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Section 21 ELECTRICAL WORKS
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PART/CLAUSE TITLE PAGE
1.1 SITE ..................................................................................................................................... 1
1.2 SITE CONDITIONS .............................................................................................................. 1
1.3 DEFINITIONS ....................................................................................................................... 1
2.1 CONNECTION FEE.............................................................................................................. 3
6.2 WORKING DRAWINGS ....................................................................................................... 5
6.3 CO-ORDINATION OF DRAWINGS...................................................................................... 5
20.1 TRANSFORMER.................................................................................................................. 9
20.2 MEDIUM VOLTAGE SWITCHBOARD................................................................................. 9
20.3 AIR CIRCUIT BREAKERS .................................................................................................. 12
20.4 OUTGOING FEEDERS ....................................................................................................... 13
20.5 METERS AND INSTRUMENTS .......................................................................................... 13
22.1 GENERAL ........................................................................................................................... 15
22.2 MINIATURE CIRCUIT BREAKERS (MCB) ......................................................................... 16
22.3 RESIDUAL CURRENT CIRCUIT BREAKER (RCCB) ........................................................ 16
22.4 RESIDUAL CURRENT CIRCUIT BREAKER WITH MCB (RCCB/MCB) ............................ 17
24.1 PVC INSULATED WIRES - SINGLE CORE........................................................................ 18
24.2 ARMOURED CABLES ........................................................................................................ 19
24.3 M.I.C.C. CABLES AND FIRE RESISTANCE CABLES....................................................... 22
25.1 GENERAL ........................................................................................................................... 25
25.2 POLYVINYL CHLORIDE CONDUIT & ACCESSORIES ..................................................... 25
25.3 GALVANISED STEEL CONDUIT AND ACCESSORIES .................................................... 26
25.4 GENERAL METHOD OF INSTALLATION.......................................................................... 26
26.1 G.I. TRUNKING ................................................................................................................... 28
28.1 SWITCHES.......................................................................................................................... 31
28.2 SWITCHED SOCKET OUTLETS ........................................................................................ 31
28.3 CONNECTION UNITS......................................................................................................... 32
28.4 FLEX OUTLETS.................................................................................................................. 32
28.5 CEILING ROSE ................................................................................................................... 32

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28.6 DOUBLE POLE SWITCH.................................................................................................... 32
28.7 45A D.P. SWITCH ............................................................................................................... 32
28.8 WIRING ACCESSORIES BOX / ENCLOSURE .................................................................. 32
28.9 TIME SWITCHES ................................................................................................................ 32
28.10 CONTACTORS ................................................................................................................... 33
28.11 HAND DRIERS.................................................................................................................... 33
30.1 FLUORESCENT LAMPS .................................................................................................... 35
30.2 EXTERNAL LIGHTING ....................................................................................................... 36
36.1 ADDRESSABLE FIRE ALARM AND DETECTION SYSTEM............................................. 38
36.2 DESIGN CRITERIA ............................................................................................................. 39
36.3 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION..................................................................................................... 39
36.4 SYSTEM HARDWARE........................................................................................................ 40
36.5 TIME ZONE AND DELAY BLOCK...................................................................................... 41
36.6 SYSTEM MONITORING...................................................................................................... 41
36.7 ENGINEERING TECHNIQUES ........................................................................................... 42
36.8 OTHER FEATURES............................................................................................................ 42
36.9 POWER SUPPLY UNIT ...................................................................................................... 42
36.10 AUTOMATIC ANALOGUE / ADDRESSABLE FIRE SENSORS ........................................ 42
36.11 ADDRESSABLE FIRE ALARM INTERFACE UNIT ............................................................ 43
36.12 SYSTEM CHECK CIRCUITRY............................................................................................ 46
37.1 PUBLIC ADDRESS SYSTEM AT MOSQUE....................................................................... 47
37.2 CLOSED CIRCUIT TELEVISION SYSTEM (CCTV)............................................................ 49
38.1 LIGHTNING PROTECTION SYSTEM ................................................................................. 56
39.1 EARTHING.......................................................................................................................... 58
39.2 BONDING............................................................................................................................ 59
39.3 DIESEL GENERATOR SET ................................................................................................ 59
40.1 GENERAL ........................................................................................................................... 65
40.2 WORK TESTS..................................................................................................................... 65

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40.3 SITE TESTS ........................................................................................................................ 65
40.4 STATUTORY AUTHORITY APPROVAL ............................................................................ 66
40.5 MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING ..................................................................................... 66
40.6 ELECTRICAL TESTS ......................................................................................................... 66
40.7 TEST OF CONTINUITY OF RING FINAL CIRCUIT ............................................................ 66
40.8 CONTINUITY OF PROTECTIVE CONDUCTORS AND EQUIPOTENTIAL BONDING....... 66
40.9 EARTHING RESISTANCE TESTS...................................................................................... 66
40.10 INSULATION RESISTANCE TEST..................................................................................... 67
40.11 INSULATION OF SITE BUILT ASSEMBLIES .................................................................... 67
40.12 PROTECTION BY ELECTRICAL SEPARATION ............................................................... 68
40.13 PROTECTION BY BARRIER OR ENCLOSURES DURING ERECTION............................ 68
40.14 VERIFICATION OF POLARITY & PHASE ROTATION ...................................................... 68
40.15 EARTH FAULT LOOP IMPEDANCE TEST ........................................................................ 68
40.16 OPERATION OF RESIDUAL CURRENT OPERATED AND FAULT VOLTAGE OPERATED

PROTECTIVE DEVICES ..................................................................................................... 68
40.17 GENERAL COMMISSIONING ............................................................................................ 68
40.18 COMMISSIONING & TESTING OF DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM ........................................... 69
47.1 CHECK LIST, TESTING & COMMISSIONING OF FIRE DETECTION SYSTEM................ 82
47.2 CHECK LIST, TESTING & COMMISSIONING OF PUBLIC ADDRESS SYSTEM.............. 84
47.3 MEASUREMENT OF LOADS ............................................................................................. 85
47.4 MEASUREMENT OF LIGHTING LUX LEVEL .................................................................... 89
47.5 M.V. PANEL ........................................................................................................................ 90
47.6 POWER CABLES ............................................................................................................... 93
47.7 DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM.................................................................................................... 94

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RENOVATION TO QATAR RADIO & TELEVISION CORP. COMPLEX 07007
SECTION 21
ELECTRICAL
1. GENERAL
1.1 SITE
1. The site is located as indicated on the contract drawing titles.
1.2 SITE CONDITIONS

1. Unless otherwise specified, all the electrical equipment should be capable of withstanding the
following site conditions:
A. Maximum Ambient Temperature : 50C (Dry Bulb) in summer 8C ( -do-) in winter
B. Altitude : Sea level
C. Maximum Relative Humidity : 95% to 98%
D. Maximum Wind Velocity : 140 kms per hour
E. Prevailing Wind : North or North-westerly
F. Storms : Dusty, sporadic & irregular
G. Annual Rainfall : 50 mm between January & April
2. All equipment shall be rated for continuous operation, twenty four hours a day, seven days a
week, throughout its normal rated life, except for routine maintenance period.
1.3 DEFINITIONS
1. The following terms and abbreviations used in these specifications/drawings shall mean:
A. Contractor : The Contractor appointed by the Client or Client's

representative to carry out the works as laid
down in the tender drawings/ specifications.
B. Kahra-maa : Qatar General Electricity and Water Corporation

Doha, Qatar.
C. Q-Tel : Qatar Telecom, Doha, Qatar.
D. Q.C.D.D. : Qatar Civil Defense Department Doha, Qatar.
E. Kahra-maa Regulations : Regulations issued by the Qatar General

Electricity and Water Corporation, Doha, Qatar
Regarding the installation of electrical equipment,
wiring and air conditioning of residential and
commercial buildings (latest edition).
F. Q.C.S. : Qatar national Construction Standard.

