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Vattanac Brewery –
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Technical Specification for Electrical
Installation
May 2021
Confidential
Technical Specification for Electrical
Installation
May 2021
Confidential
Mott MacDonald
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Mott MacDonald | Confidential | Vattanac Brewery – Administration Block
Technical Specification for Electrical Installation
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Document reference: 416373-C1-AD-EE-SP01 | A
Information class: Standard
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Contents
1 THE WORKS 1
1.1 DEFINITIONS AND ABBREVIATIONS 1
1.2 THE SITE 2
1.3 REGULATIONS AND STANDARDS 3
1.4 BUILDING PROVISIONS AND EQUIPMENT ACCESS 4
1.5 SUPERVISION 4
1.6 QUALITY ASSURANCE OF EQUIPMENT AND MATERIALS 4
1.7 BUILDER’S WORK 6
1.8 INSPECTION AND TESTING 7
1.9 CONTRACTOR’S DESIGN 7
1.10 STATUTORY SUBMISSIONS 7
1.11 RESPONSIBILITY 8
1.12 FIRE SERVICES REQUIREMENTS 8
2 BASIS OF DESIGN 9
2.1 CLIMATE CONDITION 9
2.2 DESIGN CRITERIA 9
3 DESCRIPTION OF WORK 10
3.1 GENERAL 10
3.2 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION 10
3.3 SCOPE OF WORKS 12
3.4 INTERFACING WORK BETWEEN ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION AND
OTHER SERVICES 16
4 MEDIUM VOLTAGE SWITCHBOARDS 19

4.1 GENERAL 19
4.2 CIRCUIT BREAKER 21
4.3 POWER TRANSFORMER 23
4.4 MEDIUM VOLTAGE POWER CABLE 24
4.5 ANCILLARY EQUIPMENT 25
5.1 GENERAL 26
5.2 ASSEMBLIES - COMPONENTS AND AUXILIARIES 31
6 MAIN AND SUB-MAIN DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM 39

6.1 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS 39
6.2 SURFACE MOUNTED FUSE COMBINATION UNITS AND SWITCH-
DISCONNECTORS 42
6.3 CIRCUIT BREAKER-GENERAL 45
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6.4 MOULDED CASE CIRCUIT BREAKERS (MCCB) 46

6.5 MINIATURE CIRCUIT BREAKERS (MCB) 48
6.6 RESIDUAL CURRENT OPERATED CIRCUIT BREAKERS (RCCB) 50
6.7 DOUBLE POLE SWITCH-DISCONNECTORS 50
6.8 DISTRIBUTION BOARDS-GENERAL 51
6.9 MOULDED CASE CIRCUIT BREAKER (MCCB) DISTRIBUTION BOARDS 52
6.10 MINIATURE CIRCUIT BREAKER (MCB) DISTRIBUTION BOARDS 53
6.11 FUSES 56
6.12 CONTACTORS 58
6.13 STARTERS 61
6.14 TIME SWITCHES 61
6.15 MEASURING INSTRUMENTS 62
6.16 CABLES 66
7 EMERGENCY GENERATOR INSTALLATION 67

7.1 GENERAL 67
7.2 GENERATOR CONTROL 68
7.3 EXHAUST SYSTEM 70
7.4 SILENCERS 71
7.5 NOISE AND VIBRATION 72
7.6 WARNING SIGNAL 73
7.7 FUEL SUPPLY SYSTEM 73
8 LIGHTING AND SMALL POWER INSTALLATION 79

8.1 GENERAL REQUIREMENT 79
8.2 LIGHTING FITTING 80
8.3 WIRING ACCESSORIES 86
8.4 INSTALLATION IN HAZARD AREAS 88
9 CABLE CONTAINMENT 92
9.1 STEEL TRUNKING 92
9.2 CABLE TRAY 93
9.3 CONDUIT SYSTEM 93
10 POWER QUALITY MONITORING SYSTEM 96

10.1 POWER ANALYSER 96
11 EARTHING AND LIGHTNING PROTECTION SYSTEM 99

11.1 GENERAL 99
11.2 EARTHING SYSTEM 99
11.3 LIGHTNING PROTECTION SYSTEM 99
11.4 AIR TERMINATION 100
11.5 AIR TERMINATION SUPPORT 101
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11.6 DOWN CONDUCTOR 101

11.7 LIGHTNING EVENT COUNTER 102
11.8 EARTH TERMINAL 102
12 SOLAR PV SYSTEM 103

12.1 General 103
13 TESTING AND COMMISSION 104

13.1 GENERAL 104
13.2 APPROVAL AND ACCEPTANCE 106
13.3 PERSONNEL 106
13.4 TEST EQUIPMENT 106
13.5 TEST CERTIFICATES AND COMMISSIONING RECORDS 107
13.6 TYPES OF TEST 108
13.7 TESTING ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS 111
13.8 COMMISSIONING ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS 116
14 OPERATION AND MAINTENANE MANUALS AND AS FITTED

DRAWINGS 119
14.1 REQUIREMENTS 119
15 DEFECTS LIABILITY PERIOD / MAINTENANCE PERIOD 121
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1 THE WORKS
1.1 DEFINITIONS AND ABBREVIATIONS

For the purpose of this Technical Specification, all definitions contained hereinafter shall be
applicable.
i) "Specification" shall mean this Technical Specification.
ii) "Furnish" or "Provide" shall mean design, supply, install and connect up complete and
ready for safe and regular operation of particular work referred to unless specifically
otherwise noted.
iii) "Supply" shall mean purchase, procure, acquire and deliver complete with related
accessories.
iv) "Install" shall mean erect, mount, connect-up, complete with related accessories, testing
and commissioning.
v) "Similar" or "Equal" shall mean equal in materials, weight, size, design, and efficiency of
specified product.
vi) “Contractor” referred to in this Specification shall mean “Electrical Installation Contractor”/
“Building Services Installation Contractor”.
vii) “The Sub-Contract” referred to in this Specification shall mean “Electrical Installation Sub-
Contract”.
viii) "Works" shall mean all works of design, production, construction, inspection and test to
be executed by the Contractor under this Contract and all other works, materials, services
and other matters to be undertaken and provided in relation thereto and shall include all
temporary and permanent works necessary to complete electrical installation in
accordance with this Contract.
ix) “Building Contractor”, “Main Contactor” or "Builder" shall mean the persons, firm or
company whose tender for the building construction works has been accepted by the
Project Manager and shall include the Main Contractors personal representatives,
successors and permitted assigns.
1.1.2 For the purpose of this Specification, abbreviations shall be as follows:
MV - Medium Voltage (22kV)
LV - Low Voltage (400V/230V)
AC - Alternating Current
BS - British Standard
EN - European Standard
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ISO - International Standard Organization
RMU - Ring Main Unit
BMS - Building Management/Monitoring System
COP - Code of Practice
CCTV - Closed Circuit Television
DC - Direct Current
E/M - Electrical and Mechanical
FSD - Fire Services Department
HRC - High Rupturing Capacity
IEC - International Electrotechnical Commission (Geneva,

Switzerland)
IEE - Institution of Electrical Engineers, UK (currently

named as the Institution of Engineering and
Technology, IET)
IP - Index of Protection
MCB - Miniature Circuit Breaker
MCCB - Moulded Case Circuit Breaker
MVAC - Mechanical Ventilation and Air-Conditioning
O&M - Operating and Maintenance
PA - Public Address
RCBO - Residual Current Circuit Breaker c/w Over-current

and Short-circuit Protection
RCCB - Residual Current Circuit Breaker
1.2 THE SITE

The Site is located in Prek Eng commune’s Roboh Angkanh village in Chbar Ampov district,
east of the Bassac River, covering a site area of approximately 150,000 m2.
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1.3 REGULATIONS AND STANDARDS
1.3.1 General Requirement
i) This Specification covers the requirements for Electrical Infrastructure and Electrical
Installation (hereinafter refers to as the Specifications) and the Contract Requirements for
the design, delivery, supply and installation, testing and commissioning of the complete
Electrical Installations for the Site. The Specifications shall be read in conjunction with
the Contract Documents.
ii) The Contractor shall base on the design intent adopt the latest Client Representative ural
layout plan to prepare and submit the detailed designed drawings (as shop drawings) for
Project Manager's approval.
iii) The Contractor shall engage a Registered Electrical Contractor in accordance with the
Electricity Ordinance and regulations of the Ministry of Commerce and the Ministry of
Land Management, Urban Planning and Construction. All electrical workers engaged in
electrical work on fixed electrical installations shall be registered with the qualified
persons such as Registered Professional Engineers under Board of Engineers,
Cambodia (BEC).
1.3.2 All works and equipment / materials covered under the Contract shall comply with the latest
edition of the following statutory obligations, regulations, specifications, code of practice,
standards, etc. currently in force together with any amendments made thereto:
i) Electricity Law of The Kingdom of Cambodia
ii) Regulations on General Conditions of Supply of Electricity in Cambodia
iii) Electric Power Technical Standards of The Kingdom of Cambodia
iv) Code, Standard and circular letter issued by Ministry of Industry, Mines and Energy
v) Code of Practice for Electricity (Wiring) Regulations (H.K.)
vi) BS7671: The Latest Edition of IEE Wiring Regulations (U.K.) and latest amendments
vii) British Standards and Codes
viii) Latest edition of the I.E.T. Wiring Regulations, the British Standard Codes of Practice CP
1013 and French Standard NFC 17-102
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ix) BSEN 7430:2011+A1: Code of Practice for Protective Earthing in Electrical Installation
x) IEEE 80 Std-2000 IEEE Guide for Safety in AC Substation Grounding
xi) IEC 62271 – Series Standard for MV Switchgear
xii) IEC 60076 – Power transformers
xiii) Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers (CIBSE) Design Manuals and Guide
Books
xiv) Relevant International Standards and International Codes of Practice;
xv) Any other local authorities having jurisdiction
1.4 BUILDING PROVISIONS AND EQUIPMENT ACCESS
1.4.1 This contractor shall be responsible for delivering the equipment into the assigned locations.
This contractor shall liaise with the Main Contractor in determining the proper delivery route and
programme.
1.4.2 This contractor shall include provision for all necessary hoisting equipment for delivery of the
equipment. This contractor shall be fully aware of the space and structure constraints before
actual delivery of equipment to site.
1.4.3 This contractor shall submit drawings showing in detail the proposed hoisting method prior to
the hoisting operation.
1.4.4 This contractor shall notify the Main Contractor at least 60 days prior to the date that the
equipment is due to be delivered to site. The expected delivery date and the programme for the
installation of the equipment shall be provided to the Main Contractor for preparation of the
master programme and co-ordination.
1.4.5 Certificate of country of origin issued by the respective Government Department for major
equipment and materials shall be provided to the Client Representative.
1.5 SUPERVISION
Unless otherwise specified, the Contractor shall employ one or more qualified and competent
supervising personnel approved by the Project Manager for the supervision of all work on site.
The Contractor shall replace any supervising personnel whose experience, skill or competency
is, in the opinion of the Project Manager, inadequate for the particular work. The Contractor
shall not change any of the supervising personals after approval without the agreement of the
Project Manager.
1.6 QUALITY ASSURANCE OF EQUIPMENT AND MATERIALS
1.6.1 Samples to be approved

The sample board shall have a label in English bearing the name of the Contractor and the title
of the Contract. The name of the Manufacturer shall be attached adjacent to each sample. The
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sample board shall be displayed in the Employer's Site office during the whole of the Contract
period.
Additionally, this Contractor shall supply sufficient samples of materials as are required in this
pacification for testing purposes. This, where required and stated, shall mean testing to
destruction.
1.6.2 Guards
The Contractor shall provide removable guards or railing for protection from moving or rotating
parts. The design and construction of safety guards for moving parts such as fan and belt
drives shall conform to the requirements laid down in the Factories & Industrial Undertakings
(Guarding and Operation of Machinery) Regulations.
1.6.3 Materials and Workmanship

Unless otherwise specifically provided in the Specification, all equipment, materials and articles
incorporated in the Works covered by the Specification are to be new, standard line, catalogued
products and of the most suitable grade for the purpose intended. Unless otherwise specifically
provided in the Specification, reference to any equipment, material, article, or patented process
by trade name, make or catalogue number shall be regarded as establishing a standard of
quality only and shall not be construed as limiting competition.
All equipment and materials of the same type shall be the products of the same manufacturer.
All similar items of plant and their component parts shall be completely interchangeable. Spare
parts shall be manufactured from materials similar to the originals and shall fit all similar items of
plant. Where machining may be needed before fitting renewable parts, the machining fits with
their tolerance shall be shown on the drawings accompanying the instruction manuals.
All revolving parts shall be truly balanced both statically and dynamically and with minimum
noise level so that when running at normal speeds and any load up to the maximum there shall
be no significant vibration and noise. Should the noise level and vibration be excessive and not
within normal acceptable standards set under this Specification and/or the local authority, the
Contractor shall provide additional/adequate vibration isolators and sound attenuator to the
satisfaction of the Client Representative without additional cost.
As far as practicable the use of electrically dissimilar metals in contact shall be avoided, but,
where unavoidable, these metals shall be proper selected and submit for Client Representative
and Building Services Engineer approval prior to any installation. Also the contact surfaces of
one or both of the metals shall be electroplated or otherwise finished in such a manner that the
potential difference is reduced to within the required limits or the two metals shall be insulated
from each other by an approved method.
All work under this Contract shall be performed in a skilful and workmanlike manner, in
accordance with best workshop practice.
All components shall be easily accessible for easy maintenance and replacement.
1.6.4 Selection of Equipment and Material

The material specification described hereunder is guidelines for general standard required only.
Under no circumstances, should such standard be deemed to act a waiver of any material
submission to the Client Representative for approval, or a release from any liability of using
inappropriate material.
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Material used shall fully comply with all the particular requirements of the systems adopted. In
such case, the material standard may be required to be upgraded or amended accordingly. The
decision of the Client Representative regarding such shall be final.
The equipment and materials offered shall be able to properly and continuously operate under
the following conditions:
Temperature 40°C
Relative Humidity 99%
1.6.5 Spare Parts and Tools

The Contractor shall supply and arrange to make available for prompt delivery to site before the
commencement of the Defects Liability Period. The spares and replacements will be required to
ensure continued satisfactory operation of the equipment without degradation of performance or
reliability.
The Contractor shall submit a spare parts list complete with unit prices. This list shall be
amplification and confirmation of the list supplied with his Tender and will be amended as
necessary to include spares for subsequent changes in design.
These spares may be wholly or partly purchased at the discretion of the Client Representative.
All special tools or instruments required for the maintenance of the equipment shall be provided
by this Contractor unless otherwise agreed by the Client Representative.
1.7 BUILDER’S WORK

The Contractor shall co-ordinate with the Main Contractor to verify the dimension of the relevant
plant rooms, pump rooms, pipe ducts, electrical ducts and the likes to ensure that sufficient
space has been allowed for the installation and maintenance of the offered equipment. If any
insufficient space allowance was observed, the Contractor shall coordinate with the Main
Contractor to report to the Project Manager with relevant detailed drawing within four weeks
from the project commencement. Any delay to the project programme due to the late notice
from the Main Contractor regarding the insufficient plant room space will not be entertained. The
Contractor shall be responsible for marking out the exact positions and sizes of all such work for
providing detailed builder’s work information to the Main Contractor as the work proceeds. The
Contractor shall be liable for all expenses incurred which are brought about by the Contractor's
failure to comply with the above requirements.
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1.7.1 The following items of building provisions and works in connection with the electrical installation
shall be provided by the Main Contractor to suit Electrical Services Works:
i) Casting in pipe sleeves and boxing out for penetrations through floor slabs and structural
walls;
ii) Concrete cable draw pit, underground pipes and lead in pipes for services cables;
iii) Concrete earth pits and underground pipes for earthing system;
iv) All cutting, patching framing up, furring in, chasing and making good associated with the
building construction for the passage of ducts, pipes, conduits, etc;
v) Trimmed openings in suspended ceilings for light fittings;
vi) Provision of access openings to service equipment installed by the Contractor;
vii) Sealing and waterproofing underground cable entry ducts;
viii) Provision of an even, vertical surface inside the electrical duct;
ix) Temporary lighting and power for construction purposes, testing and commissioning of
E/M installation.
1.8 INSPECTION AND TESTING

Upon completion of an installation, but before it is energised, the Contractor shall carry out
thorough inspection and testing of the installations in accordance with the relevant Sections of
this Specification. The inspection and testing shall include all items relevant to the installation.
All tests shall be recorded. Following the testing and inspection, the Contractor shall submit to
the Client Representative a "Test Certificate" in duplicate together with the test records.
1.9 CONTRACTOR’S DESIGN

The Works indicated in the Specifications is for indicative only. The content of which indicates the
Engineer's design intent and minimum requirements of the electrical system. The Contractor shall
design, supply, deliver, install, testing, commissioning, complete, maintain the whole Works under
the Contract. The Contractor shall base on the Specifications to carry his design and prepare the
detailed installation shop drawings and calculations, etc. for Project Manager's approval prior to the
material ordering, fabrication and installation.
1.10 STATUTORY SUBMISSIONS

The Contractor shall require to prepare/endorse all necessary drawings, calculations,
documents, application forms, etc. for submissions to the Utilities Company, relevant local
statutory authority such as Electrical and Mechanical Department (EMSD), Environment
Protection Department (EPD), Fire Services Department (FSD), Building Department (BD), etc.
All costs and fees incurred shall be paid by the Contractor.
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Detail design / selection, calculations preparation of necessary documents, supply and

installation of complete Electrical system including but not limit to sub-metering requirements,
testing and commissioning and Operation and Maintenance requirements in compliance with
Building Energy Codes requirements / specifications from local statutory authority in this
Subcontract
1.11 RESPONSIBILITY
The Contractor shall be responsible for co-ordination with the Main Contractor for the installation
of cables into the Transformer Room.
The Contractor shall be responsible for preparation of all necessary drawings and document,
co-ordination with and application to the local Environmental Protection Department (EPD) and
Fire Services Department (FSD) for approval of the generator installation. The expenses
charged by EPD and FSD (if any) and all the co-ordination fee shall be included in this Contract.
The Contractor shall check drawings of other trades to verify space in which work will be
executed. Where space condition appears inadequate, the Project Manager shall be notified
before any work is to be proceeded. If directed by the Project Manager, the Contractor shall
without extra change, make reasonable modification in the layout as needed to prevent conflict
with work of other trades or for proper execution of the works.
The Contractor shall attend all tests and inspections carried out by the relevant authorities, as
and when notified in writing or instructed by Project Manager, and shall forthwith execute free of
charge any rectification work ordered by Project Manager as a result of tests and inspections.
The Contractor, upon the completion of the electrical installation works, shall prepare and
endorse all parts of forms and drawings, etc. for submission to statutory authority purpose.
Upon request, the Contractor shall submit calibration certificates or other evidence of calibration
and records of calibration results for the Client Representative inspection. The Project Manager
may reject any instruments which in his opinion are not suitable for the measurement, test or
inspection, and the Contractor shall replace them with approved types immediately when
required.
1.12 FIRE SERVICES REQUIREMENTS

The Contractor shall be responsible for any provisions and/or protections as required by the
local Fire Services Department to prevent the spread of fire smoke from one compartment to
another through the wall/floor openings inside cable ducts and switch rooms etc.
After the installation of the equipment, all openings through wall and floor slabs shall be filled
with fire resistant materials of approved type in compliance with the latest requirements of the
local Fire Services Department and to the satisfaction of the Project Manager.
The Contractor shall employ, at his own cost, Registered Fire Service Contractor(s) of relevant
classes to prepare, endorse and submit the necessary Forms, if required to cover the following:
i) All emergency lighting including the exit signs;
ii) All other electrical installation which are regarded as local Fire Services Installations (FSI)
as defined by the Fire Services Department (FSD).
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2 BASIS OF DESIGN
2.1 CLIMATE CONDITION

The Contractor is deemed to be familiar with climatic conditions prevailing in Cambodia and to
be aware of the high temperature and the high relative humidity.
2.2 DESIGN CRITERIA

The following design criteria shall use for the electrical system design, unless otherwise
specified in other parts of the Specifications, the Contractor shall select the equipment based on
the following criteria: -
2.2.1 Electricity supply

Unless otherwise specified herewith after, all electrical equipment and installation shall be rated
at voltage stated below:
Voltage 400V for 3-phase equipment

230V for single phase equipment
Frequency 50Hz
In additional to the above, the electrical equipment shall also suitable for operation with limits
stated below without compromising its performance
Voltage fluctuation ±10% of nominal value

Frequency ±10% of nominal value
fluctuation
2.2.2 Lighting design Criteria

The lighting system are designed to fulfil the recommendation in The SLL Code for Lighting
issued by Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers (CIBSE). The following table
summarized the basic lighting requirement for this project.
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3 DESCRIPTION OF WORK
3.1 GENERAL
3.1.1 The scope of the Works under this Contract shall be the whole of the labour and all materials
necessary to form a complete electrical installation and such tests, adjustments, commissioning
and maintenance as prescribed. It shall include not only the major items of plant and equipment
shown or specified but also all the incidental sundry components necessary for the complete
execution of the Works and for the proper operation of the installation, including the necessary
labour, whether or not these sundry components are mentioned in detail in the documents.
3.1.2 The Contractor shall carry out all necessary work as hereunder generally described, indicated
and/ or called for in this Specifications as well as any unspecified, undersigned, non-indicated
works which may be necessary during the course of the Project to complete the installation as a
working unit.
3.2 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
3.2.1 Medium Voltage (MV) Power Supply and Distribution

The 22KV main incoming supply cables from the site main MV switch room will be provided via
the cable ducts and pit and terminated at the MV switchboard inside the transformer room. The
MV power will be stepped down from 22kV to 400V 3-phase via the transformers in the
transformer room.
3.2.2 Main and sub-main distribution system

The outgoing 400V 3-phase cables from the transformer will be connected to the Main LV
switch board in the LV switch room located above the transformer room via cable ladder.
The main LV switchboard will be of cubicle type switchboard consists of air circuit breakers,
moulded case circuit breaker, fuse switches, automatic changeover switches, busbars,
protection and measurement instruments etc.
Emergency generators located at the generator room will be supplied by the client and the
contractor shall install the generator and all associated control and for backing up the normal
during the power failure condition and emergency load during the fire condition. The power
supply cable from Energy Centre will be supplied and terminated at the reserved connection
point at the LV switch boards.
The power distribution system shall be installed with all outgoing sub-main cables and
accessories, fuse switches/switch fuse/switches, MCCBs/MCBs/RCBOs and boards for various
load points.
Dedicated distribution boards for the following loads all be provided: -
i) Lighting
ii) Small power
iii) Air conditioning load
iv) Fire services load (include emergency lighting)
Distribution boards shall be reserved for the street lighting installation.
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3.2.3 Lighting and Small Power

A completed lighting and small power installation shall comprise with the light fittings, lighting
switches, sockets outlets, fused switches, MCB boards, MCBs, RCBOs, trunking, rigid/ flexible
conduits, trunking, cables, electrical accessories.
The front of house lighting shall be supplied and installed as per the interior lighting design
drawing and specification.
The front of house lighting control system shall be supplied and installed as per the interior
control lighting control design drawing and specification.
Landscape lighting shall be supplied and installed as per the landscape drawing, lighting design
drawing and specification.
Explosion-proof lightings, lighting switches, socket outlets and electrical accessories shall be
installed for the room with explosion risk as shown on the drawings.
Weather-proof lightings, lighting switches, socket outlets and electrical accessories shall be
installation for outdoor and room which humidity are high as shown on the drawings.
Emergency lighting exit sign and directional sign with self-contained battery shall be installed for
every part of an exit route of entire building to provide at all time with lighting the horizontal
illuminance at the floor level of not less than 30lux.
Power supply shall be provided for the façade lighting and façade lighting control system as
shown on the drawings.
3.2.4 Cable Containment System

Dedicated cable containment shall be provided for different systems as shown on the drawings.
The cable containment shall include but not limited to underground cable ducts & pits, cables
trays, cable trunking, conduit and accessories, cable support brackets or else.
Dedicated cable containment including cable trunking, conduit and accessories for the AV
system as per AV system drawing.
All conduits and cable ducts for future use without cable run shall be provided with draw wire for
future cable wiring.
Cable ladder and tray shall be supplied and installed for the power cables from the LVSB.
3.2.5 Power Quality Monitoring System

Power analyser shall be installed to the power circuitries and connected to the ELV network for
the central Power Quality Monitoring system for continuous monitoring the power supply system
and trigger alarm/ event logging.
3.2.6 Earthing System

The earthing system consist:-
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i) Earthing Terminal
ii) Aluminium tape (LHSF covered)
iii) Down conductors
iv) Earthing Pit with Testing terminal
v) Earth Electrodes
Earthing and equipotential bonding system shall be installed in according to BS7671.
All metal works in association with the electrical installations not forming part of a phase or
neutral circuit shall be bonded together and solidly and effectively earthed.
Main and supplementary bonding conductors shall be provided for connections to extraneous
conductive parts such as water pipes, gas pipe, ductings and all exposed metallic parts of the
buildings.
Clean earth system shall be provided for the ELV system.
3.2.7 Lightning System

Early Streamer Emission type (E.S.E) complete with the lighting stroke counter in
accordance with AS 1768, French or equivalent international standard shall be adopted will be
installed building roof.
The lightning system shall also consist with: -
i) Aluminium tape (LSHF covered)

ii) Down conductors (including reinforcing bars in column to the roof floors)
iii) Lightning Pit with Testing terminal
iv) Earth Electrodes
3.3 SCOPE OF WORKS

