Power Supply

SECTION 2 : POWER SUPPLY AND LIGHTING
2.1 : GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
2.1.1 Scope of Works
The Contractor shall furnish all required materials, labor, tools, equipment,
superintendent, inspection testing and services necessary for a complete installation
and workable system of electrical system and ancillary service system in full
conformity with requirements as indicated on the Drawings, Bill of Quantities and
here-in specified.
2.1.2 General Requirements
(1) Proper materials and good workmanship shall be in compliance with this
specification.
(2) All materials / equipment shall comply with the relevant standards and
shall be suitable for continual use in an ambient condition of 80% RH and
40C.
(3) All materials shall be suitable for the local supply system.
(4) All works shall be carried out to the satisfaction of the Engineer.
2.1.3 Standard, Guides and Code of Practice
(1) All installation, material and equipment shall comply with the
requirements of at least one of the Standards, Codes, Guides and other
documents issued by the Authorities, Institutions and Organizations
referred to in this Specification, Drawings and Bill of Quantities, including
but not limited to the following :
a) The Provincial Electricity Authority’s code (PEA)

b) Engineering Institute of Thailand (EIT)
c) The National Electric Codes (NEC)
d) National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)
e) International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC)
f) British Standard Specification (BS)
g) American Society for Testing of Materials (ASTM)
h) National Electrical Manufacturer’s Association (NEMA)
i) Underwriter’s Laboratory Inc. (UL)
j) Deutsche Industrienormen (DIN)
k) Verband Deutscher Electrotechniker (VDE)
l) Japanese Industrial Standards (JIS)
Part 8/Section 2 8-2-1

m) Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineer (IEEE)
n) American National Standard Institute Incorporate (ANSI)
(2) In case of discrepancies between the requirements of above and local codes or
legislations, the local codes and legislations shall be followed.
(3) Where alternatives are indicated in any of the above codes, and this entire
specifications does not identify the option required, then the most durable
material shall be used and the most stringent set of tests applied, unless
otherwise approved by the Engineer.
(4) Any details not specifically covered by these standards shall be subject to the
approval of the Engineer. In the event of contradictory requirements between
such standard and this Specification, the terms of this Specification shall
govern.
2.1.4 Building Provisions and Equipment Access
(1) Before proceeding with the works, the Contractor shall confirm in writing that
all the provisions of space, structural and non-structural openings for
equipment access or installation, plinths, manholes, etc., as shown on
architectural and other relevant Drawings are satisfactory. Wherever
necessary, the Contractor shall furnish additional information on Structural’s
works required.
(2) The contractor shall be deemed to have allowed all costs for hoisting and
maneuvering items of equipment, accessories, in particular, the transformers
HV and LV switchboards and generator, etc., into the areas or spaces of final
positions. The Contractor shall acquaint himself with loading and space
limitations for the above purposes. Exact positions of equipment shall be set
up on site by the Contractor subject to the approval of the Engineer taking into
consideration the latest architectural and structural Drawings, as well as the
requirements of other services.
2.1.5 Services Co-ordination
(1) The Contractor shall obtain the latest technical information, details and
layouts of other services and the latest architectural and structural Drawings
and shall co-ordinate his works with other trades for a neat, workmanlike
installation. The co-ordination shall be reflected in his shop drawings and
actual installation.
(2) The Contractor shall submit the work program and technical information,
details and layout of his installation to the Engineer for approval and shall
co-operate and co-ordinate for the smooth execution of Works on the Site.
2.1.6 Contractors’s Site Staff

(1) The Contractor shall provide a suitably qualified section engineer for the
whole duration of the Contract, including a period of three (3) months after
the date stated in a Certificate of Completion by the Engineer.
(2) The section engineer shall be authorized by the Contractor to receive and
execute efficiently instruction issued by the Engineer.
(3) In addition to the section engineer, foremen and supervisors shall be provided
by the Contractor as required, to the satisfaction of the Engineer.
(4) Details of the section engineer shall be submitted to the Engineer for
approval. The Engineer reserves the right to remove, or cause remove, the
Contractor’s section engineer from the Site and/or his subordinates who, in
the opinion of the Engineer, fails to perform satisfactorily his duties in the
best interest of the Works. Such action may be taken even after details of the
section engineer have been approved by the Engineer.
2.1.7 Storage, Protection and Care of Site
(1) The Contractor shall be fully acquainted with the space and storage facilities
available on the Site, and shall arrange for delivery of his equipment and
materials carefully so that, they are in phase with architectural or structural
construction’s schedule while at the same time, in keeping with the available
space and facilities on the Site allocated for his equipment and materials.
(2) Off-site storage of equipment and materials by the Contractor shall be entirely
at the expense of the Contractor. Unless such off-site storage has been
authorized, no payment will be made against off-site storage.
(3) Materials, finished and unfinished work on the Site shall be protected against
interference, inclement weather, and other causes of damage.
(4) The Contractor shall at all times keep his installation reasonable clean and
tidy, and shall remove from the Site at his expense all surplus materials and
temporary works as soon as they are not required.
(5) On completion of the Works, the Contractor shall remove all temporary
covers, casing, etc. and shall clean, remove and make good all stains,
blemishes, markings, etc., to a state ready for handing over.

2.1.8 Guarantee
The Contractor shall guarantee that all material/equipment to be provided in the

Works can be properly coordinated to form a safe and efficient system in
accordance with the regulations and this specification. Where pieces of equipment
are interconnected to form a complete unit, their characteristics of performance and
capacities shall be matched so as to give efficient, economical, safe and reliable
operation of the complete system.
2.1.9 Discrepancy
The Contractor shall bring to the Engineer’s attention during bidding any and
discrepancies between the Drawings, Bill of Quantities and Specifications. In
general, all Works called for by the Drawings even if not by the Specifications and
vice versa shall be fully executed.
2.1.10 Radio Frequency Interference Suppression
(1) All equipment and cables shall be properly shielded to suppress emission
of interference of radio to B.S. 800 and in accordance with the
requirements as laid down on Radio Communication Regulations Part V :
Regulations of Electrical Interference and local regulation.
(2) Proper radio frequency interference suppression circuits shall be installed

to suppress air-borne and mains-borne interference.
2.1.11 Maintenance
(1) During the Period of Maintenance the Contractor shall correct and
reconstruct any defects or damages in accordance with General Condition
clause 24.
(2) Such maintenance and service shall include but not limited to the
following during the maintenance period.
a) Replacement of any materials found defective under the condition

of normal use,
b) Emergency breakdown service within four hours of receiving such
call during normal office hour or within eight hours of receiving
such all outside normal office hour.
(3) All corrective works done shall be entered into the Contractor’s log book
kept at control building of 115 kV substation.
2.1.12 Training of Employer’s Staff

The Contractor shall provide adequate training of the Employer’s staff and/or
terminal operator until they are fully familiar with operation and maintenance of
the installation.
2.1.13 Tools and Spares
The Contractor shall submit to the Employer of a complete set of specified spares
and required tools at the request of a Certificate of Completion.
2.1.14 Technical Information
The technical information can be submitted together with bid as bidder considers
appropriate.
2.1.15 Program of Works

a) The Contractor shall submit his program of works for approval by the
Engineer in accordance with the Technical Specifications Part 1, Section
1.1.12. The program shall include in detail of the intended method, stages
and order of proceeding with the work together with the period of
estimated time for each and every stage of progress. Order and delivery
schedule of major equipment and site storage space if required shall also
be included.
b) The Contractor shall also be responsible for checking and ensuring that his
proposed program of works is properly coordinated with the Structural
program of works and the nominated contractors, if any.
2.1.16 Samples
(1) Not less than 30 days prior to procurement of the equipment or material, the
Contractor shall submit shop drawing including sample board and catalogues
for approval by the Engineer.
(2) Each sample shall be labeled and submitted with detachable left loose so
that they can be taken apart for examination.
(3) Approval of samples does not release the Contractor’s responsibilities
from furnishing materials as required by this Specification.
2.1.17 Shop Drawings
(1) Bid Drawings are intended primarily to enable bidders to prepare estimates
and submit bids. Layout of piping, cables, ducting etc. as shown in the
Drawings do not necessarily indicate exact positions of works so that they
should not be used as shop drawings.
(2) The following shop drawings shall be submitted for approval prior to
construction within 150 days after receipt of Notice to Proceed. These
drawings shall be based on the Bid Drawings but amended to account for
any modifications to building or installation which may have taken place,
and for any adjustment due to actual equipment offered.
a) Switch room, meter room and generator room, (layouts and
sections),
b) Trunking and conduit layouts, power conduit shall be separated

from lighting conduit and miscellaneous services conduit.
c) Switchboard arrangements (layouts and sections), including

busduct/cable arrangements.
d) Detail of support, cable clip, cable tray, cable ladder, etc.
e) System wiring layout and schematic
f) Detail of support, earthing, anchoring and connection, etc.
g) Schematic and Wiring diagram for all systems, signaling of

generator,
h) Control panel layout and wiring diagrams for all control systems
(3) Within 14 days after approval of shop drawing, three (3) sets each shall be
forwarded to the Engineer at his site office.
2.1.18 Test and Acceptance
(1) All equipment shall be tested. The Contractor shall provide all
instruments, labour or other facilities required for such test by his expenses.
(2) The Contractor shall submit the test procedure to the Engineer for approval
14 days before testing.
(3) After the equipment and wiring system have been completed, the
Contractor shall conduct the required tests under the presence of the Engineer
for all operation, control and outputs. Any defects appearing shall be
remedied to achieve the requirements specified in the Contract.
2.1.19 As-built Drawings
Within 30 days after issuance of Certificate of Completion, the Contractor shall

submit 3 printed sets of As-Built Drawings to the Engineer for approval. When
the Drawings were approved, 5 sets of prints, 1 set of reproducible and 1 set of
diskette shall be submitted to the Engineer.

2.1.20 Operation and Maintenance Manual
(1) Before commencement of the Maintenance Period and when the Engineer
requests, the Contractor shall submit the operation and maintenance
Manuals and Instructions for all the equipment to the Engineer for
approval.
(2) The Operation and Maintenance Manuals shall include but not limited to
the followings :
a) A brief description of the system

b) Manufacturer’s catalogue, installation, operation and maintenance
manuals of all components,
c) System operation instructions,
d) Recommended maintenance schedule
e) Spare parts and tools.
(3) Within seven (7) days after the approval from the Engineer, five (5) final
copies of the Operation and Maintenance Manuals with other date as
requested shall be submitted to the Engineer.
2.2 : MATERIAL AND EQUIPMENT
2.2.1 22 KV Metal Clad Switchgear
2.2.1.1 Standards
The equipment and accessories shall be designed, manufactured and tested where
applicable, in accordance with the following standards, code or approved equivalent
standards.
Metal Enclosed Cubicle IEC 298

Power Circuit Breaker IEC 56
Instrument and Relaying Current Transformer IEC 185
Instrument and Relaying Voltage Transformer IEC 186
2.2.1.2 Type Tests
All switchgear shall be type tested generally in accordance with IEC Publication 298,
clause 6, including full scale arcing test.
SF 6 circuit breakers shall be type tested according to IEC Publication 56.
Current transformer and voltage transformer shall be type tested according to IEC
185 and IEC 186.

2.2.1.3 Rating and Feature
The high voltage switchgear shall have the following type and ratings :
(a) Type : Indoor, self-supported, metal-enclosed type

(b) Rated voltage : 24 kV (Nominal voltage 22 kV),
three (3)-phase
(c) Rated frequency : 50 Hz
(d) Rated power frequency : 50 kV
withstand voltage
(e) Rated impulse withstand : 125 kV
voltage
(f) Rated short-time current : as specified on the Drawings
(g) Rated bus : as specified on the Drawings
2.2.1.4 Structure
The panel enclosure type shall be in accordance with IEC 298 or equivalent. Each
type of complete switchgear shall be capable of withstanding without damage the
electro-magnetic and thermal stresses resulting from the maximum asymmetrical
value of short circuit current corresponding to the fault level specified in the
Specification.
Metal-clads enclosed switchgear and controlgear in which components are arranged

in separate compartments with metal partitions shall be earthed. Insulating shutter
barrier as a part of the shutter arrangement may be used.
Withdrawable circuit breakers shall be provided with interlocking not to withdrawn

from of inserted to their operating position unless they are opened previously. The
circuit-breaker cubicles shall be of the horizontal draw-out type. The complete
switchgear shall be fully metal-enclosed and shall be such the complete switchboard
is of flush-fronted design having a neat and clean appearance.
The switchgear shall be of standard construction and up-to-date design and shall be
designed to give maximum reliability in service, considering the need for speed of
operation and ease of inspection and maintenance. All components shall be accessibly
mounted in the switchboard and shall not impede access to wiring or terminals.
Insulating barriers and bus supports shall be of an approved material.
Each cubicle shall be divided into separate compartments for busbar, cable
connection and switching device and a low voltage section. The cubicle door shall be
provided with a window through which the position of the switching device easily
can be checked. The low voltage section shall be completely separated from the high
voltage section and be housed in a metal-enclosed terminal box that has space for
relays, instruments and terminal. The apparatus for secondary bus wires between
adjacent cubicles and for secondary wiring in individual units shall have grommets to
prevent damage to wires by sharp metal edges.

For safety of operating personnel, it is essential that should an arc develop in any one
of compartments it shall be confined to that compartment without affecting the other
compartments.
The construction shall be robust and be designed to prevent the spreading of damage
due to fire, short circuits, open arcs or other causes. The switchgear shall be designed
to prevent live ports from accidental contact.
Door shall be provided at the front of respective cable connection and circuit breaker
compartment to give full access to apparatus and compartments. The front doors
shall be made from sheet steel of thickness not less than 2.5 mm and shall be lockable
with padlocks.
2.2.1.5 Power Circuit Breakers
All equipment, materials and fabrication shall conform to the latest applicable IEC 56
or equivalent. The high voltage circuit breaker shall have the following ratings and
features :
a) Type : Three (3) poles, single-throw, SF6, indoor

draw-out type
b) Rated voltage : 24 kV (Nominal Voltage 22 kV)
c) Rated frequency : 50 Hz
d) Rated insulation level : 50 Hz

power frequency with-
stands voltage
Basic impulse : 125 kV
insulation level (BIL)
e) Rated operating duty : 0-0.3S - CO - 3 min - CO
f) Interrupting time : Not more than 5 cycles
The circuit breaker shall have a motor operated shorted energy, spring-driven
mechanism or solenoid. Tripping power and closing power shall be from a 230 V.
The mechanism shall pre-charge immediately after a closing operation, or upon
insertion of the removable breaker into the stationary structure, so that the breaker
may be tripped and closed manually if controlled power is subsequently lost.
The stored energy mechanism shall be capable of manual charging. Circuit

breaker shall have automatically engaging and disengaging primary and secondary
contacts. Automatic metal safety shutters shall close the entrance to the stationary
primary disconnecting devices when the circuit breaker is withdrawn or in test
position. Interlocks shall be furnished to prevent any position from racking of a
closed breaker. Interlocks shall be provided to automatically discharge the closing
springs on insertion or removal of the breaker. Provisions for manual closing and
opening and slow closing of the main contacts shall be furnished. Three (3)-phase
surge capacitors shall be furnished with circuit breaker in the switchgear. All
circuit breakers of the same type and ratings shall be entirely inter-changeable with
each other.
The following accessories shall be furnished :
a) One-set of secondary couplers
b) One-hand crank
c) One-power operated ground and test switch
2.2.1.6 Instrument and Relaying Transformers
Potential transformers and current transformers shall be molded epoxy resin

insulated.
All equipment, materials and fabrication shall conform to the latest applicable IEC
185 or equivalent. Potential transformers and current transformers shall have the
following rating and features :
a) Type : Single-phase molded epoxy resin type

b) Primary voltage : 22 kV
c) Secondary voltage and : 110 V and 5 A
secondary current
d) Accuracy class : 1.0 class
e) Rated frequency : 50 Hz
f) Power frequency withstand : 50 kV R.M.S.
voltage
Current transformers shall have sufficient thermal and mechanical strength to
withstand, without damages, current equal to the momentary and interrupting rating
of the breaker.
2.2.1.7 Power Busbar and Earth Busbar
All bus bar shall be made of copper and shall be totally enclosed with long life and
durable insulating material.
Power buses shall be copper having suitable current rating as shown on the Drawings,
and shall be supported by non-hygroscopic insulators designed to withstand forces
due to the momentary short circuit current of the system.
Earth bus shall be of copper and size shall be not less than 6 mm x 50 mm.
A tee connection from the main earth-bus shall project into each circuit breaker
compartment for the automatic earthing of the circuit breaker when it is inserted into
the compartment.
2.2.1.8 Painting
The switchgear panel shall be painted with double coats of sealing primer and
surface, and not less than double coats of finish paint. Before prime-painting, surface
of the switchgear finish paint. Before prime-painting, surface of the switchgear shall
be treated by sand blast or dipping with acid solution.
2.2.1.9 Wiring
All wiring shall be made with 600 V PVC insulated wire of 2.5 mm2, except for
current transformer circuit shall be 4 mm2. All hinged wiring shall be extra flexible.
Internal wiring of each panel shall be neatly and carefully installed in suitable wiring
durcts with removable cover and complete to conveniently located terminal blocks for
connecting to incoming and outgoing leads.
Every point of terminal block and wire shall be assigned a designation, with identical
designation on each corresponding terminal block and wire. This same designation
shall also be indicated in the schematic and wiring diagrams. As a rule, a
designation will not change until the wire is terminated or connected to other
equipment. All wiring shall be designated at bother ends by permanent printing on
wire designation sleeves.
2.2.1.10 Terminal Block
The switchgear panel shall be provided with terminal blocks for termination of all
wiring devices mounted in the panel and all external circuits. Terminal blocks shall
be of 600 V approved molded-block type with molded insulating barrier between
terminals. Terminal blocks shall be made of nonflammable thermosetting material.
Terminal blocks shall be sized to accept 2.5 sq.mm to sq. mm conductors. Each
terminal block shall have removable white marking strip for marking circuit
designation. One spare blank marking strip shall be furnished with each terminal
block.
The arrangement of all terminal blocks shall be such that incoming and outgoing
leads can be easily arranged for connections to terminals. Terminal blocks shall be
located so that the accessibility to them will not be lessened by interference from
structural members or panel instruments. Ample space shall be provided to terminal
blocks for termination of all external circuits.
Ten percent of spare terminals, not less than one spare terminal, shall be provide on
each group of terminal blocks for future use.

2.2.2 : 22 KV Compartmented Switchgear
2.2.2.1 Standards
The equipment and accessories shall be designed, manufactured and tested where
applicable, in accordance with the following standards, code or approved equivalent
standards approved.
Metal Enclosed Cubicle, Metal clad switchgear type IEC 298

Power Circuit Breaker IEC 56
Instrument and Relaying Current Transformer IEC 185
Instrument and Relaying Voltage Transformer IEC 186
2.2.2.2 Type Tests
All switchgear shall be type tested generally in accordance with IEC Publication 298,
Clause 6, including full scale arcing test.
SF 6 circuit breakers shall be type tested according to IEC Publication 56.
Current transformer and voltage transformer shall be type tested according to IEC 185
and IEC 186.
2.2.2.3 Rating and Feature
The high voltage switchgear shall be the following type and shall have the following
ratings:
(a) Type : Indoor, self-supported, metal-enclosed

type
(b) Rated voltage : 24 kV (Nominal voltage 22 kV), three

(3)-phase
(c) Rated frequency : 50 Hz
(d) Rated power frequency : 50 kV

withstand voltage
(e) Rated impulse : 125 kV

withstand voltage
(f) Rated short-time : as specified on the Drawings

current
(g) Rated bus : as specified on the Drawing

2.2.2.4 Structures
1) Metal-enclosed switchgear shall be designed sot that normal service, inspection

and maintenance operations, including the usual checking of phase sequence,
earthling of connected cables, locating of cable faults, voltage tests on connected
cable or other apparatus and the elimination of dangerous electrostatic charges,
shall be carried out safety.
2) An earthing conductor shall be provided extending the whole length of the

metal enclosed switchgear. The earthing conductor shall be copper strip
having the cross sectional area of not less than 70 sq.mm. It shall be
terminated by terminal for 35 sq.mm. strand, bare copper ground wires to the
grounding system.
The earthing conductor of lightning arrester, if applies, shall be connected to

the grounded shield cable and separated from the earthing conductor of the
switchgear. The earthing wire shall be at least 16 sq.mm., 750 V. class insulated
wire supported by insulator of 100 V. class.
3) The minimum degree of protection shall be IP 31 (IEC PUB NO.529) protection

against small foreign bodies of diameter of thickness greater than 2.5 mm. and
vertically falling water droplets.
4) The enclosure shall be metallic, strong enough to retain the protective function of
the enclosure against the damage during internal fault and access of the live parts
of the switchgear in case of external impact.
5) Cover and doors which are parts of the enclosure shall be metallic. When they
are closed, they shall provide the specified degree of protection. Two categories
of covers or doors are recognized with regard to access to high voltage
compartments.
a) Those which need not be opened for the normal purposes of operation or
maintenance, shall not be possible for them to be opened, dismantled or
removed without the use of tools.
b) Those which need to be opened for the normal purposes of operation,

shall not require tools for their opening is assured by a switchable
interlocking device.
6) Inspection window shall provide and shall be transparent, tamper-resistant and

shall not blowout of the enclosure during internal fault.
7) Adequate ventilation shall be provided for the equipment enclosed.
8) Partition and pressure relief flaps shall be provided and designed to limit the
damage during internal fault. The pressure relief flaps shall be directed away
from the front.

9) When service lines are connected to the moving contact side of the main switch,
safety barrier shall be provided to prevent the live part of the moving contact
being exposed when the switch and door are open.
10) Minimum bus clearance shall be as follows:
Between conductors 260 mm.

