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Regulationsforthe Installationof Water
Regulationsforthe Installationof Water
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Table Of Contents
Section
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01
Purpose
1.0
02
Scope
2.0
03
Application Categories
3.0
04
General
4.0
05
Definitions
5.0
6.0
06
Premises Requirements
07
6.1
08
Residential Compound
6.2
10
09
6.3
14
10
Commercial Centers
6.4
16
11
6.5
18
12
6.6
20
13
Fire System
6.7
20
14
6.8
20
15
Usage Guide
6.9
20
16
7.0
21
17
Appendix
7.1
22
18
7.2
22
19
7.3
23
20
7.4
24
21
7.5
24
22
7.6
30
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7.7
34
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Drawings
7.8
36
25
Forms
7.9
61
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1. Purpose :
The regulations presented in this document form part of the requirements for water
services connection and installation. The purpose of this regulation is to prevent
misuse, waste, undue consumption or erroneous measurement of water and most
importantly, to prevent leakage of drinking water. These regulations would replace
the former Rules and Regulation Guide Plumbing Works, First Edition 1996 MEW, which were implemented for similar purposes for many years.
2. Scope :
This document is intended for use by the designers, engineers and plumbers
across the State Of Qatar and are applicable for all types of properties such as
towers, multi storied buildings residential compounds, commercial and Industrial
sectors where the potable water would be supplied by KAHRAMAA.
Applicants ( Property Owners ) intending to install plumbing systems must ensure
that the systems comply with the requirements of this regulations.
Application for proposed plumbing systems and its installations must be submitted
with KAHRAMAA, Customer Services Department ( CSD ) for review, comments
and subsequent approval. For any plumbing installation, the applicant ( Property
Owner ) uses an Approved Water Installation Plumber in order to meet the
requirements of this regulation.
Useful Contacts :
Qatar General Electricity & Water Corporation "KAHRAMAA"
Customer Services Department, Tel. Nos. : 4628282 / 4628255 / 4628266.
Building Permit Complex Centre, Tel. Nos. : 49505050.
Website: http://www.km.com.qa/
3. Application Categories :
Prior to starting any installation activities related to services connection or
installation to the following development, the applicant must submit a preliminary
design drawing attached with the building permit application to KAHRAMAA,
Customer Services Department for review and subsequent approval.
4. General :
1. Swimming Pool ( Circulating System ).
2. Fire Hydrant.
3. Pumps.
4. Fire Systems.
KAHRAMAA, Customer Services Department decisions are mandatory
requirements for implementation in the above mentioned project during
execution. The applicant in this stage exposed to these obligations for
implementation of the project.
Any material used in direct contact with portable water, that causes or likely
to cause contamination to potable water in service renewal, repair or
replacement, which conveys or receives water supplied for domestic or food
production purposes, should be disinfected and sterilized prior to such
connection. Moreover, all materials to be used in contact with potable water
must have health certificate issued by the world wide known quality body
certifier ( Either One Of The Following Listed In Section 7.7 In This
Regulations ).
5. Definitions :
The following words and expressions shall have the meanings assigned to them in
this document.
Applicant : Means a person who is of a communal service.
Approval or Approved : Means approval in writing or stamping drawings by
KAHRAMAA.
Back Flow : Means the flow in a direction contrary to the intended normal direction
of flow.
Customer : Means any person or corporation applying for water supply from
KAHRAMAA. Reference to " Customer " in these byelaws shall fill the required
applicant as defined before.
Corrosion Resisting Material : Means any material, which is highly resistant to
corrosion action that is likely and subjected to corrosion circumstances.
Cylinder : Means cylindrical closed vessel capable of containing water under
pressure greater than atmospheric pressure.
Capacity In Relation To Storage Cistern or Tank : Means the capacity of the
cistern or tank measured to the highest level that water can reach when the float
valve or other approved device for controlling the inflow of water fitted.
Charge : Means any charge for water or services or works carried out directly by
KAHRAMAA, this is payable in the form of deposit or fees byelaws.