This Contract is intended to call for the whole of the labour and all materials necessary to form a
complete electrical installation and all associated work including tests, adjustments,
commissioning and maintenance as prescribed. It shall include not only the major items of
installations as shown or specified but all the incidental sundry components necessary for the
complete execution of the Works and for the proper operation of the installation, including the
necessary labour, whether or not these sundry components are mentioned in details in the
Contract documents. The scope of the work shall include but not limited to the following: -
3.3.1 Supply, design and install to complete the medium voltage system including cables,
switchboards, transformers, controls, monitoring and all necessary accessories.
3.3.2 Supply, design and install to complete main and sub-main power distribution system including
low voltage switch boards, MCCB boards, MCB boards, switchgear, cables, cable tray, conduits,
trunkings, cable glands, sweating sockets and all necessary accessories etc.
3.3.3 The contractor shall install the generator sets provided by the Client and supply and install all
associated fuel supply system, control panel, flue pipe exhaust system, acoustic treatment
accessories and all signal interfaces with the electrical system, fire services system and etc.
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3.3.4 The generator installation shall include the following
i) Refilling the fuel tanks to full capacity after final handover to the employer
ii) Supply and install catalytic converter for the generator
iii) Power and Signal cables linking between the generator control and switchboards
iv) All necessary equipment to ensure that, in the event of normal power failure, the generator
shall start up automatically and take over the essential loads through operation of
changeover contractor and/or automatic transfer switches located in the LV switch board.
v) the contractor shall be responsible for the submission to the local authorities such as the
Danger Good License, Environment Department and Fire Services Department for
approval if needed.
3.3.5 Supply and Install the fuel supply system with outdoor fuel storage tank, day tank in fuel tank
room, fuel transfer pumps, piping, fuel pumps control panel and all associated accessories.
Level sensors shall be provided at the outdoor fuel storage tank to detect the fuel level. A low
fuel supply warning signals shall be connected to the BMS system with indication alert when the
fuel capacity drops to storage level of 7.5hours and 6.5hours of emergency load consumption
respectively.
3.3.6 The essential load shall be tripped off from the power supply of the generator under the
following conditions: -
i) when fuel oil level drops to 6.5hours of emergency load consumption
ii) Open circuit or damage or failure of any control circuits of the fuel monitoring and warning
system
iii) Activation of any fire alarm signal and when the emergency generator is in operation.
3.3.7 The contractor shall provide the dry contracts for generator set status shall be provided to
Automatic Fire Alarm Panel and the BMS system.
3.3.8 Supply, design and install to complete power supply system for the entire building services
systems including the motor control panels, local control panels, switchgear, cables, cable trays,
conduits, trunkings, cable glands, controls and all necessary accessories and etc..
3.3.9 Supply, install and connect a system of conduit wiring system, except where otherwise
specified, for the final electrical sub-circuits comprising trunking, conduits and accessories,
cables, lighting fittings, switch sockets c/w fused plugs, switches, fused connector boxes, etc. to
complete the installation as shown in the Drawings.
3.3.10 Supply, install, test and commission the lighting & power final circuits comprising MCB boards,
MCBs, rigid and flexible conduits, trunkings, cables, electrical accessories, power socket
outlets, switches and power points supplying various loads and any other components
specified in this Specification and shown on the Drawings. The positions of all lighting and
power points, cable and conduit routes and arrangement of all cables as shown on the Drawings
are indicative only and the Contractor shall mark these positions on site for the approval of the
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Client representative prior to commencement of work. No claim for additional payment will be
entertained if the work is executed without the approval of the client representative.
3.3.11 Supply, install, test and commission to complete digital power monitoring system including the
digital power analyser, control wiring, conduit, trunking, remote termination unit and all
necessary accessories.
3.3.12 Supply, install, test and commission to complete indoor general lighting system and lighting
control system including luminaires, control gears, lamps, lighting control models and the
associated accessories. The Contractor shall submit all relevant catalogues, photometric data,
curves, technical literatures, Light Output Ratio, computer calculation of illuminance levels and
uniformities, computer-produced lux distribution diagram of luminaire and computer visualization
of actual lighting effect of lighting provision for concerned areas.
3.3.13 Provide a coloured lighting zoning layout control diagram in the proximity of the manual override
switch. The lighting zoning layout control diagram shall be in form of a heavyweight paper or thin
card and shall be protected by means of a rigid transparent plastic cover. The size and
mounting location of this diagram shall be in such a way that it can be easily read and identified
the zoning by end-user.
3.3.14 Calculate and carry out simulation for illuminance level and glare index based on the exact
performance, quantity and material use of luminaries from the contractor’s offer. Results shall be
submitted to for the Client Representative ’s approval before ordering the luminaries.
Appropriate surface reflectance value taken into the design calculation of illuminance shall
correspond to the interior finishes selected for the respective spaces including ceiling, wall and
floor material and the final reflective ceiling plans. It is contractor’s responsibility to ensure the
final lighting design shall be in compliance with the lighting design criteria to suit the final
reflective ceiling plans, with no extra cost.
3.3.15 Supply and install all necessary wiring, by-pass modules, control modules to ensure their
emergency lighting installation is complying with local requirement on the testing of emergency
lighting and exit sign installation. Notification of failures or reductions of performance shall be
given at the earliest opportunity to ensure the system to be restored to full operation.
3.3.16 The contractor shall coordination with the Interior Lighting Contractor, the Landscape Contractor
and the Façade Lighting Contractor for the installation of the interior lighting for the front of
house area, landscape lighting and façade lighting.
3.3.17 Supply, install, test and commission to compete the earthing and lightning system
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3.3.18 Supply, design and install power supply and cable containment for the following systems, but
not limited to:
i) All building services systems and electrical systems
ii) Networking and Wireless Access Point system
iii) Telephone system,
iv) Door interlocking system / Access Control System
v) Close Circuit Television (CCTV) System
vi) Public Address System
vii) Audio and Visual System
viii) Kitchen Equipment
ix) Lifts and escalators
3.3.19 The contactor shall coordinate with the AV Contractor and the Kitchen Contractor for the
installation of power supply and cable containment.
3.3.20 Painting of material and equipment;
3.3.21 Setting to work of the complete electrical services systems including all necessary testing,
commissioning and balancing to obtain the designed performance and to handover in good
working order to complete systems;
3.3.22 Incidental works and attendance on power connection and energisation;
3.3.23 Preparation and submission of all relevant forms, calculations, documents and drawings to the
authorities and/or utility companies for approval;
3.3.24 Attendance at all relevant inspections and obtaining of all necessary Certificates and Permits
from relevant authorities;
3.3.25 Supply and installation of all interface work with other trades within the Contract and with other
Contractors;
3.3.26 Provision of free comprehensive maintenance and breakdown services, including regular routine
check, during Defect Liability Period;
3.3.27 Provision of Operation and Maintenance Manuals and As-Fitted drawings;
3.3.28 Provision of spare parts and tools;
3.3.29 Training of Project Manager’s staff for proper operation of the entire system;
3.3.30 Submission of shop drawings and samples;
3.3.31 Provision of temporary lighting and power for the inspection by the relevant Authority;
3.3.32 Testing and commissioning;
3.3.33 Painting and labelling of containment, electrical works, and equipment including supply and
installation of all statutory signage;
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3.4 INTERFACING WORK BETWEEN ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION AND OTHER

SERVICES
3.4.1 Interfacing Work with MVAC Installations

The Contractor shall design, supply and install the power supply to and terminated at the flange-
ends of the motor control centre for further connection by the MVAC contractor.
The Contractor shall design, supply and install the power supply to the plant terminated at the
isolating switch inside the motor control panels as shown on the drawing.
The contractor shall design, supply and installation the small power for the ventilation fans, fan
coil units, VRF, direct expansion split type unit, electrostatic precipitator and else which
terminating in fused connection unit or isolating switch located adjacent each fan or each relay
box of the fan as indicated on the drawing.
All the Electrical provisions required for proper operation of the MVAC system, and for fulfilment
of the statutory requirements shall be included in this Contract.
3.4.2 Interfacing Work with Fire Services Installations

isolating switch inside the motor control panels as shown on the drawing
The contractor shall design, supply and installation the small power for the fire services
equipment such as AFA panel and else. The power supply point shall be terminating in fused
connection unit or isolating switch located adjacent to the equipment as indicated on the
drawing.
The FS contractor shall provide volt-free contact for the emergency cut for the power supply for
the access control system in order to release the locked door during the fire occurred. The
contractor shall design, supply and installation the emergency cut off control with all the
contactors, control relay, cable and all accessories.
The contractor shall provide the following dry contracts for generator set shall be provided to
Automatic Fire Alarm Panel:-
i) running
ii) fail
iii) fail to start
iv) manual mode
v) auto mode
vi) 6.5 hours low fuel supply
vii) 7 hours low fuel supply
viii) generator power supply off
ix) non fire services supply tripped off
3.4.3 Interfacing Work with Plumbing and Drainage Installation:

isolating switch inside the motor control panels as shown on the drawing.
The contractor shall design, supply and installation the small power for the fire services
equipment such as water heater, infra-red sensor for sanitary fitment and else. The power
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supply point shall be terminating in fused connection unit or isolating switch located adjacent to
the equipment as indicated on the drawing.
3.4.4 Interfacing Work with Lift and Escalator Contractor

The Contractor shall design, supply and install the power supply to the lifts and escalator and
terminated at isolator, distribution boards and else as shown on the drawing.
The Contractor shall also design, supply and install the cable containment for the power supply,
ELV system interfacing with the lift and escalator.
Cable containment connecting the lift/ escalator control panels and the supervision panels in the
security room shall be supplied and installed by The Contractor.
3.4.5 Interfacing Work with Kitchen Contractor

The Contractor shall design, supply and install the power supply to the kitchen equipment and
the brewing equipment terminated at the socket outlets, fuse connection units, isolators,
isolating switches with additional cables connected to the junction boxes reserved for further
connection as shown on the drawing.
The Contractor shall design, supply and install the overhead power trunking for socket outlet for
the kitchen equipment connection as indicated on the drawing.
The Contractor shall also refer to the kitchen tender drawing for the detail of the interfacing.
3.4.6 Interfacing Work with AV Contractor

The contractor shall design, supply and install the power supply to the AV equipment terminated
at the form of socket outlets, fuse connection units, isolators, distribution boards and else as
shown on the drawing.
The contractor shall supply and install the cable containment including the trunking, conduit with
draw wire for AV contractor further wiring work to their equipment.
The contractor shall refer to the AV tender drawing for installation and interfacing detail.
3.4.7 Interfacing Work with Landscape Contractor

The contractor shall design, supply and install the power supply to the landscape equipment
including but not limited to the automatic irrigation system, water features and else as shown on
the drawing.
3.4.8 Interfacing Work with other contracts/ subcontracts

This Contractor is required to co-ordinate with other services provided under other contracts/
Sub-Contracts. This Contractor shall provide all materials, equipment and labour to ensure the
satisfactory operation at the interface of the installation and the proper sequencing of the works.
During all stages of the work, the interfaces shall be discussed, coordinated and agreed
between this Contractor and other contractors / sub-contractors.
Any further interfaces which may be identified during detailed design shall be incorporated in
these discussions.
It is the responsibility of this Contractor to ensure that the Main Contractor is informed of all
holes, penetrations and recesses required in the structural and non-structural elements of the
building. Where additional holes and accesses are required after the construction of these
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building elements, they shall be provided at this Contractor's expense, unless they are covered
on a duty authorized basis by the Variation Order issued by the Client Representative.
It is also the responsibility of this Contractor to ensure that all builder's works, holes, openings,
etc. are provided and correctly located during the construction of the building.
Notwithstanding the above, all necessary co-ordination, provision of shop drawings and other
information necessary for the satisfactory execution of the Works shall be carried out and
furnished at the correct time and in the prescribed manner by this Contractor.
This Contractor shall attend all site meetings to be chaired by the Client Representative and any
other coordination meetings called for by the Client Representative, Employer, Engineer or Main
Contractor.
The Contract’s representatives at any one of the above meetings shall be fully authorised to
represent and commit as the Sub-Contractor in respect of programmes and coordination with
Main Contractor, other contractors / sub-contractors employed by the Employer.
No matter where indicated or not but require completing the Works, all builder's works (e.g.
structural openings, concrete plinths, metal supports, scaffoldings, etc.) shall be provided by the
Main Contractor.
Underground cable ducts and cable draw pits for incoming and outgoing power and
telecommunication/ELV cables shall be provided by the Main Contractor. This Contractor shall
co-ordinate with Main Contractor for the cable ducts and associated builder’s works to satisfy
telecommunication/ELV services provider’s requirement. In addition, any diversion and
relocation works for the existing utility due to the incoming underground cable ducts shall be
coordinated by this Contractor.
Co-ordinate with Main Contractor for the setting out, working schedule of the concealed conduit
installation before concrete pouring works.
Detailed construction drawings for all builder’s works shall be provided by the Contractor.
The contractor shall coordinate with other electrical contractors for the exact setting out for the
cable termination. Power analyser installation and PQM system configuration
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4 MEDIUM VOLTAGE SWITCHBOARDS
4.1 GENERAL
4.1.1 The switchboards shall be of the single busbar, SF6 gas insulated, metalclad type formed into
complete switchboards. The switchgear and switchboard shall comply with IEC 62271-100:2006
and IEC 62271-200:2003 respectively.
4.1.2 Each cubicle shall be maintenance-free, factory-assembled and type-tested.
4.1.3 Type test certificates shall be available for each rating of circuit breaker and switchboard to be
supplied. The results of all type tests shall be recorded in type test reports containing sufficient
data to prove compliance with the Specification. Type test certificates shall be issued preferably
by the Associated of Short-circuit Testing Authorities (ASTA) or N.V. tot Keuring van
Elektrotechnische Materialen (KEMA). Test certificates issued by other organizations will only
be accepted if the testing authority is established as being of equal standard as ASTA or KEMA.
4.1.4 General design information shall be:
Rated operational voltage 22kV, 3-phase

Earthing of system Solid
System frequency 50Hz
Installation type Indoor
Power supply for circuit breaker operation, controls, 110V dc ± 15%
protection, and auxiliary equipment
Degree of protection IP31
Insulation class Class B
Cable entry Top entry
4.1.5 The switchgear and cubicles shall comply with, in particular, with the following Standards where
appropriate:
IEC 62271:2020 High-Voltage switchgear and

controlgear
IEC 60269-1:2009 Low voltage fuses – Part 1:
General requirements
IEC 60051:1997 Direct acting indicating electrical
measuring instruments and their
accessories
IEC 60255-1:2009 Electrical protective relays
IEC 60282-1:2009 Fuses for voltage exceeding
1000V AC
IEC 61869-2:2007 Current transformers
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IEC 61869-3:2007 Voltage transformers

IEC 60947:2020 Low-voltage switchgear and
controlgear
IEC 60376:2005 Sulphur hexafluoride for electrical
equipment
IEC 62271-200:2003 A/C metal-enclosed switchgear
and controlgear of rated voltage
above 1kVA and up to and
including 52kV
IEC 62052-11:2003 Electricity meters
BS 6231:2006 Electric cables. Single core PVC
insulated flexible cables of rated
voltage 600/1000 V for switchgear
and controlgear wiring
IEC 60502-2:2014 Power cables with extruded
insulation and their accessories for
rated voltages from 1 kV (Um = 1,2
kV) up to 30 kV (Um = 36 kV) –
Part 2: Cables for rated voltages
from 6 kV (Um = 7,2 kV) up to 30
kV (Um = 36 kV)
IEC 62271- High-voltage switchgear and
100:2008+AMD1:2012+AMD2:2017 controlgear - Part 100: Alternating-
current circuit-breakers
IEC 62271-200:2011 High-voltage switchgear and
controlgear - Part 200: AC metal-
enclosed switchgear and
controlgear for rated voltages
above 1 kV and up to and
including 52 kV
4.1.6 All cables, including power cable and control cables etc, shall be low smoke emission and zero
halogen type.
4.1.7 The switchboards shall consist of dust and vermin-proof cubicles segregated into single or multi-
tier compartments.
4.1.8 The edges of hinged panel doors shall have deep return flanges for rigidly and fitting of gaskets.
Gaskets shall be neoprene or rubber, continuous without joints around corners and suitably
arranged to minimize the transmission of vibration and to prevent the entry of dust. Hinged
panel doors shall be fitted with chromium plated solid rod type detachable hinges and chromium
plated car door type lockage handles.
4.1.9 Forced ventilation shall not be allowed under an ambient temperature of 40°C. Ventilating grills,
where required, shall not be located on top of a panel.
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4.1.10 Each switchgear unit shall comprise three main portions:
4.1.11 Separate chambers at the top of the switchboard housing the busbars, current transformers,
voltage transformers, and shall be accessible through bolted covers only
4.1.12 A compartment housing the relays and instruments
4.1.13 A moving portion comprising a carriage complete with circuit breaker. The circuit breaker shall
preferably by arranged for vertical isolation from the busbars.
4.1.14 The circuit breaker compartment shall be accessible through a hinged door fitted with a glazed
window for viewing the circuit breaker mechanical status indicators.
4.1.15 The relay and instrument compartment shall be located at the front of each switchgear unit and
shall be provided with a hinged door for access to the internal wiring and terminals. Moulded
gaskets of non-aging material shall be used to provide close sealing. The height of the
instrument panel above floor level shall not exceed 2400mm. All panels constituting a complete
switchboard shall be of equal height.
4.1.16 Bolted-on rear and top covers shall be designed to gain access to individual circuits without
exposing other circuits which may be alive.
4.1.17 Before steelworks is painted, it shall be treated and degreased by an approved method such as
grit blasting to ISO 8501-1:1994 or chemical pickling and an approved anti-rusting priming coat
applied. The panels shall be externally finished in semi-gloss stoved enamel or cellulose to a
colour to be approved by the Architect.
4.1.18 The switchgear shall be sealed for life. The individual panels shall be interconnected by solid-
insulated busbars outside the gas compartments.
4.1.19 Gas work shall not be permitted, neither for installation at site nor for extension of the
switchgear.
4.2 CIRCUIT BREAKER
4.2.1 The circuit breaker shall be of the vacuum type or Sulphur hexafluoride (SF6) type complying
with IEC 62271-100:2006 They shall be of a design with vertical isolation, horizontal withdrawal
facilities.
4.2.2 The moving portion of each circuit breaker unit shall consist of a three-pole circuit breaker with
operating mechanism, primary and secondary disconnecting devices, auxiliary switches,
position indicators and the necessary control wiring all mounted on a substantial steel
framework. The framework and all metal part of the moving portion apart from current carrying
parts, shall be solidly earthed via the fixed portion. The earthing of the moving portion shall be to
be approval of the Architect. Means of registration shall be provided so that circuit breakers may
be readily placed and secured in the correct position in the fixed portion.
4.2.3 Circuit breakers of the same current and voltage rating shall be fully interchangeable with one
another. Means shall be provided to prevent circuit breakers from being placed into fixed
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housings of different ratings. This device shall also prevent damage to isolating and other
contacts.
4.2.4 Each circuit breaker shall have remote control for opening and closing by authorised personnel
outside the room to enhance operation safety. The open switch and close switch of each circuit
breaker shall be housed in a lockable box which is located at the Low Voltage Switch Room of
the corresponding transformer group. The switches shall be labelled to identify the circuit
breakers under control.
4.2.5 The circuit breaker operating mechanism shall be of the following types as specified:
i) Stored energy operation by means of a manually charged spring with mechanical release
ii) Stored energy operation by means of a motor-charged spring with manual and electrical
release
iii) Solenoid operated
4.2.6 The operation mechanism shall be of the trip free type so that the circuit breaker shall be free to
open during the closing operation immediately its tripping device operates. The circuit breaker
shall be capable of closing fully and latching against its rated making current.
4.2.7 All circuit breaker operating mechanism shall be fitted with an electrical shunt trip release coil
and in addition a mechanical hand tripping device.
4.2.8 Metal shutter shall be provided to completely shroud fixed isolating contacts of the circuit
breaker busbar and feeder circuits. These shutters shall be opened and closed automatically by
the movement of the circuit breaker carriage and shall prevent access to fixed isolating contacts
when the circuit breaker is withdrawn.
4.2.9 The shutters for fixed isolating contacts connect to busbars and cables shall have independent
operating mechanisms. All shutters shall have painted labels indicating whether they are busbar
or feeder shutters.
4.2.10 To facilitate high voltage and current injection testing via isolating contacts, a device shall be
provided for fixing, but not locking, shutters in the open position and for releasing them to the
closed position. This device shall be arranged to be disengaged as soon as the circuit breaker is
pushed into the services position to ensure that the automatic features of the shutters are
restored.
4.2.11 Laminated ‘Traffolyte’ or similar labels of ample size shall be provided for each of the units on
the switchboards engraved in English and Chinese characters. Labels shall be fixed by screws
on the non-detachable parts of the panel at a height of 1350mm or above.
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4.3 POWER TRANSFORMER
4.3.1 The Contractor shall pay attention on the secondary (output) voltage of each transformer as
specified on the drawings.
4.3.2 The power transformer shall comply with IEC 60076:2016.
4.3.3 The power transformer shall be designed to withstand 110% output of the rated capacity for 10
minutes under natural ventilation once per day.
4.3.4 The transformer shall be suitable for 22kV transformation
4.3.5 The transformer shall be of Sulphur hexafluoride (SF6) gas insulated, naturally cooled, two
windings, core type construction and gas sealed.
4.3.6 The transformer shall be in fully assembled unit and tested in factory before delivery.
4.3.7 The core shall be made of high-grade, cold-rolled, grain-oriented, silicon-steel sheets.
4.3.8 Transformers shall be suitable for indoor installation at an altitude below 1000 metres and be
operated in a high humidity atmosphere. The transformer and ancillary devices must be suitable
for operation in a local climatic condition in Hong Kong. It shall be assumed that the relative
humidity can attain 100% throughout the year and condensation can occur for a period of not
exceeding 10 hours throughout a year. In general, the transformers and ancillary devices shall
be designed and constructed to outdoors standard. The design service life of the transformer
and ancillary devices under the service condition stated shall not be less than 35 years.
4.3.9 The service life of equipment shall be extensible to 60 years provided that the equipment is
properly operated, maintained, monitored by the Engineer, accompanied with appropriate life
assessment and rehabilitation program in accordance with the manufacturer’s operation and
maintenance manual even though the operation and maintenance to be carried out by other
parties.
4.3.10 The transformer and ancillary devices offered shall be designed to operate continuously at full
capacity when the ambient temperature is +40°C. In addition, electronic devices and semi-
conducting components in the transformer or attached to the transformer must be suitable for
continuous operation at +50°C ambient for the entire service life.
4.3.11 The Contractor must ensure that heat generated from the transformer would not cause injurious
effect to the devices and components attached to the transformer. Similarly, the proximity
heating effect must not affect the operating tolerance of these devices.
4.3.12 The transformer efficiency shall not be less than 99% in accordance with IEC 60076-1 Ed. 2.1 at
the test condition of full load, free of harmonics and at unity displacement power factor.
4.3.13 The maximum weight of transformer shall be 7,000kg.
4.3.14 The gas seepage rate shall be less than 0.5% by mass per annum based on a service life of not
less than 35 years. The Contractor shall guarantee, under continuous operation of the
transformer as stipulated in this Specification, this gas seepage rate for 15 years from date of
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contract completion. In case of gas seepage rate excess the limit, the Contractor shall refill the
gas at his/her own cost.
4.3.15 The maximum flux density in any part of the magnetic circuit shall not exceed 1.7 Tesla when
the highest system voltage at rated frequency is applied to winding.
4.3.16 The mean sound pressure level shall not be more than 54dB(A) at 1m from the transformer
inside Transformer Room.
4.3.17 The cable / busduct terminates shall be suitable for top entry.
4.3.18 Insulation enclosure shall be provided to cable / busduct termination after cable / busduct
connection for prevention of direct / indirect contact to life parts.
4.3.19 The fluctuations shall be:
i) Long-term voltage variation: within plus or minus 10%
ii) Imbalance of voltage between phases: within plus or minus 2%
iii) Frequency variation range: within plus or minus 1.0Hz (2%)
4.3.20 The long term duration means the time period from beginning of voltage decrease to restore its
normal value by starting large load in the building.
4.4 MEDIUM VOLTAGE POWER CABLE
4.4.1 All cable shall comply with BS 6231:2006and IEC 60502-2:2005.
4.4.2 All cables shall be designed for operation on a system earthed either direct or through
resistance or reactance at one or more neutral points.
4.4.3 No cable joints shall be allowed.
4.4.4 Multi-core cables shall comprise stranded annealed copper conductors. The insulation shall
consist of cross-linked polyethylene applied by extrusion, bedded in a minimum of two layers of
suitable tape. Armouring, shall be comprise a single layer of galvanized steel wires or aluminium
strip.
4.4.5 Single core cables shall comprise circular copper conductors.
4.4.6 Copper conductors shall be stranded and shall consist of plain annealed copper. Before
stranding, the conductors shall be approximately circular in section, smooth, uniform in quality,
free from scale, inequalities, spills, splits and other defects. There shall be no joints in the wire
except those made in the base rod or wire before final drawing.
4.4.7 The term ‘annealed’ signifies that the wire before stranding is capable of at least 15 percent
elongation without fracture, the test piece being not less than 150mm and not more than 300mm
long.
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4.4.8 The stranded conductor shall be clean and reasonably uniform in size and shape and its surface
shall be free from sharp edges.
4.4.9 In the formation of shaped conductors containing less than 19 strands the same number of
strands shall be used as for a circular conductor of equivalent area.
4.4.10 For conductors having 19 strands or more the number of strands shall be the same as in a
circular of equivalent area, subject to a maximum permissible variation of plus or minus one
strand. All the strands in any given shaped conductor shall be of the same nominal size.
4.4.11 External shielding shall be provided to cable run outside plant rooms for eliminating interference
with medical equipment, especially in pacemaker in human body.
4.4.12 The external shielding could be in form of shielded enclosure (i.e. attenuation method) or based
on absorption method.
4.4.13 Shielding effectiveness measurement shall be carried out after power energization. The
Contractor shall employ international recognized laboratory to perform measurement and submit
measurement report within 2 weeks after measurement.
4.5 ANCILLARY EQUIPMENT
4.5.1 Battery charger and batteries system shall be provided for the proper functions of the switchgear
in the switchboard. It shall be installed separated from the switchboard.
4.5.2 The switchboards and transformers shall be provided with two rubber mats of ribbed surface,
complying to BS 921:1976 or IEC 61111:2009, laid in front of and at the rear of the switchboard
or transformer. The rubber mats shall be continuous sheets of 10mm minimum thickness, each
of the same length as the switchboard / transformer and a minimum width of not less than
1000mm or the width of the space between the front or back of the switchboard / transformer to
the adjacent wall / equipment.
4.5.3 For the switchboard with interlocking facility, a brief operation instruction of the switchboards
together with a detailed schematic wiring diagram, listing out all the relevant switching steps and
interlocks for commissioning / decommissioning of part or whole of switchboard shall be
provided in a framed, transparent Perspex sheet mounted adjacent to the switchboard.
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5 LOW VOLTAGE CUBICLE TYPE

SWITCHBOARD
5.1 GENERAL
5.1.1 Standard
i) Switchboards shall be constructed to fully comply with either IEC 60439-1 standard, or
alternatively the new IEC 61439-1 and IEC 61439-2 standards.
ii) All switchboards provided for the Contract shall comply with the same standard(s).
5.1.2 Switchboards (for IEC 60439 compliance)
i) Switchboards shall be low-voltage switchgear and controlgear assemblies (hereinafter

referred to as "ASSEMBLY" or "ASSEMBLIES") in full compliance with IEC 60439-1.
They shall be of the enclosed, stationary, floor-standing, multi-cubicle type ASSEMBLIES
for indoor use;
ii) The manufacturer shall operate quality management system including design,
manufacture, installation and maintenance of the ASSEMBLIES conforming to ISO 9001
and be certified by a certification body.
iii) In the case where the ASSEMBLIES are manufactured under licence from a Principal
Company, a letter of guarantee from the Principal Company shall be produced to prove
that the products manufactured by the licences are equivalent, in every respect, to those
type-tested standard products;
iv) Prior to delivery to Site, the ASSEMBLIES shall have satisfactory proven record of
reliability in local application for a minimum period of 12 months which shall be
established after the satisfactory completion of the type tests stipulated in ELE4.1.030;
v) All materials and components used in the ASSEMBLIES shall be of the same make and
brand of the type tested ones. Alternative materials or components will not be accepted
without prior Approval;
vi) The switchboards shall adopt the full compliance of IEC 60439-1 as a whole.
5.1.3 Switchboards
i) Switchboards shall be low-voltage switchgear and controlgear assemblies (hereinafter

referred to as "ASSEMBLY" or "ASSEMBLIES") in full compliance with IEC 61439-1 and
IEC 61439-2. They shall be of the enclosed, stationary, floor-standing, multi-cubicle type
ASSEMBLIES for indoor use;
ii) The manufacturer shall operate quality management system including design,
manufacture, installation and maintenance of the ASSEMBLIES conforming to ISO 9001
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and be certified by a certification body which is accredited by one of the following

accredited bodies:
• The Association of Short Circuit Testing Authority (ASTA);
• N.V. tot Keuring van Elektrotechnische Materialen (KEMA) .
iii) In the case where the ASSEMBLIES are manufactured under licence from a Principal
Company, a letter of guarantee from the Principal Company shall be produced to prove
that the products manufactured by the licences are equivalent, in every respect, to those
verified standard products;
iv) Prior to delivery to Site, the ASSEMBLIES shall have satisfactory proven record of
reliability in local application for a minimum period of 12 months which shall be
established after the satisfactory completion of the verification in compliance with IEC
61439-1 and IEC 61439-2;
v) All materials and components used in the ASSEMBLIES shall be of the same make and
brand of the verified ones. Alternative materials or components will not be accepted
without prior Approval;
vi) The switchboards shall adopt the full compliance of IEC 61439-1 and IEC 61439-2 as a
whole.
5.1.4 Type-Test (for IEC 60439 Compliance)
i) Switchboards shall be of type-tested assemblies (TTA). Partially type-tested assemblies

