1515-WME-ELE-SPE-260511 - General Requirements

Crowne Plaza Hotel, Business Bay, Dubai-UAE
Electrical Specification
Division 26: Electrical
SECTION 26 05 11 – GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
1515-WME-ELE-SPE-260511
This set of Specifications has been prepared specifically for this project.
Rev Date Reason for Issue Prepared by Reviewed by Authorised by
0 2 February 2021 Tender Documents BS KR KR
Killa Architectural Design. All Rights Reserved.

Contents
The main section headings for this specification are:
SECTION 26 05 11_GENERAL REQUIREMENTS 4
PART 1 - GENERAL 4
1.1 SCOPE 4
1.2 COMPLIANCE WITH REGULATIONS 4
1.3 BRITISH STANDARDS 5
1.4 QUALITY ASSURANCE 5
1.5 TENDER DOCUMENTS AND DRAWINGS 5
1.6 PRECEDENCE BETWEEN DRAWINGS, SPECIFICATION AND OTHER DOCUMENTS 5
1.7 INSTALLATION DRAWINGS (SHOP DRAWINGS) 6
1.8 WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT 7
1.9 PLANTROOM LAYOUTS 7
1.10 SETTING OUT 8
1.11 BUILDERS WORK 8
1.12 APPROVAL OF DRAWINGS & INFORMATION 9
1.13 FINALISED POSITION OF POINTS 10
1.14 TEST NOTICES 10
1.15 BUILDING CONSTRUCTION 10
PART 2 - PRODUCTS (N/A) 11
PART 3 - INSTALLATION 12
3.1 GENERAL 12
3.2 OPERATING CONDITIONS 12
3.3 FOR CONDITIONS IN THE MIDDLE EAST 12
3.4 SPECIALIST CONTRACTORS 12
3.5 MANUFACTURERS 13
3.6 ACCESS FOR MAINTENANCE 13
3.7 ACCESS DOORS AND PANELS 13
3.8 PROVISION FOR HANDLING MAJOR PLANT 14
3.9 HANGERS, INSERTS SLEEVES, SUPPORTS & FOUNDATION BOLTS 14
3.10 WORKMANSHIP & MATERIALS 14
3.11 SAMPLES 14
3.12 DISSIMILAR METALS 15
3.13 PROTECTION OF PLANT AND EQUIPMENT 15
3.14 PAINTING, PROTECTION, PREPARATION FOR PAINTING & CLEANING ON COMPLETION 16
3.15 CONCEALED WORK 17
3.16 EXISTING SERVICES TO BE MAINTAINED 17
3.17 ENGRAVING 17
3.18 LABELS 17
3.19 SCREWS 18
3.20 SPARE PARTS 18
3.21 RADIO AND TELEVISION SUPPRESSION ON ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT & EMC 18
3.22 EARTHING 19
3.23 INSPECTION, TESTING & COMMISSIONING 19
3.24 SITE TESTS 20
3.25 WORKS TESTS 20
3.26 COMMISSIONING 21
3.27 TESTING OF ELECTRICAL POWER INSTALLATION 23
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3.28 TESTING INSTRUMENTS 24
3.29 CABLE TESTING 24
3.30 PRESSURE TESTING OF LV CABLES 25
3.31 ADDITIONAL MISCELLANEOUS CHECK/TEST REQUIREMENTS 25
3.32 TESTING OF SPECIALIST EQUIPMENT/SYSTEMS 26
3.33 HANDOVER PROCEDURES & DOCUMENTATION 26
3.34 INSTRUCTION OF EMPLOYERS STAFF 27
3.35 STARTING UP 27
3.36 TEMPORARY & TRIAL USAGE 28
3.37 SCHEDULE OF OUTSTANDING ITEMS AND DEFECTS 28
3.38 RECORD DRAWINGS (FINAL DRAWINGS BY CONTRACTOR) 28
3.39 CERTIFICATE OF PRACTICAL COMPLETION 29
3.40 CERTIFICATE OF MAKING GOOD DEFECTS 29
END OF SECTION 26 05 11 30

SECTION 26 05 11_GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
PART 1 - GENERAL
1.1 SCOPE
A. This section supplements the main contract documents “General Requirements” and forms part
of every section of Division 26 Electrical trade, and shall be read in conjunction with all sections
of this specification.
B. This specification covers the design of details, supply, installation and testing of all necessary
equipment required for the complete Electrical Engineering Services as described in the Contract
Documents and incorporates standard descriptions for equipment and the installation to be
provided under this Contract. The clauses shall be read in conjunction with all other Contract
Documents.
C. Where, for special reasons, requirements differ from those included in this General Technical
Specification and are specified in the particular detail Specification or on the associated
drawings, then such special requirements shall supersede the general requirements of this
particular Specification Section.
D. The words as indicated, where indicated, unless otherwise indicated, refer to requirements
identified elsewhere in the documents issued in connection with the Contract, e.g. on a drawing,
in the Specification or in a schedule.
E. The extent of the work shall comprise the whole management, programming, labour and
materials required to form a complete installation, together with such tests, adjustments and
commissioning as prescribed in subsequent clauses and otherwise as may be required in order
to provide an effective working installation to the satisfaction of the Engineer.
F. The words complete installation in the foregoing clause shall mean not only the major items of
plant and equipment covered by this Specification, but all the incidental sundry components that
are required for the complete execution of the works. Also for the proper operation of the
installation, together with associated labour charges, whether or not these sundry components
are mentioned in detail in the Tender documents issued in connection with the Contract.
1.2 COMPLIANCE WITH REGULATIONS

A. The whole of the work and materials to be supplied shall be in accordance with the following
publications as relevant, current at the date of Tender, unless otherwise stated:-
1. All standards set out under Division 26.
2. BS: 7671 issued by the Institute of Electrical Engineers (Incorporating all amendments up
to date of Tender)
3. British Standards (BS) and European Norms (BSEN) issued by the British Standards
Institution.
4. British Standard Code of Practice (BS-CP) issued by the British Standards Institution
5. Requirements of the local Civil Defence and the UAE Fire and Life Safety Code
6. Requirements and all Regulations of power supply authority including all latest
amendments and guidance notes.
7. Requirements of the local Electricity Distribution Company.
8. Requirements of the Relevant Safety & Construction Regulations

9. Air Traffic Control & Civil Aviation Authority (where applicable)
10. Requirements of Local Telecommunications service provider
11. Requirements of Dubai Internet City for communications installations
1.3 BRITISH STANDARDS

A. All installations and materials used for the works shall be carried out and provided in full
compliance with the appropriate Specification or Codes of Practice issued by the British
Standards Institution and other standards specifically noted.
B. The letters B.S. and C.P. shall be deemed to refer to the latest British Standard Specification and
Codes of Practice respectively.
C. Alternatively, elements of the installation maybe carried out to equivalent or better international
standards for installation and/or materials provided these achieve an overall enhanced
installation and are acceptable to the Engineer and Local Authority.
D. Carry out workmanship strictly in accordance with British Standard BS:8000
1.4 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Where possible, supply equipment only from manufacturers who have a Quality Assurance
scheme in accordance with BSEN ISO 9001 and/or BSEN ISO 9002. When submitting
manufacturer’s information for approval, a copy of the BSEN certification document shall be
included in the submission.
B. Provide details of the site Quality Assurance system together with a copy of the BESCA
certification or a statement on intent to gain certification.
1.5 TENDER DOCUMENTS AND DRAWINGS

A. The whole of the services at present envisaged are indicated in the Tender documents and
Tender drawings and listed in the schedules included in the Tender documents.
B. This Specification has been prepared to indicate the quality of material and workmanship
required. In order to avoid misinterpretation, any doubts as to the full intent of this specification
or accompanying drawings shall be resolved prior to the completion of the Tender.
C. Drawings issued as part of the Contract Documents are in general diagrammatic and have been
prepared, together with the Specification, to enable Tenders to be obtained and to provide a
basis for the preparation of co-ordinated working drawings.
D. Notwithstanding any dimensions which may be given on the drawings, check all dimensions on
site required for the manufacturers of any materials or products and the cost of taking such
dimensions is deemed to be included in the Tender.
1.6 PRECEDENCE BETWEEN DRAWINGS, SPECIFICATION AND OTHER DOCUMENTS

A. This Specification shall be read in conjunction with the Tender Drawings. If any variations
between the drawings and the Specification occur, the latter is to take precedence and detail
drawings shall take precedence over small scale drawings. However, the Contractor shall draw to
the Engineer’s attention any significant discrepancies before assuming a particular interpretation.
B. If any variations occur to any regulations, statutory instruments or British Standards etc., the
drawings and Specification shall take precedence. The Contractor shall however, refer any such
discrepancies to the Engineer before assuming a particular interpretation, particularly in respect
of statutory instruments, regulation or British Standards.