Cistern : Means a fixed container for holding water at atmospheric pressure like
tanks, sectional panel GRP tank or concrete tank.
Closed Loop : Means any system of pipes / fittings through which the water
circulates in confined networks ( i.e. In Residential Complex ) were water drawn to
feed or supply water cistern.
Distributing Pipe : Means any pipe ( Other Than an Overflow or a Flushing Pipe )
conveying water from storage cistern, hot water apparatus supplied by a feed cistern
or under pressure from that cistern.
Distributing Main : Means designated pipeline in the Networks to distribute water
for the use of premises through the service connection.
Domestic Water System : Means the water system that includes the distributing
pipe and all associated apparatus within premises up to the point where water been
drawn for customer use.
Fire Service : Means the pipes, tanks, pumps, fittings and apparatus in any
premises installed specifically for fire fighting application.
Float Valve : Means allocated valve for controlling the flow of water into
a
cistern, its operation controlled by vertical movement of a float riding on the surface
of the water.
Flushing Cistern : Means a cistern provided with its discharging apparatus for
discharging the stored water rapidly into a water closet pan, urinal, drain or sewer.
Header : Means the pipe conveying water from the upper tank or downs stream tank
( Or Roof Tank ) in the building through OTS ( Open To Sky ) supplying the
corresponding floor.
Inside Service : Means the pipes and fittings in premises after the ground storage
tank and any pipes and fittings between the storage tanks and the termination of the
water network service connection, which shall normally be at the meter.
ISO : Means the International Organization for Standardization.
Internal Network : Means a pipeline that conveys water from the main allocated
storage to the individual villa or buildings and other utilities inside the residential
complex by the setoff water pumps.
Meter : Means any appliance or device installed owned and maintained by
KAHRAMAA for measuring consumption.
Main Meter : Means meter device allocated for measuring consumption for allocated
group of premises on specific distribution network or tanks serving particular area.
Meter Cabinet : Means the box design specifically for KAHRAMAA use for
installing water meter device.
Meter Chamber : Means constructed void underground to accommodate electronic
sensor connected to the GRP bulk meter cabinet by 2 inches conducts for the
sensor cord to the EDU ( Electronic Display Unit ).
Over Flow Level : Means the lowest level at which water can flow into the overflow
pipe of a cistern or tank.
Potable Water : Means water supplied by KAHRAMAA, which is suitable for
drinking and culinary purposes.
Premises : Means any houses, building apartments, part of a house or building
thereof in respect of which water supplied or been applied for.
Private Building : Buildings where Qatari's living for the purpose of settling in the
plant areas, where building permit are issued.
Public Buildings : Governmental building and establishment ( Non Investment ),
private establishment for the general benefit, clubs, federations and waqf buildings.
Riser : Means pipe that conveying water from down stream of booster pump up to
the roof tanks on the roof of the building.
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Sub Main : Mean pipe braches from main water pipe to inside compound
(
Complex ) through which water conveyed to the inside the complex, in case of
complex composed of villa and buildings.
Sub Meters : Means those individual meters down stream of the main meter or sub
main through which conveyed water to flats or villa in building or complex.
Registered Plumbing Contractor : Means a person authorized by the
KAHRAMAA, to carry out plumbing work of the grade indicated.
Service Pipe : Means so much of any pipe / arrangement of pipes for supplying
water from a distribution main to any premises as it is subject to water pressure from
that water main and ends at the water meter at the customer's boundary provide that
only one pipe be connected to the water meter.
Service Connection : Means the part of pipes and fittings between the distribution
main up to and including the water meter at the customer's boundary.
Spill Over Level : Means the level at which the water in a cistern or vessel will first
spill over if the inflow exceeds the outflow through any outlet and any overflow pipe.
Stop Valve : Means any device other than a draw off tap, for stopping the flow of
water in a pipe.
Swimming Pool Plant Room : Means the mechanical room containing filtration,
chlorine dosing pumps used for water circulation process, which carried out through
the surge or balance tank serving such swimming pool.