(PTTA) will only be accepted provided that the non-type-tested arrangements are derived
from and have been verified to comply with the standard of the type-tested ones and/or
been tested to the satisfaction of the Project Manager;
ii) ASSEMBLIES, circuit breakers and fuse combination units shall be type tested to comply
with IEC 60439-1, IEC 60947-2 and IEC 60947-3 respectively. They shall be suitable for
installation under environment condition of pollution degree 3 unless otherwise specified;
iii) Test certificates for each type-test complete with reports and drawings showing
enclosures and partitions of the TTA to demonstrate the segregation of circuits, the type
and thickness of insulation barriers, details of insulating supports and the clearances of
equipment that passed the type-tests shall be submitted if required by the Project
Manager;
iv) Verification of PTTA shall be substantiated by test certificates/reports and/or graphs,

calculations, etc. together with the details of the type-tested arrangement from which the
PTTA is derived.
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5.1.5 Short-Circuit Test (for IEC 60439 compliance)
i) Assemblies:
The following short-circuit type-tests on the main circuits of ASSEMBLIES shall be carried
out by a Short Circuit Testing Organization in compliance with IEC 60439-1 at the value
of short circuit currents specified in either Option 1 or Option 2 below:
Circuit Test Current
Option 1 Option 2
Busbars 40kA for 1 second 50kA for 1 second
connected when outgoing when outgoing
to the functional unit is an functional unit is
outgoing air circuit breaker; an air circuit
terminals of breaker;
Prospective short-
the
circuit current of 40kA Prospective short-
outgoing
to flow until it is circuit current of
functional
broken when the 50kA to flow until
unit in
outgoing functional it is broken when
accordance
unit is a fuse the outgoing
with IEC
combination unit or functional unit is a
60439-1
MCCB unit. fuse combination
unit or MCCB
unit.
Main 40kA for 1 second 50kA for 1 second
busbars when circuit is below
including 1600A;
riser/droppe
40kA for 3 seconds
rs in
when the circuit is
accordance
1600A or above.
with IEC
60439-1
Neutral 24kA for 1 second 30kA for 1 second
busbars of when circuit is below
the above 1600A;
circuits in
24kA for 3 seconds
accordance
when the circuit is
with IEC
1600A or above.
60439-1
Separate 24kA for 1 second at 30kA for 1 second
protective main earth bar; at main earth bar;
conductors
Prospective short- Prospective short-
and the
circuit current of 24kA circuit current of
terminals
to flow until it is 30kA to flow until
for the
broken at outgoing it is broken at
outgoing
protective conductor outgoing
protective
in each modular protective
conductor
section. conductor in each
in
modular section.
accordance
with IEC
60439-1
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ii) Circuit breakers and fuse combination units:
The following short-circuit type-test on the circuit breakers and fuse combination units
shall also be carried out by a Short Circuit Testing Organization in accordance with IEC
60947-2 and IEC 60947-3 respectively. The Option 1 or Option 2 of the test current shall
correspond with that of ASSEMBLIES:
Test Test Current
Option 1 Option 2
Air Circuit Breakers:

50kA
Rated service 40kA
short-circuit
breaking
capacities
105kA at 0.25p.f.
Rated short- 84kA at 0.25p.f.
circuit making
capacity
40kA for 3
Rated short-time seconds for 50kA for 1
withstand current circuit of 1600A second
or above;
40kA for 1
second for circuit
below 1600A.
MCCBs:
Rated ultimate 40kA 50kA

short-circuit
breaking
capacity:
Fuse Combination Units
Rated fused 40kA 50kA

short-circuit
current:
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5.1.6 Short-Circuit Withstand Strength Verification
i) Assemblies:
The following short-circuit withstand strength verification on the main circuits of
ASSEMBLIES shall be carried out by a Short Circuit Testing Organization in compliance
with IEC 61439-1 and IEC 61439-2 at the value of short circuit currents specified in either
Option 1 or Option 2 below:
Test Current
Circuit
Option 1 Option 2
a. Busbars connected to the outgoing 40kA for 1 second 50kA for 1 second
terminals of the outgoing functional when outgoing when outgoing
unit in accordance with IEC 61439- functional unit is an functional unit is an
1 air circuit breaker; air circuit breaker;
Prospective short- Prospective short-
circuit current of circuit current of
40kA to flow until it 50kA to flow until it
is broken when the is broken when the
outgoing functional outgoing functional
unit is a fuse unit is a fuse
combination unit or combination unit or
MCCB unit. MCCB unit.
b. Main busbars including 40kA for 1 second 50kA for 1 second
riser/droppers in accordance with when circuit is
IEC 61439-1 below 1600A;
40kA for 3 seconds
when the circuit is
1600A or above.
c. Neutral busbars of the above 24kA for 1 second 30kA for 1 second
circuits in accordance with IEC when circuit is
61439-1 below 1600A;
24kA for 3 seconds
when the circuit is
1600A or above.
d. Separate protective conductors 24kA for 1 second 30kA for 1 second
and the terminals for the outgoing at main earth bar; at main earth bar;
protective conductor in accordance Prospective short- Prospective short-
with IEC 61439-1 circuit current of circuit current of
24kA to flow until it 30kA to flow until it
is broken at is broken at
outgoing protective outgoing protective
conductor in each conductor in each
modular section. modular section.
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ii) Circuit breakers and fuse combination units:
The following short-circuit type-test on the circuit breakers and fuse combination units
shall also be carried out by a Short Circuit Testing Organization in accordance with IEC
60947-2 and IEC 60947-3 respectively. The Option 1 or Option 2 of the test current shall
correspond with that of ASSEMBLIES:
Test Current
Test
Option 1 Option 2
a. Air Circuit Breakers:
i. Rated service short-circuit 40kA 50kA
breaking capacities:
ii. Rated short-circuit making 84kA at 105kA at
capacity: 0.25p.f. 0.25p.f.
iii. Rated short-time withstand
current: 40kA for 3 50kA for 1
seconds for second
circuit of
1600A or
above; 40kA
for 1 second
for circuit
below
1600A.
b. MCCBs:
Rated ultimate short-circuit 40kA 50kA
breaking capacity:
c. Fuse Combination Units:
Rated fused short-circuit current:
40kA 50kA
5.2 ASSEMBLIES - COMPONENTS AND AUXILIARIES
5.2.1 Busbars and Busbar Connections
i) Standard (for IEC 60439 compliance)
Assembly: IEC 60439-1.
ii) Rating (for IEC 60439 compliance)
1. Rated insulation voltage: 415V minimum

2. Rated operational voltage: 400/220V
3. Rated current: 100A, 200A, 400A, 800A,
1200A, 1600A, 2500A as
shown on the drawings
4. Rated frequency: 50Hz
5. Rated short-time withstand current: as specified in 2.9.1.f
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iii) Busbars (for IEC 60439 compliance)

• Busbars shall be three phase and full rating neutral busbar made of hard drawn, high
conductivity, bare solid copper bars to BS EN 13601 with electrotinned finish. The
temperature-rise type test with rated current on each busbar section shall be
witnessed by an acceptable third-party;
• Main busbars shall run horizontally and conform to the type-tested arrangement;
• A vertical busbar riser/dropper shall be required for each section of the ASSEMBLY
where switchgears are arranged in multi-tier, with a cross-section capable of carrying
either the total rated current of all outgoing units connected to it or the current rating
of the protective device protecting it, whichever is the less, without undue
temperature-rise in accordance with IEC 60439-1;
• Busbars connecting the riser/dropper to the supply side of outgoing functional unit
shall be with adequate insulation or shrouding;
• Busbars shall be provided to connect between functional units and to extend each
outgoing terminal of the functional units to the cabling compartment.
iv) Busbar Identification (for IEC 60439 compliance)
Each busbar and protective conductor shall be identified by colours in accordance with
the IEC 60439. The terminals for external protective conductors shall be marked in
accordance with IEC 60439-1.
v) Busbar Jointing and Support (for IEC 60439 compliance)

• Jointing of sections of busbars shall be made by bolts and nuts or clamps. Soldered,
welded or riveted joints shall not be used;
• Bolts for jointing busbars shall be of steel, either hot-dip galvanized or heavily
eletroplated with zinc or cadmium, to guard against corrosion;
• Conductors shall be supported on insulators of non-hygroscopic and non-
deteriorating materials as type-test;
• The method and materials used in jointing and support shall conform to the type-
tested arrangement.
vi) Protective Conductors (for IEC 60439 compliance)

• Protective conductors shall be of size in accordance with IEC 60439-1;
• The cross sectional area and the installation of the protective conductor shall be so
selected and designed to eliminate the possibility of the fault current in the protective
conductor causing a temperature rise that may damage the conductor or impair its
electrical continuity before the operation of the protective device, for a duration that
may last up to 5 seconds;
• A continuous tinned copper bar of size satisfying the above requirement and in any
case not less than 150 mm² shall be fixed at the rear interior bottom portion
throughout the length of the ASSEMBLY, bonding the frame-work of all modular
sections, terminals for the outgoing protective conductor(s) of each circuit, the circuit
breaker's earthing terminal and finally connected to the earthing terminals on the
external surface at the extreme ends of the ASSEMBLY.
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vii) Evidence Of Country / Place Of Manufacture And Authenticity
The Contractor shall produce documentary evidences to verify the country / place of
manufacture and authenticity of busbars delivered to Site or installed.
5.2.2 Auxiliary Circuits
i) Wiring
• All auxiliary circuits shall be wired in PVC insulated copper cables to type CK of
BS 6231 of not less than 2.5 mm² conductor;
• All wiring shall be clipped in a neat and tidy manner by nylon type cable ties or
installed in plastic wiring channels;
• Wiring from the fixed part of the ASSEMBLY to equipment mounted on the hinged
door shall be enclosed by a flexible PVC tubing.
ii) Marking
• Sleeve type cable markers shall be fitted to both ends of each length of cable to
denote its function; the function letter shall be followed by a number identifying the
individual wire;
• Each branch of any connection shall bear the same identification mark. Where it is
necessary to identify branches which are common, different identification marks for
the branches shall be employed only if they are common through links or are
connected to separate terminals which are then common by removable connections;
• Numbering shall read from the terminals outwards on all wires;
• Circuit function letters and wire numbers shall be in accordance with the following
table:
Circuit Test Current

A Current transformers 10 - 29 : L1 phase
for over-current 30 - 49 : L2 phase
protection (including
combined earth-fault 50 - 69 : L3 phase
protection) and 70 - 89 : residual circuit and
instruments neutral current
transformer
B Current transformers 90 : circuit protective

for metering and conductors directly
voltage control connected to the earthing
bar
C D.C. and d.c. supply 1 - 69
D A.C. and a.c. supply 1 - 69
E Closing and tripping any number from 1
control circuit upwards
F Alarms and indications any number from 1
initiated by auxiliary upwards
switches and relay
contacts
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iii) Termination
• Wiring from one section to another section of an ASSEMBLY shall feed through
terminal blocks;
• Except for the Supply Company's metering, test/disconnect terminal blocks shall be
provided for each measurement and protection current transformer. The terminal
blocks shall be housed in the same relay compartment with hinged front door;
• All terminal blocks shall be feed-through terminal blocks with screw clamp
connections and conforming to the following requirements:
▪ Electrical and mechanical characteristics to be type tested to IEC 60947-7-1;
▪ Voltage rating 750V;
▪ Moulding material to be melamine with low flammability as certified to UL94-
V0(5V);
▪ Designed to be mounted directly on assembly rail to BS 5825;
▪ All current carrying parts to be copper coated with tin lead alloy. Clamping
yokes and screw to be zinc plated steel with additional protection by a chromate
layer.
▪ In addition, test/disconnect terminal blocks complete with plugs and test
sockets for tapping off/disconnection shall be provided for test and
measurement circuits.
• The terminal blocks shall be provided with manufacturer's standard assembly rails,
end section, partition, bracket, cross connection plug, jumper bar, warning sign,
plastic screw, marking tags, disconnect plugs, test plug bolt, test plug, etc.;
• Only one cable shall be terminated in each terminal, where necessary, jumper bars or
cross connecting plugs shall be used;
• Terminal blocks for the live conductor shall be indicated with a warning sign and
separated from other terminal blocks by partitions.
5.2.3 Air Circuit Breakers
i) Standards (for IEC 60439 Compliance)

• Circuit Breaker: IEC 60947-2;
• Assembly: IEC 60439-1.
ii) Standards (Alternative to clause ELE4.3.3.010 for IEC 61439 compliance)

• Circuit Breaker: IEC 60947-2;
• Assembly: IEC 61439-1 and IEC 61439-2.
iii) Rating (for IEC 61439 compliance)
1. Rated operational voltage: 380V

2. Rated insulation voltage: 415V minimum
4. Rated service short-circuit breaking as specified in 2.9.1.f
capacity:
5. Rated short-time withstand current: as specified in 2.9.1.f
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6. Rated-uninterrupted current: 800A, 1200A, 1600A and

2500A as shown on the
drawings
iv) Circuit Breaker (for IEC 60439 compliance)

• The circuit breaker shall be triple pole or four pole as specified on the Drawings,
air break and of metalclad, horizontal withdrawable type, fitted with a shunt trip coil
and/or overcurrent release, depending on the type of protection scheme used as
shown on the Drawings;
• The circuit breaker shall be housed in a separate and segregated circuit breaker
compartment. Each circuit breaker of triple pole type shall be complete with an
accessible bolted type neutral link in accordance with the type-tested designs;
• The circuit breaker shall have independent manual closing with stored energy or
spring assisted mechanism, unless otherwise specified. Neutral link/pole shall be
easily accessible for inspection and maintenance even after cabling;
• Unless otherwise specified, opening and closing of incoming and bus-section ACB
shall be capable of being remote controlled repeatedly by the integrally mounted
shunt trip coil and shunt close coil respectively and shall be provided with on and off
or "1" and "0" mechanical indicators on the front panel of the circuit breaker. The
closing operation of the ACB shall be operable either by a solenoid coil or by a
motorized mechanism;
• For circuit breaker with mechanism controlled by a solenoid coil, the closing
mechanism shall be controlled by the solenoid coil which replaces the standard
closing spring. The a.c. supply to the rectifier for the solenoid coil shall be taken from
the "Live" side of the circuit breaker. The closing contactor, rectifier and anti-hunting
relay shall all be integrally mounted on the circuit breaker;
• For circuit breaker with motorized mechanism, the closing spring shall be capable of
being released electrically or manually and shall automatically be recharged upon
each release operation with indication showing the mechanism is fully charged;
• A push button shall be mounted on the front door of the circuit breaker to enable local
closing for normal operation;
• The remote closing and tripping function shall be designed to be operated through a
pair of voltage free contacts on a remote operating device. A female 3-pin receptacle
without the remote operating device shall be provided inside the IDMT Relay/Fuse
chamber of the cubicle. The receptacle shall be of rating 250V 10A, a.c. to IEC
60320 or equivalent and approved standard. One number remote operating device
shall be provided with each switchboard. The connection of the receptacle shall be
as follows:
▪ Earth: common;
▪ Live: for remote closing;
▪ Neutral: for remote tripping.
• The circuit breaker shall be of horizontal withdrawable type with 'connected', 'test' and
'isolated' positions, fitted with mechanical position indicators and pad-locking facilities
in each of the positions;
• The circuit breaker shall be type-tested and comply with the additional requirements
for circuit breakers suitable for isolation in accordance with Clause 7.1.2 of IEC
60947-2.
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v) Mechanical Interlocks
The circuit breaker shall be provided with the following mechanical interlocks:
• Circuit breaker cannot be racked in or withdrawn when in closed position;
• Circuit breaker cannot be closed unless it is either the main circuit connection is fully
connected, at test position or completely isolated;
• In case that there is provision for maintenance and adjustment of contacts, circuit
breaker shall be possible to 'slow close' in the fully isolated position;
• With hand charged spring mechanism, initiation of the closing of the circuit breaker is
not possible until the closing mechanism is fully charged;
• Other mechanical interlocks if specified on the Drawings to facilitate sequential
operation of circuit breakers/section switches of the ASSEMBLY incorporating more
than one circuit breaker.
vi) Circuit Breaker Compartment/Interlock
The circuit breaker compartment shall maintain a degree of protection against direct
contact with live parts of at least IP 2X during normal operation without overriding the
interlock. To ensure safety, the circuit breaker compartment shall be provided with the
necessary mechanical interlock as follows, or other equal and Approved means of
mechanical interlock, so that:
• If a door is used to enclose the breaker, it can only be opened when the main circuit
of the circuit breaker has opened and it shall not be possible to close the circuit
breaker while the door is opened, except by overriding the interlock. The interlock
shall be restored on reclosing the door; or
• If a front panel is used to enclose the breaker, the panel shall be fitted to the
withdrawable part of the breaker and carried in unity with it in the drawout/rack-in
operation. It shall be possible to remove the panel with tools when the circuit breaker
is in the 'isolated' position.
vii) Safety Shutters

• A set of safety shutters shall be provided to cover each three phase or three phase
and neutral group of stationary isolating contacts for three pole or four pole circuit
breaker respectively;
• Shutters shall be opened automatically by a positive drive from the circuit breaker
moving portion and, when closed, shall prevent access to stationary isolating
contacts. When the circuit breaker is withdrawn, shutters shall be capable of being
operated and padlocked in the closed position;
• Each safety shutter shall bear a colour label with 15 mm minimum white lettering as
follows:
Incoming supply: red/incomer;

Busbar: yellow/busbar
Bus section: red/bus section
Outgoing feeder: yellow/outgoing.
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viii) Auxiliary Contacts, Control Contacts and Auxiliary Switches

• All the control and instrumentation wiring between the fixing part of the ASSEMBLY
and the withdrawable part of the breaker shall through the auxiliary and control
contacts. Automatic safety shutters or screens with warning signs shall be provided if
they are still live when the circuit breaker is withdrawn;
• The auxiliary contacts shall engage when the breaker is in the "connected" and "test"
positions and disengage when in the "isolated" position;
• At least one spare a - contact and one spare b - contact shall be provided.
5.2.4 Fuse Combination Units and Switch-Disconnectors
i) Compliance With Specification

Unless otherwise specified, cubicle mounted fuse combination units and switch-disconnectors
shall comply with the relevant parts of Specification for surface mounted fuse combination units
and switch-disconnector.
ii) Assembly (for IEC 60439 compliance)

The assembly of the switching devices in the ASSEMBLY shall also comply with IEC 60439-1.
iii) Switching Device (for IEC 60439 compliance)

Each switching device shall be enclosed in a separate and segregated compartment with
hinged front door and flush mounted on the front of the ASSEMBLY.
iv) Evidence of Country / Place Of Manufacture And Authenticity

manufacture and authenticity of fuse combination units and switch-disconnectors delivered to
Site or installed.
5.2.5 Changeover Contactors
i) Compliance with Specification

Unless otherwise specified, changeover contactors shall comply with the relevant parts of
Specification for contactors.
ii) Installation (For IEC 60439 Compliance)

The installation of the changeover contactors in the ASSEMBLY shall also comply with IEC
60439-1. The installation such as the ways of mounting, the connection of incoming and
outgoing conductors, the clearance and creepage distance, the enclosure, etc. shall be identical
to the type-tested one or as recommended by the contactor manufacturers.
iii) Short-Circuit Withstand Capacity

For contactors protected by fuse, the short-circuit withstand capacity of the contactors shall be
not less than the maximum let-through energy of the respective fuse and be verified by test.
iv) Evidence of Country / Place Of Manufacture And Authenticity

manufacture and authenticity of changeover contactors delivered to Site or installed.
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5.2.6 Cable Termination
i) Incoming/Outgoing Cables (for IEC 60439 compliance)

All incoming/outgoing cables, unless otherwise specified, shall be of bottom-entry and
incoming/outgoing busbar trunking of top entry and terminated in separate compartments. The
cables shall be located at the rear of the ASSEMBLY complete with removable back covers.
ii) Cable Gland Plates

Cable gland plates made of brass or steel of not less than 2 mm thick shall be provided below
the lug termination at a distance not exceeding 600 mm. Adequate space shall be reserved for
future cabling for the spare functional units.
iii) Cable Supports

Cable and cable supports shall be suitably installed to prevent terminals or cables being
subjected to stresses, which may reduce their normal life or performance.
5.2.7 Moulded Case Circuit Breakers (MCCB)

Unless otherwise specified, MCCBs mounted in the ASSEMBLY shall comply with the relevant
parts of Specification for MCCB. MCCB shall be type-tested and comply with the additional
requirements for circuit breakers suitable for isolation in accordance with Clause 7.1.2 of IEC
60947-2.
ii) Compliance with Specification

Unless otherwise specified, MCCBs mounted in the ASSEMBLY shall comply with the relevant
parts of Specification for MCCB. MCCB shall be type-tested and comply with the additional
requirements for circuit breakers suitable for isolation in accordance with Clause 7.1.2 of IEC
60947-2.
iii) Evidence of Country / Place Of Manufacture And Authenticity

The Sub-contractor shall produce documentary evidences to verify the country / place of
manufacture and authenticity of MCCBs delivered to Site or installed.
5.2.8 Power Factor Correction Equipment

Unless otherwise specified, power factor correction equipment mounted on/housed in the
ASSEMBLY shall comply with the Specification for Power Factor Correction Equipment.
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6 MAIN AND SUB-MAIN DISTRIBUTION

SYSTEM
6.1 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
6.1.1 The Contractor shall supply and install all outgoing main and sub-main cables and accessories,
fuse switches / switch fuse / switches, MCCB’s / MCB’s / RCBO’s and boards, etc. commencing
from the distribution board to the various load points.
6.1.2 The sizes and types of sub-mains cables and switchgears shall be as shown on the drawings or
specified, and the installation shall be carried out in accordance with the relevant clauses of the
Specifications. Arrangement of sub-mains cables, switchgears, etc. inside the cable ducts shall
be carefully designed by the Contractor giving thorough consideration for maximum space for
maintenance and inspection. Details of the arrangement shall be submitted to the Project
Manager for approval prior to commencement of the works.
6.1.3 Except otherwise specified, all MCCB/MCB/RCBO boards shall be surface mounted on walls.
Outgoing conduits shall be installed on the surface of the wall up to ceiling level and then
concealed into the concrete slab.
6.1.4 Coded ferrules permanently marked with respective circuit numbers shall be provided for all
neutral conductors in MCCB/MCB/RCBO boards for identification purpose.
6.1.5 Except otherwise specified in the Specifications, all conduits shall be of cast in concrete and
embedded in brick wall. Surface conduit shall only be adopted if inside concealed space and
false ceiling or in mechanical areas and transformer rooms. Hangers and saddles shall be
provided to ensure that the conduits are securely fixed.
6.1.6 All MCCB’s and H.B.C. fuses used for protecting the motor circuits shall have motor circuit
characteristics. The Contractor shall approach the other trades for the actual loading of their
equipment to enable a precise protection circuit has been provided.
6.1.7 All cables shall be of copper conductors in compliance with relevant IEC (International
Electrotechnical Commission) Standards of reputable British manufacture with BASEC test
certificates. Fire resistant copper cable shall be in compliance with BS 6387 Category C.W.Z
and shall be approved by LPC (Loss Prevention Council) and the local Fire Services
Department for use in relevant applications. For mineral insulated copper cables, it shall comply
with IEC 702-2 Low smoke zero halogen cables shall comply with the following standards:
i) IEC 1034 - minimum value of light transmittance;
ii) IEC 754 : Part 1 - 0.5% maximum acid gas emission;
iii) ICE 754 : Part 2 - 4.3 minimum pH level of gas evolved.
6.1.8 The installation work shall be in strict accordance with the relevant sections of the
Specifications. Cables shall be carefully laid in trunking or secured on cable tray or secured by
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other approved methods with proper supports, brackets, saddles, cable cleats, etc. at
appropriate intervals as specified in the Specifications.
6.1.9 Cable terminations shall be of manufacturer’s standard type or approved alternative, properly
prepared and carefully installed by competent electricians. Insulation test shall be carried out to
ensure satisfactory workmanship and no moisture is trapped therein. Terminations which are
considered not satisfactory by the Project Manager shall be replaced or rectified before being
connected to the switchgears or equipment. All current carrying holding bolts and fixing screws
and nuts must be tightened up and rechecked for proper contact.
6.1.10 The Contractor shall submit shop drawings to indicate the route of the main and sub-main
distribution system for the Project Manager’s approval. Detailed arrangement of the cables
installed in critical areas shall be designed by the Contractor and submitted for approval before
commencement of work. Structural openings, PVC ducts, draw pits, etc. will be provided by the
Main Contractor. The size and quantity of these provisions shall be in accordance with the
Contractor’s shop drawings approved by the Project Manager.
6.1.11 All such provisions shall be marked on site by the Contractor in good time. Provisions for the
Utility Companies shall also be marked by the Contractor.
6.1.12 The Contractor shall be responsible for the supply and installation of a complete distribution
system including fuse switches, isolators, cables, MCCB board, etc. for the power supply to
water pump, fire services pump and MVAC equipment as shown on the drawing. The type of all
MCCB/MCB units to be used for pump motors shall be designed and selected for the purpose of
protecting motor circuits
6.1.13 The Contractor shall liaise with relevant Contractors for the exact termination location of the
power supply to P&D, MVAC and FS installation inside the plant rooms.
6.1.14 This section specifies the general requirements of low voltage switchgear and associated
equipment which are intended for assembly on site from individual items of components.
Additional and specific requirements for factory-built assemblies of switchgear and control gear
are given in the Drawings, other documents issued by the Client Representative;
6.1.15 The component equipment covered in this Section shall include the following:
i) Fuse combination units and switch disconnectors;
ii) Circuit-breakers comprising moulded case circuit-breakers (MCCBs), miniature circuit
breakers (MCBs) and residual current-operated circuit-breakers (RCCBs);
iii) Double-pole switch disconnectors;
iv) Fuses;
v) Distribution boards including consumer units;
vi) Starters and contactors;
vii) Time switches;
viii) Measuring instrument;
ix) Site built assemblies.
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6.1.16 Service Conditions
The following conditions shall apply:
i) Ambient temperature: peak from minus 5°C to plus 40°C for 4 hours continuously with an
average from 0°C to plus 35°C over only 24 hour period;
ii) Relative humidity: up to 0.99 saturation.
6.1.17 Short-circuit Rating and Continuous Current Rating
i) Low voltage switchgear shall be suitably rated for the specified prospective short-circuit
current which can occur at the point of its installation. It shall also be rated for
uninterrupted duty when carrying continuously the specified full load current. For non-
automatic switching devices the rated short-time withstanding current shall be at least 12
times the continuous current rating for 1 second;
ii) Where equipment components are installed in enclosures, they shall be suitable for
operation at the actual maximum temperatures which will be reached within the
enclosures under normal loaded conditions when the ambient temperature is 40ºC.
6.1.18 Voltage Rating
Low voltage switchgear and associated equipment shall be suitable for use on 230V (single
phase) or 400V (3 phase) 50Hz supply.
Degree of Protection for Enclosure
Enclosures for low voltage switchgear and associated equipment shall have an index of
protection, in accordance with IEC 60529 of at least IP 30 for indoor applications and of at least
IP 54 for outdoor applications.
6.1.19 Materials
i) Unless otherwise specified, low voltage switchgear and associated equipment except
MCCBs and MCBs shall be metalclad. All ferrous metal parts shall be galvanised or
chrome plated unless the final finish has been painted or enamelled in the manufacturer's
factory;
ii) All extraneous conductive parts shall be electrically continuous.
6.1.20 On and Off Indication
i) The design of a switching device shall incorporate some positive means to indicate
clearly and reliably the ON (or CLOSE) and the OFF (or OPEN) positions of the contacts.
Indication of either position shall only occur when the ON or OFF position on every pole
has been attained. Such indication shall be provided on the outside of the device and
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shall be prominently visible to an operator when the device is installed in the normal
manner;
ii) When the switching device is also used for isolation purpose, then an indication of the
OFF position shall occur only when all contacts are also in the OFF position and the
isolating distance between contacts in every pole has attained a clearance not less than
those specified in the respective equipment standards.
6.1.21 Identification of Circuit
i) Labels or other means of identification shall be provided for every item of switchgear and
associated equipment to indicate the purpose of the item. The labels shall either be fixed
at the front cover or at the inside surface of the hinged front cover;
ii) For a split-busbar consumer unit, the labels shall identify all outgoing MCBs which are
protected by an RCCB from those which are not.
6.2 SURFACE MOUNTED FUSE COMBINATION UNITS AND SWITCH-

