.13.1 All information, communications and correspondence shall be in the English Language.
B.14.14 ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION
B.14.14.1
Applicable Publications and Standards
Standards and Publications of the following organizations form part of this Specification to the extent
indicated by the references thereto unless superseded by Detailed Technical Specifications.
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BS 7671
The IEE Wiring Regulations for Electrical Installation

works (17th Edition: 2008 July)
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BS CP 1003
BS 6004, 1984
BS 5467
BS 4678 Part 1 & 2
BS 4568 Part 1 & 2
IEC 60439-1
BS 5486 Part 12 & 13
IEC 60947-1 to 7
BS 1363
BS 3676
IEC 1008
B.14.14.2
t
Earthing (Grounding)
Cables
Cable Trays, Cable Trunking
Steel Conduits
Switch Boards
Distribution Boards
Circuit Breakers
Switch Socket outlets
Lighting Switches
Residual Current Circuit Breakers
Climatic Conditions
All electrical equipment, accessories and fittings to be used in electrical installations shall be appropriate for
he climatic conditions of Sri Lanka having the following operating features:
Maximum ambient temperature:
Average ambient temperature:
Maximum relative humidity:
35C
30C
85%
All electrical equipment and cables shall be rated for continuous operation at an ambient temperature of
30C. In plant and machine rooms an ambient temperature of 35C shall be assumed. Directly buried
cables shall be rated for ground temperature of 20C and soil thermal resistivity of 2 C m/w.
Unless otherwise mentioned, due allowance has been made in the design of the electrical installations
described in the specifications and drawings for the prevailing climatic conditions and all equipment, cables,
switches, etc., specified shall be satisfactorily selected accordingly.
B.14.14.3
Service Conditions
All electrical equipment, apparatus, accessories and fittings shall be so designed and manufactured to
operate continuously in the electricity supply system having the following characteristics:
Voltage
:
400 volts 5%, 3 Phase, 4 Wire
Frequency
:
50 Hz. 2 %
Neutral
:
Strongly earthed (grounded)
B.14.14.4
Installation
14.14.4.1
General:
The positions of electrical fittings etc., shown on the drawings are approximate and exact positions are
to be decided at the site.
All materials used for the work on this contract shall be of the highest grades of their respective kind and
shall conform to the latest British/IEC Standard Specification where such standards exist.
The complete electrical installation shall be of a type that may be completely rewired and based on a
Cable Tray/ rigid PVC conduit system unless otherwise specified.
All wiring carried out for lighting and socket outlets using Cu/PVC/PVC wires manufactured according to
BS 6004 shall be drawn inside the conduits, PVC or G.I. as the case may be, irrespective of whether
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they are laid on a cable tray or inside the wall or the concrete slab.
No extra payment will be made for conduit pipes, junction boxes, conduit boxes, earth and earth
continuity conductors and any other associated accessories. The contractor is requested to include
such materials and labour in the rates quoted for such items.
Distinctive colours for cables shall be used as Brown, Black and Grey for Phases, Blue for neutral and
Green/Yellow for Earth and shall be adhered to throughout the installation. The phase wire shall be
terminated on the right hand side of socket outlets and other fixtures where applicable. Specifically, no
joints are permitted in the runs of cables.
B.14.14.4.2
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
(e)
(f)
Fixing Heights:
All switches to be 1370 mm above finished floor level.
All socket outlets to be 300 mm above floor level.
Wall Mounted Distribution Boards containing switch gear items to be 1525 mm above finished
floor level.
Consumer Units to be 1830 mm above finished floor level.
All other fittings such as fluorescent luminaires etc., to be mounted directly onto the ceiling or
walls where applicable.
Contractor shall obtain directions from the Project Manager if he needs further advice on this.
Contractor shall provide the necessary supports of suitable strength to carry the weight of the
lighting fixtures.
No extra payment will be made for any of the extra requirements mentioned and therefore the
contractor is requested to include any extra cost to be incurred in the rates for respective items
in the BOQ.
B.14.14.5
Mains:
These will be cables of type {Cu/XLPE/PVC or Cu/XLPE/SWA/PVC}, as described in the BOQ, which
are to be laid from the terminals of the supply authority to the Main Breaker of the Main Distribution
Board(s).
B.14.14.6
Sub Mains:
These will consist of the cables, as described in the BOQ, running from the Main Distribution Board(s) to
Sub Distribution Boards and from Sub Distribution Board(s) to each Distribution Board.
B.14.14.7
Earthing & Earthing Conductors :
For the earth (ground) conductor, the same size of PVC insulated copper cable shall be used in places
where the phase conductors are less than or equal to 16 mm2 in cross-section. For phase conductor
sizes higher than 16 mm2 appropriate sizes shall be used as per the guidance given in the IEE Wiring
Regulations (BS 7671: 1992). Earthing (Grounding) in every respect must be in accordance with IEE
Wiring Regulations and the expected value of Earth Resistance shall be less than 5 Ohms.
The position of the earth rod is to be decided by the Contractor at the site and a Test Clamp is to be
provided for authorized persons to check Earth Resistance when required.
All conductive parts and exposed metal works which have to be earthed shall be connected to the earth
continuity conductor for equipotential bonding.
No extra payment will be made for any copper earth conductor, may it be the main earth or earth
continuity conductor and the contractor is requested to include the cost of copper earth conductor in the
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rate for the respective items.