Stoppage Tank : Means any tank other than a flushing cistern having a free water
surface under atmospheric pressure, but does not include a drinking trough or
drinking bowl for animals including poultry.
Water Booster Pumps : Means set of pumps boosting water from the main cistern
to the villa or flat utilities. It is very important to detect the pump's total head and the
height of the premises and relevant loses.
Warning Pipe : Means an overflow pipe fixed to operate as outlet, whether inside or
outside the building is in a conspicuous position where discharge of water readily
seen.
6. Premises Requirements :
6.1 Public Houses, Villa And Palace :
In building permit stage, all proposed installation drawings submittals made to the
Installations Section, CSD, should be fully documented and referenced to
KAHRAMAA requirement as :
Ultimate demand including domestic and fire if exist must be determine
signatory demand will be in building permit form, see appendix form ( BPW ).
must be closer to the main ground water tank. The pipeline must be Copper
or MDPE ( 22 mm up to 54 mm Water Meters ) with the appropriate cabinet.
Those meters install in regular service cabinet, see figure ( GIS / STD / 30 /
04 ) and figure ( GIS / STD / 30 / 02 ) due to the required tie in diameter.
In case of villa or public house, that use pressurizes system the ground tanks
must be sufficient to the relevant high water consumption.
In case of public house or villa that may have ground tanks and roof tanks.
In case of villa with slope roof floor or gables, workshops the roof tank must
be install in steel stand to as elevated tank, see figure ( CSD - CSI - 09 01).
The designer has to select suitable water booster pump with sufficient total
head to counter for head loss due to premises height. Pump installation at the
downstream ( Outlet Discharge Point From That Tank ) with non return valve (
One Directional Valve ) that convey water to the roof storage tank of public
house, villas or building roof tank. Roof tanks capacity must be minimum 300
imp gallon for utilities buildings and 400 imp gallon for the house or villa.
If the required main tie in point to the amplitude residential complex will be 80
mm or more, water meter required meter chamber with GRP cabinet must be
prepared, see figure ( GIS / STD / 52 / 06 / A ) with 0.05 Mtrs. high of the
(Road Level ), but the gate valve must be install before the ground reservoir.
6.2.2 Main Water Tanks ( Ground Tanks Or Ground Reservoir ) :
There must be water tanks very close to the tie in point beneath the meter
cabinet and that ground tank material must comply with Qatar Construction
Specification ( QCS ) latest edition and for the hygienic matter must comply
with BS - 9620 : 2000 or equivalent .
The water tanks must be on concrete base 0.2 Mtrs. thick. The supply inlet
point to water tank must be on top to each water tank, see figure ( CSD - CSI
- 09 - 03 ) and figure ( CSD - CSI - 09 - 10 ).
Water ground tanks could be regular tanks, sectional panel, GRP tanks or
concrete tanks, see figure ( CSD - CSI - 09 - 04 ).
The downstream discharge points to each water tanks must deliver to 100
mm header to convey water to the set of water booster pumps minimum two
working and the third one stand by.
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The capacity of the main water tanks are function of the required demand for
each villa and utilities building in the complex 800 imp gallon for each villa as
48 Hours storage capacity in case of main tanks that is supply directly to the
corresponding villa's roof tank.
The capacity of the main tanks ( Reservoir ) will be 0.25 of the total demand
to be used as break or intermediate tank, see figure ( CSD - CSI -09 - 10 )
then convey water to each individual villa ground tank through each meter to
be inside the appropriate cabinet, see figure ( GIS / STD / 30 / 02 ).
Ground reservoir could be approved tanks or sectional panel GRP tank or
under ground concrete tanks, see figure ( CSD - CSI - 09 - 04) and figure (
CSD - CSI - 09 - 01 ). Signatory of tank capacity must be sufficient with the
ultimate estimated demand with appropriate filtration system at the Building
Permit ( BP ) stage for review by KAHRAMAA imprimatur.
