Telecom Civil Infrastructure Guideline for Fixed

Networks – Implementation and Specification

(TE-1102)
 Table of Contents

ABOUT ABU DHABI QUALITY AND CONFORMITY COUNCIL 3

FOREWORD 3
SCOPE 3
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS 4
QUALITY OF MATERIALS 6
EXCAVATION SECTION 14
DUCT AND CABLE LAYING SECTION 21
LEAD IN 30
POLYETHYLENE CABLE LAYING 36
SLEWING AND / OR LOWERING OR RAISING OF DUCT 39
JOINTING CHAMBERS SECTION 42
CABINET CROSS CONNECTION 51
FILLING IN AND RESTORATION OF PAVING SECTION 54
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS SECTION 58
POLYURETHANE SUB DUCT LAYING SECTION 61
APPENDIX A 63
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About the Abu Dhabi Quality and Conformity Council
The Abu Dhabi Quality and Conformity Council (QCC) was established by law No. 3 of 2009,
issued by His Highness Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE.

QCC is responsible for the development of Abu Dhabi Emirate’s Quality Infrastructure, which
enables industry and regulators to ensure that products, systems and personnel can be tested
and certified to UAE and International Standards.

Products certified by QCC receive the Abu Dhabi Trustmark. The Trustmark is designed to
communicate that a product or system conforms to various safety and performance standards
that are set by Abu Dhabi regulators.

1 Foreword
The QCC communication working group was established in July 2013 as a part of Infrastructure
Guideline (ISGL) Projects with a view to reviewing the available standards and guidelines
for telecommunication. Recommending the use of particular guidelines and standards that
satisfy Abu Dhabi local requirements and the requirements of stakeholders in the field of
telecommunication civil works.

2 Scope
This Abu Dhabi guideline contains the required specification on civil work for fixed Networks to be
applied during implementation stage to support the telecommunication services within Emirate of
Abu Dhabi that is carried out by telecom operators.
3 Acknowledgements
QCC would like to thank the members of the Working Group listed below:

Name Entity
1 )Dr.Omar Al kharji (Chairman )Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA
2 Ali AlZahid )Abu Dhabi Urban Planning Council (UPC
3 Sarita Whitney )Abu Dhabi Urban Planning Council (UPC
4 Abdulrahim AlMulla )Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company (DU
5 Hassan Ahmed )Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company (DU
6 Ibrahim Janahi )Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company (DU
7 Samer Mashal )Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company (DU
8 Ban H. Almoosawi )Emirates Telecommunications Corporation (Etisalat
9 Hamad AlAfeefi )Department of Transport (DOT
10 Mai Al –Halabi )Abu Dhabi Urban Planning Council (UPC
11 Anas Abdullah )Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company (DU
12 Syed Ashrafi )Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company (DU
13 Yaaqoub Yousif )Emirates Telecommunications Corporation (Etisalat
14 Fawzia Al Redha )Emirates Telecommunications Corporation (Etisalat
15 Anil John )Emirates Telecommunications Corporation (Etisalat
16 Ahmad Al Jabari )Department of Municipal Affairs (DMA
17 Mohamed Al Jarawn )Emirates Telecommunications Corporation (Etisalat
18 Mutasem Abu Sada )Abu Dhabi Urban Planning Council (UPC
19 Yahya Hamad AL Zaabi )Emirates Telecommunications Corporation (Etisalat
20 Ismail Albastaki )Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company (DU
21 Philip .K. Abraham )Emirates Telecommunications Corporation (Etisalat
22 Abdulrahman AL Humaidan )Emirates Telecommunications Corporation (Etisalat
23 Bader Al Ali )Emirates Telecommunications Corporation (Etisalat
24 Ahmed Abo dahab )Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company (DU
25 Zeyad A.AL-Awadi )Emirates Telecommunications Corporation (Etisalat
26 Mohamed AL-Hajiri )Emirates Telecommunications Corporation (Etisalat
27 Abdulhafidh Ahmed Alzbeidi )Abu Dhabi Quality and Conformity Council (QCC
28 Dr. Wail AlOmari )Abu Dhabi Quality and Conformity Council (QCC
4 Quality of Materials

4.1 Specifications
All materials not otherwise specified are to be in accordance with the Specification of the British
Standards Institution, in so far as those Specifications apply. All material needs to be submitted to
Etisalat for approval.

4.2 Concrete
Concrete shall be of the quality required by this Specification or as directed by the Site Engineer.

The contractor must use ready mixed concrete for any specified grade of concrete, subject to
approval of the concrete supplier and mix design, etc., by the Site Engineer. All ready mixed
concrete shall conform to BS 5238, batches at the concrete plant, to be used to approval and
shall comply with all the requirements of the concrete.

The concrete shall be carried out in purpose made agitators operating continuously, or transit
mixers specially designed to carry the product. The concrete shall be compacted in its final
position within a maximum period of two hours of its batching time at the plant unless a longer
period is agreed by the Site Engineer under special circumstances. The time of batching concrete
shall be recorded on the delivery note along with the details of the constituents of each batch of
mix.

When truck mixed concrete is used water is to be added at the central batching plant of quality
and in quantity as specified or approved. With trucks mounted with proper water dispensers
the possibility of adding water, to dry mixed batch at site can be permitted if agreed by the Site
Engineer. Under no circumstances water shall be allowed to be added either during the transit or
at site to the ready mixed concrete.
The transit mixers and their mixing and discharge requirements shall comply with the
requirements of BS 4251.

Table 1 – Concrete Mix Design

)Grade of Concrete (SRC A B C D

Characteristic strength
40 35 25 15
days in N/mm2 28 0
Individual Test Results
32 28 20 12
)To be more than (N/mm2
Mixes to be designed for a mean
48 44 32 20
)Strength (N/mm2
)Slump Max (with plasticizer 70 70 100 120
Max. water cement ratio 0.4 0.45 0.55 0.65
)Minimum Cement (kg/m3 400 370 300 250
Total Aggregate (kg/m3) percentage of fine
1650 1700 1750 1800
aggregate to total Dry Aggregate
)Zone (C 45 – 40 45 – 40 50 – 35 50 – 35

)Zone (M 40 – 35 40 – 35 50 – 35 -

)Zone (F 35 - 30 35 – 30 50 – 35 -
Nominal maximum size of aggregate mm 20 20mm 20mm 10mm
Method of compaction All (A – B – C – D) Vibrated

For pump able concrete, admixture may be used to increase the workability. As there is likelihood
of higher strengths due to their use, the requirements of average of four cubes and that of an
individual test result have to be correspondingly increased and those figures shall be agreed upon
at the trial mix stage.

7 – Days strength is 0.8 of 28 days strength.

All Materials are to generally conform to the standards as shown in Table 2:

Table 2 – Material Standards

Material Standards
Cement BS 12
Water )BS 3148 (also as specified for concrete works
Aggregates BS 882
Admixtures BS 5075 Part I

All concrete mixers are to be designed according to requirements of the above table.

As directed by Site Engineer.

4.3 Quality
(a)  here necessary, details of the concrete to be employed for Jointing Chamber
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construction will be included on the construction drawing. In all other cases,
Concrete Quality “A” shall be used for the construction of jointing Chambers and
for other operations as specified.
(b)  oncrete Quality “D” shall be used for concrete blocks in which ducts are laid and
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for filling Frames and Covers unless otherwise specified; also for duct concrete
surround.
(c)  here a coarse concrete is required for supporting or protecting buried plant,
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Concrete Quality “C” shall be used, unless otherwise specified.
(d)  oncrete Quality “B” shall be used for insertion between electricity supplies and
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plant where normal separation cannot be obtained, unless otherwise specified.

4.4 Mixing
(a)  oncrete mixing will be done by machine however hand mixing may be allowed
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only at the discretion of Site Engineer for minor works. Such minor works shall not
exceed 0.5m3or 3 bags of cement whichever is less, provided 10% more cement
is added for the same batch of mixing. When mixed by hand, the ingredients shall
be repeatedly turned over and mixed in a dry state on mixing boards, after which
water from the rose of a watering can shall be added, and the material shall then
again be turned over sufficiently to ensure thorough mixing.
(b)  hen mixed by machine the ingredients shall be put into the machine dry without
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prior mixing. The water may be inserted either first or last. Such machines shall,
however, be used only so long as they ensure thorough mixing and are maintained
in clean condition. They shall be of the “batch “type.
(c) Sand and aggregate, other than all-in aggregate, shall be stored separately on site.

4.5 Water
The standard cleanliness of water for mixing is that it shall be free from impurities. The quantity
used shall be sufficient, but not more than sufficient, to secure a plastic mixture and shall not
exceed that necessary to provide the maximum specified slump. The Site Engineer may reject
concrete which, in his opinion, is over watered to the extent that its strength will be impaired.

Further, the quality of water shall conform to BS 3148

The pH requirements of water shall be from 7-9.

The inorganic impurities or water shall not exceed the following:

· Chloride = 600mg/litre

· Sulphate = 500gms/litre

· Total dissolves solid = 2000mg/litre

· Alkali carbonate and Bicarbonate = 1000mg/litre

4.6 Placing and Cleanliness
(a)  he concrete shall be deposited in its intended position as quickly as possible
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after being mixed within the specified time period and all concrete footings and
foundations shall be tamped and carefully levelled.
(b)  oncrete which has become hard, dry or dirty after being mixed shall not be used.
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If any earth falls on the top of any concrete after laying and before the work is
completed it shall be carefully removed.
(c) Cleanliness shall be observed in all operations and in relation to all materials.

4.7 Cement
(a)  ll cement shall be fresh and of approved manufacturer. Wherever so specified
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ordinary Portland cement shall be locally manufactured complying with 12 or ASTM
150 type 1 Sulphate-resisting cement to be used for all underground structure.
Unless specifically any other type of cement is recommended to be used shall
be to BS 4027 or ASTM 5. The soil conditions may require the cement to be type
MSRPC, which will take preference on any other type of cement.
(b)  ement brought to the site shall have prior approval and the contractor shall
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submit at all times the manufacturers test certificate and proof that required
specification has been complied with together with a note of the date manufacture
certificate by an independent approved lab. The cement shall be rejected in case
considered as unsuitable for the works.
(c)  he cement shall be properly stored under cover and clear ground to well protect
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against the effects of weather and contamination. Bags of the cement once opened
shall be completely consumed.

