STANDARD TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS FOR ELECTRIC WORKS

CIVIL WORKS

( SPECIFICATION )

SUBSTATION AND BUILDINGS

TRANSCO STANDARD : S-TR-CIVIL-BUILD (REV.0-2018)

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CONTENTS

1 GENERAL ....................................................................................................................... 3
2 TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION ...................................................................................... 3
2.1 Structural Requirements .................................................................................................... 3
2.1.1 General .............................................................................................................................. 3
2.1.2 Concrete Requirements ..................................................................................................... 3
2.2 Roofing Works .................................................................................................................. 4
2.2.1 General .............................................................................................................................. 4
2.2.2 Materials ............................................................................................................................ 4
2.2.3 Execution ........................................................................................................................... 4
2.2.4 Up-Side-Down (Inverted) Roofing System ....................................................................... 5
2.2.5 Water Test for Water Proof System. ................................................................................. 6
2.3 Sub-Structural Waterproofing Works................................................................................ 7
2.3.1 Substructure Water Proofing Systems ............................................................................... 7
2.3.2 Materials ............................................................................................................................ 8
2.3.3 Installation ......................................................................................................................... 9
2.3.4 Pile Head Protection / Water Proofing System ............................................................... 10
2.4 Tiling and Flooring.......................................................................................................... 13
2.4.1 General ............................................................................................................................ 13
2.4.2 Execution ......................................................................................................................... 14
2.4.3 Preparing Concrete Floors for Screeds ............................................................................ 16
2.4.4 Plastic Flooring................................................................................................................ 16
2.4.5 Screed .............................................................................................................................. 17
2.4.6 Raised Modular Computer Flooring................................................................................ 18
2.4.7 Cold-applied Seal for Vertical, Horizontal or Sloping Joints .......................................... 19
2.4.8 Chemically Resistant Insulation ...................................................................................... 19
2.5 Joinery ............................................................................................................................. 21
2.5.1 General ............................................................................................................................ 21
2.5.2 Material ........................................................................................................................... 21
2.5.3 Execution ......................................................................................................................... 21
2.5.4 Interior Flush Doors ........................................................................................................ 22
2.5.5 Door Stops and Checks ................................................................................................... 23
2.6 Glazing ............................................................................................................................ 23
2.7 Room Designation Signs ................................................................................................. 23
2.8 Escape Passages .............................................................................................................. 23
2.9 HSE Requirements .......................................................................................................... 23

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SUBSTATION AND BUILDINGS

1 GENERAL
This part of the Specification shall cover the following items related to substations and the
related civil works in accordance with the design and structural analysis and as shown on the
approved drawings as required for the tendered Project, as well as all auxiliary works.
All works shall be carried out in full compliance with all local rules and regulations and the
project Specifications .
For applicable technical standards, tests, reference shall be made to:
 S-TR-CIVIL-GEN - General Requirements
(Applicable Technical Standards, Tests, etc.)

2 TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION

2.1 Structural Requirements

2.1.1 General
Buildings shall normally be designed as concrete skeleton buildings with reinforced monolithic
concrete moment resisting frames. Roofs shall be flat concrete roofs, with a minimum slope to
support effective drainage of rainwater without considering diaphragm action. Outer walls and
walls of fire zones shall be executed as insulated concrete panels or as double skin masonry
walls.
Alternatively or where specifically tendered for, buildings may be designed as steel structures or
composite buildings (steel/concrete) based on the relevant sections of the Specification.
Build-up of walls and roofs shall achieve an average heat transmission coefficient of
k ≤ 1.2 W/(m2*K), including windows and doors (DIN-4108). U value for construction Material
should be as per S-ELMS-HVAC+VENT.

2.1.2 Concrete Requirements

The minimum requirements for concrete and reinforcement steel strength for sub structural and
super-structural works of stations shall be as follows:
Beams, slabs, columns - Concrete Grade C 40,
characteristic cube strength at 28 days = 40 N/mm2
Prefabricated units - Concrete Grade 40,
characteristic cube strength at 28 days = 40 N/mm2
Hollow Core Units - Concrete Grade 40,
characteristic cube strength at 28 days = 40 N/mm2

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Reinforcement (*) : High Yield Steel Bars as per BS 8110 & BS 4449
: DIN 1045 & DIN 488/
DIN EN ISO 15630-1
Yield Strength * : Minimum value 460 N / mm2
Tensile Strength * : Minimum value 483 N / mm2
Strands for Pre-Stressing - DIN EN ISO 15630 and DIN
10138 / BS 896- 1980
Water - Potable water

* Minimum value to be considered for routine testing only, for further testing, BS 4449 is to
be observed.

2.2 Roofing Works

2.2.1 General
The scope covered by this Article comprises those services necessary for roofing, such as
sealing, caulking, wind tightening and insulating roofs against heat transfer, and sheet metal
work. All waterproofing materials shall be obtained from one source. Where different sources
are used, the manufacturer shall provide a compatibility statement for TRANSCO’s approval.

2.2.2 Materials
The materials to be used for roofing and sheet metal work comprise the following:
 Adhesives and felts
 Thermal insulation
 Vapour barrier
 Bitumen
 Sealing compound
 Copper, lead, plastic, zinc, galvanised sheet metal, etc., for flashing
 Roofing tiles/screed
 Factory prefabricated and/or assembled panels.

2.2.3 Execution
All work shall be executed by skilled workers in a workmanlike manner. Prior to the start of
execution the Bidder/Contractor shall verify that all conditions are suitable for the timely and
effective carrying out of his work.

