10481-BCL-AKPL-PE-SPC-0006 - A1 - AFC - Specification For Pipeline Underground Warning Tape

10481-BCL-AKPL-PE-SPC-0006_A1_AFC
NNPC
Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation
Ajaokuta Kaduna Kano Gas

Pipeline Project
SPECIFICATION FOR PIPELINE
UNDERGROUND WARNING TAPE
10-NOV-2020
Project Management Consultant EPC Contractor

Ajaokuta Kaduna Kano Gas Pipeline Project
SPECIFICATION FOR PIPELINE UNDERGROUND
WARNING TAPE
REVISION
A1 10-Nov-29 Approved for Construction C.Achilike A. Dike A. Onyali

A0 28-Jul-20 Approved for Construction C. Hyacinth A. Dike A. Onyali
3 23-Jul-20 Issued for Construction C. Hyacinth A. Dike A. Onyali
2 10-Jul-20 Issued for Construction C. Hyacinth A. Dike A. Onyali
1 26-Jun-20 Issued for Approval C. Hyacinth A. Dike A. Onyali
0 09-Jun-20 Issued for Review C. Hyacinth A. Dike A. Onyali
Rev. Date Status Description Prepared Checked Approved
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1 INTRODUCTION 5
1.1 Project Description 5
1.2 Purpose 6
1.3 Definitions and Abbreviations 6
1.3.1 General Definitions 6
1.3.2 Abbreviations 7
1.4 Project Referenced Documents 7

1.5 Codes, Standards and Specifications 8
1.5.1 International Codes and Standard 8
1.5.2 List of Order of Document Precedence 9

2 TECHNICAL REQUIREMENT 9
2.1 General Description 9
2.2 Dimension and Marking Description 9

2.3 Product Specification 10
2.4 Technical Specification 11
2.5 Test Data 11
2.6 Installation 11
3 GENERAL REQUIREMENT 12
3.1 Supply Requirement for Underground Pipeline Warning Tape 12
3.2 Packaging and Shipping 13
3.3 Marking of Containers 13
4 REQUIREMENT FOR QUALITY MANAGEMENT AND QUALITY ASSURANCE 13
4.1 General 13
4.2 Inspection and Test 14
4.2.1 Visual Tests 14
4.3 Dimension Tests 14
4.4 Test Certificate 14

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4.5 Documentation 14
FIGURES
Figure 1-1: AKK (Segment 2) Overall Pipeline Route
Figure 2-1: Tape and Lettering Colour sample
Figure 2-2 : Installation of Warning Tape
TABLES
Table 2-1: Technical Specification
Table 2-2: Test Data
Table 3-1: Quantities of underground Pipeline Warning Tape

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1 INTRODUCTION
1.1 Project Description
The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC); hereby referred to as the OWNER
has awarded contract to BrentexCPP for the Engineering, Procurement and Construction
of the Ajaokuta Kaduna Kano (AKK) Gas Pipeline Project (Segment 2) from Block Valve
Station 12 (outer line of the wall) to Kano Terminal Gas Station with a distance about
318.66 km of the Trans Nigeria Gas Pipeline and stations. The pipeline runs from BVS12
roughly northern towards to Kano TGS as illustrated in Figure 1-1 below.
Figure 1-1: AKK (Segment 2) Overall Pipeline Route
The AKK (BVS12~Kano Section) scope consists of:
• Linear Sections with main sections, special zones and encroachments and
crossings;
• Pipeline stations with block valve, pigging and terminal gas stations;
• Ancillary installations, temporary installations and Services.

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1.2 Purpose
This document defines the minimum technical requirements relating to all work
necessary for the manufacture, supply and application of underground pipeline warning
tape / mat which shall be laid parallel to the 40” x 318.66 km gas pipeline from Block
Valve Station 12 (outer line of the wall) to Kano Terminal Gas Station of the Trans
Nigeria Gas Pipeline.
The Warning tape or mat is required to warn excavators and to prevent any future
damage or interruption of the buried pipeline during its operation.
1.3 Definitions and Abbreviations
1.3.1 General Definitions
The following definitions shall be applied to the standard terms used throughout this
document.
CONTRACTOR BrentexCPP Limited
Brentex CPP Limited The Party including its employees, agents, inspectors and
other authorized representatives that designs and
manufactures the equipment and provides to Owner for
this project.
OWNER Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC)
PMC NETCO - ILF Consortium
PURCHASER BrentexCPP Limited
SUBCONTRACTOR Dover Engineering Limited; The party(s) which carries out
all or part of the engineering, design, survey and
geotechnical investigation as specified by CONTRACTOR
SUB-SUPPLIER The company or factory that subcontracts the design and
manufacture of the equipment and provides to SUPPLIER
for this project.
VENDOR The entity manufacturing or supplying Underground
Pipeline Warning Tape.
May Indicates a possible cause of action
Shall Is to be understood as mandatory in relation to the
requirements of this specification