1.7 INSTALLATION DRAWINGS (SHOP DRAWINGS)
A. Prior to manufacture and installation, prepare installation drawings for the whole of the Electrical
Services installation in accordance with the requirements of the programme. These shall be
computer generated using the latest version of AutoCAD (or similar) software. Refer to the main
Contract documents for the complete procedures for the submission of installation Drawings.
This generally takes precedence of the requirements as listed below.
B. Within thirty working days from the placing of a Contract, the Contractor shall produce a
programme indicating his production sequence for installation drawings. The programme shall
be arranged so that the installation drawings shall be submitted sequentially for approval in due
time to meet the Contract construction programme.
C. Paper prints of each installation drawing shall be issued to the Engineer for review purposes.
These prints shall be clearly marked For Examination. For the exact number of prints required
refer to the General Conditions of Contract.
D. When drawings have been returned with no comment the Contractor shall issue one CD and two
paper prints of each drawing to the Engineer for stamping Issued for Construction.
E. Installation drawings shall be reviewed by the Engineer and returned to the Contractor marked
Reviewed, Reviewed as Noted or Returned for Correction. Installation drawings noted Returned
for Correction shall be corrected and re-submitted.
F. No equipment shall be delivered to the job site unless the manufacturer has received a Reviewed
or Reviewed as Noted copy of the pertinent Installation drawings.
G. If the drawing is returned with comments, the Contractor shall amend the drawing to take
account of the comments, and resubmit for examination and issuing. The procedure for
re-submittal shall be treated as an initial submittal. Each time a drawing is re-submitted for
review it shall be treated as a revision.
H. In preparing his programme for the execution of the Contract works, the Contractor shall allow
twenty working days for the Engineer’s first review of the installation drawings, and ten working
days for second or subsequent review.
I. Responsibility for errors in the installation drawings irrespective of whether or not the drawings
have been review by the Engineer shall remain with the Contractor and no additional costs
whatsoever shall be payable, as a result of any error.
J. The Contract drawings shall not be considered to be the installation drawings. Additional copies
of the Contract drawings can be provided in CD disk format, if required, at current CAD drafting
and materials rates if these are considered by the Contractor to represent a suitable base from
which the installation drawings can be prepared.
K. Installation drawings shall be to an approved scale and shall also form the basis of the as
installed record drawings as detailed elsewhere in this specification. General layout drawings
shall be to 1:50 scale with detailed drawings by the Contractor at a large scale as necessary.
L. The Contractor shall consult the current Architectural, Structural, Interior Design, Landscaping,
Fire Engineering, Mechanical, Public Health and all other working drawings during the
preparation of the installation drawings and ensure that the installations are physically
co-ordinated. The Contractor shall adjust his installation drawings to allow for site tolerances
and discrepancies and changes in building layout where the principles and intent of the design
of the services are not affected.

M. Where the principles and intent of design are affected notice of the conflict shall be given to the
Engineer.
N. The Tender drawings show the location in principle for the various services. The detailed
position shall be determined and co-ordinated by the Contractor and shown on the installation
drawings.
O. The Engineer shall have the right at all reasonable times to inspect the premises of the
Contractor all drawings for any portion of the Works.
P. The Contractor’s drawings shall be titled in an approved manner with the official title block fully
indicating the part of the works to which they apply. Drawings shall be numbered in sequences
and an approved numbering system shall be agreed.
Q. Once reviewed drawings shall not be departed from except with the written approval of the
Engineer.
R. The Contractor shall be responsible for correcting any discrepancies, errors or omissions in the
drawings and other particulars supplied by him, whether or not such drawings and particulars
have been examined by the Engineer.
S. Information contained in any of the drawings supplied by the Engineer shall not be utilised for
any purpose other than for the Contract Works and any such information shall not be
communicated to other parties for other purposes without the specific approval of the Engineer.
1.8 WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT

A. Electrical wiring diagrams shall be prepared for all plant requiring Electrical connections. Where
manufacturers’ original drawings are used, they shall be specific to the relevant plant and all
references to optional features, other machines of a range, etc., shall be deleted. All wiring
diagrams shall clearly indicated that wiring which forms part of or is connected to the equipment
as delivered and shall include the following minimum information to enable the site connections
and wiring to be completed by the appropriate Contractor:
1. Maximum electrical loading for each power cable.
2. Cable termination facilities.
3. Cable identification and all terminal numbers.
4. Protective device ratings for cable protection
B. Where necessary redraw manufacturer standard diagrams to comply with these requirements, in
addition all items of plant and equipment requiring electrical connections shall have adequate
wiring diagrams fixed inside panels, etc., to ensure correct wiring to the appropriate local
standard.
1.9 PLANTROOM LAYOUTS

A. Detail layout drawings of all plant and equipment including wiring arrangements.
B. Detail plant room drawings including sections and elevations.
C. Drawings showing all the general distribution of the service from the plant item up to and
including the final termination point.
D. Any detail drawings, or manufacturers drawings, required prior to, or found necessary during
erection, manufacture or progress of the works.
E. Detail drawings of all fabricated steelwork, brackets, supports, gantries, ladders, platforms and all
other items of a similar nature.

F. Detailed plans, sections and elevations showing all required builders work, including the size and
position of all bases and plinths for equipment, holding down bolts, holes, chases, trenches etc.,
in the structure or building fabric related where applicable to the column/building grid lines, to
be built in or attached to the structure.
G. Drawings showing all conduit routes, sizes and installation shall be provided unless these are
agreed as not necessary by the Engineer.
1.10 SETTING OUT

A. The Contractor shall be responsible for the true and proper setting out of the Contract Works
from site datum points on each floor level. The setting out shall be carried out by experienced
operatives with the appropriate equipment to ensure that the Contract Works are fixed correctly
in relation to the Building and any special features or fittings attached to it. All precautions shall
be taken to ensure that a good services co-ordinated appearance is achieved within the Building.
B. The marking out of Builders Work required by the Contractor including the supervisory
attendance and direction of all tradesmen detailed to execute Builders Work shall be the
responsibility of the Contractor.
C. The Contractor shall co-ordinate and is responsible for co-ordinating and setting out the
ceilings, and shall ensure luminaires and other ceiling mounted equipment is correctly located.
This includes identifying items provided by other trades such as ventilation grilles, sprinkle heads
etc.
1.11 BUILDERS WORK

A. The expression Builders Work shall mean that work which shall be carried out in connection with,
or consequent on the Electrical Services defined in this Specification, and shall embrace the
following:-
1. The cutting and forming of holes for services through walls, floors, ceilings, partitions,
roofs, etc. and making good.
2. The cutting or forming of chases, recesses, etc. in floors and walls, etc., for services and
making good.
3. The building in where specified or indicated of brackets and holder fasts, inserts, rag bolts
or other form of services suspension, or plant fixing.
4. Provision of sleeves and curbs for electrical services as necessary.
5. The formation of concrete bases, plinths etc. for plant and equipment.
6. The building of concrete and/or brick ducts, and trenches for buried mains.
7. The building of manholes, pits, etc.
8. The excavating of trenches for underground services etc. and the filling in after the
services are laid.
B. Builders Work drawings shall be prepared by the Contractor which co-ordinate and show all
Services Builders Work requirements. The drawings shall show in plan and elevation with
sections where necessary all holes, chases, inserts, equipment bases etc., necessary for the
complete Mechanical, Public Health and Electrical Installations. The drawing shall also include
the overall weight of all items of equipment and where necessary weight distribution of
equipment.

