METHOD STATEMENT:

METHOD STATEMENT

Project: RELOCATION & RECONSTRUCTION OF

RUTILE PROCESSING PLANT

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PROJECT IMPLEMENTATION ABSTRACT

CSL GROUP, from its vast experience in execution of WAREHOUSE, PEB STRUCUTRES
AND CONSTRUCTION EXECUTION in India, Middle East & Africa, plans for the Relocation &
Reconstruction of Rutile Processing Plant which is depicted in the construction program
enclosed.

CSL’s strong presence in West Africa and Asia with well-established set up in Senegal, China,
India, Georgia as well as in Gambia along with strong Financial, Human Resource & Technical
back Office supports from Offices in Dubai, China & India, CSL will effectively mobilize
within a period of 45 days essential resources for immediate start of the works.

With regards to the completion period of 18 months CSL plans to deploy about 100 - 200
workers during the peak period which includes about 25-35 Nos. highly skilled Indian
artisans, 100 Nos Local skilled artisans and 150 Nos. local unskilled laborers. The Labor
Histogram Chart is enclosed for ready reference. The Labor force engagement portrays
desirable representation of the Local and Indian Expatriates for executing the project on
scheduled time as well as desired quality. The Highly skilled Indian artisans will also impart
necessary and effective training to the local workers during the close interaction while working
on this prestigious project. Above referred histogram will be reviewed periodically to ensure the
sufficiency of the workforce and supplement the same if and when required.

CSL plans to engage well experienced supervision team with a vision to deliver the project
within the stipulated time and adherence to quality parameters headed by experienced Project
Manager and team, consisting of Indian Professionals for the execution of the project as per
the Organization Chart and List of Personnel with their Resumes enclosed for ready reference.

Further detailed Planning/Methodology is elaborated in the attached documents based on the

understanding vide bid documents issued.

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INDEX

1.00 Introduction
2.00 Project Brief
2.1 Project Description
2.2 Mobilization
2.3 Temporary Services
2.4 Waste Disposal/waste disposal areas
2.5 Temporary Electricity Supply and Lighting
2.6 Temporary firefighting facilities
2.7 Sanitation water
2.8 Sanitary facilities
2.9 Water Supplies
2.10 Sewage Disposal
2.11 Drinking Water Supplies
2.12 Temporary Facilities – Food
3.00 Program
4.00 Engineering
5.00 Shop Drawing
6.00 Procurement
7.00 Sequence of Working
8.00 Construction Methods
9.00 Defects and Liability Management
10.00 Safety
11.00 Quality Assurance and Quality Controls

1.00 INTRODUCTION
This live document is a methodology, based on good practice. This document emphasis on
the delivery of the project with attention to schedule, cost, and quality and client’s objectives
and demonstrates that we are firmly committed to best serve the requirements of the Project.

2.00 PROJECT BRIEF

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2.1 Project Description.

CSL Engineering team made the detail study and observations pertaining to all the works
required to be carried out in fulfillment of the project. Accordingly, CSL has planned for the
project implementation in terms of Safety, Quality and timely completion of the project within
the contract duration from the date of possession of site and receipt of the building permit and
demarcation.

Proposed Flow Chart for the Project:

Mobilization

Civil Works

Finishes Works

MEP Works

Testing &
Commissioning

Handing Over

2.2 Mobilization
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On contract award mobilization of a dedicated project team will commence, headed by a

project manager & project engineers as detailed in our organization chart followed by:

 Formal Meetings between Project Manager’s, Client and CSL to establish relationships
and agree on lines of communication.
 Conclusion of the Master Programmed and control schedules.
 Issue of Guarantees and Performance bonds.
 Submission of Quality Assurance Plan.
 Submission of Safety plan.
 Ordering of Major Plant and Equipment.
 Initial Procurement.
 Site Temporary Power
 Telephone & Network Connection.
 Identify and appoint critical Subcontractors and Suppliers.
 Shop drawing production if any.
 Submission of Submittal for Approvals.
 Sample Submissions.

2.3 Temporary Services

As part of our tender we have allowed for temporary services facility sufficient to service the
Main Contract works. Adequate ablutions and messaging facilities will be provided for all
construction personnel throughout the project.

2.4 Waste Disposal & Waste Disposal Areas

Waste disposal from the Basement areas will be operated on the following basis as the work
proceeds. Masonry rubble, containers, packaging, wood, off-cuts etc. are to be deposited in
plywood boxes located on the slab areas (i.e. one box of 1 cum on alternate floors as per
requirement). Boxes will be uplifted by disposal gangs and replaced by empty boxes each
day.
Rubbish boxes will be brought and waste transferred to dumpsters at the site. Dumpsters will
be located along the boundary alignment.

2.5 Temporary Electrical Supply & Lighting

Interior arrangement
Existing available lighting and power supply outlets will be used and wherever not available
temporary arrangements for electrical lighting and power supply outlets will be provided with a
main distribution board of 250 amps (MDB 250 amps) and between 2 to 5 no Socket Boards
each with a 200-amp MCCB depending on the floor level.

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Exterior Arrangement
Existing Lighting at the external areas of the site will be used. Only where ever if required then
additional Lamps attached to Lighting poles or mobile Lighting Towers may be provided for
sufficient illumination.

2.6 Temporary Fire Fighting Facilities.

General Philosophy
Temporary firefighting capability will be based on an immediate response by fire-fighting
trained staff using hand held extinguisher. The use of temporary fire hoses will be adopted
based on minimum response time by the Fire Dept. within the vicinity; The safety of workers is
considered paramount and egress from the building will be the priority if a fire cannot easily
and quickly be put out by hand extinguishers; The potential for a fire rises with the level of
building completion and the inclusion of finishes and use of services. Accordingly, as the work
advances the capacity level for firefighting will be reviewed. (i.e. early commissioning of the
permanent hose reel system & wet rises will be targeted).

Fire Points.
Each fire point will comprise of
1 No of Fire Extinguisher.
Fire points will be free standing wooden boxes painted red.

Fire Exit & Assembly Points.

The strategy for emergency exit from the building shall be as follows: Basement to ground
level: Permanent staircases will be designated for pedestrian entry & egress from the
basement area for use by all workers. At the ground level the main entry point will be
designated as the fire exit route out of the building.

Principal Fire Hazards

The principal issues of concern in regard to a possible fire incident will be identified in an
overall CSL Hazard Analysis, including, as follows:
Fire Initiation:
 By sparks from welding / cutting;
 By waterproofing hot works;
 Electrical short circuit / overload;
 By Vehicles on site;
 By Cigarettes.

Fire prevention due to welding and waterproofing activities is covered under bespoke
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company safety training procedures. Fire extinguishers will be in place at all times.
The fire initiation hazard due to electrical short circuit/ overload can be minimized by regular
inspection and good maintenance. However, inspections through the building on non-working
days will be mandatory. Cigarette smoking will only be allowed in designated hazard-
controlled open areas of the site. Smoking within the tower areas will not be permitted.

Fire Alarm
In case a fire is discovered in the building which cannot be extinguished by hand extinguisher
the need to evacuate the building will be paramount. To immediately notify all operatives to
leave the building, an audible alarm will be installed as a temporary measure to sound the
alarm in the case of an emergency.
After the fire alarm is sounded, an instruction will be given by the Safety Manager to shut-off
the generators 3 minutes after the initial sounding and on confirmation that all personnel and
material hoists have reached the ground level.
Battery operated lights will be arranged in all main egress routes to aid worker evacuation in
the event that the main power should fail.

2.7 Sanitation Water

Worker Complement
In accordance with the manpower requirements for the Works, it is projected that at the peak
of the construction the following manpower levels will have been mobilized:
 Construction Workers – 200 to 400 Nos
 Supervisory Staff and Administrative – 20 - 30 Nos.

2.8 Sanitary Facilities

Ablution blocks will be provided at the main workers rest area
WC's - 4 Nos
Urinals - 3 Nos
Hand Basins - 2 Nos.
Toilet units will be provided with temporary water supply.

Sanitary Facilities for Sub-Contractor Staff

The majority of sub-contractors supervisory & administrative staff will be housed in as per the
temporary site layout plan. Temporary toilet facilities will be provided.
2.9 Water Supply
Water supply will be provided through a single temporary water supply pipe. The supply pipe
work shall be of high density with threaded and glued joints suitable to withstand a working
pressure of 25 bars. Supply pumps will be provided near the tanks. The pumps shall be
capable of pushing the water supply to all the areas.

2.10 Sewage Disposal

All foul water will be piped to a main header and gravitationally directed to a closed septic
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tank(s). Sewage will be removed from the tank(s) by means of pumps directly to a suction
tanker or to a holding tank at ground level where it will be removed by section tanker.
Disposal of sewage will be in accordance with Municipality requirements i.e. disposal direct to
the sewage treatment works.

2.11 Drinking Water Supplies

Drinking water is to be piped to avoid the need for water distribution by Mobile Coolers. The
water supply shall be tapped from the main header providing water to the water filters will be
provided to each cooler. Further water coolers and faucets will be provided at the workers rest
area / dining area.

2.12 Temporary Facility: Food

Food will not be consumed on the project works under normal operating procedures. Meals
shall be taken by all workers, direct and sub-contract, in the designated Food and rest areas.
All workers will leave the building at their designated meal break times and normal working
times.
Break times: Day
Lunch - 01:30 to 02:30

3.00 PRO GRAMME

The programmed of works would be prepared and monitored in conjunction with the main
contractor utilizing MS Projects or Primavera software.
On contract award a planning engineer will be appointed to prepare the detailed works
programmed, develop the tools to monitor all activities of the project, attend meetings and
update the programmed periodically. Reports will be submitted periodically for management
review. The programmed will address all key project activities including but not limited to
preparation of shop drawings, drawing submittal to the design team and approval, materials
submittal for approvals and procurement of materials and equipment delivery to site, pre-
fabrication schedule works, method statements, Logistics, Resource manpower & histograms,
Installation of the works Testing & commissioning, handover to the Client.

4.00 ENGINEERING

The engineering project strategy will primarily be based upon key project parameters and
objectives based upon project specifications and construction drawings and the best value
engineering to meet the project requirements. A d e d i c a t e d engineering team of
e x p e r i e n c e d engineers and CAD staff backed u p by a senior engineering m a n a g e r
i s planned f o r each project.

The e n g i n e e r i n g team will be based in the onsi te engineering office to ensure close

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cooperation and with all parties including, the client, design consultants, main contractor,
specialist vendors and sub-contractors at any stage of the project. The project manager will
control the engineering team and all engineering aspects of the works.
The selection of materials will be scheduled to meet the project requirements and submitted to
the design consultants for approval prior to ordering in accordance with the specifications.
Nothing relating to specialist engineering conditions, design or design that is outside the
normal considerations for this project is evident in the document, therefore we exclude such a
requirement that may be included in a project brief or specification that we are not in
receipt of.

5.00 SHOP DRAWINGS

All shop drawings w i l l be prepared in the onsite engineering of f ice . Prior to starting
preparation, the majority of the final for construction design drawings and specification for the
MEP and associated structural works should be issued by the design consultants with the
balance issues within 14 days of commencement.
The drawing team will prepare all shop drawings to enable the correct and efficient
installation of all systems included in the contract. The shop drawings will show all elements
necessary to carry out the installations of the works to all systems and location of the
equipment. The drawings will be co-ordinate between the MEP disciplines and with the other
trades prior to submission to the consultants for approval.
The shop drawings will be reviewed against any changes to the works at site and changes
recorded by red lining the drawings. Modifications will be made in the drawings to suit these
changes and incorporated in the as-built drawings.
The engineers will determine the content and list of shop drawings to be prepared with
production schedule issued in accordance with the main works programmed.
Whenever urgent approvals are required, the Engineering manager arrange meetings with the
design consultant prior to preparation and submission of drawings to avoid delays in review /
resubmissions.
Once the drawings are approved, they will be stamped approved for construction, and issued
to site. There will be no drawings on site that do not bear the issued for construction stamp. All
drawings and as-built drawings shall be prepared in accordance with the specifications.

6.00 PROCUREMENT

The process of materials procurement will be in compliance with the contract specifications
equipment and/or materials manufacturer's list or equal. The materials submittals shall be
controlled through a developed Materials Submittals Register included in this submission.
The procurement manager and material expeditors will c o n t r o l the procurement process
utilizing engineering input from the engineering team. They will use the submittals register to
monitor and report the current status to the project team. All materials will be submitted for
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approval to the design consultants in accordance with the specification giving priority to long
lead and early start materials.
The commercial manager and procurement team upon receipt of approvals will place
purchase orders for material and equipment, securing deliveries according to programmed and
thereafter monitoring and expediting order deliveries to ensure timely delivery to site.
The selection of specialist vendors will be based on their proven track record with a capability
to supply the equipment and mobilize adequate resources to meet the project milestones. Our
intention on this project is to secure major items after completion of engineering checks in
accordance with out project program detailed within this submission.

7.00 SEQUENCE OF WORKING

Civil Works
Site will be handed over to us as per our preliminary construction schedule. We will start first
the enabling works. After enabling works, we will proceed with the Balance Civil works.

 Balance Blinding concrete to be laid.

 Balance RCC works
 Balance waterproofing works
 The waterproofing treatment shall be carried out depending on the type of system
proposed.

8.00 CONSTRUCTION METHODS

The overall sequence of works will be developed in accordance with the programmed. It is
proposed to fully utilize the man and proposed equipment’s for all the designated site
construction activities. All logistics movements throughout the site will be coordinated with the
logistics team. There will be designated agreed access routes identified for labour and
materials to minimize delays to movement on the site. However, the final routes should
ensure that access to the site is freely available without delays and adequate space for stores,
accommodation, workshops and site welfare facilities. Toilet and Washing area facilities will
be provided external to and within the work areas to prevent the need for labor leaving the
working areas throughout the working day.
We allow for all major materials to be delivered to the site with offloading to or adjacent to the
point of installation and or lifting to the basement area. A stores and workshop area will be
required in the ground floor to ensure that the assembly of systems is completed and in
accordance with the construction programmed agreed.
The works will be carried out with dedicated teams in each area of the project under the
control of the Engineers, Supervisors and Foremen. The site supervisor will be responsible
for management of all site activities.
The work flows are required to ensure continuity of works for each trade and will be an
inherent function of the programmed development, maximizing work method efficiency.
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METHOD STATEMENT

 Concrete Works
 Waterproofing
 Backfilling
 Block work
 Floor Tilling
 Plastering
 Painting works
 Installation of Doors
 False Ceiling Works
 Glazing & Curtain walls
 Electrical Works
 Plumbing & Fire Fighting Works
 HVAC Works
 External Development works including Roads & landscaping.
 Testing & Commissioning

Concrete Works

Description of the Task Method statement for Concrete Works

Scope & Objectives This Method statement details the procedure for the
concreting works required to achieve a good super structure
slabs in accordance with the contract requirements. And will
includes action prior and during the concrete works and
during emergency stoppage of concrete.
Safety Procedure  Ensure the implementation of all safety measures in
accordance with the HSE plan and everybody aware of it
for its proper implementation.
 Ensure all the implemented safety measures are adequate
to maintain the safe working on the site.
 Inspect all the site activities and train the persons to
prevent accidents and its proper reporting to the
Construction manager and the client.
 Ensure that the site is maintained clean and tidy.
Other Information & All work will be undertaken by qualified competent persons
Comments with experience of the type of work described above, and in
all cases in full accordance with safety procedures specified
in the companies' health and safety Policy.

