ELECTRICAL SPECIFICAITON

1. ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION WORKS

General
The following specifications will apply under all circumstances to the equipment to be
installed against this Agreement and it is to be ensured that the Developer, shall obtain for
himself at his own expense and on his own responsibility all the information which may
be necessary for purpose of making the tender and for entering into a Agreement keeping
in view the specifications detained hereunder, drawing, and designing of the electrical
installation and inspection of Site.
The rates shall include for the cost of material erection, commissioning, labor,
supervision, tools, plant, transport, all taxes, contingencies, breakage, wastage, sundries,
scaffolding, maintenance of wiring for one year etc. i.e. they should be for an item
complete in all respect.
orkmanship and good appearance of the installation shall be of equal importance with
its electrical and mechanical efficiency, and all portions of the work shall be so laid out
and installed that the ork as a whole is of uniform quality and shall present a neat and
mechanical appearance in a manner meeting the approval of the !ro"ect #ngineer. The
Developer shall verify in the field all measurements necessary for the electrical ork and
shall assume responsibility for their accuracy.
$aterials which are defective or damaged during the progress of ork shall be replaced
or repaired in an approved manner at the expense of the Developer. The installation shall
comply with all applicable laws and ordinances and with the requirements of the %.S. or
&ndian 'odes and as specified herein or shown in the Drawings. The progress of the
electrical work shall be carried out so as to conform the progress of the ork of the other
trade and the entire installation shall be completed as soon as the condition of the building
with permit.
All cutting, drilling, channelling, patching, etc., required for installation of electrical shall
be carried out in a manner approved by the !ro"ect #ngineer. Any deferring of finish,
planning, woodwork, metal work, masonry, concrete or other material, resulting from the
performance of the ork shall be replaced or repaired at no expense to the owner and to
the satisfaction of the !ro"ect #ngineer.
Site Condition
The equipment materials to be erected and commissioned should be suitable for the Site
conditions. &t is estimated that the maximum temperature at Site will be ()o '.
Scope of Work
!rovide all labor, materials, equipments, transportation and operation and tests necessary
for and incidental to the completion and operation of the complete #lectrical System,
!rotection and Telephone as required and as specified herein or shown on the Drawing.
a* 'omplete #lectrical &nstallation including underground line, disconnect switches
etc. as detailed in the %ill of +uantities.
b* 'omplete ,ighting and !ower iring Systems and #arthing Systems
c* ,ighting and !ower !anel %oards, Switchboards.
d* ,ighting -ixtures, Switches, .utlets, 'onduits, etc
e* #xcavation rock fill, cutting and patching main ork and contain ork, sleeves,
inserts, anchor, etc. as required for proper installation in accordance with the
requirements, drawings and specifications.
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f* !rovide for installation of other miscellaneous electrical wiring required for all
plumbing, electronic and mechanical equipment, complete as shown on the
Drawings and as specified herein.
g* 'omplete protection system.
h* 'omplete telephone internal and external cable network, plug in outlets and
distribution panels.
i* &nstallation of diesel generator set and transformers including all protection system.
"* &nstallation and testing of motor control panels to be used for pumps.
k* here the #lectrical ork is associated with the ork of others, the Developer
shall confer with the persons affected, and shall furnish them with necessary
information, drawings, dimensions etc. and shall coordinate the electrical work with
the ork of other trades to ensure a satisfactory installation, in accordance with the
Drawings and Specification and with the highest standards of trade practices based
on &S 'odes of !ractices.
Standard
The installation shall generally be carried out in conformity with the /&ndian 'ode of
!ractice/ for electrical wiring and fitting in building and for the electrical equipment on
buildings. All materials and equipment to be supplied should conform to the relevant
&ndian Standard Specification. here no specification is available for any materials or
equipment, it shall be governed by specific approval of the !ro"ect #ngineer.
1.!" I.S. Specification
The following &ndian Standard Specifications will apply to the equipment and the
Agreement 0
1a* ,ow tension air circuit breakers 0 &S 2345 64753 !art & Selection &.
1b* Switch fuse units on cubicle switch boards0 &S ()(8 6 4758
1c* Switch fuse units on &ndustrial %oards etc.