DISCONNECTORS
6.2.1 General
i) Type and Standard
Surface mounted switch-disconnector fuses, fuse-switch disconnectors and switch-

disconnectors (hereinafter referred to as "switching device" or "switching devices") shall
be air-break, metalclad type and shall comply with IEC 60947-3.
ii) Arrangement
The switch-disconnector fuses or fuse-switch disconnectors shall be a combination of a

switch-disconnector and one or more fuses in a composite unit.
iii) Class and Rating
The switch-disconnector fuses or fuse-switch disconnectors shall be a combination of a

switch-disconnector and one or more fuses in a composite unit.
I Class Rating
t
e
m
1 Rated operational voltage 380/220V (min.)
.
2 Rated frequency 50Hz
.
3 Rated insulation voltage 415V (min.)
.
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I Class Rating
t
e
m
4 Rated impulse withstand 6 kV (min.)
. voltage
5 Conventional enclosed As shown on the
. thermal current and rated drawings
operational current/power
for uninterrupted duty
6 Utilization category AC22B unless otherwise
. specified.
7 Rated short-time withstand At least twelve times the
. current (for switch- maximum rated
disconnectors protected by operational current for
air circuit one second.
breakers/moulded case
circuit breakers)
iv) In-services Records
Prior to the time of material submission for Approval, the equipment shall have proven
record of reliability in local application for a minimum continuous period of 12 months to
the satisfaction of the Client Representative.
6.2.2 Type-test
i) Type and Standard
Switch-disconnector fuses, fuse-switch disconnectors and switch-disconnectors shall be

type-tested in accordance with Clause 8.2 and Clause 8.3 of IEC 60947-3. For switch-
disconnectors to be used in circuits protected by fuses, test sequence III of Clause 8.3.5
is not required, but test sequence IV of Clause 8.3.6 shall be performed to such switch-
disconnectors connected in series with bolt-type fuse links.
ii) Type-testing
The following test sequences of IEC 60947-3 shall be carried out by a Short Circuit
Testing Organisation.
• For fuse combination units – test sequences I & IV;
• For switch-disconnectors – test sequences I & III.
6.2.3 Construction and Design
i) Type
Switch-disconnector fuses, fuse-switch disconnectors and switch-disconnectors shall be

triple or single pole as shown on the Drawings, with detachable fully rated front
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accessible neutral link, or 4-pole as shown on the Drawings. For fuse combination units
– test sequences I & IV;
• Current Ratings About 100A
For fuse combination units with current ratings above 100A, the switching devices
shall make and break on both the incoming supply side and the outgoing load side.
• Current Ratings of 100A and Below
For fuse combination units with current ratings of 100A and below, fuse bases and
carriers shall be provided for housing the fuse links if the switching device are not
making and breaking on both the incoming supply side and the outgoing load side.
• Current Carrying Material
The current carrying parts shall be made of hard drawn, high conductivity copper to
BS EN 13601.
• Enclosure
The enclosure shall be made of sheet steel of thickness not less than 1.6 mm for
current ratings above 32A and not less than 1.2 mm for 32A and below, complete
with stoved epoxy powder paint, or equal and Approved finish of a gloss light colour.
• Front Cover
The front cover of switching devices shall be hinged or of an equal and Approved
construction, to enable easy access to the interior for replacement of fuse links.
Gland plates shall be provided for top and bottom cable entry for switching devices of
current ratings above 32A.
• Degree of Protection
Under normal service conditions, the enclosure shall be of totally enclosed type with
a degree of protection against ingress of foreign solid bodies and liquids of at least
IP41 as per IEC 60529 for the top surface and IP31 for the other surfaces of the
enclosures. With the front-hinged door open and in replacing fuse links, the degree
of protection to the live parts shall be at least IP2X. If the degree of protection to the
neutral conductor of the live part cannot comply with this requirement, a warning label
shall be provided next to the neutral conductor;
The switching devices shall be suitable for installation under environmental condition
of pollution degree 3 unless otherwise specified.
• Space in terminal Enclosure
Terminal connections shall be by means of screws so to ensure that the necessary

contact pressure is maintained;
The terminal enclosure shall have sufficient space for accommodating cable lugs for
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the largest cables which the switching device is designed to receive, and also for
proper cable termination with cable bending radius in accordance with the IET
Regulations otherwise proper extension cable terminals and/or cable boxes shall be
provided. The palm width of the cable lugs shall comply with BS 91.
• Fuse Combination Units
For switch-disconnector fuses or fuse-switch disconnectors, the fuse holders shall be

capable of accepting any fuse links of physical dimension complying with the
minimum and maximum limits of the respective fuse.
• Earthing Terminal
An external accessible earthing terminal shall be provided at the side panel of the
enclosure.
ii) Operation
• Earthing Terminal
The switching devices shall be independent manual operated and shall have
mechanical interlock to prevent access to the interior except when the switching
devices are in the OFF position, and to prevent the contacts from being switched to
close when the door is open.
• Performance
The latter interlock shall be able to be defeated by trained personnel for maintenance
when necessary.
• Security
A facility shall be provided for padlocking the switching devices in the OFF position.
6.3 Circuit Breaker-General
6.3.1 Scope of Circuit Breaker

This Sub-section covers the general requirements of ACBs, MCCBs, MCBs, and RCCBs.
6.3.2 Number of Poles

Circuit-breakers shall be of four-pole, three-pole, double-pole or single-pole, as specified and
shall have air-break contacts.
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6.3.3 Operating Mechanism
i) The operating mechanism of a circuit-breaker shall be trip-free;
ii) When an MCCB or MCB or RCCB trips and opens its contacts, the operating toggle shall
automatically resume the OFF or TRIPPED position.
6.3.4 Casing
The casing of an MCCB, an MCB, an RCCB shall be formed from an insulating material. The
construction shall be capable of withstanding the appropriate rated short circuit current and
reasonably rough use without fracture or distortion.
6.3.5 Current Rating
The rated current of a circuit-breaker shall be taken as that rated continuous current when the
circuit-breaker is installed in the enclosure together with other equipment, if any, under normal
operating conditions as shown on the Drawings.
6.4 Moulded Case Circuit Breakers (MCCB)
6.4.1 General
i) Standard
Moulded Case Circuit Breakers (MCCB) shall comply with IEC 60947-2.
ii) Class and Rating
Class Rating
a. Rated operation voltage: 230/400V
b. Rated insulation voltage: 415V
c. Rated frequency: 50Hz
d. Rated ultimate short- 25 kA unless otherwise specified
circuit breaking capacity:
e. Rated uninterrupted As shown on the Drawings
current:
iii) In-service Records
Prior to the time of material submission for Approval, the equipment shall have proven
record of reliability in local application for a minimum continuous period of 12 months to
the satisfaction of the Client Representative.
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6.4.2 Construction and Design
i) MCCB
• MCCB shall be triple, double or single pole complete with overcurrent and/or earth
leakage tripping device as shown on the Drawings, and suitable for direct mounting
inside a metal enclosure or a cubicle switchboard. Both triple and single pole MCCB
shall be provided with detachable, fully rated, front accessible neutral copper link
mounted inside the enclosure;
• For surface mounted MCCB cable terminals shall be at the top and bottom with
access from the front;
• For MCCB housed in switchboard cubicles, the cable terminals shall be suitable for
busbar connection;
• Interphase barriers shall be provided when necessary to maintain safe electrical

clearance.
• MCCB shall be type-tested and comply with the additional requirements for circuit
breakers suitable for isolation in accordance with Clause 7.1.2 of IEC 60947-2.
ii) Enclosures for Surface-Mounted MCCB
• The enclosure shall be of totally enclosed type with a degree of protection against
ingress of foreign solid bodies and liquids of at least IP41 as per IEC 60529, for the
top surface, and IP31 for the other surfaces of the enclosures;
• The enclosure shall conform to the type-tested standard or as recommended by the

manufacturer. The front cover of the enclosure shall be hinged or equal and
approved. With the front-hinged cover opened, all live parts shall be protected to
IP20. If the degree of protection to the neutral conductor of the live part cannot
comply with this requirement, a warning label shall be provided next to the neutral
conductor;
• The enclosure shall have sufficient space for accommodating cable lugs for the
largest cables which the MCCB is designed to receive;
• The palm width of the cable lugs shall comply with BS 91;
• There shall also be sufficient space for proper cable termination with cable bending
radius in accordance with the Electrical CoP, otherwise proper extension cable
terminals and/or cable box shall be provided.
• An external accessible earthing terminal shall be provided at the side panel of the
enclosure. The enclosure shall be formed from sheet steel 1.6 mm thick;
• All inside and outside surfaces of the enclosures shall be treated with either anti-rust
protective coating followed by two stoved coats of gloss paint of contrasting colours,
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or an alternative acceptable finish such as phosphate treatment followed by epoxy

powder paint. The finishing colour shall be approved by the Client Representative.
6.4.3 Operation
i) Operating Characteristics
• MCCB shall have inverse time delay and instantaneous tripping time-current
characteristic which cannot be inadvertently adjusted. The operating characteristic
shall be such that:
The time delay on overload tripping shall be inversely proportional to the overcurrent
up to a threshold value of approximately 7 times the rated current or as otherwise
specified;
There shall be no intentional time-delay on overcurrent tripping due to short-circuit or

heavy overcurrent exceeding the threshold value.
• The operating characteristic shall be calibrated at 40 degree C. For earth leakage

protection, the tripping current shall be as shown on the Drawings. The earth
leakage relay and the zero-sequence current transformer, if any, shall comply with
the relevant British Standard.
ii) Operating Mechanism and Indications
• The operating mechanism shall be independent manual and trip-free. Indication of

OFF position shall occur only when the specified isolation distance on each pole has
been attained. Reliable visual indication of ON and OFF position and trip indication
shall be provided;
• MCCBs shall be equipped with lockable function such that these devices can be
locked off and only be able to be unlocked by the use of keys or tools used to lock off
these devices.
iii) Type Test
MCCB shall be type-tested to IEC 60947-2. Verification of short-circuit making and

breaking capacity shall be carried out by a Short-Circuit Testing Organization.
6.5 Miniature Circuit Breakers (MCB)
6.5.1 General
Miniature Circuit Breakers (MCBs) shall comply with IEC 60898-1 or BS EN 60898-1, suitable
for 220/380V supply operation with rated current and number of poles as shown on the
Drawings.
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i) Category of Duty
MCBs shall have a standard value of rated short-circuit capacity of not less than 4500A.
ii) Type
Unless otherwise specified or shown on the Drawings, MCBs shall have an instantaneous
tripping operation of type B or type C in accordance with IEC 60898-1 or BS EN 60898-1.
iii) Cable Terminals
Terminals suitable for terminating appropriate size of solid or stranded conductors shall
be provided for the outgoing cables. The terminals shall be accessible from the front for
easy cable termination.
iv) Contacts
Contacts shall be non-weld type.
v) Contacts TRIPPING MECHANISM, Isolation and switching
• Tripping elements shall be thermal magnetic type with instantaneous tripping

characteristic under short-circuit conditions and inverse time delay tripping
characteristic under overload conditions;
• For domestic buildings, the double pole MCBs providing supply to domestic units
before the power company's meters shall be capable of both isolating and switching
the full load current of the respective circuits;
• MCBs shall be equipped with lockable function such that these devices can be locked
off and only be able to be unlocked by the use of keys or tools used to lock off these
devices.
6.5.2 Operating Mechanism

Operating mechanism shall be quick break, trip free type. Where the handle is used to indicate
the position of the contacts, the handle, when released, shall automatically take up the position
corresponding to that of the moving contacts; in this case, the handle shall have two distinct rest
positions corresponding to the position of the contacts but, for automatic opening, a third distinct
position of the handle may be provided.
6.5.3 Type-test
Full type-test certificates to Section 9 of BS EN 60898-1 or Section 9 of IEC 60898-1 shall be
produced to the satisfaction of the Client Representative. In addition, type-test to test
sequences C, D and E of IEC 60898-1 or BS EN 60898-1 shall be carried out by a Short Circuit
Testing Organization.
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6.6 Residual Current Operated Circuit Breakers (RCCB)
6.6.1 Performance
i) Residual current operated circuit breakers (RCCBs) shall comply with IEC 61008-1, and
shall be suitable for 220/380V supply operation with rated current and number of poles as
indicated on the Drawings. The rated residual operating current of RCCBs shall be 30
mA unless otherwise specified. RCCBs shall not require any auxiliary source for
operation. However, 2-pole RCCB requiring an integral auxiliary source for operation will
still be acceptable provided that in the event of failure of integral auxiliary source through
the loss of neutral, it shall either still function as a RCCB or open automatically without
delay;
ii) The RCCBs shall be:
• Type A for circuits serving electric vehicles charging facilities;
• General type (Type AC) for other circuits.
6.6.2 Type-test Certificates

Full type-test certificates to Section 9 of IEC 61008-1 shall be produced to the satisfaction of the
Client Representative.
6.6.3 Circuit Fault Current Test
i) The short circuit tests as specified in Clause 9.11 of IEC 61008-1 shall be carried out by a
Short-circuit Testing Organisation;
ii) For RCCBs which form part of consumer units or miniature circuit breaker distribution
boards which have been satisfactorily tested in accordance with ELE3.12.4 or ELE3.11.5
respectively, the short circuit tests as specified in Clause 9.11 of IEC 61008-1 will not be
required.
6.6.4 Evidence of Country / Place Of Manufacture And Authenticity

manufacture and authenticity of RCCBs delivered to Site or installed.
6.7 Double Pole Switch-disconnectors
6.7.1 Performance
i) Double Pole Switch-disconnectors shall comply with IEC 60947-3, suitable for 220V
supply operation with rated current as indicated on the Drawings;
ii) They shall have Utilization Category AC22A and shall be provided with facility for
padlocking the switch disconnectors in the isolated position;
iii) Incoming terminal shall be protected against direct contact to IP2X.
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6.7.2 Type-test Reports

Full type-test report to Clause 8.1.2 of IEC 60947-3 shall be produced to the satisfaction of the
Client Representative.
6.8 Distribution Boards-General
6.8.1 Scope of Distribution Boards
This sub-section covers the general requirements of MCCB distribution boards.
6.8.2 Construction of Enclosure
i) The enclosure of a distribution board shall be constructed from sheet steel, rust proofed
and baked enamelled or stove epoxy powder painted;
ii) The construction shall be of robust design, capable of withstanding the mechanical,
electrical and thermal stresses under all working conditions, including fault conditions.
6.8.3 Arrangement of Component Parts
i) Distribution boards shall include all necessary components and accessories to form a
complete assembly;
ii) Components and accessories shall be firmly fixed in position in the distribution board, and
shall be assembled in such a way that it shall be possible to remove or replace any
component parts and to carry out cable connections from the front;
iii) Ample space shall be allowed for cabling;
iv) MCCBs shall be arranged neatly in a row or rows;
v) All components shall be totally concealed: only the toggles of the MCCBs shall protrude
through the cover plate of the distribution board.
• Busbars
All busbars shall be of hard drawn copper having ratings as specified and shall be
electro-tinned. Neutral busbars shall be of the same CSA as the phase busbars, and
shall have adequate number of terminals for all outgoing circuits including spare
ways.
• Provision of Spare Ways

Each distribution board shall be provided with spare ways for future expansion. For
new installations, the number of spare ways shall not be less than 20% of the total
number of outgoing ways in the distribution board. Each spare way shall be blanked
off with a suitable blanking plate having a finish comparable to that of the distribution
board.
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• Shrouding of Live Parts

All conductive parts shall be properly shrouded against accidental contact by means
of rigid barriers, partitions of insulating materials such that accidental contact can be
prevented during operation of component replacement or cable connection;
All conductive structural parts of the distribution boards shall comply with the
protective circuit requirements of IEC 60439-1.
6.9 Moulded Case Circuit Breaker (MCCB) Distribution Boards
6.9.1 General
i) The enclosure of an MCCB distribution board shall be constructed from sheet steel
having a thickness of not less than 1.5 mm, and shall be designed for general commercial
and light industrial applications;
ii) The design, construction and testing specifications of the distribution boards shall comply
with IEC 61439-1 and IEC 61439-2, or IEC 60439-1.
6.9.2 Type of MCCB Distribution Board
i) MCCB distribution boards shall be of two types, viz. Type A and Type B. Type A MCCB
distribution board shall be suitable for accommodating, in any combination, the double-
pole and triple-pole MCCBs of 100A frame size. Type B MCCB distribution boards shall
be suitable for accommodating triple-pole MCCBs of 225A framesize;
ii) All MCCB distribution boards shall each be provided with a moulded-case isolating switch
having a current rating not less than that of the supply side protective device.
6.9.3 Busbars
i) MCCB distribution boards shall be provided with vertical triple-pole and neutral copper
busbars of rating not less than that of the supply side protective device subject to a
minimum of 250A;
ii) The configuration of the busbars, busbar supports and busbar mounting arrangement
shall be type-tested to a short-time withstanding current of not less than 14 kA in the case
of type A boards or 22 kA in the case of type B boards for 0.2 seconds at a voltage of not
less than 380V;
iii) Outgoing MCCBs shall be mounted horizontally on both sides of the vertical busbars.
The connection between the MCCBs and the phase busbars shall be by means of copper
tapes and bolted joints. Plug-in type of current carrying contacts shall not be accepted.
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6.10 Miniature Circuit Breaker (MCB) Distribution Boards
6.10.1 General
i) Type
Miniature Circuit Breaker Distribution Boards (MCB boards) shall be of surface mounted
and enclosed type and shall comply with IEC 60439-3 or BS EN 60439-3.
ii) Guarantee of Type Test Equivalence
iii) In cases where miniature circuit breaker distribution boards are manufactured under
licence from a Principal Company, letters of guarantee for products manufactured by the
licensee from the Principal Company shall be produced to prove that such products are
equivalent, in every respect, to the type-tested products.
iv) In-Services Records
Prior to the time of material submission for Approval, the equipment including its major
components shall have proven record of reliability in local application for a minimum
continuous period of 12 months to the satisfaction of the Project Manager.
6.10.2 Class and Rating
Class Rating
1. Rated operational voltage: 220/380V (min)
3. Rated insulated voltage: 415V (min)
4. Rated current: a. MCB boards without integral incoming
switch-disconnector: 200A;
b. MCB boards with integral incoming switch-
disconnector: not less than the current rating
of the integral incoming switch-disconnector,
subject to a minimum of 100A.
5. Rated conditional short-circuit current: 24 kA when backed up by 160A fuse.
6.10.3 Enclosure
i) Construction
MCB boards shall be fabricated from sheet steel with a thickness of not less than 1.2 mm.
They shall be robustly constructed and rustproof.
ii) Finish
All inside and outside surfaces of the enclosure shall be treated with either anti-rust
protective coating followed by two stoved coats of gloss paint of contrasting colours or an
alternative acceptable finish such as phosphate treatment followed by stove epoxy
powder paint. The finishing coat shall be approved by the Project Manager.
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iii) Knockouts
Knockouts of appropriate size shall be provided on the top and bottom of the enclosure.
iv) Fastening Device

The fastening device (e.g. screws) for fixing the cover to the enclosure shall be captive
and shall not cause damage to the enclosure during fastening and loosening.
v) Degree of Protection
• The degree of protection for the enclosure with all functional units and blanking plates
fitted shall be at least IP41 and IP 31 for the top surface and other surfaces
respectively;
• If any cover or blanking plate can be removed without a tool, the degree of protection
against direct contact with live parts shall be at least IP 2X with the cover or blanking
plate removed;
• With the front cover removed or in replacing the MCB unit, any live parts which
cannot be isolated by the MCB board's integral incoming switch-disconnector shall be
provided with barrier or other means affording a degree of protection at least IP 2X. If
the degree of protection to the neutral conductor of the live part cannot comply with
this requirement, a warning label bearing "DANGER" in red legible letters and
characters each not less than 10 mm high shall be provided next to the neutral
conductor. And, if the MCB board is not provided with an integral incoming switch
disconnector, a warning notice shall be placed in such a position that any person
gaining access to live parts will be warned of the need to use the appropriate isolating
device.
vi) Danger Label

A label bearing "DANGER" in red legible letters and characters each not less than 10 mm
high shall also be provided on the cover.
6.10.4 Components and Arrangement
i) Specification
The functional units such as MCBs, RCCBs, switch-disconnectors etc. shall comply with
the relevant BS EN/BS/IEC and the relevant sections in this Specifications.
ii) Mounting Arrangement

All the MCBs, RCCB (if provided) and switch-disconnectors (if provided) shall be
mounted in a straight-line manner and fixed firmly in position. The toggles of all devices
shall be projected through the front panel of the MCB board. The on and off
identifications for all these devices shall be clearly visible such that the close or open
state of the devices shall be easily distinguished when they are mounted in the normal
service position.
iii) Main Busbars

The main busbars shall be copper to BS EN 13601 and be completely tinned. Fixing of
busbars shall not rely on any functional unit.
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iv) Neutral Terminal Block

The neutral terminal block, where specified, shall allow the connection of copper
conductors having current carrying capacity of the phase conductor. The number of
outgoing terminals in the neutral blocks shall not be less than the maximum number of
outgoing circuits.
v) Earthing Terminal Block

The earthing terminal block shall be provided with sufficient terminals for the incoming
and maximum number of outgoing circuits.
vi) Spacing
Sufficient space shall be provided for wiring and termination after all the functional units
are fixed in position.
vii) Mounting
The functional units, terminal blocks, busbars, incoming switch-disconnector, etc. shall be
mounted as skeleton units or on a backplate. The skeleton units shall not be
disintegrated for the removal or replacement of any functional unit.
viii) Removal
Removal of any skeleton unit or the backplate, replacement of MCB, or termination of
cable shall not disturb or loosen the other components or wiring.
ix) Steel Screws

All steel screws shall be zinc plated or chromate coated. Self-tapping screws are not
acceptable.
x) Identification
For MCB board designed to incorporate both multi-pole and single pole MCBs, phase and
neutral colour identification shall be provided adjacent to each MCB outgoing way and
neutral connection;
Ferrules shall be provided for wires, including earthing, phase and neutral conductor,
throughout the distribution board internally for circuit identification.
xi) Circuity
The circuitry of the MCB board shall be as shown on the Drawings.
6.10.5 Type-Test
i) Standard
MCB boards shall be type-tested to Clause 8 of BS EN 60439-3 or IEC 60439-3. Partially
type-tested assemblies (PTTA) will only be accepted provided that the non-type-tested
arrangements are derived from and have been verified to comply with the standard of the
type-tested ones and/or been tested to the satisfaction of the Project Manager. PTTA
shall be verified and substantiated by test certificates/reports and/or graphs, calculations,
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etc. together with the details of the type-tested arrangement from which the PTTA is
derived.
ii) Verification
The short-circuit strength of the MCB board shall be type-tested and verified by a Short
Circuit Testing Organization.
iii) Short-circuit
The short-circuit shall be made as follows:
• For MCB boards designed to incorporate single pole MCBs only: across the phase
and neutral;
• For MCB boards designed to incorporate DP MCBs: across each phase and neutral.
If the busbars in all phases are equally constructed and subject to the Approval of the
Client Representative, partially type tested assembly (PTTA) will be acceptable;
• For MCB boards designed to incorporate TP and/or SP MCBs: across the three
phases. Where a neutral bar exists, it shall be subjected to one test to prove its
short-circuit withstand strength in relation to the nearest phase bar for the conditional
short-circuit current;
• The bolted short-circuit connection shall be provided immediately at the terminals of

the outgoing functional unit. The prospective short-circuit current shall pass through
the integral incoming switch-disconnector (if provided), the main busbars, the neutral
busbar (if provided), RCCB (if provided) and SP, DP or TP MCBs, as appropriate,
located at the farthest position from the incoming supply point.
6.11 Fuses
6.11.1 General
i) Fuses shall comply with IEC 60269-1, IEC 60269-2 and BS 88:Section 2.2 or BS 88-2;
ii) Fuses of compact dimensions to BS 88:Part 6 or BS 88-2 are only acceptable for
metering circuits and/or control circuits provided that the rated breaking capacity of the
fuse shall exceed the prospective short-circuit current at the point where the fuse is
installed;
iii) All fuses shall be of a.c. rating and their current ratings shall be as shown on the
Drawings;
iv) Fuse links shall be certified to use and shall bear the marking of "ASTA 20 CERT" or a
similar and Approved Equivalent Quality Surveillance Scheme;
v) Unless otherwise specified, fuse links shall be of current limiting type with full-range
breaking capacity for general application (i.e. Utilization Category "gG"). Fuse links shall
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have conventional fusing current not more than 1.45 times the rated current under the
intended service conditions;
vi) Fuse links other than those to be used in fuse combination units shall be provided with
fuse holders. The maximum power dissipation of the fuse link shall not exceed the
maximum rated power acceptance of the fuse holder under the intended service
conditions;
vii) When fuse holders are specified, the degree of protection against electric shock for the
complete fuse shall be IP3X under normal service conditions. When replacing the fuse
link or removing the fuse carrier, the degree of protection against electric shock shall be
at least IP2X;
viii) Type-test certificates and reports, time/current characteristics, cut-off characteristics, pre-
arcing and operating I² t characteristics and Letter of Authorisation to use "ASTA 20
CERT" endorsement or similar documents shall be submitted for reference and
examination if required.
6.11.2 Fuses to BS 88:Section 2.2.
i) Fuses shall comply with IEC 60269-1, IEC 60269-2 and BS 88:Section 2.2 or BS 88-2;
ii) When the fuse link is to be used in a fuse combination unit, its rated power dissipating
shall not exceed that of the fuse link used in carrying out the temperature-rise type test of
the unit;
iii) The physical dimensions of the fuse links shall be as shown in the following table:
Current rating of fuse link (I) Dimension as fuse reference of

BS 88:Section 2.2 or BS 88-2
32 > or = I A2
32 < I < or = 63 A3
63 < I < or = 100 A4 or B1
100 < I < or = 200 B2
200 < I < or = 315 B3
315< I < or = 400 B4 or C1
400 < I < or = 630 C2
630< I < or = 800 C3
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For fuse links rated at or below 100A mounted in cubicle switchboard, the physical
dimensions of the fuse links as shown in Fig. 1 of BS 88: Section 2.2 or Figure 501 of BS
88-2 are also acceptable;
iv) Fuses shall be type-tested to IEC, 60269-1, IEC 60269-2 and BS 88: Section 2.2 or BS
88-2. Type-test of 'Verification of Breaking Capacity' shall be carried out by a Short-
Circuit Testing Organisation.
6.11.3 Fuses to BS 88: Part 6
i) Fuses of compact dimensions shall comply with IEC 60269-1 and BS 88: Part 6 or BS 88-
2;
ii) Fuses shall be type-tested to IEC 60269-1 and BS 88: Part 6 or BS 88-2. Type test of
'Verification of Breaking Capacity' shall be carried out by a Short-Circuit Testing
Organisation.
6.12 Contactors
6.12.1 General Application
i) Standard
Contactors shall comply with IEC 60947-4-1.
ii) Ratings
1 Rated operational voltage: 380/220V

.
2 Rated insulation voltage: 415V
.
3 Rated frequency: 50Hz
.
4 Pollution degree: 3
.
5 Conventional enclosed As shown on the drawings
. thermal current:
6 Rated operational As shown on the drawings
. current/power and duty:
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iii) Construction and Design
• Contactors shall be four-pole, triple-pole, double-pole or single-pole as shown on the

