Tech. Spec. - Bid

T E C H N I C A L SP E CI F I C A T I O N S - CI V I L W O R K
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS – MATERIALS
GENERAL :
(a) All materials to be used in the execution of Civil & Structural

works shall be governed by the requirements of this
specification.
(b) Whenever any reference to IS codes is made, the same shall be

taken as the latest revision (with all amendments issued
thereto) as on the date of submission of the bid.
(c) Apart from the IS codes mentioned in particular in various clauses

of this specification, for a specific work under consideration all
other relevant codes regarding quality, testing and / or
inspection procedures shall be applicable. Reference to some
of the codes in the various clauses of this specification does
not limit or restrict the scope of applicability of other referred
or relevant codes.
(d) In case of any variation / contradiction in provisions between IS

codes and this specification, the provisions given in this
specification shall be followed with the approval of the
Engineer In Charge / Consultant / Architect.
(e) All materials shall be of standard quality and shall be procured

from renowned sources / manufacturers approved by the
Architect / Consultant. If shall be the responsibility of the
contractor, to get all materials approved prior to procurement
and placement of order.
(f) Quality and acceptability of materials not covered under this

specification shall be governed by the relevant IS codes. In
case IS code is not available for the particular material, other
codes e.g., BS or DIN or ASTM shall be considered. The
decision of the Engineer In Charge / Consultant / Architect in
this regard shall be final and binding on the contractor.
(g) Whenever asked for, the contractor shall submit representative

samples of materials to be client for inspection and approval.
Approval of any sample does not necessarily exempt the
contractor from submitting necessary test reports for the
approved material, as per the specification / relevant IS
codes.
(h) The contractor shall submit manufacturer’s test reports on quality

and suitability of any material procured from them and their
recommendation on storage application, workmanship etc., for
the intended use. Submission of manufacturer’s test reports
does not restrict the client / consultant from asking for fresh
test results from an approved laboratory of the actual material
supplied from any approved manufacturer / source at any
stage of execution of work.
(i) All costs relating to or arising out of carrying out the tests and
submission of test reports and or samples to the client /
consultant for approval during the entire tenure of the work
shall be borne by the contractor and included in the quoted
rates.
(j) Materials for approval shall be separately stored and marked as

directed by the client / consultant and shall not be used in
the works till these are approved. The contractor at his own
cost shall immediately remove all rejected materials from the
site.
1.0.0 CEMENT
1.1.0 SUPPLY
Cement used shall be one of the following with prior approval of

the Engineer In Charge / consultant / Architect.
(a) Grade 33 Ordinary Portland Cement conforming to IS : 269

(b) Grade 43 Ordinary Portland Cement conforming to IS : 8112
(c) Grade 53 Ordinary Portland Cement conforming to IS :
12269
Portland slag cement conforming to IS : 455

Portland Pozzolana Cement conforming to IS : 1489
Cement to be used shall be of the best quality from reputed

brands like ACC / Birla / Gujrat Ambuja or any other equivalent
as approved by the Client / Consultant.
Unless otherwise specified ordinary Portland cement of 53 grade

conforming to IS : 8112 shall be used for all concrete works.
Where specified, special cement like sulphate resisting portland

cement (conforming to IS : 8042 – E) Coloured cement shall be
used.
Rapid hardening cement shall have strength in one day equal to

that of OPC in 3 days. It shall be used for products like Hume
pipe, tiles, sleepers, poles, pre stressed and pre-cast members. If
shall also be used for foundation, bridges, culverts, causeways
etc., where quick construction activity is required however with
prior permission of the Consultant / Architect. Test certificates
showing that the cement complies with the specifications must be
submitted to the consultant.
Sulphate resistant cement should possess low heat of hydration,

more compressive strength 28 days than OPC. It should be
capable of withstanding attack of aggressive substances like
sulphate of sodium, magnesium, calcium etc., which damage
concrete structures. It shall be used with prior approval for
structures in or near sea water, where the soil conditions are
aggressive, where repeated cycles of drying and wetting occur and
also for structures exposed to sulphate attack like industrial
drains, sewage pipes, foundations, bridges, dams, funnels, test
certificates showing that the cement complies with the
specifications must be submitted to the consultant.
Coloured cement shall be white or grey Portland cement mixed

with pigment as specified in the item of work. It shall comply with
physical requirements of IS : 269/8112 and pigments shall be
inorganic oxide pigments either natural or synthetic in origin
complying with the requirements of B.S : 1014. The pigments
used for coloured cements shall be of approved quality and its
quantity shall not exceed 10% of cement used in the mix. The
mixture of pigment and cement shall be properly ground to have a
uniform colour and shade. The pigments shall have such
properties as to provide durability under exposure to sunlight and
weather. The pigment shall have the property such that it is
neither affected by the cement nor detrimental to it.
In case more than one type of cement is used in any work, a

record shall be kept showing the location and type of cement used.
Each type of cement shall preferably be obtained from one
constant source throughout the contract. Cement of different
types shall not be mixed with one another. Different brands of
cement or the same brand of cement from different sources shall
not be used without prior notification or approval by client.
The cement shall be supplied to the site in original sealed bags,

which shall be labelled with the weight, name of manufacturer,
date of manufacture, brand and type. Cement received in torn
bags shall not be used. Bags of cement that vary in weight by
more than 3% shall not be accepted.
The contractor shall maintain a daily record of cement received

and consumed in an approved form and a copy shall be submitted
to the engineer – in – charge once a week.
1.2.0 STORAGE
1.2.1 Cement bags shall be stored dry, leak proof, moisture proof and
well ventilated godowns at the cost of the contractor.
Cement of different types shall be stored in separate
godowns or separate compartments of a godown.
1.2.2 The floor of the godown shall be raised and shall consist of wooden
planks testing on the base prebared with dry bricks laid on
edges. Stacking of cement bags shall have a clearance 150
to 200 mm above the floor and 450 mm from the wall.
1.2.3 Cement shall be stored in stacks, which are not higher than 10
bags to avoid lumping due to pressure and in such a manner
as to permit easy access for inspection and identification.
1.2.4 The bags shall be kept close together in rows of two bags to reduce
circulation of air as much as possible. The bags shall be
arranged in header and stretcher fashion so as to lessen the
danger of topping.
1.2.5 ‘First in’, ‘First out’ rules shall be applied while removing the
bags for use.
1.2.6 Cement stored during monsoons or for an unusually long period,

shall be completely enclosed in polythene sheet which shall
cover the top of the stack. The contractor shall ensure that
the polythene sheet is not damaged at any time during use.
Storage under tarpaulins shall not be permitted.
1.2.7 No stored cement bag shall be used after three months from the
date of manufacture. Generally, stacking and storing of
cement shall be in accordance with clause 3.2 of IS : 4082.
1.3.0 QUALITY OF CEMENT
1.3.1 The manufacturer shall satisfy himself that the cement conforms
to the relevant Indian standards and if required, shall
furnish a certificate to this effect to the purchaser or his
representative within ten days of the despatch of the cement.
1.3.2 The contractor shall be fully responsible for the quality of cement
brought to work site. In case the contractor has any doubt
regarding the quality of cement brought to work site, it is
upto him to have it tested at his own expense and make sure
that the cement is of acceptable quality.
1.4.0 TESTING
1.4.1 The contractor shall submit test certificates furnished by the
manufacturer to client / consult. Where the client/
consultant is not convinced about the quality of cement, he
can ask the contractor to have the cement tested or he can
take samples in the presence of contractor from cement bags
stored at work site and forward them to government
approved laboratory for testing. Expenses towards such
tests shall be the contractor.
1.5.0 SAMPLING
1.5.1 For one lot of 50 tonnes of cement, 2% of bags shall be picked out
of random, from which one samples of 15 kg shall be taken.
1.5.2 Samples for testing may be taken by the purchaser or his

representative within one week of delivery and all tests shall
be commenced within one week of sampling.
1.5.3 When it is not possible to test samples within one week, the
samples shall be backed and stored in airtight containers till
testing.
1.6.0 CAUSES FOR REJECTION
1.6.1 Cement not conforming to relevant specification shall be rejected

by the client / consultant, the contractor, at his own
expense shall immediately remove rejected cement from the
work site.
1.6.2 Damaged or reclaimed or partly set cement will not be permitted to

be used and shall be removed from the site.
1.6.3 The minimum requirements for any type of cement to be

considered as acceptable are tabulated in table – A
TABLE A : PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS FOR CEMENT
OPC OPC OPC

TYPE OF CEMENT 33 43 53 PPC PSC
Grade Grade Grade
Code No. IS : IS : IS : IS : 1489 IS :

2 8112 12269 455
6
9
Fineness by Blaine’s
method (Sq. m / kg) 225 225 225 300 225
min
Setting time (mins)
Initial (more than) 30 30 30 30 30
Final (Less than) 600 600 600 600 600
Loss on Ignition 5 5 4 5 4
Insoluble Residue {0.96 x +
4 2 2 4} x = % of 2.5
Pozzolana
Soundless (Max 10 10 10 10 10
Lechatelier 0.8 0.8 0.8 0.8 0.8
Autoclave (%)
Compressive strength
*(Min) (N/Sq. mm)
7 days 22 33 37 22 22
28 days 33 43 53 31 ---
 Compressive strength test shall be carried out on 70.70 x 70.70 x

70.70 mm mortar cubes made from cement and sand (conforming
to IS : 650) mixed in the proportion 1.3.0
2.0.0 AGGREGATES
Aggregates for concrete shall be procured from approved sources

conforming to the specifications of IS : 383 and shall be chemically
inert, clean, strong, durable, with limited porosity and free from
deleterious materials which cause corrosion of reinforcement or
may impair the strength and durability of concrete. Aggregates
shall not contain water – soluble sulphur trioxide in excess of
0.1%. The chloride ion content of fine and coarse aggregate shall
not exceed 0.06% and 0.02% respectively by mass of dry
aggregate. If either aggregate exceeds these limits the material
may still be considered acceptable by the engineer provided that
the total chloride ion concentration derived from the aggregate is
not greater than 0.35% by mass of the cement in the mix.
All aggregates shall comply with IS : 2386 and IS : 383 in respect

of impurities and additionally with the following.
ABSORPTION :
6% maximum by weight for ordinary construction and 2%
maximum for water proof construction.
SALT
1% maximum (equivalent anhydrous calcium percentage by weight
of cement)
SHELL
8% maximum by weight
CARBONATES
10% maximum by weight.
Unless otherwise specified fine aggregate shall be imply natural

river sand for the purpose of reinforced concrete work.
2.1.0 FINE AGGREGATE
2.1.1 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
(a) The maximum size of the sand particles shall be 4.75 mm

and down graded.
(b) The sand shall be free from adherent coatings and shall not
contain harmful materials such as iron pyrites, coal, mica,
slit, clay, alkali, sea shell, organic impurities, loam etc.,
(c) The maximum quantity of deleterious materials shall not

exceed 5 percent and the limits specified in table 1 of IS 383
when tested in accordance with IS : 2386 (part – 2)
(d) Aggregates, which are chemically reactive with alkalis of

cement, shall not be used, as it will induce cracking of
concrete.
(e) Slit and dust present in natural sand shall be limited to 8%

by weight. In case it is more than 8% it shall be washed at
site with clean water. Presence of mica shall not be more
than 1% by weight.
2.1.2 GRADING
Fine aggregate with a fineness modulus value less than ‘2’ shall
not be used for reinforced concrete work. The natural sand used
for R.C.C work shall have a grading conforming to one of the three
grading zones given in the following table (Table B). Fine aggregate
conforming to grade IV as per IS : 383 shall not be used for R.C.C
works.
For coarse sand the grading of sand as determined by the method

prescribed in IS : 2386 part I shall be within the limits of grading
III given in table B.
Stone dust shall be obtained by crushing hard stone and the

grading shall be as determined by the method prescribed in IS :
2386 Part I & II. If shall be within the limits of grading zone III.
The fineness modulus of stone dust shall not be less than 1.8. If
shall not contain more than 8% of slit as determined by field test
with measured cylinder. The slit content is found out by keeping a
sample of stone dust without drying in 200 mm measuring
cylinder. The quantity of the sample shall be such that it fills the
cylinder upto 10 mm mark. Then clean water shall be added upto
150 mm mark. The mixture shall be stirred vigorously and the
contents allowed to settle for 3 hours. The height of slit visible as
settled layer above the stone dust shall be expressed as percentage
of the height of the stone dust below. The stone dust containing
more than 8% of slit shall be washed so as to bring down the
content within the allowable limit.
When grading outside the limits of any particular grading zone of

sieves other than 600 micron sieve by a total amount not
exceeding 5%. It shall be regarded as falling within that grading
zone.
TABLE B : GRADING OF FINE AGGREGATE (AS PER IS : 383)
IS Sieve Percentage by weight passing IS Sieve

Designation
Grading Grading Grading Grading
Zone I Zone II Zone III zone IV
10 mm 100 100 100 100
4.75 mm 90 – 100 90 – 100 90 – 100 95 – 100
2.36 mm 60 – 95 75 – 100 85 – 100 95 – 100
1.18 mm 30 – 70 55 – 90 75 – 100 90 – 100
600 micron 15 – 34 35 – 59 60 – 79 80 – 100
300 micron 5 – 20 8 – 30 12 – 40 15 – 50
150 micron 0 – 10 0 – 10 0 – 10 0 – 15
2.1.3 SAMPLING AND TESTING
(a) Fine aggregate shall be subjected to inspection and testing
(b) The method of sampling for test shall be in accordance with

IS : 2430
(c) Samples of fine aggregates for testing shall be collected from

transportation units or stack or stockpiles. Each sample
shall be packed separately and despatched to the testing
laboratory.
(d) Packing and marking of samples shall be done in accordance

with clause 6.0 of IS : 2430.
(e) The contractor shall furnish test results of samples as may

be required by the client / consultant.
(f) Testing shall be carried out in accordance with IS : 2386

(Parts – 1 to 8)
2.1.4 STORAGE
(a) Aggregate shall be stored on a hard surface or a well

designed platform of concrete, timber, metal or any other
approved material so as to prevent the mixture of clay , dust,
vegetable and other foreign matter.
(b) Storing and stacking of fine aggregates shall be done in

accordance with clause 3.5 of IS 4082.
(c) While stacking the aggregate shall not form pyramids

resulting in segregation of different size particles. The stacks
shall be regular.
(d) Unless otherwise specified or necessitated by site conditions,

stacking of fine aggregate shall be sufficiently away from that
of coarse aggregate.
Coarse aggregate of which not less than 9.5% by weight is retained on

4.75 mm mesh IS test sieve of IS : 2430 and shall conform to IS : 383.
2.2.0 COARSE AGGREGATE
Coarse aggregates shall be machine – crushed stone of black trap

or equivalent black hard stone and shall be hard, strong, dense,
durable, clean or procured from quarries approved by the client /
consultant. Generally coarse aggregate shall be cubical in shape
and not flake or elongated.
Aggregates shall be free from injurious amounts of disintegrated

pieces, reactive silica, alkali, harmful salt, organic matters and
other deleterious materials. Coarse aggregates to be used for
reinforced cement concrete work shall not contain any material
liable to attack the steel reinforcement.
The maximum quantity of deleterious materials shall not exceed 5

percent of the weight of coarse aggregate and the limits specified in
Table 1 of IS : 383 when tested in accordance with IS : 2386 (Part
– 2)
The amount of fine particles occuring in the free state or as loose

adherent shall not exceed 1% when determined by laboratory
sedimentation tests as per IS : 2386
In selecting the aggregates the Contractor shall satisfy and ensure

that the source is suitable for regular supply and a watch shall be
maintained that the particle shape and grading remain reasonably
uniform throughout the progress of work.
The contractor shall arrange to supply coarse aggregates in single
size, for each nominal size, conforming to the grading given in
Table 2 of IS : 383. The single sizes shall be combined in suitable
proportion to get desired overall grading of aggregates. The
client / consultant at his discretion, may allow the use of “Graded
Aggregate” of nominal size, to conform to the grading specified in
Table 2 of IS : 383
2.2.2 MAXIMUM SIZE
The maximum size of aggregates shall not be great than one

quarter of the maximum thickness of the member so as to
surround all reinforcement. For heavily reinforced concrete
members the nominal size of aggregate shall be 5 mm less than
the minimum clear distance between the reinforcement main or 5
mm less than the minimum cover to the reinforcement whichever
is smaller. In reinforced concrete work, unless otherwise specified,
nominal maximum size of coarse aggregate shall be 20 mm and
down.
2.2.3 STORAGE
(a) Generally, storage of coarse aggregate shall conform to

clause 3.5 of IS : 4082. Aggregates shall be stored at site on
a hard and dry patch of ground, preferably levelled and
rolled.
(b) Aggregates of various sizes shall be stored in separate

stockpiles with height not exceeding 1 m to prevent coning
or segregation. A bottom layer of coarse aggregate 100 mm
deep shall be undisturbed while removing the material for
use.
(c) If the aggregates are stored at site for a long time, it shall be
sieved before use, to remove dust, if directed by the
consultant.
3.0.0 STEEL REINFORCEMENT
3.1.0 SUPPLY
Steel reinforcement for concrete shall be round / ribbed bars,

unless otherwise specified and shall comply with the following
grades.
High strength deformed steel bars conforming to IS : 1786. If

specified, tested quality high yield strength deformed corrosion
resistant steel (CRS) bars from TATA (TISCON – 50 CRS) or SAIL
(HCR – REBARS Gr. M) conforming to IS : 1786 for mechanical
properties with improved corrosion resistance and bond strength
shall be used.
All steel shall be procured from original procedures. No re – rolled
steel shall be incorporated in the work. Only new steel shall be
delivered to the site and shall be free of mill scale, loose rust,
grease oil, paint or any other deleterious materials which reduce or
destroys bond.
3.2.0 MEASUREMENT OF REINFORCEMENT
Measurement relating to nominal mass, dimensions and

tolerances of various types steel shall conform to relevant IS codes.
Reinforcement shall be measured in lengths of bar as actually

placed in position on standard weight basis. No allowance being
made in the weight for rolling margin. Wastage and binding wire
shall not be measured. Authorised overlaps and spices shall only
be measured. Rate quoted shall include the cost of welding
specified.
3.3.0 TESTING
Test certificates from manufacturer, mill certificates and

certificates of origin shall be submitted for each consignment.
Additional tests if required shall be done as recommended by the
client / consultant at the contractor’s own cost. An accredited
laboratory shall carry out testing. Any reinforcement so sampled
and tested which fails to comply with the specifications shall be
rejected and the whole batch shall be removed from the site
immediately. The contractor shall have no claim for bars
mutilated in obtaining test samples.
3.4.0 SAMPLING
Sampling shall be done in accordance with relevant IS codes. For

every 40 tonnes of steel at least one test shall be done.
CRS reinforcing bars shall conform to the physical properties of

IS : 1786. In addition when tested for corrosion reistance as per
the standard ASTM method such as salt spray test (B 117.90).
Potentio Dynamic polaristion measurement test (G.5.78),
Atmospheric Corrosion test (G.50.76) and sulphur-di-oxide
chamber test (G.87.84) shall exhibit corrosion resistance index of
minimum 1.5 CRS (deformed) bars should either be butt or lap
welded as per recommended practice of IS : 9417. For best results
basic coated electrodes containing copper and / or nickel shall be
used.
The chemistry of CRS should be given below.
Carbon - 0.15% max

Sulphur (s) - 0.05% max
Phosphorus (P) - 0.12% max
S+P - 0.17% max
Silicon - 0.45% max
Corrosion
Resistant elements -1.5% max
3.5.0 BINDING WIRE
The reinforcement shall be securely bound wherever bars intersect

or wherever required with 16 or 18 gauge (1.63 mm or 1.22 mm)
annealed steel wire conforming to IS : 280
3.6.0 MECHANICAL SPLICES
Mechanical connections for splicing reinforcement bars in

congested locations shall be used only approval of consultant /
Engineer-in-charge. Patenled couplers as manufactured by Usha
Martin Industries Ltd., (CCL bar grips) and BBR India Ltd., (BBR
SWIF) shall be used wherever mentioned in the drawings. The
couplers shall be attached to the reinforcement bars by forging,
hydraulic pressing or screw couplers in special circumstances may
be permitted. All operations relating to reinforcement coupling
shall be done using supplier’s patented machine / equipment and
in the presence of the supplier’s representative. The contractor
shall submit relevant trade literature, mil certificates, certificates
of origin and letters of approval for each proposed application. A
sample of each type of mechanical coupler shall be submitted for
testing and approval prior to the use of any coupler in the works.
3.7.0 WELDING ELECTRODES
Electrodes used for welding of steel bars shall be orginary mild

steel grade 2 electrodes conforming to IS : 814 and shall be the
best quality and approved by the Engineer-in-charge. The work
shall be carried out as strictly as per IS : 2751 and IS : 9417.
3.8.0 CAUSES OF REJECTION
Steel reinforcement, not conforming to relevant specification, shall

be rejected by the client / consultant. Every bar shall be
inspected before assembling on the work and defective, brittle or
burnt bar shall be rejected. Cracked ends of bars shall be
discarded. The contractor at his own expense shall immediately
remove rejected steel from the work site.
3.9.0 STORAGE
Steel reinforcement shall be handled and stored in a manner that

bending or distortion of the bars is avoided and corrosion of steel
is prevented. They shall be stored in such a manner that they are
not in direct contact with the ground (at least 150 mm clear above
ground). In case of long storage, a coat of cement wash shall be
given to the reinforcing steel to prevent any scalling or rusting.
Any reinforcement, which is certified as corroded by the Engineer-
in-charge, shall either be immediately withdrawn from site or
stand blasted and coated with cement slurry. No extra povment
shall be made for sand blasting and cement coating. Bars of
different classification and size shall be stored separately.
Generally storage of reinforcements shall be in accordance with
clause 3.7 of IS 4032.
4.0.0 WATER
Water used for various works shall conform to IS : 456
Water used for both mixing and curing of concrete / brickwork /

plaster as well as for washing aggregate shall be potable and free
from injuruous amounts of deleterious materials like alkalis,
acids, oils salts, sugar, organic materials, vegetable growth or
other substances which are likely to affect the strength or
durability of concrete and other construction materials. Before
starting any concreting / brickwork / plaster work and wherever
the source of water changes, the water shall be tested for its
acceptability for use in concrete etc. by the methods given in IS :
3025. No water shall be used until tested and found satisfactory
and cost of all such tests shall be borne by the contractor.
Hard and bitter water shall generally be found unsuitable for
curing mortar and concrete.
Water for use in mixing with cement shall neither be hotter than
250 C nor colder than 5 0 C at the time of mixing. Whenever
temperature controlled concrete is specified, the contractor may
establish an ice making plant of required capacity at site.
Water used for curing shall not produce any objectionale stain or
unsightly deposit on the surface. If shall be free of elements that
significantly affect the hydration reaction. Presence of tonnic acid
or iron compounds in water is objectionable.
4.2.0 ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA

Water to be used, shall satisfy the following.
4.2.1 To neutralise 200 ml sample of water, using phenobhihalein as an

indicator, it should be require more than 2 ml of 0.1 normal
NaOH.
4.2.2 To neutralise 200 ml sample of water, using methyl orange as on
indicator, if should into require more than 10 ml of 0.1
normal HCL.
4.2.3 It should not contain solids by weight in excess of the following.
Organic 200 mg / litre

Inorganic 3000 mg / litre
Sulphates 500 mg / litre
Chlorides 1000 mg / litre for RC work and 2000 mg /
litre for other works
Suspended matter 2000 mg/litre
The pH value of water shall be between 6 and 8.
If required by the Engineer-in-charge it shall be tested by comparison
with distilled water. Comparison shall be made by means of standard
cement tests for soundness, time of selling and mortar strength as
specified in IS : 269. Any indication of change in time of setting by 30
minutes or more or decrease of more than 10% in strength of mortar
prepared with water sample when compared with the results obtained
with mortar prepared with distilled water shall be sufficient cause for
rejection of water under test.
4.3.0 SAMPLE OF TESTING
The sample of water taken for testing shall represent the water
proposed to be used, with due account being paid to seasonal
variation. The samples shall not receive any treatment before
testing other than that envisaged in the regular supply of water
proposed for use. The sample shall be stored in a clean container.
Test shall be carried out only once for one particular source.
Testing shall be done as per IS : 3025 (Relevant parts)
4.4.0 STORAGE
Storage of water shall generally conform to IS : 4082, whenever

water is to be started for construction purposes. Water storage
tanks shall be covered to the satisfaction of the Engineer-in-charge
to prevent contamination.
5.0.0 ADMIXTURES
Admixtures shall be used in concrete, mortar plaster etc., as

specified in the schedule of items and / or drawing only after the
product is approved by the client / consultant. The contractor is
bound to furnish all such information like dosage, method of
application, chloride content, etc., required to decide on the
suitability of the admixture. All required tests should be carried
out at the instructions of the client at no extra cost.
Use of admixture being a specialised job, shall be carried out

strictly as per manufacturer’s recommendations.
Admixtures used shall conform to the following relevant IS codes

and shall be purchased from reputed manufacturers as approved
by client / consultant. In reinforced concrete, the chloride ion of
any admixture used shall not exceed 2% by weight of the
admixture as determined in accordance with IS : 6925 and the
total chloride ion in all admixtures used in concrete mix shall not
exceed 0.83% by weight of cement. The addition of calcium
chloride to concrete containing embedded metal will not be
permitted under any circumstances.
Accelerating admixtures conforming to IS : 9103 & 2645. It shall

be in liquid state with a specific gravity of 1.3 and complying with
ASTM C – 494 type E. It shall accelerate the setting and
hardening of the concrete mix thereby achieving high early ago
strength. It shall be from CICO or equivalent and used at the rate
instructed by the manufacturer. It should be compatible with all
types of cement.
Retarding admixtures conforming to IS : 9103. It shall be in liquid

state with a specific gravity of 1.22 and complying with ASTM C –
494 type B & D, CRD – C87 type B & D, BS : 5075 part 1. It shall
be added to the concrete mix during the mixing process along with
water and aggregates. No extension of normal mixing time is
necessary. It shall delay the initial and final setting time. It shall
help to spread the heat of hydration over a longer period of time.
It shall give a highly workable concrete with a low W/C ratio. It
shall be from CICO, Feb Roffe or equivalent and be used at the
rate instructed by the manufacturer, with cement, depending on
the amount of acceleration of hardening required. It should be
compatible with all types of cement.
Air – Entraining Admixtures conforming to IS : 9103.