Setting out
All work will be set out (or) positioned as accurately as possible. Where difficulty is being

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experienced in achieving accuracy then the Construction Manager will be consulted and
agreement will be reached on the best resolution. Once completed, Consultant will carry out
inspection.
Permanent & Temporary Works / Shuttering (Concrete, rebar of stub walls)
Temporary works will be the formwork for stub walls complying with the specification. The
formwork shall be place in plumb, line and level with reference to the point given by the
surveyor. All MEP embedded services shall be installed by the MEP contractors, lines and
level with reference to the points as indicated on the re approved shop drawings. Once
completed it will be offer for inspection to the
Consultant. In the event those difficulties on the work are encountered the Construction
Manager shall coordinate all to the respected authorize personnel prior to proceeding the
concrete work Items of permanent works will be concrete for stub walls and rebars.

Reinforcement
Reinforcement will be cut and bent in accordance with the latest revision and fixed in
accordance with the relevant layout drawings and specification.
Checks will be carried out by the Site Engineer to ensure that the correct type, numbers,
diameters and shape have been fixed and adequately tied into correct position with the correct
cover as specified.

Pre-Concrete Inspection
On completion of the preparation of the pour, that is when formwork, reinforcement and any
built-in items are fixed. The workmanship will be checked by the Site Engineer. Care shall be
taken to clear off all debris like pieces of binding wire, wood, and bits of reinforcement / cut end
projecting into the cover of concrete. When the Site Engineer is satisfied that the work is
complete, he will be responsible for the completion of pre-concrete check sheets & forms and
the same will be submitted to the Consultants for approval.
The Construction Manager will ensure that the concrete pour is scheduled on the Concrete
program and that the details for ordering are correct. At a suitable time prior to the pour the
foreman will ensure that all the necessary plant and equipment are in working condition.
It is the QA/QC Engineer’s responsibility to ensure that the pour may not commence before the
necessary approval from the Consultants.

Placing Control
Placing of concrete shall be in accordance with the specified specifications and other related
standards. Positioning of pumps and access routes shall be identified by the Site engineer and
Concrete foreman. The Foreman will ensure that the delivery, discharging, placing and
vibrating of the concrete are all in relevant to acceptance criteria and visually checking the
consistency of the concrete being placed.
The Q.C. assistants and Laboratory Asst. will be responsible for maintaining a record of events
that occur during the pour on the concrete pour record sheet. Level of top of concrete will be
fixed by site Surveyor mark on the edges of the formwork or starter bars.

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Before commencement of the pour, area will be sprayed with water to prevent rapid absorption
of the placed concrete. In areas and at times when the area has dried out before the concrete
has reached the area in question, water re -spraying will be done prior to placing of concrete
Two operatives will be allocated for the watering and re-watering activity to ensure that this
important operation is not neglected. CSL Engineers and Supervisors will also monitor the
situation closely to ensure that the watering is effective, comprehensive and controlled.

Concrete Sampling and Testing

Technicians will be available on site to test fresh concrete and to monitor cube making as per
specification requirements. Quality control will be implemented in accordance with the Quality
Control Procedure.
Technician nominated by the Q.C Engineer will check quality acceptance criteria for sampling
and testing of Ready-Mix concrete. The temperature of wet and unset concrete will be limited
to 35-degree C. Slump will be checked for each truck load delivered and allowable slump
should be as per approved trial mix. Sampling and determination of slump will be in
accordance with the relevant BS/IS standards. At least 6 cubes shall be made. Numbering and
date of casting will be marked on cubes after 3 hours of casting.
The cubes will be tested as follows:
 3 nos. to be tested after 7 days.
 3 nos. to be tested after 28 days
Post Concreting
Concrete will be cured by water curing methods to minimize shrinkage cracks from taking
place. As soon as the initial set has taken place and the concrete is able to carry the weight of
a man without his weight penetrating the surface of the concrete, curing will be resumed. To
prevent moisture loss from evaporation and crosswinds continuous curing will be carried out
for a total of 7 days.

Water Proofing Works

Description of the Task Method statement for Water Proofing Work

Scope & Objectives This Method statement details the procedure for the Sub
Structure Water Proofing required to achieve a good super
structure slabs in accordance with the contract requirements.
And will include action prior and during the Sub Structure
Water Proofing works.
Safety Procedure  Ensure the implementation of all safety measures in
accordance with the HSE plan and everybody aware of it
for its proper implementation.
 Ensure all the implemented safety measures are adequate
to maintain the safe working on the site.
 Inspect all the site activities and train the persons to
prevent accidents and its proper reporting to the
Construction manager and the client.
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 Ensure that the site is maintained clean and tidy.

Other Information & All work will be undertaken by qualified competent persons
Comments with experience of the type of work described above, and in
all cases in full accordance with safety procedures specified
in the companies' health and safety Policy.

Sequence of Events

Application of Bitumen membrane shall be in accordance with the manufacturer

recommendation with particular emphasis on overlapping width and protrusion free surface.
Protection screed (50mm thick) laid to cover the whole membrane area including 100mm wide
membrane strip all around.
Sand cement fillet and champers of required size are made conforming to manufacturer
recommendation Overlapping (50mm) and profile of membrane along with protection board
shall follow as per detail.
Particular care shall be taken while fixing bitumen corner pieces ensuring manufacturer
recommended detail are strictly followed or as per specs.

Back Filling Works

Description of the Task Method statement for Back Filling Work

Scope & Objectives This method statement details the procedure and materials
for the structural backfilling, non-structural backfilling and
backfilling of trenches.
Safety Procedure  Ensure the implementation of all safety measures in
accordance with the HSE plan and everybody aware of it
for its proper implementation.
 Ensure all the implemented safety measures are adequate
to maintain the safe working on the site.
 Inspect all the site activities and train the persons to
prevent accidents and its proper reporting to the
Construction manager and the client.
 Ensure that the site is maintained clean and tidy.
Other Information & All work will be undertaken by qualified competent persons
Comments with experience of the type of work described above, and in
all cases in full accordance with safety procedures specified
in the companies' health and safety Policy.

Preparation: Starting time, sequence and the completion time of the backfilling will be
according to the detailed construction program, which will be prepared separately.
All the usable materials will be stocked at the designated areas. Where acceptable, backfilling

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will be done by using mechanical machines, suitable sized for the task, as shown in the
equipment list or by hand. An experienced labor will accompany the mechanical operation, to
observe the backfilling in case of an unmarked service.
Backfilling will be performed to the lines and grades indicated on the drawings. The surveyor
will monitor the backfilling depths to prevent over backfilling and to maintain the backfilling
within the tolerance.

Block Works

Description of the Task Method statement for Block Work

Scope & Objectives This method statement details the procedure and materials
for the block walls in accordance with the contract
requirements.
Safety Procedure  Ensure the implementation of all safety measures in
accordance with the HSE plan and everybody aware of it
for its proper implementation.
 Ensure all the implemented safety measures are adequate
to maintain the safe working on the site.
 Inspect all the site activities and train the persons to
prevent accidents and its proper reporting to the
Construction manager and the client.
 Ensure that the site is maintained clean and tidy.
Other Information & All work will be undertaken by qualified competent persons
Comments with experience of the type of work described above, and in
all cases in full accordance with safety procedures specified
in the companies' health and safety Policy.

Outline Method Statement: -

The blocks are suitable for load bearing and non-load bearing walls.
 Dimensional Data

Sr. No. Block Dimensional (mm) Remarks

Thickness Length Height
1 100 400 200
2 150 400 200
3 200 400 200

 Block Laying
a) The First course should be laid in cement mortar bed of thickness about 15 to 20 mm.
All next courses are best laid with thin bed mortar glue.

b) First dust and loose particles must be brushed from horizontal joint surfaces. Then
apply thin-bed mortar to horizontal joint surfaces with a suitable plane block trowel of
width equal to block width.

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c) While adjusting the mortar consistency, make sure that during application the thin bed
mortar flows easily through the teeth of the plane block trowel over the full surface. The
consistency should be such that the mortar strands visible on the horizontal joints after
applying mortar by trowel cannot mingle. That means the teeth should remain visible.

d) Bond dimensions must be adhered to the vertical joint of the lower course must be
staggered at least 100 mm relative to the vertical joint of the overlaying course. Now
use the rubber hammer to align accurately edge to edge and tap firmly into place.

e) A few blocks should be removed randomly immediately after laying to check whether
mortar is spread over the full surface or not. In summer season it is recommended to
wet the block before applying glue.

f) Differences of heights in a course can be adjusted by using plane board. If these are
not more than 5-10mm adjusting by thin bed mortar is also possible. All follow up work
on walls is carried out in the usual way.

g) The slots for piping and electrical works. Can be done by electrical drill machine after
finishing the conducting its repaired by cement mortar as regular.
h) Masonry has to be protected against the weather and the external.

Thermo Plus masonry walls exceeding 4.0 meters in length shall be restrained laterally at
their head by 500 mm length of 50 x 50 x 6 mm galvanized steel angles at 4 meters centers
bolted to soffits of the slab and as per specification.
All joints shall be uniform and shall have an average of 100 mm with staggered vertical joints.
If for some reason that a certain area is not completed; the last row shall be covered and to be
wet before starting. Plumbness and rigidly straight shall be checked by the QA/ QC Engineer /
Site Engg. / Forman. All materials to be use are those approved by the Engineer. The
construction of the block work shall be fully coordinated with the MEP Engineers to ensure that
all necessary sleeves, embedded MEP services and other MEP related work are in placed to
avoid re work. Items of permanent works will be concrete blocks and its accessories required
are approved by the Engineer.
Pre Installation Inspection
On completion of the preparation of the installation of the concrete block’s workmanship will be
checked by the Site Engineer on a daily basis. Care shall be taken to clear off all debris like
pieces of wood, concrete latent's and bits of rubbish materials on the area.
When the Site Engineer is satisfied that the work is complete, he will be responsible for the
completion of pre-masonry check sheets & forms. The Construction Manager will ensure that
the works is scheduled properly and all materials being used on site are approved. The
Construction Managers, Site Engineer are responsible on the proper mixing of mortars bed to
be use by mason. It is the QA/QC Engineer's responsibility to ensure that the work may not

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commence before the necessary approval from the Consultants is obtained.

Laying of concrete masonry and its accessories shall be in accordance with the specified
specification and other related standards. Positioning of bugger mixers and other materials and
access routes shall be identified by the Site Engineer and Foreman.
The Foreman will ensure that the delivery, handling and placing of the materials are all in
relevant to acceptance criteria and visually checking for any damages of it. Separate groups
will be allocated for the watering and re-watering activity to ensure that this important operation
is not neglected. Engineers and Supervisors will also monitor the situation closely to ensure
that the watering is effective, comprehensive and controlled.
There will be groups of mason experience to do the job and it shall be monitored closely by the
Site Supervisors, Foremen and Charge hand making sure the operation and installation are
being done as per the approved drawings, and method statement.
Sampling and Testing

All materials to be use such as concrete masonry, masonry accessories are approved and all
documents pertaining to the specification are submitted and copies are to be available if
required by the Engineer Inspectors.

Post Installation

Laid concrete masonry will be cured by water curing methods to minimize shrinkage cracking
taking place and continuous re-watering will take place for the next 3 days.

Plastering Work
Description of the Task Method statement for Plastering Work
Scope & Objectives This method statement details the procedure and materials
for the plastering on block / concrete walls in accordance with
the contract requirements.
Safety Procedure  Ensure the implementation of all safety measures in
accordance with the HSE plan and everybody aware of it
for its proper implementation.
 Ensure all the implemented safety measures are adequate
to maintain the safe working on the site.
 Inspect all the site activities and train the persons to
prevent accidents and its proper reporting to the
Construction manager and the client.
 Ensure that the site is maintained clean and tidy.
Other Information & All work will be undertaken by qualified competent persons
Comments with experience of the type of work described above, and in
all cases in full accordance with safety procedures specified

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in the companies' health and safety Policy.

Bonding Coating for Concrete Surface:

Clean the concrete surface to remove the dust, loose material, oil, grease or any other type of
materials that may affect the adhesion of bonding coat to the base. Mix the bonding coat
material as per specifications and apply by means of a spray hopper for a thickness of 2-5mm
in order to get a rough textured surface. Bonding coat shall be cured for 48-72 hours (3-4
times a day).

Application of Cement Plaster:

Fix the plaster mesh across the dissimilar backgrounds such as joint between concrete wall /
column and AAC block wall in order to resist the formation of cracks due to differential
movement of the backgrounds.
Mixing: Cement plaster when applied with plastering machine the water is manually adjusted
with the flow meter once in the beginning only. But in the case of manual application, mix one
bag of 40kg material with 5.6 liter of clean potable water. Mixing should be done with a
suitable electrical stirrer. Application on AAC Blocks-The application has to be carried out in
two coats i.e. basecoat and final coat. The basecoat (spatter dash) of the same DP 210/1
should be applied to a thickness of 8-10mm to provide a surface of even suction and good
adhesion for the final coat. Water curing should be carried out for at least two days prior to
the application of final coat. After two days the final coat must be applied to achieve the
specified thickness. After final finish the water curing has to be carried out for a period of
three days.
Application on concrete surface: Apply bonding coat as detailed in the above. Apply to the
specified thickness in one coat. Cure the plaster with clean potable water for a minimum period
of three days.

Floor Tilling

Description of the Task Method statement for Floor Tiling Work

Scope & Objectives This method statement details the procedure and materials
for the Fixing Floor tiles to ensure to make concerned person
familiarized with the sequences of activities, utilization of
resources, documents and drawing involved, maintaining and
recording documents and data, Health, Safety and
Environment issues to meet the contractual obligation.
Safety Procedure  Ensure the implementation of all safety measures in
accordance with the HSE plan and everybody aware of it
for its proper implementation.
 Ensure all the implemented safety measures are adequate
to maintain the safe working on the site.

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 Inspect all the site activities and train the persons to

prevent accidents and its proper reporting to the
Construction manager and the client.
 Ensure that the site is maintained clean and tidy.
Other Information & All work will be undertaken by qualified competent persons
Comments with experience of the type of work described above, and in
all cases in full accordance with safety procedures specified
in the companies' health and safety Policy.

Surface Preparation:

Clean tiling substrate from loose materials, concrete projections, dust oil, grease surface
salts, nails, wood pieces binding wires, paper wastes, paint spillages which could affect
adhesion. The Datum Levels shall be provided on the wall in all the rooms to control the floor
levels.

Area clearance from the MEP sub-contractor shall be signed before commencement of work.
Protect floor drains and clean outs and cover tightly. Install temporary covering at openings to
minimize escape of dust to other areas. Make sure that under ceramic embedded conduits,
service sleeves, sanitary pipes and other required work is completed before laying ceramic
bedding layer.

Tile Laying shall commence after completing all the preparatory works.

Tile Fixing Process: - Floor Tiles

 Mark the center line.
 Mark the datum levels for Cement mortar bed at the corner with wall.
 Cement slurry will be applied prior to application Cement mortar if required.
 Mix bedding materials mechanically to obtain homogenous mix.
 Adjust the water quantity to obtain a slightly dry and spread able mortar consistency.

After the surface is prepared, apply cement and sand mortar (1:3) to the required level. Place
the tile as per approved shop drawing using 2 mm spacers. Press the tiles tight and tamp it
with wooden mallet. For each installed ceramic strip panel check alignment and level of tiles
by overlapping successive tile groups with straight edge and tamp together so that adjacent
tiles flush together to a single surface plane forming a whole true surface without exceeding
the specified tolerances. Maintain installation tolerance for surface variation in level so that
the variation does not exceed 3 mm in 3 m.

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If there is any difference in floor level the evenness of surface will be maintained. Cutting of
tiles where necessary will be done along the outer edges of the floor and done without
damage to the floor. Layout of the tiling will be done in such a manner that the tiles less than
% full size will not occur & with Minimum cutting. Tile will fit closely and neatly around all
plumbing fixtures and around electrical outlets, pipes, fittings etc. It will be ensured that joints
in skirting will match and align with joints in floor tiling.

