TSS Civil Section 01 General R3

TECHNICAL STANDARD
SPECIFICATION – CIVIL
Section 01 – General
Document No: AM-ENG-SS-02-01
Issue Date: 29/09/2016
Revision: 03
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Contents of HAYA Water Technical Standards:
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1 HAYA Water Design Manual 03 31/12/2015
2 HAYA Water Standard Specifications 03 31/12/2015

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3 HAYA Water Standard Details 03 29/09/2016
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i Document Authorisation
This document is authorised for issue.
Document Approval Authority

General Manager Asset Management
Suleiman Al Qasmi
ii Revision History
The following is a brief summary of the most recent revisions to this document. Details of all revisions
prior to these are held on file by the issuing department.
Revisio
Date Scope / Remarks
n No.
0 13/04/2006 Document approved and issued
01 01/06/2008 To incorporate Tender Board and Veolia comments
02 31/12/2010 To incorporate latest changes as per current International standards.
03 29/09/2016 Updated as part of the Haya Water Technical Standards Upgrading project

Table of Contents
i Document Authorisation................................................................................................... 3
ii Revision History ................................................................................................................ 3
1. Introduction............................................................................................................... 7
1.1. Purpose................................................................................................................... 7
1.2. Scope ...................................................................................................................... 7
1.3. Distribution/Target Audience ................................................................................. 7
1.4. Terms and Definitions ............................................................................................ 7
1.5. Abbreviations ......................................................................................................... 8
1.6. References............................................................................................................ 10
2. General .................................................................................................................... 12
3. Site Access and Entry onto the Site ...................................................................... 13
3.1. Scope .................................................................................................................... 13
3.2. General Requirements ......................................................................................... 13
3.3. Limits of the Site .................................................................................................. 13
3.4. Possession and Use of the Site .......................................................................... 13
3.5. Temporary Access Roads and Routes................................................................ 13
3.6. Site Entry .............................................................................................................. 14
3.7. Project Signboards .............................................................................................. 15
3.8. Temporary Site Hoarding ..................................................................................... 15
3.9. Damage to Property ............................................................................................. 16
4. Engineer’s Site Facilities ........................................................................................ 17
4.1. General.................................................................................................................. 17
4.2. Engineer’s Site Offices ........................................................................................ 17
4.3. Utility Connections............................................................................................... 23
4.4. Provision of Equipment and Supplies ................................................................ 23
5. QHSE- Requirements.............................................................................................. 26
5.1. General.................................................................................................................. 26
5.2. Environmental Requirements .............................................................................. 26
6. Setting Out of the Works ........................................................................................ 30
6.1. General.................................................................................................................. 30
6.2. Site Information and Inspection .......................................................................... 30
6.3. Levels and Reference Grid .................................................................................. 31
6.4. Surveying .............................................................................................................. 31
6.5. Setting Out............................................................................................................ 31
7. Regulatory Requirements ...................................................................................... 33
7.1. General.................................................................................................................. 33

7.2. Notices .................................................................................................................. 35

8. Traffic Diversions.................................................................................................... 37
8.1. General.................................................................................................................. 37
8.2. Temporary Traffic Diversions .............................................................................. 37
9. Submittals ............................................................................................................... 39
9.1. General.................................................................................................................. 39
9.2. Definitions ............................................................................................................ 39
9.3. Submittal Procedures .......................................................................................... 40
9.4. Programme ........................................................................................................... 44
9.5. Organisation Charts ............................................................................................. 46
9.6. Plans ..................................................................................................................... 47
9.7. Site Log Book/Diary ............................................................................................. 47
9.8. Reports ................................................................................................................. 48
9.9. Visual Records ..................................................................................................... 50
9.10. Drawings ........................................................................................................... 51
9.11. Project Record Miscellaneous documents .................................................... 51
9.12. Method Statements ........................................................................................... 53
10. Temporary Construction Controls and Facilities ............................................... 54
10.1. Notice of Intent and Approvals ........................................................................ 54
10.2. Temporary Electricity and Lighting ................................................................. 54
11. Materials ............................................................................................................... 55
11.1. General .............................................................................................................. 55
11.2. Delivery of Materials to the Site ....................................................................... 58
11.3. Inspection and Quarantine ............................................................................... 59
11.4. Testing of Materials .......................................................................................... 60
11.5. Material Approvals ............................................................................................ 62
12. Quality Control, Inspection, and Testing ............................................................ 64
12.1. General .............................................................................................................. 64
12.2. Document and Data Control............................................................................. 65
12.3. Submittals ......................................................................................................... 66
12.4. Quality Records ................................................................................................ 67
12.5. Quality Assurance / Control ............................................................................. 68
12.6. Project Quality Plan .......................................................................................... 68
12.7. Quality Audits ................................................................................................... 71
12.8. Inspection and Testing ..................................................................................... 72
12.9. Non-Conformance Monitoring ......................................................................... 74
12.10. Quality Control .................................................................................................. 76

12.11. STP Testing & Commissioning ........................................................................ 77

12.12. Performance Testing ........................................................................................ 78
12.13. Termite Control ................................................................................................. 78
12.14. Archaeological Remains and Historical Sites................................................ 81

1. Introduction
1.1. Purpose
i. The purpose of this document is to communicate the technical requirements and preferences
of Haya Water for all civil Works related to plants and networks, in general.
ii. This Specification aims to provide direction for Consultants and Contractors, so that Contract
Documents are properly produced in line with the technical requirements and preferences of
Haya Water. Consultants and Contractors shall be fully familiar with the contents of this
Specification. Incorporating the requirements and criteria of this Specification will ease Haya
Water’s technical review and approval process in the implementation of projects.
Requirements and criteria included in this Specification are not purported to cover all design
conditions; Consultants and Contractors shall address all necessary aspects for their particular
project.
1.2. Scope
i. This Specification outlines the requirements for standard civil engineering Works associated
with Haya Water Projects.
ii. This Specification shall be applicable for all Haya Water projects and shall be read in
conjunction with all other documents of any Contract requirements or Particular Specification,
or both. The clauses in this Specification are applicable in varying degrees to each and every
part of the Works.
iii. This Specification applies to the entire Works, whether on the Site or in yards, workshops, and
factories employed elsewhere in connection with the Works. Any clause in this Specification
which relates to Works or materials not required by any particular Contract shall be deemed
not to apply.
iv. This Technical Specification and Tender Drawings shall prevail in any case of variance
between the provisions thereof and provisions given in the Contractor’s proposal.
v. Where clarification is required or correspondence is necessary in connection with the
interpretation of this Technical Specification and Tender Drawings, these shall be dealt with by
Haya Water or the Engineer, or both. All such correspondence in connection with the same
shall be addressed to Haya Water.
vi. All required documents and drawings are to be made available to all parties during tendering
and construction
1.3. Distribution/Target Audience

This document is issued for use by concerned Haya Water Asset Management, Project and
Operations employees, Consultants, Owner Representatives/Engineers, and Contractors.
1.4. Terms and Definitions

i. Terms and definitions shall comply with the relevant provisions of British Standard (BS) 6100.
ii. The definitions given in the General Conditions of the Contract shall apply to this Specification.
iii. In addition, the following terms and conditions shall apply when used within, or in association
with, this Specification. Terms, which are restricted in their application to certain types of
material or workmanship, are defined within the appropriate section.
a) Client/Owner: Oman Wastewater Services Company (Haya Water) for whom the Works
are to be undertaken

b) Owner Representative/Engineer: The firm or company named in the Contract as

appointed by the Client to supervise and administer the Contract
c) Consultant: The firm or company selected by the Client to prepare the Particular
Specification (the Contract documents) for a given project
d) Contractor: The company or organisation responsible for the construction of the Works
and who have entered into a Contract with the Client
e) Designer: Any person carrying out design activities for or on behalf of any of the parties
mentioned previously. A person involved in any changes to existing or proposed Works
shall be deemed to be a Designer.
f) Site: The land allocated for the Works
g) Project Documents: All documents associated with and applicable to the Contract
h) Terms such as “approved,” “approval,” “approved by,” “to the approval,” “as directed,” and
the likes always refer to approval or directions given by the Engineer in writing.
i) Guarantee: A written assurance that a material, product, component, item of equipment,
finishing, or any other part of the Works meets certain defined standards or quality criteria
or lasts for a certain length of time as defined in the Contract (or both).
j) Technical definitions related to this Specification are to be found within the appropriate
technical clauses in the document.
1.5. Abbreviations
i. Units shall generally be in accordance with the System International Units and the relevant
provisions of BS EN ISO 80000-1:2013.
ii. Reference to a technical society, institution, association, or governmental authority is made in
the Specification in accordance with the following abbreviations:
AASHTO American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials
ACI American Concrete Institute
APHA American Public Health Association
ASTM ASTM International (formerly American Society for Testing and

Materials)
AWWA American Water Works Association
BS British Standard
BS EN British Standards European Norm
CESWI Civil Engineering Specification for the Water Industry
CGIS Centre for Geographic Information Systems

DIN German Institute for Standardization
EN European Norms
ISO International Organisation for Standardisation

MECA Ministry of Environment and Climate Affairs
MEDCO Muscat Electrical Distribution Company
MM Muscat Municipality

MoFA Ministry of Foreign Affairs
MoH Ministry of Housing
MoTC Ministry of Transport and Communications

MRMWR Ministry of Regional Municipalities and Water Resources
NSA National Survey Authority
OEDC Oman Electricity Distribution Co.

ONG Oman National Grid
PAEW Public Authority of Electricity and Water
PWA Public Works Authority
ROP Royal Oman Police
SCTP Supreme Council for Town Planning
WEF Water Environment Federation
WIS Water Industry Standards

Other abbreviations related to this Specification can be found within the appropriate technical
clauses in the document.
iii. Units of Measurement
° Degree
°C Degree Celsius
dBA A-Weighted Decibel
g Gram
kg Kilogram
km/h Kilometre per Hour
kN Kilonewton
L Litre
m Metre
m2 Square Metre
Mbps Megabit per Second
mL Millilitre
mm Millimetre
MPa Megapascal
t Tonne
µ Micron

1.6. References
i. This Specification has been written in accordance primarily with European and British
Standards. Due to the introduction of new European Standards, both British and European
Standards may be in force at the same time. In the case of conflict, the local
standards/regulations and European Standards shall apply except where British Standards
have been specified in the Contract, then those shall apply until their official date of
withdrawal.
ii. This Specification shall be read in conjunction with the referenced International Standards to
complete the Haya Water requirement of networks, Plants and associated Works. However, it
remains the Contractor’s responsibility to ensure the complete installation per the scope
defined in the Particular Specification of the project.
iii. The Contractor shall obtain an original copy of the latest edition of all codes, regulations,
standards, and technical literature referred to in this Specification and keep the same on the
Site, properly indexed and maintained in good order, and readily available to the Engineer at
all times. Upon completion of the Works, the said codes, standards, and other guidelines, shall
be provided to the Client/Engineer including the electronic copy.
iv. British Standards and other standards referred to in the Contract shall be deemed to be those
current 28 days prior to the date for return of Tenders.
v. The supplied system shall comply with local regulatory requirements. The Contractor will be
responsible for the necessary statutory and other approvals from regulatory agencies and
authorities. The Contractor shall provide and install the system in accordance with the Project
Documents, applicable codes, and manufacturer’s recommendations.
vi. The following International Standards and References are referred to in this section:
ISO International Organisation for Standardisation
BS EN British Standards European Norm
BS British Standards
ACI American Concrete Institute
PD Published Documents
ASTM ASTM International (formerly American Society for Testing and Materials)
AASHTO American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials
CESWI Civil Engineering Specification for the Water Industry
DIN German Institute for Standardisation
Local Regulations
The Diwan (Royal Court Affairs)
The Royal Oman Police (ROP)
 ROP, Royal Oman Police – Traffic
 ROP, Royal Oman Police – Operations
 ROP, Royal Oman Police – Civil Defence

Ministry of Environment and Climate Affairs (MECA)
Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA)

Ministry of Heritage
Ministry of Housing (MoH)
Ministry of Regional Municipalities and Water Resources (MRMWR)

Ministry of Transport and Communications (MoTC)
Muscat Electrical Distribution Company (MEDCO)
Muscat Municipality (MM)

National Survey Authority (NSA)
Ooredoo
Oman Electricity Distribution Co. (OEDC)
Oman Gas Company
Oman National Hydrographic office (ONHO)
Oman Broadband Company (OBC)
Omantel
Petroleum Development Oman (PDO)
Port and Maritime Authorities

Public Authority of Electricity and Water (PAEW) – Water Directorate
Public Park and Landscaping Department
Supreme Council for Town Planning (SCTP)
Any other relevant underground utility owner, governmental body, or authority.

2. General
i- Local Conditions
These data are provided as an indication of the type of conditions in which the
Contractor’s plant will have to operate and particular attention should be paid to
concrete curing and corrosion conditions. In the event of the Tender being
awarded to the Contractor, he shall satisfy himself as to the accuracy of the
information provided.
The following climatic information is given for Tender purposes only.
Maximum ambient temperature 55o C

 Minimum ambient temperature 5o C
Maximum black bulb temperature 85o C
 Relative humidity 15 – 100 %
 Design wind velocity 36.1 m/s
 Design rainfall intensity 20 mm/h
 Ceraunic level 10
ii- Seismic Data. The structures shall withstand without failure a seismic event with a
horizontal acceleration or Peak Ground Acceleration (PGA) up to 0.15g or PGA
specified by Muscat Municipality/local authority. 
iii- Geotechnical Information
The Contractor shall take full responsibility for the ground conditions of the project area and,
if deemed necessary, carry out investigations during the Tender stage in order to satisfy
himself with respect to the nature of subsoil conditions at his own expense.
The Contractor shall be responsible for dealing with all aspects of groundwater control
including dewatering as per the Standard Specification.
The Contractor shall propose a method statement for dewatering methods of sewer
installation to the satisfaction of the Engineer. The Contractor shall utilize the agreed
methods during the Works when groundwater is present during the sewer and FOC duct
installation.
The Contractor is advised that the ground conditions of the project area may vary to include
various subsoil conditions including rock

3. Site Access and Entry onto the Site
3.1. Scope
This section specifies the requirements for access to the Site including temporary access roads
and the Contractor’s entry onto the Site. This section shall be read in conjunction with the specific
project requirements.
3.2. General Requirements

i. Project identification, informational, shall be as detailed as shown on Standard Detail Drawings
and be constructed in suitable materials, all to the approval of the Engineer. Paint shall be an
exterior quality and shall be adequate to withstand weathering, fading, and chipping for the
duration of the Contract.
ii. The sign and its mounting structure shall be designed to withstand a wind speed of 160 km/h.
3.3. Limits of the Site

The boundary limits of the project Site and limits of the Works shall be as detailed on the
Drawings. All working areas, temporary compounds, offices, storage areas, and the like shall be
deemed to form part of the Site. The Contractor shall propose a suitable location for approval.
3.4. Possession and Use of the Site

i. Possession of the Site shall be granted during the mobilisation period, as stipulated by Contract.
ii. Access to and from the Site shall be maintained by the Contractor at all times, and he shall take
all necessary steps to ensure the safety of persons on the Site.
iii. The Contractor shall use the Site only for construction of the Works.
iv. All construction operations and Site establishment facilities shall be confined within the Site
boundaries, unless otherwise approved by the Client and the relevant authorities. Following such
approvals, all such areas shall also be designated and treated as included within the Site.
v. The Contractor shall be responsible for safeguarding all structures and the like within the project
Site boundary. Also, he shall ascertain from public utility authorities positions of all existing
underground services, and he shall maintain and protect or divert them as required.
vi. The Contractor shall execute his Works in phases as per the Construction Schedule in order to
accommodate the Client’s requirements, as applicable during the construction period.
vii. The agreed upon Works sequence shall be to the approval of the Engineer and shall be such as
to minimise conflict with and facilitate Client’s operations.
3.5. Temporary Access Roads and Routes

i. The Contractor shall arrange for construction, maintenance, and removal of the approved
temporary access roads, if any, and reinstate the land to its original condition upon completion of
the Works. The Contractor shall assure that traffic management safety arrangements are

adequately covered per the current ROP Standards and Muscat Municipality /Road
Transportation Department regulations.
ii. Reinstatement shall include restoring the area of any access route to at least the degree of
safety, stability, and drainage that originally existed before the Contractor entered the Site.
Photographic evidence shall be submitted to the Engineer at commencement and completion of
Works.
iii. The Contractor shall notify relevant Contractors, occupiers, and the Engineer of any of his
activities which may impact upon other areas of the development (for example, exclusion zones
for blasting works). This notification shall be given at least 14 calendar days in advance and shall
include an assessment of the impact, method statement detailing the Works to be carried out, any
health and safety restrictions, and all other relevant data.
iv. The Contractor shall provide adequate security and safety procedures and provide and maintain
clearly designated safe access routes for any persons authorised to have access through or
Works on the Site. The Contractor shall ensure that all such persons are informed of the site
hazards and issued with all relevant information, including the Contractor’s Construction Health
and Safety Plan, Environmental Management Plan, and all other relevant procedures.
v. The Contractor shall abide by the regulations and procedures of the responsible Contractor or
occupier of any Site across which he has agreed-upon access. He shall ensure that his staff and
any drivers and haulage Contractors are conversant with and abide by the said regulations and
procedures.
3.6. Site Entry

i. The Contractor is required to organise his operations in such a way that disruption of access to
contiguous properties and interference with existing services and improvements is minimised.
ii. Private properties shall not be entered or occupied by the Contractor, except by permission of the
land owners.
iii. The Contractor shall undertake a pre- and post-construction survey across the complete Works.
The thorough survey shall include extensive photographic evidence to illustrate the quality of
structures across the Site. An experienced Structural Engineer shall review and report on the
findings of the Contractor.
iv. The Contractor shall ensure that roads used by him for the transportation of construction plant,
labour, materials, and excavated materials are not dirtied because of his operations. If, in the
opinion of the Engineer, the Contractor's operations result in dirty conditions, the Contractor,
upon notification by the Engineer, shall take all necessary steps to clean such roads, at no
additional cost to the Client.
v. The Contractor shall establish and maintain any access route to the Site and shall allow access
for other Contractors, service providers, occupiers, investors, and persons and vehicles who may
be authorised by the Engineer.
vi. The Contractor shall notify the Engineer in writing at least 14 days in advance of his intention to
start Works on any area of the Site.
vii. The Contractor shall make a record of the condition of the Site at handover, to be agreed upon
with the Engineer, including any temporary access routes and working areas that may be located
outside of the limits of the Site, immediately before entering for any purpose.