C. Openings in structural concrete and brick walls have been notionally identified during the
design. The Contractor shall allow for checking that services can be installed in these openings
and confirming requirements to the Engineer prior to construction.
D. In general all holes through walls, floors etc. for services shall be formed during construction.
The Contractor shall be responsible for ensuring that Builders Work details are correctly
dimensioned, collated and co-ordinated to enable this work to be carried out at the proper
stage of construction.
E. In addition, the marking out of, providing templates for, and supervising of all Builders Work
required shall be carried by the Contractor.
F. Drilling and/or plugging of walls, floors, ceilings for heavyweight and lightweight fixings shall be
excluded from the meaning of Builders Work as far as is considered normal for the trade, and
shall therefore be included as part of this Contract. The Contractor shall also include for the
provision of all rawlbolts and similar fixings. The type of fixing shall be approved by the
Engineer before work commences.
G. On no account are holes to be cut in any steelwork, reinforced concrete, or pre-cast concrete,
without the express permission in writing from the Engineer. Holes shall not be cut in pre-cast
pre-stressed concrete units under any circumstances.
H. Any holes in steelwork (that are approved) shall be drilled; burning holes by means of welding
equipment shall not be permitted unless by the Engineer’s special written approval.
I. Provide, locate and install conduit sleeves for cable runs and sleeves for bus bar trunking (bus
duct), sheet steel trunking and/or cable tray passing through concrete walls, beams, slabs and
floors, in their correct locations. Sleeves for cable runs shall be galvanised steel conduit. Sleeves
for wireways and/or cable tray shall be made of 3mm galvanised steel.
J. Provide concrete curbs, minimum 100mm high above finished floor surrounding openings where
bus ducts, wireways and cable trays rise through slabs above grade to prevent debris and water
from falling to floor below. Concrete curb shall have sufficient area to adequately carry bus duct
support brackets.
K. Provide concrete curbs, minimum 100mm high above finished floor for telephone cable risers
and other openings intended for electrical use in slabs above grade.
L. Extend galvanised sleeves for conduit rising through slabs 100mm minimum above finished
floors. Provide sleeves, passing through floors having a waterproof membrane, with an integral
flashing clamp.
1.12 APPROVAL OF DRAWINGS & INFORMATION

A. All drawings, schedules or other information provided by vendors and manufacturers shall be
approved by the Contractor and such approval shall ensure that all requirements of the Contract
documentation have been incorporated.
B. The Contractor shall forward two paper prints of the approved drawings or two copies of the
approved schedules or other information to the Engineer for record purposes.
C. No order to a vendor or manufacturer to commence manufacture/installation shall be given until
written acknowledgement of receipt by the Engineer of the above information, has been
received by the Contractor.
D. Any costs arising from failure to meet the above conditions shall be borne by the Contractor at
no cost to the Contract.

1.13 FINALISED POSITION OF POINTS
A. It shall be noted that the positions of all points and equipment shown on the Tender drawings
are approximate only and are for the guidance in the preparation of the Tender.
B. The Contract shall include for the determination on site of the finalised position of all points and
equipment in collaboration with the Engineer. The Contractor shall allow for the movement of all
points and equipment up to a radius of 2.0m from the positions shown on the contract
drawings.
C. The Contractor shall also refer to the Architectural and Interior Design drawings for the position
and location of all points, etc. before any work is commenced. The Architectural drawings shall
generally take precedence. Report any discrepancies to the Engineer for resolution.
D. The locations of switches, thermostats, outlets and control devices are shown diagrammatically
only. Mount switches, thermostats and other controls as close to door jambs and other
openings as possible, maintaining a minimum of 100mm from trims of doors except where
installed in door frames of metal partitions. Ensure that these locations meet with the approval
of the Engineer. Check all doors swings and install switches on correct side of doors as defined
under Wiring Devices.
E. The Contractor shall be held responsible for all alterations made necessary due to
non-compliance with the requirements of this clause.
1.14 TEST NOTICES

A. Allow for all formalities in connection with Test Notices, Agreement and Application for Supply
Forms etc., and that all such documents requiring the Employer’s signature are forwarded to the
Engineer in ample time to meet the contract program.
B. Additional payments shall not be made as are incurred due to reconnections, revisits etc., by
Supply Authorities or any other officials.
1.15 BUILDING CONSTRUCTION

A. The Contract shall include the inspection of the Architectural, Interior Design and Structural
drawings by the Contractor as necessary to obtain more precise details regarding the
construction and finishes of the buildings.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS (N/A)

PART 3 - INSTALLATION
3.1 GENERAL
A. The Contractor shall allow in his Tender for all labour, materials, tools, plant and equipment
required to supply, deliver and erect all equipment, described in this Specification and indicated
on the drawings to form a complete working facility including tests and commissioning. This
shall mean not only the main items of plant and equipment but also all incidental sundry
components with their labour charges necessary for the complete execution of the works.
B. The Contractor shall ensure that his work is installed in the correct sequence.
C. The Contractor shall be responsible for ensuring that all sections of the work and all materials
are compatible with one another. The Contractor shall check and ensure that all of the
equipment and works offered by him shall fit into the space provided in the building(s) including
the limited entry through doorways and into ducts.
3.2 OPERATING CONDITIONS

A. All equipment shall be required to operate successfully in the climatic conditions prevailing in
the locality. Equipment, even if normally operating in air conditioned spaces, may be required to
operate at times when the air conditioning system is not being used. Under such conditions all
equipment shall operate satisfactorily and still have a working life comparable with that expected
from equipment operating in an air conditioned environment.
3.3 FOR CONDITIONS IN THE MIDDLE EAST

A. It is expected that the internal temperature in non-air conditioned rooms may reach in excess of
40 deg. C and it is required that all equipment shall be capable of operating at this temperature
without component failure or reduction in performance.
B. At the time that manufacturers drawings are submitted for approval or immediately prior to
despatch from the manufacturers’ works, the Contractor shall submit to the Engineer a letter
from the manufacturer confirming that the equipment being supplied shall be suitable for the
conditions.
3.4 SPECIALIST CONTRACTORS

A. In the event of any specialist Contractors being employed for the design, installation, testing and
commissioning of specialised items or systems, all allowances shall be made for informing
Specialist Contractors of all details of the Building structures, programming arrangements and
other relevant details at the time of Tender and during the course of the Contract.
B. The specialist Contractors shall provide adequate supervision at all times work is being carried
out.
C. The Contractor shall ensure that specialist Contractors are aware of the requirements for, and
provide in accordance with the Contract Documents, the specified installation and operating and
maintenance documentation.
D. The Contractor shall ensure that all works carried out by specialist Contractors are physically
co-ordinated one with the other and with the Contract Works, and that all Builders Work
requirements are allowed and co-ordinated in accordance with the Builders Work clause(s).
E. The Contractor shall include with his Tender a schedule of those specialist Contractors included
by him and the scope of works to be carried out by each specialist.

3.5 MANUFACTURERS
A. In order to achieve uniformity in the equipment supplied and to simplify the acquisition and
storage of spare parts, the Contractor shall, as far as possible, purchase similar equipment from
the same manufacturer.
B. The Contractor may, at the Engineer’s discretion, install the same equipment from more than
one manufacturer if due to the volume of equipment to be supplied a single manufacturer
cannot provide the total requirement in the time allotted in the construction programme. In this
case the Contractor shall first obtain the Engineer’s written approval of his proposals before
placing orders.
C. The Manufacturers included in this document have been prepared to indicate the manufacturers
which have been of primary consideration in the preparation of the design and to provide a
guide to the Contractor in relation to the standard of equipment to be incorporated in his
Tender.
D. Descriptions of the manufactured items of plant and equipment and/or standards are also
included in the attached Specifications to further indicate the quality and type of equipment
required.
E. Subject to the conditions imposed under the main contract conditions, the Contractor may
include in the Tender for alternative equipment and standards to those described in the
Schedules, provided such equipment and standards can be illustrated as being of an equivalent
standard or manufacturer to the complete satisfaction of the Engineer.
F. Provide outline details of all alternatives offered as part of the bid at the time of Tendering and
in addition, provide full supporting information, including manufacturer’s technical details and
illustrations etc., to the Engineer for his approval within 14 days of being so requested.
G. The Contractor shall also ensure that all equipment is either available locally or that the
manufacturer is locally represented to ensure the equipment is easily available and future
servicing and spares can be obtained to permit continuity of maintenance.
H. All equipment whether base or substitute shall fit into the space allocated. The cost of all
additional work or adjustments resulting from the acceptance of alternative equipment shall be
borne by the Contractor.
I. In the event that the Engineer considers any alternative, for whatever reason, to be
unacceptable, the Contractor shall include for the equipment identified in the Schedules.
3.6 ACCESS FOR MAINTENANCE

A. The Contractor shall ensure that all plant and equipment is easily accessible by maintenance staff
and adequate space allowed for maintenance and replacement of plant. Full standing headroom
is required over the maximum possible area with easy safe access free from obstruction given to
all equipment and instruments required for normal operation. All escape routes shall have a
clear floor space with full standing headroom.
3.7 ACCESS DOORS AND PANELS