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2.2.3.1 Roof Penetrations

Roof penetrations shall normally be avoided. For the execution of unavoidable penetrations,
reference shall be made to the below listed sample drawing, which is provided in the Drawings
Section.
Drawing No. Title
DWG TR CIV 04 xx Details of Roof Penetration

2.2.4 Up-Side-Down (Inverted) Roofing System

For Up-Side-Down (Inverted) Roofing System, reference shall be made to the below listed
drawings, which are provided in the Drawings Section.
Drawing No. Title
DWG TR CIV 04 02 Roof Water Proofing/Wall Section Details

For concrete roofs, a so called "up-side down" roofing system shall be provided. The roof build
up shall be as follows:
Provide 2% slopes towards rainwater drains by adding a light weight sloped concrete screed or
cement screed on the horizontal structural roof slab.
Roof slab to be treated with one coat of oxidised bituminous, grade 115/15 prior to casting the
light weight concrete. Smoothly trawled light weight shall receive 2 coats of water proofing
primer before applying the waterproof membrane.
The minimum properties of the materials used shall be as below:
a) Light weight screed of cellular concrete with a minimum thickness of 50 mm should be
smoothly trawled. Dry density of light weight concrete shall range between –800 and 1200
kg/m3.( light weight screed could be replaced by protection cement screed C20 with
minimum thickness of 50 mm).
b) Oxidised Bituminous material, grade 115/15, applied directly on the RC slab at a rate of at
least 2 kg/m2, melting point is not less than 115oC.
c) Waterproofing membranes, one layers of at least 4 mm thickness, tropical grade
bituminous felt, reinforced with a 180 g/m2 non woven polyester inlay, torch applied and
with following further minimum characteristics:
- Softening point (R & B) of >150oC ASTM D 36
coating mixture
- Penetration (DOW) at 25oC 18 +/- 5 dmm ASTM D 5
- Water absorption < 0.15% ASTM D 570
- Tensile strength at break 800 N / 50 mm (long) ASTM D 146, UEAtc
600 N / 50 mm
(transversal)

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- Elongation at break > 50 (long) ASTM D 146, UEAtc

> 55% (transversal)
- Tear resistance Longitudinal 193 N UEAtc
Transversal 200 N
- Puncture resistance Static L 4 UEAtc
Dynamic I 4
- Permeability of membrane to Absolute impermeable
water
- Resistance to ageing due to UV No signs after testing ASTM G 53
- Dimensional stability after 28 -+/- 0.5% (long)
days at 70oC +/-0.5% (transversal)

d) Insulation boards shall be of extruded closed cell polystyrene, at least 50 mm thick and of
32 kg/m3 density with a compressive strength of 250 kPa. The thermal conductivity shall
be less than 0.030 W/m K at 24oC mean temperature.
e) Geotextile fabric separation layer shall be placed between insulation boards and protection
tiles
The geotextile used shall be non-woven type, containing an UV- inhibitor and shall comply
with the following properties:
Properties Test Method Limit Unit
Unit Weight Nominal 150 g/m2
Thickness under 200 kN/m2 Calculated average 0.48 Mm
Elongation at maximum load > 60 %

f) Tiles shall be 50 x 50 x 5 cm pre-cast, compressed, high quality cement tiles with white
cement in order to achieve a light and heat reflective colour. Tiles shall be loosely laid on
the top of the geotextile fabric. Aluminium flashing of 1.5 mm thick and 15-20 cm height
shall be provided and pointed with approved sealant.

2.2.5 Water Test for Water Proof System.

Upon completion of the water proofing membranes as well as on completion of all roofing work,
including the installation of tiles, the Bidder/Contractor shall make provisions for and carry out
water testing. The Bidder/Contractor shall notify TRANSCO immediately upon the completion
of each roof and shall submit a preliminary time schedule of testing for review.
All testing shall be carried out by hose soaking only with drains left plugged and closed at all
times. Tests shall be carried out only in the presence of TRANSCO or his designated

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representatives who shall determine starting dates of testing, total time periods of soaking and
precautionary measures to be taken for the protection of other work.
The entire roof area including all penetrating items shall be soaked in the following general
manner, with final instructions given by TRANSCO. Over uninterrupted surface, water shall be
applied evenly in a deluging force creating a sheeting or blanketing of water over the intersection
of new roof construction. Cants including roofing above the high point, pitch-pockets, vents, etc.,
shall be deluged in the same manner whether on vertical surfaces or not, directing the water into
clamping and hold-down devices, trim and flashing stops. Areas of leakage shall be properly
marked, recorded, repaired, and tested again by the Bidder/Contractor to the satisfaction of
TRANSCO including additional repair to the same area as may be required for acceptance by
TRANSCO.
Each testing time shall be directed by TRANSCO and shall not be less than 48 hours.
Contractor to submit a 10 (ten) year warranty from the date of P.A.C., covering materials and
workmanship, for the roof water proof system.

2.3 Sub-Structural Waterproofing Works

For sub-structural waterproofing Works, reference is made out but not limited to the below listed
drawings, which are provided in the Drawings Section.
Drawing No. Title
DWG TR CIV 04 03 Typical Water Proofing Details
S-TR-CIVIL-CAB Civil Works for Underground Cables

Prior to the start of works, the Bidder/Contractor shall verify that all conditions are suitable for
the timely and effective carrying out of waterproofing works.

Contractor may propose an alternative waterproofing system which suites the site conditions and
provide 100% watertight structure with tanking system with water bars with the approval of the
same subjected to the owner engineer.

2.3.1 Substructure Water Proofing Systems

This section shall cover all substructure waterproofing works, including continuous water
proofing tanking system, treatment to horizontal and vertical areas, “negative” waterproofing to
secant walls or dead shuttering, etc., together with all related details and protection works.
Whenever possible, all waterproofing materials shall be obtained from one source. If a different
source has to be used, the manufacturer shall provide a compatibility statement for TRANSCO’s
approval.
Contractor to provide 100%watertight substation basement so all types of cables opening in the
basement walls should be properly seal to sustain water table pressure and fire rated period as
specified. Mechanical sealing system can also be used as referred in TRANSCO specifications
S-TR-CIVIL-CAB.