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Should Indicates a recommendation
1.3.2 Abbreviations
API American Petroleum Institute

ASME American Society of Mechanical Engineers
ASTM American Society of Testing and Material
DPR Department of Petroleum Resources
FEPA Federal Environmental Protection Agency
MESC Material and Equipment Standards and Code
MSDS Material Safety Data Sheet
NFPA National Fire Protection Association
NIWA National Inland Waterways Authority
NNPC Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation
LDPE Low Density Polyethylene
LLDPE Linear Low Density Polyethylene
PPT Puncture-Propagation Tear Resistance
ROW Right of Way
UBC Uniform Building Code
VTA Vendor to Advise
1.4 Project Referenced Documents
Document Number Document Title

10481-BCL-AKPL-PE-REP-0005 Pipeline Design Basis
10481-BCL-AKPL-PE-TYP-0026 Typical Warning Tape
10481-BCL-AKPL-PE-TYP-0004 Typical Pipeline Trench
10481-BCL-AKPL-PE-MRQ-0005 MR for Warning Tape
10481-BCL-AKPL-PE-SPC-0002 Specification for Linepipe
10481-BCL-AKPL-PE-SPC-0004 Specification For Pipeline Construction

10481-BCL-AKPL-PE-DAT-0001 Data sheet for Line Pipe

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1.5 Codes, Standards and Specifications
The underground pipeline warning tape covered by this specification shall be designed,
manufactured, inspected, tested and prepared for shipment in accordance with the
requirements stated in the codes, standards and specifications contained within this
document.
Compliance by the Supplier with the provisions of this specification does not relieve him
of responsibility to furnish warning tape of proper design to meet the specified service
conditions.
Any deviations from these codes, standards and specifications by the Supplier must be
specifically highlighted together with reasons for such departure.
Hazardous areas will be identified in accordance with Part 15 of the IP Model Code of
Safe Practice.
In Nigeria, specific laws regulate the activities of the oil industry. The Federal
Environmental Protection Agency (FEPA), the Department of Petroleum Resources
(DPR) at the federal level and the State Environmental Protection Agency at the state
level implements these laws.
The Federal Ministry of Power is the regulatory body for electrical system design and
installation. The National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) approval is required for
utility installation in creeks and rivers.
Nigerian Statutory requirements (e.g. Mineral Oils Regulations) are fully covered by
NNPC Specifications.
1.5.1 International Codes and Standard
Document Number Document Title

API RP 1109 Marking Liquid Petroleum Pipeline Facilities
ASME B31.8 Gas Transmission and Distribution Piping Systems
ASTM D2103 Standard Specification for Polyethylene Films and Sheeting
ASTM D882 Standard Test Method for Tensile Properties and Elongation
of Thin Plastic Sheeting.
ASTM D2578 Standard Test Method for Wetting Tension of Polyethylene
and Polypropylene Films
ASTM D 2582 Standard Test Method for Puncture-Propagation Tear
Resistance of Plastic Film and Thin Sheeting
ASTM D792 Standard Test Methods for Density of Plastics by
Displacement.

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ASTM D671 Standard Test Method for Flexural Fatigue of Plastics.
1.5.2 List of Order of Document Precedence
For areas of conflict between relevant documentation, the following order of precedence
shall apply:
• Nigerian local laws and regulations
• Requisition for Quotation
• Project Specifications
• Industry Codes and Standards
The Supplier shall highlight in writing to the CONTRACTOR/OWNER for resolution, of

any conflicts or ambiguity between the above.
2 TECHNICAL REQUIREMENT
2.1 General Description
Underground pipeline warning tape is a high quality polyethylene tape that can prevent
the dangers of digging into buried pipeline of all types. Its use can avoid service
interruptions, unnecessary loss of revenue and repair expenses that occur when a buried
pipeline is damaged. Underground pipeline warning mat or tapes are most economical
way of warning excavators of underground services and is specified the world over to
protect against accidental dig-ins and to alert workers of buried pipes and cables.
Warning Tape are manufactured and printed with any text and any language with various
sizes and colours. For the purpose of this project the underground warning tape text shall
be printed in English language with colour and size as specified section Figure 2-1
below.
2.2 Dimension and Marking Description
The Pipeline underground warning tape shall have the following dimension as a
minimum:
• Roll width of 200 mm