Upon completion of work all surfaces of ceramic tiles will be cleaned. All the tile work will be
adequately protected against damage from subsequent building operations. Prevent access
over finished ceramic for a minimum of 6 hours, use timber planks over ceramic if necessary
to distribute loads, provided bedding layer has hardened enough to withstand the acting loads
without any settlement. The tile joints shall be properly cured for at-least 3 days.

Before grouting with Approved material & Approved color, the laid tiles are checked for
Hollowness by tapping on the tiles at random with a Tapping rod. Control joint of 6 mm will be
provided at the distance of 4.5 m in the large area & at the perimeter of walls.

Painting Works

Description of the Task Method statement for Painting Work

Scope & Objectives This method statement details the procedure and materials
for the is to outline the materials and the application
techniques used in obtaining high quality internal painting
works on wall & ceiling in accordance with the contract
requirements.
Safety Procedure  Ensure the implementation of all safety measures in
accordance with the HSE plan and everybody aware of it
for its proper implementation.
 Ensure all the implemented safety measures are adequate
to maintain the safe working on the site.
 Inspect all the site activities and train the persons to
prevent accidents and its proper reporting to the
Construction manager and the client.
 Ensure that the site is maintained clean and tidy.
Other Information & All work will be undertaken by qualified competent persons
Comments with experience of the type of work described above, and in
all cases in full accordance with safety procedures specified
in the companies' health and safety Policy.

 Ensure that the work of other trades is completed as far as practicable within the area
to be painted except for finishes and fittings which may be damaged by paint CSL
ashes.

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 Surface preparation will be provided by the main contractor. Carry out normal surface
preparation of render / fair face concrete such as rubbing down of loose particles and
dust if any.
 Apply one coat of Primer Sealer by roller / brush after diluting with suitable diluents as
specified in technical data sheet. Allow the primer to dry. A minimum of overnight &
maximum of one week is recommended for over coating
 Application of first coat is to be carried out on the primer. first coat is applied by trowel.
Allow it to dry. Sand the surface.
 Apply second coat. Allow it to dry & sand down the surface.
After ensuring that the 2nd coat is thoroughly dry, application of first coat of paint, Emulsion is
to be carried out using roller/brush, but in wet areas i.e. in bath room & kitchen Anti-fungus
emulsion shall be
applied. Suitable dilution is to be carried out as specified i n the technical data sheet. Allow the
topcoat to dry. A minimum of overnight drying and a maximum of one week is recommended
for over coating. In case of longer over coating, it must be ensured that settlements of dust if
any must be cleared prior to over coating. Apply final coat of Emulsion (Matt), as per details
given in technical data sheet.
Cleaning and Completion
Keep paint splashing a minimum and remove all spilled paint around the adjacent areas.
Always keep working area tidy. Equipment should be thoroughly cleaned after each use and at
end of each day's work.
All completed painting works to be inspected and approved prior to handing over the next
finishes.

Fixing Doors

Description of the Task Method statement for Fixing Doors

Scope & Objectives This method statement includes Setting out Wooden / Metal Door
Frames & Sub Frames installation, Architrave, Wooden / Metal
Door leaves installation & Door Ironmongery installation in
accordance with the contract requirements.
Safety Procedure  Ensure the implementation of all safety measures in accordance
with the HSE plan and everybody aware of it for its proper
implementation.
 Ensure all the implemented safety measures are adequate to
maintain the safe working on the site.
 Inspect all the site activities and train the persons to prevent
accidents and its proper reporting to the Construction manager
and the client.
 Ensure that the site is maintained clean and tidy.
Other Information & All work will be undertaken by qualified competent persons with
Comments experience of the type of work described above, and in all cases in
full accordance with safety procedures specified in the companies'

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health and safety Policy.

Preparatory Work: Setting Out

Structural openings are measured with respect to Datum level marked on wall.
Level pads around door openings for deriving actual finishing thickness on wall cladding are to
be provided on both sides. For installation of marine ply sub frame.
Soffit level of lintel beams is to be checked with respect to datum level so that all lintels above
structural openings are on same level.
Sub-frame installation (For Wooden Door)
Marine Ply sub frames are installed after block work and before plastering, flooring work. Sub-
frames are placed into position by providing 5 mm wedge on back and screwed (half tightened)
through the wall with respect to datum and level pads, and to ensure that sub frames are
placed into truly horizontal and vertical position by keeping top of sub frame on same line for all
structural openings. After checking the squadrons of marine ply sub-frame, screws are
tightened up to maximum limit to hold the sub frames strongly on all.

Frame Installation
Wooden Door Frame Architrave
Door frames are installed over finished floor with respect to Datum by polyurethane foam filling
between sub frame and door frame after checking verticality etc., of door frames.
After fixing the frame by PU foams, Horizontal wooden struts are provided to maintain frame.
After 6 Hrs. of PU foam fixing horizontal struts are removed and protected by corrugated paper
roll to avoid any scratch on finished surface.
Both side architraves are fixed on frame with silicone by tightening the clamps on it. To ensure
joints of architraves at corner joints are flushed to each other. Clamps are removed after 6 Hrs.
from fixing the architrave on frame. All debris viz. foam, wedge pieces etc., are to be cleaned
from working area
Metal Frame - Setting Out
Metal frames are placed at vertical position on the structural opening with respect to datum.
Locations of bolt holes are marked on wall with the help of actual holes on metal frames.
Installation: Marked bolt holes locations are drilled by drilling machine to provide metal fastener
into it.
Painted metal frames are again placed like above and 8 mm Dia anchor fasteners are provided
to hold the frame on wall. PVC plugs are fixed on bolt holes on jams of metal frames.
Corrugated paper roll protection made to protect frame surface from scratch or dent.
Door Leaves installation
Door Leaf
Leaves are installed after completion of one coat of painting on wall, Ceiling and flooring work.
Setting Out: Hinges location is marked on leaves after temporary placing the leaves on door

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frame.
Installation: Hinge slots are cut on door frame and leaves as per setting out. Hinges are fixed
with steel screws on leaves and frames by keeping desired undercut and 3 to 4 mm gap
around leaves.
Finally, Ironmongeries are installed as per approved ironmongery schedule furnished.
Metal Leaf Installation:
Painted leaves are hanged after completion of one coat of painting on wall and Ceiling and
flooring work to avoid any scratch on surface. Leaves are installed with PVC set Hinge Slots on
frame and leaves by steel hinges. Steel Hinge flanges are fixed on back plate on frame slots
and leave.
Ironmongery Installation: Finally, Ironmongeries are fixed as per approved schedule provided.

False Ceiling Works

Description of the Task Method statement for False Ceiling Work
Scope & Objectives This method statement details the procedure for the False
Ceiling Works required to achieve a good quality of work in
accordance with the contract requirements.
Safety Procedure  Ensure the implementation of all safety measures in
accordance with the HSE plan and everybody aware of it
for its proper implementation.
 Ensure all the implemented safety measures are adequate
to maintain the safe working on the site.
 Inspect all the site activities and train the persons to
prevent accidents and its proper reporting to the
Construction manager and the client.
 Ensure that the site is maintained clean and tidy.
Other Information & All work will be undertaken by qualified competent persons
Comments with experience of the type of work described above, and in
all cases in full accordance with safety procedures specified
in the companies' health and safety Policy.

Co-Ordination & Checking

 Ensure Co-ordinate reflected ceiling layouts are approved before starting of work.
 Examine Soffits, areas and conditions under which false ceiling will be applied with
installer present for compliance with requirements.
 Verify that all Wall Ceramic/Gypsum Boarder/Bulkheads and MEP works are
completed.
 Do not proceed with installation until unsatisfactory conditions have been corrected.
 Ensure proper Co-ordination with MEP sub-contractors during installation process for
fixing of lighting diffuser etc.
Preparation
 Ensure that all the necessary tools, equipment and material are available.

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 Ensure that Slab Soffits is clean, dust free without any protections of any of kind.
 Make sure that the involved persons are aware of the technical requirements
concerning
 The use and application of all False Ceiling materials.
 Construct a suspended acoustical tile ceiling mock-up at the location in the building.
 The mock-up shall include lighting fixtures, mechanical grills, Diffusers etc. etc.
 Anchor Test: Test installed Anchor, selected at random by (CLIENT/CONSULTANT)
 Ensure Mock-up is approved.
Installation
After receiving the area in clean condition from the main contractor the subcontractor will
inspect and receive the area good for application Mark the desired level of False Ceiling to the
perimeter Walls/Bulkhead.
 Locate the hanger points on the soffit of slab at the specified spacing recommended by
the Manufacturer.
 Fasten the Hilti Ceiling Clip on the located hanger points using Drill & Screw.
 Drop down the 2.5mm thick Hanger wire to the desired false ceiling level by knotting at
the ceiling clip at 1.2m center to center in two directions except lighting fixture and
200mm from perimeter rolls. Suspended ceiling from the hanger independent of walls,
columns, duct and pipes.
 Fix the perimeter L-shape wall angle / or as approved by ADCO by screw to the
Gypsum.
 Boarder Bulkhead/wall at the desired false ceiling level marked before.
 Fix the Main Tee profile on the longitudinal direction by hanging on the hanger wire and
the both ends are laid on the perimeter L-shape wall angle at an interval of 1200mm.
 Fix the 1200mm/600mm Cross Tee Profiles to the Main Tee Profile by clipping it to the
desired slots. (Maximum Deflection permitted L/360 of the span of each Main Tee).
 Check the level of the entire suspension system before proceeding with the tile laying.
 Required cut-outs on the tiles to be made at the site before commencing the tiling work
lay down the tiles by taking the tiles diagonally up through the suspension grid system.
 And lay down properly to the desired area and make sure that all tiles are properly sit
and leveled.
 Polyethylene bag packed rock wool insulation of (600x600) mm size is placed above
the Strips ceiling by opening one/two strips after installation of all of particular area.
Protection & Cleaning
Ensure not to open the ceiling tiles, by un authorized personals to avoid damages and
scratches.
Cleaning of ceiling can be done by dry soft cloth or by using a vacuum cleaner with soft nozzle
brush.

Curtain Wall & Glazing Works

Description of the Task Method statement for Curtain Wall & Glazing Work

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Scope & Objectives This Method statement details the procedure for the curtain
wall / glazing composite panel work required to achieve a
good quality of work in accordance with the contract
requirements.
Safety Procedure  Ensure the implementation of all safety measures in
accordance with the HSE plan and everybody aware of it
for its proper implementation.
 Ensure all the implemented safety measures are adequate
to maintain the safe working on the site.
 Inspect all the site activities and train the persons to
prevent accidents and its proper reporting to the
Construction manager and the client.
 Ensure that the site is maintained clean and tidy.
Other Information & All work will be undertaken by qualified competent persons
Comments with experience of the type of work described above, and in
all cases in full accordance with safety procedures specified
in the companies' health and safety Policy.

ELECTRICAL WORKS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION A: GENERAL REQUIREMENTS ON MATERIAL, EQUIPMENT, WORKMANSHIP

AND QUALITY

A1. MATERIAL AND EQUIPMENT

A1.1 International Standards
A1.2 Other Standard Specifications
A 1.3 The International System of Units (SI)
A1.4 Selection of Equipment

A2 WORKMANSHIP
A2.1 Tradesmen
A2.2 Tool and Instrument
A2.3 Safety on Site

A3 LABEL AND NOTICE

A3.1 Inscription of Label and Engraving
A3.2 Material for Label
A3.3 Fixing of Label
A3.4 Engraving for Electrical Accessory
A3.5 Warning Notice
A3.6 Other Labels and Notices

A4 GUARD AND RAILING FOR MOVING OR ROTATING PARTS OF EQUIPMENT

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A5 INSULATING MATERIAL

A6 IDENTIFICATION OF CABLE AND CONDUIT

A7 MINIMUM SIZE OF CABLE CONDUCTOR

A8 USE OF PVC-INSULATED CABLE AT LOW TEMPERATURE

A9 FIXING SCREW AND BOLT

A10 FIXING TO WOODEN PLUG

A11 SHEET METAL WORK

A12 PAINTING OF METAL WORK

A13 WATER PROOFING

A14 MAIN AND SUBMAIN SWITCH ROOM AND ELECTRICAL RISER DUCT/ROOM FREE
FROM WATER SERVICE

SECTION B : OTHER GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

B1 SCOPE OF REQUIREMENT
B2 STANDARD/GUIDANCE DRAWINGS
B3 DRAWINGS PROVIDED BY THE CONTRACTOR
B.3.1 Size of Drawing
B3.2 Working Drawing
B3.3 As-fitted or As-built Drawing
B4 SUBMISSION OF TECHNICAL INFORMATION DURING TENDER STAGE
B5 SUBMISSION OF OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE (O&M) MANUALS
B6 SAMPLES BOARD
B7 SUBMISSION OF TESTING AND COMMISSIONING PROCEDURE
B8 DOMESTIC APPLIANCES SUPPLIED BY THE EMPLOYER

SECTION C: WIRING IN PLASTIC CONDUIT OR PLASTIC TRUNKING SYSTEM

C1 General
C2 Conduit Bend
C3 Fixing of Trunking

SECTION D: INSTALLATION OF WIRING SYSTEMS

D1 WIRING IN STEEL CONDUIT SYSTEM
D1.1 Type of Cable
D1.2 Concealed Steel Conduit System
D1.3 Surface Conduit System
D1.4 Minimum Size of Conduit
D1.5 Flexible Conduit
D1.6 Method of Drawing Cables into Conduit
D1.7 Segregation of Cables of Different Circuit Categories
D1.8 “Looping-in” Wiring System
D1.9 Grouping of Cables in Conduit

D2 SURFACE WIRING SYSTEM

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D2.1 Type of Cable

D2.2 Minimum Size of Live Conductors and CPC
D2.3 Identification of Cable Core

D3 INSTALLATION OF EARTHING SYSTEM

D3.1 GENERAL
D3.2 MAIN EARTHING TERMINAL

D4 EXTERNAL LIGHTING SYSTEM

D4.1 Scope
D4.2 Specification and Drawing
D4.3 Luminaire
D4.4 Construction of Lamp Pole
D4.5. The color of poles

D4.6 Foundation of Lamp Pole

D5 LIGHTNING PROTECTION SYSTEM

D5.1 Installation of Lightning Protection System
D5.2 Scope
D5.3 Type of Lightning Protection System
D5.4 Earth Termination
D5.5 Connection to Earth Termination

SECTION E
MISCELLANEOUS INSTALLATIONS
E1 TELECOMMUNICATION SYSTEMS
E1.1 Scope
E1.2 Conduit for Telephone, Computer Network, Inter-communication and PA Systems
E1.3 Outlet Box

E2 FIRE SERVICE INSTALLATION

E2.1 Scope

E3 INSTALLATION IN HAZARDOUS AREAS

E3.1 General

E4 WIRING ACCESSORIES AND MEASURING INSTRUMENTS

E4.1 WIRING ACCESSORIES – GENERAL

E4.2 DOMESTIC SWITCHES

E4.2.1 General
E4.2.2 Lighting Switch
E4.2.3 Double Pole Switch for Appliance

E4.3 SOCKET OUTLETS

E4.3.1 General
E4.3.2 Plug

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SECTION F
F.1 SAMPLE FORMATS CHECK LIST, COMMISSIONING REPORT

SECTION A

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS ON MATERIAL, EQUIPMENT, ORKMANSHIP AND QUALITY

A1. MATERIAL AND EQUIPMENT

A1.1 International Standards
Material and equipment shall be of high quality, and shall comply with, where applicable, the
appropriate International Standard Specifications prepared by IEC or ISO Technical
Committees together with any amendments made thereto.
A1.2 Other Standard Specifications
When material or equipment complying with other international standard specifications is
offered, the Contractor shall satisfy the Architect that the quality of the equipment offered is
equal to or better than that specified in the appropriate International Standards (IEC/ISO).
A 1.3 The International System of Units (SI) The International System of Units (System
International d’ Unites) of weights and measures shall be used for all electrical materials and
equipment.
A1.4 Selection of Equipment
Selection of equipment shall be based on this Specification, the Particular
Specification, and technical data contained on the Drawings for a particular installation.
Where items of equipment are interconnected to form an integral part of the complete electrical
installation, their characteristics of performance and capacities shall be so matched as to give
safe, reliable, efficient and economical operation of the complete electrical installation.
Whenever equipment is called for in the Particular Specifications or Drawings for the electrical
installation of a particular job, all this equipment shall conform to the energy efficiency
requirements as stipulated in the Codes of Practice for Energy Efficiency of Electrical
Installations and Lighting Installations issued by the Electrical and Mechanical Services
Departments.