4.8 Additives
No additives of any type shall normally be allowed unless approved by Site Engineer. Wherever
fair surfaced concrete is specified or for ready mixed concrete the contractor shall use approved
plasticizers to improve the workability of concrete. All plasticizers shall be strictly used to the
recommendations of the manufacturer.

The concrete for all below ground structures has to be necessarily watertight. For this purpose a
suitable approved integral waterproofing compound described as a blend of inorganic plasticizer
shall be used.

4.9 Samples
Where required, the Site Engineer shall direct the contractor to provide the required certificate of
test report for the cement from approved independent laboratory.

4.10 Sand (Fine Aggregate)

All sand shall be in accordance with BS 882; part 2 grading of sand shall be within the limits of
class C or M table 5 of BS 882. The percentage by weight passing BS 410 test sieve 300mm shall
not exceed 30%.
Fine aggregates shall comply with the following specifications:

· Clay lumps and flyable particles (to ASTM C142) – Max 1% by weight.

· Coal, Lignite and shells (to ASTM C123) – max 1% by weight.

· Acid soluble Chloride – Less than 0.06% by weight.

· Acid soluble Sulphates – Less than 0.04% by weight.

·  odium Sulphate soundness test (ASTM C88-5 cycles) – loss less than 10%by
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weight.

· Sand equivalent (AASHTO M6) – Minimum 70%.

· Water absorption (ASTM C128/127) – Maximum 2%.

4.11 Coarse Aggregate

The coarse aggregate shall be in accordance with BS 882, part 2 Grading or coarse aggregate
shall be with Table 1 of BS 882 for nominal size of graded aggregate 20mm to 5mm.

Coarse aggregates shall nominally comply with the following specifications:

· Soft and flyable particles (to ASTM 142) – max 1% by weight.

· Organic material of any nature – Not allowed.

· Acid soluble Chlorides (BS 812) – less than 0.03% by weight.

· Acid soluble Sulphate (BS 812) – Less than 0.03% by weight.

· Magnesium Sulphate soundness test (ASTM C88) – Loss less than 10% by weight.

· Fine value (BS 812 part 111) – More than 100kn.

· Flakiness and Elongation Index (BS 812) – Less than 2.5%.

· Abrasion loss (ASTM C131) – Less than 2.5%.

· Water absorption (ASTM C128/127) – Maximum 2.3%

4.12 Size of Aggregate

Aggregate for each of the qualities of mix included in Para‎4.2 shall be graded up to and including:

· A - 20mm

· B - 20mm

· C - 20mm

· D - 10mm
4.13 Cement Mortar.
(a) The Cement Mortar shall consist of:
(b) One measurement of cement confirming to the relevant BS.
(c) Three measures of sand conforming to BS 1200.
(d)  he materials after being gauged shall be thoroughly mixed in a dry state on mixing
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boards (Para‎4.4 refers), and then thoroughly mixed with sufficient water to form a
stiff mortar.
(e)  n no account shall water be added after mortar has once been mixed and mortar,
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after it has once begun to set, shall not be used or mixed with other cement and
sand.
(f)  n excess of water shall in no case be used for mixing, and if more water than is
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necessary be used, such mortar after it has begun to set shall not be mixed with
further quantity of sand and cement, but the whole shall be condemned.

4.14 Iron and Steel Work

All reinforcing bars (epoxy coated) shall be hot rolled high yield strength bars from an approved
manufacturer complying with BS 4449 or similar approved standard. Cold twisted bars shall be
to BS 4482 or equal approved standard. Steel Fabric reinforcement shall comply with BS 4483 or
equal approved standard. All steel received at site shall have necessary mill certificate and shall
be subject to confirmation tests from an approved independent test for which samples shall be
drawn from actual batch of steel employed for the works.

4.15 Stabilized backfill

Stabilized Backfill shall consist of excavated soil mixed with cement. The ratio of excavated soil to
cement shall be 10 to 1, or as otherwise specified, for the backfilling of trenches. Mixing may be
carried out by hand or machine in either case the mixing shall be sufficient to give an even colour
throughout.

4.16 Waterproofing
All concrete works below ground and in contact with soil shall be water proofed in the following
manner.

Externally all concrete surfaces shall be applied with a suitable primer and then with a self-
adhesive membrane equivalent to Bituthene 1000 XHc or equal approved. The membrane shall
be protected by 3mm thick protection board. The protection board shall be properly wrapped and
secured in place before any backfilling works.

All such structures shall have heavy duty water stop min 250mm wide (Centre fix or rearguard
type depending on the situation at site).

All application shall be strictly to the manufacturer’s recommendations.

5 Excavation Section

5.1 General
The Contractor shall excavate in the Carriageway or Footway, in positions as he may be directed
by the Site Engineer carefully segregating the surface and foundation materials from other
excavated materials in the order that, unless otherwise directed by the Site Engineer, they may be
replaced, as possible in their original order.

5.2 Sub-soil
(a)  xcavated subsoil shall be protected from weathering action which would cause
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a damaging increase in the natural moisture content of the soil, leading to the
formation of voids and / or settlement after backfilling.
(b)  he amount of excavated soil left exposed above ground overnight shall be kept to
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a minimum.
(c)  ormally a certain amount of subsoil, roughly equivalent to the volume of duct
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being laid is surplus and carted to tip. Subsoil which is damaged or unsuitable shall
be selected for cartage to tip and, if required, suitable undamaged subsoil shall be
brought from a newly excavated length, or imported to site to replace the subsoil
carted away.

5.3 Protection of Excavated Material

The type of protection to be undertaken is as follows:

(a)  et weather excavated material shall be staked in a ridged heap and protected
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against rain by covering with polyethylene or other waterproof sheeting. Where
excavated materials cover a channel, boards, or alternatively a length of duct, shall
be laid beneath the excavated material to maintain the water channel. Some of the
excavated material shall be placed to act as Adam to turn water away from any
open excavation.
(b)  ry weather subsoil being excavated and backfilled during the same day needs
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no special protection unless it is in the form of large pieces of clay which may
become baked hard, in which case they should be covered with smaller material
from the subsoil or with polyethylene or other water proof sheeting. Any subsoil left
exposed above ground over night or for longer periods should be protected with
polyethylene or other waterproof sheeting in order that natural water content is
maintained.

5.4 Timbering, etc.

Except where otherwise provided, the excavation shall include all necessary timbering, sheet
piling and shoring to maintain stability of the excavation.
5.5 Objection
If the Contractor shall object, in writing to any position selected as being likely to cause damage
to adjoining property, the contractor shall give such modified directions as shall remove
the objection or shall submit the matter to the Engineer, and if he deem the objection to be
reasonable, the Contractor shall be relieved of liability for damage that may result from due and
proper execution of the work in the position so objected to. In this event the contractor shall
submit a proposal to specify the precautions that shall be taken to safeguard the property which
gives rise to the objection to the Engineer.

5.6 Mechanical Excavators

Any mechanical excavator must be capable of allowing for, and should be used in such a manner
as to fulfil the requirements of Para‎5.1 and Para‎5.12 of this specification in respect of segregation
of materials and width of trench obtainable by using manual excavation.

5.7 Silencers
Where pneumatic drills or other power driven road breaking appliance are used, they shall be
fitted with efficient silencing devices. The compressor and other power driven machines used for
work shall be maintained in an efficient condition so as to avoid undue noise.

5.8 Protection Paving

The contractor shall take all reasonable steps to prevent damage to pavings by his plant, and to
protect pavings from contamination by fuel and / oil from his equipment.

5.9 Pilot Holes and Trial Excavations

The contractor shall excavate in the carriage way or footway in positions as he may be directed by
the Site Engineer, such pilot holes or trial excavations as are necessary to meet the requirements.

5.10 Side shafts

Where deemed necessary by the Site Engineer Side shafts shall be excavated alongside the
trench as required to negotiate obstructions.

5.11 Supports
(a)  he supports of an excavation shall be so designed and placed to prevent loss
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of ground from beneath adjacent paved surface and to permit, wherever possible
withdrawal of such supports and consolidation of the space occupied. The prior
agreement of Site Engineer must be obtained and recorded in the Works Diary
where the withdrawal of supports is considered to constitute a greater danger to
the surrounding property than the subsequent void produced by rotting timber
(b)  xisting mains and services shall be adequately supported by temporary slinging or
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strutting or where required by the Site Engineer, by brick or concrete piers. At the
discretion of the Site Engineer where existing mains or services render compaction
of the back fill beneath them difficult the backfill shall be stabilized by mixing it with
cement in the ratio of 10 parts soil 1 part cement by volume.

5.12 Width of Trench

In no case shall be the width of trench excavated be greater than is reasonably necessary for
satisfactory execution of work. In unmade however, this requirement may be waived at the
discretion of the Site Engineer, if the Contractor desires to use a wide excavator in such a position
where a wide trench would not be determined to property or carriage way haunches. Diary
entries shall show the agreed necessary width, the actual width being recorded as a note. The
Site Engineer may not however, wave the requirements of Para‎5.1, Para‎5.6 and the Filling and
Restoration of pavings of this Specification.

5.13 Standard Depth

Table 3 –Standard Depths
Type of ducts Standard Depth of cover to top of upper most Barrel or for
ducts laid in concrete to top of concrete surround. In any
.paving
.uPVC single way and 2 way mm to 800 mm 600

Duct No. 54 D./ Duct No. 56/HDPE

.uPVC Multi way mm to 800 mm 600

Duct No. 54 D/HDPE (Over 2 and up to

.)And including 20 ways

.uPVC Multi-way mm to 800 mm 600

Duct No. 54 D/HDPE (Leads-in buildings

.)And over 20 ways for street tracks

All other Types As specified
Polyethylene Cable mm to 800 mm or laid in 600

.a) Laid direct in ground( duct as above

.b) Vehicular crossings(

.c) Customers gardens or Cultivated ground(

The high density polyethylene (HDPE) duct, are used as an alternative of PVC Duct 54D and/or
Duct 56, for the construction of underground duct system for fibre optic and copper cables for
long distance, junction and Access networks.