Water – reducing admixtures conforming to IS : 9103. Only
naphthalene based water – reducing admixture / plasticizers shall
be permitted.
Integral waterproofing admixtures conforming to IS : 2645. It

shall be from Feb Roffe’s Roff Hyseal. Roff Hyproof, Algiproof or
equivalent. It shall be used as on excellent cement admixture in
all types of concrete / plaster mortars, pointing mortars, masonry
works, works and pressure grouting works. It shall improve
resistance of the surface to weathering and chemical attacks. It
shall be no – toxic so as to use for waterproofing in water tanks,
reservoirs, tanks etc.,
5.2.0 PRODUCT INFORMATION
5.2.1 The contractor shall further provide the following information

concerning each admixture to the client / consultant.
(a) Optimum dosage and detrimental effects of under – dosage and

over – dosage.
(b) Chemical names of the main ingredients in the admixture
(c) The chloride ion content expressed as percentage by weight of

admixture.
(d) Whether or not the admixture leads to entrapment of air when

used in the manufacturer’s recommended dosage and if so,
to what extent.
Where two or more admixtures are proposed to be used in any one

mix, the manufacturer’s written confirmation of their
compatibility.
There would be no increase in risk of corrosion of the

reinforcement or other embodiments as a result of using the
admixture.
5.3.0 SAMPLING
5.3.1 Sampling for testing shall be done in accordance with clause 4.1 of
IS 9103 for liquid admixtures and clause 4.2 of IS : 9103 for
non – liquid admixtures.
5.3.2 Samples shall be packed in moisture – proof airtight containers.
5.3.3 Sampling of integral waterproofing compound shall be done as

given in IS 2645
5.4.0 TESTING
For checking the physical properties of any admixture, tests shall

be carried out as detailed in clause 3 of IS 9103. Results shall
conform to the requirements given in Table 1 of IS 9103.
For air entraining admixture, tests shall be carried out as agreed

to between the client / consultant. And the manufacturer. Except
where resistance to freezing and thawing and to disruptive action
of de-icing salts is necessary, the air content of freshly mixed
concrete in accordance with the pressure method given in IS :
1199 shall not be more than 2% higher than that of the
corresponding control mix and in any case not more than 3% of
the test mix.
For integral water proofing compound, tests shall be carried out as

per methods given in IS 2645.
Uniformly tests on the admixture are essential to compare

qualitatively the composition of different samples taken from batch
to batch or from the same batch at different times.
All tests relating to concrete and admixture shall be conducted

periodically at an independent laboratory and compared with the
data given by the manufacturer.
5.5.0 STORAGE
5.5.1 Admixtures shall be stored in moisture – proof, airtight containers.
5.5.2 Storage shall in general conform to IS : 4082
6.0.0 FORMWORK
6.1.0 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS.
6.1.1 Shuttering for concrete work below ground level shall be of

wrought formwork and that for concrete work in superstructure
shall be of fine formwork.
6.1.2 Form work shall be of marine plywood, timber, steel and fibreglass
of suitable thickness capable of resisting damage to the contact
faces under normal conditions of erecting forms, fixing steel
and placing concrete. For designated areas prominently in
public view the choice of material shall be decided by the
Engineer – in – charge.
Where timber is used, it shall be of best quality, first class

hardwood, well seasoned, of medium grain and free from sap,
shekes, worm holes, wraps or other surface defects of all kinds.
It shall be wooden parking of 30 mm minimum thickness with
or without steel lining. The timber used shall not be so dry as
to absorb water from concrete and swell or bulge nor so green
or wet as to shrink after erection. The timber shall be properly
swan and planned on the sides and surface coming in contact
with concrete. Wooden form work with metal sheet lining or
steel plates stiffened by steel angles shall be permitted. The
surface of timber shuttering that would come in contact with
concrete shall be wetted and coated with soap solution before
concreting is done. Alternatively coat of raw linseed oil of
approved manufacture may be applied in place of soap solution.
Where plywood based it shall be best quality, resin bonded and
waterproof. Form work shall be minimum 12 mm thk.
Shuttering quality plywood conforming to IS 4990 of make
approved by the Engineer – in – charge. Suitable stiffeners and
waters shall be provided depending on the shuttering design. It
shall be stable and not liable to srap when exposed to sun and
rain or wetted during concreting.
Where steel framework is used, it shall be made out of

appropriate gouge steel sheets with proper framework to ensure
perfect surfaces. It shall be made of 3 mm thk. Black sheets
stiffened with angle iron frame. The surface that would come in
contact with concrete shall be thoroughly cleaned and either
soap solution or raw licensed oil shall be applied.
Fibreglass form work shall be of approved quality and

standard.
6.1.3 The forms shall be true to dimensions and sizes. The props used
on the work shall be of such type. Which can afford finer
adjustments for levels etc., and ensure fully stability.
6.1.4 Wherever applicable, selection of suitable timber for form work

shall be made based on the following relevant standards.
6.1.5 Specification for ballies for general purposes as IS 3337,

specification for plywood for concrete shuttering work as per IS
4990.
7.0.0 STRUCTURAL STEEL
All material shall be new and shall conform to their respective

specifications. The use of equivalent or higher grade or
alternative materials will be considered only in very special
cases subject to the approval of client / consultant.
All structural steel sections shall conform to IS 2062 unless

otherwise specified and shall be clearly rolled to proper
dimensions and weight subject to permissible tolerances as per
IS 1852.
The finished materials shall be reasonably free from cracks,

surface flaws, laminations rough are imperfect edges and all
other harmful defects and shall have a smooth finish. The
material shall be free from loose mill scale, rust pits or other
decocts affecting the strength and durability.
Structural steel work shall be painted by applying two coats of

zinc phosphate primer conforming to relevant IS and 2 coats of
synthetic enamel paint (Conforming to IS 2933 or aluminum
paint (conforming to IS 2339) however steel shall be galvanised
required by the Client / Consultant.
Normal hexagonal nuts and bolts shall conform to IS : 3138 –

1966. High strength structural bolts shall conform to IS 3757.
Countersunk bolts shall conform to eighr IS 8352 or IS 8353
depending on the type of bolt. Black bolts, nuts and screws
shall be in accordance with IS : 1363 for black hexagonal with
nuts of 6 to 39 mm and black hexagon screw of 6 to 24 mm and
IS : 1364 and IS : 1367 for other sizes.
Hot rolled rivet bars shall conform to IS : 1148 and high tensile
steel rivet bars for structural purposes shall conform to IS
1149.
Welding electrodes shall conform to IS 814 and approval of

welding procedure shall be as per IS 823.
Node connectors for space frame shall be octogonal or spherical

in shape. If shall a minimum tensile strength as specified in
the bills of quantities. Minimum elogation shall be 7% and
hardness 170 – 240 BHN. The nodes machined out of solid
bars shall conform to IS : 2062 and the casing shall be as per
IS : 1030.
The following variety of steel shall be used for structural

purposes.
ST–42S :
If shall be used for all types of structures (riverted and bolted) including
those subjected to dynamic loading and where fatigue, wide fluctuations
of stresses, reversal of stresses and great restraint are involved. It shall
be suitable for welded structures provided that the thickness of the
material does not exceed 20 mm.
ST–42W :
Fusion welding quality steel, conforming to IS : 2062 shall be used for

structures subject to dynamic loading where welding is employed for
fabrication and where fatigue, wide fluctuation of stresses, reversal of
stresses and great restraints are involved.
Structural steel tubes (ERW) used for building construction shall be hot
finished tubes conforming to IS : 1161/IS : 1239/IS : 806, tubes shall
be designated by their nominal bore and shall be classified as light,
medium and heavy as per IS : 1161, tubes of thickness lower than light
tubes shall not be permitted.
Unless mentioned otherwise, fusion welding quality steel ST–42w shall
be used for all the structural steel works and tubes shall be YST 21
conforming to IS : 806.
The chemical and mechanical properties for structural steel shall be as

stated below :
CHEMICAL COMPOSITION OF STEEL
Steel Maximum Percentage

Designation
Carbon Sulphur Phosphorous
ST–42W 0.23 0.06 0.06
ST–42S 0.25 / 0.28 0.06 0.06
ST–42O 0.06 0.07
MECHANICAL PROPERTIES OF STEEL
Steel Type Class of Nominal Tensile Yield %

Steel thickness / strength stress elonga-
product dia mm Kg/mm2 min. tion
Kg/mm2
ST–42–W Plate Below

(Fusion sections 6 mm only
welding (For bend test
quality) example, shall be
angles, required. 42 to 54 26 23
tees,
beams, 6 mm & upto
channels 20 mm 42 to 54 24 23
etc., ) And
flats Over 20 42 to 54 23 23
Upto 40 mm
Over 40 mm
ST–42–S Bars Below 10

(Standard (round only bend 42 to 54 26 23
quality) square and test shall be
Hexagonal) required 42 to 54 24 23
Over 10 mm
upto 20 mm
Over 20 mm
ST–42–O Plate Below 6 only 42 to 54 26 23

(Ordinary sections bend test
quality) (for shall be
example required.
angles,
tees, 6 mm and
beams, above
channels
etc.,) and
flats
Bars Below 10 mm 26 23
(round, only bend 42 to 54
square and test shall be
Hexagonal) required. 10
mm and
above
7.2.0 TEST CERTIFICATE
7.2.1 When the steel is supplied by the Contractor, test certificate of the
manufacturer shall be obtained according to IS : 2062 and
other relevant Indian Standards. Notwithstanding the
manufacturer’s certificates, the Consultant / Architect may ask
for testing of material in approved test laboratory. The test
results shall satisfy the requirements of the relevant Indian
Standards. Whenever quality certificates are missing or
incomplete or where material quality differs from standards
specifications, the Contractors shall conduct all appropriate
tests as directed by the consultant / Architect at his own cost.
Materials for which test certificates are not available or for
which test results do not comply with relevant IS standards
shall not be used.
7.3.0 STORAGE
Storage of structural steel shall be as per IS : 4082 steel

materials supplied by contractor shall be marked for
identification and each lot shall be accompanied by
manufacturer’s quality certificate, conforming to chemical and
mechanical characteristics as per relevant IS codes. All steel
furnished by suppliers shall be checked sorted out,
straightened and arranged by grade and quantities in stories.
Welding wire and electrodes shall be stored separately by

qualities and lots inside a dry and enclosed room in compliance
with IS : 816 and as directed by Engineer-in-charge. Each lot
of electrode bolts nuts etc., shall be accompanied by
manufacturer certificate.
8.0.0 AC SHEET & ACCESSORIES

8.1.1 The asbestos cement sheets used for roofing and cladding shall be
plain, corrugated or semi – corrugated sheets from Everest or
approved make conforming to IS : 459
8.1.2 It shall be manufactured by reinforcing Asbestos to cement in

such a manner that every fibre is coated with fine particles of
cement to ensure maximum strength. It shall be alkali
resistant and anti – corrosive. It should not break during
transportation, handling, laying and shall be non – inflammable
non – organic. It shall be resistant having high tensile strength
and high slendeness ratio.
8.1.3 The minimum nominal thickness of sheets shall be 6 mm, having

covering efficiency of about 90% and weight 151 kg/sq.m. The
permissible bending stress shall be 130 kg/sq.m
8.1.4 The accessories shall be same thickness that of AC sheets. They

shall be suitable for the type of sheet and location. They shall
be from approved manufacture and free from any defect.
8.1.5 All fixing accessories shall conform to IS : 730 and IS : 1626. The
diameter of the bolts shall not be less than 8 mm. The J – bolts
shall be atleast 90 mm longer at lap points of sheets and 75
mm longer at other points than the depth required to hook the
bolt to the purlin. The galvanised iron washers shall be 25 mm
in diameter and 1.6 m thk. The bitumen washer shall be 35
mm in diameter and 1.5 mm thk.
8.1.6 Bridges shall be of type specified in the schedule such as “one

piece plain angular”. “Plain wing adjustable”. Serrated
adjustable”. “Close fitting adjustable” or “Northlight two pieces”
adjustable and appropriate for the corrugated sheets used.
“Plain wing angular” type of ridges can be used only if the slope
of the roof is between 26 and 30 degrees. Ridges, hip section
and other accessories shall be of the same manufacture as that
of sheets used for the roof unless otherwise permitted by the
Client/Consultant.
8.1.7 The sheets shall have rectangular shape, corrugations true and
regular, edges straight and clear smooth surface on exposed
side and free from cracks and visible defects holes deformation,
chipped edges or otherwise damage.
8.1.8 All the AC sheets shall be painted with 3 coats of lime wash on the
underside unless otherwise specified.
8.1.9 Water absorption shall not exceed 28 percent of dry weight.

8.2.0 TESTING
Testing of asbestos cement products shall be done in accordance

with the methods prescribed in IS : 5913.
8.3.0 STORAGE
Storage of AC sheets and accessories shall in general conform to IS

: 4082. The materials shall be handled and stored in the manner
as not to damage the same. AC sheets shall be stacked on a firm
and levelled ground, laid on wooden battens according to the
approved stacking methods and / or instructions of the
manufacturer. They shall be protected from damage and when
they are to be stacked for a longer period, they shall be stored
under cover.
9.0.0 GALVANISED IRON SHEET
Galvanised iron sheets shall be from TATA or equivalent as

approved by Engineer-in-charge.
9.1.1 G.I. sheets used for roofing and cladding shall generally conform
to the requirements prescribed in IS : 277 and shall be of the
best quality duly approved by the client / consultant.
9.1.2 The base metal for galvanised sheets and coils shall be hot or cold
rolled mild steel conforming to IS : 513. The sheets shall be
free from cracks, split edges, twist, surface flaws etc., They
shall be clean, bright and smooth. The galvanizing shall be
uninjured and in perfect condition. The sheets shall show no
signs of rust or white powery deposits on the surface. The
corrugation shall be uniform in depth and pitch and parallel to
the side.
9.1.3 Minimum thickness of GI sheets to be used for roofing shall be

0.63 mm thk. (24 gauge) unless otherwise in the drawings or in
the schedule of items.
9.1.4 Unless otherwise mentioned in the schedule, the necessary

accessories like flashing, ridging, capping, gable end corner
piece, barge boards etc., shall be made out of 20 gauge (1 mm
minimum) galvanized sheets.
9.1.5 All fixing accessories shall conform to the requirements specified

in IS : 730
9.2.0 TESTING
9.2.1 Testing shall be done in accordance with the provisions prescribed

in IS : 277
9.3.0 STORAGE
9.3.1 Storage of GI sheets and accessories shall in general conform to IS

: 4082
10.0.0 COLOUR COATED METTALIC SHEET AND ACCESSORIES.
10.1.0 GENERAL
10.1.1 Colour coated sheets shall be made out of cold or hot rolled MS
sheets conforming to IS : 513 glavanised as per IS : 277 and
shall be of the best quality.
10.1.2 Colour coating requirements shall be in accordance with

relevant Indian or Foreign standards ensuring a perfect and
integral chemical bond between the base metal and the polymer
coat.
10.1.3 The sheets shall be free from cracks, twist, surface flaws, split
edges and any other defects which could impair the strength
and quality of the material.
10.1.4 The profile of the sheets shall be uniform, smooth, regular and
true to shape.
10.1.5 The colour shades shall be consistent and free from visible
defects.
10.1.6 Unless mentioned otherwise all necessary accessories shall be

duly approved by the Client / Consultant.
10.2.0 SAMPLING
10.2.1 Representative samples of the product shall be kept in the office

of the client for periodic checks by Client / Consultant on
compliance of quality of material actually used for the work.
10.3.0 STORAGE
10.3.1 Storage of colour coated sheets and accessories shall in general

conform to IS : 4082 and as per manufacturer’s specifications.
11.0.0 STONES
11.1.0 STONES FOR MASONRY

Generally, the stone to be used shall conform to the requirements

of IS : 1597 (Part – 1) and shall be of specified variety such as
Granite, trap stone, Quartz, sandstone or any other type locally
available good hard stones.
tones used shall be strong, sound durable, dense, compact, close

grained, homogeneous, fire resistant and fee from cracks, flaws or
defects, segregation, seams, weathered portions and other
structural defects or imperfections tending to affect their
soundness and strength and shall be procured from quarries
approved by the consultant.
Stones used shall be small enough to be lifted and placed by hand.

The length of stone shall not exceed three times the height and the
breadth on the base shall not be greater than ¾” of the thickness
of wall not less than 150 mm. The height of stone may be upto
300 mm.
Stones shall be free from rounded, worn or weathered surfaces or

skin or coating which prevents the adherence of mortars.
Stones to be used as headers, quoins, copings etc., shall comply

with the requirements of facing and as may be relevant.
Stones shall be non – porous and when tested in accordance with

IS : 1124 shall show less than 5% water absorption of its dry
weight when soaked in water for 24 hours.
Dressed and worked stones shall strictly follow the recommended

dimensions given in Table 1 of : IS 1127 depending on the purpose
of work.
For specific use (e.e exposure to chemical fume, fire hazard etc.,)
type of stone shall strictly conform to the recommendtions of table
2 of IS : 1597 (part 1) or as directed by the Client / Consultant.
11.1.2 QUOIN STONE OR CORNER STONE
For random rubble masonry (uncoursed and brought to course).

Quoin stone shall not be less than 0.03 m 3 in volume.
For squared rubble (coursed) masonry, the height of the quoin

shall be same as the course height and shall not be less than 450
mm in any direction.
11.1.3 HEARTING AND BACKING STONE

For random rubble masonry (uncoarsed and brought to course)
the hearting or interior filling of a warface shall consist of rubble
stones not less than 150 mm in any direction, carefully laid,
hammered down to proper position.
For squared rubble (coursed) masonry the hearting or the interior

filling of the wall shall consist of flat beded stone, carefully laid on
their proper bedsin mortar.
11.1.4 THROUGH STONE OR BOND STONE
One through stone shall be provided for every half a square metre
of facing, evenly distributed in a staggared pattern.
They shall have about 0.03 sq.m in face area and shall have a
failing for the full width of the masonry when the width of masonry
is 600 mm or less.
If the masonry wall is over 600 mm thk. A line of headers

overlapping each other by atleast 150 mm shall be laid right
through the wall from the face to the back.
The length of the interior headers shall not be less than 450 mm
and their average cross sectional area shall not be less than 0.025
sq.m
Bond stone shall be distinctly marked on its face during

construction for subsequent verification.
11.1.5 SAMPLING
Sampling stones including quoins and headers to be used in the

work shall be got approved by the client / consultant before the
work is started and such samples shall be maintained in the site
engineer’s office for any subsequent inspection.
11.1.6 TESTING
For compressive strength test pieces shall be made from selected

samples in cubical or cylindrical shape. The diameter or lateral
dimensions of a test sample shall not be less than 50 mm and the
ratio of height to diameter or height to lateral dimension shall be
1:2 Compressive strength andtransverse strength test (if required)
on stone samples shall be carried out in the manner specified in IS
: 1121.
Water absorption test shall be carried out, if directed by the

consultant, as per IS : 1124.
Tests for durability and weathering shall be done, if directed by
the consultant, as per IS : 1126 and IS : 1125 respectively.
The working of stones to the required sizes and their dressing

shall be carried out as per IS : 1127 and IS : 1129
12.0.0 KOTA / SHAHABAD / CUDDAPAH / GRANITE STONE
12.1.0 Kotah / Shahabad / Cuddapah / Granite stone blocks /

slabs / tiles to be used for flooring, stairs, dados, skirtings,
linings, veenering etc., shall conform to the requirements
specified in the schedule of items.
The natural stone slabs shall be procured from selected quality /

stock as specified in schedule items.
These shall be hard sound, dense and of homogeneous texture

and free form cracks, decay, weathering, soft veins and flaws.
They shall be hard and machine – cut of requisite thickness along

planes parallel to the natural bed of stone and shall be of uniform
size and colour as required.
The exposed surface of stone slabs shall be machine polished to a

smooth, even and true plane and the edges shall be chiselled to
half its depth, true and square to ensure uniform width of joint.
12.1.2 MARKING
Each type of stone blocks, slabs and tiles supplied at site shall
bear the manufacturer’s identification marks or initials.
(a) Samples shall be selected and tested separately for each lot for
determining its conformity or otherwise to the requirements of
the specifications.
(b) The number of blocks / slabs / tiles to be selected for sampling

shall depend upon the size of the lot and shall be in accordance
with Table – 2 , IS : 1130.
(c) Contractor shall procure a certificate from the supplier stating

that the blocks, slabs and tiles supplied, comply with the
relevant Indian standards and shall submit it to Client /
Consultant.
(d) Tests shall be carried out as per methods described in IS : 1124

and IS : 1122 as applicable.
12.1.4 CAUSES FOR REJECTION
Stone slabs not conforming to the size, colour, texture and other
criteria mentioned above shall be rejected by the Client /
Consultant.
13.0.0 BRICKS
13.1.0 BRICKS FOR MASONRY
(a) Bricks for masonry in foundations, walls and other locations

shall be hand or machine moulded and made from suitable
soil and kiln burnt. They shall have regular and uniform
size and colour, sharp straight and right angled edges and
deep cherry red and copper colour, uniformity well burnt
throughout but not over – burnt. They shall have smooth
rectangular faces with parallel sides and sharp corners.
Generally, they shall conform to IS : 1077
(b) They shall be free from cracks, flaws and nodules of free
lime.
(c) They shall be moulded with a frog of 100 x 40 mm and 10

mm to 20 mm deep on one of its flat sides.
(d) They shall give a clear metallic ringing sound when struck by
a mallet and shall not break when dropped on the ground on
their flat face in a saturated condition from a height of 600
mm.
(e) They shall show a fine – grained, uniform, homogeneous and

dense texture on fracture and shall be free from lumps of
lime, lamination, cracks air holes, soluble salts causing
efflorescence or any other defect which may impair their
strength, durability, appearance and usefulness for the
purpose intended. They shall not have any part under –
burnt.
(f) The size of the conventional bricks shall be 225 x 110 x 75

mm. Only bricks of one standard size shall be used in one
work unless specially permitted by the Client / Consultant.
The following tolerances are permitted in the standard
conventional size adopted on the particular work.
Length plus or minus 3.0 mm

Breadth plus or minus 1.5 mm
Depth plus or minus 1.5 mm
The size of the modular bricks shall be 190 x 90 x 90 mm or 190 x
40 mm.
(g) The crushing strength of the brick to be used in all types of

works shall not be less than 50 kg /sq.cm unless otherwise
specified when tested according to IS : 3495 (Part – 1)
(h) After immersion in cold water for 24 hours, absorption by

weight shall not exceed 15 percent of the dry weight of the
brick when tested according to IS 3495 (Part – 2)
(i) Efflorescence in bricks shall be within limits prescribed in

(Not more than 10% of the exposed area of the brick shall be
covered with a thin deposit of salts) IS 3495 (Part – 3)
13.1.2 FIRST CLASS BRICKS FOR EXPOSED BRICK WORK
First class bricks are those, which strictly conform to the standard
size of module bricks and such that ten layers of brick laid in
mortar shall form masonry of 1 m height. These bricks shall be
manufactured from good quality plastic earth, which is free from
saline deposits. They shall have straight edges and even surfaces.
When immersed in water for an hour they shall not absorbed
water more than 1/6 th of their weight. On drying they shall not
show any sign of efflorescence.
13.1.3 CALCIUM SILICATE BRICKS
These bricks shall be machine moulded and made form good

quality and clean siliceous sand, lime and flash (maximum content
upto 30% in raw material composition). They shall have smooth
rectangular faces with sharp corners and shall be uniform in size,
colour and shape. The size of bricks shall be 228 x 110 x 73 mm
or as approved by the Architect / Consultant. The compressive
strength of bricks shall be minimum 150 kg/m 2 and the bricks
shall have very high strength to weight ratio. The bricks shall
have very good resistant capacity to atmospheric conditions,
optimum building properties in relation to heat insulation, sound
insulation, absorption of water and fire protection. Calcium
silicate products shall conform to the appropriate IS standards
and there shall be no change in civil application techniques while
using it in the place of traditional clay bricks.
13.1.4 GLASS BRICK WORKS
It shall be from imperial or equivalent as approved by Architect /

Consultant. If shall be free from any defects like cracks, air
bubbles, uneven suface breaks etc., During handling and laying
its edges shall not be easily damaged. All edges and corners of all
faces shall be sharp and well shaped. It shall be of size and colour
as specified in the B.O.O. of approved by Architect / Consultant.
The glass bricks shall be uniform size with a tolerance of  2 mm.
Sports of colour other than that of bricks shall not be allowed.
The weight of each brick shall be about 2.75 kg. The transmission
of direct light through brick shall not be less than 40%. The glass
bricks shall have good thermal insulation. It shall be sound proof
and vibration absorber having adequate compressive strength. If
bricks with groove or projections or used, the groove or projections
shall be unifrom and regular in size and shape.
13.1.5 STORAGE OF BRICKS
(a) Brick shall not be dumped at site. They shall be stacked in

regular tiers of height not exceeding 1.5 m
(b) Bricks of different types and classfications shall be stacked
separately. Generally, stacking of bricks shall conform to
IS : 4082
13.1.6 HANDLING
Bricks shall be unloaded by hand and carefully stacked. These

shall not be thrown to the ground to avoid any damage.
13.1.7 SAMPLING AND INSPECTION
Representative samples shall be submitted by the contractor and

approved samples shall be retained by the client / consultant for
comparison and future reference.
All bricks shall be inspected at site and shall be subjected to the

approval of the consultant who may reject such consignments as
are considered by him to be inferior to the quality specified.
The contractor shall provide all labour and plant required for the
inspection nd conduct of such tests as shall be required by the
consultant without additional charges.
Efflorescence test shall be carried out for a sample of 20 bricks

from a stock of 20,000 bricks. Water absorption test shall be done
for 32 bricks out of a stock of 35,000 bricks. Compressive
strength test shall be done on 50 bricks from a stock of 1,00,000
bricks.
13.1.8 STORAGE
Same as that of ‘Coarse aggregate’.
14.0.0 SAND
14.1.0 SAND FOR MASONRY MORTAR

(a) All the requirements, except particle size grading stated in

the section ‘Fine aggregates’ shall apply to this sand also.
The sand shall consist of natural sand, crushed stone sand
or crushed gravel sand or a combination of any of these.
(b) The particle size grading of sand in mortar for unreinforced

masonry work shall be within limits specified below, as per
IS : 2116
I.S Sive Percentage by weight

Designation IS : passing I.S. Sieve
460 (Part – 1)
4.75 mm 100
2.36 mm 90 – 100
1.18 mm 70 – 100
600 micron 40 – 100
300 micron 5 – 70
150 micron 0 – 15
(c) Clay fine slit & fine dust in natural sand, crushed gravel or
stone sand shall not be exceed 5% by mass when determined
in accordance with IS 2386 (Part – 2)
(a) The method of sampling shall be in accordance with IS :

2430 Any test which the Client / Consultant finds it
necessary to be done on sand shall be carried out in
accordance with relevant parts of IS: 2386. If further
confirmation as to the satisfactory nature of the material is
required. Compressive strength test on cement mortar cube
(1:6) shall be carried out in accordance with IS : 2250 using
the supplied material in place of standard sand and the
strength value so obtained shall be compared with that of
another mortar cube made with a sand of acceptable and
comparable quality.
14.1.3 STORAGE
Same as that of ‘Fine Aggregate’.
14.2.0 SAND FOR PLASTER
(a) Sand used for external, internal wall surfaces and ceiling
plaster shall conform to IS : 1542 and shall be procured
from approved sources.
(b) `Unless otherwise specified, sand for plaster shall imply
natural river sand.
(c) The sand shall be hard, strong, dense, durable, clean and
free from veins, adherent coatings and shall not contain
deleterious materials such as iron pyrites, coal, lignite, mica,
slit, clay, alkali, sea shell, organic impurities, loam or any
other harmful materials in such quantities so as to adversely
affect the strength or durability or plaster.
(d) Presence of clay, fine slit and fine dust in sand shall not be
more than 4$ by weight as stated in clause 3.0 or IS : 1542.
Organic impurities shall also be within limits as per Table
1.0 or IS : 383
14.2.2 GRADING
(a) The grading of sand for internal wall and ceiling plaster shall
be within limits specified in the following table of IS : 1542.
REQUIREMENTS OF GRADING FOR SANDS FOR INTERNAL

WALL AND CEILING PLASTER
PERCENTAGE BY WEIGHT PASSING IS SIEVE
IS Sieve Class – A Class – B
Designation (As
per IS : 460
240 {98 – 100 for under 98 – 100 for under

coats coats
120 { 100 for finishing 100 for finishing
coats coats
60 {80 – 95 for under
coats 80 – 100 for under
30 {95 – 100 for coats
finishing 95 – 100 for
15 finishing coats
coats
30 – 85 30 – 95
5 – 50 5 – 65
0 – 10 0 – 15
(b) The grading of sand for external plaster coat and renderings
shall be within the limits specified in Table B.
REQUIREMENTS FOR GRADING FOR SAND FOR

EXTERNAL PLASTERING AND RENDERINGS
PERCENTAGE BY WEIGHT PASSING IS SIEVE
IS SIEVE CLASS – A CLASS – B
DESIGNATION (AS
PER IS : 460)
480 100 100
240 90 – 100 90 – 100
120 70 – 100 70 – 100
60 40 – 85 40 – 95
30 5 – 50 10 – 65
15 0 – 10 0 – 15
Class a sand shall be used generally for plaster work but where they are
not available , class B sand may be used after getting the approval from
Client / Consultant.
Deviation of about 5% from the specified limits in the grading for

fractions passing IS Sieve 120 and 60 only may be allowed subject to
agreement between the Client / Consultant and the supplier. Any other
deviation shall be left to the discretion of the Client / Consultant.