A. Wherever any item of electrical equipment requiring accessibility, maintenance or adjustments is
concealed, ensure adequate access, or provide an access door or panel and arrange for its
installation by the main Contractor.
B. Doors shall be sized to allow proper and easy access, and located to suit the concealed device.
In removable acoustic panel ceilings, no access doors are required. Use authority labelled fire-

rated access doors in all fire rated walls and ceilings which act as fire barriers and match the
door type with the ceiling type and applied finish.
C. Submit for the Engineer’s review, floor plans and shop drawings showing the size, type and exact
location of all access doors and panels.
D. All access doors and panels shall be shown on the record drawings. Notations, adjacent to each
access door shown on the drawings, shall indicate frequency of maintenance required for item or
items above or behind the doors.
3.8 PROVISION FOR HANDLING MAJOR PLANT

A. Suitable provisions by means of eyebolts or other methods approved by the Engineer shall be
made to facilitate handling all plant covered by this Specification. Each screwed eyebolt shall be
provided with a collar firmly bedded down on a faced seating.
3.9 HANGERS, INSERTS SLEEVES, SUPPORTS & FOUNDATION BOLTS

A. Provide hangers, inserts, sleeves and supports required to accommodate the equipment and
materials of this Division.
B. Except for plywood backboards, do not use wood to fasten outlet boxes or electrical equipment,
except where wood forms a part of the building structure at the point of installation.
C. Metal supports, screws, bolts and hardware shall be galvanised.
D. Apply cold galvanising compound on all newly cut ferrous metal surface immediately after
cutting.
E. Provide separate supports as required for electrical apparatus erected on or in any wall or
partition. All such supporting work shall be approved by the Engineer prior to installation.
F. The Contractor shall supply to approved dimensions all necessary foundation bolts, nuts, plates
and frames for the whole equipment covered by this Specification.
G. The Contractor shall be responsible for aligning and levelling up each item of equipment
supplied under this Contract using steel shims as necessary, and for placing the holding down
bolts in the correct position.
3.10 WORKMANSHIP & MATERIALS

A. Materials and workmanship generally shall be of the highest standard and the Specification shall
be closely adhered to.
B. Where materials or equipment are not described in detail they shall be of the best quality
available and shall comply with the appropriate BS. The Contractor shall, if required, submit
drawings or samples of such materials or equipment to the Engineer for his approval before use
on the Contract works.
3.11 SAMPLES
A. The Contractor shall include for providing samples of the items of equipment and finishes as
required for the Engineer approval. These shall include but not be limited to the following:
1. Luminaires.
2. Accessory cover plates including white plastic, metalclad and special finish type
3. Name plates.
4. Access doors and panels.

5. Labels.
6. Distribution boards (complete with breakers).
7. Containment systems.
8. Doorbells.
9. Cable types.
B. The samples shall be submitted to the Engineer as soon as possible so that the subsequent
delivery of the associated equipment shall not be delayed. No orders shall be placed until the
Engineer has approved the samples.
C. All samples shall be correctly labelled and forwarded to the Engineer. At least 14 working days
shall be allowed for approval of samples.
D. Unless otherwise stated, approved samples shall be retained on site by the Engineer, who shall
reject all such materials which do not correspond with the approved samples. Rejected materials
shall be removed from the site immediately.
E. Where the Engineer has carried out an inspection of materials before they leave the
manufacturer’s premises prior to being delivered to the site, the Engineer shall be at liberty to
reject any such material after delivery should he consider them to be in any way unsatisfactory
notwithstanding the preliminary inspection and tests at the manufacturer’s premises.
F. The Contractor shall include for the cost of remedial work or tests and inspections necessary due
to unsatisfactory material and/or equipment.
3.12 DISSIMILAR METALS

A. The Contractor shall take every precaution to ensure that no chemical or electrolytic action takes
place where dissimilar metals and/or materials are used together. This is of particular
importance where aluminium and aluminium alloys are one of the surfaces.
B. The Contractor shall keep the points of contact of dissimilar metals to a minimum.
3.13 PROTECTION OF PLANT AND EQUIPMENT

A. In addition to requirements indicated elsewhere in the Contract Documents, insofar as
protection is concerned (i.e. protection of the whole of the installation during storage and during
execution of the works) the protection of all items of plant, specialist equipment and machinery
primer from damage on site and from adverse environmental conditions up to the time the
building is handed over shall be included as part of this Contract, such protection being to the
following minimum standards:-
1. In the case of factory finished cubicle type equipment, all top and side edges shall be
protected with timber battens forming angle sections with industrial felt packing between
the timber and the plant. These protective angles shall be cross braced with further
timber battens to form an open crate with additional protection over any particular fragile
section i.e. instruments, mimic panels etc. The top surface of any such crate exceeding
0.30sq.m. shall be completely boarded in. In addition a strong transparent plastic sheet or
bag of not less than 500 gauge thickness shall be arranged over or under the protective
timber to provide a dust and damp proof membrane.
2. In the case of electrical control panels and like equipment, allow for the provision and
maintenance of temporary internal electrical heaters and for the cost of electricity and

wiring thereto, in circumstances where the Engineer considers that such equipment would
otherwise deteriorate due to damp conditions prior to handing over.
3. Electric motors, starters, switchboards and the like shall be enclosed in a plastic sheet or
bag, as described above. All stainless steel equipment shall be covered with a P.V.C.
wrapper until handover. All ferrous parts shall be coated with grease.
4. When necessary to remove, or partly remove, the protection for installation, or making
connections to the plant, allow for replacing protection to the standard specified under
this heading, immediately the said operation is completed.
5. Allow for providing dust sheets as and where required. All parts of the plant which are
liable to rust shall be covered with tallow for protection during the progress of the work.
Upon completion this tallow shall be cleaned off and the parts polished. Accessory plates
shall be protected up to the time of handover by a suitable P.V.C. envelope.
3.14 PAINTING, PROTECTION, PREPARATION FOR PAINTING & CLEANING ON COMPLETION

A. All ungalvanised ferrous materials not plated shall be supplied free from rust and scale, and be
dipped or otherwise coated with a protective priming paint of a type suitable for receiving the
finishing protective or decorative paint.
B. All ungalvanised steel parts fabricated by the Contractor, e.g. brackets and supports, suspension
supports, flanges, screwed joints, steelwork, etc., shall be thoroughly cleaned removing all rust,
grease, oil, dirt and surface corrosion using wire brush, emery paper and degreasing media as
required after fabrication. It shall then be painted one coat of either zinc phosphate, zinc
chromate or calcium plumate with a further coat after erection.
C. Where the protective paint coating has been damaged or the surfaces show signs of rust the
affected areas shall be cleaned as above prior to repainting, to the satisfaction of the Engineer.
D. Galvanised surfaces shall be inspected and the galvanising protection repaired where damaged
using a suitable zinc paint process.
E. All exposed metalwork within plant rooms, tank rooms, service subways and other similar plant
areas shall be painted after preparation as detailed above with undercoats and finishing coat of
a colour to be agreed with the Engineer. In all cases the actual grade of paint to be used shall
be suitable for the surface operating temperature and approved by the manufacturer as being
correct for the application concerned.
F. The paint manufacturer to be used shall be approved by the Engineer.
G. All painting shall be carried out by skilled tradesmen.
H. At the completion of the Contract all parts of the installation shall be thoroughly cleaned. All
equipment, panels etc. shall be cleaned of all grease, dirt, metal cuttings, etc., which may have
accumulated. Any discolouration or other damage to parts of the building or its finish or
furnishing due to the failure of the Contractor to properly clean the equipment shall be the
liability of the Contractor with the necessary remedial works instructed by the Engineer.
I. If, on final inspection before handover, cleaning has not been carried out to the satisfaction of
the Engineer, the Contractor shall, at his own expense, clean the plant again. If, on handover, the
plant is found to be in an unclean state, the Engineer may clean or have cleaned any plant, the
cost of which shall be borne by the Contractor.