Between conductor and ground 220 mm.
11) The phase arrangement on three-phase buses shall be R, Y, B form front to back,
top to bottom, or left to right.
2.2.2.5 Fused Load Break Switch
Switches shall be quick-make, quick-break with the speed of opening or closing entirely
independent of the operator. The Load Break Switches shall be three poles, two
positions, with earthing switch and a stored energy spring mechanism to provide quick
switch operation independent of the handle speed. The interrupt shall be designed for in
air operation of the sliding Contacts are chute type for ease of inspection and
maintenance. Designs which have completely enclosed interrupts or rely on the presence
or absence of a gas shall not be acceptable.
Switch operating handle shall be permanently mounted and ready for immediate use. The
spring sleeve shall permit the handle to fold down when the switch is in the open
position. Provisions shall be available for padlocking the switch in either the open or
closed position. Switch shall have continuous and interrupting rating as indicated on the
Drawings.
A viewing window shall be installed in the switch enclosures and located to enable
visible inspection of the switch poles from outside the enclosure, and so placed that
opening the fuse access door is not required to observe the blown fuse indicator on any
fused switch.
The switch shall have electrical ratings as follow:-
- System voltage 24 kV
- Number of Phase 3
- Rated Frequency 50 Hz.
- Basic Impulse Level 125 kV (Minimum)
- Power Frequency Voltage 50 kV (Minimum) for

1 min.
- Rated continuous Current 400 A and 630 A

(switch) (As specified)
- Fault Level 16 KA symmetrical

2.2.2.6 Fuses
The high voltage fuses and non-disconnection fuse mountings shall be accessible only
through a separate door mechanically interlocked with the Load Break Switch, to insure
the switch is in the open position when the fuses are accessible. Switch designs with full
height fuse access doors shall have a solid barrier covering the area of the main cross bus
and/or line side of the switch. Metal screen barrier shall not be acceptable. No energized
parts shall be with normal reach of the opened doorway. Four single full length inter-
phase barriers shall isolate the three phase of the switch from each other and from the
enclosures.
Four single full length inter-phase barriers shall isolate the three phase of the switch from
each other and from the enclosures.
Fuses shall be as follow:-
a) Current limiting type of self contained design to limit the available fault
current stresses on the system.
b) Fuses shall be affixed in position with provisions for removal and

replacement from the front of the gear without the use of special tools.
c) Provided with striking pins to actuate the status indicator or to trigger the
Load Break Switch when fuses are blown.
2.2.2.7 Instrument and Relaying Transformers
Potential transformers and current transformers shall be molded epoxy resin insulated.
All equipment, materials and fabrication shall conform to the latest applicable IEC 185
or equivalent approved. Potential transformers and current transformers shall have the
following rating and features:
(a) Type : Single-phase molded epoxy resin type
(b) Primary voltage : 22 kV
(c) Secondary voltage and : 110 V and 5 A

secondary current
(d) Accuracy class : 1.0 class
(e) Rated frequency : 50 Hz
(f) Power frequency : 50 kV R.M.S.

withstand voltage
Current transformers shall have sufficient thermal and mechanical strength to withstand,
without damages, current equal to the momentary and interrupting rating of the breaker.

2.2.2.8 Power Busbar and Earth Busbar
All bus bar shall be made of copper and shall be totally enclosed with long life and
durable insulating material.
Power buses shall be copper having suitable current rating as shown on the drawing, and
shall be supported by non-hygroscopic insulators designed to withstand forces due to the
momentary short circuit current of the system.
Earth bus shall be of copper and size shall be not less than 6 mm x 50 mm.
A tee connection from the main earth-bus shall project into each circuit breaker
compartment for the automatic earthing of the circuit breaker when it is inserted into the
compartment.
2.2.3 22 KV Underground Lines
2.2.3.1 General Requirements
The high-tension or high-voltage 22 kV underground lines shall include the necessary

underground cables, cable conduit, and manholes together with the specified
component2s and connection accessories, complete in accordance with the details shown
on the Drawings and as presented herein.
2.2.3.2 22 KV Underground Cable
The underground cable shall be three-phase, three single-core cable. The cable shall be
manufactured, materialized and fabrication as present herein.
1) Construction
The general construction of the cable shall be as described herein.
a) Conductor
Uncoated conductors shall be of soft or annealed copper wire in
accordance with ASTM B3. Concentric stranded conductors shall
conform to ASTM B8, and class B, Part 2 of ICEA Pub. No. S-66-524.
b) Conductor Shield
The conductors shall be shield with an extruded layer of thermosetting
semi-conducting material or the combination of helically wrapped semi-
conducting tape over the conductor and then an extruded layer of
thermosetting semi-conducting material. In either case, the extruded layer
shall be firmly bonded to the insulation.
c) Insulation
The insulation shall be cross-linked polyethylene conforming to the
requirement of ICEA Pub. No. S-66-524 Part 3

The insulation shall be capable of operating continuously at conductor
temperatures not exceeding 90ºC for normal operation, 130ºC for
emergency overload conditions, and 250ºC for short circuit conditions.
The cable shall be provided with a 133% insulation level.
d) Insulation Shielding
The insulation shall be shielded with a layer of semi-conducting material
applied directly over the insulation.
e) Shielding
The shielding shall be annealed copper tape of suitable width and shall be
helically applied over the insulation shielding with minimum 10% lap.
The annealed copper tape shall be at least 0.1 mm thickness and
substantially free from burrs.
f) Protective Tape
The protective tape shall be furnished which consists of a compound
filled fabric tape applied over the copper shield.
g) Jacket
The jacket shall consist of a polyvinyl chloride compound conforming to
the requirement of ICEA No. S-66-524.
2) Cable Markings
The following items of marking shall be printed unobstructively on the cable

surface at suitable intervals.
a) Normal voltage
b) Type of cable
c) Size and number of conductor
d) Name of manufacturer
e) Date of manufacturer
3) Packing
All cable shall be packed on reels. The following information shall be displayed
on the reel.
a) Name of manufacturer
b) Size and number of conductor
c) Type of insulation and voltage classification
d) Length of cable
e) Reel number and other suitable identification for reel and reel size.
f) Date of manufacture.
g) Total weight
4) Cable Ends

An end cap shall be provided on the cable end to which special attention shall be
paid to prevent penetration of moisture during transportation.
2.2.3.3 High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) Duct and Fittings
The underground cable duct shall be utilized as cable ways or cable supports. The cable
duct shall be high density polyethylene pipe (HDPE). The number and diameter of the
cable duct shall be as specified on the Drawings. The HDPE duct together with
connection accessories shall be manufactured, materialized and fabricated as presented
herein.
1) Description
Unless otherwise specified, all ducts shall be designed for a minimum working
pressure of 6.0 kg/sq.cm.
Duct shall be supplied in standard length of at least 6.00 m and shall be furnished
with plain end. Both ends of the pipe shall be chamfered.
The Contractor shall also submit the followings :
a) Information as to manner of storage and handling;
b) Manufacturer's design calculation together with reference document;
c) Detail on chemical properties and mechanical properties of the materials

of pipe;
d) Drawings showing dimension of fittings;
e) Instruction manual on pipe laying.
2) Pipe
The raw material from which the pipes are made shall be composed substantially
of high density polyethylene to which may be added only those additives that are
needed for manufacturing of the pipes. The raw material shall contain carbon
black of not less than two (2%) percent by weight.
Unless otherwise specified, the quality requirements of the raw material shall
conform to DIN 8074 and 8075 "Pipes of High Density PE-Type 1 - General
Quality Requirements".

3) Fittings
Coupling and reduces shall be supplied from the same manufacturer and shall be
made from the same raw material with the same quality requirements as HDPE
pipe.
4) Dimension
Dimension and tolerance shall comply with DIN 8074 "Pipe of High Density PE-
Tupe 1 - Dimension".
5) Connection
The HDPE conduit connection with HDPE coupling shall be specified on

Drawing.
6) Method of Testing
Pipes shall be tested in accordance with DIN 8075 "Pipes of High Density PE-
Type 1 - Testing".
7) Marking
a) Pipe
Each pipe shall be clearly marked on the outside surface at intervals not
exceeding 1.5 m. The marks shall be as follows:
- Raw material ("HDPE") and lot No.

- Nominal diameter and pressure class
- Manufacturer's name or its abbreviation
- Year of manufacturer
b) Fitting
Each fitting shall be clearly marked showing the nominal diameter.
2.2.3.4 Manholes
The high-tension manholes shall be utilized as junction for high-tension cable pulling.
The manholes shall be made of reinforced concrete and hall have covers shall be of size
and shape as shown on the Drawings. The manhole shall be utilized as three direction
installation of cable.
2.2.3.5 Handholes
The high-tension handholes shall be utilized as junction for high-tension cable pulling.
The handholes shall be made of reinforced concrete and shall have covers made of hot-
dip galvanized steel. The handholes and covers shall be of size and shape as shown on
the Drawings. The handhole shall be used as unidirectional installation of cable.

2.2.3.6 22 KV Cable Termination
The termination shall be serviceable on a 22 kV voltage rated, 133% cross linked

polyethylene insulation, copper tape shielded with PVC jacket, single conductor cable
system. The pothead shall have a BIL rating of 125 kV and shall meet all the design
requirement as specified in IEEE-48 standard.
The termination shall use high strength, wet process porcelain for external
insulation. The porcelain shall be provided with necessary creepage and strike
distance and shall permit for installation in upright position. The termination shall have
thermal, mechanical and electro-magnetic strength sufficient to withstand without injury
short circuit current and thermal expansion.
Mounting bracket for the pothead shall be shaped for mounting on a galvanized steel
supporting structure without inducing eddy current.
2.2.3.7 Connection Accessories
The connection accessories shall be of underground cable purpose. The underground

cable connection accessories shall be outdoor cable-splicing slip-on terminations or
pothead with copper cable lugs utilized as underground cable terminals, cable connectors
utilized as cables jointing, insulating type, cable cast resin compound, cable grip, etc.
The cable connectors shall be straight through joint and branch joint.
2.2.4 Power Transformer
The transformers shall comply with the standard, type construction and include the
necessary accessories as presented herein.
1) Standards
The transformers shall be manufactured and tested in accordance with the latest
applicable standard specifications and codes of ANSI C 57.12 or approved
equivalent.
2) Type, Rating and Characteristics
The transformers shall have the following ratings and features when operating at
the Site with an elevation up to 100 m above MSL :
a) Type : Oil-immersed type, outdoor
b) Type of cooling : Natural air cooled type (ONAN)
c) Number of phases : Three (3) - phase
d) Rates power : as specified on the Drawings
e) Rated frequency : 50 Hz

f) Rated voltage and insulation class of windings and connected parts
High voltage : 22 kV delta (22 kV Class) basic

impulse insulation level (BIL),
Not less than 150 kV
Low voltage : 400/230 V, grounded WY
g) Vector Group : Dyn 11

h) Manually operated : ? 2 x 2.5% of rated
off-load full kVA primary voltage
capacity tap
changer with
four steps
i) Rated No load less

 30 kVA : 130 w
 50 kVA : 210 w
 100 kVA : 340 w
 500 kVA : 1,000 w
 2,500 kVA : 3,200 w
j) Rated Copper less
 30 kVA : 500 w
 50 kVA : 1,050 w
 100 kVA : 1,750 w
 500 kVA : 5,500 w
 2,500 kVA : 26,800 w
k) Impedance voltage : 5%
l) Average winding : 65ºC

temperature rise
when carrying
continuous
rating kVA, shall
not exceed
m) Average winding : 60ºC

of top oil, shall
not exceed
n) Hottest spot : 80ºC

winding temperature
rise, when carrying
continuous rating kVA
shall not exceed

o) Type of coil : Copper
p) Audible sound
 Below 500 kVA : Not more than 56 dB
 2,500 kVA : Not more than 60 dB
3) Transformer Construction
a) Tank
Each transformer shall be provided with a steel case of substantial

construction, which shall be oil-tight and gas-tight. The tank shall be
capable of withstanding, without leakage or permanent distortion, a
pressure of + 10 p.s.i. and shall withstand continuously a vacuum of -10
p.s.i. inside of the tank. The tank cover shall be provided with suitable
and holes. For tank finish, all surface shall be thoroughly cleaned before
paining. Interior surface of the tank shall be painted with oil-resistant
paint. Exterior surface shall be painted with a primer coat and finish with
weather-resistant coats.
b) Cores
Cores shall be constructed of high quality, non-aging high permeability

silicon steel. The steel shall be in thin lamination, annealed after cutting
and rolled to insure smooth surfaces at the edges. Both side of each sheet
shall be insulated with a durable, heat-resistant baked enamel or varnish.
The cores shall be rigidly clamped to ensure adequate mechanical
strength to support the windings and to prevent shifting of lamination
during shipment, and also to reduce vibration to a minimum during
operation.
c) Windings
The winding shall be of the best modern design. The coils shall be wound
and supported in a manner to provide sufficient oil ducts which will be
maintained without obstruction. End coils shall have extra insulation.
Coils shall be made up, shaped, and braced to provide for expansion and
construction due to temperature changes in order to avoid abrasion of
insulation and to provide rigidity to resist movement and distortion
caused by abnormal operating conditions. Adequate barriers shall be
provided between windings and core. End coils shall have extra
protection against abnormal line disturbances. The assembled core and
coils shall be vacuum dried, immediately impregnated, and immersed in
dry oil.

d) Bushings
The bushings shall conform to the applied standard. All porcelain parts
shall be one piece. Porcelain parts constructed of assembled segments
will not be acceptable. Threaded studs shall be furnished on all bushings.
All bushings shall be interchangeable between items of like voltage. The
H.T. bushings shall have full wave impulse withstand voltage or basic
impulse insulation level (Bil) of not less than 150 kV for 22 kV system.
e) Transformer Oil
The transformer oil shall be pure mineral oil prepared, refined, well
filtered and has the dielectric strength before filling, by vacuum process,
in the transformer tank not less than 35 kV as tested by ASTM D 877 or
approved equivalent. The dielectric strength of the sample of insulation
oil taken from the new transformer shall not be less than 27 kV, when
measured in accordance with latest ANSI standard method of testing
electrical insulating oil.
f) Oil Preservation System
The transformer shall be provided with an oil preservation system in

which the transformer oil cannot come in contact with the outside air.
The system may be either the sealed tank, gas-oil-sealed conservator or
expansion tank type.
g) Terminal Arrangement
High voltage bushings shall be equipped with solderless clamp type

connectors for aluminium and copper conductors. Low voltage bushings
shall be equipped with solderless clamp type connectors for high
conductivity bronze and hot-tin dipped for aluminium and copper
conductors. The connectors shall be provided with mounting bolts, nuts,
washers, and lock washers of stainless steel or better.
h) Cooling System
The transformer shall be designed with a sufficient type of cooling

system which is either corrugated fin type or radiator fin type to operate
as natural air-cooled.
4) Accessories
Each transformer shall be equipped with the following accessories:
- Arcing horns, corrosion proved

- Tap changer
- Thermometer pocket, dial type with alarm and trip contact
- Over pressure relay
- Buchholz relay
- Nameplate with connection diagram
- Drain valve, sampling
- Dehydrating breather with silica gel
- Lifting lugs
- Earthling terminal
- Oil level gauge (3- transformer only)
- Lifting eyes (3- transformer only)
- Oil check valve
5) Factory Assembly and Tests
The transformer shall be completely assembled at the factory. The transformer

shall be subjected to the following tests by and at the expense of the Contractor.
All tests described below shall be performed by the Provincial Electricity Authority
(PEA):
a) Routine Tests
- Resistance measurements on all windings

- Measurement of insulation resistance
- Applied potential test
- Inducted potential test
- Ratio tests on the rated voltage connections and on all tap
connections
- Polarity and phase-relation tests
- No-load loss test at rated voltage
- Full-load loss test at rated voltage
- Measurement of exciting or no-load current at rated voltage
- Impedance voltage measurement at rated current on the rated
voltage connection
- Oil insulation dielectric test
b) Special Tests
All the special tests described below shall be performed in the presence
of the Engineer.
- Temperature rise or heat run test

- Audible noise level tests shall be made in accordance with the
applied standards.
c) Data to be Furnished
The Contractor shall furnish four (4) certified copies of reports of the test
results, curves and standard application data. The costs of the tests and
report shall be borne by the Contractor.

d) Field Tests
After installation, before energized, transformer shall be subjected to the

following test:
- Visual and dimensional check

- Check of vector-group symbol
- Check of insulation oil
- Operation test for tap changer
- Measurement of insulation resistance
- Measurement of voltage ratio
The instruments for above tests shall be prepared by the Contractor. And
the cost of the tests shall be borne by the Contractor.
2.2.5 Main Distribution Board (MDB)
1) Switchboards shall be indoor, self-contained, factory built assembly (FBA), floor

standing, front and rear access, extensible cubicle type and shall be tested.
The main and supplementary busbars shall be type tested in compliance with
B.S. 5486: 1977, Part 1, Class 3 CM to a fault level of 31 MVA at 380 V for 3
secs. for circuit above 1600A and to 31MVA at 380 V for 1 sec. for circuits
1600A and below or approved equal.
Switchboards shall be uniform in height and depth.
2) Switchboards shall be constructed from zinctec sheet steel angle and channel
sections welded to form a robust, self-supporting structure. The cubicle tops,
floor plates, side panels, front and rear doors, shall be detachable gasketed sheet
metal plat of at least 2 mm. thick.
The bare edges shall be lipped. Each panel shall be divided vertically by isolating
sheet metal and horizontally by insulation between compartments for each
switchgear and/or instrument. The sheet steel of min. 1.2 mm thick shall be used.
3) Similar equipment shall be of the same manufacturer and be interchangeable.
4) Switchboards shall consist of the following components:
a) Cabling chambers,
b) Main busbar chamber,
c) Instrument - protection relay, protection current transformer
d) Metering - voltage transformer, energy meter, selectors,
indication light, measuring current transformer,
e) Battery and charger for trip supply,
f) Switchgear including ACB, fused switch, non-fuse switch, MCCB, HRC
fuse and magnetic contactor
g) Spare for future circuits as shown on the Drawings.

h) Earth bar
i) Mimic bus of 3 mm and 10 mm wide plastic trip.
5) All components shall be suitable derated and the switchboard shall be

naturally ventilated to operate under the service conditions as defined in
Clause 6.1 of B.S 5486 : Part I 1977 or approved equivalent. The
switchboard shall be dust tight and vermin proof of at least IP31 of IEC 144
under normal operation condition. All cable termination shall be shrouded.
The Contractor shall submit type test certificate to verify both the assembled
switchboard and switchgears/ACBs etc. can meet with the requirements.
6) Copper earth bar of 25 mm. x 6 mm. shall be provided to link all the panels. A
clamp earth terminal shall be provided adjacent to each cable for earth
connection.
7) Busbar shall be air insulated hard drawn electro-tin plate high conductivity
copper bars to B.S. 1432 or 1433 or approved equivalent, properly rated, and
supported by porcelain or other non-hygroscopic material at suitable spacing.
Proper busbar extension shall be provided for ease of cable connection in the
cable chamber. The busbar shall be properly identified by colours in accordance
with Clause 7.6.5 of B.S. 5486 Part I:1977 or approved equal.
8) Cabling chamber shall be ample dimension for ease of cable termination and
shall be provided with:
a) Cable end box,

b) Cable lugs,
c) Cable glands,
d) Armour clamps,
e) Gland plates,
f) Straps,
g) Cable shroud
and suitable for the appropriate size, type and direction of cable entry.
9) Switchboard shall stand on a concrete plinth of minimum 100 mm. high.
10) All hinged or removable metal doors or plates shall be earthed by flexible earth
tape to the earth bar.
2.2.6 Distribution Board (DB)
1) Distribution board shall include moulded case circuit breaker distribution board
(MCCB) and Miniature Circuit Breaker distribution board (MCB) and shall be
factory built assembly to B.S. 5486 or approved equivalent.
2) The distribution board shall be totally enclosed by galvanized sheet steel of 1.7
mm for length less than 2m or 2.0 mm thick for length greater than 2m. The
metal enclosure shall be adequately sized to allow for free circulation of air and
be complete with one (1) coat of anti-corrosion primer and baked enamel painted
in factory. The door shall be hinged 180 deg. C swing gasketed door fitted with
ball catch and chrome-plated handle. For boards allocated in areas accessible by
the public, cylindrical lock shall be provided complete with three (3) keys.
3) Knock out and slot openings shall be neatly provided suitable for
conduit/trunking connection and proper protection by bushes, gourmet, etc. to
protect cable entry from damages shall be included.
4) Busbar shall be hard drawn high conductivity copper properly tinned. For HRC
DB and MCB DB, the busbar shall be rated at 100A minimum for single phase
and 150A for 2 or more phases unless otherwise stated. For MCCB D/B the
busbar shall be rated not less than the rating of main switch or main circuit
breaker.
Neutral connector can be brass block having finished screw terminals equal in
number and in same order as the individual outgoing circuits. Earth terminal shall
be provided.
5) Proper indication of phases by colour discs or approved equivalent insulating

means shall be provided.
6) Removable insulating phase barriers and front shields covering live busbar and
terminal, shall be provided by 2.5mm thick paxolin sheet. Operating handle shall
be projected outside the shield for operation purpose.
7) Replacement of fuses, MCB, MCCB and busbars form the front shall be
possible.
8) Except for solderless termination type MCB or fuse holder, all cable termination
shall be by compression cable lug or proper soldered lug.
9) Permanent circuit chart shall be affixed to identify individual circuit.
10) MCB's and HRC fuses shall be arranged in horizontal rows of the same phase.
For TP MCBs, tee off cable shall be used for tapping out from busbars.
11) Each DB shall have a main circuit breaker as per specified in the Drawings.
12) Distribution board shall be provided with 20% spare circuit breaker, unless
otherwise specified in the Drawings.

2.2.7 Load Center
1) Load centers shall be produced by reliable manufactures and recognized by the

Engineer. The product shall be tested and approved by the recognized standards
as specified in Section 1.1 General Requirement.
2) Load centers shall comply with the followings
a) Property of the load center shall conform with "Article 384, NE Code".
The panel and breakers shall be approved or tested by the authorized
Institute accepted by the Engineer.
b) Load centers shall be dead-front type for 380/220 V 3 ph. 4 wire. They
shall be 1 phase or 3 phase as specified in the Drawings and the
description. Front hinged door shall be required. The panel shall be
suitable for not less than 240 volts for 1 phase and 415 volts for 3 phase.
3) Busbar shall be Aluminum at the current capacity not less the size of AF of the
main breaker. Main circuit breaker shall be easily detachable of circuit breaker
either 1,2,3 and/or combination of them.
4) Load center shall be of surface mounting type unless otherwise specified. They
shall be installed at specified height or per NE Code and shall be readily
accessible.
5) Fixing of circuit breaker to busbar shall be Plug-in type. Detachable of each

breaker shall be independent from moving the other adjacent breakers.
2.2.8 LV Switchgear
2.2.8.1 Air Circuit Breaker (ACB)
1) ACB shall be triple pole, metal clad, flush mounted horizontal draw-out type
with back connection.
2) ACB shall be motorized and with the capability to install protective equipment as
follows or as shown in the Drawings:-
a) Shunt trip
b) Instantaneous over current trip
c) Time delay over current relay
d) Ground fault relay
e) Asymmetrical relay or Phase failure check relay with adjustable +, - 5 to
10% asymmetrical voltage.
f) Under voltage relay with adjustable range from +,- 10 to 20%
symmetrical
3) Isolating and main contact shall be silver plated self aligning cluster type backed
by phosphor bronze spring. The arcing tip shall be specially treated to minimize
erosion and eliminate contact welding under all conditions. Heat resistant are
quenching device shall be provided.

