S Civ Drain - 00

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS FOR ELECTRIC WORKS
CIVIL WORKS
DRAINAGE WORKS
Group: Civil Works

Subject: Drainage Works
0 JAN 2022 First Issue

Rev. Date Description/issued for
Client: ADDC/ AADC

STANDARD TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS FOR ELECTRICITY DISTRIBUTION WORKS
Title: CIVIL WORKS DRAINAGE WORKS
DOCUMENT NO: S-CIV-DRAIN_00.DOCX Rev: 0-2022 Sheet: 1 of: 12
INDEX
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS FOR ELECTRIC WORKS .................................................. 1
1 SCOPE.............................................................................................................................. 3
2 APPLICATION FIELD .................................................................................................. 3
3 REFERENCE DOCUMENTS ....................................................................................... 3
3.1 TAQA/ADDC/AADC specifications ................................................................................ 3
3.2 Reference standards........................................................................................................... 3
3.3 Regulation and law ............................................................................................................ 4
4 SERVICE CONDITIONS AND DESIGN..................................................................... 4
5 TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION ...................................................................................... 5
5.1 General .............................................................................................................................. 5
5.2 Materials ............................................................................................................................ 5
5.3 Execution ........................................................................................................................... 6
5.4 Tests and Properties........................................................................................................... 6
5.5 Braced and Sheeted Trenches (if applicable) .................................................................... 7
5.6 Drainage Work Requirements ........................................................................................... 7
5.7 Access Covers ................................................................................................................... 7
5.7.1 Heavy Duty Manhole Covers, Grade-A ............................................................................ 7
5.7.2 Medium Duty Manhole Covers, Grade-B ......................................................................... 7
5.7.3 Light Duty Manhole Covers, Grade-C .............................................................................. 8
5.7.4 Light Duty Small Covers ................................................................................................... 8
5.8 Floor Drain Covers ............................................................................................................ 8
5.9 Maintenance Access .......................................................................................................... 8
5.10 Earthing of Metal Parts...................................................................................................... 8
5.11 Description of Sanitary Sewer ........................................................................................... 8
5.12 Septic Tanks ...................................................................................................................... 8
5.13 Disposal of Storm Water ................................................................................................... 8
5.14 Inspection of Sewer Line ................................................................................................... 9
5.15 Testing ............................................................................................................................... 9
5.16 Standard Details .............................................................................................................. 10
6 QUALITY AND CERTIFICATION ........................................................................... 11
6.1 Documentation supplied during the tender...................................................................... 11
6.2 Document to be supplied after the order ......................................................................... 11
7 DELIVERY, HANDLING AND LOGISTIC ISSUES ............................................... 12
8 EXCEPTIONS ............................................................................................................... 12
Client: ADDC/ AADC

1 SCOPE
The scope of this specification is to provide the technical requirements for the design,
manufacturing, inspection and construction for substation and building drainage works, to be used
in the distribution networks of TAQA/ADDC/AADC.
2 APPLICATION FIELD
This specification refers to design, manufacturing, inspection and construction for substation and
building drainage works.
3 REFERENCE DOCUMENTS
The list of the reference documents is indicated in the following paragraphs.
In case of discrepancy between these Specifications and any of the applicable Codes and
Standards, the following order of precedence shall apply:
1) TAQA/ADDC/AADC specifications
2) applicable reference standards
3) other documents.
The Supplier shall note that compliance with the provision of these specifications does not relieve
him from his responsibility to supply proper design, material and construction, suited to meet the
operating guarantees at the specified service conditions.
3.1 TAQA/ADDC/AADC specifications
Table 1- List of TAQA/ADDC/AADC specifications
S-GEN-SER S-GEN-ID
S-CIV-WORK S-CIV-GEN
S-GEN-COR S-CIV-CONCRETE
3.2 Reference standards
The last edition of following standards is applicable for the scope specified in the present
document. In case of deviation, the Supplier can propose equipment/material compliant to an
alternative standard, subject to TAQA/ADDC/AADC approval.
Client: ADDC/ AADC