1d* Switch gear bus bars 0 &S 983 6 4759
1e* :.;.'. fuse link 0 &S 22)< 6 4759
1f* Distribution fuse boards 0 &S 2583 6 4755
1g* #nclosures for low voltage switch gear 0 &S 24(8 6 4752
1h* !=' 'ables 0 &S 433( 6 475(
1i* Tubular fluorescent lamps forgeneral lighting service 0 &S 2(4< 6 4753
1"* Tungsten filament lamps forgeneral service0 &S (4< 6 4759
1k* 'eiling fans 0 &S 98( 6 4755
1l* -lood lights 0 &S 47(8 6 4754
1m* -lame proof electrical lighting fittings 0 &S 22)5 6 47521!art & *
1n* &ndustrial light fittings with metal reflectors 0 &S 48 6 4754
1o* ater tight electric light fittings 0 &S 9339 6 475<
1p* Switch socket outlets 0 &S (5436 475<
1q* Three pin plug and socket outlets 0 &S 4279 6 4758
1r* Switches for domestic and similar purpose0 &S 9<3( 6 4755
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Code of Practice
#arthing 0 &S 9)(9 6 4755
#lectrical wiring installation 0 &S 892 6 4759
Switchgear 0 &S 9)82 6 47531!art & *
,ighting !rotection 0 &S 29)7 6 475).
! #aterial
All materials and equipment shall be new and shall be in accordance with the standards as
established by the &ndian Standard &nstitute or the requirements of the %.S. here
materials or equipment are specified or shown on the Drawings by name of
manufacturers, they shall be used. #quipment or material of other manufacturers may be
considered for use if equal quality appearance, and electrical and mechanical
characteristics and approved by the !ro"ect #ngineer.
1 Po$er S%ppl&
The power supply system is alternating current 9 phase with neutral at a frequency of 3)
cycles per second and ())?29)=.
'itri(%tion Tranfor)er
This specification covers 44?)( @=, 943 @=A copper wound distribution transformer to
be used in 44?)( @= Sub6station. The transformer is to be for out door tropical climate
and shall conform to latest T#' 85 %S 484 &S 2)25 standards and shall conform to the
following particulars.
1A* ;ating0
4. ;ated primary voltage 44 @=
2. $aximum primary voltage 42 @=
9. ;ated secondary voltage ()) =
(. 'onnection DA 6 with star point brought out
3. Tapping and voltage regulation06 -ull output
tapping to be provided on :.=. winding for >o
load rated voltage variation of B 2.3, 3 and 8.3C
ad"ustment by manually operated off load tap
changing switch.
5. :.=. terminals06 9 no. of solid bushing with terminal connectors.
8. ,.T. terminals06 'able ended type suitable for 2 no. of
9 4?2 corex 2() sq mm !=' insulated steel
armored aluminum 'onductor cable.
* #ain Po$er Control Panel +oard
1a* $ain power control panel shall be made of folded steel sheet 2.3 mm thick with
thrust protection and anticorrosion painting. They shall be installed in the
substation?electric room as shown on the drawings.
The low voltage distribution switchboard serving to control and protect the ,.=.
outgoing distribution boards shall be manufactured and tested in accordance with
the provisions of &.S. and the relevant. &t shall be provided with a pressure
resistant two6wing door and a detachable plate of structural material in the cable
termination space.
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1b* %usbars
#ach ,.=. panel shall comprise five busbars0 three for the phases, one for the
neutral and one for potential equaliDation 1ground*. %usbars shall be made of
hard drawn high conductivity electrolytic copper according to &ndian standard.
They shall be air insulated, of dimensions and short circuit rating as shown on the
drawings.
1c* $oulded 'ase 'ircuit6%reakers
The moulded case circuit6breakers shall be manufactured according to &#' 438 or
equivalent and shall have the following characteristics.
6 ;ated voltage 0 ()) =
6 >ominal current rating 0 ()) A, 23)A, () A, 5) A, 4)) A as
shown on the drawings
6 >ominal frequency 0 3) :D
6 %reaking capacity 1rms* 0 9) @A for 23) A and 4) @A for 4)) a
current rating
6 >umber of poles 0 9
6 Total break6time 0 2) ms
The switch disconnectors shall consist of a fully enclosed housing fabricated from non6
tracking, heat resistant insulating material, accommodating the silver plated fixed and
movable contacts.
