Specifications RVNL

SECTION - 2600: SANITARY INSTALLATIONS

2601 MATERIALS

All sanitary appliances and their components shall be durable,

impervious, corrosion resistant and posses a smooth surface which
can be easily cleaned. All materials shall conform to relevant Indian
Standards, where they exist; and where they do not exist, they shall be
of the test quality and workmanship. All sanitary appliances and fittings
shall be got approved from engineer before installation. They should
be from reputed manufacturers and suppliers as may be suggested
and approved by the engineer.

2602. INDIAN STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS

Relevant Indian standard specifications covering different items of

common use are listed below:

1. General

All vitreous sanitary appliances (Vitreous China) shall conform to

IS 2556 (Part I) General requirements.

2. Water closet

a) Squatting Pans i) Long pattern

IS 2556 (Part 3)

ii) Orissa pattern

IS 2556 (Part 3)

iii) Integrated type

IS 2556 (Part 14)

b) Wash down type IS 2556 (Part 2)

3. Seats and covers for water closet

a) Wooden - IS 776

b) Plastic - IS 2556

4. Washbasin - IS 2556 (Part 4)

IS 2556 (Part 1)

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5. Sinks

a) Kitchen - IS 771 (Part 2)

b) Laboratory - IS 2556 (Part 5)

6. Urinals

a) Bowl type - IS 2556 (Part 6 – Sec.1)

b) Stall urinals – IS 771 (Part 3-Sec.2)

c) Half stall
Urinals - IS 2556 (Part 6 – Sec.2)

d) Squatting plate
Urinals - IS 2556 (Part 6 – Sec.3)

e) Squatting plate
Slabs - IS 2556 (Part 6 – Sec.4)

7. Flushing Cistern

a) Cast iron - IS 774

b) Vitreous China - IS 2326

c) Plastic - IS 7231

8. Ball cock - IS 1703

9. Foot Rest - IS 2556 (Part 10)

10. Pillar Taps - IS 11795

11. Cast Iron Brackets - IS 775

2603 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR INSTALLATION

2603.1 The work shall be carried out, complying in all respects with the
requirements of relevant bylaws of the local body in whose jurisdiction
the work is situated.

2603.2 All sanitary and plumbing work shall be carried out through licensed
plumbers. Contractor will furnish the particulars and copies of
credentials of plumbers to be employed and the list approved before
commencing work. Only those in the lists will be permitted to do the
work in the said premises.
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2603.3 Fixing

All appliances and sanitary accommodation shall be arranged and fixed

in such a way as to facilitate access for cleaning and repairing.
Working drawings for layout shall be prepared by contractors and got
approved by engineer in advance unless, they are already included in
the approved architectural detailed drawings.

2603.3.1 Soil waste and ventilating branch connections with supporting brackets,
shall be fitted before erection of appliances is taken up.

2603.3.2 Care should be taken at all times, particularly after fixing, to protect
appliances from damage. All orifices shall be temporarily plugged,
during progress of work, to prevent obstruction.

2603.4 Damage due to Negligence to be Made Good

Any damage caused to a building, or to electric, telecommunication,

sanitary, water supply or other installations therein, or to plumbing work
itself either due to negligence on the part of the contractor or caused by
actual requirement of the work shall be made good and the building or
the installation shall be restored to its original condition by the
contractor. Appliances shall finally be cleaned of all marks of cement,
lime, oil, paint, etc. Nothing extra shall be paid for such works, except
where specifically stipulated or provided for. Damages caused due to
negligence of workers shall be made good at no extra cost at all times.

2603.5 All exposed GI, CI or lead pipes and fittings shall be painted with
approved quality of paint and shade as specified. Painting work shall
conform to respective specifications.

2603.6 On completion of work, the site shall be cleaned and all rubbish
disposed of, as directed by engineer.

2603.7 Measurement for Payments

All installations shall be measured in numbers of completed units or

sets of units as set out in schedule of quantities or as indicated in the
specifications to follows.