A2 WORKMANSHIP
A2.1 Tradesmen
All electrical work shall be carried out by or under the direct supervision
of the “registered electrical workers” of the appropriate grade in accordance with the Electricity
Ordinance.
All tradesmen shall be experienced in the trade and the work carried out
shall be consistent with the good practice in Hong Kong and to the satisfaction of the Architect.

A2.2 Tool and Instrument

Proper tools shall be used for carrying out the electrical installations. Adequate and accurate
testing/measuring instruments shall be used to demonstrate compliance of the electrical
installations with the relevant specifications and regulations. The Architect has the right to stop
any work on which the correct tools and/or instruments are not being used. Instruments used
for acceptance tests shall be calibrated at appropriate intervals and as required in the Contract
for a particular project.

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A2.3 Safety on Site

Work shall be carried out in such a manner as to comply with all the ordinances, regulations
and, etc., together with any amendments made thereto.

A3 LABEL AND NOTICE

A3.1 Inscription of Label and Engraving

Inscription of label and engraving shall be English characters. Details shall be submitted to the
Architect for agreement prior to engraving.

A3.2 Material for Label

Label shall be of white plastic with black or red lettering engraved as required. Where
distribution board is fitted with labels provided by the manufacturer of the distribution board,
these labels may be used in lieu of the white plastic label provided that they are of equivalent
quality and approved by the Architect.

A3.3 Fixing of Label

Label shall be fixed to switchgear and distribution board by screws. Where drilling and tapping
of the equipment is impracticable, approved means of glue fastening may be used subject to
prior approval of the Architect.

A3.4 Engraving for Electrical Accessory

The front plate of each switch socket or control switch feeding an essential circuit or a fixed
electrical appliance, such as water heater, cooker, wall-mounted fan, wall-mounted radiator,
room cooler, etc., shall be engraved according to the appliance being controlled. Details of the
inscription shall be submitted to the Architect for approval. Additional engraving to other
electrical accessories will be specified in the Particular Specification and/or order by the
Architect.

A3.5 Warning Notice

Warning notices shall be provided as required by the Electricity Ordinance and the Code of
Practice for the Electricity (Wiring) Regulations. English shall be provided at the appropriate
positions.

(a) A label having minimum size of 65 x 50mm marked with the

Words ‘DANGER - HIGH VOLTAGE’ in English lettering of not less than 5 mm high to be fixed
on every container or enclosure of ancillary equipment for discharge Lighting installations
operating at voltages exceeding “low voltage”.
(b) A label to indicate the maximum voltage present in an item of equipment or
enclosure within which a voltage exceeding 250V exists, or items or equipment or enclosure
which can be reached simultaneously and a voltage exceeding 250V exists between
simultaneously accessible terminals or other fixed live parts: such voltages are normally not
expected to exist with the equipment or enclosure.
(c) A label to be fixed in such a position that any person gaining access to the live parts
of an item of equipment or enclosure, which are not capable of being isolated by a single
device and not provided with an interlocking arrangement to isolate all circuits concerned, will
be adequately warned of the need of taking special precautionary measures to use the
appropriate isolating devices.
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(d) A label with the words ‘FOR EQUIPMENT OUTDOORS’ for each socket outlet
intended to supply equipment used at outdoors or area outside the same equipotential zone.

A3.6 Other Labels and Notices

Other labels and notices as required by the Electricity Ordinance or the Code of Practice for
the Electricity (Wiring) Regulations shall be provided where appropriate.

A4 GUARD AND RAILING FOR MOVING OR ROTATING PARTS OF

EQUIPMENT
All moving or rotating parts of equipment shall be provided with an approved guard and railing
complying with the Factories and Industrial Undertakings (Guarding and Operation of
Machinery) Regulations, together with any amendments made thereto. Guards shall be of rigid
and substantial construction and shall consist of heavy mild steel angle frames, hinged and
latched with either heavy galvanized mild steel wire crimped mesh securely fastened to frames
or galvanized sheet metal of 1.2mm minimum thickness. All apertures shall be such that finger
access to dangerous part is not possible. All sections shall be bolted or riveted. Railings shall
be made of 32mm diameter galvanized mild steel pipe and railing fittings.

A5 INSULATING MATERIAL
Insulating tapes for low voltage applications shall comply with IEC 60454-3-pressure sensitive
adhesive tape type (Plasticized PVC) and have a thickness of not less than 0.22mm. non-
impregnated paper, fabric, wood or press-hemp shall not be used for insulating purposes.
Where synthetic resin bonded insulating boards are used, all cut edges shall be sealed with an
approved varnish.
When insulating material complying with other standard specifications is offered, the
Contractor shall satisfy the Architect that the quality of the insulating material offered is equal
to or better than that specified in the appropriate IEC Standards.

A6 IDENTIFICATION OF CABLE AND CONDUIT

Cables for control circuits, inter-communication circuits, signaling circuits, and bell wiring shall
be identified as required for each particular circumstance. Cables for power and lighting circuits
shall be identified in accordance with IEC 60364. Electrical conduits, where required to be
distinguished from pipelines or other services, shall use orange (BS color reference No. 06 E
51 to BS 4800) as the basic identification color in compliance with BS 1710.

A7 MINIMUM SIZE OF CABLE CONDUCTOR

Cables for lighting and bell circuits shall have CSA of not less than 1.0mm², and those for
power circuits shall have CSA of not less than 2.5mm². Internal wiring in factory made panel or
equipment may comprise cables of different suitable CSA determined by the manufacturer.
The CSA of any cable shall not be reduced at its point of termination, junction, joints, etc.
Where cables of 1.0mm2 are to be terminated, approximately 15mm long of cable insulation
shall be removed and half the length of the bare conductor shall be bent into the other half to
form a solid part prior to the insertion into the termination.

A8 USE OF PVC-INSULATED CABLE AT LOW TEMPERATURE

PVC-insulated cables shall not be installed in refrigerated space or other Situations where the
temperature is consistently below 0°C.

A9 FIXING SCREW AND BOLT

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Machine screws and nuts shall be to ISO/R885. Hexagon bolts, screws and nuts shall be to BS
EN 24016, BS EN 24018 and BS EN 24034. Wood screws shall be to BS 1210 with
countersunk head unless otherwise specified. Bolts, nuts and washers shall be manufactured
from non-ferrous materials. Holes for bolts, screws and other fixings shall be drilled or
stamped, and no larger than required for clearance of the bolt, screw, etc.

A10 FIXING TO WOODEN PLUG

Screws shall not be fixed to wooden plugs unless otherwise specified. Proper methods of
fixing, such as expanding plugs of adequate size or other purpose designed fixing devices
approved by the Architect, shall be used.
A11 SHEET METAL WORK
Sheet metal boxes, meter chambers, etc. shall be manufactured from plain steel sheets. The
thickness of steel sheet shall be as specified in the Particular Specification and subject to a
minimum of 1.0mm. Where ever necessary, suitable stiffeners shall be provided to give
adequate rigidity. Protection against corrosion shall be achieved by means of hot-dip
galvanization, anti-rust painting or enamel, or the use of stainless steel. If stainless steel sheet
is specified, it shall be to ISO 683/13, Table 3 “Type of Condition and Surface Condition of
Stainless-Steel Products.

A12 PAINTING OF METAL WORK

Painting shall be carried in accordance with the appropriate clauses in the current “General
Specification for Building” issued by the Architectural Services Department and any
amendments or revisions made thereto. Agreement on the type, brand and color of the paint to
be used shall be obtained from the Architect before the work commences. Undercoat and
finish coat shall be of properly matching type and the finish coat shall give a hard gloss finish
or as required.

A13 WATER PROOFING

Where any work pierces the waterproofing including waterproof structure, the method of
installation shall be as agreed by the Architect.

A14 MAIN AND SUBMAIN SWITCH ROOM AND ELECTRICAL RISER

DUCT/ROOM FREE FROM WATER SERVICE
All main and sub-main switch rooms, electrical riser ducts/rooms shall be free from any water
service.

SECTION B
OTHER GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

B1 SCOPE OF REQUIREMENT
This Section covers the current contractual practices for Contract/Sub- Contract/Quotation let
by the Architectural Services Department for electrical installation and shall be read in
conjunction with the documents of the Contract for a particular project. The word “installation”
shall mean not only the major items of plant and apparatus conveyed by this Specification and
the Contract, but also all the incidental sundry components necessary for the complete
execution of the work and for the proper operation of the installation, with their labour charges,
regardless whether these sundry components are mentioned in detail in the tender documents
issued in connection with the Contract.

B2 STANDARD/GUIDANCE DRAWINGS
These are standard abbreviations and symbols and standard/guidance drawings prepared by
BSB to show details of the common standard installations. The
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Contractor shall refer to these standards and drawings whenever such are mentioned or
specified in the Drawings or the Particular Specification. The same standards shall also be
used in the Contractor's "as-fitted" drawings, etc., whenever applicable.

B3 DRAWINGS PROVIDED BY THE CONTRACTOR

B.3.1 Size of Drawing

Drawings submitted by the Contractor shall be of a standard size from A0 to A4 in accordance
with ISO 5457 (BS 3429). As-fitted or as-built drawings shall be of A0 or A1 size only.

B3.2 Working Drawing

Working drawings shall be dimensioned and showing construction, sizes, weights,
arrangements, operating clearances, performance characteristics and the necessary builder’s
work involved. Working drawings for conduit layout shall clearly indicate the proposed position
and size of conduit runs, together with the number of cables, size and circuiting of the cables
therein.

B3.3 As-fitted or As-built Drawing

As-fitted or as-built drawings shall show the positions of all conduits, cables, switchgear,
distribution boards, luminaires, lightning protection and earthing and all other items which have
been installed. As-fitted or as-built drawings shall be submitted in the media of prints,
reproducible copies, microfilms and computer disks all as specified in the contract documents.

B4 SUBMISSION OF TECHNICAL INFORMATION DURING TENDER

STAGE
When required by the Contract, the Contractor shall submit, together with his tender
submission, three copies each of the following, as appropriate:
(a) One set of fully descriptive technical literature of all materials and
equipment to be offered the literature shall show sufficient details for tender evaluation. Such
details shall include construction, dimensions, method of installation,
weights, circuit diagrams, materials used, etc.
(b) Photometric and other relevant data for lamps and/or luminaries This shall include lamp
output, polar curve, upward and downward light output ratio, luminous area and Zonal
Classification of each luminary, and control gear loss, etc.

B5 SUBMISSION OF OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE (O&M)

MANUALS
Upon completion of the installation, the Contractor shall submit copies of O&M manual to the
Architect incorporating all amendments made during the course of the Contract, all as specified
in the contract documents.

B6 SAMPLES BOARD
A sample board containing samples of electrical cables, conduits, trunking, plugs and sockets,
etc., offered by the Contractor shall be submitted to the Architect for approval before the
commencement of the installation work. The sample board shall bear the name of the
Contractor, the title of the Contract and a list of the samples together with the names of the
manufacturers. The approved sample board shall be displayed in the site office throughout the
whole of the contract period. The Contractor shall also supply sufficient samples of
materials required for testing purpose.

B7 SUBMISSION OF TESTING AND COMMISSIONING PROCEDURE

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Upon completion of the installation but prior to acceptance, the Contractor shall submit to the
Architect in good time a schedule showing the appropriate testing and commissioning
procedures to be carried out. The schedule shall be agreed by the Architect before any testing
and commissioning work is carried out.

B8 DOMESTIC APPLIANCES SUPPLIED BY THE EMPLOYER

Certain items of domestic appliances will be supplied by the Employer. The quantities of all
domestic appliances supplied by the Employer will be indicated in the Contract for the project.
The Contractor shall be responsible for the collection, transportation and safe custody on site
of all items so supplied. Domestic appliances supplied by the Employer may be supplied in
loose component parts. The Contractor shall assemble, inter-connect the component parts,
subsequently install and set the domestic appliances ready for use by the occupants of the
building. The Contractor shall also supply and connect plugs to the domestic appliances if
required. The Contractor shall be responsible for returning all items so supplied to the
Employer’s designated Stores or Depots when such items are found to be surplus to the
requirements.

SECTION C
WIRING IN PLASTIC CONDUIT OR PLASTIC TRUNKING SYSTEM

C1 General
PVC conduit shall be heavy duty conduit and shall not be used for installation where the
ambient temperature exceeds 60C or below minus 5[Link] may be corrugated, plain
or reinforced. Suitable conduit cutter shall be used for cutting rigid PVC conduit.

C2 Conduit Bend
Conduit bend shall be made by the use of purpose made solid elbow or, for PVC conduit not
exceeding 25mm diameter, by bending the conduit itself. Conduit bend shall not be bent with
an acute angle. The internal radius of the bend shall not be less than 4 times the outside
diameter of the conduit. In case of the conduit bend is made by bending the PVC conduit, the
conduit bend shall be made by using the appropriate size of conduit bending springs. Conduit
shall be fixed in position as soon as possible after bending.

C3 Fixing of Trunking
The trunking shall be fixed and supported in the normal way by screws, but the holes in the
trunking shall always be made slightly oversize to allow for the movement of expansion.
Washers shall be used under the head of the screw which shall not be over-tightened.

SECTION D
INSTALLATION OF WIRING SYSTEMS

D1 WIRING IN STEEL CONDUIT SYSTEM

D1.1 Type of Cable

Wiring system installed in conduits shall be non-sheathed copper cables. Cables for 3 phase
circuit shall be 450/750V grade or above.

D1.2 Concealed Steel Conduit System

Unless otherwise specified in the Particular Specification or on the Drawings, conduits shall be
concealed within walls, floor slabs, false ceilings, or other suitable space. Chase for conduit to
be concealed in wall, column or beam shall be vertical or horizontal.
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D1.3 Surface Conduit System

Where surface conduits are specified, they shall be fixed by distance (spacing) saddles, and
shall run in a vertical or horizontal direction. Conduit boxes, adaptable boxes and metal boxes
for accessories shall be securely fixed to walls, ceilings or other substantial parts of a structure
by means of suitable brass screws correctly spaced. The fixing of these boxes shall be
independent of the fixing of the associated conduits.
Particular precaution shall be taken in situations where the high temperature cables may be
touched, or where they may touch other materials.

D1.4 Minimum Size of Conduit

The minimum outside diameter of any conduit shall be 20mm.

D1.5 Flexible Conduit

Flexible conduit shall be used as short as possible and, in any case, shall not exceed a conduit
run of 2m

D1.6 Method of Drawing Cables into Conduit

Conduit system shall be completely erected before cable is drawn in and there shall be
adequate means of access for drawing cable in or out. Cables shall be drawn into a conduit by
using approved draw-in tape or steel wire of the appropriate size. Under no circumstances
shall the use of lubricants, e.g. grease, graphite, talc power, etc., be permitted to assist in the
drawing the cables.

