PROPOSED MIXED

DEVELOPMENT PROJECT FOR

ODEL AT WARD PLACE,
COLOMBO 07.
ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATION
Contents
1 GENERAL DESCRIPTION AND EXTENT OF WORK .................................................................. 4
1.1 Scope of Work ............................................................................................................................. 4
1.2 General Instructions to Tenderer.................................................................................................. 5
2 LV MAIN SWITCHBOARDS & SUB SWITCHBOARDS .............................................................. 6
2.1 GENERAL ................................................................................................................................... 6
2.2 CONSTRUCTION ....................................................................................................................... 6
2.3 BUSBARS ................................................................................................................................... 7
2.4 SWITCHBOARD ARRANGEMENT ......................................................................................... 7
2.5 Earthing ........................................................................................................................................ 7
2.6 AIR CIRCUIT BREAKER .......................................................................................................... 7
2.7 MOULDED CASE CIRCUIT BREAKER (MCCB)................................................................... 8
2.8 PROTECTION RELAYS ............................................................................................................ 9
2.9 AUTOMATIC TRANSFER SWITCHES ................................................................................... 9
2.10 CURRENT TRANSFORMER ............................................................................................... 10
2.11 INDICATING INSTRUMENTS (METERS) ........................................................................ 10
2.12 LABELS ................................................................................................................................. 11
2.13 SECONDARY WIRING ........................................................................................................ 11
2.14 POWER FACTOR CORRECTION CAPACITOR BANK ................................................... 11
2.15 FUSES .................................................................................................................................... 12
2.16 PADLOCKS ........................................................................................................................... 12
2.17 TOOL BOX ............................................................................................................................ 12
2.18 INSULATING MAT .............................................................................................................. 12
2.19 SINGLE LINE DIAGRAM.................................................................................................... 12
2.20 DANGER SIGN AND ELECTRIC SHOCK TREATMENT CHART ................................. 13
2.21 TESTS .................................................................................................................................... 13
3 LV CABLING ................................................................................................................................... 15
3.1 GENERAL ................................................................................................................................. 15
3.2 CABLE DUCTS ........................................................................................................................ 15
3.3 CABLE CODES ........................................................................................................................ 15
3.4 PVC, PVC/PVC, PVC/SWA/PVC CABLES ............................................................................ 15
3.5 XLPE/PVC CABLES ................................................................................................................ 15
3.6 MI CABLES .............................................................................................................................. 16
3.7 FR CABLES .............................................................................................................................. 16
3.8 ERECTION OF CABLES ......................................................................................................... 16
3.9 UNDERGROUND CABLES INSTALLATION ...................................................................... 17
3.10 TERMINATION .................................................................................................................... 18
3.11 STRAIGHT JOINTS .............................................................................................................. 18
3.12 EXCAVATION OF TRENCHES .......................................................................................... 18
3.13 BACKFILLING AND REINSTATEMENT.......................................................................... 19

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 3.14 CABLES SLABS ................................................................................................................... 19
3.15 CABLE MARKERS............................................................................................................... 19
3.16 TESTS DURING LAYING ................................................................................................... 20
3.17 CABLE IDENTIFICATION TAGS ...................................................................................... 20
3.18 CABLE PULLING ................................................................................................................. 20
3.19 TEST CERTIFICATES FROM MANUFACTURERS ......................................................... 20
3.20 CABLE RECORD DRAWINGS ........................................................................................... 20
3.21 SEALING & DRUMMING ................................................................................................... 20
3.22 CABLE TRAYS ..................................................................................................................... 21
3.23 CABLE TRUNKING ............................................................................................................. 21
3.24 CONDUIT INSTALLATION ................................................................................................ 22
3.25 BUS DUCT (BUSBAR TRUNKING) ................................................................................... 23
4 DISTRIBUTION BOARDS .............................................................................................................. 26
4.1 CONSTRUCTION ..................................................................................................................... 26
4.2 MOULDED CASE CIRCUIT BREAKERS (MCCB’s) ........................................................... 27
4.3 MINIATURE CIRCUIT BREAKERS (MCB’s) ....................................................................... 27
4.4 FUSES........................................................................................................................................ 27
4.5 CONTACTORS ......................................................................................................................... 27
4.6 TIME SWITCHES ..................................................................................................................... 27
4.7 EARTH LEAKAGE CIRCUIT BREAKERS............................................................................ 28
5 LIGHTING & POWER INSTALLATION ....................................................................................... 29
5.1 GENERAL ................................................................................................................................. 29
5.2 LIGHTING INSTALLATION .................................................................................................. 29
5.3 LIGHTING FITTING. ............................................................................................................... 29
5.4 ISOLATING SWITCHES ......................................................................................................... 30
5.5 HIGH INTENSITY DISCHARGE (HID) LAMPS AND CONTROL GEARS ....................... 30
5.6 FLUORESCENT TUBES AND AUXILIARIES ...................................................................... 31
5.7 TUNGSTEN LAMPS ................................................................................................................ 32
5.8 EXTERNAL LIGHTING .......................................................................................................... 32
5.9 LIGHTING FITTINGS WITH EMERGENCY POWER PACKS............................................ 32
5.10 LIGHTING SWITCHES ........................................................................................................ 32
5.11 SWITCH SOCKET OUTLETS ............................................................................................. 33
5.12 plugs ....................................................................................................................................... 34
5.13 Fused connection units ........................................................................................................... 34
5.14 Switch Panels ......................................................................................................................... 34
5.15 Conduit/Trunking Installation ................................................................................................ 34
5.16 Wiring ..................................................................................................................................... 34
6 EARTING INSULLATION .............................................................................................................. 35
6.1 GENERAL ................................................................................................................................. 35
6.2 EARTHING BAR ...................................................................................................................... 35

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 6.3 EARTHING ELECTRODE ....................................................................................................... 35
6.4 EARTHING SYSTEM .............................................................................................................. 36
6.5 EARTING OF OTHER SERVICES .......................................................................................... 36
7 LIGHTNING PROTECTION SYSTEM .......................................................................................... 37
7.1 GENERAL ................................................................................................................................. 37
7.2 MATERIALS ............................................................................................................................. 37
7.3 BONDING AND FIXING ......................................................................................................... 37
7.4 EARTH TERMINATIONS ....................................................................................................... 38
7.5 ROOF CONDUCTOR & DOWN CONDUCTOR INSTALLATION...................................... 38
7.6 JOINTS ...................................................................................................................................... 38
7.7 CODE OF PRACTICE .............................................................................................................. 38
7.8 SURGE ARESTER. ................................................................................................................... 38
8 SERVICEING AND MAINTENANCE ........................................................................................... 39
8.1 GENERAL ................................................................................................................................. 39
8.2 WORKMENSHIP AND MATERIALS .................................................................................... 39
8.3 SCOPE OF WORK .................................................................................................................... 39
8.4 CONSUMABLE MATERIALS ................................................................................................ 40

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1 GENERAL DESCRIPTION AND EXTENT OF WORK
1.1 Scope of Work

The scope of work under this specification covers design, manufacture/ procurement, assembly, shop
inspection & testing, shop painting, transportation of materials to site, storing, unloading and
transportation from store to site and handling at site, erection, testing, commissioning and
performance guarantee tests of an equipment and accessories of Low Voltage System of the Project.
The scope of work by the Contractor shall include but shall not be limited to the following:
To select, design, engineer, manufacture and supply the complete of Low Voltage System and
associated equipment specified under this technical specification.
To supply at site required materials in order to execute incidental works at site associated with of Low
Voltage System plant/system specified under this technical specification providing first charge of
consumables as required. The quantity and specification of such consumables shall be indicated during
the tender stage.
Supply of special tools & tackles required for maintenance of Low Voltage System, preparation and
submission of a necessary load calculations, general arrangement drawings, design drawings,
fabrication & erection drawings, as built drawings, drawings of fast wearing parts etc.
Approval shall be taken on the load calculation, system layout drawings and equipment general
arrangement drawings before start of manufacturing.
Erection of all the equipment and complete of Low Voltage system as per approved drawing and
instructions of site engineer of customer/Owner/Consultant.
Minor civil work like breaking of wall /floor /roof to make duct / pipe / cable passage and adjustment
to civil foundations as required for erection and finishing and making good of the same after erection
work including painting thereof. Fixing of anchor fastener on wall and ceiling for support is included in
this contract.
Any other item /nature of work which is specifically not appearing in the technical specification but
directly associated with the efficient working/completion of the system covered in the specifications.
Submission of operation, Maintenance and service manuals.
Inspection and testing by Owner/Client’s representative at works and at site.

Performance testing of various Equipment associated with of Low Voltage System at manufacturer's
works and also performance testing of Low Voltage System at site.
All necessary skilled/unskilled personnel, cranes, hoist, tools and tackles, instrument and accessories
shall be arranged free of cost by the Contractor for assembly, erection, performance testing and
commissioning of the systems.
Tenderer must note that completeness of System for safe, smooth, trouble free operation and
compliance with Local/International regulation is the sole responsibility of the Contractor i.e., the
successful Tenderer. With this objective in mind, the Tenderer should include all the items essential
for the efficient operation of the systems and other items which are required to complete the erection
and foolproof commissioning of systems in respects. Whether the items are mentioned in the
specification or not, all such items are treated/considered to be included in the specifications.

Contractor i.e., the successful Tenderer shall be solely responsible to provide the above items at site
without any extra cost implication to Client.

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1.2 General Instructions to Tenderer

The technical specification inclusive of instructions/special instructions to Tenderer shall be read

along-with General Conditions of Contract (GCC) and instructions to Tenderer, for the supply and
erection of plant, machinery, and equipment.

All items of equipment in this specification shall be complete in all respect including mechanical and
electrical equipment as specified including fasteners, bolts and nuts, gaskets, base frames, stiffeners,
supports etc. and any item not covered in this specification but essential for superior design, operation
and guaranteed performance of the system shall be included by the Tenderer.

The equipment shall be designed, manufactured and tested in accordance with the relevant standards
prescribed by the Sri Lankan Institute of Engineers or Institute Engineering and Technology (IET) (UK)
wherever possible. In cases where suitable Sri Lankan Standards are not available, the equipment shall
Conform Good Manufacturing Practice followed in the Industry or IEE (UK) standards.
The equipment offered shall be suitable for continuous, smooth, efficient and trouble free services in
the climate prevailing at the site, continuous duty condition.

The Contractor shall not off-load the contract or part thereof to any sub-contractor without written
permission of the project manager. In the event of subletting the contract or any part thereof is
permitted by the project manager, the fact that such permission has been accorded shall not establish
any contractual relationship between the approved sub-contractor and the project manager and nor
shall release/ free the Contractor from the obligations under the contract. Facilities shall be provided
by the Contractor to enable the project manager’s authorized inspector to inspect the equipment and
their auxiliaries at all stages of manufacture to satisfy themselves as to the use of proper material and
workmanship and apart from this the equipment shall be tested or suitable test facility shall be
provided by the Contractor to enable checking of operational parameters.

At the time of inspection, the Contractor shall furnish internal routine inspection certificate, material
certificates, approved drawings, etc. to the inspector. Inspection shall be regarded as a check only and
shall in no way relieve the Contractor of his responsibilities to provide systems & equipment functions
as designed.