3.7. Project Signboards

i. Standard Signboard: The Contractor shall provide and erect a temporary nameboard at the
location of his approved Site compound as per Haya Water Standard Details drawings. In
addition, he shall provide nameboards at the start and end of each ongoing work location for all
Works, whether major or minor.
ii. The Contractor shall produce drawings of his proposed signboards in accordance with Haya
Water Standards Details drawing for the Engineer’s approval. The minimum acceptable drawing
size for approval shall be A3. In addition, the Contractor shall obtain all necessary approvals from
relevant authorities prior to erection.
iii. Project Identification Signboard (pipelines): Information signboards shall be clearly displayed on
the approach to Works in the highway at each ongoing work location for all Works whether major
or minor. These shall be provided by the Contractor and shall be positioned so as not to cause
hindrance to the movement of vehicular or pedestrian traffic. The signs shall include the nature of
the Works and the name and logo of the Client, the Consultant, and the Contractor. The signs
shall be mounted on sturdy metal frames, be mobile and reusable, and shall be illuminated at
night.
iv. The signboards shall be lettered in both Arabic and English by a skilled, professional sign writer
to include the information as approved by the Engineer.
v. The Contractor shall be responsible for the structural stability of the signboards but shall submit
details of his proposals for support to the Engineer for approval.
vi. No advertising material, other than the previous, shall be permitted.
vii. The temporary construction identification signs shall be maintained in good condition, repainted
as directed by the Engineer, and removed from the Site when directed by the Engineer.
viii. The sitting and layout of subcontractors' or manufacturers' signs (or both) shall be to the approval
of the Engineer.
ix. No sign shall be erected in a location that is dangerous to the public or creates a hazard to road
users.
x. All signboards shall be removed by the Contractor 1 month after the completion of the Works or
as directed by the Engineer.
xi. The scheme title to be used on all signage for all Contracts relating to the projects shall be
described in the Particular Specification.
3.8. Temporary Site Hoarding

i. The Contractor shall only provide the temporary site hoarding described in this clause where it is
stated as a requirement in the Project Documents.
ii. The Site hoarding shall be painted corrugated galvanised sheet or similar, not less than 2 m high,
and neat and uniform in appearance. The hoarding colour shall match Haya Water’s corporate
colour coding, with intermittent logos along the length, as shown on the Contract Drawings. It
should be robust with adequate foundation support or stays to prevent panels being blown over in
strong winds and causing a hazard or safety issues on the Site or to the public.
iii. The hoarding shall be a sufficient obstacle to prevent the access of unauthorised persons,
including children, and shall be complete with all necessary entrance gates, fans, signage,
screens, guardrails, and gantries as may be required to ensure the safety of the public, occupiers
of adjacent lands, and of the Works.

iv. The Contractor shall maintain, move, and adapt the hoarding as and when required during the
progress of the Works, and shall dismantle and remove the hoarding upon completion of the
Works.
3.9. Damage to Property

i. The Contractor shall reinstate all public and private property if affected by the Works, temporary
Works, constructional plants, labour, materials, transport, or other activities to a condition at least
equal to that existing before first entry onto them.
ii. If the Contractor fails to reinstate damaged property adequately and promptly, the Client reserves
the right to undertake the following, and all such costs incurred shall be deducted from payments
due to the Contractor from Haya Water.
a) Carry out the reinstatement itself
b) Arrange for it to be carried out by others
c) Make payments to the owners and occupiers

4. Engineer’s Site Facilities
4.1. General
4.1.1. Scope
i. This clause contains a description and the Specification for the Engineer's temporary Site
facilities to be provided by the Contractor for use by the Engineer, and shall include but not
limited to providing, constructing, connecting to utilities, furnishing, equipping, supplying,
attending, maintaining, and removing upon completion of the Contract by the Contractor all such
facilities as specified herein.
ii. Related sections are as follows:
a) Health and Safety
b) Setting Out of the Works
4.2. Engineer’s Site Offices

4.2.1. General
i. Within 2 weeks of the notice of acceptance of the Tender, the Contractor shall submit a plan, or
plans, showing his proposed locations for the following:
a) Offices for the Engineer/Client
b) The Contractor’s Site offices
c) The Contractor’s stores, plant and maintenance yard, concrete batching, and materials
stockpiling facilities
d) Principal routes for heavy plants and trucks
e) Areas for the temporary storage and permanent dumping of excavated material
ii. The Contractor shall provide Site offices the type and number as stated in the Contract
Documents. The position of the Site offices shall be subject to the approval of the Engineer.
iii. Details regarding the size and other requirements of the Engineer’s offices and accommodations
shall be per the Particular Specification.
iv. Prior to occupation, the Site offices shall be inspected by and approved by the Civil Defence
Department and any other related authority /department involved as per the location and local
regulations.
v. Upon removal of the Site offices, the area occupied or otherwise affected by them shall be
reinstated to its original condition.
vi. The offices of the Contractor’s agent shall normally be adjacent to or close to those of the
Engineer / Client for ease of access and communication. However, the Client / Engineer’s Site
office shall be completely detached from the Contractor’s own office as per the approved plan
from the Client / Engineer.
vii. The facilities shall be located on the Site and in accordance with the requirements of Muscat
Municipality and any other regulating authority, the Technical Specification, and as approved by
the Engineer. The Contractor shall be responsible for locating a site for the offices, obtaining the
required approvals, and obtaining the approval of the Engineer.

viii. Temporary security fencing to isolate and secure the office site shall be provided at the
Contractor’s own cost. It shall be the Contractor's responsibility to obtain all necessary approvals
and permits. No claim for extra payment or extension of time shall be considered for delays
resulting from the Contractor's failure to obtain necessary approvals and permits for Works.
ix. The Contractor shall be responsible for the security of his property located throughout the
Contractor's working area and shall make his own arrangements, at no additional cost to the
Client, for any additional working and lay-down areas he may require.
4.2.2. Offices
i. Unless described elsewhere in the Particular Specification of Contract, the Contractor shall
provide, maintain, and remove on completion of the Works the Client/Engineer's Site offices
described in this clause.
ii. The Contractor shall proceed with the provision of a Site office for the exclusive use of the
Engineer immediately following the award of the Contract, and shall provide temporary alternative
accommodations, subject to the Engineer's approval, until such time as the office is made
available.
iii. The Contractor shall submit to the Engineer for approval a comprehensive Specification and
drawings showing the accommodation proposed complete with furnishings, equipment, and
fittings before placing any orders.
iv. The offices shall be mounted on adequate concrete foundations and shall be provided with
concrete access steps where necessary.
v. The offices may be constructed of composite timber framed panels with wood or metal cladding,
any combination of these, or alternative forms or construction which comply with the local
authority / regulations.
vi. The office shall comply with the following:
a) The structure shall be waterproof.
b) Minimum headroom or ceiling height shall be 2.5 m.
c) Windows and doors shall be dust-proof, and the windows shall be fitted with fly screens. All
doors shall be lockable from both sides.
d) All windows shall be double glazed and fitted internally with fully adjustable blinds.
e) The office shall be air conditioned to maintain a maximum steady dry bulb temperature of
22°C at a relative humidity of 50 percent under the expected climatic conditions expected at
the Site. Air conditioning shall be by means of split air conditioning units with remote
compressors.
f) Extract fans capable of 10 air changes per hour shall be provided in kitchens and toilets;
internal doors shall have louvers to allow airflow.
g) Adequate effective lighting and power outlets shall be installed in accordance with the latest
local authority requirements; office lighting shall achieve a minimum of 300 lux, with a
minimum of 200 lux for corridors.
h) Telephone, broadband internet, and network connections shall be provided as a minimum at
each desk location and in the conference and meeting rooms.
i) Power connections shall be provided at each desk location and in the conference and
meeting rooms.
j) Walls and ceilings shall be painted with light coloured emulsion paint.

vii. The office shall include the following rooms and minimum space allocations:
a) Private offices and a central open plan area with moveable partitions to separate individual
desks
b) Conference room with a floor area of 60 m²
c) Meeting room with a floor area of 35 m²
d) Equipment store with a floor area of 15 m²
e) Bathroom with a floor area of 9 m²
f) Reception area with a floor area of 20 m²
g) Sample room with a floor area of 20 m²
h) Network server room with a floor area of 10 m²
i) Kitchen with a floor area of 15 m²
viii. Roof coverings shall be selected for durability, freedom from excessive maintenance, and the
ability to withstand extreme exposure to sun, heat, wind, rain, and humidity.
ix. The offices shall be finished internally and externally with low maintenance materials.
x. The installation and testing of wiring and electrical equipment in the offices shall be in accordance
with the latest local regulations.
xi. The facilities shall be furnished with at least three toilet rooms for men and one for women, each
complete with a low level water closet suite, urinal, one wash-hand basin, hot water heater, and
wall mirror.
xii. Additionally, the resident Engineer’s office shall have an in-suite toilet room.
xiii. The Contractor shall furnish and install new furniture in the Engineer's Site office facilities as
listed in the Contract to the approval of the Engineer.
xiv. The Contractor shall keep onsite at all times an adequate supply of clean, fresh, chilled drinking
water and other consumables required by the Contract for the consumption of the Engineer.
xv. The Contractor shall insure the Site offices and their contents against fire, burglary, and other
risks.
xvi. The Contractor shall maintain the offices in a clean and sanitary condition.
xvii. All furniture and equipment shall remain the property of the Contractor and shall be removed
following completion of the Works, unless otherwise noted in the Project Documents.
4.2.3. External Works at the Engineer’s Office
i. The Contractor shall be responsible for all external Works, including providing suitable vehicular
access and secure fencing, and carrying out any Site grading required for the Site office facilities.
ii. The site surrounding the Engineers Site office shall be graded and properly drained, including
road drainage, so that there are no depressed areas where water can collect.
iii. Shaded car parking spaces shall be provided. Car parking areas shall be paved or have a
finished surface, as approved by the Engineer, and shall be covered with a suitable canopy to
provide shading.
iv. The immediate surround to the office shall be paved or have a finished surface as approved by
the Engineer.

4.2.4. Site Laboratory and Test Equipment

Wherever specified Site Lab in the Particular project requirement, following shall be applied:
i. Suitable prefabricated construction may be acceptable. The laboratory shall have a minimum
area of 60 m2 and be air conditioned for 24 hours a day.
ii. The laboratory shall be suitably equipped with running water, cube curing tank, work benches,
cabinets, and concrete plinths as required for the equipment.
iii. The Contractor shall provide all measuring and test equipment deemed necessary by the
Engineer to conduct all Site testing required by the Specification.
iv. At a minimum, the Site laboratory shall be equipped with the following equipment, supplied to a
recognised International Standard:
a) Electrically operated compression machine with safety guards: 2,000 kN minimum capacity,
acceptable to the Engineer
b) Electronic balance: preferably top loading, having a capacity of approximately 20 kg and
sensitivity to 1 g.
c) Electronic balance: readable to 0.1 g, approximate capacity 6 kg
d) Drying oven: capable of maintaining a temperature of 105 to 110°C, approximate capacity
225 L
e) Drying oven: capable of maintaining a temperature of 105 to 110°C, approximate capacity
100 L
f) Scoop: 250 mm long by 125 mm diameter, 5 kg capacity
g) Sampling tray: 1.2 m by 1.2 m by 50 mm deep, 1.6 mm thick
h) Container for receiving concrete from scoop such as a wheelbarrow
i) Digital thermometers: sensitive to 0.5°C
j) Slump cone
k) Tamping rod
l) Baseplate for slump cone
m) 150 mm cube moulds with attached baseplate
n) Compacting bar
o) Enclosed insulated boxes for initial curing of cube samples onsite
p) Curing tank situated in air conditioned cooled room, with recirculating pump and immersed
heater
q) Vernier calliper: minimum 0 to 200 mm range by 0.01 mm
r) Moisture container: 500 g capacity
s) Moisture container/tray: 4 kg capacity
t) Pouring cylinder: 150 mm
u) Calibrating container for 150 mm cylinder
v) Compaction mould: California Bearing Ratio (CBR) mould, complete set with solid baseplate
w) Metal tray baseplate suitable for 150 mm pouring cylinder

x) Replacement sand
y) Suitable containers to carry replacement sand and soil
z) Scoop: approximately 100 mm wide
aa) Compaction mould: 1 L
bb) Rammer: 4.5 kg
cc) Sample dividers slot: width 60 mm and approximately 25 mm
dd) Metal trays of suitable sizes
ee) Fast-acting moisture tester
ff) Balance: 50 kg, sensitive to 10 g
gg) Suitable container for unit weight
hh) Strike-off plate
ii) Set of suitable ASTM and BS sieves having the required apertures, including suitable lids and
receivers
jj) Rebound hammer with graph chart
kk) Desiccators of suitable size
ll) Cylindrical container with lid
mm) Pipette suitable for drawing water
nn) Graduated measuring cylinders: 1,000, 500, 250, 100, and 10 mL
oo) Metal beaker: 1,000 mL
pp) Hot plate
qq) Microwave oven of suitable size for moisture determination
rr) Coating adhesion tester
ss) Equipment for measuring the dry film thickness of coatings on concrete

4.2.5. Engineer’s Surveying Equipment

i. The Contractor shall follow the requirements of Haya Water Asset Information requirements.
ii. Contractor shall provide the following calibrated and certified survey equipment in good condition
for the exclusive use of the Engineer:
a) One 3-second, fully integrated total station with built-in memory of minimum 2,000 points or
4,200 co-ordinate points. The total station equipment shall have the facility to transfer data
directly to a computer and shall contain built-in programs. One original copy of LISCAD
software shall also be provided.
b) One universal auto level: accuracy standard 0.7 mm.
c) Four sectional staffs: each 4 m long and complete with a strong bag.
d) Four steel measuring tapes: each 50 m long.
e) Four ranging rods: each 2.15 m high, detachable at centre, with red and white day-glow
colour.
f) One parasol: 2 m diameter.
g) One set of accessories for the total station comprising the following:
 One single-prism holder
 Two three-prism holders in a box
 Four circular prisms
 One target plate
 One tripod with ground plummet
 One carrier with plate level
 One large rechargeable battery
 One battery charger
 One plumb rod with bubble for holders
 One heavy-duty universal tripod
 One light-duty universal tripod
 One standard cable from battery to station
iii. The Contractor shall provide every assistance necessary to allow the Engineer and his staff to
carry out their duties and shall provide pegs poles, paint, lines, spirit levels, and other materials
and small tools for inspecting the setting and for measurement of the Works.
iv. The equipment shall be approved by the Engineer and maintained in good working order by the
Contractor throughout the duration of the Contract, and shall be returned to the Contractor at the
end of the maintenance period.
v. Haya Water Asset Information (GIS) requirement and procedure shall have precedence over the
aforesaid requirements.

4.3. Utility Connections

4.3.1. General
The Contractor shall make all arrangements and pay all charges in connection with the
installation, metering, maintenance, operation, and removal of the service utilities described in
this clause.
4.3.2. Electricity
The Contractor shall arrange for the provision of an uninterrupted electrical power supply,
including standby generation if required, to the Engineer's offices during all working hours and
any at other time as requested by the Engineer for the duration of the Contract.
4.3.3. Water
The Contractor shall arrange for the provision of an uninterrupted potable water supply to the
Engineer's offices during all working hours and at any other time as requested by the Engineer for
the duration of the Contract.
4.3.4. Waste Water
i. The Contractor shall arrange for the removal of wastewater from the Engineer's offices at all
times for the duration of the Contract.
ii. Where a septic tank is to be provided, the Contractor shall be responsible for arranging
installation and regular emptying, as well as final removal.
4.3.5. Telephone and Internet
i. The Contractor shall arrange for the provision of an uninterrupted telephone and Internet
connection to the Engineer's offices during all working hours and any at other time as requested
by the Engineer for the duration of the Contract.
ii. The Contractor shall arrange for a local area Network to which all computers in the Engineer’s
office shall be connected. The installation and quality of network cabling is to be of the highest
standard to ensure minimum loss of connectivity and signals. The system must be compatible
with the existing installed system.
iii. The Contractor shall arrange for the provision of an Internet Broadband connection with a
minimum speed of 2 Mbps for the sole use of the Engineer.
4.4. Provision of Equipment and Supplies

4.4.1. General
The following items of equipment, supplies, and associated level of service shall all be provided
unless detailed elsewhere in the Project Documents.
4.4.2. Computers and Printers
i. The Contractor shall provide new computers and colour printers for the sole use of the Client /
Engineer. The performance specification for the computers and printers shall be as listed in the
Contract to the approval of the Engineer. The Contractor shall also supply and install any
computer software listed.
ii. The Contractor shall maintain the computers and printers for the duration of the Contract and
provide all consumables necessary for their operation. The specification for computers, printers,
and computer software shall be as listed in the Contract to the approval of the Engineer.

4.4.3. Photocopiers
The Contractor shall provide new colour photocopiers with scanning capability for the sole use of
the Client / Engineer. The Contractor shall maintain the photocopiers for the duration of the
Contract and provide all consumables necessary for their operation.
4.4.4. Measuring and Recording Equipment
The Contractor shall provide surveying, measuring, and recording equipment to the approval of
the Engineer. The surveying instruments are to be supplied and maintained for the use of the
Engineer. The list shall include but not be limited to those listed in the Contract, and shall be
subject to the approval of the Engineer.
4.4.5. Stationery Supplies
The Contractor shall supply stationery for the Client and the Engineer for the duration of the
Contract. Stationery items shall include but not necessarily be limited to those listed in the
Contract, and shall be subject to the approval of the Engineer.
4.4.6. Safety Equipment and Clothing
The Contractor shall supply safety equipment and clothing for the Client /Engineer and his staff.
Safety equipment and clothing shall include but not necessarily be limited to those listed in the
Contract, and shall be subject to the approval of the Engineer. All safety equipment shall be
manufactured and maintained in accordance with International Standards.
4.4.7. Telephones
i. The Contractor shall supply and install a telephone at each desk, in each office, reception room,
conference room, and meeting room. Each telephone shall be connected to a private address box
exchange (PABX) system. The telephones and PABX system shall conform to the relevant
provisions of the Omantel Standard or requirement.
ii. Up until the Contractor is unable to obtain a telephone line to the Site, the Contractor shall
provide the same number of new Global System for Mobile Communications (GSM) mobile
telephones, including the number of handsets specified in the Contract, together with associated
compliant facsimiles, Internet systems, and mains operated battery chargers for the exclusive use
of the Engineer.
iii. In addition, the Contractor shall provide suitable radios or GSM telephones (or both) to provide
effective communication over the full extent of the Site. If a radio system is used this, shall include
a minimum of four outstations and one base station. The Contractor shall be responsible for all
permits and charges.
iv. All telephone equipment shall be returned to the Contractor after the completion of the Contract.
4.4.8. Site Vehicles
The Contractor shall provide new vehicles, with number, make, and model as provided in the
Contract, including drivers for the sole use of the Engineer. Insurance, operation, dealer
maintenance, and repairs shall be the responsibility of the Contractor and at the Contractor's
expense. The vehicles shall be returned to the Contractor at the end of the project maintenance
period, unless otherwise detailed in the Project Documents.