2603.8 Rates

Unless otherwise specified, rates cover cost of

i) All tools, plants and scaffolding

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ii) All labour and materials, fixtures etc. required for the finished
work, including rectification of damages (Sub Clauses 2603.3.2
and 2603.4)

iii) All consumable materials e.g. oil, rope, strings, fuel etc.

iv) Any excavation, cutting of floors, making holes etc. and making
good the same to their original condition, including rectification
of damages (Sub Clauses 2603.3.2 and 2603.4)

v) Testing of the work.

2604 INSTALLATION

2604.1 Water Closet (European Type)

2604.1.1 Installation shall consist of water closet, with seat and cover, flushing
cistern (unless otherwise specifically excluded) and flush bend. W.C.
pan shall be of wash down type in white glazed earthenware or
vitreous China, as specified. It shall be with an integral P or S trap with
sufficiently effective seal not less than 5 cm in depth and with our
without a vent, as specified.

2604.1.2 Fixing

The closet shall be fixed to the floor/wall by means of 75 mm long 6.5

mm dia counter-sunk bolts and nuts embedded in floor /wall,
concrete/masonry .

2604.1.3 Measurements for Payment

Water closets shall be enumerated.

2604.1.4 Rate

Rate shall include the cost of all labour and materials involved in all the
operations described above including cutting floor and making good as
directed.

2604.2 Seat and Cover

2604.2.1 The seat and lid shall be of well-seasoned teak wood or mahogany or
Bakelite or plastic, as specified, with rubber buffers, conforming to
relevant IS specifications.

2604.2.2 Fixing

The seat shall be fixed to the pan by means of two 8 mm diameter

corrosion resistant hinge bolts with a minimum shank length of 65 mm
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and threaded to within 15 mm of the head. Each bolt shall be provided
with two suitably shaped washers of rubber or other similar materials
for adjusting the level of the seat while fixing it to the closet. In
addition, one non-ferrous or stainless steel 8 mm washer shall be
provided with each bolt. The maximum external diameter of the
washer fixed on the underside of the pan shall not be greater than 25
mm. One arm of the hinge in each bolt shall be fixed to the underside
of the seat by the 3 nos. 20mm long, 6 gauge wood screws. The other
arm of the hinge shall be fixed to the underside of the cover, flush with
the surface by means of three 10 mm long 6 gauge wood screws.

2604.2.3 Measurements for payment

Seat with cover shall be enumerated, unless it is included as part of the

water closet in the schedule.

2604.2.4 Rate

Rate shall include the cost of all labour and materials involved in all the
operations describe above.

2604.3 Squatting pan (Indian type W.C.)

2604.3.1 W.C. pan shall be of specified size of white glaze earthenware “wash-
down type”, unless otherwise specified. It shall have flushing horn (in-
let) in the front, unless it is not possible to accommodate the cistern to
suit the chosen design, which should be brought to notice of Engineer.
In all cases a pan shall be provided with the 100 mm S. C.I trap ‘P’ or
‘S’ type with approximately 50 mm dia. Vent horn, where required by
the Engineer.

2604.3.2 Installation shall consist of squatting pan, flushing cistern, flush pipe
and a pair of foot rests.

2604.3.3 Fixing

The pan shall be sunk into the floor and embedded in a cushion of
average 15 cm thick cement concrete 1:5:10 (1 cement: 5 fine sand: 10
graded brick ballast 40 mm nominal size). The concrete shall be left
115 mm below the top level of the pan so as to allow flooring and its
bed concrete. The pan shall be provided with a 100 mm S.C.I., P or S
type trap with an approximately 50 mm seal and 50 mm dia vent horn,
where required by Engineer. The joint between the pan and the trap
shall be made leak-proof with cement mortar 1: 1 (1 cement: 1 fine
sand).

2604.3.4 Measurements for payment

Squatting pans shall be enumerated.

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2604.3.5 Rate

Rate shall include the cost of all materials and labour involved in all
operations described above. Cost of concrete shall be paid for
separately.

2604.4 Foot – Rests

2604.4.1 After laying the floor around squatting pan, as specified, a pair of
footrests shall be fixed in cement mortar 1:3 (1 cement: 3 coarse sand).

2604.4.2 Measurements for payment

Pair of footrests shall be enumerated, unless it forms integral part of

the pan.

2604.4.3 Rate

Rate shall include the cost of labour and materials involved in all the
operations described above.