3.15 CONCEALED WORK
A. No work shall be concealed until inspected and tested in the presence of the Engineer and 7
days’ notice shall be given to the Engineer in writing.
3.16 EXISTING SERVICES TO BE MAINTAINED

A. All existing services (including gas, water, electricity, soil, waste, and rainwater) to any existing
premises are to be fully maintained during the progress of the works and additional work and
materials to maintain flow at all times is to be included in this Contract and if necessary to
provide any temporary diversions and supports for the same before any operations are
commenced.
B. All existing services disturbed by the Works are to be fully reinstated in accordance with the
quality defined in the specification. Allow for making all connections to existing services out of
normal working hours where required.
3.17 ENGRAVING
A. The Contract shall include for engraving to switch plates, or other special plates in connection
with special lighting, night lighting, clock system and fire alarm installations etc., as detailed on
the attached drawing and/or Specification Section.
B. The form of the lettering shall be determined at a later date. For the purpose of Tendering, red
filled engraved lettering 9mm high shall be included.
C. For Tender purposes, all engraving shall be in a minimum of two languages, Arabic and English.
3.18 LABELS
A. All labels to be in a minimum of two languages, Arabic and English. To avoid confusion in
translation into Arabic, the words START and STOP and not OPEN and CLOSED shall be used.
B. All equipment, i.e. switches, distribution boards, starters, panels, etc., to include all ELV and
communication systems etc. supplied under this Contract shall be fitted with external labels
made from rectangular pieces of approved ivorine, perspex or laminate. The characters shall be
reverse engraved, coloured white against a black background complete with bevelled edges and
fixed by means of a 3M chrome screws, nuts and washers.
C. Letters shall be not less than 6 mm high with larger letters for main equipment such as
switchboards, etc.
D. Each label shall detail:-
1. Services or equipment controlled.
2. Voltage, phasing and frequency when different from normal mains supply.
E. Identification markings as detailed on attached drawings or elsewhere in the specification e.g.
Main Incomer 95mm sq Cu 380V TPN Main Essential Isolator 160A A3 etc.
F. Permanent weather resisting notice plates with red lettering on a white background shall be
mounted adjacent to fire service main switches, fire service auxiliary switches, fire service push
buttons and associated red indicating lamps. In cases where complete isolation is not achieved
by the fire service main switch or the fire service push button, the notice plate shall indicate the
location of any auxiliary switches in the building. The details to be included on the notice plates
shall be either as indicated on the attached drawings and/or specification section or as detailed
by the Engineer.

G. All fire service main switches, fire service auxiliary switches, fire service pushes and button shall
be painted fire red (Colour No. 04E53 of BS 5252) to ensure easy identification.
H. At the completion of the works the various sections of the electrical installation shall be colour
coded or labelled as prescribed in the relevant BS Code of Practice or Specification, or as
determined by the Engineer.
I. The Contract shall include for the provision of one metal copy of an approved type electrical
accident instruction sheet in each of the HV and LV switch rooms, all electrical cupboards, plant
rooms and generator rooms to comply with the local Municipality requirements.
J. Framed schematic diagrams shall be provided in HV, LV and generator rooms as part of the
Contract.
K. All main, sub-main and multicore XLPE, PILC and PVC armoured cables shall be marked with
non-corrosive labels bearing the cable reference given by the Engineer or his representative.
The labels shall be provided at each cable joint, at each end of the ducts, at each termination
and at intervals of 10.0m on straight runs, and at 2.0m at deviations in the route. Label material
and inscriptions (in Arabic and English) shall be approved, a sample being submitted to the
Engineer prior to manufacture and installation.
3.19 SCREWS
A. The screws used for fixing accessory cover plates shall be of the dome slotted raised head
countersunk type, finished to match the respective plates where metallic plates are used.
3.20 SPARE PARTS

A. The Tender prices shall include for supplying the following items, unless otherwise stated:-
1. A complete set of spare main circuit breakers or fuses for each connected unit on LV and
HV switchboard as applicable.
2. 5% spare miniature circuit breakers or fuses of each type included in the Contract.
3. 5% spare fuses of the appropriate size for each of the fused plug tops, described in the
foregoing specification.
4. Spare circuit breakers and fuses shall be handed over to the Engineer and two copies of a
signed receipt obtained for them. One copy of the receipt shall be forwarded to the
Engineer for reference.
5. 10% Spare lamps at each type of size included in the Contract.
6. 10% spare contactors, lamps and relays of each type and size.
7. 5% spare devices at each type used for the Fire Detection and Alarm System.
8. 5% spare at each type and size of wiring devices and power outlets.
9. Provide spare parts to all other services in line with manufactures’ recommendations.
3.21 RADIO AND TELEVISION SUPPRESSION ON ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT & EMC (ELECTRO
MAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY)
A. All electrical equipment such as motors and all thermostats shall be provided with radio and
television suppressors, complying with the requirements of the local authority regulations.
B. For the purpose of this clause, limits shall be as set out in BS.800.
C. The Contractor shall take full cognisance of the EEC requirements for EMC Council Directive
89/336/EEC Electromagnetic Compatibility and sequence and include for this in the Tender.

3.22 EARTHING
A. This Contract shall include for the installation of all earthing and bonding together of all exposed
conductive parts, equipotential and supplementary bonding in accordance with BS7671 (IEE
Wiring Regulations), BS7430, Electricity Supply Regulation, and the local Electricity and Water
Authority requirements.
B. All joints in networks shall be kept to an absolute minimum and have negligible impedance.
C. Clamps, lugs or tags are to be provided to enable connection of bonding conductors to
equipment earthing terminals/metallic service to be bonded.
D. PROTECTIVE CABLE TERMINATIONS: For bolted connections use crimp type lugs compressed by
automatic tool to achieve correct pressure and crimp depth. Make connections between tape
and equipment using high tensile grade brass bolts with brass nuts, washers and locking devices.
Use phosphor bronze bolts, nuts and washers where connections are liable to corrosion.
E. PROTECTIVE CONDUCTOR WARNING NOTICES/LABELS: Provide a permanent label durably
marked in letters 4.75mm minimum height SAFETY ELECTRICAL CONNECTION - DO NOT
REMOVE, in visible position, at each bonding conductor connection to extraneous conductive
parts.
F. Earth conductors shall be sized in accordance with the tables given in BS7671.
3.23 INSPECTION, TESTING & COMMISSIONING

A. GENERAL
1. All the works provided as part of this Contract shall be inspected, tested, set to work and
commissioned in accordance with the current Local Authority requirements, British
Standards and as stipulated by equipment suppliers.
2. No inspection or testing by the Engineer nor the witnessing of satisfactory tests nor the
authorising of despatch to site shall in any way relieve the Contractor of any of his
obligations under this Contract, nor shall it in any way limit the right of the Engineer to
reject such items after delivery to site if they subsequently prove to be defective or
unsatisfactory or unsuitable for their intended purpose.
3. When the Contractor has ordered equipment from a manufacturer who, in turn, has
bought-in major components from a secondary supplier, the Engineer shall have the right
to elect to inspect such components at the Works of the secondary supplier, and the
Contractor shall ensure, when placing his orders, that such rights are secured. For the
purpose of this clause, inter-departmental orders within the same organisation shall be
treated in the same manner as orders involving separate organisations.
4. The Engineer shall have the right to waive, at his sole discretion, the requirements relating
to his inspection of materials, apparatus, and equipment at the makers' works. The
exercise by the Engineer of this right shall not in any way relieve the Contractor of his
obligation to carry out the prescribed tests and to submit test certificates.
5. No work shall be painted or otherwise prepared for despatch until it has been inspected
by the Engineer, or inspection has been waived and despatch has been authorised.
6. When one or more of the Contractor’s purchase orders covers the supply of a number of
like components or items of equipment, the Engineer shall have the right to require that
one item or component of each type and rating be subjected to type tests as described in

the relevant National Standard. Other similar items may then be subjected only to routine
tests.
3.24 SITE TESTS

A. The Contractor shall include in the Contract to carry out all necessary checks and tests to prove
that the completed installations fully comply with specified requirements. This shall include the
cost for all specialist manufacturers, suppliers and sub-Contractors.
B. Upon completion of the electrical installation, or any substantial section thereof, the installation
or that section and all of the associated electrical equipment shall be subjected to the tests
specified in the relevant National Standards and in BS.7671 (IEE Wiring Regulations), together
with such other tests as may be specified in order to prove compliance with this specification.
C. All of the required checks and tests shall be carried out in accordance with a programme to be
agreed with the Engineer, and facilities shall be made available for the Engineer to be present at
all such checks and tests if he so desires.
D. Artificial lighting tests of lumen levels shall be scheduled out, indicating average and minimum
lux levels achieved in the working place once wall and floor finishes have been applied (for
reflectances).
E. Emergency lighting levels shall also be tested and scheduled out in a similar manner (to
BS.5266).
F. The Contractor shall include for the cost of any repair or replacement of faulty systems or
equipment, which does not function correctly or fail any of the test procedures.
3.25 WORKS TESTS