The Contractor shall take full responsibilities for the guaranteed operation and achieving rated out-put
and performance of the systems offered as per relevant clause of specifications.

The Tenderer shall information required for smooth functioning of the systems including operation,
day to day maintenance, preventive maintenance, capital repairs, schedules and programs and any
other information required for trouble free operation of the systems along-with the supplies. The
scope of work for the Tenderer shall not include provision of room and foundation for the systems.
However, the necessary load data shall be furnished along with the offer by the Tenderer so as to
complete the civil work at site as per the schedule of completion of respective buildings.

The Contractor shall adhere to the schedule for supply, erection, testing and commissioning etc. The
Contractor shall ensure that every equipment is provided with name plate engraved in English
language with the details like Supplier's address, operation and design parameters, weight, and pre
cautions etc.

The Contractor shall ensure that the systems are designed considering the fire safety norms and
adequate fire safety measures in the form of hardware interlock provided accordingly.

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2 LV MAIN SWITCHBOARDS & SUB SWITCHBOARDS

2.1 GENERAL

All Main & sub switchboards shall be of the extensible, floor mounting, metal clad, flush fronted,
cubicle type with front and/or rear access. The switchboards shall be constructed in accordance with
B.S. 5486 for operating in a 400v , 3 phase , 4 wire , 50Hz system with solidly earth neutral and be
suitable for indoor service in an ambient temperature of up to 40 deg. C with 100% R.H. at maximum
continuous rating without exceeding the maximum temperature permitted by the relevant B.S.
specification.

Generally the switchboards shall be capable as a whole of withstanding without damage the electrical,
mechanical and thermal stresses produced under short circuit conditions equivalent to 60 kA for 1
second. However lower rupturing capacity switchboards compatible with the prospective fault levels
at the points of application may be permitted if details could be submitted the fault levels at the
locations concerned.

Special attention shall be given to insulation and finish of all items and no hygroscopic material shall
be used in any position and all components shall have a tropical finish.

All item of equipment of similar design and dimensions shall be wherever possible, made to jig and be
fully interchangeable with each other and care shall be taken to ensure that all parts fit accurately.

The switchboards shall be factory assembled and tested before delivery to the site in section of
suitable sizes for installation.

25 percent spare space shall be provided in all switchboards to allow for future expansion.
2Nos 25mm dia holes with unions shall be provided at the top of the panel (width side) for fire
suppression gas in lets.

2.2 CONSTRUCTION

Each cubicle framework shall be fabricated from rolled steel angle section and shall be self-supporting
when assembled and of standard size, uniform in height and depth. The cubicle panels and doors shall
be fabricated from minimum 14 SWG sheet steel with turned edges to the front panels and so framed
as to provide a clean, flush and rigid construction without welded cross-struts. Where necessary, the
cubicle shall be strengthened by horizontal and vertical folded channels and corner gussets.

Full access shall be provided to control equipment inside cubicles by means of suitable hinged doors
secured with an approved locking device. All doors shall be provided with approved type of gasket.
The front, top, back and bottom of all cubicles together with the cubicles framework shall be
manufactured from electro-zinc plated sheet steel, and finish with an electrostatically applied and
baked epoxy powder paint. The epoxy powder paint shall be grey in colour unless otherwise specified
by the Engineer.

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2.3 BUSBARS

The main bus bars shall be so arranged that they run horizontally through each sectionalized length of
the switchboard in a ventilated separate compartment. The bus bar shall be of adequate cross
sectional area to give the current ratings as shown on the specification drawings after allowing for all
necessary de-rating factors. The main bus bars shall comprise four rectangular section bars of equal
cross sectional areas (i.e. full size neutral) fabricated from hard drawn high conductivity (HDHC)
copper, electro-tinned for the entire length, rigidly mounted on proprietary made non hygroscopic
insulators. All connections from the bus bars to the circuit breakers and switches shall be effected by
means of HDHC copper bars or rods securely clamped to the bus bars; however for lower rated circuits
of 200 Amp or below, PVC single core cables may be permitted for connections. All connections shall
be identified by means of color PVC sleeving or painting to indicate the phases.

2.4 SWITCHBOARD ARRANGEMENT

The contractor shall provide the proposed switchboard layout drawings for the engineer’s approval
before fabrication of switchboards. Switchboards shall be arranged to suit the spaces available.

2.5 Earthing

The suitable earthing terminal shall be provided on the frame of each section of the switchboard for
connection to earth. An electro-tinned HDHC copper earth bar extending over to the entire length of
the switchboard for earthing of all outgoing circuit and equipment frames.

2.6 AIR CIRCUIT BREAKER

Air circuit breaker (ACB) shall comply with B.S. 4752:1971 or other approved equivalent standards. The
breaking capacity at the service voltage of 400V, 50Hz shall not be less than 60kA and the short time
rating shall not be less than 60kA for 1 second. All ACB shall be of the horizontally withdrawal type and
be designed for easy removal from the switchboard by the circuit breaker handling truck without the
need to manhandle the breaker.
The contractor shall supply one such ACB handling truck for the contract. The truck may be used by
the contractor during site installation, testing and commissioning but shall be made good to as
supplied condition before handling over to the engineer.

Each ACB shall be fitted with all standard accessories plus the following facilities.

a) A manually charged, store energy spring operated closing operated which shall be trip free. The
closing spring status (charged / discharged) shall be visually indicated by a mechanical flag.

b) ON/OFF push buttons to close/open the ACB mechanically. A closing solenoid shall also be
provided to close the ACB electrically. The ON/OFF status of the ACB shall be visually indicated by
mechanical flag.

c) A voltage operated shunt trip.

d) A built-in short circuit trip of the series (whole current) or current transformer operated type. The
short circuit trip shall be independent of the supply voltage and draw its operation power supply
entirely from the fault current.

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 The tripping range shall be adjustable between 200 to 1200% with a definite time lag of 10ms to
prevent tripping by transient event such as inrush current when switching on transformer.

e) A minimum 2 spare auxiliary contact (1No. + 1No.) Wire out to terminals.

f) A safety shutter to prevent contact with live parts when the ACB is drawn out. Padlocking facilities
shall be provided on the shutter to lock the shutter in the close position.

g) A mechanical interlocking system between the circuit breaker and withdrawal mechanism to
prevent the withdrawal or plugging in of a closed ACB.

h) Arcing contracts to remove the arcing duty from the main contact surfaces. The main contacts shall
be arrange to give a double break in each pole. All contacts shall be renewable.

i) Individual arc chutes shall be provided on each pole of the breaker. These shall be so designed that
any arc caused by the opening of the breaker under maximum fault conditions shall be completely
contained in the chute and there shall be no possibility of a “Flashover” between phases, or
between any phase and neutral or the adjacent earthed metal.

2.7 MOULDED CASE CIRCUIT BREAKER (MCCB)

MCCB shall comply with B.S. 3871 or other approved equivalent standards. Frame sizes, current
ratings shall be as shown in the drawing. The short circuit breaking capacity of the MCCB shall not be
less than the minimum prospective fault level at the point where the MCCB is installed. MCCB
installed. MCCB installed in the main switchboards shall be of the current limiting type.

Over current release shall be of the thermal-magnetic type with inverse time characteristic for low
values of over current and instantaneous for short circuit current. The short circuit trip shall be to
operate at between 6 to 10 times the rated current.

Calibration temperature shall be at 40 deg. C. The ON, OFF and trip positions of the operating handle
shall be clearly defined with the trip position approximately halfway between the ON and OFF
positions. After a trip operation, it shall be necessary to reset the MCCB by first moving the handle
towards the OFF position to engage a latching bar before the breaker can be switched on again. It shall
be possible to prevent the automatic trip action from operating by maintaining the operating trip
action from operating by maintaining the operating handle in the ‘ON ‘position.

The breaker shall be of moulded material with good mechanical strength, heat resistant and arc
resistant proposed to withstand the forces under a fault current appropriate to its interrupting
capacity rating. The over current device shall trip all the three phase (through a common trip) to back
the three phases simultaneously when operating under over current and short circuit condition.

Contract shall be of material with minimum contact resistance, and shall possess maximum freedom
from arcing. Arc extinguishing device shall be provided for each phase and shall comprise of magnetic
plates mounted on insulating frames. Each pole of the breaker shall be isolated by an integral
insulating barrier in the moulded case.

Terminals for connection to external cable shall be provided for efficient and easy application.

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2.8 PROTECTION RELAYS

Each incoming air circuit breakers shall be provided with 0ne 3 pole inverse definite minimum time lag
(IDMTL) over current and one single pole IDMTL earth fault relays with 3/10 characteristic to B.S.142.
The relay shall be provide with an adjustable rang as follow:

Over current range 50-200% in 7 equal steps

Earth fault range 10-40% in 7 equal steps

The relays shall be of the withdrawal type and shall be mounted in dust-proof cases which shall be
earthed unless otherwise approved. The cases shall be of the flush mounted pattern except in the case
where the relays are installed behind a cover of the switchgear in which case the projection pattern
will be considered. The relays shall be of the hand reset type and be capable of being reset without the
opening the case. It shall not be possible to operate any relay element by hand without opening the
case.

A flag indicator shall be provided for each relay element to enable the type of fault condition to be
identified. Each indicator shall be capable of being reset by hand without opening the relay case. Each
indicator shall be so designed that it cannot be operated before the relay has completed its function.

Zone selective ground fault relays where called for shall be of the solid-state zone selective
interlocking type ‘z’ manufactured by general electric or other approved equal each comprising a solid-
state relay , ground sensor monitor panel etc. of appropriate current rating to suit each application
with adjustable trip current and time delay suitable for operation on 230 volts , 50 Hz single phase a.c.
supply All zone selective ground fault relay selected shall be able to co-ordinate with both the
upstream and downstream earth fault protection of the respective air circuit breakers and/or MCCB’s.

All over current, earth fault and zone selective ground fault relays shall be tested and calibrated to the
satisfaction of the Engineer and all costs connected therewith shall be deemed to have been included
in the Tender price.

All relays shall be fully tropicalized. Approved means shall be provided on the relay panels for the
testing of protective relays and associated circuits.

2.9 AUTOMATIC TRANSFER SWITCHES

Automatic transfer switches shall be provided where shown in the specification drawings to allow
automatic selection between the normal power supply and the standby generator supply.

The automatic transfer switch shall consist of the following basic elements:-

a) A four pole motor operated , load break change over switch with a rocker arm moving contact
which make it physically impossible to parallel the two source of supply.

b) Sensing/supervisory circuit to constantly monitor the condition of power sources and thus
provide the signal necessary for the switching of the automatic transfer switch.

c) Transfer mechanism to effect changeover of the main contacts from source to source.

d) Status indication to show which source of power the load is connected.

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 e) Command signals to start and stop the standby diesel generator.

f) Strongly recommended Socomec (France) original S-Type ATS’s.

Three phase sensing circuits shall be provided. Failure of one or more phases of the incoming supply or
a reduction in voltage to less than 80% (but adjustable) of the rated voltage, shall initiate a timing
device adjustable in the range 0 to 15 seconds. If the failure persists at the expire of this preset time
delay, a signal shall be initiated to start the engine of the standby generator and the load shall be
automatically disconnected from the normal supply and connected to the generator supply.