2604.5 Urinal – Lipped, half stall (Single or Range)

2604.5.1 Urinal installation shall consist of lipped urinal (single or range), an

automatic flushing cistern, and G.I. flush and waste pipe. Capacity of
flushing cistern and corresponding size of flush pipe for urinals in a
range shall be as per Table 2600.1.

TABLE 2600.1

CAPACITY AND SIZE OF FLUSING CISTERN

No. of urinals Capcity of Size of flush Size of flush

in range flushing cistern pipe pipe
(Galvanised (Galvanised
Iron) Iron)
Main Distribution

1 5 litres - 15 mm

2 10 litres 20 mm 15 mm

3 10 litres 25 mm 15 mm

4 15 litre 25 mm 15mm

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2604.5.2 Waste pipe shall be of 32 mm nominal bore GI pipe and shall be paid
for separately.
2604.5.3 Fixing

Urinals shall be fixed in position by trip using wooden plugs and

screws. The top of the of the tip of the urinal shall be fixed at a height
of 65 cm from standing level, unless otherwise directed by engineer.
The size of wooden plugs shall be 50 mm x 50 mm at base, tapering to
38 mm x 38 mm at top and of length 5 cms. They shall be fixed in wall
in cement mortar 1 : 3 ft (1 cement : 3 fine sand). After the plug is fixed
in the wall, the mortar shall be cured till it is set.

Each urinal shall be connected to 32 mm dia waste pipe which shall

discharge into the channel or a floor trap. Connection between the
urinal and flush or waste pipe shall be made by means of putty or white
lead mixed with chopped hemp.

2604.5.4 Measurements for Payment

Urinals shall be enumerated including cistern, flushing pipes, waste

pipe etc, as per details given in the item.

2604.5.5 Rate

Rate shall include the cost of all labour and materials involved in all the
operations described above.

2604.6 Stall - Urinal (Single or Range)

2604.6.1 Installation shall consist of stall urinal (single or range) automatic

flushing cistern, CP, branch standard flush pipes, CP brass spreader,
and CI trap with tail piece and outlet grating of CP brass. Capacity of
flushing cistern and corresponding size of flush pipe and CI pipe trap
shall be as prescribed in Table 2600.2.

TABLE 2600.2

SIZE OF FLUSH PIPE AND CI TRAP

No. of Capacity of Size of flush Size of Diameter if

urinals in flushing pipe flush pipe CI trap
range cistern chromium chromium
plated plated

1 5 litres - 15 mm 50 mm
2 10 lires 20 mm 15 mm 50 mm
3 15 litres 25 mm 15 mm 80 mm
4 15 litres 25 mm 15 mm 80 mm
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2604.6.2 Fixing

Floor slab shall be suitably sunk to receive the stall urinal. Where the
floor slab is not sunk, the stall urinal shall be provided over a platform.
The lip of the stall urinal shall be flush with the finished floor level
adjacent to it. The stall urinal shall be laid over a fine sand cushion of
average 25 mm thickness. A space of not less than 3 mm shall be
provided all around, in front, sides and filled with water proofing plastic
compound. Care should be taken that after the sub grade for the floors
is cast, one week should lapse before urinals are installed. Trap and
fittings shall be fixed as directed by engineer. Payment for floor and its
sub grade shall be made separately.

2604.6.3 Measurements for Payment

Stall urinals shall be enumerated individually or in a range or as

specified in schedule.

2604.6.4 Rate

Rate shall include the cost of all labour and materials involved in all the
operations described above.

2604.7 Squatting plate (Single or Range)

2604.7.1 Installation shall consists of an assembly of squatting plates (single or

range), vitreous China channel, automatic flushing cistern, flush pipe
with fittings spreader and CI trap, capacity of flushing cistern and
corresponding size of flush pipe shall be as per Table 2600.3 below:

TABLE 2600.3

CAPACITY OF FLUSHING CISTERN AND SIZE OF FLUSH PIPES

No. of Capacity of Size of flush Size of flush

squatting flushing cistern pipe pipe
plates in (Galvanised (Galvanised
range Iron) Iron)
Main Distribution

1 5 litres - 20 mm

2 10 litres 25 mm 10 mm

3 15 litres 32 mm 20 mm
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4 15 litre 32 mm 20 mm

2604.7. 2 Fixing

Floor slab shall be suitably sunk to receive the squatting plate. Where
the floor slab is not sunk, the plates shall be provided over a platform.
The top edge of the squatting plate shall be flush with the finished floor
level adjacent to it. It shall be embedded on a layer pf 25 mm thick
cement mortar (1 cement : 8 fine sand) laid over a bed of cement
concrete 1:5:10 (1 cement : 5 fine sand : 10 graded brick aggregate 20
mm nominal size).