HDPE ducts are generally available in standard drum lengths max 1000 metres, and in future will
be available in drums or in coils of suitable lengths.
5.13.1 Laying of HDPE Ducts

The HDPE ducts can be buried directly or being flexible, can be installed in main ducts very
similar to cables pulling in ducts, using standard cable drum trailers, cable accessories and
winches.

The HDPE ducts can either be terminated at all the manholes and joint boxes or can be run
through more than one Joint Box or Manhole without cutting, depending upon the requirement.

A HDPE ducts is never to be cut flush with the manhole or Joint Box wall. It is to be cut in such a
way that a tail of about 10 cm is left beyond the end of the main duct.

The HDPE ducts can be connected with each other in the manholes or joint boxes or even inside
the trench/duct by using Couplers. The thickness of the Coupler is so small that it does not
greatly increase the overall diameter of the HDPE ducts.

The coupling used to be a pressure-tight joint. The coupling can withstand a pressure up to
10Bar and as such can be used to join the HDPE Ducts where cable installation is being done by
employing cable blowing-in technique. The HDPE Ducts must be sealed at all manholes / joint
boxes by using the plugs.

The standard depth of cover shall be followed unless directed otherwise by Site Engineer, local
authority or as per the site condition.

5.14 Change of Level

In passing from foot path to carriage way and vice versa, or where ducts enter jointing chambers
below standard depth, or in any other circumstances where it is necessary to change the level,
the bottom of the trench shall rise or fall gradually as the Site Engineer may direct.

5.15 Trenches for polyethylene cable

(a)  xcavation for the laying of polyethylene cable direct to the ground shall be carried
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out by the Contractor at such positions as may be directed by the Site Engineer.
(b) The general conditions detailed in Paras‎5.1 – 5
‎ .3 of this specification shall apply.
(c) The trench may be “V” shaped provided that:
(d)  he base of the trench is of sufficient width to accommodate the cable or cables,
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laid adjacent with minimum separation, and
(e) It is of the required depth.
(f)  t points detailed on the schedule of work, or by the Site Engineer, where a cable
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has to cross a boundary wall from a footway to a customers’ garden and it is not
possible to lay under the boundary wall, the Contractor shall break through the wall
and insert a short length of suitable duct. Any void around the duct shall be packed
with concrete and the ends of the duct well rounded to prevent the possibility of
damage to the cable.
5.16 Tunnelling
In no case shall the width or height of any tunnel be greater than is necessary for the satisfactory
execution of the work.

5.17 Ground Water Lowering

(a)  here site conditions are such that water could be removed from the area by
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suction pumps working from sumps into which the water drains, the Contractor
may, for his own convenience and with the Site Engineer consent use of a de-
watering system. The Site Engineer’s consent to use in the vicinity of an excavation
of de-watering system involving riser pipes which draw water from the ground
through fixed filters attached to the riser pipes will be subject to:
(i) The provision, where necessary of sand aggregates filters in the ground around
the riser pipes.
(ii) The absence of fine particles in the discharge after the first 20 minutes of
pumping if, after this period of time, fines are still being extracted with water,
the riser pipes shall be individually withdrawn to facilitate a check of the ball
valve and gauze screens in each well point head. The consent of the Site
Engineer may be withdrawn at any time, if de-watering operation appears to
be causing subsidence due to soil migration or shrinkage.
(g)  here site condition are such that the use of de-watering equipment is agreed
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by the Engineer to be the only practical method of carrying out the work, then
Etisalat will nominate a specialist firm or to the contractor having the knowledge
and facilities to carry out de-watering operations in the area without liability to the
Contractor.

5.18 Blasting of Rock

Excavation of rock encountered below ground during duct laying operations may be assisted by
the use of explosives, the use of explosives will be allowed provided that:

(a) Public and private property, above ground, are in no way endangered.
(b)  tisalat is satisfied as to the competence of the shot fires ability, which may require
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a trial demonstration.
(c)  he contractor takes all necessary precautions for the safety members of the
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public, Etisalat and Contractor’s own staff.
(d)  he cost to Etisalat is no greater, in respect of trench width than would be the cost
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if the rock were removed without the aid of explosives.
(e)  he contractor has obtained all necessary permits from Government Bodies/
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authorities.

5.19 Bunds
Bunds shall be constructed in such a manner that they can contain water with depth not
exceeding 750mm. The overall size will depend upon the volume of water to be contained and/or
conditions imposed on Etisalat by the Authority and Public Health Authority.
6 Duct and Cable Laying Section

6.1 Drawings
Drawings as per detailed drawings in Appendix A.

6.2 Line of Duct

The line of duct shall be kept as straight as possible.

6.3 Duct Formations

The duct formation shall be either specified for the type of duct concerned or as detailed on the
schedule of Work but subject to the discretion of the Site Engineer.

6.4 Laying of Duct

Duct laying shall be done only in accordance with this Specification and such directions and
instruction of the Site Engineer, which shall be closely followed. Duct laying may only be done in
the absence of Etisalat representative when prior permission has been given.

6.5 Duct leading into Etisalat Building

All ducts leading into Etisalat buildings shall be both gastight and watertight.

6.6 Clearances from Other Services

All types of ducts and cables laid in the grounds shall be kept well clear of gas or water mains and
service pipes, sewers and subways, manholes and joint boxes belonging to other undertakers. In
order to admit the use of “Tapping” machines on gas and water mains, at least 300mm clearance
shall be given, if practicable, to other classes of plant mentioned above. In no case shall the
clearance be less than 150mm and where two sets of plant cross each other, the minimum vertical
clearance shall be 150mm.

6.7 Clearance from Electricity Supplies

Clearance of Etisalat plant from electricity supplies shall be as follows:

(a)  s much clearance as is practicable shall be given to the bases of trolley wire
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standards, electric lamp standards, traffic signal posts and other similar plant.
Where it is impossible to provide a clearance of 150mm or more, a layer of concrete
Quality “B” not less than 50mm thick, shall be placed between the two sets of plant.
(b)  igh voltage single-core cables for electricity supply, electric tramway or electric
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railway systems, EXCEEDING 650 VOLTS, shall have a standard minimum clearance
of 450mm. NO exception to this requirement is permitted.
(c)  igh voltage multi-core for the same systems referred to in (b) above and
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EXCEEDING 650 VOLTS, shall have a standard minimum clearance of 300mm.
In difficult cases a reduced separation will be permitted provided that where a
separation of more than 150mm is impracticable a layer of concrete Quality “B”
shall be inserted between the two sets of plant whether they cross each other or
not. The concrete shall not be less than50mm thick, and of such width and length
that at every point the shortest path between the two sets of plant, found the
concrete shall exceed 200mm.
(d)  edium and low voltage cables for supply systems NOT EXCEEDING 650 VOLTS
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shall have a standard minimum clearance of 50mm. Where the two sets of plant
cross each other NO exception to this requirement will be permitted. At other
points, where difficulties arise, a reduced clearance down to 25mm will be permitted
in which case the space between the two sets of plant shall be filled with a layer
of concrete Quality “B”. The concrete shall not be less than 50mm thick and such
width and length that at every point the shortest path between the two sets of plant,
round the concrete, shall exceed 75mm.

6.8 Variation of Duct

In any case in which the Site Engineer so directs, the type of duct may be varied for the good and
sufficient execution of the works.

6.9 Duct in Tunnel

Where duct is laid in tunnel, the heading and all spaces around the duct shall be completely filled
with a well compacted damp mix concrete Quality “C” unless otherwise specified.

6.10 Cutting and Bending of Duct

The Contractor shall do any necessary cutting of duct to the requirements of the work.

The inside edges of all cut ducts shall be thoroughly rounded off or so dressed that there can be
possibility of damages to cables.

6.11 Covering of Duct

All duct not laid in concrete, shall be covered by a layer of earth, free from stones, and hand
punned to a thickness of not less than 300mm, unless otherwise specified.
6.12 Rocky soils
In rocky or stony soils, earth free from stones shall be spread over the trench bottom and rammed
to afford a bedding approximately 100mm thick on which to lay the duct, as directed by the Site
Engineer. In such cases100mm of extra excavation of the trench will be necessary to achieve the
required depth of cover.

6.13 Cleaning and Testing

(a)  n completion of the duct line (including compaction of the backfill) between
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any two jointing chambers, or sites thereof, a cylindrical brush and an Iron Test
Mandrel shall be passed once through each “way” to test the duct and to remove
any foreign matter which may have entered. The mandrel shall follow the brush to
minimize possible scoring or breaking of the duct.
(b)  or details of the additional test required for ducts when the building of a jointing
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chamber is deferred until after the completion of a section of duct see Para‎6.14 of
this Specification.
(c)  here cable damage is suspected the contractor shall afford all reasonable
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assistance to test the cable and shall arrange the labour required for the testing
operations.
(d)  ll tests shall be carried out in the presence of the Site Engineer, and if any
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obstruction or other defect be discovered it shall be rectified forthwith to his
satisfaction.

6.14 Deferred Jointing Chamber

When the building of a jointing chamber is deferred until after the completion of a section of duct
included in the work each “way” shall be tested, on completion of the jointing chamber, by means
of the mandrel and brush specified for the particular duct. A visual check shall first be made by
the Site Engineer, with the aid of a torch or similar means of illumination, that no foreign matter or
materials are likely to be pushed up the duct. All such test shall be at the Contractor’s expense.

6.15 Plugs
A suitable plug shall be inserted at the end of each “way” of a duct route to prevent the ingress
of water and / or other foreign matter, until all work has been completed on that section and the
length tested and accepted by Etisalat.

In case of road crossing and dead ends, the plug shall be left buried ensuring the rope properly
tied to the plug.
6.16 Draw Rope
A draw rope approved by Etisalat shall be threaded through and left in every “way” following duct
laying operations and satisfactory tests. Jointing together lengths of draw rope to make up the
necessary length between jointing chambers shall be carried out as directed by the Site Engineer
and in accordance with Drawing. Draw rope shall not be joined for the purpose of conserving
lengths shorter than 50 metres.

6.17 Alignment Test for Distributed Duct

When jointing chambers are provided on an existing route or when any disturbance takes place
which may affect the alignment of duct, and the Site Engineers directs, a test mandrel and brush
of the appropriate dimensions shall be drawn through each of the spare “ways”.