4) Auxiliary contacts for the ACB shall be 4 NC + 4 NO. All auxiliary wiring shall
be connected to a plug by flexible cable with socket type adaptor at the outer
casing of the circuit breaker.
5) Interphase barrier, positive permanent "ON", "OFF", "TRIP" and "SPRING

CHARGED" indicator, "SERVICE", "TEST" and "ISOLATED" position
indicator, shall be provided. The ACB shall be lockable by padlock in "ON" of
"OFF" position.
6) Mechanical interlocking device shall be provide so that:
1) ACB cannot be racked-in "ON" condition

2) ACB cannot be withdraw in "ON"
3) ACB draw out mechanism shall trip the breaker before isolating contact
opens.
7) ACB shall be manual-charged, manual release spring assisted closing and
opening mechanism. The operation handle shall be retractable. Damping device
shall be provided or smooth switching or tripping. The spring tripping operation
shall be shunt trip release either manually or by protecting relays such as, under
voltage, overload/earth fault, etc. ACB shall be trip free i.e. contact will not be
held closed when closing on to fault.
2.2.8.2 Molded Case Circuit Breaker (MCCB)
1) MCCB shall be manufactured and test to B.S. 4725 : Part 1 : 1997 or approved
equivalent.
2) All mechanical and live parts, except terminals and toggles shall be contained in
completely sealed molded case of high mechanical strength and non-tracking
phenolic materials.
3) Load handling contacts shall be of anti-welding silver/tungsten tips

electrolytically deposited onto high conductivity copper backing.
4) The MCCB shall be "Trip free". The tripping mechanism shall be thermal
magnetic, and shall be fully compensated for ambient temperature of 25ºC to
50ºC and calibrated at 40ºC to carry full load.
5) MCCB shall completed with overload, short circuit, and shall have an inverse
current/time characteristic with time delay inversely proportional to the current
up to seven times full load rating. On higher overcurrent, the breaker shall trip
instantaneously. Wherever specified, additional under voltage relay protection
shall be provided. Clear indication of fault when tripped shall be indicated for all
MCCB.
2.2.8.3 Automatic Transfer Switch (TAS)
1) The automatic transfer switch shall be a twin unit consisting of two 3-pole mold
case circuit breaker. Where the rating of switch exceeds 630A, air circuit breaker

shall be used instead of MCCB. The ACBs shall be complied with all the
requirements as stated in Section 2.2.8.1 or approved equivalent.
2) Automatic transfer switch shall be with double relay control. On detection of the
failure of the main supply by the no-volt relay as well as the built up of the rated
voltage from the emergency generator by the voltage sensing relay. The transfer
switch shall be automatically changed over.
3) The twin unit shall be mechanically interlocked so that it prevents the normal and
emergency sources from ever being in parallel operation.
4) Indicating lights showing to which source the switch is connected shall be

provided.
5) Spare voltage free auxiliary contact shall be provided, minimum 2 NC and 2 NO

for each set of ATS.
2.2.8.4 Miniature Circuit Breaker (MCB)
1) MCB shall be manufactured and type tested to IEC 898 or approved equivalent.
The mechanical and live parts, except terminals and toggles shall be contained in
a completely sealed casing of high mechanical strength and non-tracking
phenolic materials.
2) Load handling contacts shall be of anti-welding silver/tungsten tips,

electrolytically deposited onto high conductivity copper backing. Operation
toggle shall clearly indicate the 'ON' and 'OFF'.
3) Tripping mechanism shall be hydraulic magnetic or thermal magnetic fully

compensated for ambient temperature and calibrated at 40 deg. C to carry full
load. MCB shall be 'trip free' type.
4) Double pole or triple pole MCB shall be interlocked internally so that fault on
any one phase shall trip all phases simultaneously. External gauging shall not be
allowed.
5) MCBs for general lighting and power sub-circuits shall be of type 3 category and
for motor circuits shall be of type 4 category tripping characteristic as defined in
B.S. 3871.
6) Short circuit duty category of MCB shall be selected to match with the
anticipated maximum fault level at the installation point but shall in any case not
be less than 5KA (m6 as defined in B.S. 3871 or approved equivalent).
2.2.8.5 Residual Current Device (RCD)
1) The RCD shall be of current operated type in compliance with B.S.4293:1983 or

IEC 27 or approved equivalent.
2) A quick make and quick break switching mechanism irrespective of toggle

switching speed with trip free mechanism shall be provided and the switching
speed with trip free mechanism shall be provide and the switching mechanism
shall be totally enclosed within moulded bakelite case.
3) The RCD shall be 4-pole for three phase circuit and 2-pole for single phase
circuit. Three phase circuit breaker shall be interlocked internally so that earth
leakage on any one phase shall trip all three phase of breaker simultaneously.
4) Earth leakage current detection shall utilize differential current transformer for
activation of shunt trip coil and total operation time shall not be greater than 0.1
sec in all cases.
5) Operating toggle shall have distinct OPEN, CLOSED and TRIPPED position.
OPEN and CLOSED position shall be clearly labeled.
6) The RCD shall be equipped with durable silver tungsten contacts and complete
with auxiliary switches and alarm switches as required.
7) Test push button shall be provided to simulate earth fault condition to enable
testing of tripping mechanism. A leakage indication lamp or target indicator with
manual reset button for visual indication of earth leakage tripped condition shall
also be provided.
8) Short circuit breaking capacity shall be of 3KV minimum at rated voltage. Rated
sensitivity current shall not be more than 100mA and shall be 30mA if used for
final circuit protection.
2.2.8.6 Fuse Switch
1) Fuse Switch shall be metal clad and type-tested in accordance with Table VI of
B.S. 5419:1977 or approved equivalent. The rated fused short-circuit current
shall be 50kA.
2) Fuseswitch shall be of continuous duty and shall be capable of closing onto and
remained closed on a fault without overheading and damage.
3) Fuseswitch shall be double break.
4) Fuse link shall be high rupturing capacity cartridge type to B.S. 88 or approved
equivalent. Rewirable fuse shall not be permitted to be used.
5) Live contact shall be shielded from the front so that fuses can be replaced
without damage.
2.2.8.7 High Rupturing Capacity Fuse (HRC Fuse)

1) High rupturing capacity fuse links shall comply with B.S. 88:1975 or approved
equivalent.

2) The fuse link shall be certified by an independent Test Authority for category of
duty 415 AC 46 KA r.m.s. symmetrical at 415V, 3 phase and a fusing factor of
Class Q1.
3) Fuse links shall be capable of opening circuits if:
a) Having a maximum voltage not exceeding 1.1 times their rated voltage,
b) Having any prospective current greater than their rated minimum fusing
current up to their breaking capacity rating,
c) Having any power equal or greater than that associated with their
breaking capacity rating.
4) Fuse carries and fuse holders shall be constructed of ceramic porcelain or of high
dielectric phenolic mouldings. Phenolic moulding units shall be complying with
B.S. 771:1959 and non-hygroscopic and unaffected by heat generated by an
overloaded fuse or by a blown fuse.
5) Fuse carriers shall be so designed that there is no risk of touching live parts when
withdrawing a fuse.
6) The maximum rating of the fuse inserted in a fuse holder shall not be greater than
the rating for which the holder is designed.
7) No 'live' metal shall be exposed when the fuse carrier is removed from the base
and the base contacts shall be enclosed by insulating shrouds.
2.2.8.8 Automatic Capacitor Bank
1) The equipment shall comply with B.S. 1650 or approved equivalent and the
admissible ambient temperature shall be ranged from 0 deg. C to 45 deg. C.
2) The capacitor shall be dry type metal film capacitor and provided with an
adequate discharge circuit. The residual voltage shall be reduced to 50V or less
within one minute after the capacitor is disconnected from the source.
3) The capacitor losses shall be less than 0.5 Watt/KVAR.
4) The dielectric shall be made of plastic film (polypropylene) impregnated with a

Non PCB agent.
5) Capacitor liquid shall be inflammable and non-toxic.
6) The reactive power control relay shall be fully electronic and automatically
generate switching impulse to the contractor for increasing or decreasing the
capacitance to the circuit. An automatic discharge to earth mechanism shall be
incorporated.

7) Ratings
The unit shall have at least the following characteristics and ratings:-
- Type Indoor, dry metallized-plastic
- Rated Voltage 3 Phase, 380 - 400V

- Rated Frequency 50 Hz.
- Rated Capacity Specified on the Drawings
- Switching Step 6 steps
- Power Loss Less than 0.5 watt/KAVR
- Control Voltage 220 - 230V

- Ambient Temperature 20ºC - 45ºC
8) Design
The capacitor unit shall be individual capacitors assembled together in the

quantity as required by the switching steps, mounted together with the controller
on the mounting plate and installed in the switch-board. The controller shall be
at least equipped with the following:
- Fused or circuit breaker protection with suitable rating for each contactor.
- Reactive power regulator, electronic type
- Contactor, heavy duty type
- Discharge coil (if not 'built-in' type)
- Automatic switching device
- Indicator lamps
The capacitor banks shall be designed so that alternation or addition of the

capacitor in the future will not affect the system. If the capacitor banks are not
installed in the low voltage switchgear and installed in separate cubicle, the
enclosure shall be designed as manufacturer's recommendation.
9) Test
The unit shall be installed as recommended and certified by the manufacturer.
2.2.9 Cable
1) All cable shall comply with the relevant TIS requirements, be used for
appropriate application as defined in the NE Code.
2) PVC insulation and sheath shall have flame retardant characteristic in accordance
with B.S. 4066 or approved equivalent.
3) 'Loop-in' system is utilized and hence no joints in the cable run shall be
permitted.
4) Cables shall be terminated in the approved form i.e. compression cable lug,
tinned copper cable socket, cable gland, etc.
5) Each core of the cable shall be identified by mean of coloured insulation and
code in accordance with IEE regulation. Overall sheath shall be coloured black.
2.2.9.2 Cable-PVC Insulated
1) PVC insulated cable shall comply with TIS 11-2531 to 70ºC, 750V grade or
approved equivalent.
2) The cable shall be single or stranded annealed copper insulated by PVC.
3) The cable shall be single core cable suitable for running in conduit or trunking
system. Properly colour-coated cable shall be used.
4) Minimum cable size allowable is 1.5 sq.mm. copper.
2.2.9.3 Cable - PVC Insulated/PVC Sheathed
1) PVC/PVC cable shall comply with TIS 11-2531 70ºC,750V grade or approved
equivalent.
2) Cable shall be single or stranded annealed copper conductor PVC insulated and
sheathed by PVC.
3) The cable shall be single or multicore and shall be suitable for direct burial or
running in underground conduit or free running on cable tray and cable ladder.
2.2.10 Raceway
2.2.10.1 Conduit and Accessories
1) All steel conduits and fittings shall be galvanized iron to B.S. 4568:Part 1 and 2
or approved equal steel. Conduit shall be of heavy gauge, screwed and
longitudinally welded and protected against corrosion to Class 4 (heavy
protection) e.g. hot dipped galvanized both inside and outside.
Rigid steel conduits (RSC) and intermediate conduits (IMC) shall be galvanized
rigid steel with a minimum size of 12.7 mm, unless otherwise noted. Rigid steel
conduits and intermediate metal conduits shall be installed for the following
services and locations: service entrance, underground (in contact feeders over 10
HP, for electrical equipment feeders over 16 KW and in "Wet" locations.
PVC conduit for electrical wiring wherever specified on the Drawings, shall be
rigid PVC conduit and comply with the TIS No. 216-2520. PVC conduit shall be
used in the corrosive area both under ground and above ground installation. The
corrosive area shall be where expressly indicated on the Drawings.
2) Fittings shall be to Class 4 protection against corrosion-hot dipped galvanized
both inside and outside.
3) Minimum size of conduit shall be 12.7mm inside diameter. Solid or inspection
tee pieces or elbows shall not be allowed to be used in any conduit installation.
4) Space factor for conduit shall comply with NE Code.
5) Conduit system shall be electrically and mechanically continuous and

permanently earthed.
6) Cables of different voltage shall be contained in separate conduits.
2.2.10.2 Flexible Conduit
Flexible galvanized steel conduits shall conform to B.S. 731 or approved equivalent and
shall be:
1) Of the metallic watertight pattern,

2) PVC overheated and,
3) With a separate earth wire enclosed for earth continuity,
4) Minimum inside diameter of 12.7 mm.,
5) To be terminated by brass adaptor on both ends.
2.2.10.3 Cable Tray
1) Perforated cable tray shall be constructed of plain-steel sheet to B.S. 1449 or

approved equal and hot dipped galvanized after perforation. The tray shall have
returned edges. Thickness of metal shall be 1 mm for tray of 150 mm to 250 mm
wide and 1.5 mm for tray up to 600 mm.
2) All bends, tee and flanges shall be of same material and construction as straight
runs bends and tees shall have a minimum inner radius of 50 mm and shall have
a minimum straight run of 100 mm at each end.
3) Fixing of adjoining sections shall be by means of round-head steel bolt and nut.
4) Support shall be steel angle section designed to support weight of both tray and
cable carried.
5) Multi-layer cable tray shall have at least 300 mm between trays and shall not be
more than 3 layers.
6) Cable clip shall be provided for fixing cable on tray. Nylon strapper is acceptable
for horizontal run, but for vertical run, approved type of claw-clip constructed of
aluminium alloy and designed for single or multi-cable clipping similar to the
BICC. make.
7) The cable tray shall be earthed by bare copper conductor of appropriate size
required by the NEC, running along the length of the cable tray and fixed to the
cable tray at 1200 mm interval.

2.2.10.4 Cable Trunking (Floor and Ceiling Trunking)
1) Metal cable trunking shall be manufactured from galvanized steel of minimum

thickness 1.2mm, to B.S. 4678, Part 1 or approved equivalent. Standard
manufacturer's fittings, including bends, tee and caps, etc. shall be utilized.
2) In jointing two adjacent lengths, sleeve type coupling and external copper earth
bonding link shall be provided.
3) Every part of trunking shall be equipped with removal cover, held in position by
captive screw, spring-cap or other approved means. Loose screw shall not be
permitted.
4) Trunking internal surfaces including edges shall be smooth and free from and
projection or sharp objects.
5) Space factor shall comply with IEE Regulation and cables shall be retained by
retaining bars of non-hygroscopic insulating material.
6) The trunking support shall be constructed of angled-iron section capable of

carrying weight of trunking and cable inside with no visual sag. Spacing shall not
be more than 1.8m.
7) Cable of different voltage shall be housed in separate trunking or proper

compartmented trunking.
8) Openings in trunking where cables pass through shall be provided with rubber
grommet to B.S. 1767 or approved equivalent.
9) Bolt-on type flange end shall be provided when trunking terminations at

switches, busbar chamber or distribution boards.
2.2.11 Wiring Accessories
1) Wiring accessories shall include:-

a) Lighting switch,
b) Socket outlet,
c) Watertight socket outlet
d) Timer switch
2) All wiring accessories shall be of same manufacturer, colour and design and be
suitable for alternating current application.
3) All wiring accessories shall be suitable for mounting on boxes to B.S. 4662 or

2.2.11.2 Lighting Switch
1) Lighting switch shall be single pole micro gap rocker operated positive action
type to B.S. 3676 or approved equivalent.
2) Lighting switch shall be rated at 15 ampere suitable for both incandescent and
fluorescent lighting load.
3) Lighting switch shall be PVC cover plate flush pattern, unless otherwise
specified on the Drawings.
4) Lighting switch shall be allowed to be grouped in a single switch plate.
2.2.11.3 Socket Outlet
1) Socket outlet shall be rated 15A, universal outlet type 3-pin to B.S. 1363 or
2) Socket shall be all insulated, PVC cover plate flush pattern suitable for mounting
on standard B.S. 4662 boxes or approved equivalent.
3) Socket outlet shall be capable of terminating 3 Nos. 4 sq. mm cable.
2.2.11.4 Watertight Socket Outlet
1) Watertight sockets shall be galvanized iron body shuttered type, complete with
push-on cap and cap retaining ring or a screw on cap with rubber gasket.
2) Suitable plug shall be provided for each socket outlet.
3) The socket outlets shall have a degree of protection of at least IP 54 to B.S. 5490
or approved equivalent.
2.2.12 Pull Boxes
Pull boxes shall be installed at all necessary points, whether indicated on the Drawings or
not, to prevent injury to the insulation or other damage that might result from pulling
resistance of for other reasons related to improper installation. Pull box locations shall
be approved by the Engineer prior to installation. All pull boxes shall be constructed of
galvanized sheet steel, of not less than 2 mm thick. Where boxes are used in connection
with exposed conduits, plain covers stached to the box with a suitable number of
countersunk flathead machine screws may be used.
Where so indicated, certain pull boxes shall be provided with barriers. These pull boxes
shall have a single cover plate, and the barriers shall be of the same gauge as the pull
boxes. Each circuit in pull boxes shall be marked with a tag guide denoting panels to
which they connect. Exposed pull boxes will not be permitted in areas normally
occupied or regularly used by staff and/or visitors.
2.2.13 Lighting Fittings and Lamps

2.2.13.1 General
The Contractor shall furnish and install all luminaires and lamps as shown on the
Drawings. The Luminaire shall be wired to a single point with the approved fixture wire
for proper connection. The Contractor shall ensure that the luminaires furnished are
compatible with the ceiling suspension system being installed. The luminaires schedule
shall be as shown on the Drawings for types, and types of mounting. The Contractor
shall submit complete photometric data, a manufacturer's name, a catalogue number and
type of lamp (s) to be installed together with the shop drawings for approval before
giving the fixture manufacturer a purchase order.
2.2.13.2 Lamps
Lamps shall be at the number and types shown as specified. All lamps installed shall be
new, and all shall operate on the completion of the Works.
1) Tungsten filament lamps shall be :
a) Clear,
b) Coil filaments above 20W and,
c) Having screw-in E27 base
2) Fluorescent tubes shall have :
a) Silicone coated glass enveloped,

b) Bi-pin caps.
3) Compact fluorescent shall be :
a) Superbly energy efficient,

b) Colour shall be shown on the Drawings.
c) Having plug-in G23 or G24 Base
2.2.13.3 Indoor Luminaires
1) Luminaires for use with tungsten filament lamps, discharge lamps tubular
fluorescent lamps shall comply with B.S. 4533:1971.
2) Unless otherwise specified, all luminaires shall be provided with lamps.
3) 70 deg. C Heat resistant cables shall be used inside the luminaires or PVC cables
shall be sleeved with similar heat resistant materials.
4) Luminaires shall be effectively earthed.
5) Luminaires with incandescent lamps shall be suitable for the wattage of lamps
being used, with porcelain lampholders.

6) Lumninair with fluorescent lamps shall be :
a) Substantial steel metal construction of minimum thickness of 1.0 mm,

b) Matt white stove enamel or epoxy powder on the outside surface and
pretreated to prohibit corrosion,
c) Complete with diffuser/reflector as specified,
d) Have an overall power factor of not less than 0.85 lagging,
e) Radio suppressed to B.S. 800 or approved equivalent.

f) Complete with ballast to B.S. 2818 starter to 3772 and capacitor to B.S.
4017 or approved equivalent.
g) Provided with terminal blocks for external wiring,
h) Internal wirings shall be appropriately colour coded, neatly wired and
properly terminated,
i) Lamp holders shall be to B.S. 1875 or approved equivalent and designed
to hold tube in position.
2.2.13.4 Outdoor Luminaires
1) Weather proof and tamper proof,

2) Made of aluminium alloy,
3) Polycarbonate diffuser held by captive screws or latch,
4) Kept watertight with silicone rubber neoprene gasket,
5) With bayonet/edison screw cap porcelain lampholders and mounting accessories,
6) Corrosion resistant,
7) With incoming conduits so laid as not to lead in moisture or water.
2.2.13.5 Lampholders
1) To B.S. 5042:1981 or approved equivalent

2) Ambient 40 deg. - 0 deg. C,
3) Efficiency over 90%,
4) Class H insulation,
5) Switch start type,
6) With life of 40,000 hours, based on 10 hr/start,
7) Peak to r.m.s. current less than 2.0 for mercury lamps and 1.8 for other discharge
lamp and, wiring shall be to a fused, three (3) way terminal block complete with
earth integral in the luminaire and the fuse shall be cartridge type, easily
removable and rated to protect the lamp.

2.2.13.6 Ballast
All fluorescent ballasts shall be preheat-start and low loss with approved dry type
capacitor to correct the power factor up to at least 0.95, Quiet operating ballasts with TIS
approval. The ballasts shall be subjected to at least one year manufacturer's guarantee. It
is the responsibility of the Contractor to fill in the guarantee forms the name of the
Employer and then send those forms to the manufacturers.
2.2.13.7 Starter
Starter shall be switch start.
2.2.13.8 Emergency Light and Exit Light
The emergency light and exit light shall be of the surface mounted type. Each unit shall
be equipped with the following:
1) Seal-lead acid battery, minimum of 2 hour battery operation.