4.4.9. Attendance
i. Assistance to the Engineer
The Contractor shall provide every assistance to the Engineer in carrying out his duties.
ii. Attendance on the Engineer’s Site Office
The Contractor shall provide a full-time secretary, document controller, full-time tea person,
cleaners, and attendance security staff, as required for the exclusive use of the Engineer for the
duration of the Contract, including extensions or defects notification periods (or both).

5. QHSE- Requirements
5.1. General
5.1.1. Scope
Contractor shall comply with QHSE requirements as per Haya Water QHSE manual and
procedure including followings:
i. The Contractor shall, as far as is reasonably practicable, comply with health, safety, and
environmental (HSE) standards.
ii. The following is a summary of the main items contained in the Health and Safety requirements:
a) Introduction
b) Failure to Comply with the regulations
c) Construction Health and Safety Plan
d) QHSE risk assessment for each activity
e) Health and Safety Management
f) Training and Induction
g) Health and Safety Requirements – General
h) Health and Safety Requirements – Working in Public Areas
i) Health and Safety Requirements – High Risk Activities
j) Health and Safety Requirements – Tools and Equipment
k) Health and Safety Requirements – Materials
iii. The Contractor shall develop and submit a Construction HSE Plan, to establish and detail how he
intends to eliminate, control, or contain all the hazards/risks identified previously and any other
hazards/risks he may have identified.
iv. The Contractor shall attend all HSE meetings as required and arranged by the Engineer and, in
particular, shall attend a pre-construction meeting specific for HSE to address all items identified
previously and any other hazards/risks he may have identified.
5.2. Environmental Requirements

5.2.1. Scope
The following is a summary of the main items contained in the Environmental Regulations:
a) Introduction
b) Failure to Comply with the Regulations
c) Construction Environmental Management Plan
d) Environmental Management
e) Environmental Protection Requirements
f) Emergency Procedures

5.2.2. Impact on Environment and Services

i. The Contractor shall take into account the impact of his activities on the environment and existing
services in the vicinity of the Works as follows. This information is not exhaustive and, therefore,
the Contractor shall examine the Contract documents/Specification, Contract drawings, and
programme of Works to identify any other effects of his activities. The Contractor shall comply
with the federal law and enforcing regulations on environmental protection and also any local
orders currently in place. The Contractor shall identify wherever any activities, which take place
as part of the project, may have an impact on the environment, which shall comprise but not
necessarily be limited to the following:
a) Disposal of wastewater to surface water drains, sewers, or land
b) Disposal of solid and liquid wastes arising from construction activities (for example, oil,
chemicals, concrete, timber, or packaging)
c) Production of noise, dusts, or fumes arising from construction activities
d) Dewatering of groundwater and its disposal
e) Damage to existing wildlife habitats due to construction activities
f) Contamination of aquifers
ii. The Contractor shall consider the applicable aspects on the existing environment and propose
control measures for the following:
a) Settlement and potential damage of buildings or roads, or both, caused by the Works
b) Occupants of buildings/surrounding area (for example, consider risks to children and the
public near schools and in residential areas regarding security, noise, and air quality
requirements).
iii. When abandoning/decommissioning the existing structures, the Contractor shall strictly comply
with the regulations issued by the relevant governmental agency.
5.2.3. Restrictions
i. The Contractor shall identify all potential restrictions involved in the Works and abide by all
requirements of the relevant authorities concerning restricted areas when working within their
vicinity, considering the following:
a) Access/egress routes to be kept clear for emergency access, pedestrians, or vehicles
b) Works crossing service utilities
c) Road works
d) Noise
e) Air quality, dust, fumes, or similar issues
f) Government department restrictions (for example, by military or traffic police, or both)
g) Over-sailing rights (that is, crane jib perimeter)
ii. Buried services crossing the Site (for example, gas, oil, water, sewage, stormwater, electricity,
and telecommunications). Prior to digging, the Contractor shall perform the following:
a) Study all service utilities on Project Drawings.
b) Check with all public and private utilities and the owner of the land for existence of services in
the proposed Works area.

c) Request special measures and detailed procedures from the relevant oil and gas companies
for Works in the vicinity of oil and gas transmission pipelines.
d) Obtain a certificate of “no objection” from the service utility authorities for all existing
underground services.
e) Submit to the Engineer detailed drawings showing the service or obstructions (or both) in
relation to the permanent and temporary Works.
f) After obtaining approvals from all concerned authorities, carefully dig as necessary trial pits
by hand to locate all services and obstructions.
g) As soon as an existing sewer or other service is encountered in the excavation, the
Contractor shall notify the Engineer and the appropriate authority thereto.
h) Properly support all exposed services to avoid unnecessary stresses. Foundations of such
utilities shall not be undermined.
i) In addition, for electrical services, check the area with an approved cable locator and position
marker posts to indicate both the line and position of any detected cables. If any services are
detected in the area to be excavated, dig by hand until exposed.
j) The Contractor shall safeguard and maintain all watercourses, sewers, drains, gas pipes,
water pipes, electricity and telecommunication cables and all other services and structures
encountered during the construction of the Works and take any remedial measures
necessary to make good immediately any damage arising out of the construction of the
Works
k) The Contractor shall support and divert all such services and structures to the satisfaction of
the appropriate Authority and the Engineer, all in accordance with the accepted method of
working and without delay.
l) The Contractor shall replace all diverted and supported services and structures on
completion of the Works.
5.2.4. Overhead Services
i. Where a roadway or passage is required under a line, the crossing shall be at right angles to the
line and be restricted to the smallest possible working width for the type of plant using the
roadway. This width should not exceed 10 m.
ii. Crossings should be restricted to the smallest possible number and shall be fenced to give a
clear indication of the roadway.
iii. Goalposts shall be erected on both sides of the overhead line to act as both gateways and height
limit.
iv. Height and position of such goalposts will depend on the voltage of the overhead line, and PAEW
shall be contacted to advice on the clearance required.
5.2.5. Excavations for Shafts, Tunnels, and Headings
i. Excavations for shafts, tunnels, and headings shall be in accordance with particular requirements
of the method of work and the relevant sections of the Specification.
ii. The amount of excavation in terms of length and depth shall be kept to a minimum during the
construction period, and all completed excavations shall be backfilled as soon as practicable.
5.2.6. Hazardous Substances
i. The Contractor shall submit to the Engineer details of the following:

ii. Hazardous substances shall be identified from material hazard data sheets (for example, harmful
or flammable).
iii. Provide a safe working procedure and provide the necessary information/training to relevant
persons using the materials regarding the following:
a) Transport
b) Handling and storage
c) Exposure controls/personal protection.
d) Use
e) Accidental release measures.
f) Firefighting measures
g) First aid
h) Disposal considerations
i) Ensure all containers holding hazardous substances have the correct hazard warning labels
and identification clearly printed on them.
5.2.7. Working in Confined Spaces
i. The Contractor shall identify all required confined space entries on the Contract and assess the
risks to provide work method statements for every entry. Categorisation of confined spaces by
risk will be acceptable only if the category is clearly defined and the Engineer agrees upon the
work method statement. At a minimum, the Contractor is required to provide details and method
statement covering the following:
a) Man/supervision and number of entry persons
b) Gas monitoring multiple type
c) Forced ventilation blower and exhaust type with hose
d) Appropriate entry clothing and equipment
e) Emergency escape/rescue
f) Training
ii. Appropriate assistance shall be given to the Engineer, his staff, and the Client when making
inspections in confined spaces.
iii. All necessary safety equipment shall be supplied for the Engineer, his staff, and the Client to
carry out handover and maintenance inspections, as required. All equipment supplied shall be in
good working order and to the approval of the Engineer.
iv. Confined space entries for sewer and sewage Works in live lines shall take into account the
following requirements.
v. The Contractor shall identify all required confined space entries in live lines and comply with the
recommendations contained in “Safe Working in Sewers and at Sewage Works” published by the
Safety Committee for the Water Services, United Kingdom, in respect of all Works in operational
sewers and sewage Works.
vi. Adequate wash-down facilities to the approval of the Engineer shall be supplied for personnel
working in manholes, sewers, and chambers.
vii. Oman local authority’s regulations/ Haya Water QHSE manual and procedure shall have
precedence over the aforesaid requirements.

6. Setting Out of the Works
6.1. General
Setting out of the Works shall be undertaken in accordance with the following particular
requirements.
6.1.1. Scope
i. This clause specifies the requirements for setting out of the Works and includes locating existing
services, surveying the Site, and establishing primary control points (PCPs).
ii. The Engineer reserves the right to order levels to be taken at any time considered necessary for
the full and proper supervision and measurement of the Works.
6.1.2. Responsibilities
i. The Contractor shall be solely responsible for the health, safety of all staff involved and the
environmental impact of the Works. The Works can include public and private roads, alleyways,
lands, gardens, Contractor’s associated offsite labour camps, and offsite storage
warehousing/workshops, and shall mean the maximum extent of each such public and private
land as in the opinion of the Engineer is necessary or practicable for the construction of the
Works. The Contractor shall at all times comply with and ensure that its employees,
subcontractors, and suppliers comply with all health, safety, and environmental rules and
regulations applicable to the Sultanate of Oman, the Specification, and the Contractor’s company.
ii. The Contractor shall take, or cause to be taken, any additional measures which the Engineer may
direct to protect against injury or death of any person or damage to or loss of any property or to
the environment during the Contractor’s performance of the Works.
6.2. Site Information and Inspection

6.2.1. Site Information
i. Before commencing the setting out of the Works, the Contractor shall ascertain the location of all
existing underground services within the Site boundary. The Contractor shall prepare a plan
detailing the location of the services. The Contractor shall drill trial holes to establish lines and
levels, and to calliper the outside of existing pipes, where appropriate to facilitate connections.
ii. Any conflict between existing services and any part of the proposed Works shall be brought to the
attention to the Engineer without delay.
iii. Any rework resulting from the Contractor's failure to locate and identify services shall be
undertaken at the Contractor's cost.
iv. Calibration certificates for the survey equipment shall be provided prior to start of the surveys
(PCPs and setting out).
6.2.2. Site Inspection
i. Before commencing the setting out of the Works, the Contractor and the Engineer shall make an
inspection of the Site.
ii. The survey method to define the co-ordinates for control points shall be agreed upon with the
Engineer.
iii. Where appropriate, the Engineer shall require the Contractor to arrange for surveys to be
undertaken, in conjunction with the Client or occupiers, of the condition of roads, properties,
lands, and crops which may be affected by the Works. Before any Works affecting such roads,

properties, lands, or crops is commenced, the Contractor shall confirm in writing to the Engineer
that the relevant survey is a true and accurate record of their condition.
6.3. Levels and Reference Grid

6.3.1. Primary Control Points
i. The Contractor shall establish accurate PCPs on permanent blocks from which the levels to
which the Works are to be constructed may be transferred. The location of PCPs shall be agreed
upon with the Engineer. The levels and the coordinates (x and z) of PCPs shall be related to the
Oman National Grid (ONG) using the existing Control Stations (Cadastrals) that shall be provided
with the Contract documentation.
ii. The Contractor shall prepare a plan detailing the location of the PCPs and keep it up to date for
iii. The Contractor shall protect and maintain the PCPs until the Works are complete. Upon
completion of the Works, the Contractor shall clear away the PCPs to the satisfaction of the
Engineer.
iv. The Contractor is responsible for checking the accuracy of PCPs. Any rework resulting from
incorrect or inaccurate PCPs shall be undertaken at the Contractor's cost.
v. The Contractor shall submit for approval by the Engineer a Method Statement for the
establishment, maintenance, and monitoring of all PCPs at not more than 3-month intervals for
6.3.2. Survey Control Points
Contractor has to follow Haya Water GIS specification attached.
6.4. Surveying
6.4.1. Site Survey
i. Before the Works or any part thereof are commenced, the Contractor shall make a complete
survey, take levels of the Site, and agree upon all particulars on which setting out of the Works
shall be based, including existing plants, buildings, and services.
ii. The Contractor shall prepare drawings detailing all survey information and levels. Such levels
shall be related to the PCPs as aforementioned. The plans shall also show the Site grid. After
agreement upon the drawings, they shall be signed by the Engineer and Contractor, and shall
form the basis of setting out of the Works.
iii. The Contractor shall submit the original signed Drawings, with three copies to the Engineer.
iv. Failing such surveys and agreements being prepared or signed (or both) by the Contractor, the
surveys of the Engineer shall be final and binding upon both parties.
6.5. Setting Out

6.5.1. Setting Out of the Works
i. The Contractor shall carry out at his own cost the setting out of the Works.
ii. The Contractor shall be responsible for the following:
a) True and proper setting out of the Works in relation to reference data given in the Contract

b) Accurately setting out the positions, levels, and dimensions of all parts of the Works
iii. Any delay or loss resulting from errors in the setting out of the Works shall be the responsibility of
the Contractor. Setting out shall be reviewed by the Engineer before commencing the Works, but
such approval shall in no way relieve the Contractor of his responsibility for the correct execution
of the Works.
iv. The Contractor shall provide calibrated and certified measuring and recording equipment for the
Engineer in accordance with the relevant provisions of Clause 4, Engineer's Site Facilities. The
Contractor shall maintain all measuring and recording equipment in good working order at all
times.
v. The Contractor shall provide all assistance which the Engineer may require for checking the
setting out and taking measurements of the Works, including labour, equipment, and
transportation.
vi. A method statement for the setting out of the Works shall be prepared and approved by the
Engineer prior to the start of surveys.
6.5.2. Setting Out of Works Sited on Private Land
i. The Contractor shall notify the Engineer in writing 14 days in advance of his intention to set out
any of part of the Works that lies in private land or outside the worksite area.
ii. The Contractor shall ensure that all requirements and instructions concerning private land,
including government lands, are strictly adhered to.
iii. Oman local authority’s regulations/ Haya Water QHSE manual and procedure shall have
Oman local authority’s regulations/ Haya Water GIS procedure shall have precedence over the aforesaid
requirements.

7. Regulatory Requirements
7.1. General
7.1.1. Scope
This clause specifies the requirements for co-ordination, co-operation, and liaison with utility
authorities and others as applicable.
7.1.2. Contractor’s Responsibility
i. The Contractor shall be responsible for obtaining all permits, licences, and no-objection
certificates required for the proper execution of the Works. The Contractor shall ensure that all
necessary permits, licences, and no -objection certificates are obtained prior to starting the Works
to which they relate. All costs and fees associated with necessary permits, licences, and no-
objection certificates shall be borne by the Contractor. The Contractor shall also be responsible
for any costs associated with charges made by the Department for examination, certification, or
connection.
ii. The Contractor shall comply with the relevant provisions of all codes, standards, and
specifications of the Department if the Works, or any part thereof, falls under the jurisdiction of the
Department.
iii. Contractor is not allowed to execute the work without NOCs in hand from all the required local
authorities.
iv. The Contractor shall locate by excavating hand dug trial holes and mark with suitable posts all the
underground services within the Site, and shall ensure that such markers are maintained in the
correct position at all times and it shall be recorded to Haya Water GIS in case of any new service
found during trial pit or the service is not as per the correct available data.
v. The Contractor shall be responsible for the cost of any repair Work necessitated by damage
caused by him to any of the existing utilities or losses arising from their disruption up to the
satisfaction of the Engineer.
vi. During the entire construction period, the Contractor shall keep onsite one set of all the updated
Project Documents and drawings, which are to be available to all parties involved.
vii. Copies of all information obtained from each Department shall be submitted to the Engineer and
kept on the Site at all times.
7.1.3. Electrical Installation
The Contractor shall, prior to the connection of power, ensure the following:
a) Contact certified and trained Contractors/Engineers from the relevant authority to carry out an
initial inspection of electrical mains and sub-mains distribution boards.
b) Ensure installation is checked by PAEW or their associated group companies.
c) On successful completion of inspection and verification, obtain a certificate from the relevant
authority.
d) Ensure thereafter relevant certificates are valid.
e) Provide periodic inspections to mains and sub-mains distribution boards to ensure the safety
of the system and operating devices.