Drawings;
• The mechanical endurance of the contactors shall not be less than 3 million no-load
operating cycles;
• Unless otherwise specified, the number of on-load operating cycles for category AC-3
shall not be less than 1/20 of the number of no-load operating cycles corresponding
to the mechanical endurance of the contactor;
• Contactors shall be silver or silver-faced;
• Insulation shall be of class B of IEC 60085.
iv) Operation
Contactors shall be electro-magnetically controlled, double air-break type. The rated
control circuit voltage shall be the same as that of the main circuit; otherwise it shall be
24V, 30V or 110V d.c. as specified.
v) Utilisation Category
• Unless otherwise specified, contactors shall be of utilisation category AC-2 for

general application;
• For special applications, the utilisation categories of the contactors used shall comply
with the correspondent requirements accordingly. Contactors with utilisation category
other than the stipulated categories are acceptable provided that the test currents,
voltages, power factors or time constants, number of operating cycles, the on and off
times given in the Tables 7 and 8 of IEC 60947-4-1 and the test circuit for the
assigned utilisation categories are not more severe than those of the contactor has
been tested and the temperature rise has been verified at a current not less than the
highest assigned rated operational current in continuous duty.
vi) Type Tests

Contactors shall be type-tested to IEC 60947-1 and IEC 60947-4-1. Full type-test
certificates shall be produced to the satisfaction of the client representative.
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6.12.2 Special Applications
i) Changeover Contactors for Cubicle Type Switchboard
• Two identical contactors, mechanically and electrically interlocked such that only one
of them can be closed at any one time, shall be used;
• Each changeover contactor shall be enclosed in a separate and segregated

compartment with a hinged front door. The contactor shall be provided with phase
barriers and arcing chutes where applicable. At least one "a" contact and one "b"
contact shall be provided for each contactor;
• Contactors shall be rated for AC-3 utilisation category and intermittent duty of Class
30. When the main contacts of a contactor remain closed at either the main supply
side or the essential supply side, the contactor shall be suitably rated for the specified
current for uninterrupted duty;
• Prior to the time of material submission for approval, the equipment shall have proven
record of reliability in local application for a minimum continuous period of 12 months
to the satisfaction of the Project Manager.
ii) Control Contactors for Power Factor Correction Equipment
• The contacts shall be of quick break and have a high arc resistance during switching
operation;
• Contactors shall be of utilisation category AC-6b and specifically designed for

switching direct connected capacitor banks with intermittent duty of Class 30.
iii) Contactors for Motor Starter
• Contactors for star/delta starting or reversing contactors shall be fitted with the
necessary mechanical and electrical interlocks;
• Contactors shall be of utilisation category AC-3 for general motor circuits and AC-4
for motor circuits with plugging or inching facilities. Contactors for motor starters of
AC-3 utilisation category shall be of uninterrupted duty and intermittent duty Class 12,
60% on-load factor; and contactors for AC-4 category shall be of intermittent duty
Class 30, 60% on-load factor.
iv) Control Contactors for Discharge Lamps

Contactors shall be of utilisation category AC-5a for electric discharge lamps. Also it
shall be specifically designed for switching operations of the lamps with intermittent duty
of Class 30.
v) Control Contactors For Hermetic Refrigerant Compressor Motors

Contactors shall be of utilisation category AC-8a for hermetic refrigerant compressor
motors with manual reset of overload releases and AC-8b for the one with automatic
reset of overload releases. Also, it shall be specifically designed for switching operations
of these items with intermittent duty of Class 30.
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6.13 Starters
6.13.1 General
Starters shall be air-break triple pole electromagnetic contractor type and shall comply with and
be tested to IEC 60947-4-1 or EN 60947-4-1. Unless otherwise specified, each starter shall
comprise an isolating device, a thermal overload protective device, main and auxiliary contacts,
on/off controls and indications.
6.13.2 Utilisation Category

Starters shall be of utilisation categories AC-3 for general motor circuits and AC-4 for motor
circuits with plugging or inching facilities. Motor starters for AC-3 utilisation category shall be of
both uninterrupted duty and intermittent duty Class 0.1 60% on-load factor. Starters of category
AC-4 shall be of intermittent duty Class 0.3 60% on-load factor.
6.13.3 Mechanical and Electrical Endurance
i) The mechanical and electrical endurance of the starters shall be tested in accordance
with IEC 60947-4-1 or EN 60947-4-1;
ii) The mechanical endurance of the starters shall not be less than 0.1 million no-load
operating cycles for category AC-3 starters and 0.3 million no-load operating cycles for
AC-4 starters;
iii) The number of on-load operating cycles for category AC-3 starters shall not be less than
1/20 of the number of no-load operating cycles corresponding to the mechanical
endurance of the starters.
6.13.4 Thermal Overload Relay

Thermal overload relay shall be Type B compensated for ambient temperature of 40ºC and
have a setting range of 50% - 150% rated operational current.
6.13.5 Auxiliaries
For assisted start starters, timers shall be solid state plug-in type with 0 - 15 seconds setting.
For star/delta and reversing starters, mechanical and electrical interlocks shall be fitted with the
contactors.
6.14 Time Switches
6.14.1 Operation
Time switches shall be self-starting and driven by synchronous motor or an electronic operated
clock.
6.14.2 Mounting / Housing

Time switches shall be suitable for either flush, surface or panel mounting and shall be housed
in metal or robust moulded plastic enclosure with a removable clear plastic front cover.
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6.14.3 Rating
The time switches shall be rated at 15A (Resistive load) unless otherwise specified. The time
accuracy shall be within ±1 second per day.
6.14.4 Features
i) An automatic rewind spring reserve or lithium/NiMH battery backup, of not less than 72
hours, to drive the mechanism during power interruption;
ii) A 24-hour dial with at least 2 "ON-OFF" operation cycles everyday;
iii) An on/off or test switch to enable the circuit to be controlled at will without affecting the
normal dial operation;
iv) A minimum time setting period of 15 minutes shall be achievable.
6.15 Measuring Instruments
6.15.1 Kilowatt-Hour Meters
i) Kilowatt-hour meters shall be suitable for small rating circuits and have rated current not
less than the rating of the circuit protection MCBs at the upstream of the corresponding
circuits, single-phase or three-phase, as shown on the Drawings;
ii) The meters shall comply with IEC 62053-21 or EN 62053-21, with IP51 in protective
enclosure for indoor meters;
iii) The meters shall be of direct connection type and without external CT required for
measurement;
iv) The meters shall be mounted on a DIN rail and housed inside a metal enclosure with the
display exposed to view on the front cover;
v) The display of the meter shall show the accumulative reading in kilowatt-hour and have
minimum 4 digits. The reading shall be maintained even under power interruption and be
continued upon power resumption;
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vi) The accuracy of the meters shall not be less than Class 2 according to IEC 62053-21.
Manufacturer's calibration certificate shall be issued for every batch of meters;
vii) The meters shall comply with the Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) requirements in
accordance with IEC 61000-4-2, IEC 61000-4-3, IEC 61000-4-4 and IEC 61000-4-5
standards.
6.15.2 Ammeters and Voltmeters
i) Ammeters and voltmeters shall be of moving iron type or moving magnet type or moving
coil with transducer type, complying with IEC 60051-1 and IEC 60051-2;
ii) The accuracy class shall be "2.5" or better in accordance with IEC 60051-1 and IEC
60051-2;
iii) The dial shall have a nominal diameter of approximate 75 mm and shall have a minimum
scale deflection of 90 degree.
iv) An ammeter for any circuit of rating up to 60A may be connected directly in series with
the circuit, so that the full circuit current passes through the instrument;
v) For a circuit of rating exceeding 60A, the ammeter shall be fed through the secondary
winding of a current transformer and shall give a scale deflection with a secondary
current of 5A.
6.15.3 Current Transformers

Current transformers for use with measuring instruments shall comply with IEC 60044-1 having
rated secondary current of 5A and rated output suitably matched with the burden of the
measuring instrument.
6.15.4 Selector Switch for Ammeter
i) Where a single ammeter is used to measure the current in each phase, or the neutral of a
three phase circuit, the ammeter shall be connected to a selector switch which shall
enable the ammeter to be inserted in series with each phase and the neutral in turn;
ii) When the ammeter is connected to the secondary windings of the measuring current
transformers, the selector switch shall have facilities to prevent the current transformers
from being open circuited during change-over and at OFF position.
6.15.5 Selector Switch for Voltmeters
i) In three phase circuits, in which a single voltmeter is used to measure the voltage, the
voltmeter shall be provided with a selector switch to enable the following voltages to be
measured:
• Voltage between each phase to neutral;
• Voltage between any two phases.
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ii) The selector switch shall also have an OFF position.
6.15.6 Mounting Position of Selectors Switches

Selector switches for ammeters or voltmeters shall be mounted immediately below the meters
with which they are associated.
6.15.7 Meter Chambers
i) Construction:
• Meter chambers for housing watt-hour meters shall be made of galvanised steel not
less than 1.6 mm thick and shall be of ample size to accommodate the required
number of watt-hour meters and meter cables;
• Provision shall be made to enable the watt-hour meters to be fixed inside the
chamber without removing the chamber from the wall or other supports;
• Meter fixing screws shall not project through the back of the chamber.
ii) Front covers:
• When a meter chamber is installed indoors, it shall be fitted with a hinged metal front
cover;
• Meter chambers installed outdoors shall be waterproof, with screw-on type front
covers;
• The degree of protection in the latter case shall be of at least IP54 in accordance with
IEC 60529.
iii) Windows:
• Glass windows shall be provided in the front covers of meter chambers to enable the
registers of the watt-hour meters to be read easily;
• A window shall be provided for each meter, and the size of the window shall be large
enough to enable the serial number of the meter and the register to be clearly visible.
6.15.8 Mounting of Current Transformers Associated with a Watt-Hour Meter
i) Current transformers, if required in association with a watt-hour meter, may be mounted

inside the meter chamber, or in a separate current transformer chamber, as dictated by
the circumstances of each particular job;
ii) When current transformers are mounted in the meter chamber, the front cover shall be
arranged so that the opening or removal of the front cover to gain access to the meters
will not expose the current transformers;
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iii) A separate cover giving access to the current transformers compartment shall be
provided;
iv) Suitable engraved labels shall be fixed on the covers to identify the installed equipment
therein.
6.15.9 Identification of Instruments
Each measuring instrument shall be identified by means of a label fitted under the associated
instrument. This label shall denote the function of the circuit connected to the meter.
i) The type of cable and the installation methods shall be as indicated on the drawings.
ii) Cables shall not be installed where the ambient temperature is likely to result in the
conductor temperature exceeding the limiting temperature of the insulation.
iii) Conductors shall be high conductivity, stranded, plain, and annealed copper complying
with BS 6360. Four-core cables shall have full size neutral conductors. The conductor
shape shall be circular for single core cables and multi-core cables of size up to 25mm2.
Other cable sizes shall have shaped conductors.
iv) The cross-sectional area of the neutral conductor shall not be less than that of the phase
conductors, unless otherwise specified.
v) The armour shall be of galvanized steel single wire for multi-core cables.
vi) Single core cables shall be provided with non-ferrous sheathing and shall be without steel
armour.
vii) Where circuits are wired in single-core cables, a separate circuit protective conductor
shall be installed. Metallic conduit and trunking systems shall not be used as the sole
circuit protective conductor.
viii) The maximum number of cables drawn into any one conduit or trunking shall not exceed
those allowed by the requirements of Code of Practice for The Electricity (Wiring)
Regulations, issued by EMSD and IEE Wiring Regulations.
ix) All-single non-sheathed cables shall be drawn into a continuous protective enclosure of
conduit or trunking installed in accordance with the drawings.
x) Cables buried in concrete or plaster shall be enclosed in PVC or steel conduit and shall
run vertically unless a horizontal is unavoidable. Cables shall not be run diagonally
across a wall area.
xi) Small wiring cables shall be installed on the ‘loop in’ basis and joints between terminal
points will not be permitted. A maximum of three conductors only shall be connected to
any one terminal.
xii) Cable shall be installed in continuous runs without intermediate joints.
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6.16 Cables
6.16.1 General
All cables shall be certified by British Approval s Services for Cables (BASEC).
6.16.2 Non- armoured cables
i) PVC cables shall comply with BS 6004, BS 6231, BS 6346 and/or BS 7329 subject to the
cable types as specified on the Drawings.
ii) PVC cables to BS 6004 shall not under any circumstances be run underground.
iii) PVC cables to BS 6004 shall not be directly embedded in concrete or plaster nor shall
they be installed externally without additional mechanical protection.
iv) Single-core cables installed in conduit or trunking shall have stranded conductors with a
minimum cross-section of 1.5mm2. PVC cables shall comply with BS 6004.
6.16.3 Armoured cable
i) Cables shall comply with IEC 60502-1.
ii) Cables shall be run inside cable ducts or mounted on cable tray. Buried directly in the
ground shall not be allowed.
6.16.4 Fire resistant cables rated 600/1000V
i) Cables specified as fire resistant shall be certified by the Loss Prevention Certification
Board (LPCB).
ii) Cables shall be tested to BS 6387 and meet the requirements of the Class CWZ or
equivalent international standards for enhanced circuit integrity under fire conditions.
iii) Cables to BS 7629 shall be of Type B.
iv) Fixings shall be able to withstand the fire for the same duration as the cable. The type of
fixings employed shall be consistent throughout the installation.
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7 EMERGENCY GENERATOR INSTALLATION
7.1 General
7.1.1 The contractor shall collect and deliver the standby diesel generating set and associated
accessories from the client before delivery the generator to site. The contractor shall carry out
all necessary testing and commissioning to ensure the generator is operation satisfaction to the
installation on site. The scope shall also include all necessary design and provisions of acoustic
treatment associated with the installation for compliance with the Noise Control Ordinance and
all necessary submissions to the Authorities in connection with the installation and operation of
generating sets.
7.1.2 The contractor shall provide the following dry contracts for generator set shall be
provided to Automatic Fire Alarm Panel:-
i) running
ii) fail
iii) fail to start
iv) manual mode
v) auto mode
7.1.3 The contractor shall provide the following dry contracts for generator set shall be
provided to BMS System:-
i) running
ii) fail
iii) fail to start
iv) manual mode
v) auto mode
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7.2 Generator Control
i) The Works-Contractor shall provide all equipment necessary for the starting/control/shut-
down procedures for the diesel generator system.
ii) The generator control panel shall be free-standing, for location at a position remote from
the generating set.
7.2.2 Control Panel Construction
i) The control panel shall be manufactured from best quality mild steel plate of 1.5mm
minimum thickness and formed in a folded and welded construction. Prior to final
painting, the panel shall be suitably treated against corrosion. Back plates shall be
removable and secured by bolts and shake proof washers. Doors shall be flush fitting
and suitably braced to prevent distortion and whip. Doors shall be capable of being lifted
off hinges and shall be fitted with locks.
ii) The complete panel enclosures shall comply with IP 51 (EN 60529) as a minimum
standard unless a higher standard is specified.
iii) Paint finishes shall be to the manufacturer's standard.
iv) Cables or conduit entry shall be via removable plates at the top and bottom of the panel.
v) Means for lifting the control panel shall be provided.
7.2.3 Control Panel Equipment
i) All facilities provided within the control panel shall be as specified.
ii) The control panel shall be complete with all necessary equipment and facilities to control,
and monitor the diesel generator.
iii) Control relays shall be of the plug-in dust-proof type.
iv) Contactors shall comply with BS EN 60947-4-1. Transfer switches shall comply with the
requirements specified. Busbars shall be fully shrouded.
v) Power and control components shall be located within separate sections of the panel.
vi) Power and control circuits shall be segregated from each other within the panel.
vii) All wiring shall be arranged in the form of suitably supported looms and/or run in slotted
PVC trunking.
viii) Wiring for low voltage circuits shall be PVC to BS 6231. Wiring for control circuits shall be
carried out in flexible PVC cable to BS 6500.
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ix) All wiring within the control panel shall be identified by means of coded ferrules fitted to
each end of the cable; the coding shall be identified on the schematic wiring diagram.
x) All control panel wiring shall be terminated at suitable rail-mounted terminal boards
located for easy access. Terminals shall utilise a spring clamp arrangement to prevent
damage to wire ends.
xi) Control circuit wiring shall be protected by fuses in accordance with BS 88.
xii) A main earth terminal bar shall be fixed within the control panel and positioned to
facilitate connection of external wiring.
xiii) All indicating lamps shall be of the LED type and shall be mounted on the front face of the
panel.
xiv) All indicating meters shall be 96mm scale, industrial grade performance to BS 89/IEC 51.
Scales shall be chosen for ease of reading and interpolation throughout the scale range.
xv) Where timers are utilized in the protection and control circuits, each timer shall have a
readily adjustable setting range incorporated in the timer module.
xvi) All control switches shall be mounted on the front face of the panel and shall be of the
rotary type.
xvii) All push buttons shall be mounted on the front face of the panel.
xviii) Audible alarms shall be located on the front face of the control panel with a muting facility
fitted in an adjacent position.
xix) All switches, push buttons and indicator lamps shall be identified by means of
permanently fixed labels manufactured from engraving laminate.
xx) Alternatively, push buttons shall be permanently engraved with the appropriate legend.
xxi) The front face of the control panel shall be illuminated with easily replaceable lamps. The
illumination shall be provided glare free and shall not produce reflection from the glass
fronted instruments.
7.2.4 Interconnecting Cables
i) The Contractor shall supply and install all interconnecting wiring between the diesel
generator set, control panels, and monitoring indication positions.
ii) All wiring shall be capable of withstanding contamination by diesel fuel and lubrication oil
and shall have type and rating consistent with the environmental conditions experienced
at the site.
iii) The Works-Contractor shall supply and install the complete earthing system including all
earthing tape, bars, etc, associated with the diesel generator installation.
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7.3 Exhaust System
i) The exhaust system for each engine shall form a continuous unique path from the engine
to the termination position. Inspection and cleaning doors shall be provided at changes
of direction and at the base of vertical stacks.
ii) The selection, sizing and fixing on site of all sections comprising the exhaust system,
including the silencers, shall be suitable for the installation specified.
iii) Flexible, gas tight joints shall be provided between engines and the exhaust system to
permit thermal expansion and to prevent vibration transmission.
iv) The exhaust system shall be adequately supported throughout with spring hangers.
Thermal insulation material completed with embossed aluminium cladding shall be
applied to the pipework and silencers to limit surface temperature to 55 C.
v) Drain points for the removal of condensate shall be provided at the lowest point of the
exhaust system and at the base of vertical stacks.
vi) A weather terminal shall be provided to exclude rain from the exhaust outlet.
7.3.2 Acoustic Enclosures
i) Enclosure shall be pre-assembled and be suitable for lifting into position on site. Doors
shall be provided to permit all necessary access to sections of the set for routine
maintenance and operating purposes.
ii) Enclosure shall be demountable to allow major maintenance and repair work to be
carried out
7.3.3 Exhaust Piping
i) External corrosion allowance shall be made for fully exposed (uninsulated and not metal-
clad) systems.
ii) The pressure loss through the exhaust system shall not exceed the value recommended
by the manufacturer.
iii) Expansion devices shall be located midway between anchor points firmly fixed to the
building struc¬ture, positioned as specified. Anchor clamps shall be lined with foam glass
(or equivalent) inserts to minimize heat transfer to the structure.
iv) Expansion devices shall be low pressure rating suitable for corrosive atmosphere and
temperature up to 520 C with pipe guides provided on either side of each expansion
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device. Devices shall be corrugated bellows type with internal sleeves of Incoloy 825 or
similar, installed with maximum 'cold draw'.
v) The base of any vertical section of the exhaust system shall have a tee pocket and
welded-in tundish of mild steel, tapped for and provided with a 19mm carbon steel drain-
pipe extended to near floor level without causing obstruction to personnel or operations.
vi) Similarly the low point of any horizontal section of the exhaust system shall have a tee
pocket, tundish and drain pipe splay cut at the bottom or lower end.
vii) Before insulation all exhaust piping and brackets shall be wire-brushed clean of rust,
scale, etc, and cleaned of grease and oil and painted with one full coat of silicone
aluminium heat-resisting paint.
viii) The exhaust piping shall be completely insulated with 100mm thickness mineral wool
rigid sections, applied in two layers, secured with wire ties or metal bands. Flanges shall
be insulated for 75mm either side of joint faces to the same thickness as the piping.
Aluminium cladding shall be 1.2mm thick of embossed style.
7.4 Silencers
i) The generator set shall be provided with attenuators of sufficient size to enable noise
levels imposed by statutory authorities to be achieved. This shall include, but not be
limited to, attenuators on the cooling air inlet, cooling air discharge and flue discharge.
ii) The outer casing of the silencers shall be constructed of stainless steel sheet grade 316L
of not less than 0.8mm thickness. The absorbent linings shall be fabricated from
perforated stainless-steel sheet grade 316L having a thickness of not less than 0.6mm.
The internal lining shall consist of insert, non-hygroscopic, non-flammable glass or
mineral fibre, stabilised by bonding with resin. The material shall be packed under at
least 10% compression to avoid setting over time. Provision shall be made for drainage
of any water that could accumulate on or inside the acoustic materials.
iii) The airways shall be free from sharp edges, sharp screw ends or other undue projections
into the airstream.
iv) The total pressure losses from the intake and discharge silencers shall not exceed a total
of 100Pa. The Works-Contractor shall be responsible for ensuring that the generator
cooling fan provides sufficient capacity to overcome the resistance of the acoustic
treatment.
v) Calculations shall be presented for the pressure loss imposed by the silencers. The
calculations shall take into consideration the additional losses induced by turbulence in
the discharge airstream.
vi) Calculations shall be presented to show that the acoustic performance of the generators
fitted with the acoustic treatment shall meet the specified noise limits.
vii) Flue silencers provided shall be suitable for use with the generator set and shall be of an
all-welded construction. The casing of the silencer shall not be less than 1.6mm thick
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and shall be protected with a suitable heat resistant paint finish. The silencer shall have
a minimum life of 5 years.
7.5 Noise and Vibration
7.5.1 Noise Control
i) The specified sound pressure level to be measured 1m from the exhaust discharge shall
not exceed the statutory requirement.
ii) The sound pressure levels due to the combined effect of exhausts, machinery and
background noises shall not exceed the values indicated at the locations specified.
iii) The parts of the exhaust system downstream of a silencer and inside the engine room, or
in ducts with other services, or in ducts with duct covers opening into occupied areas,
shall have insulation at least 50mm thick covered with sheet steel of specific weight 10-
12kg/m². The sheet steel sections shall be cut out at supports and expansion joints only
and all joints shall be rivetted or made with self tapping screws. Infill material shall be
odourless, non-hygroscopic, non-toxic, no-combustible and shall not decompose, not
support fungoid life nor attract vermin or rodent attack.
iv) Constant speed engines shall be fitted with two-stage exhaust noise silencers. The peak
attenuation of the first stage shall be at the firing frequency of the manifold to which the
exhaust is attached, with a drop in attenuation 1 octave each side of this frequency not
exceeding 5dB. It shall be as close to the manifold as possible.
v) The attenuating characteristic of the second stage shall be complementary to the first and
shall cause the spectrum of the exhaust noise at the point of discharge to approximate to
the NR specified within ±5dB over the range of frequencies emitted.
vi) Where there is no restriction in plant space, the second stage attenuator shall be fitted
not less than 10 pipe diameters from the first and shall be followed by a tail pipe 10 pipe
diameters long. The second stage shall be located in the engine room if the tailpipe
passes through occupied spaces.
vii) Where an exhaust system runs with less than two bends between the flexible bellows
connection at the manifold and the point of exit from the plantroom, a second bellows
connection, similar to the first, shall be located just before the point of exit.
7.5.2 Vibration Control
i) The parts of the exhaust system in the engine plant room shall be suspended from spring
hangers. The spring hangers shall allow unstressed expansion of the exhaust system
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without significant changes in hanger loads or excessive deflections of the flexible