2) Solid state charger
3) Low and high voltage cut-off
4) Overload and short circuit protection
5) Status indicating lamp
The emergency lights and exit units shall meet the NFPA Life Safety Code and the local
regulation, and can be operated with single phase, 220V, 50 Hz. system.
The batteries of both emergency light and exit light shall be of the maintenance free-seal
lead acid type.
The units, when installed, shall be concealed and the lamps shall be remoted and
installed at the locations as shown on the Drawings.
2.2.14 High Makt Lighting Pole
The High Masts shall consist of a galvanized steel column, a headframe assembly at top
of mast column, an internal winching system and a mobile luminaire carriage ring. The
mobile luminaire carriage ring shall travel concentrically along the axis of the column
and shall be operated by a winching system. Docking of luminaire carriage ring to
headframe incorporates a 3-point self latching and unlatching system which eliminates
the use of multiple levers and springs.
2.2.14.2 Construction
1) General
a) The column shall be of 20 and 30 nominal mounting height.

b) High Mast shall be fabricated of steel formed on computerized digital
control of high capacity brake press.
C) The masts shall be delivered to site in minimum number of sections for

slip jointing at site. Detailed instructions relating to site assembly shall
be provided. To prevent unnecessary wastage of material, for masts
consisting of more than 2 sections, intermediate section lengths shall not
be less than 10 meters. Mast shall be supplied in section not exceeding
the quantity in the table shown.
Mast Height (m) 20 25 30 35

Max. no. of sections 2 3 3 3
d) The top end of the section shall have necessary fixing desire for bolted
connection to the headframe. The base section shall be fitted with a base
plate for fixing the mast onto the concrete foundation by anchor bolts.
2) Cross Section
The mast shall be fabricated and butt welded longitudinally to form a

polygonal section of minimum 16 sides with telescopic traction splice
Joints. Each section shall consist of one or two shells joined together by
longitudinal welding. There shall be no circumferential welding.
3) Wall Thickness
The wall thickness of each section shall be designed to withstand the loads to
which the pole will be subjected to, but shall not be less than 3 mm.
4) Telescopic Slip-Joint
Unless otherwise specified, connection between the various sections shall be

achieved by telescopic slip-joint the overlapping length will be 1.5 times tp 2.0
times the biggest inside diameter of the female section. Slip-joint assembly shall
be performed on site. Shaft sections shall not be joined by circumference weld or
by bolting. No provision for prior agreement between the Engineer and
manufacturer shall be allowed for shaft section to be joined together by
circumferential welding.
5) Anchorage
a) The lower section shall be equipped with either a single or double flange
circular base plate with holes drilled for anchor bolt passage. The mast
shall be securely welded to the base plate by full strength welds. Mast
over 40 m in height, the mast shaft welded to the base plate should be
complete penetration weld. Base flange dimensions and thickness and
the number, diameter and length of anchor bolts shall be determined by
calculation.
b) The anchor bolts shall be threaded at one end and each shall be equipped
with three nuts and two washers. One nut and one washer shall be placed

under the base plate for vertical adjustment of the mast. The anchor bolts
shall be installed with an accurately drilled steel template and anchor
plate to ensure correct vertical and horizontal alignment.
6) Service Door
A door opening with heavy reinforced by flat iron bar shall be provided
at the base of the mast of adequate dimensions to permit clear access to
equipment and mounted herein complete with a close fitting weather
proof door and having a vandal resistant lock.
2.2.14.3 Headframe Assembly
1) General
The top section of the mast shall be equipped with a fixed type headframe. The
headframe assembly shall comprise the followings :-
2) Headframe Assembly
Headframe shall include a pulley system to accommodate three hoisting wire

ropes at any one time and separate pulley for the passage of flat electrical cables.
The pulley shall be of non-corrodible material and shall run on self-lubricating
bearings with stainless steel axles. A self latching and unlatching system without
the use of multiple levels and spring shall be incorporated in the design of the
headframs so that when the luminaire carriage ring is in the fully locked position
the hoisting and winch wire ropes shall not be subject to any tension. Double
locking device shall also be provided at the service door as additional safety
feature to the latter carriage ring at docking position. The complete headframe
chassis shall be hot dip galvanized.
3) Luminaire Carriage Ring
The luminaire carriage ring shall be of steel construction and manufactured in

three segments. The unit shall be joined by bolted flanges. Proper luminaire
carriage ring support arms shall be provided for supporting the luminaire carriage
ring when the latter is lowered for maintenance.
2.2.14.4 Materials
1) Structural Steel
The steel grade used for construction of the high mast shall be in compliance
with BS EN 10 025.
2) Steel For Mast Shaft
a) The steel grades for the mast shaft be BS EN 10 025 FE 510C having the
following guarantee characteristic :
b) Minimum strength = 355 N/mm2 for thickness < 30 mm
c) Tensile strength ranging from 490 to 630 N/mm2
d) Minimum elongation for thickness shall be between 3 mm and 30 mm
: 22%
3) Steel For Accessories
a) The steel grade shall be BS EN 10 025 Fe 430A or equivalent.

b) The minimum steel grade shall be BS EN 10 025 Fe 360A and having the
following guarantee characteristic :
c) Minimum strength = 225 N/mm2 for thickness < 30 mm
d) Tensile strength ranging from 340 to 470 N/mm2
e) Minimum elongation for thickness shall be between 3 mm and 30 mm
: 26%
4) Steel And Anchor Bolts
a) These shall be of round steel bars. Its size and grade shall be determined
by calculation. Each bolt shall be supplied with three nuts and two
washers.
b) No welding shall be allowed on the anchor and rod body. All holding
down bolts are hot dip galvanized to BS 729.
2.2.14.5 Welding
1) General
a) Welding shall be in accordance with BS 5135. No welding shall be

carried out after galvanizing.
b) No circumferential weld shall be allowed anywhere along the mast shaft
other than the joint between the mast shaft and the flange base plates.
c) All welds shall be executed by the qualified welders approved.
2) Welding Procedure
a) All welding shall be electric arc welding using one of the following
processes :-
- Submerged arc welding (SAW)

- Gas-metal welding (GMAW) with bare or cored wire
b) Filler rod used shall be compatible with the grade and chemical
composition of the steel used and have mechanical properties at least
equal to that of the parent metal.
3) Welds
All welding shall be to BS 5135 and having the following basic requirements:-
a) Mast shaft to base flange and longitudinal weld within 150 mm of the
female slip-joint area shall have:-

 Full penetration between plates of thickness
 No figures.
 No undercutting.
 No blow holes, porosity or spherical inclusion beyond 5% on the
minimum thickness
 No detectable angular inclusions.
b) Longitudinal welds along mast shaft shall have:-
 minimum penetration between plates

 No fissures on inside or outside surface
 No fissures
 No undercutting on outside surface
 No blow holes
c) Other Welds
Any other connecting welds have sufficient strength with no fissures or

other visible irregularities.
d) Quality Control
 All welding shall be controlled regardless of the welding

procedure employed. The Contractor shall make use of the most
suitable control method and testing equipment.
 Ultrasonic testing procedure shall be considered as the minimum
permissible.
2.2.14.6 Galvanizing
1) General
All masts shall be hot dip galvanized in accordance with either one of the
following standards:-
a) British Standard 729.

b) ASTM Standard A 123 Galvanizing Process.
2) Galvanizing Process
a) All mast components shall be hot dip galvanized after completion of

fabrication. The galvanization of section having overall length of up to
15 meter and diameter of up to 2.10 meter shall be achieved in one
dipping operation.

b) Operational sequence shall be as follows:-
 Hot-greasing by dipping in a bath of alkaline solution in order to

remove grease.
 Rinsing in order to remove the alkaline solution of the preceding
bath.
 Pickling in a bath containing a hydrochloric acid solution to
remove iron oxides.
 Rinsing after pickling in order to wash off the acid solution.
 Fluxing in a bath containing a hot solution of zinc and ammonia
salts for the purpose of protecting the cleaned steel (preceding
operation) from oxidizing a new either in a dryer or entering the
zinc bath.
 Removing the film of zinc oxide on the surface of the bath within
dipping zone prior to immersion.
 Galvanizing in a bath of molten zinc at 450oC.
3) Quality Control
Galvanizing shall be inspected for:-
a) adhesion
b) mass of zinc coating
c) uniformity of coating
2.2.14.7 Internal Winch
1) Each mast shall be provided with single/ double winch suitable for raising and
lowering the luminaries’ carriage ring and its latching mechanism.
2) It shall be of robust design and construction incorporating a self locking worm
and wheel reduction ratio of minimum 53 : 1.
3) Winches uses shall have the approval and certified by manufacturer.
4) The capacity and operations speed of the winch shall be clearly marked on each
winch on an indelible label together with the specification of the recommended
lubricant.
5) Drive input to the winch shall be applied electrically by means of a power tool.
6) Such electrically operated power tool shall be incorporated with positive torque
limiting device.
2.2.14.8 Wire Ropes and Electrical Cable
1) Internal Winch Wire rope
The mast shall be fitted with flexible stranded stainless steel wire ropes which
shall a factor safety of not less than 5 times of the SWL of the winch and shall be
entirely suitable for the design application.

2) Electrical Cables
A stranded 8 cores flexible electrical cable with 2.5 sq. mm conducting area shall
be provided and shall terminate in the base compartment with suitable multiple
pin weather proof plugs and socket coupler fitted with locking screw ring. The
head frame shall be connected to a weather junction box which is mounted on the
luminaires carriage ring.
2.2.14.9 Internal Winch Driving Power Tools
1) The hoisting winch shall be driven by a single speed reversible power operated
tool. Raising and lowering operation shall be via a hand held operated pendant
control system to allow the equipment to be operated from a distance of five
meters from the column.
2) Each winch driving tool kit shall include :-
a) A 2 meters test cable complete with plug and socket.
b) A power operated tool with pendant control, 5 meters control cable and
accessories.
c) A set of three luminaire carriage ring support arms.
2.2.15 Area Lighting Pole
2.2.15.1 Street Lighting Poles
The pole shall comprise a vertical steel tapered tube made from 4.5 mm thick hot rolled
steel sheet with yield point not less than 25 kg/mm2 and ultimate tensile strength of not
less than 41 kg/mm2 , all joints are securely welded and bracket with single or double
arm to be fit on the top of the straight pole. The pole shall be spigots to suit all
manufacture lanterns provided with a weatherproofs service door with lock screw, in
which terminals for wirings, cartridge fuse for lamp and grounding terminals for wirings,
cartridge fuse for lamp and grounding terminal are to be installed. Each pole shall be
provided with an anchor base plate to be bolts. The base shall be treated by approved
anti-corrosion treatment up to a level of 25 cm above ground level. Poles shall be
protected against corrosion by hot dipped galvanizing inside and outside to ensure rust
free service. No welding, drilling or machine operation shall take place after galvanizing
has been carried out. Any damaged galvanizing at the Site shall be made good with a
coat of zinc rich paint. Mounting plate for cartridge fuse and accessories shall be
supplied with the poles.

2.2.15.2 Area Lighting Hinged Pole
The pole for storage and loading area shall comprise a vertical steel tapered
tube made from hot rolled steel sheet and shall be designed to withstand
a distributed wind load corresponding to the maximum windspeed specified.
Requirements for service door, base plate and galvanizing shall be the same as specified
in the preceding clause. The fixture shall be mounted and firmly fixed with bracket at
the top.
1) General
a) The column shall be of 12 and 15 m nominal height.
b) The column shall be continuos taper octagonal cross sectional shape with
a square based flange.
2) Materiel
The column shall be of best steel materials of EN10025. Steel for anchor
bolts shall conform to ASTM A307. Other steel for accessories shall conform to
BS 1987 and JIS G3101 SS400. Galvanizing shall conform to BS 729.
3) Wind Loading
a) The pole shall be designed to withstand a basic wind speed of 150 km/hr.
The gust wind speed shall be 1.3 times the basic wind speed. The design
loads shall meet the requirements of AASHTO Standard, 1985.
Deflection at the top of the column, at 150 km/hr basic wind speed wind
speed shall have a maximum deflection of 5% of the total column length.
b) Wind pressure
P = 0.0473 (1.3V)2 Cd Dh
Where, P = Wind Pressure,

V = Design Velocity
4) Straightness and Length
The straightness of the column shall not deviate by 0.6% of the total column
height. The tolerance of the total assembled length shall be within 1%.
5) Slip Joint

Connection between the various section shall be achieved by telescopic slip-joint
the overlapping length being at least equal to 1.5 times the inside diameter of the
female section. The column shall be delivered to site in individual sections for
slip jointing at site.
6) Anchorage
a) The column shall be securely welded to a square base flange of
minimum 19 mm thick by full strength welds. The base flange shall
have 4 numbers of elongated slot holes to cater anchor bolts for final
adjustments of pole orientation at site.
b) Base flangage dimensions shall be of minimum 400 mm square,

thickness and the anchor bolts shall be determined by calculation.
c) The anchor bolts shall be threaded at one end and each shall be equipped
with there nuts and two washers
7) Service Door
A door opening shall be provided at the base of the column of adequate

dimensions to permit clear access to equipment mounted herein, complete
with a close fitting weather poof galvanized door and having a vandal
resistant lock.
8) Foundation Design
a) The foundation design shall be in accordance to the current local

structural regulations and shall take into considerations the site soil
conditions and ground reactions of the columns and other related
loading deemed necessary by the supervising engineer.
b) The contractor shall provide the design and construction details of the
footing for submission and approval.
9) Mechanical Arrangement
a) The apron shall be manufactured from a single steel sheet. The joining of
2 or more sheets to form a single sheet by longitudinal or transversal
welding is not permitted.
b) The apron shall be supplied with an anti-vandalism lock. The locking

device shall be good stainless steel triangular head screw.
c) The hinge shaft shall be of stainless steel grade. The bearing blocks shall
be incorporated to the apron for operating the hinge shaft.
d) The hinge shaft shall be provided with grease point.

e) There should be no pulleys, wire ropes incorporated into the system.
2.2.15.3 Lighting Cubicles
1) Lighting cubicles with low voltage incoming shall be installed as shown on the
Drawings. The cubicle shall be outdoor type 400 V metal enclosed switchgear
with a lockable door conform to the approved standard. Each cubicle shall
provide the following equipment as specified and shown on the Drawings.
a) Molded case circuit breaker to be two or three poles of sufficient

rupturing capacity, distribution type (overload and short circuit
protection) with manual operated, trip free mechanism.
b) Magnetic contactor, three poles, 220 V operating coil.
c) Terminal blocks, nameplate, grounding terminal, pilot lamp and
necessary accessories.
2) Lighting cubicle shall be installed on the foundation supplied by the Contractor

of this sub-section and incoming cables with Wye splices and cable ducts shall
be also provided as shown on the Drawings.
3) Photo-electric daylight switch, shall be weatherproofed, plug-in type with

contacts having sufficient capacity to operate the contactor.
2.2.16 Lightning Protection
1) The lightning protection system shall comprise horizontal conductors and

connected to reinforcement structural steel bar as earth electrode for the entire
lightning protection system in accordance with the recommendations of the B.S.
6651:1985, Protection of Structural Against Lightning.
2) All metallic projections, chimneys, ducts, vent pipes, railings, gutters, etc. on the
roof shall be bonded to the conductor network to form part of the protection
system and bonding conductor shall have a cross-sectional area not less than that
employed for the main conductors.
3) The resistance of the whole system shall not exceed 2 ohms and tested after
complete installation to the Engineer’s approval.
4) Joints and bonds shall be mechanically and electrically effective, e.g. clamped,
screwed, bolted, crimped, riveted or welded. With overlapping joints, the length
of the overlap shall not be less than 20 mm for all types of conductor. Contact
surfaces shall first be cleaned then inhibited from oxidation and galvanic action
with a suitable non-corrosive compound.
2.2.16.2 Conventional Lightning Protection System

This system shall be used for all building, except the observation tower.
1) Down Conductor
a) Down conductors shall be of 70 mm2 bare copper conductor in 3/4

inch PVC conduit embedded in concrete column.
b) Down conductors shall be connected to the horizontal conductor and

air terminal system at the roof and the earth electrodes at the earth pits
via test clamp.
c) The down conductors shall run in the most direct route possible between
the air termination and earth termination.
2) Horizontal Conductor
a) Horizontal conductor shall be 25 mm x 3 mm bare tin plated

annealed copper tape installed flatwise on the roof and fixed by
means of copper saddles at intervals of 1.5 m.
b) The horizontal conductor shall be installed in such a way that every

point on the roof will not be more than 9 m from any conductor.
3) Earth Electrode
a) The lightning earth electrode shall comprise of earth pit, earth rods driven
into ground and interconnecting earthing conductor.
b) The earthing electrode shall be contained within a concrete lined pit with
removable lid cover and indication plate to enable access to the
connection.
c) The earth rod shall be of mild steel inner core of minimum diameter 12.7
mm with bonded hard drawn copper sleeve of minimum thickness 2 mm.
Each electrode shall be 3 m long. The penetrating end of the electrode
shall be of hardened steel.
d) The portion of the tape connecting the pressure clamp to the test clamp
buried underground shall be 500 mm below ground level.
e) Sufficient numbers of electrodes shall be driven into the ground at a

distance not less than 3 m and connected together by bare copper
conductor of 70 m2 cross-section buries 500 mm underground so that the
overall resistance shall be less than 5 ohms for lightning protection
system.
f) Earth clamp shall comprise a heavy circular base bolted with a heavy
circular cover for clamping the 2 flat conductors one overlapping the
other.

g) The earthing conductor shall be clamped to the earth electrode and shall
enable the connection to be removed for testing as often as may be
necessary.
h) Exact locations of the earth electrodes shall be submitted for approval by

the Engineer prior to installation.
2.2.16.3 Early Streamer Emission Lightning Protection System
1) General
a) Lighting protection shall be functioned by using the atmospheric to

initiate Early Streamer Emission (ESE) and can develop free primary
electron current with intensities automatically regulated by
the magnitude of a lightning stroke approaching the area to be
protected. It is able to launch a streamer earlier than other
surrounding areas.
b) Early streamer emission shall be developed at the tip of the air terminal
and leads the step voltage of lightning to launch a satisfy path of
lightning strike onto the tip of the tip of the air terminal. The protective
areas of early streamer emission shall be extended to the experimentation
radius.
c) The conveyance of lightning discharges shall be total electrically sealed,

eliminates side flashing, and absolutely transports all lightning charges to
earth.
2) Basic Components
a) Lighting Terminal (Early Streamer Emission Air Terminal)
b) Lighting Carrier (Coaxial down Conductor Cable)
c) Grounding System
3) Lightning Terminal (Early Streamer emission Air Terminal)
a) The lighting terminal shall be high voltage self-controlled part at top of

the lightning protective system. If functions by using the atmospheric
electricity to initiate Early Streamer Emission (ESE).
b) The protective radius of the lightning protection system shall be extended

experimentation by its early streamer emission and proportional to the
high of lightning terminal.
c) All metal parts of the lightning terminal shall be sharpen, harden, mirror
polished, and weatherproof. The thickness of the metal the lightning

terminal (the diameter of center rod is 20 mm.) and without any spherical
shape or thin metal parts.
d) The lightning terminal base shall be high voltage terminator shape and
made of high voltage insulation which 70 mm in diameter and 250 mm
high and successfully passed the lightning waves withstand test at
impulse of not less than 150,000 volts.
e) The lightning terminal shall be installed on a 3 m. long fiberglass mast

where its top is at least 2 m above the highest point of the area to be
protected.
4) Lightning Carrier (Coaxial Down Conductor Cable)
a) Lightning carrier down conductor shall be coaxial cable which invented

and designed only for lightning protection system. The coaxial cable
construction shall be 30 mm in diameter and able to contain the lightning
discharges and transport their waves by the inner conductor to earth
while the outer conductor acts as a shield.
b) The lightning carrier shall be able to carry lightning to the grounding

without any electrification to the protected structure and eliminate the
problem of side-flashing. Therefore, it can be run safely around any
bends of a building and even inside the structure.
c) The lightning carrier shall consist of two copper conductors,

insulated from one another. Center core shall be fiber-strength
insulator which surrounded by inner conductor for skin-effect
traveling of lightning wave. The arrangement of the conductor
shall be such be one is coaxial placed about the other, where
separated by specially designed for lightning high voltage dielectric
in insulation of 5 mm thickness. Overall cross sectional area of the cable
shall be at least 70sq.mm. of electrical grade copper, and to be
wrapped around by copper sheath. The carrier shall be totally electrical
shielded by outer insulation sheath, where the trade-mark
appearing every 1 m.
d) The insulation medium between inner and outer conductor shall be able
to withstand an impulse not less than 200,000 volt.
e) The outer sheath shall be non-conductive sheath and fully insulated for
safety and able to convey lightning charges inside building, under ground
or under water to the beyond grounding system.
f) The lightning carrier shall be installed in accordance with manufacturer’s

instructions and shall not be subjected to bends of less than 0.60 m. in
radius, and to fixed with stainless steel clamp only.

g) The lightning carrier shall be manufacturing met the quality requirements
of ISO 9001 International Quality Standard.
5) Lightning Counter
a) Lightning counter shall be designed to record bi-directional activated

lightning discharges through the lightning carrier from 1 kA, as well as
all amperage they might reach. Its numerical record shall be moved
forward by lightning up to 999,999 strokes without resetting.
b) Lightning counter shall be self-powered, solid, and fully weatherproof. It

shall be small, light, and requires no maintenance.
6) The mast shall be fiberglass mast with a minimum length of 2 m minimum

thickness of 4 mm and an internal diameter of 60 mm. The fiberglass mast shall
be self-supported and fixed properly to the insulation base of the lightning
terminal.
7) Grounding System
a) There are numerous methods of providing a suitable grounding.

Whatever method utilized, the recommend is use of high quality
non-corrosive copper material. The ground resistance shall be below 5
ohms.
b) The connection of coaxial carrier to grounding system shall be done by

exothermic welding, or if there is a earth testing box of grounding
system, an copper tube lug is allowed to connect the coaxial carrier to the
busbar inside the earth testing box, but the connecting resistance shall be
exceed 1 ohm.
8) The lightning protection system be only achieved by the integration principle of

the unique lightning air terminal with the unique coaxial lightning carrier. Any
lightning protection system which used to integrate its air terminal with various
types of down conductor shall not be acceptable.
9) The down conductor shall be coaxial cable for lightning which can be applied by
the electrical formula of coaxial Cable. Other cables, such as bare copper, low
voltage cable, high voltage cable, or other non-coaxial cable shall not be
acceptable.
10) The installation of the lightning protection system shall be done in accordance
with the standard any know-how supplied by the inventor and manufacturer.

