Volume 2 Part 2 - Mechanical Specifications

CONSTRUCTION OF (Gr+1+R) RESIDENTIAL VILLA.
ON PLOT No. 6154054 AT NAD ALSHIBA 2ND -DUBAI, U.A.E.

FOR Mr. MATAR AHMED HUMAID AMHI ALMANSOORI.
VOLUME - 2
1- CIVIL &ARCHT SPECIFICATIONS.

2- MECHANICALSPECIFICATIONS.
3- ELECTRICAL I N S T A L L A T I O N
CONSULTANT
NAD ALSHIBA ENGINEERING CONSULTANTS

P.O. Box 124639 , DUBAI.
SEPTEMBER 2020
CONSTRUCTION OF (Gr+1+R) RESIDENTIAL VILLA.
ON PLOT No. 6154054 AT NAD ALSHIBA 2ND -DUBAI, U.A.E.
TENDER DOCUMENTS
VOLUME – 2
Part 2of 3
MECHANICAL & PLUMBING INSTALLATIONS

- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
- HVAC
- PLUMBING
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VOLUME INDEX
VOLUME 1
INSTRUCTION TO TENDERERS
LETTER OF TENDER AND APPENDIX TO TENDER
CONTRACT AGREEMENT
CONDITIONS OF CONTRACT AND RELEVANT ANNEXES
VOLUME 2
Part 1 of 3 (CIVIL & ARCHITECTURAL WORKS)
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
PARTICULAR SPECIFICATIONS
VENDORS’ LIST
Part 2 of 3 (MECHANICAL & PLUMBING INSTALLATION)

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
HVAC
PLUMBING
Part 3 of 3
ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION
VOLUME 3
PRICING PREAMBLES
BILL OF QUANTITY
VOLUME 4
Project Annexes (Soil Investigation Report, Gate level, affection plan).
VOLUME 5
DRAWINGS
INDEX
MECHANICAL & PLUMBING INSTALLATION

HVAC
PLUMBING
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MECHANICAL (HVAC) WORKS
PLUMBING WORKS
CONSTRUCTION OF (Gr +1+R) RESIDENTIAL VILLA. VOLUME-2
ON PLOT No. 6154054 AT NAD ALSHIBA 2ND -DUBAI, U.A.E. PART 2 OF 3
MECHANICAL-SPECS.
SECTION 14000
MECHANICAL & PLUMBING
INDEX
Subsection No. Description Page
Sub-section 14010 Section Includes 1

Sub-section 14020 General 1
Sub-section 14030 Noise/ Nuisance 2
Sub-section 14040 Health and Safety Plan 2
Sub-section 14050 Information to be provided at time of Tender 2

Sub-section 14060 Definitions 2-3
Sub-section 14070 Regulations 3
Sub-section 14080 Governing Standards 3
Sub-section 14090 Health, Safety and Environment Requirements 4

Sub-section 14100 Excluded Materials and Substances 4-5
Sub-section 14110 Abbreviations 5-6
Sub-section 14120 Permits, Fees & Inspection 6-7
Sub-section 14130 Examination of Site 7
Sub-section 14140 Existing Underground Services 7
Sub-section 14150 Drawings, Changes and Installation 7-8
Sub-section 14160 Shop Drawings 8-10
Sub-section 14170 Documents and Drawings on Site 11
Sub-section 14180 Documents 11
Sub-section 14190 Coordination, Installation, Interference and Setting 11-12
Drawings
Sub-section 14200 Supervision and Specific Requirements 12
Sub-section 14210 Working Hours 13
Sub-section 14220 Program of Works 13
Sub-section 14230 Sectional Working 13
Sub-section 14240 Position of Outlet Points/ Terminals 13
Sub-section 14250 Read Together 13
Sub-section 14260 Quality Assurance 14
Sub-section 14270 Project Quality Plan (PQP) 14-15
Sub-section 14280 Testing and Commissioning 15-17
Sub-section 14290 Method Statements 17-18
Sub-section 14300 Mechanical Scope of Work 18-20

Sub-section 14310 Maintenance and Guarantee 20
Sub-section 14320 Warranty 20-21
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SECTION 14000
14010 SECTION INCLUDES
1. This Section supplements all Contract Documents and forms part of every section of
division of mechanical,
2. Layout materials, equipment and services to complete the work of the Mechanical
Division as further specified and as shown on the Drawings
3. The manufacture, supply, delivery, erection, testing and adjustment of the complete
air conditioning, ventilation, plumbing, drainage and fire protection systems.
4. All materials shall provide a complete and operational installation to the satisfaction of
the Engineer. All incidental components and appurtenance necessary for the proper
operation of the system shall be provided and installed as required whether or not
they were specifically mentioned in the Contract Documents.
14020 GENERAL
1. This volume of the mechanical specifications is common to all mechanical work

elements and specifies the General Technical requirements that all mechanical,
electrical and associated building services Contractors.
2. The mechanical specifications shall be read in conjunction with the Architectural,

Structural, Mechanical, Plumbing and Electrical drawings, other relevant
specifications and contract documentation, preliminaries, etc. which are relevant to
the specific work element.
3. The Contractor shall be responsible for the specific mechanical and electrical
installations detailed in the documents and shall meet all the parameters specified
and requirements detailed within the specifications.
4. The mechanical engineering services must comply fully with the relevant Standards,
Code of Practices and Local Bylaws applicable to the location of the site but, in any
event, where no local standard exists, the Contractor shall comply fully with the
relevant Standard or Code of Practice and Mechanical and Electrical Standards
detailed within the specifications provided for the specified work element.
5. The Mechanical Specifications and drawings are issued to indicate agreed principles
of the system design, design criteria and Employer’s requirements. They do not
attempt to detail every system component and it is the responsibility of the Contractor
to ensure that he has included within his costs for all items necessary to meet the
requirements of the Specifications, engineering design intent and Employer’s
requirements.
6. The Works shall be complete in every respect and the Contractor shall include for all
items, though some may not be particularly specified, to ensure that the work shall be
complete in every detail for the sum stated in the Tender.
7. No claims for extras shall be considered unless specific instructions have been
issued in writing by the Employer’s Agent to execute works additional to the Contract.
8. The Bye-Laws and Regulations of the Local Authority shall be complied with and the
Contractor, when submitting his priced Tender shall draw attention to any
requirements indicated in the Preamble and Drawings which are not in accordance
with such Bye-Laws and Regulations.

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9. The prices throughout the Schedule are to include for all jointing compounds, hold
fasts, nails and screws for all carriage, workmanship and all other expenses
necessary to complete the work.
14030 NOISE / NUISANCE
1. The Contractor is responsible for carrying out the work with as little noise as possible
and with no nuisance. The Contractor shall fully comply with the requirements of the
Environment Protection.
2. It shall be the responsibility of the Contractor to ascertain from the Authorities

concerned prior to the submission of his tender, whether the requirements and
restrictions relate to hours of working permissible, maximum noise levels not to be
exceeded, methods of working and/or type of plant to be employed.
3. The Contractor shall comply with all requirements and restrictions, which may be
imposed and shall allow for the cost of such compliance and all resultant programme
requirements.
4. The Contractor shall take all necessary precautions to prevent nuisance from smoke,
rubbish and other causes. The Contractor shall fit all compressors, percussion tools
and vehicles with effective silencers of a type recommended by manufacturers of the
equipment.
14040 HEALTH AND SAFETY PLAN
1. The Contractor shall assist in the preparation of the construction phase Health and
Safety Plan to be prepared by the main Contractor.
14050 INFORMATION TO BE PROVIDED AT TIME OF TENDER
The following information shall be provided by the Contractor in his tender:
1. A technical proposal for the system(s) which will be installed including method
statement for the execution of the works
2. A schedule of proposed suppliers/manufacturers of products, equipment and plant,

including all items which the choice of manufacture/supplier is at the discretion of the
Contractor
3. A method statement describing the organization and resources which the Contractor
proposed and undertakes to provide to control the quality of the contract works. The
statement must include the number and type of staff responsible for quality control,
with details of their qualifications and duties.
4. Where the Contractor proposes to sublet any portion(s) of the contract works a list
must be submitted at the time of tender defining such portion(s) and giving for each,
the name and address of the proposed Contractor.
5. The Contractor shall provide the complete working details of all interfaces with other
services that he has included within his tender return. Failure to provide such details
will result in the tender being void.
14060 DEFINITIONS
1. Reviewed: Reviewed by the Engineer; normally a design or piece of equipment must

be shown to have operated successfully for not less than two years under conditions
generally similar to those required by this Contract. Facilities shall be given at the
tender stage, if required by the Engineer, to enable him to evaluate the equipment's

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features and performance. The review of a design or piece of equipment shall be

without prejudice to the acceptance tests required after installation.
2. Size: When related to pipe work means nominal size which generally approximates
to the bore of steel tubes and the outside diameter of copper tubes. Equivalent plastic
pipe size shall be those which have a bore equal or in excess of metallic pipes.
3. "Complete installation" shall mean not only the major items of plant and equipment
conveyed by this specification, but all the incidental sundry components necessary for
the complete execution of the works and for the proper operation of the installation,
with their labor charges, whether or not these sundry components are mentioned in
detail in the tender documents issued in connection with the contract.
4. "As indicated", "where indicated", and "unless otherwise indicated", refer to items or
requirements which are, or may be given elsewhere in the tender documents issued
in connection with the contract, (e.g. on a drawing, in a supplementary specification
or in a schedule to this specification).
5. Provide: Supply, install, test and commissioning
6. Remove: Remove complete with all ancillary devices and equipment. Dispose of off-
site in an environmentally safe manner. Ensure that equipment is completely isolated
from any energy sources prior to removal. All piping and wiring shall be removed
back to the nearest isolating point.
14070 REGULATIONS
1. The Work shall accord strictly with all rules, regulations, By-Laws and requirements of
all authorities having jurisdiction.
2. Drawings and specifications should not conflict with the above regulations but where
there are apparent discrepancies the Contractor shall notify the Engineer in writing
and obtain clarification before proceeding with the Work.
14080 GOVERNING STANDARDS
1. The installation shall comply with all relevant statutory instruments and regulations
and in particular with the following:
1. The IEE regulations for electrical equipment in buildings
2. The Fire Safety regulations of the Civil Defense Authorities
3. Local Health and Safety at Work Regulations
4. Local Control of Pollution Regulations
5. Local DEW A, DM & CDA Regulations and requirements
6. ASHRAE standards
7. HVCA standards for ductwork + pipe work installation
8. NFPA standards
9. British Standards
2. The Tender shall be based on regulations and standards current on the date of return
of tenders. If these regulations are amended or new regulations are enacted after
that date, the Engineer shall be notified immediately.

3. The materials, equipment and installations detailed in this specification are based on
the standards and codes of practice indicated in the Contract Documents. In the
event of a contradiction between this specification and any applicable Standard or
Code of Practice, this specification shall govern and the Engineer shall be notified
immediately.
4. Where material and equipment are specified under a particular standard and supplied
under an equivalent standard, a certificate of compliance shall be provided to the
Engineer at his request.
14090 HEALTH, SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS
1. The Contractor and all persons (including sub-Contractors) employed by the

Contractor on the work, shall comply with all health, safety and environmental
legislation, codes of practice/guidance from the UK Health & Safety Executive and
Dubai Municipality which ever or the most onerous and with the provisions of any
regulation, standards or working roles of any industry associated with the contract
works.
2. The Contractor shall include for all necessary materials, goods, work and attendance
required to ensure that safe methods of working are followed when using any
equipment or materials which may involve danger to life or property.
3. The Contractor shall particularly safeguard and take all necessary precautions
against damage by fire or explosion where the execution of the work may involve the
presence of flame or sparks.
4. Petroleum products and other inflammable or vaporizing liquids, gases or solids shall
only be used in accordance with the regulations applicable to storage and use of
these products. When equipment and vessels containing these items are not in use
they shall be removed, together with their contents, to a safe place of storage.
5. The Contractor shall be responsible, and shall make due allowance, for giving all
notices and attendance for inspection to the Utility Service Providers and the Local
and Public Authorities. These requirements include obtaining all necessary consents
and paying all fees legally demandable.
6. The Contractor shall be satisfied and confirm that the whole of the installation is in
accordance with the Bye-Laws, Building Regulations, Building Control and
regulations of the Local Council, the requirements of the Public Health Officer, the
Regional Electricity Company / Network owner / Manager, the Fire Brigade and all
interested parties.
7. In the event of there being discrepancies between the Standards, Regulations etc., or
between this Specification and the Standards, Regulations, etc., the most stringent
shall be deemed to apply.
8. Authorities shall be notified as necessary about the connection of electricity.
9. In the event of items requiring prefabrication and erection on site, the B.S. tests or
local EU tests will be carried out in-situ.
14100 EXCLUDED MATERIALS AND SUBSTANCES
1. The Contractor shall not use materials which are deleterious or harmful to human
health or the environment during their installation or during long term disposal or
degradation. Materials shall not:
• Be deleterious in themselves
• Become deleterious when used in a particular situation or in combination with
other materials
• Become deleterious with passage of time

• Become deleterious as a result of poor workmanship during construction

• Become deleterious without a level of maintenance which is higher than that
which would normally be expected in premises similar to the project.
• Become deleterious by being damaged by or causing damage to the structure in
which they are incorporated or to which they are affixed.
2. For the purposes of this document, the word “deleterious” shall be deemed to include
any use of materials or combinations of materials that would or might have the effect
of reducing the normal life expectancy:
• Of the materials themselves

• Of any materials to which they are affixed
• Of the structure in which they are incorporated or to which they are affixed
• Of the project or any part thereof to a period less than that which has been
specified or will normally be expected
3. Without prejudice to the foregoing, the following materials shall, in any event, be
deemed to be deleterious for the purpose of this contract:
• High Alumina cement or concrete in structural elements

• Wood wool slabs in permanent formwork to concrete or in structural elements
• Calcium chloride in admixtures for use in reinforced concrete
• Asbestos products
• Aggregates for use in reinforced concrete which do not comply with British
Standard Specification 882, 1992 and aggregates for use in concrete which do
not comply with the provisions of British Standard Specification 8110,1985.
• Lead or any products containing lead in water piping and pipe fittings which do
not comply with BS.869, Part 2.
• Products formed using urea formaldehyde
• Products containing expanded polystyrene or other similar combustible materials
• Products containing polyisocyanate foam
• Materials containing fibers less than 3 microns diameter
• Calcium silicate bricks and tiles
• Slip bricks which do not conform to BS.5628, Part 3 and BS.3921
• Tropical hardwoods from a non renewable source
• Products containing or manufactured using CFC’s (chlorofluorocarbons)
• BCF (Halon) fire extinguishing systems
• Solvents or adhesives that omit noxious vapors which in use and/or over an
extended period of time, following occupation of the buildings are detrimental to
indoor air quality
Other substances not in accordance with British Standards and Codes of Practice
14110 ABBREVIATIONS
1. Generally, the following abbreviations are used in this Division

1. AMCA - Air Moving and Conditioning Association, Inc.
2. ANSI - American National Standards Institute
3. ASHRAE -American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air
Conditioning Engineers
4. ASME -American Society of Mechanical Engineers
5. ASTM -American Society for Testing and Materials
6. AWWA -American Water Works Association
7. bhp -boiler horsepower or brake horsepower
8. BS -British Standard
9. BSRIA - Building Service Research of Information Association

10. Btu/hr -British thermal units per hour

11. BWG -British W ire Gauge
3
12. Ft /min -cubic feet per minute
13. c.i. -cast iron
14. cm -centimetre
15. CIBSE - Chartered Institute of Building Services Engineers
16. CSA -Canadian Standards Association
17. db -dry bulb
18. dB -decibel
19. °C -degree Celsius
20. D/L -diameter
21. HVCA - Heating & Ventilating Contractor’s Association
22. EEMAC-The Electrical and Electronics Manufacturers' Association of Canada
23. °K - degree Kelvin
24. hp -high pressure or motor horsepower
25. kg -kilogram
26. kPa -Kilopascals
27. l -Litre
28. l/s -Litre per second
29. m -Metre
30. mm -Millimetre
31. ml -millilitre
32. NBS -National Bureau of Standards
33. N.C. -noise criterion as defined by graph in ASHRAE
34. NFPA -National Fire Protection Association
35. NPSH -Net Positive Suction Head
36. No. -Number
37. o.s. and y -outside screw and yoke
38. Pa -Pascal
39. ph -hydrogen ion concentration
40. p/m -parts per million
41. rpm -revolutions per minute
42. SMACNA -Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors National
Association
43. ss -stainless steel
44. UL -Underwriters' Laboratories
45. ULC -Underwriters' Laboratories of Canada
46. W -Watt
47. wb -wet bulb
48. w.g. -water gauge
49. w.p. -working pressure

14120 PERMITS, FEES AND INSPECTION
1. Obtain all required permits from the Dubai Municipality, Dubai Electricity & Water
Authority, and Civil Defense, Road Transport Authority and/or Utility Company to
complete your work. Make all submissions in a timely fashion with due regard for the
requirements of the construction schedule.
2. Pay all fees and charges levied by the authorities having jurisdiction. Arrange and
pay for any permits, inspections and certificates and work carried out by the
Municipality or Utilities in connection with your work.
3. Perform all tests required by the governing authorities, including those tests specified
under this Division, and submit a copy of the final approved inspection certificate for
the approval of the Engineer before taking over Certificate. All costs for testing to be
borne by the Contractor.
14130 EXAMINATION OF SITE
1. Before submitting tenders, each trade shall examine the site to determine the
conditions which may affect the proposed work. No claims for extra payment will be
considered because of failure to fulfill this condition.
2. Determine in consultation with the Municipality and Utilities the location of all existing
underground services at the site.
3. Any comments by the Tendered on the efficiency of the design, the availability of
plant, materials and labor and the time required for the completion of the work shall
be made when the tender is returned.
14140 EXISTING UNDERGROUND SERVICES
1. The Contractor is responsible for the disconnection, rerouting, reconnection and

removal of all the underground pipes, ducts, etc. as noted and detailed on Mechanical
Site Services drawings.
14150 DRAWINGS, CHANGES AND INSTALLATION
1. The drawings shall be considered to show the general character and scope of the
work and the exact details of the installation. The installation shall be complete with
all accessories required for a complete and operative installation.
2. The location, arrangement and connection of equipment and material as shown on

the drawings represent a close approximation to the intent and requirements of the
Contract. The right is reserved by the Engineer to make reasonable changes
required to accommodate conditions arising during the progress of the work, at no
extra cost to the Contract.
3. All piping and duct work in finished areas shall be concealed in ceiling spaces and
shafts or chased into walls. No exposed piping or duct work shall be installed in such
areas unless specifically accepted by the Engineer and previously indicated on
approved working drawings.
4. Vent pipes, exhaust hoods or other mechanical equipment mounted on roof, or

housing for such equipment, shall not be closer to the edge of roof than a distance
equal to the height of the pipe, hood or equipment; unless specifically accepted by
the Engineer and previously indicated on approved working drawings.
5. The actual location of thermostats, switches, etc., shall be reviewed by the Engineer
before installation.

6. The location and size of existing services shown on the drawings are based on the
best available information. The actual location of existing services shall be verified in
the field before work is commenced.
7. Changes and modifications necessary to ensure coordination and to avoid

interference and conflicts with other trades, or to accommodate existing conditions,
shall be made at no extra cost to the Contract.
8. The Contractor shall ensure that all plant to be supplied by him can be installed in the
available space and that there is adequate access to admit all plant to its position and
enable maintenance to be carried out on the plant without difficulty.
9. Special care shall be taken in areas where pour-gaps take place. Coordinate the
work schedule with the Contractor.
10. The Contractor shall carefully and thoroughly examine the drawings, specification and
all other documentation provided, and fully acquaint himself with the work to be done,
as no allowance for claims will be considered for any alleged deficiency of work or
materials. If any work or materials obviously necessary to complete the Works have
been omitted to be defined in the Specification, such work or materials shall be
provided without any additional payment.
The Contractor shall take his own dimensions for both the preparation of his tender
and for the execution of the work, and he alone shall be responsible for the accuracy
of such dimensions and of drawings made there from. All dimensions specially
marked on the drawings shall be rigorously adhered to.
14160 SHOP DRAWINGS
1. Drawings
1. The Contractor shall allow for all necessary CAD resources for the production
of drawings and make due allowance in the program to revise the drawing as
necessary to take account of the design development.
2. The Contractor is advised that all drawings produced in electronic format

shall be in accordance with the project CAD standards.
3. The Contractor is responsible for producing all the following drawings:
• Co-ordination and manufacturer’s drawings.

• Builder’s work information drawings.
• Shop drawings.
4. The Contractor shall maintain on site a full set of up to date drawings that can
be viewed by the Engineer or Main Contractor at any time. These drawings
shall be updated in line with all amendments issued by the Employer's Agent
within 10 working days.
5. The Contractor will be responsible for producing all working drawings and
shall obtain from his suppliers, detailed arrangement working drawings,
builder’s work drawings, etc. supplied within the time stated in the Contract
Documents. Such drawings are to be submitted to the Engineer in duplicate
for comment before delivery or erection of the section or plant commences.
The final details, including all technical aspects and calculations where
applicable shall be submitted in a clear, definable and easily read format with
the specified technical details, notes and performance data clearly shown.
6. Where plant or equipment is to be installed within or adjacent to any building

or structure, the Contractor shall take his own dimensions of the building or
structure for the purpose of installing any plant and materials which are being
supplied and fixed under this contract and shall be responsible for the

accuracy of such dimensions. These dimensions shall be used in preference

to any noted on the drawings.
7. All dimensions shown on the drawings shall be checked and verified by the
Contractor prior to commencing installation.
8. All drawings shall be read in conjunction with the Architectural and Structural
drawings, and it shall be the Contractors responsibility to ensure that work is
being carried out in accordance with the latest issue of the relevant
architects, structural and engineers’ drawings.
9. The Contractor must make every provision for installing the works specified
herein to meet the building conditions to provide for every contingency in
connection therein.
10. The Contractor is to prepare and submit for approval of the Engineer all
detailed drawings of the scheme, plant and any other details necessary for
the instruction of their workmen. Should the Contractor fail to comply with the
requirements of this clause, they shall be responsible for any works of
rectification including associated builder’s work, mechanical or electrical work
etc., at their own cost if instructed by the Engineer.
11. The Contractor should note that the Engineers’ drawings are prepared to
indicate the Design intent for the relevant services and should not adopt
these as working drawings. It is the Contractors responsibility to produce his
own working drawings. These drawings must be submitted for comment prior
to commencement of work and must include the services as depicted on the
Engineers’ design Intent drawings. The Contractor shall be responsible for
the production of all site co-ordination drawings incorporating all mechanical
and electrical services and such drawings will be submitted for comment as
noted previously. In addition, the Contractor shall be responsible for carrying
out any alterations to his working drawings due to revisions to the structural
layout. Alterations to the Services’ Installations will be forwarded to the
Contractor in sketch or drawing form and it will be the Contractors
responsibilities to update his drawings and issue revised drawings to the
Engineer one week from receipt of the Engineers’ revised drawings.
12. Contractors working drawings shall be produced for all services described
inclusive of, but not restricted to, the following:-
• Ductwork manufacturers’ drawings.

• Specialist Automatic Controls Schematic and Wiring Diagrams
• Working drawings of pipework general arrangement along with Plant
Room layouts for boilerhouse, ventilation plant rooms, etc. Pipework
drawings to be 1:50 scale and plant room details 1:20 scale.
• Working drawings of all electrical installations along with plant room
details, General electrical drawings to be 1:50 scale and plant room
drawings 1:20 scale
• Schematic drawings
• Builder’s work drawings including details of plinths, bases, brackets, wall
and floor openings, roof openings, including fan curbs and trimmer
requirements.
• Details of access requirements throughout, suitable for testing,
commissioning and maintenance.
• Relevant openings required in suspended ceilings, together with access
requirements suitable for testing, commissioning and maintenance.
• Schedule of electrical requirements listing manufacturers specific data
associated with all electrical plant and equipment being provided by the
Contractor.
• Air handling unit manufacturers dimensioned arrangement drawings..
• Cold water storage tank drawings.