Same as that for masonry mortar
14.2.4 STORAGE
Same as that of ‘Fine aggregate’.
15.0.0 MATERIALS FOR FILLING
15.1.0 SAND
15.1.1 Sand used for filling shall be clean river sand hard, gritty, dry
and coarse, free from earth, silt organic matter, clay and
other deleterious materials.
15.2.0 MOORUM
15.2.1 QUALITY OF MOORUM
The moorum shall be naturally occuring material formed by

disintegration of rock. It shall be free from vegetarian, rubbish or
material of organic origin and scales deleterious to concrete and
reinforced concrete. Pieces of hard rock which do not get crushed
under the roller shall not exceed 50 mm size.
15.2.2 FILLING
Filling shall be done in 20 cm thk. Layers and every layer shall be

power rolled with 8/10 ton roller so as to achieve maximum
compaction and till such time that no further movement is
observed under the wheels of the roller.
After filling is completed the modified procter density shall be 92%

with OMC
Before start of work the contractor shall supply the samples of

murrum from each quarry to cover the variations expected in the
supply. The samples shall be tested for the following in a
recognised laboratory in accordance with IS : 2720 for the
following.
Silt and clay content
Moisture – content and dry density relationship at modified

procter density.
MOISTURE CONTROL
Water shall be always sprayed and not poured. Ponding shall never be
allowed. In wet weather the work may have to be suspended. Care shall
be taken to see that moisture is uniformly spread throughout the layer
and where necessary mixing with harrows and rakes shall be done.
MEASUREMENTS
Measurements shall be of the cubic contents of the completed filing and

shall be determined by taking level of testing ground and after final layer
for each type of filing. All dimensions are for compacted thickness.
15.2.3 CINDER
Cinder is well burnt furnace residue which has been fused or

centred into lumps of varying sizes. Cinder aggregates shall be
well burnt furnace residue obtained from furnace using coal fuel
only. It shall be sound clean and free from clay, dirt ash or other
deleterious materials.
16.0.0 STEEL AND ALUMINIUM JOONERY
16.1.0 STEEL JOINERY
Steel windows, ventilators and fixed lights shall conform generally

to the provisions prescribed in SIS : 1033 and IS : 1361 and also
dimensionally to the details shown on the drawing. Rolled steel
sections for the fabrication of steel joinery and material to be used
in the manufacture of the sections shall conform to the
requirements specified in IS : 7452, 18.1.2 pressed steel door
frames.
(a) Steel doorframes shall be manufactured from commercial

mild steel sheet of 1.25 mm thickness, conforming to IS :
226 and 4351.
(b) Steel doorframes shall be made true to profile and

dimensions as specified in IS : 4351 or as per drawings.
(c) Each doorframe shall be consist of hinge jamb, lock jamb,
head and, if required, angle threshold. The whole shall be
welded or rigidly fixed together by mechanical means. Where
no angle threshold is required, temporary base tie shall be
screwed to the feet frames in order to form a rigid unit.
(d) Base ties shall be of pressed mild steel 1.25 mm thk.

Adjustable to suit floor thickness of 25,30,35 or 40 mm and
removable, or alternatively, thresholds of mild steel angle of
section 50 x 25 mm, minimum, shall be provided for external
door frames .
(e) Fixing lugs shall have a head made of 25 wide x 1.6 mm thk.
Steel strip of specified length and a split end tall 40 mm wide
x 1 mm thk. And 200 long. There shall be a minimum of
three lugs to each jamb.
(f) Hinges shall be made of 2.5 mm thk. Mild steel with a zinc
coated removable pin of 6 mm diameter (conforming to IS :
1341)
(g) Mortor guards shall be provided as specified and these shall

be welded to the frame at the head of the frame for double
shutter doors to make provision for bolts.
(h) There shall be an adjustable lock strike plate of steel.

Complete with mortar guard, to make provision for locks or
latches complying with the relevant Indian Standards. Lock
– strike plates shall be of galvanized mild steel and fixed at
75 cm to 90 cm from finished floor level.
(i) For side – hung door there shall not be less than three
buffers of fubber or other suitable material inserted in holes
in the rebate and one shall be located on the centre line of
the lock – strike plate lock – strike plate. For double –
shutter doors there shall be two buffers of rubber or similar
suitable material inserted in holes in the rebate in the lock
jamb only at the head and spaced 15 cm at either side of the
centre line of the door.
16.1.2 STEEL WINDOWS & VENTILATORS
(a) Steel windows, and ventilators shall be manufactured from

ordinary quality structural steel conforming to IS : 1977. In
case of composite units consisting of a combination of two or
more units of windows and ventilators different units shall
be coupled by using coupling sections made from MS sheet
3.15 mm thk. As per IS : 1038. The weight of various rolled
steel sections used for the manufacture of windows and
ventilators shall be as per those specified in IS : 1038 unless
otherwise specified.
(b) Frames shall show no wrap or inferior workmanship. All
openable windows shall be designed to open outside with
glazing on the outside of the frames unless mentioned
otherwise. The hinges for side – hung shutters shall be of
projecting non – friction type and for top hung plain type
unless specified. Hinge pins and washers shall be of
galvanised steel or aluminium alloy of suitable thickness.
Weather bars shall be titted to fabricated coupling section
wherever required.
(c) Steel ventilators with fixed louvers shall comprise of 16

gauge pressed steel guides speced at 50 mm c/c for reciving
glass louvers 4 mm thk. MS pressed steel louvers shall be
fabricated out of 16 gauge sheet bent to ‘Z’ shape and shall
be tack welded to frames.
16.1.3 SLIDING DOORS
(a) Unless otherwise mentioned, all the sliding doors shall be

top hung, with coburn track and with galvanised corrugated
sheeting of thickness 24 gauge (0.63 mm) on the outer face.
At the bottom a guide angle shall be provided with the frame
of the door and a channel shall be anchored in the floor
concrete. The framing angles for the doorframe shall be as
per the detailed drawings. The doors shall be provided with
an eyepiece of 16 mm diameter.
(b) The sliding door shall be in one leaf. The doors shall be
hung from the top by supporting wheels fitted in steel
hangers of substantial design, extending at least 400 mm
down the door unless designed with a double strap in which
case they need not extend more than 300 mm. Hangers
shall be riveted to the door and if the door exceeds 1.5 m in
width not less than three hangers each with a wheel shall be
fitted. Supporting wheels and pins shall be of steel and
wheels of low friction type shall be used. The rail upon
which the supporting wheels run shall be a flat bar of steel
at least 75 x 50 x 8 mm in section or an angle at least 65 x
65 x 8 mm in section on which a steel runner bar 16 x 16
mm in section is fixed by rivets at 225 mm centres to carry
grooved supporting wheels.
16.1.4 ROLLING SHUTTERS
(a) Rolling shutters shall in general conform to IS : 6248 and

shall be fabricated out of mild steel laths having interlocking
curls at both edges with 12 mm minimum depth of
corrugation for resisting manual pressure and normal wind
pressure. The laths shall be fabricated out of cold rolled
steel strips. Conforming to IS : 4030. Each lath section
shall be continuous single piece without any welded joint.
The water shielding surface shall be kept on the side
exposed to atmosphere. When interlocked the roling centres
of the laths shall be a 75 mm centres minimum. Each
alternate lath section shall be fitted with malleable cast iron
(conforming to IS : 2108) or mild steel clips securely riveted
at either end and thus preventing their lateral movement
and wearing of their edges against the guide channels. The
clips shall be so designed so as to fit the contour of the lath
sections.
(b) The shutter shall be provided with bottom lock plate

fabricated out of 3.15 mm thk. Mild steel sheet reinforced by
an angle iron stiffener of not less than 35 x 35 x 5 mm size
at the bottom and MS flat at the top. It shall be interlocked
with the bottom lath so as to have a firm contact against the
sill while the shutter is in closed position. The lock plate
shall be fitted with necessary sliding bolts and pulling
handles usable from both interior and exterior sides of the
plate.
(c) The guide channels shall be either of rolled section or one

piece pressed construction and shall be of thickness not less
than 3.15 mm. The depth and width of guides shall be such
that there is sufficient clearance between the curtain and the
inner surface of guides to ensure not only free movement of
curtain but hodling it firmly at the ends upto a maximum
wind pressure of 200 kg / sq. m and preventing it from
ratting as well. The minimum depth of channel shall be 65
mm for widths upto 3.50 m and 75 mm for widths more than
3.50 metres. Width of guide channel shall be 25 mm for lath
sections with depth of corrugation 12 mm. The guide
channel shall have minimum 3 numbers of MS holdfasts and
the maximum spacing shall however, not exceed 750 mm.
Provision of MS stopper at the maximum height shall be
made on the guide channels.
(d) Bracket plates shall be of hexagonal square or circular

contour and shall have a U – shaped cast iron or mild steel
clamp welded to it at the centre. The bracket plate shall be
made out of 3.15 mm thk. Mild steel plate and size shall
conform to the requirements in IS > the plate shall be held in
position rigidly by means of suitable foundation bolts and in
the case of push and pull type shutter, extra tying to the
guide channel by means of a square bar not less than 20
mm size shall be provided.
(e) The suspension shall of the roller shall be made of heavy

duty steel pipe conforming to IS : 1161 and shall be of
adequate diameter to have minimum deflation with suitable
flage coupling. The pipes of the shaft that are clamped to
the brackets shall be fitted with rotatable cast iron pulleys to
which the curtain is attached. The pulleys and the pipe
shaft shall be connected by means of pre – tensioned helical
springs, flat or coil type conforming to grade 2 of IS : 4454
hardened and tempered.
(f) Ball bearings provided for rolling shutters shall be two – row
self – aligning type with special cast iron catnips at the
extreme pulleys at either end. The pulleys shall be
interconnected with a cage formed out of mild steel flats of at
least 32 x 6 mm and spaced at 15 cm.
(g) The hood cover shall be made of 0.9 mm thk. MS sheets

with necessary stiffeners and framework. The cover shall be
of hexagonal, square or circular contour depending on the
bracket plate contour. This shall be supported at regular
intervals to prevent sagging.
(h) Unless otherwise specified for overall area of rolling shutters

upto 10 square metres, pull and push type hand operated
shutters with ball bearings shall be provided. For areas
more than 10 sq.m and upto 35 sq.m mechanical operated
gear type will ball bearings shall be provided. A pulling hook
shall be provided for each of the rolling shutters. The pulling
hook shall consist of 12 mm diameter rod with a hook at one
end and a ring at the other end of eduquate length.
(i) Power operating shutter shall be suitable for 3 phase, 50

cycle, 400 volt AC power supply and shall be either floor or
wall mounted unit. The motor shall be of sufficient capacity
to move the shutter in either direction at a speed of 0.3 m /
sec. In addition to the gear motor, each standard power unit
shall include a magnetic brake, reversing starter with built –
in overload protection, a geared limit switch and one push
button station located inside the building. It is desirable
that he bottom bar of motor operated doors shall be provided
with a sensitive edge, electrically connected stop the travel of
the door on meeting an obstruction. Operating chains shall
be tested quality, heavily galvanised and with all ends
rounded to assure smooth operation and hand protection.
Reduction gears shall be of high strength grey cast iron,
machine moulded from machine cut pattern. These shall be
operable from a push button station conveniently located
beside the door. One emergency hand chain / crank
operation shall also be provided for use in case of failure of
the electrical system.
16.1.5 SUPPLY
All doors frames, windows and ventilators shall be despatched

with the opening parts suitably secured to preserve alignment
when fixing and glazing. Fixing lugs, couplings, fittings and all
hardware shall be despatched separately. Composite windows
shall be despatched uncoupled.
16.2.0 ALUMINIUM JOINERY
(a) Anodised aluminium joinery shall conform to the

requirements specified in IS : 1948 and 1949 and shall be of
Hindalco, Indal or equivalent reputed make with size and
design as per relevant drawings. The average thickness of
nodic coat shall not be less than 20 microns (IS : 7088) and
shall be matt finished.
(b) Aluminium doors, windows, ventilators shall be made of

aluminium alloy conforming to IS : 733 and sections shall
generally conform to IS : 1948, coupling members forming
composite sections shall be of extruded aluminium alloy
section. All frames shall have corners machine – jointed to a
true right angle. For side hung shutters, hinges shall
normally be of projecting type made of aluminium alloy and
riveted / mchine – jointed to frame and shall have stainless
stell / aluminium alloy pins. Irrespective of the hinges being
anodised or not, the aluminium alloy pins shall be anodised
to a minimum film thickness of 25 microns and shall be
sealed with oil or wax. Handles , peg stays shall be of
approved heavy – duty quality aluminium or its alloy
conforming to IS specifications.
(c) The doorframe and shutters shall be single action or double

action as indicated in the drawing with hydraulic door closer
in the floor. The doors shall be provided with anodized
aluminium door handles for full width of door inside and
outside. The door frame shall be provided with approved
anchors spaced not more than 900 mm centres.
(d) Before erecting, frames coming into contact with concrete,

masonry, plaster or dissimilar metals, shall be coated with a
thick layer of clear transparent lacquer based on
methacrylates or cellulose bytyrate, which is compatible with
zinc chromate to protect the surface from wet cement during
installation. This lacqueer coating shall be removed after
installation is completed. Before handing over, the
aluminium work shall be washed with mild solution of non –
alkali soap and water.
Gaskets to be used shall be made of neoprene / EDPM of approved

made and shall be approved by the Client / Consultant before
fixing in position. The sealant shall be approved make and shall
be duly approved before application.
Aluminium doors, windows and ventilators after fixing in position
shall be watertight and airtight.
LI aluminium material used shall be specially anodised for

protection against corrosion in marine environment in approved
shade. The anodic coating shall conform to IS : 1868 and shall be
of AC 25 grade with minimum thickness of 20 microns when
measured as per IS : 660/2 and density shall be at least 32 MG /
sq.m The anodic coating shall be double sealed or alternatively
sealed with steam and shall be of minimum thickness of 50
microns. The anodic coating shall be tested in a laboratory by
eddy current method as per IS : 6012 for thickness. Sulphuric
acid shall be used as the electrolyte for the anodic process.
Wherever specified, polyster grade machine applied power coating

of minimum thickness 20 microns shall be provided and such
coating shall be of approved shade.
16.2.2 SUPPLY
Same as for steel joinery.
16.2.3 UNLOADING AND STACKING
The fabricated frames shall be transported, unloaded, stacked and

handled in a careful manner. They shall be stacked on edge on
level bearers and supported evenly. All precautions shall be taken
to ensure that the frames are not damaged or distorted in any
manner. As decided by the Client / Consultant, the damaged or
distorted frames shall be replaced and made good at the expense
of the contractor. Generally, storage of doors and frames shall
conform to IS : 4082.
16.2.4 SAMPLING
Sampling and criteria for conformly for steel / aluminium doors,

windows, ventilators and fixed light shall be as prescribed in the
respective Indian standards.
17.0.0 HARDWARE FOR JOINERY WORKS
17.1.0 GENERAL REQUIREMETNS
(a) Fittings shall be MS brass, aluminium or as specified.

These shall be smooth and free from sharp edges, corners,
flaws and other defects. Screw holes shall be countersunk
to suit the head of specified wood screws. All hinge pins
shall be of steel and their riveted heads shall be well formed.
(b) MS fittings shall be finished bright or black enamelled or

copper oxidised or painted as specified. Brass fittings shall
be finished bright (brass), oxidised or chromium plated
(electroplated) an aluminium fittings shall be finished bright
or anodised or as specified. Fittings shall be approved by the
Client / Consultant before fixing. Screws used for fittings
shall be of the same metal as that of the fittings. However,
anodised cadmium / chromium plated brass screws of
approved quality shall be used for fixing aluminium fittings.
In case of renewal works, the new fittings shall as far as
possible, match with the existing ones. Screws shall be
driven home with screw driver and not hamemred in.
17.2.0 HINGES
17.2.1 BUTT HINGES
These shall be mild steel but Hinges (medium), brass butt Hinges
(light / ordinary), brass butt Hinge (heavy), brass oxidised butt V
(light / ordinary), brass oxidised butt V (heavy), extruded
aluminium alloy butt V or as specified. Brass and MS butt Hinges
shall generally conform to IS : 205 and IS : 1341 respectively.
17.2.2 PARLIAMENT HINGES
These shall be mild steel or cast brass or as specified and shall

generally conform to IS : 362
17.2.3 SPRING HINGES
These shall be made of MS or brass casing with steel spring and

shall conform generally to IS : 453. Hinges shall work smoothly
and hold the door shutters truly vertical in closed position. The
size of spring Hinge shall be taken as length of its plate.
17.2.4 PIANO HINGES
These shall conform to IS : 3818 and shall be made of mild steel,

brass, aluminium alloy sheets. Mild steel Hinges shall be finished
with anticorrosive treatment or plating of brass or nickel as
specified. Piano hinges shall be fixed for the full height of
cupboard shutters.
17.2.5 TEE HINGES
These shall be made of MS sheets and finished bright. They shall

17.3.0 SLIDING DOOR BOLTS
These shall be aluminium and conform to IS : 2681. They shall be

capable of smooth sliding action. Alternative materials may be
adopted on the approval of the Client / Consultant for specific
locations.
17.4.0 DOOR LATCH
This shall be mild stee, brass or as specified and shall be capable

of smooth sliding action.
17.5.0 TOWER BOLTS
Tower bolts may be one of the following types.
Brass barrel tower bolt with cast brass parallel and rolled or
drawn brass bolt.
Brass barrel tower bolt with brass sheet parallel and rolled or
drawn brass bolt.
Anodised aluminium barrel tower bolt with barrel and bolt, of

extruded sections of aluminium alloy (10/12 mm dia shoot).
MS tower bolt with barrel.
These shall generally conform to IS : 204 parts 1 & 2) steel spring

and ball shall be provided between the bolt and the barrel.
17.6.0 DOOR HANDLES
These shall be cast brass or MS or aluminium of specified size and

of the shape and pattern as approved by Client / Consultant.
These shall generally conform to IS : 208. The size of the handle
shall be determined by the inside grip of the handle. Door handles
shall be of 100 mm size and window handles of 75 mm size unless
otherwise specified. These shall be fixed with 25 mm long screws.
17.7.0 MORTISE LOCK
Mortise lock with pair of lever handles shall have steel casing and
brass bolts and shall be right or left handed as shown in the
drawing or as directed by the Client / Consultant. It shall be of
the approved quality and shall conform to IS : 2209. The shape
and pattern shall be approved by the Client / Consultant. The
size of the lock shall be determined by its length. The lock for
single leaf door shall have a rebated face. Lever handles with
springs shall be mounted on plates and shall wigh not less than
0.5 kg per pair. These shall be of brass, finished bright chromium
plated or oxidised.
17.8.0 FLOOR DOOR STOPPER
This shall be made of cast brass or anodised aluminium and shall

have a rubber cushion. The type and pattern sill be as approved
by the Client / Consultant.
17.9.0 HOOKS AND EYES
These shall be of hard drawn brass or steel and shall generally

17.10.0 CASEMENT WINDOW FASTENERS
These shall be made of cast brass, anodised aluminium or

chromium plated steel. Casement fasteners for single leaf window
shutter shall be left or right handed as specified. These shall into
weigh less than 0.20 kg per fastener.
17.11.0 CASEMENT STAYS
These shall be made of cast brass, anodised aluminium or

chromium plated steel. The stay shall be made from channel
section and shall not weigh less than that indicated below.
200 mm --- 0.24 kg each

250 mm --- 0.28 kg each
300 mm --- 0.33 kg each
The shape and pattern of stays shall be approved by the Client /

Consultant.
These shall be made of cast brass, anodised aluminium or C.P.

steel. The shape and pattern shall be approved by the Client /
Consultant. It shall not weigh less than 0.20 kg each.
17.12.0 FAN / LIGHT PIVOTS
These shall be made of cast brass or C.P. steel and shall generally
conform to IS : 1837. The base and socket plate shall be made
from minimum 3.15 mm thk. Brass or CP steel plate and projected
shall not be less than 12 mm in diameter and 12 mm cast in
single pieces with the base plate.
17.13.0 FAN LIGHT CATCH
These shall be made of cast brass of CP steel and shall generally

conform to IS 364. Steel springs of the catch shall be 0.90 mm dia
6 coils 12 mm internal diameter and 20 mm long. The pattern
and the shape of the catch shall be as approved by the Client /
Consultant.
17.14.0 CHAIN WITH HOOK FOR FAN LIGHT
This shall be made of hard drawn brass or cast brass or CP steel

welded or twisted as specified and shall generally conform to IS :
3828. One end of the chain shall be provided with an eye and the
other end with staple. The minimum thickness of plates shall be
2.24 mm and the chain shall be 300 mm long made from
minimum 4 mm hard drawn wire.
17.15.0 HASP AND STAPLE
Hasp and staple (safety type) shall be made of cast brass or CP

steel or aluminium and generally conform to IS : 363. The hinge
pin with in all cases shall be of mild steel, shall be firm and its
riveted head well formed. The moment of the hasp shall be free,
easy and square and shall not have any play or shake. The hasp
shall fit the staple correctly. The size shall be determined by the
length of the bigger leaf of the hasp.
17.16.0 CUPBOARD LOCK
These shall be made of cast brass conforming to IS : 729 and shall

be of approved make. The lock shall be easy in working having
duplicate keys.
17.17.0 HYDRAULIC DOOR CLOSER
These shall conform to IS : 3564 and be of brand approved by the

Client / Consultant for both left and right hand openings.
Hardware and fixtures shall be as specified in the drawings or

schedule of quantities. All hardware and fixtures shall be able to
withstand repeated use. Door closer shall be suitable for doors
weighing 61 – 80 kg. Unless otherwise stated. Each closer shall
be guaranteed against manufacturing defect for one year and any
defect found within this period shall be rectified or the closer
replaced free of charge. Concealed door closer shall be either floor
mounted or transome counted suitable for installation with metal
doors. It shall conform to the performance requirements and
endurance test stated in IS : 3564.
18.0.0 GLAZING
18.1.1 The glass used for glazing works shall be of the best quality
transparent and free from blisters, specks, bubbles, stones,
scratches, veins, air holes and other defects also as to give a
clear visibility through the glass.
18.1.2 All glass shall be procured from a reputed manufacturer and
duly approved by Client / Consultant. The glass supplied at
site shall conform to the requirements indicated in the
schedule of items and the following Indian Standards listed
below.
(a) Sheet glass of selected quality as per IS : 2835

(b) Wired and wired – figured glass as per IS : 5437
18.2.0 SHEET GLASS
18.2.1 GENERAL :
Sheet glass is a flat transparent glass made by blowing or drawing

and it shall be to the extent possible, courless as judged by the un
– aided eye except when viewed edgewise showing a light blue to
green tint.
Unless otherwise specified sheet glass shall weigh 7.5 kg/sq.m for
panes upto 600 x 600 mm. For panes larger than 600 x 600 mm
and upto 800 x 800 mm glass weighting not less than 8.7 kg/sq.m
shall be used. For bigger panes upto 900 x 900 mm glass
weighting not less than 11.25 kg/sq.m shall be used.
Sheet glass shall be patent flattened glass of best quality and for
glazing and framing purposes shall conform to IS : 1761.
18.2.2 TESTING
Tests for waviness, warpage, lines etc., shall be done as per

Appendix – A of IS 2835and test for thickness shall be done as per
Appendix – B of IS : 2835.
Any glass, found to suffer from defects beyond allowable limits (as
per Table – 2, IS : 2835) shall be rejected.
18.2.3 SAMPLING
Representative samples of the material shall be drawn and

adjudged for conformity with this specification as prescribed in
Appendix C, IS : 2835.
18.2.4 PACKING AND MARKING
Sheet glass shall be packed as agreed to between the purchaser

and the supplier. The packages shall be marked with ISI
certification mark. Packages shall also be marked with name and
quality of the material, nominal thickness and cut size, name of
the manufacturer, as per clause 6.0 of IS : 2835.
18.3.0 WIRED GLASS AND WIRE – FIGURED GLASS
18.3.1 Wire glass apart from serving as a rigid glazing material

helps in providing reasonable protection against spreading of
fire across.
18.3.2 The wire mesh used in the wired glass or wired figured glass
should be made of steel wire 0.46 to 0.56 mm in diameter.
The pattern of mesh shall be square or diamond with wired
welded or hexagonal with wires twisted. The wire mesh shall
be embedded completely in the glass sheet at least 1 mm
from the surface and shall not be exposed at any place. Wire
mesh shall to contain more than 3 broken wires per square
metre of glass.
Tests for flame – proofness, thickness etc., and sampling shall be

in accordance with the methods prescribed in IS : 5437.
18.4.0 PLATE GLASS
Plate glass shall be polished patent flat glass of best quality. It

shall have both the surfaces ground flat and parallel and polished
to obtain clear undisturbed vision and reflection. The plate glass
shall be of thickness mentioned in the item or as shown in detailed
drawings or as specified. In absence of any specified thickness,
the thickness of plate glass to be supplied shall be 6 mm and a
tolerance of 0.2 mm shall be admissible.
18.5.0 OBSCURED GLASS
This type of glass transmit light so that vision is partially or almost

completely obscured. Glass shall be pain rolled figure, ribbed or
fluted or frosted glass as may be specified.
18.6.0 PUTTY
The material shall be a homogenous paste and shall be free from

dust, grit and other visible impurities and shall conform to the
specifications prescribed in IS : 419
Putty may be prepared by mixing one part of white lead with three
parts of finely powdered chalk or then adding boiled linseed oil to
the mixture to form a stiff paste and adding varnish to the paste at
the rate of 1 litre to varnish to 18 kg of paste.
19.0.0 TILES
19.1.0 TERRAZZO TILES
Terrazzo tiles shall generally conform to the standards prescribed

in IS : 1237 in all respects.
(a) All tiles to be used shall be heavy duty flooring tiles only,
conforming to clause 3 of IS : 1237.
(b) Tiles shall be manufactured from cement, natural aggregate

and colouring pigment (where require) as specified in clause
4 of IS 1237, under hydraulic pressure not less than 140
kg/sq.cm and shall be given the first griding with machine
before delivery to site.
(c) Manufacturing process of tiles shall conform to the

requirement given in clause 5 of IS : 1237.
(d) Unless otherwise stated, the size of terrazzo flooring tiles

shall be as follows.
Length (mm) Breadth (mm) Thickness (mm)

200 200 20
250 250 22
300 300 25
However, special shapes and sizes of tiles can be asked for by the
client. In such as case, the manufacturer / supplier shall ensure
to supply the tiles only in the specified shape and size.
(e) Tolerances on length or breadth of tiles shall be +/-1 mm.