2.2.17 Earthing
1) All earthing systems and all protective conductors shall be selected and erected
so as to satisfy the requirements of IEEE publicated No. 80, B.S. Code of
Practice CP 1013 for the safety and proper functioning of the associated
equipment of the installation.
2) All exposed conductive parts or metal work associated with an electrical
installation but not forming part of current carrying circuit shall be connected to
the main earthing terminal by means of protective conductor.
3) All extraneous conductive parts such as:-
a) Main water pipes,

b) Main gas pipes,
c) Other service pipes and ducting,
d) Risers of central heating and air conditioning system,
e) Exposed metallic parts of the building structure, supporting metallic
framework for curtain walls and exterior finish,
shall be connected to the main earthing terminal by means of main equipotential

bonding conductors.
4) The main earthing terminal shall be connected via an earthing conductor to an

earth electrode.
5) Residual current devices, RCDs, shall be current operated to B.S. 4293 or

6) The metalwork of public gas and water services shall not be used as a sole
protective earth electrode.
7) Main equipotential bonding conductors shall have cross-sectional areas not less
than half the cross sectional area of the earthing conductor of the installation,
subject to a minimum of 6 sq.mm copper. Supplementary equipotential
conductor shall be 4 sq.mm (minimum) PVC sheathed copper conductor.
8) Except for metal conduit wiring system and armoured underground cable system,
separate protective conductor shall be provided, and in any case copper wire
shall not be smaller than 2.5 sq.mm.
9) For metal conduit wiring system and armoured underground cables the
Contractor shall prove to the Engineer the adequacy of the solely use metallic
conduit or armour to serve the purpose of protective conductor to meet the
requirements of NEC. Otherwise separate protective conductor shall be
provided.

10) Earth Conductor for Electrical Equipment :
Earth Conductor for Electrical Equipment Table
Rating or setting of Automatic Overcurrent Copper Conductor

Device in Circuit Ahead of Equipment (mm²)
Not Exceed (Amperes)
15 2.5
20 4
30 6
40 6
60 6
100 10
200 16
400 25
600 35
800 50
1,000 70
1,200 95
1,600 95
2,000 120
2,500 185
2.2.17.2 Earth Pit
1) The earth electrode shall be contained within a concrete lined pit.
2) A substantial removable lid with indication plate to enable access to the

connection between earth electrode and earthing conductor shall be provided.
3) Dimension and construction of earth pit shall be same as shown in the Drawings.
2.2.17.3 Earthing Rod
1) The earth electrode shall be of mild steel inner core with bonded hard drawn
copper sleeve.
2) The diameter of steel core shall not be less than 12.7 mm with the sleeve of at
least 2 mm thick. Each electrode shall be at least 3.0 m long. The penetrating
end of the electrode shall be made of hardened steel.
3) The portion of the tape connecting the pressure clamp to the test clamp buried
underground shall be 500 mm below ground level.
4) Sufficient numbers of electrodes shall be driven into the ground at a distance not
less than 3 m and connected together by bare copper conductor of 70 mm2. cross-
section buried 600 mm underground so that the overall earth resistance shall be
less than 5 ohm for electrical system.

2.2.17.4 Earth Clamp
1) Earth clamp shall comprise a heavy circular base bolted with a heavy circular
cover for clamping the 2 flat conductors one overlapping to other.
2) The earthing conductor shall be clamped to the earth electrode, and shall enable
the connection to be removed for testing as often may be necessary.
2.2.18 Emergency Generator
The standby diesel generating set shall be fully automatic, continuous output rating as
indicated on the Drawings, 400/230 volts, 3 phase, 4 wires, 50 Hz, 1,500 r.p.m. The total
system of generating set, control cubicle and automatic transfer switch shall be complete
built and tested from the manufacture with test certificate.
2.2.18.2 Engines
The engine shall be of heavy duty, four cycle, compression ignition type, direct injection,
turbocharged, developing adequate at 1,500 r.p.m at normal pressure and temperature in
accordance with B.S. and generally to International Specification such as D.I.N. IEC,
NEMA, JIS. The engine shall be arranged to permit 10% overhead for a period of one
hour in any consecutive 10 hour period.
1) Governor : The governor shall be electronic

type.
2) Flywheel : The flywheel shall be of the solid

disc type, accurately balanced.
3) Lubrication : Lubrication shall be by force feed

to the main and large end bearing,
camshaft, valve rocker gear and
timing gear, all other parts by
splash. An oil temperature
stabilizer shall be fitted in the
system.
4) Cooling : Remote mounted radiator of

tropical capacity. The cooling
system shall be the pressure type
through a separate pump suitable
for the circulation of water
through the remote radiator.
Remote and local start/stop push
buttons shall be provided

including 100A TPN safety switch
nearby each radiator unit.
5) Engine Protection : The generator shall be

automatically stopped and a visual
stopped and a visual and audible
alarm given in the event of any of
the faults detailed in the
switchboard section occurring.
6) Filters : Filters shall be provided on the

engine for fuel oil, lubrication oil
and air intake.
7) Engine Instruments : Oil pressure gauge and temperature

gauge shall be provided.
8) Starting : The engine shall be arranged for

24 volts starting by means of an
axial type starter motor engaging
on toothed ring on flywheel in
conjunction with heavy duty, lead
acid batteries. The battery capacity
shall be specifically selected to
give 6 consecutive starts when in a
20% discharged condition. The
battery shall be supplies in dry
charged condition and suitable
battery leads with lugs shall be
provided for connection to the set.
The battery shall provide power
for both the starting and control of
the set and shall be of the negative
earth type.
9) Battery Charging : Duplicate battery charging

facilities shall be provided,
together with a fully automatic
plug-in battery charger powered
from the mains supply and
inhibited when the set runs.
Driven from the engine shall be
charging generator. The battery
charging shall have constant
potential characteristics thus
maintaining the battery in peak
condition at all times, without
causing excessive gassing.

10) Exhaust System : An residential type silencer of
suitable size shall be provided.
11) Daily Service Fuel Tank : Shall be manufactured from steel

plate with welded seams, arranged
with filter, filter cap, sight glass,
outlet tap and a nominal length
flexible piping. It shall designed to
integrate as part of baseframe and
locate between the baseframe
member with a capacity of
approximate 8 hours.
2.2.18.3 Couplings
CouplingArrangement. Flange connected monobloc method of special design

embodying flywheel housing and flexible coupling.
This arrangement shall ensure constant alignment and ease of maintenance.
2.2.18.4 Alternators
1) General : The generator shall be brushless, screen protected, fan

ventilated, double bearing, drip-proof fitted with heavy
duty, long lift ball or roller bearing which are lubricant
packed for some 4,000 hours running without attention.
2) Regulation : Voltage regulation shall be maintained within limits of +

1% from no load to full load including cold to hot at any
power factor between 0.80 lagging and unity and
inclusive of a speed variation of 4% in response to
transient load changes the voltage shall recover to within
3% of the steady state value in 0.3 seconds upon
application of full load at a power factor of 0.8 lagging.
3) Insulation : Insulation throughout shall be class "H" (100ºC

temperature rise by resistance). All winding shall be
impregnated to allow operation in tropical climates.
4) Suppression : Radio and television interference suppression shall be

provided.

2.2.18.5 Bedplate
The units shall be mounted on a heavy fabricated steel baseplate, manufactured

from high quality rolled steel, electrically welded and provided with machined
mounting pads for engine and alternator. Adjustable type anti vibration mounting
of suitable size shall be provided.
2.2.18.6 Switchboard
The control system shall be CMOS (Complimentary Metal Oxide Semi-

conductor) and the cubicle shall be of attractively designed sheet steel
construction arranged for free standing, floor mounting.
The interior wiring of the cubicle shall be of a very high standard of

workmanship, all the wire ends being clearly identified with cable markers.
Instrumentation and Control System shall be provided as follows:
Voltmeter with selector switch.
Frequency meter.
Ammeter with selector switch.
Kilowatt meter.
Power factor meter.
Battery voltmeter.
Hours run meter.
Engine speed indicator.
Plant exercise switch, programmable for automation system (EMS). Modular
plug-in control system.
Illuminated push button control alarm-press to reset, operated by start failure,

low oil pressure, engine high temperature, underspeed, overspeed, alternator low
volts, alternator high volts, alternator overcurrent, earth fault and speed probe
failure.
Fuel level indicator and alarm contracts. Control contact for automatic fuel
transfer pump.
2.2.18.7 Method of Operation.
1) When the system in selected to automatic, the plant shall start on a complete
failure or a voltage reduction of one or one more phase of the public mains
supply, automatically take over the load and shall continue to carry the load
until the public main supply has been fully restored. The plant shall close
down transferring the load back to the mains, ready for the next mains failure. A
manual run button shall also be provided and shall enable the set to start and run
for test purposes, when operated in this manner the load shall not be transferred
by the circuit breakers, unless the mains supply fails.
2) When the engine is required to start, a multi-attempt to engage timer

automatically shall reactivate the starter motor if it fails to make. A multi-attempt

to start timer automatically shall give three attempts to start if the engine fails to
fire and accelerate.
The following timers, which can be switched out of operation if not required,
shall be provided.
Main failure timer shall give a short delay when the mains fails to prevent
unnecessary starting on transient mains failures.
Mains return timer shall give a delay when the mains returns to prevent
unnecessary load transfer on transient mains restorations.
Run on timer shall allow the engine to cool before it stops. Warm up timer
shall give a delay before the set goes onto load, allowing the engine to more
easily accept large on coming loads.
2.2.18.8 Finish
Two coats of primer and finished with two coats of oil proof enamel. All printed circuit
board shall be tropicalized.
2.2.18.9 Sound Proof
1) All of inside wall, except ventilated door, shall install mineral fiber mat density
not less than 80 kg/m3 ; 30 mm. thickness then install glass fiber coated 0.08
mm. thickness. The installation shall be fixed by pin, 20 cm. spacing approx.
2) If ceiling haven't sound reduction, the Contractor shall make same item 1.
3) The Contractor shall install air intake and outlet sound attenuators at air intake
and outlet blockout of engine and outlet blockout of exhaust fan. The attenuator
shall be in accordance with appropriate international standards approved.
4) The door shall be acoustic door.
5) The Contractor shall provide warranty that all system can completely operate and
can protect sound in accordance with specification by installation shall not be the
cause to ask for change of material, testing or for the extension of the Contract.
6) The mineral fiber mat shall be in accordance with ASTM E-84 or equivalent
such as Keumkang Fiber, Kimm co Fiber etc. The glass fiber coated shall be in
accordance with BS476 or equivalent.
2.2.19 Traffic Signals

1) Description
The work shall consist of the supply of all signal heads, supports, controllers.
Detectors, cables, switchgear with all necessary ancillary equipment together
with the transportation, storage, erection, connection reinstatement and
testing in order to supply a complete traffic signal installation in accordance with
the Drawings and specified herein. Design of the system shall be
included.
2) Responsibility for Design and Materials
Items of equipment and part shall have maker’s specifications agreeing with
those of the U.S.A. Standard Institute and practice, the American Society for
Testing Materials, the American Association of State Highway and
Transportation Officials, the National Bureau of Standards, the British
Standards Institute, the British Institution of Electrical Engineers
Regulations for the Electrical Equipment of Buildings or other similar
internationally recognized body. All work shall be done and all goods shall be
made in strict accordance with the requirement of the Electrical Code of the
Kingdom of Thailand.
The Contractor shall be solely responsible for the adequate design and the
coordinated functioning of all goods and constructions furnished under this
contract.
All the component parts shall be selected so as to ensure their proper coordinated
functioning and operation. All equipment shall be of the
maker’s standard models and shall include all recent improvements in
design and materials. All materials used in manufacture and construction
shall be of high quality and fully in accordance with the best modern
practice.
The equipment offered and the work done shall be suitable for continued trouble
free operation under adverse climatic conditions of heavy rain, high humidity and
intense sunlight. The equipment must be able to withstood over long periods
ambient air temperatures varying from a normal of 40 C to a maximum of 50
C.

In order to proceed with other aspects of the work, the Engineer has carried
out a partial design of the Traffic Signal System based on design
assumptions as shown on the Drawings. The Contractor shall embody these
assumptions in his design and accept responsibility for them, unless the finds
difficulties which he cannot resolve. If such difficulties arise, he shall
inform the Engineer without delay.
3) Compliance with Manufacturer’s Specifications
The Contractor shall ensure that the equipment and parts used shall be entirely
suitable for the work to be performed and that they shall be manufactured to
proper clearances and fit. He shall further ensure that the loading of equipment
shall under all normal circumstances not exceed the maximum laid down or
agreed in writing by the manufacturer.
The Contractor shall be responsible for the inspection of all equipment and
parts before their incorporation in the works to ensure that they comply with
the Conditions of the Contract and that they are not defective in any way as
regards to materials or workmanship. Should any such non-compliance or
defects be found during the inspection, the Contractor shall correct or cause
to be corrected such non-compliance and defects, all at the Contractor’s
expense and to the satisfaction of the Engineer.
4) Maintenance Period
All repairs and replacements required during the Maintenance Period shall be
carries out with dispatch and an adequate supply of spares shall be available for
this purpose.
5) Electricity Supply
The Contractor shall ensure that the equipment supplied function correctly at a
supply voltage of 220 volts, 1 phase, 50 Hz and must allow for normal variations
and surges.
6) Definitions
Unless specially defined herein, definitions shall be as given in British Standard

892 : 1967 “Glossary of Highway Engineer Terms”, British Standard Code of
Practice CP 1004 “Street Lighting” and in British Standard BS 505 : 1939” Road
Traffic Control (Electric) Light Signal”.
2.2.19.2 Materials and Equipment
1) Signal Heads
All signal heads and optical systems shall be of the high intensity (Halogen) type
with dimming facility. Equipment shall comply with, Specification BS 505 (or
equivalent internationals standard) and shall be vermin proof. All lanterns shall
be of 300 millimeter in diameter.

The signal heads shall consist of two by three electrically operated and controlled
optical unit arranged as shown on the Drawings. The top unit shall show two
red, the center two amber and lowest two green. Additional
optical units may be added as required for special facilities. Suitable visors
shall be fitted to all optical units. Louvers and sighting screens shall be
supplied if required to give the most efficient operation under all conditions.
Each signal face shall conform to a sample submitted to and approved by
the Engineer.
2) Posts
Posts if not specified on the drawings shall consist of solid drawn or

longitudinally butt welded mid steel tube, 13.6 centimeters outside diameter
and not less than 4.45 millimeters wall thickness. The length of the post
shall be sufficient so that the center of the lowest signal aspect shall be at
least 2.15 meters above ground when the foot of the post is built at least 60
centimeters below ground. A suitable base plate and finial shall be provided
for each post. Brackets shall be so designed that they shall allow full
adjustment of the signal heads and shall support the signal heads rigidly
under all normal conditions. Posts shall be provided with cable slots near
the base and with the required cable bush holes in correct positions. All
cable slots and holes shall be free of burrs and rough edges. Suitable means shall
be provided to fasten base plated, brackets and signal heads firmly to
the posts and to allow adjustment where required. All nuts, bolts, fastenings,
hinges and adjusting breakers on posts, finial, terminal compartment and
signal heads shall be cadmium plated or of stainless steel or made corrosion
resistant in positive manner.
3) Wiring
All lampholders shall be wired to a suitable terminal block mounted in the

housing, and shall be ventilated to avoid condensation. Wires shall be
P.V.C. insulated and free of all joints except in the terminal block and shall
be permanently color-codes to facilitate maintenance and repair. At each
signal location, unless shown otherwise on the Drawings, there shall be a
terminals compartment provided on the mounting which shall be provided
with a terminal block containing 12 holes, each with tow screw type
terminals of suitable size. A weathertight 12 holes, each with two screw
type terminals of suitable size. A weathertight cover shall be provided to the
terminal compartment which will give ready access to the terminal block,
and the terminal compartment and cover shall be of sufficient strength to
remain intact if the mounting pole is knocked down. Ventilation or other suitable
means shall be provided in the terminal compartment to avoid
excessive condensation. External connections from the signal face to the
terminal compartment shall be protected by approved flexible conduit.
Buried cables from the controller to signals and detectors shall be suitably
armored, or laid in approved conduit, and free of all joints except at terminal
blocks or junction boxes. Wiring to the signals shall not be run to a terminal

block on a signal pedestal unless it is to be connected to perform the
functional operation of the signal system throughout. In addition, between
the controller and the signals, three spare conductors shall be provided of a
sized equal to the largest conductor in the run. Wires subject to bending due
to opening and closing of doors shall be stranded. All metallic parts out carrying
current shall form an electrically continuous system which shall be earthed, or
they shall be separately earthed, using bare copper conductors
with a minimum cross section area of 6 square millimeters. All items below
ground level shall be designed and installed so that they shall continue to
operate without fault if immersed in ground water.
All power cable shall be copper conductor PVC insulation, PVC Jacket (NYY
Cable) minimum size of conductor shall be 2.5 square millimeters.
Each signal post shall be individually wire direct to controller. Tapping to other
post shall not be permitted.
4) Painting
Paint and painting shall be in accordance with Part 1 Section 3 of the

Specifications with the following additions and modifications. Posts and
brackets shall be provided with a prime coat and follow by two coats of
undercoat before delivery. A sufficient number of finishing coats shall be
provided for final painting after erection. The signal heads, terminal
compartments, visors, louvers, and sighting screens shall be delivered primed
and with two undercoats and a finishing coat. Controller and other cases shall be
finished with two coats of an approved aluminum paint on the outside and shall
have priming, two undercoats and one finishing coat. Controller and other cases
shall be finished with two coats of an approved aluminum paint on the outside
and shall have priming, two undercoats and one finishing coat of paint on the
interior. A coating of sprayed molten zinc shall be accepted as an alternative to
the painting of the cabinets. The Contractor shall submit the materials,
specifications and shop drawing of the traffic signal work to the Engineer for his
approval 60 days prior to commencement of the work.
5) Controller
The controller shall be a complete electrical mechanism for controlling the

operations of the traffic control signals, including the timing mechanism and all
necessary auxiliary equipment, securely mounted in a cabinet. Preference shall
be given to solid state circuitry and to designs having replaceable units for ease
of maintenance. Interval timing shall be by electronic and not by mechanical
means. The color sequence of the signal indications shall be as given in Sub
Section 2.2.19.3 and there shall be control to ensure that green shall not be
shown at the same time on opposing phase under any circumstances. Operation
shall be either by fixed time sequences, (Variable by item switch) or shall be by
vehicle actuation, or by combination of both, as herein described.
The Software programme for controlling the traffic phase sequences shall be
provided at least eight options of phase sequences and in addition two extra
options for new designs. The programmer shall be designed so that each option
be modificatable, adjustable the time delay be means of keyboard and monitor.
The keyboard and monochrome monitor shall be provided in safety locked for
every controller. All of the software shall be saved in erasable DVD ROM.
(Read Only Memory), hard disks are provided in writings, trained to the
Engineer.
At a temperature of 25°C the controller shall be designed to operate satisfactorily
with voltage variations up to +17.5% or -20.0% from the
normal 220V operating voltage. The timing of the controller shall be
within ± 7.5% of the correct value at the rated voltage and shall not be affected
by more than ± 10% change in voltage or a ± 4% change in frequency of the
supply. The Contractor shall submit evidence of this (traceable to National
Bureau of Standards) to the Engineer.
The controller shall be so designed that temperature variations between 10°C and
70°C shall not change the timing by more than 5% or otherwise the cabinet shall
be artificially ventilated to keep the internal temperature within satisfactory
limits. In the event of power failure, the controller shall shut
down and re-commence operations without the necessity for manual re-
setting.
The controller shall be provided with a suitable mechanism for closing and
opening the signal circuits, which shall be positive and without any dark
intervals, flickering or conflicting signal indications. All contact points which
carry make or break current shall be of fine silver, or an alternative better
material and shall be capable of carrying, making or breaking or breaking a
current of 150% of maximum demand load through one million operations
without electrical or mechanical trouble. The use of hermetically sealed contacts
in preferred.
Every current interrupting device shall be equipped with a suitable radio

interference suppresser and/or shielding installed at the input power point.
Interference suppressers shall be of a design which shall minimize interference
on both broadcast and aircraft frequencies. From 50 KHz to 10MHz.
The controller shall provide for the proper phase intervals and sequences as
herein specified or as may be required by traffic conditions. The setting of time
intervals shall be by means of a positive method against a scale calibrated in
seconds. This timing scale shall be easily accessible and identifiable within the
controller and it shall not be necessary to remove or change wires or contacts to
adjust the time intervals.
a) Manual Operation - Manual Operation shall be possible by mean of an

approved key or by external buttons on the controller housing. If push
buttons are used, they shall be inoperative until the controller has been
switched to manual operation by means of a switch mounted under a
,lockable cover. The automatic operating of the controller shall resume
without the need for any manual adjustment at the end of manual
operation..