connections.
ii) The isolation efficiency of spring hangers at engine rotational speed (or firing frequency if
this is lower) shall not be lower than:
• 90% when the basic support is a ground slab or retaining wall, or,
• 96% when the basic support is a suspended slab, a column or part of a steel frame
type structure.
iii) The isolators shall be suitable for the ambient temperature and metal contact temperature
specified.
7.6 Warning Signal
7.6.1 A warning sign of reasonable size stating “Attention – Engine starts automatically without
warning. Do not Come close.” in lettering not less than 10mm high shall be provided and fixed at
a prominent position in the generator room.
7.6.2 The warning sign board shall be made from laminated self coloured materials and engraved with
the description as mentioned in the previous paragraph.
7.7 Fuel Supply System
7.7.1 Outdoor Fuel Storage Tank
i) The construction of the aboveground fuel storage shall comply with UL 2258 or other
technically equivalent national or international standards.
ii) Tank shells shall be made of rings and each ring shall be formed from a single plate or
from not more than two plates welded together, rolled into a true circle. No longitudinal
weld in any ring shall lie within the bottom half of the tank circumference in accordance
with EN 12285-1:2003 or other technically equivalent national or international standards.
Cross seams are not allowed. Longitudinal seam welds in adjoining rings of plate shall be
staggered from one another by a minimum of 5 times tank wall thickness but not less
than 25mm. Joints or seams shall not be placed in the positions of the cradles. All
openings in the tank shall be located clear of the welding seams
iii) An end plate made up from two smaller plates is acceptable. The welded joint between
them shall be horizontal and above the centre of the tank end.
iv) The inside surfaces of the tank shall be smooth and free from any obstruction apart from
essential pipe connections. No internal bracing or gusset plates will be permitted inside
the tanks.
v) Tank-hole covers and all flanges and pads associated with each manhole cover shall be
provided and complete with bolts, washers and joint rings.
vi) After the construction has been completed, the tank shall be thoroughly cleaned and all
loose debris removed. It shall than be tested hydraulically at a pressure of 70 kPa,
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measured at the top of the tank. The pressure shall be maintained for a period of 2 hours
to ensure that the tank is sound and shows no leaks or undue distortion. The test shall be
carried out in the presence of and to the satisfaction of the Client’s Representative
vii) The pressure gauge employed for the test shall be tested and calibrated by approved
laboratory before use. Pressure gauge with full-scale deflection readings more than 3
times the test pressure shall not be used.
viii) Immediately after hydraulic test of the tank, the tank shall be drained and dried out and a
thick coat of linseed oil shall be applied on the interior surfaces of the tank to prevent
rusting
7.7.2 Daily Service Fuel Tank
i) The daily service tank shall be fabricated from mild steel plates welded onto a mild steel
frame. To stiffen the tank, mild steel flat bars are to be intermittently welded on the inside
of the tank.
ii) The tank shall be fitted with the following standard accessories:
• A tapped filling socket connection on top of the tank complete with all the necessary
fittings and union coupling for connection to the filling pipe.
• A tapped overflow socket connection close to the top and on the side of the tank
complete with all the necessary fittings and union coupling for connection to the
overflow pipe or plugged with a brass screw cap if it is not used.
• A tapped outlet socket connection close to the bottom and on the side of strainers,
and union coupling for connection to the delivery pipe strainer must be submitted for
approval before installation.
• A tapped drain socket connection at the bottom of the tank complete with all the
necessary fittings connection to and including the 20 mm gate valve.
• A tapped return socket connection on the top of tank complete with all the necessary
fittings and union coupling for the connection to the return pipe; or plugged with a
brass screw cap if it is not used.
• A tapped vent socket connection on the top of tank complete with all the necessary
fittings and union coupling for the connection to the vent pipe.
• One quick closing valve installed on the delivery pipe complete with all necessary
linkage for operation from outside the building. If steel wire linkage and pulleys are
used, the wire must be properly adjusted in length and protected; and the pulleys
securely anchored.
• The tank shall be fitted with an approved content gauge unit. Provide an accurate
measuring device for the calibration of the content gauge and a supporting stand
which shall be fabricated from angle iron complete with strut and tie members as may
be deemed necessary. They shall be designed in such a way that it will be possible to
remove the tank without first lifting it. A mild steel oil drip tray welded to the angle
bracket or stand shall also be included. Exact height of the frame shall be determined
to suit site requirement
iii) All parts of the exterior surfaces of the tank shall be thoroughly cleaned by mechanical
means to remove all rust, mill scale, grease and other foreign matters to achieve a bright,
rust free and dry surface and then painted with one coat of zinc rich primer, one coat of
epoxy based under coat and two finishing coats of approved paint. The interior surface of
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the tank shall be thoroughly dried out and applied with a thick coat of linseed oil to
prevent rusting
7.7.3 Fuel Transfer Pumping System
i) Electrical Fuel Transfer Pumps
Rotary fuel transfer pumps complete with all necessary accessories including strainers,
check valves, gate valves etc. shall be provided.
• The pumps shall be positive displacement type, with high quality cast iron body, high
tensile steel shafts and built in internal relief valve.
• Each pump shall be capable of delivering 'ultra low sulphur' diesel fuel oil at 300 kPa
950 rpm maximum with capacity. For each pair of pumps a manual switch shall be
provided to select the pump running mode as "duty" or "standby" respectively.
• The coupling motor shall be flame proof 3 phase, 50 Hz, 380 V with no volt release
and overload protection. It shall have an auto-off-manual switch with connections for
remote start/stop operation by the level switch at the daily service tank. The duty
pump shall be actuated when the fuel level in the daily service tank fall below 30% of
the tank capacity, cut off automatically when the tank is 90% full. The pumps shall
also be inoperative when the fuel level in the underground storage tank falls below a
pre-set level.
• Audible alarm shall be given off under the following conditions: - underground storage
tank fuel level low; and - pump fail to start.
• A composite pump control cubicle in the pump room incorporating the starters, safety
and protection devices, all necessary wiring work, relays, fuel level control and alarm,
push button and indication lights shall be provided. The cubicle shall be of wall-
mounted type, type of protection EEx d flameproof enclosures for operation in Zone 1
hazardous area as classified EIMCSP and IP66 enclosure to IEC 60529:2013/Corr
2:2015. The drawings and the official certificate issued by BASEEFA (British
Approvals Services for Electrical Equipment in Flame Atmosphere) of the cubicle
shall be submitted.
ii) Control Equipment
The following controls and indicator lights shall be incorporated on the control cubicle:
• A suitably rated main supply door-interlocked isolator with "Supply On" indicator
light;
• An "Automatic/Off/Manual" selector switch;
• Push button manual "star/stop" of each of the pump set, and the corresponding
indicator lights;
• Indicator lights showing "pump running";
• Selector switch to select duty pump;
• Clean contacts for connection to CCMS for the status monitoring of the pumps;
• Engraved labels for all control operations shall be incorporated on the composite
control cubicle; and
• Indicator lights showing the remaining fuel capacity falls to 7 hours and 6.5 hours
continuous running of the emergency generator respectively.
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iii) Hand Pump A semi-rotary double acting hand pump shall be provided for each daily
service tank and consist of 25 mm diameter inlet and outlet and a 25 mm diameter
flexible oil resistant inlet pipe of adequate length to suit site condition.
7.7.4 Pipeworks and Fittings
i) General
Supply and install all necessary fittings and pipework of approved design as required by
the emergency generating plants and as generally shown on the Drawings. However
exact dimension of piping shall be determined on site and any modification of pipe route
indicated on Drawings requires prior approval from the Client’s Representative.
All pipes up to 80 mm diameter shall confirm with ISO 65:1981 heavy quality and pipes
80 mm diameter and above with BS 1600:1991 or other technically equivalent national or
international standards.
Flanges shall be slip-on-welding type in accordance with ISO 7005-1:2011 Class 150.
Screwed fittings shall be made of malleable iron and threads shall comply with ISO 7-
1:1994/Corr 1:2007.
All screwed joints shall be cleaned, threaded and pulled up tightly. All jointing materials
shall be diesel resistant. Gaskets made of rubber or compressed asbestos fibre shall not
be used.
Particular care shall be taken to ensure that all pipes and fittings are carefully reamed to
ensure that the full bore of the pipe is maintained and where necessary cleaned out
before erection.
Square elbows shall not be used, where practicable, long sweep bends shall be used in
preference to round elbows.
Valves shall be of 'fully way' type to allow free flow of fuel. A sample valve shall be
submitted to the Supervising Officer for approval before installation. Valves shall be made
of bronze.
Round piping supports and anchors as necessary to be suitably placed to the instruction
of the Supervising Officer, in order to provide rigidity to reduce stresses due to unstable
ground.
Jointing materials shall be diesel resistant.
A return diesel pipe shall also be provided from the generator back to the daily service
tank.
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ii) Protection of Buried Pipe
The procedures for protection of the buried pipes shall be as follows:

• Clean the outer surface of the pipe to remove all rust, mill scale, grease and other
foreign matters to achieve a rust free and dry surface;
• Apply one layer of petrolatum compound primer paste or approved equivalent as
primer to give a thin continuous coating over the area to be protected;
• Apply petrolatum compound tape or approved equivalent spiral on the pipe with
minimum 55% overlap. Care should be taken to ensure the tape is in contact with the
underlying surface of the pipe and to smooth out any wrinkles or air pockets; and
Apply bitumen fabric-reinforced tape or approved equivalent on the pipe with
minimum 55% overlap as an outerwrap.
Painting of Pipework All pipework, other than the buried pipes, shall be painted with one
coat of zinc rich primer before installation and painted immediately after installation with
one coat of epoxy based under coat and two finishing coats of best quality paint.
7.7.5 Diesel Fuel Level Switches
i) General
The level switches shall be manufactured to - IEC 60079-0:2011 Explosive Atmospheres;

and - The Energy Institute Model Code of Safe Practice (Electrical) (EIMCSP).
ii) Classification
The level switch shall be of Group IIA and Temperature Class T1 in accordance with IEC
60079-0:2011.
The electrical components of the level switch installed in the vapour space above fuel and
inside the fuel tank(s) shall be of the type of protection of EEx ia which is suitable for
installation in Zone 0 Hazardous Area as classified in EIMCSP.
The electrical components of the level switch installed outside of the fuel tank shall be of
the type of protection of - EEx ib or - EEx d or - EEx p which are all suitable for
installation in Zone 1 Hazardous Area as classified in EIMCSP.
Performance Requirements Unless otherwise stated, the level switch (in general
accompanied with a controller) shall be capable to control on/off operation of a remote
system when a preset level of the diesel fuel in the storage tank is reached. Details of the
operation and the exact control level settings shall be as stated in the Specification. The
level switch shall be suitable for on-site calibration of the level settings
iii) Sufficient of level settings are required for fuel capacity limiting control to alert building
management and shut down non-FSI essential services when the remaining fuel capacity
falls to 7 hours and 6.5 hours continuous running of the emergency generator
respectively.
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iv) General Construction
The level switch shall consist of two major components - a level sensor and a switch unit,
both of which shall meet the classification Where applicable, the level switch shall be
accompanied with a controller to perform the function as stated
The level sensing element shall be installed in a tube of stainless steel and places inside
the fuel storage tank. It shall be mounted horizontally or vertically depending on the
principle of operation.
The switch unit shall be mounted on the tank and with the level sensor to form an integral
set. The unit shall be housed inside a casing made of cast iron or aluminium alloy. It shall
be capable of detecting the signal from the sensor and transmitting it (in general through
a controller) to control the on/off operation of a remote system.
v) Certification
A copy of certificate to prove the apparatus rating shall be submitted. Certificate issued
by authorities other than BASEEFA (British Approvals Services for Electrical Equipment
in Flame Atmosphere) shall be furnished with details of relevant standard.
vi) Technical Information
A full descriptive technical brochure giving details of the equipment offered, including
construction, dimensions, method of installation etc. shall be submitted.
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8 LIGHTING AND SMALL POWER

INSTALLATION
8.1 GENERAL REQUIREMENT
8.1.1 The Contractor shall design, supply and install a complete lighting and small power installation
comprising lighting fittings, lighting switches, socket outlets, MCB/RCBO boards, MCB’s,
RCBO’s, trunking/conduit wiring system, armoured cable, submersible cables, cable cover tiles,
etc. Any other necessary components and accessories required for the complete execution of
the works should also be included.
8.1.2 PVC conduit system shall be adopted throughout the project for conduit cast-in concrete or
embedded in brick wall. Hangers and saddles shall be provided to ensure that the conduits are
securely fixed.
8.1.3 All lighting fittings shall be supplied and installed by the Contractor. The lighting fittings shall be
of the type as specified or equivalent and approved. Samples of the lighting fittings shall be
submitted for the Project Manager’s approval prior to placing order, if required.
8.1.4 The Contractor shall well co-ordinate with other trades for the installation of the luminaries so
that no conflict exists between the luminaires and other services, such as pipes, air ducts, etc.
8.1.5 The pendant-mounted luminaires installed above the false ceiling shall be pendant by means of
G.I. hangers or stainless steel chains. The weight of the luminaires shall not be imposed on the
false ceiling.
8.1.6 The ballasts of the fluorescent light fittings shall be used a high frequency electronic ballast
(harmonic <15%) and shall comply in manufacturing and testing with the international standards.
The fluorescent light boxes shall be combinations of local made casings and imported
fluorescent tubes, control gears and accessories.
8.1.7 All socket outlet circuits shall be protected by individual residual current operated circuit
breakers with integral overcurrent protection. The rated residual operating current of the
RCBO’s shall be 30mA and the rated short circuit breaking capacity shall be 6 kA.
8.1.8 Except otherwise specified, all MCB/RCBO boards shall be surface mounted on walls in
electrical ducts or switch room. Outgoing conduits shall be installed on the surface of the walls
up to ceiling level and the concealed in the concrete slabs.
8.1.9 Except otherwise specified, all socket outlets, isolators switches and fused connection units etc.
shall be provided identification and circuit number labels.
8.1.10 The Contractor shall note that the position of the lighting switches, socket outlets (in final circuit)
as shown on the drawings are tentative and subject to confirmation by the Project Manager.
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The exact positions of final circuit power points shall be decided in accordance with the Project
Manager's latest requirement at a later date.
8.1.11 The Contractor shall be responsible to submit their electrical shop drawings clearly indicating
the setting out dimension for all power points based on the latest information and conduit run
layout to the Project Manager for approval prior to commencement of work.
8.1.12 Except otherwise specified lighting switches shall be of 10A rating single pole, microgap type
and comply with BS3676.
8.1.13 Where lighting switches are shown adjacent to one another on the Drawings, provide multi-gang
switch units. Segregate wiring and switches controlling circuits for different phases.
8.1.14 13A socket outlets shall comply with BS1363. Fuses for use in plugs shall comply with BS1362.
8.1.15 Fused connection units shall be of double pole un-switched type complying with BS5733 with
flexible cord outlet and fitted with cartridge fuse links complying with BS1362. It shall comply
with IEC standard and provided with 2A to 13A cartridge fuse link and flex outlet having earthing
facilities for connection to the exposed conductive parts of current appliances being fed.
8.1.16 Double pole switches shall be 20A, 30A or 45A, as indicated, with pilot lamps complying with
BS3676.
8.2 LIGHTING FITTING
8.2.1 General
i) All light fittings shall be manufactured by reputable lighting manufacturers and shall bear
the registered trademark.
ii) All light fittings shall be as indicated on the light fitting schedule.
iii) Luminaries shall be well constructed and shall comply with the requirements of BS EN
60598-1 and be chosen to suit the conditions under which it will operate. They shall be
suitable for operation on 230 volt, single phase 50Hz supply.
iv) All lighting fittings in the emergency lighting system shall comply with non-flammability
(resistance to flame and ignition) provisions specified in BS EN 60598-2-22 and external
parts shall also be subjected to the 850℃ glowing/hot wire test; any burning parts thereof
should self-extinguish within 30 seconds.
v) 5 years warranty should be provided by this Supplier.
vi) The light fittings shall be ease of installation and maintenance. Take down and install the
driver and battery pack shall be through the LED light fitting opening.
vii) Power supply to every light fitting, including surface mounted type, shall be equipped with
ceiling rose system including plug and 0.75m long flexible cable.
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8.2.2 Suspended Lamps and Light Fittings

Where a lamp or light fitting is suspended other than by means of a rigid pendant, it shall be
connected by means of a flexible cord, except otherwise as directed. A sample of the method of
suspension of lamps shall be demonstrated on site for the approval of the Client Representative
before completing the others.
8.2.3 Recessed Typed Type Luminaire
i) The luminaire shall be suspended by steel chains fixed to the structural slab. The weight
of the luminaire shall not be imposed onto the false ceiling system unless otherwise
approved by the Client Representative.
ii) The luminaire shall be supplied as a complete set comprising the casing, ballast,starter
and starter-holder, power factor correction capacitor, radio and mains interference
suppressor, bi-pin lamp holder, terminal block, integral earth terminal, internal wiring and
fluorescent tubes.
iii) Local made housing but complete with all imported type components including the low
rightness parabolic lighting controller may be considered acceptable by the Client
Representative provided that the complete luminaire is fully complied with BSI type test
requirement. A sample shall be submitted for approval before manufacturing.
iv) All internal wiring shall be PVC insulated heat resistant copper cable to BS 6231 of
minimum 1.5mm2 approximately, neatly wired and properly terminated.
v) The luminaire and all of its components shall be suitable for operation on 230V 50Hz
single phase A.C. supply.
8.2.4 LED Luminaire
i) General
The ‘Light Emitting Diode’ (LED) luminaires, including the electronic driver and LED
module shall be suitable for operation at 220 V ± 6%, 50 Hz ± 2%, single phase AC
supply.
The LED luminaires shall be fully assembled and tested before shipment from factory.
The LED luminaire shall comply with the following international standards at latest
revision or equivalent and their manufacturing process shall conform to the relevant
quality standard of ISO 9000:
IEC : Luminaires – Part 1:

60598-1
IEC : General requirements and tests;
60598-2-
1
IEC : Luminaires – Part 2 Particular
60598-2- requirements. Section 1: Fixed general
2 purpose luminaires or
Luminaires – Part 2 Particular
requirements.Section 2: Recessed
luminaries.
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Offered equipment schedule for LED luminaries shall be provided in tender submission
stage. Type test certificate and relevant test reports shall be provided after tender award
to demonstrate the compliance with the above standards issued by an accredited test
laboratory for the LED luminaries.
The LED luminaires shall be marked in accordance with the requirements of IEC 60598-
2-1 for general-purpose luminaires or IEC 60598-2-2 for recessed luminaries. The ingress
protection for indoor and outdoor LED luminaire shall be at least IP2X and IP65
respectively to IEC 60529.
The irradiance and radiance emission limits of the LED luminaires, that are exposed to
view directly, shall be tested to comply with the hazard ‘Risk Group 1’ (low risk) as stated
in the requirements of the IEC 62471 – Photobiological safety of lamps and lamp
systems.
The LED luminaires shall be rated for continuous service at an ambient temperature of
40℃ without affecting the performance requirements. The Supplier/ Manufacturer shall
be responsible to advise the Employer’s Representative(s) if the performance of the LED
luminaires will be affected by the installation conditions.
The LED luminaires shall be ‘Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) Compliance’.
The LED luminaires shall have a full set of photometric data prepared to CIBSE TM5 or
IES format for general lighting design purpose.
To PROVIDE after-sales support services including but not limited to replying general
enquiry after the Goods are delivered/installed, providing advice on the operation and
maintenance of the Goods, and providing technical information of the Goods.
To MAINTAIN the supply of the Goods continuously throughout the period of Term
Supply Agreement and the associated product warranty period as specified in the
Technical Specification
ii) Electronic Driver

The electronic driver (driver) for the LED luminaire shall include the components of power
factor correction, radio interference suppression and also dimming facility if it is specified.
The driver shall conform to the following international standards at latest revision or
equivalent if applicable:
IEC 61347-1 : Lamp controlgear – Part 1: General and safety

requirements;
IEC61347-2-13 : Lamp controlgear – Part 2-13: Particular

requirements for DC or AC supplied electronic
controlgear for LED modules;
IEC 62384 : DC or AC supplied electronic control gear for LED

modules – Performance requirements;
IEC 61000-3-2 : Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) – Part 3-2:

Limits – Limits for harmonic current emissions
(equipment input current ≦ 16 A per phase);
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IEC 61547 : Equipment for general lighting purposes – EMC

immunity requirements; and
EN 55015 : Limits and methods of measurement of radio

disturbance characteristics of electrical lighting and
similar equipment.
Certificates of compliance issued by accredited test laboratories shall be provided for
different ratings of drivers to be used in the Contract.
C9.2.2 Technical information of the drivers shall be provided to indicate the performance
of the drivers. The data shall include, but not limited to, minimum and maximum input
voltage, frequency, maximum operating temperature, rated output voltage, rated output
current, rated output power and power factor.
C9.2.3 The rated life of driver shall not be less than 50,000 hours for LED down light and
40,000 hours for LED tube operating at 40°C ambient temperature. Product warranty for
the entire LED down light fitting and LED tube shall be 5 years and 4 years respectively.
C9.2.4 Non-integrated driver type means that the driver is detachable from LED chips.
Individual metal enclosure shall be provided with fused terminal block for at least 2.5mm2
power cable connections.
iii) LED MODULE

The LED module shall be in good quality and reliable LED chips with good track record of
performance. It shall be manufactured and tested to comply with the following standards
at latest revision or equivalent if applicable:
LED : IEC 62031: LED

module modules for general
lighting – Safety
specifications.
Connector : IEC 60838-2-2:

for LED Miscellaneous
modules lampholders – Part 2-
2: Particular
requirements –
Connectors for LED
modules
Certificate of compliance with the above standards shall be issued by an accredited test
laboratory or the manufacturer of LED module.
iv) Performance Requirement

The performance of the LED luminaire shall comply with the following requirements:
• Luminaire efficacy (lumen/watt):

The luminaire efficacy of different types of luminaires under different colour
temperatures to be used in the Contract shall be provided to indicate its performance.
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• Lumen maintenance (L70)

The lumen output of LED luminaire shall deliver at least 70% of its initial lumen output
after operating 50,000 hours and 40,000 hours for LED down light and LED tube
respectively. For compliance with the L70 threshold lumen maintenance
requirements, the lumen maintenance data of each colour temperature LED luminaire
using 6000 hours is acceptable for projecting the L70.
• Colour Rendering Index (CRI):

CRI shall be minimum 80 for colour temperature from 3000K – 6000K for indoor
luminaires.
• Power factor:
The power factor of the LED luminaire circuit shall be minimum 0.9, unless otherwise
specified.
• Correlated Color Temperature (CCT) and its tolerance limit:

The colour temperature of a group of LED luminaires in the same space or room shall
not be visually noticeable. The nominal CCT of the LED light source shall preferably
be one of the following values. The tolerance limits shall be within the below ranges:
3000 K 3045 + 200 K
4000 K 3985 ± 275 K
5700K 5665 ± 355 K
6000K 5990 ± 510 K

Each model of LED luminaire shall be tested to comply with the above performance
requirements. The Supplier/Manufacturer shall submit the test report from the
accredited laboratories to certify each model of LED luminaire complying with the
standards or other recognized international/national standards or other standards
proposed by the Supplier/Manufacturer and agreed by the Employer’s
Representative(s).
Measurement and Validation (M&V) shall be carried out during T&C and end of DLP
to comply with the above performance requirement based on the sampling size at
minimum of 5 nos. per type of luminaries or 3% of different luminaries. Also, it should
be inspected annually after DLP by Employer’s Representative(s) in order to ensure
that it is operating as installed and commissioned.
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For typical vertical illuminance sampling points, instrument at above finished floor level is
required at each of the corresponding horizontal measurement points at common area of
different floors subject to the sampling size.
8.2.5 Spotlight
i) For spot light, different accessories can be added to fitting to suit for lighting designer
requirement
• Normal gold reflector
• Adjustable normal gold reflector
• Pin hole fitting
• Spread lens
• Honeycomb fitting
ii) Driver, battery and all related control gear can pass through the lighting cut-out during
maintenance. No additional access panel for control gear is required.
8.2.6 Flood Lighting
i) General
The floodlighting luminaires shall be manufactured and tested in accordance with IEC
60598-1:2014 and IEC 60598-2-5:2015.
The floodlighting luminaires shall have a degree of protection of not less than IP54 to IEC
60529:2013/Corr 2:2015 and they shall be constructed from corrosion resistant materials.
The floodlighting luminaires shall be suitable of continuous outdoor operation at an

ambient temperature of 35°C without unduly affecting the life and performance of the
floodlighting luminaires, the control gear and the lamps.
The floodlighting luminaires shall be supplied in complete set including the main body,
reflectors, front glass, lampholder assemblies, terminal box, internal wirings, control gear,
control gear box and mounting facilities as specified and as required.
ii) Construction
The main body shall be manufactured from die cast aluminium, which is fixed to two
aluminium alloy end castings. The luminaire should also incorporate removable drain
plugs for use in humid conditions.
Internal reflectors consisting of the main body and two end cheeks and the two optional
reflectors, baffled and faceted, are to be constructed from highly specular aluminium. The
metal reflector shall be polished, anodized and shall be designed to give an asymmetrical
light distribution of beam angle to 1/10 peak to approximately the following requirements:
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• for 750/1,500 W MBIL (or LBS : HIT-DE) lamp Horizontal 90° Vertical 9° above peak,
41° below peak; and
• for 400 W SON-TD (or LBS : HST : DE) lamp Horizontal 84° Vertical 4° above peak,
19° below peak.
The heat resistant toughened glass shall be fitted to a non-ferrous metal front frame with
corrosion resistant hinges and four swivel bolts (stainless steel) for securing to the main
body and provided with weatherproofing silicon rubber gasket between the main body
and toughened front glass.
The lampholder assembly shall be suitable for accepting the lamp as specified. They
shall be incorporated with appropriate heat sinks if necessary to avoid overheating.
Weatherproof wiring terminal box shall be mounted at the rear side of the main body
suitable for housing a two-way terminal block, each terminal suitable for 1x10 mm2 cable.
Cable entry is provided via a combined cable gland/cord grip. Earthing stud/terminal shall
be provided. Internal wiring shall be of heat resistant type to the appropriate IEC
Standard.
The control gear shall be suitable for operation of the lamp as specified, and shall consist
of a ballast, ignitor, transformer and power factor correction capacitor(s) as appropriate,
to enable the whole assembly to operate at the specified voltage with an overall power
factor not less than 0.85. Control gear shall be provided with facilities for easy and
securely fixing to a metal back plate or gear box. Control gear shall be suitable for
continuous operation under an ambient temperature of 35°C.
The floodlighting luminaires shall be complete with the stirrup arrangement which permits
the floodlighting luminaires to be rotated in azimuth and adjusted in elevation. An aiming
stop shall be provided on the floodlighting luminaires to ensure that the aiming angle
remains undisturbed even if the floodlighting luminaires are removed from the stirrup for
servicing.
8.2.7 Correlated Colour Temperature (CCT)

The colour temperature of a group of LED luminaires in the same space or room shall not be
visually noticeable. The nominal CCT of the LED light source shall preferably be one of the
following values. The tolerance limits shall be within ±100K.
8.2.8 Colour Rendering Index (CRI)

CRI shall be minimum 80. And CRI shall be greater than or equal to 90 for (MR3) MR16 Spot
Light and (WW) wall washer.
8.3 Wiring Accessories
8.3.1 Switches
i) All switches for lighting and associated circuits shall comply with BS 3676 and shall be
quick make and break for use on d.c. supply, and slow break for use on a.c. supplies.
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Switches shall be single pole and rated not less than 20A, 230V for use only on a.c.
systems, including fluorescent or inductive loads to the amended BS 3676.
ii) Switches shall be double-pole and rated at 20A, 230V for use only on a.c. systems.
iii) Switches for lighting shall be of the all insulated/metal grid switch system with rocker
operation, in single or multigang formation one-way or two-way or intermediate as
detailed on the drawings.
iv) In garages or outbuildings and in damp or outside positions switches shall be of non-
tracking plastic, single pole, operated by external means. The switch enclosure shall be
either weatherproof of galvanized metal or splash proof plastic construction to IP54.
v) Push buttons in single units or forming part of a multigang unit shall be rated at 20A at
230V. The switch shall be single/double-pole and arranged for push to make/to break the
contacts. The bezel shall be marked with a bell symbol and have a white/red finish.
vi) In addition to complying with the relevant requirements above, dimmer switches shall also
be compliant with BS 5518 with regards to safety, performance and radio frequency
interference when used with tungsten lighting and shall be compliant with BS 800 with
regard radio requency interference when used with fluorescent lighting.
8.3.2 Photosensor
i) The photosensor shall be able to generate the dimming signal through open protocol e.g.
DSI, 1 –10V, which shall be the same as the luminaires to be controlled.
ii) The photosensor shall be capable of controlling up to 50 standard dimming ballasts.
iii) The photosensor shall be ceiling mount type and adopt closed loop control.
iv) The photosensor shall be completed with the control circuit to dim the luminaires being
controlled to achieve the designated lux level. If the control unit is not included in the
photosensor, the Contractor shall also supply, install and include it in the contract price.
v) The photosensor shall be capable to receive the lux level range from 32 lux and 64000
lux.
vi) The photosensor shall be complete with timer delay from 0 to 10s, so that the oscillation
of lux level due to sequentially adjusting dimmable ballast can be prevented.
vii) The photosensor shall be capable of dimming the dimmable ballast connected to them in
at least 5 levels. i.e. 100%, 80%, 60%, 40% and 0% of the lumen output of the lamp
controlled.
8.3.3 Socket Outlets
i) Socket outlets for 220V a.c. supplies shall be of the 13A, rectangular pin single pole
switched type complete with shutters and shall comply with BS 1363.
ii) Weatherproof switch socket outlets and plugs for use outside shall be of all metal
enclosure for surface mounting. The switch shall be single pole/double pole having a
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substantial operating arm with 'ON/OFF' positions clearly indicated. The outlet socket
shall be protected when not in use with a screw-on metal cap attached to the unit by a
chain/hinged spring closing flap incorporating a gasket. The metal enclosure shall have a
hot dip galvanized finish.
iii) Connection units shall consist of a moulded plastic/metal plate for surface or flush
mounting and fitted with a 13A fuse link to BS 1362.
iv) Independent colour system shall be provided to face plate of socket outlets in
accordance with the following categories:
• Fed from normal circuit
• Fed from essential circuit
• Fed from uninterruptible power supply (UPS) circuit
• Fed from isolated power supply (IPS) circuit
8.4 Installation in Hazard Areas
8.4.1 General
i) Electrical equipment and wiring of electrical installations exposed to potentially explosive

atmospheres shall be constructed and protected to the requirements specified for
hazardous areas in IEC 60079-0:2011 and the associated parts of the standard and
equivalent such as BS EN 50014 to 50039 and relevant FM (Factory Mutual) or UL
(Underwriters Laboratory) standards under ANSI or equivalent standard acceptable by
relevant authorities.
ii) Electrical equipment and wiring of electrical installations in buildings and premises for the
storage, manufacture or packing of dangerous goods in Categories 1 to 10 shall comply
with the provisions of (Cap.295B) Dangerous Goods (General) Regulations.
iii) Electrical equipment and wiring of electrical installations in building and premises for
Categories 2 and 5 Dangerous Goods including those in building and premises for liquid
petroleum gas storage and for petrol filling stations shall, in addition to the requirements
above, comply with the requirements specified for hazardous areas in the Electricity
Safety Code Part 1 and 15 of the Institute of Petroleum Model Code of Safe Practice in
the Petroleum Industry or Marketing Safety Code of the Institute of Petroleum or
equivalent such as BS EN 50014 to 50039 and relevant FM (Factory Mutual) or UL
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(Underwriters Laboratory) standards under ANSI or equivalent standard acceptable by

relevant authorities.
8.4.2 Electrical Equipment Selection
i) Attention shall be paid to the Zone of Risk and to adopt the most appropriate type of
protection. Type of protection of electrical equipment for achievement of safety shall be in
accordance with the zone of risk listed in Table below
Type of Protection Zone in which the
protection may be
used
‘ia’ ‘s’ intrinsically-safe 0, 1, 2
apparatus or system
special protection
(specifically certified
for use in Zone 0)
‘p’ ‘d’ Pressurised apparatus 1, 2
‘e’ ‘ib’ flammable enclosure
‘m’ ‘s’ increased safety
intrinsically-safe
apparatus or system
encapsulation special
protection
‘o’ ‘q’ oil-immersion powder 2
’N’ filling non sparking
Zone 0 Zone in which an explosive atmosphere is continuously present or
present for long periods; Zone 1 Zone in which an explosive atmosphere is
likely to occur in normal operation; and Zone 2 Zone in which an explosive
atmosphere is not likely to occur in normal operation, and if it occurs it will
exist only for a short time
ii) The maximum surface temperature of the T (Temperature) class of an electrical

equipment shall not exceed the ignition temperature of the gases or vapours involved.
Relationship between T class and maximum surface temperature is shown in below
Table
T Class Maximum Surface Temperature (C)