3rd Edition 2007
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G. I.E.E. Regulations : Regulations for electrical installations issued by

The Institution of Electrical Engineers (16th
Edition).
H. B.S.S. : British Standard Specification.
I. B.S.C.P. : British Standard Code of Practice.
J. Tender Drawings : The drawings on which the tender is based and

schedules therein.
K. Working Drawings : The drawings prepared by the Contractor for the

purpose of execution of work at site.
L. As-built Drawings : The final drawings prepared by the Contractor

which is the true record of the actual work carried
out at site.
M. Works : To include the provision of all equipment and

materials and all works to be carried out by the
Contractor as per these specifications and
drawings for the satisfactory completion and
operation of the installation.
N. Site : The location where the works are to be carried

out.
O. Engineer : The representative of the Client assigned to

supervise the work.
P. Approved : Shall mean approved by the Engineer in

writing.
Q. Submitted : Shall mean submitted to the Engineer in

writing.
R. Accepted : Shall mean accepted by the Engineer in

writing.
S. Concealed : Shall mean hidden from normal sight in

shafts, ceiling spaces, walls, slabs, partitions,
screed or floor slab.
T. Exposed : Shall mean visible to normal sight.
U. Provide : Shall mean supply, install, test and

commission.
V. Install : Shall mean install, test and commission.
W. Furnish : Shall mean supply only .

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2. SCOPE OF WORKS
1. The scope of works under this contract includes the supply, installation, testing and
commissioning of the electrical materials and equipments as per the specifications drafted in
these sections and the tender drawings referred in the Schedule of Drawings.
2. All the electrical equipments shall strictly comply with the regulations published in the latest
edition issued by the Kahra-maa, Q.C.S., Q-Tel and Qatar Civil Defense Department of the
State of Qatar. The Contractor shall provide complete installation of the project and also
include other associated works such as supporting structures, ducts, manholes and ancillary
works etc.
3. The detail of the scope of work is explained in the relevant section of the specifications given
elsewhere. A brief description of electrical works included in these specifications is as follows :
A. Transformers
B. M.V. panels
C. Submain boards and Distribution boards
D. Copper wires and cables for final circuits and submain power.
E. PVC conduit and conduit fittings for lighting, small power and auxiliary services.
F. G.I. trunking and cable trays for cables and circuits.
G. Wiring Accessories
H. Lighting fittings as per the schedule enclosed
I. Emergency Pack for Lighting
J. Telephone System
K. Computer System
L. Qatar Cable Vision and Video System
M. Fire Alarm and Detection system
N. Public Address System
O. CCTV System
P. Generator Set
Q. Lightning Protection System
R. Earthing and Bonding System
S. Testing and Commissioning
2.1 CONNECTION FEE

1. The Contractor shall allow a prime cost sum and appropriate profit/attendance for the
kahramaa connection fee based on the KW connected load of the project. The amount so
allowed including the profit/attendance shall be adjusted on the basis of actual tariff charged by
kahramaa at time of connection.
3. COMPLIANCE WITH SPECIFICATION AND REGULATIONS

1. The Contractor shall supply all materials which shall be new and in a new condition. The
Contractor shall supply all the necessary skilled and non-skilled labour to complete the works
in accordance with the programme.
2. The installations shall comply with the following regulations :

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A. The installation of works shall be as per the 6th edition and publication of Kahra-maa
regulations, 16th edition of IEE regulations and 3rd Edition of Q.C.S. In case of
contradiction, Kahra-maa regulations shall take precedence.
B. The equipments shall conform to the British Standard Specifications & Codes of Practice
(current editions including all amendments).
C. If the Contractor wishes to use installations or equipments other than specified and
conforming to different standards, then a written approval from the Engineer will be
necessary.
4. ELECTRICAL SUPPLY SYSTEM

1. The following supply system is prevailing at present in the State of Qatar.
A. Supply : Alternating current
B. Voltage : 415 volts on 3 Phase and 240 volts on 1 phase
C. Frequency : 50 cycles per second (Hz)
D. Number of wires : 4 (3 phases + 1 neutral) + Earth conductor
E. Neutral : Full capacity as phase solidly earthed at main switchboard.
F. Voltage Tolerance : 6%
2. Note :
All equipments shall be rated for 240 OR 415 volts, 50 Hz A.C. Equipments rated 220/380
volts or 115/220 volts equipment will be rejected and Contractor shall have to replace the
same if detected at any stage of the contract. In case Contractor fails to replace the same
within the stipulated time, the Engineer reserves the right to get it replaced from another
agency at Contractor's cost.
5. PROGRAMME
1. The Contractor shall produce the work programme based on CPM or Barchart indicating the
time required for various operations to complete the project in time. The following points shall
be high-lighted in the programme.
A. Mobilisation
B. Drawings/Submittals
C. Approvals
D. Equipment Deliveries
E. First fix
F. Cabling
G. Main/Sub-main Distribution equipment
H. Second fix
I. Fixing of light fittings
J. Testing
K. Commissioning and Handing Over
6. TENDER DRAWINGS
1. The Electrical tender drawings related to this project have been listed in the Schedule of
Drawings enclosed with these specifications. The tender drawings have been prepared to
show the tenderer the principal equipment and general arrangement required for this project.
These drawings do not indicate every detail of work. It is the Contractor's responsibility to
check the positions/locations at site. All dimensions are tentative and shall be checked with the

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Architectural and Structural drawings. Any discrepancy shall be brought to the attention of the
Engineer at the time of tender.
2. The Contractor is deemed to have studied the services drawings and have included in his price
for all builders work associated with these drawings.
6.2 WORKING DRAWINGS

1. The Contractor after completing all contractual obligations shall prepare the working drawings
in a scale of 1 : 50 for Plans, 1 : 10 for Details and 1 : 200 for Site Plan. The Contractor shall
project the following in the above drawings :
A. Actual conduit routes with circular junction boxes indicating the size of conduit, number
and size of wires it is carrying, where it is rising up or bending down etc.
B. Separate drawing shall be prepared for Small power and Lighting systems.
C. Reflected ceiling plans showing co-ordinated services, light fittings and other ancillary
equipment such as Fire alarm, A.C. diffusers etc., with respect to the ceiling.
D. Mounting arrangement of light fittings, cables, cable trays, trunking, isolators, distribution
boards etc.
E. Sectional views for co-ordinating the electrical wiring and other services i.e. Air
conditioning, Drainage and Plumbing to the Engineer's requirements.
6.3 CO-ORDINATION OF DRAWINGS

1. The Contractor shall produce working drawings for building works required for services
showing the integration of all the services i.e. Electrical, Mechanical, Plumbing & Drainage.
2. The Contractor should ensure that all the working drawings are properly coordinated before
submitting to the Engineer for approval. All the services shall be installed in such a manner so
as to avoid conflict with each other and maintain the clearance required between each of them
as per Kahra-maa regulations.
7. MATERIAL SUBMITTALS
1. The materials offered for approval shall be strictly in accordance with the specifications and
tender drawings. The Contractor shall submit in triplicate, the technical literature for each item
of equipment he intends to use at this project, to the Engineer for the necessary approval. If in
case the technical literature is not available, then a sample shall be submitted; in the absence
of either of these, typed technical data shall be submitted, duly supported by telex/letter of the
manufacturer for confirmation. In case of items involving aesthetics, like light fittings, wiring
accessories, smoke/heat detectors, exhaust fans etc., samples must be submitted for
approval.
2. Each copy of the submittal shall be numbered and signed with the list of equipment's, parts of
equipment and the technical literature clearly marked in red, indicating the model, type and
capacity of the equipment offered. The Engineer shall retain two copies and return one, either
approved or not approved, to the Contractor.
3. The Contractor shall maintain a schedule of all the electrical equipment as per the following
proforma and submit a monthly report to the Engineer :
A. Submittal Number
B. Equipment/Model Number
C. Manufacturer/Local Agent
D. Date of Approval
E. Date of Order/Order No.
F. Mode of Delivery (Air, Land or Sea)