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Substation contractor has to perform a prober coordination with the cable contractor in terms of
handing and taking procedures to assure that the provided sealing system is not damaged and
reinstated as it should be specified.
Substation contractor to provide minimum 10 (ten) years extended warranty from the date of
FAC, covering the materials and the workmanship for the substructure waterproof system
proposed.

2.3.2 Materials
a) Primer : Solvent based bituminous primer to ASTM D41, with following properties:
 Specific Gravity : > 0.8
 Service Temperature : +5 to +55oC.
b) Membranes shall be double layer torched applied elastomeric sheet/PVC membranes. The
properties of elastomeric sheet shall be with reinforcement core of 150 g/m2 non-woven
spun-bonded polyester mat and a surface finish of smooth polypropylene with a 150 mm
wide selvage strip to provide a bitumen-to-bitumen contact at the overlaps with following
properties:
 Thickness of one layer 2 mm
 Tensile strength of reinforcement (ASTM D412)
 Longitudinal >55 N/mm2
 Transverse >44 N/mm2
 Tear resistance of reinforcement (ASTM D1004)
 Longitudinal >117 N
 Transverse >126 N
 Elongation of rubber-bitumen :
 Compound ( ASTM D412) >1500%
 Membrane ( ASTM D638) 300%
 Puncture resistance (ASTM E154) >690 N/65mm
 Water absorption (ASTM D570) <0.15%
 Softening point (ASTM D36) 100-110 C
 Chemical resistance (ASTM D543) To conform
Membranes shall be applied to all sub-structural concrete elements in contact with soil, including
pile caps, tie beams, ground beams, ground slabs, columns below ground, etc., and further as
membrane for tanking systems for basements, tunnels, trenches, underground water tanks.

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All other underground concrete services like boundary wall, chain link fence, car shed, light
poles, ducts Inspection chambers etc, Shall be externally protected by 2 coats of cool tar
extended epoxy resin coating with minimum total dry film thickness of 300 microns.
Protection Boards to be used shall be pre-moulded semi-flexible and vapour-proof, water and
puncture resistant bituminous protection boards, compatible with the waterproofing system. In
vertical areas at least 3.5 mm thick protection boards conforming to following properties shall be
applied:

 Density >1.2 kg/m3

 Bitumen content >60 %
 Softening point (ASTM D-36) >150o C
 Water absorption (ASTM D-507) <0.50%
 Puncture resistance (ASTM E-154) >700 N
Protection Screed shall normally protect all horizontal waterproofing membranes and consist of a
50mm thick aggregate – sand - cement screed, which shall be laid over the membrane
immediately after installation. Minimum strength of the screed shall be 20 N/mm2.
Mastic to seal joints and chases shall be cold or warm applied bituminous or rubber-bitumen
compounds, with a heat resistance of up to + 60 C and a specific resistance to salts, mild acids
and alkaline.
Adhesives for fixing of protection boards shall be bituminous or neoprene based and must be
compatible with both the waterproofing membrane and the protection board.

2.3.3 Installation

2.3.3.1 Surface Preparation

All surfaces to receive waterproofing membranes shall be smooth, free from oil, grease, release
agent, curing compound and other contamination. Protrusions shall be removed and
honeycombs, holes, cavities and cracks shall be filled with an appropriate repair mortar.
25 x 25 mm chamfers shall be provided at external corners and similar mortar fillets shall be
prepared at internal corners. Dust and other loose material shall thoroughly be removed.

2.3.3.2 Primer
To be applied as per Manufacturer’s technical data sheet. Primer shall not be applied when there
is risk of rain or dust storm.

2.3.3.3 Membrane Application

Reinforcing Strips: Apply 300mm wide reinforcing strips of the membrane to all internal and
external corners.

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Main Membrane: Apply the membrane as per the manufacturer’s technical data sheet, going over
the reinforcing strips. Extend the horizontal membrane minimum 150mm beyond blinding and
overlap with the vertical membrane as shown on detail drawings.

2.3.3.4 Protection Course

On vertical areas apply the protection board onto the membrane using a proprietary bituminous
or neoprene adhesive as per the manufacturer’s technical data sheet. The semi-flexible boards
shall be turned around the corners and cut and bent to conform to structural contours wherever
possible. Temporary supports may be necessary until backfilling operations (or concreting in
case of negative waterproofing onto secant piles/permanent forms) in order to hold the boards in
place, and can be removed when these operations are in progress. Backfilling shall be done in a
controlled manner to avoid risk of dragging boards down.
On horizontal surfaces, the screed shall be laid over the membranes as protection course. While
laying the screed, damages to the membrane must be avoided. Before placing screed, the surface
of the membrane shall be cleaned and cleared of any debris and foreign objects.
Retaining wall of adjacent structures shall be provided with sliding courses to enable safe
vertical movement between the retaining walls and the final concrete surfaces of the main
structure without causing damage to the water proofing system.

2.3.4 Pile Head Protection / Water Proofing System

For Pile Head Protection / Water Proofing System, reference shall be made to the below listed
drawings, which are provided in the Drawings Section.
Drawing No. Title
DWG TR CIV 04 04 Pile Cap Water Proofing Details

All pile heads shall be treated in the following manner:

 Fix a swelling vinyl easter based gasket which shall be stretched until tout, then warped
around the pile head and the two ends shall be overlapped and stapled.
 Pour shrinkage compensated, high strength (60 N/mm2), very low permeability micro
concrete (DIN-1048) or cementitious grouting with the necessary curing as recommended
by the manufacture.
 Fix the water proofing membrane over blinding concrete and extend it 50 mm on pile
perimeter (round edge).