• All packaged equipment certified drawings including, fan coil units etc.
13. The Schematic and general Arrangement Drawings shall be prepared to

describe in a basic manner the design of the Mechanical Engineering
systems, the working principles of the systems and the intended methods of
installation together with sizes and capacities and rating of all components.
They shall be sufficient to enable all parties to appreciate the inter-relation of
the Mechanical W orks to the Main Works as a whole.
14. Composite circuit and layout diagrams for electrical services shall detail not
only all circuitry within main control panels but also connection diagrams for
all external equipment such as starters, all forms of control devices for
ventilation equipment, etc, together with all interconnecting wiring from the
main point of supply onwards and all termination markings. All circuit and
layout diagrams shall include explanatory notes and shall show the required
sizes and type of all cables with the rating of such items on fuses, switches,
etc.
15. Individual circuit and layout drawings from the various component
manufacturers will not be accepted in lieu of composite diagrams.
16. The drawings will be checked to ensure that they do not contradict the
Design Intent and comment by the Engineer will be so limited.
17. The approved designation A or B used by the Engineer shall mean that the
Contractors drawings and details conform to the Design Intent. The
Contractor shall be responsible for dimensioning, setting out, detailed co-
ordination of the services within the scope of his Contract. Should the details
shown on the Contractors drawings necessitate a variation in cost, then this
must be advised to the Engineer when the initial submission is made for
comment.
18. Without such notice, the Engineer's comment will not constitute any variation
in cost to the Contract.
19. The Contractor shall be responsible for any omission, errors or any
discrepancies in the drawings and other particulars supplied by him or his
suppliers, whether or not such drawings or particulars have been commented
upon by the Engineer. This responsibility shall hold unless such omission,
errors or discrepancies are due to inaccurate information of particulars
furnished in writing to the Contractor by the Engineer.
20. Comments on any drawing by the Engineer shall not mean that the Engineer
is responsible for the correctness of the drawing or its suitability for purpose.
These responsibilities shall remain with the Contractor.
21. Drawings shall be of the BS international ‘A’ series and every drawing shall
have the name of the contact as shown on the cover of the specification.
Drawings shall be cross referenced for ease of interpretation.
22. The contractor shall submit for the approval by the engineer three (3) sets of
prints and one (1) electronic copy on disk of detailed construction drawings
before starting the work. These drawings shall comply with and complement
the tender documents in showing physical layout of all equipment, exact
location of all equipment including dimensioned locations of all underground
and hidden services. No work shall be started on site until approval of the
drawings has been given in writing by the engineer.
23. Builder's work drawings shall show fully dimensioned, all foundations, bases
plinths, sumps, holes and sleeves details required and the overall size and
weights of the plant concerned.

24. With the agreement of the Engineer, smaller holes, built-in fixings, etc., other
than in plant rooms, may be marked out on site instead of on drawings.
25. Fully dimension zed plant room drawings shall detail for each plant room the
location of each unit, pipe routes and connections with valves and fittings,
duct routes and connection with accessories, drain connections, electrical
connections and controls. All drawings shall include explanatory notes and
shall show the required sizes of pipes and ducts with and without insulation
as applicable.
26. If abbreviations are employed for the designation of components, an integral

schedule shall be provided on the drawings to explain the meanings of the
abbreviations.
27. Individual equipment drawings from the various manufacturers will not be
accepted in lieu of these composite plant room drawings.
14170 DOCUMENTS AND DRAWINGS ON SITE
1. The Contractor shall ensure that one copy of the current work package Documents
and Design Intent Drawings prepared by the Engineer are kept in his office on site at
all times and that his staff and operatives are fully conversant with same.
2. The Contractor shall also include for keeping one set of his Installation Drawings in
his office on site upon which shall be marked up, on a weekly basis, with the
installation progress as installed. These drawings shall be kept solely for this
purpose and shall be kept up to date at all times together with any amendments or
variations to the works, which shall be recorded upon them. Failure to keep the
record drawings up to date will result in a deduction on the monthly valuation.
3. The ‘marked up’ set of Installation Drawings shall form the basis of the ‘Record
Drawings’ required upon completion of the works, and shall also serve as a means of
recording the progress of the works, in that two up to date copies shall be issued to
the Engineer at fortnightly intervals at the Contractors expense.
4. The drawings and documents on site shall be available for inspection by the Engineer
at all times.
14180 DOCUMENTS
1. All other documents provided by the Contractor e.g. program, schedules, reports,
valuations etc shall be produced in electronic format to suit the project standards.
2. Shop Drawings shall indicate clearly all services and the materials and/or equipment
actually being supplied, all details of construction, accurate dimensions, capacity,
operating characteristics and performance. Each material submission shall give the
identifying number of the specific pump, fan, etc. For which it was prepared.
3. Each shop drawings for non-catalogue items shall be prepared specifically for this
project. Material submissions and brochures for catalogue items shall be marked
clearly to show the items being supplied.
4. This Contractor shall prepare all shop drawings related to the particular material
submittal and shall submit both the shop drawings and the material submittal
simultaneously.
5. Ensure that electrical coordination is complete before submitting drawings for review.
6. Installation of any equipment shall not be commenced until after the shop drawings
has been reviewed by the Engineer.

7. When requested, shop drawings shall be supplemented by data explaining the theory
of operation. The Engineer may also request that this information be added to the
maintenance and operating manual.
8. The requirements of The Employer’s Requirements for shop drawings shall apply
except as amended above.
14190 COORDINATION, INSTALLATION, INTERFERENCE AND SETTING DRAWINGS
1. Coordination, Installation, interference and setting drawings dimensioned and to

scale, shall be submitted for the Engineer's review to make clear the work intended
and to show its relation to adjacent work and to the work of other trades. Three
copies of such drawings shall be submitted for review, of which one will be retained
by the Engineer.
2. The drawings must be comprehensive showing all details, dimensions, equipment,

supports for services and sections through critical areas to properly coordinate all
services and work of other trades. Unless accepted by the Engineer, all drawings
must be to 1:50 scale.
3. Site services drawing shall be prepared to show all existing services, modification to
existing services and all new services within the entire construction area. Drawings
must show all connections of new or existing services to Municipal services and must
be approved by the relevant authorities. Location of all existing services shall be
carefully detailed and dimensioned on the drawings showing all sizes and invert
elevations.
4. Drawings shall be prepared with due regard to the construction schedule and shall be
submitted to the Engineer, allowing reasonable time for examination and review.
5. Work shall not proceed in areas involved until after final approval of all such drawings
has been obtained.
6. These drawings shall include all existing information.
7. All communication, including distribution of correspondence, drawings, etc. between

the Design Team and the Contractor employed to carry out the work element shall be
via the Main Contractor, or his appointed representatives.
8. Co-ordination between Contractors shall be carried out by the main Contractor or his
appointed representative.
14200 SUPERVISION AND SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS
1. The Contractor shall include in the Tender the provision of all necessary supervision
during the execution of the works. The Contractor shall employ constantly on site, a
competent Project Manager in charge to manage and direct the execution of the
works and he shall on behalf of the Contractor, receive and have charge of all
drawings and documents which may be delivered or given for use by the Contractor.
2. The Contractor shall also include for supervision, management and organisation by a
competent team that reports to his Project Manager. In addition, a sub Project
Manager shall be provided, who shall be delegated the same powers of the Project
Manager in his absence. This Engineer must be in attendance at the premises until
the whole of the works have been completed and passed by the Employer’s Agent
and shall instruct and give all information regarding the operation of the installation to
the Employer’s representative.
3. The Contractor shall ensure that supervision is of a high standard embracing quality
of workmanship, interpretation of and compliance with specification and current
drawings, to ensure a satisfactory installation in all respects.

4. The Contractor shall provide the necessary full and part time technical staff to ensure
that the works are carried out to meet the technical specifications and the project
program including all phasing requirements.
5. The Contractor shall be responsible for ensuring that his specialist technical
representatives are available to attend meetings when required.
6. Each Contractor shall attend site meetings as required and prior to the meetings,
shall provide a detailed technical report for each site meeting which shall include the
following:
• Works progress/program
• Procurement items
• Resource able schedule
• Technical issues
• Any other issues
7. All parties attending the site meetings shall be able to understand all of the technical
issues and be capable of answering the issues at the site meeting.
14210 WORKING HOURS
1. The Contractor and all of his Sub Contractors/Specialist Suppliers shall be deemed to
have included for working all hours necessary to complete their works on program.
2. All weekend working and multiple shifts working as necessary shall be deemed to be
included within the returned tender submissions to complete the project on program.
3. Refer to relevant section in the main preliminary document.
14220 PROGRAMME OF WORKS
1. The Mechanical and Electrical W ork Package Services Installations shall be required
to be integrated into the Main Contractors or Construction Manager’s Program of
Works. The Contractor’s tender must include all necessary shift working/overtime to
comply with the required program as detailed in the main project preliminaries
document.
2. The Contractor will allow in his Tender for the purchase of all materials and
equipment from stockiest and other suppliers at such time, and in such a manner, as
may be necessary to allow for the completion of the work in accordance with the
Contract Program.
3. Prepare a detailed program for the works, and submit it for approval within two weeks
of commencement of the contract. The program shall fully co-ordinate with the Main
Contract program, materials procurement and the needs for liaison with other work
package Contractors. Three copies of the program shall be issued to The Main
Contractor for approval.
4. The Contractor shall review the program on a weekly basis and update the program
as necessary. If any circumstances arise that affect the progress of the works the
Contractor shall immediately notify The Main Contractor and advise solutions to
resolve the issues.
5. Additional costs resulting from non compliance with the above shall be borne by the
Contractor.
14230 SECTIONAL WORKING

1. The work shall be carried out to the satisfaction of the Engineer and in such sections
as to suit the Program. The Contractor must include for all sectional working and
necessary sectional pressure testing required.

2. Some areas of the building may require to be released to the Employer prior to
Practical Completion. The Contractor will, therefore, ensure that all main systems are
complete and working to allow early occupation be achieved as detailed in the main
preliminary document.
14240 POSITION OF OUTLET POINTS / TERMINALS

1. The position of all services outlet points shown on the drawings are to be assumed as
being correct for the purposes of pricing the Tender. The exact positions shall be
agreed prior to the works commencing on site and to the satisfaction of the architect.
14250 READ TOGETHER
1. Items, which are described in the Specification and not indicated on the drawings or
vice versa, shall be deemed to be included within the contract works. Contractors are
reminded that the time for queries or clarification of information in the Specifications
or on the drawings is during the tender period. Claims for additional costs to the
Contract due to this procedure being ignored will not be considered for payment.
14260 QUALITY ASSURANCE

1. All Contractors and suppliers are required where possible, to implement a
management quality assurance system in accordance with ISO 9001, ISO 9002, ISO
9003 (as relevant to the work involved).
2. For the purposes of this project, the following categories shall apply:
• Registered Quality Assessed Companies

• Non Registered Companies implementing documented Quality Assurance
Practices
• Non-Quality Assured Companies
3. Where Contractors and suppliers are not registered Quality Assured Companies, they
shall be required to submit evidence of an implemented Quality Assurance
management System to the Employer’s Agent. Such evidence could be the
Contractors Quality Assurance Manual. Contractors in this category may, at the
discretion of the Employer’s Agent be required to submit to a quality assurance
assessment of their documented management system.
4. Contractors and suppliers without any formal Quality Assurance System, may prior to
appointment be assessed by a Quality Assurance Assessor appointed by the
Employer’s Agent to determine the management control systems operating within the
Company that assess the contract requirements, provide contract control to attain
specification requirements.
5. Quality Assurance Assessments shall be at the cost of the relevant Contractor or

Specialist Contractor in advance prior to the assessment.
14270 PROJECT QUALITY PLAN (PQP)
1. The Contractor will be required to produce a project quality plan for the building
services works within four weeks of contract appointment. The plan will as a
minimum contain the following information:
• A statement on how the quality plan will be controlled i.e. the revision and update
mechanism.
• Quality auditing procedures.
• Key staff contact list. The names, addresses, telephones numbers and email
addresses of the key staff involved in carrying out the building services work
including the Contractors staff, consultants, building services Contractors staff
and all the specialist suppliers and manufacturers staff.

• A statement allocating responsibilities for the key staff involved in project work
• Organagrams of all the Contractors, consultants and specialist suppliers project
structures. Organagrams shall extend from the person with project ownership in
the company down to site staff.
• A program for the engineering works. The initial submission should contain a
high level program with series of separate work activity programmers behind it
that highlight the trade activities and milestones associated with the system or
area of work. The program shall be integrated with the main contract program.
The commissioning program shall be prepared and agreed with The Main
Contractors commissioning specialist.
• A method statement breakdown structure, e.g. general activities, pipe work
installation, insulation installation, etc.
• A schedule for all meetings associated with the engineering services works.
• The design management procedures and description of the design development
process.
• A construction design information submission program.
• The engineering services work package break down structure.
• A pack of standard forms, e.g. requests for information, test certificates,
inspection certificates, etc.
• Procedures for all the main construction activities including:
i) Procurement including a work package breakdown.
ii) Off site manufacturing, inspection and testing
iii) Packaging, delivery and storage on site
iv) Protection of the works
v) Requests for Information
vi) Site supervision
vii) Site inspection
viii) Testing
ix) Commissioning
x) Progress payments
xi) Handover
2. The project quality plan will remain a “live” document throughout the construction
period with all the sub Contractors and specialist suppliers adding to it.
3. The document will be “owned” by the Contractors work package Project Manager and
it will be that person’s responsibility to update the document and ensure that all
copies in circulation are current. Current copies of the project quality plan shall be
issued to The Main Contractor Engineering Services Manager and form part of the
project PQP.
14280 TESTING AND COMMISSIONING
1. Manufacturers Tests
1. Test at works all items for which this is required by the appropriate European
Standard, Country standard, by this Specification and otherwise as may be
directed.
2. Where specified works tests shall be witnessed tested and inspected by the
mechanical and electrical consultant or his representative at the factory. The
Engineer shall be given 14 days notice of any works witness test.
3. The Contractor shall allow for the provision of method statements, detailing
the duration of the inspections and tests on each item of equipment for the
approval of the Engineer 14 days in advance of the tests. The Engineer's
comments shall be incorporated into such method statements.
4. Witness tests shall fully cover all tests and inspections identified within the
specifications and items identified on the Engineers Works Inspection Sheet
corresponding to the plant item.

5. The Contractor shall include within this tender Business Class travel and
accommodation costs for 1No Engineers, plus the Employer’s Agent for the
duration of the tests.
6. The Contractor shall provide such assistance, labor, materials, electricity,

fuel, stores, apparatus and instruments as may be requisite and as
reasonably deemed necessary to carry out such tests efficiently.
7. All instruments used for the tests shall have a current calibration certificate
available for inspection at works.
8. If the Contractor fails to demonstrate the performance of the equipment

offered he will be requested to carry out further tests until the Employer's
Agent is fully satisfied that the equipment offered meets the requirements of
the specification at no extra cost to this contract.
9. Inspection and Testing During Manufacture
1. The Engineer shall be entitled at all reasonable times during the

manufacture to inspect, examine and test on the Contractor’s
premises the materials and workmanship of all plant to be supplied
under the contract and if part of the said plant is manufactured on
other premises, the Contractor shall obtain for the Engineer’s
permission to inspect, examine and test as if the said plant were
being manufactured on the Contractor’s premises. Such inspection,
examination or testing, if made, shall not relieve the Contractor from
any obligation under the contract.
10. Equipment to be factory tested:
1. Air handling unit
2. Main & sub-main electrical panels
3. Fire fitting pump
2. Sites tests
1. A visual inspection shall be made of the installed equipment before any tests
are carried out to confirm the following:
• Correct selection and erection of materials and workmanship.

• Signs of damaged so as to impair safety.
2. This inspection shall be completed with the part of the installation under
inspection disconnected from the electrical supply.
3. During construction of the works the Contractor shall undertake all necessary
tests to ensure compliance with regulations and the specifications relating to
the works.
4. Where any part of the installation is to be concealed within the building fabric
tests shall be made to ensure that the installation is satisfactory prior to
concealment.
5. The Contractor shall keep a record of the results of each test on site. Such
records shall include details of sections tested, remedial measures taken,
sections of works replaced.
6. Upon completion of the works the whole installation shall be subjected to the
tests detailed within the relevant specification for the item of works and as
detailed on the Engineers Inspection sheets. Every defect shall be noted,
corrected and brought to the notice of the Engineer. Prior to final acceptance

of the installation, all tests shall be repeated either in whole or in part and
witnessed by the Engineer to his full satisfaction.
7. The Engineer shall be issued with detailed method statements for each test
14 days prior to carrying out the works. The method statements shall detail
the following:
• Health and safety issues.

• Instruments to be used and their calibration certificates.
• Sequence of tests to be carried out.
• Documentation, which will be provided to record results. This
documentation shall be fully completed with all design information.
8. All tests shall be executed within the program of building works.
9. All labor, communication two-way radios and test instruments shall be

provided by the Contractor for carrying out the tests. The instruments shall be
correctly calibrated and certified for the limits of accuracy required and shall
be operated by competent persons, trained in the use of the instruments.
Calibration certificates for the instruments shall be attached to the test
certificates. If in the Engineers opinion a particular instrument is not suitable
then an acceptable alternative shall be provided.
10. The Engineer shall be at liberty to demand the use of any testing instrument
or apparatus that he may reasonably consider to be necessary in the
execution of the testing.
11. In the event of the works being incomplete and causing a postponement of
the notified verification of test date or the installation failing to pass the test
the Engineer shall be at liberty to deduct from the contract price all expenses
incurred by him and the Engineer, in attending the repetition of the tests.
3. Commissioning
1. The Contractor shall verify the correct operation of the whole installation
including items of plant to ensure that it is operating in accordance with the
specified conditions and that the systems achieve the environmental
conditions required shall carry out commissioning.
2. This shall include proving of equipment installed under full load conditions.
Where heat loads or electrical loads are not inherent in the installation
temporary heat loads and electrical loads shall be provided.
3. Upon completion of all testing and commissioning, the Contractor to show

that the equipment, materials and installations have been tested and
commissioned shall provide two copies of the commissioning certificates.
Each certificate shall be signed by the Contractor and submitted to the
Engineer within 14 days of the results being obtained. Signed copes of
certificate shall be included within the operating maintenance manuals.
4. The Contractor shall provide, at his own cost, unless stated to the contrary,
all water, power, fuel, labor etc, necessary for all testing and commissioning
of the plant.
5. Refer to sections 15950 for further details.
14290 METHOD STATEMENTS

1. The Contractor shall provide the Engineer with full and detailed method statements
for the pre commissioning, setting to work, commissioning, testing and handover
procedures to be applied to the whole of the works.

2. Where specialists are required to undertake the works, the Contractor shall obtain
similar documents from them and incorporate them into the W orks Method
Statement.
3. Include within the method statement, the following:
1. Logic diagram of the process flow
2. Outline program, detailed program(s) to be added as the document

develops
3. Copies of all check lists, record sheets, etc. proposed for use.
Ensure all are clearly specific to the project and complete with design
information and schematic drawings
4. Permit to work systems and documentation
5. Details of works by others on which the Contractor depends on being

complete and at what time to maintain program progress
6. Proposed off site testing
7. Proposed completion of work in zones
8. Proposals for quality control of the work prior to offering to the

Employer’s Agent.
9. Handover, demonstration and training
2. The Contractor shall submit the method statement for testing, commissioning
and handover within one month of the contract award and shall regularly
update thereafter to incorporate the Engineers comments and/or ongoing
developments.
3. The Engineer reserves the right to request additional method statements

from the Contractor for any other aspect of the works, at his discretion at no
additional cost.
14300 MECHANICAL SCOPE OF WORK

1. General
1. The Contractor shall be responsible for all works detailed in the Mechanical
and Electrical Engineering Specifications and in particular the following items:
• Liaising with statutory bodies including those supplying services to the

site
• Ensuring that all equipment provided is ‘type approved’ for the completion
of the installation and, if not, obtaining the necessary approvals in time to
suit the installation
• Providing builder’s work fabrication and coordinated drawings for all

services and detailed wiring diagrams for all equipment.
• Inspecting all plant, equipment and materials as delivered or where

specified at the Manufacturer’s works.
• Fixing or installing correctly all plant, equipment and materials.
• Ensuring all associated works such as electrical wiring, connecting

pipework, builder’s work etc., are properly executed and coordinated.

• Testing and commissioning the complete installation, including making

adjustments and balancing as necessary.
• Demonstrating that the equipment is capable of the performance and

method of operation specified to the satisfaction and acceptance of the
Engineer.
• Providing samples, where requested, of all materials exposed to view in

the finished works for comment.
• Demonstrating that the overall and completed systems perform correctly

in the required manner and as intended by the Specification to the
satisfaction and acceptance of the Engineer.
• Providing record drawings of the completed installation.
• Providing operating instructions and maintenance manuals for the

completed systems.
• Providing a full set of test results in an approved format for all tests,
commissioning and balancing operations.
• The Contractor shall supply, install and commission and make necessary
arrangements with respective Statutory Undertakings for the completed
and working systems associated with the specified Work Package that he
is commissioned to undertake.
• Training of Employer’s staff.
2. Nothing less than the requirements stipulated will be accepted without prior approval
by the Engineer.
3. Contractor’s Design Responsibility
1. General
1. Where separate work elements have been identified the Contractor

who is appointed as the general mechanical installation Contractor
shall be responsible for the co-ordination of the complete engineering
services’ installation including the coordination and management of
the testing and commissioning, where interfacing is required, for all
mechanical and electrical works element Contractors.
2. All works Contractors shall be totally responsible for the design of all
support systems associated with the works which are required to
provide a fully functional installation.
3. All Contractors shall be responsible for ensuring that the engineering

services comply with all statutory requirements, together with the
requirements of all mechanical and electrical engineering
specifications.
4. The Contractor shall be deemed to have included within his tender

submission for all services to move by up to 3 metres in any direction
prior to installation at no extra cost to the contract.
5. The coordinating Contractor shall ensure that he has adequately

coordinated and liaised with all individual work element Contractors
and shall ensure that he has included for all items necessary to
provide a fully complete installation. Any additional costs resulting

from failure to comply with this clause shall be borne by the

coordinating Contractor.
6. Particular care shall be taken to obtain uniform and tidy

arrangements of wall and ceiling mounted equipment. The precise
position of a piece of equipment shall be determined as follows:
7. Single items of equipment which is visually remote from other

electrical or mechanical equipment shall be erected at the mounting
heights stated in the Specification or on the drawings.
8. Two or more items of equipment whether electrical or mechanical or

both, which are to be erected on the same wall or ceiling, or which
will be otherwise visually close to each other, shall be arranged in a
neat and symmetrical group. Symmetry of arrangement shall be
obtained by horizontal and vertical alignment through the centre lines
and not the edges of the equipment and for this purpose the
mounting heights stated in the Specification or on the drawings may
be varied slightly.
9. The proposed arrangements showing the outlines of all the electrical

and mechanical equipment in each group shall be marked on the wall
and the approval of the Architect or his representative obtained
before any holes or chases are cut out.
10. The Contractor shall be responsible for the detailed design of

Hydraulic Fire Extinguishing System in accordance with CDA
requirements.
11. The Contractor shall be responsible for detailed design of Swimming

Pool in accordance with the Performance specifications.
4. Responsibility for Plant and Equipment
1. The Contractor shall ensure that the suppliers are provided with all
performance data, specification and standards, necessary for the provision of
equipment but able for the specified duty and purpose.
2. Where plant and equipment is pre-tendered the Contractor shall ensure that
his tender complies with all relevant technical information contained in the
specification irrespective of any pre-tender information suppliers provided to
the Engineer.
3. The Contractor shall give supervision, inspection, and testing reports during
manufacture or fabrication at works or on site, as and when required; and is
to ensure that delivery, assembly and completion of the order and
amendments or modifications thereto comply with the program.
5. Design Intent
1. The Contractor shall be responsible for ensuring that the ‘Design Intent’
indicated on the Contract Drawings is in no way impaired due to additional
bends, deviations or changes in the service routes and plant layout.
6. Calculations
1. This Contractor shall provide detailed calculations for flow and head
requirements for all AHU's, fans, and pumps. These calculations shall be
done prior to ordering the equipment and shall be submitted to the Engineers
for review prior to ordering such equipment. This Contractor shall bear full
responsibility for the final equipment sizing and selection.
2. The calculations shall be issued to the Engineer for comment.