After restoration of the normal supply to more than 90% (but adjustable) of the rated voltage , the
automatic transfer switch shall automatically be restored to its normal position after a present
adjustable period of 0 to 5 minutes (adjustable) unloaded running time.

2.10 CURRENT TRANSFORMER

All current transformers shall comply with B.S. 3938:1973. They shall have adequate VA rating to
match the burdens of the connected load without exceeding its accuracy limits.

Current transformers connected to protection relays shall be class 1, M5. Current transformer shall be
provided with adequate support to prevent movement during short circuit condition and shall be so
installed to permit easy access for replacement.

2.11 INDICATING INSTRUMENTS (METERS)

Indicating instruments shall be flush mounted in the switchboard front doors. Unless otherwise
specified, all meters front dimension shall be 96 x 96 and be provided with a circular arc scale
extending over an angle of not less than 90 degrees.

The meters shall be fully tropicalized and be capable of withstanding the full fault current passing
through the primary of their corresponding current transformer. Mechanical zero adjustment shall be
provided and accessible from the front without dismantling.

The requirements for the various types of meters are as follow:

I. Ammeters shall be current transformer operated type and of accuracy class 1.5. All
ammeters shall have a continuous overload capability of 120% of its rated valve and be
provided with a 20% over scale. However ammeters associated with motor circuits shall be
600% over scaled.

All ammeters shall be provided with selector switch of the rotary type with make before
break contacts for selection to read red, yellow, blue and neutral current with R, Y, B, and N
marked clearly on the switch.

II. Voltmeters shall be of accuracy class 1.5 with 0 – 500 volt scale. All voltmeters shall be
provided with selector switch of the rotary type with break before make contacts for
selection to measure to phase to phase and phase to neutral voltages selection RY , YB , BR
, RN ,YN ,BN shall be clearly marked on the switch.

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 III. Power Factor Meter shall be three phase, four wire, and unbalance load type with accuracy
class 1.5. The scale reading shall range from -0.5 to +0.5

IV. Frequency Meter shall be of the vibrating reed type with accuracy class 0.5 with scale range
of 45 to 55 Hz.

V. Circutor type energy meters are permitted for main panels in this project.

VI. Digital Kwh meters permitted in sub main panels.

2.12 LABELS

All cubicle doors shall be appropriately labeled to indicate the service. Labels shall also be provided to
identify all items of equipment, circuit, cables and where applicable current rating of fuses and t of
relays. Labels on the exterior of equipment shall be of the traffollyte type. Details of the labels shall be
submitted to the Engineer for approval prior to manufacture.

2.13 SECONDARY WIRING

All secondary wiring shall be of 600 volt grade PVC cables with multi-strand copper conductor of not
less than 1.5 sq.mm cross sectional area and shall be fixed securely without strain by cleats of the
compression type. Multiple runs of wiring shall be bundled with cable ties and enclosed in proprietary
made PVC slot cable trunking specially designed for installation within the switchboards. For the
purpose of identification, different insulation colors shall be provided to distinguish the circuit of
different voltages and the circuit shall terminate at separate approved type terminal block placed in an
easily accessible position for testing at site, with coded ferrules of an approved type on both ends of
each conductor.

No connectors or soldered joints shall be permitted in the wiring. Wiring shall be formed in a neat and
systematic manner, with cable supported clear of panels and without crossovers. Bushes shall be
provided as necessary to prevent chafing of cables. All wiring to instruments on the hinged doors shall
be covered in polyethylene spiral wrapping to the Engineer’s approval.

2.14 POWER FACTOR CORRECTION CAPACITOR BANK

Automatic power factor correction capacitor banks shall be ie. Socomec CPSS type with Engineer’s
approval. Each capacitor bank shall contain the following equipment:

a) Power factor controller to measure the load power factor and if there is a deviation from the
set valve, initiates a switching signal via relays to the contractors which cut the capacitor in or
out as required. The controller shall be able to switch the capacitor bank in the no of steps as

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 indicated in the specification drawing. Manual switching and steps indication lamp shall also be
provided.

b) Contractors to switch the capacitor steps. The contractors shall be specially designed for the
switching of capacitors to ensure long switching life of not less than 1000,000 make/break
operations without replacement of the contacts.

c) Discharge reactors to discharge the capacitor within 20 second after being disconnected from
the system voltage. The reactors shall be selected to avoid harmonic resonance. Harmonics
shall be less than 2%.

d) The capacitors shall be dry type suitable for operation in a system voltage of 400V, 3phase, 50
Hz. The capacitors shall be of the self-healing type, any puncture point shall be burned out.
Each capacitor shall be enclosed in an aluminium can and shall be protected against
impermissibly high overloading by an internal overpressure disconnect or. The capacitor shall
be of the low loss type with power loss of loss than 0.5W/KVar.

e) HRC fuses for protection of the capacitor against short circuit.

f) UPS shall compliance with EN 50171, NF C 71815, EN 54-4, and NF S 61940.

g) Rating of the capacitor bank shall be decided at later stages (ie. After commissioning of the
project)

2.15 FUSES

All fuses shall be of the high rupturing capacitor (HRC) type. The breaking capacity shall not be less
than 60kA at the system voltage of 400V, 50 Hz. Fuses shall be manufacture to B.S. 88 or VDE 0636 and
be of a class appropriate to the equipment being protected.

2.16 PADLOCKS

Individual padlock shall be provided for each of the circuit breakers. Keys shall be of non- corrosive
metal of Yale type and non-interchangeable. Three keys shall be provided for each padlock.

2.17 TOOL BOX

A wall mounted lockable tool box shall be provided in the MV switch room to keep all the keys , special
tools , log book etc. associated with the MV switchgears. The tool box shall comprise an aluminum
frame with clear Perspex front complete with all necessary keys/tool holders, labels, etc. Three keys
for the tool box shall be provided.

2.18 INSULATING MAT

The contractor shall install a 1 M wide rubber mat 10 mm thick to the full length in front of every
switchboard.

2.19 SINGLE LINE DIAGRAM

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The contractor shall provide single line diagram of every main and sub main switchboards framed in
glass panels. The diagrams shall be in AL size or AO size as appropriate and shall show clearly full
details of all connecting circuits, current transformer ratings, bus bar sizes etc.

2.20 DANGER SIGN AND ELECTRIC SHOCK TREATMENT CHART

The contractor shall display “DANGER” signs and electric shock treatment chart in the English and
Singhalese languages in every switch room.

2.21 TESTS

1. Type Test

The main switchboard short circuit capacity shall be type tested in accordance with B.S. 5486. A
copy of type test certificate by an approved testing authority shall be submitted to the
Engineer for approval.

2. Routing Test

Routing test shall be carried out at the manufacturer’s work to ensure that the switchgear is in
accordance with the equipment on which type test has been carried out. Details of the routine
test shall be as stated in B.S.5486.

3. Commissioning Test

After the erection of switchgear and its auxiliary items have been completed, the following
commissioning tests shall be made. All tests shall be certified by a Professional Engineer
(Electrical) with qualifications acceptable to the Engineer.

4. All test reports shall be submit to the electrical consultant for approval.

5. Following equipment test reports shall be submitted to the electrical consultant for approval.

a) The air circuit breakers, switches, isolating devices and MCCB shall be operated
electrically and manually where appropriate.

b) The complete switchgear shall be subjected to a power frequency voltage withstand

test of 2.5kV for one minute.

c) All protective systems shall be tested for correct current transformer ratio, polarity and
relay operation by the primary current injection method.

d) Relays shall be tested for accuracy and compliance with B.S.142 requirements by the
secondary current injection method.

e) The insulation of the secondary wires and circuits shall be checked with an insulation
tester.

f) All relays shall be operated to insure the correct tripping of circuit breakers.

g) The correct operation of the interlocks shall be checked.

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 h) The operation of trip and closing devices, etc. shall be checked.

i) Type test certificate from the panel manufacture.

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3 LV CABLING

3.1 GENERAL

The contractor shall supply , install and connected the mains bus bar trunking system from the
transformers to the main L.T. switchboards and all sub mains cabling from the main L.T. switchboards
to the various lighting and power distribution switchboards , machine control panels , sprinkler and
hydrant panels , and other site services as shown on the drawings and as specified.

3.2 CABLE DUCTS

Cable ducts necessary to accommodation cables shall be provided as show on the specification
drawings and Architectural drawings. The contractor shall be responsible for checking the sizes and
location of these facilities and for making any necessary modifications, to the Engineer’s approval.

3.3 CABLE CODES

The following cable codes are used throughout and as called for by this specification and drawings:-

I. PVC - polyvinyl chloride insulated.

II. PVC/PVC - polyvinyl chloride insulated and polyvinyl chloride sheathed.

III. PVC/SWA/PVC - polyvinyl chloride insulated steel wire armoured & polyvinyl chloride
Sheathed.

IV. XLPE/PVC - Cross –linked polyethylene insulated unarmoured and polyvinyl

chloride
Sheathed.

V. MI - Mineral insulated copper covered.

VI. FR - Fire Resistant.

3.4 PVC, PVC/PVC, PVC/SWA/PVC CABLES

PVC ,PVC/PVC , PVC/SWA/PVC cables shall be 600/1000 volts grade with high conductivity stranded
copper conductors of sizes as shown in the specification drawings.

The cables shall be manufactured to B.S. 6004 or B.S. 6346 as appropriate.

Insulation colours shall be in accordance with current editions of British IEE wiring Regulations.

3.5 XLPE/PVC CABLES

Cross –linked polyethylene insulated cables shall be of 600/1000 volt grade comprising high
conductivity stranded copper conductors manufactured to B.S. 5467 and finished with an extruded
black PVC cover sheath.

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3.6 MI CABLES

Mineral insulated copper covered cables shall be the heavy duty grade manufactured to B.S. 6207 part
1 comprising high conductivity copper conductors , embedded in pure and pressure packed
magnesium oxide insulation , contained in a ductile ,seamless ,solid drawn copper sheath.

3.7 FR CABLES

Fire resistant cables shall be of 600/1000 volt grade comprising high conductivity copper conductors,
cover with an overlapped separator of glass fibre mica tape, insulated with special fire resistant,
moisture proof XLPE compound and sheath with a flame retardant PVC outer jacket. All fire resistant
cables shall be tested to comply with IEC 331 specification for fire resisting characteristics of electric
cables and shall be approved by the local Authorities for use as fire resistant cables related to
emergency power supplies.

Test certificates from relevant testing authorities to substantiate shall be submitted to the Engineer.

3.8 ERECTION OF CABLES

Sub main within the buildings shall generally be installed on heavy duty steel cable ladder or cable
tray. The contractor shall supply and install adequate structural steel supports for the cable racking
and tray ways. The support steelwork shall be insulated in conjunction with the structural steelwork
shall be to the satisfaction of the builder and Engineer.

Cable raking shall be self-supporting over the distances between supports and shall be of adequate
section to prevent distortion of the racking under fully laden conditions.

Final proposed routes of all sub main cable racks, etc. must be checked with the Engineer and the
other contractors to ensure co-ordination of services.