6.18 Scrap Material

All the scrap ducts and draw ropes recovered from furniture not reusable shall be delivered to the
disposable location as approved by the Authorities.

Frames and or covers and other reusable iron items shall be returned to Etisalat stores if not
reused on the same site duly cleaned.

6.19 uPVC Duct - Duct No. 54D

General. Duct No. 54D is manufactured from upolyvinyl – Chloride (uPVC). It is manufactured in
6.0 metre effective lengths, has an internal diameter of 90mm and a nominal wall thickness of
3.25mm. Each duct length has a tapered socket at one end which will accept the barrel of the
duct. Coupling, Duct 54A, shall not be used for duct leading into buildings.

6.20 Trench
The trench shall be excavated to the required width and depth. The trench bottom shall be free
from stones, level and well punned. The duct shall be laid at standard depths (Para‎5.13 refers)
unless otherwise specified.

6.21 Formation
Duct No. 54D may be laid as a single duct or in multi-way formation as follows:

(a) Up to and including 9 ways in rectangular formation.

(b) Over 9 ways rectangular formation with concrete surround thickness 100mm.
(c)  here required, the bottom side of the Multi way Duct may be R/Concrete for
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150mm thick. This shall be considered as extra.
6.22 Laying and Jointing
(a) Single Way:
(i) The open starting end of the trench shall be blanked off with a board or
boards, to act as an anvil against which the duct can be driven home. The
duct shall be recessed into the wall of jointing chambers 10mm from the inside
surface. The surface of the duct shall be roughened with glass paper or sand
paper for its length in the jointing chamber wall.
(ii) The duct shall be laid on the trench bottom with the socket towards the duct
layer, the spigot end and the inside of the socket of the ducts to be jointed
shall be thoroughly cleaned with a dry rag.
(iii) The spigot end of the duct shall be offered to the socket initially pushed in
by hand and then to achieve proper engagement a suitable wooden batten is
placed across the remote socket and tapped with a hammer. Full engagement
should be ensured. Occasionally, due to variations in size, this cannot be
achieved, in which case, excessive force must not be exerted after a tight joint
has been affected.
(iv) When jointing short lengths of duct together with a coupling, Duct No.54A,
BOTH SPIGOT ends and the inside of the coupling shall be thoroughly cleaned
with methylated spirits applied with a clean rag. The spigot ends should be
given a liberal coating of PVC. Cement and then fitted into the coupling. This
operation involves using nontoxic and inflammable materials (see Para‎13.2).
(h) Multiway up to and including 9 ways:
(i) The preparatory work and jointing shall be as outlined in Para‎6.22 (a) of this
Specification.
(ii) The first layer of ducts shall be laid on the prepared trench bottom so that
their outer surfaces touch each other and a minimum gap of 100mm remains
between the outside ducts and the sides of the trench timbering where used.
Wooden stakes or an approved alternative shall be driven into the ground at
3 metre intervals along the trench to keep the ducts in the correct position.
Earth, free from stones shall be placed to fill the spaces between the ducts
and the next layer of duct when the latter is bedded down. The second and
subsequent layers of duct shall be laid between the wooden stakes so that
they are vertically above and then bedded down to touch the ducts in the layer
below, the spaces between the ducts being filled in the same way with earth,
free from stones. The joints shall be staggered so that no joint touches any
other point.
(iii) At approximately 5 metres from the jointing chamber at each end of the track,
the duct formation shall open out to provide a gap between each duct, both
vertically and horizontally, of 25, using, spacers, Duct No. 2. Over this 5 metres
section all spaces between the ducts and the trench wall shall be filled with
well compacted earth, free from stones, as directly by the Site Engineer.
(i) Multiway over 9 ways:
(i) The preparatory work and jointing shall be as outlined in Para‎6.22 (a) of this
Specification.
(ii) The first layer of duct shall be laid on the prepared trench bottom so that
their outer surfaces touch each other and a minimum gap of 100mm remains
between the outside ducts and the sides of the trench, or trench timbering
where used. Mild steel bars, 12mm diameter and of the required length shall
be driven into the ground at 1.5 metre intervals along the trench to keep the
 ducts in the correct position. The second and subsequent layer of duct shall
be laid between the mild steel bars so that they are vertically above and
touching the ducts in the layer below. The joints shall be staggered so that no
joint touches any other joint. On completion of the assembly of the duct nest,
6mm diameter mild steel bars shall be horizontally across the uppermost layer
of ducts and tied to the vertical bars.
(iii) Where the total number of layers of duct in any one formation exceeds 8and
the number of ducts in each layer exceeds 2 the following shall apply. Between
the two layers of duct midway, or approximately midway, from the top and
bottom of the duct nest and intermediate layer of reinforced concrete, 100mm
in depth and with 12mm mild steel reinforcing bars conforming to the layout
of reinforcing in the top cover detailed in Drawing, shall be placed across the
duct nest, the additional reinforcing required by this sub-paragraph shall not
be required in the 5 met resections detailed in sub-paragraphs (iv) and (v)
below.
(iv) At approximately 5 metres from the jointing chambers at each end of the
track, the duct formation shall open out to provide a gap between each duct,
both vertically and horizontally of 25mm. Banks of spacers, Duct No.2 shall
be placed at 325mm and 1324mm from the jointing chamber wall to provide
this spacing. Each spacer bank shall enclose all the ducts except those in
the bottom layer on which the spacer bank shall rest. Where subparagraph
(iii) applies, the 100mm intermediate layer shall be reduced over the 5 metre
sections to provide the required 25mm spacing at the jointing chambers.
(v) Where the total number of layers of duct exceeds three, concreting of spaced
formations shall be in stages such that the number of layers of duct laid and
concreted at each stage shall not exceed three. The concrete shall be brought
to a level which shall not interfere with laying of subsequent layer of duct and
spacer.
(vi) Concrete quality “D” made with Sulphate Resisting cement shall be used
throughout and shall have a slump of 100mm. The concrete shall be evenly
placed around the duct to give a finished minimum thickness of 100mm on
both sides and to a depth of 150mm above the top layer of ducts. Care must
be taken to ensure that each batch, as it is placed, is properly compacted
without creating unbalanced side thrust against the ducts. Each batch shall be
vibrated using a vibrator having a maximum diameter of 51mm, the poker shall
be lowered into the concrete between the wall of the trench and the outside of
the duct nest and shall not touch the duct.
In spaced formation sections care must be taken to ensure that the gaps
between the ducts are properly filled with concrete, the final layer of concrete
shall be thoroughly trowelled. The Contractor may use Ready mixed concrete
for construction of the duct surround.
(vii) With formations of four or more ducts wide, mild steel reinforcing bars
conforming to Drawing shall be placed and wired in position before placing
concrete over the uppermost ducts of the completed nest.
(viii) In the case of column entry manholes, the duct formation shall open
out to enter the manhole as shown on the appropriate manhole
drawing and at right angles to the entry wall. The distance over which the
transformation is made shall be no greater than is necessary to satisfy the
5 metres minimum bending radius for Duct No. 54D. The ducts shall be
secured in position during concreting either with spacers, Duct Nos. 2 and3
built up to the required centres or by reinforcing rods which may be encased
in the concrete, the volume between the separated duct formations shall be
excavated and filled with concrete of the same quality as that surrounding the
duct formations.
(ix) Where required the Road crossings up to 9W shall be encased in concrete
as required by the authorities and the concrete shall be paid as extra as per
schedule of rates.
(x) The road crossings shall be extended up to the Etisalat reservations or to
appoint as directed by the Site Engineer at the approved depths if required.

6.23 Alternative Method of Jointing and laying

Provided space permits. Duct No.54D may be jointed above ground and fed into the trench from
one end. The leading end of each duct way being guided into position using a suitable hooked
tool made from 6mm diameter mild steel reinforcing bar.

6.24 Bends
Normally bends are not recommended since the duct is sufficiently flexible to provide a minimum
bending radius of 5 metres. Tighter bends should not be attempted otherwise kinking of the duct
may result.

6.25 Variations
Any variation of duct formation and / or depth shall only be carried out with the prior agreement of
the Site Engineer.
6.26 Backfill
(a)  ackfilling of trenches where Duct No. 54D has been laid to Para‎6.22 (a) and
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(b) shall be carried out in accordance with the filling in and restoration of paving
section of this Specification.
(j)  here Duct No. 54D has been laid to Para‎6.22 (c) the end shuttering and trench
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supporting timber, if used, shall be removed not less than 12 hours after the
concrete has been placed. Backfilling of the trench, in accordance with the filling in
and restoration of pavings section of this Specification shall not be carried out until
a further 48 hours have elapsed.

6.27 Cleaning and Testing

The iron test mandrel to be used for testing Duct No.54D shall be 240mm long 83mm in diameter.
The cylindrical cleaning brush shall be 95mm in diameter. (See also Para‎6.13)
7 Lead In

7.1 General
(a)  ormally, the first 1.5 metre of Duct No. 54D leading into a new building and
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existing building will be included to the construction of the building. The remaining
lead-in duct shall then be connected to the “starter” duct and laid to the exchange
jointing chamber in accordance with Para‎7.3 and Drawing.
(k) In the case of existing buildings, and occasionally new buildings, an opening will
be provided into which a duct seal shall be constructed in accordance with Para‎7.2
prior to the laying of the remaining lead-in duct which shall be in accordance with
Para‎7.3 and Drawing. Alternatively, where specified, individual holes with 125mm
diameter, shall be diamond drilled in the wall at 150mm centres. Each gland and
appropriate length of duct shall be assembled in accordance with Para‎7.2 (b) and
grouted into the holes, to within 25mm of the wall surfaces. The remaining recesses
shall be filled with compound No.23 (Para‎7.5 refers).