In addition, the difference in length of side between the
longest side and shorter side in the sample shall not exceed
1 mm. Tolerance on thickness shall be +/-5 mm. In
addition the difference in thickness between the thickest and
the thinnest tile in the sample shall not exceed 3 mm.
(f) The minimum thickness of wearing layer for the various

classes of terrzzo flooring tiles shall be as specified in table 1
to IS 1237. Unless otherwise specified, the tiles shall be
supplied with initial grinding and grouting of the wearing
layer.
(g) The wearing layer of the tiles shall be free from projections,
depressions, cracks, holes cavities and other blemishes.
19.1.2 PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
The tests on tiles to check physical requirements shall not be

carried out earlier than 28 days from the date of manufacture.
(a) Client can ask for any physical test to verify the acceptability
of the tiles. All physical tests shall be carried out as per
Appendex A to F of IS : 1237 as applicable, depending on the
tests to be done.
(b) On testing, the physical requirements shall conform to the

acceptability limits specified in clause 11 of IS : 1237. Tiles,
failing to meet acceptability criteria shall be rejected.
19.1.3 SAMPLING
Sampling and inspection shall be carried out as per clause

14 of IS : 1237.
19.1.4 MARKING
All tiles shall be legibly marked on the back with the name of
the manufacturer or his trade mark. Heavy duty tiles shall
be marked ‘H’
19.2.0 CERAMIC TILES
The tiles shall be vitreous were shall and shall be free from
deleterious, substances. The finished tile, when fractured shall
appear fine grained in texture dense and homogeneous. The shall
be sound, true to shape, flat, free from flaws and other
manufacturing defect affecting their utility.
Glazed ceramic tiles glazed ceramic tiles shall be highly pressed,

single fired, red body, top glazed white or coloured, plain or with
designs. The body glazed ceramic tiles should consists of high
grade clay and minerals and well pressed in hydraulic presses and
glazed should be a combination of different minerals. The top
surface shall be glazed with stable gloss / semi – gloss / matt
finish of uniform colour and texture. The edges and under side of
the tiles shall be free from glaze and shall have ribs or
indentations so that these may adhere properly to the surface
below.
FLOOR TILES
These tiles should have high strength, good resistance to wear and tear,
low water absorption and sufficient anti – skid properties and all shall
conform to IS :13755. Based on the properties of the glaze and
hardness, floor tiles are categorized abrasion resistant -–wise as group II
to V. According to the intensity of foot traffic the tile group shall be
selected and used.
WALL TILES
These tiles shall be single fast fired having medium water absorption
and high strength characteristics. These tiles shall have high glaze and
better adhesion to wall and shall conform to IS : 13753. Wall tiles shall
be glossy / semi – glossy, matt glaze finish, white or coloured, plain or
printed special printed and premium printed.
VITRIFIED CERAMIC UNPOLISHED / POLISHED TILES
These tiles are of different shades having monolithic body that is pressed
in very high tonnage press and fired to high temperature. The tiles shall
be homogeneous. And compact through out the entire body with very
high strength, low porosity and extreme surface hardness, high
resistance to abrasion by chemicals and shall conform to IS : 4457. The
tiles shall be with smooth surface or textured anti – skid finish surface.
Polished vitrified ceramic floor tiles shall be homogenous heavy and
tough with highly reflective polished surface but non – slippery.
19.2.2 SAMPLING & TESTING
Sampling shall be done as per IS : 13711 and testing shall be done

as per IS : 13630. Samples of each type / design / finish / print /
size / colour of tiles shall be submitted well in advance to the
Architect / Consultant for approval at the contractor’s cost. The
consultant / Architect shall retain approved sample. Tiles shall be
procured from a single approved source who can provide products
of consistent quality and physical properties.
19.2.3 STORAGE
The tiles shall be delivered in original containers with seals

unbroken. Adequate precaution shall be taken to prevent
accidental damage to tiles white unloading and these shall be
stored under cover in manner approved by the Engineer – in –
Charge.

Acceptance criteria shall be as per IS : 13711
19.3.0 ANTI – SKID TILES

The tiles shall be free from any flaw, fissure, crack or any other
manufacturing defect that may adversely affect their utility. They
shall be flat, square, true to shape and sound.
Finish shall be mat finish.

Compressive strength shall not be less than 70 N/mm 2
Maximum permissible water absorption shall be 2 percent
Maximum permissible average wear shall be 2 mm. However, for
an individual specimen this value shall be 2.5 mm
Tiles meant for dadoing purposes shall not be used for flooring.

Same as that of ‘Ceramic Tiles’

Same as that of ‘Ceramic Tiles’
19.4.0 ACID RESISTANT TILES
The tiles shall be of vitreous ware and be free from deleterious,

substances. The finished tile. When fractured shall appear fine
grained in texture, dense and homogeneous. The tiles shall be
sound, true to shape, flat from flaws and other manufacturing
defects affecting their utility.
Size of ceramic unglazed vitreous acid resistant tiles shall be as

follows
(1) 100 x 100 (or) 98.5 x 98.5 mm

(2) 150 x 150 (or) 148.5 x 148.5 mm
(3) 200 x 200 (or) 198.5 x 198.5 mm
Half tiles for use as full tiles, if manufactured, shall have

dimensions that shall be such as to make the half tiles, when
jointed other, match with the dimension of a full tile.
Thickness shall be 25,20, 12 & 10 mm

Depth of the grooves on the underside of tiles shall not exceed 3
mm.
Tolerance in length, width and thickness of tiles shall be +/- 2.5

percent.
Half tiles for use as full tiles, if manufactured, shall have

dimensions that shall be such as to make the half tiles, when
jointed together match with the dimension of a full tile.
Tolerances in length width and thickness of the tiles shall be +/-
2.5 percent. Other requirements shall be in accordance with Table
– 1 of IS : 4457.
20.0.0 PAINTS
20.1.0 ENAMEL PAINT
Paint and enamel shall be of approved quality. Colour for enamels

shall conform to IS : 5. These shall always meet the requirements
(colour and space) of the client / consultant/architect.
These shall be purchased from reputed manufacturers only as

defected by the client / consultant.
Under no circumstances the paint shall be diluted with linseed oil

or any other material before application. The method of
application shall be as prescribed by the manufacturers.
Paint shall not show excessive setting in freshly can and shall
easily be mixed with paddle to smooth homogeneous state.
While brushing, the paint shall be easily brushable possess good

levelling properties with no running or sagging tendencies.
The paint shall dry to a smooth uniform finish free from

roughness. Unevenness and other imperfections.
20.1.2 PRIMER
Primer shall be zinc phosphate
20.1.3 PACKING AND MARKING
Packing and marking of packages of paints, enamels & primers

shall be in accordance with IS 5661.
20.1.4 SAMPLING
Representative samples of the material shall be drawn as

prescribed under 3 of IS : 101 whenever directed by the Client /
Consultant.
20.1.5 STORAGE
Paints of all types shall be stored in a cool dry place, preferably in

a godown specifically made for the purpose. In general, storage of
paints shall be in accordance with IS : 4082.
20.2.0 PLASTIC EMULSION PAINT
(a) The emulsion paint and primers in general shall be of

approved quality, colour, shade and brand as directed by the
Client / Consultant.
(b) The material shall consist of pigments with suitable

extenders in suitable proportions, in consisting of any stable
synthetic polymer emulsion in water, with suitable other
ingredients as may be necessary to produce a material so as
satisfy the requirements of this standard.
(c) The paint for use, shall meet the requirements of IS : 5411
(part – 1) on testing . The paint for exterior use shall comply
with the requirements of IS : 5411 (Part – 2)\
(d) Any requirements. If agreed to between the supplier and the

Client / Consultant shall gave to be complied with.
20.2.2 PACKING AND MARKING :
Unless otherwise specified, the material shall be packed in metal

containers lacquered inside with a suitable chemical resistant
material.
Each container shall be marked in a manner as specified in clause

4 of IS : 5411 (Part – 1)
20.2.3 SAMPLING
Representative samples of the material shall be drawn as

prescribed under 3 of IS : 101 whenever directed by the Client /
Consultant.
20.2.4 TESTING
(a) Tests shall be conducted according to the methods

prescribed in IS : , appendices A to E of IS : (Part – 1) and
Appendices A to F of IS : 5411 (part – 2) as applicable.
(b) Unless otherwise specified pure chemicals and distilled

water (conforming to IS : 1070) shall be employed in tests.
20.2.5 STORAGE
Paints shall be delivered in sealed containers. They shall be stored

in accordance with the provisions of IS : 4082.
20.3.0 CEMENT PAINT
20.3.1 GENERAL REQUIREMENT
Cement paint shall conform to the requirements laid down in IS :

5410
The material shall be in powder form, free from lumps.
When mixed with required volume of water, it shall be suitable for

use on porous surface of masonry, concrete, stucco, common
brick and rough plaster work, except gypsum plaster.
20.3.2 SCAFFOLDING
Wherever scaffolding is necessary, it shall be erected in such a way

that as far as possible no part of scaffolding shall rest against the
surface to be white or colour washed.
A properly secured and well tied suspended platform may also be

used for whitewashing and colour washing.
Where ladders are used, pieces of old gunny bags shall be tied at
top and bottom to prevent scratches to the walls and floors.
For whitewashing of ceilings, proper stage scaffolding may be

erected, where necessary.
20.4.0 WHITE WASH, COLOUR WASH
White washing and colour washing on concrete, masonry and

plaster surfaces in buildings shall conform to IS : 6278.
20.4.1 MATERIALS
Following materials are used to prepare whitewash and colour

wash.
Lime used for whitewashing shall be freshly burnt fat line (also
classified as class ‘C’ lime) conforming to IS : 712. It shall be
white in colour.
Water shall be clear, free from all organic and suspended

impurities. Water shall meet the requirements mentioned in the
clause 4.3 of IS 456. Potable water is generally considered
suitable for this purpose.
Colour wash shall be done with mineral colours not affected by

lime added to white wash. No colour wash shall be done until a
sample of the colour wash to the rquired shade or tint has been
approved by the Architect / Consultant. The colour shall be even
shade over the whole surface. If it is blotchy or otherwise badly
applied, it shall be redone by the contractor at his own cost.
Sodium chloride to be used shall conform to IS : 253 or grade II of

IS : 797.
Ultramarine blue or orange shall conform to IS : 55.

Pigments.
(1) Yellow and red ochre – The ochres shall conform to IS : 44.
The solid lump shall be crushed to powder.
(2) Blue vitriol - Fresh crystals of hydrous copper sulphate

(blue vitriol) shall conform to IS : 261 and shall be grounded
to fine powder.
20.4.2 SCAFFOLDING
Same as for ‘Cement part’
20.5.0 DISTEMPER
20.5.1 DRY DISTEMPER
The powdered / dry distemper shall be approved colour and of

approved brand and shall conform to the requirements prescribed
in IS : 427 & 428. The shade shall be got approved from the
Architect / Consultant before application. The dry distemper of
approved brand and colour shall be stirred slowly in clean water
using 6 declitres (0.6 litres) of water per kg of distemper or as
specified by the manufactgurer. Warm water shall be used. It
shall be allowed to stand for atleast 30 minutes (or if practicable
over night) before use. The mixture shall be well stirred before and
during use to maintain an even consistency. Distemper shall not
be mixed in larger quantity than is actually required for one day’s
work.
20.5.2 OIL BOUND DISTEMPER
The specifications and condition for this shall be the same as that
applicable for dry distemper, except that oil bound distemper of
approved make, shade and colour shall be used after applying
priming coat of petrifying liquid or other primer as may be
recommended by the manufacturer / supplier. It shall conform to
IS : 428.
20.5.3 SCAFFOLDING
Same as for ‘Cement Paint’
20.6.0 HERITAGE WALL FINISH :
It shall be from Bakelite Hylam Ltd., or equivalent as approved by

the Architect / Consultant. It shall conform to International
Standards.
It shall be two - component finish. It shall be easily applicable

using trowels and no special tools and training shall be required
for application. The single coat application thickness shall be 1.52
mm of colour and texture as approved by the Architect. It shall be
weather and fade resistant water and damp resistant durable,
highly washable. It shall be acid and alkali resistant, high
abration resistant, non – toxic and shall be capable to take any
shade. It can be applied on wide variety of surface like cement
mortar, plywood, plaster board, AC sheet, gypsum plaster or any
other absorbent material to get homogenous layer.
It shall be incombustible and flexible. It shall be good fire

resistant, anti – fungal, good impact resistant having adhesion
strength more than 8 kg / sq. cm. There shall not be any
development of hairline cracks and no peeling off shall occur after
the maximum drying time of 4 hours and during period of 2 days.
20.7.0 ACRYLIC EMULSION PAINT
It shall be water based acrylic co – polymer emulsion with futile

titanium – dio – oxide and other selected pigment and fungicide. It
shall exhibit excellent adhension to plaster and cement surface
and shall resist deterioration by alkalis salts. The paint film shall
allow the moisture in the wall to escape without peeling or
blistering the paint. After it is dired, the paint should be able to
withstand washing with mild soap and water without any
deterioration in colour or without showing flaking, blistering or
peeling.
21.0.0 FALSE CEILING
21.1.1 The ceiling boards shall conform to the requirements

specified in the schedule of items or in the drawings. They
shall be strong and with uniform texture without cracks,
holes or any other defects.
21.1.2 GALVANISED STEEL GRID SYSTEM
Main runner – hot dipped galvanised steel, T shaped of 24 x 38

mm size and thickness 0.33 mm cross runner – Hot dipped
galvanised steel, T shaped of 24 x 30 mm size, thickness 0.25 mm.
1200 mm along and 24 x 25 mm size, thickness 0.25 mm, 600
mm long. Perimeter section shall be same material as runners.
Sections shall be 22 x 22 mm size with thickness of 0.45 mm.
Exposed areas of metallic members shall be powder coated to a
thickness of 25 micron.
21.1.3 GYPSUM BOARD TILES WITH SEAMLESS JOINTS
The above shall be of the best quality from India gypsum or

equivalent as approve by the Architect. It shall be formed by
enclosing and bonding together a core of set gypsum plaster by
two sheets of heavy paper. It shall offer high standard of safety
thermal efficiency and aesthetics. It shall be height weight, offer
good fire resistance. It shall be a non – resonant material,
rendering sound insulation. It shall be strong, durable and
dimensionally stable. It shall offer a smooth surface which can be
painted, tiled or wall – papered. It shall block this passage of heat
and shall retard the spread of fire. It shall reduce upto 60 db of
sound.
Gypsum boards shall conform to IS : 2095 – 1982 & IS : 2542 –

1981.
It shall be resistant to delamination due to moisture and cyclic

changes in weather and humidity.
The density shall be 288 kg / cu.m and the weight shall vary from
8 – 12.8 kg / sq. m depending on the thickness. It shall be
available in thickness of 9.5, 12.5 and 15 mm.
Standard sizes are 610 x 610 mm, 1220 x 1220 mm and 1220 x
610 mm
21.1.4 STEEL FALSE CEILING
21.1.5 Panels shall be of cold rolled steel, galvanized as per IS : 277

coil coated as per IS : 3312. panels shall be 150 wide and
17 mm deep. They shall be roll – formed out of 0.5 mm TCT
coil coated galvanized steel. They shall be degreased,
pretreated and coil coated on one side in manufacturer’s
standard shades. The rear of the panels shall be given a
coat of primer and a wash coat, while the finished side will
be given a coat of primer and a finish colour coat in polyester
paint for a minimum dry film thickness of 20 microns.
Panels shall be factory cut to length upto 5m to suit site
dimensions.
21.1.6 Panels stringers shall be 34.5 mm wide and 48 mm deep

with cutouts to hold panels in a module of 150 mm. They
shall be roll – formed out of 0.6 mm thick galvanized steel
strip cut to a standard length of 5m. Stringers shall be stove
enameled black.
21.1.7 Stringers shall be suspended from the roof / truss by
galvanized steel wire rod hangers and suspension clips.
Handers shall be fixed to roof by J hooks and nylon inserts
or using 18 g annealed GI wire.
21.1.8 Edge profiles shall be L shaped, roll formed out of 0.65 mm

aluminium strip / 0.6 mm galvanized steel strip with powder
coating in standard colours.
21.2.0 TESTING
21.1.1 Tests shall be carried out in accordance with the provisions

of relevant standard and as directed by Client / Consultant.
22.0.0 MISCELLANEOUS MATERIALS.
22.1.0 PERFORMED FULLER BOARD FOR JOINTS
22.1.1 Performed filler board shall be “SHALITED” or equivalent

conforming to IS 1838 and should consist of a fibre board
impregnated with bituminous materials to render it durable
and waterproof. It should be compressible and possess a
high degree of resilience. It shall withstand a dampen minor
vibrations.
22.1.2 The filler should – permit free movement of the concrete

members in expansion and contraction and should provide
waterproof seal and resist entry of any foreign material. The
filler should be resistant and non – extrudible.
22.2.0 POLYSULPHIDE SEALANT
22.2.1 Polysulphide sealants shall be of approved make and shall

comply with all the requirements prescribed in IS : 12118.
22.2.2 It shall be a two – component polysulphide rubber joint

sealant based on low molecular weight polymer. It should
not contain chlorides or other corrosive sustenance.
22.2.3The modulus of elasticity of the sealant shall be less than 0.16

Mpa +/- 10% at 100% stage ire “A” hardness shall be 22 +/-
3 @ 250 C. The operating temperature range shall be – 25 0 C
to 800 C. The permanent dynamic movement capability shall
be +/- 25%. The tensile strength shall not be less than 0.4
Mpa.
22.2.4It shall posses properties like 550% elongation at break, non –

toxicity when fully cured, no staining , shrinkage less than
1%. The trafficable strength shall be achieved within 24 hrs
and full at 7 days (at 250 C & 250% RH).
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION FOR WORKMANSHIP
EARTHWORK
SETTING OUT AND MAKING PROFILE
Masonry pillars will be erected at suitable points. These bench mark

shall be connected to standard bench mark. In addition to these pillar
center line pillars shall also be erected by the Contractor and footing
positions shall be marked with the help of these pillars. The necessary
profile shall be set out. The level shall be taken at a interval as directed
by EIC.
The levels shall be recorded in field books and plotted on plan before
starting the excavation.
EXCAVATION FOR FOUNDATION
The cutting shall be done to minimum depths as per drawing and as

advised by EIC. Any excess excavation carried out by the Contractor
without proper permission from EIC shall not be paid and the excess
depth shall be made good by the Contractor by PCC 1:4:8 at contractor’s
own cost.
BACK FILLING
In case water is encountered during the excavation for foundation, or

flooding of pits due to any other reasons the contractor shall arrange for
dewatering the same at his own cost.
EXCAVATION IN HARD ROCK
CUTTING
Where hard rock is met, generally excavation by chiseling and wedging

shall be carried out. Excavation by blasting shall be done only after
obtaining written approval from Engg – In – Charge / Architects. In case
of excavation by blasting all the provisions of explosive rules 1940
(Corrected upto date) shall be complied with storing, transportation and
handling of explosive materials. The blasting operation shall be carried
out under the supervision of a responsible authorized agent of the
contractor. Blasting work shall not be carried out within 200 metres of
an existing structure unless otherwise permitted by the Engg – in –
Charge / Architects.
MEASUREMENT
Where ordinary rock and hard rock is mixed, the measurement of the
excavation shall be carried out by stacking both the types of excavated
rock separately. The quantity of rock shall be arrived at by applying
reduction of 50% for looseness in stack. If the sum of net quantity of
two kinds of rock exceeds the total quantity of excavated material then
the quantity of each type of rock shall be in the ratio of quantities in
stack measurements of the two types of rocks.
SPECIFICATIONS FOR MOORUM FILLING
QUALITY OF MOORUM
The moorum shall be naturally occurring material formed by

disintegration of rock. It shall be free from vegetarian, rubbish or
material of organic origin and scales deleterious to concrete and
reinforced concrete.
Pieces of hard rock which do not get crushed under the roller shall not
exceed 50 mm size.
FILLING
Filling shall be done in 20 cm thk. Layers and every layer shall be power
rolled with 8/10 ton roller so as to achieve maximum compaction and
till such time that no further movement is observed under the wheels of
the roller.
After filling is completed the modified procter density shall be 92% with
OMC.
Before start of work the contractor shall supply the samples of moorum
from each quarry to cover the variations expected in the supply. The
samples shall be tested for the following in a recognized laboratory in
accordance with IS 2720 for the following.
Slit and clay content.
Moisture – Content and dry density relationship at modified procter

density.
MOISTURE CONTROL
Water shall be always sprayed and not poured. Ponding shall never be
allowed. In wet weather the work may have to be suspended. Care shall
be taken to see that moisture is uniformly skpread throughout the layer
and where necessary mixing with harrows and rakes shall be done.
MEASUREMENTS
Measurements shall be of the cubic contents of the completed filling and

shall be determined by taking level of testing ground and after final layer
for each type of filling. All dimensions are for compacted thickness.
BRICK MASONRY
SOAKING OF BRICKS
Bricks required for masonry shall be thoroughly soaked in clean water

for at least one hour.
LAYING
Bricks shall be laid in English bound unless otherwise specified. Half or

cut bricks shall not be used except where necessary to complete the
bond. Closure in such cases shall be cut to the required size and used
near the end of the wall.
The walls shall be taken up truly plumb. All courses shall be laid truly
horizontal and all vertical joints shall be truly vertical. Vertical joints in
alternate course shall come directly one over the other. The thickness of
the brick courses shall be kept uniform.
All hold fasts of doors, windows, etc., which are required to be built in
walls shall be embedded in cement mortar or in cement concrete as
specified in their correct position as the work proceeds.
JOINTS
Bricks shall so laid that all joints are full of mortar. The thickness of
joints shall not exceed one for brickwork of any class designation. All
face joints shall be raked to a minimum depth of 10 mm by a raking tool
during the progress of work where the mortar is still green so as to
provide proper key for the plaster or pointing to be done. Where
plastering or pointing is not required to be done the joints shall be
struck flush and finished at the time of laying.
The face of brickwork shall be cleaned on the same day on which

brickwork laid.
CURING
Brickwork shall be protected from rain by suitable covering when mortar

is green. Masonry work shall be kept constantly moist on all faces for a
minimum period of seven days by spraying water.
ANTI TERMITE TREATMENT
SCOPE
The scope of job is form a chemically treated soil barrier to prevent

growth of nests or colonies of the sub terrain termites.
MATERIALS
The following chemical (as specified) in water emulsion shall be used

Chemicals Concentration (by weight)
Chloropyrifos 1.0%
PRE – CONSTRUCTION CHEMICAL TREATMENT
Hand operated pressure pumps shall be used for uniform spraying and
proper check shall be maintained to ensure that specified quantity of
chemical is used for the required area.
TIME OF APPLICATION
Anti – termite treatment shall start in foundation trenches and pits

before laying the leveling course of P.C.C. The P.C.C. shall be done only
after the chemical emulsion has been observed by the soil and surface is
quite dry. Treatment should not be carried out when it is raining or the
soil is wet. The treated soil barriers shall not be disturbed after they are
formed and if by chance, they are disturbed, the same shall be made
good before laying the P.C.C.
PROCEDURE
Treatment of column pits, wall trenches and Basement Excavation
The bottom surface and sides (upto 300 mm) shall be treated with
chemical at the rate of 5 litres / sq.m
The portion of the column foundations and the retaining walls coming in
contact with the backfill. The structure shall be treated at the rate of 15
litres / sq. m of the vertical surface. If water is used for ramming the
earth fill then treatment shall be carried out after the ramming
operation is completed by rodding the earth at 150 mm c/c close to the
structure surface and spraying the required quantity of chemical. For
R.C.C framed structures using 1:2:4 or richer concrete the treatment
shall start from a depth of 500 mm below ground level and there is no
need to start the treatment from the bottom of excavation for columns
and plinth beams. The earth from 500 mm below the ground level and
above shall be treated as described in previous paragraph. However, for
R.C.C frame structure, there shall be no chemical treatment for column
foundations.
TREATMENT OF TOP SURFACE OF PLINTH FILLING
The top surface of filled earth within plinth walls shall be treated with
chemical emulsion of the rate of 5 litres / sq. m before the subgrade of
floor is laid. Holes upto 80 – 70 mm deep at 150 mm centers shall be
made to facilitate saturation of the soil with chemical emulsion.
TREATMENT OF JUNCTION OF WALL AND FLOOR
To achieve continuity of vertical chemical barrier on inner wall surfaces,

small channels of 30 x 30 mm shall be made at all the junctions before
laying the subgrade and rod holes shall be made upto ground level at
150 mm centers and chemical emulsion shall be poured at 15 litres /
sq. m of the vertical surface.
TREATMENT OF SOIL ALONG EXTERNAL PERIMETER OF

BUILDINGS
After the building is complete, rod holes shall be made along external
perimeter at 150 mm centers and 300 mm deep and these holes shall be
filled with chemical emulsion at 5 litres / running metre of perimeter.
RECORD OF CHEMICAL USED
A detail record of quantity of chemical used for each operation shall be

kept at site duly approved by Engg – in – charge / Architects.
GUARANTEE
The contractor shall give a guarantee of 10 years for effective anti –

termite treatment barrier.
MEASUREMENT
The measurement shall be made in square metres on the basis of the

plinth area of the building at plinth level only for all operations
described above. Nothing extra shall be measured.
REINFORCED CEMENT CONCRETE
SCOPE
This specification covers the general requirements for concrete to be

used on jobs using on – site production facilities including requirements
in regard to the quality, handling storage of ingredients, proportioning,
batching, mixing and testing of concrete and also requirements in regard
to the quality, storage bending and fixing of reinforcement. This also
covers the transportation of concrete from the mixer to the place of final
deposit and the placing, curing, protecting, repairing and finishing of
concrete.
APPLICABLE CODES AND SPECIFICATIONS
The following specifications, standards and codes are made to a part of

this specifications. All standards, tentative specifications,
specifications, codes of practice referred to herein shall be the latest
editions including all applicable official amendments and revisions.
In case of discrepancy between this specifications and those referred to
herein, this specifications shall govern.
APPLICABLE IS SPECIFICATIONS AND CODES OF PRACTICE
IS 269 : Specification for ordinary, rapid hardening and low

heat Portland cement.
IS 8112 : Specifications for high strength ordinary, Portland

cement.
IS 1489 : Specifications for Portland – pozzolona cement.
IS 383 : Specification for coarse and find aggregates from

natural source for concrete.
IS 2386 : Method of test for aggregates for concrete. (Part I to

VIII)
IS 516 : Method of test for strength of concrete.
IS 1199 : Method of sampling and analysis of concrete.
IS 3025 : Methods of sampling and test (physical and chemical)

water used in industry.
IS 432 : Specifications for mild steel and medium tensile steel

(parts I & II) bars and hard drawn steel wire for
concrete reinforcement.
IS 1139 : Specification for hot rolled mild steel and medium

tensile steel deformed bars for concrete reinforcement.
IS 1566 : Specification for plain hard drawn steel wire fabric