The movable contacts shall be driven by a robust switching mechanism with quick make6
and6break operation.
:andle complete with position indication shall be provided, the protection class, shall be
according to &S.
1d* Ammeters0
Ammeters shall be of 75 E 75 mm siDe with quadrant scale, scaled according to
the corresponding current transformer rating and shall have the following
characteristics0
6 $echanism 0 $oving iron
6 Tolerance 0 'lass 4.3
6 $aximum current 0 3A
6 -requency range 0 43 to 53 :D
6 Scale graduation 0 Starting at about one fifth of full
scale value.
6 .verload capacity 0 4.2 times continuously, 3) times
for
sec., ( times for 2 or 9 min, 2
times for about 4) min.
Ammeters shall be connected through current transformers.
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1e* =oltmeters
=oltmeters shall be of 75 E 75 mm siDe with quadrant scale, scaled ) 3)) = with
built6in series to the rear of the indicator, having the following characteristics0
6 $echanism 0 $oving coil
6 Tolerance 0 'lass 4.3
6 -requency range 0 43653 :D
6 Scale graduation 0 Starting at about one fifth of full scale
value.
6 .verload capacity 0 2 times for 4 min
The measuring of voltage for each phase shall be affected through one five6way voltmeter
selector switch.
1f* $iscellaneous
%efore dispatching from the factory, all components of the main low voltage
distribution switchboard shall be sub"ected to the routine tests specified in
relevant &ndian Standards, or equivalent.
-urthermore certificates issued by a testing organiDation selected by the !ro"ect
#ngineer shall be submit to the !ro"ect #ngineer by the Developer proving that
the types of the components to be supplied have passed the type tests prescribed
in the relevant %ritish Standard or equivalent.
!rior to ordering the relevant equipment the Developer shall submit to the !ro"ect
#ngineer for approval information and data stated in the relevant %ritish Standard
or equivalent as regards the components for the distribution board.
1g* ,.=. 'able Distribution 'abinets
The low6voltage cable distribution cabinets 1feeder pillars*shall have the
following characteristics0
!ower supply system0 Three6base and neutral solidly earthen, ())?29) =, 3) :D.
%usbars0 Three for the phases, one for the neutral and one potential equaliDation
bulbar.
Types and equipment as shown on the drawings.
&nstallation0 .utdoors on recast concrete base.
#ach cabinet shall consist of a supporting frame of which sheet6steel housing covers are
secured and a saddle shaped roof. All housing parts shall be hot dip galvaniDed.
, #.C.+. 'itri(%tion +oard
4. This section comprises of surface?recess type Distribution %oards complete with
required miniature circuit breakers 1$'%*.
2. These Distribution %oards with enclosures, bus bars, neutral links, and earth
links, shall be of the original manufacturers only as indicated in the approved
lists.
9. The D.%s/ shall be duly connected with the wire way ducting or conducts to make
it electrically and mechanically continuous with the help or sockets bushes, or
flange plates, as desired by the !ro"ect #ngineer.
(. All D.%./s shall be required to be connected with incoming sub6main cable and
outgoing circuit wiring with Dowel/s or approved equivalent crimping lugs for
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wires of 5 sq. mm. or bigger siDes cables lugs shall be crimped with proper tools
at Site. ;ates quoted by the Developer shall include the connections
in the D.%./s.
3. D.%./s shall be fixed on the walls?or flush with wall 1recessed* in approved
manner and damage to wall made good as per original.
5. Damage to the original paint to the D.%./s if any, shall be made good as desired
by the !ro"ect #ngineer.
8. D.%./s shall be dust and vermin proof. These shall have hinged cover and $'%/s
shall not be open able without opening these covers. !hase barrier and shrouding
sheets shall also be provided in D.%. The D.%. shall be fabricated of 4( SF
';'A sheet steel and shall be stove enamel painted.
<. %lank spaces 1spares* shall be covered with blanking plate.
7. The breaker shall have quick break trip free mechanism with thermal over load
and magnetic short circuit tripping devices. The mechanism shall be such that the
circuit can not be held closed against a fault. The thermal items shall prevent
reclosing of a circuit when a fault or over load persist.
4). The contact shall be silver tungsten or other suitable material to give long contact
file. $ultiple unit shall have common inter tripping mechanism.