Allusion of sufficient pipe diameter and type in the submitted drawings at the
BP stage signatory include network pipes bedded on 150 mm dune sand.
Determine close loop for the internal network to keep the appropriate internal
pressure typical at each tapping point.
Allusion of the water network control valve or sluice valve, must be as per
KAHRAMAA specification, moreover to be install with 150 mm x 150 mm
surface box on 25 mm above the road level inside the villa compound, see
figure ( STD / 1 / 36 ).
Foregoing all tapping to each villa or others form the internal network, to be
either by gunmetal ferrule, see figure ( GIS / STD / 51 ) in case of DI
(
Ductile Iron ) pipes or by compression type tee in case of MDPE and HDPE
network pipes, see figure ( GIS / STD / 45 ).
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If the compound composed of some buildings, the sub main supply must
never exceed 54 mm as internal diameter of the supply pipeline, see figure (
CSD - CSI - 09 - 02 ).
The control valves of the internal network must be as per KAHRAMAA
specifications, see figure ( STD / 1/ 36 ) at the point mentioned on the
approved drawings.
The internal network must be close loop or ring type.
The size of main water storage tank should be sufficient for 48 Hours storage
as mentioned on the approved drawing and form part of KAHRAMAA
specifications.
The upstream supply points for the entire group should have appropriate ball
valve or gate valve for abnormal cases.
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6.2.5 Individual Water Meter for Dwelling inside the Residential Complex :
Each villa, club house, guard house and any other utilities buildings inside the
compound require service connections with 22 mm water meter in a separate
water meter cabinet, see figures ( GIS / STD / 30 / 02 ) and ( GIS / STD / 30 /
04 ) in accordance with KAHRAMAA specifications.
In case of compound composes some buildings, sub main meter required for
each building and sub meters will be at each floor, see typical water
schematic drawings ( CSD - CSI - 09 - 07 ), ( CSD - CSI - 09 - 05) ,
( CSD
- CSI - 09 - 08 ), ( CSD - CSI - 09 - 09 ), for more detail refer to multi stories
buildings and towers individual sub meters.
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Water ground reservoir could be approved tanks or sectional panel, GRP tank or
under ground concrete tanks see figure ( CSD - CSI - 09 - 04 ). Signatory of those
tank net capacities must be sufficient with the estimated demand in imperial gallons
at the BP ( Building Permit ) stage for KAHRAMAA review and approvals.
6.3.3. Towers And Multistory Buildings Lifting Pumps :
Determine the proposal pump total head, selection of appropriate set of pumps for
the required total head sufficient for conveying the domestic water to the roof tanks.
Determine the lifting pump total head to exceed the tower's height, otherwise a break
tanks at suitable floor level is required, other pump set required to convey water to
the roof storage tanks. This to be allusiveness clearly in the water schematic
diagram, see figure ( CSD - CSI - 09 - 05 ) at the BP stage to be review by
KAHRAMAA imprimatur.
6.3.4. Fire System In Multistory Buildings :
In case, separate fire tanks requirements, separate water meter installation
upstream from the fire tanks required.
In case of combination water tanks, fire meter in accordance with approve
schematic diagram at the BP ( Building Permit ) stage required, installed
downstream line at distance of 1.5 Mtrs. from fire pumps. Incase of big
diameter GRP cabinet is required, see figure ( GIS / STD / 30 / 01) install at
suitable place.
6.3.5 Sub Meters In Towers And Multistory Buildings :
Since the pressure is high at the discharge header on high buildings and
towers due to their heights, pressure reducing valve is required at each floor,
tapping that supply to the coincide apartment, maximum setting is ( 2.8 Bar
Or 41 PSI ) for meter accuracy.
Sub meters cabinet installed vertically in the cabinet, see figure ( CSD - CSI 09 - 07 ), on 12 mm thickness plywood 100 mm width fixed at the back of the
fabricated cabinet.
Distance between each pipe is 200 mm ( Outer To Outer ), with 600 mm pipe
heights of installing the all 22 mm water meter.
Non Return valve or one directional valve is required since line is conveying
water through ceiling.