D1.7 Segregation of Cables of Different Circuit Categories

Separate conduits shall be provided for cables of different circuit categories or using different
voltage levels.

D1.8 “Looping-in” Wiring System

Each cable in a run shall be of one continuous length and wired on the “loop-in” system. No
joint in cable run shall be allowed.

D1.9 Grouping of Cables in Conduit

Conduits running from a distribution board to the final distribution point may each contain all
live conductors of a number of final circuits provided that the effective current-carrying capacity
of all circuits, upon taking the correction factors into consideration, shall exceed the rating of
their respective over-current protection devices and all conditions For conduits serving final
circuits direct from a distribution board or from an adaptable box used as a final distribution
point, each conduit shall contain all live cables of one final circuit only except in the case of
lighting final circuit where two circuits with 1.0mm2 or 1.5mm2 cables will be permitted in a
20mm diameter conduit. The neutral cable of a lighting final circuit using single core cables
may be routed in the conduit direct to the lighting point without passing through the switch box.

D2 SURFACE WIRING SYSTEM

D2.1 Type of Cable

Where surface mounted wiring is specified, sheathed copper cables shall be used for
fixed installation. Cables for 3 phase circuit shall be 450/750V grade or above. Cables shall not
be buried in concrete or plaster. Flexible cables or flexible cords shall be used for connection
to apparatus, appliances or equipment via an appropriate wiring accessory. Flexible cables or
flexible cords shall not be used in fixed installation, except for final connection to a fixed
equipment.
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D2.2 Minimum Size of Live Conductors

Cables shall have CSA not less than 1.0mm2 for 5A/6A circuits,1.5 mm2 for 10A
circuits and 2.5mm2 for 15A/16A circuits. Flexible cables and flexible cords shall have CSA not
less than 0.75mm2.

D2.3 Identification of Cable Core

For non-flexible cables, the phase conductors shall be colored red or yellow or blue, as
appropriate, and the neutral conductor shall be colored black. For flexible cables or flexible
cords, the phase conductor shall be colored brown, and the neutral conductor shall be colored
blue. Where there are more than one phase conductors in a flexible cable or flexible cords, the
coding L1, L2 and L3 shall be used. All circuit protective conductors shall be colored
exclusively in green and-yellow.
D3 INSTALLATION OF EARTHING SYSTEM

D3.1 GENERAL
All metal works associated with an electrical installation but not forming part of a live
conductor, including exposed conductive parts and extraneous conductive parts, shall be
solidly and effectively bonded and earthed in accordance with IEC 60364 and the Code of
Practice for the Electricity (Wiring) Regulations.

D3.2 MAIN EARTHING TERMINAL

A solid copper main earthing terminal of ample size shall be provided for every electrical
installation at a position near the main incoming switch or switchboard for the connection of:
(a) the circuit protective conductors,
(b) the main equipotential bonding conductors,
(c) the functional earthing conductors,
(d) the earthing conductors and
(e) the lightning protective system bonding conductors.
to create the equipotential zone. The main earthing terminal shall be connected to Earth via an
earthing conductor to an earth electrode or a group of electrodes. Where an installation
distributes to a number of buildings or units, a separate main earthing terminal shall be
provided for each individual building or unit at the point of intake thereby creating a separate
equipotential zone in each building or unit.

D4 EXTERNAL LIGHTING SYSTEM

D4.1 Scope
This Sub-section covers lighting installations (mainly pole mounted) for street lighting, security
lighting, floodlighting and general area lighting.

D4.2 Specification and Drawing

External lighting installations shall be installed in accordance with the Particular Specification
and Drawings. Unless otherwise specified, poles and luminaires shall comply with the
Standard/Guided Drawings.

D4.3 Luminaire
The type of lamps and luminaires to be used shall be as specified in the Particular
Specification and Drawings. Unless otherwise specified, the luminaires shall be securely
mounted on the poles by the method indicated on the Standard/Guided Drawings. For those
not mounted on poles, they shall be fixed on wall or hanger, plinth or the like dedicated for the
mounting of the luminaires. Where specified in the Particular Specification, a safety chain shall
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be provided between the luminaire and the lamp pole to ensure that the luminaire will not be
dropped down in case the luminaire support fails. The chain shall be galvanized steel and of
adequate strength to support at least three times the weight of the luminaire.

D4.4 Construction of Lamp Pole

Unless otherwise specified, lamp poles shall be constructed of mild steel pipe of one, two or
three sections of diameter and modules, all as specified on the Standard/Guided Drawings.
The lamp poles shall be hot dipped galvanized to BS 729. Pole caps, cat ladders and platforms
shall be fitted where shown and as required. Material samples and working drawings shall be
submitted when requested by the Architect. The poles shall be finished overall with at least two
coats of primer and
two coats of finishing paint after erection in accordance with Subsection

D4.5. The color of the poles

The finishing paint shall be as directed by the Architect. If imported lamp poles are offered, the
Contractor shall submit evidence to substantiate that the lamp poles are structurally sound and
are suitable for use in the local environment, in particular under typhoon conditions at a wind
speed of up to 160 knots. Such evidence may be by means of manufacturer’s calculation and
certificates. All lamp poles shall be earthed by approved means via the armour of the
underground armoured cables.

D4.6 Foundation of Lamp Pole

Lamp poles shall be securely bolted down in an upright position to the foundations constructed
in accordance with the Standard/Guided Drawings. Should there be any queries on the
construction of the foundations; the Architect’s advice shall be sought.

D5 LIGHTNING PROTECTION SYSTEM

D5.1 Installation of Lightning Protection System

Lightning protection systems shall be installed in accordance with the particular specification
and Drawings, and as directed by the Architect.

D5.2 Scope
This Sub-section covers lightning protection systems applicable to buildings and similar
structures. It does not cover the protection of overhead lines and other specialized
applications. The installation shall conform to the requirements and recommendations set out
in the British Standard BS 6651 “Code of Practice for Protection of Structures against
Lightning”.

D5.3 Type of Lightning Protection System

A lightning protection system shall comprise air termination connected by down conductors to
earthing electrodes. In larger schemes more than one of any or all of the above items may be
used. Air terminations may be interconnected by means of roof horizontal conductors.

D5.4 Earth Termination

Unless otherwise specified, earth termination shall be of rod. Each earth termination shall have
a resistance to earth not exceeding the product given by 10W times the number of earth
terminations to be provided. The whole of the lightning protection system shall have a
combined resistance to earth not exceeding 10W. D5.5 Connection to Earth Termination
Down conductors and bonding conductors shall be connected to the
earth electrode in accordance with Sub-section D5.4. Each connection shall be separately
clamped and shall be fitted with a warning notice
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SECTION E
MISCELLANEOUS INSTALLATIONS

E1 TELECOMMUNICATION SYSTEMS

E1.1 Scope
This Sub-section covers the conduit installation for the following systems:
(a) Telephone,
(b) Computer Network,
(c) Inter-communication and Public Address (PA) Systems,
Separate conduits shall be provided for each of these systems. Galvanized draw-wires of
adequate size shall be provided in all empty conduits.

E1.2 Conduit
The Telephone, Computer Network, Inter-communication and PA Systems
Conduits shall be of PVC not smaller than 20mm in diameter, and shall be installed in
accordance with Specification.

E1.3 Outlet Box

At each telephone outlet position, the conduit shall be terminated at a IEC 60670 conduit box
of 35mm deep with a molded blank plate unless otherwise specified. Outlet boxes shall be
located at 300mm above finished floor level measured from the bottom of the box unless
otherwise as stated on the Drawing.

E2 FIRE SERVICE INSTALLATION

E2.1 Scope
This Sub-section covers the conduit and trunking installation for manual/automatic fire alarm
systems and other fire service installations. The installation shall be carried out and completed
to the standard called for in the relevant sections of the latest edition of the General
Specification for Fire Service Installations in Government Buildings, GHANA

E3 INSTALLATION IN HAZARDOUS AREAS

E3.1 General
(a) Electrical equipment and wiring of electrical installations exposed to potentially explosive
atmospheres shall be constructed and protected to the requirements specified for hazardous
areas to the relevant parts of IEC 60079.
(b) Electrical equipment and wiring of electrical installations in buildings and premises for the
storage, manufacture or packing of dangerous goods shall comply with the provisions
Dangerous Goods (General) Regulations.

E4 WIRING ACCESSORIES AND MEASURING INSTRUMENTS

E4.1 WIRING ACCESSORIES - GENERAL

Wiring accessories shall meet the general requirements of BS 5733. The color should be as
specified by the client shall be uniform in color and appearance throughout an installation.
Molded box or pattress and steel or cast iron box for the enclosure of wiring accessories shall
comply with IEC 60670

E4.2 DOMESTIC SWITCHES

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E4.2.1 General
Switch for domestic and similar purposes shall comply with BIEC 60669-1.
Switch mounted outdoor, or in positions where it may be exposed to
rain or water, shall be of watertight construction with minimum IP 54/65 protection in
accordance with BS EN 60529.

E4.2.2 Lighting Switch

Lighting switch shall be as instructed by client. The front plate shall be of plastic insulating
material. Lighting switch shall be single pole rated at 5A or 10A as specified in the Particular
Specification or Drawings.

E4.2.3 Double Pole Switch for Appliance

Double pole switch shall be integrated with a pilot light formed by a neon lamp with a resistor
and a red-colored lens.

E4.3 SOCKET OUTLETS

E4.3.1 General
Socket outlet and plug rated at 5A or 15A for general application shall comply with BS 546.
Socket outlet and plug rated at 13A shall comply with BS 1363. All socket outlets shall be of
3/6-pin and shall be of the shuttered type. 5A socket outlets may be un-shuttered provided they
are installed on ceiling or at high level and are not normally accessible.
Socket outlet used for supplying appliance mounted at high level shall be unswitched,
otherwise it shall be fitted with an integral switch. The integral switch shall be of single pole,
forming part of the same front plate as the socket outlet, and with clear indication of the
ON/OFF switching position.
Weatherproof type socket outlet shall comply with IEC 60309-2 and be provided with a push-
on cap and cap retaining ring or a screw-on cap with rubber gasket. The socket outlet shall
have ingress protection of at least IPX4 to BS EN 60529.

E4.3.2 Plug
Unless otherwise specified, plug for 13A socket outlet shall be fitted with a fuse to IEC 60269-
1, rated at 13A. Each plug shall be fitted with a cord grip which is so designed that no stress
will be exerted on the conductors of the flexible cable connected.

PLUMBING & FIRE FIGHTING WORKS

SECTION A: ADMINISTRATION

1. Abbreviations

Abbreviations used in this booklet are as follows: -

FS French Standards
FSD Fire Services Department
GI Galvanized Steel
TWSR Togo Waterworks Standard Requirements for Plumbing
Installation in Buildings

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LP Licensed Plumber
PB Polybutylene
PE Polyethylene
PVC-C Chlorinated Polyvinyl Chloride
PVC-U Unplasticized Polyvinyl Chloride

TMF Temporary Mains Fresh Water for Flushing

VPLD Vertical Plumbing Line Diagram(s)
WSD Water Supplies Department
WW Waterworks
WWReg Waterworks Regulations

Fitting Function
Anti-vacuum Valve A valve in a water service that opens to admit air if the pressure

Ball Valve A valve that controls the entry of water into a storage cistern or
flushing cistern, closing off the supply when the water level in the
cistern has reached a predetermined level. It is sometimes called a
ball cock or float-operated valve.

Boiler an enclosed vessel in which water is heated by the direct application

of heat
Butterfly Valve A valve in which a disc is rotated about a diametric axis of a cylinder to
vary the aperture. It is used where space is limited or more
sophisticated control is required.

Calorifier A storage vessel, not open to the atmosphere, in which a supply of

water is heated. The vessel contains an element, such as a coil of
pipe, through which is passed a supply of hot water or steam, in such
a way that the two supplies do not mix, heat being transferred through
the walls of the element.

Expansion Vessel A closed vessel for accommodating the thermal expansion of water in
a pressurized hot water heating system

Float Switch A device incorporating a float that operates a switch in response to

changes in the level of a liquid.
Gate Valve A valve that provides a straight-through passage for the flow of fluid
and in which the passage can be closed by a gate. It is used where
the water pressure is low and on distribution pipework from a storage
Loose Jumper Type A screw down pattern valve with horizontal inlet and outlet
Stopcock connections. It incorporates a loose jumper valve permitting flow in
one direction only. It is used for isolating the supply of water in a high-
pressure pipeline. In case the supply main is shut off and drained
down for any reason, the ‘non-return’ action of the loose valve plate
will stop any backflow from the service pipe.

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Non-return Valve A valve that prevents reversal of flow in the pipe of a water supply by
means of the check mechanism, the valve being opened by the flow of
water and closed by the action of the check mechanism when the flow
ceases, or by back pressure. It is also known as check valve.

Pressure Reducing A valve that reduces the pressure of a fluid immediately downstream
Valve of its position in a pipeline to a preselected value or by a
predetermined ratio.
Pressure Relief Valve A self-acting valve that automatically opens to prevent a
predetermined safe pressure being exceeded.

Temperature Relief A self-acting valve that automatically opens to prevent a

Valve predetermined safe temperature being exceeded.

2 Drawings

On award of a contract and after receipt of all architectural, plumbing and structural drawings
pertaining to plumbing installations, prepare a schedule of drawings which shall contain
following details:

- Title of drawing.
- Proposed date of submission.
- History of revisions with dates.
- Specific notes for construction, if any.
- A note whether the drawing is approved or pending approval.
This schedule is made to keep track of drawings required and to monitor its status
including submission, revision(s) and approval. It may be revised periodically when
fresh architectural drawings are issued.
All drawings shall be in standard sizes (A-0, A-1, A-2 etc.). The title block on the
drawing shall contain following minimum information:
- Name of the project.
- Names of Client, Architect, Consultant(s), Contractor.
- Drawing number.
- Title of the drawing.
- Date of submission.
- Scale.
- Revision number(s) and revision notes.
- Legend.
- General notes, if any.
- Specification notes, if any.

3 Construction Schedule

A construction schedule shall be prepared based on the target dates given by the
client/consultant.
All efforts shall be made to adhere to this schedule. It will be reviewed weekly and
revised if any delays occur due to unforeseen and unavoidable circumstances,
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keeping in mind the final date of completion.

4 Materials
A ‘Material Proposals’ schedule shall be submitted to the Client / Consultant giving
details of materials, manufacturer’s name, technical details etc. Once these are
approved, procurement will begin and a “Material procurement schedule” will be
submitted.
Total care shall be taken to ensure that the materials that finally arrive at site meet
all requirements of specifications and the bill of quantities, for which the store-keeper
and site engineer should be responsible.

5 Workmen

Adequate workforce shall be deployed at all times to meet the approved construction
schedule. The workforce shall be suitably augmented as demanded by actual site
conditions.

6 Project Management

Site staff will be organized as per an ‘Organization Chart’ issued at the beginning of
the Project. Any revisions to the site organization will be duly recorded and intimated
to the Project Managers.
Weekly site meetings shall be attended by a senior member of the contractor’s team.
There should be periodic visits by the Executive Management.
Any deviation from approved working drawings made by site instructions by the
Client / Consultant shall be indicated in the ‘As Installed’ drawings to be issued at the
end of the project. These instructions will have to be formally confirmed before the
required changes or deviations are implemented. Time or cost implications, if any,
shall be brought to the client’s notice subsequently.
- The site engineers shall co-ordinate with agencies handling other services such
as electrical, HVAC, Interiors etc. as and when required.
- A strict quality control program should be implemented and all efforts must be
made to achieve and maintain a high degree of workmanship.