44. $iniature 'ircuit breakers in the panels shall have phase sequence numbering.
The phase to which each single pole branch is connected shall be clearly
indicated and so arranged that any three ad"acent branches are connected to phase
;A and % respectively and the same relationship of phase sequence is maintained.
42. #ach $'% shall have fault current of 7 @A for 3 A and 43 A load at 22) = supply
system.
49. 'ircuit Diagrams of each D.%. shall be stuck to over cover of the D.%. which
shall clearly identify circuit number and connected load points.
4(. Approved $.'.%. Distribution %oard names are0
L- Ca(le
Single core, four core, or five core, as shown on the drawing, copper conductor, !='
insulated, !=' sheathed, single wire armored and !=' served, ).5?4 @= rated cables
shall be used in the low voltage distribution system. The cable shall comply with
&S or equivalent and have the following technical characteristics.
>umber of cores0 ( or 3 for three phase systems 2 or 9 core for single6phase systems.
;ated voltage0 ).5?4 @=
>eutral of distribution system solidly earthen.
'ross6section of copper conductors as shown on the drawings.
'able shall withstand a continuous copper temperature of 83
o
'.
The 'able shall consist of0
Shaped standard copper conductors
!=' insulation
,ayer of extruded !='
FalvaniDed steel wire armor.
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The conductors shall be stranded with successive layers of plain annealed wires, drawn
from electrolytic copper of high conductivity meeting the requirements of %S 595). &n
the stranding and shaping process, each conductor shall be prespiralled to the lay of the
finished cable, so the cores will automatically bed in their correct relative position when
laid up. 'onductors shall have smooth contour, free from sharp edges or pro"ections,
which could damage the insulation or cause high local electrical stresses. >umber and
diameter of wires shall be according to &S.
The cables shall be sheathed over the laid6up cores by a layer of extruded !=' complying
with &S or equivalent.
The amour shall consist of a single layer of galvaniDed steelwires complying with &S or
equivalent. The diameter of the amour wire shall be in accordance with &S.
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Three or single core 42.8?22 @= #arthen Aluminum conductor, screened, E,!# &nsulated
Armored Shielded and !=' Sheathed cables conforming to &S 8)7< 1!art &&* amended
upto date shall be used in the :igh voltage system from overhead line to the sub6station
installed distribution transformer. .ther physical characteristics of the := cables shall be
in conformity to the ,= cables. := cables shall be laid in underground into a separate
high density polytene pipes or ducting.
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,aid Gnderground0 here cables are laid underground they shall be laid in a trench ).7l
mm deep from the general ground level. The problem of the trench shall be levelled and
the cable shall be laid on a 8.52 cm bedding of fine chemically inert, sand. $echanical
protection shall be given with single layer of well burnt bricks on sides with concrete tiles
on top, the inside cavity being filled with sand so that at least a 3.)< cm layer of sand
remains on top of the cable. The concrete tiles shall be interlocking type with the word
HDA>F#;H impressed on top. %ack filling shall be done with well rammed and
watered earth. 'ast from cable markers shall be placed so as to be visible on the surface
at suitable intervals and at every bend. herever cables run through or enter the building,
crosses road or drain, '& sleeves pipes of approved diameter shall be provided.
The rates quoted shall include trenching, giving protection, sleeving and clamping,
including supply of all materials as specified above.
herever cables are to run along wall surface of either the building or electrical duct or
on the ceiling, these shall be fixed with clients. 'lients shall consist of moulded
insulated materials divided in two halves flat steel of suitable approved section. The
securing shall be by means of studs and nuts with lockouts and washers. -or !='
armored cables, aluminum or F& claw type clamps may be used.
The raises quoted shall include supply and installation of all fixing materials specified
above.
,aid in ready trench0 This will mean laying of cable in ready prepared trenches directly
on trench floor. $inimum bending radius shall be twelve times the overall cable diameter
in case of A!,STS cables and six times for !=' armored cables if not otherwise
recommended by the !ro"ect #ngineer.
The lengths of cables given in the schedule of quantities are only approximate. The
successful Developer is required to measure out the actual lengths needed before laying.
Straight though "oints will not generally be permitted.
Iointing0 'able "ointing shall be carried out by skilled "ointuress with expert supervision.