B.14.14.8
PVC Conduits :
All PVC Conduits shall be a minimum of 25 mm diameter & shall be of high quality confirming to BS
4607 & BS 6099.
B.14.14.9
G.I. Conduits :
All G.I.Conduits shall be a minimum of 25 mm diameter & shall be of high quality. G.I. Conduits shall be
manufactured in accordance with BS 4568, Part 1 or equivalent, heavy gauge screwed and welded
Class B and shall be galvanized.
B.14.14.10
Outlet Boxes:
All flush mounted outlets and switches shall be mounted on flush boxes. Such flush boxes shall
comprise Copper metal thread embedded type mountings.
B.14.14.11
Lighting Switches:
Lighting switches shall be rated for 10 A. Before mounting manual lighting switches, the Contractor shall
check the swing of the doors and ensure that the switch is located on the side away from the hinge.
B.14.14.12
Socket Outlets:
Socket outlets shall be of the type specified in the specification or on the drawings. Except where
dimensioned, the positions are approximate and may be varied within reasonable limits to suit site
arrangements.
B.14.14.13
13 A Weather Proof Socket Outlets:
13 A, 250 V Weather Proof Socket outlets shall be either recessed or surface mounted and conforming
to BS 1363 & having a minimum IP Rating of IP 55.
B.14.14.14
Fused Connection Units
Fused Connection units shall be Flush type, Single-Gang Double Pole rated for 230 V, 15 A, 50 Hz and
shall incorporate a Neon Indicator lamp. Supply to Automatic Electric Hand Dryers shall be made
through these Fused Connection Units.
B.14.14.15
Residual Current Circuit Breakers (RCCB) Or Residual Current Devices (RCDs)
Shall be either 2 pole or 4 pole, of the current operated type and designed to trip with a leakage current
of 30 mA, unless otherwise specified elsewhere, through a trip coil and complete with a test button to
connect a resistance in series with the phase wire coil to allow 30mA to flow through the trip coil for
testing purposes. The RCCB shall comply with IEC 1008, or Equivalent (EN 61008).
B.14.14.16
Miniature Circuit Breakers (MCBs):
Shall comply with IEC 898/ BS EN 60898 and have a Breaking Capacity of 6 kA minimum or as
specified in the Drawings and shall be for 500V AC grade. The MCBs shall:
(a)
have silver alloy contact with wiping action to keep contact clean.
(b)
have thermal overload tripping.
(c)
have magnetic short circuit tripping.
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(d)
B.14.14.17
have quick break trip free mechanism.