Groups of sub main cables installed in adjacent and parallel routes shall be sufficiently spaced and
suitably located to permit air circulation around the individual cable groups, in order to maintain
maximum current rating in accordance with IEE regulations.

Where cables pass through penetrations in floor slabs or walls, the space surrounding the cables in the
penetration shall be sealed with suitable material of 2 hour fire rating to the approval of the Engineer
and building Authority.

All cables shall, where they pass through floor or otherwise in such positions vulnerable to damage by
mechanical or other means, be protected by short length of steel pipe suitably bushed to prevent
abrasion of the cable.

The contractor shall note that a neat installation will be insisted upon for all cabling and that within
false ceiling spaces, cables shall continue to be fixed on trays or ladders.

Rates for erection of cables shall include the following:-

I. All measuring, marking off and cutting to length.

II. Temporary sealing of cable ends where necessary and testing of cut ends prior to connection.

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 III. Supply , delivery and erection of all racks ,clamps , saddles , trays , supports , framing system ,
bushes and other items required for erection and fixing of cables including excavation where
necessary.

IV. Design, Provision, erection and painting of all additional supporting steelwork.

V. Sheath bonding in the case of single core cables including supply of necessary materials.

VI. Forming of necessary bends, surface fixing at intervals and phase identification of cores by
suitably coloured PVC sleeving.

VII. Sealing of cable in pipes or ducts where called for.

VIII. Tests at site on completion including continuity, phasing out and insulation resistance between
conductors and sheath employing a 500V-1000V ‘Meger’ tester or other approved type.

3.9 UNDERGROUND CABLES INSTALLATION

Underground cables shall be laid in trenches or pulled into cable ducts where indicated in tender
drawings. Full safety precautions shall be taken to prevent damage to the cable during the installation.

All trenches shall be excavated to provide a minimum cover of 750mm in open ground and under
pavement and 1 meter under all road ways. Details of the trench construction shall be as specified in
other clauses of this specification.

Where cables passes through roadway, pavement or enter a building, it shall be threaded through
steel or PVC pipes of minimum 100mm diameter. Pipes under roadways shall be protected with
100mm thick concrete on both sides and top. All pipes shall be properly seated to prevent ingress of
water with wooden bushes bored to fit and sealed by adequate bitumen.

The cable route shall be run in such a manner as to avoid all building foundation, pipes etc. and if
necessary, the contractor shall lay the cable deeper than normal depth.

For work where it involved dipping or interference with existing roads, car parks, pavements and other
services such as gas, water etc. prior approval shall be first obtained from relevant Authorities before
carrying out such work.

Cables shall normally go under all obstructions such as mains, sewer, drains, conduits and the like.

The normal, alteration or diversion of mains, sewer, drain conduits and the like shall normally be
avoided.

The contractor shall excavate trial holes as and when required by the Engineer in order to determine
the location of existing cables or other utility services and mains.

The contractor is advised to familiarise himself as to the nature of the surfacing materials of both
paved and unpaved surfaces, roadways etc. and shall satisfy himself before submitting his tender as,
to the nature of the sub-soil and in general shall obtain all necessary information as to the risks,
contingencies and other circumstances which may influence or affect his tender price as no claim for
additional cost will be allowed.

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3.10 TERMINATION

The contractor is to be wholly responsible for the sealing and termination of all cables erection under
this contract.

The contractor shall terminate all cable ends and shall make final connections to all equipment at the
origins and ends of the sub-mains, including the terminations at the machine control panels, fire
switch boards, etc.

The specified sub-main cable cross-sections may have been oversized to minimise voltage drop over
long runs. Where these cables are too large for termination within the distribution board terminal
blocks, isolating switches, etc. suitable reducing terminating tags or lugs shall be used.

Cable sealing and termination is to be in accordance with the best current practice and of first-class
workmanship. Where cable sheaths are used as earth continuity conductors, glands are to have the
necessary contact surfaces or straps to provide a low resistance path under fault conditions.

Compression type glands shall be used for the termination of PVC/SWA/PVC cables. The design of
compression glands is to be such that the cable is not twisted when the gland is tightened. They are to
provide facilities for the efficient bonding and termination of the armour wires and are to project at
least 20 mm into the terminating box so that any condensation collected on the inner surfaces of the
boxes cannot flow down between the cable cores. Where anti-condensation heaters are not fitted,
drain holes are to be provided. It is to be possible to erect and dismantle any cable compression gland
without the use of special tools.

The cost of all materials required for the termination of cables into sealing boxes attached to
equipment supplied under other contracts is deemed to be included in the tender price for this
contact.

3.11 STRAIGHT JOINTS

Straight joints in any of the cables installed under this contract will only be permitted in very
exceptional circumstances and only with the Engineer’s approval in writing. The cost of such straight
joints, if permitted by the Engineer shall be borne by the contractor.

All joints which are buried in the ground shall be compound filled. The design of the box and the
composition shall provide an effective seal to prevent moisture gaining access to the conductor
ferrules and armour clamps.

A suitable concrete joint marker to the Engineer’s approval shall be placed above each underground
cable joint to mark its position. The depth of burial of the cable joint shall be indicated on the joint
marker.

3.12 EXCAVATION OF TRENCHES

Excavation of trenches where required shall include , by way of amplification but not of limitation , all
timbering , pumping and baling required and the provision of all necessary labour , plant , tools ,
additional soil , fuel and motive power for such purposes and the cost of this service and of the supply
of expendable materials shall be included in the contract price.

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All trenches shall be of sufficient width to enable the following minimum spacing between cables to be
maintained:-

Between HV & LV cables - 300 mm

Between LV cables - 75 mm
Between HV & ELV cables - 1,800 mm
Between LV & ELV cables - 300 mm

Before the cables are laid, the bottom of trench shall be lined with sifted soil which is to be punched
down to a thickness of 50 mm to form a bed. After the cables are laid, the first 75 mm depth of cover
back fill shall consist of sifted soil over which shall be placed protective cable slabs of an approved
design.

3.13 BACKFILLING AND REINSTATEMENT

After all cables and protective cable slabs have been laid, the trenches shall be backfilled in 150 mm
layers, each layer being well rammed and consolidated.

The surface of the refilled trenches shall be temporarily reinstated and maintained in a thoroughly safe
condition until complete consolidation of the soil is achieved.

The contractor shall supply backfill material necessary for the replacement of unsuitable excavation
material and the cost of this material together with the backfilling reinstatement and removal of
surplus material shall be included in the contract price.

The contractor shall include for all materials and labour to reinstate the ground to the same condition
as existed prior to excavation.

3.14 CABLES SLABS

Protective cable slabs shall be of reinforced concrete and , unless otherwise approved , shall be 500
mm long , 230 mm wide , and 50 mm thick. 100 mm high letterings “LT CABLE” shall be cast into each
cable slab. Samples of the cable slab shall be submitted to Engineer for approval before production
and installation.

The supply and laying of cable protective slabs shall be included in the rate the rate for cable laying.

3.15 CABLE MARKERS

Plain flat concrete cable markers minimum size 460 mm by 100 mm thick shall be provided and
installed with the top surface flush with ground level to identify cable routes of cables laid direct in the
ground. Markers shall be inscribed with indented lettering reading “LT Cables” and an arrow sign to
indicate direction of cable route. The contractor shall submit samples of the cable markers to the
Engineer approval before production and installation.

Markers shall be placed at intervals of not more than 20 meters along straight runs and at each change
in direction of cable route.

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3.16 TESTS DURING LAYING

Where required by this specification, and as required from time to time by the Engineer, the sub-
contractor shall subject completed portions of the cable installation to voltage tests to prove the
soundness of the protective servings.

3.17 CABLE IDENTIFICATION TAGS

All cables shall be identified at both ends by lead labels with 5 mm (3/16 inch) high (minimum)
stamped ciphers securely wired on to the tinned copper wire.

3.18 CABLE PULLING

Winching of cables through ducts shall only be carried out with the approval of the Engineer in which
event a pulley eye shall be attached to the conductors.
A cable sheath stocking maybe employed on cables where no under stress in the sheath is likely to
occur.

Care shall be taken to ensure that the draw strain is applied to the armouring and that the armouring
and serving are protected during drawing against damage.

3.19 TEST CERTIFICATES FROM MANUFACTURERS

The contractor shall submit to the Engineer for approval, prior to despatch of cables from the place of
manufacture, test certificates in respect of all cables supplied under this sub-contract.

3.20 CABLE RECORD DRAWINGS

Cable record drawings or “As – installed” Drawings showing the exact route of cables and positions of
all joints, etc. shall be submitted for the Engineer’s review.

3.21 SEALING & DRUMMING

Immediately after works tests, both ends of every cable length shall be sealed by means of a heat
shrink sleeve. The end of the factory lengths are to be marked ‘A’ and ‘Z’ in accordance with B.S. 6480
part 1.

The cable end projecting from the drum is to be adequately protected to prevent damage during
handling and in transit, and a thick PVC wrapper shall be placed over the cable to prevent the ingress
of dirt, dust and grit etc.

Cable drums shall be lagged with closely fitting battens. Each drum is to bear a distinguishing number
which is to be branded with hot irons neatly chiselled on the outside of one flange. A painted
identification number will not be accepted.

Particulars of the cable, i.e.: Voltage, length, conductor size, number of cores, length number gross
and net weights are to be clearly shown on one flange of the drum. The direction of rolling is to be
indicated by an arrow.

Cable drums are to be non-returnable and are to be thoroughly treated with caprinol or equivalent
insecticide and wood preservative.

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3.22 CABLE TRAYS

Cable Trays shall be of the perforated type and shall be manufactured from electro galvanised mild
steel sheet and finished with epoxy powder paint of orange in colour. The thickness of the steel used
for cable tray up to 200mm wide shall not be less than 1.2mm while that above 200mm wide shall not
be less than 1.6mm thick cable trays shall have an upturned flanged on both sides and shall be
complete with standard long radius bends , tees , etc. Trays shall be supported at not more than I
meter intervals by mild steel brackets. The contractor shall ensure that the maximum sage between
bracket shall not exceed 20 mm. Otherwise additional brackets shall be provided. All brackets shall be
treated with 2 coats of anti- rust paint of orange colour.

The width of the cable tray shall be such as to allow the cables to be run evenly spaced without
overlapping and with spare room to accommodate 30% future increase in the number of cables.
Cables fixed on the cable tray shall be clipped on with approved type of saddle with nuts and bolts.
Three phase circuit using single core cables shall be bundled with the neutral and secured and as a
group. Saddles shall not be spaced at more than 750 mm apart.

3.23 CABLE TRUNKING

Cable Trunkings shall be manufactured from power painted electro galvanised mild sheet and finished
with epoxy power paint. Cable trunkings shall be manufactured to B.S. 4678. The nominal thickness of
the body and cover material shall not be less than that stipulated In the relevant British standard.

The trunkings shall be complete as required with standard bolted flanged outlets , blank ends ,
reducers ,outlet bushes , bends , tees , sleeve couplings , intersection four way boxes and fittings
adapters of the same manufacturer. Bridge pieces to act as cable retainers shall be readily removable,
but positive fixing by machine screws for the covers shall be provided. The inner radius of any bend
shall not be less than 2.5 times the minor dimension of rectangular section trunking.