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The downstream discharge points of each water tanks must have 100 mm
header; the set of water booster pumps comprise minimum two working and
one stand by.
The capacity of the main water tanks designed for the sufficient required
demand for flat, shops or office with storage of 48 Hours water storage
capacity.
Ground reservoir could be approved tanks, sectional panel GRP tank or
under ground concrete tanks, see figure ( CSD - CSI - 09 - 04 ).
Cited water tank capacity must be sufficient with the estimated ultimate
demand at the BP (Building Permit) stage for review by KAHRAMAA.
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MDPE service pipe shall have 100 mm sand bedding and 150 mm sand
cover above crown of the pipe, final layer of 150 mm selected backfill
material to 95 % compaction and backfill material of varied depth up to
ground level, all in accordance with road department highways
maintenance section requirements.
Trench marker tape with aluminium strip in the middle laid at minimum
300 mm depth below ground level along route of pipe.
The minimum width of trench excavation for the service duct diameter of
pipe ( Either 100 mm Or 150 mm ), which ever used plus 200 mm and
maximum width of trench excavation is to be service duct pipe diameter
used plus 300 mm.
When service lay above ground and along customer's wall premises or
elsewhere, polyethylene pipe protection by GRP duct of minimum
thickness 3 mm is mandatory.
The GRP duct shall start from ground level and extended to an
appropriate height to secure exposed MDPE pipe near the water meter
cabinet. The GRP duct shall be of semi circular shape firmly fixed to the
wall with brackets.
MDPE pipes shall be multi layer construction ( i.e. Black MDPE With
Outer Layer Of Blue MDPE )
The GRP duct shall start from ground level extended up to an appropriate
height to secure the exposed MDPE pipe near the service meter cabinet.
The GRP duct shall be of semi circular shape firmly fixed to the wall with
brackets.
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7.1 Appendix :
7.2 Typical Drinking Water Quality :
W.H.O. And E.U. GUIDELINES
Maximum Permissible
Level
9.5
1,000
250
500
0.5
1.5
250
2.0
200
2.0
0.50
50
0.2
50
Guide
Level
6.5 - 8.5
200 - 600
30 Minimum
25
60 Minimum
0.2
0.7
25
100
1.0
20
0.30
0.1
30
0.05
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Sr.
No.
Unit
Parameter
Number
mg / L
HCO3 mg / L
CL mg / L
CaCO3
CL2 mg / L
F mg / L
SO4 mg / L
Ca mg / L
Cu mg / L
Na mg / L
Fe mg / L
Mg mg / L
Mg mg / L
Al mg / L
NO3 mg / L
pH
Total Dissolved Solid ( TDS )
Alkalinity
Chloride
Total Hardness
Chlorine Residual
Fluoride
Sulphate
Calcium
Copper
Sodium
Iron
Manganese
Magnesium
Aluminium
Nitrate
Organisms
All water intended for drinking
E. coil thermo tolerant coliform bacteria.
Treated water entering the distribution system.
In the case of large supplies, where E coil thermo tolerant coli form bacteria
sufficient sample examined, must not be Total coli form bacteria.
present in 95 % of samples taken
throughout any 12 months period.
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1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
90.7
82.8
85.3
80.9
67.6
64.2
71.0
77.7
86.5
83.7
89.9
86.1
Mean Daily
Temperature C
Mean Min.
Mean Max.
17.5
17.5
21.8
25.3
30.7
33.6
34.6
34.1
32.0
29.0
24.5
19.4
13.1
12.7
16.8
20.0
24.3
26.0
28.3
28.3
25.9
23.0
19.5
14.5
22.3
22.7
27.5
31.3
37.6
41.0
41.5
40.7
38.3
35.2
29.8
24.8
Month
January
February
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December
Sandstorms though not severe, do occur and can persist for several days.
The site is not subject to industrial pollution, but due to being near the
coast; the air can be salt laden with occasional fog. During the winter and
spring periods, sever electrical storms with sheet and forked lightning can
occur.