There shall be 100 mm dia white glazed vitreous China channels with
stop and outlet pieces suitably fixed in the floor in cement mortar 1:3 (1
cement : 3 coarse sand) and joint finished with white cement. The
squatting plate shall have 1200 mm high and half brick thick wall in
front and on either side of the squatting plate. Brick work for the walls
shall be paid for separately. Exposed surface of walls shall be lined
with white glazed tiles with proper corners and angles set in neat
cement mortar. The face of the joints shall be done over with the
whiting so as to match with the colour of tiles. The tiles shall be 15 cm
square. Space, if any, left between side walls and squatting plate shall
be finished white to match the colour of the squatting plate. Trap and
fittings shall be fixed as directed by engineer. Vitreous China channel
shall discharge into a 65 mm diameter standard urinals, CI trap with
vent arm having 65 mm, CP brass outlet grating.

2604.7.3 Measurements for Payment

Squatting plates shall be enumerated individually or in a range as

specified in schedule.

2604.7.4 Rate

Rate shall include the cost of all labour and materials involved in all the
operations described above.

2604.8 Wash Basin

2604.8.1 The basin shall be of white glazed earthenware or white vitreous China
(as specified) conforming to relevant IS Specification. The size of the
basin shall be as specified in the description of the item or as shown in
drawing. Wash basins shall be of one piece construction, including a
combined overflow. All internal angles shall be designed so as to
facilitate cleaning. Basins shall be provided with single or double tap
holes as specified.

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2604.8.2 Installation shall consist of an assembly of wash basin, pillar taps, CI
brackets, CP brass or PVC union, and control wheel valve as specified.
The wash basin shall be provided with one or two 15 mm CP brass
pillar taps, as specified. The height of front edge of wash basin from
floor level shall be 80 cm.

2604.8.3 Fixing

The basin shall be supported on a pair of CI cantilever brackets

conforming to IS:775 and be embedded in cement concrete (1:2:4)
block 100 x 75 x 150 mm. Use of M.S. angle or Tee section, if bracket
is not permitted. Bracket shall be fixed in position before dado work is
done. Wall plaster on the rear shall be cut to rest over the top edge of
the basin. After fixing the basin, plaster shall be made good and
surface finished to match with the existing one.

The union shall be connected to 32mm dia waste pipe which shall be
suitable bent towards the wall and which shall discharge into an open
drain leading to gully trap or direct into the gully trap on the ground
floor and shall be connected to a waste pipe stack thorough a floor trap
on upper floors. The CP brass trap and union shall be provided only
when the waste pipe is to be embedded in the wall. The CP brass trap
and union shall not be provided when the waste is discharged through
floor trap or a surface drain leading to a floor trap. The pillar taps shall
be fixed in position and connected to supply water line using PVC
unions, pipe and control wheel valves.

CP brass trap and union shall be paid for separately where so

specified.

Where so specified, a 20 mm GI puff pipe terminating with a perforated

brass cap screwed on it on the outside of the wall or connected to the
anti-siphon stack will be provided.

2604.8.4 Measurements for Payment

Wash basins shall be enumerated as complete unit.

2604.8.5 Rate

Rate shall include the cost of all labour and materials and all fittings
and fixtures involved in all the operations described above.

2604.9 Sink

2604.9.1 Sinks shall be of white vitreous China or white glazed fire - clay or of
mosaic, as specified. Sinks of vitreous China shall conform to IS :
2556. They shall have overflow of weir type.

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2604.9.2 Installation shall consist of an assembly of sink, CI brackets, union, tap,
wheel valve and GI or PVC waste pipe.