7.2 Duct Seal

(a)  duct seal, complete with glands, shall be constructed in accordance withdrawing
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and the following sub paragraphs prior to any duct laying operations.
(b)  he spigot end of 1.5 metre lengths of Duct No. 54D shall be thoroughly cleaned
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with methylated spirits applied with a clean cotton rag. Jointing adhesive (PVC
Cement) shall be applied liberally to the full circumference of the outside end
100mm of the spigot with a clean rag. The spigot end shall then be pushed into
the back of a Gland, Caulking No. 2. Surplus adhesive shall be wiped around the
gland end to form a sealing fillet of adhesive, additional adhesive shall be applied, if
necessary to form this sealing fillet (see also Para‎13.1).
(c)  he external surface of the assembled duct and gland shall then be cleaned with
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methylated spirits and coated with Compound No. 21 into which a 3:1mixture of
dry sharp sand and cement shall be pressed, a small area being treated at a time
because of the speed with which Compound No. 21 dries out. These applications
shall continue until a 50mm length of the gland and a 250mm length of the duct
adjacent to the joint have been completely coated.
(d)  wo plywood templates, each a minimum of 25mm thick and at least 150mm larger
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all-round the duct opening, shall be drilled with 106mm diameter holes at 130mm
centres to match the number of ducts forming the lead-in. The template for the
gland end shall be positioned on the inner wall of the cable chamber / trench,
reinforced and braced as necessary to ensure that it will remain flat and in position
during the subsequent operations.
NOTE: Where the lead-in is angled, the spacings of the centres of the holes in the templates must be
adjusted to provide a separation of approximately 35mm between ducts.
(a)  he jointed glands shall be fitted to the template and secured, each with two Collars, Gland,
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Caulking, with their chamfered ends facing each other, and alack nut. Where the lead-in is
angled, the Contractor will be supplied with the appropriate angled collar’s information of
which is given in the following table:
(b)

Table 4 – Angled collar’s information

Collar Gland Caulking No. Angle Number required per Gland
2 5 0
2
3 100 2
4 15 0
2
5 Straight 2

(c)  s the ducts are fixed to the template they shall be temporarily supported so that
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no strain is placed on the gland / duct joint. When all the ducts have been secured
in position, the second (outer) template shall be positioned 50mm along the socket,
reinforced and braced. The Contractor shall ensure that all ducts are parallel and
except for angled leads-in, at right angles to the templates and so, maintained
during the subsequent concreting operations.
(d)  oncrete Quality “D” having a slump of 50mm, shall then be carefully placed to
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completely fill the interstices of the duct nest and to provide a minimum cover of
150mm on the top sides of the duct nest. The concrete shall be placed in ‘Lift’ shall
be well compacted by using a vibratory poker (maximum diameter of 50mm) on
each side of the duct nest.
(e)  hen at least 2 days have elapsed after placing the concrete, the template shall be
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removed and the concrete examined. Small voids shall be filled and rendered flush
with the existing face providing they do not extend beyond two adjacent ducts or
do not exceed 50mm in depth. If larger voids than this exist, the concrete will be
regarded as substandard and must be completely removed and replaced.

7.3 Leads-in Track

(a)  uct 54D shall be used for all lead-in sections between the building and the
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exchange jointing chamber. The duct shall be gastight and watertight, and,
irrespective of the number of ways, shall be laid in accordance with Paras‎6.22 (c)
to ‎6.27, terminating with duct sockets recessed 10mm from the inside face of the
jointing chamber wall. Additionally prior to joining, the spigot and socket of each
duct shall be thoroughly cleaned with methylated spirits applied with a clean cotton
rag. The full circumference of the outside end 100mm of the spigot shall then be
liberally coated with jointing adhesive (PVC Cement) using a clean cotton rag and
the duct joint shall be made as quickly as possible (Para‎6.22 (a) - (iii) refers). Finally,
the surplus and, if necessary, additional adhesive shall be wiped around the end
of the socket and adjacent surface of the duct with a clean cotton rag to form a
continuous sealing fillet.
(f)  lentiful supplied of clean, dry cotton rags shall be available and, in inclement
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weather protection for the jointing operations shall be provided, e.g. a temporary
awning.
(g)  he Lead-in ducts between the duct seal and the manhole (exchange manhole)
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shall be encased in concrete.
7.4 Caulking
On completion of the cleaning and testing of the lead-in duct route and acceptance by the Site
Engineer, each duct way shall be caulked in the following manner:

(a)  rill two 6mm diameter holes, 12mm from the edges, and on the same diameter
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line, of a Disc Gland Caulking.
(b)  ie a knot approximately 200mm from the end of the draw rope (a draw rope is left
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in each “way” following completion of the duct route Para 6
‎ .16 refers), pass the
end of the draw rope through one hole and back through the other hole and tie a
further knot, thus leaving a loop which can be used to remove the inner disc.
(c)  ush any surplus draw rope into the duct and place the disc in the gland against
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the internal shoulder or R/F concrete as directed.
(d)  ightly pack the gland with thoroughly worked Compound No. 16 or approved
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alternative, and slightly overfill.
(e)  lace a second disc into the recess of the end cap and screw onto the gland so
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compressing the compound. Additional compound may be required after the
original has been compressed to ensure that there are no voids in the compound
between the discs.
(f) At the exchange jointing chamber, the Contractor shall repeat the procedure in (a) -
(g)  bove, and tightly pack the socket with thoroughly worked Compound No. 16, or
a
approved alternative. The compound shall be compressed with a second disc until
this disc is released approximately 3mminto the socket.

7.5 Sealing of Conduits and Pipes

Small conduits and pipes into subscriber’s premises, call office, kiosks, posts etc., shall be sealed
by pressing a clean rag into the aperture and facing off with a layer of synthetic rubber. A 25mm
depth of rag and a 10mm depth of rubber shall be used. (Silicone Sealant A, or an equivalent
material, shall be used for this purpose).

7.6 uPVC DUCT – DUCT NO. 56

General. Duct No. 56 is manufactured from upolyvinyl-chloride (uPVC). It is manufactured in
6.0 metre effective lengths, has an internal diameter of 51mm and a nominal wall thickness of
1.55mm. Each duct length has a tapered socket formed at one end which will accept the normal
barrel of the duct.

7.7 Trench
The trench shall be excavated to the required width and depth and the bottom shall be free from
stones, level and punned. The duct shall be laid at standard depths (Para‎5.13 refers) otherwise
specified.
7.8 Laying and Jointing
(a)  he duct shall be laid on the trench bottom with the socket towards the duct layer,
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the spigot and the inside of the socket of the ducts to be jointed shall first be
thoroughly cleaned with a dry rag.
(b)  he spigot end of the duct shall be offered to the socket, initially pushed in by
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hand, and then to achieve proper engagement a suitable wooden batten displaced
across the remote socket and tapped with a hammer. Full engagement should be
ensured, occasionally, due to variations in size, this cannot be achieved, in which
case, excessive force must not be exerted after a tight joint has been affected.
(c)  lternatively, the duct may be jointed above ground and lowered into position on
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the trench bottom where this is more convenient.
(d)  ll spaces alongside the duct shall be filled with earth, free from stones and hand
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punned to a compacted thickness of not less than 75mm above the top of the duct
barrel.

7.9 Bends
The duct is sufficiently flexible to provide a minimum bending radius of 9.5 metres. Tighter bends
should not be attempted otherwise kinking of the duct may result. Bends, Duct No. 56 (900–
229mm radius) and Bends Duct No. 56A (900-622mm radius) are only for termination purposes at
poles and small buildings respectively

7.10 Variations
Any variation of duct formation and / or depth shall only be carried out with the prior agreement of
the Site Engineer.

7.11 Backfill
Backfilling of the trench shall be carried out in accordance with the filling-in and restoration of
pavings section of this Specification.

7.12 Cleaning and Testing

The iron test mandrel to be used for testing Duct No. 56 shall be 216mm long and 43mm in
diameter, the cylindrical cleaning brush shall be 57mm in diameter (see also Para 6
‎ .13).
8 Polyethylene Cable Laying

8.1 Polyethylene Cable

(a)  he cable will be supplied by Etisalat or by the Contractor on drums (which are
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returnable to Etisalat stores) together with drum spindles and lifting jacks.
(b)  he drum shall be set up at static positions and the cable drawn off and laid into
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the trench. Alternatively, the drum may be set up on a mobile vehicle and the
cable paid off along the trench. The method employed independent upon the
circumstances, obstructions and access to the trench.
(c) In rocky or stony soils, earth, free from stones, rammed to form a 100mm layer
both below and above the cable shall be provided as directed by the Site Engineer.

8.2 Mole Ploughing

The Contractor may use mole ploughing techniques in grass or unmade ground, dependent upon
the nature of the sub-soil position of other services, access to line of route, the depth at which
the cable is laid, the use of approved equipment and the Site Engineer’s agreement. The Site
Engineer’s agreement will not unreasonably be withheld.

8.3 Crossing
At carriage way crossings and vehicular crossings of the footway, polyethylene cable shall be laid
directly in the ground or drawn into duct, as directed by the Site Engineer. The Contractor may be
requested to draw distribution cable into duct already in use.

Further a spare duct 54D or Duct 56 or a polyethylene duct may also be considered to be laid in
line with the cable for maintenance purposes.

8.4 Terminating Points

A sufficient length of cable for terminating purposes will be coiled, and the coil shall either be
buried in the ground or fastened to a pole or wall, as directed by the Site Engineer. In the latter
case, the cable coil shall be fastened at a point above a length of steel or PVC Capping or
Polyethylene Duct. Where Capping, or Polyethylene Duct or cable is fixed to a wall, the wall shall
be plugged to take the fixings (Para‎8.6 refers).

8.5 Joint Marker

A joint marker will be installed by the Contractor at each buried joint or terminating point as
directed by the Site Engineer.
8.6 Capping, Steel or PVC
Steel or PVC capping will be supplied together with Nails, Bonding and Washers, No. 19, and will
be fitted by the Contractor in positions determined by Site Engineer.

8.7 Cutting and Sealing

All cable cutting, temporary sealing of cut ends and jointing will be carried out by Etisalat’s
contractor. Where two or more cables are to be jointed, a short length of cable will normally be
overlapped and laid along the line of trench.
9 Slewing and / or Lowering or Raising Of Duct

9.1 Excavation
(a)  he size of the excavation for slewing and / or raising a duct line shall be as
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directed by the Site Engineer.
(b)  here lowering only is necessary the duct line shall be suspended and the required
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excavation taken out down the side and under the duct line. When this method is
impracticable the duct line shall be slewed and raised or lowered temporarily as
required by the Site Engineer for a distance which is just sufficient to allow access
for carrying out the excavation.
(c)  ith the exception of making slight adjustment to the duct line after slewing
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and lowering, the duct line shall not be removed in any way without adequate
reinforcement in the form of a strong back being firmly lashed to it.