Moulded Case Circuit Breakers (MCCBs):
Shall comply with IEC 947-2 and to have rated ultimate breaking capacity as specified in the drawings
and shall be for 500V, 50Hz AC grade. The MCCBs shall:
(a)
Have structures moulded from high strength bonded thermosetting material providing the
necessary combination of Mechanical and Electrical qualities.
(b)
Have high pressure fixed and moving butt contacts of silver alloy employed and arc extinction
to be achieved by de-ionizing arc chutes.
(c)
Have thermal overload and magnetic short circuit breaking with a quick-make, quick-break, trip
free mechanism.
B.14.14.18
Sub Distribution Board:
The SDBs shall be free standing (floor mounted) and of the bottom cable entry top/bottom outgoing type.
The steel sheet thickness of the Enclosure shall be not less than 1.5 mm for all the sides and the doors.
The whole assembly shall have an epoxy/polyester powder coated finish. The door shall be lockable with
180 degree opening. As all the cables shall enter from the bottom gland plate of the assembly and the SDB
shall be designed allocating ample space for the handling of the cables inside. The copper bus-bar
chamber shall be separated from the other functional elements. All the outgoing feeders shall be brought to
a terminal block for easy accessibility. The degree of protection of the enclosure after installation shall be
not less than IP 54. The relevant standard for the manufacture of the SDB shall be IEC 439-3 or BSEN
60439 3.
All Sub Distribution Boards shall be mounted on 300 mm high plinths made out of Concrete or 100 mm
x 50 mm x 3mm thick C channels, the cost of the plinth to be included in the cost of each Sub
Distribution Board given in the BOQ.
B.14.14.19
Distribution Board
The Distribution Board shall be wall mounted and top cable entry/outgoing type. The sheet steel thickness
shall be not less than 1.5 mm. The whole assembly shall have a epoxy/polyester powder coated finish. The
door shall be lockable with 180 degree opening. All the outgoing feeders shall be brought to a terminal
block for easy accessibility. The degree of protection of the enclosure after installation shall be not less than
IP 54. The relevant standard for the manufacture of the DB shall be IEC 439-3 or BS EN 60439 3.
B.14.14.20
Cable Trays / Cable Ladders
All tray and/or ladder systems shall be built up from a matching range of straights, bends, reducers,
tees, supports etc., They shall be of an approved proprietary manufacture. The trays shall be fabricated
from minimum 2 mm mild steel perforated to between 25% and 50% of the total area. The Cable
ladders shall be fabricated from steel sections of minimum 3 mm thick. After fabrication the trays and
the ladders shall be hot dip galvanized according to BS EN ISO 1461: 1999.
Support brackets for cable trays shall be fabricated and finished as for the tray and provided at intervals
not exceeding 1200 mm with 2 bolts to each bracket. Bracket shall be fixed with not less than 2 bolts to
the wall or other available and approved supports.
All Main & Sub Main Cables and wiring leading to lighting fixtures and socket outlets shall be laid on
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these cable trays.

B.14.14.20
Light Fittings
Electrical lighting system shall be an energy saving system mainly with fluorescent luminaries (tubes and
CFL). Ballasts for fluorescent tubes shall be of the electronic type. Luminaries shall be of the types as
shown in the drawings and approved by the Engineer. All the Luminaries shall be supplied and installed
under the contract.
a).
Fluorescent Fittings 1x 36 W Batten Type C/W Prismatic Diffuser Weather Proof

Type (IP 65)
The Fluorescent fittings shall be of reputed make and shall be made out from 24 SWG Mild
Steel sheet and shall be given epoxy/polyester powder coated finish or injection moulded fire
retardant polycarbonate. It shall incorporate a power factor correction capacitor connected in
parallel.
The diffuser shall be injection-moulded acrylic or injection moulded fire retardant UV stabilized
polycarbonate. The gear tray shall be sheet steel with white enamel finish.
Dust & water seal to be provided by accurate mouldings with a deep sealing channel with
seamless gasket to ensure resistant to ingress of dust & water. Further protection may be
provided by a splash shield moulded on to the diffuser.
The fluorescent fittings shall be internally wired using heatproof wires. The side holders shall
be of the rotary type and chokes shall be of the inductive type. The fluorescent fittings shall be
designed with easy accessibility to its components during the maintenance work.
The diameter of the fluorescent lamp shall be 26 mm and the colour of the fluorescent lamp
shall be Cool White (4000 K) and shall have an initial luminous flux of not less than 3000
lumens. (after 100 hrs. shall be not less than 2850 lumens)
The entire unit shall be completely assembled and pre-wired for rapid installation.
Cable entry positions at the back and each end of canopy through wiring (end cable entries
and facilities shall be available in the canopy for through wiring) preferably with accessory kits
for 3 core 4 mm2 for a maximum 16 A load.
Ingress Protection Class of the fitting shall be IP 65.
b).
The fluorescent fittings shall meet BS EN 60598 standard or equivalent.