3. The Contractor shall readily make available to the Engineer any such
calculations requested by him.
4. Inspection or approval of any of the Contractor's calculations, whether

verbally or in writing shall in no way alleviate the Contractor's responsibility or
obligations in ensuring the correct performance and safety aspects of the
mechanical and services installation. It shall not be deemed to affect the
Contractor/Employer design warranty.
5. Calculations shall be clearly and concisely set out and shall be sub-headed to
identify the exact section of the works to which they refer.
14310 MAINTENANCE AND GUARANTEE
The contractor shall be responsible for the maintenance of all systems at his
own expense for duration of 24 months starting from the date of project hand
over from contractor and shall provide five years maintenance price.
Maintenance shall include replacement of parts or whole equipment that shows
any manufacturing or installation defects during operation.
The contractor shall guarantee every piece of equipment from any manufacturing or
installation defects for a period of 2 years, starting from the date of issue of the
completion certificate.
14320 WARRANTY
The contractor shall provide appropriate warranties, where applicable in identifying

the Employer against the failure of supplied goods/ equipment within the prescribed
period.
The warranty details shall be displayed on all goods equipment. These details shall
include:
- Warranty start and end date

- Suppliers contact phone numbers
- Local service center
The warranty details shall be engraved on appropriate brass plates and shall be
affixed to the relevant goods/ equipment

ON PLOT No. 6154054 AT NAD ALSHIBA 2 ND -DUBAI, U.A.E. PART 2 OF 3
FOR Mr. MATAR AHMED HUMAID AMHI ALMANSOORI. HVAC -SPECS.
SECTION 15000
AIR CONDITIONING AND VENTILATION SYSTEM
INDEX
Item Description Page
1.0 Scope of Works 2
2.0 Design Ambient Conditions 2
3.0 DX Split Units 3-4
4.0 Particular Fans 4
5.0 Submissions 5
6.0 FAHU Units 5-8
7.0 Duct W ork 8-13
8.0 Air Distribution Outlets 13-15
9.0 Approved Vendors’ List 16-17
NASEC (V-20-06) – AIR CONDITIONING AND VENTILATION Specifications. Page 1 of 21 SEPTEMBER 2020
1.0 SCOPE OF WORKS
1.1 The work shall include supply, installation, testing, commissioning and guarantee of the air
conditioning and ventilating systems as schematically shown in the tender and contract
drawings and as referenced in the specification. The works will also include calculations and
modifications to suit actual site conditions.
1.2 The contractor will also include al overheads at office and site, labour, sundries, plant,
appliances, and consumables both for the works and for testing, commissioning and during the
guarantee period.
1.3 The tender drawings are intended to indicate the scope of the works but Contractor is to confirm
exactly all equipment including additional safety and performance factors as noted.
1.4 Contractor shall calculate heat load calculation as per tender A/C layout and given design
condition. If any changes are noticed in heat load calculation contractor shall inform consultant
before tender finalization.
1.5 System Description
1.6 The Air Conditioning of Villa shall be by Split DX units and package units. All the Condensing
units shall be placed at the roof and in external space area (hanging).
2.0 DESIGN AMBIENT CONDITIONS
2.1 Maximum outside dry bulb temperature 115 deg F DB
Coincident outside wet bulb 85 deg F

Wind speed, for A.C. load calculations. 15 KPH
Haze factor 0%
Solar loads to be based on maximum instantaneous values in appropriate direction or

consideration of the worst exposure calculations; and to be based on worst cumulative block load
when checked on an hourly basis from 10 AM to 4 PM over the period July to September,
coincident with the maximum outside ambient as listed above. Values as listed in ASHRAE or
CARRIER DESIGN MANUAL for 20 degrees North will be acceptable, or as prepared form any
appropriate local weather tape.
2.2 DESIGN INTERNAL CONDITIONS

0
Summer dry bulb 72 F DB
Relative humidity 50% RH (Humidity Uncontrolled)
0
Master Bedroom only 60 F
2.3 NOISE LEVELS REQUIRED
Noise level
Toilets (MAX) NC 40
Family room, bed rooms (MAX) NC 35
3.0 DX SPLIT UNIT
3.1 CONDENSING UNIT
3.1.1 Furnish and install all air-cooled condensing units in the locations and manner shown on the
plans. The units shall be properly assembled and tested at the factory. These shall be designed
for use with Refrigerant R410. Units using r410 are not recommended.
3.1.2 Nominal unit electrical characteristics shall be 400 volts, 3 phase 50 Hertz.
3.1.3 Condenser Coil shall be of nonferrous construction. Coil shall have aluminum plate fins,
mechanically bonded to seamless copper tubes. Coil shall be circuited for sub-cooling. Coil shall
be here site or equal approved anticorrosion protective coating or herasite coating on condense
fins.
3.1.4 Condenser Fans and Motors
Unit shall be furnished with direct driven, propeller type fans arranged for vertical discharge.
Condenser fan motors shall have inherent protection, and shall be of the permanently lubricated
type, resiliently mounted. Each fan shall have a safety guard. Controls shall have a safety guard.
Controls shall be included for cycling fan(s) for intermediate season operation.
3.1.5 Compressors(s)
Compressors shall be of semi-hermetic design with external spring isolators and shall have an
automatically reversible oil pump. Compressor shall unload in repose to suction pressure down to
25% of full capacity in 3 steps minimum for partial load operation. Compressor shall be located in
a section separated from condenser fans and coil.
Multiple compressor units shall have step-start fans and coils. Compressor motor (s) shall have
(part-winding start), (across the line start).
3.1.6 Controls shall be factory wired and located and a separate enclosure. Safety devises shall
consist of high and low pressure switches and compressor overload devices. Unit wiring shall
incorporate a positive acting timer to prevent short cycling of compressor if power is interrupted.
Timer shall prevent compressor form restarting for approximately power is interrupted. Timer
shall prevent compressor form restarting for approximately 5 minutes after shutoff. Units shall be
factory wired to operate on single pump out control.
3.1.7 Casing shall make unit fully weatherproof for outdoor installation. Casing shall be of galvanize
steel, zinc phosphates a n d finished with baked enamel.
Openings shall be provided for power and refrigerant connections. Panel shall be removable to
provide access for servicing.
3.1.8 Connections
Only one liquid line, one suction line and one power supply connection shall be required for
smaller units and multiple refrigerant circuits for large units.
Control details shall be as per drawings/to Engineer’s acceptance.
3.2 Evaporator Unit (Small Capacities)
3.2.1 The indoor evaporator unit shall be of the slim and compact design with a decorative cabinet.
Units shall be suitable for flush to wall installation to conceal pipe connections.
3.2.2 Where indicated on the drawings and schedules, evaporator units shall be of the horizontal
concealed type with return air plenum suitable for ducted insulation. Unit casing shall be insulated
with at least 12mm thick insulation of density 36 kg/M3.
3.2.3 Evaporator coils shall be seamless copper tubing mechanically bonded to aluminium fins and
shall be factory leak tested at a pressure 28 Kg/cm2. A drain pan made out of sheet steel shall
extend throughout the length of the unit. The drain pan shall belated with epoxy resin enamel and
insulated to prevent condensation.
3.2.4 Evaporator fans shall be direct driven, forward curved, 3 speed, centrifugal type made of
galvanize steel to deliver an accurate air flow at a low noise level. Fan driving components shall
be mounted on rubber and isolators to reduce noise and vibration.
3.2.5 A single phase squirrel cage motor shall be used to drive the evaporator fan. A fan speed control
shall be provided to facilitate speed adjustment as required.
3.2.6 Each unit shall be provided with a permanent washable filter and swing flow louvers to eliminate
uncomfortable hot spots.
3.3 Control Switch
Each unit shall have a wall mounted electronic control switch (Digital thermostat) with a system
on-off switch, room temperature set point and actual temperature and 3 speed control for the fan.
Thermostat sample shall be subjected to Engineer’s approval.
3.4 Refrigerant Pipework
Refrigerant pipework shall be hard copper tubing to ASTM B88 Type L. Suction shall be insulated
as specified in Section 2, ‘Insulation’.
4.0 CENTRIFUGAL WALL MOUNTED
This fan shall be centrifugal roof mounted fan.
Wheels shall be aluminum with spun inlet cone to reduce turbulence. W heels vanes must be
welded to the inlet cone to insure permanent wheel stability and alignment. Motors shall be
mounted out of air stream within a spun aluminum dome and the entire drive assembly shall be
mounted on vibration isolators. Motors shall be suitable for outdoor air operation. Each wall
mounted fan shall be complete with automatic shutter and bird screen.
4.1 CENTRIFUGAL IN-LINE FAN
Fan shall be of the centrifugal in-line type all aluminum construction and shall be complete with:
-Electric motor mounted outside the air stream, when air temperature inside the duct is above 200
deg. F (93 deg. C0, otherwise inside air stream.
-Metallic fixing frame and supports
-Dust proof, non-fused disconnect switch under motor casing.
-Belt drive and belt guard or as stated in Capacity Schedule.
-Vibration isolators.
-Aluminum air foils blades impeller with non overloading horse power characteristic.
-Flexible duct connection at each end.
5.0 SUBMISSIONS
5.1 Technical submissions for the following are particularly required to be submitted.
Condensing Units
Fans
5.2 In the event that the Consultant requires further information on any of the proposed items the
Contractor shall arrange visits to similar units which he has installed. In any event, all equipment
proposed for the project shall be currently installed and working satisfactorily locally. The
Contractor must be able to provide references of at least three satisfied Owners and Consultant
with equipment of the particular size and model proposed.
6.0 FRESH AIR HANDLING UNIT
6.1 GENERAL
Supply and install as indicated in the schedule of equipment, Energy Recovery Ventilators,
each capable of the duty as mentioned in the schedule of equipment. The space available for
the unit to be physically verified at the site and dimensions of the units shall be selected to fit
into the spaces available. Where necessary the units may be built on site, subject to
acceptance of the finished units for warranty purposes by the original supplier and his local
agent.
The units shall be double skin construction, draw-thru type comprising of various sections
such as mixing box (wherever the RA, FA is ducted), filter section, heat recovery components,
cooling coil, electric heater and fan section as per the details shown either in the drawings or
specified in the schedule of equipment.
Energy Recovery Ventilators units with heat recovery systems shall be provided with heat
recovery wheels / heat pipes / plate type heat exchangers as indicated in the schedule of
quantity.
Manufacturer / manufacturer’s representative should carry enough stock of spares including

fans, motors, drives, filters, hardwares (locks, hinges etc.,) locally to minimise breakdown
response time. The stock of spares shall be witnessed by Client / Consultant for necessary
approval.
Manufacturer should have their own psychrometric laboratory and test performed as per the
project conditions if required.
1.2 Quality Assurance
The equipment manufacturer shall strictly adhere to following standards & specification:
(1) ISO 9001:2015 certification for Quality Management Systems of the

manufacturing facility required.
(2) ISO 14001:2015 certification for Environmental Management Systems
(3) OHSAS 18001:2007 certification for Occupational Health and Safety
(4) The equipment manufacturer shall submit the mechanical performance test report as per EN 1886, tested in an
Independent European Laboratory for the following characteristics.
(a) Casing strength CLASS D1
(b) Casing air leakage minus 400 Pa CLASS L1
(c) Thermal transmittance CLASS T2
(d) Thermal bridge factor CLASS TB2
(f) Filter bypass leakage factor CLASS F9
5. Manufacturer should have their own psychrometric laboratory and test performed as per the project conditions if required.
1.3 Unit Construction
The unit casings shall be of double skinned panels not less than 50mm thickness. Casing shall
be assembled with self supporting modular panel elements with an integrated base frame
made of zincated steel and sections along upper sides of the units.
The frame work shall be made out of extruded aluminium profiles. Sheet metal thickness shall
be not less than 1.2 mm for the inner skin, 1.2mm for the outer skin and shall be made from
270 GSM zincated steel sheets. The outer skin shall be pre-painted galvanised steel sheet
having 7 to 9 microns of primer coat and 20 to 25 microns of polyester coat on the outer
surface. For additional protection, outer surface of the outer skin shall be provided with vinyl
guard film for scratch protection. Inside and outside of panel walls shall be completely smooth.
The inner skin and outer skin should be tested for 500 hours of salt spray test as per ASTM
B117 standards for corrosion resistance.
All casing panels shall be insulated with rockwool insulation with 60kg/m3
The base frame of the units shall be made from sendzimir galvanized sheet metal for size with
largest dimensions upto 2500 mm, and hot dip galvanized U-profile for larger units.
Access doors shall be provided with special gasket and locking device. Access doors 400 mm
and larger shall be provided with hinges and handles and access doors with width smaller
than 400 mm shall be removable type fitted with quick release flap turn lock with spring
pressure arrangement. Sealant between panels shall be an anti fungicide material.
The manufacturer shall guarantee that no condensation shall take place on the exterior of
panels. In the event that any condensation problems appear after installation, the contractor
shall undertake all remedial measures to rectify and to the satisfaction of the consultants. Any
stacked or double height coils shall have separate drain pans to reduce carry over.
Units installed outdoors shall be fitted with weather proof aluminium canopy.
Acoustical insulation through the panel:
HZ MID FREQUENCY OCTAVE BAND
125 250 500 1000 2000 4000 8000
6.7 14.4 12.5 19.2 29 27.3 38.9
1.4 Vibration Isolation
The Air Handling Unit shall have internal vibration isolation system by mounting fan, motor and
drive assembly on spring isolators designed for 93% isolation. The fan discharge shall be
connected to the air handling unit casing through canvas connection to prevent vibration
transfer. In addition to the above the entire unit shall be mounted on additional vibration
isolators.
1.5 Filter Section
Filter cells shall be of standard sizes and shall be obtained from reputed European
manufacturer. The filters shall be sealed against the filter frame using a permanently elastic
gasket to a standard compatible with the filter efficiency.
Pressure drop tapings shall be integrated into the frame to allow a manometer or filter monitor
to be fitted. Filter materials shall be flame-retardant, incombustible, and non-odorous and may
offer no sustenance to vermin. Each filter section has to be provided with manometer.
The filter material shall be pleated to provide a large effective area. Filter section should be
provided with an inspection door.
The contractor shall supply one set of all filters per AHU as spares for replacement after
testing and commissioning and prior to handing over of the installation.
Panel Filter:
The Panel filter material shall be synthetic media pleated to provide a large effective area and shall be supported by a wire mesh
and frame. The filter cells shall be suitable for side withdrawal on the inspection side. The filter class shall be EU-4 as per
Eurovent 4/5 or G4 as per EN 779.
Bag Filter:
Bag filter material shall be synthetic media, of standard and readily available sizes. The filters shall be clamped against the frame
using a cam locking bar. The filter class should be EU7 as per Eurovent 4/5 or G7 as per EN 779.
Bag filters shall be provided for fresh air treatment.
1.6 Cooling Coil Section
Cooling coils shall be fabricated from ½” OD copper tubing of 0.41mm thickness expanded into 0.12mm thick Aluminium fins.
Return bends shall be die formed. All joints shall be silver brazed.
DX coils shall have headers of heavy section seamless copper tubing with a brass / copper male adaptor for the ease of piping.
Fittings shall include plugged vent and drain taps for each section.
The coil shall be tested to 21 bar and designed to operate at 16 bar NP. Maximum coil face velocity shall not exceed 2.5 m/s.
Droplet moisture eliminators shall be fitted to all fresh air handling unit cooling coils.
The cooling coils of all Fresh Air Handling Units and the Air Handling Units handling untreated fresh air shall be Heresite coated
for anti-corrosion.
The coil shall be mounted on guide rails for side withdrawal. Header connection through the unit casing shall be sealed with
plastic grommet.
Drainpan shall be of stainless steel – SS 304 construction and designed with all round edges allowing complete cleaning &
avoiding microbial growth as per ASHRAE 62-1999. Drain pan shall have necessary slope to facilitate fast removal of condensate
and arrangement to be provided to slide the coil. Any stacked or double height coils shall have separate drain pan to reduce carry
over. Drain pans shall have drain connection to the service side.
1.7 Fan & Fan Motor
Fans shall be double inlet, double width, and forward curved centrifugal type with galvanized steel casings. Fan ratings shall be
based on tests and procedures performed in accordance with AMCA publication 211 and AMCA publication 311. Further, comply
with the requirements of the AMCA certified ratings program and all fans shall bear AMCA seal confirming the same.
Fan make shall be Nicotra (Italy) / Kruger (Singapore) / Comefri (Italy). Country of origin certificate from the respective chamber of
commerce to be submitted.
Every individual fan shall be run before delivery to check bearing condition and vibration. Fan shafts shall be mounted in taper
sleeve bearings designed for continuous operation and a mean useful life of 200,000 hours.
Fans shall be designed in accordance to the specified operating class of AMCA standard 99-2408-69 – performance class limits
for centrifugal fans. The impeller & fan shaft shall be statically and dynamically balanced to a balancing grade of G 2.5.
The fan shall be connected to the outlet opening by means of an airtight flexible connection. Fans shall not exceed a maximum
outlet velocity of 12 m/sec.
The degree of protection shall be IP55 with mounting method B3 and Class F insulation for the electric motors.
Fan drive shall be rated at 150% of the maximum motor power of the units and shall be fitted with adjustable belt tension
arrangement.
Belt guards or screen protection door in Fan section shall be provided in accordance with CEN Standard.
The fan motor shall be suitable for operating at 415V, 3Ph, 50Hz electrical power supply. The fan motor shall be wired to the
safety isolation switch or connection box. Motors of China origin not acceptable.
The contractor shall select power input and speed of the fan subsequent to ascertaining system static pressure in accordance with
pressure drop calculations to the approval of the engineer.
The fan motor shall meet the safety requirements of the CE and compatible with
variable frequency drives.
The motor shall be mounted on a common, torsionally rigid, galvanized steel base frame.
1.8 Heat Recovery Wheel (Enthalpy)
Energy Recovery Ventilators shall be provided with heat recovery wheel (enthalpy) wherever specified in the schedule of quantity.
Wheel matrix should be only from pure aluminium foil to allow for quick and efficient uptake of thermal energy, sufficient mass for
optimum heat transfer, maximum sensible heat recovery during low rotational speed of 20 to 25 rpm.
The Desiccant for Enthalpy wheel should be water molecule selective and non-migratory.
The Desiccant should be molecular sieve and keep the cross contamination to absolute minimum and also ensure the exclusion of
contaminants from the air streams, while transferring the water vapor molecule.
The desiccant should be of sufficient mass, and should be coated with non- masking porous binder adhesive on the aluminium
substrate (matrix) so as to
allow quick and easy uptake and release of water vapor. The weight of desiccant coating and the mass of aluminium foil shall be
in a ratio so as to ensure equal recovery of both sensible and latent heat over the operating range.
The Rotor/Wheel matrix shall have equal sensible and latent recovery in the
range of 75 to 80%.
The Rotor honeycomb matrix foil should be so wound and adhered as to make a structurally very strong and rigid media
unaffected by temperature and humidity changes.
The rotor shall be non clogging aluminium media, having a multitude of narrow
aluminium channels, thus ensuring a laminar flow and will allow particles up to
800 microns to pass through it.
The rotor should rotate at a speed lower than 20 to 25 rpm, ensuring long life of belts and reduce wear and tear of seals. The
media shall be cleanable with compressed air, or low pressure steam or light detergent, without degrading the latent recovery.
The recovery wheel cassette / casing shall be manufactured from tubular construction to provide a self supporting rigid structure,
complete with access
panels, purge sector, rotor, bearings, seals and drive mechanism complete with
belts.
The rotor shall have a field adjustable purge mechanism to provide definite separation of air flow minimizing the carryover of
bacteria, dust and other pollutants, from the exhaust air to supply air. With proper adjustments the cross contamination shall be
limited to less than 0.04% of the exhaust air concentration.
Heat Recovery Wheels of China origin not acceptable.
1.9 Heat Recovery Wheel (Sensible)
Energy Recovery Ventilators shall be provided with heat recovery wheel (sensible) wherever specified in the schedule of quantity.
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Wheel matrix should be only from pure aluminium foil to allow for quick and efficient uptake of thermal energy, sufficient mass for
optimum heat transfer, maximum sensible heat recovery during low rotational speed of 20 to 25 rpm.
The Rotor/Wheel matrix shall have high sensible recovery. The rotor shall be made of alternate flat and corrugated aluminium foil
of uniform width
The Rotor honeycomb matrix foil should be so wound and adhered as to make a structurally very strong and rigid media
unaffected by temperature and humidity changes.
The rotor shall be non clogging aluminium media, having a multitude of narrow
aluminium channels, thus ensuring a laminar flow and will allow particles up to
800 microns to pass through it.
The rotor should rotate at a speed lower than 20 to 25 rpm, ensuring long life of belts and reduce wear and tear of seals. The
media shall be cleanable with compressed air, or low pressure steam or light detergent, without degrading the latent recovery.
The recovery wheel cassette / casing shall be manufactured from tubular construction to provide a self-supporting rigid structure,
complete with access
panels, purge sector, rotor, bearings, seals and drive mechanism complete with
belts.
The rotor shall have a field adjustable purge mechanism to provide definite separation of air flow minimizing the carryover of
bacteria, dust and other pollutants, from the exhaust air to supply air. With proper adjustments the cross contamination shall be
limited to less than 0.04% of the exhaust air concentration.
Heat Recovery Wheels of China origin not acceptable.
2.0 Fresh Air Intakes
Sand trap louvers of aluminium construction duly epoxy coated with bird screen and extruded aluminium, aerofoil construction
dampers shall be provided at the intake section of the unit.
Fresh air dampers shall be of opposed blade louver type. Blades shall be made of extruded aluminium, aerofoil construction and
shall be rattle-free.
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2.1 Safety Features
All the units must have safety features as under:
Fan and motor base shall be properly earthed from the factory.
All screws used for panel fixing and projecting inside the unit shall be covered
With PVC caps to avoid human injury.
7.0 DUCTWORK
7.1 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
- Supply and install, where shown on the Drawings, galvanized sheet steel ductwork, complete with
all necessary bracing and supports.
- All rectangular ducts shall be of the low pressure rating and all circular round ducts shall be of the
high pressure rating.
- Galvanized sheet steel shall be fabricated, erected and installed in accordance with NFPA 90A and
"SMACNA" sheet metal manuals.
- Galvanized sheet steel ducts shall be of G90 coating designation within ASTM A525-75, standard
specification for 'steel sheet zinc coated by the hot dip process'. The weight of coating on both sides
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of duct shall be 0.9oz/ft (275g/m ) as a minimum check limit triple spot test.
- The ducts' gauges, thickness, type and method of jointing shall be as detailed and tabulated on the
Drawings and/or in compliance with ASHRAE Standards and Handbooks.
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mm
From 120 to 300mm 0.6
From 310 to 800mm 0.8
From 810 to 1200mm 1
Above 1200mm 1.2
- All ducts shall be constructed and erected so as to be rigid and free from sway, drumming and
movement. Duct work shall be true to sizes indicated on Drawings, straight and smooth on the inside
with neatly finished joints. Whenever internal acoustic lining is indicated on the Drawings, the duct
sizes have to be increased to accommodate the lining.
- Ductwork joints shall be square with all sharp edges removed.
- The ducts shall be routed with a minimum of directional changes and abrupt transitions.
- Adequate space shall be provided around ducts to assure proper support and to allow the installation
of the specified insulation.
- All connections between ductwork, including flexible connections, fittings and equipment, shall be
made with gradually tapered transition fittings.
- Whenever a flexible duct is used to correct misalignment between the supply duct and the diffuser
ceiling location, the misalignment (or offset) shall not exceed one-eighth (1/8) the length of the collar
(or diffuser diameter).
- Changes in section of ductwork shall be effected by tempering in ducts with as long a taper as
possible. All branches shall be taken off at not more than 45 degree angle from the axis of the main
duct unless otherwise approved by the Engineer.
- The ducts shall be securely anchored to the building in an approved manner.
- The ducts shall be installed as to be completely free from vibration under all conditions of operation.
- The ducts and hangers shall be installed straight, plumb and level.
- Wherever ducts pass thru walls or floors, a sleeve of galvanized mild steel sheet shall be provided
and the space between the insulated duct and the sleeve shall be caulked with lead wool and
finished on each face with a mastic fill.
- Flexible ducts should be kept as short as possible and fully extended.
- All slip joints shall be made in the direction of flow.
- All elbows shall have a centerline radius equal to at least 1.5 times the width of the duct, otherwise
turning vanes shall be installed in the elbows.
- Adjustable splitters and hinged volume dampers shall be provided at every duct junction on both
supply and exhaust ductwork for adjusting air volumes.
- Where splitters and dampers are installed above suspended ceiling, flush-mounted controlling
devices shall be used.
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- Equalizing grids or turning vanes shall be installed ahead of an air outlet whenever poor approach
conditions, from the main duct to the outlet exist.
In critical low noise level projects, poor approach conditions are not allowed.
- Where the duct is pierced for any reason, sealing compound shall be used.
- All joints and fittings concealed in vertical duct shafts shall be welded.
- All rectangular metal ducts shall be sealed in accordance with ASHRAE Standard 90 and SMACNA
low pressure duct construction standards. All high pressure ducts shall be air tight.
- Round ducts and fittings, up to 900mm. diameters, shall be factory fabricated spirally wound circular
ducts. Round ducts over 900 mm. in diameter shall have welded seams and joints.
7.2 PROTECTION AND CLEANING
- During construction, cover all open ends of ductwork with one layer of canvas.
- Remove all foreign materials and clean the duct inside and outside.
- Clean ducts before operating fans and filters. Never operate fans unless filters are installed.
- Operate the fans and thoroughly blow out the interior surfaces of the duct work.
- After tests, wash cleanable filters and replace renewable media.
7.3 HANGERS FOR DUCTS
Supply and install steel work necessary for the support of the ductwork. Hangers shall be spaced not
more than 3000 mm. apart, and at changes of direction. Types and construction of hangers shall be as
detailed on the Drawings and in compliance with SMACNA recommendations.
7.4 VOLUME CONTROL DAMPERS
- Supply and install volume dampers with locking levers and quadrants, indicating their position in
main ducts and in all branch ducts supplying three (3) or more air outlets, in all fresh air intakes and
where shown on the Drawings.
- Volume dampers shall be of the butterfly type for ducts 15" (380 mm) in depth and lower, and
multiple opposed blade type for ducts above 15" (380 mm) in depth. Maximum blade size shall be
48" x 10" (1220 x 250 mm). For ducts larger than 48"(1220 mm), multiple frame sections shall be
used. Blades shall not be less than 18 gauge. Duct shall be stiffened at damper location. Volume
dampers for circular ducts shall be of the multiple opposed blade type fitted in a square section.
- Upon completion of the ductwork, dampers shall be adjusted and set to deliver the amounts of air
indicated on the Drawings.
7.5 FIRE DAMPERS (CURTAIN TYPE)
Supply and install fire dampers on location shown on the drawing. Each fire damper shall have a 1« hour
fire protection rating and a 165 of fusible link. Fire damper frame shall be constructed of 20 gauge
galvanized steel channel. Blades shall be curtain type of 24 gauge galvanized steel and finish shall be
mill galvanized to ASTM A525 g-60.
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- Fire dampers shall be equipped for vertical for horizontal installation. Horizontal mounted dampers
shall be spring loaded.
All necessary accessories such as sleeves, angles etc. shall be provided for proper installation of fire
damper as per manufacturers’ instructions.
7.1 MOTORIZED DAMPERS (IF APPLICABLE)
. Motorized automatic dampers shall be of the louver type with not less than 13 gauge welded steel
frames and galvanized finish. Blades shall have interlocking edges, stainless steel side springs (or
vinyl or neoprene gaskets), and teflon-coated stainless steel thrust washers. Blades shall be edged
with neoprene if the damper is to operate in outside air service either as an intake or discharge
damper. Damper blades shall have steel trunnions mounted in nylon or oilite bearings.
. Dampers shall be not more than 1200mm. in length between bearings. Modulating dampers shall be
of the opposed blade type unless specified otherwise. Blades shall be not over 200mm in width and
shall not be less than 16 gauge galvanized steel. Hardware shall be zinc plated. One damper
actuator shall be provided for each 1.5 sq. meter of damper area.
. Provide parallel blade dampers arranged for maximum turbulence and mixing of outside air with
return air. Arrange dampers as necessary to prevent stratification or provide baffles necessary to
correct stratification problems.
. Provide dampers of low leakage construction, so designed that the maximum leakage shall be 10
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cfm/ft2 (0.005 m3/s/m ) of damper with 4" WG. (1 Kpa) pressure differential applied.
7.6 FLEXIBLE DUCTS
Supply and install flexible ducts where shown on drawings with sizes as shown thereto.
Ducts shall be all metal constructed of heavy gauge corrugated aluminum with water tight continuous lock
seams.
Ducts shall be UL 181 Class 0 non-combustible and complying to NFPA 90A & 90B or BS 5588 Part -9.
For air-conditioning, flexible ducts shall have 1" thick fibre glass insulation and sheathed in a durable
polymer vapor barrier.
7.7 FLEXIBLE CONNECTIONS (FOR DSU'S & EX. FANS)
- For ducted split units, exhaust ducted and fresh air fans, supply and install flexible
connections of approved flame retardant fabric to prevent the transmission of vibration through the
ducts, shall be installed on both the supply and return sides of all fans and ventilating units for a
maximum length of 250mm. and a minimum of 100mm. in the direction of the flow.
- Flexible connections shall connect ducts across structural expansion joints.
- Fabric used for flexible connections shall be of proper weight and strength for the service required,
and shall be properly fitted to render it relatively tight.
- Neoprene laminated asbestos fabric, with neoprene facing on interior surface shall be used for ducts
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7.8 FLEXIBLE CONNECTIONS (FOR AHU'S & A/C FANS)
- For packages units, supply and return air fans, supply and install flexible connections of approved
flame retardant fabric to prevent the transmission of vibration through the ducts, shall be installed on
both the supply and return sides of all fans and ventilating units for a maximum length of 250mm.
and a minimum of 100mm. in the direction of the flow.
- Flexible connections shall connect ducts across structural expansion joints.
- Fabric used for flexible connections shall be of proper weight and strength for the service required,
and shall be properly fitted to render it relatively tight.
- Neoprene laminated asbestos fabric with neoprene facing on interior surface shall be used for ducts
handling other than clean dry air.
- Flexible duct connection used for air conditioning, package units shall have vinyl coated fabric
insulated with 1" (25 mm) fiberglass insulation of 0.75 lbs/ft3 (12 Kg/m3) minimum density, designed
to NFPA-90 or BS 5588 part 9 Standards. The connector should be pre-assembled metal to fabric.
The connector shall be 24 gauge galvanized zinc to ASTM-A525 G 60.
7.9 BELT GUARDS
- Guards shall be provided for all belt-driven units.