The Developer shall use the best "ointing materials and the necessary cable compound and
all "ointing, sweating, basting, wiping and filling in of compound shall be done in an
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approved manner. &n case of aluminum conductor cable special care should be taken for
its marked difference from copper conductor cable.
-or !=' cable standard compression type tinned brass glands shall be used.
Wirin0 S&te)
1a* 'oncealed !oint wiring shall consist of branch wiring for final subdistribution
board together with the controlling switch 1or push* as far as and including the
ceiling rose or any other approved terminations or socket outlet. &n case of more
than one light point controlled by the same switch, the wiring upto the ceiling
rose or any other approved terminations of the first light point including the
switch shall be considered as a primary point, loop wiring from light to light shall
be considered as a secondary point and the distinguishing rate shall be quoted.
1b* A three pin socket outlet point shall include the earth continuity base copper
conductor cable of 263 sq. mm from the earth pin to the terminal or bus at the
final distribution center.
iring shall be done in Hlooping systemH and phase or live conductor shall be looped at
switch box and neutral conductor can be looped from light, fan, or socket outlets.
i* &n estimating the current to be carried out by any conductor, incandescent lamps,
shall be rated at 4)) watts, the ceiling fans shall be rated at <) watts, table fans
and ordinary socket points at 5) watts, fluorescent lamps of ( ft at 3) watts and 2
ft at 23 watts and power socket outlet at 4))) watts, unless the actual values are
specified.
ii* ,ights fans, and socket outlet may be orked on a common circuit. Such sub6
circuits shall not have more than a total of < points of lights, fans and sockets
outlets. The load of such circuits shall be restricted to <)) watts. The number of
socket outlets shall not be more than two per circuit.
As regards power sub6circuits, the outlet shall be provided according to the load design
for these circuits, but in no case shall these be more than two outlets on each
circuit.
Rate1
The rates for wiring light, fan and all plug points given in the schedule of ork attached
with the tender, shall be irrespective of the length of points. 'ircuit wires of
these points shall also from part of the point rate. The conductor for final sub6
circuit for points shall have a nominal cross section area not less than 2.3 sq. mm.
1'opper conductor for light and fan circuit and ( sq. mm for power sub6circuit in
case of general light and power wiring.
1a* The Developer shall prepare fabrication and detailed working drawings and
obtain the approval. All ork shall be carried out only on approval of these
drawings. :owever, approval of the drawings does not relieve the Developer of
his responsibility to meet with the intent of the specification.
The Developer shall also submit complete layout drawings on completion of the work. The rate
quoted by the Developer shall be inclusive of this ork. These drawings must give the following
information.
;uns of !=' conduits and number of wires contained in circuits and siDe of wires for point
wiring.
1b* ,ocation of all distribution boards, main switches, "unction and pull boxes and
fusesJ 'omplete schematic diagram of the installationJ
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1c* ,ocation of earthing stations. The virtual completion certificate will not be issued
till the drawings are submitted.
!osition of ,ighting, Distribution %oards and Switch Fears
1d* Should there by any discrepancy or incomplete description ambiguity or omission
in the drawings and other documents, whether original or supplementary forming
the Agreement, the Developer shall immediately on discovering the same, draw
attention of the !ro"ect #ngineer.
1e* %efore commencement of ork, the exact final position of all points switch
boxes and the distribution boards shall be ascertained by the Developer from the
!ro"ect #ngineer.
Sa)plin01
The Developer shall submit 2 sets of samples of accessories and apparatus, he propose to use in
the installation, to the !ro"ect #ngineer for approval. Drawings or samples, as required
shall be submitted by the Developer and this specification shall not be departed from
without any written instructions from the !ro"ect #ngineer. The verbal approval given by
the !ro"ect #ngineer to any drawings or samples submitted by the Developer shall in
noway exonerate the Developers from their liability to carry out the ork in accordance
with the terms of the Agreement.
Eart2in0
#arth &nstallation0 The entire electrical network shall be solidly and effectively earthen
vigorously following the methods as per &.S. 9)(9 6 4755.