Fluorescent Fittings 1x 36 W Batten Type c/w Prismatic Diffuser.
The Fluorescent fittings shall be of reputed make and shall be made out from 24 SWG Mild
Steel sheet and shall be given epoxy/polyester powder coated finish.
It shall incorporate a power factor correction capacitor connected in parallel.
The diffuser shall be injection-moulded acrylic or injection moulded UV stabilized
polycarbonate. The gear tray shall be sheet steel with white enamel finish.
The fluorescent fittings shall be internally wired using heatproof wires. The side holders shall
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be rotary type and chokes shall be inductive Type. The fluorescent fittings shall be designed
with easy accessibility to its components during the maintenance work.
The diameter of the fluorescent lamp shall be 26 mm and the colour of the fluorescent lamp
shall be Cool White (4000 K) and shall have an initial luminous flux of not less than 3000
lumens. (after 100 hrs. shall be not less than 2850 lumens)
The entire unit shall be completely assembled and pre-wired for rapid installation.
Cable entry positions at back and each end of canopy through wiring (end cable entries and
facilities shall be available in the canopy for through wiring) preferably with accessory kits for 3
core 4 mm2 for a maximum 16 A load.
The fluorescent fittings shall meet BS EN 60598 standard or equivalent.
c).
Lighting Fixture 2X36W Recessed Type Complete With Polished Aluminium Louver
The fitting shall be 300mm x 1200mm and the body shall be made out of minimum 1.2mm thick
sheet steal and finish with powder coated surface finish. Control gear shall be as specified and
shall be of good quality (European or equivalent) and the polished aluminium louver shall be of
good quality and having sufficient sheet thickness to have sufficient strength. The internal
wiring in the fitting has to be made of heat proof wires. The overall quality of the fitting shall be
high and shall comply with the EN 60598 and/or BS 4533 standards. The fluorescent lamps or
tubes for the above fitting shall be as specified elsewhere in the specifications. Technical
literature/catalogues are to be submitted for approval.
d).
Surface Mounted Cylindrical Down Light C/W 1x18w (CFL) Lamp

Surface Mounted Type Cylindrical Down Light shall be of high quality with Aluminium Body and
the Reflector shall be specula anodized aluminium.
The lamp shall be 1x18W compact Fluorescent Lamp (Energy Saving)
The diameter of the Cylindrical Down Light shall be around 130mm & will be matched with the
existing type.
e).
Ceiling Recessed Type Circular Down Light C/W 1x18w (CFL) Lamp
Ceiling Recessed Type Circular Down Light shall be of high quality in appearance & in
construction.
The holder of the lamp (Cap) shall preferably be of Ceramic and the Reflector shall be highly
polished Aluminium.
The lamp shall be 1x18W compact Fluorescent Lamp (Energy Saving) having a Colour
Temperature between 2000 K & 3000 K (Warm White).
The diameter of the Cylindrical Down Light shall be around 130 mm and be matched with the
existing type.
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B.14.14.21
Magnetic Contactors
Contactor operating coils shall be rated for 400V continuous operation for 3-Phase
applications.
B.14.15
Power Factor Correction Capacitor Banks (PFC)