T1 450
T2 300
T3 200
T4 135
T5 100
T6 85
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iii) The gas and vapour classification of electrical equipment which provides guidance for the
safety usage of equipment in the type of gaseous prevalent environment shall conform
with IEC 60079-20-1:2010/Corr 1:2012 and the associated Parts of the Standard.
8.4.3 Wiring System
i) The wiring system shall be:
• PVC insulated cables drawn into steel conduits
• Flame retarding PVC outer sheathed fire retarding cable enclosed in conduits or
trunking;
• Multi-core armoured cables;
• Mineral insulated copper sheathed cables with copper conductor

Where single core metal sheathed or armoured cables are used, precautions shall be
taken to avoid dangerous sheath voltages or currents.
ii) Conduit Fitting, Cable Glands, Terminal Box and Enclosure

Unless otherwise specified, conduit fittings, cable glands, terminal boxes and enclosures
of apparatus (including accessories) shall be suitable for use with Group IIA and Group
IIB inflammable gases and vapours as specified in IEC 60079-20-1:2010/Corr 1:2012
with temperature classification of T6 (85C).
Conduit fittings, cable glands and terminal boxes shall carry the registered flameproof
mark and manufacturer's certificate number.
iii) Screw or Bolt

Screws or bolts for securing individual components of apparatus and luminaires shall only
be removed by the using of a tubular box spanner complying with BS 2558:1954 or a
hexagon wrench key complying with BS 2470:2012.
iv) Luminaire
Unless otherwise specified, luminaires shall comply with IEC 60079- 0:2007 and the
associated parts of the standard and shall be suitable for use in Zone 1 where gases
exist is of Group IIA or Group IIB classification as specified in IEC 60079-20-1:2010/Corr
1:2012 with temperature classification of T6 (85oC). Where tubular fluorescent luminaires
are specified, they shall have starterless ballasts.
v) Conduit Pendant
At all tube pendant points, a three-way (tee) circular or rectangular junction box shall be
provided. The conduit down drop shall be fitted direct to the threaded spout of the box.
Screwed pendant covers shall not be used.
vi) Cables or Conduits Passing through Floor, Wall or Partition

Where cables or conduit passing through a floor, wall or partition that forms a gas or fire
barrier, the hole provided for them shall be made good with material determined as
incombustible in accordance with the method of BS 476-4:2014 to the full thickness of the
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floor, wall or partition. Alternatively, cable glands or cable transits may be used for this
purpose. Where a run of conduit, irrespective of size, passes from a hazardous area to a
non-hazardous area, a stopper box or sealing device shall be inserted at the hazardous
area boundary or, failing this, on the side remote from the hazardous area.
vii) Precautions to Prevent Passage of Inflammables Gases or Vapours

Where trunking, ducts, pipes or trenches are used to accommodate cables, precautions
shall be taken to prevent the passage of inflammable gases or vapours from one area to
another and to prevent the collection of inflammable gases or vapours in trenches. Such
precautions shall involve the sealing of trunking, ducts and pipes and the adequate
ventilation or sand filling of trenches.
viii) Equipotential Bonding of Conduit

The metallic portion of conduit shall be electrically bonded to the rigid system by either a
separate conductor or terminating devices.
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9 CABLE CONTAINMENT
9.1 Steel Trunking
9.1.1 Steel trunking and fittings shall be compatible to the requirements laid down in IEC 61084-1.
Manufacturer’s standard fittings such as tee or angle pieces, connectors etc. shall be used
throughout unless prior approval has been obtained from the Client Representative .
9.1.2 Steel surface trunking and associated fittings shall have class 3 protection against corrosion in
accordance with BS 4678 : Part 1, i.e. Hot-dip zinc coating to BS 2989.
9.1.3 Steel surface trunking shall be of square or rectangular cross section. One side of the trunking
shall be removable or hinged. No projection from screw or other sharp object will be allowed
inside the trunking.
9.1.4 Connection between adjacent lengths of surface trunking, tee or angle pieces, accessories, etc.
shall be made by means of butt joints. The two adjacent ends of trunking shall be fixed so that
no relative movement can occur between them.
9.1.5 Electrical continuity shall be achieved by means of connecting a copper continuity connector of
adequate size across the two adjacent ends of the surface trunking.
9.1.6 Trunking and fittings shall have removable or hinged covers extending over the entire length.
The covers shall be of the same material and finish as those of the trunking body. Removable
covers shall be held in position on the trunking either by the natural elasticity of the material of
the cover (e.g. spring capped trunking) or by other approved means which hold the covers
tightly onto the trunking body and cause no damage to the cables inside.
9.1.7 Screws used for securing a cover or connector and for fixing a trunking shall have ISO metric
threads. They shall be of brass or steel. Steel screws shall be protected against corrosion by a
finish at least equal to the zinc coating specified in BS3382: Part 2. Electro-brass plated
screws or self-tapping screws shall NOT be used. Projection of screws inside a trunking or a
trunking fitting will not be allowed.
9.1.8 Partitions or dividers shall be of the same material and finish as the trunking. The method of
fixing shall not cause any long term corrosion or electrolytic action.
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9.2 Cable Tray
9.2.1 Metal cable trays shall be perforated, formed from plain steel sheet complying with BS1449 :
Part 1, and shall be hot-dipped galvanised to ISO 1459, ISO1460, ISO 1461 after perforation.
9.2.2 Cable trays shall be heavy duty type. Trays less than 300mm wide shall have an upstand of
12mm and manufactured of 1.5mm thick steel sheet. Trays 300mm wide or above shall have
an upstand of 20mm with return flange and manufactured of 2.0mm thick steel sheet.
9.2.3 Bend pieces shall be of the same material, thickness and finish as the main body of the cable
tray and shall have an inner radius of 50mm and a straight length of 100mm at each end.
9.2.4 Tee pieces shall be of the same material, thickness and finish as the main body of the cable
tray. The distance measured between the point of intersection and the end of the tee piece
shall not be less than 10mm.
9.3 Conduit system
9.3.1 General
i) Metallic conduit system shall be adopted for the entire installation and non-metallic
conduit system shall only be used for the concealed conduit.
ii) Surface mounted conduit system shall be required to the following areas:-
• Within Plant room
• Above the false ceilging
iii) Concealed conduit system shall be adopted to the following areas:
• Staircase
• fire protected area
• within partition wall
• floor slab
• area below false ceiling
iv) The minimum outside diameter of any conduit to be used shall be 20 mm.
9.3.2 Steel Conduits
i) Steel conduits, except flexible conduits, shall be of heavy gauge, screwed, longitudinally
welded. All steel conduits shall comply with IEC 61386-21:2002.
ii) Steel conduits and couplers shall be hot-dip zinc coated or sheradized both inside and
outside against corrosion and shall be tested to comply with IEC 61386-1:2008/Amd
1:2017.
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9.3.3 Steel Flexible Conduit
i) Steel flexible conduits and solid type brass adaptors shall comply with IEC 61386-
23:2002. In addition, the steel flexible conduits shall be metallic type with PVC
oversheath. Oversheath materials of low emission of smoke and corrosive gas
characteristics shall be provided where specified. However, neither oversheath of PVC
nor materials with low emission of smoke and corrosive gas characteristics shall be
required for installations within ventilated ceiling void.
ii) The flexible conduit adaptor shall comprise two parts, an inner core and an outer ferrule.
The inner core screws into the bore of the conduit together with an outer ferrule which
caps off the end of the conduit, so that the adaptor can provide an extremely strong joint.
The core shall lock against the outer ferrule and isolate any sharp cut edges in the
conduit.
9.3.4 Steel conduit fitting
i) All steel conduit fittings shall comply with IEC 60670 1: 2015 and other associated Parts
of the Standard. Adaptable boxes complete with covers shall be of cast iron or galvanised
steel. Boxes of the preferred sizes as given in IEC 60670-1:2003 and other associated
Parts of the Standard shall be used. Circular boxes, dome covers and hook covers shall
be of galvanised malleable cast iron complying with IEC 60670-1:2015. Ceiling mounted
boxes shall be of deep pattern type having an internal depth of not less than 60 mm.
Bushes and tube ends shall be of brass. Distance (spacing) saddles shall be of
galvanised cast iron. The screws for tightening and fixing the saddles shall be of brass.
Solid or inspection tee-pieces or elbows shall NOT be used on any conduit installation.
ii) Steel or ferrous conduit fittings shall be hot-dip zinc coated or sheradized both inside and
outside against corrosion and shall be tested to comply with IEC 61386-1:2008/Amd
1:2017.
9.3.5 Metal Boxes for Electrical Accessories
i) Metal boxes complete with covers for enclosure of electrical accessories in conduit
installation shall comply with Section C2 Page 7 of 11 EE_GS 2017 Edition w/Corr.
GSEE02-2017 IEC 60670-1:2015. Boxes used to house accessories such as domestic
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switches, socket outlets, pur units, etc. shall be 35 mm and 47 mm deep. The depth
chosen shall be suitable for the accessories to be housed.
ii) Metal boxes complete with covers for the enclosure of electrical accessories shall have
heavy protection both inside and outside in accordance with IEC 60670-1:2015 (e.g. hot-
dip galvanised coating or sheradizing).
9.3.6 Plastic or PVC conduit
i) Rigid plain PVC conduits shall comply with IEC 61386-21:2002 and rigid plain PVC
conduit fittings shall comply with IEC 61386-1:2008 and other associated Parts of the
Standard. Conduits shall have classification as below:
• According to mechanical properties – for heavy mechanical stress; and
• According to temperature – with a permanent application temperature range of -5 ºC

to +60 ºC.
ii) Pliable conduits shall be formed of self-extinguishing plastic materials and shall comply
with IEC 61386-22:2002 and pliable conduit fittings shall comply with IEC 61386-1:2008
and other associated Parts of the standard, Conduits shall be suitable for installation,
storage or transport at temperature range of -5 ºC to +60 ºC.
9.3.7 Plastic or PVC Conduit Boxes
i) Plastic or PVC adaptable boxes and plastic or PVC boxes for enclosure of electrical
accessories shall be of heavy duty having dimensions complying with IEC 60670-1:2003.
They shall be interchangeable with the steel boxes complying with the same IEC
standard. The minimum wall thickness of boxes shall be 2mm.
ii) Plain, moulded slip-type couplers and expansion type couplers to IEC 61386-1:2008 shall
be used in the joining of conduits. Adhesive / jointing cement for jointing shall be the type
recommended by the manufacturer
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10 POWER QUALITY MONITORING SYSTEM
10.1 Power Analyser
10.1.1 Power analyser shall be shall be connected to the central power monitoring system via
Engineering Network.
10.1.2 Technical requirements are:
i) Voltage Input – Up to 600V AC between phase voltage
ii) Current Input – On current transformer, In / 5A (secondary)
iii) Services Condition:
• Temperature – 0° to 50°C
• Relative Humidity – Up to 95%
iv) Capable to display the following parameters:
• Ture RMS Voltage – L1, L2, L3, N, L1-L2, L2-L3, L1-L3
• Ture RMS Current – L1, L2, L3, N
• Frequency
• Active Power – L1, L2, L3, N, Total (by calculation)
• Reactive Power – L1, L2, L3, N, Total (by calculation)
• Apparent Power – L1, L2, L3, N, Total (by calculation)
• Active Energy – L1, L2, L3, N, Total (by calculation)
• Reactive Energy – L1, L2, L3, N, Total (by calculation)
• Apparent Energy – L1, L2, L3, N, Total (by calculation)
• Power Factor – L1, L2, L3, N, Average (by calculation)
• Harmonic Voltage (1st to 50th order) – L1, L2, L3, N
• Harmonic Current (1st to 50th order) – L1, L2, L3, N
• Total Harmonic Voltage Distortion – L1, L2, L3, N
• Total Harmonic Current Distortion – L1, L2, L3, N
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• Phase Angle – L1, L2, L3, N
• Current Wave Form – L1, L2, L3, N
• Voltage Wave Form – L1, L2, L3, N
v) Accuracy:
• Voltage – ±0.2%
• Current – ±0.2%
• Power – ±0.5%
• Power Factor – ±0.5%
• Frequency – ±0.05%
• Energy – ±0.5%
• Harmonic – ±1.0%
• Clock – ±1 min. per month
vi) Sampling:
• Transients – not more than 50µs
• Events – not more than 10ms
• Inrush currents – not more than 10ms
vii) Shall provide date and time stamped event log. The type of alarm events and size of the
event log shall be user definable. The following classes of events shall be available as
alarm events:
• Over / under voltage
• Over / under current
• Current or Voltage unbalance
• Phase loss, voltage or current
• Over / under frequency
• Overall / total kVA , kW or kVAr into / out of load
• Under power factor, true of displacement
• Over THD
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• Over demand, current or power
• Phase reversal
• Voltage or current sag / swell
viii) Built-in Memory:
• Maximum and minimum values of each parameter measured
• All event logs
• Shall be recalled and display upon pressing of a switch on the meter
• Either using lithium battery or non-volatile flash memory
ix) Communication: Modbus TCP/IP and BACnet TCP/IP
x) Auxiliary Input Signal:
• On / off / trip status of the upstream protection device
• On / off / trip status of the downstream sectional switch
• Normal supply / essential supply / off status of the upstream transfer switch /
changeover switch
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11 EARTHING AND LIGHTNING PROTECTION

SYSTEM
11.1 General
11.1.1 The Contractor shall design, install, test, commission and set to work a complete earthing
network and lightning protection system.
11.1.2 For earthing system and lightning protection system. The Contractor shall carry out site survey
and propose the shop drawing showing the exact location of earth pit and installation details to
the Project Manager's approval prior to commencement of installation work.
11.1.3 The costs for all provisions required to the satisfaction of the earthing and lightning protection
system are deemed to be included in the Contract.
11.2 Earthing System
11.2.1 The earthing electrode/rod shall be 15mm diameter and made of copper clad lower carbon steel
rods, the steel having a high tensile strength of approximately 600N/mm2 grade 43A of BS4360.
The copper shall be 99.9% pure electrolytic copper molecularly bonded to steel core and have a
thickness not less than 0.25mm.The earth electrode coupling shall be made from silicone alloy,
grade CS101 of BS2874, or bronze alloy grade CA102 of BS2871.
11.2.2 The earthing electrodes shall be interconnected by 35mm x 5mm stranded bare Aluminium
conductors or its equivalent.
11.2.3 Earthing conductor shall be Aluminium tape of not less than 35mm x 5mm in cross section.
11.2.4 Earthing conductor shall be connected to the earthing electrode by means of approved clamps
such than the connection can only be disconnected by means of a tool. The connection shall be
contained within the lightning pit with a substantial removable cover to ensure accessibility and
maintainability.
11.2.5 The impedance of the earthing system shall not be higher than 1 ohm.
11.2.6 Earthing for tele-communication and ELV system shall be by hot dip galvanized flat steel tape
(G.I.) with the cross sectional area of not less than 75mm² complete with PVC sheath.
11.2.7 The Contractor shall also provide a separate earthing system of not more than 0.5 ohm earthing
impedance for Tele-communication/ELV equipment comprising earth rods, earth terminal, hot
dip galvanized flat steel tape (G.I.) tape, etc.
11.3 Lightning Protection System
11.3.1 The Contractor shall design, supply and install a complete Lightning Protection System in
accordance with BSEN 62305.
11.3.2 The lightning protection system shall comprise non-radioactive lightning control terminals. The
Contractor shall also be responsible for the selection of equipment and components including
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the matching with other components to ensure that the system conforms with relevant standards
such as IEC 62305, BS EN 62305, AS/NZS 1768, NFPA 780, NF C17-102 and the specified
performance requirements.
11.3.3 Separate concealed reinforced steel bars shall be used as the down conductors for the lightning
protection system. The size of concealed reinforced steel bars for using as the down
conductors shall not be less than 16mm diameter. The joints for reinforced steel bars shall be
joined by welding of approved type.
11.3.4 The lightning termination shall be in hot dip galvanized flat steel tape of not less than 25mm x
3mm in cross section or hot dip galvanized flat steel rod with cross sectional area not less than
75mm2.
11.3.5 Adequate connection points for bonding of the external metal cladding/metal frame/louvres for
protecting the building from side-flashing of lightning stoke shall be provided. The Contractor
shall be coordinated and submit the propose installation details of the down conductor for
Project Manager’s approval prior to commencement of installation work.
11.3.6 The combined resistance to earth of the earth rods connected to the down conductors shall not
be greater than 10 ohms.
11.3.7 The system design shall be verified by International recognized laboratory to ensure satisfy the
performance requirements.
11.3.8 The Lightning Protection system shall be a specialist design system comprising one or more
non-radioactive lightning control terminal(s) connected to the lightning earth pits by a special
design down conductor.
11.3.9 The system shall be designed to have the protection coverage of a minimum of 90% striking
frequency with peak current exceed 10 kA level.
11.4 Air Termination
11.4.1 The air termination shall be of the type that responds dynamically to the appearance of a
lightning downleader by creating free electrons and photo-ionisation between a spherical
surface and an earthed central finial.
11.4.2 Arcing is not to be continuous and shall only occur during the progress of the lightning leader.
Arcing shall not occur solely due to electrostatic field when a thunderstorm is overhead except
when there is leader activity in the region.
11.4.3 The air termination shall be non-radioactive.
11.4.4 The external shape of the terminal shall be such as to significantly reduce the build up of sharp
point corona discharge under static field thunderstorm conditions.
11.4.5 The air termination shall not be dependent upon batteries or external power supplies for any
part of its operation. It shall have no moving parts.
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11.4.6 The materials of the air termination shall be stainless steel 316.
11.4.7 The protective zone provided by the air termination shall be such that it becomes the preferred
strike point for all discharges exceeding a peak amplitude of lightning stroke current of
6.5KA/10kA/16KA according to the statistical level 98% (high) /93% (medium) /85% (standard)
respectively of protection required. The design shall take account of upward leader competing
projections on the structure.
11.5 Air Termination Support
11.5.1 The support shall consist of a minimum of 2 metres of insulating fibreglass cylindrical tube.
11.5.2 The tube shall have a minimum wall thickness of 4mm and have such diameter as to allow neat
in-line mounting of the terminal. The down conductor shall pass through the centre of the tube.
11.5.3 The support shall be securely bolted to other mast materials with guy wires used where
necessary to enable the air termination and mast system to withstand maximum locally recorded
wind velocities.
11.5.4 The entire air termination and its support shall be certified by Registered Structural Engineer. All
information shall be submitted to project’s Registered Structural Engineer for their approval and
onward submission to local authority if needed.
11.6 Down Conductor
11.6.1 The down conductor shall be aluminium tape or coaxial cable according to the relevant
standards above.
11.6.2 For coaxial cable as down conductor.
i) The screened/insulated down conductor shall consist of a plastic filler, copper conductor,
inner insulation, outer copper conductor, and conductive sheath, all concentrically
arranged.
ii) The outer diameter of the down conductor shall be less than 30mm.
iii) The main copper conductor shall be made of electrical grade copper of minimum cross
sectional area of 50mm².
iv) The down conductor shall have a maximum characteristic impedance of 8 Ohms and a
maximum inductance of 40 nH/m.
v) The main copper conductor shall be capable of direct connection to the base of the air
termination by use of a compression coupling.
vi) The down conductor shall be installed in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions
and should not be subject to bends of less than 0.5 metres radius.
vii) The down conductor after routing, must be kept in constant physical contact with the
structure via conductive clamps. The top 10% of the installed length from the terminal
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must be anchored at least every 1 metre. The lower must be anchored at least every 2
metres.
viii) Impulse ratings between conductors shall be 200kV, i.e.: core – screen 200kV based on
1/50 s wave shape.
11.7 Lightning Event Counter
11.7.1 The lightning event counter shall have an electronically controlled mechanical register which
activates one registration for every discharge at the point of measurement over 1500A - 8/20s
peak current.
11.7.2 The lightning event counter shall be robust, easy to install and housed in an IP67 rated
enclosure. It requires no batteries or external power source to operate.
11.7.3 The lightning event counter shall be installed to the manufacturer's instructions in a readily
accessible manner so that readings can be taken at regular intervals. It shall be positioned such
that it’s operating temperature is in the range of -40°C (+/-3°C) to +50°C (+/-3°C).
11.8 Earth Terminal
11.8.1 The Contractor shall construct separate earth terminal for this lightning protection system.
11.8.2 In all cases the grounding system shall be electrically connected to the centre ground rod which
is securely clamped to the down conductor system.
11.8.3 Separate concealed reinforced steel bars shall be used as the down conductors for the lightning
protection system. The size of concealed reinforced steel bars for using as the down
conductors shall not be less than 16mm diameter. The joints for reinforced steel bars shall be
joined by welding of approved type.
11.8.4 Tests for lightning protection system shall be carried out to check that all roof fixings for air
terminations and for down conductors are properly installed and of adequate mechanical
strength.
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12 SOLAR PV SYSTEM
12.1 General
12.1.1 The works under this part of the contract shall include the whole of the materials and the labour
as prescribed or as necessary for the design, supply and installation of the entire grid-connected
photovoltaic system (hereinafter refer to as PV System) and training of personnel nominated by
the Client Representative. The photovoltaic (PV) modules shall be installed at the location(s) as
shown on the Drawings or described hereafter;
12.1.2 The PV System shall include not only the plant and equipment shown on the Drawings or
specified, but also include all the incidental sundry components, software and licences
necessary for the complete execution of the works and for the proper operation and
maintenance of the PV System;
12.1.3 The contractor shall employ a specialist contractor with proven experience in the design,
installation and maintenance of PV system of a scale similar to that required by this
Specification to carry out the works. Local qualified technical service team shall be available for
maintenance and backup service after completion of works;
12.1.4 Manufacturers of major components of the PV System including PV modules and inverters shall
be implementing quality and environmental management systems in accordance with ISO 9001
and ISO 14001 or other internationally recognized standards in the design, procurement and
manufacturing processes.
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13 TESTING AND COMMISSION
13.1 GENERAL
13.1.1 This section of the Specification covers the general requirements for:
i) Factory Tests.
ii) Site Tests.
iii) Commissioning.
13.1.2 In addition to the requirements of this section, the -Contractor shall fully comply with the
requirements contained within the Specifications. Where there exists any conflict between the
Specifications and the requirements of this specification, then the Specifications shall apply.
13.1.3 The Contractor shall demonstrate to the satisfaction of the Client Representative or his
authorized representative, that the whole installation or any portion thereof, which has been set
to work, complies with the requirements of this Specification. All tests shall be carried out in a
manner complying with all relevant Statutory and safety regulations.
13.1.4 The Client representative shall have power to direct the Contractor to submit samples of
material or specimen components to an independent testing organization for analysis, test, or
evaluation. The costs of any such examination shall be met by the Contractor.
13.1.5 The Client representative shall have the right to reject any material, apparatus or equipment
which, as the result of inspections and/or tests, may be found to be defective or unsatisfactory in
any respect, or not in accordance with the requirements of this Specification, and to require the
Contractor to repair, adjust, modify, or replace the defective item. In the case of items requiring
works testing this shall be done before despatch to site. If the defective item is adjudged by the
Client Representative to be unsuitable for repair, adjustment or modification, then it shall be
replaced by a completely new item at the expense of the Contractor.
13.1.6 All expenses incurred by the Client representative or his authorized representative in connection
with inspections or tests resulting in the rejection of the item(s) offered for inspection or test will
be charged to the Contractor.
13.1.7 The Contractor shall include in his Tender for all labour, special instruments, materials, tools,
temporary installation, plant and equipment required to carry out all the testing and
commissioning of the systems.
13.1.8 Where tests fail because the Works have been damaged, the -Contractor shall pursue his own
claims. The Contractor shall be responsible for any damage caused to other works due to
failure of his Works under test.
13.1.9 It shall be the responsibility of the Contractor to ensure that adequate time is available for
inspection and/or testing by the Client representative, including the giving of due notice as
required by this Specification.
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13.1.10 The Client representative shall have the right to waive, at his sole discretion, the requirements in
relation to inspection of materials, apparatus equipment and installations and the witnessing of
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tests thereon. The exercise of this right by the Client representative shall not in any way relieve
the -Contractor of his obligations to carry out the prescribed tests and to submit test certificates.
13.1.11 The Contractor shall provide a detail commissioning plan and carry out commissioning to fulfil
the requirements as stated in BEAM Plus document to ensure credits for EU10 must be
achieved.
13.2 Approval and Acceptance
13.2.1 The Works shall be tested in accordance with this Specification and to the requirements of the
relevant Authorities. The Contractor shall provide proof of compliance with any Authority's
requirements if requested by the Client Representative.
13.2.2 After receiving the commissioning reports the Client Representative will check that the claimed
results are within the allowed tolerances and will then authorize the Contractor to proceed with
the system performance tests.
13.2.3 After authorization the Contractor shall give the Client Representative not less than seven days'
written notice of his intention to demonstrate and seek acceptance of any item or system. Due
allowance shall be made for this when drawing up the programme of work.
13.2.4 All tests for the acceptance of systems or items of equipment shall be witnessed by the Client
Representative or his authorized representative.
13.2.5 The Contractor shall allow for making adjustments, setting up, and other preparations for the
Client Representative or his representative's attendance in witnessing such tests.
13.3 Personnel
13.3.1 The Contractor shall carry out this work using trained, experienced commissioning engineers.
The curriculum vitae of the proposed Supervising Engineer shall be submitted to the Client
Representative for approval.
13.3.2 The commissioning of specialized items of plant or equipment, such as L.V. switchboards,
standby generators, etc. shall be carried out by the Manufacturer's personnel.
13.3.3 The Contractor's commissioning engineer shall ensure that all commissioning work carried out
by such Specialist Manufacturers is carried out to his satisfaction and in such a way that it does
not prevent his proceeding with the overall commissioning of the installation.
13.4 Test Equipment
13.4.1 All instruments and equipment shall remain the property of the Contractor.
13.4.2 The Contractor shall supply, check, recalibrate whenever necessary, maintain and install or fix
all necessary instruments and equipment for conducting tests on the systems and equipment
installation under this Contract.
13.4.3 All instruments and equipment used for test purposes shall be adequate for the purpose and
shall satisfy the purposes and accuracies required by this Specification.
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13.4.4 The Contractor shall submit to the Client Representative a list of the instruments and equipment
which he proposes to use in the testing and commissioning of the services. This shall be
complete with manufacturer's name, model number, serial number and last calibration date.
13.4.5 All instruments that require periodic recalibration shall have this carried out before work is
commenced. If in the opinion of the Client Representative , instruments should be rechecked
for accuracy because of the time which has elapsed since the previous calibration, this shall be
carried out at the Contractor's expense by an organization approved by the Client
Representative.
13.4.6 If the Contractor feels that the installation of additional equipment will facilitate the carrying out
of his Works, he shall allow in his Tender for the temporary installation of such equipment. He
shall obtain the Client Representative’s permission before proceeding to install any such
equipment. No such equipment shall be left in the system after completion of the testing and
commissioning work without the permission of the Client Representative .
13.5 Test Certificates and Commissioning Records
13.5.1 The Contractor shall allow for submitting three copies of test certificates to the Client
Representative bearing the signatures of the Contractor's and the Client Representative 's
representatives at the test.
13.5.2 Test certificates shall serve as a certified record that the item referred to has been shown under
test to meet the requirements of this document, British Standards, Local Authority regulations,
statutes and the like, where applicable.
13.5.3 Test certificates shall be dated, numbered and clearly referenced to the item tested by means of
serial, chassis, or other manufacturers' reference number permanently marked in a conspicuous
manner on the item concerned.
13.5.4 If the Client Representative does not attend to witness tests on receipt of written notice as given
by the Contractor, then the tests shall be carried out by the Contractor who shall sign and
submit certified copies of such certificates to the Client Representative .
13.5.5 The Client Representative reserves the right to have such sections of the Work tested by the
Contractor, but not witnessed by Client Representative, re-tested. In the event that such a
re-test shows the Work to be satisfactory, the Contractor shall be reimbursed for such a re-test,
but where the work is shown to be defective, the Contractor shall bear the cost of this and any
necessary subsequent tests.
13.5.6 In addition to the above, test certificates as may be required shall be submitted to the Statutory
Authorities.
13.5.7 The Contractor shall submit to the Client Representative a complete set of data on all equipment
and systems which he commissions. The submittals shall be on A3 or A4 size paper and the
form which they take shall be agreed with the Client Representative before their submission.
They shall show the design figures and the final operating values at which the systems and
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equipment were set by the commissioning engineer. The Contractor shall also record the
settings of all controls, relays, overloads, etc.
13.5.8 Immediately upon completion of the commissioning work the Contractor shall forward to the
Client Representative the completed record sheets for all plant and systems installed under this
Contract, including:
i) Schedule of electrical equipment - uses, types, full load currents and overload settings.
ii) Record sheets for all manufactured items of plant and equipment.
13.6 Types of Test
13.6.1 Factory Tests
i) The Client Representative shall have power to inspect at the Manufacturers' factory,
during manufacture and after completion, all or any manufactured material, apparatus or
equipment ordered by the Contractor for incorporation in the factory, and to require tests
to be carried out in the presence of himself or his representative in order to prove that the
said material, apparatus or equipment meets the requirements of this Specification. All
costs incurred in carrying out such tests and inspections, except the Client
Representative 's costs and expenses, shall be included in the Contract and shall be
borne in full by the Contractor.
ii) The Contractor shall submit promptly to the Client Representative, at the time of issue,
three copies of each and every order for bought in material, apparatus and equipment
intended for incorporation in the Works. Each such order shall clearly state that the
item(s) which it covers is or are subject to inspection and/or test by the Client
Representative before despatch to site.
iii) Upon completion of manufacture, or before despatch in the case of stock items, all
materials, apparatus and equipment intended for incorporation in the Works shall be
offered for inspection by the Client Representative and shall be subjected, in the
presence of the Client Representative or his authorized representative, to the tests
specified in the relevant British Standard or elsewhere in this Specification, together with
such additional tests as may be required by the Client Representative in order to prove
compliance with this Specification. When no relevant British Standard exists, or the
appropriate standard fails to specify tests, testing shall be carried out to the requirements
of the Client Representative.
iv) The Client Representative and his authorized representative shall have right of access, at
all reasonable times during normal working hours, to the premises of the Contractor for
the purpose of inspection and/or testing material, apparatus or equipment intended for
incorporation in the Works. The Contractor shall take all necessary steps to ensure that
the right of access extends to the premises of his suppliers and the manufacturers of
bought-in material, apparatus and equipment.
v) In cases where the manufacturer or supplier of material, apparatus or equipment relies