7 Safety Plan

A safety plan shall also be submitted prior to commencement of work. Due care
shall be taken as regards all the safety aspects of the works. Relevant PPE
(Personal Protective Equipment) shall be used by all personnel working on the
installation.

SECTION B: INSTALLATION
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Given below are method statements for general plumbing installations. This may
need to be modified in specific cases depending on the nature of the installations.

1 Excavation of trenches
1.1 Mark layout of the pipeline and obtain approval from the Client’s representative.
Barricade sides of trenches to be excavated.

1.2 Start excavation works (Using manual labor or an excavator m a c h i n e ).

Ensure that the width does not exceed the maximum specified.

1.3 Use a leveling instrument to make depth markings all along the length of the
excavation. In certain situations, it may not be practical to use a levelling instrument
in a plumbing or sewerage installation. In such cases, a tube level could be used.

1.4 Allow for deeper excavations to accommodate the PCC base of inspection
chambers and at collars/joints of pipes.

1.5 Additional care should be exercised for excavations deeper than 1.5m, especially
in loose soils. Arrangements should be made for shoring the sides of trenches.

1.6 Care should be taken that excess excavations are always avoided. If in doubt,
excavate less and take out the extra depth in the next stage. Filled in soil invariably
settles taking the pipe with it, disturbing alignments.

1.7 Ensure that excavated earth is always stored away from the edge of the trench.

2 External piping – Water supply

2.1 Mark pipe lines in ground according to working drawing and provide barricading.

2.2 Excavate trenches to required depths as per working drawings.

2.3 Prepare base of trench for laying pipes, as per technical specifications.

2.4 Lay the pipes on the prepared base and support them at adequate intervals.

2.5 Test the pipes for leaks under pressure in the presence of client’s representative and
maintain a ‘test certificate’ duly signed by the representatives of the client and
contractor.

2.6 Coat the pipes with the specified anti-corrosive treatment (if metal pipes are used).

2.7 Provide encasement with sand/granular material, if specified.

2.8 Backfill trenches in layers including compaction.

3 External piping - Sewerage & Storm water

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3.1 Mark pipe lines in ground according to working drawings.

3.2 Excavate trenches to required depths with proper barricading.

3.3 Prepare base for laying pipes.

3.4 Lay pipes according to specified gradient.

3.5 Perform hydraulic/smoke test and obtain certification form client’s representative.

3.6 Provide encasement with concrete / sand/ granular material, as

specified.

3.7 Backfill trenches in layers including compaction.

4 Shaft Piping
4.1 Mark for pipes on the plastered shaft walls according to details in
The working drawings. Ensure that the plastering is completed as it will be
Almost impossible to plaster walls after the pipes are in place.

4.2 Fix brackets as per details shown on the working drawings. A clear gap of 25 to
50mmshall be maintained between pipe and wall surface.

4.3 Clamp pipe assemblies on to the brackets. Make sure the pipes are in ‘line’ (horizontal
runs) or in ‘plumb’ (vertical stacks). Where expansion / contraction will be a concern,
ensure that pipes are not rigidly held to brackets.

4.4 Make cut-outs on the shaft walls for branch pipes at locations shown on the drawings.

4.5 Insert sleeves wherever required. Ensure that annular space in sleeves is not more
than 25mm. Annular space shall be filled with yarn and flexible sealant after installation
of pipe through the sleeve.

4.6 Provide branches on the pipe assembly for connections to internal pipe work. Provide
isolating valves on water supply pipes at locations shown on working drawings; at easily
reachable heights.

4.7 Test the pipes for leaks under specified pressure for the specified duration.

4.8 Tests must be witnessed and approved by client’s representative.

4.9 Paint the pipes as per approved color code and provide identification labels where
called for.

4.10 Take measurement of pipes installed. A representative of client must be present

and should acknowledge the records.

4.11 Terminate soil, waste and vent pipes with vent cowls at specified heights above

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terrace level. Ensure that vent cowls are not terminated within one meter (horizontally
and vertically) from any window openings.

4.12 Terminate water supply risers with automotive air vents (with isolating valves) and
down pipes with drain plug/drain valve – all as per drawings. Ensure that water supply
pipe work would be self-venting and self-draining.

4.13 Connect the soil stack(s) to inspection chamber(s) at ground level.

4.14 Connect waste stacks(s) to the gully trap(s) at ground level. Connect the gully
trap(s) to the inspection chamber(s).

5 Pipes in wall chases

5.1 Make sure that walls are at least rough-plastered and finish levels are marked
by the civil contractor. If proper cladding levels are not marked, the pipes could be
too deep or too shallow inside. Pipes deep in the wall will require use of extension
nipples at faucets. Wall flanges of concealed stop cocks, concealed shower mixer
etc will not fit-in correctly.

5.2 Mark pipe lines on walls as shown on the working drawing.

5.3 Chase the walls to required depth using a chasing machine.

5.4 Assemble piping starting from branch left in shaft and install in the wall chase
with clamps. Use pre-fabricated assemblies wherever possible.

5.5 Locate fixture outlets according to working drawing and tile-module drawings. Title
modules shall be marked on walls by the civil contractor.

5.6 Plug all openings and test the pipe work for leaks under specified pressure and
for required duration. Test should be witnessed and approved by authorized
personnel.

5.7 Apply anti-corrosive coating or wrapping on the pipe, as specified (if metal pipes are
used). Ensure that the tested pipe joints are not disturbed.

5.8 Insulate hot water pipes with the specified material.

Note: Wherever possible, pipes may be pre-insulated/pre-wrapped, leaving joints,
prior to installation in the wall chase.

5.9 Close the wall chases with cement mortar. If site conditions require a depth of more
than 100mm to be chased, it is advisable to use a suitable mesh while plastering
and ‘making good’.

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6 Pipes in sunken floor or suspended in ceiling (Drainage)

6.1 Make sure that base water-proofing of toilet floors is completed.

6.2 Locate and mark positions of soil and waste outlets. Make core drills were
necessary.

6.3 Assemble pipe headers and connect them to branches left in the shaft for this
purpose. Pre-fabricate wherever possible.

6.4 Make sure that pipes are in proper slope and are supported adequately.
Always ensure that the spacing of supports is as per specifications. Ensure that floor
traps are installed in level (not tilted) so that the water seal is not diminished.

6.5 Test the pipes and attend to leaks, if any.

6.6 Supervise the filling of sunken floors by civil contractor so that the alignment and
slope of drainage pipes are not disturbed. It is in the plumbing contractor’s interest to
ensure that water proofing of the core drills is done and tested.

6.7 Keep all open ends plugged to prevent ingress of construction debris.

7 Sanitary fixtures & CP fittings

7.1 Flush the installed pipe work (water supply and drainage) to remove debris or blockages,
if any.

7.2 Install sanitary fixtures, faucets and washroom accessories. Use screws with
nylon washers to fix vitreous chinaware and PTPE tape for installation of faucets to
pipe work.

7.3 Check CP fittings for leaks and firmness. Refit them if necessary. Ensure that
proper tools are used. They must not make scratches or any other kind of damages
on the chrome plated fixtures.

7.4 Commission the toilets in the presence of the client’s engineer.

7.5 Handover the toilets formally using the forms provided for the purpose.

8 Disinfection
The water distribution system should be thoroughly disinfected before being put to
use. The following simple procedures will ensure satisfactory results:
- Flush and clean water tank(s) and distribution pipe work with potable water to
remove dirt and any foreign matter.
- Fill the tank(s) with water mixed with chlorine solution at the rate of 50 parts per
million. Retain chlorinated water in the system allowing the chlorine to spread
throughout pipe work.
- Open the farthest draw-off points or drain plug/valve to draw w a t e r .
Repeat the procedure till odor of chlorine is felt at all locations when checked

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at random.
- Drain out chlorinated water and fill the system with potable water.

9. Centralized Hot Water System

- All centralized hot water systems utilizing a boiler and cylinder (direct system), or
calorifier (indirect system), shall be provided with a vent or an expansion pipe
taken from the highest point of the cylinder or calorifier, or if a secondary
circulation system, from the highest point of such system. In either case the vent
or expansion pipe shall discharge to the atmosphere above the storage cistern at
sufficient height to prevent a constant outflow of hot water there from. Under no
circumstances shall safety valves, air valves or relief valves be used as a
substitute or replacement for a vent or expansion pipe nor should any control
valve be installed on the vent or expansion pipe between the highest point of the
cylinder or calorifier, and the free end of such pipe.

- When a centralized hot water system of the boiler/cylinder or calorifier type is

installed, in addition to the vent pipe as required above, a safety valve or pressure
relief valve shall be provided to the boiler or to the primary flow pipe as close to
the boiler as possible. Such valve shall be set to discharge when the pressure in
the boiler exceeds 35 kPa above that of the static pressure of the system.

- The cold feed pipe to the boiler/cylinder or calorifier shall not be used for other
purpose. If mixing valves, water blenders or combination fittings are to be used,
the cold-water supply to these fixtures shall be drawn by a separate down feed
from the same water storage cistern supplying the hot water system. This outlet
shall be slightly lower than the feed to the hot water system in order to provide a
balanced pressure and obviate the risk of scalding should the mains supply fail or
be restricted.

- A screwed plug with a removable key shall be provided at the lower part of the
system for the purpose of draining down or emptying the system. No stop valve
shall be installed in the primary flow or return pipes except when a vent pipe is
connected to the boiler and such installation shall only be made under skilled
supervision.

- No tap or other means of drawing off water (other than a screwed plug with a
removable key for emptying the system for cleansing and repair) shall be
connected to any part of the hot water system below the top of the hot water
cylinder in such a way that the level of water in the cylinder can be lowered. In a
hot water system comprising more than one storage cylinder at different levels,
this requirement should apply to the lowest cylinder.

- The hot water taps shall be fixed at a distance from a hot water apparatus or from
a flow and return system not greater than 12m for pipes up to and including 20
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mm diameter, 8m for pipes up to 25mm diameter, and 3m for pipes above 25 mm

diameter.

- To avoid waste of water when repairs are being affected, a stop valve shall be
fitted on the cold feed pipe at the outlet from the storage cistern. If the storage
cylinder is installed at a lower floor, and additional stop valve shall be fitted near
the inlet to the cylinder. Such stop valve as provided shall have loose keys or
hand-wheels which shall be kept in a safe place to prevent unauthorized
interference.

10. Fire Service

- The Director of Fire Services is responsible for approving proposals for

installations of or alterations to fire services. The fire service in a building such as
the choice of the fire-fighting system and its capacity must satisfy the
requirements of the Fire Services Department (FSD). Only the plumbing system
of the fire service is subject to the requirements of the Water Authority.
- For installations which are to be connected to government mains, the method of
supply and the materials used must be subject to the approval of the Water
Authority and their installation should comply with the Waterworks requirements.
The fire service should be designed to guard against contamination, waste and
misuse.

10.1 General
- Fire service supply may be from fresh water or salt water source and it must be
from an independent connection. The fire service must be entirely independent of
other water supply arrangements within the building or development concerned. A
salt water installation may be “primed” with fresh water to inhibit corrosion etc.
Such priming arrangements must be approved by the Water Authority prior to
installation.

- All pipe works before check meter positions shall be exposed or laid in a proper
service duct to facilitate inspection and repairs. Provision shall be made for
checking leakage from any pipe works laid underground. If the connection is not
laid in an exposed manner at the lot boundary, then it shall be laid underground
with an adequate cover. For carriageway a minimum cover of 1000mm is usually
required. Water mains beneath footpaths/verges/cycle tracks should be laid with
the same cover as those under carriageways.

- The followings are some commonly used types of fire

service systems: -
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Sprinkler / Drencher System

- Sprinkler system is an automatic system which comes into operation at a
predetermined temperature. It is designed to:
- (i) detect a fire; (ii) give an alarm;
- (iii) Attack and contain an outbreak of fire until the arrival of the Fire Services.

- Drencher system is a system of pipes designed to operate either automatically or

manually and provide a curtain of water over buildings which constitute a
particular dangerous fire hazard e.g. tanks containing highly inflammable liquids.

- A dual connection from the Government unrestricted supply ring main shall be
provided for a fire service sprinkler / drencher system situated in the recognized
Waterworks unrestricted industrial supply zone. Twin connections, one from an
unrestricted supply main and one from a distribution main, will be provided for a
fire service sprinkler / drencher system situated outside the recognized
unrestricted industrial supply zone, where practicable.

- Where it is not practical to connect the fire service sprinkler / drencher system to
an unrestricted supply main, FSD may require the provision of fire service tank to
serve as secondary source for the fire service installation. Dependent upon FSD’s
requirements, a single or dual connection can be given to serve the fire service
tank of secondary source.
- No part of any fire service sprinkler / drencher system supplied from the
Government mains shall be used for supplying any other services including other
fire services including other fire service installations, e.g. hose reels, except that a
common suction tank can be used for both sprinkler and hose reel systems. Any
exemption from this requirement should have the endorsement of the Director of
Fire Services.

- Where direct connections to a sprinkler / drencher system are to be from the

government mains, an additional butterfly valve, without stop screw and lock nut
on handle and strapped in open position, shall be installed at a point on the
supply pipe before the fire service inlet and as close as possible to the control
valves of the connections.

Application for improvised sprinkler systems should be first submitted to the FSD
(Fire service Department) for endorsement before it is submitted to the Water
Authority for processing.

B. Hydrant/Hose Reel System

- This system ensures that an immediate supply of water is available to any floor of
a multi-story building. Supply must not be fed directly from the government mains

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and the outlet should be housed in a glass-fronted cabinet secured under lock
and key. The glass panel shall be of a frangible type and shall not exceed 1.5 mm
in thickness, and that it shall be of such size and design so as not to cause any
undue obstruction to the free use of the hose reel. Furthermore, a metal or plastic
striker shall be provided in the vicinity of the cabinet for the purpose of breaking
the glass panel in case of emergency.

- Common tank arrangements for fire-fighting and flushing or other purposes are
not acceptable when a government supply is involved. Where a building is to be
provided with a non-government flushing supply and where it is proposed to feed
the fire service from that supply, the applicant is advised to install an independent
fire service system if it is envisaged that the fire service system may require to be
connected to the government main at a later stage.

C. Street Fire Hydrant System

- A street fire hydrant system serves as the secondary water supply for firemen
during firefighting operation. The system consists of standard pedestal type street
fire hydrants installed along emergency vehicular access to a building.
D. Fire Service Ring Mains

- Where in large industrial complexes a fire service ring main is required, this
should be connected to an unrestricted supply main, if practical. In cases where
this is not practical a “dual” connection from the government ring main should be
provided.

Fire service ring mains shall not be connected to or used for supplying any other service,
except with the approval of the Water Authority.

SECTION C. DOCUMENTATION

1 As-Build Drawings
1.1 Mark changes made from the working drawings; if any. These records should be
maintained from time to time during progress of work.

1.2 Prepare ‘As -Installed’ drawings. This i s a n e s s e n t i a l requirement often

ignored. After the construction team leaves the project site, it would be impossible
to identify pipe routings etc. without these drawings.

1.3 Hand them over to the client with specified number of hard and soft copies.

2 Operation & Maintenance Manuals

The O & M manuals should contain following minimum information:

2.1 A brief description about the project and the installations carried out.

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2.2 Schedule of mechanical / electrical equipment installed.

2.3 Schedule of sanitary fixtures installed.

2.4 Schedule of as-fitted drawings.

2.5 Manufacturer’s operation & m a i n t e n a n c e manuals and any warrantees

issued by manufacturers.