- Guards shall be made to enclose both pulleys and belts on exposed sides and shall be constructed
of galvanized steel top and bottom with perforated or expanded metal front Pittsburgh-locked into the
rim.
- The entire assembly shall be rigidly supported.
- Provision shall be made for accessibility of all points drilled to receive tachometer.
- Provide coupling guards on direct-connected units.
- Guards shall be designed for easy removal for service and shall comply with Underwriters' Safety
Requirements.
7.10 N O I S E ATTENUATION
The Contractor shall supply and fix acoustic insulation and noise attenuator units where necessary to
reduce the air borne noise transmission through the distribution duct system so that the specified noise
criteria levels are satisfied.
- Attenuator Units
Attenuators shall consist of attenuator splitters which are assembled in one attenuator casing. Splitter
case shall be made from galvanized sheet steel. Splitter absorption material shall be moisture repellant
and abrasion proof up to approx. 3600 fpm. (18 m/s) air velocity. The control plates on the surface of the
splitters shall be made from galvanized steel sheet.
Sound attenuator casing shall be made from galvanized sheet steel, with pre-drilled angle flanges.
Attenuators or splitters of large cross section or length can be manufactured in modular section as
required for ease of site handling.
- Internal Acoustic Lining of Ducts
. Furnish and install duct lining wherever shown on Drawings.

. Where it is possible to achieve the required attenuation by lining the interior of duct runs, this may be
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accomplished by applying one inch thick lining to the inside of the ducts.
. Lining for rectangular ducts shall be semi-rigid fibrous glass blanket and for round ducts shall be
flexible fibrous glass blanket, both with special surface treatment and for apparatus casings, large
plenums, and masonry air shafts shall be rigid coated fibrous glass board.
. Acoustic insulation shall be suited to the atmosphere in which it is to operate, and shall be
incombustible or self-extinguishing non-flame spread grade, vermin proof and adequately fixed to
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ducting or mechanical room walls. Liner density shall be 1.5 lbs. per cu. ft (24 kg/m ), 25mm thick
and shall comply with NFPA requirements.
. Duct liners shall be applied with both mechanical fasteners and an adhesive. Adhesives must be
both water and fire resistant. Mechanical fasteners could be either of the welded pin or impact pin
types. The length of each pin shall be enough to accommodate the specified liner thickness.
Washers on top of the pins shall retain the liner.
. Fiberglass duct lining should be treated with a biocide and must pass a test showing that it will not
support the growth of fungi even at relative humidity in excess of 90%.
7.11 ACCESS OPENINGS
- General
Access doors shall be provided for volume damper quadrants installed in concealed spaces, for control
valves, for fire dampers or as specified hereinafter.
All access openings shall be rigidly framed and made air-tight. Covers shall be simply and speedily
removed and re-fixed. Multiple set screws or self-tapping screws will not be acceptable as a method of
fixing. Access doors and other openings in ductwork shall be provided for the purposes given below. The
number, size and locations shall be as indicated on the Drawings or as necessary to ensure adequate
access to equipment and plant.
- Access for Personnel
Access doors shall not be larger than 1350mm. high by 500mm. wide, unless essential for equipment
handling. Doors shall open against the air pressure. Duct openings and the access doors shall be
adequately reinforced to prevent distortion. Suitable sealing gaskets shall be provided together with
sufficient clamping type latches to ensure air-tight and water-tight sealing between the door and the duct.
All personnel access openings shall have latch handles on both the inside and outside of the door.
- Access for Maintenance, Cleaning and Inspection
Inspection openings shall generally not be larger than 300mm high by 400mm. wide unless essential for
access to equipment, in which case the size shall be agreed before manufacture. The opening in the duct
shall be adequately stiffened and the door cover sufficiently rigid to prevent distortion. Approved sealing
gaskets and suitable fastenings shall be provided to ensure air-tight sealing.
- Test Holes for Test Equipment and Instruments
Test holes shall be provided wherever instructed by the engineer, and in all main ducts and branch ducts
to correctly establish design air flows and to check the performance of fans and regulating dampers. All
holes shall be 25mm. dia. and suitably strengthened. Cover plates shall be screw-fixed to the duct and
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Where ducts require to be thermally insulated the door frame shall be extended beyond the face of the
duct by a measurement equal to the thickness of the insulation and as arranged so that the insulation can
be 'dressed' into the frame. Doors or covers shall be suitably insulated and provisions made to ensure
that the seal is continuous across the whole opening. The extent of the opening shall be clearly visible or
otherwise indicated. W here it is impossible to vapour seal an access opening, provision shall be made for
collecting and draining condensation.
8.0 AIR DISTRIBUTION OUTLETS (DECORATIVE TYPE)
- All air outlets shall be of, at least the sizes indicated on the Drawings, with the noise spectrum of the
supply outlets not higher than NC-25 but in all cases outlet selected shall perform within the noise
level requirement of the space it is supplying. Outlets shall be supplied with foam rubber gaskets to
prevent air leakage.
- Where supply or return outlets are installed in continuous line, omit intermediate frames and
margins. Provide guides for each element to keep adjoining lengths aligned and butted without
breaks. All outlets shall be constructed of anodized aluminum of the color specified here-in-after or
as selected by the Engineer.
- Outlets causing excessive air movement, drafts or objectionable noise shall be replaced at no cost to
the owner.
- All outlets shall be erected square and level and accurately set in position, to ensure symmetry with
other grilles, light fittings, etc. It has been arranged that final minor adjustments to suspension levels
to obtain final accurate alignment between the ceiling and light fittings, diffusers, etc., shall be
executed by those responsible for erecting the false ceilings.
- Any imperfect outlet scratched or damaged surfaces of fixing screws having damaged heads, or
scratched plating, will be rejected and shall be replaced satisfactorily before the Contract W orks will
be taken over as complete.
- Samples showing finish and colour shall be submitted to the Engineer for approval prior to supplying
the outlets to Site.
- The Contractor shall provide in his Tender for delaying the fixing of loose grilles until all other trades
have completed their work, returning to the Site to fit the grilles as and when required to do so.
8.2 AIR DIFFUSERS - SQUARE OR ROUND
- Supply and install diffusers where shown on the Drawings.
- Air diffusers shall be of the diffusion and air mixing type and shall be made of anodized aluminum.
- Supplied air shall be diffused with no air velocities in excess of 50 fpm. (0.25m/s) at 1800mm height
or less above the floor line. Room air shall be mixed with the primary air by induction to effect
subsequent uniformity of the room temperature without stratification.
- Each diffuser shall be provided with an aluminum opposed blade damper.

- Diffuser shall not project appreciably below ceiling or duct.
- The inner assembly of the diffusers shall be attached to the outer assembly by means of a lock
permitting assembly and disassembly without the use of tools.

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- The noise level shall be measured at a point one meter below the diffuser.
8.3 D I F F U S E R S - SLIMLINE – CONTINUOUS (SLBD)
- Continuous slimline diffusers shall have extruded white anodized aluminum vanes and frames,
unless otherwise indicated on the Drawings, and shall be designed for surface mounting on wall,
ceiling or sill.
- Diffusers shall be capable of diffusing air in a horizontal or vertical plane, combining discharge air
diffusion, 20% aspiration and secondary air motion causing the discharge air to be diffused in such a
manner that the air is delivered in a multiplicity of high and low pressure air currents causing
turbulent air motion and insuring complete coverage and temperature uniformity within the space
served.
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- Grilles shall be capable of diffusing air in a horizontal or vertical plane with 0 , 15 or 30 deflection.
Air shall be diffused in such a manner that the air is delivered in a multiplicity of high and low
pressure air currents causing turbulent air motion and insuring complete coverage and temperature
uniformity within the space served.
- The diffuser shall be provided with equalizing deflector and damper to accomplish uniform
distribution throughout the length of the outlet.
- The noise level shall be measured at a point 1800 mm below on either side of the diffuser.
8.3.1 LINEAR SLOT DIFFUSER (SLD)
- Linear slot diffuser shall have extruded polyester powder coated aluminum fixed bar and frames,
unless otherwise indicated on the Drawings, and shall be designed for surface mounting on wall,
ceiling or sill colour shall be to Engineers approval.
- The linear slot diffuser shall be provided with directional blades and damper to accomplish uniform
distribution throughout the length of the outlet. All deflection bars shall be fixed and parallel to the
long dimension.
- The noise level shall be measured at a point 1800 mm below on either side of the grilles.
8.4 GRILLES AND REGISTERS
- All grilles shall be mounted upon substantial frames connected to the duct work, and shall be
provided with soft plastic mounting rings inserted under the frame, so as to obviate leaks behind the
grille.
- All supply grilles and high level return grilles shall be double deflection, with horizontal face blade in
the front, with airfoil blade construction, with minimum of 19 mm flange with gasket.
- Supply registers shall be double deflection, horizontal face bars, airfoil blade construction, with
aluminum opposed blade, key operated volume dampers, and 19 mm minimum gasketed flange.
- Return grille at low levels and fresh air grilles shall be single deflection fixed blade type with 19mm.
flange with gasket where the sheet metal is visible behind the grille, paint the interior surface of the
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8.5 FRESH AIR AND DISCHARGE LOUVERS
- The Contractor shall supply and install where shown on the Drawings, and wherever necessary,
louvers for fresh air intake, and for exhaust. They shall be white anodized aluminum.
- Louvers shall be weatherproof, with fixed blades set at 30 degree and shall have a free area of 85%.
- Louvers shall be furnished with 1/2" (13mm) mesh-bird screen secured in removable extruded
Aluminum frames.
8.6 D O O R LOUVERS
- Supply and deliver door louvers to the door manufacturer for installation.
- The door louvers shall be sized so that the face velocity does not exceed 250 fpm (1.3 m/s) unless
otherwise indicated on the Drawings.
- The louver shall be extruded aluminum completely lightproof V-Section with double frame.
8.7 SAND TRAP LOUVERS
- Sand trap louvers shall have a high degree of separation of sand and large dust particles, even in
cases of high dust concentration. The vertically arranged sections and holes for sand drainage shall
ensure the sand trap louver is self-cleaning and maintenance free. The sand trap louver shall be
designed to separate large particles at now air velocities, thus avoiding excessive dust loading.
The sand trap louver shall be constructed in polyester powder coated aluminum and shall be complete
with transom, sand chute and galvanized bird screen. Colour shall be to Engineer’s approval.
9.0 APPROVED VENDOR’S LIST
All the materials supplied under this contract shall be from one of the manufacturers listed below or equal
subject to Engineer’s approval. All proposed materials must comply fully with the Contract Documents
requirements.
Material Manufacturer Origin
TRANE USA
Ducted units Daikin Belgium
Carrier USA
TRANE USA
Split units Daikin Belgium
Carrier USA
Copper pipe and fitting Muller
USA
Autokompu
spain
Maksal
SOUTH AFRICA
BETA UAE
Air Distribution Outlets Air master UAE
Titus UAE

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Apco-flex UAE
Insulation for refrigeration & condensate pipe TCTI UAE
Rubflex ITALY
Mason USA
Vibration isolators Kinetic USA
Vimco USA
Dynair UK
Wall type exhaust fan Nuaire France
Elicint France
Dynair UK
In line exhaust fan Nuaire France
Elicint France
Nuaire UK
Roof exhaust fan Penn USA
Euro vent USA
Aldes France
Fire damper Euro register France
Gmamco UAE
Euroregister Uae
Sound attenuators Aldes Uae
Airmaster Uae
Nippon Japan
GI duct sheet Jindal India
Iscor South Africa
Apco- flex Korea
GI duct insulation K-flex Malaysia
Armacell KSA
Korea
Apco+flex
Italy
Rubber insulation Rubflex
Malaysia
K- flex
Safid KSA
Flexible ducts Aeroduct UAE
Durodyne USA
Aldes Uae
Access door Prime -tech Uae
Airmaster Uae
Mcaplashi-FZC Uae
Floating foundation material Gulf acoustic -llc Uae
Kinetic China
Hilti USA
Pipes and ducts supports Diamond India
Weicco India
Aldes FRANCE
Damper Actuators Belimo SW ISS
TAC SW EDEN
FAHU Unit Trosten
TRANE USA
Carrier USA

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FOR Mr. MATAR AHMED HUMAID AMHI ALMANSOORI. PLUMBING-SPECS
SECTION 16000
PLUMBING WORKS
INDEX
Subsection No. Description
Sub-section 16010 Drainage
Sub-section 16020 Water Supply System
Sub-section 16030 Codes and Standard
Sub-section 16040 GRP Sectional Hot Pressed Water Tank (SMC)
Sub-section 16050 Quality Control
Sub-section 16060 Pipes, Valves, Pumps and accessories
Sub-section 16070 Special Requirements
Sub-section 16080 Connections and Supports
Sub-section 16090 Installations and Maintenance
Sub-section 16100 Piping Schedule
Sub-section 16110 Valves
Sub-section 16120 Pipe Joints & Connections
Sub-section 16130 Pumping Equipment
Sub-section 16140 Variable Frequency Drives for Water pumps
Sub-section 16150 Vibration Isolation & Equipment Bases
Sub-section 16160 Piping System Vibration Isolators
Sub-section 16170 Sanitary Fixtures
Sub-section 16180 Fire Fighting works
Sub-section 16270 Approved List of Manufacturers
NASEC (V-20-06) – PLUMBING Specifications. Page 1 of 50 SEPTEMBER 2020

SUB-SECTION 16010
DRAINAGE
A. SANITARY AND RAIN WATER DRAIN
1. DESCRIPTION OF WORK
The Sanitary and Rain Water Systems consist of sanitary drainage, fixtures, fittings, piping and
equipment as hereinafter specified and as shown on the Drawings. The sanitary drains shall be
carried to appropriate manholes shown on the Drawings.
Rain Water shall be drained by means of roof drains and leaders and allowed to discharge freely to
the streets and/or nearby planting areas at convenient points shown on the Drawings.
2. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
- All horizontal soil and waste piping shall be installed with a slope of not less than one percent
(1%) unless otherwise specified and/or noted on the Drawings.
- All plumbing fixtures shall be individually trapped and vented. Rough in and install fixtures at
height as recommended by manufacturer unless otherwise indicated. Sinks directly connected to
grease traps shall not be trapped.
- Vent piping shall not be trapped and shall be graded to drip back to waste or soil line.
- All Rain W ater piping below grade shall be installed immediately after excavation and pipes shall
be laid so that entire length bears on firm soil. Excavate for pipes and do not backfill until
installation has been tested.
- All Rain W ater drainage piping above grade shall have a slope of two percent (2%) where
possible; the minimum acceptable is one percent (1%).
- Changes in direction of piping shall be generally made with long radius fittings.
- Floor drains subject to evaporation shall have a water seal of 125mm.
- Floor drains shall be clamped to flashing or to water proofing membrane. Clamping collars shall
be supplied with drains only where flashing is required.
- All floor drains shall be set 3 mm. below the normal finished floor, with a gradual pitch extending
away from the drain, unless otherwise noted on Architectural Drawings.
- All pipes and fittings shall be kept clean, with the exposed ends of incomplete or unconnected
work to be plugged.
- Cleanouts shall be placed at all changes in directions, at bends, at ends of soil, waste, sewer and
as shown on drawings with a maximum spacing of 15 m. on straight runs inside building.
- All pipes running under building or under streets shall be encased in concrete of minimum
100mm thickness.
- All work done under this section shall be in accordance with the National Plumbing Code
Handbook and Uniform Plumbing Code unless otherwise specified.
- GRP trays should be provided in common and occupied areas where Drainage PVC pipes are
installed and running in high levels.