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General :
1.1.1 Polyethylene pipes and fittings used for conveyance of potable water
manufactured in accordance with DIN - 8074, BS 6730, BS 6572,
ISO 4427 or equivalent of ISO certified company.
1.1.2 Polyethylene pipes shall be MDPE, PE - 80, SDR 11, PN - 12.5 bar.
1.1.3 Polyethylene pipes shall be blue colour with blue stripe to distinguish
potable water.
1.1.4 Test pressure for the pipes shall be 2.5 times the nominal pressure
at 20 C.
1.1.5 Polyethylene pipes and fittings shall be kite marked certifying it complies
with ISO 4427 or equivalent, DIN, BS standards.
1.1.6 Pipe manufacturers must furnish test certificate in accordance with
EN 10204 - 3.1 for batches of MDPE supplied.
1.1.7 Polyethylene pipe protected with GRP duct when laid aboveground along
customer wall premises. Two sizes allowed, 2 duct ( For 20 mm, 25 mm
And 32 mm ), 3 duct for 50 mm and 63 mm.
1.1.8 Polyethylene pipe shall have trench marker tape with aluminium stripe to
detect the pipe through metal detector.
1.1.9 MDPE pipes for service connection requires protective Metallic Trench
Marker Tape from the tapping point up to the boundary wall of the
customer ( This is very important to locate the pipes in the future for
replacement or maintenance ).
1.2
1.2.1 The polymer used for the manufacturing or the products must be approved
by worldwide known quality body certifier such as WRC, DVGW, in contact
with potable water at 50 C.
1.2.2 The pipes and fittings used for conveying potable water or likely to come
into contact with potable water, shall not constitute a toxic hazard, shall
not support microbial growth and shall not give rise to unpleasant taste, or
odour, cloudiness or discoloration of water.
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Value
949 Kg / m3
18 MPa
Elongation At Break
600 %
Elongation
10 %
Thermal Conductivity
0.32 W / m K
122 C
At 1 Kg. Load
Flexural Modulus ASTM 790
900 MPa
30 MPa
90 C
58 C
Min.
Max.
20
25
32
40
50
63
20.30
25.30
32.30
40.30
50.30
63.40
Min. Wall
Thickness
2.30
2.30
3.00
3.70
4.60
5.80
Max. Wall
Thickness
2.80
2.80
3.50
4.30
5.30
6.70
1.3.2 The ovality of the pipe in coils as manufactured shall not exceed the value
of 0.06 of the nominal size of the pipe.
1.3.3 The ovality of the pipe in coils after relaxation and straight pipe shall not
exceed the value of 1 + ( 0.008 Of The Nominal Size of The Pipe ).
1.4
Fittings :
ASTM D790
900 MPa
Tensile Strength
ASTM D638
30 MPa
Elongation
ASTM D638
10 %
ASTM D648
90 C
ASTM D648
58 C
Density
ASTM D792
0.9 g / cc
Chemical Resistance
Excellent
Water Absorption
None
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1.4.6 Fittings for PE connection supplied completely with pre assembled and
captivated grip ring and O ring.
1.4.7 Fitting color shall be black to minimize the potential light transmission and /
or UV degradation.
1.4.8 Fittings shall comprise an internal positive stop to ensure perfect
installation.
1.4.9 The compression fittings must conform with the following relevant
internationally standards performance requirements :
Test Criteria
Standard
ISO 7 / 1, BS 21
ISO 3458
ISO 3503
ISO 3501
ISO 3459
Stop valve shall be made of gunmetal suitable in connecting MDPE pipes. For
underground installation, stop valve shall be made of gunmetal BS 5433 crutch
head with gunmetal ended compression couplings to fit MDPE pipe both sides
for all size range from 20 mm up to 63 mm.
For aboveground installation inside / outside service cabinet before water meter,
stop valve shall be of brass tamper proof lockable type as per discretion of the
concerned engineer. Suitable size of gunmetal or polypropylene ( PPR )
compression couplings used at both sides for connecting MDPE pipe of all size
range from 20 mm up to 63 mm.