2604.9.3 Fixing

The sink shall be supported on CI cantilever brackets, embedded in

cement concrete (1:2:4) block of size 100 x 75 x 150 mm. Brackets
shall be fixed in position before dado work is done. CP brass or PVC
union shall be connected to 40 mm nominal bore GI or PVC waste pipe
which shall be suitably bent towards the wall and shall discharge into a
floor trap. CP brass trap, union and waste pipe shall be paid for
separately. Height of front edge of sink from floor level shall be 80 cm.

2604.9. 4 Measurements for Payment

Sinks shall be enumerated for payment as complete units.

2604.9.5 Rate

Rate shall include the cost of all labour and materials involved in all the
operations described above but shall not include the cost of waste
fitting and brackets which shall be paid for separately.

2604.10 Draining Board

2604.10.1 A draining board shall be manufactured from well seasoned second

class teak wood, stainless steel or moulded PVC as specified. It shall
have a fluted surface with smooth finish capable of being easily
cleaned. If specified, it shall be lined with 24 G Aluminium sheet fixed
with aluminium screws.

2604.10.2 Fixing

One end of the board shall rest on sink and the other end shall be
supported on CI bracket embedded in cement concrete (1:2:4) block
100 x 75 x 150 mm. The bracket used shall be of cantilever type or
wall fixed type as for the sink.

2604.10.3 Painting

A draining board, if in timber and not lined with aluminium sheet, shall
be finished on all sides with bee’s wax. Brackets shall be painted with
two or more coats of approved paint.

2604.10.4 Measurements for Payment

Draining boards shall be enumerated; boards with and without

aluminium sheet lining shall be enumerated separately. Where
included as part of sink, this will not be separately measured.
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2604.10.5 Rate

Rate shall include the cost of all labour and materials (including
fixtures) involved in all the operations described above.

2604.11 Flushing Cisterns

2604.11.1 Flushing cisterns shall be automatic or manually operated, high level

or low level, as specified, for water closets and urinals. A high level
cistern is intended to operate with minimum height of 125 cm and a low
level cistern with a maximum height of 30 cm between the top of the
pan and the underside of the cistern. Cisterns shall be made of cast
iron, vitreous China or pressed steel, glass fibered plastic, as specified.
They shall comply with requirements of IS:774, IS:2326 and IS:7231
respectively.

2604.11.2 Fixing

High Level Cistern – The cistern shall be fixed on CI cantilever

brackets which shall be firmly embedded in wall in cement concrete
(1:2:4) block 100 x 75 x 150 cm or other firm fixing. The cistern shall be
provided with 20 mm nominal bore GI overflow pipe 185 mm long with
fittings. The outlet or flush pipe from the cistern shall be connected to
the pan by means of cement or putty joint. The flush pipe shall be fixed
to the wall by using holder bat clamps of required shape and size so as
to fit tightly on the pipes when tightened with the screwed bolts. The
clamp shall be embedded in cement mortar 1:3 ( 1 cement : 3 coarse
sand) or fixed with rawl plugs to wall. If connection between cistern and
pan is made with GI pipe, the bends and off sets shall be made cold.

Low level cistern – The cistern shall be fixed as detailed above except
the connection between cistern and closet shall be made by means of
40 mm dia flush bend with rubber plastics or GI inlet connection, as
specified.

Automatic cistern – The cisterns shall be fixed as detailed above

except that CP brass stopcock shall be provided for cisterns having a
capacity of more then 5 litres. Where specified, brass valve controlled
shall be fitted for low-level cisterns also; the main and distribution flush
pipe shall be fixed to the wall by means of standard pattern holder bat
clamp.

2604.11.3 Painting

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The cisterns, brackets, overflow and flush pipe etc. shall be painted, if
specified, with two or more coats of paint of approved shade and
quality.

2604.11.4 Measurements for payment

Cisterns, including all fittings, shall be enumerated.

2604.11.5 Rate

Rate shall include the cost of all labour, materials, fixtures and fittings
involved in all the operation described above.

2605 Fixing and jointing of pipes and fittings

2605.1 SCI, Centrifugally cast (spun) iron pipes and fittings

2605.1.1 Sand-cast iron, spigot and socket soil, waste and vent pipes, fittings
and accessories shall conform to IS 1729.
Centrifugally cast (spun), iron spigot and socket, soil, waste and
ventilating pipes, fittings and accessories shall conform to IS 1389.

