ELECTRICAL WORKS

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS (GENERAL)

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SR. NO. D E S C R I P T I O N PAGE NO.

E.1.1 TECHNICAL PROVISION 2-8

E.2.1 CONDUITS & CONDUIT ACCESSORIES 9-12

E.2.2 WIRES & CABLE 13-14
E.2.3 WIRING ACCESSORIES 15-15
E.2.4 POINT WIRING, CIRCUIT WIRING AND SOCKET OUTLETS WIRING 16-16
E.2.5 FANS 17-18
E.2.6 LIGHT FIXTURES 19-21
E.2.7 POWER CABLES / LT. CABLES 22-26
E.2.8 L.T SWITCH BOARDS 27-31
E.2.9 SUB-MAIN BOARDS 32-32
E.2.10 DISTRIBUTION BOARDS 33-34
E.2.11 EARTHING 35-36
E.3 TESTING 37-38
LIST OF APPROVED MANUFACTURE’S BRANDS 39

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E-1- TECHNICAL PROVISION___________________________________________________

E.1.1 General

The general instructions are given to the tenders elsewhere in this contract documents. The
additional instruction in the following paragraphs are given in order to invite the tenderer’s
attention towards some major points pertaining to electrical work only and to assist them in
preparing tenders. These instructions shall be deemed as Technical Provision of the
Contract.

E.1.2 Scope of work

The work consists of furnishing all tools, plants, labour material and equipment and
performing the internal and external electrical works comprising of:

a) Light and Power Wiring / Accessories

b) Fan, light and other fixtures
c) Wires and Cables
d) L.T.Switchgear
e) Distribution Equipment
f) Public Address System
g) Fire Alarm System
h) Loop Induction System
i) Exerthing System
j) External Lighting
k) Any other system / item given in the drawings but not mentioned above

The work shall be carried out in strict accordance with the conditions of Contract, special
Conditions, Drawings, Technical Specification and as per items of Bill of Quantities and
including the responsibility of all related work necessary for their proper functioning,
testing, commissioning and satisfactory operation and performance including maintenance
for the period specified elsewhere. The contractor shall provide for all required technical
and non – technical personel, skilled and non- skilled labour, construction equipment,
transportation etc. as required for the completion of work is strict according with the
Technical Specification laid herein- after.

E.1.3 Prequalification

The Electrification work shall be carried out only by a licensed Contractor authorized to
undertake such work under the provision of Electricity Act.1910 and the Electricity Rules,
1973 as adopted and modified by the Government of Pakistan.

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E.1.4 Qualification

A licensed Electrical Contractor should have the following qualifications:

a) Must have in his employment a competent graduate Electrical Engineer registered

with Pakistan Engineer Council, Islamabad.
b) Must posses a valid Electrical Contractor’s License issued by the Electric Inspector
of the region where the site is situate
c) Must have in its employment an Electrical Supervisor having certificate of
competency who will exclusively supervise this work.
d) Must have necessary tools, plant and instruments.
e) Must have adequate experience of similar works.

If a contractor does not posses the above qualifications he shall be allowed to sublet
the Work to a competent Sub-Contractor provided an application for his pre-
qualification is made to the Engineer for his approval. Decision of the Engineer in
this case shall be binding on the Contractor.

E.1.5 Rules and Regulations

The installation in general shall be carried out in conformity with the Electricity Rules,
1937, and the latest edition of the Regulations for the electrical Equipment of Buildings
issued by the institution of Electrical Engineers London (I.E.E). However, in case of
conflict between these specifications and the I.E.E Regulations, these Specifications shall
be followed.

E.1.6. Standards

The latest relevant British specifications and Codes, Pakistan Standard Specifications,
VDE, I.E.C and I.E.E recommendations shall be applicable and be followed for the
equipment specified herein.

E.1.7 Climatic Conditions

All equipment supplied shall withstand, without developing any defect, the following
climatic conditions:-

Maximum Ambient Temperature = 1130 F or 450 C

Minimum ambient Temperature = 280 F or (-) 2.20C
Maximum Humidity = 90%

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E.1.8 Specifications

The Contractor shall furnish all material and equipment at site, conforming fully to the
specifications given herein and to the accepted standards as laid down by British Standards,
the Institution of Electrical Engineers, London, and the Pakistan Standard institution. It is
not the intent of these specifications to include all details of design and construction of
various material and equipment to be supplied under this contract. The contractor shall
supply and install all material and equipment specified herein and also all installation and
small material such as nuts, bolts, washers, shims angles, leveling material, insulation, tape,
solders, etc and all such other material whether specified herein or otherwise required for
complete installation as intended by the Specifications.

All material and equipment supplied by the Contractor shall be new and in all respects
conformed to the high standard of engineering design and workmanship, perform and
function as herein specified and fully meet the quality level and raggedness requirement of
the Specifications. All material and equipment which have to be supplied and installed by
the Contractor shall be passed / approved by the Engineer, even if the same is exactly in
accordance with the Bill of Quantities and drawings.

E.1.9 Submittal

The Contractor after the award of works, shall submit for approval of the Engineer all
drawings and samples / catalogues of equipment, appliances, fixtures and accessories that
are to be furnished under the contract. After final approval a sufficient number of copies of
drawings / catalogues as desired shall be furnished for distribution. Samples, catalogues
and drawings shall be clearly marked to indicate, the item furnished. Samples of all
fixtures, and not a few, shall be submitted.

E.1.10 Approval of Drawings and Data

The contractor shall provide detailed electrical drawings, wiring diagrams, foundation
details, etc. for all electrical switch gear, fuse gear and all other systems etc. for the
Engineer’s review and approval. Three sets of equipment drawings shall be provided for
obtaining approval.

The manufacture of electrical equipment shall be started only after the above mentioned
drawings and data are approved.

The time required for review and approval shall be considered included in the total time of
completion of job.

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E.1.11 Drawings & Data