The Site for earth stations shall be selected as close to the sub6station or switch room as
possible. The Site so selected shall have to be moist with a tendency to remain water6
logged even during the driest season of the year. Such places can be located near the
drain outlet from the main building. The earth pit shall be one meter square and 2 m deep
4 m x 4 m x 5 mm electrolytically pure copper plate shall be used as earth electrode
which shall be laid vertically from the base of the pit. The earth lead from the electrode
shall be 123E9* mm in copper strip or 5.>o S..F. copper conductor as specifies which
has to be braDed with the electrode to sustain flow of heavy current without effecting the
braDing during heavy fault conditions. &n order to improve the conductivity of the soil,
common salt and charcoal shall be used to required quantity to cover the electrode before
refilling the pit. The earth resistance then shall have to be measured and it must remain as
close as one ohm. &f this value is not reached the other pits shall have to be dug and be
repeated the similar process and connect the earth stations in parallel till the required
value of the earth resistance is obtained.
-ollowing separate and independent earthing installations shall be completed in the entire
electric system of the pro"ect Site referred herein0
1a* Fenerator #arthing 0 two points 1Frids*
1b* Transformer #arthing 0 two points 1Frids*
1c* :6pole structure K lighting arrestor earthing 0 2 points
1d* $ain power control panel earthing 0 4 point
1e* ,ighting protection ring eartling 0 4L( to 5 points
Detail orking drawings be prepared and approval of the !ro"ect #ngineer to be obtained
prior to commencing the #arthing &nstallation 1Frids* system.
Tetin0 of Intallation
In%lation Reitance
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i* The insulation resistance shall be measured by applying between earth and the
whole system of conductors or Any section thereof with all fuses in places an all
switches closed, and except in earthen concentric wiring and all lamps in position
or both poles of the installation otherwise electrically connected together, a direct
current pressure of less than twice the working pressure provided that it need
not exceed 3)) volts for medium voltage circuits. here the supply is derived
from the 9 wire 1A.'. or D.'.* or a poly phase system, the neutral pole of which
is connected to earth either direct or through added resistance, the working
pressure shall be deemed to be that which is main trained between the outer or
phase conductor and the neutral.
ii* The insulation resistance measured as above shall be not less than 3) divided by
the number of points on the circuit provided that the whole installation shall not
be required to have an insulation resistance greater than one megaohm.
iii* 'ontrol rheostats, heating and power appliances and electric signs may, if
required, be disconnected from the circuit during the test, but in that event the
insulation resistance between the code or frame work, and all live parts of each
rheostat, appliances and sign, shall be not less than that specified in the relevant
&ndian Standard Specification or where there is no such specification shall be not
less than half a megohm.
iv* The insulation resistance shall also be measured between all conductors
connected to one pole or phase conductor of the supply and all the conductors
connected to the middle wire or the neutral or to the other pole or phase
conductors of the supply and its valve shall be not less than that specified in sub6
clause 1ii*.
v* .n completion of an electric installation 1or an extension to an installation* a
certificate shall be furnished by the Developer counter signed by the certified
supervisor under whose direct supervision, the installation was carried out. This
certificate shall be in the prescribed from as required by the local #lectric Supply
Authorities.
1b* Testing of #arth 'ontinuity !ath
The earth continuity conductor including metal conduits and metallic envelopes of cables
in all cases shall be tested for electric continuity and the electrical resistance of the same
along with the earthling lead but excluding any added resistance or earth leakage circuit
breaker measured from the connection with the earth electrode to any point in the earth
continuity conductor in the completed installation shall not exceed one ohm.
1c* Testing of !olarity of >on6linked Single !ole Switches
i* &n a 2 wire installation of test shall be made to verify that all non6linked single
pole switches have been fitted in the same conductor throughout and such
conductor shall be labelled or marked for connected to an outer or phase
conductor or to the non6earthen conductor of the supply.
ii* &n a three wire or a four wire installation, a test shall be made to verify that
every non6linked single pole switches fitted in a conductor which is labelled or
marked for connection to one of the outer or phase conductor or the supply.
The Developer shall be responsible for providing the necessary instruments and
subsidiary earth for carrying out the test. The earth continuity tests shall comply
with the &S specifications as may be applicable. Should the above tests not
comply with the limits laid down, the Developer shall rectify the faults until the
required results are obtained.