A. The Contractor shall inspect and test at the makers works, during manufacture and after
completion, all or any particular manufactured material, apparatus or equipment meets the
requirements of this specification and shall notify the Engineer in advance of all such inspections
and tests.
B. Upon completion of manufacture, or before despatch in the case of stock items, all material,
apparatus and equipment intended for incorporation in the Works shall be subject to the tests
specified in the relevant National Standard or elsewhere in this specification together with such
additional tests as may be required in order to prove compliance with this specification. When
no relevant British Standard exists, or the appropriate National Standard fails to specify tests, the
Contractor shall submit his proposals for the tests to be employed to provide compliance with
the specification.
C. The results of each and every test carried out in accordance with the provisions of this
specification shall be accurately and comprehensively recorded on a form of test certificate
signed by the person-in-charge of the testing procedure and countersigned by the Contractor
and four copies of every such test certificate shall be submitted to the Engineer.
D. Every test certificate shall include, in addition to all other requirements the date and time of the
test, and ambient conditions, a fully detailed description of the test(s) carried out, the results
obtained, and any relevant performance curves.
E. The Contractor shall be responsible for ensuring that the Engineer is advised in writing whenever
material, apparatus or equipment is ready for inspection or test at his own or his suppliers
premises. At least seven days’ notice shall be given, and due allowance shall be made for this
period of notice in Clause 14 Programme.

F. In cases where the manufacturer or supplier of material, apparatus or equipment relies upon
type tests to prove, either wholly or in part, the suitability of his product(s), the Contractor shall
arrange for triplicate copies of certificates giving the results of such type tests to be submitted to
the Engineer at the time the order is placed.
G. No material, apparatus or equipment, from whatever source, shall be despatched to site until the
Engineer has had the opportunity to inspect it or has given written authorization for despatch.
H. Tests not carried out in the presence of the Engineer shall not be regarded as valid for the
purpose of the Contract, unless the Engineer shall have authorised the Contractor to proceed
with the testing process in his absence.
I. Every test certificate shall include, in addition to all other requirements, the date and time of the
test, the ambient conditions, a fully detailed description of the test carried out, the results
obtained, and any relevant details such as test equipment calibration date and instrument make,
type and serial number.
J. No material, apparatus, equipment, or installation shall be covered or otherwise permanently
concealed from view until the Engineer has had the opportunity to inspect it, or given written
authorization for covering to proceed.
K. No work shall have a final paint finish until it has been inspected by the Engineer or painting has
been authorised, unless the final pain finish is necessary to provide the necessary climatic
protection.
L. No apparatus, equipment, plant, or installations shall be recognised as complete until all of the
specified inspections and tests have been satisfactorily carried out.
M. The Engineer shall have the right to waive, at his sole discretion, the requirements relating to his
inspection of materials, apparatus equipment and installations and the witnessing of tests
therein. The exercise by the Engineer of this right shall not in any way relieve the Contractor of
his obligations to carry out the prescribed tests and to submit test certificates.
3.26 COMMISSIONING
A. Following the satisfactory conclusion of inspections and tests on completed sections of the
Works, the Contractor shall duly commission each section of the electrical installation and leave
it in full working order. The term Commissioning shall be deemed to include:-
1. The energising of electrical distribution circuits and equipment’s which have previously
been inspected, tested, found to be satisfactory and capable of being energised with
complete safety.
2. The setting of electrical protective devices and systems, where relevant, in accordance
with the directions of the Engineer or, failing such directions, in accordance with sound
electrical engineering practice.
3. The starting up of all electrically powered plant and equipment.
4. The verification of the performance of all such plant and equipment by the carrying out,
where required, of further tests and the making of all necessary adjustments so as to
obtain optimum performance.
B. Compliance with the requirements of this section of the specification shall not, by itself, in any
way relieve the Contractor of any of his obligations under the Contract.
C. The Contractor shall ensure that all connections and adjustments are made correctly, and that
the installations and equipment are in completely safe and satisfactory condition.

D. All activities carried out by the Contractor in pursuance of the requirements of this section of the
specification shall be carried out, or continuously supervised, by a competent and experienced
commissioning engineer.
E. If considered necessary, the Engineer shall set up a Commissioning Panel to oversee all activities
relating to commissioning of installations, plant and equipment. The Contractor shall provide
appropriate representatives as members of the Panel to act in an advisory capacity assisting the
Engineer in all matters relating to the commissioning process.
F. The Contractor shall be wholly responsible for ensuring that all switching operations and all work
on electrical circuits and equipment which have once been energised are carried out in a
thoroughly safe manner and shall operate, and rigidly adhere to, an approved permit-to-work
system. For this purpose, the Contractor shall appoint an authorised person and shall
communicate the name of such person in writing to the Engineer.
G. In appropriate cases the Contractor shall nominate particular employee(s) as Switchgear
Operator, and shall ensure that all switchgear operations are carried out by the nominated
person(s) and that such person(s) are always available for this duty when required.
H. The Contractor shall prepare a commissioning schedule detailing the plant to be commissioned,
the operations to be carried out, the time scale, with exact dates for specific operations, details
of requirements for water and power services and attendance or provisions by specialist trades.
This commissioning schedule, in draft form, shall be submitted not less than four weeks in
advance of the date on which commissioning is to commence.
I. If required by the Engineer, the Contractor shall present the information from the commissioning
schedule in the form of a flow diagram or Critical Path chart.
J. The procedures to be followed by the Contractor for commissioning the electrical equipment
and installations shall be as directed by the Engineer or, in the absence of such directions, shall
be proposed by the Contractor and submitted to the Engineer for approval.
K. No connection or adjustments shall be made to plant or equipment which has already been
commissioned and set to work, except with the prior consent of the Engineer.
L. No plant or equipment shall be charged, energised or operated without the prior agreement of
the Engineer. All applicable test certificates shall have been first submitted to the Engineer.
M. All commissioning procedures shall be carried out in a safe and satisfactory manner and in
accordance with the provisions of the Electricity Regulations and any relevant requirements of
the local authority.
N. Following completion of commissioning, each item of equipment or, where several items of
equipment are interdependent, the complete plant shall operate continuously and satisfactorily
under normal operating conditions for a period of 72 hours without defect of any kind. In the
event of any defect or mal-operation becoming apparent during this period the Contractor shall
forthwith determine the cause and rectify it by means of repair, replacement, adjustment or
modification and the reliability run shall be re-commenced. All materials, equipment and labour
required to locate and rectify any such defect shall be provided by the Contractor at his own
expense.
O. No plant, equipment or installation shall be considered as complete until the prescribed
commissioning procedures have been satisfactorily carried out and the reliability run has been
completed without untoward incident.

P. The Engineer shall have power to require that the whole of the plant, equipment and
installations, or selected parts thereof, be re-inspected and, if necessary, re-tested immediately
before the end of the Contractual maintenance period.
3.27 TESTING OF ELECTRICAL POWER INSTALLATION

A. Earth continuity tests on conduit and trunking shall be checked and confirmed prior to
commencing wiring.
B. Tests shall be carried out in accordance with Part 7 of BS 7671 together with Guidance Notes as
issued by the IEE, and shall also include the following:-
1. Conductive parts - test conductive parts simultaneously accessible with exposed
conductive parts of extraneous conductive paths.
2. Generally conductive paths are not extraneous conductive paths if separate from earth by
an impedance of greater than 50M Ohms. Confirm conductive paths are bonded to
equipotential zone earth bar by an impedance not exceeding 0.1 Ohms.
3. Prospective short circuit current (IP) - to determine suitability of terminal and intermediate
equipment the values of IP shall be measured (unless these can be verified by alternative
means).
4. Pressure tests (see below)
5. Full load test (1 hour duration)
C. During the full load test voltage and current readings at the final sub-circuit, sub-main and main
intake positions shall be taken. This test shall be carried out at the completion of works and
again (at the discretion of the Engineer) at the end of defects period.
D. In the event of any test failing to comply, that test and those proceeding (the results which may
have been influenced by the fault) shall be repeated after rectification of the report.
E. The Contractor shall include for the supply all test instruments and labour required to complete
the testing and commissioning works. Tests shall only be carried out by competent persons.
F. The Engineer shall be given at least seven working days’ notice in writing of the time when it is
proposed to carry out any test to enable him to be present during the test(s) if required.
G. Serial numbers of all test instruments shall be logged and noted on results sheets. All
instruments shall have a current calibration certificate.
H. Duplicate typewritten copies of the completed test reports shall be forwarded to the Engineer
within seven days of the date when the tests are carried out.
I. The test certificate shall clearly state the following:-
1. Serial number of test instrument use
2. Apparatus or Section under test
3. Makers name, if any, or equipment installed
4. Nature, duration and conditions of test
5. Results of test
6. Any particulars required to comply with IEE Regulations etc, together with particulars
requested elsewhere in the specification
7. Name of personnel involved in test
8. Date of test