Power Factor Correction Capacitor Banks shall be provided to the system to reduce the Reactive Power
fed to the system by the utility. The PFC shall be assembled in an independent cubicle. A number of
capacitor units shall be combined to form the capacitor banks. The PFC shall correct the power factor to
between 0.98 lag and unity. Capacitors with suitable harmonic suppression detuned series reactors
shall be offered. PFC shall be of the automatically operating type. The PFC shall be microprocessor
controlled based on solid state switching. The power factor shall be always lagging.
Internal fuses shall be provided in order to limit possible failure to a single capacitor element only.
The capacitors shall be rated for 480V, 3 phase, 50 Hz supply for continuous operation. The capacity of
the PFC at 400V, 50Hz shall be as stated in the BOQ.
The capacitors shall be of the leakage proof dry type.
Capacitor total losses shall be less than 0.4 watts per kvar.
Capacitor Dielectric shall be PCB free Metallized polypropylene. Supply isolation shall be provided by
an isolating switch.
The power factor control panel enclosures shall be of the floor mounted type made of 1.5mm sheet steel
with a minimum degree of protection of IP 54,
The PFC shall include all necessary internal connections and bus bars, insulators and other fittings. The
PFC enclosure structure shall be designed to carry all required unit capacitors and facilities, and the
conductors comprising the incoming and outgoing circuits under the loadings and factors of safety
specified and to give the minimum phase and earth clearances.
The safe removal and safe replacement of capacitor units shall minimise the dismantling of any
structural member, support, including insulators or main connections.
B.14.16 Earthing System (Grounding)

Earthing System shall be installed according to the specifications in BS 7671:2008 17th edition.
All the earth cables shall be connected at the MDB and the main earthing cable shall be taken out of the
building and earthed by a 1.2m length 16mm dia. copper clad steel rod. The earthing pit shall be
450mmx450mmx450mm sized.
B.14.17 Lightning Protection System
Scope
The Contractor shall supply and install a lightning protection system conforming to the requirements of
IEC 62305 for the building.
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The system shall include, but not be limited to an air termination network including finials, joints and
bonds, test joints, earth termination network, earthing pits and earth electrodes.
Air Termination Network
General
The air termination network shall be comprised of 25mm x 2.5mm (min) copper tape (solid tape
to IEC 62305-3) fixed on to the roof. Air termination network shall be supplemented by taper
pointed air terminals (finials) fixed vertically on the roof at the highest level at locations marked
in the drawings.
All metal components shall be connected to the air termination network.
Air Terminals (Finials)
Air terminal shall be of taper pointed copper rod with multiple points, complete with base for
mounting on the roof. The rod shall be 15 mm diameter and 1 m length, threaded at one end
and secured with a lock-nut after being screwed into the base.
Earth Termination System
General
'Type A Earth Termination Arrangement' of IEC 62305-3 shall be provided. A copper tape shall
be taken out from each of the down conductors at 2000mm above the lowest floor. The
contractor shall connect the copper tape to a test joint and earth (ground) the system. The
earth resistance of the earth termination network shall not exceed 10 (ten) ohms. All the
exposed down conductors shall be securely covered by suitable PVC trunking up to 2m from
ground level to prevent contact with personnel.
Earth Electrodes
Each earth electrode shall consists of 16mm diameter copper bonded steel earth rods complete with
driving stud, coupling dowels and spike. Earth rod shall be made of molecularly bonded 99.9% pure
electrolytic copper onto a low carbon steel core. Each earth rod shall be 2.4m long. (This shall be one
2.4m length rod or two 1.2m length rods connected by threaded coupling using driving stud.)
The Contractor shall measure the resistance of each earth electrode immediately after it is driven. If the
earth resistance is more than the permitted value, the Contractor shall install additional rods which shall
be coupled to the rod already installed to obtain acceptable value of resistance.
Each earth electrode shall be provided with a factory made, concrete inspection pit and cover.
Accessories
Lightning protection system shall be provided with all required test joints for down conductors, fixing
clips and clamps for copper tapes and round conductors, earth rod clamps, bonds to metallic
items/parts and other accessories.
Equipotential Bonding
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All structural metal parts, metal installations and external conductive parts and lines connected to the
structure shall be bonded to Lightning Protection System, using bonds and clamps appropriate to the
location.
QUALITY OF ELECTRICAL FITTINGS
Item
Relevant Standard
Specifications
No.
Recommended Brand
Names
01
Sunk Switches , 10 A
B.S. 3676
02
13A Switched Socket Outlets,