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G. ETA on site
H. Status as on date of report
8. LOCAL AGENT
1. The materials and equipments proposed by the Contractor shall be of a reputed make
represented in Qatar by a recognised local agent. The Contractor shall furnish along with the
submittal a letter from the local agent stating that :
A. They are the local agent in Qatar of the manufacturer (principal) along with proof of
agency (a letter from the manufacturer). The local agent should be registered with the
Ministry of Commerce and Industry and agency registration number should be provided.
B. They have the facilities available for the repairing/servicing of the equipment and they
are either maintaining adequate stock of spares or shall arrange for the same at short
notice.
2. An undertaking to this effect shall be furnished mentioning the name of the particular project.
3. No materials and equipments shall be considered for approval which are not represented by
local agents.
4. A certificate of origin should be provided by the local agent for the relevant materials.
9. MATERIAL INSPECTION
1. The Contractor shall inform the Engineer within one week upon receipt of all the materials at
site and arrange for the inspection of the same. Written approval should be obtained from the
Engineer prior to using materials at site. Any material used at site which is not approved earlier
shall stand rejected without notice. The Contractor will have to remove the rejected materials
from site and replace with approved materials at his own expense. In the event Contractor
fails to do so, the Client will have the liberty to carry out such works from other agencies and
debit the ensuing amount to the Contractor.
10. ALTERNATIVES
1. The tenderer has the liberty to submit with his tender the name of alternative firms considered
of equal performance which he wishes to offer. Such alternatives will be considered by the
Engineer in consultation with the Client before the tender is accepted.
2. The acceptance of alternatives will be confirmed in writing by the Engineer. During the
execution of the contract, no alternative equipment, materials or fittings will be permitted and
the Contractor is fore-warned that any item provided by him which is not up to the specification,
must be replaced at his own expense. In cases where time will not permit, then such
replacements shall be at the Client's convenience, but nevertheless at the Contractor's
expense etc.
11. SETTING OUT OF WORKS

1. The location of switches and sockets as indicated on the tender drawings is tentative and may
require some variation to suit the site requirements. The exact positions must be checked and
shown on the detailed working drawings as indicated on the detailed Architectural drawings
and co-ordinated with furnishing and other services.
12. SAFETY
1. The Contractor shall maintain all the safety procedures at site to protect manpower and
machinery. The temporary supply either generated or obtained from supply authorities shall be
effectively earthed and protected with suitable earth leakage circuit breaker.

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2. The socket outlets used for construction shall be weather proof, industrial type with suitable
plugs etc. The cables and socket outlets shall be protected against mechanical damage at site.
The assembly of the socket outlets shall be properly wired and mounted on purpose made
racks fabricated out of sheet steel and angle iron. These racks shall be securely fixed on the
wall at convenient places and shall also be earthed. Wooden racks will not be allowed to be
used for this temporary supply.
3. The cables shall also be properly supported on the wall. Only those wires used for the final
connections from the socket outlets to the tools will be allowed to lie on the floor preferably
protected against mechanical damage. The Contractor shall provide single line wiring scheme
for the approval of the Engineer and carry out the works strictly in accordance with the Kahra-
maa regulations. The Contractor shall provide a 240V AC supply for the use of all temporary
lighting and power tools on site.
4. The whole of the works shall be carried out with care and so arranged as to minimise the risk
of fire and the extent of damage resulting from any outbreak of fire. The Contractor shall
provide adequate guards to all moving parts of the plant whether particularly specified or not.
13. CONTRACTOR'S LICENCE

1. The Contractor shall ensure that the Sub-contractor appointed for Electrical works shall have
the valid licence from Kahra-maa. The grade of licence shall also be in accordance with the
total load of this project.
2. The Contractor shall submit the qualifications and experience particulars of the Electrical
Engineer, Electrical Foreman and Electricians to be employed on the project to the Engineer
for approval. Once approval is obtained, the Contractor shall not replace the staff from site. In
case the same becomes necessary, a re-approval should be obtained and the new staff shall
continue working with the old staff for a minimum period of 30 days before the latter is
withdrawn from site.
14. DAMAGE TO PLANT AND MATERIALS

1. Any plant or material which is damaged by any means whatsoever, shall not be used in the
works.
2. Should the Contractor wish to rectify such damage in order to utilize the plant or materials in
the permanent works, the matter shall be brought to the attention of the Engineer, who in turn
shall conduct a proper survey after which the necessary instructions will be issued. Only after
obtaining a written permission from the Engineer shall any remedial work be carried out.
3. Any damaged plant or material allegedly brought to a "as-new" condition following such a
procedure, shall only be accepted at the discretion of the Engineer, whose decision in such
matters shall be final.
15. PROTECTIVE FINISHES

1. The protective finishes must be provided on all materials and equipment used in this contract
to ensure that no deterioration is caused by the interaction of local climatic conditions. All
materials shall be inspected by the Contractor or his representative before shipment to ensure
that the finishes are in accordance with the specifications.
2. The Contractor shall be responsible for the safe storage of materials on site and provision of
such covering as may be necessary to ensure that on completion, all items are handed over in
a sound condition with all protective finishes undamaged.

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16. LABELS AND IDENTIFICATION

1. All main switches, isolating switches, distribution boards and main switch boards shall have
affixed to the outside by means of four small round-head screws, labels of not less than 50 x12
mm high, engraved with 5 mm black lettering to indicate the purpose of the switch or
distribution board. The labels shall be of white/black/white traffolyte. The minimum height of
lettering for switchgear equipment shall be 10 mm.
2. Contractor to provide an A2 size drawing showing the schematic diagrams for Electrical and
Fire Alarm Systems. The electrical schematic shall be framed and fixed in the MV room at a
location to be agreed with the Engineer. For fire alarm, the same shall be fixed next to the fire
alarm panel.
3. Each distribution board shall be provided with type-written or printed circuit list on cartridge
paper protected overall by thin perspex sheet and fixed to the inside of the door. The circuit list
shall give the number and details of points served by each circuit and the rating of the fuse or
circuit breaker. Sample lists shall be submitted to the Engineer for approval before installation.
4. Each underground cable shall have its size and feeder's name engraved/punched on an
aluminium strip 12 mm wide of 16 gauge thickness and shall be tightened on each end where
cables enter/come out of trench or soil.
5. All the accessible switch boards, distribution boards, lids, covers and door of any equipment
which contains terminals or conductors connected to more than one phase, shall be provided
with warning plate - "DANGER 440 VOLTS" having 12 mm red letters on white vitreous
enamel plate. The method of fixing shall be as detailed above.
6. All conductors shall have their outer covering coloured to the phase colour to which they are
connected. An instruction notice giving details of First Aid Treatment for electric shock shall be
positioned in each switch room. Manufacturer's or Contractor's names or trade marks shall not
be exhibited anywhere through the installation without the prior approval and permission of the
Engineer with the exception that the Contractor's name, address, telephone number and
contact person shall be fixed in the main switch room at the appropriate position.
17. WORKS TESTS AND CERTIFICATES

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1. As per Qatar national construction standard 3 Edition (Q.C.S).
2. The Contractor shall supply all the Test certificates in original to the Engineer at the time of
handing over the project.
18. OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUALS

1. The Contractor shall provide six copies in the form of bound documents the operating
instructions and Maintenance manuals with printed name of the project, consultant and
contractor on the cover indicating the following:
A. Step to step operating procedures.
B. Preventive maintenance schedule.
C. Technical literature
D. Spare parts list
E. Manufacturer's name, address, fax no., telephone no., and contact person.
F. Work test certificates, if any.
G. Routine test results carried out at site.

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19. AS-BUILT DRAWINGS

1. After the working drawings have been approved, no alteration to the drawings shall be carried
out without the consent of the Engineer. These changes shall be supported by sketches and
incorporated on the 'As-built' drawings which are to be submitted to the Engineer within one
month of completion of the project.
2. Two sets of process negatives along with three sets of drawings shall be submitted after
approval of the Engineer for onward submission to the Client. A set of computer CDs should
also be provided for all the as-built drawings.
20. EQUIPMENT SECTION
20.1 TRANSFORMER
1. The Contractor shall include for the supply, installation, testing and commissioning of a
transformer 11 kV / 415 volt for the kVA rating as specified on the contract drawings. The
detailed specifications for the transformer shall have to be obtained from Kahra-maa by the
Contractor. The Contractor shall obtain Kahra-maa approval before buying the transformer.
After installation of the transformer, the testing and commissioning shall be carried out as per
Kahra-maa regulations and shall be approved by them.
2. The single core secondary cables from the transformer to the M.V. panel incomer shall be laid
by the Contractor. However, the H.V. cables shall be laid by Kahramaa.
20.1.1 UPVC Ducts

1. The underground ducts or sleeves shall be of UPVC to BS 4660 and GCC specifications. The
minimum diameter and wall thickness of ducts shall be as under:
160 mm diameter : 4.1 mm
2. The UPVC pipes, all parallel sockets and long radius bends shall be of high impact resistance
of minimum impact strength of 4.6 to 5.5 joules with colour code Black or Grey and to Kahra-
maa approval.
3. All underground ducts shall be installed 600 mm below ground and wherever road crossings, it
shall be encased in concrete and with slow radius bend at the ends with appropriate pull cord
in each duct.
20.2 MEDIUM VOLTAGE SWITCHBOARD
20.2.1 General
1. The Contractor shall supply, erect, install, test and commission a medium voltage switch
board, factory assembled, front accessible and by a Specialist manufacturer. The switch board
shall be suitable for operating on a 3 phase, 4 wire, 415 volts, 50 Hz supply. The ampere rating
of the panel shall be as indicated on the drawings.
2. The symmetrical fault rating shall be of minimum 44 kA for 3 seconds. The whole of the switch
board shall be type tested, assembly in accordance with IEC 60439-1 Standard covering
verification of the following seven tests on the same panel configuration from an internationally,
recognised testing laboratory.
A. Temperature rise limits
B. Short circuit withstand strength
C. Dielectric properties
D. Effectiveness of protection circuit.
E. Clearance and creepage distances

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F. Mechanical operation
G. Degree of protection for the enclosure
3. Copies of the test certificates shall be submitted for Engineers approval.