7.1.4. Fire Safety

i. The Contractor shall obtain Civil Defence certificate / approval and submit this to the Engineer
before temporary buildings may be considered safe for use.
ii. Maintain a fire service access and layout as per Civil Defense Regulations
iii. Portable fire extinguishers shall be provided in line with the requirements of civil defence.
iv. Prominently display in offices an “Action in case of fire” procedure with the fire emergency
number plus directional signage indicating fire escape routes and escape doors.
v. All office staff shall receive appropriate training in the evacuation procedure and action to be
taken in case of fire.
vi. Position waste disposal points in safe prominent locations, as necessary, and arrange routine
collection/removal from the Site.
7.1.5. Noise Control
i. The Contractor shall assess all noise sources on the Site with a sound meter near to where staff
are working, and record anywhere there is noise in excess then permitted as per QHSE/Local
authority limits.
ii. In all instances, when the danger limits from noise are identified, the Contractor shall, as far as is
reasonably practicable, reduce noise by the following:
a) Siting or locating the noise source away from persons
b) Control of noise at the source (for example, acoustic hoods/covers)
iii. Oman local authority’s regulations/ Haya Water QHSE manual and procedure shall have
7.1.6. Traffic Management

i. The Contractor shall produce the Traffic Management Plan in accordance with ROP Traffic
regulations or safety measures as directed by the Engineer.
ii. The Contractor shall at all times maintain pedestrian access along all public highways and to all
houses and other public or private properties fronting onto highways. Where Works are under
construction and where such properties have vehicular access, the Contractor shall at all times
provide for the provision of such access unless the Engineer shall decide such provision is
impracticable and will instruct the Contractor accordingly.
iii. All traffic diversions shall be in accordance with ROP Traffic regulations.
iv. Signs shall be positioned where they are clearly visible to approaching drivers both day and night,
and in all weather conditions. To ensure safe movement of traffic, vertical signs are preferred on
a short-term basis.
v. Road Works ahead signs shall be the first signs to be seen by the driver and shall be placed in
advance of the road Works.
vi. Road narrows ahead signs shall be placed midway between the road Works ahead signs and the
beginning of the taper of traffic cones.
vii. On roads with speed limits of 80 km/h or more, all advance signs shall have plates giving the
distance to the Works in metres.

viii. Road danger lamps shall be added at night, in poor daytime visibility and in bad weather, and
shall not be higher than 1.2 m above the road.
7.1.7. Personal Protective Equipment
i. The Contractor shall provide all its site staff and workers with the minimum of a safety helmet,
high visibility vests, and safety boots and shall ensure that both its own and subcontractors staff
and workforce fully comply with this requirement. All staff shall receive site safety induction.
ii. The Contractor shall class all construction sites as “Hard hat areas” and enforce the same to
visitors.
iii. The Contractor shall assess all Works operations and identify personal protective equipment
requirements where a risk cannot be controlled adequately by other means. Personal protective
equipment shall be selected for the following: head, feet, body, eyes, ears, respiratory protection,
and similar protection as necessary.
7.2. Notices
7.2.1. General
All notices required to be given by the Contractor to the Department shall be in writing and
delivered by hand. The Contractor shall furnish the Engineer with a copy of all notices issued by
the Contractor.
7.2.2. Notice of Intent
i. The Contractor shall issue a formal notice of intent to all concerned parties and utilities to obtain
information on locations of existing underground utilities and to confirm that they have no
objection to the carrying out of the Works.
ii. The Contractor shall give at least 7-day notice to the Department of the date upon which it is
intended to operate plants or equipment or carry out any Works for which permission has been
given in writing by the Department. Such operations or Works shall only be carried out in the
presence a representative of the Department unless written confirmation shall have been
obtained that this unnecessary.
iii. The Contractor shall furnish the Engineer with copies of all approvals prior to carrying out
temporary or permanent Works.
7.2.3. No Objection Certificate (NOC)
The objective of a No Objection Certificate is to ensure that approval is to be obtained by the
services asset owner which allows the applicant to carry out some Works as per the submitted
proposal.
i. The Contractor shall familiarize himself with all related authorities NOCs procedures including
Haya Water NOC procedure and shall not under any circumstances underestimate the time taken
to obtain NOCs. The Contractor shall provide enough staff /resources to obtain the NOCs without
affecting the Programme. The Contractor is fully responsible to obtain and maintain validity of
Excavation Permits and No Objection Certificates for every aspect of the works as described in
the specification.
ii. The Contractor shall be aware that excavation permits granted by the Municipality have a fixed
validity period and consequently the Contractor shall also be responsible for undertaking all
necessary updating of NOCs and Permits to ensure that the Excavation Permit is current and has
sufficient duration as applicable to the planned works.

iii. The application is usually to be submitted at the design / construction stages of the project, and
the application involves the route or alignment of other service lines such as water, electricity, and
fibre optic cables. Reference is given to the Muscat Municipality requirements including NOCs for
Haya Water projects.
iv. Following the issuance of an NOC in a later stage, the assigned Contractor is required to apply
for the excavation permit for the same project and to undertake the associated Works
accordingly.
v. Wherever required, the Contractor shall liaise with the concerned authorities and obtain the NOC
concerning the existing services coinciding with Works.
vi. No objection certificate applications to be submitted to Haya Water and related requirements
include the following:
a) Service Route Application
b) Excavation Permit Application
c) Relocation Permit Application
d) Roads Layout Permit Application
e) Roads Excavation Permit Application
f) Building Layout Application (including Holding Tank and House Connection)

8. Traffic Diversions
8.1. General
8.1.1. Scope
This clause specifies requirements associated with traffic diversions. Traffic diversions include
Works in or affecting the use of roads, footpaths and right-of-way, and may be comprised of the
construction and maintenance of paved and unpaved detour carriageways including all
earthworks and the provision of adequate drainage, lighting, sign posting, street furniture, and
traffic control devices.
i. Where the diversion of any existing road, footpath, or public right-of-way is temporarily
necessitated by the Works, the Contractor shall provide and maintain an alternative which shall
be operational before interference with the existing facility.
ii. Temporary traffic control devices as well as any other traffic management requirement shall be
erected and maintained by the Contractor for the duration of any activity in or affecting the use of
roads, footpaths, and right-of-way.
8.1.2. Conformance
Signs, control and control devices associated with traffic diversions shall be submitted in the form
of a Traffic Management Plan, shall conform to the relevant provisions of:
1. Highway Design Manual-Sultanate of Oman,
2. Shall be to the approval of the Traffic Police (ROP) and the Traffic Section of the Roads.
8.1.3. Safety
i. The Contractor is responsible for all safety issues associated with the installation, operation,
maintenance, and removal of traffic diversions.
ii. The Contractor shall provide lighting in accordance with the relevant provisions.
8.1.4. ROP Requirements
i. Before any Works in or affecting the use of any road, footpath, and right-of-way is commenced,
the Contractor's proposed method of working shall be agreed upon with and confirmed in writing
to the Engineer and the ROP.
ii. Throughout the execution of the Works and the maintenance period, the Contractor shall co-
operate with the ROP concerning Works in or access to roads, footpaths, and right-of-ways. The
Contractor shall inform the Engineer of any requirements of or arrangements made with the ROP.
8.2. Temporary Traffic Diversions

i. The Contractor shall prepare detailed plans showing any proposed traffic diversions. The plans
shall fully detail the diversion in all respects and shall include construction details, if necessary.
The plans shall show the position of ramps, traffic signs, cones, barriers, demarcation posts and
tape, flashing lights, and any other traffic control devices. The plans shall be submitted to the
Engineer for review and shall be approved by the ROP. Traffic diversion apparatus shall not be
erected until the ROP have reviewed and approved the traffic diversion plans.
ii. Persons acting as flagmen shall be physically and mentally qualified, trained in their duties, and
courteous. Each flagman on duty shall be identified with appropriate and distinctive apparel

including a helmet and vest, as approved by the Engineer, and equipped with bilingual STOP/GO
signs. Reflective apparel is required for flagging duties. Details are to be submitted in the
Contractor’s safety plan (refer to local health and safety regulations).
iii. Where paved carriageways, unpaved carriageways, or ramps are required, they shall be provided
and maintained to a standard suitable in all respects for the class or classes of traffic or
pedestrians using them.
iv. On completion, all traffic diversion Works and apparatus shall be removed, and land affected by
them reinstated to its original condition.

9. Submittals
9.1. General
9.1.1. Scope
i. This clause specifies the general procedures and requirements for submittals.
ii. Related sections are as follows:
a) Quality Assurance
b) Materials
c) HSE
d) Setting Out of the Works
9.1.2. Mistakes in Information

The Contractor shall be responsible for and shall pay the extra cost, if any, occasioned by any
discrepancies, errors, or omissions in submittals supplied by him, whether or not they have been
approved by the Engineer.
9.2. Definitions
9.2.1. Product Data and Shop Drawings
i. Product data and shop drawings include drawings, diagrams, illustrations, brochures, schedules,
bills of materials, and other data prepared specifically for the Works.
ii. The information may be prepared by the Contractor, his subcontractors, suppliers or distributors,
manufacturers, or fabricators.
iii. The information must illustrate or describe the manufacture, fabrication, construction, and
installation of the Works or a portion thereof.
9.2.2. Topographical Survey Drawings
i. Topographical surveys that show changes to topography as a result of the construction of the
Works. Changes to topography include the construction of new structures and roads, demolition
of existing structures and roads, and the like. The Topographical survey drawings shall form a
comprehensive record of the topographical changes resulting from the construction of the Works
in all respects.
ii. Topographical surveys shall also show all sub-surface elements of the Works. Sub-surface
elements include pipelines, ducts, cables, chambers, manholes, and the like. The Topographical
survey drawings shall form a comprehensive record of the sub-surface elements of the Works as
constructed in all respects.
9.2.3. As-Built Drawings
As-built drawings are drawings that show the Works as constructed in all respects. They are in
addition to the elements of the Works shown on the Topographical drawings. All as-built drawings
shall include details of any additional Works, amendments, and variations instructed during the
erection of the Works.

9.2.4. Manufacturer’s Representative

i. Manufacturer's representatives are persons actively working at the manufacturer's factory with a
minimum of 5 years of experience. They should be familiar with the actual process of
manufacturing, installing, and operating the product they represent.
ii. Sales representatives or agents are not an acceptable alternative to manufacturer's
representatives.
9.2.5. Temporary Works Drawings
i. Temporary Works drawings are plans for temporary structures and facilities prepared by the
Contractor specifically for the Works. They may include structural support to excavations and
permanent construction, falsework, and framework which the Contractor shall be responsible for
designing.
ii. Elements of Works that may affect the safety of persons or property shall be checked and
certified by an approved safety inspector.
iii. Calculations demonstrating adequacy of Contractor's design shall be submitted with the
temporary Works drawings.
iv. Checking Process for Temporary Works. Design Works for temporary Works structures, support
systems, and falsework shall be designed by qualified Engineers and issued through the
submittal process for approval by the Engineer. Following approval, inspections will be carried out
in the normal way.
9.2.6. Samples
Samples are physical examples illustrating materials, equipment, or workmanship and shall be
used to establish standards by which the Works shall be judged.
9.2.7. Manuals
Manuals are manufacturer's written installation, start-up, operation, maintenance, and repair
instructions. They shall include parts lists, pictures, sketches, and diagrams specific to the
equipment supplied.
9.3. Submittal Procedures

9.3.1. General
i. The Contractor shall submit to the Engineer for his review and approval all drawings and data as
called for in the Contract.
ii. All submittals shall be prepared and submitted as per Haya Water format and numbering system
acceptable and approved by the Client/Engineer. Submittals and their contents shall be properly
identified and transmitted in accordance with the Contract or as the Engineer may otherwise
direct.
9.3.2. Schedule of Submittals
i. The Contractor shall prepare and submit a list of all submittals, required by the Contract or
otherwise, showing the forecast date for submission of each item within 30 days of the
commencement date.
ii. Drawings and data shall be submitted to meet the time schedules stipulated in the Contract, and
where such time schedules are not specified, to meet the requirements of the approved
programme. Unless specified otherwise, the Contractor shall allow not less than 30 days for the

review of submittals by the Engineer (excluding the time necessary for delivery or postage), and
shall cause no delay in the Works or the work of any other Contractor.
iii. No Works represented by required submittals shall be purchased or commenced until the
applicable submittal has been approved.
9.3.3. Correspondence
i. Unless otherwise specified, all correspondence to the Engineer shall be submitted as follows:
ii. One original and three photocopies of transmittals and letters including attachments/enclosures.
iii. All correspondence from the Contractor to the Engineer shall be submitted on A4 size paper
whenever possible. All correspondence shall clearly indicate the following:
a) Contract number
b) Title of the project
c) Contractor's name
d) Date and reference number of the correspondence
9.3.4. Method of Submittal
i. The Contractor shall deliver submittals by means of dated, signed, and sequence numbered
transmittals. The transmittal shall be on the Contractor's letterhead and shall fully describe the
submittal contents. Submittals are not acceptable directly from subcontractors, suppliers, or
manufacturers.
ii. In each transmittal, the Contractor shall state the Drawing numbers and Specification sections
clauses, its compliance statement & supporting documents and paragraphs to which the submittal
pertains. Accompanying data sheets, catalogues, and brochures shall be identified in the same
manner. Where several types or models are included in a single data sheet, catalogue, or
brochure, the Contractor shall delete non-applicable portions or specifically indicate which
portions are intended and applicable.
iii. Documents shall be submitted by means of dated, signed, and sequence numbered transmittals
on company letterhead. Identify as to initial or resubmittal status and fully describe the submittal
contents. The submittal form shall include the following information:
Contractor’s job no. Contractor's name and job number.

Submitted by Name and signature of the Contractor's employee
responsible for Contractor’s review and co-
ordination.
Contract Work title Title of contract, contract number.
Transmittal number Transmittal numbers shall be consecutive for the

Works and shall incorporate the project element
identification system.
Date submitted Date leaving Contractor's office.

Subcontractor Name of the firm preparing original documents.
Drawing Number of the drawing. Title of the submission. Date

of the preparation and date of the submission.
Where a group of related drawings is submitted as
one unit, only one transmittal form is required with a

general description of what is included. Drawings

shall then be numbered consecutively and have the
same date.
Submission No. A, B, C, and so forth, depending on previous
submissions for the same items.
Specification The Specification section number where the item is
specified. Do not submit items from more than one
Specification section on the same form.
Specification-specific paragraph under which the
item is specified. Copies: type and number of copies
submitted and type of material submitted (for
example, print, brochure or sample). Exceptions:
Clearly note any exceptions or deviations from the
Specification and state the reasons and justification
for them. Deviation shall be processed through
change request.
iv. Unless otherwise specified, each submittal shall comprise three copies. One copy of the
submission shall be returned marked with one of the following categories. Proceed with related
construction for categories “A” and “B” only.
“A” "Approved" subject to Contract requirements.
“B” "Approved except as noted" resubmission not required.
“C” "Disapproved" pending corrections, resubmission required.
“D” “Rejected” not to specification.
“E” “Incomplete.”
v. Engineer shall apply stamp, signature, or initial certifying that review, approval, verification of
products required, field dimensions, adjacent construction Works, and co-ordination of
information is in accordance with the requirements of the Works and the Specification and
drawings.
vi. Identify variations from the Specification and drawings, and product or system limitations which
may be detrimental to successful performance of the completed Works.
vii. Provide space for the Engineer’s review stamp.
viii. Distribute copies of reviewed submittals, as appropriate and as directed by the Engineer. Request
parties to promptly report any inability to comply with requirements.
ix. Make all required corrections and resubmit the required number of corrected submittals until
approved. Direct specific attention in writing to revisions other than the corrections called for in
previous submittals.
x. Check submittals returned for correction, and ascertain if the corrections result in extra cost. Give
written notice to the Client within 5 days if such extra cost results from corrections. By failing to do
so, notify the Engineer or by starting any Works covered by a submittal, all claims for extra costs
resulting from required corrections are waived.
xi. Whenever a variation causes a change to the information contained in previously approved
submittals, submit information and data corresponding to the changed requirements for approval.

xii. Revision submittals shall be submitted following the procedures required for previously approved
submittals. The minimum copies of documents attached to submittals for Engineer’s review
shall be as follows:
a) Hardcopies: One original and three copies of all drawings, product data, manuals, and other
related items.
b) Digital copies: two sets. (electronic copy of the original source file as per the Engineer/client
instructions)
c) Electronic copies: software compatibility is required for both two-dimensional (2D) and three-
dimensional (3D) requirements.
d) The Engineer shall return two copies marked up as applicable.
e) The Engineer may request additional copies of any submittals by notifying the Contractor in
writing. Such additional copies shall be provided by the Contractor at no extra cost to Haya
Water.
9.3.5. Contractor’s Review and Approval
Every submittal shall bear the Contractor's review and approval stamp certifying that the
Contractor has done the following:
a) Reviewed, checked, and approved the submittal
b) Co-ordinated the contents with the requirements of the Works, the Contract, and any related
Works
c) Determined and verified all quantities, field measurements, field construction criteria,
materials, equipment, catalogue numbers, and similar data.
9.3.6. Corrections and Resubmittals
i. The Contractor shall make all required corrections and shall resubmit corrected submittals until
approved.
ii. The Contractor shall direct specific attention in writing to revisions other than the corrections
called for on previous submittals.
9.3.7. Check of Returned Submittals
The Contractor shall check submittals returned to him for correction, and incorporate changes
and amendments as required.
9.3.8. Review and Approval
i. Submittals will be reviewed only for conformance with the design criteria of the project and with
information given in the Project Documents. The approval of a separate item as such shall not
indicate approval of the assembly in which the item functions.
ii. The approval of submittals shall not relieve the Contractor of responsibility for any deviation from
the requirements of the Contract unless otherwise agreed upon with and confirmed in writing by
the Engineer as per Haya Water Change request procedure.
iii. Any approval from the Engineer shall not relieve the Contractor of responsibility for errors or
omissions in the submittals.
9.3.9. Incomplete Submittals
Submittals which are incomplete, including those not correctly checked, approved and
transmitted, titled and identified, or not bearing the Contractor's review and approval stamp, may
be returned to the Contractor without review.