A 35 mm x 3 mm copper tape shall run continuously throughout the whole length of trunking to
provide earth continuity. The copper tape shall be bounded to every section of the trunking and also
to any other metal parts which require to be earthed.

Trunkings shall be supported adequately by suitable brackets fabricated from galvanised mild steel
flats.

Vertical runs of trunkings within electrical riser ducts which pass through floor must be provided
within electrical riser ducts which pass through floors must be provided with 2 hour fire resistant
barriers inside and around the trunking. Similar fire barriers shall be provided for cable trunkings
passing through fire rated walls. Approved type cable retainers shall be provided for all the cable
trunkings.

Cables for lighting and power circuit s shall not be run in the same trunking as the cables for extra low
voltage (ELV) circuits unless they are segregated effectively by means of a rigidly fixed metal barrier or
screen. Wiring for emergency lighting shall be run exclusively in separate trunkings. Trunking runs shall
be erected complete before any cable is drawn in and the number of cables installed shall be such that
a space factor of 45% is not exceeded.
All cut edges shall be anti-rust treated.
Generally, trunkings carrying LV wiring shall be of orange powder paint while those carrying ELV wiring
shall be of blue powder paint. The final colour scheme shall be subject to the Engineer’s approval.

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3.24 CONDUIT INSTALLATION

All conduits in B1 to B5 and bus park fittings and accessories shall be galvanised and shall comply with
B.S. 4568. Conduits shall be screwed and fittings shall be manufactured from galvanised steel.
Conduits shall be surface mounted in walls, columns unless otherwise shown or called for in this
specification and drawings.

PVC Concealed conduits shall be fixed securely to prevent movement before casting of floor slabs,
floating of plaster and casting of columns and beams.

All conduits and accessories shall be painted with one coat of red lead wherever the exposed
galvanised surface has been cut or otherwise damaged including exposed threads and connections
after erection.

Conduits shall be properly and tightly screwed into the full depth of box spouts and butted in socket
between lengths to ensure maximum mechanical strength and electrical continuity so that the wiring
is continuously and effectively protected throughout its whole length and is not in any way under
mechanical stress.

The whole of the conduit system shall be electrically continuous throughout and in addition a separate
earth continuity conductor shall be provided in all metal conduits. Further, all conduits shall be
earthed at terminations.

Conduit sizes shall be selected for the number and sizes of cables they are to contain. Conduit shall be
arranged with an adequate number of boxes, accessible for the life of the installation so as to allow
easy draw in or draw out of any cables at any time. Conduit size shall not in any circumstances be less
than 20 mm and cables drawn in shall not be greater than the appropriate number permitted in IEE
wiring Regulation 17th Edition.

Cables for low voltage circuit shall not be drawn into the same conduit for extra low voltage system. A
number of final sub-circuits may be grouped together in larger conduits provided that all sub-circuits
in one conduit are of the same phase; in the case of three phase circuits all three phases and neutral of
any circuit should be drawn into the same conduit. Wiring for emergency lighting shall be run
exclusively in separate conduits.

Where condensation is likely to occur in surface conduits they shall be laid with falls so as to drain off
condensed moisture without entry into terminations.

The inside surface of all conduits and fittings used in connection therewith shall be smooth and free
from signs of corrosion, burrs and all other defects. The ends of conduits shall be cut square, filed and
reamed to remove burrs and roughness.

All corners shall be turned by easy bends or sets made cold on bending machines without deformation
of the section of the conduit or opening of seams. The inner radius of any bend shall not be less than
2.5 times the outside diameter of the conduit. Where it is impractical to set the conduit, inspection
elbows may be permitted but in no circumstances shall solid elbows or tees be used.

When conduit terminates at a metal base, distribution board, adaptable box, motor starter, terminal
box or other fitting not provided with screwed E.T. conduit entry, a socket shall be screwed to the end
of the conduit and a smooth bore male brass bush screwed into the socket entered from inside the

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metal case which shall be drilled with a clearance hole for the bush. The end of the conduit should
butt together with the bush after the bush has been pulled up tightly against the inside of the case.

Where looping junction boxes are used for lighting points, outlets, etc. they shall be circular pattern
with an appropriate number of back outlets. Conduits shall be terminated in these by means of
screwed sockets and male brass bushes as specified above. Ceiling boxes shall be standard circular
deep pattern with long internally tapped spouts. All boxes shall be fixed securely to walls, ceiling, etc.
by means of at least two screws correctly spaced.

Conduit terminations to apparatus subject to vibration or movement shall be made in flexible metallic
conduit which shall be heavy gauge, weather- proof type PVC coated overall and seated into heavy
brass adaptors for connection to the rigid conduit system or apparatus for terminating box.

All conduit runs shall be straight and run either horizontally or vertically. Diagonal runs will not be
permitted.

Conduit work and accessories where not concealed shall be fixed effectively by means of heavy
pattern spacing saddles to hold off the conduit from the surface.

On straight runs the conduit shall be supported by saddles at intervals not exceeding 1000 mm in
addition to supports provided by structure , box or fitting included in the run except that for 32 mm
conduit and larger , saddles may be spaced at intervals of not more than 1500 mm apart.

Bends must in all cases be supported on each side by two saddles as near thereto as possible and a
draw-in box shall be provided after two bends and after not more than each 9 meter of straight run.

Where conduits are or may be in contact with steelwork of any description an efficient and permanent
metallic bond shall be made between conduit and steelwork.

Where conduit cross expansion joints they shall be installed so as not to resist relative movement of
the section.

Immediately on completion of erection of any conduits during building construction all exposed
conduits and boxes shall be plugged effectively against the ingress of water and dirt particularly where
concrete will be poured. Such seals shall be maintained in good order for such time as is necessary to
complete wiring and connection of fittings and switches.

On completion of erection the conduits will be inspected by the Engineer and may be tested at his
discretion by ball or plug gauge before any wire is drawn in. All conduits shall be swabbed out and free
from moisture to the Engineer’s satisfaction before wiring is commenced.

On completion of the insulation, all exposed conduits shall be painted with two coats of good quality
orange paint for conduits carrying LV wiring and blue paint for conduits carrying ELV wiring or any
other colour paints which may be advised later by the Engineer.
Surface mounted steel conduit shall be install in all service areas ie. Basement 2, basement 1 and
ground car park area and painted black.

3.25 BUS DUCT (BUSBAR TRUNKING)

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All bus duct shall be of proprietary make of the copper bus-bar type enclosed in sheet steel trunking,
of the ratings as shown on the specification drawings. Bus bar trunking system (800 A and above) both
feeder and plug-in shall be sandwich construction in accordance with IEC 61439:2012 or UL857.

Bus Duct shall comply with the relevant British or KEMA-KEUR, ASTA DIAMOND, UL, IEC 61439:2012
standards and shall be capable as a whole of withstanding without damage the electrical, Mechanical
and thermal stresses produced under a symmetrical short circuit condition equivalent to ( Refer table “
A”) at 1000 volt for 1 second unless otherwise specified.

Rating KA/1 sec. KA Peak Rating KA/1 sec. KA peak

800A 40 84 2500A 75 165
1000A 45 105 3200A 80 198
1250A 50 105 4000A 100 220
1600A 50 132 5000A 120 264
2000A 60 132 6000A 120 264

The housing shall be of fabricated, galvanized, sheet steel to provide maximum protection against
corrosion from water and other contaminants normally encountered during construction. All hardware
shall be plated to prevent corrosion. High quality welds closely spaced along both sides of the full
length of the bus way shall be provided to ensure that the conductor insulation is held in continuous
contact with the housing.

Outdoor Bus Duct where called for in the specification drawings shall be of the weatherproof type. It
shall incorporate special sealant, gaskets, drain holes etc. to exclude entrance of water and prevent
any possible moisture condensation. Drip shields shall be provided where necessary to improve
resistant to rain. Bus duct shall be rated to IP65 Epoxy insulated.

Bus bars shall be of rectangular cross section HDHC copper of adequate size so that the maximum hot-
spot temperature rise at any point in the bus Duct at continuous rated load shall not exceed 55
degrees C above a maximum ambient temperature of 40 degrees C in any position.

Joints in all ratings shall be of the one-bolt type with through-bolts which can be checked for tightness
without de-energising the system. It shall be possible to make up a joint from one side in the event the
bus way is installed against a wall or ceiling. The joint shall be so designed as to allow removal of any
length without disturbing adjacent lengths. Belleville springs shall be provided to give positive pressure
over complete contact area.

The entire Bus Duct system shall be polarized to prevent reverse phasing during installation.

Bus bars shall be suitably plated at all joints and contact surfaces. All insulation material shall be KEMA
class B (130 deg. C.)

The bus duct shall be similar to general electric ARMORCLAD or approved equal.

Bus Duct shall be supplied complete with all external galvanised steel supports and brackets suitable
for fixing to walls/ceiling or floor slabs; the casing assemblies shall be rigid enough to support the
trunking at 2000 mm centres. Base support (thrush block) shall be provided for each vertical bus Duct.
The complete Bus Duct together with the support system shall be designed in accordance with the

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manufactures recommendation and shall be submitted to the Engineer for approval prior to
manufactures.

All metal parts shall be treated against corrosion, painted with primer undercoat, and finished with
grey synthetic enamel.
Bus bar trunking shall confirm to IEC 60332, EN 1366-3, and IEC 60331, IEC 211-6/2001 norm,
IEC60068 and BS standards.

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4 DISTRIBUTION BOARDS

4.1 CONSTRUCTION

Each distribution board (DB) shall comply with the relevant B.S. standard and shall be fabricated from
14/16 s.w.g. sheet steel and finished in grey epoxy powder paint. Each DB shall be provided with a
hinged the free end of which shall be secured by approved captive knurled thumb screws and chrome-
plated lockable handle, approved type gaskets, solid type concealed hinges. Detachable undrilled end
plates shall be fitted at top and bottom.

In this project we recommend IP 65/67 polycarbonate DB’s. Spelsberg or Hansel (Germany)

Distribution boards shall be completely enclosed in dust , insert and vermin proof units housing MCB’s
MCCB’s, contractors, bus- bars, fuses bases, time switches and all necessary items of equipment
whether specified herein or not. It shall be suitable for indoor service in ambient temperature of up to
40 degree C with 100% relative humidity at maximum continuous rating without exceeding the
maximum temperature permitted by the relevant B.S and IEC specifications.

All distribution boards shall be manufactured to withstand, as a whole, the electrical, mechanical and
thermal stress that could be produced by the prospective fault levels at their respective point of
application. The contractor shall submit to the Engineer, fault level, calculations to substantiate their
selection of circuit breakers.

Special attention shall be given to insulation and finishes of all items and no hygroscopic materials
shall be used in any position and all components shall have a tropical finish.

Distribution boards shall be slim and compact of proprietary make similar to Spelsberg or Hansel of
(Germany) and shall so far as possible utilise standard sub-base assemblies and frames of standard
dimensions in depth, length and height and the front shall present a flush, clean appearance.
Additional space shall be allowed in each distribution board for increasing the number of circuit way
specified in the specification drawings by at least 25% and suitable blank plates shall be provided for
the initial installation.

Each distribution boards shall incorporate an integral manually operated incoming moulded case
circuit breaker and/or earth-leakage breaker to enable all live parts to be made dead with the switch
position at ‘off’ from the front. All live parts shall be suitably shrouded so that there is no possibility of
accidental touch when the panel is open. The neutral shall be linked by means of a removable bolted
HDHC copper link.

All contractors, time switches, cable sockets, bus- bars, insulators, phase colouring, labels and
indicating lamps shall be included as shown on the specification drawings and as required for
satisfactory performance whether stated herein or not and all shall comply with the appropriate
clauses of this specification.

Each distribution board shall be so arranged that all connections are easily accessible from the front of
the board. Adequate space shall be provided for out-going circuit wiring so that the cables will not be
required to pass between the back of the enclosure and the bus-bars/circuit breakers. All cables shall
be bundled by means of nylon self-locking cable ties and fixed in a neat and systematic manner.

The construction of the distribution boards shall be such that no cable is subjected to a bend of
internal radius less than four times the overall diameter of the cable.

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Each distribution board shall be provided with a label of laminated plastic, black, engraved in white
with the words: D.B. followed by the reference designation as the case may be in characters at least 6
mm high, attached by screws or cemented to the outside of the cover.

A schedule of circuit shall be provided in from on paper or card and mounted behind transparent
plastic on the inside of the hinged door.

4.2 MOULDED CASE CIRCUIT BREAKERS (MCCB’s)

Moulded case circuit breakers (MCCB’s) where used shall be in accordance with the relevant IEC
60947-2/2/3 IEC 60947-1 and JIS standards.

4.3 MINIATURE CIRCUIT BREAKERS (MCB’s)

Miniatures circuit breakers (MCB’s) shall incorporate a fixed un-adjustable time/current tripping
characteristics calibrated in compliance to B.S. 3871 part 1 at ambient temperature of 40 degree C.
other features of MCB ‘s shall be as specified elsewhere for MCCB’s . All MCB’s protecting out-going
circuit shall be the automatic type and equipped with appropriate overload and short circuit
protection to suit the particular applications. The short circuit breaking capacity of the circuit shall not
be less than the maximum respective fault levels at the points where the circuit breakers are installed.
The contractor shall be responsible for selecting for the protection of the different types of circuits.

4.4 FUSES

Fuses where required shall be as specified in the drawing, schedules and specification.

4.5 CONTACTORS

Contactors for lighting control shall be rated for class AC3 operation at the current rating as shown in
the specification drawing.

4.6 TIME SWITCHES

Time switches shall be of the digital type with 7 days program. There shall be 2 ‘ON’ and 2 ‘OFF’ per
day, freely programmable with minimum switching interval of 10 minutes.

Each time switch shall comprise a quartz controlled clock suitable for operation on 230 volt +/- 10% 50
Hz a.c. supply, a battery charged by the mains supply during normal operator to offer approximately
24 hours running reserve in the event of a mains failure.

A changeover contact with 10A rating for inductive load at 0.6 p.f. shall be provided. The time switches
shall be similar to siemens 7LF2814 or other approved equal.

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4.7 EARTH LEAKAGE CIRCUIT BREAKERS

Earth leakage circuit breakers (ELCB’s) shall be the current operated type 2 or 4 pole as shown on the
specification drawings, suitable for operation on 230/400 volts, 50 Hz a.c. system and manufactured to
comply with the relevant British standard. The earth-leakage circuit breakers shall be the high
sensitivity type with tripping current as shown on the specification drawings and shall be so designed
that the tripping action is completely independent of the supply voltage. The enclosure of the breakers
shall be moulded from high quality insulating material. The main current carrying contacts of the
breakers shall be fitted with anti-weld tips and the trip coil shall be completely encapsulated. A test
button shall be provided on each breaker to enable the operation of the breaker to be checked
regularly. The rupturing capacity of the earth-leakage circuit breakers shall be adequate to withstand
the prospective fault level at the respective points of application.

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5 LIGHTING & POWER INSTALLATION

5.1 GENERAL

The specification drawings for the lighting and power service installation indicate approximate
positions of all lighting fittings and switch socket outlets etc. but the actual positions of all fittings
including the wiring layout and cable routes shall be agreed finally on site with the Engineer having
due regard to the section of the most accessible routes for wiring and the convenience of switching.

5.2 LIGHTING INSTALLATION

The contractor shall supply, install wire and connect all lighting fittings as shown on the drawings. The
exact location of all lighting fittings must be checked on the architectural detailed drawings before
installation is commenced. The contractor will be expected to examine the architectural floor plans
and ceiling detail in order to be fully familiar with the types of ceilings and surfaces into and upon
which lighting fittings are to be installed.

The contractor shall supply all fixings, angles, etc. necessary to fix the lighting fittings in the locations
shown.

No extras will be considered relating to location and fixing of lighting fittings arising out of the
contractor’s failure to become fully familiar with the ceilings and roof structures and finishes is a
responsibility of the contractor.

Care must be taken to ensure that other services such as air conditioners, sprinklers, water and fire
piping, etc. also properly co-ordinated and the contractor will be required to maintain close liaison
with other contractors in this respect.

5.3 LIGHTING FITTING.

The type of lighting fittings to be provided are shown on the specification drawings and described in
the accompanied schedule of lighting fittings.

All lighting fittings shall be supplied complete with lamp bulbs, control gears and power factor
correction capacitor.

Each surface mounted lighting fitting shall be terminated at a B.S. junction box having entries
appropriate to the run of conduit and shall be complete with approved type connectors and suitable
for the size and number of connections to be made at the point and the wiring required to connect the
specified fittings. Wiring to lighting fittings within the false ceiling space shall be carried out by means
of heat resistant (butyl or silicon rubber insulated to B.S. 6500) flexible cable with copper conductor of
cross sectional area not less than 1.5 s mm to be connected from a B.S. ceiling rose to the lighting
fitting.

For recessed lighting fittings associated with the emergency/essential supply circuits, the wiring from
the ceiling rose to the lighting fitting shall be carried out by means of FR CABLES.

At every lighting fitting, an approved type earthing terminal shall be provided for connection to the
earth continuity conductor of the final sub-circuit.

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Unless otherwise specified elsewhere, ferrous metalwork of all lighting fittings shall be made of mild
steel of minimum thickness 0.8mm. The metal work shall be de-rusted by treating with Deoxidise 125
or deoxidise M and degreased by trichloroethylene or wiping with clean cloth dipped in thinner. The
metalwork shall then be dipped in kephas before phosphatising. After drying, the metalwork shall be
sprayed with two coats of alkyd based enamel paints and then stove in a baking oven to the specified
temperature of the paint manufacture and for the recommended time. The total thickness of the two
coats of paints shall not be less than 50 microns. When the basic sheet steel is electro-zinc plated (zinc
on), the total thickness of the two coats of paints can be 25 microns. The thickness of the paint will be
measured in random samples during supply to check conformity when required by the Engineer.

Plastic diffusers where used, shall be or non-deteriorating, and ultra-violet stabilised material, and
shall not change in shape with time or due to handling. Plastic diffusers shall be washed with a
detergent solution and dripped-dry immediately prior to installation to restrict electrostatic dust
adhesion.

Fittings and accessories for external use shall be of weather-proof construction specially treated
against corrosion for use in salt laden astrosphere. Totally enclosed fittings shall have sealing gaskets
and shall be insect-proof.

Cables used for internal wiring of the lighting fittings shall be of appropriate type and size and shall not
be less than 0.5 sq.mm in cross-sectional area. The insulation of the cables shall be able to withstand
throughout the life of the fitting the maximum temperature of not less than 105 deg. C to which it will
be subjected in normal use without deterioration which could after the safety of the fitting.

Cables within the lighting fittings shall be neatly bundled by nylon self-locking cable ties. Wiring shall
be properly routed and secured away from heat-generating accessories like control gear etc. wherever
possible.

All cable terminations within the lighting fittings shall be suitably shrouded to the Engineer’s approval.

5.4 ISOLATING SWITCHES

Isolating switches shall be of the number of poles and current ratings as shown on the specification
drawings and shall be of the totally enclosed pattern, metal-clad or polycarbonate with positive quick-
make and quick-break action.

Switches shall be capable of withstanding and also interrupting their full rated current safety and
without damage. Ferrous materials shall be galvanised, switch handles shall be interlocked to prevent
opening the cover with the switch “ON” The covers/doors for metal clad types shall be provided with
gaskets.

5.5 HIGH INTENSITY DISCHARGE (HID) LAMPS AND CONTROL GEARS

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High pressure sodium lamps where used shall be of avoid fluorescent coated outer bulb.
Metal hide and mercury vapour lamps (MBF/U) where called for shall be manufactured to B.S. 267
appropriate.
Appropriate inductive ballasts for limiting the current shall be used in conjunctions with the HID lamps
and the contractor shall ensure that the control gears installed are suitable or the lamps used. The
control gears (ballasts, ignites, capacitor etc.) for each lamp shall be suitable for enclosing in a
weather-proof compartment where used for external areas or integrated with the luminaire. Ballasts
shall be the low loss type manufactured to B.S. 4782 and rated for operation at 230v 50 Hz single
phase a.c. supply. Ballasts shall be vacuum impregnated or polyester filled to ensure good heat
dissipation and maximum protection from moisture and corrosion. The ballasts shall be of low noise
type and shall be mounted tightly on rigid part of the lighting fitting. Power factor of each lamp circuit
shall be maintained at better than 0.85 lagging. Power factor correction capacitors shall be of the dry
metallic polypropylene type with internal discharge resister rated 250 volts, 50 Hz with operating
temperature up to + 85 degree Celsius. Electronic igniters where applicable shall be the encapsulated
and quick start-up type. As soon as the lamp has started, they shall disconnect itself until a new
starting impulse is needed. Control gears of all the HID lamps for indoor use shall be silent in
operation. The Engineer reserves the right to reject any unit which is not, in his opinion, silent in
operation.

5.6 FLUORESCENT TUBES AND AUXILIARIES

All fluorescent tubes shall be the energy efficient type 18w (600 mm) or 36w (1200 mm) and shall be
‘white’ nominal colour temperature 4000 degree K or ‘warm white’ nominal colour temperature 3000
degree K unless otherwise specified with bi-pin lamp caps suitable for use in switch start circuit and
manufactured to B.S. 1853. The light output of 18w and 36w fluorescent tubes, after 100 hour
burning, shall be at least 1400 lumens and 3400 lumens respectively and the colour rendering index
more than 80.

Lamp holders shall be proprietary make of bi-pin, spring loaded, designed to retain positively the lamp
caps independently of the current springs and of robust construction bronze material.

Control units shall be the proprietary make of low loss type, silent in operation and of the switch start
patterns suitable for incorporation within the fittings they serve. The leakage current of each 18 watt
or 36 watt ballast shall not exceed 0.5 mA as stipulated in IEC 500. The ballasts shall be of low noise
type and shall be mounted tightly on a rigid part of the lighting fitting. The Engineer reserves the rigid
to reject any unit which is not, in his opinion, silent in operation. The loss of each 18 watt or 36 watt
ballast/choke shall not be greater than 6 watt at the rated voltage of 230 volt.

Power factor correction capacitors shall be of the metal polypropylene (MPP) type with internal safety
discharge resistors and impregnated with an approved medium. Power factor for each fitting shall be
complete with appropriate rating used terminal block and bi-pin lamp holders. Each fitting shall be
fitted with radio interference filter suitable for suppressing mains-borne interference generated from
the light fitting to meet the limits specified in B.S. 5394 “specification for radio interference, Limits
and Measurements for lighting Equipment” part 1 (Luminaries for tubular fluorescent Lamp.)

Control units and capacitors shall be manufactured to B.S. 2818 & 1017 bi-pin lamp caps and lamp
holders to B.S.1875 and method of construction with regard to the safety aspect shall generally
comply with the requirements of B.S. 4533.

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5.7 TUNGSTEN LAMPS

Tungsten filament lamps shall be of the general lighting service pattern or otherwise of the coiled coil
type in applicable sizes. Clear lamps shall be utilised in all fittings with the exception of open base glass
wares in which case lamps shall be of the silica coated type. Lamps shall be manufactured to B.S. 161
and B.S. 555.

Lamps up to and including 150 watts shall have bayonet cap and larger sizes shall be provided with B.S.
or G.E.S. holder as appropriate.

5.8 EXTERNAL LIGHTING

Lighting poles for the pole lights shall be constructed using tubular steel columns. The base
compartment of the pole shall house the lamp fuse gear consisting of a fully shrouded single pole and
neutral type cut-out with 5 amps HRC fuse complete with cable sealing box, armour clamps and
compression gland suitable for reception of looping PVC/SWA/PVC cables or PVC cables of the sizes as
required. The tubular columns shall be protected internally and externally against corrosion. For
internal protection, a coating of black bituminous paint shall be applied. A priming coat of suitable
paint shall be applied to the surface after it has been thoroughly cleaned and following by at least two
finishing coats to provide adequate protection against corrosion. The colour shall be the Engineer’s
approval.

Wiring between lantern and cut-out shall be twin core 2.5 sq. mm tinned annealed circular copper
conductor PVC insulated black PVC sheathed incorporating within the sheath a bare earth continuity
conductor of the same cross sectional area.

5.9 LIGHTING FITTINGS WITH EMERGENCY POWER PACKS

An un-switched live wire shall be connected to each and every lighting fitting with emergency power
pack so that the lighting fittings concerned can be switched off either from the associated lighting
switches, timers, contactors, (through the building automation centre), etc.

5.10 LIGHTING SWITCHES

Sub-circuit switches unless otherwise shown on the specification drawings shall be single pole, quick
make and slow-break, silent switch action type with solid silver alloy contacts and totally enclosed
switch action for flush wall mounting or ceiling mounting as required and shall be suitable for indoor
or outdoor service according to location, housed in standard purpose manufactured galvanised steel
boxes complete with conduit knockouts made up into single or multi-gang units employing a grid
switch system of fully interchangeable components at standard fixing centres of matching switches of
different types and ratings but of identical dimensions, push buttons, neon indicator lamps, blanking
units, grids, steel boxes and plates all capable of integration into standard composite assemblies in any
combinations as required.

Grids shall be adjustable for variation in depth of plaster and for squaring errors and of the same type
for surface or flush mounting.

Switches in the factories, mechanical plant rooms and electrical switch rooms shall be of the metal
clad type mounted in flush or surface conduit boxes as specified.

Switches for wall mounting in other locations shall be of “Rocker” type similar to ‘MK – Logic plate
switches.

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Switches mounted on aluminium door frames shall be similar to ‘MK – Logic architrave plate switches.
Switches located on brick or concrete walls shall be mounted in horizontal arrangement in galvanised
steel boxes using box suspension straps. Counter-sunk screws shall be provided for fixing to the
conduit box. Ceiling switches where used, shall be similar to MK cat.No.3190 complete with mounting
bases and pull cords.

Switches for external use shall be of weather proof construction and of standard similar to Walsall
make or other approved equal.

Samples of all switches, conduit boxes etc. and a schedule showing the type of switches to be installed
at all location shall be submitted to the Engineer for approval prior to placing order.

Switches associated with essential supplies shall be provided with red toggles.

Switches shall conform to B.S. 3676 and shall be rated 5 amps or 15 amps as determined by circuit
load suitable for use in a.c. inductive circuits or fluorescent lamp circuits. Generally switches shall be
mounted at a height of 1400 mm from the floor level and where possible be located on the inside on
the room on the handle side of the door as close to the door as practicable.

An earthing terminal, connected to the earth continuity conductor shall be provided and connected to
the earth continuity/contractor at every lighting switch position.
Single pole switches shall be connected to break the phase wire of the supply. The neutral wire shall
not be routed through switch boxes.
Switches which are mounted in the same position adjacent to each other shall be of multi-gang of the
maximum number of gangs available.

5.11 SWITCH SOCKET OUTLETS

Switch socket outlets shall be to British standard B.S. 1363 single pole -13 amp, 3 rectangular pin
switch shuttered outlets, one or two gang for indoor service except as otherwise shown on the
specified drawings and either surface or flush mounting according to location.

Switches shall be of the quick make, slow break type with silent, totally enclosed switch actor and solid
silver alloy contacts. Switch socket outlets for indoor use shall be housed in suitable galvanised steel
boxes to B.S. 4662 with conduit knockouts. Types and finishes of switch socket outlet plates for various
plate areas shall be as specified for the lighting switches.

Switch socket outlets located in exposed situation shall be non- shuttered, single-pole 3 round pin to
B.S. 546, galvanised iron weather proof type with 20 mm E.T. screwed conduit entry, rated at 13 amp
or 15 amp switched or un-switched as shown on the specification drawings complete with protective
captive screw-on cap to cover the socket orifice when not in use.
15 amp switch socket outlets shall be 3 pin round type to B.S. 546 shuttered, of a finish similar to 13
amp switch socket outlets and mounted in flush steel conduit boxes. 30 amp switch socket outlets
where used shall be 3 pin round type to B.S.546 similar to Walsall list No. A 3643B complete with brass
cover and rubber plug.

Generally switch socket outlets shall be positioned 300 mm above floor level except in work shop,
mechanical plant rooms, electrical switch rooms, etc. where they shall be positioned 1400 mm above
floor level or 150 mm above counters or bencher whichever is suitable.

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Switch socket outlets in work shop, mechanical plant rooms, and electrical switch rooms shall be of
the metal clad type with recessed or protected switch duly, mounted in flush or surface conduit boxes
as specified.
Switch socket outlets associated with essential supplies shall be provided with red toggles.
Samples of all switch socket outlets and a schedule showing the type of switch socket outlets to be
installed at all locations shall be submitted to the Engineer for approval prior to placing orders.

5.12 plugs
Each weather proof switch socket outlet shall be provided with a weather proof plug of the same
manufacture. The plug shall be housed in an alloy case with clamping ring and screw down
compressible gland capable of accommodation a flexible 3 core cable of dimensions appropriate to the
current rating of the plug.

5.13 Fused connection units

Fused connection units shall be of un-switched type each comprising a fuse carrier fitted with a 5 amps
cartridge fuse-link to B.S.1362, an outlet for connection of flexible cord up to 2.5 mm2, 3 core,
terminal block, etc. Each connection shall have a built-in safety shutter which closers order the live
contracts immediately the fuse carrier is withdrawn. The carrier shall be secured firmly in position by a
screw but automatically withdraws from the live socket as the screw is released. The connection units
shall be flush wall mounting type and housed in suitable galvanise steel boxes to B.S. 4662 with
conduit knockouts. The finishes of fuses of fused connection units used at the various areas shall be as
specified for the lighting switches.

5.14 Switch Panels

Switch panel shall be the wall mounted type fabricated from sheet steel of at least 16/14 swg as
required by the Engineer. The panel shall be of similar construct on/finish as the distribution boards,
each complete with hinged door, approved type panel mounting switches (flush type) of appropriate
current and voltage ratings. Phase barriers, warning signs, neon indicators and label for each switch,
circuit diagrams secured as per distribution boards and wiring to the items on the hinged panel shall
be so arranged that the panel can be easily opened without straining the cables. Working drawings of
the switch panels shall be submitted to the Engineer for review before fabrication.

5.15 Conduit/Trunking Installation

Conduit/Trunking insulation for final sub-circuits shall be in accordance with that specified for in
section 2 –LV cabling.

5.16 Wiring
I. Wiring within the false ceiling spares, riser ducts, electrical switch rooms, sub-stations, mechanical
plant rooms, for the lighting and power points shall be carried out using PVC or FR cables in G.I.
conduits/trunking on the surface of the ceiling slabs, walls, columns etc.

II. Wiring for all other areas for the lighting and power points shall be carried out using PVC or FR
insulated cables in G.I. conduit buried direct in wall plastering, columns, concrete slabs or
concealed in partitions as appropriate.

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6 EARTING INSULLATION

6.1 GENERAL

Eatrting system comprising cables, conduits, copper tapes, electrodes and earth connections necessary
to bond effectively and permanency to earth all non-current carrying metal parts shall be supplied,
erection and connected under this section of the specification. Earting shall generally be carried out in
accordance with the current edition of the British standard CP 1013 code of practice on Earthing.

6.2 EARTHING BAR

Eatrting bar of 50 mm by 6 mm tinned hard drawn high conductivity copper earth bars shall be
installed in the L.T. Switch room as shown on the specification drawings at a height of 300 mm above
finished floor level and connected to the respective earthing electrodes. Insulators for mounting the
earth bars shall be the porcelain type to the approval of the Engineer.

All earting bars shall be electro-tinned for the entire lengths. Approved type bolts, nuts, washers and
locknuts shall be employed for termination on the earthing bars. The termination points shall be
spaced at not less than 75 mm intervals. At least five spare termination joints shall be provided for
each copper earthing bar.

Each copper earth bar shall be provided with suitable test link and sectionalised to facilitate isolation
and measurement of earth resistance values.

Refer earthing system drawings for alternative earthing methord.

6.3 EARTHING ELECTRODE

Eatrting electrode shall be of the plates or rods type as shown in the specification drawings.

Plates electrode shall consist of a 1000mm x 1000mm x 6mm thick copper plate buried at a minimum
of 1 meter below ground. The soil above the plate electrode shall be shifted to remove stones and well
compacted.

Earthing rod electrode shall be of 16 mm diameter extensible copper rods of sufficient current carrying
capacity to meet the requirements of earthing. The rod section shall consist of 99.99% pure
electrolytic copper of minimum thickness of 0.25 mm molecular bonded onto the carbon steel core
with a high tensile strength for resistance to building and easy deep driving. Couplings and clamps
shall be manufactured from bronze. Brass accessories ate not acceptable.

The contract price shall be deemed to have included the provision of necessary number of electrodes
and connections to obtain a resistance valve as required by the current edition of the British IEE wiring
Regulation: In any case the resistance of the complete earth electrodes system shall be less than one
ohm.

A Concrete earth pit/chamber complete with RCC slab cover shall be provided for earthing electrode
to the approval of the Engineer.

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The contractor shall submit record drawings showing the whole earting system to the Engineer for
record purpose.