2.6 List of recommended spare parts.

2.7 Notes / recommendations on preventive and remedial maintenance works.

2.8 List of manufacturers with their local contact details.

2.9 Technical catalogues of important products used on the installations.

2.10 Reports / certificates of all tests conducted during progress of work and any
commissioning reports.

3 Virtual completion certificates

On handing over the as-fitted drawings and O&M manuals, a joint site visit shall be
arranged with the client’s representative to ensure all works are completed to their
satisfaction and obtain a certificate to that extent. Date of this certificate will be the
start date of Defects Liability Period.
A detailed checklist shall be prepared for each activity as listed above and
acknowledgements may be taken from the supervising agency.

HVAC WORKS

1. Introduction

This guide to Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) methodology has been
developed as part of SPCPL’s HVAC Working Group. The auditing principles used are based
on the IS393 Energy Management system standard. Most HVAC systems present strong
opportunities for energy reduction due to the energy-intensive nature of thermally treating air.
This is compounded by the fact that the energy service requirement that HVAC systems are
designed to meet is seldom interrogated to determine if it is a perceived rather than a real
requirement. Often a lack of understanding of the real GMP requirements can result in this
scenario. This in turn has an adverse effect on the control algorithms put in place to govern the
system effectively and the components selected within the system. All of this, coupled with

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poor maintenance of the installed systems, results in HVAC being one of the most inefficient
energy consumers on most sites.
This methodology document aims to clarify how to:
• determine real energy service requirements
• optimize control strategies to meet them
• ensure that HVAC systems are adequately monitored and maintained

2 Energy service requirements

The energy service requirements should be clearly defined at the concept stage of a project.
They should be based on minimum acceptable parameters. The basis for selecting these
parameters should be outlined and documented for each system. This exercise is imperative at
the concept stage to ensure that all requirements are taken into consideration to provide the
optimum energy-efficient solution in a given situation.

3 Set points
When auditing an existing system, it is important to determine the parameters that drive the
energy Consumption of the system and to ascertain the impact each has on the energy service
requirement.
The parameters should then be challenged and the reasoning behind their requirement
questioned.
The critical requirements that should be examined include:
• Temperature
• Humidity
• Fresh air percentage
• Air change per hour
• Air quality

3.1.1 Temperature requirements

The temperature requirements of an area have a large impact on the quantity of heating or
cooling Energy required by a HVAC system. The temperature of an area can be product-critical
as some raw Materials or processes can be affected if temperatures are too high or too low.
However, the principal reason for specifying temperature levels is to maintain an environment
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that is comfortable for personnel. Typical area temperatures are in the range of 18-24°C
depending on the activity taking place, the garments being worn by the occupants and the time
of year. It is important to determine the correct temperature requirement for a given zone and
to have the optimum control strategy in operation to achieve the desired conditions in the most
energy-efficient manner.

3.1.2 Humidity requirements

Humidity control should only be in operation in an area if it is a critical requirement for process
or Product quality. Areas with relative humidity (RH) requirements are typically maintained at
levels in the range of 30-60% RH. However, some areas require even closer RH control, which
can result in a range of 40-50% RH. In extreme cases a fixed RH may be required. It is
important to determine the correct humidity requirement for a zone and to have the optimum
control strategy in operation to achieve – as with temperature – the desired conditions in the
most energy-efficient manner. If humidity control is in operation to maintain comfortable
conditions for occupants, the requirement should be challenged. Critical areas with legitimate
humidity requirements should be served by Separate, specifically designed units. There should
not be a mixture of energy service requirements whereby a larger volume of air is conditioned
for humidity purposes than is required. For example, a single area in a multi-zone system
requires air at 40-50% RH but all the other areas served by the unit do not have a humidity
requirement. The RH-dependent zone hence drives the energy service requirement of the
HVAC unit, resulting in RH-controlled air being supplied unnecessarily to areas with no
requirement for it at substantial HVAC-related costs. Therefore, the energy service requirement
must be determined by zone and activity. A system where multiple areas are served by a
common AHU with varying zone energy service requirements will by its nature need a larger
than necessary energy consumption. This is because all of the supply air is being conditioned
to the requirements of the most stringent zone on the system.

3.2 Fresh air requirements

A minimum quantity of fresh air is required to produce a healthy working environment.
Insufficient fresh air could lead to lethargy, headaches, dry or itchy skin and eye irritation
among occupants.
For most area types and activities, it is recommended to maintain a minimum fresh air supply
rate of 10 liters per second per person. When modulating dampers are in operation on the
mixing section of an air-handling unit (AHU), the quantity of fresh air entering the unit will
change depending on the condition of the return air and the fresh air. The dampers will alter
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the mixing ratio in order to achieve the optimum condition of air exiting the mixing section in
order to minimize the heating or cooling load on the unit.

3.3 Air change requirements

Air Change Rates are the single most significant parameter that will affect the energy intensity
of a HVAC system. Great care and attention must be taken when agreeing the requirements of
an area when prescribing these rates. The volume of large pieces of equipment should be
removed from stated room volume when calculating air changes per hour (ACPH). Some
common approaches to determining air changes are that ‘Area A’ has 20 ACPH and therefore
20 ACPH is required in ‘Area B’. Design air-change rates are also often set higher than those
required by quality or GMP requirements for factor of safety purposes. For example, the design
air-change rate may be set at 20 ACPH but 12 ACPH may be sufficient to meet the standards.

4 Controls
The following sections outline different types of control strategies that can be adopted in a
HVAC system to ensure that efficient operation of the system is maintained and the quantity of
energy used to condition zones served is minimized. The issues outlined in the following
sections should be considered when auditing an existing installation. However, it is also
important to refer to these issues when designing or implementing a new system in a facility.

4.1 Set points

Different industries require diverse HVAC set points depending on a number of factors,
including the process undertaken in an area, product quality requirements, occupancy levels,
etc. Set points depend on the end energy use requirements of the areas being conditioned by
HVAC systems. The set point requirements used in a facility should be confirmed by quality
personnel and, as previously stated, energy service requirements should be challenged and
the reasoning behind their implementation questioned. Control systems compare measured
values (e.g. current temperature) with a set point (e.g. desired temperature). The control
system will apply the required actions to manipulate the measured value up or down as
required by the set point. Set points are critical to any control system. Control systems that
maintain conditions to a set point typically have one or more sensors reporting back to a
control device. The device's control logic uses this information to determine if heating or
cooling is required. It is important that all critical sensors responsible for the operation of an
energy-consuming HVAC element are placed on an actively maintained calibration schedule to
ensure that the values reported to a control device are accurate. HVAC systems will operate
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more effectively when accurate information is relayed to the control mechanism, which results
in the most efficient operation of the HVAC system.

4.2 Software interlock

A software interlock is an import ant method to ensure that simultaneous heating and cooling
does not occur within a HVAC system. Without an interlock, or an appropriate control dead
band, heating and cooling elements of a system can conflict with each other in an effort to
maintain an area's temperature requirement. A software interlock on a system will ensure that
while heating occurs within a HVAC system, no cooling elements associated with the same
system will be operational – and vice versa. The only situation where a software interlock
should not be applied is when there is a humidity requirement in an area served by an AHU. In
this circumstance the cooling coil of the unit may be required to strip moisture from the supply
air by chilling the air to below its dew point. The air must then be heated to attain the
appropriate supply-air temperature to maintain the space temperature requirement.

4.3 Modulation of mixing sections

Modulating dampers on the fresh-air intake exhaust air and return-air ductwork will enable an
AHU to control the mixing ratio of air in order to achieve the optimum condition of air exiting the
mixing section. This minimizes the heating or cooling load of the unit. A unit may have these
dampers in a fixed position to achieve the minimum fresh-air requirement, as demanded by the
energy service requirement. However, if the ratio of fresh air and re circulating air allowed to
enter the mixing section of the unit can be altered, this will enable the use of 'free' cooling.
Where possible, the quantity of fresh air should be altered as the first measure to satisfy the
room-temperature requirement. Only after the fresh-air percentage has been maximized and
where the temperature set point has not been achieved should the HVAC system enter cooling
mode and the cooling valve open and allow mechanical cooling of the air. For example, a
space requires 16°C supply air. The return air from the space is 21°C and the outside air is
10°C. At a fixed fresh-air intake rate of 10%, the temperature of the supply air exiting the
mixing section of the unit will be 19.9°C, indicating that there is a cooling requirement within
the unit. However, if the mixing ratio is allowed to modulate to 45% fresh-air intake, this will
result in a supply air temperature of 16°C exiting the mixing section of the unit; hence the
system has availed of 'free' cooling in place of costly mechanical cooling. Modulating dampers
can control to a desired temperature set point exiting the mixing section of a unit or
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alternatively control to an enthalpy set point. An enthalpy set point is typically used when
humidity control is a critical requirement.

4.4 Time schedules

Time schedules are the most basic level of automatic control. They are typically automatic
on/off switches that operate in parallel to the occupancy pattern of an area. A time schedule
can also be used to instigate a set-back pattern according to gradually increasing occupancy
levels in the morning and decreasing levels in the evening. There are a number of methods of
employing time schedules. Time switch: Services are switched on or off in accordance with
time settings.
Seven-day programmer: This is used for switching HVAC systems on, off, or to a setback
mode at different times during the week according to the occupancy levels. Optimum time
controls:
These switch the HVAC systems on just in time to reach the required temperature at the start
of occupation.

4.5 Occupancy-based control

Occupancy control of a HVAC system allows for the automatic switching of a ventilation
system if the presence of occupants in an area is detected. This ensures a ventilation system
is only operational when required. The most common form of occupancy detection is passive
infrared (PIR) sensors. This type of control strategy is suitable for areas that are occupied
intermittently.
It is also possible to optimize the energy consumption and indoor air quality according to the
number of people in a zone at any given time. Typically, for this to function accurately, levels of
CO2 are measured in the occupied zone and used as the control input. If there are more
people in a space, this will create a higher level of CO2 in that area. The speed of the
ventilation fan can be increased to maintain the desired level of CO2. As the occupancy
density decreases, so too will the level of [Link] in turn will reduce the speed of the
ventilation to maintain the desired level of CO2. This type of control is suitable when the
occupancy density of an area varies significantly throughout the occupied hours.

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HVAC Duct Work & Accessories Installation Method Statement

1. PURPOSE
This method statement covers onsite installation of pre-fabricated duct-work systems
manufactured from hot dipped galvanized steel sheet.
2. SCOPE OF WORK
This method statement is to define the method to be used to ensure that
prefabricated ducting, bracketing, and in line equipment installation and final
connections and workmanship are correct and acceptable, and conforming to the
contract documents and General Specifications. Material to be submitted for review
by the Client
3. RESPONSIBLE PERSONNEL
* Project manager
* MEP Co-Ordinator
* Mechanical Engineer.
* Mechanical supervisor.
* Q.C. Engineer/Inspector
4. METHOD – PRE-INSTALLATION
All materials drawings and other documentation relevant to a particular section of
works will be checked by the Construction department prior to the commencement of
work ensuring that these are of the correct type as reviewed by the Client. Before
commencing any construction works, pre-inspections will be carried out on all materials
prior to them leaving the storage area prior to the commencement of any construction
works, areas and access will be inspected by the Construction Team to ensure that
they are in a suitable condition for construction works to commence. The Client will be
invited to attend this inspection at his discretion. A close co-ordination with other trades
will be carried out on site prior to commencement of work. A safe and protective
storage area will be allocated on site, in close co-ordination with the employer.
5. METHOD OF INSTALLATION
1. Supervisor will instruct tradesmen regarding the execution of the works and will distribute
all necessary approved construction drawings of the latest revision.
2. The supervisor will also check that tools and equipment available are in compliance with the
contract requirements.
3. Ensure horizontal ductwork is adequately supported at equal distances in accordance with
Construction Drawings with all brackets fixed to the vertical face of ribbed beams of the
structure.
4. Care will be taken during setting out, that ductwork runs between ceiling module lines so as
to maintain maximum flexibility for any future relocation of lighting fixtures or other services.
5. Ductwork supports unless otherwise indicated will be installed to provide a minimum space
of 15mm between finished covering and adjacent work, and 100mm clearance from

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suspended ceiling.
6. Supports or hangers will be placed within 300mm of any 45° – 90° bend.
7. Screwed drop rods will have thread adjustment in either direction available after leveling of
ductwork and associated plenum boxes.
8. Ducts will be supported within 300mm of mating flanges or joints.
9. As indicated on relevant approved construction drawings where more than one duct can be
supported on one hanger – the size of the hanger will be assessed on the sum of the
maximum widths.
10. Ductwork passing through non fire rated walls and floors will be adequately supported on
either side.
11. All locknuts are tightened correctly. At all open end’s check for debris, then cover with
suitable material to prevent any ingress of debris vermin, or moisture.
12. Supervisor to ensure that there are no dents, distortion or buckling of ducting during
installation being aware that damaged sheet metal work will be rejected.
13. Supports are to be fixed at correct levels checking the bracket material is compatible with
the installation and the correct method used for thermal insulation.
14. Ducting to be installed allowing sufficient space for expansion/contraction and thermal
insulation.
15. Fixing of flanges to ductwork will be by the approved details and in compliance with the
specification requirements:
a) Clean both flange faces to be joined.
b) Add gasket jointing material to flanges to be mated.
c) Using only undamaged rust-free bolts nuts and washers join mating flanges
together and tighten bolts.
d) Clean any excess jointing material from flanges.
16. Continuously check horizontal and vertical alignment of ductwork and compliance with
contractor’s drawings and specification requirements by using spirit level plumb or another
suitable instrument.
17. In line equipment is to be independently supported from main structure and not block work
walls or sub-structure.
18. Silencers, fire dampers, balancing dampers & other plant items will be installed as per
contractor’s drawings, and will be supported adequately.
19. Supervisor to check before end of work day’s by recording in his diary (as necessary) that:
a) The correct type supports installed,
b) Supports are adequately supporting the ductwork and associated plant equipment.
20. Test holes to be provided and plugged ready for commissioning and control equipment.
21. Ensure terminal equipment is installed as specified.
22. Supervisor to ensure that all completed installations look neat and tidy, and that there is
adequate spacing between ductwork and in line equipment allowing access for operation and

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ease of maintenance, to approved contractors’ drawings and manufacture’s

recommendations.
23. The supervisor in charge and the QC officer shall continuously monitor the activities (by
recording the defects or snags into his House Process Inspection List) to ensure that all
components indicated on the approved contractors’ drawings have been installed and that the
installation is in accordance with the contract requirements.

Chiller Installation Method Statement

01. SCOPE
01.1 The Scope covers the procedures for installation of chillers and chilled water pumps

02. PURPOSE
02.1 The purpose of this procedure is to detail the necessary criteria for installation work of
chillers & chilled water pumps, as per approved shop drawings and manufacturer’s
recommendations, to produce a quality installation conforming to relative standards and
project specifications.

03. INSTALLATION PROCEDURE

03.1 GENERAL

03.1.1. All equipment/material received at site shall be inspected by the Engineer’s

representative, handled and stored upon receipt.
03.1.2. All installation / Construction works shall be carried out in compliance with the contract
specifications.
03.1.3. Inspection and testing shall be conducted by the site supervisor as per shop drawings
and project safety manual and be approved by Mechanical representative / Engineer (as
applicable)
03.1.4. All equipment provided shall be inspected to ensure that it is free from any physical
damages
03.2 CHILLER
03.2.1. Ensure the location where the chiller to be installed is exactly as per
03.2.2. Examine up stands, plinths to receive chillers for completeness with approved shop
drawing. Specification, drawing and manufacturer’s recommended installation requirements.
Proper bases with isolating pads/inertia bases as specified in the specification, etc., Must be
completed prior to installation.
03.2.3. Mark positions for mounting springs on the concrete foundation
03.2.4. Position mounting springs according to identification numbers or colour

03.2.5. Ensure that the mounting springs installed are of correct capacity.

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03.2.6. Lift the chiller on to its pre-positioned mounting spring. Lifting shall be as per
manufacturer’s recommendations.
03.2.7. Position spring bolts through the chiller designated base holes.
03.2.8. Support piping as per approved shop drawings, do not use chiller as a Support for
piping.
03.2.9. Level and alignment tolerances will be according to manufacturer’s Recommendations.
03.2.10. Do not connect chilled water pipe line until the chiller level and code according to
manufacturer and at proper location., alignment operations have been completed.