Li02tnin0 Protection S&te)
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The Developer shall be responsible for the supply and installation of the complete
lighting protection system, which may be carried out by a specialists sub6
Developer approved or specified by the !ro"ect #ngineer. The installation shall
consist of air networks connected to water tower top and down conductors, and
finally, terminated to earth electrodes, via. suitable test points, all in accordance
with the details as indicated on the drawings.
'onductors shall consist of 23x9 mm. soft annealed copper strips.
Air Ter)ination Net$ork1
Air termination shall consist of a system of horiDontal conductors insulated in accordance
with the &ndian Standard 'ode 29)704757 !ractice for the !rotection of %uildings
and allied structures against lighting?%.S. 'ode of !ractice '!0 92504753.
All exposed metal work and roof structures, forming part of the structure to be protected
shall be bonded to the net work by conductors of the appropriate cross section.
'o$n Cond%ctor1
-rom the air terminations 23x9 mm. down conductors shall be installed and fixed to the
structure as indicated on the drawings. The conductors shall follow the most
direct route to the earth rod or earth network. Test clamp/sconnecting down
conductors to the earth system shall be fixed to the water tower structure at
between (3) mm and 2 $ .above ground level.
Ioints in down conductors shall not be permitted and provision shall be made for
expansion and contraction of conductors. Special care being taken in the fixing
of support to allow for movement.
Eart2in0 Arran0e)ent
#arth tables of 23x9 mm minimum siDe shall be connected to the down tapes at the test
clamps and routed to the earth rods as indicated on the drawings. The tapes shall
be hurried at not less than ).3 meters below ground.
The arrangements shall conform with earthing section of this specifications.
Tet Cla)p1
Test clamps shall be manufactured from phosphor bronDe, admiralty brass or approved
equivalent with two fixing holes suitably counter sunk to receive >o. < screws.
'opper bonding tapes shall be tinned prior to bolting to test clamps and connected
surfaces of all tapes shall be treated with an approved petroleum "elly or grease.
Tape conductors shall be fixed to flat roof surfaces by means of suitable felt pads, fused
to the bitumen felt covering or asphalt, alternative fixing arrangements may be
used sub"ect to the approval of the !ro"ect #ngineer.
here tape conductor are fixed to walls or structural work they shall be fixed by means
of distance type saddles or hold fasts, as detailed. They shall be not less than 47
mm wide by 9 mm thick of phosphor bronDe, admiralty brass or hard drawn
copper for copper taped, and aluminum for hard drawn copper for copper tapes,
and aluminum for aluminum tapes, and galvaniDed for galvaniDed iron tapes.
'onductors shall be supported by saddles at the following spacing0
1a* =ertical runs at ).83 mm centerJ
1b* :oriDontal runs on horiDontal surfaces at ).5 m centersJ
1c* :oriDontal runs on vertical surface at ).5 m centers.
All fixing screws shall be brass and the minimum siDe used shall be 94 mm M < mm.
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;ound headed screws shall be used generally but where necessary counter sunk screws
shall be used.
Ioints and %ends 0 Ioints will not normally be permitted, but where specified or approved,
they shall conform to &S0
All bonds shall conform to earthing sections of this specifications. &n case of F.&. strips
"oints shall be welded and protected from corrosion.
Testing0
All systems shall be tested in accordance with &.S. code of !ractice for lighting
protection, as well as &.S. 'ode of !ractice for earthling.
The resistance from any point of the system to earth shall not exceed to ohms.
The resistance of each metallic conducting path, including all "oints shall not
exceed the calculated resistance of the tape itself by more than six percent.
&n addition, the resistance from the earth electrode to the nearest test clamps shall
not exceed ).2 ohms.
Stand (& 'ieel Generatin0 Set
Stand by diesel generating set of (43 =olts, three phase four wire 3) :D rating
shall be used by the Developer for installation and commissioning and load run
test. -ollowing scope of works will be covered up in this section0
1a* &nstallation of D.F. set on its mounting pad in the substation. :andling,
lifting, anchoring setting the foundation pads, bolts will be completed by the
Developer. 'ivil part i.e. floor costing will be done by the civil Developer.
1b* &nstallation of Day Service Tank A$# panel or change over switches etc.
1c* !ower and control cables laying and terminations.
1d* -uel, lubricating, cleaning and other related orks.