9.3.10. Conformance
Works shall conform to the approved submittals and all other requirements of the Contract unless
subsequently revised by an appropriate variation order, in which case, the Contractor shall
prepare and submit revised submittals as may be required.
9.3.11. Interrelated Submittals
i. Except where the preparation of a submittal is dependent upon the approval of a prior submittal,
all submittals pertaining to the same portion of the Works shall be submitted simultaneously.
ii. The Contractor shall not proceed with any related Works which may be affected by the Works
covered under submittals until the applicable submittals have been approved.
9.4. Programme
9.4.1. Programme of Works
i. The Contractor shall prepare and submit to the Engineer a Programme of Works in accordance
with General Conditions of Contract. Primavera version P6 scheduling software for control and
reporting procedures shall be used for this purpose.
ii. The Contractor shall update the Programme of Works as required during the construction of the
Works at least on a monthly basis and followed by progress reporting.
iii. The Contractor shall prepare and submit detailed short-term programmes for particular sections
of the Works. The Contractor shall incorporate the times of occupation of all subcontractors in the
programme and shall make provisions for the access of other Contractors as required by the
Engineer.
iv. The Contractor shall submit a Work Plan that shall include but not be limited to the following key
milestones:
a) General description of the arrangements and methods proposed by the Contractor to carry
out the Works
b) Detailed list of the Contractor’s resources (for example, plants, equipment, vehicles,
materials, laboratory, workshop, professional personnel, specialists, labour, and
organisational chart) assigned to the Works
c) Time schedule of the mobilisation, and deployment of the required resources and their
estimated average production rates to complete the Contract within the Time for Completion
d) The programme required under the conditions of Contract
e) Cash-flow statement showing anticipated payments due under the Contract
v. The programme shall be a linked and resourced Gantt chart produced on Project Programming
software (Primavera P6).
a) The order in which the Works are to be constructed
b) Design periods (if applicable)
c) Submission and approval periods for design, operation and maintenance (O&M) manuals,
record drawings, and other relevant data
d) Detailed activities for each task such as excavation, pipe-laying, backfill, and reinstatement
e) Procurement, installation, and commissioning periods for mechanical, electrical,
instrumentation, control, and automation (MEICA) Works, where applicable;

f) Power and other services connections

g) Tests before and after (if applicable) completion
vi. The Contractor shall programme his Works in accordance with the Contract and in such a way
that he shall not impede any other contractor working on or adjacent to the Site
vii. The programme of Works shall identify when access to areas of live plants are required and when
shut-downs are required.
viii. The consent by the Engineer of the Programme of Works shall not relieve the Contractor of any
of his duties or responsibilities under the Contract.
ix. The programme shall be submitted in electronic format and as a paper print. The paper print may
hide (roll up) activities for individual tasks in order to reduce the size and number of prints
required. The electronic copy shall be fully detailed.
9.4.2. Detailed Programme
Haya Water PMO procedures shall have precedence over below requirements.
i. Detailed programmes shall include but not be limited to scheduling of all administrative Works,
procurement, construction, and closeout actions. The Contractor shall be responsible for the
contents of the programme. All additional Works, upon the consent of the Engineer, will be
incorporated in the same programme that represents the entire project duration from
commencement date to the completion of the Works. Programme updates shall build upon
previous submissions. Changes in forecast dates shall be noted in the programme. The periodic
submission, at a minimum monthly, of the updated programme shall be used in the assessment
of progress of the Works. The programme shall use the Critical Path Method (CPM).
ii. The programme software for this project shall be Primavera P6.
iii. After review and consent by the Engineer of the initial programme, this programme will be
considered the Baseline Programme and become the Target Programme for all future updates.
iv. Except for the commencement date and the completion of the Works, all activities must have both
a predecessor and successor defined.
v. The submission of the Baseline Programme shall include the following:
a) Activity identification (ID)
b) Activity description
c) Original duration
d) Early start date
e) Early finish date
f) Late start date
g) Late finish date
h) Total float
vi. Updates of the programme shall include the following:
a) Activity ID
b) Activity description
c) Original duration
d) Remaining duration

e) Percent complete
f) Baseline early start date
g) Baseline early finish date
h) Forecast early start date
i) Forecast early finish date
j) Change in forecast from last submission
k) Total float
vii. Activity ID Structure. The Activity ID shall be comprised of nine characters. The first two
characters shall represent the Contractor’s name; the third character shall represent general
phase of the Works: Engineering-E, Procurement-P, Construction-C; the forth and fifth characters
shall represent facility, area, or discipline; and the last four characters shall be utilised for the
sequencing of detailed activities.
viii. Activity Code Structure: Activity codes shall be utilised to organise Contractor Work activities.
a) Level 1 codes shall be the Contractor’s name
b) Level 2 codes shall be general activity areas including milestones, engineering, procurement,
construction, and close-out
c) Level 3 codes shall include systems, facilities, and areas
d) Level 4 codes shall include subsystems, different elements within facilities, or further
definition on areas
e) Level 5 codes provide for specific elements or disciplines
ix. Calendars used for the programme shall be as follows:
a) Calendar 1: 7 working days
b) Calendar 2: 7 working days with local holidays
c) Calendar 3: 6 working days
d) Calendar 4: 6 working days with local holidays
e) Calendar 5: 5 working days
f) Calendar 6: 5 working days with local holidays
x. Procurement programme: Procurement activities shall be tied to design package/Specification,
include placing of order, fabrication/manufacturing period, shipping dates, arrival dates, and be
connected through a successor of the specific construction activity for installation.
9.5. Organisation Charts

9.5.1. Staff Organisation Chart
i. The Contractor shall submit a Staff Organisation Chart for the Engineer's approval in accordance
with the Contract Conditions.
ii. The chart shall show the organisation of executive, administrative, and supervisory personnel
associated with the Project and indicate the relationship between them, where appropriate. It
shall include all personnel from Project Manager down to foreman level and give a full description
of their duties. The qualifications and experience of all personnel shown on the chart shall be
provided.

iii. Staff proposed at Tender shall not be changed without the written approval of the Engineer.
Replacement staff shall be of at least equal standard.
iv. The Engineer shall interview any of the personnel proposed by the Contractor prior to approval.
v. The Contractor shall update the chart whenever key personnel are reassigned.
9.5.2. Health and Safety Organisation Chart
i. The Contractor shall submit a Health and Safety Organisational Chart for the Engineer's approval
in accordance with the Contract Conditions.
ii. The chart shall be as detailed in the section on Health and Safety.
9.5.3. Quality Assurance/ Control Organisation Chart
i. The Contractor shall submit a Quality Assurance Organisational Chart for Engineer's approval in
accordance with the Contract Conditions.
ii. The chart shall be as detailed in Quality Assurance section of this document.
9.6. Plans
9.6.1. Health and Safety Plan
i. The Contractor shall submit his Health and Safety Plan to the Engineer for approval
ii. The plan shall be as detailed in Health and Safety section of this document.
9.6.2. Quality Assurance/ Control Plan
i. The Contractor shall submit his Quality Assurance Plan to the Engineer for approval as per
Contract.
ii. The chart shall be as detailed in the Quality Assurance section of this document.
9.6.3. Quality Control Plan /Inspection and Test Plan
i. The Contractor shall submit his project quality control (PQC) plan or inspection test plan (ITP) to
the Engineer.
ii. The plan shall be detailed as follows:
a) Activities
b) Referenced, acceptance criteria and standard references
c) Recording format and reports
d) Inspection position for all parties
e) Defining inspections, tests, verification documents, sign-off, and acceptance
9.7. Site Log Book/Diary

9.7.1. General
i. A site diary shall be kept on the Site by the Contractor and recorded daily for the duration of the
Contract. The diary must be recorded neatly and legibly in English, and should indicate all visitors
to the Site and the reason for the visit. The diary shall also record the following:
a) Labour on the Site by trade and its allocation
b) Subcontractors working on the Site

c) Material and equipment delivered to the Site

d) Concrete pour records/locations
e) Material and equipment utilised
f) Plants, equipment, and tools brought onto or removed from the Site, including hired plants
g) Work progress during the day
h) Verbal instructions requiring written confirmation
i) Temperature and weather conditions
j) Details of any occurrence which may affect the progress of the Works
ii. The diary shall become the property of the Engineer on completion of the Works.
9.8. Reports
9.8.1. General
Haya Water PMO procedures shall have precedence over below requirements.
i. Where relevant, reports should be referenced to the Programme of Work.
ii. The Contractor shall submit three copies of each report unless otherwise specified.
9.8.2. Procurement Status Reports
The Contractor shall prepare and submit a Procurement Status Report on a weekly basis for the
duration of the Contract. The report shall include the following:
a) A list of materials and items procured
b) A list of items delivered to the Site
c) References to all correspondence and transmittals between the Contractor and the Engineer
regarding approval of such materials and items
9.8.3. Progress Report
i. The Contractor shall prepare and submit a Progress Report on a monthly basis for the duration of
the Contract. The report shall be submitted to the Engineer by the first day of each month for the
previous month. The Contractor shall take into consideration the items covered in the Conditions
of Contract, in addition to but not limited to the following items:
a) Labour employed on the Site divided into supervisory staff, tradesmen, and others, giving
daily totals
b) Labour employed on the Site by subcontractors divided into supervisory staff, tradesmen, and
others, giving daily totals
c) Plants, tools, and equipment in working order on the Site on each day
d) Accidents to anyone working on the Site which required medical attention; this is to include
numbers of persons attending the clinic by category of treatment
e) Details of monthly progress and status of the Works in general terms
f) The date of commencement and completion of all critical activities
g) Details of problem areas

h) Details of current or anticipated causes of delay, along with their estimated impact on
progress and the corrective measures taken or proposed
i) Progress photographs
j) Projection of monthly man power (total persons on the Site, staff, and labour) and a
projection of monthly vehicle movements (truck, buses, and cars) entering the Site during the
Contract period.
ii. The Monthly Report shall include the following at a minimum:
a) Executive Summary:
 Introduction
 Contract data
 Progress S-curve
 Construction Works
 Cash flow
 Variation orders claims
b) Accomplishments:
 Narrative report
 Summery updated progress schedule
 Procurement submittals status report
 Drawing submittals status report
 Material arrived to site report
 Labour schedule, histogram
 Equipment schedule, histogram
 QA/QC reports
 Meetings report
 Non-conformances record report
c) Time Schedule and Contract Milestones:
 Detailed updated time schedule progress report
d) Area of Concern/Issues and Problems Resolved
e) Next-Month Activities:
 Narrative report
 Time schedule activities plan
 Procurement submittals plan
 Drawing submittals plan
 QA/QC plan
 Material arrival to Site plan

 Labour report
 Equipment report
f) Financials:
 Cash flow S-curve
 V.O./claims status
 Cost report
 Payment applications report
 Progress payment application
 Addenda report
g) Environment, Health, and Safety
9.9. Visual Records

9.9.1. General
i. The progress of the construction works shall be documented through photographs and satellite
images. All photographs shall be taken by a competent commercial photographer.
ii. Photographs taken in connection with the Project shall not be utilised by the Contractor for
commercial advertisement either of his organisation or of any materials or equipment used on the
Works, without the written approval of the Engineer/ Client.
9.9.2. Pre-Construction Photographs
The Contractor shall take a set of digital photographs prior to commencement of Works in order
to fully record details of existing conditions, especially interface areas. The number and size of
photographs taken shall be confirmed by the Engineer and sufficient to record all areas of the
Site. As required nos. of locations shall be chosen from around the Site from where photographs
shall be taken in different directions, these shall be described as follows:-
The number of photographs taken shall be sufficient to clearly indicate the existing conditions and
shall be to the approval of the Engineer. After approval, the Contractor shall supply digital image
files together with two prints, which shall be mounted and labelled by the Contractor, and these
shall then be signed and dated by the Contractor and the Engineer. One set of prints shall be
returned to the Contractor.
9.9.3. Monthly Photographs
i. Digital construction progress set of photographs shall be taken each month. The photographs
shall show the general extent of the works and also specific processes. The number and
viewpoints of photographs shall be decided upon by the Engineer. Any photograph which is not
clear and distinct shall be retaken until approved by the Engineer at the Contractor's expense.
Digital image files shall be submitted together with 3 prints per photograph.
ii. These photographs shall be included in the Progress Report, complete with labels and any
pertinent supporting text.

9.10. Drawings
9.10.1. Working Drawings and Shop Drawings
i. Each submitted drawing shall be completed with respect to dimensions, design criteria, materials,
connections, bases, foundations, anchors and the like, and shall be accompanied by technical
and performance data and by calculations as necessary to support the information shown on the
drawings.
ii. Unless otherwise specified, each submittal shall include six sets of copies and shall be submitted
at least 30 days prior to beginning the Works to which the drawings are related. Three sets of
copies shall be returned to the Contractor marked to show the required corrections or approval.
9.10.2. As-Built Record Drawings
i. The Contractor shall submit as-built drawings to the Engineer for approval. Upon approval, the
Contractor shall submit a further four copies of each as-built record drawing on paper and two
copies in AutoCAD-Version 2000 format (file extension type *.dwg).
ii. No final payment shall be made until the as-built record drawings are completed in all respects.
The Contractor shall not be entitled to any extra payment or extension of time for the preparation
of the as-built record drawings.
iii. As-built drawings can be submitted in stages as portions of the Works are completed.
9.10.3. Survey Recorded Drawings
i. Contractor shall prepare survey drawings from Haya Water approved control point.
ii. The Contractor shall submit one set of as-built survey drawings to the Engineer for approval.
Upon approval, the Contractor shall submit a further four sets on paper and two copies in *.dwg
format.
iii. Unless otherwise stated in the Project Documents, the Contractor shall arrange for the as-built
survey drawings to be prepared in digital (electronic) format. The digital format shall be in
accordance with requirements of the Centre for Geographic Information Systems (CGIS).
iv. No final payment shall be made until the as-built survey drawings are complete in all respects.
The Contractor shall not be entitled to any extra payment or extension of time for the preparation
of the as-built survey drawings.
9.11. Project Record Miscellaneous documents

9.11.1. Final Dossier
i. The Contractor shall submit an index of final dossiers to the Engineer for approval. The index
shall be included with but not limited to the following points:
a) Engineering Documents (detailed but not limited to the following):
 Philosophy
 Latest revision of the Specification
 Geotechnical Investigation Reports (for example, profile or survey,)
 Technical approvals
 As built programme
b) Quality Records:

 Construction inspection records per QC plans or ITPs

 Concrete cube test results
 Concrete pour records
 Authorised Certifications (that is, lifting equipment, lab records, or similar certifications)
 Calibration test certificates
 Process or personal qualification records, or both
 Nonconformities reports and closures
c) Operation and Maintenance Manuals (soft and hard copy):
 Guarantees and warrantees
 List of equipment (for example, brand name, type, model, range and serial numbers)
 Original catalogues
 Manufacturer final documents and certifications
 Manufacturer maintenance and operation guidelines
 Part lists and equipment drawings as applicable
 Spare part lists (for regular and overhauling maintenance separately, and easy to use) as
applicable
d) HSE Documents and Records
e) Training: as applicable
 Orientation plan
 Training material
 Training records
f) As-built drawings (soft and hard copy):
 List of as-built drawings including revisions, which are be divided unit-wise or discipline-
wise, or both
 As-built drawings
g) Project Commissioning and Handover Records:
 Commissioning plan
 Commissioning records and certificates
 Handover records, including closed snag lists
h) Photographs
ii. The Contractor shall submit four hardcopies and two electronic copies of approved manuals
incorporating all of Engineer's comments and corrections.

9.11.2. Structure of Operation and Maintenance Manual

This Specification defines the production of installation, O&M manuals, and similar documents so
that they provide information about plants and processes in a consistent and informative way that
shall make the documents easy to use. Manuals shall be presented electronically and on paper.
Documents from an electronic source shall, when printed, conform to the requirements for
documents presented on paper.
Oman local authority’s regulations/ Haya Water document controlling procedure shall have
9.12. Method Statements

9.12.1. General
i. The Contractor shall prepare and submit Method Statements for all major Works activities. He
shall also prepare and submit Method Statements for specific Works activities if instructed to do
so by the Engineer.
ii. A summary list of all anticipated Method Statements are to be submitted by the Contractor to the
Engineer after submission of his detailed Construction Programme and no later than 45 days
after commencement of the mobilisation period.
iii. At least 2 weeks prior to any major construction activity commencing, the Contractor shall submit
a detailed Method Statement to the Engineer for approval. No permanent Works shall commence
until the Method Statement has been approved.
iv. In order to expedite the Works, initial phases of the Works (for example, excavation) may be
approved prior to more detailed construction activities forming the permanent Works.
v. The Method Statements shall incorporate any supporting calculations, drawings, and
manufacturer's guidelines.
vi. The general procedure for method statements should include health, Safety, and environmental
issues.

10. Temporary Construction Controls and Facilities
10.1. Notice of Intent and Approvals

i. The Contractor shall issue a formal notice of intent to all concerned parties and utilities to obtain
information on locations of existing underground utilities and to confirm that they have no
objection to the carrying out of the Works.
ii. The Contractor shall obtain approval from the Municipality Town Planning Department for the
siting of all temporary Works.
iii. The Contractor shall obtain approval from the Municipality Road Department for all road and
footpath cutting.
iv. The Contractor shall furnish the Engineer with copies of all approvals prior to carrying out
temporary or permanent Works.
10.2. Temporary Electricity and Lighting

i. The Contractor shall provide and pay for temporary electrical service required from PAEW for the
construction Site. Provide and maintain all necessary electrical and lighting equipment, including
a meter.
ii. Electrical service shall be of adequate capacity for all construction tools and equipment without
overloading the temporary facilities and shall be made available for power, lighting, and
construction operations of all trades throughout the construction period, including night work and
work done outside normal working hours, if required.
iii. If a temporary supply is not granted by PAEW/local power supplier, the Contractor shall make
alternative arrangements to provide and maintain a temporary electrical supply in order to
complete the Works.
iv. Termination of power distribution shall be at locations approved by the Engineer.
v. Termination shall be provided complete with circuit breakers, disconnect switches, and other
electrical devices, as required to protect the power supply system.
vi. The Contractor shall provide adequate distribution equipment, wiring, and outlets to provide
single-phase branch circuits for power and lighting.
vii. The Contractor shall provide and maintain a temporary lighting system, as required throughout
the Works, and to satisfy the minimum requirements of visibility, safety, and security, to the
satisfaction of the Engineer, and adequate for watchmen and emergency personnel. The
Contractor shall provide branch wiring from power sources to distribution boxes with lighting
conductors, pigtails, and lamps, as required.
viii. Permanent building lighting may be utilised during construction with the prior approval of the
Client/Engineer.
ix. Temporary equipment and wiring for power and lighting shall be in accordance with the applicable
provisions of governing authority codes. At the completion of the Works, or at such times as the
Engineer may direct, remove all temporary electrical installations and equipment, and replace all
worn or damaged parts of the permanent systems, leaving such systems in first-class condition
equal to new.