(Part I) for concrete reinforcement.
IS 1786 : Specification for cold twisted steel bars for concrete

reinforcement.
IS 2645 : Specification for integral cement waterproofing

compound
IS 456 : Code of practice for plain and reinforced concrete.
IS 3370 : Code of practice for concrete structures for storage of

liquids (Part I to IV)
IS 2571 : Code of practice for laying in situ cement concrete

flooring.
IS 3596 : Safety code for scaffolds and ladders (Part I & II)
IS 1200 : Method of measurement of building works.
In the event that state, city or other Government bodies have

requirements, more stringent than those set forth in this specification,
such requirements shall be considered part of this specification and
shall supersede this specification where applicable.
The quality of materials, method and control of manufacture and

transportation of all concrete works irrespective of the mix, whether
reinforced or otherwise, shall conform to the applicable portion of this
specification.
Engineer shall have the right to inspect the source/s of material/s, the
layout of operations of procurement and storage of materials, the
concrete batching and mixing equipment and quality control system.
Such an inspection shall be arranged and approval of Engineer – in –
charge shall be obtained prior to starting of concrete work.
Concrete shall be mixed by mechanical mixer only and no hand mixing

shall be allowed for R.C.C. works.
GENERAL
The quality of materials and method and control of manufacture and

transportation of all concrete work irrespective of mix, whether
reinforced or otherwise, shall conform to the applicable portions of this
specifications.
Engineer shall have the right to inspect the source /s of material /s, the
layout and operation of procurement and storage of materials, the
concrete batching and mixing equipment, and the quality control
system. Such an inspection shall be arranged and Engineer’s approval
obtained, prior to starting of concrete work.
MATERIALS FOR STANDARD CONCRETE
The ingredients to be used in the manufacture of standard concrete

shall consist solely of a standard type Portland cement, clean sand,
natural coarse aggregate, clean water and admixtures, if specially called
for on drawings or specifications.
CEMENT
The use of bulk cement will be permitted only with the approval of
Engineer. Changing of brands or type of cement within the same
structure will not be permitted.
CONTRACTOR will have to make his own arrangements for the storage
of adequate quantity of cement. If supplies are arranged by owner,
cement will be issued in quantities to cover work requirements of one
month or less, as deemed fit by the engineer and it will be the
responsibility of contractor to ensure adequate and proper storage.
Cement bags shall be stored in a dry enclosed shed (storage under
tarpaulin will not be permitted), well away from the outer walls and
insulated from the floor to avoid contact with moisture from ground and
so arranged as toprovide ready access. Damaged or reclaimed or partly
set cement will not be permitted to be used and shall be removed from
the site. Not more than 12 bags shall be stacked in any tier. The
storage arrangement shall be approved by engineer. Consignment of
cement shall be stored as received and shall be consumed in the order of
their receipt at site.
Cement held in storage for a period of Ninety (90) days or longer shall be
tested. Should at any time Engineer have reasons to consider that any
cement is defective, then irrespective of its origin, date of manufacture
and / or manufacturer’s test certificate, such cement shall be tested
immediately at Contractor’s cost at a national Test such tests are found
satisfactory, it shall not be used in any work. Contractor shall not be
entitled to any claim of any nature on this account.
CONSISTENCY
The consistency of the concrete shall be such that it flows sluggish into
the forms and around the reinforcement without any segregation coarse
aggregate from mortar. The slump tests are mandatory and shall be
carried out at regular intervals so that the consistency concrete can be
monitored.
PLACING OF CONCRETE
Concreting shall commence only after inspection and written approval

by EIC Shuttering shall be clean and free from deposits of foreign
materials and proper deshuttering agent shall be applied to the surface.
Proper arrangement shall be provided for conveying the concrete the
place of deposition without disturbing the reinforcement.
COMPACTION
Concrete shall be compacted immediately after placing by means of

mechanical vibrators.
All R.C.C. works shall be cured for a minimum period of 14 days or

more as advised by EIC.
INSPECTION AND RECTIFICATION OF DEFECTS
Immediately on removal of forms, the R.C.C. works shall be examined by

the Engg – in – Charge / Architects before any defects are made good.
The work that has sagged or contains honey combing to an extent
detrimental to the structural safety or Architectural concept shall be
rejected.
Surface defects on a minor nature may be accepted and the same shall
be rectified as follows.
(a) Bulges due to movement of forms, ridges at forms, ridges at

form joints shall be carefully chipped and then rubbed with a
grinding stone.
(b) Honey combed and other defective areas much be chipped out,
the edges being out as straight as possible and perpendicular to
the surface. Shallow patches are first treated with a coat of
thin grout (1 cement : 1 sand) and then filled with mortar
similar to that used in concrete. Large and deep patches shall
be filled up with concrete held in place by forms and shall be
reinforced.
(c) Holes left by bolts shall be filled carefully with mortar. Holes
extending right through the concrete shall be filled with mortar
with a pressure gun.
(d) The same amount of care to care the material in patches should
be taken as with the whole structure.
POST TREATMENT OF SURFACE
The surface which has to receive plaster or where it has to be joined

with brick masonry walls shall be properly roughened immediately after
the shuttering is removed.
ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA OF CONCRETE WORK
Minimum of six sample cubes shall be taken for all concreting work
(periodicity as specified in 9.6 of section III) and three cubes shall be
tested after 7 days curing and balance after 28 days curing.
7 DAYS TEST
The average strength of the three specimens shall be accepted as the

compressive strength of the concrete provided that the difference
between maximum and minimum strength of the three cubes does not
exceed 15% of average strength.
In case the 7 days strength is not satisfactory all further work

structurally interlinked with the concrete represented by the samples
shall be stopped till the remaining three cubes are tested for 28 days
strength and are found satisfactory.
28 DAYS TEST
The tests should generally be carried out on 28 th day, but in no case,

should be delayed beyond 35 days. The strength of the cubes shall be
as specified in table above if they are tested on the 28 th day. In case, the
cubes are tested after 28 days, the minimum acceptable compressive
strength shall be increased by 1.5 kg/cm 2 for each day beyond 28th day.
The acceptance criteria of 28 days test shall be as follows
(a) If the average compressive strength of three cubes is more or

equal to the comp. Strength shown in table above, the concrete
shall be accepted at full rates.
(b) If the average comp. Strength of the three cubes is less than
specified but not less than 75% of the specified strength , the
concrete shall be accepted at reduced rates at the discretion of
EIC. The reduced rate shall be calculated on proportionate
basis. I.e. for every percent decrease in the specified strength
the rate shall be reduced by the same percentage.
(c) If the average compressive strength of the three cubes is less

than 75% of the specified strength etc., shall either reject the
defective portion or get it dismantled along with the structurally
connected work as considered necessary at the risk and cost of
the contractor. EIC may also desire to carry out additional
tests on the defective work and if on the basis of these
additional tests etc., is satisfied about the structural adequacy
of the concrete the concrete work may be accepted at the
reduced rate as specified in b) above except, for the reduced
strength below 75% for which the reduction shall be 1.5 times
for every percent decrease below 75%
(d) Example : Average compressive strength is 70% of specified

strength. The rate payable shall be 75 – 1 5 (75 – 70) = 67.5%
of tendered rate.
(e) Measurement
(f) All measurement shall be as per IS 1200
PLASTERING
PREPARATION OF SURFACE
The following surface preparation shall be made for both single and
double coat plasters. The surface shall then be thoroughly washed with
water, cleaned and kept wet before plastering is commenced.
In case of concrete the surface shall be chipped by chiseling and wire

brushing, cleaning the surface and erecting scaffolding it required.
CEMENT PLASTER (SINGLE COAT)
APPLICATION
Plastering shall be started from the top and worked down towards the
floor. All holes shall be properly filled in advance of the plastering as the
scaffolding is being taken down. To ensure even thickness and a true
surface, plaster of about 15 x 15 cm shall be first applied horizontally
and vertically, at 3 metres intervals over the entire surface to serve as
gauges. The surfaces of these gauged areas shall be truly in the plane of
the finished plaster surface. The mortar shall then be laid on the wall,
between the gauges with trowel. The mortar shall be applied in a
uniform manner slightly more than the specified thickness and brought
to true surface by working a wooden straight edge reaching across the
gauges with small upward and sideways movements at a time.
All corners arises angles and junctions shall be truly vertical or

horizontal as the case may be and shall be carefully finished. Rounding
or chamfering corners, arises, junctions, etc., where required shall be
done without any extra payment. Such rounding or chamfering shall be
carried out with proper templates to the sizes required.
Horizontal joints in plaster shall not occur on parapet tops and copings
as these invariably lead to leakages. Good quality lime neroo shall be
applied to plastered surface with steel trawel to a thickness slightly
more than specified and rubbed down to give overall thickness of 12 mm
and polished to a perfectly smooth and even finish working from top to
bottom
Curing shall be commenced as soon as the plaster has hardened

sufficiently. This shall be done by spraying water at regular intervals.
CEMENT PLASTER (TWO COAT WORK)
The plaster shall be applied in two coats as detailed below
Apply 12 mm thk. Coat of CM 1:4 mixed with CICO / ACCO proof water
proofing compound mixed as per manufacturer’s specifications as 1 st
coat leaving the surface rough.
When the plaster has been brought to true surface with a wooden
straight edge the surface shall be left rough with 2 mm deep follows
shall be made with a scratching tool to form key for the finishing coat.
The surface shall be kept wet till the finishing coat is applied.
Apply 2nd coat of 8 mm thk. Of CM 1:3 and finishing the surface by

rubbing with sponge till uniform texture is obtained.
The finishing coat shall be applied after the undercoat has sufficiently
set but not dried and in any case within 48 hours of laying the first coat.
WATER PROOFING
All water proofing works to be carried out in this scope of work shall be
through the following approved agencies / any other reputed approved
local agency.
For cement based water proofing
(i) Indian water proofing company

(ii) Leakproof – water proofing corporation of India
(iii) Nina Industries.
(iv) Hindustan Waterproofing
(v) Overseas Waterproofing
Contractor will be required to submit a guarantee in respect of
performance of waterproofing for 10 years on stamp – paper. In addition
to this an amount equal to 10% of cost of waterproofing items shall be
retained as retention money for 2 years from the date of completion,
which shall be returned only after successful completion of this period.
CEMENT PAINTING
All outside exposed surfaces of masonry and concrete shall be painted

with cement paint of approved make and shade. The surface shall be
thoroughly cleaned & wetted with water just before the painting
commence. Cement paint shall be mixed with water as per the
specification of manufacturer. Cement paint which can be used within
an hour of its mixing shall be prepared.
MARBLE MOSAIC TILE FLOORING
SCOPE
This covers the laying and finishing of cement concrete flooring tiles in
floors, wall, staircases etc.,
MATERIALS
Cement, sand, terrazzo tiles shall conform to the specifications detailed

in the materials section. Mixing of mortar shall be done in accordance
with the specification laid down under “Cement Mortars”.
LAYING
Subgrade concrete or the R.C.C. slab on which tiles are to be laid shall
be cleaned, wetted and mopped. The bedding of the tiles shall be either
with the mortar 1:3 (1 lime putty : 3 sand) or cement mortar 1:3 or as
specified. The average thickness or mortar shall be 30 mm and
thickness at any place shall not be less than 10 mm.
Lime mortar bedding shall be spread, tamped and corrected to proper
levels and allowed to harden for a day before the tiles are laid. Over this
bedding, neat grey cement slurry of honey like consistency shall be
spread at the rate of 4.4 kg/sq. mt over such an area that would
accommodate 20 tiles.
Before laying, the tiles shall be soaked in water for at least 20 minutes
and then allowed to dry to about 10 minutes. It is necessary to have
tiles damp but not wet when they are laid. Tiles shall be fixed by gently
tapping with a wooden mallet till they are properly bedded and in level
with the adjoining tile. The joints shall be kept as thin as possible not
exceeding 1.5 mm. Where full – size tiles cannot be fixed tiles shall be
cut to the required size and their edges rubbed to ensure a straight and
true joint. Tiles which are fixed in the floor adjoining the wall shall
enter not less than 12 mm under the plaster, skirting or dado. After
the tiles have been laid, excess cement coming out through the joints
upto the surface shall be immediately wiped clean.
CURING, POLISHING AND FINISHING
The day after the tiles are laid all joints shall be cleaned of the grey
cement with a wire brush. The joints shall after 24 hours be filled with
matching cement paste and allowed to set. The same cement slurry
shall be applied to the entire surface of the tiles in a thin coat with a
view to protect the surface from abrasive damage and fill the pin holes
that may exist on the surface.
The floor shall then be kept wet and protected for a minimum period of
seven days before starting the polishing. No one shall be allowed to
walk on the floor during the first 24 hours immediately after the tiles are
laid.
The surface shall thereafter the grounded evenly with machine fitted
coarse grade grit block. Water shall be used profusely during grinding.
It shall then be covered with a thin coat of cement mixed with colouring
pigment to match the topping of the wearing surface of the tile sand
second grinding shall then be carried out with machine fitted with the
grade blocks.
The final grinding with machine fitted with the finest grade grit blocks
shall be carried out after 24 hours of completion of second grinding or
before handing over the floor. The entire surface shall be finally washed
with weak solution of soft soap in warm water.
For small areas or where circumstances so require, hand polishing may

be permitted as in the case of skirting , treads and risers of staircase
etc., by the Engg-in–Charge / Architects.
MEASUREMENT
Length and breadth dimensions shall be measured to the correct

centimeter before laying skirting dado or wall plaster and area
calculated in square metres correct to two decimal places. No deduction
shall be made nor extra amount paid for any opening in the floor area
upto sq. mt. No extra shall be paid for use of cut tiles nor for laying the
tiles at different levels in the same room.
TILES IN SKIRTING
PREPARATION OF SURFACE
The joints of masonry shall be raked out to a depth of at least 15 mm.

In case of concrete and plastered surfaces, the surface shall be
roughened by hacking. All the surfaces receiving tiles shall be cleaned
thoroughly, washed with water and kept wet before the tiling is
commenced.
LAYING
12 mm thk. Plaster of CM 1 : 3 or mixed as specified shall be applied

and allowed to harden. The plaster shall be roughened with wire
brushes making grooves of at least 2 mm deep before the plaster dries.
The tiles shall be soaked in water. The tiles shall be buttered with a
coat of grey cement slurry and then shall tamped in position corrected
to proper planes and lines with a wooden mallet. The tiles shall be set
in required pattern and butt jointed with very fine joints. Top of skirting
or dado shall be truly horizontal and joints truly vertical unless specified
otherwise. The skirting or dado shall rest on the top of flooring. The
projection of skirting from the finished wall surface shall not be more
than 12 mm.
360 POINTING AND FINISHING
Joints shall be cleaned off grey cement grout with wire brush or trowel
to the depth of 2 to 3 mm and all dust and loose mortar removed.
Joints shall then be flush pointed with white cement added with
colouring pigment if required to match the colour of the tiles. The wall
shall kept wet at least for seven days. The finished wall shall not sound
hollow when tapped with a wooden mallet.
MEASUREMENTS
Length shall be measured correct to cm. Height shall be measured

correct to a cm in case of dado and 5 mm in case of riser and skirting.
The area shall be calculated in square metres correct to two decimal
places. Length and height shall be measured along the finished face of
the skirting or dado including curves where specials such as coves,
internal and external angles and beads are used.
PLASTIC EMULSION PAINT
MATERIAL
The plastic emulsion shall be of approved brand and manufacture and

of the required shade.
APPLICATION
The number of coats shall be as specified. The paint shall be applied

with brushes or rollers. The thinning of the emulsion is to be done with
water only and not turpentine. The quantity of water to be added shall
be as specified by the manufacturer. The surface finish shall be flat,
velvety and smooth.
PRECAUTIONS
Old brushes shall not be used. Oil based Putties for filling in cracks,
depressions etc., shall not be used splashes if any shall be cleaned
immediately as they will be difficult to remove afterwards. Washing of
the surface shall not be done within 3 to 4 week of application. Other
details shall be as detailed in Oil Bound Distemper.
ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION
Electrical installation shall be as per IS : 732 – 1989 and IE rules.
Internal and external wiring in buildings shall be carried out in

concealed PVC conduit of minimum 2 mm thicknes. These PVC
conduits shall be laid before canting concrete or by making chases in
the brick wall and making good the wall after fixing of conduits at no
extra cost.
Wiring for power and light / fan circuit shall be separate. Entire wiring
shall be done by flexible PVC insulated copper conductors of specified
(in the job schedule) size.
POINT WIRING
The following components are deemed to be included in point wiring.
1. Metal switch board

2. Control switches 5A / 15 A specified
3. PVC channels with cover
4. Copper conductors for neutral / live earthing
5. Ceiling roses
6. Accessories required for termination.
The above components specific requirements.
(1) Switch Boxes
Body : SWG CRCA sheet flush type

Size : sufficient to accommodate requirement
no. of switches.
(2) Control Switches
Fans : 5 A SP switch.
Lights : Amps SP Switch
Power Plug : Amps 3 pin plug combined SS type.
ERECTION AND EARTHING
The conduit of each circuit or shall be completed before conductors are

drawn in. The entire system of conduit after erection shall be tested for
mechanical and electrical continuity throughout and permanently
connected to the earthing confoming to the requirements by means of
special approved type of earthing clamps efficiently fastened to conduit
pipe in the workmanlike manner for a perfect continuity between earth
wire and conduit. Gas or water pipe shall not be used as earth medium.
If conduit pipes are liable to mechanical damage they shall be
adequately protected. In a conduit system the pipe must be continuous
when passing through walls or floors.
An insulated copper earthing wire of green colour having cross sectional

area of 2.5 sq. mm shall be drawn in the conduit pipes alongwith the
circuit wires for earthing of light fittings and pins of socket outlets.
JOIN AND LOOPING PACK
Phase or live conductors shall be looped at the switch box and natural
conductor can be looped either from the switch box or from the light fan
or socket outlet.
In both systems of wiring, no bare or twist joints shall be made at

intermediate points in the through run of cables, unless the length of
final sui – circuit or sub – main is more than the length of the standard
coil, as given by the manufacture of the cable.
WIRING TERMINATION
All terminations must be mechanically and electrically sound. There

should be maximum surface contact between the terminal and
conductor and such contacts shall be tight since loose contact results in
high resistance and over heating at the point. In case of securing a
resistance conductor at a ordinary screw termination, it is preferable to
loop the conductor in a clockwise direction as tightening the screw
tends shall be bent back into itself and if two or more conductors are to
be terminted, they shall be twisted together before inserting into
terminals.
IDENTIFICATION OF WIRES
The phase conductors shall be of any of the RYB colours and the neutral
conductor shall be of black further the phase conductors in one line
shall be of only one colour i.e., either red. Earthing conductor shall be
green.
TESTING AND COMMISSIONING
After completion of installation, tests shall be carried out and test

results shall be tabulated. Following are the tests to be carried out and
test certificates shall be handed over to the Engineer – in – charge for
records.
LIGHTING DISTRIBUTION BOARDS
(b) Insulation test between phases, phases and neutral, phase and
earth with 500 V meggar.
(c) Operational Test
SAFETY EARTHING
(a) All earthing circuits shall be checked for continuity. The earth
resistance of all identifiable electrical equipment shall be
measured and recorded.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION ELECTRICAL
SCOPE OF WORK
The scope of work covered by this specification shall include supply and
installation of all electrical equipment and materials including testing
and commissioning.
Any equipment, device and component of work not specifically

mentioned in this specification but considered essential for proper
design and operation shall be included by the tenderer in his offer.
The successful tenderer shall carryout the installation as per the

arrangement and details shown in the construction drawings, standards
and instructions given by the Engineer.
Any variation or changes to be carried out at site shall be done with the
approval of the Engineer.
The scope of work shall include, but not to be limited to the supply,
storing, installation, testing and commissioning of following
(1) Electricity board meeting arrangement to receive incoming

supply, LT switch board as per specifications and drawings. LT
cabling between switch boards.
(2) Motor control center for pumps / compressors.
(3) Miniature circuit breaker distribution boards for lighting

distribution boards and power distribution boards, miniature
breakers and earth leakage circuit breaker.
(4) K. grade aluminium copper conductor, PVC insulated / FRLS

PVC insulated and sheathed armoured / unarmoured power /
control cables and cable termination accessories like glands,
lugs, ferrules etc.,
(5) Luminaries and lamps, ceiling fans, exhaust fans.
(6) Switch socket boxes, junction boxes and draw boxes.
(7) Switches sockets and accessories.
(8) 1100 grade copper conductor, PVC insulated / FRLS PVS

insulated multi stranded wires of various colours.
(9) Wiring materials and accessories.
(10) Earth electrode stations and earthing conductors.

(11) Building electrification, canopy lighting, external lighting, low
level garden lighting power connections to all facility sign
boards, compressors dispensing pumps.
(12) Street light poles and accessories.
(13) Cable laying in trenches and backfilling for underground

cables.
(14) Miscellaneous works other than the above as stipulated in

specification and BOQ.
(15) Laisoning with electricity board / telephones department to

avail power supply / telephone connection unto the meter
board / telephone tag block. The cabling work for electrical
system for availing incoming power is given as an optional item,
which may be required to be executed on behalf of electricity
board.
(16) All other installation materials, hardware and consumables.
(17) All tools, tackle, ladders etc., and the contractor shall but all
testing and measuring instruments as required.
(18) Storing of material at site and watch & ward of it till handing
over.
The design shall include all reasonable precautions and provisions for
the safety of operation and maintenance personnel.
All equipment to be supplied shall be subject to inspection by the

owner / consultants. Such inspection shall however not relieve the
contractor of his obligations under the contract.
The Engineer reserves the right to specify electrical materials and

equipment of a particular make for the purpose of standardization and
the tenderer shall agree to supply the materials of the make specified, if
so required.
The contractor shall be responsible for timely delivery of coding at site,

transport to the place of installation, storing, installation, testing and
commissioning of all the equipment and the materials that are included
in the scope of work.
The electrical contractor executing this work shall have a valid licence
issued by the State Government for carrying out installation work of the
voltage class involved under the direct supervision of a person holding a
certificate of competence for the same voltage classes, issued, of
recognized by the State Government.
The tenderer shall furnish with this tender the particulars of the licence
for carryingout the installation work against this specification.
All necessary safe holding for working at various heights shall be the
responsibility of the Contractor. The contractor shall be responsible for
compensation in case of any accident to his workmen at site. The
contractor shall fulfill and bear all statutory charges for their workmen.
Then tenderer shall indemnity owner / consultant of any charges for
workmen compensation.
The contractor shall supplied necessary hardware and consumable

requird for the entire installation.
TESTING OF MATERIALS
The Contractor shall carryout the following tests at his own expense and
as directed by the Engg-in–Charge. Also Engineer-in-Charge reserves
their right to ask the contractor to carry out any further tests on any
material which is being used in the project.
1. WATER : Suitability for construction / Concreting

purposes as per IS 456 – 2000
PERIODICITY : One test at the beginning of the project

and once in every 3 months as per IS
code.
2. SAND
Tests to be conducted
a. Particle size - Lab

b. Silt content - Field
c. Bulking of sand – Field
d. Percentage of Deleterious material / Organic impurities – lab
IS code for material – IS 383-1970
IS code for testing – IS- 2386 (Part I) to IS- 2386 (Part VIII)
PERIODICITY OF TESTING
Whenever there is a change in source of supply or as directed by the

Engineer – in – charge .
REMARKS
1. Slit content should not exceed 8%
2. For sand pad foundation no need of particle size
distribution. Only slit & bulk content to be carried out.
SAND (FOR PLASTERING)

(a) slit content – field

(b) percentage of deleterious / orgonic impurities – Lab.
IS code for material – IS – 1542

IS code for testing – IS – 1727
Same as above test shall be repeated for minimum qty. 500 sq. m of
plastering.
REMARKS
1. Slit content not to exceed 5%

2. sand to be sieved in sieved size 4.75 mm
3. COARSE AGGREGATE
(a) percentage of soft deleterious materials – Field (Visual)

(b) Parricle size distribution
(c) Aggregate value
(1) Crushing – Lab
(2) Impact – Lab
(3) Abrasion – Lab (Only for Roads)
IS code for material – IS – 383 – 1970
IS code for testing IS – 2386 (Part I) to IS 2386 (Part VIII)
Minimum 45 cum. Tests to be repeated for every 45 cu.m of coarse

aggregate or part thereof.
REMARKS
Percentage of soft deleterious materials. Usually visual inspection shall

be carried out. If Engg - in – Charge / Architects has doubts, the same
may be tested in Lab.
4. CEMENT
Tests to be conducted.
(a) Fineness – Lab

(b) Soundness – Lab
(c) Setting time – Lab
(d) Compressive strength – Lab
Minimum qty. 20 Mt tests to be repeated for every 50 MT or part thereof

or change of supplier.
REMARKS
Cement to be tested if supplied by the Contractor. Cement to be tested

if stored for more than 3 months
5. CEMENT CONCRETE
(a) Slump test – field

(b) Cube strength – Lab / field
(a) Once for minimum 5 cu.m

(b) Minimum 15 cu. m of part thereof.
REMARKS
Cube strength to be taken for both 7 days as well as 28 days. Cubes of

critical members (decided by Engg – in – charge) shall be tested at lab.
6. REINFORCEMENT STEEL
(a) Free from defects – field (visual)

(b) Weight – Lab
(c) Size – Lab
(d) Ultimate tensile stress – lab
(e) Yield stress – lab
(f) Elongation percentage – lab
(g) Bend re-bend test – lab
IS code for material

IS – 432 for mild steel
IS – 1786 for tor steel
IS code for testing – IS – 1608
Minimum qty. 250 kg tests shall be repeated for every 10 mt of each size
(dia) or part thereof
REMARKS
(a) Steel shall be tested if supplied by contractor

(b) Steel shall be tested if stored in open yard for more than one
year
NOTE : All the testing equipments / machines like sieve.
Compression testing machine etc., required for field tests
shall be arranged by the party at site. In case of failure of
machine testing to be carried out by the contractor at lab at
no extra cost.
7. BRICKS
(a) Compressive Test – Lab

(b) Water absorption – Lab
(c) Efflorescence – Lab
(d) Percentage of Deleterious material – Lab
(e) Dimension test – Lab
IS code for material – IS – 1077 – 1986
IS code for testing – IS 3495 (Part I) to IS – 3495 (Part III)
8.0 TILES
Tolerance in size (+/-1 mm on length & breadth)
Thickness of wearing layer – Lab
Water absorption – Lab
Transverse Strength – Lab
Abrasion Strength – Lab
IS code for testing as per standard
2 samples tiles to be rested for minimum quantity of 80 sq. m
QUANTITIES
The quantities indicated in the bill of quantities is for the guidance of

the tenderer. The contractor shall supply the items based on the
requirements as per construction drawings only.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION FOR LOW VOLTAGE (415 V) SWITCH