2.3.5 Loosely laid PVC Waterproofing System for Deep Underground Permanent
shaft/structure
For the deep underground permanent shaft/ Structures a loosely laid PVC membrane
waterproofing tanking system shall be used. The system shall include compartmentalization and
provision for post construction grouting.

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All waterproofing materials and accessories shall be obtained from one source (Supplier), where
possible. If materials & accessories are obtained different sources the manufacturer shall provide
a compatibility statement for TRANSCO’s approval.
The waterproofing system and all materials to be from the reputable company with proven track
record in the application of the system for structures built under fully submerged in the water
with high hydrostatic pressures.
The waterproofing system shall have warranty period of twenty (20) years from the date of
issuing FAC covering material & workmanship.
Following minimum material specification shall be followed:

2.3.5.1 PVC Waterproofing Membrane Minimum Specifications:

Description Required Applicable Standard

Thickness 2.0 (±5%) mm EN 1849 - 2
Ultimate Tensile strength:
 Transverse  ≥14 N/mm² UNI EN ISO 527–1/3/5
 Machine direction  ≥15 N/mm²
Elongation:
 Transverse  ≥280% UNI EN ISO 527 – 3
 Machine direction  ≥280%
Tear resistance ≥ 45 N/mm ISO 34 specimen fig. 2
Resistance to static punching ≥2.2kN UNI EN ISO 12236
Hydrostatic pressure resistance Waterproof UNI EN 1928 meth. B
(6 hours at 5 bar)
Root resistance No penetration CEN TS 144416

The system shall have either single layer or Double Layer PVC membrane. If double layer
membrane is proposed the 2nd PVC membrane Layer shall be 1.5 mm thick.

All lap joints of sheets shall be double seam welded and pressure tested. Manufacturer’s
technical representative shall thoroughly check all seams. Any faulty seams should be repaired.
Critical joints shall be done manually and tested as per manufacters recommendation after
approval from Transco/ Engineer.

2.3.5.2 The System Shall Comply with the Following Minimum Requirements:

a) All construction joint shall have external 320mm wide PVC water stops.

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b) Compartmentalization using external PVC water stops hall be provided. The

compartments shall be in line with water stops placed at wall construction joint as
specified but not larger than 100 m2
c) Roundels shall be at rate of 1 unit per 1.5 m2.
d) PVC Injection Flanges shall be at the rate of minimum 4 pieces in each compartment.
The Flanges shall be connected to review boxes located at easy to access places to allow
safe and simple re-grouting.
e) The system shall include a Membrane Termination detail at RC Jacking Pipe/ tunnels/
other structures.
f) Geotextile Slip Layer density shall be 370 g/m2 with minimum 50mm overlap sealed by
hot air gun.
g) Geotextile Protection layer density shall be 500 g/m2 with minimum 50mm overlap.
h) The First layer PVC Membrane loosely laid over the Geotextile layer shall have
minimum 100mm overlap.
i) The Second Layer PVC Membrane loosely laid over the first layer within the
compartment (Construction joints vertically & horizontally) shall have minimum 40-
60mm overlap with minimum 2-10mm overlap on the water bar.
j) All Construction Joints shall be treated internally with Re-injectable hose system
horizontally & vertically.
k) The Spacing of Re-injectable hose system at construction joints shall be as per
manufacturer recommendation & approved by Transco/ Engineer.
l) The Re-injectable hose at construction joints shall be pre-injected minimum 40 days after
casting the concrete till completed strength & before shutting of the dewatering system
using Methacrylate resin from same manufacture.
m) All construction joints to be injected in Dry Conditions (i.e before stopping of dewatering
system) by pumping approve resin at pressure recommended by manufacturer and at
minimum rate of 0.5 Kg per liner meter.
n) Method Statement for Post Construction Injection (wet condition), in the event of leakage
to be submitted for Transco/ Engineers Approval.
o) Any Specific requirements by Transco/ Engineer for given situation shall be complied by
contractor without any time & cost impact.
p) Waterproofing system shall be developed for Horizontal and Vertical structural elements
(i.e Base Raft, RC walls and interconnection with RC Jacking Pipe/ tunnels or other
structures).

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q) Contractor to demonstrate the System with necessary Type Test & Mock sample as
requested by Transco/Engineer without any time & cost impact.

2.4 Tiling and Flooring

2.4.1 General
The material to be used shall be of selected quality approved by TRANSCO. Panels, tiles,
carpets, etc., to be made out of wood, marble, natural stone, glass, ceramic, cement and sand
mix, plastic, textile, etc., shall be standardised and shall comply with the referring standards
acceptable to TRANSCO.
If not specified in the referring standards the following min. properties are required:
a) Flags and tiles shall be either vitrified tiles or earthenware tiles, with sharp, straight,
parallel, non-crumbling edges, free from soluble salts and other detrimental constituents;
free from cracks and blisters; rear and side surface capable of bonding efficiently for
placing, laying and jointing.
b) Glass mosaic stones of stained crude glass do not require sharp and parallel edges or
smooth top surfaces.
c) Marble aggregate for terrazzo tiles and terrazzo work shall be of size, colors and kind
approved by TRANSCO.
d) Only non-slip aggregates consisting of aluminium oxide or other approved rust proof
abrasive material not affected by cleaning compounds shall be utilised in all terrazzo work.
e) Putties used for placing panels or tiles shall retain their plasticity and ensure adequate bond
to the panels/tiles and to the base.
f) Mortar and adhesives shall not alter or damage the top surface of the panels, tiles, etc.
g) Flooring out of plastic shall be temperature-resistant within the limits of - 30°C and
+ 70°C, waterproof and resistant to the penetration of liquids (Test as per ASTM C413),
abrasion-resistant (Test as per ASTM C944), flame-proof, pigment or color proof to light,
evenly colored throughout, resistant to chemicals, fats, slight acids and alkaline, odourless,
easily laid and flexible, non-porous and slip-proof (at least as per the requirements of the
Transport Road Research laboratory -TRRL). Generally the ratio resin to filler shall not be
less than 1 : 5, and shall be made from solvent free epoxy resins.
h) Adhesives and joint fillers shall be waterproof and shall ensure a firm and durable bond.
They shall not adversely affect either the flooring or the underlays or the base and shall be
odourless once applied.
i) Underlays of all kind shall provide an intimately bonding case compatible with the
adhesives proposed to be used. They shall not decompose change nor change their texture
nor rot. They shall be adequately resistant to ageing and shall not be conductive to
contamination by insects and fungi.