11. Materials
11.1. General
11.1.1. Scope
i. This clause specifies the general requirements for plants and materials incorporated in the
Works.
ii. The submittal requirements shall be referred to in this clause.
11.1.2. Product Data

i. Unless otherwise agreed upon with the Engineer, the Contractor shall submit product data for all
plants and materials to be incorporated in the Works.
ii. Product data shall be explicit with regard to the actual material to be incorporated in the Works.
iii. Product data shall include, but not be limited to:
a) Size and dimensions of the product
b) Fittings and fixings associated with the product
c) Colour and surface finish of the product as applicable
iv. The product data shall provide sufficient information for the Engineer to determine that the
products submitted conform to the requirements of the Contract.
v. Where product data submittals include manufacturer's catalogues which detail more than one
product or size, capacity, or other aspect of the same product, the Contractor shall clearly
indicate which product is being presented for approval.
vi. Product data shall be presented on A4 size paper, whenever possible.
11.1.3. Quality of Materials

i. All materials required to comply with the relevant specification / national / international standard
specified in the contract.
ii. Contractor shall select only the client approved material/source as per approved list to avoid the
delay of project.
iii. As soon as possible after the Contract has been awarded, the Contractor shall submit to the
Engineer for his approval a list of proposed material suppliers and sources of materials required
for the execution of the Works. Material supply tests with target approval dates prior to their
installation into the permanent Works shall be provided, where possible.
iv. Names of additional suppliers and sources of materials may be submitted by the Contractor
during the execution of the Contract, but no source of supply shall be changed without the
Engineer's approval.
11.1.4. Manufacturer's Instructions
i. Unless otherwise described in the Project Documents or instructed by the Engineer, the use,
installation, application, or fixing of materials shall be in accordance with or exceed all applicable
recommendations and instructions of the manufacturer as approved by the Engineer.

ii. The Contractor shall obtain and submit for approval the manufacturer's instructions and
recommendations relating to all materials, proprietary articles, and systems to be incorporated in
the Works, and shall keep copies of the same on the Site at all times for the information of the
Engineer. Such instructions and recommendations shall be considered to be part of this
Specification.
iii. Where appropriate, the Contractor shall make use of any technical advisory service offered by
manufacturers regarding use and installation of materials.
11.1.5. Samples
i. Samples shall be provided when requested by the Engineer or instructed by the Project
Documents. Materials subsequently supplied shall conform to the quality of the samples which
have been approved by the Engineer.
ii. Each sample shall bear a securely fixed label bearing the following information:
a) Project identification
b) Contractor identification
c) Sample identification including all information as to manufacturer, model, catalogue number,
finish, or other relevant information
d) Space for approval signature of the Engineer
iii. Where approval of materials is required, samples or other evidence of suitability shall be
submitted to the Engineer for approval. No such material shall be ordered or used until written
approval is received from the Engineer.
iv. Where samples of finished Works are specified, Works shall not proceed until the Engineer has
approved the sample of the finished Works. Samples of finished Works shall be made under
conditions similar to those which will be experienced during the construction of the Works.
v. Samples which have been approved shall be carefully protected and maintained in a manner
which shall not allow them to deteriorate. Unless otherwise specified or forming part of the
finished Works, samples shall be removed when no longer required by the Engineer.
vi. All materials and workmanship shall be up to the standard of the approved samples.
vii. Samples shall be of sufficient size to indicate the general visual effect. The minimum acceptable
size of sheet materials shall be 300 by 300 mm.
viii. In some cases, larger samples or “mock ups” may be required by the Engineer to demonstrate
the finished product. These may include wall panel finishes, room layouts, pipe configurations, or
similar components.
11.1.6. Shop Drawings
The Contractor shall prepare Shop Drawings in accordance with the relevant provisions of this
clause. The Shop Drawings shall include material descriptions and identification, where
applicable.
11.1.7. Materials Furnished by the Client
i. The Contractor shall be responsible for the collection and delivery to the Site of materials to be
furnished by the Client and installed by the Contractor. The collection location of such materials
shall be as detailed in the Project Documents.
ii. The Client reserves the right to place and install equipment, furniture, furnishings, partitions, or
similar items in completed or partially completed parts of the Works upon the understanding that

the exercising of such a right will not substantially interfere with the regular progress and
completion of the Works.
11.1.8. Ordering Materials
i. The Contractor shall notify the Engineer of any material which he is unable to order due to lack of
information, non-availability, or for any other reason, in accordance with the Contract Conditions.
ii. The Contractor shall ascertain the quantities of materials for ordering from the Project
Documents. The Bill of Quantities alone shall not be used as a basis for ordering materials.
iii. The Contractor shall be responsible for any delays to the Contract due to non-compliance with
this clause.
iv. All materials / products/ equipment shall be ordered only after final approval of the Engineer /
Haya Water.
11.1.9. Protection, Packing and Transportation
i. Protection, packing and transportation procedure shall be prepared in accordance to the
manufacturer’s recommendation and shall be submitted to the Engineer for approval.
ii. Before despatch from the place of manufacture, the materials, equipment, and plants shall be
adequately protected by painting or by other approved means for the whole period of transit,
storage, and erection against corrosion and accidental damage.
iii. Materials, equipment, and plants shall be packed or protected (or both) in first-quality containers
or packing to ensure that they reach the Site intact and undamaged. No second-hand timber shall
be used. Wherever possible, permanent materials, equipment, and plants shall be packed in sea
containers. Materials, equipment, and plants shall be packed to withstand climatic and
environmental conditions and rough handling during transit. All packages shall be suitable for all
stages of handling and storage from point of supply to the Site.
iv. Precautions are to be taken to protect shafts and journals where they rest on wooden or other
supports likely to contain moisture. At such points, wrappings impregnated with anti-rust
composition or vapour phase inhibitors are to be used of sufficient strength to resist chaffing and
indentation due to movement which is likely to occur in transit. The form of the protective
wrappings and impregnations is to be suitable for a minimum period of 12 months. Lids and
internal cross battens of all packing cases are to be fixed by screws and not nails.
v. Hoop metal bindings of cases are to be sealed where ends meet, and if not of rust-less material,
are to be painted.
vi. The contents of cases shall be bolted securely or fastened in position with struts or cross battens
and not with wood chocks, unless they are fastened firmly in place. All struts or cross battens are
preferably to be supported by cleats fixed to the case above and below to form ledges on which
the batten may rest. Cases shall be upended after packing to prove that there is no movement of
contents.
vii. Where parts are bolted to the sides of the cases, large washers shall be used to distribute the
pressure, and the timber is to be strengthened by means of a pad.
viii. Waterproof paper and felt linings shall overlap at seams by at least 12 mm, and the seams
secured together in an approved manner. The enclosure shall be provided with screened
openings to obtain ventilation.
ix. The flanges of pipes, sluice valves, and fittings shall have their open ends protected by adhesive
tape or jointing, and then be protected by wooden discs secured by means of service bolts (which
shall not be used on the Site) or by other approved means. The sleeves and flanges of flexible

couplings shall be bundled by wire. Cases containing rubber rings, bolts, and other small items
shall not normally weigh more than 500 kg gross.
x. All relays, instruments, and similar items shall be shipped with transport screws or clamps (or
both), clearly marked, and painted red, to prevent movement of moving parts. Reference shall be
shown in the O&M instructions, detailing the removal of these temporary fixings prior to setting
the equipment to work.
xi. Indoor items such as electric motors, switch and control gear, instruments, panels, and machine
components are to be “cocooned” in aluminium or polyethylene sheeting, sealed at the joints, and
the enclosures provided internally with an approved desiccant.
xii. No one package or bundle shall contain items of materials, equipment, and plants intended for
incorporation in more than one section of the Works.
xiii. Vapour phase inhibitors, moisture absorbing materials, or protective coatings shall be applied to
items liable to attack by moisture. Such materials or coatings shall provide protection for a period
of up to 2 years. Packaging shall be of sufficient quality to prevent any damage to the packaged
items by vibration, chafing, ingress of dust or dirt, changes of climate, or mechanical impact. The
minimum protection for machined surfaces, including flange faces, shall comprise 0.15 mm thick
polythene sheet between the surface to be protected and a one-piece plywood cover. Plywood
covers shall be a minimum of 19 mm thick for all flanges.
11.1.10. Markings
i. Each crate or package is to contain a packing list in a waterproof envelope, and copies in
duplicate are to be forwarded to the Engineer prior to despatch. All items of material are to be
clearly marked for ready identification against the packing list.
ii. All items of materials, equipment and plants shall be clearly marked for identification against the
packing list, in Arabic and English. All cases and packaging shall have an identification mark
relating them to the packing lists and to the appropriate shipping documents.
iii. All cases, packages, and containers shall be clearly marked on the outside with a waterproof
material to show the weight, where the weight is bearing, and where the slings should be
attached.
iv. Cases shall bear the Contractor's name, the name of the Engineer, and the particular Site. These
shall be marked in legible letters, and all markings shall be in red or black paint.
v. All stencil marks on the outside of casings are to be either of a waterproof material or protected
by shellac or varnish to prevent obliteration in transit.
11.2. Delivery of Materials to the Site

i. Materials shall be delivered to the Site at the most suitable times for programme requirements
and in advance of construction requirements.
ii. The Contractor shall send advice of despatch to the Engineer not less than 2 weeks prior to the
expected despatch of the goods.
iii. The Contractor shall be responsible for inspecting all materials, equipment, and plants after
shipment and prior to storage, and he shall arrange for any damaged materials, equipment, and
plants to be rectified.
iv. Materials shall be new from the approved manufacturer /source and shall bear complete
identification. Such identification shall include but not be limited to the class, model, number, and
type of the material. Where materials are not so identified, the Contractor shall furnish copies of
invoices or certificates providing complete identification.

v. Deliveries shall be programmed to minimise handling and deterioration due to Site storage.
vi. The Contractor shall ensure that the materials are properly stacked at a site store yard in strict
accordance with the manufacturers’ recommendations. Day books are to be maintained for each
and every material clearly showing the materials incoming, accepted on inspection, rejected,
consumed on work, balance in stock etc. In case of Contractor selects to use special software for
stores records, necessary periodical returns shall be submitted to the Engineer such that at any
point of time the “material available on site” shall be easily reconciled.
vii. The construction programme shall be linked with material planning and the Contractor should
keep a record of the “materials on site”. For payment purposes any stock that is not programmed
for use in the forthcoming three months will not be paid for unless specifically approved and
accepted by the Employer and Engineer.
viii. The Contractor is solely responsible for storing pipes and other materials along the trenches. The
resolution of any public complaints received due to the Contractor adopting such storage
methods will be at the expense of the Contractor. For temporary storage along trench sides the
manufacturer’s recommendations shall be strictly followed. The Project Quality Plan shall cover
all such requirements and methods.
11.2.1. Handling of Materials
i. Materials shall be handled in such a manner as to avoid any damage or contamination, and in
accordance with all applicable recommendations of the manufacturers.
ii. Particular care shall be taken when handling components with lifting equipment. Slings, lifting
hooks, forks, and the like should only be applied at the points indicated as being suitable for
application by the manufacturer.
11.2.2. Storage of Materials on the Site
i. Materials shall be stored in such a manner as to preserve their quality and condition to the
standards required by this Specification. Any recommendations made by the manufacturer which
relate to storage of materials and equipment shall be fully complied with.
ii. The quantity of materials and equipment stored on the Site shall be consistent with that
necessary for efficient working.
iii. Incompatible materials shall be separately stored.
iv. Storage shall be such that any particular consignment can be readily identified by its delivery
ticket, test certificate, or similar identification method.
v. Materials which are liable to deteriorate shall be used in the order of delivery.
11.3. Inspection and Quarantine

i. Plants and materials shall be inspected by the Contractor on arrival on the Site. Any material that
is damaged or otherwise not in compliance with the Project Documents shall be marked and
moved to a separate quarantine area or disposed offsite.
ii. No repairs shall be made to damaged materials without the approval of the Engineer.
11.3.1. Protection of Materials
i. Adequate protection against any form of damage or deterioration to materials shall be provided
and shall include protective tapes, casing, and the like which shall be cleared away on completion
of the Works. Tarpaulins shall be provided where necessary. The offsite and onsite storage
arrangements shall be consented to by the Engineer and shall comply with the following minimum
requirements:

a) Electrical and instrumentation plant: covered, air conditioned, dustproof, and vermin-proof
area.
b) Rotating mechanical plant: covered area.
c) Materials which are subject to deterioration by ultraviolet light: covered area.
d) Pipes, valves, steel Works, and similar components: security sheeted on an open hard
standing area.
e) The sheeting to be used shall be weatherproof and of a type that will not deteriorate in
ultraviolet light or high temperature.
f) The Contractor shall be responsible for the operation, safe keeping, and maintenance of all
materials, equipment, and plants during and after erection up to Completion of the Works.
ii. Particular care shall be taken to protect finished surfaces during the application of adjacent
Works.
11.4. Testing of Materials

11.4.1. General
i. In addition to any specific obligations for sampling and testing, the Contractor shall be responsible
for routine inspection, sampling, and testing of all materials, workmanship, plants, and measuring
devices, in order to control the quality of work and to ensure compliance with the Specification
and with approved samples.
ii. The Engineer may test any materials before they leave the manufacturer's premises or after
delivery to the Site; the travel costs and the expenses associated with any visits of the Engineer
to a manufacturer’s premises for the purpose of testing materials will be borne by the Contractor.
iii. The Engineer may reject any materials after delivery to the Site should he consider them
unsatisfactory, notwithstanding any preliminary test and approval of the materials at the
manufacturer's premises.
iv. The costs of all tests necessary to ensure compliance with the Project Documents, including the
cost of delivery to the testing laboratory, shall be borne by the Contractor.
11.4.2. Test Certificates
i. Unless otherwise specified where independent witness testing is required, the Contractor shall
obtain from the manufacturer all certificates of testing showing that the materials have been
tested in accordance with the requirements of the Specification and International Standards.
ii. Materials which have been tested shall be issued with a test certificate. The test certificate shall
clearly indicate whether the material has passed or failed any test or tests performed. The test
certificates shall also clearly indicate whether the tested material is suitable for use or inclusion in
the Works.
iii. Test certificates shall be issued by the manufacturer, an approved third-party testing laboratory,
or other organisation as designated in the Contract or as directed by the Engineer.
iv. Test certificates required by the Specification or relevant International Standard shall be clearly
identified by serial or reference number, where possible, specific to the material being certified
and shall include information required by the relevant standard or Specification clause.
v. The timing for submittal of certificates shall be as follows:
a) Manufacturer's and supplier's test certificates shall be submitted as soon as the tests have
been completed and, in any case, not less than 7 calendar days prior to the time that the

materials represented by such certificates are needed for incorporation into the permanent
Works.
b) Certificates of test carried out during the construction or on completion of parts of the
Permanent Works shall be submitted within 7 days of the completion of the test.
11.4.1. Products in Contact with Water
i. All internal coatings, substances, and products used in the Works which may come into contact
with water which is to be supplied for drinking, washing, or cooking or for food production shall
not contain any matter which could impart taste, odour, colour, or toxicity to the water or
otherwise be objectionable on health grounds. Only those substances and products which meet
the local statutory requirements or are to the approval of an equivalent internationally recognised
body shall be used in such situations. An appropriate certificate shall be submitted to the
Engineer.
ii. It is expected that the normal temperature of the water in the pipelines will be up to 50ºC. All
materials which are close to or in contact with the water shall be suitable for long-term exposure
to such temperatures.
11.4.2. Payment for Plants and Materials on the Site
i. The following is a list of plants and materials for payment when delivered to the Site in
accordance with Conditions of Contract:
a) High density polyethylene (HDPE) pipe and fittings
b) Ductile Iron pipe and fittings
c) Glass-reinforced pipe and fittings
d) Unplasticised polyvinyl chloride (PVC-U) pipe and fittings
e) Reinforced concrete pipe and fittings
f) Vitreous clay pipe and fittings
g) HDPE ducting
h) Pipe works accessories, valves, and similar components (all materials)
i) Mechanical and electrical plants and equipment, including hardware and furniture
j) Cabling
k) Reinforcement
l) Cast Iron products
m) Paving products, granite paving slabs, precast paviours, and clay paving slabs, excluding
asphalt materials
n) Precast concrete items
o) Fabricated steel Works
p) Cement (when stored in bulk silos)
q) Telecommunications and instrumental equipment and materials.
r) Building materials (that is, brick, blocks, and similar materials)
s) Waterproof geotextile membrane
t) Bridge bearings

u) Post-tensioning equipment
ii. Other items in addition to those listed previously may be included at the discretion and approval
of the Engineer.
11.5. Material Approvals

11.5.1. General
i. All materials shall be supplied from reputable manufacturers having ISO or other approved
equivalent QC certificates.
ii. Submittals shall be approved before the materials or equipment covered by the submittals are
shipped out (in the case of foreign supplies) and delivered to the Site (in the case of local
supplies).
iii. There may be a requirement for some of the materials/equipment to have inspection and testing
witnessed by the Engineer/ Client at the suppliers/manufacturer’s site/factory. The Contractor
shall include in his price an amount for payment of all travel and expenses associated with such
visits.
iv. Should the Client or the Engineer, or both, find on the Works any materials other than those
approved, they may order their removal from the Site at the expense of the Contractor.
11.5.2. List of Materials
i. The Contractor shall prepare and submit a list of the materials to be used in the construction of
the Works in accordance with the Contract conditions. The materials list shall be neatly bound
and shall have an index listing the contents.
ii. The data for each item listed shall be explicit with regard to details of the actual items being
furnished, and shall include sufficient information for the Engineer to determine that the products
submitted conform to the requirements of the Project Documents. Such information shall include
but not be limited to the following:
a) Manufacturer's name and address
b) Trade or brand name
c) Local supplier's name and address
d) Catalogues, brochures, and cuts, marked to indicate the items proposed and their intended
use
e) Terms and conditions of the manufacturer's guarantee and warranty
f) Material inspection and testing agency
g) Any other information to fully describe the items
h) Supplementary information as may be required for approval
iii. Unless otherwise specified, five bound copies of the materials list shall be submitted, two of which
shall be returned to the Contractor marked to show the required corrections or approval.
11.5.3. Samples
i. Unless otherwise specified, each submittal shall include two sets of samples. One set of
approved samples and all disapproved samples shall be returned to the Contractor.
ii. Samples shall be taken in accordance with the provisions of relevant standards, where
appropriate.

iii. Unless otherwise specified, samples shall be labelled and properly identified with the following:
a) Date
b) Part(s) of the Works for which offered
c) Specification section, clause, and applicable paragraph numbers
d) Supplier/manufacturer
e) Product identification (trade name)
iv. Samples shall be accompanied by an approved transmittal form, along with specifications and
other pertinent data required for the Engineer to determine that the material conforms to the
requirements of the Project Documents.
v. If requested in writing by the Contractor, samples of value shall be returned to the Contractor
after completion of the Works.
vi. Approved samples returned to the Contractor may only be incorporated into the Works upon
written approval of the Engineer.
11.5.4. Certificates
i. When stated in the Contract or requested by the Engineer in writing, the Contractor shall submit
manufacturer's certificates indicating that test results, component manufacture, or installation
complies with the requirements of the Project Documents.
ii. A statement from the Contractor, subcontractor, equipment supplier, or agent indicating the
product installation complies with the requirements of the Contract shall not be considered as a
certificate.
11.5.5. Manufacturer's Guarantees and Warranties
Manufacturer's guarantees and warrantees shall be submitted as per contract prior to handover
and final acceptance.

12. Quality Control, Inspection, and Testing
12.1. General
The Contractor shall be responsible for all QA/QC activities, with the exception of those additional
inspections, tests, or audits (or any combination thereof) which may be conducted by the
Engineer.
12.1.1. Contractor’s Responsibility
i. The Contractor shall be responsible for the development, implementation, and maintenance of a
QA/QC Programme that assures workmanship, equipment, and material conformance with the
Specification.
ii. In the absence of an approved QA/QC Plan, construction may only commence with the approval
of the Engineer. No construction shall begin, and no requests for payment from the Contractor
shall be processed until the Contractor’s QA/QC Plan is approved.
iii. The Contractor shall repeat tests and inspections after correcting non-conforming Works until all
Works comply with the requirements. All retesting and re-inspections shall be performed at no
additional cost to Haya Water.
iv. The QA/QC Programme shall assure the maintenance of adequate quality to the whole of the
Works, including design of temporary Works and structures, inspections, testing, handling,
packaging, shipping, storage, and construction activities.
v. The QA/QC Programme shall ensure the identification, correction, and prevention of deficiencies
and discrepancies.
vi. Procedures to implement the QA/QC Programme shall be developed. Specific responsibilities
shall be assigned, and individual job authorities clearly delineated. Procedures shall be
established to systematically verify compliance with the requirements of this clause and any other
requirements of the Specification necessary to show conformance with the Project Documents.
vii. The Contractor's QA/QC Programme shall be subject to evaluation by the Engineer to determine
that the programme meets the requirements of the Contract. Audits of the Contractor,
subcontractor, and Contractor activities shall be performed by the Engineer to verify compliance
with the Specification and all referenced standards. Audits shall be performed on a systematic
basis or as warranted by general quality trends. The Contractor shall provide all necessary
assistance to the Engineer in auditing quality assurance activities.
viii. Non-conforming materials, whether in place or not, shall be rejected by the Engineer. The
Contractor shall be notified in writing to correct or remove the defective material from the Works.
If the Contractor fails to respond, the Engineer may order correction, removal, or replacement (or
any combination thereof) of defective materials by others. The Contractor shall bear all costs for
such Works.
ix. Materials accepted on the basis of a Certificate of Compliance may be sampled and
inspected/tested by the Engineer at any time. The fact that the materials were accepted on the
basis of a certificate shall not relieve the Contractor of his responsibility to use materials which
comply with the Specification.
x. The Contractor shall impose all QA requirements upon subcontractors, suppliers, manufacturers,
and any other parties associated with the Contractor that are involved in the project.