GEAR / BOARD
GENERAL
This specification covers the Design, Manufacture, Fabrication, testing

at factory and supply, installation, testing and commissioning of 415 V
switch gear incorporating MCCBS / Fuse switches / Contractors /
relays etc.,
The switch board and the mounted equipment shall comply with the
latest edition of the following Indian Standards.
IS : 4237 : General requirement for switch gear and control gear

for voltage not exceeding 1000 V.
IS : 4047 : Heavy duty air break switches and fuses for voltage not
exceed 1000 V
IS : 3072 : Code of practice for installation and maintenance of

switchgear
IS : 2208 : HRC CARTRIDGE FUSE LINKS – Up to 650 V
IS : 2705 : current transformers parts I, II, III.
IS : 3156 : Voltage transformers
IS : 1248 : Electrical indicating instruments.
IS : 375 : Marking and arrangement for switch gear bus bars,

main connections and auxiliary wiring.
IS 5 : Painting
IS : 8623 : Specifications for factory built assemblies of switch gear

and control gear for voltage up to and including 1000
V AC & 1200 V DC
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
FABRICATION AND GENERAL DETAILS
Switch gear shall be indoor, floor mounting, free standing type enclosed
in sheet steel cubicles and shall be dust, weather and vermin proof.
Enclosures shall conform to IP – 54 and shall be cold rolled sheet steel.
Gaskets shall be used between all adjacent units and underneath all
covers to render the joins effectively dust proof. Steel sheets shall not be
less than 2.00 mm (14 S.W.G.) in thickness. Switch gear should be of
single front type design.
Switch gear shall be extensible at both ends by the addition of vertical

sections. Ends of the bus bars shall be suitably drilled for this purpose.
The switch board shall be totally enclosed, dust, weather and vermin
proof. If necessary, openings for natural ventilation shall be provided.
Gaskets of durable materials shall be provided for doors and other
openings. Switch Boards specified for outdoor installation shall be
housed in outdoor type kiosks to make it weatherproof. The
switchboards shall be suitable for the ambient and site conditions
specified. Suitable hooks shall be provided for lifting the boards. These
hooks when removed shall not leave any openings in the boards.
Access from the back shall be limited to bus bars and cables only for
415 V main switch boards and DG panels. For all other panels, all
equipment shall be mounted on the front side and shall be accessible
from the from through hinged doors. Switches, ammeters, voltmeters
and lamps etc., shall preferably be mounted on fixed portions.
Individual switch fuse units. MCCBs bus bar and cable entrance alleys
shall be housed in separate enclosed compartments separated from each
other by metallic or any other resistant insulating material barriers.
Barriers and automatic safety shutters shall be provided such that bus
bars and other live parts are accessible even with breakers completely
drawn out. Opening of bus bar chambers shall be possible with special
tools only.
PAINTING
All metal surfaces shall be thoroughly cleaned and decreased to remove

mill scale, rust, grease and dirt. Fabricated structures shall be pickled
and then cleaned to remove any trace of acid. The under surface shall
be prepared by applying a coat of phosphate paint and coat of yellow
Zinc chromate primer. The under surface shall be made free from all
imperfections before undertaking the finishing cost.
After preparation of the under – surface, the switch board shall be

painted by powder coating method of final paint. Colour shade of final
paint shall be approved by the purchaser before final painting is started.
The finished panels shall be dried in stoving ovens in dust free
atmosphere. Panel finish shall be free from imperfections like pinholes,
orange peels, runoff paint etc., The vendor shall furnish painting
procedure details alongwith the bids.
All unpainted steel parts shall be cadmium plated or suitably treated to
prevent rust corrosion. If these parts are moving elements then they
shall be greased. Suitable lifting lugs shall be provided for switchboard.
These lifting lugs shall not leave any opening when removed.
SWITCH BOARD COMPONENTS
INSTRUMENT TRANSFORMERS
Current and voltage transformers shall be cast resin insulated type,

primary and secondary terminals shall be marked indelibly.
Current transformers shall generally conform to IS : 2705. They shall

be mounted on the stationary part. The CT ratio and ratings shall be as
indicated on the single line diagrams. For general guidance, the vendor
shall note that the protective current transformers shall have an
accuracy class “5P” and an accuracy limit factor greater than “10”. Low
reactance CTs shall be used for protection.
Current transformers for instruments shall have an accuracy class 1.0

and accuracy limit factor less than 5.0. The current transformers shall
be capable of withstanding the peak momentary short circuit current for
1.0 second. The neutral side of the current transformers shall normally
be earthed through a link.
Wherever provided the voltage transformers shall generally conform to IS

3156 : The voltage transformers shall be provided with primary fuses.
Preferably miniature circuit breakers with auxiliary contacts shall be
provided on the secondary side.
The voltage transformers shall have an accuracy class 3.0 from 50% to
110% of normal voltage and class 1.0 from 80% to 120% of normal
voltage with burdens varying between 25% to 100% of the rated value at
0.8 PF lagging.
The primary of the voltage transformers shall be rated for 415 volts and
the secondary for 110 volts. Unless otherwise stated, 2 single phase V –
connected VTs shall be used.
MEASURING INSTRUMENTS
AMMETERS
Ammeters shall be moving iron or moving coil type. The moving part
assembly shall be with jewel bearing. The jewel bearing shall be
mounted on a spring to prevent damage to pivot due to vibrations and
shocks. The ammeters shall be manufactured and calibrated as per the
latest edition of IS : 1248. The ammeters shall be instrument
transformer operated and shall be suitable for 5 A secondary of
instrument transformer. The scales shall be calibrated to indicate
primary current unless otherwise specified. The ammeters shall be
capable of carrying sustained overloads during fault conditions without
damage or loss of accuracy.
VOLTMETERS
Voltmeters shall be of moving iron or moving coil type. The range for
415, 3 phase voltmeters shall be 0 to 500 V. Suitable selector switch
shall be provided for each voltmeter to read voltage between any two
lines of the system. The voltmeter shall be provided with protection fuse
of suitable capacity.
SWITCH AND FUSE UNITS
The load break switches shall be heavy duty air break type and shall
have quick make / break manual operating mechanism. The operating
handle shall be mounted in the door of the compartment having the
isolator. It shall be possible to padlock the switches in the ON & OFF
position. Door interlock shall be provided so that it should not be
possible to open the door with the switch in the “closed” position.
Normal it shall not be possible to close the switches with the door open
but for testing purposes it shall be possible to defeat this interlock.
Switches shall be able to carry full load current continuously without
overheating. Barriers shall be provided to prevent inter – phase arcing.
The live terminals shall be avoid accidental contact. Motor feeder
switches shall be adequately for motor duty.
Fuses shall be HRC carriage link types. Diazed fuses will not be
acceptable.
ELECTRICITY SUPPLY PARTICULARS
All equipment and installation covered under the scope of work shall be
designed for electricity supply of the following specification.
Voltage : 415 V/240 V – 6%

No. of phases : 3/1
Type of system : 3 phase, 4 wire
Frequency : 50 Hz + 3%
Type of neutral earthing : Solidly earthed
Short circuit level : Not exceeding 35 KA at 415 V
DRAWING
The drawings enclosed with this specification are only for the guidance
of the tenderer. The exact routing of conduits, cables and wires and the
exact location of the equipment shall be as per construction drawings or
as decided at site by the Engineer. (Any field corrections shall be shown
in five (5) copies of each drawing and such as – built drawings shall be
handed over to the owner by the contractor after completion of the
installation.
The drawings and other documents to be submitted by the tenderer

shall be in the English language and all the dimensions, weights and
quantities shall be in the metric units.
The contractor shall submit for the approval of the owner / Consultant,
drawings of switch boards / tailor made equipment etc., as required in
four (4) sets before commencing the manufacture and / or supply. The
equipment shall submit four sets (4) of as built certified drawings after
complete fabrication of the equipment.
LOCAL CONDITIONS
The tenderer shall visit the site, ascertain the local conditions, entry,
traffic restrictions, and obstructions if any and also site conditions.
Whether the tenderer visits the she or not, he is deemed to have visited
the site and ascertained all the site conditions. The tenderer shall allow
in his tender for an extras likely to be incurred due to site conditions.
No claim will be allowed on this account under any circumstances.
STANDARDS
The equipment and the installation work shall generally conform to the
requirements of the Indian Electricity rules with its latest amendments
and all relevant standards and code of practice of the Bureau of India
Standards.
However, the decision of site engineer shall be final with respect to

requirements.
SAFETY
The tenderer shall include and take adequate precautions as per the
Indian standard codes to ensure safety for personnel and prevention of
accidents at site. The tenderer shall be responsible for compensation to
their workmen due to accident, if any.
STATUTORY REQUIREMENTS
The contractor shall obtain the approval of the State electricity board
and electrical inspectorate and carryout charges as called for by the
Electrical inspector at no extra cost to the owner. He shall also obtain
the drawing approvals and final safety certificate from CEIG. Only the
statutory fees payable to electricity authority shall be reimbursed by the
owner on production of valid vouchers.
INSPECTION
All the materials to be supplied shall be subject to inspection by the

employer / consultant. Such inspection shall not however relieve the
contractor of his obligations under the contract. Samples of all items
materials, hardware etc., to be used to the work shall got approved by
the Engineer–in–charge / Consultant in advance. The brand / makes
and grades of items / materials shall be as directed by the employer /
consultant.
TIME SCHEDULE
The tenderer shall be responsible for timely procurement and delivery of

the items, off – loading of site, safekeeping at site, transport to the place
of installation, installation and testing of all the material that are
included in his scope of work. Work shall be progressed and completed
as per schedule mutually agreed upon.
CO – OPERATION
The contractor shall coordinate work with those of the other agencies at
the site and shall avoid any interference and interruption with the
progress of the MCCBs shall be certified, in accordance with EIC
standards and shall have the following performance characteristics.
Rated short circuit breaking capacity – not less than 25 KA for lateral
submain installation or the prospective fault current at the point of
installation whichever is greater. Short circuit current withstanding
duration shall not be less than 1 second.
SHUNT TRIP RELEASE
This shall operate correctly at all values of supply voltage between 70%
and 120% of the nominal supply voltage under all operating conditions
of the MCCB. MCCBs incorporating shunt release shall be provided
with block terminals and shunt release lead cables.
All the MCCB should have front drive kits.
CONTROL SWITCHES
All control switches shall be rotary, back connected type, having a cam
operated contact mechanism. Preferably phosphor bronze contacts shall
be used on the control switches. They shall have pistol grip handles.
Number of ways, locking system etc., shall be as stated on these
switches. Ammeter selector switches shall have make generally have 4
positions for reading 3 phase currents and the neutral current. The
voltmeter selector switch has to also have 4 positions. Three shall be
used to measure phase to phase voltage and fourth shall be off position.
Remote / Trip / Off selector switch for the motor feeders shall be
lockable in OFF position.
PUSH BUTTONS
Push button colours shall be as follows
Stop / Open / Emergency - Red

Start / Close - Green
INDICATING LAMPS
Indicating lamps shall be provided with translucent covers to diffuse

light, with series resistors.
PROTECTIVE RELAYS
The fuses shall be non – deteriorating type and shall have an operation
indicator, which will be visible without removal of fuses from service.
Fuses shall be pressure fitted type and shall have ribs on the contact
blades to ensure good line contact. It must be possible to handle fuses
during off – load conditions although full voltage may be available on the
terminals. Fuse – pullers shall be provided.
MOULDED CASE CIRCUIT BREAKERS (MCCBs)
GENERAL
MCCBs shall be four – poles, triple poles or double poles, independent

manual closing air break type. They shall be totally enclosed in a
moulded casing formed from an insulating material. The construction of
the casing shall be capable of withstanding the appropriate rated short
circuit current and reasonably rough use without fracture or distortion.
The moulded casing shall have protection not less than IP 56.
MCCBs shall comply with and be type tested to EIC 157–1, 157–A, 157–
1B.
All MCBs to be used for serving pump motors, fan motors, and other
motor equipment shall be of motor type and shall be capable of handling
the starting currents.
All MCCBs shall be completed with dust – proof metal enclosures with
all the live terminals totally enclosed.
OPERATION CHARACTERISTIC
MCCBs shall have a thermal – magnetic tripping mechanism giving an

adjustable, stable, inverse time – current characteristic. The operating
characteristic shall be such that.
The time delay on overload tripping shall be inversely proportional to the
overcurrens unto a threshold value of approximately 7 times the rated
current.
There shall be no intentional time delay on over current tripping due to

short circuit or heavy over currents exceeding the threshold value.
The overload trip setting can be adjusted on site from 60% to 100% of
breaker rated current in 10% steps.
PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTIC
Wherever used ,all protective relays shall be back connected, draw out
type, suitable for flush mounting and fitted with dust tight covers.
Alternatively, plug-in typw of relays shall also be acceptable. The relay
cases shall bave provision for inslulation of tesft plug at the front for
“testing and calibration” using an external power supply without
disconnection the permanent wiring. It shall be possible toshort the CTs
through the test plugs.
AUXILIARY RELAYS / CONTRACTORS
Auxiliary relays / contactors shallgenerally be used for interlocking and

multiplying cojntacts. Auxiliary contacts shall be capable of carrying the
maximum estimated current. In any case their rating must not be less
than 5A for 240V AC. at a power factor between 0.3 to 0.1 and 1.5A for
24V DC ( inductive load ). Vendors shall note that lower voltage
contactors with a series resistance will not be acceptable for 220V DC
control supply.
TRIPPING RELAYS
All, tripping relays shall be lockout with hand reset contacts and shall
be suitable to operate off the specified DC voltage. These relays shall
have self coil-cut-off contacts and shall be provided with hand reset
operation indicators. Tripping relays will be acceptable in non- draw out
cases. The number of contacts shall be as shown in the schematic
drawings.
INSPECTION & TESTING
The panels shall be completely assembled, wired and tested as per IS-
8623-1977 at the factory in the presence of purchaser’s engineer or his
authorised person.
The test shall include wiring continuity test, insulation resistance tests,
high voltage tests ( 2.5 KV AC for 1 min.) and functional tests to ensure
operation of control scheme and individual equipment.
manufacturer’s test certificates in respects of all meters, switchgears,
contactors etc. prior to inspection of panels shall be produced to the
purchaser’s engineer at vendors works.
DRAWING & INSTRUCTION MANUALS
Along the offer, the contractor shall submit the following documents.
General arrangements drawings of panels ( cudce switch board )

showing the various constructional features etc.
Single line diagram.
Technical leaflets for MCCB, fuse switches, lamps meters wtc.
Foundation plan including weight.

Type test reports as per IS8623-1977 Clausfw 8.2.1 & 8.2.3.
After award of he contract, the manufactuter shall submit the following

documents in for approval.
General arrangement drawing of panels showing various views and

foundation drawings .
Arrangement of compartments.
Complete technical particulars of all equipment.
Commissioning and maintenance instruction for all equipment.
Set ofr-produceable for all the above drawings.
Before manufacturer of the panels, the supplier shall have to take the
approval for the design and drawings in writing. Any manufacturing
done prior to approval of drawing shall be rectified in accordance with
the approved drawings by the supplier at his own cost and the
equipment shall be documents shall be enclosed separately.
PACKING AND TRANSPORTS
The switch board shall be shipped to site packed in wooden crates.

They shall be wrapped in polyethylene sheets before being placed in
crates to prevent damage to the finish. Crates shall have skid bottoms
for handling.
GUARANTEE
The switch board shall be guaranteed for trouble free operation for a
period of 12 months form the date of commissioning or 18 months from
the date for arrival at site whichever is earlier. Any defects discovered
during this period shall be rectified free to charge.
3.0 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION FOR POWER & LIGHTING

DISTRIBUTION BOARDS.
GENERAL
This specification covers the design, manufacture , assembly , testing at

works and supply and installation of power and lighting distribution
Boards, complete with all accessories for efficient and trouble-free
operation.
The distribution boards shall be fabricated out of 1.6mm sheet steel

(RCA) and shall be totally enclosed, dust and vermin proof, dead front,
with hinged door type of bolted / welded construction suitable for wall
mounting.
Each dB shall have individual hinged / bolted gasket doors with a

suitable locking device and shall be suitable for dusty atmospheric
conditions. 3 mm thick removable gland plates shall be provided in the
top and bottom of the distribution boards for cable entry.
Protective insulated cover plate shall be provided inside the panel to

shroud all the live parts. Only the operating knobs of the miniature
circuit breakers / ELEC. Shall be projecting outside the cover plate.
The incoming / outgoing ELCB / MCB terminals shall be suitably
shrouded to avoid accidental contact. Each phase or way shall also be
suitably shrouded with hylam plates
The incoming and outgoing terminals shall be suitable for terminating

cables as per the specific requirements.
BUSBARS
The busbars shall be air insulated and made of high conductivity,

electrolytic grade copper liberally sized with high safety factor for the
required rating (both short circuit and continuous current) . The
busbar shall be sized for the full rating of the incomer. The neutral
busbar shall bave adequate number of terminals for all outgoing single
phase circuits. A copper earth bus of size 25x3 mm shall be provided
in each Db for earth of the power / lighting circuit and earthing of DB.
The neutral busbar shall be seized equal to phase busbar.
MINIATURE CIRCUIT BREAKERS
The Miniature Circuit Breakers ( MCBs) shall be heat resistant, molded

type designed, manufactured and tested as per IS8828. The MCBs shall
have inversetime tripping characteristic against over loads and
instantaneous trip against short circuit. The MCBs shall he cljijp on
typw to the DIN Channel . The ON amd OFF positions shall be clearly
marked. The MCBs shall be suitable for operating in ambient
temperature without derating . The incomjing and oiutgojing of the
MCBs shall be accessubke only after opening hr4 front door of the DB.
The MCBs shall be suitavle for 415 V. 3 phase, wire, 50Hz system with
the fault level of 10 KA RMS symmetrical. The terminal of MCBs shall
be suitable for usw with eye lugs. The 4 pole, 3 pole and 2 pole and
pole MCB knobs shall be trucked with adequately strengthened tandem
pin.
EARTH LEAKATE CIRCUIT BREAKERS
Incoming of the lighting and power DB shall be provided with current

operated Earth leakage circuit breakers with a sensitivity of 30 mA or as
specified in the drawings. The ELCB shall have Trip free mechanism
and shall operate even on neutral failure.
The ELCB shall be provided with a test Button to simulate leakage and
to test the ELCB. The ELCB shall operate and switch off the circuit
within 30 milli seconds in case of a fault.
The enclosures of the ELCB shall be molded from high quality insulating
materials, which shall be fire retardant, anti- tracking, non-
hygroscopic, impact resistant and shall withstand high temperature.
GROUNDING
The DBs shall be provided with two nos. brass earthing stud
terminals with suitable nuts, washers etc. for connection too earth bus
outside the DB.
PAINTING
The steel surface shall be chemically cleaned to remove scale etc.

rinsed, dried and shall be finished with Epoxy paint. The shade shall be
as per the specific requirement sheets.
TESTING & INSPECTION
All routine and acceptance tests as per the relevant IS shall be carried.
Out in presence of the purchaser or his representative.
PACKING
All the equipment covered under this specification shall be packed

properly in order to avoid damages during transit and during storage at
site.
DRAWING & INSTRUCTION MANUALS
Along the offer, the contractor shall submit the following documents:
General arrangements drawings of DBs showing the various
constructional features etc.
Single ling diagram.

Technical leaflets for MCB ELCB etc.
Type test reports as per IS.
After awardof the contract, the manufacturer shall submit the following
documents for approval.
General arrangements drawing of DBs showing various views and

mounting details.
Arrangements of compartments .
Complete technical particulars of all equipment.
Commissioning and maintenance instruction for all equipment.
Set of re-produceable for all the the above drawings.
Before manufacturer of the DBs, the supplier shall have to take the
approval for the design and drawings in writing. Any manufacturing
done prior to approval of drawing shall be rectified in accordance with
the approved drawings by the supplier at his own cost and the
equipment shall be supplied within the stipulated period. Time
schedule for drawing documents shall be enclosed separately.
4. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION FOR MEDIUM AND HIGH VOLTAGE

CABLES AND ACCESSSORIES
GENERAL
This specification covers the requirements for design, manufacture and

supply of PVC, FRLS cables for Medium and High voltage systems and
cable joining / terminating accessories for high voltafe / low systems.
The cables shall comply with the latest edition of the following standards
:
IS : 1554 (PART – I) - PVC insulated (heavy duty) electric cables –
working voltage unto and including 1100 V
IS : 7098 (PART – II) - Cross- linked polyethylene insulated PVC

sheathed cables for working voltages fro-
1.1KV unto and including 33KV.
IS : 8130 - Conductors for insulated elect5ic cables

and Fleciblecords
IS : 5831 - PVC insulation and sheath of electric

cables
IS :3975 - Mild steel wires, stripes and tapes for
armouring of cables.
IS :2633 - Methods of testing weight, thickness and

uniformity of coating on bot dipped
galvanized articles.
IS :209 - Specification of zinc.
IS :3961 (PART-II) - Recommended current ratings for PVC

insulated and PVC sheathed heavy duty
cables
IS :10148 - Wooden drums for electric cables
IEC :502 - Extruded solid dielectric insulated power

cables for rated voltages from 1Kv unto
30Kv.
IEC :540 & 540A - Test methods for insulation and sheaths of
electric cables and cords.
IS :10462 (PART-I) - Fictitious calculation method for

determination of dimensions of protective
coverings of elastometric and thermoplastic
insulated cables.
IS :10810 (PART 58) - Oxygen index test.
GENERAL CONSTRUCTION
The cables shall be suitable for laying in trays, trenches, ducts and
conduits and for under ground buried installation with uncontrolled
backfill and possibility of flooding by water and chemicals.
Outer sheath of all PVC and XLPE cables shall be black in colour and
the minimum value of oxygen index shall be 29 at 27 plus or minus 2 oC.
In addition, suitable chemicals shall be added into the PVC compound of
the outer sheath to protect the cable against rodent and termite attack.
Sequential marking of the length of the cable in meters shall be provided

on the outer sheath at every one meter. The embossing shall be legible
and indelible.
The overall diameter of the cables shall be strictly as per the values
declared in the technical information furnished along with bids subject
to a maximum tolerance of  2mm.
PVC / Rubber end caps shall be supplied free of cost for each drum with
a minimum height of eight per thousand meter length. In addition, ends
of the cables shall be properly sealed with caps to avoid ingress of water
during transportation and storage.
SPECIFICATIONS FOR PVC CABLES
Proposed facilities alternates prepared on Power / control cables for use

on medium voltage systems shall be heavy duty type. 1100 insulated,
insulated, inner-sheathed, armoured and overall PVC sheathed as
detailed below.
The conductors shall be stranded for both aluminium and copper

cables. Conductors of nominal area less than 25 sq.mm shall be circular
only. Conductors of nominal area 25 sq.mm and above may be circular
or shaped. Cables with reduced neutral conductor shall have sizes as
per Tables 1 of IS:1554 (Part-1).
The core insulation shall be with PVC compound applied over the
conductor by extrusion and shall conform to the requirements of type `A’
compound as per IS:5831. The thickness of insulation and the
tolerance on thickness of insulation shall as per table 2 of IS:1554 Part-
1. Control cables having 6 crores and above shall be identified with
prominent and indelible Arabic numerals on the outer surface of the
insulation. Colour of the numbers shall contrast with the colour of
insulation with a spacing of maximum 50mm between two consecutive
numbers. Colour coding for cables unto 5 crores shall be as per Indian
standard.
The inner sheath shall be applied over the laid up cores by extrusion
and shall be of PVC conforming to the requirements of TYPE ST1 PVC
compound as per IS:5831. The minimum thickness of inner sheath
shall be as per Table 4 of IS:1554 – Part-1.
Armouring of multi-core cables shall be by single round galvanized steel

wires where the calculated diameter below armouring does not exceed
13mm and by galvanized steel strips where this dimension is greater
than 13mm. Requirement and methods of tests for armour material and
uniformity of galvanization shall be as per IS:3975 and IS:2633. The
dimensions of armour shall be as per table 5 of IS:1554 (Part-1).
Armouring for single core cable shall be with H4 grade hard drawn
aluminium round wire of 2.5 sq.mm diameter.
The outer sheath form cables shall be applied by extrusion and shall be
of PVC compound conforming to the requirements of type ST-1
compound as per IS:5831. The minimum thickness of outer sheath
shall be as per column – 3 for both armoured and unarmoured cables.
SPECIFICATION FOR XLPE CABLES
The conductor shall be stranded and compacted circular for all cables.
All cables rated 1.1 / 3.8 / 6.6 Kv and above shall be provided with both
conductor screening and insulation screening. The conductors shall be
provided with non-metallic extruded semi conducting shielding.
The core insulation shall be with cross – linked polyethylene insulating

compound applied by extrusion. It shall be free from voids and shall
withstand all mechanical and thermal stresses under steady state and
transient operating conditions. It shall conform to the properties given in
Table – 1 of IS:7098 (Part-II).
The insulating shielding shall consist of non-metallic extruded semi-

conducting compound in combination with a non – magnetic metallic
screening of copper screen shall be capable of carrying the insulation
shielding shall consist of non-metallic extruded semi-conducting
compound in combination with a non-single line to ground fault current.
The conductor screen, XLPE insulation and insulation screen shall all
be extruded in one operation by `Triple Extrusion’ process to ensure
perfect bonding between the layers. The core identification shall be by
coloured strips or by printed numerals.
The inner sheath shall be applied over the laid up crores by extrusion
and shall conform to the requirements of type ST2 compound of
IS:5831. The extruded inner sheath shall be of uniform thickness. For
multicore cables, the armouring shall be by galvanized steel strips. If
armouring is specified for single core cables in the data sheet, the same
shall be with H grade hard drawn aluminium round wire of 2.5 sq.mm
diameter.
The outer sheath of the cables shall be applied by extrusion after the
armouring and shall be of PVC compound conforming to the
requirements of Type of IS:5831. The thickness of outer sheath shall be
as per amendment No. 1 to Table 5 of IS:7098 part 2 (column 3 & 5 for
both armoured and un armoured cables).
The dimensions of the insulation, inner sheath and armour materials

shall be governed by values given in tables 2,3 and 4 (method ` b’) of
IS:7098 PART-II.
SPECIFICATION FOR CABLE ACCESSORIES :
The termination and straight through jointing kits for use on the
systems shall be suitable for the type of cables offered as per this
specification.
The accessories shall be supplied in kit form. Each component of the kit
shall the manufacture’s mark of origin.
The kit shall include all stress grading, insulating and sealing materials
apart from conductor fittings and consumable items. An installation
instruction sheet shall also be included in each kit.
The contents of the accessories kit including all consumbales shall be

suitable for storage without deterioration at a temperature of 45 o with
self life extending to more than 5 years.
TERMINATING KITS
The terminating kits shall be suitable for termination of the cables to an

indoor switchgear or to a weatherproof transformer / motor. For
outdoor terminations, weather shields / sealing ends and any other
accessories required shall also form part of the kit. The terminating kits
shall be one of the makes / types mentioned in the preferred makes.
JOINTING KITS
The straight through jointing kits shall be suitable for installation on

overhead trays, concrete lined trenches, and ducts and for under ground
burial with uncontrolled backfill and possibility of flooding by water and
chemicals. These shall have protection against any mechanical damage
and suitably designed to be protected against rodent and termite attack.
The cables shall be tested and examined at the manufacturer works

both before and after manufacture. The manufacturer shall furnish all
necessary information concerning the supply to consultant / owner’s
Engineer. The engineer shall have free access to the manufacturer’s
works for the purpose for the purpose of inspecting the process of
manufacture in all its stages and he will have the power to reject any
material which appears to him to be at unsuitable description or of
unsatisfactory quality.
PVC & XLPE CABLES
After completion of manufacture of cables and prior to dispatch the

cables shall be subject to special tests as detailed below. Consultant /
owner reserves the right to witness at tests with sufficient advance
notice from vendor. The test reports for all cables shall be got approved
from the Engineer before dispatch of the cables.
All routine tests, acceptance tests and tests shall be carried out an
cables as listed in IS:1554 Part-1.
The inner and outer sheath of XLPE cables shall be subjected to all the
tests applicable for PVC cables. The test requirements for insulation and
sheath of PVC cables shall be as per latest revision of IS:5831.
Following are the special tests to be performed on the cables and test
results for similar type of cables shall accompany the offer.
Accelerated water absorption test for insulation as per NEMA-WC-5. (For

PVC insulated cables) and as per NEMA WC-7 (for XLPE insulated
cables).
DIELECTRIC RETENTION TEST
The Dielectric strength of the cable insulation tested in accordance with

NEMA WC-5 at ± 1 o shall not less than 50% of the original dielectric
strength. (For PVC insulated cables).
OXYGEN INDEX TEST
The test shall be carried out as per ASTMD 2863 or applicable Indian
Standard specification.
TEST FOR RODENT AND TERMITE REPULSION PROPERTY
The vendors shall furnish the test details to analyse the property by
chemical method.
CABLE ACCESSORIES
Type tests should have been carried out to prove the general qualities
and design of given type of termination / jointing system. The type tests
shall include the following tests conforming to VDE 0278/IS
specification. The type test certificates shall be submitted along with
the offer.
1. Rated withstand AC voltage test

2. Partial discharge test
3. Rated withstand surge voltage test
4. Continuous AC voltage test with cyclic current load (Number of
heating cycles – 3)
5. Partial discharge test
6. Continuous AC voltage test with cyclic current load (Number of
heating cycles – 60)
7. Thermal short circuit test
8. Continuous AC voltage test with cyclic current load
9. Rated withstand surge voltage test
10. D.C.Voltage test
11. Test under the influence of moisture
12. Dynamic short circuit test
PACKING AND MARKING
Cables shall be dispatched in non-returnable wooden drums of suitable

barrel diameter, securely battened, with the take-off end fully protected
against mechanical damage. The wood used for construction of the
drum shall be properly seasoned, sound and the free from defect. Wood
preservatives shall be applied to the entire drum. Ferrous parts used
shall be treated with a suitable rust preventive finish or coating to avoid
rusing during transit of storage.
On the flange of the drum, necessary information such as project title,

manufacturer’s name, type size, voltage, drum no., cable code. BIS
certification mark, gross weight etc., shall be printed. An arrow
instruction to show the direction of rotation of the drum.
Cable shall be supplied in drum lengths as follows :
Medium voltage power cables unto and including 6 sq.mm – 1000M
Medium voltage power cables from 10 sq.mm unto and including 300
sq. mm – 500M
Control cables unto and including 27 crores 1000 M
A tolerance of plus or minus 5% shall be permissible for each drum.

