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WIRING DEVICES

Contents

1.0 GENERAL .................................................................................................................... 2

1.1 REFERENCE ..................................................................................................................... 2
1.2 DESCRIPTION OF WORK .................................................................................................. 2
1.3 QUALITY CONTROL/ASSURANCE .................................................................................... 2
1.4 SUBMITTALS ................................................................................................................... 3
2.0 PRODUCTS ................................................................................................................. 3
2.1 SWITCHES ....................................................................................................................... 3
2.2 SOCKETS OUTLETS ......................................................................................................... 4
2.3 FUSED SPUR UNITS ......................................................................................................... 5
2.4 CEILING ROSE ................................................................................................................. 5
2.5 FLEXIBLE OUTLET .......................................................................................................... 5
2.6 20A DOUBLE POLE SWITCH ............................................................................................ 5
3.0 EXECUTION ............................................................................................................... 6
3.1 INSTALLATION ................................................................................................................ 6

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1.0 GENERAL

1.1 Reference

Conform to General Requirements for Electrical Services of Division 16.

1.2 Description of Work

Design, Supply, Installation all low voltage and ELV wiring devices.

1.3 Quality Control/Assurance

1.3.1 Design, manufacture, testing and method of installation of all apparatus and
materials furnished under requirements of these specifications shall conform to
latest publications or standard rules of the following:

a) (ADDC), regulations for electrical installation works and Department of

Civil Defense requirements, Etisalat standards and requirements.

b) IEE Wiring Regulations.

c) British Standards.

The quality Control/Quality Control/Assurance duties shall be performed by

the Contractor. The system of quality control verification shall be in
accordance with ISO 9000 standards of Quality Control/Assurance.

Codes and Standards

The following Codes and Standards to the extent specified herein, form a part
of this specification. When an edition date is not indicated for a Code or
Standard the latest edition enforce at the time of proposal submitted shall apply.

BS546 Specification, two pole and earthing pin, plugs, socket

outlets and socket outlet adaptors.
BS646 Specification, cartridge fuse link
BS1363 13A plugs, socket outlets, connection units and adaptor.
BS3676 Switches for household and similar fixed electrical
installation.
BSEN60309-2 Specification for industrial plugs, socket outlets and
couplers for AC and DC supplies.
BS5733 Specification for general requirements for electrical
accessories

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1.4 Submittals

The CONTRACTOR shall submit the following drawings and documents

related with each electrical system for approval:

a) Original catalogues for various proposed components.

b) Schedule of Accessories and Fittings.
c) Test Certificates.

2.0 PRODUCTS

2.1 Switches

2.1.1 Light switches and sockets finish shall be metal plate in silver colour from the
manufacturers standard range of products rating and type as per
CONSULTANT selection.

2.1.2 Light switches shall comply to BS 3676.

2.1.3 All switches shall be installed in boxes with adjustable lugs to ensure front
plate is true, and square. Flush boxes shall finish flush with the wall surface
and overlapping front plates shall be used. Boxes shall be suitable for the
wiring system used.

2.1.4 All switches shall be 10/15 Ampere grid type as shown on the floor plans.

2.1.5 Where switches are mounted in Class 4 installations in situations exposed to

weather or continual dampness they shall be watertight pattern with approved
gaskets. Enclosure shall comply with BS 5420 - 1977 with ingress protection
to IP 54.

2.1.6 Switches shall be suitable for back and side wiring with 4.0 MM2 or 2 x 2.5
MM2 standard conductors.

2.1.7 Shop Drawings

Submit shop drawings as specified in Section 16010.

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2.2 Sockets Outlets

2.2.1 13A and 15A Socket outlets shall comply to BS 1363 and BS 546 as
appropriate switched and shuttered and mounted in ring or multiple assemblies
and shall be of the type and rating as specified / indicated on the drawing.

All socket outlets shall be of double pole switched and with tamper proof
shutters on the live, neutral and earth connection.

2.2.2 All 13A standard switched socket outlets shall be with two earth terminals to
provide high integrity earthing to comply with section 607 of BS 7671.