• Roll length of 100 m
• Roll Diameter 250 mm
• Aparture size 95 mm x 20 mm

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• Wire diameter of 0.4 mm
Printing on the pipeline warning tape shall be in accordance with Typical Warning Tape,
10481-BCL-AKPL-PE-TYP-0026. Two (3) lines, minimum 30 mm high lettering on each
line, repeated continuously along length of tape at intervals no greater than 0.9 m (90
cm).
1. Text:
“NIGERIAN GAS COMPANY”
“CAUTION HIGH PRESSURE GAS PIPELINE BELOW”
“A KULA! AKWAI PIPE NA GAS A BINNE”

2. Colors.
Tape: Yellow
Lettering: Black.
Figure 2-1: Tape and Lettering Colour sample
2.3 Product Specification
The underground pipeline warning tape shall be non-toxic and contain no

environmentally harmful pesticides or carcinogen or rodenticides. It shall have the
following characteristics as a minimum:
a. It shall be made of High quality LDPE or LLDPE material.
b. The warning tape shall be of a High tensile strength.
c. It shall be of high Impact resistance.

d. It shall be non-deletable, scratch proof and UV resistant printing.
e. It shall have a soil tolerance from pH 2.5 to pH 11.0 inclusive.
f. It shall be manufactured such that it is protected from termites and rodent attack.

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g. The material and ink shall be chemically inert and will not degrade when exposed
to acids, alkalis and other destructive substances commonly found in soil.
2.4 Technical Specification
Table 2-1: Technical Specification
Parameter Data Unit

Warning Tape Material Polyethylene -
Weight 130 +/- 10% g/m2
Thickness 0.15 +/- 10% mm
Colour Yellow
Tensile strength 525.3 kg/cm2
Bursting Strength 12.8 kg/cm2
NFPA Class A
Fire Rating
UBC Class 1
2.5 Test Data
Table 2-2: Test Data
Property ASTM Test Method Data

Thickness Overall ASTM D-2103 0.08 mm
Elongation ASTM D-882 680 %
Coefficient of Friction ASTM D4521 0.247 Static
PPT Resistance ASTM D-2582 60 N
2.6 Installation
After the trench is partially backfilled as per Typical Trench Dimension Details (10481-
BCL-AKPL-PE-TYP-0001), the CONTRACTOR shall install a warning tape over the
entire length of the 40” x 318.66 km. However, the warning tape will not be installed at
creek/river crossing and cased section of the pipeline along the pipeline ROW. The
backfill shall be sufficiently leveled so that the tape will be installed on a flat surface. The
tape shall be centered in the trench and laid flat with the printed side up as shown in
Figure 2-2 below.

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Pipeline
Warning
Tape
Figure 2-2 : Installation of Warning Tape
Backfilling of the trench shall be executed with extreme care in order not to damage pipe
or pipe coating and the warning tape. Wherever deemed necessary by the OWNER, the
initial layers of backfill shall be manually deposited.
Under no circumstances shall foreign material such as ash, decayable material,

construction refuse, site waste, oil or oil-soaked dirt, or other foreign materials be placed
in the trench or allowed to become mixed with acceptable backfill material.
Warning tape shall be installed at a distance of 300 mm (+100 mm/-0 mm) above the top
of the pipeline as detailed in 10481-BCL-AKPL-PE-SPC-0004 (Specification for Pipeline
Construction).
3 GENERAL REQUIREMENT
3.1 Supply Requirement for Underground Pipeline Warning Tape
The underground warning tape shall be in rolls. Cleaning, preservation, and packaging of
warning tape shall be in accordance with the manufacturer’s commercial practice,
provided they are such as to ensure acceptance by common or other carriers for safe
transportation to the delivery point.
Table 3-1: Quantities of underground Pipeline Warning Tape
Text Size in a Quantities Product

Roll (Cartons) Part No
“NIGERIAN GAS COMPANY” 200 m width Note 1 VTA

“CAUTION HIGH PRESSURE GAS PIPELINE x 0.4 mm
BELOW” thick x 100 m
long
“A KULA! AKWAI PIPE NA GAS A BINNE”