However, overall tolerance on each size of cable shall be limited to ± 2%.
Offers with short / non-standard lengths are liable for rejection.
5. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION FOR LIGHT FITTINGS AND

ACCESSORIES
GENERAL
This specification covers the design, manufactures, testing at works,

inspection and delivery at site and installation of lighting fittings and
their associated accessories.
The light fittings and their associated accessories such as lamps /

types, reflector, housings, ballasts etc., shall comply with the latest
applicable standards.
All luminaries, lamps and accessories shall be same make.
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
Fittings shall be designed for continuous trouble – free operation under

hot humid atmospheric conditions, at an ambient of 50 oC, without
reduction in lamp life or without deterioration of materials and internal
wiring. Outdoor fittings shall be weather proof and drain proof type.
The fittings shall be designed so as to facilitate easy maintenance,
including cleaning, replacement of lamps / starters etc.,
Connectors between different components shall be made in such a way

that they will not work loose by small vibration.
For each type of light fitting the MANUFACTURER shall supply the
utilization factor to indicate the proportion of the light emitted by the
bare lamp which falls on the working plate.
The fittings shall be supplied complete with lamps.
The fittings and accessories shall be designed to have low temperature

rise, the temperature rise above the ambient temperature shall be as
indicated in the relevant standards.
All mercury vapour and metal halide fittings shall be complete with
accessories like lamps, ballasts, power factor improvement capacitors,
starters / igniters wherever applicable etc.,
Outdoor type fittings shall be provided with outdoor type control gear
box the fittings shall be power factor corrected to 0.95 lagging
(maximum).
Each fitting shall have a terminal block suitable for loop –in, loop-out
and T-off connection. The internal wiring shall be complete by the
MANUFACTURER by means of stranded copped wire and terminated on
the terminal block.
All hardware used in the luminaries shall be cadmium plated.
EARTHING
Each light fitting shall be provided with an earthing terminal suitable for
connection to the earthing conductor.
All metal or metal enclosed parts of the housing shall be bonded to the
earthing terminal so as to ensure satisfactory earth continuity
throughout the fixture.
PAINTING / FINISH
All surfaces of the fittings shall be thoroughly cleaned and degreased.

The fittings shall be free from scale, rust, sharp edges and burrs.
The housing shall be stove – enameled / epoxy stove – enameled /

vitreous enameled or anodized as indicated under various types of
fitting.
The finish of the fittings shall be such that no bright spots are produced
either by direct light source or by reflection.
LIGHT FITTINGS
HPSV / HPMV / MH FLOOD LIGHT LUMINARIE

(FOR CANOPY AREA / HOARDINGS)
Flood light fixture suitable for HPSV / HPMV / MH lamps consists of

cast aluminium alloy housing with heat dissipating fins. Heat resistant
and toughened glass in front is held by a weatherproof gasket and
aluminium frame assemble. It shall have anodized aluminium reflector.
Re lamping facility shall be made simple without disturbing the
previously set aiming. It shall be provided with galvanized MS mounting
bracket which will have facility to fix the fixture in any position. It shall
be provided with protractor for angle adjustment.
HPMV / MH HIGH / MID / LOW BAY LUMINAIRE

(FOR CANOPY AREA / HOARDINGS
High / MID / LOW bay fixture suitable for HPSV / HPMV / MH lamps
consists of reflector made out of high purity aluminium and anodized.
The integral control gear shall be housed in a cast aluminium housing
which will have cooling fins. It shall have a strong MS bracket with an
anti vibration eyebolt.
HPSV / HPMV / METAL HALIDE STREET LIGHT LUMINAIRE

(FOR YARD LIGHTING)
Street light fixture suitable for hpsv / hpmv lamp consists of cast
aluminium housing, stove enameled grey outside and white with an
anodized aluminium reflectors and highly transparent clear acrylic sheet
cover with hinge and toggle fastening, neoprene gaskets and integrated
prewired ballasts etc.,
POST TOP LANTERN (FOR LANDSCAPE LIGHTING)
The luminaries shall have die cast aluminium spigot complete with
integral copper wound control gear PF Correction capacitor mounted in
canopy, lamp holder and suitable rated lamps. The diffuser / cover
shall be apal acrylic HDP in double conical shape.
LOW LEVEL GARDEN LIGHTING (BOLLARDS) (FOR LANDSCAPED

LIGHTING)
The luminaries shall comprise of acrylic diffuser mounted on suitable

MS pillar which shall house suitable control gears, starters, capacitors.
The luminaire shall be suitable for GLS / PL Lamps.
FLOURESCENT TUBE LIGHT FITTING WITH STOVE ENAMELLED
OPEN REFLECTOR (FOR SALES BUILDING)
Industrial type fixture suitable for 2 x 40 W / 1x40W fluorescent lamp

consists of reflector, made from CFCA sheet steel finished in stove
enamel grey outside & white inside.
ACID PROOF FLUORESCENT TUBE LIGHT (FOR BATTER ROOMS)
It shall be suitable for 2 x 40W / 1 x 40 W fluorescent lamp comprises of

rubber gasketted cast aluminium control gear housing with detachable
cover incorporating ballasts, starters, capacitors and connector block. It
shall be specially designed with rubber gasket to prevent entry of
corrosive vaporous or dust.
MIRROR OPTICS FLUORESCENT TUBE LIGHT (FOR SALES

BUILDING)
It shall be suitable for 2 x 40W /1 x 40W fluorescent lamp comprises of

CRCA sheet steel housing finished in stove enamel while inside and grey
outside. Mirror made of high purity anodized aluminium sheet, giving a
very high light output, with wide spread light distribution.
DECORATIVE FLUORESCENT TUBE LIGHT (FOR SALES BUILDING)
It shall be suitable for 2 x 40 W / 1 x 40W fluorescent lamp comprises of

sheet steel housing fabricated from CRCA sheet steel, finished in stove
enamel white inside and outside. It shall consist of Acrylic diffuser
which is supported by brown high impact polystyrene end plates.
CHANNEL MOUNTED FLUORESCENT TUBE LIGHT WITHOUT

REFLECTOR (FOR DG / COMPRESSOR / ELECTRICAL ROOMS)
It shall be suitable for 1 x 40 W / 2 x 40W fluorescent lamps made out

of CRCA sheet steel finished in grey stove enamel. The cover plate shall
be finished in white stove enamel.
100W INCANDESCENT BULK HEAD FITTING

(FOR PERIPHERAL OF BUILDING)
It shall be suitable for GLS lamp unto 100W and comprises of die cast
aluminium alloy body, prismatic heat resistant glass cover held with a
weatherproof gasket in a MS galvanized wire guard. It shall be painted
in while stove enamel inside and grey outside.
COMPACT FLUORESCENT FITTING (SALES BUILDING)
It shall be suitable for 9 / 11 / 18 W CFL, suitable for surface mounting

and recessed mounting and made of CRCA sheet steel housing, finished
in stove enamel white inside and grey outside, fitted with high purity
anodized aluminium reflector and complete with control gear.
REFLECTORS
The reflectors shall be made of CRCA sheet steel / aluminium / silvered

glass as indicated for above mentioned fittings.
The thickness of steel / aluminium shall comply with relevant

standards. Reflectors made of steel shall have stove enameled / vitreous
enameled / epoxy coating finish. Aluminium used for reflectors shall be
anodized / epoxy stove enameled / mirror polished.
Reflectors shall be free from scratches or blisters and shall have a

smooth and glossy surface having an optimum light reflecting co-
efficient such as to ensure the overall light output specified by the
manufacturer.
Reflectors shall be readily removable from the housing for cleaning and
maintenance without disturbing the lamps and without the use of tools.
They shall be securely fixed to the housing by means of positive
fastening device of captive type.
LAMP / STARTER HOLDERS
Lamp holders shall comply with relevant standards. They shall have low
contact resistance, shall be resistance to wear and shall be suitable for
operation at the specified temperature without deterioration in
insulation value. They shall hold the lamps in position under normal
condition of shock and vibration met within normal installation and use.
Lamp holders for the fluorescent lamps shall be of the spring loaded bi-
pin rotor type. Live parts of the lamp holder shall not be exposed during
insertion or removal of the lamp. The lamp holder contacts shall provide
adequate pressure on the lamp cap pins when in working position.
Lamp holders for incandescent, mercury vapour & metal halide lamps
shall be of Edison screw (E.S.) type. Starter holders for fluorescent
lamps shall conform to the relevant standards. All material used in the
construction of the holder shall be suitable for tropical use.
The starter holders shall be so designed that they are mechanically

robust and free from any operational difficulties. They shall be capable
of withstanding the shocks met within normal transit, installation and
use.
BALLASTS
The ballasts shall be designed, manufactured and supplied in

accordance with the relevant standards. The ballasts shall be designed t
have a long service life and low power loss.
Ballasts shall be mounted using sell locking, Anti vibration fixings and
shall be easy to remove without demounting the fittings. They shall be
in dust –tight, non-combustible enclosures.
The ballasts shall be the inductive, heavy-duty type, filled with

thermosetting, insulating, moisture repellant, polyester compound filled
under vacuum. Ballasts shall be provided with tapings to set the voltage
within the range specified. End connections and taps shall be brought
out in a suitable terminal block, rigidly fixed to the ballast enclosure.
The ballast wiring shall be of copper wire shall be free from hum.
Ballasts which produce humming sound shall be replaced free of cost by
the contractor.
Separate ballast for each lamp shall be provided in case of multi lamp
fittings.
The ballast for metal halide lamps shall not be constant wattage type.
STARTERS
Starters shall have bimetal electrodes and high mechanical strength.
Starters shall be replaceable without disturbing the reflector or lamps
and without the use of any tool. Starters shall have brass contacts and
radio interference capacitor.
The starters shall generally conform to the relevant standards.
CAPACITORS
The capacitors shall have a constant value of capacitance and shall be

connected across the supply of individual lamp circuits.
The capacitors shall be suitable for operation at supply voltage as

specified and shall have a value of capacitance so as to correct the
power factor of its corresponding lamp circuit to the extent of 0.95 lag.
The capacitors shall be hermetically sealed preferably on a metal

enclosure to prevent seepage of impregnant and ingress of moisture.
LAMPS
Incandescent (GLS) lamps shall be of “clear” type unless otherwise

specified.
The fluorescent lamps shall be “Cool Day Light” type unless otherwise
specified and shall be provided with features to avoid blackening of lamp
ends. The lamp shall have triple coil electrode with an anode ring and a
triband phosphor coating.
Mercury vapour lamps shall be of high pressure, colour corrected type,
with a high luminous efficiency. The discharge tube shall be made of
high grade quartz.
Metal halide lamp shall be provided with internal diffuse coating and the
average lumen output shall be 19000 lumen for 250W and 32000
lumens for 400 W and the lamp voltage shall not exceed 100v for 250W
and 128 v for 400 W. The colour rendering index of the lamp shall be 93.
The lamp shall be suitable for universal burning position and for use in
open type luminaire.
The lamps shall be capable of withstanding small vibrations and the

connections at lead in wires and filaments / electrodes shall not break
under such circumstances.
Lamps / tubes shall conform to relevant standards and shall be suitable

for supply voltage and frequency specified.
CEILING FANS
The ceiling fans shall be designed, manufactured and tested as per

IS:374. The fans shall have totally enclosed capacitor start and run
motor suitable for operating on 240v. Single phase, 50Hz AC supply
system. The fan shall be of double bearing type, having 3 baldes with a
sweep of 1200 / 1400 mm complete with suspension rod, canopies and
mounting rollers. The regulators shall be modular type electronic step
less regulator suitable for mounting on modular switch boxes.
EXHAUST FANS
The exhaust fans shall be of industrial type designed, manufactured and

tested as per IS:2312 and operating on 240v, single phase, 50Hz, AC
supply system. The exhaust fan shall be of ring-mounted type and shall
be complete with louvers. It shall be designed for opening and closing
automatically with air flow velocity. A separate bird screen made of
brass wire mesh shall be provided with steel frame work on the outer
wall.
WIRES
PVC insulated multistranded copper wires of 1100V grade as per IS:694

and ISI Certification shall be used.
The type and size of wires to be used shall be as indicated in the Bill of
quantities & Drawings.
The following colour code shall be adopted for the wiring :
Three phase wiring : Red, Yellow , Blue
Single Phase wiring : Red, Yellow , Blue

Switched phase
(wire from switch to light
fan, bell, 5A socket etc.,) : White
Neutral : Black
Earth : Green
No joint is permitted in the run of wires.
SWITCHES
Switches, manufactured in accordance with IS:3854 shall be used.

Switches in areas where concealed wiring has been adopted shall be
flush mounting piano / modular type unless otherwise specified.
RECEPTACLES
Only three – pin type receptacles manufactured in accordance with

IS:1293 shall be used with the third terminal connected to the earth. All
receptacles shall be provided with a switch mounted on the same
enclosure but shall be a separate unit to facilitate replacement by part.
Flush mounting type receptacles shall be used in areas where concealed
wiring been adopted and surface type shall be used in other areas.
OUTLET BOXES
Outlet boxes for sockets, switches, fixtures and fan regulators etc., shall
be of minimum 16 gauge or as specified. M.S.Sheet 2.5” deep.
Junction / outlet boxes shall be used in roof slab where concealed
wiring has been adopted. Front cover plate shall be of sheet steel in
areas where surface wiring has been adopted. For concealed wiring the
front cover plate shall be of Formica or modular front plate of approved
equivalent with colour to suit the walls. Outlet boxes shall be electro-
galvanised after fabrication. Cover plate shall be fixed by cadmium
plated brass screw and suitable C.P.Brass cup washers. Samples of
these shall be approved by Engineer-In-Charge.
CONDUIT AND FITTINGS
Conduit shall be minimum 16 gauge ERW or GI or Polyethylene as

specified, Generally, polyethylene conduits shall be used in concealed
wiring and for surface wiring GI conduits in industrial building and
ERW conduit in non-industrial building shall be used.
Care shall be taken to see that all conduit ends have no burrs and ends
are neatly reamed to avoid damage to wires. All metal conduit
accessories shall be only of threaded type. In grip or clamp type
accessories are not acceptable. Samples of these shall be furnished for
approval by Engineer-in-charge at site, before installation.
The maximum number of PVC insulated wires which can be drawn in
conduits of various sizes shall be as given below :
Nominal Cross sectionals Sizes of Conduits
area in Sqmm
20 mm 25 mm 32 mm 40 mm
1.5 5 10 12 -
2.5 5 8 12 -
4.0 3 6 8 -
6.0 2 5 7 -
10.0 2 4 5 8
16.0 - 2 3 6
STREET LIGHT POLES
Lighting poles shall be fabricated as per drawings from seamless pipes of

specified section, with joints, swaged together when hot and beveled on
outside edges, poles shall be coated with bituminous preservative
solution, throughout on the inside surface and on the ground portion of
the outside surface. Remainder of the outside surface shall be given one
coat of red oxide primer and finished with two coats of aluminium paint.
Each pole shall be provided with a outdoor junction box which contains
terminal connectors (size and the number of terminals shall be as per
the requirement ) and 6A SPN MCB for local control. GI conduit shall be
embedded in muff for incoming and outgoing cables. Foundation for
lighting poles will be made by the electrical contractor and the cost for
the same including supply of cement and all the recoonected materials
shall be deemed to have been included in the erection of pole. Lighting
poles shall be numbered serially as per the direction of Engineer – In –
Charge.
6. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS FOR EARTHING FOR

ELECTRICAL WORKS
GENERAL
The contractor shall provide the complete bonding & earthing of the
neutral point of power system & non current carrying metal parts of all
electrical equipments & apparatus.
Each & every piece of electrical equipments & apparatus shall be

connected to the main earth bus by means of branch main connection of
earth continuity conductors.
All electrical equipments, except those operating at extra low voltages

shall be provided with an earth terminal.
All types of electrodes comprising an earth system shall be connected

together with a continuous ring of earth conductor. After installation
tests shall be made to ascertain that the earth resistance hereinafter
specified is obtained. If the required resistance value cannot be
obtained, a sufficient number of additional electrodes shall be installed
until the resultant resistance not exceeding the specified value can be
obtained.
In all cases, the electrodes shall be driven such that the zones of
earthing do not overlap.
Each earth electrode shall be connected to its associated earth

conductor through a linked connection. The link shall be installed as
close to the earth electrodes as possible. Each earth electrodes shall be
enclosed together with the link in a reinforced concrete hand hole with
slab cover, which shall be set flush with the ground.
A continuous earth ring of GI flat as specified shall be provided in the

electrical room and connected to the earth electrodes. The resistance
between only point on each earhting system and the earth electrodes
shall not exceed 1ohm. The overall resistance between the earthing
installation and the general mass of earth shall be less than 1 ohm.
The system earthing shall be carried as per IS:3043.
All non-current carrying metal parts of electrical installation shall be

earthed properly. All metal conduits, trunking cables, switch gears,
distribution boards, lift fitting and all other parts made of metal shall be
bounded together & connected by means of specified earthing conductor
to all efficient earthing system. All earthing shall be in conformity with
Indian Electricity Rules.
EARHTHING CONDUCTORS
Earthing conductors shall be of electrolytic copper / GI & shall be

protected against mechanical injury or corrosion. Zinc coating shall be
as per latest IS: Codes.
SIZING OF EARTHING CONDUCTORS
The cross – sectiona area of copper earthing conductor shall not be

smaller than the largest current carrying conductor subject to an upper
limit of 80 sqmm. If the area of the largest current carrying conductor or
busbars exceeds 160 sqmm than two or more earthing conductors shall
be used in parallel, to provide atleast half the cross sectional area of the
current carrying conductor or busbars. All fixture outlet, boxes &
junction boxes shall be earthed with multistranded copper wires.
All three pahse switches & distribution boards unto 60 amps, rating
shall be earthed with 2 nos. distinct & independent 3mm dia GI wires.
All three pahse switches & distribution boards unto 100amps. Rating
shall be earthed with 2nos, distinct & independent 4mm dia GI wires.
All 200 amp & above switches shall be earthed with min. of 2nos.
separate & independent 40mm x 6mm GI strip.
EARTH PIT DETAILS
Copper / Galvanised / Cast iron earth plate of 60x60x0.6cm / 1200 x

1200 x 1.2cms in size buried in specifically prepared earth pit of
1.5meters below ground level with 40kg charcoal & salt with alternate
layers of charcoal & salt with 90mm dia GI pipe with funnel with funnel
with wire mesh for watering & brick masonry block cover, heavy duty CI
cover complete as per IS:3043 with necessary length of double GI earth
wire of 6 SWG bolted with lug to plate with cadmium plated GI nut-bolts
& covered in 12mm dia GI pipe 2.5meters long complete connected to
nearest switch gears as directed & duly tested by earth tester.
Pipe electrodes shall be of 3M long 40mm or 100mm dia class B GI pipe.

The GI pipe shall be provided with holes at regular intervals as per
IS:3043.
RESISTANCE TO EARTH
The resistance of earthing system shall not exceed 1.0 ohm.
7. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION FOR TELEPHONE DISTRIBUTION

SYSTEM
GENERAL
The telephone system shall include providing main / sub distribution

frames, interconnecting cabling, tag blocks inside the buildings,
interconnecting telephone wires between tag block and telephone socket
outlets. The telephone socket outlet shall be modular type or as
specified in the Bill of quantities.
MAIN TAG BLOCK
The main / sub distribution frame shall be enclosed type made out of
CRCA sheet steel of suitable thickness (2 to 3.15mm). This shall house
necessary number of terminations with tags as specified with provision
for terminating incoming and outgoing cables. The terminations and the
frame shall be of standard make.
The frame shall be suitable for outdoor application with IP55 protection.
This shall be mounted on suitable civil foundation with necessary GI

pipe sleeves for taking incoming and outgoing cables.
Outdoor termination block, if require to be used, shall be with weather

proof enclosure with locking facility housed with necessary brick and
RCC foundation and excavation in soil etc., as required.
TELEPHONE CABLES
All telephone cables shall be PVC insulated, copper conductor

conforming to latest IS and EIC standards. Telephone cables hsal be
armoured / unarmoured to suit the nature of application and as
indicated in the Bill of Quantities.
All cable shall be run in vertical or horizontal trunking, conduits or

cable trays suitably prepared for distribution and separated from
electrical cabling / wiring in an appropriate manner so as to eliminate
electromagnetic interference. All telephone wiring shall be run in
dedicated conduits separate from power wiring. All telephone locations
to be in accordance with Owners requirements.
All cables shall be identified by tags and schedule identifying each

termination to be issued to the client upon completion of the cabling
installation.
TELEPHONE TERMINAL BLOCKS
Telephone termination block shall be Krone make as per latest

standards. The termination block should have loop in – loop out
arrangements, as required.
8. INSTALLATION
The installation shall be carried out in accordance with the Indian

Electricity Rules, the codes of practice of the Bureau of Indian
Standards and other relevant regulations.
MEDIUM VOLTAGE SWITCH BOARDS
Switch Boards shall be floor mounted in the room on the pre-formed

trenches constructed with top / bottom entry for cables or free standing
on floor with top entry for cables.
The portion of the trenches which is not covered by the switch board
shall be covered with 6 mm thick checkqured steel plates with suitable
reinforcemnt if required.
All unused cable shall be closed with suitable blind plugs or plates
made from 4mm thick sheet steel bolted t the gland plates.
MCB DISTRIBUTION BOARD
MCB Distribution board shall be fixed with bolts and nuts grouted to the
wall concealed in the cupboards / niches provided or flushed /
semiflushed directly into the wall.
WIRING
PVC insulated wires shall be drawn through concealed PVC conduits /

open metal conduits.
The wires of a circuit shall not run through the conduits switch / socket
boxes of another circuit. A common drawbox with hylam barrier
separating individual circuit wires may be adopted to minimize the
number of draw boxes.
Wire shall be terminated at the switch boxes with suitable crimping type
tinned copper lugs.
The wiring shall be carried out by looping the phase conductors at the
switch box and the neutral conductors at the lights, fans and sockets.
For coping of wires in switch boxes, shrouded type multiway 10A / 20A
rated connectors shall be used.
CIRCUIT WIRING
The circuit wiring shall be from MCB distribution boards to first switch
box and looping to the consecutive switch box in the circuit including
conduits and accessories.
POINT WIRING
The following shall be deemed to be included inlight / ceiling fan /

exhaust fan / call bell / 6A socket points :
(a) Conduit & conduit accessories (bends, tee, deep junction

boxes, fan hook boxes ) from switch box to point.
(b) Wiring of point from switch to point
(c) Earth wiring of each point from switch to point

(d) Fixing accessories such as clips, nails, screws, phil plug, rent
plug etc., as required.
(e) Modular range of plate type cover plate, control switch, box
etc.,
(f) Junction boxes, pull boxes etc.,
(g) Connectors for termination of point
(h) Ceiling rose / angle holder / battern holder for light points
(i) 6A socket outlet for Exhaust fan

(j) 6A socket outlet and switch for socket points
(k) Cutting and chasing the wall for conduit & boxes installation
and making good the same in original finish after installtion
complete as required.
The point wiring shall be classified as the following :
a) Short point – unto 3 Mtrs.

b) Medium point – unto 6 Mtrs.
c) Long point – unto 10 Mtrs.
TELEPHONE WIRE
The Telephone wire shall be drawn in the conduits provider for the
purpose. It shall be terminated with standard termination accessories at
the end of socket pin and Telephone junction boxes.
SWITCH / SOCKET BOXES
Switch / socket boxes shall be concealed in the wall and the mounting
height of the boxes shall be as indicated in the drawings. Generally the
lighting switch box will be +1350mm from FFL and soxket will be at
450mm from FFL.
The switch and socket front plates shall project beyond the switch /
socket box. In the case of concealed conduit wiring, the joints between
the box and the surrounding plaster is covered by the cover plate. The
cover plate shall be fixed with brass cup washers and full threaded
brass screws.
CEILING FANS
Concealed type fan hook boxes shall be provided for mounting of the
ceiling fans.
The fan shall be fixed to the hook in such a way that the canopy covers
the opening of the fan hook box. Necessary down rods and other
accessories shall be included as required for complete operation.
EXHAUST FANS
Exhaust fans shall be mounted on a MS ring which shall be 100mm to

300mm below the ceiling level.
The boxes shall be covered with 3mm thick hylam sheet of approved
colour. In the case of concealed flush mounting, the hylam sheet shall
project 6mm beyond the box so that the joint between the box and the
surrounding plaster is covered by the sheet. The hylam sheet hsall be
fixed to the box with brass cup washers and full threaded brass screws.
LUMINAIRES
The installation of luminaries shall be at fixed locations indicated in the

drawings with necessary fixing accessories.
CABLES
The under ground cable shall be laid in excavated trenches outside the
building. The trenches shall be excavated to a depth at not less than
800mm dand the cables shall be laid at a depth of 750mm.
The cables shall be laid over a 50mm thick sand cushion at bottom and
250mm on top of cable and shall be with bricks at either ends of trench
and protected at top by slab / bricks. The gap between the cables and
the bricks shall be filled with sand. Above the brick, for 150mm the
cable trench shall be filled with sand, after that for 400mm (i.e.,) unto
formed ground level the cable trench shall be back filled suitably with
soil.
The cable trench shall have the widths as indicated by suitably

excavating in all types of soil to attain the required width.
Cable markers shall be installed at every 30m internal along all straight
lines and at bends. The cable markers shall be of cast iron and shall
have a clear and legible inscription “LT CABLE”.
Wherever cables are required to enter the building the cable shall be
drawn through hume pipe or GI pipe. Suitable packing shall be made at
both ends of the pipes. Cables inside building shall be run in cable
trays.
Where cables are required to cross the roads, cables and pipes of other
services the cable shall be drawn through hume pipe or GI pipe.
Suitable sealing shall be made at both ends of the pipes.
Vertical runs of cables along the wall shall be laid through GI pipe of
suitable diameter unto a height of 900mm above finished floor level. The
GI pipe shall be clipped to the wall with GI clamps and GI screws. The
distance between the clamps shall not exceed 400mm.
The cable laying shall be done in such a way that there is no damage /
injury to the cable. Adequate care shall be taken while pulling cable
from drum and while laying.
Sharp bends shall be avoided in the cable runs. The bending radius
shall not be less than 12 times the diameter of the cables.
No joint shall be permitted in the runs of the cables unto a run of 500
Meters.
Where more than on cable has to be laid along the same route, the
cables shall be laid horizontally touching each other and not one above
the other.
The armour of the cables shall be effectively earthed at termination point

through cable glands.
Suitable phase identifiers shall be provided at the terminals.
The cables shall be laid in preformed trenches wherever required. The

preformed trech shall be RCC casing on all the sides. 50x50x6 mm MS
angle at required intervals shall be fixed to the casting. The preformed
trech shall be covered with RCC cover which shall be capable of taking
the heavy vehicular load. The wall thickncess of preformed trench shall
be suitable to take all type of loads.
STREET LIGHT POLES
Poles for external lighting shall be installed along the road / pathway
edges as indicated in the drawing and shall be provided with cement
concrete foundation below the ground level and above the ground level.
The concrete used for the foundation shall be fixed in 1:2:4 proportions
with stone aggregate of 20mm nominal size. Concreting shall be done
solidly to avoid honeycombing using shuttering.
The depth and height of the concrete work shall be as per requirement
of the pole heights.
STREET LIGHT LUMINAIRE
The luminaire shall be installed at the locations indicated over the poles.
The lamps shall be fixed after the luminaries are installed.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS FOR ILLUMINATED BANDING
1 BOX FRAME
BACKSIDE
Two top / bottom runner 2.5 mm thick aluminium extruded profile

(MER) as per attached drawing with inbuilt full length hinge
arrangement for interlocking 16 G Aluminum Top and Bottom Cover
(TBC) and full length sliding arrangement for sliding 26G GI Black Cover
(BC) to get water proof box construction full length hinge arrangement is
to provide easy accessibility and opening for regular maintenance.
FRONT SIDE OF BOX
Two top/bottom 2mm thick Aluminium Extruded tensioning system

Vynarail or Klick rail type (FTR) for holding and stretching the flexible
sign face drum tight.
TOP OF BOX
16G Aluminium Bottom cover with white powder coated and interlocked
at the rear side with Aluminium runner (MFR) and is securely held in
the front of the box with the help of 2mm thick Aluminium Extruded
profile (FTRD) with rain water dripping arrangement to protect the sign
face from rain water dripping.
BOTTOM OF BOX
16G Aluminium Bottom cover with white powder coated and interlocked
at the rear side with Aluminium runner (MFR) and securely held in the
front with the held of 2mm thick Aluminium profile (FTRC).
Top and bottom runner (MFR) and tensioning (FTR) are supported by
vertical 2mm thick aluminium profile (VSP) and zinc coated M.S.
Brackets (SB) at every 3 to 4 feet distance maximum.
2. Supplying and fixing 4’ long tubelight (OSRAM make high output

lumilux L 36/11 model) in single row with a little overlap in
combination with electronic ballast of “ATCO / PHILIPS /
CROMPTON / TAURAS” make with provision of holding / fixing
the same and internal wiring complete. (Note: Similar type
Philips tube light and ballast may be used after obtaining prior
permission of HPCL).
3. Supplying and installing high purity aluminium electro-

brightened and anodized reflector from “ANO-FOL” 0.4 mm thick
740.30 grade surrounding the tube light row all along the length
in the shape suggested in the enclosed sketch (app. Width 600
mm). The positioning of the reflector should be such as to
ensure uniform brightness of the flexible fabric in the front
without any hot or dark spots.
4. Providing, fixing and wrinkle free tensioning of flexible signface.
3M Panagraphic II with Vinyl from 3M 3630-157 HP Blue (Sultan Blue)

and 3M 3630-33 HP Red or equivalent from Avery Dennison.
OR
LG Lucky flex with LG cast translucent vinyl.