2605.1.2 Fittings shall conform to the same IS standards to which the pipe itself
conforms to which they are connected.

Pipes and fittings shall be true to shape, smooth and cylindrical, their
inner and outer surface being as nearly as practicable concentric.

They shall be sound and homogeneously cast, free from cracks, taps,
pinholes and other imperfection, neatly dressed and carefully fettled.
All pipes and fittings shall ring clearly when struck over with a light
hand hammer and shall be capable of being worked out with a drill or
file.

2605.1.3 All pipes and fittings shall be coated internally and externally with
approved anti- corrosive paint at the factory. The coating material shall
have good adherence and shall not scale off. Hot dip treatment is
preferred.

2605.1.4 Standard weights and thickness of pipes shall be as prescribed in

Annexure 2600.1.

2605.1.5 The thickness and dimensions of fittings and their socket and spigot
shall conform to the thickness and dimension specified for the
corresponding sizes of straight pipes. The tolerances in weights and
thickness shall be the same as per straight pipes.

2605.1.6 Access door fittings shall be designed so as to avoid dead spaces in

which filth will accumulate. Doors shall be provided with 3 mm rubber
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insertion packing and when closed and bolted, these shall be water
tight.

2605.2 Sand cast iron floor trap

Sand cast iron floor trap shall be (P or S type) with minimum 50 mm

seal and shall be off self cleansing design. Floor trap exist shall be of
same size as of waste pipe. These shall conform to IS : 1729.

2605.3 Fixing

The pipes (without ears) and fittings shall be fixed to walls by using
proper holder- bat clamps. The pipes shall be fixed perfectly vertical or
in line as directed. The spigot end shall abut the shoulder of the socket
and leave no annular space in between. All soil pipes shall be carried
up above the roof and shall have SCI terminal guard.

2605.3.1 Connections between main pipe and branch pipe shall be made by
using proper branches and bends with access doors for cleaning.

2605.3.2 Holder bat clamps shall be ready-made malleable cast iron pipe clip
sets of approved make. These shall be fixed with coach screws to hard
wood plugs embedded in the wall. M .S. stay clamps shall be made
from 1.6 mm thick MS sheet of 30 mm width, bent to required size and
shape, so as to fit tightly on the socket of the pipe, when tightened with
screw bolts. It shall be formed out of two semi-circular pieces hinged
with 6 mm dia MS bolt and nut. The clamp shall be provided with a
hook made of 30 cm long 10 mm dia MS bar, riveted to the holder-bat
clamp at the centre. The clamp shall be fixed to the wall by embedding
the hooks in the cement concrete block of size 10 cm x 10 cm x 10cm,
and of mix 1:2:4 (1 cement: 2 coarse sand: 4 stone aggregate). The
clamp shall be kept 25 mm clear off finished wall face.

2605.4 Jointing

The interior of the socket and interior of the spigots shall be thoroughly
cleaned and dried. The spigot end shall be inserted into the socket and
carefully centred by two or three laps of treated spun yarn, twisted into
ropes of uniform thickness, well caulked into the back of the socket. No
piece of yarn shall be shorter than circumference of the pipe. The
jointed pipeline shall be at required levels and alignment.

The leading of pipe joints shall be done by means of ropes covered

with clay or by using special leading rings. The lead shall be melted so
as to be thoroughly fluid and each joint shall be filled in one pouring.

The following precautions shall be taken for melting lead:

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a) The pot and the ladle in which the lead is shall be clean and dry

b) Sufficient quantity of lead shall be melted

c) Any scum or dross appearing on the surface of lead during

melting shall be skimmed off.

d) Lead shall not be overheated.

After lead has been run into a joint, the lead shall be thoroughly
caulked. Caulking of joints shall be done after a convenient length of
the pipes has been laid and leaded.

The leading ring shall first be removed and any lead outside the socket
shall be removed with a flat chisel and then the joint caulked round
three times with caulking tools of increasing thickness and hammer of
2-3 kg weight. The joints shall not be covered till the pipeline has been
tested under pressure.