Table 2- List of Standards
Standard Description
ADIBC Abu Dhabi International Building Code
Abu Dhabi International
National Plumbing specifications
Plumbing Code
Abu Dhabi International National Plumbing specifications for private sewage systems
Private Sewage Disposal
Code
Standard Specification for Reinforced Concrete Culvert, Storm Drain, and
ASTM C 76
Sewer Pipe
Standard Test Methods for Concrete Pipe, Concrete Box Sections, Manhole
ASTM C 497-75
Sections, or Tile
ASTM F1144 Standard specifications for Manhole cover assembly
3.3 Regulation and law

All works shall be in accordance with the following Regulation and laws:
• Abu Dhabi International Building Code
• Abu Dhabi International Plumbing Code
• Abu Dhabi International Private Sewage Disposal Code
The prescription included in the Regulations and Law shall prevail on all other international
standards mentioned in paragraph 3.2
4 SERVICE CONDITIONS AND DESIGN
The service conditions are specified in S-GEN-SER. Design shall be in accordance with S-CIV-
GEN and prescriptions mentioned in the present specification.
Client: ADDC/ AADC

5 TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION
5.1 General
The work to be carried out under this Article comprises various kinds of drainage culverts, pipes,
and the like, including all accessories such as inspection shafts, etc., if not otherwise specified.
Upon architectural design the Supplier shall prepare a schematic diagram of the drainage system
to be executed. The diagram shall show material and dimensions of pipes to be used and the
proportion of slope, as well as, the invert level at all connection points. The flow diagram and
proposed installation and materials are subject to approval, both of TAQA/ADDC/AADC and the
relevant local authorities.
5.2 Materials
Materials and components, which the Supplier shall supply, and install shall be in accordance with
the local regulations (Abu Dhabi International Plumbing Code) and standards acceptable to
TAQA/ADDC/AADC. They shall be standardized and adequate for the purpose required.
Culverts, frames, gullies, manhole covers, sand, grease and petrol traps, shall be out of ductile iron
and shall be coated with a protective coating of tar-based composition.
The minimum quality requirements of the drainage pipes shall be as follows:
• Above ground drainage pipes shall be UPVC complying to ASTM D1785 (Standard Specification
for Poly (Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) Plastic Pipe, Schedules 40, 80, and 120) or equivalent with solvent
welded joints / push fit rubber ring joints.
• Waste branch pipes shall be UPVC/ABS/MUPVC complying to ASTM D1785 (Standard
Specification for Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) Plastic Pipe, Schedules 40, 80, and 120) or
Polypropylene complying to ASTM F409 – (Standard specification for Thermoplastic Accessible
and replaceable plastic tube and tubular fittings) or equivalent with solvent welded joints/push fit
rubber ring joints.
• Underground drainage pipes shall be UPVC complying to ASTM D1785 (Standard Specification for
Poly (Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) Plastic Pipe, Schedules 40, 80, and 120) or equivalent with solvent
welded joints / push fit rubber ring joints.
• Underground drainage pipes between Manholes shall be UPVC Class-16 with solvent welded joints
/ push fit rubber ring joints.
• Above ground rainwater pipes shall be UPVC complying to ASTM D1785 (Standard Specification
for Poly (Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) Plastic Pipe, Schedules 40, 80, and 120) or equivalent with solvent
welded joints / push fit rubber ring joints. The exposed rainwater pipes shall be painted, matching the
surrounding finish, subject to TAQA/ADDC/AADC’s approval. However, underground rainwater
pipes shall be same as underground drainage pipes specified above.
• Pre-cast concrete pipes, if applicable, shall comply with ASTM C 76 (Standard Specification for
Reinforced Concrete Culvert, Storm Drain, and Sewer Pipe).
Client: ADDC/ AADC