3. TESTS
- When the roughing-in work is completed and before connection of fixtures, the entire system
shall be subjected to thorough flushing and then to a water test by plugging up all openings and
filling all of the lines as per tests sections. Any defects shall be corrected, at the expense of the
Contractor.
- After all fixtures are connected; the entire system shall be subjected to a water test. For PVC
piping, the correct grade of cartridge should be selected so that it is not harmful to the pipe-work
or joint materials or an air test shall be performed in accordance with BS 8005 Part 1.
- Tests shall be performed in the presence of the parties having jurisdiction and the Engineer, and
all results shall be recorded.
4. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS
GULLY TRAPS (PVC)

Supply and install wherever shown on the Drawings gully traps of sizes and shapes as indicated on
the Drawings.
Each gully trap shall be of heavy duty UPVC construction and of the P or S-trap type.
Gully trap shall have either cast iron open grating cover or solid recessed cover with cast iron frame
as shown on the Drawings and/or as need be.
PVC FLOOR DRAINS TRAPS

Supply and install wherever shown on the Drawings floor drains of sizes and shapes as indicated on
the Drawings.
Each floor drain shall be of the UPVC construction with 50 mm water seal.
Drain shall have white polypropylene removable square tile with circular grid strainer. The open area
of the strainer shall be at least two-thirds of the cross section area of the drain line to which it
connects.
Drain shall be fitted with 1" (25mm) BSP access plug for cleaning purposes.
PVC FLOOR DRAINS WITH STAINLESS STEEL (SS316) COVER (FOR TOILETS &
PANTRIES)
the Drawings.
Drain shall have Stainless Steel removable square tile with circular grid strainer and Stainless Steel
cover. Strainer shall be fixed to the tile by means of two brass chrome plated screws. The open area
of the strainer shall be at least two-thirds of the cross-section area of the drain line to which it
connects.
The same shall be submit
Tile shall fit, as practical as possible, one floor tile of the space.
Drain shall be fitted with 1" (25mm) BSP access plug for cleaning purposes.
SS OR MILD STEEL FLOOR DRAINS (FOR MECHANICAL/PUMP ROOM)

Supply and install Stainless Steel floor drain in all mechanical rooms of sizes and shapes as indicated
on the Drawings.
Drain shall have Tundish (Funnel) to receive waste water from indirect waste lines and exposed grate
surrounding Tundish to receive drain from surrounding floor area.
Each floor drain shall consist of Stainless Steel, flashing collar with seepage opening and polished
bronze adjustable strainer head with Tundish attached to the grate with concealed screws, permitting
funnel to be moved to different positions on the grate. Tundish diameter shall be 100 mm.
PVC FLOOR DRAINS WITH COVER (FOR SHAFTS)

the Drawings.
Drain shall have brass chrome plated grid strainers. Strainer shall be fixed to the tile by means of two
brass chrome plated screws. The open area of the strainer shall be at least two-thirds of the cross-
section area of the drain line to which it connects.
Drain shall be fitted with 1" (25mm) PVC access plug for cleaning purposes.
PVC ROOF AND BALCONY DRAINS

Supply and install all roof drains wherever shown on the Drawings and as specified hereinafter.
Each drain shall be of UPVC with no trap, having large sump, integral flange and dome type
aluminium strainer.
Balcony drains shall have flat type Stainless Steel strainer or as per sample approved from
consultant engineer.
CLEANOUTS
Supply and install all cleanouts wherever shown on the Drawings and of sizes as detailed on the
Drawings.
Each cleanout shall be of the same material and dimensions as the pipe to be cleaned, and shall be
placed at ceiling level, in walls, or slabs, as need be, for ease of operation.
Floor and ceiling pipe cleanouts on PVC pipes shall have UPVC access plugs with UPVC screw caps.
PVC ROOF VENT CAPS

Supply and install vent caps on all vent stacks at the highest level of the stack and wherever shown
on the Drawings.
Each vent cap shall be of UPVC with open slots all around cowl and shall be cemented onto the stack
vent pipe at least 150 cm above roof level.
TRENCH GRATE & FRAME

Supply and install wherever shown on drawings trench grates and frames as hereinafter specified.
Grate shall be cast iron, heavy rectangular, sectional bar pattern, suitable for heavy traffic. Grate
openings shall be laid in wide dimensions in a steel frame with flat bar anchors and nailing clips.
Grate shall be complying with BS5824 and BS 499 grade A Except for kerb gutters which shall be
grade B.
B. SITE DRAINAGE
1.0 GENERAL
The Site Drainage shall consist of site sanitary drainage complete with piping, manholes, sewage lift
pumps, connection to public sewer and all ancillaries as deemed necessary and as shown on the
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- Connections to manholes, and catch basins, shall be watertight after installation.
- All piping shall conform accurately to the lines and grades shown on the Drawings.
- Any connections for existing systems shall be made with a minimum amount of disturbance to
the existing lines.
- Any existing pipe lines or structures which are damaged while making connections shall be
replaced or reconstructed to the satisfaction of the Engineer without cost to the Employer.
- All piping shall be examined for defects. Any defective piece discovered after installation and test
shall be removed and replaced by the Contractor at no expense to the Employer.
- System shall be inspected and joints approved before any backfilling is placed over pipes.
- All pipe and fittings shall be kept clean until final acceptance of work. The exposed ends of all
incomplete lines shall be closed with wooden plugs adequately secured at all times when pipe
laying is not actually in progress.
- All piping shall be installed on a good foundation and adequate means taken to prevent
settlement.
- The Contractor shall trim the bottom of trenches to receive the pipes and shall round out bottoms
so that the pipe will rest firmly on 200 mm. undisturbed sand at proper line and grade.
- All piping laid in trenches shall be provided with a solid uniform bearing throughout the entire
length.
- Trenches shall be kept free from water by pumping, use of well points, under drains or other
approved means during pipe laying operations so that all pipe joints are made in dry areas.
- Precautions shall be taken to protect incomplete work from flooding due to storms or other
causes. All pipe lines or structures not stable against uplift during construction shall be
thoroughly braced or otherwise protected.
- All work under this section shall conform to the requirements of the National Plumbing Code
Handbook and Uniform Plumbing Code, unless otherwise specified hereinafter.
1.2 TESTS OF DRAINAGE PIPES AND CONNECTION
- If an inspection of the completed sewer or any part thereof shows any structures, pipes or joints
which are defective, the defective work shall be replaced or repaired immediately and to the
satisfaction of the Engineer.
- The Contractor shall perform, at his own expense, any tests or inspections required by local
authorities. The Engineer shall witness the tests.
- All joints shall be inspected and an inspection of the line as a whole shall show pipes to be true to
line and grade with full circles visible at all manholes.
1.3 MANHOLES
- All manholes shall be as per DM regulation and the general notes, details drawing
- Manholes shall have the minimum inside dimensions shown on the Drawings.
- Manhole walls shall be as per Authority Standard of solid block work. Top section must be cast
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- Manhole floor shall be of reinforced concrete and inverts stream lined with cement and mortar
into a semi-circular path with sanitary turns and have their corners filled and sloped towards the
water path to prevent any settlements of solids as detailed on the Drawings.
- Concrete foundation matts for manholes shall be constructed in accordance with details as
shown on the Drawings.
- All pipes or castings to be embedded in the manhole walls shall be accurately set, and if so
required, headers shall be laid round the casting so embedded.
- All work must be carried out in a manner to ensure watertight work, and any leaks shall be
caulked, repaired, or the entire work shall be removed and rebuilt. Attention is particularly called
to the necessity of keeping the water level below all parts of the foundation and walls until the
cement has obtained adequate setting.
1.4 PARKING GULLIES
Gullies shall comprise the gully grating and frame and the polypropylene gully pot, all as shown on the
Drawing.
The gully pots shall be supplied with a fibre glass sand bucket with lifting handle, as detailed in the
drawing. The sand bucket shall have perforations in its upper part only. The total area of perforations
shall not be less than 20,000 sq. mm and the minimum diameter of each hole shall be 50 mm. The
depth of the bucket shall not be less than 450 mm.
The gully pot shall be surrounded by a minimum of 150 mm of concrete as shown on the drawing.
The connecting pipe between the gully pot and the drain/manhole shall be 160 mm. dia. uPVC.
1.5 FRAMES, COVERS & GRATINGS
- The Contractor shall furnish and set level and to the proper grade, frame and cover or frame and
grating of the form and dimensions shown on the Drawings. The concrete masonry shall be
neatly and accurately brought to the dimensions of the base of the frame. The frames shall be
thoroughly embedded in concrete. All covers and frames shall be manufactured from ductile iron
manufactured to BS EN 124 as approved by Authority.
- All castings for frames, covers, and gratings shall be made accurately to dimensions and shall be
machined to provide even bearing surfaces. Covers and gratings must fit the frames in any
position and if found to rattle under traffic, shall be replaced. Filling to obtain tight covers will not
be permitted. No plugging, burning-in or filling will be allowed. All castings shall be carefully
coated inside and out with coal tar based material complying with the requirements specified in
BS 4164. Coating surfaces shall be clean, dry and free from rust before applying the coatings.
- Covers of manholes located inside buildings shall be of double seal and those located outside
shall be of single seal.
- Manhole cover shall be two layers of sand blast with tag of service in Arabic and English.
- The Manhole cover in footpath shall be rises type and in the driving way shall be solid type, key lift
and heavy duty
- Covers of last manhole discharging to city sewer shall be integral with GRP sealing plate.
1.6 EXCAVATION AND BACKFILLING FOR PIPE LAYING
- The laying of pipe underground will require trimming and grading of trench bottoms for pipes and
will require backfilling with approved materials and tamping around all pipes to centre line of
pipes as the pipe laying progresses to provide protection and stability for the piping. Pipe laying
work shall be conducted so that trenching operations are not advanced too far ahead of pipe
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- The pipe shall not be laid in water or when the trench or weather conditions are unsuitable for
such work.
- The Contractor shall trim the bottom of all trenches to receive pipes and shall provide grade finish
by hand methods. The bottoms of all trenches shall be rounded so that, in so far as practical at
least one-third of the circumference of the pipe will rest firmly on 200 mm. of undisturbed sand at
proper line and grade. Bell holes, where required, shall be dug to ensure pipe resting for its entire
length upon the bottom of the trench. Trenches shall not be excavated below grade by machine.
- After pipes have been tested and approved, trenches shall be backfilled with approved materials
carefully deposited in layers not to exceed 150 mm. in thickness on both sides , and thoroughly
and carefully tamped. Backfilling and tamping in layers of 150 mm. shall be continued until a
depth of 300 mm. has been placed over the pipe. Backfill around the pipes to a depth of 150 mm.
over the pipes shall be clean sand. No backfill shall be placed in a manner such as to cause
injury to the pipe. W here pipe crossings occur, the lower pipe shall be laid first and the backfill
thoroughly compacted to the level of laying the higher pipe. Backfill materials under such
conditions shall be earth, approved gravel or concrete as directed.
Care should be taken to provide adequate cover before using power compactors or heavy rollers.
All pipes running under roads and all pipes with a cover of less than one meter should be
protected by laying concrete or precast concrete slab over the bedding.
Warning tape to be provided between the soils and paving for all the pipes underground and to
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SUB-SECTION 16020
WATER SUPPLY SYSTEM
1.0 GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Domestic cold water is supplied from the Authority mains and stored in underground reservoirs as
indicated on the Drawings.
Domestic water from the underground reservoir(s) will be supplied by means of automatic Transfer
pressurizing pumps to the various riser lines as detailed on the relevant Drawings.
The Water Supply System shall consist of piping, valves, pumps, automatic controls, tanks, electric
water heaters, and all equipment as hereinafter specified and shown on the Drawings.
- Automatic air vents shall be installed at all air pocket locations, and at the highest points in the
lines (when specified).
- Gate valves shall be installed at the base of each riser line, each branch main and on each
lateral branch to fixtures or equipment and where shown on the Drawings.
- Drain valves with threaded hose connections shall be provided at all low points of the piping
system.
- All work done under this section shall be in accordance with the National Plumbing Code
Handbook or Uniform Plumbing Code unless otherwise specified.
- The minimum pipe size to be used is 3/4" (20mm) diameter.
- All electrically operated equipment, specified under this section, (like electric water heaters, etc.)
shall be provided with the necessary length of electrical cord (including ground conductor), with
appropriate plug suitable for connection to the electrical outlet.
1.2 TESTS
- All piping shall be tested as per the specifications under the section "TESTS".
- The hot water system shall be tested for satisfactory circulation to assure water within the
required temperature limits at all points.
- Additional tests shall be made as may be required by the Engineer.
1.3 WATER SERVICE MAIN
The Contractor shall connect the water service line from the Dubai Electricity & Water Authority
(DEW A), in the vicinity of the building low level water reservoirs.
1.4 LOW LEVEL WATER RESERVOIR(S)
- The low level Reservoir(s) shall be as shown on drawings and as described here or under
another section of the Specifications.
- The reservoir(s) shall be provided with brass float valves, having brass ball floats and bronze
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- The reservoir(s) wherever shown on the Drawings shall be provided with level indicators
compatible.
1.5 HOSE PIPES
Hose Pipes shall be finished 3/4" (20mm) chrome plated compression type with four arm cross metal
handle and standard 3/4" (20mm) male hose connection except in toilet rooms and where ever
indicated on the Drawings they shall be polished chrome plated.
1.6 WATER METER (IF APPLICABLE)
A water meter, all bronze construction type, shall be supplied and installed by the Contractor. The
water meter shall be a disk positive displacement type and shall be furnished with a straight reading
dial and shall have a rated maximum delivery of not less than twice the flowing GPM (l/s).
Water meter box to be supplied and fix by contractor as per DEWA requirement.

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SUB-SECTION 16030
CODES AND STANDARD
Codes and standards applicable to this section shall be primarily British Standards and United States
Codes, unless otherwise specified, the performance/manufacturing standards of items mentioned in
this section shall confirm to the applicable portions of the latest editions of the following codes,
standards and regulations.
Reference Code Abbreviation Applicable Title of Standard

Standard
National Plumbing Code NPC
Uniform Plumbing Code UPC
Specification for
BS497 manhole covers,
road gully gratings
and frames for
drainage purposes
Specification for
British Standards BS coaltar-based hot-
applied coating
BS4164 materials for
protecting iron and
steel, including a
suitable primer.
Guide to new
sewerage
BS8005 Part construction.
Underwriters Laboratories UL
American Gas Association AGA
Minimum standard
for rating solar
Solar Rating Certification USA SRCC collectors and
Corporation efficiency of
collectors
Solar KEYMARK EUROPEAN SPF Standard for testing

and certification of
solar collectors,
storage calorifiers
and solar systems

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American Society of Mechanical ASME

Engineers
American Iron and steel Institute. AISI
Electrical Manufacturers NEMA

Association
National Electrical Manufacturers

Association VDE
Schine/Zer/Scher/Elbktrotechniker SEV
Vermin
SUB-SECTION 16040
GRP SECTIONAL HOT PRESSED WATER TANK
Sheet Moulding Compound (SMC)
SCOPE
The specification shall apply to the tanks assembled by the Hot pressed Sheet Moulding Compound
(SMC) panels that manufactured from fibre-glass reinforced polyester to compound mixed filler,
catalyses, mould release agent to the unsaturated polyester resin and pressurised and moulded by
hydraulic process where used for
 Potable water storage
GENERAL
a) The submittal must be along with the relevant product catalogues / descriptive literature stating
manufacturing process, materials, mill certificates of accessories and instructions on construction
or erection manual, handling, periodic inspection and maintenance.
b) Tank which is above ground and exposed to sun shall be pre-insulated panel and the tank under
shade to be non-insulated type or as per Consultant Engineer approval.
c) Shop drawing shall be indicated with capacity, tank type design load parameters, dimensions,
materials, fabrication details, clearances, field jointing, tolerances, support details, integration of
piping components and anchorage, etc.
d) The panel specification sectional design according to tank size and application flexibility shall be
submitted to the approval of Engineer.
e) The panel thickness to be designed based on FEM study with a safety factor 6 times the actual
hydrostatic water pressure according to BS 7491 and SS 245: 1995. Minimum thickness of the
GRP tank to be 50mm from all sides.
f) Tank material shall be virgin reinforced fibre-glass to compound the mixed filler, catalyser, mould
release agent and unsaturated polyester resin.
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g) Tank shall be suitable for 100% humidity and > 50 C temperature, corrosion proof, UV stabilized,
non-toxic, non-staining, smooth inner surface, algae resistant.
h) Colour of tank panels & components shall be as per standards pigmented as such to reduce the
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i) Tank should be opaque to help reduce evaporation of disinfectant and inhibit algae growth.
Maximum measured light transmission value inside a closure cover state tank shall not exceed
0.1%.
j) Tank exterior frames, pipe fittings, fasteners, supports, etc shall be protected against weather
conditions.
k) Interior strengthening reinforcing steel shall be with stainless steel pipe section min dia.32mm
grade 444 (carbon content<0.025).
l) Tank shall be erected above ground with a clear access of not less than 1m all around.
m) Flexible connectors shall be used to avoid stress & vibration transfer to the water tanks.
n) Manufacturer instructions and guidelines concerning storage of tank parts and accessories
general site conditions of tank location, erection method, usage and operation of the water tanks
shall be strictly observed.
o) Manufacturer’s representative certified and experienced bodies shall fix the tank.
p) Tank made with Cold press technology, RTM (injection moulding) method, Hot press MMD are
not acceptable.
Q) The tank shall be provided with level indicators tube per partition with red ball floated in tube.
CONSTRUCTION
a) The tank body shall be configured to quadrilateral panel assembling type and secure assemblage
space and maintenance space around the tank. The Wall Panel configuration shall be as follows:
1 x1.5 m and 1 x 2 m panels shall be used at the top part, while 1x1 m panels shall be used at the
lower part of the wall.
Example: 1.5 m high tank: 1x 1.5.
2.0 m High tank: 1x2.
2.5 m High tank: 1x1 (bottom) + 1x1.5 (top).
3.0 m High Tank: 1x1 (bottom) + 1x2(top).
3.5 m High Tank: 1x1 (bottom), 2nos. + 1x1.5 (top)
4.0 m High tank: 1x1 (bottom), 2nos. + 1x2 (top)
4.5 m High tank: 1x1 (bottom), 3nos. +1x1.5 (top)
b) External and internal reinforcing parts section shall be capable to withstand the expected load
such as water pressure , wind load , live load , etc …
c) Tank roof panel supporting metal reinforcements shall be from outside to avoid chlorine gas
corrosion.
d) Internal / external Reinforcing parts : Internal Reinforcement shall be used at the lower part of the
tank ( MATERIAL SUS 444 , NO WELDING , SECTION PIPE DIA 32 MM MIN ), while the upper
part ( Large panels 1.5 M , 2 M ) must be externally reinforced with top external stays , vertical
external frame and bottom external bracket due to the following reason : “Chlorine from
disinfectant generates rust on upper part of internal reinforcement material ( SS ) which are not
under water , say 1.5 m section below the ceiling”.
e) Tank accessories, structural reinforcing / frames and fasteners shall be as Table-1.
Accessories / Fasteners Material Corrosion Protection
External
Base frame, Mild Steel Channel Hot dip galvanised

sections
Wall panel joints,
(Frames, Flange bars, and
External Ladder Mild Steel Hot dip galvanised

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Manholes, Min. 600 mm dia. GRP, SMC Hinge:

clear opening. Equipped with
Stainless steel grade 316
locking device.
Bolts, nuts, washers Stainless Steel A4/316 for External bolts and GI bolts for
skid.
External
Ventilation hole, ABS Material with UV protection

PE screen.
Internal
Corner frames, stays, Tie Stainless Steel Stainless steel grade 444
rods etc.
Roof support ( pipe 3” ) UPVC UPVC
Ladder Stainless Steel / Stainless steel grade 444 / UPVC
UPVC
Bolts, nuts, washers Stainless Steel Stainless steel grade A4 / 316 in contact
with water, and A4/316 for the roof.
Table - 1
f) Joint sealant used in joints shall be non-toxic PVC based, durable and with excellent recovery.
SUB-SECTION 16050
QUALITY CONTROL
a) Supplier shall be taken necessary measures to satisfy the Employer that water tank supplied for
use within its domain meets requirements detailed forth. This shall be repeatedly done every
five years or as and when called by the Employer during guarantee period.
b) Tanks shall be erected, tested and commissioned for use only by the manufacturer/ Local
Agent.
c) The manufacturer / local agent shall be clarified about the periodic inspection of tank algae
growth and remedial measures.
d) Whenever composition or process of manufacturing of particular component part is changed or

modified, the affected component part shall have to be tested in presence of Engineer.
e) All testing and inspection costs if required shall be borne by the contractor.
f) The GRP sectional water tank shall pass the requirement of Korean standard KS F 4811:
2000 and Singaporean standard SS 245 : 1995 and British Standard BS 7491
Sl. No. Tests on Properties Standard Limits

2
1 Tensile strength BS 2782 >900Kg / cm .
2
2 Flexural strength BS 2782 >1850Kg / cm .
3 Glass content BS 2782 > 30%
4 Specific gravity 1.8
5 Linear expansion coefficient JISK 6911 1.7 x 10-5 /deg C
4 Opacity BS2782/ BSEN578 Non opaque
5 Barcol hardness BS 2782 > 30
6 Water Absorption BS 7491 Max.0.2%

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7 Impact strength ( Izod ) KSM 3055-88 50 kg.cm/ cm2

8 Thermal conductivity - 0.15Kcal/m.hr. °C
9 Light transmission ( grey ) SS 245 : 1995 < 0.001
Table - 2
g) Tank operating atmospheric pressure shall be tested under ‘tank full’ condition for water
tightness and structures soundness. W ater tank shall be subject to a standing leak test for 24
hours, during which time all joints shall be carefully examined. Noticed defects shall be rectified
immediately and the test is repeated.
h) In house QA/ QC records: (mill certificate for SS 444 accessories and SMC) shall be provided
along with tank supply to the site.
k) Upon the completion of the erection, tank shall be as per the manufacturer guideline and then
cleaned and disinfected by Contractor.
L) Upon the completion of the disinfection, third party test for disinfection for the water tank to be
carried out and certificate for the same to be submitted.
INLET, OUTLET & OVER FLOW PIPES

UPVC material (socket / flange type). Overflow pipe shall be placed in same level of inlet pipe. Outlet
pipes shall be kept level at least 10cm above the tank bottom.
DRAIN PIPE
Drain pipe shall be fixed at bottom most level of the tank with drain valve to be included.
APPROVAL OF LOCAL/ INTERNATIONAL HEALTH AUTHORITIES
a) The tank manufacturer shall be certified by International Authority to meet the requirements of BS
6920 / SS375: 2001 for products approved for potable water usage. The following certificates to be
provided for Engineer’s review:
 WRAS (UK) for cold and hot water up to 50 degrees.
 FDA (USA) for SMC raw material.
b) Potable water tank must be conformed to SS 245: 1995. The following min Test reports by
Independent Authority to be provided by manufacturer for Engineer’s review , during submittal
stage:
 Permanent compressive strain test to SS 245: 1995.
 Sunlight transmission test to SS 245: 1995.
 Physical properties test: (tensile, Bending, Elastic modulus, Barcoo hardness, water
absorption) to SS245:1995.
 Hydrostatic Test to SS245:1995.
 Leakage Test to SS245:1995.
 Deflection Test to SS245:1995.
 Metal Toxicity Test of Stainless steel in contact with water to AS/NZS 4020: 1999.
 testing of Sealing gasket according with Japanese Food Sanitation law
 Opacity Test to BS EN578: 1994.
 Testing of GRP for use in contact with water intended for human consumption to
SS375: 2001.
 Sealant test according to Korea Food & Drug Administration, Food code.

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 Test according to KS F 4811:2000.