Provision shall be made for the following manual operations:
i) Allocating right of way to approaches independently of the ore-

set timing of the controller.
ii) Switching signals to “OFF”

Provision shall be made so that under no circumstances shall an approach
lose its right of way without having at least the appropriate minimum
green plus amber time.
b) Time Switch-Where a time switch is required this shall be capable of two

“ON-OFF” periods per day of a minimum length of sixty minutes each
and with a minimum period of sixty minutes between surccessive “ON-
OFF” positions. The setting dial shall clearly distinguish between day
and night and the switching mechanism shall be fitted with a selective
device enabling all switching to be eliminated on any one day in the
week or early or late switching on two selected days. The week dial shall
be clearly marked with the days. The time mechanism shall be fitted
with a high quality mechanical movement which shall be electrically
wound and shall have a minimum spring reserve of twelve hours.
c) Switches and Fuses- The controller shall be provided with a main manual
switch and fuse which shall isolate the complete installation. There shall
all be provided one general purpose outlet and fuse. All fuses and
switches shall be adequately and permanently labelled. Two spare fuses
shall be mounted in the cabinet.
d) Controller Housing - The controller shall be housed in a weatherproof

cabinet of a aluminum, sheet metal, glass fiber or other approved material
having sufficient strength and rigidity to protect the contents from the
effects of water, dust, and accidental blows. Sheet metal shall be at least
2 millimeters in thickness at all points and reinforced where necessary.
ferrous metal shall not be buried and it shall be rust-proofed by
galvanizing or some other equally effective means. If aluminum or
aluminum alloy is used, it shall be suitably protected against electrolytic
or chemical corrosion. In the base of the housing it shall contain at least
8% of silicon.
The housing shall be securely fixed to a concrete base through which

connections shall be made to detectors and signals. All doors shall be
hinged with concealed hinges and provided with locks., the door hinges
and pins being of non-corrodible metal which shall not require
lubrication more often than once per year. Doors shall open and shut
freely without binding on the frame or the base. Otherwise, doors may
consist of a stiff removable panel having self positioning interlock joints
provided with suitable gaskets. Such panels shall be provided with at
least two locks. All locks shall be captive, flush-fitting and non-

corrodible and shall operate by a standard key which shall fit all
housings.
The controller shall be sited in such a way it shall not cause an

obstruction of hazard to traffic or pedestrians, and where it shall not be
subject to accidental damage from traffic.
The cables running to signals and detectors shall be terminated in a

convenient and readily accessible position on blocks having the required
number of terminals and provided with non-hygroscope, non-
inflammable insulating bases. Sufficient space shall be left between
terminals and between blocks to enable external cables to enter and be
formed in a neat manner without obstructing individual terminal points.
Electrical connection between controller and the terminals shall be by
approved keyed plug and socket connections.
Each terminal point and connection shall be clearly marked by color

coding or by a numbering system. Ends of all spare conductors shall
be shielded, covered, or insulated so that no live parts shall be
exposed.
e) Identification - All equipment and replaceable assemblies shall be

marked with a part number any other identification which is required for
re-ordering.
f) Records - The following records shall be provided and kept within the
housing, either fixed to the inside of the main door or placed within a
metal pocket provided thereon:
i) A wiring diagram of the system showing the color coding number

of the conductors.
ii) A layout plan of the intersection showing the detectors, the
signals controlled by each phase and the cycle details.
iii) A suitable ruled card shall be fixed within the controller upon
which space is provided to record maintenance undertaken, the
date of visit and the name of the person doing the maintenace.
The signal serial number shall be stenciled in two conspicuous

locations on the outside of the housing in letters not less than 2.5
centimeters high.
g) Fixed Time Signal Controller - In addition to the foregoing requirements,

where fixed time signals are required, the controller shall be capable of
carrying out the following operations, although it shall not necessarily be
limited to the followings:
i) Allocation of right of way by suitably timed green aspects to the
various approaches in accordance with the timings previously set
on the controler.
ii) Changing from one phase to another by means of the correct
sequence of aspects as herein given (Sub Section 2.2.19.3 (1))
and maintaining the correct pre-set amber periods throughout. It
shall be possible to very the length of inter-green period without
use of special tools.
iii) Allowing a late start or early cut off on one or more phases as
may be required.
iv) Displaying left or right filter arrows as may be required.
By means of a time switching device, it shall be possible to alter

the phase and cycle lengths to allow for very traffic conditions. It
shall be possible to operate at least four such programs during a
period of 24 hours.
It shall be possible to integrate the controller into a linked system

working under a master controller if required, and to add a
facility for vehicle counting. The sequence of phase shall be
capable of alteration without any modification to the controller.
It shall be possible automatically to dim the traffic signal lights
during the hours of darkness.
h) Vehicle - Actuated Signal Controller - In addition to the fore-going

requirements, where vehicle actuation is called for, the controller shall be
capable of, but not necessarily limited to the following operations:
i) In the absence of detector actuation, the right or way shall remain

on the phase on which the last demand was made. However, a
recall switch shall be incorporated into each phase which, when
closed, shall result in the right of way automatically returning to
the phase without further demand. (Automatic Reversion)
ii) When the right of way is transferred to a phase in response to a

demand, this right of way shall continue for at least a preset and
adjustable minimum period. (Minimum Green Time)
iii) Continued demands beyond a predetermined number on a phase

having the right of way shall cause the initial minimum right of
way period to be extended, the extension being proportional to
the additional demands. (Vehicle Extension Periods)
iv) In the absence of demands for other phases, continued demands

on the phase having the right of way shall h old that right of way.
When a demand is made form another phase, the phase holding
the right of way shall lost it, even in the event of demands, after a
pre-set adjustable maximum green period shall commence from
the first receipt of a demand from another phase.

v) Should there be outstanding demands on the phase losing the
right of way, or should further demands be made on phase during
the clearance period, then right of way shall revert automatically
to the phase losing it, once demands of other phase have been
satisfied.
vi) The transfer of right of way shall phase only after an adjustable
clearance period, which may differ between phases. (Inter-green
Period)
vii) Provision shall be made for green filter arrows and late-start or
early cut-off facilities on any phase. If there are not required at
the outset, there shall be provision for their inclusion at a later
stage if required.
viii) It shall be possible to incorporate the controller into a linked

system under a master controller if required, and there shall be
facilities for resuming independent operation either on a time
basis or as a result of altered traffic conditions.
ix) Traffic counting and queue detection, if not specified, may be

required at a later stage, and facilities for these should be
incorporated or it should be possible to add them easily when
required. The details shall be submitted to the Engineer for his
approval.
x) It shall be possible to automatically dim the traffic signal lights

during the hours of darkness.
2.2.19.3 Design Principles
This sub sections is intended to give general guidance in the principles to be followed by
the Contractor when designing the Traffic Signal System.
(1) The Sequence of Aspects on any one signal face shall be:
- Red
- Green
- Amber
During any aspect, these shall be no visual flicker of the signal illumination,

(2) Siting of signals
Siting of signals shall be carried out in detail at the junction generally in

accordance with the Drawings and shall be agreed by the Engineer. Each
approach road shall be served by a minimum of two signal faces as follows:
The Primary Signal shall be located not less than one meter beyond the stop line
on the nearside of the road. Where there is a central median, a second primary
signal may be provided similarly on the offside of the approach.
The Secondary Signal shall be on diagonally opposite side of the junction facing
the approach, that is generally on the back of the primary signal serving the
opposite approach in the case of a four arm junction. The secondary signal may
be opposite the offside of the approach where there is a central medium, but in
any case should not be outside an angle of 30° extended from the centerline of
the approach at the stop line to the offside. The axes of the girders from the
optical system shall be directed at a point 45 meters away from the primary
signal face approximately 1.5 meters above the center line of the approach,
unless sharp gradient changes make this undesirable.
(3) Stop Lines
Stop lines shall be located as shown on the Drawings.
(4) Phases
The number of phases at the intersection shall be kept to the minimum required
to avoid dangerous conflict of traffic. Where additional phases are called for by
unusual traffic conditions at certain times, these additional phases shall be
suppressed when not required. In designing the number of phases and the
details of the cycle, the principle shall be to arrive at the arrangement which shall
at all times give minimum safety to both vehicles and to pedestrians.
(5) Filter Signals
Filter signals mounted at the side of the main signals may be used to allow a
movement in one direction. A green filter arrow indication shall always be
followed by a yellow and red aspect, and if this cannot be done on the main
signal, separate yellow and red aspects must provided for the filter signal.
Particular car shall be taken to ensure that filtering traffic does not form an under
hazard to pedestrians crossing guard rails, slip roads, islands or some resting of
the stop line may be required to avoid this. Where an early out-off is used for
offside turning traffic, an offside filter arrow shall be provided to indicate to
turning traffic that it is safe to proceed.
(6) Clearance Period
Where required for safety or to allow turning traffic to clear, a longer clearance
period may be introduced gut this should be kept to the shortest period which is
consistent with the demands of traffic and safety at any time.

(7) Linked Systems
The system shall be designed such that it can be incorporated within a linked
system with the minimum modification. With fixed time signals, there shall be
the facility to change automatically the program of linking, so as to give
preference to the heavier flows at different times of the days. With vehicle
actuated signals, local controllers shall be free to revert to independent operation
when there ceases to be a continuous demand, providing that this shall not
interfere with the overall progression through the system.
(8) Signal Timing
Signal Timing shall be done on the basis of traffic demands as estimated from the
traffic flows. Verification and adjustment shall be required on site after the
system is in operation, but the Contractor shall show by calculations that the
system proposed is capable of handling the estimated maximum and normal
flows in an efficient manner and with minimal delays. With fixed time signals,
he shall submitt details of phase and cycles for each approach throughout the
day. In the case of vehicle actuated signals, he shall give similar details of
maximum cycle time, maximum and minimum green times vehicle extension
periods and inter-green periods.
(9) Bulb Life
The rated life of each bulb sued for the signal lights shall be at least 10,000
hours.
2.2.20 Fire Barrier
Where passing through partitions or floors, fire barrier shall be provided in the following
manner.
(1) Trays shall stop 30 cm on either side of partition.
(2) IMC conduit shall be rigidly connected between the trays and shall pass through
the partition or floor. Conduits shall afford the same area as the tray. Provide
adequately sized pillboxes as necessary to meet the area requirements.
(3) Firestop material shall be placed at each and around each conduit.
2.3 : WORKMANSHIP AND INSTALLATION
2.3.1 Installation of 22KV Power Cables
1) Cable shall be laid as shown in the Drawings through the ducts to be provided
under this Section unless otherwise indicated. Cable route might be subject to
modification with due regard to any obstacle.

2) Cable shall be in one piece without splices between connections.
3) Bend in cables shall have an inner radius of not less than 12 times the cable
diameter.
4) Splices shall be made only in manholes to be approved by the Engineer for the
sake of easy access for maintenance and Wye or splices are not permitted unless
indicated.
5) Horizontal slack approximately 1.00 meter shall be left in each end of cable run,
one each side of manholes, handholes, and at all points where connection are
brought above ground. Where cable is brought above ground, additional slack
shall be left to make necessary connections.
6) The work of cable splices and termination shall be accomplished by qualified

technicians who are able and skilled in splicing and terminating high voltage
cables and proficient in the use of various tools and splicing kits required for
each type of cable. A record shall be kept of all terminations and splices made
and shall include the names of section engineer of the Contractor, date of making
and testing, weather conditions prevailing. The copies of this record signed by
the Engineer and Contractor to be submitted to the Engineer.
7) High voltage cable splices shall provide insulation and jacket equal in every
respect to that of the cable. High voltage, ozone-resistance, self-fusing tape shall
be used for insulation and epoxy resin which pump by pressure shall be used for
jacket. In order to prevent the splice from the possibility of moisture entering the
jacket shall be cut back sufficiently to expose the required length of insulation
between the jacket and the tapered end of the insulation as recommended by the
manufacturer of splicing materials. Special care shall be taken to insure that all
dirt and wax is removed from the area of jacket to be covered with epoxy resin.
Shielding tape shall be applied to continue the shielding thought the entire splice.
Cable splices shall use design materials and techniques recommended by the
manufacturer of splicing materials.
8) Porcelain terminations shall be of porcelain bushing which complete with sealed

top cap, mounting ring and ground stud. Top cap of porcelain bushing shall be
cast brass for cables up to 325 square millimeter. Insulators shall be made of
glazed wet-process electrical porcelain. Cable-entrance sealing fitting shall be
rubber-bottom end cap with mechanical ground strap. Electrical stress control
tape shall be used as stress relief. The tape shall have a dielectric constant of 30
and a dielectric strength of 350 volts per mil and change the voltage distribution
in the electrical field surrounding the termination. Porcelain bushing shall be
properly filled with fast curing elastomeric compound, requiring no outside heat.
The cable shielding shall be grounded by a mechanical ground strap which
eliminates the need for soldering and soldering equipment, all as recommended
by the manufacturer of terminating materials.

9) Taped termination shall use electrical stress control tape as stress relief. This
tape shall have a dielectric constant of 30 and a dielectric strength of 350 volts
per mil and change the voltage distribution in the electrical field surrounding the
termination. The cable shielding shall be grounded by a mechanical ground
clamp which eliminate the need for soldering and soldering equipment. A final
wrap of self-fusing silicon rubber tape shall be applied over the termination.
Taped termination shall use design, materials and techniques recommended by
the manufacturer of terminating materials.
10) Each cable shall bear cable identification markers of non-corrodable material at
each of manholes and handholes.
11) Before laying cables, cleaning inside the cable ducts and manhole shall be
carried out. Both ends of spare duct shall be plugged by approved means to
prevent them from the entrance of dirt, moisture and vermin.
12) In case of installing on cable racks and trays, cable shall be fastened securely to
transverse members of cable trays. Cable splices made and insulated by
approved methods shall be permitted within a cable tray or rack provided they
are accessible.
2.3.2 Installation of Manholes, Handholes and Duct Bank
2.3.2.1 Excavation and Reinstatement
1) Excavation for duct lines laying or for foundations and reinstatement shall be
carried out in accordance with the provisions of the relevant Section of Common
Work in the Specifications, Part 1, Section 5.
2) The location of the trench for cable laying in open ground is approximately
shown on the Drawings but the Contractor shall obtain the approval of the
Engineer for each final location before breaking the ground. The actual width of
the trench is left to the discretion of the Contractor but the trenches shall be
cleanly excavated, reasonably straight and free from loose soil or stones or water
before the cable bed is laid. Trenches shall where necessary be adequately
shored.
3) No duct or cable shall be laid in a flooded trench and the Contractor shall be
responsible for dealing with any surface water and any pumping or bailing of the
trenches. Trenches which are flooded after the cables are laid and before
backfilling has commenced shall be carefully bailed or pumped dry.
4) Cables shall not be laid in the trench until the Engineer has inspected and
approved the excavation. Backfilling shall not commence until the Engineer has
inspected and approved the cables and accessories in the trench.
5) Trenching shall proceed as follows :

a) Excavate the trench to the required width and depth, and dispose of all
unusable material, level and ram trench bottom.
b) After approval of the Engineer lay a 7.5 cm. thick bed of soft soil or sand
and lay conduit on this. Ducts shall be at least 20 cm. (Center to Center)
apart.
c) Backfill the remainder of the trench up to the top soil of subgrade below
paved area with selected fine material, in layer by tampering and
ramming.
2.3.2.2 Concrete Work
All necessary foundation and footings or other concrete work shall be carried out in
accordance with the provisions of the relevant Section of Common Work in this
Specification, Part 1, Section 2.
Foundation shall be placed in one operation except that top 5 centimeters may be placed
after the superimposed structure in position. The exposed portions of foundations shall
be formed to present a neat and tidy appearance, and sloped to shed water away from the
structure supported. Where existing obstructions prevent the construction of foundation
as shown on the Drawings then an effective alternatives shall be prepared by the
Contractor subject to the prior approval of the Engineer.
2.3.2.3 Construction of Manholes and Handhole
Manholes and Handholes shall be constructed where shown in the Drawings with all the
necessary pulling-in irons, duct entrances, end-bells, ground rods, cable racks, and
covers as shown in the standard details. Manholes shall be deep enough to accommodate
the ends of duct banks or as shown on the Drawings. The manholes and handholes shall
be installed with top elevations as directed by the Engineer and shall be cast in place
with monolithic walls, top and bottom slabs. The voids shall be filled in afterwards.
Manhole frames and covers shall be of gray cast iron, and adjusted to grade by meand of
brick inserts. A machine-finished seat shall be provided between frames and covers. All
spaces between the duct banks and the manhole or handhole sidewall duct entrance
openings shall be caulked tight with sealing compound of approved quality. All unused
ducts shall be plugged to prevent entrance of dirt and moisture. All manholes and
handholes shall be marked with identification letters embossed or stamped on the covers.
Frames and covers shall be given two coats of asphalt paint. Manholes to be installed in
road shall bear max. wheel weight of trailer.
2.3.2.4 Construction Method of Duct-Bank
1) General :
The Contractor shall install underground ducts at the approximate locations

indicated in the Drawings.
All duct bank shall be laid so as to slope downwards toward manholes,

handholes and away from buildings with a pitch of not less than 10 cm. in 30
meters. On runs where it is not practicable to maintain the grade all one way, the
duct bank shall be graded from the center in both directions toward manholes,
handholes or duct ends. Pocket or traps where moisture may accumulate shall be
avoided.
The top of duct or enclosed concrete shall not be less than 45 cm. below grade
except that under roads and pavement where it shall not be less than 60 cm.
below grade. Changes in direction of runs exceeding a total of 10 degrees either
vertical or horizontal, shall be accomplished by long sweep bends having a
minimum radius of curvature of 8 meters, except that manufactured bends may
be used at ends of short runs of 30 meters or less, and then only at or close to the
end or the run. The long sweep bends may be made up of one or more curved or
straight sections or combinations thereof. Conduits shall terminate in end bells
where duct lines enter manholes (handholes).
During construction, partially completed duct-bank shall be protected from the

entrance of debris such as mud, sand and dirt by means of suitable conduit plugs.
As each section of a duct bank is completed from manhole (handhole) to
manhole (handhole), a testing mandrel not less than 30 cm. long with a diameter
1.3 cm. less than the size of the conduit shall be drawn through each conduit,
after which a brush with stiff bristles shall be drawn through until the conduit is
clear of all particles or earth, sand, or gravel; conduit lugs shall then be
immediately installed. Where connections shall be made to another duct-bank of
different size, shape or material, suitable adapter couplings shall be used as
recommended by the duct manufacturer.
2) Ducts encased in reinforced concrete;
Trench shall be opened the complete length before concrete is laid so that if any
obstructions are encountered, proper provisions can be made to avoid them. All
ducts shall be placed on a layer of concrete not less than 7.5 cm. thick prior to its
initial set. Where two or more ducts are encased in concrete, the Contractor shall
space them not less than 20 cm. apart (measured from center to center) using
spacers applicable to the type of the duct. As the duct laying progress, concrete
not less than 7.5 cm. thick shall be placed around the sides and top of the duct
bank. End bells or couplings shall be installed flush with the concrete
encasement where required.
The Contractor shall reinforce the all sides of encasement with steel reinforcing
bar. Where ducts across under roadways, under such conditions, the complete
duct structure shall be supported on reinforces concrete footings, piers, or piles
located at approximately 1.5 m. intervals.
3) Duct markers shall be located at duct turning point and the ends of all duct runs
except at manholes or hanholes and at approximately over 100 meters of straight
duct runs. The marker shall be made of concrete slab and inscribed with the
necessary information; number and size of ducts.

4) Backfilling of duct banks shall be in layers and shall be thoroughly tampered.
The layers shall be sands or fine material excavated. Trenches shall not be
excessively wet and shall not contain pools of water during backfilling
operations.
2.3.3 Installation of Switchboard
1) Where the switchboard is delivered in more than one section, the sections shall
be joined together to form an integral unit.
2) The switchboard shall be installed with sides, front and back vertical and base
and top level. When the floor is uneven or not level, the base of the switchboard
shall be packed up until truly level before being grouted in position.
3) Before energizing, each switch shall be thoroughly cleaned. Any loose pieces of
packing material or other foreign bodies shall be removed.
4) The metal casings, and other non-current carrying metallic parts of the
switchboard shall be earthed. Unless otherwise specified the connection between
the main switchboard and earth electrode shall be by means of 25 mm x 6 mm
copper tape.
5) The switchboard shall be manufactured, factory assembled and tested by a local

Government approved manufacturer, and shall be identical in mechanical
construction except where modified by this Specification, to the manufacturer's
standard range which shall have been type tested by a competent testing authority
to the fault conditions specified.
6) The various cubicles housing the respective switch and ACB shall be so arranged
as to give a multi-tier arrangement and shall include a cabling and wiring
chamber of sample dimensions in which terminal blocks, cable boxes and gland
plates can be located.
7) Connectors of soldered joints shall not be permitted in the secondary wiring

which shall, whenever possible, be grouped and laced together in a neat manner.
2.3.4 Installation of Distribution Board and Load Center
1) The surface mounted distribution board shall be fixed on walls by means of

minimum 4 Nos. of fixing studs and nuts.
2) Flush mounting distribution boards shall be arranged so that the box assembly is
flush with the surface of the wall upon which the overlapping front plate is
mounted.
3) Spare ways shall be left in each distribution board. The number of spare ways
shall not be less than 20% of the total No. of ways in the board, unless otherwise
specified on drawing.

4) Three phase distribution boards are to be controlled by means of an isolating
switch integral in the board.
5) The copper busbar shall be tinned before fixing in the board.
2.3.5 Installation of Cable-General
1) All surface cables shall be run in a neat and tidy manner, straight and plumb to
the satisfaction of the Engineer, and no diagonal run shall be permitted.
2) All cables shall be adequately protected against any risk of mechanical damage
to which they may be liable in normal conditions of service by adopting one of
the following means:-
a) Run in conduit, cable tray or trunking,

b) Protected by armour,
c) Protected by PVC/metal sheath.
3) All cable used as fixed wiring shall be supported in such a way that it is not
electrically sound. Joints in non-flexible cables shall be made by soldering,
brazing, welding, or mechanical clamps, or be of the compression type. All
mechanical clamps and compression type sockets shall securely retain all the
wires of the conductor.
4) Every connection at a cable termination or joint shall be mechanically and

electrically sound. Joints in non-flexible cables shall be made by soldering,
brazing, welding, or mechanical clamps, or be of the compression type. All
mechanical clamps and compression type sockets shall securely retain all the
wires of the conductor.
5) Provide steel sleeve where cable passes through wall and floor. Clearance
between sleeve and cable shall be sealed with approved type form sealant with
sufficient fire rating.
6) The Contractor shall identify the ends of all power and control conductors,
circuits, and pull boxes. Each marker shall bear the circuit schedule on the
drawings.
7) All cables shall be carefully checked as to size and length before being pulled
into conduits. Cables pulled into the wrong conduit or cut too short shall be
removed and replaced. Cables removed from conduits shall not be installed in
another conduit without permission of the Engineer.
8) Finishing or pulling shall be done with a nylon rope or other approved devices.
2.3.6 Installation of Cable-PVC
1) All cables shall be run in concealed conduit, surface conduit, or metal trunking.