5.3 Execution
Special care shall be taken to avoid any damage during transport, loading and off-loading, storage,
etc. Storing of pipes alongside trenches shall be done only for the shortest time possible before
placing into the trench. All pipes shall be checked for defects and damages prior to placing.
Manual and mechanical tools and hoist for lifting and lowering of pipes shall allow for smooth
and continuous moving.
During excavation, minimum depth for laying the pipes down should be considered, depending on
the locations/areas. The covering layers should be as follows:
• 400mm of ground covering in the yards
• 700mm of ground covering in the roads
During connection of pipe sections, the contact surfaces carrying sealing compounds shall be kept
clean; all open ends for later connections shall be closed to avoid entering of soil or other
contamination into the bores.
After placing, each pipe section shall be thoroughly checked as to alignment, level and slope. Pipe
supports shall be constructed to guarantee the uniform transmission of loads. Neither line nor point
bearing of loads will be allowed.
The bearing section for supported circular profiles shall cover at least an arc of 60° if not otherwise
specified.
The trench bottom shall not be loosened by any means. If, however, loosening occurs, the loosened
soil shall be excavated and replaced by non-cohesive soil, which shall then be compacted, all at
the expense of the Supplier.
Supports in sand or coarse sand shall be executed by forming the bed according to the shape of the
pipe to be laid to allow each pipe section support along its full length.
Soil not usable for direct pipe laying shall be excavated on the trench bottom to place a supporting
layer of sand, coarse sand or concrete, thoroughly compacted. The minimum thickness of such
layer shall be 10 cm plus 1/10th of the pipe outer diameter.
For concrete supports, a cement-mortar layer shall be applied before placing the pipes, to guarantee
a uniform transmission of forces.
Connections of through-pipes to inspection chambers or other structures shall be of flexible
construction.
For all earthwork in connection with drainage work item "Earth and Rockwork" applies.
Any concrete work required for the execution of the drainage work shall be made in accordance
with the Specification, S-CIV-CONCRETE
5.4 Tests and Properties
The minimum number of tests to be performed shall be as follows:
• One water tightness test for each diameter of non-reinforced concrete pipe
• One cracking and crushing test for each diameter of non-reinforced concrete pipe absorption and
hydraulic test as per ASTM C 497-75
• All drainage lines, joints and fittings must be tested before covering up with sand or approved soil by
water and or by smoke
• Test at site shall be carried out in the presence of TAQA/ADDC/AADC by an approved laboratory.
All tests shall be recorded and countersigned by TAQA/ADDC/AADC if successful.
Client: ADDC/ AADC

5.5 Braced and Sheeted Trenches (if applicable)
Open-cut trenches shall be braced and sheeted as may be necessary to protect persons, property,
traffic or the work or to prevent caving and harmful sinking.
The Supplier shall be responsible for any damage done to roads, mains, cables, pipes, sewers, etc.,
by the execution of the work. When close sheeting is required, it shall be so driven as to prevent
adjacent soil from entering the trench either below or through such sheeting. Where sheeting and
bracing are used, the trench width shall be increased accordingly.
TAQA/ADDC/AADC reserves the right to order the sheeting to be driven to the full depth of the
trench or to such additional depths as may be required for the protection of the works. Where the
soil in the lower limits of a trench has the necessary stability, TAQA/ADDC/AADC, at his
discretion, may permit the Supplier to stop the driving of sheeting at some designated elevation
above the trench bottom. The granting of permission by TAQA/ADDC/AADC, however, shall not
relieve the Supplier in any degree from his full responsibility under the Contract.
Trench basing must be removed when the backfilling has reached the respective levels of such
bracing. Sheeting must be removed after the backfilling has been completed or has been brought
up to such an elevation as to permit its safe removal.
The cost of furnishing, placing and removing, the sheeting and bracing shall be included in the
price bid for the work.
5.6 Drainage Work Requirements
The work to be carried out under this Article comprises various kinds of drainage culverts, pipes
and the like, including all accessories such as inspection shafts, etc. if not otherwise specified.
The work also includes supply, transportation, unloading and storage at site and placing according
to drawings and specifications of all materials and components connected therewith.
All earthwork and concrete works in connection with the work specified hereunder shall be carried
out as described under the Specifications S-CIV-WORK and S-CIV-CONCRETE.
5.7 Access Covers
Ductile iron access covers and frames shall be according ASTM F1144 (Standard specifications
for Manhole cover assembly), except that the bituminous based protective coating shall not flow
or chip when exposed to temperature in the range of 0 C to 76 C. Covers shall provide a clear
opening of at least 600 mm.
5.7.1 Heavy Duty Manhole Covers, Grade-A
The access cover shall be suitable for heavy duty, fast moving wheeled traffic. The cover shall be
double triangular/square or circular.
Heavy duty covers shall be used for main road.
5.7.2 Medium Duty Manhole Covers, Grade-B
The access cover shall be suitable where heavy commercial vehicle would be exceptional. The
cover shall be circular or rectangular. Medium duty covers shall be used for road and parking areas
within the building compound.
Medium duty covers shall be double sealed type or sealed with GRP sealing plate, if used within
5.0 Meters from the Sub-station Building.
Client: ADDC/ AADC
5.7.3 Light Duty Manhole Covers, Grade-C
The access cover shall be suitable for pedestrian traffic only. The cover shall be rectangular.
Light duty covers shall be double sealed type or sealed with GRP sealing plate and shall be used
for paved areas inside the building compound.
5.7.4 Light Duty Small Covers
Access covers for Gully Traps, Valve Chambers, Inspection Chambers, Ventilating Chambers etc.
shall be rectangular 300 x 300 mm.
5.8 Floor Drain Covers
Floor drain covers shall be 150x150 mm or 200x200 mm, 0.60 mm thick, PVC, stainless steel or
made from brass, chromium plated with strainer and cover.
5.9 Maintenance Access
Vertical drainage pipes at each floor shall be provided with cleaning eyes to each pipe and
removable access covers/panels to pipe shaft. The finish of access covers/panels shall be according
to TAQA/ADDC/AADC’s approval.
5.10 Earthing of Metal Parts
The Supplier shall ensure electrical continuity of all metal parts installed by him.
5.11 Description of Sanitary Sewer
Sanitary sewage from the buildings shall be collected in septic tank. The cleaned water shall then
be disposed of in soakage pits. The whole sanitary sewer drainage system operates in gravity flow.
Note:
• In case a public sewer is existing, only the respective connection must be provided.
• Private sewage disposal systems shall conform to the Abu Dhabi International Private Sewage
Disposal Code.
5.12 Septic Tanks
For the treatment of sanitary sewage, adequately sized septic tanks shall be constructed of cast in
place concrete. They shall have approximately 3 chambers. Two manholes with cover and
ventilation shall be provided above the end chambers for cleaning with mobile pump. Before the
outlet in the last chambers, a screen board shall be provided to prevent the passage of floating
matter into the discharge pipe.
The size of septic tanks shall be based on a number of 10 people permanently working at each
station.
5.13 Disposal of Storm Water
In Basement/Cable cellars, all sumps shall be equipped with electrical pumps (one working + one
standby) and float switch with pipe connection outside the wall.
In case a public storm water system exits, rainwater pipes shall be connected; if not, rain water
pipes shall be drained by gravel filled away soak pits.
Client: ADDC/ AADC