 Thermal conductivity test according to KS M 3809:2002.
c) A guarantee of fitness for storing, of effluent water shall be obtained from concerned local
government agencies (Municipality & Town planning / Environment & health section), and a copy
provided to the Engineer. Provided Certificate should cover accessories and component parts of
the water tank in question.
STERILIZATION - MAINS WATER SYSTEM:

 Carry out the following operations in accordance with BS 6700.
 Flush system and introduce sterilisation chemical.
 Take samples to ensure correct chlorine concentration.
 Leave system to stand for period of time indicated.
 Repeatedly flush system with clean water until all traces of chlorine have been removed - leave system filled.
 Submit samples to registered laboratory for microbiological analysis and report.
 Certificate of conformity
 Immediately prior to handover, retake samples and submit for analysis and report.
 Where necessary repeat sterilisation of potable water system immediately prior to handover.
STERILIZATION - WATER STORAGE SYSTEMS:

 Carry out the following operations in accordance with BS 6700 and Health and Safety Executive Approved Code of
Practice and Guidance - Legionnaires' disease - control of legionella bacteria in water systems.
 Carry out operations on all water storage tanks and cisterns, cold and hot.
 Carry out procedures as for mains water systems.
GUARANTEE CERTIFICATES
Manufacturer, importer or supplier of the water tank shall provide a certificate of guarantee, against
manufacturing and erection defects covering a period of minimum ten (10) years from the date of
erection. During the guarantee period, tank component parts and accessories found deteriorated,
defective shall be replaced or made purposefully at his cost.

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SECTION 16060
PIPES, VALVES, PUMPS AND ACCESSORIES
1.0 GENERAL
1.1 DESCRIPTION
This section describes materials and equipment for Plumbing and Mechanical Engineering
installations as noted in the previous section of this volume of the Specification.
1.1.1 MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT
- Pipe and Fittings.

- Valves.
- Pumping Equipment.
- Vibration Isolation and Equipment Bases.
- Codes and Standards.
1.1.2 WORKMANSHIP
- All workmanship required to accomplish the work mentioned hereinafter or shown on related
Drawings, shall conform to the highest standards, and as required by the Engineer.
- The Engineer will be the sole judge of the standards required.
2.0 PIPES AND FITTINGS
2.1 DESCRIPTION OF WORK
The work included under this part shall consist of pipes, fittings and equipment, as hereinafter
specified and as shown on the Drawings. Such work shall include, without being limited to the items
described in the following clauses of this part.
2.2 ARRANGEMENT AND ALIGNMENT
- Install piping in a neat, workmanlike manner and the various lines shall be parallel to building
walls wherever possible.
- Install pipe groups for plumbing parallel with pipes of other trades.
- Space pipe supports, arrange reducers and Pitch piping to allow air to be vented to system high
points and to allow the system to be drained at the low points. However, where obstructions
exist, automatic air vents shall be installed at all air pocket points and ½” (15mm) drain gate
valves shall be supplied and installed at all low points and riser legs.

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SUB-SECTION 16070
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS FOR PVC PIPES
- Storage
- PVC pipe and fittings shall be stored under cover at all times. Sun light shall not be permitted to
come into contact with the PVC materials at any time, except during installation in trench. The
pipes shall be stored on flat level ground free from large or sharp edged stones or objects, and
shall be stacked to a maximum height of 1.5 m. (or as recommended by the manufacturer) with
sockets at alternate ends, and in such a manner as to prevent sagging or bending.
- Pipe Installation
- Before installation, the pipe shall be inspected for defects. Defective, damaged or unsound pipe
will be rejected. Deflections from a straight line or grade, between the center lines extended, of
any 2 connecting pipes made necessary by vertical curves or horizontal curves or offsets, shall
not exceed 12500/D mm. per linear meter of pipe, where D represents the nominal internal
diameter of the pipe expressed in millimetres. If the alignment requires deflections in excess of
these limitations, special bends or a sufficient number of shorter lengths of pipe shall be
furnished to provide angular deflections within the limit set forth. Except where necessary in
making connections with other lines, pipe shall be laid with the bells facing in the direction of
laying.
- Pipes in trenches-Place each length of pipe with a uniformly distributed bearing for the bottom
0.3 of the pipe on the sand fill in the trench. Excavate recesses to accommodate pipe bells,
sleeves, glands or other fittings. Take up and re-lay any pipe that has the grade or joint disturbed
after laying. Clean the interior of the pipe of all foreign material before lowering into the trench,
and keep clean during laying operations by means of plugs or other acceptable methods.
- Plumbing vents exposed to sunlight shall be protected by water base synthetic latex paints.
- Thermal Expansions
- When drainage and vent stacks exceed six (6) meters in height, approved expansion joints,
restraint fittings and offsets shall be placed on vertical risers and horizontal branches as follows:
- Expansion joints are recommended at alternate floors in all vertical stacks.
- Expansion joints shall be placed in horizontal branches containing two or more vertical risers and
exceeding ten (10) meters in length immediately upstream of vertical riser whenever possible.
- An expansion joint, shall be placed below the connection point of a waste pipe to the stack, if this
connection is exposed below floor slab, and above the connection point if this connection is
above floor slab.
- No expansion joints shall be required in building drain below grade.
- Thermal Expansion Fittings
- Approved expansion fittings that utilize rubber-o-rings in a recessed groove may be used to
compensate for thermal expansion. The ring slides along the pipe when expansion or contraction
occurs. Expansion joints shall be installed by solvent cementing techniques.

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SUB-SECTION 16080
CONNECTIONS AND SUPPORTS
- Make all changes in size and direction of piping with standard fittings.
- Make all branch connections with tees.

- Use eccentric reducing fittings or eccentric reducing couplings where required by the contract
documents or where required to prevent pocketing of liquid or non-condensable.
- Pipe bending shall not be resorted to except in extreme cases and only after the written approval
of the Engineer.
- Piping shall be designed with Loops to take the thermal expansion. W herever this is not possible
for physical reasons, expansion joints with guides shall be used.
- Installation of pipes shall be complete with all cutting, patching and making good of walls, slabs,
partitions, etc., due to fixing, supporting and anchoring of pipes.
- Automatic air vents shall be installed at all air pocket locations, and/or at the highest points in the
lines.
- Pipes and fittings shall both be manufactured according to one single standard unit of
measurement either either English or both metric.
- All drainage and rain water pipes running underground, under the building, shall be encased
in concrete for the whole length.
2.0 C O N N E C T I O N TO EQUIPMENT AND CONTROL

VALVES
- Provide flanges or unions at all final connections to equipment and control valves to facilitate
dismantling. Arrange connections so that the equipment being served may be removed without
disturbing the piping.
- Install all supply piping, pumps and other equipment including gate valves and strainers therein,
at line size with the reduction in size being made only at the outlet piping from the control valve at
the full size of the tapping in the equipment served.
3.0 UNIONS AND FLANGES
Unions and flanges shall be installed at all equipment inlets and outlets, at all valves inlets or outlets,
on all pipe branches and in general, every 15 meters of pipe run.
Unions shall be used on all screwed pipes and shall be of the same quality and service. Flanges,
suitable for welding, shall be used on all welded pipes, and shall be all steel construction to ASTM or
BS Standards.

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Threaded flanges shall be used on all threaded pipes; when flanged valves and equipment are
connected to the pipes, flanges shall be of the same quality and service as the pipe served, and shall
conform to ASTM or BS Standards.
4.0 HANGERS, SUPPORTS, ANCHORS AND GUIDES - GENERAL
- Support, anchor and guide all piping to preclude failure or deformation. Construct and install
hangers, supports, anchors, guides and accessories to the approval of the Engineer. Do not use
wire, tape or metal bands. Supports shall be designed to support weight of pipe, weight of fluid
and weight of pipe insulation.
- Fasten piping securely to the structure without overstressing any portion of the supports or the
structure itself. Secure pipe supports, anchors and guides to concrete by means of inserts or if
greater load carrying capacity is required by means of steel fishplates embedded in the concrete.
- Arrange hanger to prevent transmission of vibration from piping to building and supports.
- Uninsulated copper or brass pipe and/or tubing shall be isolated from ferrous hangers or
supports
- Support piping and tubing at intervals indicated in the schedule hereinafter and at all changes in
direction. Maximum deflection shall not exceed 3 mm.
- Clearance for application of specified Vapour sealed insulation without cutting pipeline covering
or fitting covering in installation of pipe hangers and fittings shall be provided.
- Furnish pipe hangers and supports complete with rods, bolts, lock nuts, swivels, couplings,
brackets and all other components and accessories, to allow installation to freely expand and
contract.
- Hangers shall be formed steel clevis type, unless otherwise specified, with adjustable attachment
to hanger rod. For copper or brass pipe, use plastic sheathed hangers. Pipe hangers shall fit over
vapour sealed insulated piping.
- Where pipe exceeds maximum loading recommended for clevis type hanger, provide steel pipe
clamps.
- Provide trapeze hangers where several pipes can be installed parallel and at the same level.
Trapeze shall be of steel channel sized to support load and drilled for rod hanger at each end.
Provision should be made to keep the lines in their relative position to each other by the use of
either clamps or clips.
- Use roller supports, where provision for expansion is required. Rollers shall have cast iron
adjustable bases.
3 3
- For hanger rods on piping / " (10 mm) thru 2" (50 mm) inclusive use / " (10 mm) rods, and for
8 8
1 5
Piping 2 / " (65 mm) thru 5" (125 mm) use / " (16 mm) rods, and for piping 6" (150 mm) thru 12"
2 8
7
(300 mm) use /8“(22 mm) rods.
- Provide additional steel members required for hanging piping systems in areas with special
conditions, or where vertical or horizontal structural steel supports are required other than those
provided in the structure.
- C-type hangers on sprinkler piping shall have lock nuts.
- Provide lateral bracing for supporting rods over 450mm. long braced at every fourth hanger with
diagonal bracing attached to slab or beam.
- Floor supports - provide for supporting horizontal piping from floors with cast-iron rests, with pipe
nipples to suit. Fasten to floor. W here provision for expansion is required, provide pipe roll
stands, without vertical adjustment. Provide concrete or steel pipe piers, fasten stands to piers.

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- Wall supports - provide for supporting horizontal piping from wall with steel J-Hook for pipe
located close to wall and not larger than 3" (80 mm) pipe. For greater loads, up to 1500 lbs (680
Kg) maximum loading provide welded steel bracket.
- Vertical piping supports - support cast-iron soil pipe at every floor and at base of stack, other
pipes at every floor unless shown otherwise. Use steel extension pipe clamps. Refer to
manufacturer's rated maximum loading for each size pipe. Bolt clamps securely to pipe, rest
clamp-end extension on building structure. Place pipe clamps at ceiling below, support clamp
and extension from inserts where pipe sleeves extend above floor.
- Pipe-covering (insulation) protection saddles.
- Provide hanger shields to protect vapour sealed pipe insulation within mechanical equipment
rooms at each support point by a 360 degree insert of high density, 100 psi, waterproofed
calcium silicate encased in a 120 deg. sheet metal shield. Insert thickness shall be same as
insulation. Shield length shall equal nominal pipe diameter, minimum but shall not be shorter
than 100mm. and need not be longer than 300mm. if bearing load causes no discernable
deformation. Insert shall extend 25mm. beyond sheet metal shield. 100mm. shields shall be 26
gauge minimum. Shields 130 to 230mm. long shall be 20 gauge minimum. Shields longer than
230mm. shall be 16 gauge.
- Provide penetration shields to encase insulated pipes penetrating fire walls or floors in a 360
deg., 24 gauge minimum sheet metal hanger shield with insert of high density, 100 psi.
Waterproofed calcium silicate the same thickness as insulation and further enclosed within the
sleeve, sized for maximum 25mm. spacing between sleeve and insulation shield, pack annular
space between sleeve and shield on both ends with double neoprene coated asbestos rope.
Install an escutcheon plate to completely cover the wall penetration opening and fit snugly over
the pipe insulation shield. Insert shall extend at least 25mm. beyond penetrated surface and
escutcheon.
- Provide oversize hangers with blocking the same thickness as the insulation to pitch vapor
sealed insulated pipes accurately at time of insulation.
- Hangers on PVC pipes shall be of design which does not clamp the pipe tightly but permits axial
movement.
- Support but do not rigidly restrain PVC pipes at end of branches and at change of direction
or elevation. Vertical piping shall be maintained in the straight alignment. Support trap arms in
excess of 900mm in length as close as possible to the trap.

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SUB-SECTION 16090
INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE
1.0 PIPE SLEEVES
- Provide all pipe openings through walls, partitions and slabs with sleeves having an internal
diameter at least 50mm larger than the outside diameter of the pipe for un-insulated lines or of
the insulation for insulated pipes.
- Install sleeves through interior walls and partitions flush with finished surfaces; sleeves through
outside walls to project 15mm. on each side of the finished wall; and floor sleeves to project
25mm. above finished floors.
- Set sleeves in place before pouring concrete or securely fasten and grout in with cement.
- Sleeve construction:
. Interior Partitions - galvanized sheet iron.

. Interior & Exterior Masonry Walls and Floors-galvanized steel pipe.
- Fill the space between outside of pipe or insulation and the inside of the sleeve or framed
opening with fibrous asbestos in interior walls and floors and pack with oakum, seal with lead and
watertight mastic or asphalt in exterior walls.
2.0 CLEANING OF PIPING SYSTEMS
- Plug all opening ends of piping, valves and equipment except when actual work is being
performed to minimize accumulation of dirt and debris.
- After installation is complete, place temporary screens at connections to all equipment and at
automatic control valves where permanent strainers are not provided.
- Prior to the performance of tests, flush out all piping that is to receive a hydrostatic test with clean
water.
- Remove dirt and debris collected at screens, strainers and other points from the system.
- The Contractor shall disinfect water piping before it is placed in service. The Contractor shall
furnish all equipment and materials necessary to do the work of disinfecting and shall perform the
work in accordance with the procedure outlined in AWWA Standard for Disinfecting W ater Mains
Designation C 601-68. The dosage shall be such as to produce a chlorine residual for not less
than 10 ppm after a contact period of not less than 24 hours. After treatment, the piping shall be
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During the disinfecting period, care shall be exercised to prevent contamination of water in steel
main.
3.0 TESTS AND IDENTIFICATION

- In addition to the tests required for specific piping systems, the manufacturer shall test all
materials as specified prior to delivery.
- Check all materials for defects. Identify all materials with factory applied permanent stampings or
markings designating their conformance to specified requirements.
4.0 HYDROSTATIC PRESSURE TESTS
Test all piping systems as per the specifications under section of "TESTS"
5.0 PIPE CLASSES
The classes of all the piping materials used are listed herein below with the pressure ratings
indicated.
All pipes shall be indelibly marked at intervals of not greater than 3m. The marking shall show the
manufacturer's identification, the standard name and number, and the nominal size and class.
Adhesive labels alone shall not suffice. All pipes complying with British Standards shall be kite
marked.
5.0.1 PIPES - TYPE 1
Polyvinyl chloride pipes (PVC) shall be of the un-plasticized rigid type and of high density and
complete homogeneity material.
PVC pipes-Type 1 shall comply with BS 4514 for Soil and BS 5255 for Waste and Vent or DIN 19534
atmospheric pressure rating and tested at maximum static head. Polypropylene to BS 5254 can be
used for waste application.
PVC pipes shall be of the integral plain socket suitable for solvent welding with special adhesives or
with push fit ring seal.
PVC pipes-Type 1 are allowed to be used for drainage, sewer and storm water application inside the
building and/or as specifically mentioned in the schedule of pipe materials.
5.0.2 PVC PIPES - TYPE 2
PVC pipes-Type 2 (Un-plasticized Polyvinyl Chloride) pipes shall be to BS 3505 latest edition Class E
130 psi (900Kpa) working pressure at 68 deg. F (20°C) fluid temperature and 103 °F (40 °C) ambient
temperature or ASTM specification D 1785.
The pipe shall be homogenous throughout and free from visible cracks, holes, foreign inclusions or
other defects. The pipe shall be as uniform as commercially practicable in colour, opacity, density and
other physical properties.
All fittings and accessories shall be of same material and quality as the pipe and jointing up to 2 1/2"
diameter shall be of the spigot and socket cemented type where solvent cement is applied to both
parts all in compliance with B.S. 4346: Part I: 1969 joints and fittings for use with un-plasticized PVC
pressure pipes, Part I: Injection moulded PVC, PVC fittings for solvent welding for use with pressure
pipes. After pushing the pipe into the socket, the joint shall be allowed to set for at least 10 hr.
Jointing for all pipes buried underground outside buildings and for all pipes above 3" diameter shall be
of the rubber ring integral socket type to BS 4346 Part 2.

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Expansion joints with guides as recommended by manufacturer shall be installed on long run solvent
cemented pipes every 30 meters of length, and wherever shown in the specification.
Bending PVC pipes is only allowed in non-critical application at room temperature and after the
approval of the Engineer.
Before bending, the pipe should be heated at the section to be bent to a temperature of about 275-
300 °F (135-150 °C).
The bore should be supported by packing with sand or by insertion of thick rubber pipe, the heating
being carried out in a hot air oven or by immersion in hot oil or glycerine. Overheating should be
avoided, and the pipe should not be held at the bending temperature too long.
PVC pipes-Type 2 are allowed to be used for domestic and potable cold water and swimming pool
piping, and / or as specifically mentioned in the schedule of pipe materials.
5.0.3 PIPES-TYPE 3
Polyvinyl chloride pipes (PVC) shall be of the un-plasticized rigid type and of high density and
complete homogeneity material.
PVC pipes-Type 3 shall comply with B.S.4660 for sizes up to 6" diameter and to BS 5481 for sizes
above 8" diameter atmospheric pressure rating and tested at maximum static head.
PVC pipes shall be of the single socket type with ring seal.
PVC pipes-Type 3 are allowed to be used for drainage, sewer and storm water application, under
building structures and outside building and /or as specifically mentioned in the schedule of pipe
materials.
5.0.4 PP-R POLY PROPYLENE PIPES
• Contractor shall use PP-R for hot and cold water distribution systems above false ceiling and all
exposed water supply systems inside the building.
• Contractor shall use PP-R with an aluminum layer for use on hot and cold water distribution
systems on roof and for all external water supply line. The Contractor shall make due
allowance when evaluating the installation to ensure the correct PP-R pipe size is selected, as
identified in the table on the drawings. For large diameters the Contractor shall make due
allowance for additional PP-R pipe work to maintain the correct flow and pressure losses in the
system.
• The Contractor shall consult a specialist supplier to ensure the manufacturer’s installation
details are adhered to, in particular expansion, contraction, pressure and temperature rating,
fixings, jointing methods etc.
• The Contractor shall confirm the pipework manufacturer has no objection to the use of trace
heating tape and insulation on the hot water pipework.
• All exposed pipework shall be suitably protected from UV and other damage. The Contractor
shall be responsible for storing the material to the manufacturer’s recommendations.
• The Contractor shall source the PP-R pipework from a reputable single source supplier for the
entire project and shall ensure the PP-R pipework is manufactured from virgin material.
• The Contractor shall submit all details for the Engineer's approval.
5.0.5 CROSS LINKED POLYETHYLENE PIPES (XLPE)

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XLPE piping system shall be basically consist of the following components:

- Cross linked polyethylene pipe pulled in coloured (red for hot water blue for cold water
application) corrugated conduits of polyethylene material.
- Ring fittings and valves of bronze or DZR brass construction.
- Pipes
- The inner pipe shall be made of cross linked polyethylene which can withstand up to 95
degree C fluid temperature inside it at a maximum pressure of 10 bars. Pipes shall be able to
withstand short time temperature loading up to 110 degree C at a maximum pressure of 10
bars.
- All pipes shall be stamped at equal intervals with clear marks showing clearly the name of the
manufacturer along with the pressure and temperature ratings, pipe diameter and wall
thickness, pipe standard DIN 16892/93 and the country of origin of manufacturer.
- All pipes shall be laid so that they can be easily replaced, whenever necessary by fast and
easy pulling from the conduits.
- Pipes shall satisfy the requirement for drinking water installation and approved by a
recognized health organization DVGW or equivalent whenever specifically intended for
potable application.
- Conduits
- The conduits shall be made of temperature stabilized high density polyethylene and shall be
capable of retaining its form up to 105 °C. Conduits shall have different colour for different
application.
- Fittings & Accessories
- One single line XLPE pipe in one single conduit will supply water to one fixture only from a
main bronze distributor supplied by the same manufacturer of the system.
- Ring feed line shall have an isolating valve of bronze construction. Each pipe at its
termination from the distributor shall be labelled with a tag indicating the fixture it is supplying.
- Pipes to be connected to the different fittings via a special wall box of reinforced plastic fitted
1 3
with bronze or DZR brass elbow suitable for / 2" or / 4" threaded connection as required. The
box should be suitably designed in order to enable the replacement of existing pipes in the
event of their damage (puncturing).
- All valves, box, elbows, tees, bends should be of bronze or DZR brass connections to be of a
cone grip unions type allowing full flow capacity, minimum pressure loss, easily detachable
with torque clearly defined for a fool proof installation.
- Contractor to use proper tools for assembly as recommended by manufacturer, i.e. assembly
pliers, Ratchet torque wrench, cutters, etc.
- Distribution ring shall be located above the false ceiling as indicated on the drawings.
- XLPE pipes are allowed to be used for cold and hot water distribution inside toilets, kitchens
etc. or as specifically mentioned in the schedule of pipe materials.
7.0 FLANGED PIPE JOINTS
- All flanged joints shall be made up with compressed ring type asbestos gaskets. Gaskets
shall be 1.5 mm. thick.
- Bolts for flanges shall be of low carbon steel with hexagonal heads and hard pressed steel
hexagon nuts. Bolts shall be to ASTM specifications A 307 or SAE grade 2, with tensile
strength of 64000 psi (441.3 MPa) minimum.
- All bolt holes shall be spot faced.
8.0 JOINTS BETWEEN DISSIMILAR METALS (DIELECTRIC ISOLATORS)

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- Make joints between ferrous and non-ferrous screwed piping and equipment by using Teflon
or nylon isolating materials in the form of screwed unions, as manufactured by the Capital
Mfg. Co. or by EPCO. Sales Co.
- Make joints between ferrous and non-ferrous flanged piping and equipment with Duriron Co.,
Inc., "Task-Line" insulating gaskets and "Teflon sleeves and washers between flanges, bolts
and nuts.
- The entire insulating joint including the dielectric material shall be suitable to withstand the
temperature, pressure and other operating characteristics for the service for which they are
used.
SUB-SECTION 16100
PIPING SCHEDULE
Scope of Work
The MEP contractor must supply and install plumbing network according to the piping classes
schedule mentioned below.
1.0 GENERAL
2.0 Piping classes are specified for each service in the following schedule. The designations indicated
refer to detailed specifications for piping in this section of the specifications:
2.1 PIPING CLASSES
Service Piping Class
Domestic cold water supply From Transfer Pump PPR

Up To Roof Water Tank.
Domestic cold water supply inside the building up PPR

to isolating valves of toilets, kitchens and W ater
heater supply, connection and drain , (For
exposed horizontal)
Domestic cold and hot water supply pipes XLPE enclosed in flexible protective
running in wall inside the bathroom(Embedded
(PEX)
vertical)
Submersible pump discharge PVC Type 2
Fire Protection water supply pipes GSP
Drainage and vent pipes above ground PVC Type 1
Rain water pipes PVC Type 1
Sanitary sewer under building structure PVC Type 3
A/C Condensate drain PVC Type 1

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SUB-SECTION 16110
VALVES
The work included under this part shall consist of valves and fittings, as hereinafter specified and as
shown on the Drawings. Such work shall include, without being limited to items described in the
following clauses.
- Valves shall be installed only in vertical or horizontal positions unless otherwise required
by the Drawings.
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- All valves shall be installed in accessible locations to facilitate easy removal for maintenance.
- Valves shall be full-line size.
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- Valves 2" (50 mm) dia. and smaller shall have threaded ends, valves 2 / 2" (65 mm) dia. and
larger shall have flanged ends.
- All threaded end valves shall be installed with unions to facilitate the removal of the valve from the
pipeline.
- Gate valves shall be installed on both sides of every piece of equipment for all pipe-system
connections, and where shown on the Drawings.
1.2 TESTS
All valves shall be tested in accordance with the appropriate section of the Specifications describing
each system.
1.3 GATE VALVES
Gate valves up to 2" (50 mm) shall be all bronze, screwed ends, non rising stem, screwed bonnet,
solid wedge disc type.
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Gate valves 2 / 2" (65 mm) and larger shall have cast iron body, non rising stem, flanged ends, bolted
bonnet and bronze wedge disc faces and seats.
One gate valve shall be supplied and installed:

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- At the supply and return from each equipment.