4. All the equipment like ACB, MCCB, relay etc., shall be of the latest technology having latest
protection and metering system.
5. The switchboard shall be totally compartmentalised and manufactured to BS EN 60439-1, IEC
439-1, Form 3B Type 2.
6. The switchboard shall be so designed to ensure safety during operation, inspection and
maintenance and so arranged to minimise the risk of fire arising and spreading.
7. The switchboard shall comprise all equipment necessary to control all associated services
including all instruments, interlocking, CTs, auxiliary fuses, relays, control wiring and
interconnections.
8. The switch board shall be of the free standing cubicle pattern having rear, top and bottom
access. It shall not be possible to access live parts from the front of the switch board. It shall
be sectionalised to facilitate easy transport and erection.
9. The switch board shall be of robust construction, fabricated from heavy gauge folded steel
angles strengthened by horizontal and vertical folded channels. The thickness of structure
shall be minimum 3 mm or 2 mm with folded structure.
10. The framework shall be enclosed in self-supporting, screw-on front, rear and top covers of
sheet steel with gaskets. Covers shall be of a minimum of 1.6 mm (16 swg) thick sheet steel.
The doors shall have concealed hinges provided with gaskets.
11. The height of the switch board shall be limited to 2200mm unless specifically required to meet
the site constraints and approved in writing by the Engineer. The manufacturer of the switch
board shall provide at a height of not less than 900mm from the cable glanding plate, a
purposely installed cable connection arrangement with terminals suitably marked and identified
for the incoming cables to the approval of Kahra-maa.
12. The structure shall be protected from rust and oxidisation. The paint shall be applied to rust
and grease free surface of metal. The steel shall be electro-zinc plated (ZINTEC) and must
have a minimum of priming coat, undercoat and finishing coat. The undercoat and finishing
coat shall be stove enamelled. The finished paint colour code number as per appropriate B.S.
shall be selected from manufacturer's range with the Engineer's approval prior to
manufacturing.
13. All busbars shall be 3 phase and full neutral and shall comply with B.S. 159. They shall be of
high conductivity rectangular section, hard-drawn copper, electrolytic grade suitably marked
and colour coded PVC sleeves in accordance with B.S. 159 or epoxy painted with thickness 80
to 100 micron. The material of the PVC sleeves shall be fire retardant of 1.2 mm thick.
14. The short circuit ratings of the bus bars shall be as stated above. All the busbars shall be
provided with bolts, nuts, pressure type flat washers and spring washers at all joints. The
jointing of bus bars shall be carried out by special torque wrench to the pressure
recommended by the relevant B.S.
15. The switchboard shall be so arranged that the bus bars are accessible without removing any
ACB, fuse switch, isolator or MCCB.
16. Insulators for busbar supports shall be non-hygroscopic and of non-ageing material and shall
be able to withstand the designed fault current referred above.
17. All interconnections shall be of copper bus bars. These connections shall be so arranged that
they do not obstruct the access to cable terminations.
18. The switch board shall be complete with all necessary sealing chambers and cable connecting
(glanding) plates to terminate all incoming and outgoing cables. Where single core cables are
required to enter the switch board, a removable non-ferrous gland plate shall be provided.

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19. The outgoing MCCBs shall be located in their own compartments completely segregated from
all other parts of the switch board with front access and the handle shall be door inter-lockable
and pad-lockable.
20. All outgoing circuits shall be prewired back to a purposely installed cable connecting bar
located 600mm above the base of the panel and suitably inscribed with feeder name or
number.
21. Cable boxes, glands and lugs shall be supplied and installed as applicable for each main or
submain cable entering or leaving the cubicle. Cable glands shall be as near to the
terminations as possible but enough space shall be allowed to terminate cables.
22. Cable glands shall be of brass and compression type to suit the size of cable.
23. Where termination chambers are provided for outgoing cables, terminations shall consist of
adequately fixed threaded cadmium plated steel studs to which cable lugs shall be fixed with
nuts and washers.
24. Control wiring within the cubicle shall be in accordance with B.S. 6004 or B.S. 5467 and shall
be neatly arranged and cleated. Cleats shall be fixed to the switch board structure at sufficient
intervals to avoid cable sag. Adequate cable loops must be allowed to accessories on doors to
avoid cable stretch.
25. Control wiring within the switch boards shall be a minimum 2.5 sq.mm and protected by HRC
fuses of 20A mounted directly on the bus bars in an accessible location. The bus bar shroud
shall be extended around the fuse bases to prevent accidental contact with the bus bars while
replacing the fuses.
26. If a special chamber is required, e.g. to accommodate the panel manufacturer's CTs or to
provide essential, non-essential services (split bus bars) this will be indicated on the diagram of
distribution. Each bus bar chamber shall be constructed to withstand the fault rating as laid
down by Kahra-maa.
27. The neutral bus bars shall be linked to the earth bus bars. These links shall be removable.
The earth bar shall be a minimum of 300 sq. mm or 50% of phase bus bar and continuous
throughout the length of the panel.
28. Under no circumstance, a common earth/neutral bar will be accepted.
29. All earth bars shall be so mounted that there is no restriction to the cable access by the
structure / frame work. If required, cable trays shall be mounted to support the cables.
30. The cubicle protection shall be IP 42 to BSEN 60529.
31. The switch board manufacturer shall be deemed to have included in his price for compliance
with Kahra-maa regulations for all internal wiring, connections, earthing tapes, meters and
instruments etc.
20.2.2 Drawings
1. The manufacturer shall submit to the Engineer before manufacture, detail drawings showing
the layout, construction, dimensions, weights and connections of the switch board. Unless
otherwise instructed, no manufacturing work is to be carried out until the drawings have the
Engineer's and Kahra-maa approval in writing. The Contractor shall approach Kahra-maa for
approval after obtaining approval from the Engineer.
20.2.3 Labels
1. Each item of equipment shall be provided with a label, the exact wording to be agreed with the
Engineer. The label shall be made of traffolyte with black lettering on a white background and
shall be screwed to the switch board. The minimum height of lettering shall be 6mm.
20.2.4 Forms for Panel

1. The forms for the assembly of switch board and dividing of assemblies by barrier or partitions,
metallic or non-metallic into separate sub-compartments shall be according to BSEN 60439-1.