upon type tests to prove, either wholly or in part, the suitability of his product(s), then the
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Contractor shall arrange for triplicate copies of certificates giving the results of such type
tests to be submitted to the Client Representative at the time the order is placed.
vi) No material, apparatus or equipment, from whatever source, shall be despatched to site
until the Client Representative has had the opportunity to inspect it and either has
formally waived his right to inspect or has given written authorization for despatch
following satisfactory test and/or inspection.
vii) No inspection or testing by the Client Representative or his authorized representative,

nor the witnessing of satisfactory tests, nor the authorizing of despatch to site shall in any
way relieve the Contractor of any of his obligations under this Contract, nor shall it in any
way limit the right of the Client Representative to reject such items after delivery to site if
they subsequently prove to be defective or unsatisfactory or unsuitable for their intended
purpose.
viii) When the Contractor has ordered equipment from a manufacturer who, in turn, has
bought-in major components from a secondary supplier, the Client Representative shall
have the right to elect to inspect such components at the works of the said secondary
supplier, and the Contractor shall ensure, when placing his orders, that such rights are
secured.
ix) No work shall be painted or otherwise prepared for despatch until it has been inspected
by the Client Representative and despatch has been authorized.
x) When one or more of the Contractor's purchase orders covers the supply of a number of
like components or items of equipment, the Client Representative shall have the right to
require that one item or component of each type and rating be subjected to type tests as
described in the relevant British Standard. Other similar items may then be subjected
only to routine tests.
13.6.2 Site Test
i) The Client Representative shall have power to inspect all work in progress and upon
completion or substantial completion, and to require the Contractor to carry out tests in
his presence or in the presence of his authorized representative in order to prove that all
work carried out, and all material, apparatus and equipment installed are wholly
satisfactory and fully meet the requirements of this Specification. All costs and charges
associated with or arising from such inspections and tests, including costs incurred by the
Contractor in carrying out the prescribed tests and in attending upon the Client
Representative whilst tests and inspections are in progress, but excluding the Client
Representative 's costs and expenses, shall be deemed to have been included in the
Contract price and shall be borne in full by the Contractor.
ii) Upon completion of the electrical installation, or any substantial section thereof, the
installation or that section and all of the associated equipment shall be subjected to the
tests specified in the relevant British Standards, IEE Regulations and CIBSE. Standards
together with such other tests as may be required by the Client Representative in order to
prove compliance with this Specification. When no relevant British Standard exists or the
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appropriate British Standard fails to specify tests, tests shall be carried out to the
requirements of the Client Representative.
iii) The Contractor shall carry out a visual inspection of all items of equipment, as required by
the IEE Wiring Regulations before conducting tests on the installation. The visual
inspection shall be made to verify that the installed electrical equipment is in compliance
with this Specification and applicable British Standards or other approved Standard,
correctly selected and erected in accordance with the IEE Wiring Regulations and is not
visibly damaged so as to impair safety. Damaged or faulty items shall be replaced prior to
testing.
iv) Tests not carried out in the presence of the Client Representative shall not be regarded
as valid for the purpose of the Contract, unless the Client Representative have
previously signified his inability to attend, and have authorized the Contractor to proceed
with the testing process in his absence.
v) No materials, apparatus, equipment, or installation shall be covered or otherwise

permanently concealed from view until the Client Representative has had the opportunity
to inspect it, and either has formally waived his right to inspect it or has given written
authorization for covering to proceed.
vi) Except for those items which are painted prior to despatch to site no work shall be
painted until it has been inspected by the Client Representative and/or painting has been
authorized.
vii) No inspection or testing by the Client Representative or his authorized representative nor
the witnessing of satisfactory tests shall in any way relieve the Contractor of any of his
obligations under this Contract, nor shall it in any way limit the right of the Client
Representative to reject such items if they subsequently prove to be defective or
unsatisfactory or unsuitable for their intended purpose.
viii) No apparatus, equipment, plant, or installations will be recognized as complete and ready
for taking over until after all of the specified inspections and tests have been satisfactorily
carried out.
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13.7 Testing Electrical Installations
13.7.1 Tests on LV Cables
i) As soon as is practicable after the completion of installation and jointing of the cables or
of any usable group of such cables the tests to prove compliance with this Specification
and with the requirements of BS 7671 shall be carried out.
ii) An earth continuity test shall be carried out to verify that the cable armouring and metal
sheath, if any, have been properly bonded to earth.
iii) Phase-rotation and phase-correspondence shall be tested to prove that the cables have
been correctly connected.
iv) For power cables a voltage test of 15 minutes duration shall be applied in accordance
with the relevant British Standard :
• BS 5467 : Appendix B8
v) Proposals on the appropriate test in respect of other types of cable shall be submitted for
approval.
vi) For MI cables, after both ends of a cable have been terminated the cable shall be
subjected to an insulation test. The test voltage shall be in accordance with the
requirements of BS 7671. A second insulation test shall be carried out at least 24 hours
after the first test. Remedial action shall be taken on any cable where the second reading
is lower than the first or is less than 100 megohms.
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13.7.2 Test On LV Switchboard
i) Work Test
• All assembles shall be tested in accordance with the requirements of BS EN 60439

plus requirements of associated standards.
• Certification shall be provided for all type and routine tests to BS EN 60439.
• Assemblies shall be certified by an approved testing authority (ASTA or approved

equivalent) as having passed the type testing in accordance with BS EN 60439.
• Routine tests shall be carried out in accordance with BS EN 60439. The dielectric
tests shall be applied across the following points:
▪ Phase to phase
▪ Phase to neutral
▪ Phase to earth
▪ Neutral to earth
• Insulation resistance test with an approved type of 500V instrument shall be carried
out before and shortly after the dielectric tests and an insulation resistance of not less
than 20 Megohms shall be obtained across the points as above.
• Works tests shall include inspection of all wiring and a complete electrical functioning
test.
• Protection relays shall be tested by primary current injection with currents equal to
overload, short-circuit and earth fault conditions.
• The assemblies shall not be delivered to site until the test results are acceptable to
the Architect.
ii) Site Test
• All assemblies shall be subjected to the routine tests as defined in BS EN 60439 after
installation on site. Test Certificates shall be provided.
• All functional units shall be checked for correct mechanical operation.
• All protection circuits in which relays are used shall be tested for correct operation by
secondary injection of test currents. This shall be carried out at currents equivalent to
overload, short-circuit and earth fault conditions.
• Protection circuits using current transformer (CT) operated relays shall be tested by
primary injection of current to prove the transformer ratio.
iii) Tests on Air Circuit Breakers
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• ACBs shall be type tested by an independent approved testing authority and a

complete Compliance Certificate, including short-circuit ratings, shall be provided for
each type of circuit-breaker.
• In addition to the normal test requirements of IEC 947, ACBs shall be type tested in
enclosures similar to those in which they will be installed on site. Such tests shall
include temperature rise tests.
• Where specified in the schedules a complete set of manufacturer's on-site testing

and calibration equipment shall be provided for commissioning and testing and for
future fault diagnosis, testing and re-calibration of settings, trip units, control units and
process controllers forming part of the installation.
iv) Test on Moulded Case Circuit Breakers
• Testing shall be carried out in the manner prescribed in IEC 947 plus any additional
testing required on circuit-breakers for use in non-standard conditions.
• For MCCBs of 1250A rating and above, a set of manufacturer's plug-in

setting/testing/diagnostic equipment shall be supplied for routine testing, setting and
fault diagnosis if specified in the schedule. Unless otherwise stated, only one test set
is required regardless of the number of MCCB's supplied
13.7.3 Tests on Lightning Protection Systems

A test certificate shall be provided on completion of the installation to certify that inspection and
testing have been carried out in accordance with the Standards.
The test certificate shall contain the resistance measurement of each earth electrode and earth
termination network, of each down conductor and of the building as a whole.
In addition to resistance measurements, the certificate shall contain the following information for
each reading:
• The date and time
• The weather conditions
• The type of soil

The condition of the soil (e.g. wet, dry, average). Any measures taken to reduce soil resistance
details of the reference earth used for testing.
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13.7.4 Tests on Lighting Systems
i) On the completion of the lighting installation, the Contractor shall carry out the following
tests:
• Load current measurement of each lighting circuit.
• Load current and power factor measurement of each phase of the lighting distribution
boards.
• Functional test and validation of the switching operation.
• illuminance measurement on both the working plane and floor of the areas under
illumination.
13.7.5 Tests on Emergency Lighting Systems
i) On satisfactory completion of the installation the emergency lighting system shall be

operated for its rated duration. The system shall then be allowed to recharge for 24
hours and tested again.
ii) Illuminance checks at sufficient points to prove compliance with BS5266 shall be carried
out at the start and finish of the first discharge and after the full recharge period. These
tests shall be witnessed.
iii) Illuminances, and battery voltages of central systems, at the start and end and after
recharge shall be noted and included with the final test certificates.
iv) A cosine corrected light meter shall be used with a scale range of 0.001 - 100 lux with a
sensitivity of 0.001 lux. All measurements shall be taken after excluding all other light.
v) Locations for test points must include the following:
vi) Half way between luminaires in corridors and open plan offices and stairs,
vii) Critical task areas such as control panels and switchboards; fire fighting points; rotating
machinery and operating tables,
viii) Area under highest mounted luminaires,
ix) Area where widest spacing occurs,
x) Changes of direction,
xi) Thresholds of doorways forming part of the exit route.
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xii) Where there is no defined escape route at least four measurements shall be taken in any
area of 100m² and the average calculated.
xiii) For large open areas a number of 100m² areas shall be tested.
xiv) Measurements shall be taken quickly.
xv) Where the system is designed for 3 hour duration, the measurements shall be taken
during the last hour of this period unless the installation is large when the time taken for
the measurements should determine the starting time.
xvi) On acceptance of the installation a completion certificate of the type suggested in

BS5266 shall be issued.
xvii) A log book shall be provided which shall form part of the operating and maintenance
manuals package.
xviii) A central means of testing shall be provided in the cubicle for all central battery systems.
Operation of the test switch shall simulate a mains failure extinguishing the normal
lighting and energising the emergency lighting.
xix) Where the system is maintained up to the local distribution board and non-maintained
thereafter using zonal or sub-circuit monitoring then local test points shall be provided.
xx) The inclusion of test modules into emergency luminaires shall be approved by the
manufacturer of these modules.
13.7.6 Tests on Generator System

When the installation is completed, commissioning of the installation and performance tests
shall be carried out for all equipment's and systems at site and witnessed by an authorised
representative of the Project Manager. The on-site tests shall include insulation resistance test,
electrical circuit protection test, control function test, load acceptance capability test, dummy
load test, on-load test, noise & vibration test and phase sequence test.
i) The acceptance testing shall include the satisfactory operation of the following:
a. The normal supply shall be switched off in order to start the generating set;
b. When the generating set is ready to accept the Fire Services Installation load, each
fire service installation shall be switched on until all installations are in operating
conditions. A "simultaneous running" test shall then take place and shall last for a
continuous period of one hour;
c. After one hour of testing the generating set shall be examined and all instruments,
safety devices, etc. shall indicate "normal" running of the generator;
d. Noise measurement shall be made during the test to ascertain that the noise level
emitted during the period of generator operation shall not exceed the limits imposed
by Environmental Protection Department and in accordance with the Noise Control
Ordinance.
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13.7.7 Test on Uninterrupted Power Supply (Not Applicable)
13.7.8 Solar PV system

The contractor shall carry out all necessary testing and commissioning work upon completion of
the installation of the PV System;
Verification tests shall be performed in the presence of the Client Representative's

representatives and if necessary, with the power supply company's representatives on all
metering, protection, communication and control equipment/system. The harmonic voltage,
current distortion and voltage fluctuation as a result of the connection and isolation of the PV
System shall be measured. Testing of protection and synchronising systems shall include
individual device settings and function. A copy of the test results and all protection settings shall
be submitted to the Client Representative for further transmission to the power supply company
for approval;
contractor shall prepare itemized and detailed testing and commissioning schedules for Client
Representative's approval prior to commencing the tests;
The contractor shall carry out preliminary tests to his own satisfaction before arranging for any
formal witness test;
Unless otherwise indicated, the Sub-contractor shall be responsible for the cost of necessary
instrument, plant and labour for all tests, including those witness tests in the presence of the
representatives from the power supply company;
The contractor shall carry out all such tests as required by the Client Representative to
demonstrate that each item of equipment meets the requirements of the Specification;
Valid calibration certificates of testing instruments shall be produced upon request by the Client
Representative. The accuracy of testing instruments shall also be demonstrated if directed by
the Client Representative irrespective of whether valid calibration certificate is available.
13.8 Commissioning Electrical Installations
13.8.1 General
i) Following the satisfactory conclusion of final inspections and tests on completed sections
of the Works, the Contractor shall duly commission each section of the electrical
installation and leave it in full working order. For the purpose of this Specification, the
term 'Commissioning' shall be deemed to include:
• The energizing of electrical distribution circuits and equipment which have previously
been inspected and tested and found to be satisfactory and capable of being
energised with complete safety.
• The setting of electrical protective devices and systems, where relevant, in

accordance with the directions of the Client Representative or, failing such
directions, in accordance with sound engineering practice.
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ii) Compliance with the requirements of this section of the Specification shall not, by itself, in
any way relieve the Contractor of any of his obligations under the Contract.
iii) No approval given by the Client Representative in connection with the commissioning
process, whether by way of approval of procedures carried out or proposed, or approval
of results obtained shall in any way relieve the Contractor of the contractual and statutory
obligation to ensure that all connections and adjustments are made correctly and that the
installations and equipment are handed over in a completely safe and satisfactory
condition.
iv) The Client Representative shall have power to appoint an independent Commissioning
Engineer to act on his behalf in the control of all activities relating to the Contractor's
commissioning process, and in such matters the said Commissioning Engineer shall be
deemed to be an authorized representative of the Client Representative .
v) The Contractor shall prepare a commissioning schedule detailing the plant to be

commissioned, the operations to be carried out, the time scale with exact dates for
specific operations, and the details of requirements on attendance by other Contractors.
This commissioning schedule, in draft form, shall be submitted to the Client
Representative not less than four weeks in advance of the date on which commissioning
is to commence.
vi) No connections or adjustments shall be made to plant or equipment which has already
been commissioned and set to work, except with the prior consent of the Client
Representative.
vii) No plant or equipment shall be charged, energized or operated without the prior approval
of the Client Representative. All applicable test certificates shall have been submitted to
the Client Representative before such approval will be given.
viii) All commissioning procedures shall be carried out in a safe and satisfactory manner, and
to the complete satisfaction of the Client Representative.
ix) Following completion of commissioning, each item of equipment or, where several items
of equipment are interdependent, the complete plant shall operate continuously and
satisfactorily under normal operating conditions for a period of 10 days without defect of
any kind. In the event of any defect or mal-operation becoming apparent during this
period the Contractor shall forthwith determine the cause and rectify it by means of repair,
replacement, adjustment or modification and the reliability run shall be re-commenced. All
materials, equipment and labour required to locate and rectify any such defect shall be
provided by the Contractor at his own expense.
x) No plant, equipment or installation shall be considered as complete until the prescribed

commissioning procedures have been satisfactorily carried out and the reliability run has
been completed with untoward incident.
xi) The Client Representative shall have power to require that the whole of the plant,
equipment and installations, or selected parts thereof, be re-inspected and, if necessary,
re-tested immediately before the end of the contractual maintenance period, and the
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Contractor shall be responsible for making all necessary arrangements with the
Employer.
13.8.2 Pre-Commissioning Check Of System
i) All wiring within control panels shall be checked for loose connections, correct
terminations and compliance with the wiring diagrams.
ii) Wiring terminations to all control equipment shall be checked for compliance with the
wiring diagrams, and interlocks with other equipment, as shown on the relevant wiring
diagrams.
iii) Any faults shall be rectified immediately on discovery unless associated with wiring
carried out by others, in which case they shall be recorded and submitted as directed.
13.8.3 Commissioning of Control and Instrumentation Panels
i) All wiring within control panels shall be checked prior to despatch for loose connections,
correct terminations and compliance with wiring diagrams. In addition, functional checks
shall be carried out in the Works to ensure that all interlocking and sequencing are in
accordance with the performance requirements of the Specification. Any test jumpers
shall be removed at the end of the checking.
ii) Where short circuit ratings are specified, documentary evidence of compliance with such
requirements shall also be provided.
iii) The commissioning of all instrumentation supplied with the control panels shall be the
responsibility of the Contractor and included as part of the Tender.
iv) Wiring terminations to all control equipment supplied shall be checked both for
compliance with the wiring diagrams and interlocks with other equipment shown on other
Contractor's wiring diagrams.
v) Where control panels and instrumentation are part of the Contractor's supply, such
checking shall be extended to all plant and equipment shown on the panel wiring
diagrams.
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14 OPERATION AND MAINTENANE MANUALS

AND AS FITTED DRAWINGS
14.1 REQUIREMENTS
Two months before system commissioning, detail testing and commissioning schedules and
commissioning form to be submitted for comments and approval by Client Representative.
Eight weeks before reaching the Date of Completion of the Contract Work, the Contractor shall
submit to the Client Representative for approval, two copies of the Operation/Maintenance
Manuals shall comprise an A4 size plastic hard cover, 3-ring binder, containing the following
documents:-
1. A cover giving:-
i.) the name of the development
ii.) the title of the document
iii.) the name and address of the supplier
iv.) Inside page giving similar information to the cover but including contract telephone
number for normal and emergency use.
2. Contents page.
3. Description of the system.
4. Scheduled details of all equipment and plant.
5. Operating instructions including details of any automatic control system.
6. Maintenance and fault finding instructions including composite schedule of routine
maintenance. The maintenance schedule shall include details such as frequency of
servicing, overhauling, replacement, and the like.
7. Test reports and commissioning records.
8. Recommended spare parts and lubricants.
9. List of equipment and plant with manufacturer’s address and local agent, if applicable.
10. Manufacturer’s literature suitably indexed to included shop drawings, wiring diagrams
performance curves, and the like.
11. List of as-fitted drawings.
12. All other necessary information for proper maintenance and operation.
13. As-fitted drawings, shall show the complete installation including all necessary details for
the proper maintenance and operation of the system.
14. All approval documents / drawings endorsed by Government Authorities / Utility
Companies.
All O&M manuals shall be prepared in Word (MS Office latest Version).
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All as-fitted drawings shall be prepared in Auto CAD (Release 2013).
The Client Representative shall require a minimum of four weeks for checking the draft sets of
operation/maintenance manuals and “as-fitted” drawings. After the Client Representative has
approved these documents, the Contractor shall submit the following to the Client Representative
within two weeks.
i.) Four copies of the approved operation and maintenance manual.

ii.) Two sets of computer CD Roms for all approved operation and maintenance manual and
catalogue. (One set to the Client directly.)
iii.) Four prints each of all approved :as-fitted” drawings.
iv.) Two sets of computer CD Roms for all approved “as-fitted” drawings. (One set to the Client
directly.)
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15 DEFECTS LIABILITY PERIOD /

MAINTENANCE PERIOD
a. The Defects Liability Period (DLP), or in other words "the Maintenance Period", for the
purposes of this Contract shall be a period of twelve months from the 'Date of Practical
Completion', providing that during such period the Contractor shall have remedied and
made good all faults or defects as described below, to the Project Manager's satisfaction.
b. During the Defects Liability Period, the Contractor shall, at his own cost, remedy and make
good with all possible speed any faults or defects in the Plant or Works due, in the opinion
of the Project Manager, to faulty materials, workmanship or design and, shall indemnify the
Employer against any damage or injury to the building contents and/or occupants arising as
a result of such faults or defects.
c. If the Contractor fails to remedy such faults or defects within a reasonable time, the Client
Representative may proceed to do so at the risk and expense of the Contractor and
without prejudice to such other rights as the Client Representative may have under the
Sub-Contract.
d. During this free maintenance and service period, the Contractor shall also repair or replace
electrical and mechanical parts of the equipment wherever this is required, replace light
fittings, electrical accessories and any materials provided under this Sub-Contract found
defective under conditions of normal use and shall use only genuine standard parts
produced by the manufacturer of the equipment concerned. In the case of standard parts
being not readily available, a substitute may be accepted for emergency use but must be
replaced with the standard part as soon as possible all at the Contractor's expense.
Renewals or repairs necessitated by reason of negligence or misuse of the equipment, or
by reason of any other cause beyond the control of the Contractor, except ordinary wear
and tear, shall not be the responsibility of the Contractor.
e. The Contractor shall report in writing to the Client Representative of any defects or
malfunctions, including case(s) of such defects.
f. The Contractor shall enter into a log book kept by the Client Representative the details of
work carried out on each visit, witnessed and countersigned by the Client Representative 's
representatives.
g. All works under this maintenance provision shall be performed by competent personnel
under the supervision and in the direct employment of the Contractor. At the end of the
DLP, a further inspection shall be carried out by the Contractor on the whole installation
under the Sub-Contract in the presence of the Project Manager's representatives, and any
defects shall be rectified by the Contractor without extra charge, to the satisfaction of the
Client Representative as part of his normal Sub-Contractual obligation.
2.13.2 As-New Condition
At the time of handover of the Contract Works after the expiry of the DLP, the whole installation
shall be in 'as-new' condition. The Contractor shall, during the course of the Contract, protect all
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plant and equipment and shall restore/repaint as necessary before completion of the Contract.
2.13.3 Maintenance and Spares
a. All equipment shall be designed to facilitate inspection, cleaning, replacement and repair of
individual components without need for unnecessary removal of other components.
Identical items of equipment shall have parts interchangeable one with another or, matched
sets forming interchangeable units, and this shall be recorded and described in the
operation and maintenance instructions.
Facilities shall be provided for proper isolation of equipment for maintenance work without
affecting the working of other parts of the system. Protection for 'live parts' shall be given
by the use of interlocks, isolators, shrouding or by combination of these. There shall be
warning labels to show when parts remain alive when the isolator is opened and these
parts shall be properly screened from inadvertent contact.
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Document reference: 416373-C1-AD-EE-SP01 | A

Information class: Standard

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4 MEDIUM VOLTAGE SWITCHBOARDS 19

6 MAIN AND SUB-MAIN DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM 39

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6.4 MOULDED CASE CIRCUIT BREAKERS (MCCB) 46

7 EMERGENCY GENERATOR INSTALLATION 67

8 LIGHTING AND SMALL POWER INSTALLATION 79

10 POWER QUALITY MONITORING SYSTEM 96

11 EARTHING AND LIGHTNING PROTECTION SYSTEM 99

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11.6 DOWN CONDUCTOR 101

12 SOLAR PV SYSTEM 103

13 TESTING AND COMMISSION 104

14 OPERATION AND MAINTENANE MANUALS AND AS FITTED

15 DEFECTS LIABILITY PERIOD / MAINTENANCE PERIOD 121

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1.1 DEFINITIONS AND ABBREVIATIONS

i) "Specification" shall mean this Technical Specification.

1.1.2 For the purpose of this Specification, abbreviations shall be as follows:

MV - Medium Voltage (22kV)

LV - Low Voltage (400V/230V)

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ISO - International Standard Organization

RMU - Ring Main Unit

BMS - Building Management/Monitoring System

COP - Code of Practice

CCTV - Closed Circuit Television

E/M - Electrical and Mechanical

FSD - Fire Services Department

HRC - High Rupturing Capacity

IEC - International Electrotechnical Commission (Geneva,

IEE - Institution of Electrical Engineers, UK (currently

MCB - Miniature Circuit Breaker

MCCB - Moulded Case Circuit Breaker

MVAC - Mechanical Ventilation and Air-Conditioning

O&M - Operating and Maintenance

RCBO - Residual Current Circuit Breaker c/w Over-current

RCCB - Residual Current Circuit Breaker

1.2 THE SITE

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1.3 REGULATIONS AND STANDARDS

1.3.1 General Requirement

i) Electricity Law of The Kingdom of Cambodia

ii) Regulations on General Conditions of Supply of Electricity in Cambodia

iii) Electric Power Technical Standards of The Kingdom of Cambodia

v) Code of Practice for Electricity (Wiring) Regulations (H.K.)

vii) British Standards and Codes

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x) IEEE 80 Std-2000 IEEE Guide for Safety in AC Substation Grounding

xi) IEC 62271 – Series Standard for MV Switchgear

xii) IEC 60076 – Power transformers

xiv) Relevant International Standards and International Codes of Practice;

xv) Any other local authorities having jurisdiction

1.4 BUILDING PROVISIONS AND EQUIPMENT ACCESS

1.6 QUALITY ASSURANCE OF EQUIPMENT AND MATERIALS

1.6.1 Samples to be approved

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1.6.3 Materials and Workmanship