J. No test shall be valid until the test certificates are provided.
3.28 TESTING INSTRUMENTS

A. The Contractor shall submit with his Tender a full list of instruments, together with relevant
standards, which he intends to use in the testing of the works. The Contractor shall include the
full cost of regular calibration test to be carried out on all instruments used and the cost of any
necessary recalibration. Certified documentation confirming current certificate calibration shall
be available for examination by the Engineer at all times. Instruments not supported by up-to-
date calibration certificates shall not be used and shall be removed from site immediately by the
Contractor.
B. All instruments necessary to conducting the test shall be provided by the Contractor including
the following minimum range:-
1. RCD Test Unit (230 V a/c)
2. Earth continuity tester
3. Clip-on ammeter (all ranges)
4. Earth loop impedance tester
5. Polarity tester
6. Megger test - 500 volts, 1000 volts and 5000 volts
7. Phase sequence tester
8. Sound meter
9. HV pressure test unit
10. Primary and secondary injection testers
11. Earth bridge megger
12. Continuity tester
13. Prospective short circuit current test unit
C. Test instruments shall not be of the stop go type, but shall indicate the impedance value etc
directly in ohms with means of measuring the correction for voltage variations.
3.29 CABLE TESTING

A. As soon as is practicable after the completion of installation and jointing of the cables specified
herein, or of any usable group of such cables, the Contractor shall carry out the tests described
below, together with such other tests and measurements to prove compliance with this
specification and with the requirements of the IEE Wiring Regulations.
B. An insulation resistance test, carried out with an insulation resistance tester or other similar type
of testing instrument, to measure the insulation resistance between each conductor and the
remaining conductors and between each conductor and the metallic sheath, if any and
armouring. The test voltage to be applied shall be as follows:-
1. Low Voltage Cables -500 Volts
C. The above test shall be carried out both before and after any voltage tests and the insulation
resistance shall not be less than the figures in BS.6346, Table 3, for all cables up to 3.3 kV.
D. Mineral insulated cables shall be subjected, on completion of installation and jointing, to a
voltage test in accordance with BS.6207: Part 1, Appendix C, for copper sheathed cables. The

test voltage shall have a value tabulated in the appropriate Appendix, and shall be applied for 30
seconds.
E. An earth continuity test shall be carried out to verify that the cable armouring and metal sheath,
if any, have been properly bonded to earth.
F. Phase-rotation and phase-correspondence shall be tested to prove that the cables have been
correctly connected.
3.30 PRESSURE TESTING OF LV CABLES

A. At the Engineer’s discretion, pressure tests shall be carried out on all armoured cables of 25mm
sq and above with lengths exceeding 5 metres. The tests shall be made with isolators and
switches in the open position and under competent supervision to ensure the non-occurrence of
accident to persons, installation or building.
B. The Tenderer shall include for the application of a DC test voltage which is gradually increased
to the full value and maintained for 5 minutes between conductors and between each conductor
and armouring, the voltage to be in accordance with the following tables:-
C. D.C. TEST VOLTAGE
CABLE VOLTAGE BETWEEN BETWEEN EACH

DESIGNATION CONDUCTORS CONDUCTOR & SHEATH
600/ 1,000 3,500 3,500
1,900/ 3,300 10,000 7,000
3,800/ 6,600 20,000 15,000
6,350/11,000 34,000 25,000

D. The Contractor shall prepare and submit with his Tender a schedule of recommended test
equipment suitable for technician grade maintenance staff to assess whether the commissioned
standards are being maintained.
E. Notwithstanding the above, the Tenderer shall include for simulation of fault conditions in the
installation to ensure that all alarms, controls, indicators and safety devices operate correctly and
subsequent re-setting to the correct operating conditions.
F. In addition, the simulation of fault conditions in the normal electricity supply system to ensure
that the emergency supply changeover contactors, sensing circuits, phase failure relays, timers
etc operate correctly and the subsequent re-setting of the network to the correct operating
conditions shall also be included.
G. Test equipment shall be provided with an insulated and shrouded probe with flexible lead for
testing metalwork such as switch plates, roof supports, trusses etc.
3.31 ADDITIONAL MISCELLANEOUS CHECK/TEST REQUIREMENTS TO BE VERIFIED BY THE

CONTRACTOR DURING THE INSTALLATION
A. The whole of the work shall be continuously checked throughout the installation period to
ensure complete safety and compliance with the specification.
B. Switchgear shall be checked for correct labelling, complete circuit schedules and satisfactory
operation by hand. Interlocking facilities shall also be checked for correct operation.

C. Clearances around switchgear for operation and maintenance shall be checked for adequacy.
D. Distribution boards labels shall be checked for correctness and completion. MCB ratings to be
verified against circuit schedules and specification. MCB boards to be checked for satisfactory
operation by hand.
E. The radius of all cable bends shall be checked as shall the provision of mechanical protection
and cable shrouds.
F. Cable trenches shall be checked for dimensions and spacing between services, the provision of
earthenware ducts, cable tiles, identification tapes and route markers.
G. All switches and control arrangements to be checked against drawings and for operation.
H. Labelling and engraving to be checked for compliance with drawings and specification.
I. Luminaires to be inspected for operation and correct colour and rating of lamps.
J. Sockets and fused spur units shall be checked to ensure:-
1. Compatibility with specification and drawings
2. Labelling and engraving is in accordance with the specification and drawings.
K. Three phase power outlets shall be checked to ensure:
1. Provision is in accordance with specification and drawings.
2. Labelling and engraving is in accordance with the specification and drawings.
L. The test procedure shall also incorporate a visual inspection of the installation including
equipment, subways, walkways, crawl-ways, and false ceilings where accessible, together with
the items scheduled in BS 7671.
M. On completion and if considered necessary at the end of the defects liability period, the
installation shall be inspected by the Engineer for compliance with the Specification.
N. On completion of the tests and inspection the Contractor shall submit duplicate copies of the
certificates as described in Appendix 6 of BS 7671.
O. When carrying out work on, or extension to an existing system, the Contract shall report any
defect observed in the existing system to the Engineer.
3.32 TESTING OF SPECIALIST EQUIPMENT/SYSTEMS

A. The Contractor shall be responsible for submitting tests and commissioning proposals for the
Engineer’s approval/comment for all specialist equipment and system supplied under the
Contract.
B. This shall include such items as recording sound level of fire and voice alarms etc.
C. During any such test all safety devices shall be tested and faults simulated on the system.
D. In addition to the above the Tenderer shall include for tests on the wiring/cabling for such
services as Fire and Voice Alarms, Intercommunication systems, General Alarms, Audio Visual
Systems and TV and Radio Systems to be made prior to the terminal equipment being
connected but with the cable terminations completed, in order to preclude damage to the
terminal equipment and to obviate any adverse effects on the test results.
3.33 HANDOVER PROCEDURES & DOCUMENTATION

A. OPERATIONAL AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTION
1. Conform to the requirements of the main contract conditions in addition to those of this
section.