2605.5 Height of Ventilating Pipes

The ventilating pipe or shaft shall be carried to a height of at least 50

cm above the outer covering of the roof of the building or in the case of
a window in a gale wall or a dormer window, it shall be carried up to the
ridge of the roof or at least 2 metres above the top of the window. In
the case of a flat roof to which access for use is provided it shall be
carried upto to a height of 2 metres above the roof level. It shall not
terminate within 2 metres, measured vertically from the top of any
window opening which may exist upto a horizontal distance of 3 metres
from the vent pipe into such building and in no case shall be carried to
a height less than 3 metres above plinth level. In case the adjoining
building is taller, the ventilating pipe shall be carried higher than the
roof of adjoining building, where it is possible.

The pipe above the parapet shall be secured to the wall by means of
MS stay and clamps as specified in sub clause 2605.3.2.

2605.6 Waste from lavatories, kitchen, basins, sinks, baths and other floor
traps shall be separately connected to respective waste stack of upper
floors. Waste stack of lavatories shall be connected directly to
manhole while the waste stack of others shall separately discharge
over gully trap. Where single stack system is provided, connection
shall be made direct to the manhole.

2605.6 Testing

All sand-cast iron / cast iron (spun) pipes and fittings including joint
shall be tested by smoke test to the satisfaction of engineer. Smoke
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from a smoke machine, consisting of a bellow and burner shall be
pumped into the pipes at the lowest levels. The material usually burnt
is greasy cotton waste, which gives out a clear pungent smoke, which
is easily detectable by sight as well as by small, if there is a leak at any
point in the drain.

2605.7 Painting

All sand-cast iron / cast iron (spun) pipes and fittings shall be painted
with shade to match the colour of the background as directed by
engineer.

2605.8 Measurement for Payment

2605.9.1 The pipes shall be measured net linear end to end when fixed,
excluding all fittings along its length, correct to a cm.

2605.9.2 When collars are used, these shall be measured along with and paid
as pipes and no extra shall be paid for collars or for fixing them to wall
with bat clamps.

2605.9.3 No allowance shall be made for the portions of pipe lengths entering
the sockets of adjacent pipes or fittings. The above shall apply to both
cases i.e. whether the pipes are fixed on wall face or embedded in
masonry.

2605.9.4 No deduction shall be made in the former case from the masonry
measurement for the volume of concrete blocks embedded therein.
Similarly, no deduction shall be made for the volume occupied by the
pipes from the masonry when the former is embedded in the latter.

2605.10 Rate

Rate shall include the cost of all labour and materials involved in all the
operations described above, including lead caulked jointing, supply and
fixing, MS holder bat clamps and MS stay clamp, painting and fixing
concrete blocks but excluding fittings, and floor traps which shall be
paid for separately.

2606. TOILET REQUISITES

2606.1 Mirror

2606.1.1 Mirror shall be of the best Indian make from approved supplier with
edge rounded or bevelled, as specified. It shall be mounted on 6 mm
thick plain asbestos sheet ground and shall be fixed in position by
means of 4 CP brass screws and CP brass washers over rubber
washers and wooden plugs firmly embedded in the wall. CP brass

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clamps with CP brass screws may be used for fixing alternatively, if
approved by engineer.

The size of the mirror shall be 60 x 45 mm and thickness not less than
5.5 mm unless otherwise specified in drawings and / or schedules or by
engineer.

2606.1.2 Measurement for Payment

Mirror shall be enumerated as complete unit.

2606.1.3 Rate

Rate shall include the cost of all materials, fixtures and labour involved
in all the operations described above.

2606.2 Glass Shelf

2602.2.1 Shelf shall be made of best quality Indian glass free from flaws or other
impurities with rounded edges. The shelf shall have CP brass guard
rail with rubber washers on position resting on the glass plate and CP
brass brackets which shall be fixed with CP screws to wooden blocks
firmly embedded in the wall.

The size of the shelf shall be 60 x 12 cm and thickness not less than
5.5 mm unless specified otherwise in drawings and / or schedules of by
engineer.

2606.2.2. Measurements for Payment

Glass shelves shall be enumerated.

2606.2.3 Rate

Rate shall include the cost of all materials, fixtures and labour involved
in all the operations described above.