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j) Fillers and levelling compounds shall have a firm and durable bond to the base, and shall
have no adverse effect on base, adhesive, underlays, or covering.

2.4.2 Execution
Prior to the start of his operation the Bidder/Contractor shall verify that all conditions are
suitable for the timely and effective carrying out of his work. All work shall be carried out by
skilled workers in a workman-like manner. Manufacturer’s instructions shall be adhered to:
1. Preparation of Surface
Before wall surfaces are covered with tiles, flags or mosaic to be set in normal mortar bedding, a
sprayed coating of cement mortar shall be applied to the base.
Where an adequate bond between the bedding mortar and the base is not ensured by the
envisaged mode of execution, special measures shall be provided, e.g., roughening, over-
stretching of the base, or coarse-plastering of the complete surface, or chemical bounding.
Where no adequately even surfaces are available, special provisions shall be made to compensate
for this, e.g. rendering coats, screed, etc.
The concrete surface to which tiles, flags, terrazzo, etc., are to be placed, shall be roughened and
cleaned to produce the specified surface condition. Prior to the placing of tiles, the concrete
surface shall be kept thoroughly wet for a period of 24 hours.
The screed coat of mortar shall consist of one part of Portland cement and four parts of sand and
shall be worked to a true, level or plumb surface, finishing approximately 15 mm below finished
level for floors, borders, and thresholds and approximately 10 mm back of finished face of bases
and other vertical surfaces.
2. Placing
In interior finishing work, all tiles, flags, and mosaic shall only be set and laid after the fixing of
window and door frames and trims, stop rails, electrical and plumbing installations as well as the
application of plaster unless otherwise specified.
All tiles, flags, mosaic, or the like shall be set or laid in normal mortar bedding unless otherwise
specified, plumb, in true alignment and horizontal or at the slope specified, without any
projections, with regard to any specified reference and level lines.
In wall coverings, projections shall be allowed only to the extent dictated by the particular type
of tile or slab specified.
The mortar composition shall be as follows:
MORTAR APPLICATION CEMENT/SAND MIX RATIO
(Parts by Volume)
Sprayed coat 1 : 2 to 2 : 3
Rendering coat (reinforced and plain) 1 : 3 to 1 : 4

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Setting and laying - inside 1 : 4 to 1 : 6

- outside 1 : 4 to 1 : 5

For the setting and laying of glass tiles, glass wall panels and glass mosaic the manufacturers
processing technical data sheet shall be observed.
The thickness of the mortar bedding for tile and flag covering shall be at least 10 mm, on an
average 15 mm in wall and 25 mm in floors, unless otherwise specified.
Large-size and prefab elements with coverings of tiles, flags, and mosaic shall be additionally
secured.
For the setting and laying of tiles, flags, and mosaic by the thin bed process the manufacturer's
processing instructions shall be observed.
3. Jointing
The widths of joints shall suit the type of tiles and flags used, the purpose and stress of the
coverings and the type of jointing chosen. The joints shall be equal in width and shall be in
accordance with the directions of TRANSCO.
Jointing shall be by the washing-in method, unless otherwise specified.
Special waterproof joint filter shall be used in jointing unless otherwise specified.
For jointing wall coverings of glass walling panels, permanently elastic sealing compounds shall
be used.
All parting, expansion and connecting joints shall be closed with suitable sealing compounds
unless other means are specified, e.g. elastic joint sections, open joints, etc.
Parting joints in buildings shall extend into the wall and floor coverings at the same point and in
an adequate width. No mortar bridging shall occur.
The expansion joints of the coverings shall penetrate to the bonding surface.
All partition walls of tiles and cellular walling stones shall be suitably reinforced to ensure their
stability. The reinforcement shall be protected from corrosion.
4. Application of flooring in staircases, main entrances, corridors and any other area indicated
in specification, schedule of finishing etc.
Floorings shall be placed with underlays unless otherwise specified.
Underlays shall be arranged so that their joints and seams will be staggered to the flooring joints
and seams and no unevenness or joints will show on the flooring.
All underlays and floorings to be fixed with adhesive shall be glued on in such a way that a firm
bond will be assured on the entire surface.
The courses shall be laid towards the main window wall; in halls and corridors, however, in the
longitudinal direction, unless otherwise specified.