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Note 1: The quantities shall be indicated in Pipeline Material Take Off, 10481-BCL-
AKPL-PE-MTO-0001 and it will come in cartons, 4 rolls per carton.
Each roll of the warning tape shall be labeled as defined in section 2.2 above
3.2 Packaging and Shipping
The underground warning tape shall be in rolls. Cleaning, preservation, and packaging of
warning tape shall be in accordance with the manufacturer’s commercial practice,
provided they are such as to ensure acceptance by common or other carriers for safe
transportation to the delivery point.
3.3 Marking of Containers
Each crate or pallet shall be plainly marked with the following minimum information:
Name of Warning Tape: ………………………………………….
Specification: 10481-BCL-AKPL-PE-SPC-0006
Order No. : ........................................................................................
MESC. No. : ........................................................................................
Tape type: ........................................................................................
Warning Tape Dimensions: Roll Length.......... mm, Diameter ...... mm, Weight .......... kg.
Batch No. : ........................................................................................
Stock No. : ........................................................................................
Date of Manufacture..................................................................................................
Quantity: ......................................................................................................................
Manufacturer’s name and address: ............................................................................
4 REQUIREMENT FOR QUALITY MANAGEMENT AND QUALITY ASSURANCE
4.1 General
All the delivered underground warning tape shall be certified by the appropriate test and
complete with certification documents where required.
Warning tape defects or deviations from the requirements of this specification shall be
subjected to rejection and returned to the point of origin at the supplier’s expense. They

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shall be subjected to rejection even if such conditions are discovered after acceptance of
the items at the Project location, Job site in Nigeria.
4.2 Inspection and Test
The CONTRACTOR shall inspect the warning tape to guarantee a defect free
installation.
The following inspection shall be performed:
4.2.1 Visual Tests
Visual test shall be carried out. The warning tape shall be uniform in colour and gloss;
and without any surface defects such as blisters, orange peeling, scratches, sags, voids
or any other irregularities.
4.3 Dimension Tests
Dimension check shall be carried out. The dimension of each roll of warning tape shall
be measured. All measured values shall correspond to, at least, the minimum specified
in Section 2.2.
4.4 Test Certificate
Test certificate shall be submitted. The supplier shall provide Test Certificate in
compliance with the requirements of ASTM D2103.
4.5 Documentation
All necessary documentation shall be submitted to OWNER

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Ajaokuta Kaduna Kano Gas

Project Management Consultant EPC Contractor

A1 10-Nov-29 Approved for Construction C.Achilike A. Dike A. Onyali

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1.3 Definitions and Abbreviations 6

1.3.1 General Definitions 6

1.4 Project Referenced Documents 7

1.5.1 International Codes and Standard 8

1.5.2 List of Order of Document Precedence 9

2.1 General Description 9

2.2 Dimension and Marking Description 9

2.4 Technical Specification 11

2.5 Test Data 11

3.1 Supply Requirement for Underground Pipeline Warning Tape 12

3.2 Packaging and Shipping 13

3.3 Marking of Containers 13

4 REQUIREMENT FOR QUALITY MANAGEMENT AND QUALITY ASSURANCE 13

4.2 Inspection and Test 14

4.2.1 Visual Tests 14

4.3 Dimension Tests 14

4.4 Test Certificate 14

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Figure 1-1: AKK (Segment 2) Overall Pipeline Route

Figure 2-1: Tape and Lettering Colour sample

Figure 2-2 : Installation of Warning Tape

Table 2-1: Technical Specification

Table 2-2: Test Data

Table 3-1: Quantities of underground Pipeline Warning Tape

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1.1 Project Description

Figure 1-1: AKK (Segment 2) Overall Pipeline Route

The AKK (BVS12~Kano Section) scope consists of:

• Ancillary installations, temporary installations and Services.

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1.3 Definitions and Abbreviations

1.3.1 General Definitions

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Should Indicates a recommendation

API American Petroleum Institute

1.4 Project Referenced Documents

Document Number Document Title

10481-BCL-AKPL-PE-SPC-0002 Specification for Linepipe

10481-BCL-AKPL-PE-SPC-0004 Specification For Pipeline Construction

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1.5 Codes, Standards and Specifications

1.5.1 International Codes and Standard

Document Number Document Title

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ASTM D671 Standard Test Method for Flexural Fatigue of Plastics.

1.5.2 List of Order of Document Precedence

• Nigerian local laws and regulations

• Requisition for Quotation

• Industry Codes and Standards

The Supplier shall highlight in writing to the CONTRACTOR/OWNER for resolution, of

2.1 General Description

2.2 Dimension and Marking Description

• Roll width of 200 mm

• Roll Diameter 250 mm

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• Wire diameter of 0.4 mm

“NIGERIAN GAS COMPANY”