2) The space factor for cables installed in trunking shall not exceed 40%.
3) Cables in each sub-circuit, and in each sub-main shall be bunched, and tied or
clipped together inside the trunking.
4) Sufficient supporting device shall be installed within the trunking to prevent

strain on the cable due to the weight of the cables for trunking installed in a
vertical plane.
5) Neutral cables of lighting final circuit shall be routed in conduit direct to the
lighting point and shall not pass through switch boxes.
6) The maximum number of cable shall be run in conduit as the following table.
Maximum Number of Conductor in Conduit or Tubing Table
PVC,70ºC, Conduit or Tubing Diameter (Inches)

-750V
Size(mm²) 1/2 3/4 1 1½ 1¾ 2 2½ 3 3½ 4
1.5 5 10 18 31 45 - - - - -
2.5 3 5 9 16 22 28 - - - -
4 3 5 7 13 18 30 47 - - -
6 2 4 5 10 14 23 36 48 - -
10 1 3 4 6 9 15 22 32 44 50
16 1 2 3 4 5 9 14 21 28 37
25 - - - 3 4 7 11 16 22 28
35 - - - 2 3 5 8 13 18 23
50 - - - 1 2 4 6 9 13 16
70 - - - 1 1 3 5 8 10 13
95 - - - 1 1 2 3 6 8 10
120 - - - 1 1 2 3 6 8 10
150 - - - 1 1 2 3 5 7 9
185 - - - 1 1 1 2 4 5 7
240 - - - 1 1 1 1 3 4 6
300 - - - - 1 1 1 3 4 5
400 - - - - - 1 1 1 3 4
500 - - - - - 1 1 1 2 3
2.3.7 Installation of Cable-PVC/PVC
1) All cables shall be run in a vertical or horizontal direction. Only cables required
to feed a point on the ceiling may be fixed to the ceiling.
2) Cables shall not be buried directly in plaster, concrete, etc.
3) Cables shall not be permitted to run as a span between beams, trusses, etc.
without rigid support through their length.

4) Cables passing through floor slabs outside meter room or enclosed duct room
shall be protected for a distance of minimum of 2 m from floor level with
galvanized metal sleeves secured with clamp-type saddles.
5) Cables crossing expansion joints shall be formed into a loop such that any
movement in the joint shall not stress the cable.
6) Rubber grommets or insulated bushes shall be used to protect the cables when
passing through metal covers of distribution board, fluorescent lighting fitting's
boxes or any other metal work.
7) Cable shall be run at least 150 mm clear of non-electrical services.
8) Cables shall be secured flat to the surface of walls and ceilings by means of
buckle clips or cable saddles.
2.3.8 Installation of Cable-XLPE/PVC
1) The Contractor shall supply and install the supports, hangers, racks, trays, cleats,
saddles, clips securing devices, and other parts required to carry and secure the
cables without damage to the cables or to other equipments. Supports, cleats,
racks hangers, trays, saddles, and clips to be used shall be subject to the approval
of the Engineer.
2) The design of support and fixing items shall ensure freedom from rough edges,
burrs, and sharp corners and the materials used for the construction and fixing
thereof shall be approved by the Engineer.
3) At joints and terminations, cables shall be adequately supported and secured by

cable cleats at a distance of not more than 300 mm from the joint or the glands.
4) The cable supports required for the insulation of single core cables forming
three-phase circuits shall permit the cables to be laid in close trefoil formation.
Non-magnetic metal cleats shall be used for this purpose.
5) Each cable termination and cable joint shall be completed with fittings,
terminating and jointing materials respectively and shall be provided with
consumable materials, such as wiper and solvent for cleaning, emery cloth for
insulation surface finishing as well as aluminum foil, mylar tape, fire and heat
resisting tape for cable annealing and straightening, if necessary.
6) Cable termination and cable joints shall be free from any electrical or mechanical
defects and shall be insulated from system shocks and switching surges.
7) The minimum impulse withstand voltage of the insulation section for the cable
joint shall not be less than for the cable.

8) Immediately after fabrication and testing, both ends of every length of cable shall
be sealed enclosing them with tight fitting approved caps, adequately secured to
prevent ingress of moisture.
9) Cables shall be sealed and placed on drums in such a manner that it will be
protected from damages during transportation. The drums are to be lagged with
closely fitted battens bearing a number and particulars of cable including voltage,
length, conductor size, no of cores and weights.
10) All cables, accessories and materials shall be subjected to and shall withstand
satisfactory the construction test, conductor continuity test, high voltage test,
insulation resistance test as required and specified in accordance with IEE
Regulation and British Standard.
2.3.9 Installation of Conduit
2.3.9.1 Concealed Conduit Wiring
1) Fix conduits and accessories rigidly in position before casting of concrete of

building of brick wall,
2) Maintain minimum 15 mm cover between conduit top and finished surface,
3) Plug all open ends of conduits and draw boxes with corks or adequate stoppers to
prevent damage by concrete pouring,
4) Avoid chases on brick walls. Implement only with the Engineer’s approval,
5) Run conduits straight wherever possible. Avoid low level bends and traps where
water may accumulate. Loop in conduit from above,
6) Check earth continuity before casting of concrete,
7) Clean conduits free from dirt, moisture and burrs before pulling of wiring,
8) Provide suitable draw-wire in conduit,
9) Provide suitable outlet and draw-boxes to cope with depth of concrete. Use deep
boxes as required,
2.3.9.2 Surface Conduit Wiring
1) Fixed surface conduits to surface of building by heavy galvanized saddles. Use

brass or non-corrosive screws. Fix saddles to wall or ceiling by row plugs, at no
more than 1.2 m spacing.
2) Run surface conduits horizontally and vertically. Avoid diagonal runs. Arrange
conduits in neat and easily traceable routing, even where concealed inside
suspended ceilings,

3) Support conduit bends by minimum two saddles fitted as near to either side of
bend as practicable,
4) Run conduits straight wherever possible. Avoid low level bends and traps where
water may accumulate. Loop in conduit from above.
5) Provide suitable draw-wire in conduit.
2.3.10 Installation of Cable Tray
1) Cable tray shall only be cut along a line of plain metal, i.e. not through the
perforations and all cut edges of galvanized cable tray shall be prepared and
treated with a cold galvanized paint.
2) Site fabrication of accessories shall be kept to a minimum and manufacturer's

standard items shall be used and where special sections are required the material,
thickness and finish shall be as specified for standard items.
3) Holes cut in cable tray for the passage of cables shall be provided with grommets
to B.S. 1767 or approved equivalent. Alternatively they shall be bushed or lined.
4) A minimum clear space of 20 mm shall be left behind all cable tray.
5) Fixings for cable tray shall be disposed at regular maximum intervals 1.2 mm
and at 225 mm from bends and intersections.
6) Saddles for securing cable to the tray shall be:-

a) Made from PVC covered metal strip,
b) Shaped to the form of the cables being secured to the tray.
c) Secured to the tray be means of non-corrodible Truss headed screws and
nuts by maximum three threads.
d) Where saddles exceeds 150 mm. in length, intermediate fixings shall be
provided such that the maximum spacing between screws is 150 mm.
7) Cable tray shall be installed neatly on the surface of building and shall run only
vertically or horizontally along walls and not diagonally.
8) A minimum of 100 mm. of straight run shall be provided at each end of the bends
or tees. The inner radius of bend shall be greater than 100 mm.
9) Mushroom-head steel bolt and nuts shall be used for fixing adjacent sections of
tray.

2.3.11 Installation of Trunking System
1) Trunking system shall be used generally for indoor, dry locations.
2) Trunking system used outdoor shall be of weatherproof construction.

3) Trunking system shall not be used for hazardous areas or in corrosive
atmosphere.
4) Trunkings shall run neatly on the surface of the building and truly vertical or
horizontal along walls and no diagonal run shall be allowed.
5) Connections between trunkings and apparatus shall be by:-
a) A screwed coupler and bush or,

b) A standard flange coupling or,
c) An adapter neck, fabricated or cast,
d) Return edge of the lid of the trunking is left intact.
6) Nominal lengths of trunking shall be not more than 2.4 m with length of trunking
cover not more than 1.2 m. Each length of trunking shall be equipped with a
sleeve type coupling and external earth bonding copper links on both side of
trunking.
7) Where connection is made between trunking and a distribution board, the cable
entry shall be sized to accept all cables from all used and spare ways.
8) Holes in trunking shall be drilled, punched or cut by ring saw and after cutting,
the sharp edges shall be:-
a) Smoothed to prevent abrasion of cables and,

b) Painted with anti-corrosive paint.
9) Individual pieces of trunking shall be independently supported on straight runs at

1.8 m intervals.
10) Fixing screws shall be steel for indoors and zinc plated steel for outdoors.
11) Horizontal trunking shall be supported as follows:-
a) Give no visible sag when loaded with cables,

b) At suspension point, the trunking shall be reinforced by a plate of 3 mm
thick with a cross sectional area equal to half the trunking cross-sectional
area,
c) At maximum 1.8 m interval.
12) Cables run in trunking shall be PVC insulated, or PVC insulated/PVC sheathed.
13) Cables for each circuit inside trunking shall be bunched and tied together and
with cable tag for identification.

14) Cables in vertical trunking shall be supported at 5 m interval by insulating
wedges, bobbins, etc.
15) Cables in horizontal trunking may not be supported.
16) Where cables may fall out when the trunking cover is removed, cable retaining
shall be by means of but joints and electrical and mechanical continuity shall be
maintained.
17) Connection between adjacent straight section, bends and tees of trunking shall be
by means of but joints and electrical and mechanical continuity shall be
maintained. Copper link of minimum cross-sectional area of 6 sq.mm shall be
provided for all trunking joints unless otherwise approved by the Owner.
Flexible earth cable is acceptable only for flexible joints.
18) The space factor for cables in trunking shall not exceed 45%.
19) Cables of different voltage shall be effectively segregated by rigidly fixed

partition or metal barriers.
20) Fire barriers shall be provided in vertical trunking and compartmentation wall to
prevent spreading heat or fire.
2.3.12 Installation of Wiring Accessories
1) Lighting switches, switch sockets, socket and switch for electrical appliances
shall be designed for flush mounting.
2) In the case of surface conduit installations, accessories shall be mounted in steel

or cast iron surface type galvanized boxes.
3) For waterproof or flameproof pattern, the accessories shall be mounted in a
suitable box.
4) Switches and sockets mounted outdoors shall be watertight.
5) Locations and mounting heights of switches and sockets shall be as shown on the
Drawings.
6) Sockets in toilets or bathrooms shall be ground fault protection type (GFCI).
7) Switches when mounted adjacent to each other, shall be of same phase and in
groups under a common plate.
8) Sockets in both sides of a wall shall not be mounted back to back, but shall offset
minimum 300 mm.
9) Sockets and switches shall be 2 m away from water or gas pipes or sockets
connected to another phase.
10) Adaptor plugs and/or sockets shall not be allowed.

11) Sockets in pump rooms, plant rooms, boiler houses, switch rooms with surface
conduits shall be metal clad, with bronze front plate.
12) All lighting for a public area shall not be wired on a single final circuit.
13) The neutral cable of lighting sub-circuits shall be looped by means of an
insulated connector enclosed in the switch boxes.
2.3.13 Location of Wiring, Outlets and Fixtures Locatio
The work of all trades involved shall be so coordinated that exact locations may be
obtained for all outlets, apparatus, equipment and wiring.
The locations of outlets and fixtures shown on the Drawings are diagrammatic, and
shall be considered as approximate only. Before installing outlet boxes, all pertinent
Drawings shall be studies and precise information obtained from the Architectural
schedules, scale drawings, large scale and full size shall be understood that outlet
locations may be different from those shown on the Drawings, if so directed by the
Engineer. The Contractor shall make any necessary adjustment of the work to fit
conditions for recessed fixtures and for outlets in the duct chase panels, ceilings or
other special finish materials, in order that all boxes may register flush with the finish
and shall be centered properly. Outlets incorrectly located shall be properly relocated
at the expense of the Contractor.
2.3.14 Installation of Generator
1) Installation of generator shall entail placing the units in position, proper

alignment, grouting, vibration isolation, supports and all hold down bolts and
shall be performed only by skilled, qualified mechanics under experienced
supervision in conformity with manufacturers instructions.
2) Equipment shall be laid out in a neat and efficient manner to allow adequate and
sufficient maintenance space to all parts of the equipment.
3) Submit for the Engineer’s approval details of permanent hoisting hook at

locations recommended by manufacturer for maintenance of engine.
4) Use proper hold down bolt spring washer and lock nut for supporting and fixing
all vibration equipment.
5) Fabricate all duct work to dimension taken on the Site. Erect and construct all
duct work rigidly, free from away, drumming and movement. Provide flexible
duct work connection with flange joint between radiator and connected duct
work.
6) Support oil tank on rigid steel angle frame bolted to the slab. Provide drain pan
for oil tank. Arrange oil tank such that all accessories are easily accessible.
Locate oil pump in an easy and convenient location.

7) Clean full pipe surface to remove scale rust and grease before application of
insulation. Butt each section of insulation firmly against its adjoining section and
secure the insulation with approved adhesive and adequate strap.
2.3.15 Installation of Automatic Capacitor Bank
1) The installation shall include either a single capacitor bank or a series of

capacitor, both with automatic step control and power factor sensing relay so that
automatic p.f. regulation in accordance to the PUB requirement is achieve.
2) The capacitor shall be installed and secured on rigid steel support. Capacitor case
shall be earthed.
3) All live parts shall be completely shielded by G.I. trunkings.
4) Responsible for applying to the power companies for the necessary testing and
acceptance of capacitor installation on completion.
5) Complete installation shall be carried out in accordance with the NEC Standard
and to the satisfaction of the Engineer.
6) All switchgear, capacitor bank shall be properly labeled.
7) HRC fuses of adequate rating shall be used to protect each step of the capacitor
bank in the circuit.
2.3.16 Labelling
1) Labels in general shall be made from the 'Traffolite' laminated white/black/white

and suitably engraved with black lettering in English.
2) Labels shall be fixed by screws.
3) Each of the switchgear, busbar chamber, distribution board shall be labeled on

the front cover indicating the circuit controlled by the unit.
4) The front plates of switch sockets, control switches feeding essential circuits and
all fixed appliances, e.g. water heaters, cookers, fans radiator, incinerators,
exhaust fans, window units, etc. shall be engraved according to the appliance
being controlled.
5) Each of the outstation and interfacing termination cabinet shall be labeled on the
front cover indicating the field equipment controlled by the unit.
6) Details of lettering shall be approved by the Engineer.
7) Cables and busway shall be labeled at appropriate location for easy

identification.

8) Nature of trunking (e.g. security, Fire System. Tel. etc.) shall also be properly
painted on trunking riser at each floor level.
9) All switchgear in the main switchboard shall be labels of the tower block name
they serve.
2.3.17 Painting
1) Before painting the surface of the metalwork shall be completely cleaned and
free from rust, scale and grease.
2) Non-galvanized surfaces other than nuts, bolts and washers that may have to be
removed for maintenance purpose shall receive a minimum of three coats of
paint comprising the primary coat of rust inhibiting paint, one coat of contrasting
colour and one coat of the finished colour.
2.3.18 Installation of Traffic Signals
1) Excavation and Reinstatement
Excavation for duct or conduit laying or for foundations, and reinstatement shall
be carried out in accordance with the provisions in Section 2.3.2 of these
Specifications. Reinstatement shall be such that the surface is restored to at least
its original standard.
Excavation for cable laying in open ground shall be carried out by the
Contractor.
2) Concrete Work
All the signal post foundations and footings or other concrete work shall be
carried out in accordance with Part 1, Section 2. Foundation shall be placed in
one operation except that the top 5 centimeters may be placed after the
superimposed structure is in position. The exposed portions of foundations shall
be formed to present a neat and tidy appearance and sloped to shed water away
from the structure supported.
3) Conduits, fittings and Boxes
Conduits, fittings and boxed shall be provided and installed in accordance with
the provisions of Section 2 of these Specifications, except that chemically stable,
tough plastic conduits, fittings and boxes, according to samples previously
approved by the Engineer, shall be permitted providing that they do not soften
when exposed to high ambient temperature.
The Contractor may use a larger size of conduit that specified, at no extra charge,
if he wishes, but in this case the entire run shall be of the same size. No reducing
couplings shall be permitted.

When metal conduits are used, cuts shall be made square and true and all
couplings shall be screw-tightened until the ends of the conduits are brought
together in order to provide good electrical contact throughout. The threads on
all ferrous metal conduits shall be painted with a rust preventing paint before
couplings are assembled. Where the coating on ferrous metal conduit has been
damaged in handling, such damaged places shall be painted with rust preventing
paint before installation.
All conduit ends shall be threaded and capped until wiring is started. When caps
are removed, the threaded ends shall be provided with approved conduit
bushings.
Conduit shall be laid to a depth of not less than 50 centimeters below paved
footwalks and medians and not less than 75 centimeters below the roadway
surface. The location of all conduits and curb lines shall be marked by means of
a “Y” at least 10 centimeters high incision in the face of the curb directly above
the conduit. Conduit terminating in standards, cabinets or pedestals shall extends
at least 5 centimeters inside the box wall and at least 5 centimeters vertically
above the bottom of the box. Wall and at least 5 centimeters vertically above the
bottom of the box. Such conduit shall be sloped towards the hand-hole opening.
Conduit entering pull boxes shall terminate at least 5 centimeters inside the box
wall and at least 5 centimeters vertically above the bottom of the box. Such
conduit shall be sloped towards the top of the box to facilitate puling. Conduit
entering the bottom of the box shall enter near the sides or end to leave the center
clear. All conduit shall enter in the direction of the run.
4) Pull Boxes
Pull boxes shall be installed at not more than 60 meter intervals. The
Contractor any install additional pull boxes without extra charge if
he wishes. Pull boxes shall be of reinforced concrete not less than 15
centimeters thick and may be of approved precuts design. Reinforced
concrete covers, secured by two recessed nickel-plated brass bolts shall be
used on foot walks, the covers being inscribed “Traffic Signals” on the
outside. Under the roadway, covers shall be of steel or cast iron inscribed as
specified above, and laid in a suitable concrete footing to withstand traffic
loads. Metal covers shall be effectively earthen to an earthling rod inside the
box. Tops of pull boxes shall be effectively level with surrounding paved
areas, whether footwork or roadway, but in unpaved areas, the tops of pull
boxes shall be buried 30 centimeters below ground level./ the bottom of pull
boxes shall be bedded in sand and cement. Permanent markers shall be provided
and erected to show the position of all boxes.
2.4 : Commissioning and Testing
2.4.1 General
1) Commissioning of equipment shall be carried out by the Contractor in

conjunction with representative of the manufacturers and/or supplier of the

equipment included in the Contract, the Employer and the Engineer for co-
ordinate commissioning with other trades.
2) The Contractor’s commissioning personnel shall be experienced and trained.
Qualification of the commissioning engineers shall be submitted for approval by
the Engineer.
3) Testing on the entire installation shall be fully carried out in parts or as a whole
to demonstrate that the Works have been set in accordance with requirements of
this Specification.
4) All instruments, plant, supervision and labour required for the equipment and
system commissioning shall be provided by the Contractor. Instruments shall be
accurately calibrated to the satisfaction of the Engineer prior to commissioning.
5) The Contractor shall record all commissioning results on record sheets and
submit testing procedures and test record format to the Engineer for approval.
On completion of commissioning and prior to Final Inspections and Handover,
the Contractor shall submit the commissioning results in a bound volume to the
Engineer who reserves the right to witness such commissioning operations and
procedures as necessary.
6) All tests shall be witnessed by the Engineer and, in the case of routine/type tests
at the manufacturer’s works. The Contractor shall give advance notice (30 days
minimum) for this purpose.
7) All tests shall be properly certified in a format approved by the Engineer and test
certificates shall be submitted in triplicate to the Engineer on completion of
satisfactory tests.
8) The Contractor shall include in this bid all costs associated with all the
commissioning and testing procedures specified, including the costs of making
good any defects arising out of the tests and having the works re-tested as
necessary. Such costs shall include also provision of all commissioning and
testing instruments, test points, water and electricity supply.
2.4.2 Testing
1) Methods of carrying out the tests shall be approved by the Engineer.
2) The Contractor shall give seven (7) days for major test/inspection, three (3) day,
for minor test/inspection days advance notice before carrying out any test.
3) Test shall be witnessed by the Engineer at his sole discretion. The Engineer shall
reserve the right to request that the test be deferred or postponed if he would not
be available on the day proposed.
4) The Contractor shall adjust all circuit protective devices to produce proper
operation.

5) The Engineer determines acceptability of test results and condition of test
equipment.
6) The Contractor shall make required corrections or replacements dictated by tests

until acceptable test results are obtained.
7) The Contractor shall extend reasonable cooperation to manufacturer’s

representatives and vendors to permit witnessing by representative of
manufacturer of material under test should manufacturer so request.
2.4.3 Submittals
1) Test Records:
a) The Contractor shall be responsible for all test records.
b) Record all test readings taken and incorporate into report in English.
c) Deliver report to the Engineer of each test period.
d) Arrange sequence of tests so equipment can be energized immediately
after successful completion of applicable test.
e) Schedule all tests as approved by the Engineer.
f) The Contractor shall be responsible for visual inspection of equipment
which shall be made immediately prior to energization of that equipment.
g) Prepare all test reports and have signed by the authorized witnesses.
h) Submit five (5) copies of test reports to the upon competition.
2) Submit four (4) certified copies of calibration tests on test equipment proposed
for testing; equipment shall have been calibrated within six months prior to start
of testing, unless otherwise specified.
3) Submit acceptance tests to the Engineer for final approval.
2.4.4 Test Equipment
Following test equipment shall be provided, used and operated by contractor. The test
equipment shall remain property of Contractor.
1) Wet and dry bulb thermometers.
2) 500 and 1000-volt meggers; 1000 volt megger shall be motor drive.
3) Battery powered ringing sets.
4) Two 125/250/500 volt AC voltmeters.
5) Volt-ohm-millimeter:Provide three “Model 260”,Simpson.

6) Two phase rotating meters 50 cycle.

7) Provide voltage sensor to detect capacitance voltage on test point of elbow type
splices.
8) Provide one or more of each of following as required :
a) Variac or potentiometer.
b) Cycle timer.
c) Load box.
d) Potential transformers as required for phasing test.
9) Circuit breaker test set for testing low voltage circuit breakers.
10) Multi-amp tester.
11) Fall of potential ground tester.
12) Miscellaneous cable, switches, receptacles, and plugs, as required.
13) Phase angle meter, 50 cycle.
14) High potential test set.
2.4.5 Testing of Dry Type Transformers
1) Check equipment ground to ensure continuity of connections and notify the

Engineer if ground is more than 5 ohms.
2) Check electrical neutral of transformer;

Connection shall be copper wire connection to station ground.
3) Megger between high voltage winding and low voltage winding ,high voltage
winding and ground, and low voltage winding and ground with 1000-volt
megger;
If readings are below 50 mega ohms at 25 deg. C., refer to the Engineer before
energizing transformer.
4) Ratio test full winding and all taps;

Set transformer taps to maintain voltage between voltage plus or minus 10
percent between no load and full load.
5) Check connections for tightness;

Clean out dust.
2.4.6 Testing LV Circuit Breakers
1) Check equipment ground to assure continuity of connection.
2) Megger each pole of breaker with 1000-volt megger for freedom from ground.