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Deviations in color which are not due to the flooring pattern shall not be allowed if marring the
overall appearance of the flooring.
Courses with pattern repeats shall be laid so as to suit these.
Where courses run towards doors, recesses and the like, they shall be laid so as to cover also the
floor areas of such door openings, recesses, etc. Strips or slabs may be used as coverings of such
floor areas only if specified.
Where the courses do not run towards doors, recesses and the like, the floor areas of such door
openings, recesses, etc., may be covered with flooring strips unless otherwise specified.
Terrazzo tiles, skirting shall be fixed in main entrance, corridors, etc,. and terrazzo treads, risers,
skirting shall be fixed in the roof covered staircases.
Any adhesive lodged on the flooring shall be removed at once.
Where floorings are raised in grooves on walls, they shall be precisely fitted together in the
corners of the grooves by inserting adapter sections, if necessary.
5. Fittings of Cover Strips and Nosing
All skirting boards and cover strips shall be snugly fitted and durably fastened.
Wooden cover strips shall be mitred at covers and joints. They shall be fixed at distances not
exceeding 60 cm.
Stair tread nosing and other edging of metal shall be screw-fastened at distances not exceeding
18 cm unless another means, e.g., anchoring, is specified.
Any plastics or rubber nosing in stairs shall be fixed to the treads of the steps only.
The Bidder/Contractor shall carry out all work, which is described in particular hereafter:
 Marble work, ceramic wall tiling, ceramic floor finishes, PVC tiles, terrazzo tiles and
terrazzo skirting, vinyl tiles, carpet flooring, cement screed, heavy duty tiles, cement
screed on sound absorbing components, dividing strip, joints of cement screed, increase of
thickness of cement screed, subdividing of cement screed, etc.

2.4.3 Preparing Concrete Floors for Screeds

The surface of concrete floors to receive screeds will be roughened by mechanically removing
the latency after the initial set of concrete. Floors will be thoroughly swept and hosed down with
clean water before the screed is laid. Immediately before laying the screed, approved bonding
agent shall be applied over the sub-floor.

2.4.4 Plastic Flooring

Where specified or as an alternative, a seamless wearing course may be provided for switchgear
rooms or similar areas. The proposed plastic floor shall offer a high resistance to wear and shock,
and shall have a high anti-slip properties. Further details:
 Basis two component epoxy resin

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 Specific gravity at least 2

 Bending tensile strength 350 kg/cm2
 E-module 1.0 x 10.5 kg/cm2
 Shrinkage none
 Thickness of layer min. 5 mm
 Appearance effect and color to the discretion of TRANSCO

2.4.5 Screed
Cement screed shall be laid directly on cleaned roughened concrete floor slab in a sound, true
and level layer. For good adhesive, the cleaned surface of floor slab shall be moistened and
applied with approved bonding agent which shall be adequately brushed into the surface of the
concrete floor slab just before the start of laying the screed in the portion ready in hand to avoid
danger of screed cracking and lifting.
At the wall sides and around the columns, expansion joints shall be provided. Joint filler of
bituminous fibre board 10 mm thick sealed with cold-poured, high-duty seal shall be used for
such joints.
The screed shall be spread on the moistened floor, evened by straight-edge and shot by use of
vibration plate. Screed shall be topped by use of non-abrasive additives according to
manufacturer's technical data sheet. Non-abrasive additives shall not be used if floor covering is
applied. Until the screed has stiffened, the surface shall receive a fine steel float finish.
The screed areas during construction / casting shall be subdivided in areas not exceeding 12 m2. The
screed shall be kept moist for a minimum of 7 days and shall be protected by approved methods.
Minimum requirements are:
 Cement : Type I as per ASTM C 150
 Sand : shall comply to BS-1200
 Water : potable water
 Thickness of screed : 50 mm or 75 mm if including earthing mesh.
 Reinforcement :nominal, to prevent cracking, but not less than a galvanized steel
mesh of 8 mm at 200 mm c/c, if no earthing mesh will
be provided in the screed
 Aggregates : maximum size to be used 10 mm.
 Compressive strength : minimum of 35 N/mm2.

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2.4.6 Raised Modular Computer Flooring

The raised modular flooring shall be formed from panels internally insulated to prevent
distortion and heat transference under fire conditions. Panels shall be with stringer to a constant
module and to incorporate an integral perimeter support detail to minimise panel edge deflection.
Each panel shall be easily removable and completely interchangeable. In all rooms where
control, protection or other types of cubicles shall be installed, the Bidder/Contractor shall
co-ordinate the cubicle size and the panel layout in order to avoid adaptation works and
provision of fillers at Site.
Panels shall be protected at their bottom and sides by galvanized steel pan and locked firmly in
position without screwing or bolting. When removed, no lateral movement is to occur in
remaining adjacent panels. Panels shall not be wedged against or held in position by, peripheral
walls or partitions.
Each panel shall be supported on all four corners of the underside and shall be capable of bearing
a single load of 3 kN positioned anywhere on its top surface with maximum deflection no greater
than 2.5 mm. Vertical supports shall be capable of supporting 4 kN concentrated load. Panels
shall not rock on their supports and tolerances in level between the top surfaces of adjacent
panels shall not exceed 0.7 mm. The raised floor as a whole shall be level within a tolerance no
greater than 2.5 mm in 12 metres.
The supporting galvanized steel pedestal shall be capable of adjustment to accommodate
discrepancies in sub-floor levels of plus/minus 30 mm. The prop shall be designed as to provide
continuous earthing throughout the flooring installation for static electricity dispersion.
Surfaces of the panels shall be covered to TRANSCO's requirements and edge lipping shall be a
rapid with galvanized steel sheet / section firmly bonded into position.
The Size/ Type of heavy duty stringer beam shall be as per manufacturer’s recommendation with
load carrying capacity as mentioned below. The Stringers shall be made of cold bended
galvanized steel sheet. The supporting system shall be fixed in all four directions with stringers
beams.
Electrical panels, boards, units, etc, shall be supported on separate steel framing/structure rest
and fixed directly into the concrete floor by approved expanded anchor bolts.
Where applicable, perforated floor tiles shall be provided for ventilation or gas extraction.
Following minimum requirements shall be kept:
Floor panel material Non-combustible synthetic anhydrite,
underlined by 0.5 mm galvanised steel pan
Floor system covering anti-static PVC covering
Floor panel size 600 x 600 mm
Concentrated load > 3 kN
Distributed load  3010 N/m2

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Supports 4 kN
Fire resistance of the complete flooring F 30, according to DIN-4102
system:
Clearance between sub-floor and underside > 800 mm (or as per the requirements)
of raised floor
Thickness Minimum of 25 mm

Guarantee: The Bidder/Contractor shall provide a guarantee for 5 years from the date of
P.A.C. for the adhesion of the anti-static PVC-floor covering

2.4.7 Cold-applied Seal for Vertical, Horizontal or Sloping Joints

For Cold-applied Seal for Vertical, Horizontal or Sloping Joints, reference shall be made to the
below listed drawings, which are provided in the Drawings Section.
Drawing No. Title
DWG TR CIV 04 05 Details of Expansion Joint

A self-curing polysulphide cold-applied sealant shall be applied by either trowel or caulking gun
according to the type of joint to which it is to be applied. For concrete, block work or other
porous surfaces, a thin brush coat of primer shall be applied to the clean and dry joints and shall
be allowed four hours to dry before the application of the compound.
Care shall be taken to compact the compound well into the corners of the joints to ensure that no
air pockets are formed.
To obtain clean straight edges, masking tape may be applied to both sides of the opening before
priming commences. The physical properties of the compound shall be minimum:
 Hardness : shore a durometer 20-25
 Elongation : 300%.
shall not stain on concrete, block, stone, marble, aluminium, etc., shall be resistant to petroleum
derivatives, acids, fats, alkalis and high temperature liquids.
Application: connections plaster to concrete, metal to plaster and metal to concrete.

2.4.8 Chemically Resistant Insulation

2.4.8.1 General
All materials to be used for acid-proof insulation shall be of the best quality and fully resistant to
the physical, chemical and mechanical strains to which they are specified to be exposed to. The
instructions and directions of the Manufacturer of the acid-proof materials shall be fully
observed where these materials are being used.

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2.4.8.2 Floors
In order to guarantee a smooth flow of liquids on the floors, they have to be constructed with a
gradient of at least 1%. The surfaces of the sub-base for acid-proof materials shall be even and
receive a wood floater finish. Any latency or scum of cement shall be removed from the surface
before applying acid-proof materials.
Floor drains shall be of such construction that an accurate and tight connection between the
liquid-proof insulation on top of the floor and the drain is achieved. Preferably, the drains shall
consist of two parts; the lower part of which to be connected to the insulation. Alternatively, the
drains of a single part shall have a collar on the top to achieve a solid connection to the
insulation.
Attention shall be paid to penetration through acid-proof basins, floors, etc., for a tight and
liquid-proof connection. The pipes penetrating such floors or walls shall either be encased in a
separate jacket pipe or furnished with collar plates.

2.4.8.3 Walls
Walls for acid-proof insulation shall be plumb, even and smooth. They shall be free of mould, oil
or other release agents, which could adversely affect adhesion. Honeycombs and burrs have to be
removed prior to application of any acid-proof materials. However, if the surfaces are too
smooth to guarantee a safe adhesion of coatings, they shall be roughened by way of sand-
blasting.

2.4.8.4 Basins and Pits

Basins and pits must be waterproofed and their concrete shall be with no cracks or fissures
occurring in the structure. Groundwater or any other humidity from the soil must not penetrate
into the concrete and therefore any such constructions shall be insulated from the outside against
water penetration. The inside surfaces shall be of the same quality as stipulated above for walls
and floors. Any Basin and Pits deeper than 1.0 m shall be provided with permanent access ladder
or rungs.

2.4.8.5 Channels and gutters

Bottoms of channels and gutters shall be constructed with a gradient to the drains. Sizes of
channel and gutter sections shall be adapted to the dimensions of the acid-proof tiles in order to
avoid cutting of tiles.
The surface of the sub-base for acid-proof work must be absolutely dry before applying the
acid-proof material. The ambient temperature shall, in general, not be below 10°C, particularly if
synthetic resin materials are being used. The pot-life of the materials must be adapted to the
ambient climatic conditions.

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2.5 Joinery

2.5.1 General
This chapter applies to all parts of work for which joinery will be used, i.e. carpentry for
permanent features and excluding form-work, shuttering, etc which already elaborated in S-TR-
CIVL-Concrete.

2.5.2 Material
For structural components remaining visible after installation, the Bidder/Contractor shall use a
suitable type of hard wood (solid timber) of his choice unless a particular wood is specified.
Timber and other hard wood material shall be straight, kiln-dried sound, bright, of mature
growth, well seasoned and conditioned to suit the particular purpose for which it is to be used.
The material shall be cleanly sawn, square edged, and free from injurious shakes, splits, warps,
wanes and knots, soft spots and rot, incipient decay and all other defects.
For the structural components which will be concealed after installation, e.g., in the case of
built-in cupboards, wardrobes or wall linings, either the type of wood specified for the
unconcealed structural components (spruce, fir, pine or a wood of at least equal quality) or an
equally suitable material may be proposed by the Bidder/Contractor.
The timber shall be in a suitable condition so that the components made of it will neither crack,
warp nor twist. The moisture content of timber assemblies, when leaving the manufacturers
works, shall be as follows (referred to the over dry weight):
 8 to 12% for interior finish components
 -10 to 15% for structural parts in permanent connection with the outside air.
Plywood and wood chip boards, all surfaces to the veneered or seal coated shall be adequately
closed. Wooden fibre boards, veneers, coating slabs and coating foils of plastics shall be suitable
for their intended applications. Adhesives (glues) must not cause any discoloration/other
damage, and sealing compounds shall be resistant to atmospheric influences, shall not harden
and not be aggressive.
Coating materials shall form a good bond with the base. Surface shall be brush able/ insensitive
to wiping contact and all fittings such as hinges, hooks, anchors, locks, handles key plates, keys,
etc., shall be of stainless steel.