Parties can choose any of the above materials for execution of the job.
NOTES
i. The attached sketch is indicative of HPCL requirement. In line with

this and specification describe above, detailed fabrication drawings
of the box as well as fabric stretching, system and 90 0 turn system
will have to be made by the contractor. Same should be duly
approved by HPCL Engineer before the fabrication is undertaken.
ii. The job includes provisions of hangers for anchoring the

illuminated box to the canopy / building facia. Same should be
painted with two coats of white enamel paint over two coats or red
oxide primer after thorough cleaning and scrapping.
iii. Contractor must attach documentary proof (in form of invoice copy
or import documents) certifying the quality and make of fabric and
reflector. In the absence of above, bills will not be processed by
HPCL.
iv. Any formalities required in connection with usage of any technique

or material specified above will be solely the responsibility of the
contractor. The contractor shall keep the company indemnified
and save the company harmless of any and all claims whatsoever
in this connection.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
FOR
SUPPLY AND LAYING
OF PRE – CAST CEMENT CONCRETE
INTERLOCKING PAVER BLOCKS

SCOPE OF WORK
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
1. ER BLOCK MANUFACTURING
FACILITIES
2. RAW MATERIALS
3. PAVER BLOCK CHARACTERISTICS
4. PAVER BLOCK DIMENSIONS
5. TESTING OF PAVER BLOCKS
6. LAYING OF PAVER BLOCKS
7. LAYING OF PATTERNS.
SCOPE OF WORK
The scope of work includes manufacturing, supplying and laying of

precast paver blocks at various retail outlets. The work includes:
1.1 Verification of the existing site condition and advising our project
incharge to lay suitable base course if required. Contractors are
required to satisfy themselves with quality of sub-grade, sub-base
coarse before the paver blocks are laid and suggest strengthening
if required.
1.2 Clearing the site by removing all obstacles such as stones, debris
etc., for laying of paver blocks.
1.3 Manufacturing of paver blocks in your plant as per requirements.
1.4 Supplying of paver blocks at site, including handling at both ends.
1.5 Laying of paver blocks at site as per requirement in technical

specification within shortest possible time. The site being existing
operating Retail Outlets, care should be taken to ensure that the
operation is not closed. The job of laying may required to be
carried out during night also.
1.6 Testing of paver blocks through reputed Govt. / Non Govt. test
house and submission of test results as per requirements in
technical specifications. HPCL reserves the right to carryout tests
at random. Cost of such tests to be borne by party.
1.7 The contractor shall guarantee that all material and components
designed, fabricated, supplied and laid by him shall be free from
any type of defect due to faulty material and / or workmanship /
erection for a period of one year from the date of completion of
work at individual sites. However, free maintenance for two years
shall be rendered by the contractor.
PAVER BLOCK MANUFACTURING FACILITIES
The paver block shall be made in factory with following minimum

facilities.
1.1 CONCRETE BLOCKMAKING MACHINES
The machine should be capable of producing high quality paver

blocks by obtaining high level of compaction by application of
hydraulic compaction and also by high intensity vibration to the
moulds. The machine should have automatic control panel for
uniformity in strength.
1.2 CONCRETE BATCHING & MIXING PLANT
The concrete mix design should be following for each batch of

materials. The concrete ingredient should be mixed in concrete
batching & mixing plant with minimum capacity of 30 Cu.M. /
hour. The plant should equipped with automatic control panel for
maintaining water cement ratio from batch to batch to obtain
concrete of uniform quality and strength. The plant should be
equipped with adequate mechanism for mechanized loading of raw
materials into mixer and conveyor belt for transportation of
concrete from mixer to concrete block making machine to
maintain quality of wet cement.
1.3 CURING
The factory should have well designed curing area to ensure

adequate curing of paver blocks.
1.4 LABORATORY (DESIRABLE BUT NOT ESSENTIAL)
The factory should have the following
i. Compression testing machine of adequate capacity.
ii. Other tools and equipment for testing raw materials and
paver blocks.
iii. (a) Systematic record of test results of various paver

blocks manufactured in the factory.
(b) Concrete mix design for various grade of concrete

used for making of paver blocks.
PAVER BLOCK CHARACTERISTICS
- The concrete pavers should have perpendicularities after release

from the mould and the same should be retailed until the laying.
- The surface should be of anti skid and anti glare type.

- The paver should have uniform chamfers to facilitate easy
drainage of surface run off.
- The pavers should have uniform interlocking space of 2mm to

3mm to ensure compacted sand filling after vibration on the paver
surface.
- The concrete mix design should be followed for each batch of

materials separately and automatic batching plant is to be used to
achieve uniformity in strength and quality.
- The pavers shall be manufactured in single layer only.
- Skilled labour should be employed for laying blocks to ensure line

and level of laying, desired shape of the surface and adequate
compaction of the sand in the joints.
- The pavers shall be of cement grey color without any pigment.
- The pavers are to be skirted all round with kerbing using solid
concrete blocks of size 100mm x 200mm x 400mm. The kerbing
should be embedded for 100mm depth. The concrete used for
kerbing shall be cured properly for 7 days minimum.
TESTING OF PAVER BLOCKS
S.NO. * TEST SPECIFICATION

Average Values
(Average of Minimum
Five Samples / Site)
1 Compressive Strength Min. 45 N / Sq.mm
for 80 mm thick (OR)
Min. 30 N / Sq.mm
for 60 mm thick
2 Flexural Strength Minimum 4.5 N /
Sq.mm
3 Abrasion Resistance Maximum 1.5
4 Water Absorption Maximum 5.80%
5 Minimum Cement 380 Kg. / Cu.M.
Concrete
* Sampling and Testing Procedure as per enclosed specifications.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
PAVER BLOCK DIMENSIONS
THICKNESS 80 MM
Shape irregular (Uniform shape with no
follow or cracks)
Chamfer 4 mm to 6 mm along top edges
Colour Natural cement grey colour without
use of any pigment
Dimenstional Tolerance (+/-) 2 mm for length & width (+/-)
3 mm for height (thickness)
LAYING OF PAVER BLOCKS

1.1 PRIMING
The contractors are required to verify the existing WBM driveway

surface and ascertain the CBR value. Accordingly the total sub
grade thickness required to achieve the desired CBR value to be
advised to HPCL within seven days of receipt of call-up. HPCL
shall through regular vendors arrange to carryout such WBM,
wherever required. Before taking over the sites, the paver blocks
laying parts is required to verify the stabilisation of the surface
with EBR values.
It will be the responsibility of the paver block party to ensure that

the manholes / pipeline / cable trenches / circular drainage
system etc., raised to driveway level using the requisite materials
as per instruction of Engineer-in-charge (EIC) of HPCL. The areas
of potholes / deep depressions at the isolated locations also have
to be filled up before laying the paver blocks. No extra payments
will be made for this purpose. The area of raised manholes shall
be included in the measurement of overall area of pave blocks for
the purpose of payment.
It will be the responsibility of the contractors to ensure that

undulations on the paver blocks are eliminated after the traffic is
allowed on it. Proper slope for draining of water needs to be
ensured by the contractor. All necessary materials, tools, tackles
are required to be arranged by the contractor.
1.2 BEDDING SAND COURSE
The bedding sand shall consist of a clean well graded sand passing
through 4.75 mm sieve and suitable to concrete manufacture. The
bedding should be from either a single source or blended to
achieve the following grading.
IS SIEVE SIZE % PASSING

9.52 mm 100
4.75 mm 95 – 100
2.36 mm 80 – 100
1.18 mm 50 – 100
600 microns 25 – 60
300 microns 10 – 30
150 microns 5 – 15
75 microns 0 – 10
Contractor shall be responsible to ensure that single-sised, gap-

graded sands or sands containing an excessive amount of fines or
plastic fines are not used. The sand particles should preferably be
sharp not rounded, as sharp sand possess higher strength and
resist the migration of sand from under the block to less frequently
areas. Even though sharp sands are relatively more difficult to
compact than rounder sands, the use of sharp sands is preferred
for the more heavily trafficked driveways. The sand use for
bedding shall be free of any deleterious soluble salts or other
contaminants likely to cause efflorescence.
The sand shall be of uniform moisture content and within 4% - 8%

when spread and shall be protected against rain when stockpiled
prior to spreading. Saturated sand shall not be used.
The bedding sand shall be spread loose in a uniform layer as per

drawing. The compacted uniform thickness shall be of 50mm and
within + 5mm. Thickness variation shall not be used to correct
irregularities in the base course surface.
The spread sand shall be carefully maintained in a loose dry

condition and protected against pre-compaction both prior to and
following screeding. Any pre-compacted sand or screeded sand
left overnight shall be loosened before further laying of paving
units take place.
Sand shall be slightly screeded in a loose condition to the

predetermined depth only slight ahead of the laying of the paving
unit.
Any depressions in the screeded sand exceeding 5mm shall be

loosened, raked and rescreeded before laying of paving units.
1.3 LAYING OF INTERLOCKING PAVING UNITS

Paving units shall be laid in herringbone laying pattern
throughout the pavement. Once the laying pattern has been
established, it shall continue without interruption over the entire
pavement surface. Cutting of blocks, the use of infill concrete of
discontinuities in laying pattern is not be permitted in other than
approved locations.
Pave units shall be placed on the uncompacted screeded sand bed

to the nominated laying pattern, care being taken to maintain the
specified bond throughout the job. The first row shall be located
next to an edge restraint. Specially manufactured edge paving
units are permitted or edge units may be cut using a power saw, a
mechanical or hydraulic guillotine, bolster or other approved
cutting machine.
Paving units shall be placed to achieve gaps nominally 2 to 3mm

wide between adjacent paving joints. No joint shall be less than
1.5mm nor more than 4mm. Frequent use of string lines shall be
used to check alignment. In this regard, the “laying face” shall be
checked at least every two metres as the face proceeds. Should
the face become out of alignment, it must be corrected prior to
initial compaction and before further laying job is proceeded with.
In each row, all full units shall be laid first. Closure units shall be
cut and fitted subsequently. Such closure units shall consist of
not less than 25% of a full unit.
To infill spaces between 25mm and 50mm wide, a concrete having

1:2:4 cement:sand:coarse aggregate mix and a strength of 45
N/Sq.mm shall be used. Within such mix the nominal aggregate
size shall not exceed one third the smallest dimension of the infill
space. For smaller spaces dry packed mortar shall be used.
Except where it is necessary to correct any minor variations

occurring in the laying bond, the paving units shall not be
hammered into position. Where adjustment of position is
necessary care shall be taken to avoid premature compaction of
the sand bedding.
1.4 INITIAL COMPACTION
After laying the paving units, they shall be compacted to achieve

consolidation of the sand bedding and brought to design levels and
profiles by not less than two (2) passes of a suitable plate
compactor.
The compactor shall be a high-frequency, low amplitude

mechanical flat plate vibrator having plate area sufficient to cover
a minimum to twelve paving units.
Prior to compaction all debris shall be removed from the surface.
Compaction shall proceed as closely as possible following laying

and prior to any traffic. Compaction shall not, however, be
attempted within one metre of the laying face. Compaction shall
continue until lipping has been eliminated between adjoining
units. Joints shall then be filled and recompacted as described in
clause 6.1.5.
All work further than one metre from the laying face shall be left
fully compacted at the completion of each days laying.
Any units that are structurally damaged prior to or during

compaction shall be immediately removed and replaced.
Sufficient place compactors shall be maintained at the paving site

for both bedding compaction and joint filling.
1.5 JOINT FILLING AND FINAL COMPACTION
As soon as practical after compaction and in any case prior to the

termination of work on that day and prior to the acceptance of
construction traffic, sand for joint filling shall be spread over the
pavement.
Joint sand shall pass a 2.36 mm (No 8) sieve and shall be free of
soluble salts or contaminants likely to cause efflorescence. The
same shall comply with the following grading limits.
IS SIEVE SIZE % PASSING

2.36 mm 100
1.18 mm 90-100
600 microns 60-90
300 microns 30-60
150 microns 15-30
75 microns 10-20
The contractor shall supply a sample of the jointing sand to be

used in the contract prior to delivering any such material to site
for incorporation into the works. Certificates of test results issued
by a recognised testing laboratory confirming that the samples
conform to the requirements of this specification shall accompany
the sample.
The joining sand shall be broomed to fill the joints. Excess sand
shall then be removed from the pavement surface and the jointing
sand shall be compacted with not less than one (1) pass the plate
vibrator and joints refilled with sand to full depth. This procedure
shall be repeated until all joints are completely filled with sand.
No traffic shall be permitted to use the pavement until all joints
have been completely filled with sand and compacted.
Both the sand and paving units shall be dry when sand is spread
and broomed into the joints to prevent premature setting of the
sand.
The difference in level (lipping) between adjacent units shall not

exceed 3mm with not more than 1% in any 3m x 3m area
exceeding 2mm. pavements which is deformed beyond above
limits after final compaction, shall be taken out and reconstructed
to the satisfaction of the Engineer.
1.6 EDGE RESTRAINT
Edge restraints need to be sufficiently robust to withstand override

by the anticipated traffic, to withstand thermal expansion and to
prevent loss of the laying course material from beneath the surface
course. The edge restraint should present a vertical face down to
the level of the underside of the laying course.
The surface course should not be vibrated until the edge restraint,
together with any bedding or concrete haunching, has gained
sufficient strength. It is essential that edge restraints are
adequately secured.
SAMPLING OF PAVER BLOCKS
1. METHOD OF SAMPLING
Before laying paver blocks, each designated section comprising not

more than 50000 blocks, shall be divided into ten approximately
equal groups. Three blocks shall be drawn from each group.
2. MARKING AND IDENTIFICATION
All samples shall be clearly marked at the time of sampling in

such a way that the designated section of part thereof, and the
consignment represented by the sample, are clearly defined.
The sample shall be dispatched to the approval test laboratory

taking precaution to avoid damage to the paving in transit.
Protect the paving from damage and contamination until they have
been tested. The testing shall be carried as soon as possible, after
the sample has been taken. As soon as practicable after sampling.
The samples shall be stored in water at 20 0 C + 50 C for 24 hours
prior to testing.
SAMPLING AND TESTING PROCEDURES FOR PAVER BLOCKS:

SAMPLE SIZE
INTERNAL – Average of minimum 3 samples per 5000

blocks.
EXTERNAL – Minimum 2 blocks per 10000 blocks. Average

of minimum 8 blocks per site.
1. SAMPLING FOR TESTING
Sampling for testing of paver blocks shall be done in accordance with

Appendix – A.
2. COMPRESSIVE STRENGTH
Testing for compressive strength shall be undertaken in accordance with

Appendix – B. The average compressive strength of the blocks tested
shall be 45 N / Sq.Mm.
3. ABRASION RESISTANCE
Testing for abrasion shall be in accordance with IS:1237 (Specifications

for cement concrete floor tiles) – Appendix C.
4. FLEXURAL STRENGTH
Testing for flexural shall be in accordance with IS:1237 (Specifications

for cement concrete floor tiles) – Appendix D.
5. WATER ABSORPTION
Testing for water absorption shall be in accordance with IS : 2185 : 1979

: Part I (Specifications for Concrete Masonry Units) – Appendix E.
SAMPLING AND TESTING PROCEDURES FOR PAVER BLOCKS

Reference : BS 6717 Part – I (1993) Specification for Paving Blocks.
1. TESTING MACHINE
The testing machines shall be of suitable capacity for the test and
capable of applying the load at the rate specified. It shall comply, as
regards repeatability and accuracy with the requirements of relevant ISI
specs.
2. PROCEDURE
The sample specimens shall be tested in wet condition after being stored
for at least 24 hours, in water maintained at a temperature of 20 0 C +50
C before the specimens are submerged in water, the necessary area
shall be determined by the method described in Appendix A.
The plates of the testing machine shall be wiped clean and any loose
grit or other material removed from the contact faces of the specimen.
Plywood nominally 4mm thick, shall be used as packing between the
upper and lower faces of the specimen and the machine plates, and
these boards shall be large than the specimen by a margin of at least
5mm at all points. Fresh packing shall be used for each specimen
tested. The specimen shall be placed in the machine with the wearing
surface in a horizontal plane and in such a way that the axes of the
specimen are aligned with those of the machine plates. The load shall
be applied without shock and increased continuously at the rate of
approximately 15 N / Sq.mm per minute until no greater load can be
sustained. The maximum load applied to the specimen shall be
recorded.
3. CALCULATION OF CORRECTED STRENGTH
The compressive strength of each block specimen shall be calculated by

dividing the maximum load by full cross section area and multiplying by
an appropriate factors.
THICKNESS AND CHAMFER CORRECTION FACTORS FOR

COMPRESSIVE STRENGTH
WORK SIZE THICKNESS IN CORRECTION FACTORS
MM
PLAIN CHAMFERED
BLOC BLOCK
K
60 1.00 1.06
80 1.12 1.18
100 1.18 1.24
4. COMPRESSIVE STRENGTH CALCULATION

The average corrected compressive strength for the designated
block section shall be calculated.
APPENDIX - C
Method for Determining of wet Transverse Strength
(Flexural strength)
1. The Pavers shall be tested wet after soaking in water for 24 hours.
2. The specimen shall be placed horinzontally on two parallel steel

supports, with wearing surface upwards and its sides parallel to
the supports. At least one of the supports shall be self – adjusting.
3. The load shall be applied by means of a steel rod parallel to the

supports and mid way between them.
4. Plywood padding about 3 mm thk. And 20 mm wide shall be

placed between the paver and each of the supports and between
the paver and the steel rod.
5. The load shall be applied gradually and at a uniform rate.
6. The load ‘P’ which caused the breaking of the paver shall be
recorded.
7. The wet transverse strength ‘F’ shall be calculated as follows.

F = 3 PL / 2BT2 Where,
P – breaking load in N,
L – span between supports in mm,
B – width of the paver in mm
T – thickness of the paver in mm
8. The average wet transverse strength shall be reported.
APPENDIX – D
METHOD FOR DETERMINING OF RESISTANCE TO WEAR (ABRASION
RESISTANCE)
The grinding path of the disc of the abrasion – testing machine shall be
evenly strewn with 20 g. of the abrasive powder. The specimen shall
than be fixed in the holding device with the surface to be ground facing
the disc, and loaded at the center with 300 N (30 kg) The grinding disc
shall than be put in motion at a speed of 30 rev/min and the abrasive
powder is continuously fed back on to the grinding pat so that it
remains uniformly distributed in a track corresponding to the width of
the test piece. After every 22 revolutions, the disc shall be stopped the
abraded tile powder and the remainder of the abrasive powder shall be
removed from the disc, and fresh abrasive powder in quantities of 20 g
applied each time. After every 22 revolutions the specimen shall be
turned about the vertical axis through an angle of 90 0 in the clockwise
direction and it should be repeated 9 times thereby giving total number
of revolutions of 220. the disc, the abrasive powder and the specimen
shall be kept dry throughout the duration of the test. After the abrasion
is over, the specimen shall be reweighed to the nearest 0.1 g. It shall
then be placed in the thickness measuring apparatus once again in an
identical manner and the reading taken with the same position and
setting of the dial gauge as for the measurement before abrasion.
The wear shall be determined from the difference in readings obtained

by the measuring instrument before and after the abrasion of the
specimen. The value shall be checked up with the average loss in
thickness of the specimen obtained by the following formula.
T = (W1 – W2) V1
W1 x A
Where,
T = Average loss in thickness in mm,
W1 = Initial mass of specimen in g,
W2 = Final mass of abraded specimen g,
V1 = Initial volume of specimen in mm3,
A = surface area of the specimen in mm 2
APPENDIX – E
METHOD FOR THE DETERMINATION OF WATER ABSORPTION
i. The test specimens shall be completely immersed in water at

room temperature for 24 hours.
ii. The specimen shall then be weighed, while suspended by a

metal wire and completely submerged in water
iii. They shall be removed from the water and allowed to drain for
one minute.
iv. Visible surfaces water being removed with a damp cloth, and
immediately weighed.
v. Subsequent to saturation, all specimens shall be dried in a

ventilated oven at 100 to 115 0 C for not less than 24 hours and
until two successive weightings at intervals of 2 hours show an
increment of loss not greater than 0.2 percent of the last
previously determined mass of the specimen.
vi. Calculate the absorption as follows.
Absorption, kg/m3 = A–B x 1000

A–C
Absorption, percent = A – B x 1000
B
Where,
A = wet mass of unit in kg,

B = dry mass of unit in kg, and
C = suspended immersed mass of unit in kg.

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS – MATERIALS

(a) All materials to be used in the execution of Civil & Structural

(b) Whenever any reference to IS codes is made, the same shall be

(c) Apart from the IS codes mentioned in particular in various clauses

(d) In case of any variation / contradiction in provisions between IS

(e) All materials shall be of standard quality and shall be procured

(f) Quality and acceptability of materials not covered under this

(g) Whenever asked for, the contractor shall submit representative

(h) The contractor shall submit manufacturer’s test reports on quality

(j) Materials for approval shall be separately stored and marked as

Cement used shall be one of the following with prior approval of

(a) Grade 33 Ordinary Portland Cement conforming to IS : 269

Portland slag cement conforming to IS : 455

Cement to be used shall be of the best quality from reputed

Unless otherwise specified ordinary Portland cement of 53 grade

Where specified, special cement like sulphate resisting portland

Rapid hardening cement shall have strength in one day equal to

Sulphate resistant cement should possess low heat of hydration,

Coloured cement shall be white or grey Portland cement mixed

In case more than one type of cement is used in any work, a

The cement shall be supplied to the site in original sealed bags,

The contractor shall maintain a daily record of cement received

1.2.6 Cement stored during monsoons or for an unusually long period,

1.3.0 QUALITY OF CEMENT

1.5.2 Samples for testing may be taken by the purchaser or his

1.6.0 CAUSES FOR REJECTION

1.6.1 Cement not conforming to relevant specification shall be rejected

1.6.2 Damaged or reclaimed or partly set cement will not be permitted to

1.6.3 The minimum requirements for any type of cement to be

TABLE A : PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS FOR CEMENT

OPC OPC OPC

Code No. IS : IS : IS : IS : 1489 IS :

 Compressive strength test shall be carried out on 70.70 x 70.70 x

Aggregates for concrete shall be procured from approved sources

All aggregates shall comply with IS : 2386 and IS : 383 in respect

Unless otherwise specified fine aggregate shall be imply natural

2.1.0 FINE AGGREGATE

2.1.1 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

(a) The maximum size of the sand particles shall be 4.75 mm

(c) The maximum quantity of deleterious materials shall not

(d) Aggregates, which are chemically reactive with alkalis of

(e) Slit and dust present in natural sand shall be limited to 8%

For coarse sand the grading of sand as determined by the method

Stone dust shall be obtained by crushing hard stone and the

When grading outside the limits of any particular grading zone of

TABLE B : GRADING OF FINE AGGREGATE (AS PER IS : 383)

IS Sieve Percentage by weight passing IS Sieve

2.1.3 SAMPLING AND TESTING

(a) Fine aggregate shall be subjected to inspection and testing

(b) The method of sampling for test shall be in accordance with

(c) Samples of fine aggregates for testing shall be collected from

(d) Packing and marking of samples shall be done in accordance

(e) The contractor shall furnish test results of samples as may

(f) Testing shall be carried out in accordance with IS : 2386

(a) Aggregate shall be stored on a hard surface or a well

(b) Storing and stacking of fine aggregates shall be done in

(c) While stacking the aggregate shall not form pyramids

(d) Unless otherwise specified or necessitated by site conditions,

Coarse aggregate of which not less than 9.5% by weight is retained on

2.2.0 COARSE AGGREGATE

2.2.1 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS