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CONTENTS

SECTION 1 GENERAL
SECTION 2 Introduction
SECTION 3 Use and Maintenance of the Site
SECTION 4 Site Access and Entry onto the Site
SECTION 5 Protection
SECTION 6 Interference
SECTION 7 Project Meetings
SECTION 8 Submittals
SECTION 9 Quality AssuranceBuilding Demolition
SECTION 10 Materials
SECTION 11 Occupational Health and Safety
SECTION 12 Engineer’s Site Facilities
SECTION 13 Contractor’s Site Facilities
SECTION 14 Setting Out of the Works
SECTION 15 Temporary Works and Equipment
SECTION 16 Temporary Controls
SECTION 17 Traffic Diversions
SECTION 18 Project Co-ordination
SECTION 19 Other Contractors
SECTION 20 Regulatory Requirements
SECTION 21 Clearance of the Site
SECTION 22 Final Inspection and Handover Procedures
SECTION 23 New Technologies and Innovations
SECTION 24 Design and Supervision Consultant Quality Requirement
SECTION 25 Construction Dewatering

SECTION 26 QUALITY ASSURANCE AND QUALITY CONTROLBUILDING

DEMOLITION
SECTION 27 General
SECTION 28 Building DemolitionSubmittals
SECTION 29 Hazardous MaterialsContractor’s Quality Personnel
SECTION 30 Document and Data Control
SECTION 31 Quality Records
SECTION 32 Quality Audits
SECTION 33 Inspecting And Testing
SECTION 34 Materials
SECTION 35 Nonconformance Monitoring
SECTION 36 Laboratories
SECTION 37 Site Meetings And Reports
SECTION 38 Failure By The Contractor To Meet Acceptable Quality Performance
SECTION 39 Suspension Of of Work
SECTION 40 APPENDIX A – Sampling and Testing Frequencies
SECTION 41 APPENDIX B – Templates
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(Contractors Project Quality Plan Template, Contractors Inspection And Test

Plan Template, and Quality Non-conformance Template)

SECTION 42 GROUND INVESTIGATION

SECTION 43 General
SECTION 44 Boreholes
SECTION 45 Pits and Trenches
SECTION 46 Soil Sampling
SECTION 47 in-Situ Testing, Instrumentation and Monitoring
SECTION 48 Laboratory Testing

SECTION 49 PILINGFoundations and Retaining Structures

SECTION 50 General Requirements for Piling Work
SECTION 51 General Requirements for Concrete Works for Pilinges
SECTION 52 Shadow Foundations
SECTION 53 Deep Foundations
SECTION 54 Retaining Structures
SECTION 55 Bored Piles Constructed Using Continuous Flight Augers and Concrete or
Grout Injection through Hollow Auger Stems
SECTION 56 Driven Cast-In-Place Piles
SECTION 57 Steel Piles
SECTION 58 Steel Sheet Piling
SECTION 59 Static Load Testing Of Piles
SECTION 60 Alternative Methods for Testing Piles
SECTION 61 Reduction of Friction on Piles

SECTION 62 CONCRETE
SECTION 63 General
SECTION 64 Aggregates
SECTION 65 CementCementitious Materials
SECTION 66 Water
SECTION 67 Admixtures
SECTION 68 Property Requirements
SECTION 69 Batching and MixingConcrete Plants
SECTION 70 Transportation and Placing Of Concrete
SECTION 71 Formwork
SECTION 72 Curing
SECTION 73 Reinforcement
SECTION 74 Joints
SECTION 75 Inspection and Testing Of Hardened Concrete
SECTION 76 Protective Treatments for Concrete
SECTION 77 Hot Weather Concreting
SECTION 78 Miscellaneous
SECTION 79 Structural Precast Concrete
SECTION 80 Prestressed Concrete
SECTION 81 Testing of Water Retaining Structures
SECTION 82 Personnel Qualifications and Certification
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SECTION 83 ROADWORKS
SECTION 84 General
SECTION 85 Site Clearance
SECTION 86 Earthworks
SECTION 87 Unbound Pavement Materials
SECTION 88 Asphalt Works
SECTION 89 Concrete Road Pavements
SECTION 90 Asphalt Plants
SECTION 91 Recycled and Stabilised Road Materials
SECTION 92 Recycled Aggregate for Roadworks
SECTION 93 Vehicle Crash Barriers
SECTION 94 Kerbs, Footways and Paved Areas
SECTION 95 Fencing
SECTION 96 Traffic Signs, Markings and Studs
SECTION 97 Works in Relation To Services
SECTION 98 Road Lighting
SECTION 99 Traffic Signals
SECTION 100 Road Drainage
SECTION 101 Geosynthetics
SECTION 102 Miscellaneous

SECTION 103 GREEN CONSTRUCTIONS

SECTION 104 Introduction
SECTION 105 Qatar Global Sustainability Assessment System - QSASGSAS
SECTION 106 Energy
SECTION 107 Water [W]
SECTION 108 Indoor Environment
SECTION 109 Cultural and Economic Value

SECTION 110 SEWERAGEDRAINAGE WORKS

SECTION 111 General
SECTION 112 Earthworks
SECTION 113 Pipes and Fittings Materials
SECTION 114 Pipeline Installation
SECTION 115 Valves, Penstocks and Appurtenances
SECTION 116 Miscellaneous Metal Works
SECTION 117 Miscellaneous GRP Works
SECTION 118 Protective Coatings and Painting
SECTION 119 Trenchless Pipeline Construction
SECTION 120 Pipelines Cleaning and Inspection Survey
SECTION 121 Sewer Rehabilitation
SECTION 122 Vacuum Sewerage System

SECTION 123 MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT

SECTION 124 General
SECTION 125 Submersible Pumps
SECTION 126 Centrifugal Sewage Pumps (Dry-Wet Well)
SECTION 127 Centrifugal Pumps (Split Casing Type)
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SECTION 128 Archimedian Screw Pumps

SECTION 129 Surge Control System
SECTION 130 Lifting Equipment
SECTION 131 Electric and Pneumatic Actuators
SECTION 132 Odour Control Equipment-Carbon Type
SECTION 133 Odour Control Equipment-Scrubber Type
SECTION 134 Screening Equipment
SECTION 135 Grit Removal Equipment
SECTION 136 Aeration Equipment
SECTION 137 Air Blowers and Compressors
SECTION 138 Settlement Tank Equipment
SECTION 139 Tertiary Treatment Granular Filters
SECTION 140 Sludge Thickening and Dewatering Equipment
SECTION 141 Mixers and Stirrers
SECTION 142 Chlorination Plant Equipment
SECTION 143 Washwater Systems
SECTION 144 Miscellaneous Equipment
SECTION 145 Ventilation Systems

SECTION 146 INSTRUMENTATION, CONTROL AND AUTOMATION

SECTION 147 General
SECTION 148 Telemetry/SCADA
SECTION 149 Primary Elements
SECTION 150 Panel Mounted and Miscellaneous Instruments
SECTION 151 Control Panels and Control Room Hardware

SECTION 152 HEALTH & SAFETY

SECTION 153 Regulatory Document
SECTION 154 Safety and Accident Prevention Management / Administration System
(SAMAS)

SECTION 155 EARTHWORKS RELATED TO BUILDINGS

SECTION 156 General
SECTION 157 Excavations
SECTION 158 Filling
SECTION 159 Utility Trenches
SECTION 160 Installation of Protective Membranes

SECTION 161 MASONRY

SECTION 162 General
SECTION 163 Mortar and Grout
SECTION 164 Accessories
SECTION 165 Unit Masonry
SECTION 166 Masonry Laying

SECTION 167 ROOFING

SECTION 168 General
SECTION 169 Membrane Roofing
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SECTION 170 Metal and Plastic Roofing

SECTION 171 Roof and Deck Insulation
SECTION 172 Roofing Tiles

SECTION 173 SECTION 15 THERMAL INSULATION OF BUILDINGS

SECTION 174 General
SECTION 175 Building Insulation
SECTION 176 Cold Stores

SECTION 177 STRUCTURAL STEELWORKS

SECTION 178 General
SECTION 179 Materials
SECTION 180 Drawings
SECTION 181 Fabrication
SECTION 182 Welding
SECTION 183 Bolting
SECTION 184 Accuracy of Fabrication
SECTION 185 Erection
SECTION 186 Accuracy of Erected Steelwork
SECTION 187 Protective Treatment

SECTION 188 METALWORK

SECTION 189 General
SECTION 190 Materials Classification
SECTION 191 Metal Doors and Windows
SECTION 192 Architectural Metal Work
SECTION 193 Light Metal Support and Cladding Support
SECTION 194 Workmanship

SECTION 195 CARPENTRY, JOINERY AND IRONMONGERY

SECTION 196 General
SECTION 197 Wood Treatment
SECTION 198 Structural Timber (Rough Carpentry)
SECTION 199 Architectural Timber (Finished Carpentry, Millwork)
SECTION 200 Joinery
SECTION 201 Fasteners and Adhesives
SECTION 202 Ironmongery (Hardware)

SECTION 203 PLUMBING WORK

SECTION 204 General
SECTION 205 Water Distribution
SECTION 206 Plumbing Pipework in Trenches
SECTION 207 Cold Water Storage
SECTION 208 Hot Water Storage
SECTION 209 Commissioning of Systems
SECTION 210 Plumbing for Gases

SECTION 211 DRAINAGE WORKS FOR BUILDINGS

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SECTION 212 General

SECTION 213 Internal Drainage Works
SECTION 214 External Drainage Works
SECTION 215 Drainage Pipes in Trenches
SECTION 216 Structures Related To Drainage Work
SECTION 217 Surface Water Drainage
SECTION 218 Commissioning Of Systems

SECTION 219 ELECTRICAL WORKS

SECTION 220 General Provisions for Electrical Installation
SECTION 221 MV Factory Built Assemblies (FBA’s)
SECTION 222 Protective Devices
SECTION 223 Motor Starters
SECTION 224 Low Voltage Variable Speed Controllers
SECTION 225 Cables and Small Wiring
SECTION 226 Conduits and Conduit Boxes
SECTION 227 Trunking
SECTION 228 Cable Trays
SECTION 229 Wiring Accessories and General Power
SECTION 230 Light Fittings
SECTION 231 Emergency Lighting
SECTION 232 Telephone Installations
SECTION 233 Structured Cabling Systems
SECTION 234 Electric Motors
SECTION 235 Power Factor Correction Capacitors
SECTION 236 Standby Diesel Generator Set
SECTION 237 Uninterruptible Power Supply Systems
SECTION 238 Sound and Call Systems
SECTION 239 Elevators/Escalators
SECTION 240 Lightning Protection
SECTION 241 Earthing and Bonding
SECTION 242 Inspection and Testing
SECTION 243 Documentation Format
SECTION 244 Electrical Identification
SECTION 245 Electromagnetic Compatibility
SECTION 246 Battery and Battery Charger
SECTION 247 Small Enclosures
SECTION 248 Underfloor Ducts
SECTION 249 Duct Bank and Manholes
SECTION 250 Power Distribution Transformers
SECTION 251 11 kv Switchgear
SECTION 252 Actuators
SECTION 253 HV Variable Frequency Drive

SECTION 254 AIR CONDITIONING, REFRIGERATION AND VENTILATION

SECTION 255 General
SECTION 256 Central Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Equipment
SECTION 257 Unitary Equipment
SECTION 258 Air Handling Equipment
SECTION 259 Chilled Water Pipework
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SECTION 260 Ductwork and Air-Side Equipment

SECTION 261 Thermal Insulation
SECTION 262 Exhaust Fans
SECTION 263 Accessories

SECTION 264 FIRE FIGHTING AND FIRE FIGHTING ALARM SYSTEMS

SECTION 265 General
SECTION 266 Fire Alarm and Detection Systems
SECTION 267 Analogue Addressable Fire Alarm Systems
SECTION 268 Fire Fighting System
SECTION 269 Testing and Commissioning

SECTION 270 FINISHES TO BUILDINGS

SECTION 271 General
SECTION 272 Lath and Plaster
SECTION 273 Dry Lining (Wall Board)
SECTION 274 Special Wall Surfaces
SECTION 275 Tiles
SECTION 276 Terrazzo
SECTION 277 Stone Flooring
SECTION 278 Unit Masonry Flooring
SECTION 279 Floor Screeds and Treatments
SECTION 280 Joints, Caulking and Sealants
SECTION 281 Recessed Duct Covers
SECTION 282 Carpeting
SECTION 283 Other Floor Coverings
SECTION 284 Ceilings

SECTION 285 GLASS AND GLAZING

SECTION 286 General
SECTION 287 Glass
SECTION 288 Workmanship
SECTION 289 Glazed Curtain Walling System and Other Items
SECTION 290 PAINTING AND DECORATING
SECTION 291 General
SECTION 292 Surface Preparation for Painting
SECTION 293 Primers, Paints and Coatings
SECTION 294 Wall Coverings of Decorative Papers/Fabrics

SECTION 295 EXTERNAL WORKS

SECTION 296 General
SECTION 297 Block Paved Areas
SECTION 298 Fences and Gates
SECTION 299 Fountains and Aquatic Features
SECTION 300 Site Furniture
SECTION 301 Flag Poles
SECTION 302 Protective or Shade Cover Systems
SECTION 303 Play Field and Park Equipment
SECTION 304 Miscellaneous Other External Works
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SECTION 305 LANDSCAPING

SECTION 306 Landscape Planting
SECTION 307 Landscape Irrigation System
SECTION 308 Play Equipment General Specification

SECTION 309 RAILWAYS

SECTION 310 Design Related Issues Aspects
SECTION 311 Site Clearance
SECTION 312 Geotechnical Specifications
SECTION 313 Tunnel
SECTION 314 Cut and cover Structure
SECTION 315 Earthworks and Roadworks
SECTION 316 Concrete Structures
SECTION 317 Steel Structures
SECTION 318 Drainage
SECTION 319 Railway Track
SECTION 320 Monitoring and Instrumentation
SECTION 321 Survey and Setting Out