2.5.3 Execution
The Bidder/Contractor shall prepare shop drawings in accordance with the architectural design
and the static analysis, which are subject to approval.
All structural components shall be jointed and glued in groove and tongue system and shall not
wrap or crack under any circumstances including stresses due to temperature and humidity that
will have to be expected. Dovetailing may be used subject to TRANSCO's consent.

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All timber connections and mitres shall be accurately fitted. The surface exposed to view shall be
trimmed, e.g., by planning and grinding. There shall be no plane cutting marks. Solid timbers
shall be joined in such a way that in the event of variations of air humidity, the wood is free to
swell and shrink without affecting the joint. Framing timbers shall not be butted.
All edge surfaces of plywood, wood-chip boards and composite slabs exposed to view shall be
veneered or provided with banding (insets or strips). On sealed, veneered and coated surfaces
joints and irregularities of the base shall not show even after final drying.
All grained veneers shall be protected against tearing.
All timbers ultimately in contact with outside air or permanently with particularly humid air or
connected to masonry or concrete shall be treated on all sides with suitable wood preservative
before being inserted. The manufacturer instructions have to be observed.

2.5.4 Interior Flush Doors

Interior flush wooden doors shall be of sizes and types to be approved. Doors shall be equivalent
and equal to solid core doors.
Face veneer shall be standard thickness, properly dried selected as specified, laid with grain at
right angles to the grain of the cross bands.
Cross bands shall be thoroughly kiln-dried hardwood approximately 2 mm thick, extending the
full width of the door and laid with the grain at right angles to the face veneers.
Core and edge bands shall be low density thoroughly kiln-dried wood blocks not more than
6 mm wide, joints well staggered and in random lengths. Stile edges shall be kiln-dried having a
total width of 32 mm finished to match veneer faces. Core and edge bands shall be glued
together with approved adhesives.
Total thickness flush doors to be of 45 mm.
Door frames to be hardwood, 45 mm thick, width of frame shall be equal to width of wall +
finishing thickness, with stainless steel ironmongery to the approval of TRANSCO.
Finish - Laminated surface, hardwood lapping, aluminium locking plate or high glossy
polyurethane lacquer paint finish as selected by TRANSCO.
All doors shall be field measured and numbered with respective doors which shall be cut to net
size by the Manufacturer prior to pre-finishing, allowing 3 mm clearance on top side and bottom
side as per threshold detail.
All doors shall be provided with threshold as per TRANSCO/ ENGINEER approval.
Provision for door grilles shall be made for toilet doors. Pantry doors further have to be fire rated
as per the local civil defence requirements.
Toilet doors and partitions shall be made of PVC boards/water proofed material.

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2.5.5 Door Stops and Checks

The door stops shall be polished stainless steel, mounted by expanded type rawl plugs inserted in
the concrete/masonry 15 cm above the floor, or as directed.
Pedal door checks, in stainless steel and rubber shoe, shall be provided for entrance and corridor
doors.

2.6 Glazing
Clear safety glass, at least 8 mm thick, of an approved manufacturer shall be utilised for doors,
and reflected glass of an approved manufacturer shall be utilised for windows.
The thickness of each glass sheet pertains to the sizes of the opening, but shall be not less than
6 mm. Outer glass panels shall be heat strengthened high performance reflected glass. The
double glazing system for windows shall be at least (6 + 12 + 6) mm. The glazing shall provide
an attenuation factor Rw of not less than 35 dB.

2.7 Room Designation Signs

Each room shall have room designation signs. These signs shall be of aluminium, plates with
minimum thickness of 2 mm, fastened to the doors with stainless steel screws. They shall be
approximately 9 cm high with a minimum length of approximately 25 cm. Each sign shall have
room names in both Arabic and English with Arabic characters on the top. English letters shall
be engraved approximately 2.5 cm high and filled with black enamel paint and the Arabic
characters shall be of the same proportion and finish. Final designations and Arabic translation
shall be approved by the end user.
Generally, all warning signs, such as for "Danger-High Voltage ... Volts", First Aid, fire
protection facilities, fire fighting regulations, battery rooms, etc., shall be supplied in accordance
with approved Standards. For further details refer to Standard Technical Specification, Part:
 S-TR-GEN-SQA - Safety and Quality
The basement of the SF6-Switchgear halls (if any) as well as the lowest area related therewith
shall be equipped with exhaust fans, supplemented by warning signs "BEFORE STEPPING
DOWN PLEASE ACTUATE EXHAUST FAN" or similar at suitable positions.

2.8 Escape Passages

Passages and ways leading to exits and emergency exits shall be clearly marked by significant
symbols and signs on floors & walls both in English and Arabic. Distances and locations should
be foreseen as per civil defence requirements. All doors must be equipped with escape facilities.

2.9 HSE Requirements

Specifying emergency response equipment for substation buildings such as, but not limited to:

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A. Breathing Apparatus
B. First Aid Kits
C. Spillage Control Kits/Products
D. Fire Fighting Equipment, etc.

is a relative phenomenon depending upon the configuration of the substation building.

The type/nature of equipment used in the building, the normal/average occupancy of the
building, location of the building, etc.

Provision of the appropriate emergency response equipment in terms of its quantity and the
placement/location of such equipment should be according to the specific risk assessment done
for the prospective activities in that particular substation building giving due consideration to the
applicable laws and regulations such as civil defence requirements, for example, as one of the
control measures.

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