1.4.10 Ferrule and saddles shall be suitable to suit MDPE manufactured of
gunmetal for underground installation application.
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Ferrule :
1.6.1 Ferrules shall be the screw down valve type allowing for the shut off of the
flow by means of square head spindle extending from the top cap for
opening and closing. The valve shall close clockwise.
1.6.2 The ferrule outlet compression joint type of polyethylene for service
connection pipes.
1.6.3 The ferrule stern, banjo, spindle, inner plug and top cap shall be of
gunmetal to BS 1400 - LG2. The washers shall be of EPDM and shall
provide the sealing between the outer body and the ferrule stem.
A polyethylene top plug shall prohibit the ingression of dirt.
1.6.4 The ferrule designed of main stem of 360 swivel outlet at 90 that control
water flow via the threaded inner plug. The inlet shall be male taper thread
to BS 21.
1.6.5 The ferrule shall be suitable for drinking water at a temperature of up to
50 C and capable to sustain a working pressure of up to 16 Bars without
leakage.
1.6.6 The ferrule shall permit the installation of service connection using under
pressure tapping through flat boss saddle straps.
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1.7 Joints :
1.7.1 Pipe jointing shall be compression type.
1.8 Marking :
1.8.1 Pipes shall be marked as follows :
1. Manufacturers name.
2. Standard.
3. Nominal pipe size in mm [ nominal outside diameter x nominal wall thickness ].
4. SDR.
5. Pressure rating in bar.
6. Month and year of manufacture.
7. Pipes shall have blue stripe to distinguish potable water.
8. Body of the fittings should have manufacturers name / logo.
1.9 Packing :
1.9.1 All compression fittings packed individually by transparent protective bags
indicating its type and size.
1.9.2 All compression fittings packed in cartoon boxes.
1.9.3 If only one type of product packed, all cartoon boxes shall have a label
showing the manufacturer identification, the description of the product, the
drawing of the product, the relevant size and the quantity.
1.10 Handling and Storage :
1.10.1 Pipes and fittings storing and handling are to the manufacturers
recommendation.
1.10.2 From manufacturer to laying stage, pipes and fittings shall be stored and
transported in covered area to avoid direct sunlight.
1.10.3 All damaged pipe and fitting due to mishandling rejected.
1.10.4 The height of stack of pipes shall be as per manufacturers
recommendation.
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Manufacturers Certification:
The applicant must have a valid ISO 9001 certificate.
1.4
1.5 Packing :
Every item shall be packed individually and put into the wooden box,
which shall be close and open type. Every layer in wooden box shall
be clamped properly to avoid abrasion during transit and damage to coating
or as specified elsewhere in the specification.
2.0
2.1
Copper Tubes
General :
These clauses shall be read in continuation with Section 7.6. / 1.0 General of this specification.
2.1.1 The copper tubes shall be manufactured to BS - 2871, Part 1, Table Y /
EN 1057R 220 - 250 and marking shall be engraved as per relevant
standard.
2.1.2 The tubes shall be suitable for underground use for the transmission of
potable water
2.1.3 The tubes shall be supplied in the following forms :
2.1.4 15 mm - 28 mm : soft coils of 20 meters length.
2.1.5 42 mm & 54 mm : half hard 5.8 Mtrs. straight length.
2.1.6 Tube samples and test results including Drift Test results shall be
provided at the clients request.
2.1.7 The coiled tubing is to be secured against uncoiling during transit, the
straight lengths to be supplied in wooden boxes and are to be fitted with
end caps to prevent damage during transit.
2.1.8 All tubes are to be new and factory fresh, tubes which have developed
thick patina through standing in stockyards etc. will not be
accepted.
2.2
Sheathing :
2.2.1 The copper tubes shall be externally coated over their entire length with
continuous seamless polyethylene sheathing. The color of this sheathing
shall be Green / Blue.