6.4 EARTHING SYSTEM

Unless otherwise shown on the specification drawings, all connection to earth electrodes shall be not
less than 100 sq. mm PVC (green) insulated cables and connections to all the non- current carrying
metal work of all ancillary apparatus or shall be by 35 mm x 3 mm copper tapes.

Earting connections shall be run in approved positions and fixed in an approved manner generally in
square and symmetrical lines using Furze No.4 gunmetal saddles or approved equal of appropriate size
for securing tapes at intervals not exceeding 900 mm and the copper tapes shall be supplied in long
unbroken lengths to avoid unnecessary jointing.

The mating surfaces of all tapes at joints etc. Shall be tinned before clamping and the joints shall be
tinned, riveted and soldered. All connections to electrical apparatus shall be made by a bolted
connection in a visible and accessible position. Consideration shall be given to jointing of incompatible
metals such that they are not in contact physically but have a high conductivity barrier between them.

All joints in exposed sections shall be protected against corrosion and the ingress of moisture by the
application of two coats of an approved anti-corrosion paints.

Suitable earthing terminals shall be provided in all switchgear, enclosures, relay and instrument
casings and all other electrical metal works and balcony steel railings for bounding to the earth.

Earth connection for all sections of the installation shall be electrically continuous throughout.

The earthing system includes, inter- alia, measuring, marking off, cutting, fitting and erection, testing,
supply of necessary clamps and rag bolts complete with all fixing and jointing of the copper
tapes/cables including necessary plugs, consumable stores and the use of jointer tools.

After completion of earth installation and satisfactory testing each of the earthing point shall be
suitably grouted to the Engineer’s requirements to prevent ingress of ground water. Grouting
materials used shall be compatible with the earth cables.

Earthing grid below the lower basement slab shall be done in a careful manner as shown in the
drawings. Engineer’s approval shall be required in all stages.

6.5 EARTING OF OTHER SERVICES

Earthing points for other services such as computer, etc. where shown on the specification drawings
shall also be provided under the contract. Each of the earting points shall comprise main earth bar,
earthing leads, electrodes, inspection chambers, cover etc. to provide an earth resistance of not more
than one ohm.

The dry rising mains provided by the fire fighting & Alarm contractor shall be effectively earthed to the
electrical earthing system by means of a 35mm x 3mm copper tape.

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7 LIGHTNING PROTECTION SYSTEM

7.1 GENERAL

A complete lightning protection system shall be supplied and installed under this section of
specification including roof network, down conductors, earth electrodes, earth plates and all necessary
bounding of metalwork to earth. The general arrangement of the system shall be as shown on the
specification drawings.
Earth resistively tests shall be carried out at all the earthing points and all costs connected therewith
shall be deemed to have been included in the contract price.

7.2 MATERIALS

Materials employed in the installation shall be as follows:-

a) Earthing Rods

16 mm diameter x 3600 mm length copper bond, extensible pattern with internal screw and couplings,
hardened steel tips, with external coupling driving head and connector clamps. Copper bond earth
rods shall be molecularly bonding 99.99% pure electrolytic copper into a high carbon steel core.
Couplings shall be manufactured from long length bronze counter bored to completely enclose
threads.

b) Air Terminals

16 mm diameter x 300 mm length unless otherwise stated in specification drawings, copper tapered
pointer rod complete with gunmetal ridge saddles.

c) Roof and Down Conductors

35mm x 3mm copper tape except final connections from test clamps to earth electrodes, which shall
be not less than 100 sq. mm or same as green PVC insulated copper earth cables.

d) Test Clamps
Screw-down pattern tinned overall and complete with bronze fixing screws and purpose and make
lead plugs.

7.3 BONDING AND FIXING

Fixing –shall be made at intervals not greater than 900mm employing approved type proprietary make
saddles complete with phosphor bronze screws.
All metalwork such as water tanks, cooling towers, toilet vent pipes, exposed structural steel members
etc. on or above the building roof or in the vicinity of any of the roof and down conductor shall be
effectively bonded to the lightning protection system. All costs connected therewith shall be deemed
be to have been included in the contract price. Bonding shall be effected by means of proprietary
make fittings, suitable for application on dissimilar materials (i.e. copper/aluminium, copper/steel etc.
where applicable) to be selected and installed strictly in compliance with recommendations and
instructions of the manufactures of the components.

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7.4 EARTH TERMINATIONS

Each earthing point shall comprise of electrodes, earth plates (where shown on the specification
Drawings) inspection chamber, steel chequered plate cover etc. as specified under the “Earthing
installation” section of this specification.

All rod/tape/clamp contact surfaces shall be heavily tinned prior to connections and the completed
test results on earth resistance shall be submitted to the Engineer for approval.

Proprietary ‘cad weld’ connections shall be employed for connecting earth tape to earth plates (where
applicable) strictly accordance with the consultant’s instructions.

After completion of earth installation and satisfactory testing, each of the earthing pits be suitably
grouted to the Engineer’s requirements to prevent ingress of ground water. Grouting materials used
shall be compatible with the copper earth tapes.

The contractor’s price shall be deemed to have included the driving of sufficient number and length of
earth rods to obtain an earth resistance in compliance with B.S. 6651:1985 for each earthing point.

7.5 ROOF CONDUCTOR & DOWN CONDUCTOR INSTALLATION

Roof conductors shall be routed above and along the roof parapet/perimeter walls and/or along the
perimeter of the roof of lift motor rooms as shown on the specification drawings. Copper tapes shall
be mounted and secured on approved type proprietary make insulators to be installed at not less than
900 mm intervals.

Down conductors shall be run on surface or recesses in walls/columns as shown on the specification
drawings. After installation of copper down tapes, the recesses shall be covered continuously with
non-combustible plates to be secured at close intervals. Details of installation and fixing of such plates
shall be carried out to the Engineer’s requirements. All costs in connection with the provisions of cover
places shall be deemed to have been included in the contract price. All penetrations through the roof
by the roof conductors shall be suitably grouted to prevent ingress of water using approved type
proprietary make water tight sealing compound to the Engineer‘s approval.

Conductors shall be high conductivity annealed copper types of minimum dimensions 35 mm x 3 mm

and complying with British standard B.S. 1432.

7.6 JOINTS

Joints in roof conductors shall only be made where essential to tee-in.

7.7 CODE OF PRACTICE

Except as modified this specification, the complete lightning protective system shall comply with the
British standard 6651:1985: code of practice on the protection of structures against lightning.

7.8 SURGE ARESTER.

Surge arresters shall be install all in -coming supplies as shown in drawings and schedules.

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8 SERVICEING AND MAINTENANCE

8.1 GENERAL

The works covered by this section is for the supply of all materials, consumables, apparatus,
instruments, tools, appliances, labour and necessary incidentals for the service and maintenance of
the whole installation (supplied and installed under this contract) during the twelve (12) months
defect liability period as well as for future service and maintenance thereof after the expire of the
defect liability period.

All works to be performed under this section shall be in accordance with the best commercial and
technical and engineering practice, and must be strictly in accordance with this specification.

During the defect liability period, the contractor shall repair and /or replace all defective period,
the contractor shall repair and/or replace all defective plant and equipment and installation or any
part or parts thereof entirely free of charge to the Employer whenever directed or required by the
Engineer, of such repair (or replacements) are necessitated by reason of defective design,
materials or workmanship or as a result of wear and tear. The decision to repair or replace the
defective part or parts or the whole of or equipment or plant shall rest with the Engineer. Any
plant, equipment or installations, part or parts thereof replaced during the defect liability period
shall carry a fresh warranty for the date of replacement or completion of repair thereof.

For servicing and maintenance after the defect liability period, all labour costs involved in the
carrying out of servicing, maintenance, repair and/or replacement of defective parts or items and
the costs of supplying consumable materials (as listed in clause 11.4) incidental materials and of
using tools, instruments, apparatus, equipment or appliances required for carrying out such tasks,
shall be deemed to have been indicated in the prices quoted for future servicing and maintenance
after the defect liability period.

8.2 WORKMENSHIP AND MATERIALS

The works described in this section shall be performed by workmen skilled in the servicing,
maintenance and repair (or replacement), and shall be executed in accordance with the best
commercial and technical and Engineering practice.

All materials to be supplied in connection with the works covered by this section shall be new and
unused, and shall generally be of the best quality with regards to manufacture and performance.

8.3 SCOPE OF WORK

The servicing and maintenance of all equipment, machines, plant and installations comprising the
complete installation supplied and installed under this contract shall be in accordance with the
requirements/recommendations stipulated by all the plant and equipment manufactures as well as
in compliance with all by-laws, rules, regulations and requirements of the local Authorities, and
shall also satisfy all appropriate Sri Lanka and British standards including all relevant codes of
practice. The contract includes the preparation of a comprehensive service and maintenance
schedule to meet these requirements for the entire installation, during and after the expiry of the
defect liability period; this schedule shall be submitted to the Engineer for review 6 months after
the award of the contract. The approved schedule shall be included and form an integral part of
the operating and maintenance manuals called for elsewhere in this specification.

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 The contractor shall be contractually bound to advise the Employer any defects discovered, coming
to light or observed in any part or parts of the whole installation during the routine inspections and
servicing, and shall rectify such defects or replace such part or parts as and when
directed/required to do so by the Engineer or the Employer.

The contractor shall inspect and service all plant, equipment machines and installations supplied
and installed by him ( inspective of whether or not they are specifically distend in this section) at
regular intervals in accordance with the Authorities and codes equipment’s and/or the
recommendations/requirements of the plant and equipment manufactures except when
otherwise directed by the Employer. During every regular inspection, the contractor shall, amongst
other things, carry out the following:-

I. Check the performance of the complete installation, including cleaning and adjusting all
control devices as and when technically necessary.

II. Instruct the Employer’s workers and operators, responsible for the operation of the
installation, in respect of the correct method of operation and on the proper maintenance
procedure.

III. Report in writing to the Employer any defects discovered, coming to light or observed in
any part or parts of the installation. Such reports shall state fully the cause (s) of such
defect (s) and shall include an estimate of the cost of repairs or replacement of the
defective part or parts required.

IV. Record in the log book for each element or section of the installation kept by the Employer,
particulars of all maintenance or repair works carried out and initial all entries in the log
books.

V. Tests as and when necessary, on any item of plant, machine or equipment or any portion of
the whole of the installation. All costs shall be deemed to have been included in the tender
price.

VI. Report in wiring to the Employer all works carried out in accordance with the approved
service and Maintenance schedules.

8.4 CONSUMABLE MATERIALS

The contractor shall supply, as when required, the following consumable materials for all plant,
machines, Equipment and installation supplied and installed under this contract.

I. All oil and grease required for lubrication

II. All cotton waste, soap detergent another cleaning materials required for cleaning purpose.

The costs of these consumable materials shall not be deemed to have been included in the tender
price for servicing and maintenance during the defect liability period as well as the price quoted for
future servicing and maintenance after the expiry of the defect liability period.

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 NOTE: Always refer drawings and their notes before tender.

Lead Consultant. (MEP)

G & G Associates Consultants (Pvt) Ltd,
Eng. Gemunu Wijegunawardana,
19A, Mirihana,
Nugegoda,
Sri Lanka.
E-mail: gemunu_w@yahoo.com
Tel: +94 071 342 03 03 / 011-2810365

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