Plugs & Adaptors
B.S. 1363
03
5A and 15A Switched Socket

Outlets
B.S. 546
Clipsal, Orange, Crabtree,

Hager
04
R.C.C.B. / R.C.D
B.S. 4293, IEC 1008

BS EN 61008
F & G, Siemens, Moeller,

Schrack, Hager, ABB
05
M.C.B.
F & G, Siemens, Moeller,

Schrack, Hager, ABB
06
Consumer Unit
07
M.C.C.B.
IEC 898 or BS EN
60898 or IEC 947 - 2
Or B.S. 3871: Part 1
B.S. 5486 Part 1 & Part
13
I.E.C. 439-1 or
BS EN 60439 3
IEC 695-2-1
I.E.C. 947-2 : 1989
BS EN 60947-2 : 1992
08
Cu/PVC/SWA/PVC Cables
B.S. 6346
ACL, Kelani, Ducab
Cu/PVC/PVC Cables
B.S. 6004 : 1995 & SLS

733: 1995
B.S. 5467
B.S. 5467
I.E.C 920, 921 & 922
BSEN 60928
I.E.C.
81
B.S. 1853
EN 60598
BS 4533
I.E.C. 529 for degree of
protection
09
10
11
12
13
Cu/ XLPE/SWA/PVC Cables

Cu/XLPE/PVC Cables
Fluorescent Ballasts with Screw
Type Terminals
Fluorescent Lamps
Colour: Cool White (4000 K)
Lighting Fixtures
Steel Enclosures (Epoxy
Powder coated finish)
14
Exhaust Fans
15
PVC Conduits
BSEN 60529
BS 5060
I.E.C. 879 : 1987)
BS 4607 & BS 6099

Hager
Hager
Polychrome, Scame, Hibox,

Hager
Merlingerin, Terasaki, Moeller,

Schrack, ABB
ACL, Kelani, Ducab

Vossloh Schwabe, Osram,
Philips, Atco
Philips, Osram
Imported Best Quality
Maggline, KIK, Elsteel, Cubic
National, KDK
Polycon, Anton, National
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16
B.15
G.I. Conduits
BS 4568 Part I
Particular Specification for Stainless Steel Works

Stainless steel sections for Handrails of internal areas shall be of 304 grade and all external sections
shall be of 316
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6A. GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS

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SPECIFICATION FOR CIVIL WORKS

SPECIFICATION FOR SANITARY INSTALLATION

SPECIFICATION FOR WATER SUPPLY AND SEWARAGE

SPECIFICATION FOR ELECTRICAL & MECHANICAL WORKS

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Particular Specification for Earth Works

Particular Specification for Concrete Works

Particular Specification for Brick/ Block Works

Particular Specification for Roof Plumbing

Particular Specification for Structural Steel Works

Particular Specification for Finishes Works (Floor, Wall, Ceiling)

Particular Specification for Ceramic floor and wall tiling Works

Particular Specification for Painting and Decoration Works

Particular Specification for Water Proofing Works

Particular Specification for Wood Works

Particular Specification for Aluminium Doors and Windows Works

Particular Specification for Glass and Glazing Works

Particular Specification for Electrical Installation Works

Particular Specification for Stainless Steel Works

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PARTICULAR SPECIFICATION FOR EARTH WORKS

B.1.4 Placing of Fill Material

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Cement: Sand Metal

B.2.6.2 Number of test cubes per batch - 6 Test cubes

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quality as specified and approved by the Engineer.

Cement Mortar Mixture

PARTICULAR SPECIFICATION FOR BRICK & BLOCK WORKS

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B.3.2.5 Solid cement block shall conform to SLS:855,

PARTICULAR SPECIFICATION FOR ROOF PLUMBING

Coating Composition of Galvalume

B.4.3 Gutter Chains

PARTICULAR SPECIFICATION FOR STRUCTURAL STEEL WORK

Structural steel should be of Gr. 43 to conform BS 4360

All welding consumable should conform to BS 639

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the same manner.

PARTICULAR SPECIFICATION FOR FINISHES (FLOOR, WALL, CEILING)

Refer Schedule of Finishes.

B.6.2 Cement and Water

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PARTICULAR SPECIFICATION FOR CERAMIC FLOOR AND WALL TILES

PARTICULAR SPECIFICATION FOR PAINTING AND DECORATING WORKS

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PARTICULAR SPECIFICATION FOR WATERPROOFING

Waterproofing treatment to basement foundations/floor/retaining walls, roof terraces, flower

The rates for waterproofing shall include for :-

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