1e* Test run and ,oad run for a duration of minimum of 5 hours to 4) hours
her appurtenant services required of the
complete installation, testing and commissioning in accordance with
relevantdrawings and meeting the requirements of the specifications and relevant
&.S. Specifications including the fees for inspection together with the liabilities
and obligations as detailed in the general conditions of Agreement.
2. !rices shall remain firm and free from variation due to rise and fall in the cost
materials and labor or anyother price variation whatsoever whether during the
stipulated period of execution or during extended period of completion if any,
except direct statutory, increase by the act of Fovt. or local %odies.
9. &tem rates shall remain valid for any variations in the estimated quantities given
in the schedule of qualities.
&n order to facilitate the technical scrutiny of various quotations, the tender must supply
with their quotations detailed technical particulars, make, catalogues and erection
drawings for various items under different parts specified in the schedule of
quantities.
(. The power supply shall be 9 phase, ( wire, (43?2() volts A.'. and frequency of
3) cycles, per second. All consuming devices shall be suitable for the
voltage and frequency mentioned above.
3 The drawings and specifications lay down minimum standard of equipment and
workmanship and deviations, if any, shall be clearly set down in Annexure6&. &n
the absence of any deviations, it will be deemed that the tender is fully satisfied
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with the intents of the specifications and drawings and their compliance with the
statutory and fire insurance provisions including local codes. here the drawings
and specifications conflict, the more stringent shall apply.
5 All equipment and the installation shall be tested as specified and a test certificate
in the prescribed from as required by the local supply authorities shall be
furnished.
8 The entire installation shall be guaranteed against defective material or
workmanship for a period of 42 months from the date the installation has been
certified by the !ro"ect #ngineer and taken over by the owner. During the
guarantee period, all the defects shall be rectified by the Developer, free of cost.
< The successful tender shall submit the drawings for all the :T?,T boards to the
!ro"ect #ngineer for approval. The approval of these drawings will be general
and will not absolve the Developer of the responsibility of the correctness of
these drawings. At least 5 copies of the approved drawings shall be supplied to
the !ro"ect #ngineer for their distribution to various agencies at Site at no cost to
the !ro"ect #ngineer.
7 The successful Developer shall arrange water and power connections required for
the ork at his own cost. The Developer shall also instal tested meters at his
own cost. The Developer shall pay the actual consumption at the supply
company?agency rates.
4) The tenders must see the Site conditions and take all the aforesaid and foregoing
factors while quoting the rates, as no extra will be allowed on any ground arising
out of or relating to the aforesaid and foregoing.
44 The successful Developer shall include in his rates for painting with 9 coats of
synthetic enamel paint to match the surroundings or as directed by the !ro"ect
#ngineer for all down rod hangers pertaining, to light fixtures fans etc.
42 he Developer shall supply completion drawings of the entire installation on a
tracing cloth showing the complete wiring diagram as executed at Site drawn to
scale approved by the !ro"ect #ngineer after the completion of ork but
before completion certificate is given by the !ro"ect #ngineer.
49 The Developer must include in their rates any fees to Fovt. and arrange all
sanction from the electrical inspector.
4( After laying and "ointing the cables shall be sub"ect to necessary tests as
stipulated in &S >o. 3737 1!art 6&*, 478).
43. The materials of the 4st preference shall be used and the Developer may excuse
himself of not doing so only, if the required range, as per tender specifications,
is not manufactured by the particular manufacturer. The evidence of such case
shall be supported by a letter from the respective manufacturer. All samples of all
electric fittings an other accessories shall be approved by the !ro"ect #ngineer
prior to their installation.
45. 45 &n case where this specification and the description in the Schedule of
+uantities differ, the ork shall be carried out, as detailed in the schedule of
quantities.
48. >o alternation whatsoever is to be made to the text or quantities of this schedule
of quantities, unless such alteration is authorities in writing by the Architects.
Any such alteration or additions shall, unless authoriDe in writing, be disregarded
when tender documents are considered.
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4<. Any error in description or in quantity or omission of items from the Agreement
shall not vitiate this Agreement but shall be corrected and demand to be a
variation required by !ro"ect #ngineer.
All measurements shall be taken in accordance with the &ndian Standard #lectrical &nstallation in
%uildings $ethod of $easurements of &S0 3<)<0488), unless otherwise specified.
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