9.2 Strong back

(a)  he strong back shall be lashed to the duct line, with both ends of each duct firmly
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held, using separate lashings or a continuous rope. The lashings shall be tightened,
to the satisfaction of the Site Engineer.
(b)  ny forces which is necessary to be applied to the duct line to move it in any way
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shall be applied not directly to the duct line but to the strong back lashed to it.
Such forces shall be applied at points whose spacing is sufficiently close to keep
the bending of the duct line and strong back between the points to a negligible
amount.

9.3 Suspension
When the duct line is to be lowered, the complete length shall be suspended from the suitable
beams or tripods and / or approved winching devices spanning the excavation. When the duct
line is to be slewed whilst suspended in this way, the suspending ropes shall be fastened to sling
poles resting on the supporting beams and running parallel to the duct line strong back and free
to move across the beams. All suspending ropes shall be so arranged that the duct line can be
raised or lowered as required, smoothly and continuously, and can be tied off firmly at any stage.

9.4 Slewing Only

When the duct line is to be slewed only, it may be moved without suspending it, provided that:

(a)  he surface across which the duct line is to be slid shall be reasonably level and
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regular, made so if necessary by setting boards in the surface.
(b) The strong back shall be firmly lashed to the side of the duct line.
(c)  he moving force shall be applied to the strong back by rope, jack or other method
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to allow the duct line to be moved smoothly and without jerking.
9.5 Movement
The slewing and / or lowering of the duct line shall be carried out by making a succession of very small
movements of the duct line, each made progressively along the affected length. The curvature of
the duct line at any intermediate stage between the initial and final positions shall not exceed the
deviation limits laid down for laying new duct of the same type.

9.6 Trench Bottom

Prior to finally placing the duct the trench bottom shall be prepared in the same way as is
specified for duct laying.

9.7 Irregularities
After the duct line has been finally lowered into its required position and the strong back has been
removed, any irregularities and bore crossings in the general line of the ducts shall be corrected at
the direction of the Site Engineer.

9.8 Pulled Joints

Where, following slewing and / or lowering or raising operations, a duct joint or joints have pulled
apart, short lengths of ordinary or split duct maybe inserted in the duct line and satisfactory joints
effected as directed by the Site Engineer.

9.9 Inspection
After all operations are completed, the joints of all ducts shall be inspected to ensure that they are
forming an effective seal, any defects shall be made good to the satisfaction of the Site Engineer.

9.10 Testing
All spare bores of the duct line shall be rodded and roped and / or cleaned and tested as
specified for the particular duct concerned and paid.
10 Jointing Chambers Section

10.1 General
Jointing chambers shall conform to the standard drawing/s and/or other drawing/s, as specified
unless Para‎10.4 applies. Manholes having less than 2000mm Headroom shall not be normally
accepted.

10.2 Types of Jointing Chambers

Table 5 – Types of Jointing Chambers
Code Drawing No. Code Drawing No

JRC 12 D-01 MR-2B D-03

JRC 14 D-02 MRT-4 D-04

612 D-08 MRT-7 D-05

810A D-09 MRT-8B D-06

MRT-9 D-07

These manholes have a range of internal heights. The standard type of joint boxes with the code
references employed as per instruction by the Site Engineer.

10.3 Drawings
The following Drawings are applicable, (see Appendix A).

10.4 Variations
The presence of unforeseen obstructions in the ground, or adverse ground conditions, may
necessitate the construction of a type other than that specified, or a modification of one or
more of the dimensions stipulated on the relevant drawing. The Contractor shall be advised
of any modifications to the drawings and/or schedule of Work by the Site Engineer and
such modifications will be confirmed by Etisalat in writing. The Contractor shall not carryout
modifications without the approval of the Site Engineer.

10.5 Clearance of Ducts

Ducts shall enter manholes as shown on the relevant drawings or as directed by the Site Engineer,
unless otherwise required by the drawings or the Site Engineer, the ducts shall enter the manhole
sat such depths as will ensure a minimum clearance of 450mm (min) 750mm (max) above the
duct to the roof.
10.6 Protection of Cables and Associated Equipment
During the cutting of duct entries into existing structures, irrespective of whether vibration-free methods
are used, or during the demolition and rebuilding of jointing chambers, the Contractor shall take
such measures as the Site engineer may direct to protect cables and associated equipment. Such
measures may include any or all of the following requirements.

(a) All movement of cables shall be carried out under the direction of the Site Engineer.
(l) All ladders shall be provided by the Contractor for access into and out of manhole
excavations. Under no circumstances may cables, joint and associated equipment be used
for climbing, standing or sitting on.
(m) Sufficient pumping capacity shall be made available and operated to ensure that
when cables are removed from their bearers they shall not be immersed in water at any
time. The responsibility of keeping cables and joints dry will pass to Etisalat when Etisalat
commences checking and / or testing the cables.
(n) All cables shall be protected at duct entries by shielding as necessary against
mechanical damage and by packing with foam rubber toast as a cushion when any
movements occur.
(o) During demolition of the roof of a manhole, the Contractor shall erect a deck of
timber between the cables and the roof of the manhole to protect Etisalat plant from falling
debris in the following manner:
(i) A minimum of four screw jacks shall be evenly spaced and placed horizontally
between the uppermost cables and the underside of the roof. A 25mm recess in each
wall is necessary for the screw jack plate; UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES shall friction
joints be used between the screw plate and wall. Lengths of poling boards or other
similar timber shall then be placed over the screw jacks to completely protect cables
and/or other equipment from falling debris.
(ii) Alternatively, the Contractor may use vertical and horizontal timber supports
as follows: a minimum of three 225mm x 75mm timber uprights shall be evenly spaced
against each long wall of the manhole with 225mm x 75mm timber shall be placed
horizontally on top of the uprights and secured, and between the uprights at the
bottom, all positions to be wedged and blocked to the satisfaction of the Site Engineer.
Lengths of poling boards or other similar timber shall then be placed on top of the
horizontal supports.
(iii) When the manhole roof and walls have been demolished down to the level of
the timber decking and all debris removed, the cables and any other equipment shall
be suspended from the surface to the satisfaction of the Site Engineer.
(iv) Cables and joints and other equipment shall be protected by dropping (not
tying) with several layers of sacking while the timber decking is being erected and
dismantled and during the demolition of the remainder of the walls.
(p) During rebuilding operations, cables shall be supported on wooden benches with
cushion of sacking or similar material once the floor has been laid and the concrete allowed
to set.
10.7 Duct Entries into Existing Structures
(a) General - structure such as jointing chamber, Telephone, Exchanges, Stations and other
similar buildings, which contain cables and / or equipment liable to damage by
vibration, shall have all new duct entries cut with substantially vibration free cutting
equipment.
(b) Approved Methods - Where vibration-free cutting equipment is necessary as
specified on the schedule of Works or as directed by the Site Engineer the
Contractor shall only employ Diamond Impregnated or Rotary-Percussion drilling
methods, PNEUMATIC TOOLS, SLEDGE OR CLUBHAMMERS AND OTHER TOOLS
MUST NOT BE USED.
Any alternate method by the Contractor will be employed ONLY after approval by
the Site Engineer.
NOTE: The Contractor may use the services of a firm specializing in diamond
drilling on a sub-contract basis.
(c) Position of Entry - this will be specified in the Schedule of Work or as directed by
the Site Engineer. Any departure from this position must be agreed with the Site
Engineer prior to the commencement of work.
(d) Protection - the Contractor shall carry out such protection of cables and/or
equipment, prior to drilling operations, as directed by the Site Engineer.
(e) Reinforcement – where the method used requires the reinforcing bars are cut as
a separate operation bar-croppers or hacksaws only shall be used. Gas cutting
equipment must not be used.
(f) Anchor Irons - where possible new duct entries should be positioned at least
300mm from any existing Anchor Iron. Where this clearance cannot be obtained,
the anchor iron concerned shall be sawn off. Gas cutting equipment must not be
used.

10.8 Duct Entry

The concrete around all ducts where they enter jointing chambers shall be carefully flushed up
and rendered in cement mortar.

10.9 Jointing Chamber Fittings

Anchor Irons and other fittings shall be fixed as and where shown on the relevant drawing, or in
such other position as the Site engineer may direct.

10.10 Iron and Steel Work

(a) All iron and steelwork, except as in Para‎10.10 (b), supplied by the Contractor and
which has not been galvanized by an approved method, shall be free from mill
scale and given one coat of red lead and oil after delivery, and two coats of an
approved bituminous paint after fixing.
(b) Any UN galvanized iron or steel which is to be embedded in concrete shall be free
from mud, oil, loose mill scale, grease or any other substance which can be shown
to affect, adversely the steel or concrete chemic ally, or reduce the bond. Normal
handling prior to embedment in the concrete is usually sufficient for the removal
rust and scale from reinforcement.
(c) All reinforcement in the floor, roof and shaft shall be secured together by means of
approved wire ties sufficient to prevent displacement of the reinforcements during
the placing and compaction of the concrete.
10.11 Recovered Material
After the demolition or alteration of existing jointing chambers, any recovered material shall be
delivered to a nominated site or disposed of as instructed by the Site Engineer.

10.12 Sumps
Where a sump is provided the floor shall have a slight fall thereto.

10.13 Joints in Concrete

(a) Construction joints shall be provided where shown on the relative construction
drawing. A minimum of 12 hours shall elapse between the constructions stages thus
indicated. The construction joint shall be affected by cleaning the existing concrete, wetting
it and rendering with a 5mmlayer of well trowelled cement mortar before the new concrete
is placed in position.
(q) Whenever possible, concrete walls shall be completed in one operation. Where this
is not practicable, construction joints shall be straight and well-furnished as shown in the
drawing. Before concrete is resumed the surface of concrete on first side of joint is to be
thoroughly cemented and the surface removed, so as to expose the aggregate. This may
include proper hacking of the surface if the concrete is hard enough. The previous concrete
surface is then to be treated with a SBR based bonding compounds as recommended by
the manufacturers for such applications before placing any concrete against it. The new
concrete shall be well compacted (Para‎10.15 refers) but care shall be taken during its
placing close to the joint. Such construction joints shall be cited at least 150mm from any
anchor iron position.