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2. Note : Moulded case circuit breaker (MCCB) shall not be used without
compartmentalisation in Form 3 and 4 panels. The body of MCCB
shall not be considered as separation of all functional units.
20.3 AIR CIRCUIT BREAKERS
1. Air circuit breakers shall be fully withdrawable type, motor operated mechanism, 3 pole with
solid neutral suitable for 3 phase, 415 volts, 4 wires, 50 Hz alternating current supply as
indicated on the drawings.
2. ACBs shall be of the horizontal withdrawable, load making and breaking type with the contacts
being of the double break pattern with arcing chutes, shutters etc. The main arcing contacts
shall be of the high pressure butt type with wipe and roll action on opening and closing. The
main contacts shall be of silver alloy. Removable arc chutes shall be fitted together with an air
circuit breaker. ACB shall be complete with a mechanical ON/OFF position indicator, pad-
lockable. ACB shall conform to B.S. EN 60947-2 (EN 60947-2, IEC 947-2) and B.S. EN
60664-1.
3. Each circuit breaker shall be enclosed in sheet steel and provided with three phase manual
and automatic isolating devices suitably interlocked so as to prevent isolation except when the
circuit breaker is in open position. It shall be arranged in such a manner that it will not be
possible to withdraw the breaker or remove the front cover unless the ACB is in the isolated
position. Provision shall be made for locking the ACB in this position (isolated position).
4. Shutters shall be provided to protect the live terminals against accidental touch when the ACBs
are in a fully withdrawable position. The ACB shall have solid state overload and short circuit
protection devices along with earth fault trip mechanism. The solid state circuit shall be
provided with proper LED indication to indicate the trip status of the ACB. The ACBs shall be
equipped with shunt trip of 30V DC trip mechanism for tripping the breaker with restrictive earth
fault relay to be provided separately with suitable size of CTS.
5. The ACB shall have adjustable settings and following facility:
Long time current setting and tripping delay.
Overload signal
Short time pick up and tripping delay
Instantaneous pick-up.
Earth leakage or earth-fault pick-up and tripping delay with OFF position
Earth leakage test button
Long time rating plug screw
Test connector
Lamp test, reset and battery test
Indication of tripping cause
Setting / programmable buttons
6. The ultimate breaking capacity (ICU) shall be minimum of 44 kA for 3 seconds. The rated
service breaking capacity (ICS) and rated short time withstand current (ICW) shall be equal to
or greater than ICU.
7. The ACB section of the switch board shall be in separate cubicle separated from other parts of
the switch board. This section shall not have any outgoing feeders.
8. The gland plate for the incoming cables shall be non-ferrous material with brass compression
type glands, earthing tags and shrouds. In case single core PILCA/PVC cables are used, the
clamping arrangement is to be supplied as per the sketch nos. 9 & 10 shown on pages
144/145 of Kahra-maa regulations.

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20.4 OUTGOING FEEDERS
20.4.1 Moulded Case Circuit Breaker

1. Contractor to provide MCCB's as indicated on the tender drawings for the outgoing feeders.
They shall be triple pole, 415 volts, 50 Hz, with magnetic short circuit and thermal over load
protection complying with BS EN 60947-2.
2. MCCB shall be of interrupting rating as indicated below and conform to Kahra-maa regulations.
In case these MCCB's do not meet with required fault level, the current limiting device shall be
used in series with them as per Kahra-maa regulations Table No.1.
3. The following fault levels of MCCB can be used in the MV panel:
High Interrupting Capacity Breakers (Moulded Case)
Frame Size Voltage Rating Breaking Capacity (KA)
160A 660 35
250A 660 50
400A 660 50
630A 660 50
800A 660 60
Thermal magnetic adjustment for standard and high Interrupting circuit breakers (MCCB)
Circuit Breaker 100-125A 160A 250A 400A 630A
Rated Voltage 660 V 660 V 660 V 660 V 660 V
Thermal 100A70-100 100A 63-100 200A 140-200 250A 187-250 400A 300-400
Setting 320A 240-320 500A 375-500
Adjustable
Thermal From To (A) 125A 94-125 160A 100-160 250A 175-250 400A 300-400 630A 472-630
Magnetic
Release Magnetic Fixed Fixed 200A 1000-2000 250A 1250-2500 400A 2000-4000
Setting 320A 1600-3200 500A 2400-5000
Adjustable
From To (A) Fixed Fixed 250A 1250-2500 400A 2000-4000 630A 3200-6300
4. Note : Loads which may have peaks of comparatively short duration above its rated value,
e.g. motors, capacitors etc. Circuits feeding such apparatus are called fluctuating load circuits
and such circuits shall be protected by miniature circuit breakers for fluctuating load circuits.
For these loads, the circuit breakers shall have time/current characteristics that will allow the
transient overcurrent to be carried without tripping or derate the size of MCCB to take care of
this transient current as recommended by the manufacturer.
20.4.2 D.C Supply

1. 30V D.C. supply is required for tripping of the LV ACBs through D.C. shunt trip for restricted
earth fault relay. Contractor to provide for this unit complete with trickle charger and long life
nickel-cadmium batteries. The unit shall be designed to operate on 240V,1 Phase, 50 Hz A.C.
supply and for continuous duty at an ambient temperature of 50C. and 98% relative humidity.
The capacity of the unit is to be determined by the manufacturers and based on number of trip
units.
20.5 METERS AND INSTRUMENTS

1. Provision shall be made in the M.V. cubicle main switch board for the installation of the
metering equipment, located in a separate cubicle above the main incomer.

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2. The panel manufacturer shall supply and install their current transformers complete with wiring
to the future Kahra-maa meter positions. All CTs shall be Class 'B' and located on the main
busbars immediately after the main incoming switch/breaker so as to facilitate the metering at
source in future. The CTs shall be positioned on removable links.
3. Meters and instruments shall be housed in separate compartments and shall conform to the
requirements of B.S. 37, 89 Part 1, B.S. 90, B.S. 3938, 3941, 142 and B.S. 3693 Part 1.
4. All meters and instruments shall be flush mounted on the facia of the switch board so that all
will be easily visible and accessible and be of the following type.
3 nos. : Ammeter suitably scaled with maximum demand indication (max. demand dead
pointer)
1 no. : Voltmeter, 0 - 500 volts, with OFF, phase to phase and phase to neutral selector
switch and cartridge fuses.
4 nos. : Current transformer, -/5A, 5VA burden and Class 1 accuracy for ammeters.
6 nos. : Current transformer -/5A, 5VA burden and suitable accuracy for kWH
meter. The CTs shall be capable for dual reading (i.e. 2000 A and 2500 A)
3 sets : HRC type control fuses; maximum rating - 20A; bus-bar mounted.
9 sets : HRC control fuses, 6A (carrier 20A) for future kWH meter.
1 no. : Restrictive earth fault relay -10 to 40% or 20 - 80% setting with time delay and
complete with a set of four current transformers
3 nos. : 30 volts DC shunt trip with auxiliary switch.
3 sets : Red, Yellow and Green indicator lamps to give phase indication with control fuse.
1 set : Trip alarm with acceptance and reset push buttons (alarm bell to be located outside
the panel board).
2 sets : Cable box/terminals for control cable to provide inter-tripping interlock facility
between H.V. and L.V. circuit breakers.
1 set : Test Terminals for maintenance purposes
5. The class and accuracy required shall be Class 3 for metering including instruments and
recorders and Class 5 P10 for protection.
6. All the breakers, ACBs, MCCBs and other electrical components of the panel shall be
calibrated to 50C ambient temperature for use in the State of Qatar.
21. SUBMAIN SWITCH BOARD

1. The sub-main board shall be suitable for operation on 3 phase, 4 wire, 50 Hz, 415 volts, A.C.
supply. The panel shall be cubicle type suitable for wall mounting or free standing, comprising
of isolator, contactor, MCCB or switch fuse units as shown on the electrical schematic drawing.
The construction shall be of Form 2 type as explained earlier.
2. The bus bars shall be electrolytic copper, PVC sleeved, supported on non-hygroscopic
insulating supports conforming to B.S. 159 and suitably derated for providing sleeves.
3. The board shall be equipped with name plates to identify the feeders and also danger boards
as specified earlier. The minimum fault level of this panel shall be 25 KA as per Kahra-maa
regulations. In case the fault level does not match the specified 25 KA, the current limiting
devices shall be provided in accordance with Table no. 1 of Kahra-maa regulations, latest
edition.
4. The MCCBs shall be triple pole, moulded case type complete with magnetic short circuit and
thermal overload protection, derated for the ambient temperature of 50C.