12.2. Document and Data Control

12.2.1. General
i. The contractor shall refer to Haya Water Document and Data control procedure.
ii. The Contractor shall establish and maintain documented procedures to control all documents and
data that relate to the requirements of the Specification. Documents and data can be in the form
of any type of media, such as hardcopy or electronic media.
12.2.2. Document and Data Approval and Issue
The documents and data shall be reviewed and approved for adequacy by authorised personnel
prior to issue. A master list or equivalent document control procedure identifying the current
revision status of documents shall be established and be readily available to preclude the use of
invalid or obsolete documents (or both). This control shall ensure the following:
a) The pertinent issues of appropriate documents are available at all locations where operations
essential to the effective functioning of the quality system are performed.
b) Invalid or obsolete documents (or both) are promptly removed from all points of issue or use,
or otherwise assured against unintended use.
c) Any obsolete documents retained for legal or knowledge preservation purposes (or both) are
suitably identified.
12.2.3. Document and Data Changes
Where practicable, the nature of the change shall be identified in the document or appropriate
attachments.
12.2.4. Documents for Approval prior to Construction
The Contractor shall submit the following to the Engineer for approval, within 30 days from
the date of the Notice to Proceed.
1) Project Quality Plan.
2) Project HSE Plan.
3) Project construction programme (Primavera).
4) Inspection Test Plan and Material Approval Requisition for all materials (the standard
format of the Employer for MAS shall be used).
5) Schedule of shop drawings.
6) Pre-construction photos and video records of the site work in progress.
7) Format for all progress reports.
8) Format for daily manpower statistics.
9) Format for daily equipment and plant statistics.
10) Format for public complaint register.
11) Format for reporting material on site.
12) Format to report the daily status of open trench in the project area.
13) Format for RFI.
14) All other specific formats as required by the Engineer.
14) Proposals for site office, labour camp, pre-cast yard etc.

12.3. Submittals
12.3.1. Quality Assurance / Quality Control Plan
The Contractor shall submit a QA/QC Plan to the Engineer for approval in accordance with the
Contract Conditions.
The QA/QC Plan shall describe all of the Contractor's QA/QC procedures which will be used
throughout the Contract and shall include but not be limited to the following:
a) A detailed description of procedures, instructions, and reports to be used to ensure
compliance with the Contract
b) A detailed description of procedures for reviewing shop drawings, samples, certificates, and
other submittals necessary for compliance with the Contract
c) A detailed description of procedures used to identify, report, and resolve problems
d) A description of the services provided by outside organisations such as testing laboratories,
architects, and consulting engineers
e) A detailed description of inspections and tests required
f) A test and inspection schedule keyed to the construction programme
g) Copies of forms and reports to be used to document QA operations
h) Names of personnel responsible for each part of the Works
i) A submittal status log listing required submittals and action required by the Contractor and
the Engineer
j) A detailed description of document and submittal control procedures
k) Procedures to identify and control use of items and materials
12.3.2. Quality Assurance/control Organisation Plan

i. The Contractor shall submit a QA/QC Organisation Plan to the Engineer for approval in
accordance with the Contract Conditions.
ii. The QA/QC Organisation Plan shall provide the name, qualifications, and experience of the QA
Controller and key support staff.
iii. The QA/QC Organisation Plan shall show the organisation of Contractor's QA/QC team and shall
include but not be limited to the following:
a) An organisational chart identifying all personnel responsible for QA/QC
b) Identification of the QA/QC Controller, showing that the position is independent of the job
supervisory staff with clear lines of authority
c) Indication and description of the area of responsibility and authority of each individual in the
QA/QC team

12.3.3. Inspection and Test Plan

i. The Contractor shall submit an ITP to the Engineer for approval in accordance with the Contract
Conditions.
ii. The ITP shall consider the requirements of each section of the Specification in turn, and shall
identify the following:
a) All required inspections and tests required by that section of the Specification
b) Required testing frequency
c) Acceptance/rejection criteria
d) Details of other agencies having jurisdictional authority over the Works
iii. Each inspection and test shall have a unique test reference number.
iv. No Works covered by the ITP shall begin until the plan has been approved.
12.3.4. Commissioning Plan
i. The Contractor shall submit a Commissioning Plan and Programme to the Engineer for approval
in accordance with the Contract Conditions.
ii. The Commissioning Plan shall consider the requirements of each section of the Specification in
turn and shall identify the following:
a) All required commissioning Works required by that section of the Specification
b) Any prerequisites to commissioning
c) Description of the commissioning procedure
iii. No Works covered by the Commissioning Plan shall begin until the plan has been approved.
12.4. Quality Records

12.4.1. General
i. The Contractor shall establish and maintain documented procedures for identification, collection
indexing, access, filing, storage, maintenance, and disposition of quality records.
ii. Quality records shall be maintained to demonstrate conformance of materials and equipment to
specified technical requirements and the effective operation of the quality system.
iii. The Contractor shall supplement these quality records, as necessary to monitor quality
throughout the Contract period.
iv. All quality records shall be legible and shall be stored and retained in such a way that they are
readily retrievable, and kept in facilities that provide a safe environment to prevent damage or
deterioration and to prevent loss.
v. At a minimum, the quality record for any particular item shall include the following:
a) Name of item
b) Item number
c) Item description
d) Suppliers name
e) Serial number or other identification (where applicable)

f) Specification reference (where applicable)

g) Verification of receipt of all required supporting documentation
h) quantity of items
i) Location and installation of item
j) Inspection/test procedure reference
k) Non-conformance number (if applicable)
l) Observations/comments
12.5. Quality Assurance / Control

12.5.1. General
i. The Contractor shall notify the Engineer in writing prior to re-assigning or replacement of any of
the QA personnel designated in the QA Organisation Plan.
ii. The Contractor shall have an adequate number of QA personnel on the Site during all production
operations.
iii. The Contractor's QA personnel shall have the authority to stop any portion of the Works which
does not comply with the requirements of the Project Documents.
12.6. Project Quality Plan

The Contractor should produce the proof of ISO 9001:2000 certification or equivalent
and the certification shall remain valid throughout the Contract period. A separate
Specific Project Quality Plan (PQP) for specific project shall be submitted for approval
within 30 days from the date of issue of Award of contract. No Works shall begin until the
quality plan has been approved.
The PQP shall cover the following minimum requirements:
i. A list of all method statements to be utilised and a schedule for their submission
ii. A list of all inspection and test plans to be utilised and a schedule for their submission
iii. A list of all inspection and test records to be utilised to document compliance with the
Specification
iv. A list of all tests to be conducted on the Site or in the Site laboratory
v. A list of all laboratory procedures and a schedule for their submission
vi. A list of all inspection and tests to be conducted at various manufacturers’ facilities and
laboratories
vii. A list of all tests to be conducted at government laboratories
viii. A list of all tests to be conducted at independent laboratories
ix. A list of all activities proposed for independent inspection agencies with followings:
a) Organization chart along with all staff qualifications
b) Job responsibility matrix – for all project personnel in specific
c) Reporting protocol
d) Format for all correspondence
e) Material inspection procedure

x. List of followings:
a) All QC procedures to be utilised and a schedule for their submission
b) All method statements to be utilised and a schedule for their submission
c) All inspection and test plans to be utilised and a schedule for their submission
d) All inspection and test records to be utilised to document compliance with the
Specification
e) All tests to be conducted on the Site or in the Site laboratory
f) All laboratory procedures and a schedule for their submission
g) All inspection and tests to be conducted at various manufacturers’ facilities and
laboratories
h) All tests to be conducted at government laboratories
i) All tests to be conducted at independent laboratories
j) All activities proposed for independent inspection agencies
k) Store and storage organization procedures
l) Design, fabrication and delivery control procedures
m) Method statements and work instructions
n) Work inspection procedures and requests for inspection
o) Reporting non-conformance
p) Quality audits and follow up procedures
q) On the job training
r) Certification for specialized works
s) On-site laboratory
t) Pre-cast yard and casting reports
u) Random sampling tests
v) Test procedures, reports and review
w) Standard references to international codes of practice including a library of all such
codes
x) Various forms and formats
y) Quality progress reports and periodical returns
z) Environmental audits and EIA
12.6.2. Control of Standards, MAS and RFI
Project quality plan shall address the control of Standards, Material Approval Sheets (MAS) and
Request for Inspection (RFI) as follows in minimum:
i. The Contractor shall provide the Engineer with a copy of all related standards and extracts of
international codes of practice such as ASTM, BS, EN, DIN, ISO etc. A list of such codes and
standards shall be agreed with the Engineer within 15 days from the date of issue of the Notice to
Proceed and they shall be provided within 30 days thereafter, at no extra cost. Should the
Contractor wish to provide equipment or materials complying with different codes of practice then
the alternative code as well as that required initially shall be supplied together with a complete list
of all variations and a full comparison. If there are no perceived merits to the Employer then the
alternative proposal may not be accepted.
ii. The Employer will issue standard forms of material approval sheet (MAS) to the Contractor and
only such forms shall be used for submitting materials for approval. The Contractor shall take a
note on the set procedure and minimum requirements necessary for material submittal and shall
follow such routines in order to save time in getting his materials approved, without frequent re-
submissions. The Contractor shall have a very high preference for locally manufactured
materials.

iii. Submittals for approvals for all the project materials are to be made within 60 days from the date
of commencement of the Contract. Payment will not be sanctioned until approvals have been
obtained. The Contractor shall assume that the Engineer and the Employer need 21 working days
to approve any materials, provided the submission complies with all requirements.
iv. Subject to Engineer approval if any sub-contractor is employed, a separate PQP shall be
submitted by the Contractor to the Engineer and approval obtained prior to the sub-contractor
commencing work. All requests for inspections shall only be organized by the main Contractor
and in no case shall the sub-contractor directly approach the Engineer requesting inspection or
the supply of any information.
v. In general all concrete units are to be pre-cast in a purpose constructed facility with all materials
supplied by a recognized and approved ready mix supplier. The ready mix supplier is to be
approved by the Engineer prior to the supply of any concrete. In case of Contractor wishes a site
batching plant may be installed at the pre-cast yard providing all necessary controls are
introduced to the satisfaction of the Engineer. Such site batching facilities will require similar
control equipment to that used by a sound ready mix manufacturing supplier. The accuracy of all
measuring equipment is to be certified and regularly checked for accuracy by an approved facility.
This requirement shall cover the operations of all sub-contractors employed by the Contractor on
the Contract.
vi. All concrete, reinforced or otherwise, slabs for manholes and valve chambers and allied RC
elements are to be cured under controlled conditions for at least seven days. The Contractor shall
submit details of the proposed concrete curing regime to the Engineer for approval prior to
commencing any concreting activities. In case of Contractor not following his proposed and
approved procedures for curing, the items will be discarded and re-cast at the sole discretion of
the Engineer. If there is any discrepancy with the product/material/equipment and required any
tests / third party investigation be proposed by the Engineer, the costs of such are to be at the
Contractor’s expense. The Engineer does not need to rely upon the results of such tests to
decide to reject any such cast concrete. No repair is to be carried out, or coatings applied, to any
concrete works until approval of the component from the Engineer has been obtained.
vii. The lifting hooks for pre-cast slabs shall be positioned in such a way that the stresses induced
while lifting shall not create cracking or distress of the unit. Once the slabs are transported to site
and placed in position the lifting hooks are to be cut back to a depth equal to the cover to the
reinforcement in the unit and the remaining holes fully filled with epoxy mortar.
viii. The Engineer's representative shall verify all works on a day-to-day basis. A “Request for
Inspection” (RFI) form shall be agreed with the Engineer in order to ensure that formal
acceptance or rejections are recorded throughout the progress of the Works. Measurements of
Works and payments will be based on these approvals through the RFI. RFI shall be submitted
for, but not be limited to, the following:
a) Setting out
b) Formation level of excavation
c) Pipe trench formation, bedding, laying, backfilling and testing
d) Base slabs of structures including manholes, chambers etc.
e) Formwork and reinforcing steel before concreting
f) Manhole concreting
g) Manhole pre-cast rings in place before external coatings are applied.
h) Before backfilling of permanent works.
i) Before reinstatement

j) Installation of valves if any

k) Any other construction operation that the Engineer may require.
12.7. Quality Audits

12.7.1. Contractor's Quality Audit
i. The Contractor shall establish and maintain documented procedures for planning and
implementing internal quality audits to verify whether quality activities and related results comply
with planned arrangements and to determine the effectiveness of the quality system.
ii. Internal quality audits shall be scheduled on the basis of the status and importance of the activity
to be audited and shall be carried out by personnel independent of those having direct
responsibility for the activity being audited. Unless otherwise agreed upon with the Engineer in
writing, the Contractor shall carry out a quality audit every 3 months.
iii. The results of the audits shall be recorded and brought to the attention of the personnel having
responsibility in the area audited. The management personnel responsible for the area shall take
timely corrective action on deficiencies found during the audit.
iv. Follow-up audit activities shall verify and record the implementation and effectiveness the
corrective action taken.
v. The results of the Contractor's quality audits shall be made available for review by the Engineer.
The Contractor shall implement any recommendations made by the Engineer based on the
results of the internal audit.
vi. The Contractor shall allow the Engineer to observe the Contractor's internal audit, upon request,
with suitable notification having been provided.
12.7.2. Engineer's Quality Audit
i. The Engineer may undertake a quality audit of any of the Contractor's activities at any time during
the course of the Contract. The Contractor shall make all personnel and facilities available to the
Engineer, as necessary to undertake quality audits.
ii. The Engineer shall make the results of his quality audit available to the Contractor for review.
iii. The Contractor shall implement any recommendations made by the Engineer based on the
results of the Engineer's quality audit.
12.7.3. Quality Audits by Haya Water:
Contractor is responsible to be audited as per Haya Water yearly audit plans for the related project.
i. The Client or his authorised representative (that is, the Engineer or third-party independent
auditors) may undertake a quality audit of any of the Contractor's activities at any time during the
course of the Contract to verify compliance with approved management procedures, the
Specification, and all referenced standards.
ii. Such audits will be performed as felt necessary by the Client or his Consultant to guarantee the
“effectiveness” of the quality system and its QA/QC procedures.
iii. The project Quality Management System shall be amended and upgraded as and when required,
during all phases of the Contract, to the complete satisfaction of the Client. The Contractor shall
provide all necessary co-operation and assistance to the Client or his representatives (or both)
during these management audits.
iv. The Contractor shall make all personnel and facilities available to the Client as necessary to
undertake quality audits. The Client shall make the results of his quality audit available to the

Contractor for review. The Contractor shall implement any recommendations made by the Client
or his authorised representative based on the results of this quality audit.
12.8. Inspection and Testing

12.8.1. General
i. The Contractor shall provide equipment, instruments, qualified personnel, and facilities necessary
to inspect the Works and perform the tests required by the Project Documents.
ii. The Contractor shall repeat tests and inspections after correcting non-conforming Works until all
Works comply with the requirements. All retesting and re-inspections shall be performed at no
additional cost to the Client or the Engineer.
iii. The Engineer may elect to perform additional inspections and tests at the place of manufacture or
the shipping point to verify compliance with applicable Specification.
iv. Inspections and tests performed by the Engineer shall not relieve the Contractor of his
responsibility to meet the Specification. Inspections and tests by the Engineer shall not be
considered a guarantee that materials delivered at a later time will be acceptable. All costs
associated with the foregoing shall be borne by the Contractor.
v. Inspections and tests conducted by persons or agencies other than the Contractor shall not in
any way relieve the Contractor of his responsibility and obligation to meet all Specifications and
referenced standards.
12.8.2. Inspection and Test Plan (ITP)
i. All inspections and tests shall be conducted in accordance with written test procedures as
detailed in the QA Plan and ITP that have been reviewed and approved by the Engineer.
ii. Inspection and test procedures submitted for approval shall include but not be limited to the
following:
a) Inspection/test procedure reference
b) References to clauses of this Specification and other standards along with applicable
inspection/test levels specified therein
c) Prerequisites for the given inspection/test
d) Required tools and equipment
e) Necessary environmental conditions
f) Acceptance criteria
g) Data to be recorded
h) Test results reporting forms
i) Identification of items tested
iii. Approved procedures and instructions shall be readily available and used by inspection and test
personnel at the time of inspection or test. All revisions to these procedures and instructions shall
be approved prior to being used to inspect or test the Works. No deviations from the approved
procedures and instructions shall be allowed without written authorisation from the Engineer.
iv. Inspection and testing work shall be performed by personnel designated by the Contractor. Such
personnel shall not be the same as those performing the Works.

v. The Contractor shall furnish the Engineer with a signed and stamped inspection report for each
item of work to be inspected. The report shall indicate whether the item of work, material, or
equipment (or any combination thereof) complies with all the inspection/test criteria. The
Contractor shall submit inspection/test results to the Engineer prior to incorporating the items into
the Works. Inspection/test failures shall be reported to the Engineer immediately. Inspection and
test reports shall, at a minimum, identify the following:
a) Test procedure reference
b) Name of inspector/tester
c) Observations/comments
d) Specified requirements
e) Acceptability
f) Deviations/non-conformance
g) Corrective action
h) Evaluation of results
i) Signature of authorised evaluator
vi. The Contractor shall clearly document and identify the inspections and test status of all materials
and equipment throughout construction. Identification may be by means of stamps, tags, or other
control devices attached to, or accompanying, the material or equipment.
12.8.3. Measuring and Test Equipment Records
i. The Contractor shall establish and maintain documented procedures which conform to accepted
and approved national or international standards to control, calibrate, and maintain inspection,
measuring, and test equipment used by the Contractor to demonstrate the conformance of
materials, equipment, or construction Works (or any combination there) with the requirements of
the Project Documents.
ii. Inspection, measuring, and test equipment shall be used in a manner which ensures that the
measurement uncertainty is known and is consistent with the required measurement capability.
iii. The Contractor shall establish a unique identification number for each item of measuring and test
equipment. This unique identification number shall be permanently affixed to each item of
measuring and test equipment.
iv. The Contractor shall ensure that each item of inspection, measuring, and test equipment is
calibrated at intervals recommended by the manufacturer. Valid calibration certificates for
measuring and testing equipment shall be present and available for inspection during inspections
and tests.
v. The Contractor shall establish a log of all measuring and test equipment, and record the
following:
a) Equipment description
b) Identification number
c) Date of last calibration
d) Date the next calibration is due