10.14 Concrete Quality and Finish

(a) Except where the quality of concrete is detailed on the construction drawing all
concrete used for the construction of jointing chambers shall be Quality “A” as specified in
the Quality of Materials Section of this Specification.
(r) No unauthorized repair shall be allowed to remove the finish of the concrete
surface. This shall be allowed only with the prior approval of the Site Engineer with
approved materials only.
(s) At his discretion, the Site Engineer may require test cubes to be taken of any batch
of site mixed concrete used for jointing chamber construction. Where ready mixed concrete
is used, the Site Engineer will require test cubes to be taken on the following basis:

Table 6 – Test Cubes

Joint Boxes .A minimum of three test cubes from any batch of concrete

Manholes .A minimum of three test cubes from each batch of concrete

PS. All the cubes shall be clearly marked for identification.

The equipment necessary for the making of the test cubes shall be provided by the
Contractor. The cubes shall be tested by a Testing Laboratory approved by Etisalat and
the Contractor shall supply a copy of the test report to the Site Engineer within 14 days of
the cubes being tested.
Work will not normally be delayed for the result of any test to be ascertained. The making curing
and testing of all of concrete for compressive strength tests shall be in accordance with BS
1881, Para 3 and 4 and the results shall satisfy the following table:

Table 7 – Specifications for Cube Crushing Strength

Age of Minimum Concrete bsf/in Minimum Cube crushing strength

7 days Over 32 MN/m2

28 days Over 40 MN/m2

(t)  hether test cubes have been taken or not, the Site Engineer may as a result
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of inspection, rebound hammer tests or the cube tests, condemn the jointing
chamber. Alternatively test cores shall be taken and tested in accordance with BS
1881, Part 4. The cores shall be examined and tested, and the estimated cube
strength ascertained by an approved and independent laboratory. The Contractor
shall be provided with a copy of the test report as soon as it is available and, if
this indicates that the quality of the concrete in the structure is unsatisfactory, the
jointing Chamber shall not be accepted.
(u) On completion of a jointing chamber the floor shall be rendered with cement mortar
in accordance with the relevant drawing. The walls of concrete jointing chambers
shall have a smooth finish; any slight activities exposed when the shuttering is
removed shall be made good with cement mortar, and any projections removed.
UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHALL THE WALLS BE COATED WITH A CEMENT
OR CEMENT/SANDWASH.

10.15 Compaction and Tamping Of Concrete

In construction of concrete or reinforced concrete jointing chambers, the concrete shall be
thoroughly worked and tamped into all parts use of a poker type vibrator until a dense solid
mass without voids is obtained, exceptionally, hand tamping may be employed for unreinforced
concrete Footway joint boxes.

Care should be taken not to touch reinforcement steel with the poker during compaction.

10.16 Wet Situations

In wet situations the Contractor shall carry out additional measures to protect cables and joints,
deemed as necessary or as per advice from Site Engineer may direct the Contractor to implement
such methods as are deemed necessary to prevent damage to freshly placed concrete or mortar
and to ensure a waterproof jointing chamber. These methods may include an independent sump,
or the use of heavy duty polyurethane sheet or other suitable material, or drainage beneath the
concrete floor. The construction shall be water tight; no leakage is permitted through the floor
construction joint wall or roof.
10.17 Shuttering
(a)  ubject to compliance with the drawings as regards dimensions, the Contractor
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shall be at liberty to adopt any arrangement he may think fit for the make-up of
shuttering. The shuttering shall be oiled or lime washed prior to concreting.
(b) In all cases the shuttering used shall be of such dimensions and so
constructed as to remain rigid and unyielding to weight and vibration
during the laying and tamping of the concrete. No shaking or jarring shall
be permitted during setting.

10.18 Removal of shuttering

The minimum periods after completion of any concrete and/or block work which must
elapse before:

(a) The shuttering of jointing chambers is removed.

(b) The restoration of pavings or surfaces may be commenced;
(c) Traffic is allowed to pass, are as follows:

Table 8 – For Manholes and Joint Boxes

.A .B
Type of cement used
.To removal of shuttering wall To rent oval of shuttering
Sulphate resisting or .hrs 24 days 7
mud sulphate resisting

10.19 Frames and Covers Footway, Carriageway Nos. 1, 2, 3

(Double Triangular Type)
Ductile Carriage way Frames and Covers Nos. 1, 2 and 3 are used for the following
jointing chambers.

Table 9 – For Manholes and Joint Boxes

Type of Frame and Cover Used for Jointing chamber Dimensions of Opening Number of Covers
No. 1 All carriageway manholes 610mm x 610mm 2
No.2 JRC12 1220mm x 685mm 4
No.3 JRC14 1830mm x 685mm 6

All the above Frame and Cover assembly shall be supplied with safety grids.
10.20 Installation and Renewal and/or Chain age Level using Cement or
Resin Mortar or Resin Bedding
(a) Preparation of New Jointing chamber walls or shaft shall be terminated to and
levelled off at a depth of 175mm below the carriageway surface. Where the joint box walls
or manhole shaft is constructed of concrete, and the frame and cover is to be set on resin
mortar or mortar bedding the walls or shaft shall terminate at this level with a course of
suitable thickness quarry tiles on cement mortar. Installation of the frame and cover must
not be commenced until the concrete has been allowed to set for at least 12 hours.
(v) Preparation of Existing jointing Chambers – the existing frame and cover shall be
removed and the top of the jointing chamber walls or shaft cutback or built up, as the case
may be and levelled off to approximately 175mm below the carriageway surface. Where
building up is necessary bricks or quarry tiles of suitable thickness shall be used and set on
cement or resin mortar for cement mortar or resin installations respectively.
(w) Preparations of Frames and Covers – prior to installation remove the triangular
covers and where provided the safety grid(s) and ensure that the frame is clean, dry and
free from grease. Remove any loose rust or scale with a wire brush.
(x) Setting of Frame
(i) Using Cement Mortar (Frames and Covers, Carriageway No.1 ONLY). The
top surface of the manhole shaft shall be brushed clean, moistened with water and
a 20mm layer of cement mortar trawled over the entire surface to be covered by the
frame. The frame, with covers removed, shall be lowered carefully onto the cement
mortar and gently tapped with a wooden punner until the top edge is level with the
carriageway surface. Any surplus mortar shall be struck off flush with the inside walls
and in the case of a new manhole, haunched around and over the lower flange of the
frame. For at least 2 hours after the frame has been set on the cement mortar, care
must be taken not to disturb or walk on the frame. The covers shall then be replaced
and in the case of an existing manhole.
The side of the excavation and frame shall be primed with bitumen emulsion and
the space around the frame shall be reinstated with coated macadam . The coated
macadam shall be well compacted in two layers with a suitable power rammer to finish
level with the top of the frame and the surrounding surface.
(y) Opening to Traffic. Before opening to traffic, it must be established that the covers
do not foul the safety grids or the sides of the shaft or joint box walls. If there is evidence of
fouling it shall be obviated in a manner acceptable to the Site Engineer.
(z) Cement Mortar. The minimum period after installation of the frame which must
elapse before commencing reinstatement and opening to traffic shall be in accordance with
Para‎10.18 of this Specification, in respect of the jointing chamber add bedding under the
frame.

10.21 Concrete Surrounding

Any Jointing Chamber fitted with a Carriageway frame and cover shall have a concrete surround
of concrete Quality “A” to the depth of a frame and cover. The width of this concrete surround
shall extend to the outside of the structure wall or 150mm whichever is the less. Opening to traffic
shall be subject to Para‎10.18.

10.22 Joint Markers and Marking Posts

The position of each buried jointing point shall be indicated by means of a steel marker post /
protection post placed flush with surface immediately over the centres of the project, or a Marking
post positioned as directed by the Site Engineer.
11 Cabinet Cross Connection

11.1 Excavation for Base

(a)  xcavation of the sizes shown on drawing shall be made in the positions indicated
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by the Site Engineer.
(b) The bottom of each excavation shall be well rammed.

11.2 Provision of Base

(a)  emplate – a template shall be provided by the Contractor and used to register
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accurately the positions of the Bends Duct No.54D and Bolts Foundation Intended
No.1 and their position relative to the footway surface the bends shall be so placed
to give the required depth of cover on the duct leaving the cabinet (Para‎5.13 refers)
and to project 30mm above the proposed base. Any surplus duct shall be cut off
and removed (Para‎6.10 refers) after the base has been placed and the periods
given in Para‎11.2 (b) have elapsed. The foundation bolts and the earth rod/spike
shall be fixed in the template so that they are set vertically in the base and to
project 40mm and 100mm respectively above the proposed base. Where cabinets
are installed on sloping ground, it may be necessary for part of the base to be
above ground in order to open fully the cabinet doors. The height of the base is
determined by the Site Engineer for sites that are liable to flooding and the base
should be raised accordingly.
(b) Concreting – prior to concreting the ends of the PVC duct bends shall be sealed
with plugs (Duct and Cable Laying Section refer). Concrete Quality “A” shall be
used for the base and shall be placed round the PVC duct bends and carefully
levelled at a depth of 75mm below the surface of the ground or paving as
measured at the centre of the base. The minimum period, after the completion of
concreting which must elapse before the cabinet is erected, shall be 48 hours.

11.3 Erection of Cabinet

(a)  he surface of the concrete must be thoroughly cleaned and bedding of cement
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mortar laid to a depth of 13mm over that part of the surface on which the plinth
will seat. Before drying the plinth should be placed in position and secured by the
foundation bolts at the four corners. The cement mortar should then be struck
off in line with the inside of the plinth and on the outside trowelled to form a fillet
around the flange to assist in drainage of water. With the cabinet door removed
access to sealing putty, cabinet securing bolts and washers is obtained. Positioned
20mm away from the central cut out of the plinth lay and press out a 3mm thick
x 13mm wide single continuous strip of sealing putty onto the plinth. Position the
cabinet body onto the plinth and bolt down with the supplied washers and hexagon
bolts so as to spread the putty and seal. Scrap off with a blunt tool any excess
putty which protrudes beyond the cabinet exterior. Finally the inside of the cabinet
base should be sealed using Resin Pack 6A.
(b) Backfilling of the excavations shall proceed in accordance with the filling-in and
Restoration of Paving Section of this Specification.