- At the discharge and suction of each pump.
- At the bottom of each riser and all low points to be drained.
- In general at all points shown on the Drawings and/or specified.
1.4 GLOBE VALVES
Globe valves, 2" (50 mm) and smaller, shall be all bronze, screwed ends, rising stem, screwed bonnet
renewable composite disc and seat.
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Globe valves 2 / 2" (65 mm) and larger, shall be cast iron, flanged ends rising stem, bolted bonnet,
1.5 CHECK VALVES
Check valves shall be of the non-slam spring loaded, globe type with the capability to absorb and
dampen the shock wave from the piping system water hammer. Check valves 2" (50 mm) and
smaller, shall be all bronze, screwed ends, screwed cap with horizontal lift check, renewable
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composite disk and seat. Valves 2 / 2" (65 mm) and larger, shall be cast iron, flanged ends, bolted cap
Check valve shall be installed:
- At the discharge of each pump.
- At all points shown on the Drawings and/or where specified.
1.6 FLOAT VALVES
Supply and install all float valves as shown on the Drawings and wherever specified in this book of
specifications and the reservoir(s) wherever shown on the Drawings shall be provided with level
indicators.
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Float valves 2" (50 mm) and smaller shall be all bronze, screwed ends, float operated. Valves 2 /2 "
(65 mm) and larger shall be brass body, flanged ends, float operated. Float shall be all copper and
mounted at the end of a brass or copper rod, which actuates valve operation.
1.7 BALANCING VALVES (DOUBLE REGULATING)
Supply and install balancing valves with provision for connecting a portable differential pressure
meter. Each meter connection shall have pressure temperature read out ports. Valves shall be of the
Y-pattern style design. Valves shall be suitable for installation in any direction without affecting flow
measurements.
Each valve shall be provided with close coupled fixed orifice for flow measurement.
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All valves up to 2" (50 mm) shall be of copper alloy with NPT connection. Valves of 2 / 2" (65 mm)
and above shall have flanged type cast iron body with all other metal parts of nonferrous copper alloy.
Each valve shall provide precise flow measurement, precision flow balancing and positive shut-off
with no drip seat and teflon disc and drain connection with protection cap.
Each valve shall have multi-adjustment turns of hand wheel for maximum setting with hidden memory
feature to program the valve with precision tamper proof balancing setting. Number of turns shall be 4
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for valve up to 2", 8 between 2 / 2" and 6", 12 for 8" and 10" and 16 for 12".
Valves shall be supplied with polyurethane container that doubles the insulation after valve is
installed.
One set of computerized balancing instrument shall be supplied with the valves. The instruments
shall be a read out meter, programmed with the valve curves and with a conversion formula for Cv to
read the flow in gpm directly. The instrument shall also be provided with temperature measurement
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A chucking device shall hold the valve disconnect firmly and a built-in flat seal shall give it maximum
tightness.
1.8 AUTOMATIC AIR VENTS
Supply and install all automatic air vents as shown on the Drawings and wherever specified in this
book of specifications.
Automatic air vents of the spherical float type shall be installed at all high points in the piping. Vents
shall have cast iron housing and bolted cover with gasket. Float shall be constructed of stainless
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steel. Vents shall be suitable for a maximum operating pressure of 150 psi (1030 Kpa). A /2 " (15
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mm) lock shield valve shall be directly installed ahead of each automatic air vent, and a / 2" (15 mm)
drain line shall be provided to discharge at a convenient point.
1.9 WATER PRESSURE REDUCING VALVES
Supply and install wherever shown on the Drawings and as specified here-in-after water pressure
reducing valves of the direct operated type.
Each valve shall be constructed of cast iron body, with stainless steel spring and shaft and nylon
diaphragm.
The spring shall be designed to provide the pressure reduction indicated on the Drawings.
The valve shall be designed for a work pressure of 250 psi and shall be threaded or flanged ended as
the pipe connecting to it.
The valve shall be of the self contained type without any control lines with all internal parts being
accessible by removing spring chamber and without dismantling the valve itself.
The valve shall be designed to operate smoothly and quietly without chattering or any water hammer
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SUB-SECTION 16120
PIPE JOINTS AND CONNECTIONS
1.0 PIPE EXPANSION JOINTS
Supply and install expansion joints wherever pipes cross structural expansion joints, and wherever
required to prevent undue stresses caused by thermal expansion of the pipes.
Expansion joints shall be of the packless-bellow type with flanged or welded ends as suitable for the
pipe application.
Bellows shall be of stainless steel and suitable for a pressure of 125 psi (860Kpa) or the design
working pressure, whichever is greater. Expansion joints shall be provided with guides to prevent any
unnecessary misalignment of the pipe. Guides and anchor arrangements shall be per the
recommendations of the expansion joints manufacturers.
2.0 STRAINERS
- Water strainer shall be supplied and installed at the suction connection of all pumps, and ahead
of all automatic flow control valves.
- Strainers 2" (50 mm) and smaller shall be Y-pattern type with bronze body, screwed cover, brass
basket and screwed ends.
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- Strainers 2 / 2" (65 mm) and larger shall be of cast iron body, brass basket and flanged ends.
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- Basket shall have / “(0.8 mm.) perforations for water service.
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3.0 FLEXIBLE PUMP CONNECTORS
Flexible pump connectors shall be easy flexing, long cyclic life connectors, to protect mechanical
equipment by relieving piping stresses, caused by piping misalignment, sagging pipe hangers, and
thermal expansion.

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SUB-SECTION 16130
PUMPING EQUIPMENT
PART 1 GENERAL
1.01 SCOPE OF SECTION
A. This technical specification establishes the quality of materials and workmanship to

be used in the supply and installation of:
i) Domestic water lift pump set.

ii) Domestic water pressure pump set.
1.02 W ORK INCLUDED
A. The work includes the provision of all labour materials and performance of all
operations in connection with the installation of pumps as specified herein and
shown on the drawings.
B. The work includes testing of pumps.
C. Coordination: The contractor shall be responsible for full coordination of the work
with all other trades.
D. All water pumps shall be compatible with monitoring
E. All pumps, fittings should be warranty not less than 5 years.
1.04 REFERENCES
A. ASME Section 8D - Pressure Vessel.
B. U.L 1453 - Electric Boosters
C. U.L 174 - Household electric storage tank water heaters.
1.05 SUBMITTALS
A. Drawings - Refer to General specifications.

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B. Submittals to General section complaint statement
C. Product Data to General section.
1. Indicate pump type, capacity and power requirements technical details.
2. Provide certified pump curves showing pump performance characteristics

with pump and system operating point plotted. Include N.P.S.H curve when
applicable.
3. Provide electrical characteristics and connection requirements.
1.06 QUALITY ASSURANCE
A. Manufacturers qualifications: Company specializing in manufacturing the products

specified in this Section with minimum ten years experience.
B. Provide pumps with manufacturers name plate, model number and rating / capacity
identified.
C. Ensure products and installation of specified products in conformance with

recommendation and requirements of the following organizations:
1. American Society of Mechanical Engineers (A.S.M.E).
2. National Sanitation Foundation (N.S.F)
PART 2: PRODUCTS
5.08.1 PACKAGED WATER PUMPSETS (WATER TRANSFER & BOOSTER PUMPSET)
5.08.2 The Water transfer pump set shall be a completely packaged factory assembled and tested
unit complete with all major components, instruments, safety devices, safety devices, stop-
valves
5.08.3 Pumps shall be of the End suction or Vertical Multistage or Horizontal Multistage type, to
match the capacity indicated on the drawings. A standby pump shall be incorporated into the
unit for water transfer pump and pressure vessel of 100 liter capacity for booster pump.
5.08.4 The unit shall provide water, within a range of pressure specified or required. The pumps
operation shall be controlled by pressure switch mounted on discharge line.
5.08.5 For dry run prevention of the pump, following shall be provided as standard below
5.08.6 Plastic float with micro switches to stop the pump when water level reaches present low level
in the storage tank.
5.08.7 A flow sensor in the suction line to stop the pump if ‘no-flow’ status is sensed.
5.08.8 The control panel shall incorporate all starters, pilot lights, fuses and circuit breakers, relays
and automatic change over equipment to automatically start to standby pump on failure of the
selected duty pump. A selector switch to allow pump to operate as duty pumps shall be fitted.
An interlocked handle shall isolate the panel when the door is opened. Cyclic changeover
facility shall also be provided.
Centrifugal Pumps
5.08.9 The flow characteristic of each pump or combination of pumps should match the design
requirements of the system to ensure stability throughout the operating range.
5.08.10 T h e power characteristics of the pump shall provide protection against overloading. e.g. in
the event of a burst main or excessive demand. Power absorbed shall not be excessive if
the delivery head drops.
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5.08.11 The basic design requirements of the pumps are detailed on plans or schedules.
Construction of Pump Casing

5.08.12 The pump casing shall be manufactured from cast iron. The internal and external material
surface shall be smooth and free from irregularities and casting defects. A drain cock shall
be provided at the bottom of the casing and a manual air release valve shall be fitted to the
highest point on the casing.
5.08.13 Where the pump is supplied with flanged connections, mating flanges shall be supplied
bolted on the suction and discharge flanges with a blank gasket between them to prevent
the ingress of dirt.
5.08.14 Where the pump is supplied with screwed connections, unions shall be fitted to the suction
and discharge connections. A cap shall be provided on each connection to prevent the
ingress of dirt.
5.08.15 Pumps constructed with split casings shall incorporate a positive means of aligning the two
sections of the casing, such as dowel pins or lugs.
5.08.16 Unit construction close coupled pumps and all horizontal spindle pumps shall be
constructed so that the impeller can be withdrawn for inspection without disconnecting the
service pipe work.
5.08.17 Lifting rings shall be incorporate in the casing, adequately sized to permit lifting of the
complete pump unit, including motor and bed plate.
5.08.18 Pump casing shall be wire brushed or sand blasted, to remove rust and scale. The inner
surface shall then be greased and outer surface primed with a paint suitable for the casing
material.
Pump Impeller
5.08.19 The pump impeller shall be manufactured from bronze or gun metal. The impeller shall be
machined to a smooth and accurate profile. All water ways shall be smooth and free from
obstruction. Ample guide surfaces shall be provided to ensure alignment.
Impeller Shaft
5.08.20 The pump shaft shall be constructed from stainless steel. The impeller shall be keyed to a
taper on the shaft and retained by a HEXAGONAL NUT. Drive couplings and pulleys shall be
keyed to the shaft or retained by propriety clamping devices designed to minimize stress and
vibration.
5.08.21 The impeller and shaft assembly are to be dynamically balanced as a complete unit. All
rotating elements shall be in static, dynamic and hydraulic balance.
5.08.22 The critical speed of the shaft assembly shall be substantially higher than the operating
speed of the shaft. Changes in shaft diameter shall incorporate rounded shoulders to reduce
stress concentration at these points.
Pump Bearings
5.08.23 The pump bearings shall be designed to absorb any axial thrust forces produced by the
impeller to ensure that axial forces are not transmitted to the drive couplings.
5.08.24 Bearings shall be either bush type with oiling ring and and reservoir, bush type with oil
impregnated material, or bail or roller bearings with oil or grease lubrication. Oil reservoirs
shall be fitted with content indicator and drain plug reased bearings shall have grease
nipples, or screw down auto lubricators provided in accessible positions.
Pump Seals
5.08.25 Mechanical seals between the stationary and moving parts of the pump shall be selected to
suit the pump operating temperature, pressure and rotational speed, and shall be chemically
compatible with the liquid and materials in the system.

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5.08.26 Where packed glands are provided, the stuffing boxes shall be of split construction to facilitate
easy removal. The studs holding the stuffing boxes in position shall be fitted with self-locking
nuts.
5.08.27 Liquid passing through packed glands is to be drained from the pump to an open lundish near
the pump base.
Drive Couplings
5.08.28 An approved pattern of resilient drive coupling shall be installed between the prime mover and
the pump shaft. The couplings shall be designed to absorb stresses caused by minor
misalignment of the motor and pump shafts and to minimize the transfer of vibration.
The couplings shall be capable of being disconnected easily to facilitate dismantling for pump or
motor overhaul.
Booster pump set shall be as per Clause 5.08 BT including the pressure vessel and jockey pump.
Pumps to be controlled.
General
Supply and install wherever shown on the Drawings end-suction centrifugal pumps of capacities as
indicated in the capacity schedule and/or shown on the Drawings.
Each pump shall be of the type specified and shall be directly coupled to an electric motor and
mounted on a common steel base plate.
Pump casing shall be of the close-grained, high tensile strength gray iron, with smooth water ways
and fitted with bronze wear ring. Impeller shall be bronze, enclosed, accurately machined and
statically and dynamically balanced. Shaft shall be one piece stainless steel with bronze sleeve of
ample size to carry any axial and radial thrust.
Pump shall have mechanical shaft seal of extra hard carbon and ceramic type. Pump ball bearings
shall be of ample size to withstand all axial and radial thrust.
Each pump set, for domestic water supply application, shall be complete with the following:
- Electric control panel complete with circuit breakers, earth leakage protection as required by
the Authorities, Phase failure protection, starters, automatic electric alternators, indicating
lights and selector switches. Panel shall be made of sheet steel of dust and splash proof to
minimum IP 54 type with lockable door.
- Panel and door shall be rust proof.
1.6 ENDS-SUCTION PUMPS
- General
Supply and install wherever shown on the Drawings end-suction centrifugal pumps of capacities as
indicated in the capacity schedule and/or shown on the Drawings.
Each pump shall be of the type specified and shall be directly coupled to an electric motor and
mounted on a common steel base plate.
Pump casing shall be of the close-grained, high tensile strength gray iron, with smooth water ways
and fitted with bronze wear ring. Impeller shall be bronze, enclosed, accurately machined and
statically and dynamically balanced. Shaft shall be one piece stainless steel with bronze sleeve of
ample size to carry any axial and radial thrust.
Pump shall have mechanical shaft seal of extra hard carbon and ceramic type. Pump ball bearings
shall be of ample size to withstand all axial and radial thrust.
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- Electric control panel complete with circuit breakers, earth leakage protection as required by
the Authorities, Phase failure protection, starters, automatic electric alternators, indicating
lights and selector switches. Panel shall be made of sheet steel of dust and splash proof to
minimum IP 54 type with lockable door.
- Panel and door shall be rust proof.
1.7 SUBMERSIBLE SUMP PUMPS

- Supply and install submersible sump pumps where shown on the Drawings and of indicated
capacities
- The pump and motor
- The pump and motor housing form a compact integral unit and shall be of the completely
submersible type. The motor shall be cooled by the fluid in the sump.
- The pump/motor housing shall be complete with:
- Lifting Yoke.
- Electrical terminal board and submersible electric flexible cable between pump motor and
control unit.
- Ball bearings good for three years continuous operation.
- Stainless steel shaft with precision ground finish.
- Stator cast iron stator housing and class F stator insulation.
- Rotor.
- Statically and dynamically balanced non-clog impeller with a flow passage cross-section of
(65mm) for sewage application.
- Cast iron pump housing.
- Base (and Strainer for waste water application.)
- Tungsten carbide shaft seals to withstand heavily contaminated liquid.
- Gate valve and check valve at pump discharge.
- The wet well housing the pump/motor assembly shall be complete with the following
accessories:
- Grouting-in cast iron frame with cast iron cover plate and upper guide rail bracket.
- Cable holder to collect power cables and permit adjustment of height of level regulators.
- Discharge connection with lower guide rail bracket.
- Automatic control unit with level regulators to start and stop the pumps automatically. The
control unit shall also alternate the operation of the pumps to equalize their operating time. In
case of failure of one pump; the control unit shall initiate an alarm and automatically start the
other pump.
The float switch shall be provided with level indicators
The level regulators (float switches) shall be of polypropylene housing with eccentrically
positioned lead weight, mercury switch and 13 meters water proof cable.
The control unit shall be complete with circuit breakers, earth leakage sensor with alarm
annunciation as required by the authorities’ starters, automatic electric alternator, indicating lights
and selector switches.
9.0 VARIABLE SPEED EQUIPMENT FOR WATER SUPPLY PUMPS (VFD)
A) CONTROLLER
Supply and install a programmable solid state Variable Speed Pump Logic Controller. The controller
shall function to a proven program which safeguards against damaging hydraulic conditions including:
- End of curve
- Motor overload
- Pump flow surges
- NPSHR and NPSHA
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- hunting
- Efficiency optimization program
- System efficiency program
A1) END OF CURVE PROTECTION
The pump logic controller, through a factory pre-programmed algorithm, shall be capable of protecting
the pumps from hydraulic damage due to operation beyond their published end-of-curve.
A2) EFFICIENCY OPTIMIZATION PROGRAM

The pump logic controller shall be capable of staging and destaging pumps based on an efficiency
optimization program to provide lowest system kilowatt draw.
A3) SYSTEM EFFICIENCY PROGRAM
The pump logic controller shall be capable of calculating and displaying system efficiency.
The system head, flow, pump RPM, system differential pressure, and kilowatt usage shall be inputs to
the Technologic Controller. This shall be programmed at the factor and stored in non-volatile EPROM
memory, safeguarded against accidental loss of memory. It shall be filed addressable through one
keypad entry to facilitate fine tuning, if necessary, and displayed on only one read-out unit.
The pump logic controller manufacturer shall certify to the engineer that this programming is included.
The adjustable frequency drives shall be controlled by a direct digital pump logic controller with
discrete input signal selection. Use of a multiplexer for multiple sensor inputs is not acceptable. All
individual sensor/transmitter inputs shall be individually wired to the pump logical controller for
continuous scan and comparison function.
The pump logic controller shall be microcomputer based and hold its software in EPROM. On-line
field modified dated entries, such as set point, shall be stored in RAM memory. EPROM memory
storage shall prevent accidental loss of data due to voltage surge or spike. RAM memory shall be
backed up by lithium batteries with low battery indication. In event of a complete power outage, all
factory preset values remain stored and shall be able to be recalled by the operator.
The pump logic controller shall be capable of receiving up to sixteen input analogy signals. It will then
select the analogy signal that has deviated the greatest amount from its set point. This selected
signal shall be used as the command feedback input for a closed loop hydraulic stabilization function
to minimize hunting. Each input signal may be programmed for a different set point and set points
shall be able to be changed in the field by keypad entry through password security. Hardware shall
be provided to activate sensors.
The analogy input signal shall be feedback and the set point shall be the command. The closed loop
hydraulic stabilization function must have the capability of performing the traditional proportional,
integral and derivative modes. The proportional function shall have a range and be infinitely
programmable within that range. Rates shall be in percent gain. The integral function shall also be
infinitely programmable and compatible with the adjustable frequency drives (AFD) and the hydraulic
system. It shall be entered as repeats/minute. Derivative shall be entered in units of seconds and be
fully programmable within the range allowing infinite entries within that range.
The scan and compare rate that selects the command set point and process variable signal shall be
continuous and automatically set for optimum operation. Each sensor shall be scanned every 20
milliseconds.
The Technologic pump logic controller shall have off line and on line diagnostic software. Off-line
diagnostic shall consist of CPU, EPROM, and RAM memory test.
It shall have self calibration of all analogy inputs with diagnostics, display test, program test, and all
I/O tested and status of above displayed.
On line diagnostic include off line diagnostics and operational diagnostic including but not limited to
pump faults, AFD faults, overloads and sensor/transmitter faults.
Further fault information may be accessed by interrogating the pump logic controller through the front
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failure, the controller shall fail in a predetermined safe operating mode. Reset after failure shall not
result in a no-flow condition unless all equipment fails.
The pump logic controller and sensor/transmitters shall be powered through the control panel.
The pump logic controller shall be powered by 240DV/1/50HZ. The incoming power and I/O circuitry
shall reject electromagnetic (EMI) and radio frequency (RFI) interference. All digital input shall be
opto-isolated. All digital outputs shall be electrically isolated. All inputs and outputs shall be modular
and may be replaced without rewiring or soldering.
All external transmitters shall be powered by the Technologic pump logic controller through an
industrial quality 24 volt power supply equipped with over voltage and short circuit protection.
The pump logic controller shall operate pumps in a pre-determined manner.
Failure of any pump, motor, or drive in the system shall cause the controller to not only display the
fault condition, but alternate or transfer operation to another operating unit. Individual differential
pressure switches shall provide digital input to the pump logic controller.
Pump, VFD, and overload trip faults shall not clear automatically. They must be manually reset after
correction of the fault. Turning off the control power shall not reset faults. All above faults shall be
displayed before starting. First faults shall always be displayed. Faults shall be not trigger erroneous
fault messages.
The pump logic controller shall be self prompting. It shall display all message in plain English. The
messages shall include, but not be limited to, how to obtain default values, when to turn it on, and if it
is in the active remote control mode.
The operator interface shall have the following:
1. Multi-fault memory and recall

2. On screen help functions
3. Pilot lights and switches
4. Light and switch shall also be displayed in plain English messages scrolled continuously.
The operator interface shall be programmable for and displayed through its real time clock:
1. Pump elapsed time (individual and resettable)

2. Dual set point at programmable intervals
3. Automatic start/stop
The operator interface and process controller units shall be modular.
They shall be able to be interchanged with locally available parts without further programming
required.
The read-out shall be bright vacuum fluorescent capable of displaying any set point value, input or
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output signals, and alarm function in engineering units. There shall be forty / 2" characters in a two
line display.
The pump logic controller shall be capable of operating in automatic, manual or off-line diagnostics
modes.
Three levels of password and software security shall be provided for protection of field programs and
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SUB-SECTION 16140
VARIABLE FREQUENCY DRIVE
FOR WATER SUPPLU PUMPS
B1) GENERAL
The Variable frequency AC drive (VFD) shall be a pulse width modulated (PWM), microprocessor
controlled design capable of operating in a voltage range of 380 V to 500 V AC; Ý 10%, three phase;
at frequencies of 48 to 63 Hz.
The VFD, including all factory installed options shall have UL approval.
Enclosure shall be NEMA 1 ventilated for installation as a wall mounted or free-standing unit,
depending on the control rating. Drive shall contain an integral interlocked disconnect switch. Handle
shall be padlock able in the open position for safety during maintenance. A hand-off-auto switch and
speed potentiometer shall be mounted on front of the enclosure.
A manual bypass shall be available to enable the operator to select normal, test or bypass operation.
A thermal motor overload relay with a class 20 trip curve shall be utilized for motor protection. An
external fault indicator light shall be included and shall illuminate if any one of the safety interlocks
open, or if the thermal motor overload relay trips.
B2) BASIC DESIGN
AFD shall be a microprocessor based PWM design, employing a diode bridge rectifier to convert
three phase AC to a fixed DC voltage. A constant speed displacement power factor of 0.98 shall be
at all speeds and rated loads.
Insulated gate bipolar transistors shall be used in the inverter section converting a fixed DC voltage to
three phase adjustable frequency output. A DC line reactor shall be provided to lower harmonic
distortion of the power line without the need for line
inductors or transformers.
Adjustments shall include:
- Accel time: (0.1-1800 sec.)

- Decel time: (0.1-1800 sec.)
- Minimum speed
- Maximum speed
- Analog input filter (0.1-10 sec.)
- Analog outputs (10 to 1 gain)
- Carrier frequency (up to 12 kHz)
- V/hz ratio.
Reference signals:
- Voltage : 0 to 10 V
- Current : 0 to 20 mA
- Potentiometer : 10 V, 10 mA.
Analog output shall be non-isolated 0 to 10 V DC, selectable for output voltage, frequency or
amperage.
B3) SERVICE CONDITIONS
Ambient temperatures: 0 degree to 40 degrees Celcius.