5.14 Inspection of Sewer Line
All pipelines must be inspected and approved by TAQA/ADDC/AADC before backfilling.
The pipeline, which is the straight part connecting between manholes, shall be tested after making
the joints for bearing the pressure of a water head of 1.5 m in respect of pipes, as follows:
• The lower end of the pipe to be tested shall be closed with a solid plug, sealed by mortar or shall be
closed by a rubber plug and the upper part of the pipe shall be fitted with a plug having an opening
fitted with a funneled-top vertical pipe and then the pipeline shall be filled with water.
• TAQA/ADDC/AADC will have the authority to make visual inspection of all lines and joints to
ensure that there is no leakage. If, in the opinion of TAQA/ADDC/AADC, after test, pipes show any
unreasonable sign of moisture, then TAQA/ADDC/AADC shall have the authority to reject or to
instruct any measures deemed necessary to rectify such work at the Supplier’s expense.
• Any pipes, which show cracks, holes, or any other defect which TAQA/ADDC/AADC deems to be
in excess of a slight nature, TAQA/ADDC/AADC shall have the authority to reject and instruct the
Supplier to remove and replace in a satisfactory manner. The Supplier shall to exercise extreme care
in fitting the necessary rubber rings and/or making the cement mortar joint, including connections to
manholes and gullies and other appurtenances, in a manner to ensure that no leakage whatsoever
occurs from the joints. Should such leakage occur, then the Supplier shall remove and refit in a
manner to the satisfaction of TAQA/ADDC/AADC. The complete expenses of all tests, replacements
and/or reparative work, etc., shall be borne by the Supplier.
• In the event that after installation the pipe fails to meet the line test or other requirements, the Supplier
shall remove the defective pipe, except as noted below:
o At the request of the Supplier and subject to approval of TAQA/ADDC/AADC, the Supplier may
encase the defective portion of the pipe with a minimum of 15 cm of Class C 20 concrete,
however no additional payment shall be made for this work.
5.15 Testing
All testing of pipes and fittings shall be done at the cost of the Supplier. The Supplier shall also
bear the cost of the sampling and of any certificate, which may be required. The number of samples
as well as the testing procedure to be determined by TAQA/ADDC/AADC. Pipes of different
diameters shall be tested according to the requirements, or if not defined, according to the
applicable ASTM Standards.
The Supplier shall test all drainage pipelines, joints, fittings before carrying out haunching or
surrounding of pipes or backfilling trenches. The tests shall be carried out for all the drainage pipes
and pipes between each two manholes or less in the presence and with the approval of
TAQA/ADDC/AADC, considering the following:
• Drainage pipelines and concrete works shall be clean and dry and the joints not covered with earth
• The underground water level shall be at the lowest possible level
• Air, smoke or water may be used for testing drainage pipelines and TAQA/ADDC/AADC reserves
the right to carry out the tests by any of the three methods, and the Supplier shall comply with such
opinion, without claiming any compensation or addition. All plugs should be fixed prior to the testing
operation
• Drainage pipelines shall be tested at 0.15 bar for 6 hours.
Client: ADDC/ AADC