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Tube Sizes :
2.2.2 The copper tubes shall comply with the following specification with regard
to size :
Tube
Nominal
size
Outside Dia.
( mm )
( mm )
Max.
Min.
15
22
28
42
54
15.045
22.055
28.055
42.07
54.07
14.965
21.975
27.975
41.99
53.99
Nominal wall
Thickness
Thickness
( mm )
1.0
1.2
1.2
1.5
2.0
Sheathing
( mm )
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.6
1.6
3.0
Copper Fittings :
3.1
General :
These clauses shall be read in continuation of Section 7.6. / 1.0 - General
of this specification.
C.
D.
E.
F.
3.3
BS - 864.2 or BS - 864.3
BS - 864
BS - 864.5
Materials :
3.3.1 All fittings including nuts and bolts, unions, etc., are to be manufactured
from gunmetal to BS - 1400 LG2 or DZR Brass except material
specified elsewhere in the specifications. Gaskets to be supplied with
fittings in this section must be suitable for use with potable water.
4.0
4.1
4.1.1. The Polypropylene pipes fitting shall be comply with the followings
standards or equivalent:
1) DIN 8077 AI " Polypropylene ( PP ) Pipes - Type 3 , Dimension ".
2) DIN 8078 AI " Polypropylene ( PP ) Pipes - Type 3 - General Quality
Requirements And Testing ".
3) DIN 16962 Part 5 " Pipes Joint Assemblies And Fittings - Type 3 ,
Polypropylene ( PP ) Pressure Pipe - General Quality Requirements
And Testing ".
4) DIN 16962 Part 6 " Pipes Joint Assemblies And Fittings - Type 3 ,
Polypropylene ( PP ) Pressure Pipelines - Injection Moulded Elbowes
For Socket Welding, Dimension ".
5) DIN 16962 Part 7 " Pipes Joint Assemblies And Fittings - Type 3 ,
Polypropylene ( PP ) Pressure Pipelines - Injection Moulded Tee
Pieces For Socket Welding, Dimension ".
6) DIN 16962 Part 8 " Pipes Joint Assemblies And Fittings - Type 3 ,
Polypropylene ( PP ) Pressure Pipelines - Injection Moulded Socket
And Caps For Socket Welding, Dimension ".
7) DIN 16962 Part 9 " Pipes Joint Assemblies And fittings - Type 3 ,
Polypropylene ( PP ) Pressure Pipelines - Injection Moulded Reducers
And nipples For Socket Welding, Dimension ".
8) DIN 16962 Part 12 " Pipes Joint Assemblies And Fittings - Type 3 ,
Polypropylene ( PP ) Pressure Pipelines - Bushes , Flanges And Seals
For Socket Welding, Dimension ".
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7.7
KIWA
Kiwa Water Research
Groningenhaven 7
3433 PE Nieuwegein
PO Box 1072
3430 BB Nieuwegein, Holland
Tel: +31 30 606 95 11
Fax: +31 30 606 11 65
alg@kiwa.nl
SIRIM QAS International Sdn. Bhd
1 , Persiaran Dato Menteri ,Seksyen 2 , Peti Sural 7035
40911 Shah Alam
Seiangor Darul Ehsan , Malaysia
Tel: 60 - 3 - 5544 6400
Fax: 60 - 3 - 5510 9439
www.sirim-qas.com.my
Australian Water Quality Center
Hodgson Road, Bolivar, South Australia
Postal Address: Private Mail Bag 3, Salisbury SA 5108
Tel.: (08) 8259 0211
Fax: (08) 8259 0228
awqc@sawater.sa.gov.au
www.awqc.com.au
Note :
Manufacturer shall get from one of these Quality Bodies (Laboratories),
certificate for their product for the suitability in contact with potable water
at 50 C as per the requirement of BS 6920 or equivalent. All submitted
certificates shall either be original or notarized copy and if the
certificate does not state such information, the full test report ( form the
certifier) for the raw material or material product including the product
name, test conditions and methods, extract temperature for the sample,
and the final results is required either original or notarized copy by a third
party.
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