12.8.4. Inspection and Test Status

i. The outcome of tests or inspections (of material, installation, and Site Works) must be indicated
by an appropriate means such as markings, stamps, tags, labels, or similar identification to
indicate conformance and non-conformance of the product.
ii. The inspection and test status of materials, equipment, and construction Works shall be identified
by suitable means, which indicates the conformance or non-conformance of materials,
equipment, and construction Works with regard to inspection and tests performed. The
identification of inspection and test status shall be maintained, as defined in the QA Plan or
documented procedures (or both), throughout the course of construction to ensure that only
materials, equipment, and construction Works that have passed the required inspections and
tests are used or installed.
12.9. Non-Conformance Monitoring

12.9.1. General
i. The Contractor shall establish and maintain documented procedures to ensure that an item that
does not conform to the requirements of the Project Documents is prevented from unintended
use or installation. This control shall provide for identification, documentation, evaluation,
segregation (when practical), and disposition of the non-conforming items.
ii. The monitoring system shall apply to material and equipment, as well as installation and
construction which fails to conform to the Project Documents.
12.9.2. Identification of Nonconforming Items
The Contractor shall clearly identify each nonconforming item with a status tag or other
distinguishing mark. The Contractor shall establish procedures for installing, monitoring, and
removing these status tags and identify personnel authorised to remove status tags.
12.9.3. Review and Disposition of Nonconforming Items
i. The responsibility for review and authority for the disposition of nonconforming items shall be
defined in the QA Plan.
ii. Nonconforming items shall be reviewed in accordance with documented procedures. A
nonconforming item may be as follows:
a) Reworked to meet the specified requirements
b) Accepted with or without repair if agreed to in writing by the Engineer
c) Re-graded for alternative applications
d) Rejected
iii. The proposed use or repair of an item which does not conform to the requirements of the Project
Documents shall be reported to the Engineer. The description of the non-conformity and of
repairs shall be recorded to denote the actual condition. Repaired or reworked products (or both)
shall be inspected in accordance with the QA Plan or documented procedures (or both).
12.9.4. Corrective and Preventive Action
i. The Contractor shall establish and maintain documented procedures for implementing corrective
and preventive action.
ii. Any corrective or preventive action taken to eliminate the causes of actual or potential
non-conformities shall be to the degree appropriate to the magnitude of problems and
commensurate with the risks encountered.

iii. The Contractor shall take prompt action to identify the causes of each non-conformance and the
corrective action necessary to prevent recurrence.
iv. The results of failure and discrepancy report summaries, Contractor evaluations, and any other
pertinent applicable data shall be used for determining corrective action.
v. Information developed during construction, tests, and inspections that supports the
implementation of required improvements and corrections shall be used to support the adequacy
of corrective action taken.
vi. The Contractor shall implement and record any changes to the documented procedures for
implementing corrective and preventive action.
12.9.5. Corrective Action
The Contractor shall take prompt action to identify the causes of each non-conformance and the
corrective action necessary to prevent recurrence. The results of failure and discrepancy report
summaries, Contractor evaluations, and any other pertinent applicable data, shall be used for
determining corrective action. Information developed during construction, tests, and inspections
that support the implementation of required improvements and corrections shall be used to
support the adequacy of corrective action taken.
12.9.6. Preventive Action
The procedures for preventive action shall include the following:
a) Use of appropriate sources of information such as processes and work operations which
affect product quality, concessions, audit results, quality records, and service reports to
detect, analyse, and eliminate potential causes of non-conformities
b) Determination of the steps needed to deal with any problems requiring preventive action
c) Initiation of preventive action and application of controls to ensure that it is effective
d) Ensuring that relevant information on actions taken is submitted for management review
12.9.7. Identification of Non-Conforming Items
i. The Contractor shall clearly identify each non-conforming item with a status tag or other
distinguishing mark. The Contractor shall establish procedures for installing, monitoring, and
removing these status tags, and shall identify personnel authorised to remove status tags.
ii. Non-conformances shall not be considered closed until approved by the Engineer.
iii. Non-conformances that have a design implication must be referred to the Designer for
concurrence with the proposed remedial action.
12.9.8. Non-Conformance Records
i. For each departure or noncompliance, the Contractor shall issue a Non-Conformance Report.
ii. The Contractor shall provide the Client/Engineer with the following information for each non-
conformance:
a) Identification of non-conformance
b) Description of non-conformance
c) Evaluation of non-conformance to establish the cause
d) Recommended corrective action
e) Date non-conformance was identified

f) Date corrective action was completed

g) Description of final corrective action
iii. The Contractor shall establish and maintain a non-conformance log, which shall contain the
following information as a minimum:
a) Sequential reference number
b) Date issued
c) Originator
d) Description of item deemed to be in non-conformance
e) Description of non-conformance
f) Recommended and final disposition
g) Date closed
12.10. Quality Control

12.10.1. Approved Testing Laboratories
i. Unless otherwise agreed with upon the Engineer in writing, the Contractor shall submit a list of
laboratories he intends to use for testing purposes during the course of the Contract to the
Engineer for approval in accordance with the Contract Conditions. Only those accredited third-
party laboratories recognised and approved by the Client/Engineer should be used.
ii. Where required by the Engineer or directed in the Project Documents, samples of materials shall
be submitted for testing to an independent third-party laboratory. The Contractor shall allow in his
prices for the costs of meeting this requirement.
iii. The Contractor is responsible for the timely delivery of all samples and materials to the
independent laboratory.
12.10.2. Workmanship
i. The Contractor shall comply with industry standards except when more restrictive tolerances or
specified requirements indicate more rigid standards or more precise workmanship.
ii. Only persons qualified to produce workmanship of the required quality shall perform Works.
12.10.3. Installation
The Contractor shall comply with the manufacturer's published installation instructions in full
detail, including each step in sequence. Should instructions conflict with the Project Documents,
the Contractor shall request clarification from the Engineer before proceeding.
Flows in Pipelines and Pumping Stations and Decommissioning of Existing Sewage Holding Tanks
i. During the execution of the Works, the Contractor shall maintain flows in pipelines and at
pumping stations or, alternatively, provide adequate means of diverting the flows or over-pumping
of the flows to the satisfaction of the Engineer.
ii. The Contractor shall note that the Client may decide to carry out over-pumping utilising his own
plant and resources, and the Contractor shall make due allowance for the necessary
co-ordination with the Client with respect of the Contract programme. Such arrangements shall

not relieve the Contractor of his obligations for the maintenance of flows and the safety of the
Works.
iii. When instructed by the Engineer, the Contractor shall decommission existing sewage holding
tanks in a safe and environmentally safe manner, as proposed by the Contractor and approved
by the Engineer. It shall be the Contractor’s responsibility to submit to and obtain approval from
the concerned authorities for the method he proposes. The Contractor shall be responsible for
paying any fees to any authority or for the treatment of any disposed contents of the holding
tanks.
iv. To ensure cleanliness, the basic decommissioning requirements include the removal and safe
disposal of the internal contents of the tank (septage), the cleaning and disinfection of the internal
parts of the tank, and the backfilling of the tank with suitable material that could include selected
surplus excavated material
v. The Contractor shall be aware that the size of the tanks may vary, and it is his responsibility to
ascertain an average size and price his tender accordingly;
vi. The Contractor shall also be aware that he will encounter different scenarios in relation to the
work involved in completing this decommissioning work, particularly in relation to access and
availability of reinstatement materials. The Contractor shall be responsible for ensuring the
successful decommissioning of each tank encountered within the project area. Where this
involves innovative solutions or particular working methodologies, these will be approved by the
Engineer. The Contractor shall be responsible for assessing an average cost for this element of
the Works and for pricing his Tender accordingly.
12.11. STP Testing & Commissioning

12.11.1. Submittals
i. The name, qualifications, and relevant experience of the Contractor’s proposed for testing and
field personnel; Detailed plans for prestart-up, start-up, commissioning, and testing of the
equipment supplied under the Contract.
ii. Installation certification forms, ready-to-start tags, control loop check lists, and start-up
certification forms.
iii. A plan to providing 24-hour telephone response during the commissioning period. The plan shall
be complete with a daytime staffing plan and names, qualifications, and telephone numbers of
those assigned to off-hour standby duty.
iv. Protocol for performance testing, instrumentation to be used, proposed flow rates, and other
information necessary to describe the proposed testing plan.
v. Develop the detailed test procedure which will be subject to approval of the Engineer.
vi. A full and complete report for all performance tests. Reports shall include description of the units
tested, test procedures, test flow rates, pressures, levels, and all other data and results required
to demonstrate that the items tested meet specified requirements.
12.11.2. Prestart-Up
i. Prestart-up consists of the non-operating functions required to bring the supplied equipment to a
state of readiness for placing systems into service. It includes but is not limited to cleaning,
leakage and pressure testing, cold alignment checks, disinfection, system flushing, lubrication of
mechanical equipment, rotation checks, and wiring loop checks.
ii. At this stage, deficiency lists shall be prepared, and the General Contractor shall remedy
outstanding incomplete or incorrect Works in accordance with terms of the Contract. The

Contractor shall complete Equipment Installation Certification Forms, supplied as part of the
Contract, for each specified piece of equipment, and shall submit these to the Engineer for
review.
iii. The Contractor shall notify the Engineer that each piece of equipment in a system or subsystem
has been properly checked out, and inspect and certify that the supplied equipment is ready for
start-up. The Contractor shall also inspect and ensure that all instrumentation has been
calibrated, as well as check and verify each control loop. The Contractor will be required to
perform verification tests to ensure a minimum of 98 percent correct loop terminations prior to
prestart-up. The Contractor shall sign-off on the Equipment Installation Certification Forms and
affix a ready-to-start tag on the equipment designating that the prestart-up phase for that
particular system is complete.
12.11.3. Start-Up
Once each piece of equipment within a defined system carries a ready-to-start tag, then that
individual system shall be started and tested. The start-up tests shall be conducted by the
Contractor under the witness of the Engineer. Potable water or secondary effluent shall be used
for wet tests as required in the start-up plan. Deficiencies that are uncovered shall be corrected,
and retesting shall be conducted as required. Start-Up Completion Certificates shall be prepared
certifying that the equipment or system is complete, successfully tested, started, and ready for
commissioning and continuous operation.
12.11.4. Commissioning
i. Commissioning consists of placing the supplied equipment into continuous operation in an orderly
manner. Commissioning is considered to be complete when all systems have been operating
continuously for a period of no less than 24 hours or as defined in the Particular Specification,
without fault, and in accordance with the specified performance requirements.
ii. Inspect and test system components during the commissioning period that were not able to be
tested during prestart-up and start-up tests. Test and verification software is to be field verified to
ensure all control interconnections are proven and working as required.
iii. Provide field operating personnel until the system is completely commissioned. Notify the
Engineer upon completion of the commissioning period. The Client will operate the system upon
completion of the commissioning processes.
12.12. Performance Testing

The intent of this testing is to ensure that the system can meet the specified performance
requirements stipulated in this Contract. Performance tests shall be performed as per approved
project schedule. Provide all labour and materials to perform performance testing.
12.13. Termite Control

12.13.1. General
When applying the Termite Control to subterranean soil, the Contractor shall strictly follow the
Toxicant Manufacturer’s instructions and indicate chemical to be used, installation instructions
and copy of container label.
12.13.2. Quality Criteria
i. The product should be registered in Oman with the Ministry of Agriculture.

ii. The Contractor shall submit a document confirming a minimum of 15 years trials from a
competent authority in the country of origin or from an equivalent authority.
iii. The Contractor shall submit a certificate from the local department showing that the particular
Toxicant has been in use in the local market for a minimum period of 10 years.
iv. The total quantity of chemical required for treating should be reserved in advance at the site as
per the total area.
v. The specialist sub-contractor should be operational in this market for a minimum period of 10
years.
vi. Supervisors and operators should be trained by the main principal and training certificates
certifying the same are to be submitted.
vii. Submit certificate from the supplier confirming that the product is non-hazardous to
humans and environment.
viii. The specialist sub-contract should be the sole agent and applicator of the Toxicant.
12.13.3. Project Condition
i. The Client’s Representative / Engineer shall be present at time of treatment and, upon request,
shall be provided with samples of chemicals during application for independent testing for
verification of content.
ii. The Contractor shall coordinate soil treatment operations with excavation, filling and grading
operations as per the requirements of TSS Civil 02 – Earth Work and Excavation.
iii. The Contractor shall not apply soil treatment to excessively wet soils or during inclement weather.
The compliance with handling and application instructions of soil treatment manufacturer shall be
strictly maintained.
12.13.4. Scheduling
i. The Contractor shall give to the Client / Engineer three days notice prior to time application of soil
treatment is to commence.
ii. The Contractor shall make application of Toxicant during normal working hours.
iii. The Contractor shall allow minimum 12 hours for drying after application, before covering treated
area.
12.13.5. Warranty
i. The Manufacturer shall furnish the Client / Engineer with a written warranty, signed by the
Applicator and the Contractor, certifying that applied soil termiticide treatment will prevent
infestation of subterranean termites for period as per Oman building code.
If subterranean termite activity is discovered during warranty period, the Contractor will retreat
soil and repair or replace damage caused by termite infestation.
ii. Warranty shall state dates of application and chemicals used, including quantities and
concentrations.
iii. A retreatment, upon evidence of subterranean termite activity, shall be made at no charge to the
Client.
12.13.6. Product Requirement
i. Toxicants shall be registered by local authority (i.e. Muscat Municipality or any other) recognized
by the Omani jurisdiction for their intended use and shall be accepted by applicable government

authority (i.e. MECA or other) for use in controlling termite infestation of building, without being
injurious to plant life.
ii. Acceptable Product and Applicator: subject to the approval of the Client / Engineer.
iii. The product used shall be an emulsible, concentrated termiticide that dilutes with water. Fuel oil
will not be permitted as a diluent.
iv. Mixtures of chemicals are prohibited, except as premixed from the manufacturer.
12.13.7. Execution
12.13.7.1. Examination
The Contractor shall examine substrates, areas, and conditions, with the Applicator present, for
compliance with requirements for moisture content of the soil, interfaces with earthwork, slab and
foundation work, and other conditions affecting performance of termite control. The Contractor
shall proceed with application only after unsatisfactory conditions have been corrected.
12.13.7.2. Preparation
i. The Contractor shall comply with the most stringent requirements of local authorities and with
manufacturer's written instructions for preparing substrate. The Contractor shall remove all
extraneous sources of wood cellulose and other edible materials such as wood debris, tree
stumps and roots, stakes, formwork, and construction waste wood from soil and around
foundations.
ii. The Contractor shall remove foreign matter and impermeable soil materials that could decrease
treatment effectiveness on areas to be treated. The Contractor shall loosen, rake, and level soil to
be treated, except previously compacted areas under slabs and footings. Termiticides may be
applied before placing compacted fill under slabs if recommended by termiticide manufacturer.
12.13.7.3. Application
i. Toxicant should be applied according to the manufacturer’s instructions and as per the regulation
of the local authorities.
ii. The toxicant shall be applied in compliance with label instructions and EPA requirements for
subterranean or surface treatment.
iii. The Contractor shall apply subterranean treatments by means of injection or trenching.
iv. The Contractor shall perform no treatment when soil is wet or after rains. The flow of toxicant
from treated surfaces shall be avoided.
v. Toxicant should be applied according to the manufacturer’s instructions and as per the regulation
of the local authorities.
vi. Under basement structures, the Contractor shall treat soil along exterior and interior walls of
foundations with shallow footings as specified above for exterior of slab-on-grade structures.
vii. The Contractor shall post signs in areas of application to warn workers that soil termiticide
treatment has been applied. The signs shall be removed after areas are covered by other
construction.
viii. The Contractor shall reapply soil treatment solution to areas disturbed by subsequent excavation,
landscape grading, or other construction activities following application.

12.14. Archaeological Remains and Historical Sites

i. The Contractor shall take all necessary precautions not to disturb archaeological remains and
historical sites in the vicinity of the Works including those shown on the drawings.
ii. During construction of the works, the Contractor will check for the discovery of any artefacts such
as pottery, bones, beads and coins. Should any such artefacts be found, the Contractor will
inform the Engineer and the Department of Archaeology and Antiquities of the Ministry of National
Heritage and Culture.


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TECHNICAL STANDARD

Document No: AM-ENG-SS-02-01

Issue Date: 29/09/2016

Classification: Restricted Revision: 03

Contents of HAYA Water Technical Standards:

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1 HAYA Water Design Manual 03 31/12/2015

2 HAYA Water Standard Specifications 03 31/12/2015

3 HAYA Water Standard Details 03 29/09/2016

Document Prepared by Document Reviewed by

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Document Approval Authority

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7.2. Notices .................................................................................................................. 35

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12.11. STP Testing & Commissioning ........................................................................ 77

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1.3. Distribution/Target Audience

1.4. Terms and Definitions

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b) Owner Representative/Engineer: The firm or company named in the Contract as

AASHTO American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials

ACI American Concrete Institute

APHA American Public Health Association

ASTM ASTM International (formerly American Society for Testing and

BS EN British Standards European Norm

CESWI Civil Engineering Specification for the Water Industry

CGIS Centre for Geographic Information Systems

ISO International Organisation for Standardisation

MEDCO Muscat Electrical Distribution Company

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MoFA Ministry of Foreign Affairs

MoH Ministry of Housing

MoTC Ministry of Transport and Communications

NSA National Survey Authority

OEDC Oman Electricity Distribution Co.

PAEW Public Authority of Electricity and Water

PWA Public Works Authority

ROP Royal Oman Police

SCTP Supreme Council for Town Planning

WEF Water Environment Federation

WIS Water Industry Standards

dBA A-Weighted Decibel

km/h Kilometre per Hour

Mbps Megabit per Second

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ISO International Organisation for Standardisation

BS EN British Standards European Norm

ACI American Concrete Institute

AASHTO American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials

CESWI Civil Engineering Specification for the Water Industry

DIN German Institute for Standardisation

The Diwan (Royal Court Affairs)

The Royal Oman Police (ROP)

 ROP, Royal Oman Police – Traffic