11.4 Key
Key obtainable from the Site Engineer is required to open Cabinets Cross-Connection.
12 Filling- In and Restoration of Paving Section

12.1 General
(a)  he Contractor shall execute interim restoration and permanent reinstatement to
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the satisfaction of the Site Engineer.
(b) The operation of filling-in a trench shall not normally be commenced until the work
to be covered thereby has been approved by the Site Engineer. Filling-in may only
commence before such approval is given, provided that, prior permission has been
received from the Site Engineer, and the Contractor agrees to excavate fill and
reinstate such test holes as may be requested later by the Site Engineer.

12.2 Ramming
(a)  he periods of time between the placing of concrete and the commencement of
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back-filling shall be in accordance with the requirements of the Duct and Cable
laying Section and the Jointing Chambers Section of this Specification, and must
be strictly followed.
(b) All spaces outside the walls of jointing chambers, duct laid in concrete in trench
and all other duct laid in trench shall be carefully filled in with granular material or
concrete as directed by the Site Engineer and rammed, care being taken to ensure
that the ramming does not disturb any recently completed work.
(c) All ducts not laid in concrete shall be covered by a layer of earth, free from stones,
and hand punned to a thickness of not less than 75mm, or as otherwise directed
by the Site Engineer.
(d) Except where otherwise directed by the Site Engineer, all materials shall be
replaced in 150 to 130mm layers, in the reverse order to which they were
excavated and thoroughly compacted. Mechanical punners shall normally be used.
If this is impracticable and hand pinning is employed, there shall be at least three
punners to one filler.
(e) No excavation material shall be reused without the approval of the Site Engineer.

12.3 Compaction Test

(a)  ackfilled excavation shall be tested at various levels by applying and continuously
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operating either, an explosive type rammer weighing approximately 102 kg over an
area of one half square metre for a period of three minutes, or a vibration rammer
weighing not less than 50 kg over similar area for three minutes or less if the
behaviour of the machine indicated maximum compaction. Rammer used for the
compaction test must be in efficient working order. At least one test, in a position
selected by, and in the presence of the Site Engineer, shall be carried out during
back-filling as follows:
(b) Carriageway trench excavations – within a 50 metre length of trench or between
jointing chambers and/or jointing chamber positions, whichever is the shorter; and
(c) In all other carriageway excavations.
(d) Further tests shall be carried out in the carriageway or footway, at such times and
locations as the Site Engineer consider necessary.
(e) The compaction will be considered satisfactory providing the tests show no
measurable change level. A measurable change in level is a depression which
cannot be rectified by reshaping the tested area, and consequently requires
additional material, which when compaction will restore the surface of the test area
to the original level. Should any measurable change in level occur, then the area
 faulty compaction as defined by the results of this and further check tests shall be
rectified as required by the Site Engineer, under the terms of condition 1.16 of the
Standard Conditions.
At all times the results shall provide 98% MDD (Max. Dry Density) compaction.
The local authorities’ requirements and procedure are also applicable.
Minimum two test per 50m run shall be considered inclusive per section in the
schedule of rates. Repeat test due to failure shall not be paid, additional test if
requested by Site Engineer only passed test shall be paid at schedule of rates.

12.4 Sealing
(a)  sealing coat capable of preventing the ingress of water shall, unless otherwise
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specified, be provided before opening to traffic any back-fill excavation in
carriageways or footways which have sealed paving that cannot be relayed as
an interim measure. Tar or Bitumen Macadam sufficiently well graded to be an
effective seal or other similar approved material shall be used. Before the sealing
coat is inserted the cut edges of the existing paving must be brushed clean and
coated with an approved emulsion. Paving of Flags and other similar types that can
be relayed, as an interim measure will require the sealing coat where spaces are
left unpaved, at the interim stage. The sealing coat shall be not less than 50mm in
thickness.
(b) The Site Engineer will not allow the inclusion of an interim sealing coat as part of
the permanent reinstatement unless:
(c) Prior approval of the Street Authority’s Surveyor is obtained via the Site Engineer.
Where the local authority elects to carry out the permanent reinstatement, the
contractor shall perform all the works related to interim restoration. However
the thickness of interim restoration of the paving shall not be less than 50mm
and the compaction requirements are fully met.
The sealing coat to a minimum of 75mm whatever the materials used, or such
greater depth as shall be agreed with the surveyor.
The method of inserting the sealing coat is to permanent reinstatement
standards, that is trimmed and fluxed edges, agreed materials, etc.
 Little, if any, settlement has occurred after an adequate interim period. This
period will normally be 3 months, but may be modified with the written
agreement of the Site Engineer.
Sealing coats less than 75mm will not be accepted by the Site Engineer
as part of the permanent reinstatement. Rates for the work must allow for
complete removal of the interim sealing coat at the permanent reinstatement
stage.
A temporary reinstatement shall cover all the work of the permanent
reinstatement with the exception of the top paving restored to 50mm thick.

12.5 Obligations
Whatever method is used, the filling-in and the restoration of Pavings shall comply with the
obligations imposed on Etisalat.
13 Safety Precautions Section

13.1 General
(a)  ucts, pipes and cables existing in the ground shall not be diverted either by
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levering or otherwise; they shall not be allowed to rest upon (other than as a
temporary means of support) or to be incorporated into any part of Etisalat
structures or duct. This shall apply unless the Site Engineer otherwise directs, in
which case the Site Engineer will be responsible for obtaining the agreement of the
owner of the existing apparatus to the arrangements to be adopted.
(b) Where it is proposed that LASER (Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission
of Radiation) equipment is to be used in connection with any work to this
Specification, details shall be supplied in advance to Etisalat for approval.
Any safety precautions required by the Site Engineer for the operation of laser
equipment shall be observed.
(c) When using certain materials referred to in this Specification, the safety precautions
contained in the following paragraphs should be observed.

13.2 P.V.C Cement and Methylated Sprits

When using P.V.C Cement and /or methylated spirits, care should be taken to ensure that working
areas are adequately ventilated. Naked flames should not be used under any circumstances and
smoking should not be permitted.

13.3 Resin Pack No. 6A

When mixing and / or using Resin pack No. 6A:

(a)  arrier cream should be applied to the hands, and forearms if exposed, before
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handling the resin.
(b) Disposable gloves should be worn.
(c) After use, all soiled containers waste and gloves should be disposed of in a refuse
bin.
(d) The resin should always be mixed in a well-ventilated place.

13.4 Resin Bedding and Resin Mortar

(a)  he contractor is responsible for the safety of the pedestrians, vehicles for their
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own working staff.
(b) Proper approved traffic signboard and flashings, warning tapes shall be used
throughout the execution of the job to the entire satisfaction of the Site Engineer.
(c) Access to the business and the residence, etc., shall be always maintained.
(d) No time the excavation shall be left open unreasonably affecting the users of
footpaths and road.
(e) As far as possible the work at a new location may not be commenced in the same
location without completing the earlier commenced portion.
(f) All safety measures required by any local authorities including appointment of
safety officer for field work should be followed without any delay or extra cost.
14 Polyurethane Sub Duct Laying Section

14.1 General
(a)  hese guidelines describe the procedure to be followed for installing PESub Ducts
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inside a Main (54D) PVC duct and F.O Cable inside a sub.
(b) Depending upon the requirement, a combination of 2 x 39mm sub ducts can be
placed in one main duct. Other combinations mixing 29mm and 39mm sub ducts
are also possible.
(c) Sub Ducts are generally available in standard drum lengths max 1000 metres, and
in future will be available in segmented drums or in coils of suitable lengths.

14.2 Pulling of Sub Ducts

(a)  he sub ducts, being as flexible, can be installed in main ducts very similar to
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pulling in cables in ducts, using standard cable accessories and winches. All the
sub ducts to be placed in a main duct should be pulled-in simultaneously.
(b) While pulling in more than one sub duct simultaneously (four, for example), one of
the following methods may be followed for placing the sub-duct drums.
(c) All the four drums will be placed on a flatbed truck or ground.
(d) If no sufficient spaces are available for the truck or placing the four drums side by
side, the required lengths to be pulled in can be prewoundon a single segmented
drum.
(e) 2 nr. Loops in each manhole.
(f) Using the special pulling eyes.
(g) A four legged pulling – sling can also be used for pulling in four sub ducts in a
single installation. One leg is attached to each sub duct via a taper threaded pulling
eye and small swivel. The duct pulling member is attached to the pulling rope via a
large swivel.
(h) The sub ducts can either be terminated at all the manholes and joint boxes or can
be run through more than one Joint Box or Manhole without cutting, depending
upon the requirement and availability of the main duct bores in the spans to follow.
(i) A sub duct is never to be cut flush with the manhole or joint Box wall. It is to be cut
in such a way that a tail of about 10cm is left beyond the end of the main duct.
(j) The sub duct can be connected with each other in the manholes or joint boxes
or even inside the main duct by using Aluminium Coupling. The thickness of
the Aluminium Coupling is so small that it does not greatly increase the overall
diameter of the sub duct.
(k) Another type of coupling can be used to make a pressure-tight joint. This coupling
can withstand a pressure up to 10 Bar and as such can be used to joint the
sub ducts where cable installation is being done by employing cable blowing-in
technique.
(l) Before jointing the two lengths of the sub duct, the Chamfering too is used to make
the sub duct ends smooth. The act of cutting with this tool eliminates any burrs,
clearing the path for the cable during its installation.
(m) It is preferable to use only the vacant main ducts for sub ducting to avoid damage
to the existing cables.
(n) Where required a suitable lubricant may be used for pulling the sub ducts for longer
spans.
14.3 Duct Pulling
(a) The main duct that contains the sub ducts must be sealed at all manholes/ joint
boxes by using the Quad-plex or Tri-plex duct plugs. The main duct will be sealed with the
Duct Plug whether the sub ducts are cut or not at that particular Joint Box / manhole. The
sub duct itself must also be sealed using blank mini plugs.

Note: This Abu Dhabi Guideline will become a chapter in the unified main guideline Guideline for
Telecom Civil Infrastructure
Appendix A: Drawings
Duct Formation
Manholes and Joint Boxes