Humidity : up to 95% non-condensing.

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B4) FEATURE
- Over current trip limit up to 200%
- Over voltage trip limit up to 130%
- Under voltage protection
- Over temperature protection
- Short circuit protection
- Ground fault protection
- Microprocessor fault protection
- Critical frequency lockout
- Input fuses
- Parameter lock
- Start into rotating load
- Automatic restart
- Thermal motor overloads
- Control transformer
- Manual bypass
- UL approved
B5) START-UP ASSISTANCE
The manufacturer shall provide start-up assistance in the form of a factory-trained service technician.
C) SENSOR/TRANSMITTER
Supply and install field mounted differential pressure transmitters for measuring differential pressure
and transmitting an isolated linear 4 to 20 mA dc output for use in a standard two-wire 24V cd system.
The unit shall be accurate to ± 0.25% of full span, and shall have an adjustable span limit between 0
and 46 psi, and shall withstand over range up to a static pressure of 2000 psi with negligible change
in output. It shall have corrosion resistant steel body with 1/2" NPT process connections. A 3 valve
bypass manifold shall be available. Unit shall be rated for -40 degree F. to 180 degree F ambient
temperature and shall have a watertight (NEMA Type 4X) electrical enclosure with 1/2" NPT conduit
connection.
SUB-SECTION 16150
VIBRATION ISOLATION & EQUIPMENT BASES
The work shall include the supply, installation and testing of a complete system of vibration isolation
to dampen and eliminate all structural borne vibration produced by the electro-mechanical equipment
as described herein below and as detailed on the Drawings. Supporting reports and documents with
a full vibration analysis study, recommendation and implementation plan from a recognized approved
specialist shall be submitted to the Engineer for approval. Such study shall be submitted at the time
the equipment is submitted for approval. The cost of the study, implementation, erection, and any
rectification to the design shall be done at the contractors own price and without additional cost to the
contract value.
- The Contractor shall prepare all necessary Drawings and sketches showing exactly in place all
anchor bolts, drains, or any other required opening which is deemed necessary for the proper
installation of the equipment. These Drawings shall be submitted to the Engineer for approval
prior to construction.
- The vibration isolators shall be positioned in accordance with the manufacturer recommendations
for the equipment load distribution.
The equipment shall be loaded exactly over or between the mounts with no overhang.
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ASHRAE Handbooks and/or vibration specialist.
- The vibration isolators shall be treated against corrosion. The steel components shall be PVC
coated. The nuts, bolts and washers shall be zinc-electro plated.
3.0 TESTS
Brackets and hangers shall be tested to sustain a load of eight times the actual operating load.
4.0 ISOLATION HANGERS
Isolation hangers shall be used for suspended pipes and equipment.
Isolation hangers are rubber or springs or a combination of both.
Rubber Hangers shall be of the rubber-in-shear type. It shall consist of:
- A high grade rubber block with suspension rod and an outside steel housing.
- The steel housing will be anchored to the ceiling slab and the suspension rod shall support
the equipment.
- The rubber shall be protected against corrosion due to oil or other damaging agents.
- Spring Hangers
Shall be of the open mounting type and shall consist of a steel spring between a top and bottom plate
with an adjustment bolt or levelling.
The spring should be designed to provide horizontal stiffness at least 75% of vertical stiffness to
assure stability, 50% travel beyond rated load and safe solid stresses.
5.0 ISOLATION MOUNTS
Isolation mounts shall be used between equipment and concrete base and at the loading points of the
equipment as recommended by the manufacturer.
- Rubber Mounts shall be of the rubber-in-shear type with a cub shape or integrated ribbed rubber
pad.
The pad shall have two bolt holes for isolator anchorage to concrete base.
Rubber mounts shall not be used for deflection requirements larger than 8 mm.
- Spring Mounts
Shall be of the restrained steel spring mountings and shall incorporate hold down bolts to limit vertical
movement.
The isolator shall include an acoustical barrier of rubber pad bonded to the base plate to prevent
transmission of very high frequency vibration and noise and be corrosion protected when installed
outdoors.
The spring should be designed to provide horizontal stiffness at least 75 % of vertical stiffness to
assure stability, 50% travel beyond rated load, and safe solid stresses.
6.0 CONCRETE FOUNDATION BLOCKS / INERTIA BASE
A reinforced concrete foundation block or concrete inertia base for each piece of equipment shall be
constructed of minimum thickness as shown on the Drawings, with a minimum weight equal to at least
two times that of the equipment and in accordance with the recommendations of the equipment
manufacturer and/or vibration specialist. Bases shown on drawings or included in these specifications
represent the minimum requirements of the Engineer.
Additional cost due to additional requirements by specialist shall be borne by the Contractor within his
contract price.

SUB-SECTION 16160
PIPING SYSTEM VIBRATION ISOLATORS
- All piping connected to rotating machinery shall be supported by hangers and supports including
vibration isolators and shall be connected to the equipment by means of acoustic flexible
connectors.
- The first three hangers from the equipment should provide the same deflection as the equipment
isolators; the remaining hangers should be spring or combination spring and rubber incorporating
a spring with at least 19 mm deflection.
1.0 CODES AND STANDARDS
Codes and standards applicable to this section shall be primarily British Standards and United States
Codes, unless otherwise specified, the performance/manufacturing standards of items mentioned in
this section shall confirm to the applicable portions of the latest editions of the following codes,
standards and regulations.
Reference Code Abbreviation Applicable Title of Standard

Standard
C601-68
American Water Works AWWA
Association
C501-67
American Society for ASTM ASTM A74.75 Specification for cast iron soil pipe
Testing and Materials
and fittings.
Specification for compression

ASTM C425 joint for vitrified clay pipe and
fittings.
Test method for surface moisture

ASTM C70 in fine aggregate.
Specification for pipe, steel, black

ASTM A53-88a and Hot-Dipped, Zinc-Coated,
Welded and Seamless
Specification for seamless copper

ASTM B88
water pipe.
Specification for seamless copper

ASTM B280-88 tube for A/C and refrigeration field
service.
Specification for asbestos cement
ASTM C296
pressure pipe.
Specification for Carbon Steel
ASTM A307 Bolts and Studs. 60,000psi tensile
strength

Specification for poly (vinyl

chloride) (PVC) plastic pipe,
ASTM D1785 schedules 40, 80, and 120.
ASA 40.1
ASA B16.22
American Standard
Association ASA ASA B1618
ASA B9.1
ASA B35.5
British Standards Discharge and ventilating pipes
BS 416 and fittings, sand cast or spun in
cast iron.
Specification for cast iron spigot
BS 437 and socket drain pipes and
BS
fittings.
Specification for unplasticized
BS 4514 PVC soil and venting pipes,
fittings and accessories.
BS 5255 Specification for thermoplastics
waste pipe and fittings.
Specification for polypropylene

waste pipe and fittings (external
BS 5254 diameter 34.6 mm, 41.0 mm and
54.1 mm.)
BS 3505 polyvinyl chloride (PVC-U)
pressure pipes for cold potable
water.
Joints and fittings for use with
unplasticized PVC pressure
pipes. Injection moulded
unplasticized PVC fittings for
BS 4346 Part 1
solvent welding for use with
pressure pipes, inluding potable
water supply.
Mechanic joints and fittings,
BS 4346 Part 2 princiaplly of unplasticized PVC.
polyvinyl chloride (PVC-U) pipes
and plastics fittings of nominal
sizes 110 and 160 for below
BS 4660
ground gravity drainage and
sewerage.
BS 5481 PVC pipe and fittings for gravity
sewers.
Specification for screwed and
socketed steel tubes and tubulars
BS 1387 and for plain and steel tube
suitable for welding or for
screwing to BS21 pipe threads
Specification for copper and
BS 2871 copper alloys, tubes.

Specification for capillary and

BS 864 Part 2 compression fittings for copper
tubes.
Compression fittings for
BS 864 Part 3 polyethylene pipes.
Specification for carbon steel
pipes and tubes with specified
BS 3601 room temperature properties for
pressure pipes.
Specification for black
BS 6730 polyethylene pipes up to nominal
size 63 for above ground use for
cold potable water.
Specification for blue
BS 6572 polyethylene pipes up to nominal
size 63 for below ground use for
potable water.
Specification for pipe threads for
BS 21 tubes and fittings where pressure
tight joints are made on the
threads.
American Society for -
Heating, Refrigeration
and Air Conditioning ASHRAE
Engineers
Dentsches Institute for
Normung DIN DIN 19534
American National ANSI B18.2.2
Standards Institute ANSI ANSI B31.1
ANSI A21,10,11
Society of Automotive
Engineers SAE

SUB-SECTION 16170
SANITARY FIXTURES
1.0 GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The Sanitary Fixtures W ork shall consist of supplying, installing, testing and putting in operation all
Sanitary Fixtures, accessories, pipe fittings and equipment as hereinafter specified and as shown on
the Drawings by MEP contractor.
- All fixtures and trimmings, insofar as practicable, shall be supplied of one

manufacture and done by MEP Contractor.
- Ample application of petroleum jelly shall be made to all surfaces of exposed chrome plated
piping, valves and fittings immediately after installation.
- All fixtures shall be set straight and true.
- Concealed brackets, hangers and plates shall have a shop coat of paint.
- All exposed piping and trim shall be chrome plated and fully protected during installation. Strap or
padded wrenches shall be used on chrome plated pipe fittings and valves.
3.0 SANITARY FIXTURES
- Sanitary fixtures shall be complete with all required trimming, including mixers, waste plugs,
traps, supplies, stop valves, escutcheons, casings and all necessary hangers, plates, brackets,
anchors and supports.
- Vitreous china fixtures shall be of first quality with smooth glazed surfaces, free from warp,
cracks, checks, discolorations or other imperfections.
- Enamelled cast iron fixtures shall be of acid-resisting type.

- In the selection of sanitary fixtures and their accessories, model numbers of certain
manufacturers catalogues are given to describe the type, shape and quality of the items
requested and do not in any way limit the supply to the model listed. Any item of different make
judged by the Engineer to be similar in quality and manufacture will be approved.
- All fixtures and fittings types and models shall be as detailed in the schedule of fixtures, indicated
on the Drawings.
4.0 EXPOSED PIPING AND TRIM IN TOILET AREAS
All piping, valves and fittings exposed to view shall be screwed, polished, chrome plated brass.
Plating shall be accomplished after threading.
5.0 FIXTURE SETTING
Fixtures shall be set in a neat, finished and uniform manner making the connections to all fixtures at
right angles to the wall, unless otherwise directed by the Engineer. Roughing for this work must be
accurately laid out so as to conform to finished wall material. Fixtures are not to be set until so
directed by the Engineer.
The location and disposition of all items shall be as indicated on the relevant drawings.
SUB-SECTION 16180
FIRE FIGHTING WORKS
1.0 SCOPE OF WORK:
The MEP Subcontractor shall include in his tender for the complete installation, testing and commissioning
of the systems detailed on the tender drawings and in this specification to the standards and approval of
local Civil Defense. The MEP subcontractor shall be fully responsible for carrying out all the fire and
protection services to complete the satisfaction and final acceptance of the local civil Defense authority and
shall include in his pricing all items of work not indicated on the drawing and specification but are required
to be installed to satisfy the requirements of the local civil Defense authority. The MEP subcontractor shall
also include for all labor, materials, individual fire fighting systems required for (electrical rooms, telephone
rooms, lift machine rooms,…etc ),tools and tackle, complete with all supports and fixings back to approve
building structural members. The MEP subcontractor shall be responsible for all dimensions and location of
other services, and the correct setting out of the installation.
2.0 GENERAL
The fire alarm system shall comply to The fire fighting system shall comply in every respect with the
standard for the installation of standpipe and hose system issued by National Fire Protection Association
(NFPA – 13,14,20,72) or other approved ruling organization required by authority having jurisdiction (UAE
civil Defense). The design and installation shall be carried out by a specialist subcontractor approved by the
civil Defense department to comply with their requirements.
Fire protection contractor shall carry out hydraulic calculation to determine the pipe sizes. The pipe sizes
indicated in the drawings are indicative only.
3.0 PORTABLE FIRE EXTINGUISHERS
Provide and install fire extinguishers as indicated on the drawings.
Type of extinguishers shown in the drawing is the following:
(a) Carbon dioxide portable extinguisher

(b) Dry chemical powder extinguisher
(c) Wet chemical extinguisher
(d) Fire blanket
3.1 Carbon Dioxide Fire Extinguisher:

The Carbon dioxide fire extinguishers shall have KITE mark approval and comply with BS EN3 standards.
The cylinder shall be made of high grade steel and shall have high gloss polyester finish. The cylinders
shall be tested to 250 bar. CO2 fire extinguisher shall be of 5Kgs. and the rating shall be 55B.
3.2 ABC Dry Powder Fire Extinguisher:
The Dry powder fire extinguishers shall have KITE mark approval and comply with BS EN3 standards. The
cylinder shall be made special cold rolled steel sheet with Argon/CO2 welding process and the rising pipe
shall be made of Aluminum. The cylinder shall have minimum working pressure of 14 bar. The dry powder
extinguisher shall be of 6Kgs with 34A & 183B rating.
3.3 Wet Chemical Fire Extinguisher:
The Wet Chemical Fire Extinguishers shall have KITE mark approval and comply with BS : 7937
standards. The cylinder shall be tested to 15bar and shall have safety valve for maximum safety. The
capacity shall be 6 liters with 75F/13A ratings. They shall be provided in all the kitchens if indicated in the
drawing.
3.4 FIRE BLANKETS:
Provide fire blankets in Kitchens where indicated in the drawings. Fire blanket shall be manufactured from
430 gm/sq.m. glass fiber material which shall withstand temperature up to 550°C. The size shall be 4 feet x
4 feet
3.5 LOCATION PLAN
The MEP subContractor shall provide and fix in an approved position a plan of the risk upon which shall be
clearly indicated the location of the main stop valves.
3.6 VALVE LABELS AND CHARTS

The MEP subcontractor shall label each valve. The number shall relate to a framed glass covered valve
chart to be supplied and installed in each sprinkler chamber / fire pump house, as required by the engineer
in charge. The charts shall indicate the function of the valves and shall be to the civil Defense and
Engineer’s approval. No two valves on the system shall bear the same number.

SUB-SECTION 16270
PLUMBING APPROVED LIST OF MANUFACTURERS
All the materials supplied under this contract shall be from one of the manufacturers listed below. All
proposed materials must comply fully with the Contract Documents requirements.
DRAINAGE
Material Manufacturer Local Agent
Hepworth Hepworth
Terrain Hepworth P.M.E
UPVC Drainage pipes, Accessories, gulley traps, Marley Tel: 04-2894670
floor trap , clean out, roof vent cap, And fittings) Fax: 04-2894621
Terrain
Bin Moosa & Daly
Tel: 04-3392771
Fax: 04-3392770
Wavin
Sound proof drainage pipe system Skolan
Valsir
Gulf Dura Industries
Frost – UK Wade/hamada
Wade – UK Fikree pipes
HAMADA-Japan Tel : 04-3377911
Jay R. Smith Fax: 04-3375391
Floor Drain, balcony drain, Roof drain & floor
clean out cover
Storm water and waste water pump sets Armstrong Europe

Flygt Sweden
Grundfos Denmark
Stanton
Mac al gurg
Tel: 04-2661291
Frost Fax: 04-2691067
Freedrain
Trench Grate & Frame Glynwed Glynwed brickhouse
(At Car Ramp ) RSI Al Mostaqbal
Stanton-UK Tel: 04-2894158
Ducast-UAE Fax: 2894125
RSI
Majid Bukatra Bldg
Materials
Tel: 04-3371710
Fax: 04-3371999

Stanton
Mac al gurg
Tel: 04-2661291
Fax: 04-2691067
Stanton-UK
RBA-India RBA
RSI-India Al Fajer Est.
DUCAST Tel: 04-2823145
Fax: 04-2823015
Manhole covers /Gully Trap covers /Catch Basin RSI

and covers Majid Bukatra Bldg
Materials
Tel: 04-3371710
Fax: 04-3371999
DUCAST
Ducast Factory Ltd.
Tel: 04-3470777
Fax: 04-3470707
Frost
Sand Trap, Catch basin& JR Smith
Road gully Hunter
Acoustic lagging Soundseal
Knauf
Aerosound
WEICCO Diamond
Hangers and supports Diamond Ramesh Hira L.L.C
MUPRO Tel: 04-3478115
Dura dyne Fax: 04-3478225
Grinnell ITT
Zurn – Wilkins Honeywell
Honey – well Tel. No. 04 810 5105
Temperature and pressure relief valves Brauk Mann
Watts
Comap

WATER SUPPLY
Grinnel ITT Diamond
Mupro Michigan Ramesh Hira L.L.C
Hangers & Supports Sikla/Germany Tel: 04-3478115
Fix well/UK Fax: 04-3478225
Diamond
Aquatherm
Al sahoo trading
Borplus Tel: 04-2690156
Novotherm Fax: 04-2654173
Aquatherm
Raktherm
Polypropylene pipes and fittings
JRG Sanipex
Faisal jassim trading
JRG Sanipex Tel: 04-3395580
Wirsbo Fax: 04-3395045
Giacomini/Italy
PEX Pipes and fittings Fripex/Germany Wirsbo
Waterways
Tel: 06-5632649
Fax: 06-5632648
Fripex
Al hattab bldg materials
Tel: 04-2670997
Fax: 04-2670977
Tour and Anderson KITZ Corporation
Crane Co. Branch
Balancing Valves Hattersley
Econosto Tel. No. 04 701 7524
Danfoss Fax No. 04 707 1527
Kitz/Japan
Ouentrop/Germany
Crane Co. Honeywell
Econosto Tel. No. 04 810 5105
Automatic Air vents Spirax Sarco
Nibco
Honeywell
Brauk Mann
Honeywell Honeywell
Brauk Mann Tel. No. 04 810 5105
Pressure Reducing Valves Baily Zurn-
Wilkins
Watts
Spirax Zarco
Zurn-Wilkins
Temperature and Pressure Relief Valves Honey-well
Brauk Mann
Watts
Comap

Crane Co. RGS Gulf

Strainers Zurn Tel No. 06-558420
Spirax Sarco Fax No. 06-5584201
KSB Assembled and tested

Domestic Water Grundfos -Italy by authorized by
pump sets Holden & Brooke factory, test
certificate to be
submitted
ZURN
Water Hammer Arrestors Wade
Sioux chief
Storm water and waste water pump sets Armstrong Europe
Flygt Sweden
Grundfos Denmark
Kinetics
Vibration Isolation Mason
Float Switches Siemens
Honeywell
Siemens Siemens
Hand Dryer Bobrick Scientechnic
Tel:04-2227688
Fax: 04-2289493
Ariston
Solar water heaters Viesmann
(Glass lined, storage type, titanium thermal Solatherm
panles)
Sekisui – Japan Sekisui
Mitsubishi – Japan Fikree pipes
Solico – Japan/UAE Tel: 04-3377911
Sungill- Japan Fax: 04-3375391
GRP W ater Tanks
Hot pressed panel type Mitsubishi
Aspen Engineering
Tel: 04-3473330
Fax: 04-3473301
Bridgeston
Solico Trading
Tel: 04-8801800
Fax: 04-8801018
Culligan
Domestic Water treatment Metito
Water bird

FIRE FIGHTING SYSTEM

(All materials to be approved from Civil Defense)
All the materials supplied under this contract shall be from one of the manufacturers listed below. All
proposed materials must comply fully with the Contract Documents requirements.
MATERIAL MANUFACTURER Local Agent

Norsen – UK Naffco
Angus Naffco
Portable Fire Extinguishers Naffco – UAE Tel: 04-8815653
Bristol Fax: 04-8816229
Kidde-Thorn Naffco
Automatic fire Extinguishers Honey Well Naffco
(FM200) (BSL/LPCB/UL) Pyeotronics Naffco Tel: 04-8815653
– UAE Fax: 04-8816229

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CONSTRUCTION OF (Gr+1+R) RESIDENTIAL VILLA.

ON PLOT No. 6154054 AT NAD ALSHIBA 2ND -DUBAI, U.A.E.

1- CIVIL &ARCHT SPECIFICATIONS.

NAD ALSHIBA ENGINEERING CONSULTANTS

MECHANICAL & PLUMBING INSTALLATIONS

NAD ALSHIBA Engineering Consultants Volume Index

LETTER OF TENDER AND APPENDIX TO TENDER

CONDITIONS OF CONTRACT AND RELEVANT ANNEXES

Part 2 of 3 (MECHANICAL & PLUMBING INSTALLATION)

MECHANICAL & PLUMBING INSTALLATION

NAD ALSHIBA Engineering Consultants.

Sub-section 14010 Section Includes 1

Sub-section 14050 Information to be provided at time of Tender 2

Sub-section 14090 Health, Safety and Environment Requirements 4

Sub-section 14300 Mechanical Scope of Work 18-20

NASEC (V-20-06) – MECHANICAL Specifications. Page 1 of 22 SEPTEMBER 2020

14010 SECTION INCLUDES

1. This volume of the mechanical specifications is common to all mechanical work

2. The mechanical specifications shall be read in conjunction with the Architectural,

NASEC (V-20-06) – MECHANICAL Specifications. Page 2 of 22 SEPTEMBER 2020

14030 NOISE / NUISANCE

2. It shall be the responsibility of the Contractor to ascertain from the Authorities

14040 HEALTH AND SAFETY PLAN

14050 INFORMATION TO BE PROVIDED AT TIME OF TENDER

The following information shall be provided by the Contractor in his tender:

2. A schedule of proposed suppliers/manufacturers of products, equipment and plant,

1. Reviewed: Reviewed by the Engineer; normally a design or piece of equipment must

NASEC (V-20-06) – MECHANICAL Specifications. Page 3 of 22 SEPTEMBER 2020

features and performance. The review of a design or piece of equipment shall be

5. Provide: Supply, install, test and commissioning

14080 GOVERNING STANDARDS

1. The IEE regulations for electrical equipment in buildings

2. The Fire Safety regulations of the Civil Defense Authorities

3. Local Health and Safety at Work Regulations

4. Local Control of Pollution Regulations

5. Local DEW A, DM & CDA Regulations and requirements

7. HVCA standards for ductwork + pipe work installation

NASEC (V-20-06) – MECHANICAL Specifications. Page 4 of 22 SEPTEMBER 2020

14090 HEALTH, SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS

1. The Contractor and all persons (including sub-Contractors) employed by the

8. Authorities shall be notified as necessary about the connection of electricity.

14100 EXCLUDED MATERIALS AND SUBSTANCES

NASEC (V-20-06) – MECHANICAL Specifications. Page 5 of 22 SEPTEMBER 2020

• Become deleterious as a result of poor workmanship during construction

• Of the materials themselves

• High Alumina cement or concrete in structural elements

1. Generally, the following abbreviations are used in this Division

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10. Btu/hr -British thermal units per hour

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14120 PERMITS, FEES AND INSPECTION

14130 EXAMINATION OF SITE

14140 EXISTING UNDERGROUND SERVICES

1. The Contractor is responsible for the disconnection, rerouting, reconnection and

14150 DRAWINGS, CHANGES AND INSTALLATION

2. The location, arrangement and connection of equipment and material as shown on

4. Vent pipes, exhaust hoods or other mechanical equipment mounted on roof, or

NASEC (V-20-06) – MECHANICAL Specifications. Page 8 of 22 SEPTEMBER 2020

7. Changes and modifications necessary to ensure coordination and to avoid

14160 SHOP DRAWINGS

2. The Contractor is advised that all drawings produced in electronic format

3. The Contractor is responsible for producing all the following drawings:

• Co-ordination and manufacturer’s drawings.