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5. The sub-main board shall be complete with ammeters, current transformers and maximum
demand indicator.
6. The detailed specifications for MCCBs shall be the same as indicated in the M.V. panel
specifications.
22. DISTRIBUTION BOARDS
22.1 GENERAL
1. Distribution boards shall be totally rust proof and conform to BS EN 60439-1 Part 12 and be
suitable for operation on 240/415 volts, 1 phase/3 phase, 50 Hz, 4 wire A.C. system. These
boards shall be factory assembled, either flush or surface mounted as indicated on the tender
drawings.
2. The boards generally shall have mixed capacity for lighting and general power sub-circuits for
items as shown and indicated on the drawings or in these electrical specifications. All boards
shall be complete with MCBs, RCCBs, main incoming isolator which shall be connected
directly to the D.B bus bars and other accessories as required and indicated in the D.B.
schedules.
3. The enclosure shall be fabricated from zinc coated steel sheet having adequate gauge to
ensure a rigid robust construction free from distortion. Each enclosure shall be of adequate
size to accommodate all the components specified, stove enamelled. The enclosure shall be
fitted with a sheet steel front panel which shall be firmly fixed by cheese-head screws. Screw
holes shall have a minimum depth of 6 mm. The front panel shall be cut neatly to allow the
MCBs/RCCBs levers to protrude through. The front panel shall however effectively conceal all
conductors, contactors, bus bars and any other live parts installed within the enclosures.
4. Each enclosure shall be fitted with a rigidly constructed double hinged steel sheet door. All
doors shall be provided with gaskets and fitted with at least two robust hinges. Each enclosure
shall be fully equipped to accommodate the number of MCBs/RCCBs of ratings as indicated on
the drawings. Where the Contractor offers enclosures designed to accommodate a greater
number of breakers than indicated on the drawings, the Contractor shall supply the additional
breakers of rating to be agreed with the Engineer. Blank shields shall be provided for the rest
of the space.
5. Distribution boards located remote from the main switch boards shall be mounted at a height of
not less than 1200 mm from finished floor level to bottom of the D.B. and maximum height of
this D.B. shall be 2200 mm.
6. Where single phase distribution boards are specified they shall be complete with double pole
isolator and where three phase distribution boards are specified they shall be complete with
triple pole isolator and a demountable/removable neutral link. These isolators shall be integral
and connected directly to bus bars. These bus bars shall be shrouded.
7. Each distribution board shall have separate earth and neutral bars having the same number of
connections as there are phase connections. A cable connection shall be made from earth bar
to the incoming cable gland earth tag. All phase and neutral bars shall be sized to carry the full
load current of the controlling breaker which shall be of flat tinned copper rigidly mounted,
supported on shock-resisting, non-hygroscopic, high grade insulators with high resistance to
tracking, not subject to mould growth or termite attack with adequate spacing and clearance.
8. Connection from the bus bars to the breakers shall be made by using solid circular insulated
conductors or insulated and tinned copper strip neatly set and formed. Each connection to or
from a phase or neutral bar shall have its own brass fixing screws, washers, butts and
locknuts.
9. Each distribution board shall be fitted with an identification label on its front cover. The label
shall be suitably inscribed stating the distribution boards reference number/letter, rating in volts
& amperes and the number of ways in English and Arabic. In addition to the above a reference
card shall be fitted inside the distribution board giving details of each circuit, MCB size, cable
size and location. The reference card shall be affixed to the inside of the distribution boards
door via a transparent envelope.

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10. All live terminals of parts and bus bars shall be shrouded with insulating materials to ensure
that it is impossible for any live metal to be touched while withdrawing or replacing MCBs.
11. The correct rating of breakers shall be fitted in each way to conform to the size of the final
circuit conductor and its connected load in conformity with Kahra-maa.
12. All breakers and DBs shall be of one make throughout the whole of the works.
22.2 MINIATURE CIRCUIT BREAKERS (MCB)

1. Miniature circuit breakers shall be of an approved make and comply with IEC-898 with
magnetic or temperature compensated thermal overload trips with magnetic short circuit trips.
They shall be single pole rated for an ambient temperature of 50C. on the outside of the
enclosure in which the breaker is mounted. They shall be of hermetically sealed type with
minimum breaking capacity of 9 KA at 415V or otherwise indicated on the tender drawings.
The frame size of all MCBs shall be identical so that they can be easily interchanged. Circuit
breaker dollies shall be of the trip free pattern to prevent closing the breaker on a faulty circuit
without resetting and shall also indicate the ON/OFF positions. Standard rating of MCBs shall
be used for ease of availability.
2. The MCB selection shall be carried out on the basis of its application. Different types shall be
used for this purpose with the following time / current characteristics:
Type B -3 to 5 In
Type C -5 to 10 In
Type D -10 to 20 In
3. Type B would be used for circuits with no switching surges.
4. Type C for fluorescent lighting, small motors which can produce switching surges.
5. Type D for X-ray machines, industrial equipment and similar application where abnormally high
in-rush currents are experienced.
6. The Contractor shall select the type of MCB to be used against each circuit in the submittal
and obtain Consultants approval before ordering the material.
7. The most important technical factor upon which the correct selection of circuit breaker for any
installation depends is the type of load to be protected by MCB.
A. Load which does not vary much above its rated value, e.g. heating loads - the circuits
feeding such apparatus are called steady load circuits and such circuits shall be
protected by miniature circuit breakers for steady load circuits. Their current ratings shall
be at least equal to that of the load.
B. Loads which may have peaks of comparatively short duration above its rated value, e.g.
motors, capacitors etc. Circuits feeding such apparatus are called fluctuating load
circuits and such circuits shall be protected by miniature circuit breakers for fluctuating
load circuits. For these loads, the circuit breakers shall have time/current characteristics
that will allow the transient overcurrent to be carried without tripping or derate the size of
MCB to take care of this transient current as recommended by the manufacturer.
22.3 RESIDUAL CURRENT CIRCUIT BREAKER (RCCB)

1. Current operated residual current circuit breakers (RCCB) shall comply with BS EN 61008.
They shall consist of a current transformer, tripping coil with contactor assembly, main supply
contacts, ON/OFF switch, test button and trip free mechanism all mounted on a robust body of
insulated material. The number of poles and the rated current shall be as detailed on the
drawings and the terminal sizes shall be suitable for the cables to be connected.
2. The sensitivity of the breakers shall be such that they are capable of detecting earth leakages
of 30 milli amps and the operating time shall not exceed 20 milli seconds under earth fault
conditions. The breaking capacity shall not be less than 9 KA; tripping time shall be unaffected
by temperature changes and shall not be possible to hold the trip mechanism closed under
fault conditions.

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3. The windings and coils shall be suitably tropicalised for operating in a relative humidity of 98%.
All contacts shall be of robust construction and be of non-welding, self-wiping and self-aligning
type designed for a minimum of 10,000 switching operations.
4. The residual current circuit breakers shall be used to protect the ring main, water pumps, water
heaters circuits, lighting circuits in bathroom and any other equipment as required by Kahra-
maa.
22.4 RESIDUAL CURRENT CIRCUIT BREAKER WITH MCB (RCCB/MCB)

1. Where combined RCCB/MCB devices are specified, the Contractor shall provide earth
leakage, overload and short circuit protection within the same unit, and shall comply with IEC
1009-2-2. The sensitivity and tripping time shall be 30 mA and 20 ms respectively. The unit
shall be compatible to other breakers installed within the board and shall have a test circuit
with a test button.
23. FUSE SWITCH AND ISOLATOR UNITS

1. Fuse switches shall be of robust construction and rated for 660 volts. The mechanism shall be
easily operated and of sound mechanical design. The action shall be of the "quick-make and
quick-break" type and the fixed and moving contacts shall be solid copper and of adequate
size for the current rating of the switch. Switch contacts shall be shrouded to avoid any
accidental contact with live metal. These switches and fuse switches shall be certified for 500
volts duty to the requirement of BS EN 60947-3 : 1992 and shall be metal clad unless
otherwise specified and totally dust proof.
2. Each switch shall, unless otherwise specified, be designed to be fitted with high rupturing
capacity cartridge fuse links of E.E. or equal make and the Contractor shall provide such fuse
links, suitably rated, for the load conditions in the circuits to be protected. Rewirable fuses
shall not be acceptable under any circumstances.
3. All fuses shall be HRC cartridge type in compliance with B.S. 88 and shall incorporate a fusible
element of appropriate current rating and fusing factor for the purpose of circuit protection and
discrimination. All fuses shall be of one manufacture throughout the whole of the works.
4. The operating handle shall be fitted to the front of the unit and shall have positive means of
indicating the "ON and OFF" positions.
5. An interlock shall be provided on each switch so that the door cannot be opened or the switch
withdrawn when the switch is in "ON" position, nor the switch be closed when the door is open
or the switch withdrawn. The door of the switch enclosure shall be hinged at the side or
bottom and adequate fastenings provided on the side opposite the hinge. Locks and padlocks
shall be provided for each switch to lock the switch into any one service.
6. The fuse switches shall comprise of a triple pole or double pole unit on the phase connection
only. A solid copper removable link of the same current rating as the switch shall be provided
within the switch enclosure for the neutral connection.
7. Isolating switches without fuses shall be of a similar construction and appearance to that of
fuse switches already described above and shall be capable of making and breaking a load
equal to their full rated capacity. All isolators shall be On Load type (AC-23) category. "OFF"
load isolators will not be accepted in any part of the installation.
8. All external isolators shall be metallic type to IP 65 and covered with sun shade.
9. The utilisation categories for switch fuses/fuse switches according to IEC 408 : 1972 standards
are given below :