2.2.3 All 13A standard switched socket outlets to be fed from emergency power
supply system (by standby diesel generator set) in case of failure of normal
power supply shall be of ‘white’ in colour but with ‘red’ rockers for easy
identification.

2.2.4 All the switched socket outlets and other connection points, shall be provided
with neon indicator where it is desirable to have a visual indication of the
presence or absence of power to the equipment. (eg: fridge, fire alarm panel,
etc) as per end user requirements.

2.2.5 All outdoor socket outlets shall be of weather protected type to IP 55 minimum
and incorporated with a 30 mA RCD in accoradnce with ADDC requirements.
The outdoor socket outlets shall be of high impact resistant polycarbonate.

2.2.6 Socket outlets shall be complete with boxes not less than 35mm deep and the
box shall have a suitably mounted brass protective conductor terminal.

Socket outlets installed in flush installations shall have overlapping front plates.

In surface installations front plates shall be flush with the sides of the box and
shall be metal clad unless otherwise specified.

2.2.7 Where socket outlets are installed on perimeter paneling, metal frames for
panel mounting shall be provided.

2.2.8 The earth pin of the socket shall be connected to the box earth terminal with a
green and yellow PVC-insulated protective conductor. Cover screws are not
acceptable for earth continuity.

2.2.9 In Class 4 protection areas, where installed in exterior locations or in areas of

continual dampness, outlets shall be watertight pattern with watertight caps and
approved gaskets. Socket outlets shall be to BSEN 60309-2 weather proof with
minimum IP 44.

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2.2.10 Socket outlets for voltages other than 240V for single phase and 400 for three
phase supply shall be color coded in accordance to be BSEN60309-2 and shall
allow plugging of only similar rated voltages plugs.

2.2.11 Socket outlet shall be suitable for back and side wiring with 1 x 6.0 mm 2 or 2 x
4.0 mm2 standard conductors.

2.2.12 Industrial socket (TPN+E,400V,IP–65) : socket with interlock switch wall

mounted type housing made of extinguishing engineering polymer screws,
pins and springs made of stainless steel cross section of conductors 10mm2

2.3 Fused Spur Units

2.3.1 These shall be to BS 5733, double-pole, switched with neon indicator as

specified, insulated pattern.

Where used as a flexible outlet to an appliance, they shall be of the flexible

outlet pattern with cable anchoring clamp. Fuses shall be provided with each
connection unit.

2.4 Ceiling Rose

Ceiling rose shall be made of white plastic and manufactured in accordance with
BS 67: 1987. The ceiling rose shall incorporate tunnel type terminals with
backed out terminal screws with capacity of 3x2.5mm2. The ceiling rose shall
be suitable for mounting over a circular conduit box to BS 45 68.PT2.

2.5 Flexible Outlet

Flexible outlet shall be rated 20A or 45A. The flexible outlet shall be complete
with 3 pair of terminals each suitable for 4mm2 conductor and 10mm diameter
cord outlet for the 20 A flex outlet and with 3 pair of terminals each suitable for
10mm2 conductor for the 45A. The flexible outlet shall be provided with
moulded cover and cable clamp.

2.6 20A Double Pole Switch

The 20A double pole switch shall be manufactured to BS 3676 Part 1 1989 and
shall be fitted with neon indicator. The double pole switch supplied for the water
heaters shall be engraved ‘Water Heater’.

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3.0 EXECUTION

3.1 Installation

3.1.1 Install single throw switches with lever in "UP" position when switch is closed.

3.1.2 All accessories shall be properly aligned with vertical edges plumb and
horizontal edges level.

3.1.2 Install switches in gang type outlet boxes with ganged coverplate when more
than one device is shown in one location.

3.1.3 Cover plates shall be screwless stainless steel type and to be installed after all
painting has been completed.

3.1.4 Provide phase barriers where more than one phase enters a lighting switch,
panel.

3.1.5 All electrical accessories (switching, sockets, etc) shall be provided with tag to
THE CONSULTANT approval indicating, feeding circuit reference and the
related distribution board number.

3.1.6 Samples of all accessories shall be provided for approval by THE

CONSULTANT prior to ordering.

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