AHU’s and FCU’s Installation Method Statement

1. PURPOSE

To define the method of installation of AHU, FCU & centrifugal fans.

2 SCOPE

This method statement is applicable for all AHU’S, FCU’S & centrifugal fans.

3. METHOD

3.1 Prior to the installation of the AHU, FCU & centrifugal fans, the supervisor & foreman will
verify & ensure that all safety requirements have & will be adhered too & are in place

3.2 The supervisor will verify that all relevant approved latest revision of shop drawings,

Technical submittals & inspection & test plans (with code 1 or code 2 stamp) are in the work
place for installation reference. This will also include the installation procedures (QCP).

3.3 The supervisor & foreman will inspect all the material delivered to the work area to verify
the materials are of correct type & to ensure no damage is apparent. Any materials that are
damaged or of in correct type will be “set to one side”. The subject material will be identified &
returned to the warehouse / stores. These items will be logged in a non-conformance report by
the TDR QA/QC representative.

3.4 The supervisor & foreman will orient & familiarize all the artisans & assistants with the
approved shop drawings, technical submittals, installation procedures & details, acceptance
criteria & safety requirements relating to the installation of AHU, FCU & centrifugal fans.
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3.5 The supervisor & foreman will examine the surfaces to ensure the area is ready to receive
the AHU, FCU & centrifugal fans (whichever applicable) for compliance with installation
tolerances & other required conditions, as described in the installation requirements in the
specification. Installation will not proceed until unsatisfactory conditions have been corrected.

Effective HVAC System Operation and maintenance

1 Training and awareness
Staff awareness of energy and energy consumption can achieve significant savings. This
involves making people aware of energy issues and energy-saving practices in their day-to-
day activities.
For example, examining a work area after the occupants have left in the evening will reveal
which pieces of equipment are left on and why. These findings should be communicated to the
staff, and the amount of energy that can be saved by switching equipment off and the potential
environmental benefits can be outlined to them. In relation to HVAC, specific training and
increased awareness should be maintained in relation to the level of energy consumption that
results from changing system set points, opening windows while the heating system is in
operation and leaving equipment running when it is not in use.

2 Monitoring & targeting (M&T)

M&T is another useful technique for managing energy consumption. It usually involves
predicting levels of energy performance against which future energy performance can be
measured, thus allowing the impact of energy-saving actions to be evaluated. A simple
approach to M&T is regularly reviewing energy invoices for a site, graphing data and
identifying anomalies such as high out-of-production energy usage. Corrective actions should
then be taken and their impact evaluated when the next set of invoices arrives. However, this
will not give a breakdown of how much energy the HVAC system is using. A more advanced
method is to individually record energy usage in the HVAC system by means of energy meters
(electrical & heating/cooling) which can be installed to record the electricity consumption of the
facility. Data would be fed to a central controller which could be accessed through a PC
interface to view and analyze energy data. The figures would then be compared against
historical data to determine the impact of implemented energy–saving measures. In addition to
this, the data – both historical and current – can be adapted for internal publication in order to
raise awareness of energy use among all occupants of the buildings in question and in the
development of energy performance indicators (EPIs).
An EPI is a point of reference for making comparisons on energy consumption. In general, an
EPI may be based on consumption, cost, or environmental measures. EPIs can be used to
develop relative measures of energy performance, track changes over time, and identify best
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practice in energy management. The implementation of effective EPIs enables the close
monitoring of the performance of a HVAC system with a view to identifying periods of under-
performance at the earliest possible juncture at the least cost.

3. Effective HVAC System Maintenance

Checking that HVAC systems are operating as intended will help to prevent them from using
energy inefficiently. HVAC components should be kept free of dirt and other obstructions so
they can operate efficiently. The overall system should be serviced periodically. Maintenance
plans/schedules should be provided for each element of the HVAC system. Routine
maintenance will identify potential problems at an early stage, lower the risk of breakdown and
minimize unplanned plant downtime that leads to production losses.

3.1 Simultaneous heating and cooling

Heating and cooling control valves should be checked as part of the annual maintenance to
ensure they are not passing and to prevent simultaneous heating and cooling. Often this
problem can go undetected, but it results in increased energy consumption. For example, if a
cooling coil control valve is passing, when the HVAC system is in heating mode, an increased
thermal input will be required in the boiler to compensate for the un-demanded cooling. In this
situation the cooling coil control valve is 0% open but there is a 3°C drop in air temperature
across the coil. This means that, instead of having to raise the temperature of the supply air by
3°C to its set point of 18°C, the heating coil must now raise the supply-air temperature by 6°C

3.2 Insulation
Heat gains and heat losses can be large when pipes or ductwork are left un-insulated. This is
particularly evident when the pipe work/ductwork passes through an area that is at a very
different temperature to its surroundings. These heat gains and losses increase the amount of
energy needed to maintain the medium, within the pipe work /ductwork, at the required
temperature. Method for specifying thermal insulating materials for pipes, tanks, vessels,
ductwork and equipment operating within the temperature range -40°C to +700°C is a standard
which covers insulation levels for four applications: frost protection, condensation protection,
personnel protection and energy savings. The standard details an ‘environmental thickness’
which is the level of insulation 13 that would attain the minimum level of heat loss or gain within
pipe work/ductwork for a given application.

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Insulation on valves and flanges may be omitted from installations for ease of access but
flange boxes or other easily removable insulation components should be installed.

3.3 Calibration of instrumentation

As mentioned, control systems that maintain conditions to a set point typically have one or
more sensors reporting back to a control device. This information is then used by the device's
control logic to determine if heating or cooling is required. It is important that all critical sensors
responsible for the operation of an energy-consuming HVAC element are placed on an actively
maintained calibration schedule to ensure that the values being reported to a control device
are accurate. HVAC systems will operate more effectively when accurate information is relayed
to the control mechanism, resulting in the correct, efficient operation of the HVAC system.

3.4 Duct leakage

Ductwork air leakage should be a concern to both design engineers and facility managers
because of its potential impact on system performance and energy wastage. For a system to
compensate for Ductwork leakage, it will require an increase in airflows and thus increased fan
power consumption.
A number of recommendations should be considered when designing ductwork that will
improve the energy efficiency of the system.

These include:
• Use the minimum number of fittings
• Seal the ductwork to minimize air leakage
• Use round duct where possible as it has the lowest amount of friction loss for a given
perimeter, requires less support and is less expensive to seal
• When using rectangular ductwork, maintain the aspect ratio as close to 1:1 as possible
Identifying and repairing ductwork leaks is an important step to reduce energy costs. A
number of sealant types can be used to ensure adequate ductwork sealing, such as
liquid sealants, mastics, tapes or heat-applied materials. Ducts can also be purchased
that have various types of flanges that incorporate self-sealing, factory-applied gaskets.

3.5 Filter replacements

Filters should be replaced when the recommended maximum differential pressure is exceeded.
As a filter becomes blocked, the resultant increased pressure drop causes the AHU fan to
draw more power to maintain the same airflow rate. Therefore, replacing a filter as it
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approaches its maximum allowable differential pressure will minimize the added load on the
AHU fan. Replacing a filter on a timed basis will lead to increased capital costs as a filter could
be replaced while it is fully functional. It is also possible that a filter could still be in place when
it is far in excess of its maximum differential pressure, placing undue strain on the supply fan.

4. Ancillary Equipment
4.1 Chiller
Challenging the chilled water (CHW) temperature set point can achieve significant energy
savings. It is important to understand the drivers for the CHW temperature set point,
investigate if the HVAC systems can operate at a higher temperature and eliminate any
parasitic loads where applicable.

4.1.1 CHW set point:

CHW systems typically operate at 5°C or lower but the operating set point of all systems
should be challenged. It should be determined whether end users of the CHW need the
temperature to be as low as 5°C; and, if so, whether these users can be isolated and placed on
a separate system. For example, a single HVAC system with a load of 30kW requires chilled
water at 2°C but another 10 systems with a combined load of 400kW can operate at 7°C but
are supplied from the same CHW source. In this situation, the smaller system should be
isolated and supplied separately. This allows most of the CHW to be supplied at 7°C which
achieves significant energy savings.

4.1.2 Parasitic loads:

These can account for a significant proportion of the site cooling load and can include heat
gains from CHW circulating pumps and heat gains from un-insulated pipe work passing
through heated areas. In winter, when demand for CHW is typically very low or non-existent, a
circulating pump and circulatory loads could account for most of the load on the chiller. This
energy wastage can be counteracted by switching off the chiller and CHW circulation pumps in
winter or enabling variable-speed-drive (VSD) control of the pump in response to load demand.

Testing & Commissioning Works

Description of the Task Method statement for Testing & Commissioning Work
Scope & Objectives The aim of this method statement is to simplify the testing
and commissioning activities in line with the equipment
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manufacturer’s instructions and the designing.

Safety Procedure  Ensure the implementation of all safety measures in
accordance with the HSE plan and everybody aware of it
for its proper implementation.
 Ensure all the implemented safety measures are adequate
to maintain the safe working on the site.
 Inspect all the site activities and train the persons to
prevent accidents and its proper reporting to the
Construction manager and the client.
 Ensure that the site is maintained clean and tidy.
Other Information & All work will be undertaken by qualified competent persons
Comments with experience of the type of work described above, and in
all cases in full accordance with safety procedures specified
in the companies' health and safety Policy.

Final Testing and Commissioning is the verification process implemented to test the
functionality and performance of a system against specified operating c r i t e r i a . The
commissioning process shall be planned and coordinated to ensure that the resulting tests
effectively demonstrate all the operation requirements of the building services, in accordance
with the contract.
The preparation for testing & commissioning will commence in the engineering and
construction phase with the routine testing being carried out throughout the works, leading to
the final testing, commissioning and handing over. Our commissioning project engineer will
lead this process to ensure a gradual handover on 1st and second fix is in place delivering
tested systems on a staged basis in accordance with the program. It is anticipated that t h e
final commissioning will take 2 to 3 months after progressive pre commissioning is
completed as the project progresses. The commissioning program will be developed in
conjunction with the main contractor, client, and design consultant to achieve these
requirements.
The commissioning manager will be responsible for initiating and over viewing all phases of
the testing and commissioning of the equipment and systems to prove functional operation and
performance to satisfy contract requirements. A client s i g n off will required a t each test by
the main contractor.
All tests would be submitted to the design consultants for review with sample demonstration of
readings taken. Specialist equipment and systems would be commissioned by the
specialist suppliers.

Once the construction is completed including the plant room Electro-Mechanical works as per
the approved drawings and with periodic inspection of consultants, it is then made ready for
commissioning. Commissioning activities can be divided into three stages namely,
1) Pre-commissioning & Testing
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2) Commissioning and
3) Handing Over
Pre-commissioning & Testing:
 Make sure that all electrical connections are done properly and checked.
 Make sure that the incoming fresh water line is connected to the system and the line is
made available at approx. 1Bar continuously.
 Each service pipe line to be flushed thoroughly till all the foreign particles if will get
washed away and the line is cleaned.
 Check the complete piping, fitting and valves and ensure that there is no Leakage.
 Before filling water, make sure that all electric control panels are energized and
sufficient supply is available.
 Ensure that all wall and floor fittings like floor inlets, vacuum points, drains, lights and
deck boxes are fixed properly.
 Before filling water, make sure that the pool is cleaned.
 Ensure that all equipment like filters & pumps are placed on the flat surface.
 Before starting, ensure that the filters are filled with sand gravel and all the accessories
like pressure gauges, multi-port valve and sight glasses are in order.
 Make sure that the power supply is available.
 Pump motors to be permanently grounded and ensure circuit breaker switch is
provided.
 Ensure that the pump strainers are cleaned and the basket is in its position.
 Energize motors for priming to start.
 Check for the electrical connections, direction of rotation of motors and make sure that
it rotates freely without any undue noise.
 Ensure proper drainage facilities like floor trap or main drainage connection is provided
inside the pump room.
 Make sure that backwash lines are connected to manhole and they are clean to flow
the waste water to drainage system.
 Check the control panels, transformers and the complete wiring so as to make sure the
system is ready to start.
 Once all the above points are made clear, then the system can be started by keeping
control panel in its manual mode and first do backwash of all the filters one by one.
 Check the filters for its different modes of operation like filtration, rinse and backwash
and make sure complete circulation takes place.
 When the complete system is operational, it is then ready for final stage commissioning.

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Commissioning:
 First make sure that the system is filled with fresh water and the fresh water in the
plant room made available at approx. 1.5 bar continuously.
 Keep the system in filtration mode after backwashing all filters.
 Ensure filter pump strainers are filled with water.
 Energize the motors for priming to start.
 Observe the process of operation, overflow pattern etc.
 Switch on all underwater lights.
 Filtered water flow across the system is measured by the double regulating valve
installed across the system using binder points

Operations Maintenance Manuals

The operations and maintenance manuals shall be collated and compiled as per the contract
specifications and requirements from the project outset to allow issue prior to the training of
the client's maintenance staff.

Handing over:
Before handing over, it is important to carry out the following: \
 Training
 Auto Operation
The system can be kept in automatic timer-controlled operation, provided the following is
adhered to:
 Adequate supply of fresh water is available in the pump room fresh water supply line.
The technician-in-charge should be aware of the source of water and its isolation
valves.
 The pumps and underwater lights are set on timer controlled automatic operation.
 The timer operation can be re-set as per future requirements of the clients. However,
the technician-in-charge should be well aware of the time-span of the already-set timer
before leaving the system in auto-operation, so as to monitor it periodically.
 The ventilation system inside the plant rooms needs to be commissioned, as required.
Finally, the system must be ready for hand-over once the above is made available. The
pumps and lights can be switched over to auto-operation. Upon hand-over the operator
has to follow what is outlined in the O & M Manuals provided.

9.00 DEFECTS AND LIABILITY MANAGEMENT

During the defects liability period we will attend to all defects in materials and workmanship

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formally notified by the client. We have not included for routine maintenance of the system and
will not attend to defects arising from lack of maintenance or abuse.

10.00 SAFETY

All Safety functions on the project will be undertaken according to the requirements and basic
rules appropriate to the particular activity. A detail project safety plan will be prepared in
conjunction with the main contractor together with task, risk assessments. Our policy is to
provide and maintain healthy and safe working conditions, equipment and systems of work for
all our employees, and to provide such information, training and supervision as they need for
this purpose. All employees and subcontractors have the responsibility to achieve and maintain
a healthy and safe work place through mutual co-operation with the company and project
management.
All staff is charged to take care of themselves and others. We will conduct on-site, inductions
and ongoing instructions on working in a safe and efficient manner at all times. It is the CSL
policy to comply with all health and safety measures required by law, to go beyond legal
requirements and to act positively to enhance further the safety of its operations. Suitable
firefighting facilities are to be provided by the main contractor in accordance with the local
authority requirements.

11.00 QUALITY ASSURANCE AND QUALITY CONTROLS

A detailed quality plan will be prepared to identify the responsibilities, procedures and activities
required to ensure the works are completed to the specified quality with the minimum of
remedial works. A dedicated quality engineers will prepare and monitor the implementation of
the quality plan at all stages of engineering and construction.

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