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Table I
Nature of Category Typical applications

Current
AC AC-20 Connecting and disconnecting under no

load conditions
AC-21 Switching of resistive loads, including

moderate overloads
AC-22 Switching of mixed resistive and inductive

loads, including moderate overloads
AC-23 Switching of motor loads or other highly

inductive loads
10. Steel sheet enclosures shall be used for surface mounted isolators with the following degree of
protection according to BS 5420, IEC 144 - IP 40, IP 54 and IP 65.
11. All electrical equipment such as air conditioning units and pumps shall be provided with
suitably rated isolator near its location as shown on the relevant drawings.
12. The supply and installation of the above equipment and all interconnecting associated wiring
shall be carried out to the satisfaction of the Engineer. Switch cases shall be interlocked with
the switch action. In areas subject to damp or moisture laden atmosphere, the cases shall be
suitably protected.
13. All unit type switch gear shall have detachable end plates either plain, undrilled or with 'knock-
out' entries. Combined isolator/starter units may be used wherever suitable in preference to
individual isolators and individual starters. The Contractor shall allow in his tender for the final
cleaning down and painting of all electrical apparatus and sub-distribution boards.
14. Where PVC/SWA/PVC or XLPE/SWA/PVC cables are used, the correct type of glands shall be
fitted to the equipment.
24. WIRES & CABLES
24.1 PVC INSULATED WIRES - SINGLE CORE

1. The PVC insulated non-sheathed wires to be used for lighting and power wiring shall be of
450/750 volts grade conforming to BS 6004-1975 and laid in PVC or galvanised
conduit/trunking as specified. The wires used at this project shall have stranded copper
conductor and sized as indicated on drawings and in accordance with Kahra-maa regulations.
2. The number and sizes of cables drawn into the conduit/trunking shall not exceed than that
given in the appropriate tables of Kahra-maa regulations. In all cases, it must be possible to
withdraw any wire without damage to the remaining cables. The wires to be used shall be
colour coded - Red, Yellow and Blue for the respective phase wiring, Black for the neutral
wiring and Green/Yellow for the earth conductor. The cables shall be installed on the 'loop-in'
system, no joints being made anywhere in the installation.
3. Wires ends shall be stripped with purpose made stripping tools correctly adjusted to suit the
conductor size. All terminations to fittings and accessories subject to a temperature rise in

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excess of 130F shall be carried out with conductors insulated with heat resisting material such
as Butyl Hypalon or Equal.
4. In distribution boards the wires comprising each circuit, sub-circuit or final sub-circuit shall be
bound together and neatly wired into position in an approved manner.
5. When wires are installed in trunking the wires of each circuit, sub-circuit or final sub-circuit
shall be bound together in an approved manner at 600 mm intervals. In vertical trunking, wires
shall be fixed to prevent stress by weight. Where wires are installed in trunking, the trunking
shall be of sufficient cross sectional area, having regard to the number of wires installed so that
a space factor of 45% is not exceeded in accordance with Kahra-maa regulations. The wires
shall be of stranded core.
6. Compression type lugs and ferrules are preferred and should be included. The tools for
making compression joints must be those recommended by the manufacturer of the lugs and
ferrules and also approved by the Engineer.
7. For stud type terminals, approved crimping lugs or claw type washers shall be used. All
conductors, excluding those terminated into clamp type terminals shall be connected in the
foregoing manner. Where clamp type terminals are used, the conductor shall be terminated
without lugs with the exception of flexible conductors having wires 0.3 mm or smaller which
shall be fitted with crimps. Not more than one conductor shall be terminated in each clamp.
8. To identify the wires, each phase wiring shall be of its own colour at both ends and provided
with ferrules to identify the circuit number. The wiring for the entire installation shall be carried
out using loop system from point to point with no joints made anywhere on the installation. Not
more than two ends of wires shall be joined in each terminal of switch/socket or light fitting.
The minimum size of wire to be used for lighting circuits shall be 2.5 mm size and for ring
circuits, it shall be 4 mm, unless otherwise specified.
9. The core identification ferrules or sleeves shall be of insulating material which shall be white
and shall have a glossy finish. The ferrules or sleeves shall be unaffected by oil or damp.
Characters shall be suitably marked in black.
24.2 ARMOURED CABLES

1. The armoured cables shall be sized to comply with the following:
A. Derating regulations of Kahra-maa
B. Switch rating of the load
C. Allowance for 2.5% voltage drop.
2. The Contractor shall provide armoured cables where-ever specified. These cables shall be
designed for 600/1000 volts system. These cables shall be either PVC/SWA/PVC or
XLPE/SWA/PVC as indicated on the drawings. The cables shall be with inner extruded PVC
sheath and fillers.
3. Any armoured cable being used at site must bear the manufacturer's name on the outer sheath
and voltage rating for which it is manufactured.
4. XLPE/SWA/PVC B.S. 5467 & B.S. 5468 PVC/SWA/PVC B.S. 6346
5. All armoured cables must have British Standard and BASEC approval certificates. Those
without these certificates will not be accepted.
6. Cables carrying 3 phase and neutral loads shall be 4 core. The neutral conductor shall be of
the same cross-sectional area as that of phase conductors. The minimum internal radii of
bends in cables shall not be less than that given in the appropriate Table of the IEE regulations
for Electrical Equipment of Buildings.
7. Cables laid above the false ceiling or on the walls shall be fixed on suitable size of clamps
(PVC) at an interval of every 1.5 metres on the cable tray or cable ladder.
8. Cable trays shall be rigidly fixed on the surface or suspended with the help of clamps made out
of 6 mm thick mild steel flats painted with two coats of red oxide paint and one coat of synthetic
paint as recommended by the Engineer.

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9. The arrangement of cables and the methods of laying shall be approved by the Engineer.
Cables shall be laid direct in the ground with protective covers, drawn into pipes or ducts, laid
in troughs or on racks or supported on trays or cleats as may be required by the Engineer, in
accordance with the following clauses.
10. Where cables are installed in areas or locations that may be subjected to direct sunlight, the
Contractor shall provide suitably approved sunshield made of 20 gauge galvanised steel sheet.
No cable shall be subjected to direct sunlight. Filling in of trenches shall not be commenced
until the Engineer has inspected and approved the cables and accessories in-situ.
11. Cables buried underground shall be laid at a minimum depth of 600 mm from the ground level.
The cables shall be laid on a cushion of graded and washed builders fine sand of 200 mm thick
and shall be covered with another layer of 200 mm above it. Mechanical punners shall not be
used for this work. Cable marking tape shall be installed on the top layer of sand throughout
the cable route. A minimum horizontal clearance of 50 mm shall be maintained between the
cables.
12. Where, in the opinion of the Engineer, the soil on the site is unsuitable for backfilling, the
Contractor shall arrange for the importation of suitable material. Unless otherwise approved,
the minimum distance between the centres of three core power cables or three phase groups
of single core power cables shall be 0.15 m. On no account shall double banking of cables be
allowed.
13. Cable and joint route markers of approved type shall be provided along the route of buried
cables as instructed by the Engineer. Markers shall be installed at all duct and joint positions,
all places where the route changes direction and on straight routes at distances not exceeding
100 m. Their provision and installation shall be included in the schedule rate for excavation
and reinstatement.
14. Where three single core cables are laid direct in the ground and form one three phase circuit,
they shall, unless otherwise stated, be laid touching one another in triangular formation, the
apex of the triangle being uppermost. In order to maintain a triangular formation, the three
cables shall be tied together with tarred twine or by other approved means at intervals of 1.5
m.
15. Unless otherwise approved, auxiliary control cables shall be laid under the same covers as the
power cables and there shall be at least 70 mm of riddled sand between the two types of
cables.
16. After any cable has been laid and until the whole of the cables to the laid in the trench have
been covered with their protective covers, no sharp metal tools, such as spades or fencing
stakes, shall be used in the trench or placed in such a position that they fall into the trench.
Rollers used during the laying of cables shall have no sharp projecting parts liable to damage
the cables.
17. Where any part of the cable is buried in the ground, the armouring shall not be used as the
earth. Either a separate earth conductor shall be provided or the cable shall be increased by
an extra core. Cables crossing the roads/pathways shall be provided with PVC duct of
minimum 150 mm dia., buried at a depth of 800 mm below ground level unless otherwise
mentioned.
18. The Contractor is to remove any loose material from the ducts and prove them by drawing
through a mandrel of slightly less diameter than the duct, immediately before pulling in the
cables. Any lubricant used shall have no harmful effect on the cables. Any ducts or pipes not
used shall be sealed by plugs supplied by the Contractor before backfilling. The ducts shall be
water and vermin proof, scaled in accordance with the specification/drawings.
19. Cables laid in the concrete or block work trenches shall be supported on supports made out of
50x50x6 mm angle iron with clamps. These supports shall be provided at a distance of not
more than one metre each. All cables shall be run in a neat and orderly manner and the
crossing of cable within the trench shall be avoided as far as possible.
20. The Contractor will be responsible for removing and replacing the trench covers, free of
charge, during the execution of his work as directed by the Engineer.