3) For electrically operated breakers, check operating voltage at closing and
tripping coils to determine if voltage is or proper value, check fuses.
4) Operate breaker manually and visually inspect breaker.
5) Adjust and clan primary contacts in accordance with manufacturer’s instruction.
6) Check for proper clearance of all items.
7) Check for proper lubrication.
8) Check output of control power transformers and all control fuses.
9) With breaker in switchgear, operate electrically operated breakers and check for
compliance with electrical diagrams on the Drawings.
10) Adjust and set trop units in accordance with coordinating study:
a) Series overcurrent instantaneous trip.
b) Long time delay and short time delay overcurrent.
c) Current pick-up.
d) Ground fault function, where included.
2.4.7 Testing of Ground Fault Relay
1) Provide services of independent testing company to test ground fault relay

system including control power source, and relay or integral breaker function to
include shunt trip operation.
2) Test shall be accomplished by passing low voltage, high current through each
current sensor to include neutral sensor on circuits having neutral and measuring
time for breaker to trip open.
3) Time-Current relationships shall be checked for three points on relay curve.
4) If trip times do not agree with manufacturer’s published curves, relays will be
recalibrated or replaced with ones that will tract curves.
5) Breakers having integral ground fault functions shall be tested with test sets that
will trip breaker and determine time taken to trip.
6) Test shall include polarity verification and interconnecting of ground sensor

circuits.
7) Testing shall be conducted with switchgear de-energized.

2.4.8 Testing of 416-volt Motors
1) Check equipment ground to assure continuity of connections.
2) All motors shall be grounded directly to station ground grid.
3) Measure insulation resistance of stator winding before applying voltage; compare

measured value against manufacturer’s value.
4) If there is no insulation resistance value furnished by manufacturer, compare

reading against following formulas:
5) Rated voltage divided by 0.01 times horsepower of motor plus 1000 shall equal
mega ohms required for dry insulation.
6) If measured resistance values are lower than above record room temperature and
humidity, submit readings to the Engineer.
7) Dry out motors as required by approved method of application of external heat;

do not apply voltage to motor until proper resistance readings are obtained.
8) Megger readings shall be one minute duration using 500-volt megger for all
motors.
9) disconnect motor from driven equipment where necessary check lubricatin,

starter, and control circuits.
10) If motor is free of dirt and dust, rotate motor by hand to determine that rotor turns
freely; clean out motor if necessary.
11) Apply voltage momentarily and note directing of rotation, if direction of rotation
is reversed, interchange two primary leads at motor; reconnect motor to driven
equipment.
12) After being placed in operating, observe motor frequently for heating at bearing
or windings.
13) If motor appears to be running hot, notify the Engineer.
2.4.9 Testing Motor Starters, Contactors and Industrial Relays
1) Check equipment ground to assure continuity fo connections.
2) Remove all blocking used of shipment.
3) Check overload relays for proper current range with motor nameplate full load
amperes; adjust relays for manual reset.
4) Check magnet coil for proper operating voltage.
5) Clean all contacts and magnetic surfaces.

6) Check air gap between moving and stationary magnets with manufacturer’s
clearances.
7) Check all auxiliary contacts for correct arrangement with coil de-energized,
normally open or normally closed.
8) Megger each pole of starter with 1000-volt megger for freedom from ground.
9) Check all fuses of circuit breakers for proper rating.
10) Check connectors for tightness.
11) With motor disconnected, energize control circuits and test for correct
functioning.
12) For industrial type timing relays, adjust timing cycle for proper equipment
operation.
13) Check fuses on motor starter control power transformer supply.
2.4.10 Control and Instrument Switches

1) Inspect all contacts and shunts, clean contacts if required.
2) Operate switch and note that all design functions are performed in proper
sequence.
2.4.11 Fuse Switch

1) Inspect contacts and clean if required.
2) Inspect arc chutes if provided on switch.
3) Inspect fuses for proper rating if furnished on switch.
2.4.12 Testing of Instruments
1) Annunciator tests:
a) Check each unit of annunciators by closing trouble contact and observing
annunciator operation on panels in control room and other panels having
annunciator.
b) Check all annunciator lamps and acknowledge and reset operation.
2) Ammeter tests:
a) Check connections from current transformers for AC, and shunts for DC
to ammeters.
b) Check ammeter scale with current transformer ratio for AC, and shunts
millivolt rating for DC.

c) Set pointer on zero scale with no load.
3) Watt Var Transducers:

a) Check with current and potential transformer ratio.
b) Check transducer output at rated values.
4) Voltmeter tests:
a) Check voltmeter with potential transformer ratio.
b) Set pointer on zero scale with no voltage.
c) check voltmeter reading with test voltmeter when energized.
5) Watt Meter and Watthour meter tests:

a) Check with current transformer and potential transformer ratio.
b) Set watt meter pointer on zero scale with no load.
c) Check rotation of watthour meters.
2.4.13 Instrument Transformers.
Physically check polarity mark orientation of all current transformers and potential
transformers with manufacturer’s drawings.
2.4.14 Test of 750-Volt Power Cable
(1) Megger all 750 volt cable with 500-volt megger for one minute.
(2) Values shall be approximately as follows :
Conductor (Capacity Amperes) Resistance (Ohms)
0.24 1,000,000
25-50 250,000
50-100 100,000
101-200 50,000
201-400 25,000
401-800 12,000
over 800 5,000
(3) Values shall be determined with all switchboards, panel boards, fuse holders,
switches, and overcurrent devices in place.
(4) Motors and transformers shall not be connected during meggering.
(5) Wire and cable shall not be megged on cable reel but after installation.
2.4.15 Testing of Field Test for Data Communication and Signaling Electronic Cable

(1) Resistance Meter
a) Loop resistance and continuity testing shall be performed with digital

or analog volt-ohm-meter or multi-meter with five percent accuracy
over 5 to 50 ohm range.
b) Meter readings on analog meter shall be made in 25 to 75 percent span

of full scale range.
(2) Cable connectors shall be installed and splicing and terminations complete
before testing.
(3) Test results shall document date, equipment used, testing personnel, location
by junction box number and resistance reading of each multi-pair or coaxial
cable by color code or coaxial number.
(4) Cables with any conductor resistance greater than 125 percent of
manufacturer’s specifications shall be replaced prior to system acceptance.
(5) Coaxial Cable
a) Measure loop resistance of cable with opposite end center conductor

shorted to shield.
b) With both ends open, measure insulation resistance of :
- Center conductor to shield
- Shield to enclosing conduit or function box
c) The Engineer reserves the right to check cable and connector’s

integrity with time domain reflectometer as necessary.
(6) Multi-paired Cable (over 12 pair) :
a) perform test after splicing, but before typing shields together or to

round as specified.
b) Isolate each pair.
c) Short one end of pair together :

- Measure loop resistance with other pairs open using
DVOM/VOM.
- Measure resistance with megger from pair to shield.
2.4.16 Testing of 24 KV Insulated Cable
(1) Conduct tests in accordance with ICEA S-66-524, IES Standard 502 and
following :

a) All 12/20 kV conductors shall be subjected to DC high voltage field
test after stress cones and pothead terminations are completed and
before cable is connected to equipment being served.
b) DC voltage shall be increased gradually to maximum field test voltage

recommended by equipment suppliers, minimum value used shall be
60 kV for 12/20 kV cable, and maximum voltage applied for period at
least 10 min. or longer as required until leakage current readings have
been stable for period of not less than 3 min.
c) Leakage current shall be read and recorded at 1 min. intervals.
d) Contractor shall request in writing approval of test voltage should

manufacturer recommend using test value less than 60 kV.
e) Tests will be witnessed by the Engineer.
(2) Hi-Pot test instrument shall have been factory calibrated within three months
prior to start of cable testing.
2.4.17 Automatic Transfer Switches
a) Test transfer switches by connection of normal and standby sources.
b) De-energize normal source and observe that switch transfers to standby source
and then return to normal source when restored.
c) Adjust all contacts for proper alignment and minimum arcing.
d) Observe that all auxiliary contacts which alarm or operate other devices
perform intended functions as shown on the Drawings or as specified.
e) Test control devices for operation, all time adjustments shall be set and tested.
f) Test operation of manual bypasses.
2.4.18 Testing of Panelboards (Load Center)
(1) Check frame and neutral grounds for continuity.
(2) Megger each phase with 100-volt megger for freedom from grounds.
(3) Applied torque on all connections shall be in accordance with the

manufacturer’s recommendations.
2.4.19 Testing of Connections

(1) The Engineer will designate 10 percent of Contractor’s and/or manufacturer’s
connections to be checked for tightness.
(2) The Contractor shall retighten all connections, if any connections are found
loose.
(3) Applied torque on all connections shall be in accordance with the
manufacturer’s recommendations
2.4.20 Operational Test
Demonstrate to the Engineer that system is complete and fully operational.
2.4.21 Grounding
(1) Upon completion of installation of all equipment grounds on circuits,

equipment and conductor enclosure shall be tested to insure effectively
grounded and in accordance with NFPA 70, NEC Article 250-51.
(2) Tests shall be made using electrical safety analyzer and results shall be
recorded identifying circuits, equipment, and enclosure locations.
2.4.22 Acceptance Tests
(1) Leave entire electrical system installed in proper working order.
(2) Upon completion of installation, acceptance test shall be run in presence of

the Engineer and Employer to determine that electrical equipment is operating
correctly as required for overall operation of facility.
(3) Approval of Acceptance Tests :
a) Maintain up-to-date test records available for inspection by the

Engineer.
b) If test records are not up-to-date and properly maintained, the
Engineer has option of withholding payment of related work when test
records are not in order.
2.4.23 Testing of Traffic Signal
A functional test shall be made on completion of the work in order to demonstrate

that every part of the equipment and installation functions as intended and specified..
this test shall consist of not less than five days of continuous and satisfactory
operation. If any defects or unsatisfactory operation are revealed, this condition shall
be corrected and the test re-started until the required five days of satisfactory
operation have been performed.
Prior to the functional test, the Contractor shall carry out the following test toe the
entire satisfaction of the Engineer.

1) each circuit shall be tested for continuity.
2) each circuit shall be tested for earthling.
3) a “megger” test shall be made between each circuit and earth and between
each circuit and every other circuit. A voltage of at least 500 volts shall be
applied for at least 30 seconds. During the test, the resistance shall be at least
0.5 mega ohms. The insulation resistance shall be shown to be least that
specified within the relevant Codes. On the completion of testing, the
Contractor shall supply to the Engineer three copies of “as built” plans of
wiring locations and circuit diagrams, which shall clearly indicate any
modifications which have been made to the original design.
2.5 : MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT
2.5.1 Measurement
Measurement of Works shall be made as follows:-
(1) Cable, Duct Bank, Manhole and Handhole, Conduit or Cable Trench
a) High Voltage Cable
Measurement shall be made in number of length in meters of high

voltage cable installed including cable connectors, insulation tape,
conduits and all accessories.
b) NYY cable and THW wire
Measurement shall be made in number of length of each type of NYY

cable or THW wire installed including NYY cable or THW wire,
terminal lug, insulation tape and all accessories.
c) Duct Bank
Measurement shall be made in number of length in meters of each type of

duct bank installed, including steel conduit, HDPE Conduit, concrete,
steel rod, formwork and all accessories.

d) Manhole and Handhole
Measurement shall be made in number of each type of manhole and

handhole installed, including grounding, pulling iron, cable rack and
accessories, manhole frame and manhole cover, steel reinforcement and
all accessories.
e) Conduit or Cable Trench
Measurement shall be made in number of length of each type of conduit

or cable trench installed including conduit, junction box, formwork,
concrete, steel, coating, cover plate and all accessories.
(2) Substation
a) High Voltage Switchboard
Measurement shall be made in number of each type of high voltage

switchboard installed including steel cubicle, breakers, load-break switch,
ground switch, current transformer, potential transformer, over current
relays, ammerters, watt meter, watthour meter, voltmeters, maximum
demand meter, busbars and all accessories.
b) Low Voltage Switchboard
Measurement shall be made in number of each type of low voltage

switchboard installed including breakers, fuse, relays, indicating
lights, current transformer, potential transformer, busbar, steel
cubicle and all accessories.
c) Diesel Generator Set and Accessories

Measurement shall be made in lump sum of each type of diesel
generator set and accessories installed including generator,
diesel engine, control switchboard and all accessories.
d) Transformer Station for Substation
Measurement shall be made in number of each transformer installed

including transformer, 24kV plug-in termination connector,
foundation, fences, doors and all accessories.
(3) Transformer Station
a) Pad Mounted Transformer Station
Measurement shall be made in number of each pad-mounted

transformer station installed including transformer 22 kV, high
voltage device, transformer foundation, wire mesh concrete pole, 22
kV termination and all accessories.

b) Outdoor Lighting Panel
Measurement shall be made in each unit of outdoor lighting panel

including weather-proof cubicle, circuit breaker, magnetic contractor,
selector switch, photo cell switch, steel support, foundation and all
accessories.
(4) Area Flood Lighting
Measurement shall be made in number of each type of area flood lighting

installed including flood light luminaires and control gear, steel pole, concrete
foundation, grounding system, lightning protection air terminal, copper wires
and fixing accessories, obstruction light, conduit, wire and all accessories.
(5) Car park and Fence Lights
Measurement shall be made in number of each type of carpark and fence lighting
installed including flood light luminaries and control gear, steel pole, concrete
foundation, grounding system, lightning protection air terminal, copper wires and
fixing accessories, obstruction light, conduit, wire and all accessories.
(6) Street Lighting
Measurement shall be made in number of each type of street lighting

installed including street lighting luminaire and control gear, steel pole,
concrete foundation, grounding system, copper wire, fixing accessories and
all accessories
(7) Traffic Signal system
Measurement shall be made in lump sum of each type of traffic signal system
installed including controller, detector, lighting head, standard steel
pile, foundation, grounding, wiring and all accessories.
(8) Exterior Electrical Work for Terminal Equipment
(1) Outlet Station for Reefer Container
Measurement shall be made in number of outlet station installed

including rainproof electrical outlet, rainproof steel cubicle, wires, fuse,
concrete foundation, steel support and all accessories.
(2) Connection Box for Gantry Crane
Measurement shall be made in number of connection box installed

including rainproof steel box, busbar connector, insulator and all
accessories.
(3) Rainproof Electrical Outlet for Quay Area

Measurement shall be made in number of outlet installed including
outlet, rainproof steel box and all accessories.
(9) Interior Electrical Works
(a) Main Distribution Panel Board
Measurement shall be made in number of each component in main

distribution board installed in each building including steel cubicle,
breaker, busbar, indicating lights and all accessories.
(b) Load Center
Measurement shall be made in number of each type of load center

installed in each building including steel panel busbar, circuit breaker and
all accessories.
(c) Switch
Measurement shall be made in number of switch installed including

switch, junction box and all accessories.
(d) Outlet
Measurement shall be made in number of outlet installed including

outlet, junction box and all accessories.
(e) Luminaires
Measurement shall be made in number of luminaires installed including

luminaires, lamp, ballast, starter capacitor and all accessories.
(f) Circuit Breaker or Safety Switch
Measurement shall be made in number of circuit breaker installed

including circuit breaker or safety switch, steel panel and all
accessories.
(g) Grounding
Measurement shall be made in lump sum of each building of

grounding installed including ground rod, copper wire connector,
exothermal welding all accessories.

(h) Exhaust Fan
Measurement shall be made in number of fan installed including support

and all accessories.
(10) Lightning Protection
Measurement shall be made in lump sum for each building including copper
wire, air terminal wire saddle, down conductor, ground rod, connector and
all accessories.
2.5.2 Payment
Payment shall be made against the unit rates entered into the Bill of Quantities. The unit
rates shall be deemed to include all costs of materials, labor and equipment for
manufacturing, supplying, delivering, installing and testing of all Works.
2.6 : RECOMMENDED MATERIALS AND MANUFACTURERS
2.6.1 Introduction
The quality of all material shall comply with the standards specified in, these
Specifications and the details shown on the Drawings and diagrams. They shall further
be of recommended performance suitable for the Works.
Any alternatives due to standards normally applied by the manufacturers or resulting

from special schemes developed by the manufacturers will considered on their merits.
However, such alternatives shall meet the requirements as indicated in the Specifications
and shall be approved by the Engineer.
2.6.2 List of Recommended Manufacturers
This list of recommended manufacturers is given as a standard of quality. If a

bidder wishes to offer apparatus of a make not mentioned in this list, he shall
ascertain himself that such make is of equal quality or better to that mentioned
in the Specification, and he shall furnish with his bid full details of the apparatus in order
to enable the Engineer to judge the quality of the make offered.
(1) 22 KV Switchgear
AEG
ABB
Merlin Gerin
Siemen
(2) Transformer-Oil Type
Ekarat, Local
Tirathai, Local

Charoen Chai, Local
Thai Trafo, Local
(3) Low Voltage Circuit Breaker
GE
Square-D
ABB
Siemens
AEG
Merlin Gerin
Bticino
(4) Panelboard
Square-D
ABB
Merlin Gerin
Bticino
(5) Safety Switch
GE
Square-D
ABB
Bticino
(6) Power Capacitor
Siemens
AEG
National
ABB
Merlin Gerin
(7) Contactor and Control Relay
Siemens
AEG
Sprechcher & Schuch
Telemecanique
ABB
(8) Low Voltage Instrument Transformer
Gossen
Crompton
Westinghouse
Siemens

(9) High Voltage Instrument Transformer
ABB
KWK
Merlin Gerin
AEG
(10) Protective Relays

GE
Westinghouse
GEC
ABB
Merlin Gerin
Crompton
(11) Metering and Associated Equipment

Gossen
Crompton
Westinghouse
Cewe
ABB
(12) Generator Set
Caterpillar
Cummin
FG Wilson
Volvo
(13) Switch and Outlet
MK
National
Bticino
(14) Power Outlet
legrand
Eagle
National
Gewiss
(15) Building Luminaire
Philips
Tralux
SECO
Metrolite
WE-EF
(16) Outdoor Luminaire
WE-EF
Philips
(17) Emergency Light
Econlite
Sunny
CEE
Safeguard
(18) Lamp
Sylvania
Osram
Philips
(19) Lamp Holder

BJB
Vossloh
National
Philips
(20) Ballast
May & Christ
Schwabe
Philips
MK
Vosloh
(21) Starter
Sylvania
Osram
Philips
(22) Lighting Capacitor

RFT
Merlin Gerin
PED
Thorn EMI
ABB
(23) Conduit
Matsushita
TAS
(24) Power & Control Cable

Phelpsdodge
Thai Yazaki
Bangkok Cable
CTW
(25) Fire Barrier System

3M
GE
KBS
Quelfire
(26) Lightning System
UL
(27) Lightning System, Early Stremer Emission Type
E.F.
END OF PART 8/SECTION 2

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SECTION 2 : POWER SUPPLY AND LIGHTING

2.1 : GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

2.1.1 Scope of Works

2.1.2 General Requirements

2.1.3 Standard, Guides and Code of Practice

a) The Provincial Electricity Authority’s code (PEA)

Part 8/Section 2 8-2-1

2.1.4 Building Provisions and Equipment Access

2.1.5 Services Co-ordination

2.1.6 Contractors’s Site Staff

2.1.7 Storage, Protection and Care of Site

Part 8/Section 2 8-2-3

The Contractor shall guarantee that all material/equipment to be provided in the

2.1.10 Radio Frequency Interference Suppression

(2) Proper radio frequency interference suppression circuits shall be installed

a) Replacement of any materials found defective under the condition

2.1.12 Training of Employer’s Staff

2.1.13 Tools and Spares

2.1.14 Technical Information

2.1.15 Program of Works

2.1.17 Shop Drawings

b) Trunking and conduit layouts, power conduit shall be separated

c) Switchboard arrangements (layouts and sections), including

d) Detail of support, cable clip, cable tray, cable ladder, etc.

e) System wiring layout and schematic

f) Detail of support, earthing, anchoring and connection, etc.

g) Schematic and Wiring diagram for all systems, signaling of

2.1.18 Test and Acceptance

2.1.19 As-built Drawings

Within 30 days after issuance of Certificate of Completion, the Contractor shall

Part 8/Section 2 8-2-6

a) A brief description of the system

2.2 : MATERIAL AND EQUIPMENT

2.2.1 22 KV Metal Clad Switchgear

Metal Enclosed Cubicle IEC 298

2.2.1.2 Type Tests

SF 6 circuit breakers shall be type tested according to IEC Publication 56.

Part 8/Section 2 8-2-7

(a) Type : Indoor, self-supported, metal-enclosed type

Metal-clads enclosed switchgear and controlgear in which components are arranged

Withdrawable circuit breakers shall be provided with interlocking not to withdrawn

Part 8/Section 2 8-2-8

2.2.1.5 Power Circuit Breakers

a) Type : Three (3) poles, single-throw, SF6, indoor

b) Rated voltage : 24 kV (Nominal Voltage 22 kV)

d) Rated insulation level : 50 Hz

f) Interrupting time : Not more than 5 cycles

The stored energy mechanism shall be capable of manual charging. Circuit

The following accessories shall be furnished :

a) One-set of secondary couplers

c) One-power operated ground and test switch

2.2.1.6 Instrument and Relaying Transformers

Potential transformers and current transformers shall be molded epoxy resin

a) Type : Single-phase molded epoxy resin type

2.2.1.7 Power Busbar and Earth Busbar

2.2.1.10 Terminal Block

Part 8/Section 2 8-2-11

Metal Enclosed Cubicle, Metal clad switchgear type IEC 298

2.2.2.2 Type Tests

SF 6 circuit breakers shall be type tested according to IEC Publication 56.

2.2.2.3 Rating and Feature

(a) Type : Indoor, self-supported, metal-enclosed

(b) Rated voltage : 24 kV (Nominal voltage 22 kV), three