2. To ensure that the Employer’s staff retains a permanent record of the installation, the
Contract shall include for editing, printing, binding and producing operation and
maintenance manuals to the approval of the Engineer.
3. Prior to printing, three draft copies of each booklet shall be submitted for the Engineers
approval, one month prior to the Contract completion. The Engineer reserves the right to
modify the draft copies prior to printing without incurring additional cost to the Tender
price.
4. The manuals shall be written in such a manner to convey precise information to enable
that individual installation to be satisfactorily operated and maintained by trained
personnel. Completed manuals shall be of a standard and finish equal to this specification
with durable binders and properly printed covers. The manuals shall have a
comprehensive index and be compiled into sections in ring binders for each system of the
installation, i.e. L.V. Switchgear, fire alarms, etc. and include the following:-
a. Familiarise and description section outlining overall philosophy of project/system.
b. Method of operation, including procedures to initiate emergency shutdown and
re-start the system.
c. Maintenance schedules broken down into periodic routines i.e. daily, weekly,
monthly etc.
d. Fault finding, routines and emergency procedures (including telephone numbers).
e. Manufacturer’s catalogues as relevant to this installation, general catalogues not
acceptable.
f. List of relevant as installed drawings.
g. Reduced scale schematics and wiring diagrams.
h. Manufacturer’s drawings.
i. Schedules of equipment, to include luminaire/lamp type etc.
j. Manufacturers test certificates and warranties.
k. Manufacturers recommended spare parts, together with manufacturer/supplier,
reference numbers, and contact address/telephone number.
l. Commissioning test results
B. The manual shall contain all necessary warnings to ensure the health and safety of the general
public together with operating and maintenance staff.
3.34 INSTRUCTION OF EMPLOYERS STAFF

A. The Employer’s staff shall be instructed in the operation and maintenance of all aspects of the
plant. The instruction shall be carried out by qualified personnel, who shall be fully conversant
with the project.
3.35 STARTING UP
A. Provide services of skilled technician(s) for a minimum of two consecutive full months, to start in
its proper sequence, and to thoroughly explain the operation and maintenance of each system
provided to the full satisfaction of Employer or his representative. In addition, provide
specialised instructions by the respective manufacturers as described under the appropriate
clauses of this specification. Arrange with the Employer the most suitable time for instructions
to their operating and maintenance personnel. Keep a record of dates and durations of each

instruction period together with the name(s) of person(s) to whom the instructions were given.
Submit one signed copy of such record to the Engineer.
3.36 TEMPORARY & TRIAL USAGE

A. Temporary and trial usage by Employer of any mechanical or electrical device, machinery,
apparatus, equipment, plant or any other work or materials supplied before final completion and
written acceptance shall not be construed as evidence of acceptance of same by the Employer.
B. The Employer shall have the privilege of such temporary and trial usage, as soon as Contractor
shall claim that said work is completed and in accordance with Drawings and Specifications, for
such reasonable length of time as is deemed to be sufficient for making a complete and
thorough test of same. Claims for damage shall not be made by Contractor for the injury to or
breaking of any parts of such work which may be used, whether caused by weakness or
inaccuracy of structural parts or by effective materials or workmanship of any kind whatsoever.
3.37 SCHEDULE OF OUTSTANDING ITEMS AND DEFECTS

A. Until the installation is finally taken over as complete the Contractor shall be responsible for any
necessary protection and maintenance of the installation.
B. On completion of the Contract an inspection of the installation shall be made by the Engineer,
during which a schedule of outstanding items shall be prepared.
C. All items included in this schedule shall be attended to within fourteen days of the date of the
inspection.
3.38 RECORD DRAWINGS (FINAL DRAWINGS BY CONTRACTOR)

A. Conform to the requirements of the main contract conditions in addition to those of this section.
B. Within one month before completion of the works, the Contract shall include for the provision of
preliminary copies of drawings fully illustrated the work as actually installed to the scales given
below.
C. The drawings shall comprise plans and such sections as the Engineer may consider necessary to
show all required information clearly and accurately to enable satisfactory maintenance and
installation extensions to be effected in the future.
D. The drawings shall clearly indicate the accurate location, size, materials and services installed,
together with cable, conduit and trunking runs including joint boxes.
E. In addition, detailed drawings shall be provided for all fixed plant, including alternators,
transformers, switchgear etc., as applicable.
F. The drawings to be provided are as follows:-
Mains and distribution )
)
Lighting and general )
purpose power installation )
)
Ancillary services ) The drawing shall
installation ) be to 1:100 scale
) or the scale of
Schematic diagrams of ) the Engineers
complete installation ) drawings for these
) services whichever
Wiring diagrams for all control ) is the greater.

panels l.v. switch gear and )
fire/voice, alarm, security etc )
) Site plan with outside
) lighting and all buried cable
) routes to 1:200 scale.
G. Two paper prints of these drawings shall be submitted to the Engineer for comment before the
final copies are produced and issued.
H. A spare set of working drawing prints shall be kept on site in order that all conduit runs,
positions of points, etc., can be checked by the Engineer at any time to ensure that an accurate
and comprehensive record is maintained of the installation at all times.
I. Finally the following copies of the As Installed Record Drawings shall be provided by the
Contractor for issue to the Employer:-
1. Three paper prints of each drawing.
2. AutoCad versions on a compact disk (CD)
J. Paper prints of manufacturer’s final working drawings of items of plant and equipment shall be
included with the manufacturer’s literature in the Operation and Maintenance Manual.
K. It shall be especially noted that the Employer shall not accept handover of the installation until
full information concerning the installation is in the possession of his operation and maintenance
staff and therefore a Taking Over Certificate shall not be issued until the Contractor has supplied
all the information.
L. The final copies of the Record Drawings shall be submitted to the Engineer within one month of
the completion of the works.
M. The Contract shall include all associated costs for providing the Record Drawings. The Final
Certificate shall not be issued until the drawings are received and are to the reasonable
satisfaction of the Engineer.
N. The Engineers comments on the presentation of the Record Drawings shall not relieve the
Contractor of his obligation for the accuracy of the draft print and the final computer generated
copies. It shall be especially noted that the Employer shall not accept handover of the
installation until full information concerning the installation is in the possession of the
operational and maintenance staff and therefore the Certificate of Practical Completion cannot
be issued until the Record Drawings are available.
3.39 CERTIFICATE OF PRACTICAL COMPLETION

A. When the Contractor has demonstrated to the complete satisfaction of the Engineer that the
works are operating as intended within the design limits and tolerances of the manufactured
items, then the Engineer shall issue a certificate of taking over, subject to the clearance of any
outstanding items or defects within 14 days of the date of the Certificate and the responsibility
for the operation of the plant shall pass from the Contractor to the Employer or as otherwise
agreed with the Engineer.
B. This Certificate shall not be authorised until all items in this clause have been cleared to the
Engineer’s satisfaction.
3.40 CERTIFICATE OF MAKING GOOD DEFECTS

A. The Contractor shall carry out a thorough detailed examination of the installations between the
eleventh and twelfth month of the defects liability period and shall put right any outstanding

works or defects that might have occurred under the Defects Liability Period in the Conditions of
Contract.
B. On completion of such works, and agreement that the requirements of the Conditions of
Contract and Specification have been met, the Engineer shall authorise a Certificate of Making
Good Defects.
END OF SECTION 26 05 11


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Crowne Plaza Hotel, Business Bay, Dubai-UAE

SECTION 26 05 11 – GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

Rev Date Reason for Issue Prepared by Reviewed by Authorised by

0 2 February 2021 Tender Documents BS KR KR

Killa Architectural Design. All Rights Reserved.

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1.2 COMPLIANCE WITH REGULATIONS

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1.3 BRITISH STANDARDS

1.4 QUALITY ASSURANCE

1.5 TENDER DOCUMENTS AND DRAWINGS

1.6 PRECEDENCE BETWEEN DRAWINGS, SPECIFICATION AND OTHER DOCUMENTS

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1.8 WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT

1.9 PLANTROOM LAYOUTS

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1.10 SETTING OUT

1.11 BUILDERS WORK

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1.12 APPROVAL OF DRAWINGS & INFORMATION

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1.14 TEST NOTICES

1.15 BUILDING CONSTRUCTION

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3.2 OPERATING CONDITIONS

3.3 FOR CONDITIONS IN THE MIDDLE EAST

3.4 SPECIALIST CONTRACTORS

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3.6 ACCESS FOR MAINTENANCE

3.7 ACCESS DOORS AND PANELS

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3.8 PROVISION FOR HANDLING MAJOR PLANT

3.9 HANGERS, INSERTS SLEEVES, SUPPORTS & FOUNDATION BOLTS

3.10 WORKMANSHIP & MATERIALS

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3.12 DISSIMILAR METALS

3.13 PROTECTION OF PLANT AND EQUIPMENT

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3.14 PAINTING, PROTECTION, PREPARATION FOR PAINTING & CLEANING ON COMPLETION

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3.16 EXISTING SERVICES TO BE MAINTAINED

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3.20 SPARE PARTS

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3.23 INSPECTION, TESTING & COMMISSIONING

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3.24 SITE TESTS

3.25 WORKS TESTS

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3.27 TESTING OF ELECTRICAL POWER INSTALLATION

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3.28 TESTING INSTRUMENTS

3.29 CABLE TESTING

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3.30 PRESSURE TESTING OF LV CABLES

CABLE VOLTAGE BETWEEN BETWEEN EACH

600/ 1,000 3,500 3,500

1,900/ 3,300 10,000 7,000