5.16 Standard Details
For following standard details reference shall be made to the below listed drawing, which are
provided in the Drawings Section:
• DWG AAA CIV 09 01 : Drainage Details (Sheet 1 of 8)
Client: ADDC/ AADC

6 QUALITY AND CERTIFICATION
6.1 Documentation supplied during the tender

The documentation supplied by the Supplier during tendering stage shall contain the following
minim elements:
• List of all types of piping materials and fittings to be supplied, in accordance with relevant standards
and specifications as described in this document.
• Certificates of all workshop tests performed.
• The quality assurance/control procedures
6.2 Document to be supplied after the order
The documentation supplied by the manufacturer after the order shall contain the following
elements:
• List of materials and components that are for temporary use during construction and are not to be
incorporated in the work may be used or new at the Contractors option if not otherwise prescribed in
the Specifications.
• List of materials and components that the Contractor shall supply and install and which therefore will
be incorporated in the work or structure shall be new and unused.
• Technical specification and datasheets of material
• Drawings
• Workshop tests certificates
• Packaging and shipping procedures
• Installation procedures
• Site tests and tolerances
• Cleaning and maintenance procedures
All materials shall comply with the regulations regarding quality and dimensions and shall be
adequate for the required work and shall comply with the specifications and standards accepted by
the Company.
The Contractor shall be solely responsible for securing all the materials required for the project
regarding quantity, type and quality. Any delay in the supply and for the delivery thereof shall not
entitle the Contractor to make a claim for the extension of the contract period nor for any additional
expenses on account of such delay.
The work is subject to inspection and examination by TAQA/ADDC/AADC personnel and/or an
independent third party at the Project Site, for full compliance with all requirements of this
Specification, the Contract and Supplier’s design drawings.
Gravity sewer sections shall be tested by filling with water the catch basins/manholes relevant to
the portion to be tested after blocking all openings and manhole inlets and allowing water to stand
for one hour with no change in water level.
On completion, flushing or the use of mechanical equipment as necessary to remove foreign
material from pipes shall clean all piping.
Manufacturers’ details of all materials used shall be submitted for the Company approval.
Client: ADDC/ AADC

7 DELIVERY, HANDLING AND LOGISTIC ISSUES
The Supplier is responsible for all the delivery procedures and provisions for storage of materials
and components.
8 EXCEPTIONS
Possible exceptions to the present prescriptions, concerning the adoption of technical and/or
manufacturing aspects different from the ones prescribed in the present document, can be
evaluated by TAQA/ADDC/AADC.
In such a case, TAQA/ADDC/AADC will take into account the opportunity to require additional
tests with regard to the technical/manufacturing proposed solutions. Such exceptions can be
approved by TAQA/ADDC/AADC.
Client: ADDC/ AADC


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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS FOR ELECTRIC WORKS

Group: Civil Works

0 JAN 2022 First Issue

Client: ADDC/ AADC

Client: ADDC/ AADC

3.2 Reference standards

Client: ADDC/ AADC

3.3 Regulation and law

Client: ADDC/ AADC

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6.1 Documentation supplied during the tender

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