2606.3 Towel Rail

2606.3.1 Towel Rails shall be of specified size of best Indian make. Rail shall be
of CP brass with two CP brackets or anodised aluminium fluted surface
with the anodised aluminium brackets.

The size of the rail shall be 75 cm x 20 mm dia or 60 cm x 20 mm dia.

1.25 mm thick or as specified in item of work or in approved drawing.

The brackets shall be fixed by means of CP brass screws to wooden

cleats firmly embedded in the wall.

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2606.3.2 Measurement for Payment

These shall be enumerated as units.

2606.3.3 Rate

Rate shall include all cost of materials, fixtures and labour involved in
all the operations described above.

2606.4 Toilet Paper Holder

2604.4.1 Toilet paper holder shall be of CP brass or vitreous china as specified.

They should be from approved suppliers and as per approved sample
submitted. The paper holder shall be fixed in position by means of
screws and rawl plugs embedded in the wall. In the case of CP brass
toilet paper holder, the screw used for fixing shall be of CP brass.

2606.4.2 Measurement for Payment

Toilet paper holder shall be enumerated.

2606.4.3 Rate

Rate shall include all cost of materials and labour involved in all the
operations described above.

2607. MARBLE STONE PARTITION

2607.1 Slabs to be used shall be of selected quality, hard, sound, free from
cracks, decaying, and weathering, flaws; machine cut and polished to
requisite size, shape and thickness. They shall be of the colour /
shade as indicated in drawings or as instructed by Engineer. Before
starting work, the contractor shall get samples of slabs approved by
Engineer.

2607.2 Tolerance of (+) or (-) 2 mm for thickness and + 3 mm for length and
breadth of slabs, shall be allowed.

2607.3 Fixing of slab shall be done by cutting a chase into wall at proper
location of size 10x10 cm size and of length 100 mm more than the
length of slab to allow for bearing. Then slab shall be held in proper
position at required level and truly in plumb by putting temporary
bottom and side supports. The slab shall be fixed in position with M.S.
clamps etc. The chase shall be filled up and well packed with cement
concrete 1:2:4 (1 cement : 2 coarse sand : 4 stone aggregate of 12.5
mm nominal size). The surface shall be finished to match the

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surrounding surface. The supports shall be removed after the joint has
acquired sufficient strength.

2607.4 During setting period, the joint shall not be disturbed.

2607.5 The joint shall then be kept wet for a minimum period of 7 days for
curing.

2607.6 The work shall be carried out conforming to the drawings and
instruction of the engineer.

2607.7 Measurement for Payments

Finished work shall be measured in square metres of the partition slab

as fixed to the entire satisfaction of the engineer, correct to two places
of decimal. Length and breadth of stone slabs shall be measured
correct to a centimetre and area shall be computed.

2607.8 Rate

Rate shall include all cost of materials, fixtures and labour and fixing
arrangements involved in all the operations described above.

Nothing extra shall be paid for towards cutting of chase, clamps,

concrete, formwork required to fix the slab in position etc.

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ANNEXURE 2600.1

STANDARD WEIGHTS AND THICKNESS OF C.I. PIPES

(Clause 2605)

For Sand Cast Iron Pipes IS: 1729

Nominal dia Thickness Overall weight of pipe excluding ears

Of bore (mm) 1.5 m long 1.80 m long 2.0 m long
(mm) (kg) kg) (kg)

50 5.0 9.56 11.41 12.65

75 5.0 13.83 16.52 18.37
100 5.0 18.14 21.67 24.15
150 5.0 26.70 31.92 35.66

For Cast Iron (Spun pipes IS: 3989)

Nominal dia Thickness Overall weight in kg for an effective

(mm) (mm) length in metres of
3.0 2.5 2.0 1.75 1.5

50 3.5 13.4 11.3 9.2 8.2 7.1

75 3.5 20.0 16.8 13.8 12.2 10.6
100 4.0 30.0 25.5 21.0 18.4 16.0

A tolerance upto minus 15 percent in thickness and 20 mm in length will be allowed.

For fittings, tolerance in length shall be plus 25 mm and minus 10 mm. There will be
no limit on the plus tolerance on thickness.

A tolerance upto minus 10 percent will be allowed against the standard weights.

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