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21. All single core and multi core main power cables shall be installed in cleats or saddles fixed on
vertical routes. Small power cables, those having conductor areas of 16 mm. sq. and less,
shall be installed on trays but segregated from other cables on the same tray by a space of 30
mm. All control cables shall be installed on trays.
22. All cable terminations shall be carried out using compression type cable glands designed to
adequately secure the steel wire armouring. All armouring and all faces of armour clamps
making contact with them shall be thoroughly cleaned during installation and all clamps shall
be adequately tightened to ensure good electrical contact. The installation shall be such that
there is no discontinuity in the return circuit via the armouring and no local spot or high
resistances. Means of earthing the armouring to the main earth electrode at the supply end
shall be provided by means of a metallic bond of adequate conductance and the bonding
connection shall be as short and straight as practicable. All terminations are to be fitted with
PVC shrouds.
23. All cables shall be scheduled and installed with a unique number. The Contractor shall
prepare cable schedules in accordance with the typical blank specification schedule. All
information required to be completed on the schedules shall be prepared and recorded by the
Contractor. All cables shall be numbered in accordance with the cable numbering system
already employed at the site. The Engineer will advise the Contractor during the contract of
the details of the system and cable numbers allocated for the contract works. All cable
schedules shall be to the Engineer's approval.
24. Each end of every cable shall be provided with markers for identification. The markers are to
be fitted in a suitable position under cable termination. Where cables enter and leave ducts or
pipes, suitable identification markers shall be fitted. The materials of the markers and of the
labels and fastenings shall be such as to avoid corrosion due to incompatibility of materials and
to ensure permanent legibility.
25. Each cable is to run in one continuous length except where the run of cable exceeds normal
manufacturing lengths. Other straight-through joints will not be permitted unless specifically
authorised by the Engineer. Where joints cannot be avoided, the estimated weight of joints
and supporting steel work together with any additional civil requirements shall be taken into
consideration. Joints shall be adequately supported and the provision for such shall be
included in the schedule of rates. Each joint shall be clearly labelled in an approved manner to
indicate the cable number and the joint number and single core joints shall be so marked that
the phase identity of each joint may be subsequently ascertained.
26. Where the armour wires of plastic insulated cables constitute the earthed metallic shield, such
wires shall be efficiently bonded across the joint in an approved manner. The electrical
resistance of such bonds shall not exceed that of an equal length of the cable armour wires.
Suitable care shall be taken to ensure that the bond contacts do not deteriorate in service.
27. The exact location of each trench shall be approved by the Engineer. Trenches shall be kept
as straight as possible and each trench shall be excavated to an approved formation and
dimensions and shall have vertical sides which shall be timbered where necessary so as to
avoid subsidence and damage. The bottom of each trench shall be firm and of smooth
contour. Where trenches pass from a footway to a roadway or at other positions where a
change of level is necessary, the bottom of the trench shall rise or fall gradually.
28. The Contractor shall take reasonable precaution to prevent damage to the highway or ground
surface from a slip or breaking away of sides of trench. Rate of rise or fall shall be approved
before-hand. The Contractor shall deal with and dispose of water so as to prevent any risk of
the cables and other materials to be laid in the trenches being affected detrimentally. The
Contractor shall provide all pumps and appliances required and shall carry out the necessary
pumping and bailing.
29. Unless otherwise agreed, provision shall be made during excavation for reasonable access of
persons and vehicles to property or places adjacent to the route. This provision shall be
maintained until restoration has been completed. When the excavation for trenches have been
accurately executed, notice shall be given by the Contractor to the Engineer. Laying of cables
or building of the structures shall not be started until the Contractor has obtained the
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30. The unit price quoted in the schedules shall include the provision of such quantities of skeleton
timbering consisting of pairs of boards and struts at intervals of not less than 3 m as may be
required by the Engineer.
31. When in the course of the contract works, obstructions are encountered which necessitate
diversions or alterations to other underground works, or alterations to buildings or foundation,
or when conditions necessitate the adoption of a special form of trench, the Contractor shall
immediately notify the Engineer; further work shall not proceed until written instructions have
been obtained from the Engineer.
32. The material excavated from each trench shall be placed so as to prevent nuisance or
damage. Where this is not possible, the excavated material shall be removed from the site
and returned for refilling the trench on completion of laying, without cost to the Client. Surplus
material shall be disposed of by and at the cost of the Contractor.
33. Single line cable routing drawings showing main cable routes only will be provided by the
Engineer, but not detailed routing or cable supporting steelworks drawings. The Contractor is
to include in the rate in the schedules for the preparation of all detailed routing and steelworks
drawings necessary to enable the Engineer to give his approval of all main and subsidiary
routes before installation commences. Adequate allowance is to be made in the designs for
additional cabling required for future extensions plus 20%.
34. The whole of the cable supporting steel work including all racks, trays, cleats, clamps, nuts,
bolts, washers, fixings and other items required to complete the installation of cables shall be
included in the contract.
35. Concrete inserts shall be provided in the vertical walls of all underground cable tunnels and
trenches. These inserts will be spaced at 1m centres approximately.
36. All cables are to be run with a particular regard to neatness of appearance. Multiple runs are to
be arranged so that cables entering or leaving the run do so in a logical manner.
37. All supporting steel work shall be hot galvanised in accordance with B.S. 729. If not, all the
supports shall be painted with two coats of red oxide paint and one coat of approved synthetic
paint. All supporting arrangements shall be approved by the Engineer.
38. Included in the contract are the excavation of trenches for laying and installation of the above
cables and equipment including all guarding, watching and lighting; the removal of
accumulated water, the removal and disposal of all surplus excavated materials, the provision
and removal of skeleton timbering and the slinging, strutting and shoring of other works within
the trench; the filling of all trenches and interim restoration.
24.3 M.I.C.C. CABLES AND FIRE RESISTANCE CABLES

1. All mineral insulated cables having copper conductors and copper sheath shall be PVC
covered and be of 500 volt class, conforming to B.S. 6207 Part 1. Only one manufacturer of
both cables and accessories shall be used.
2. The whole of the installation shall be carried out with the tools recommended by and in
accordance with the instructions and recommendations of the manufacturer. Only tradesmen
skilled in the use of MICC cables shall be used on the installation. Unless otherwise specified,
all cables shall be supplied and installed complete with a purpose made polyvinyl chloride
(PVC) sheath.
3. The fire alarm wiring from panels to various devices shall be carried out by using fire
resistance cables. These cables are also to be used for fire alarm system including its link-up
with the A.C. system. The minimum size of cable on sub-circuits shall be 2.5 mm sq. unless
otherwise noted, and the size of the sub-main cables shall be as shown on the relevant
drawings and schedules.
24.3.1 Terminations
1. Where cables enter boxes and equipment, the following methods of termination shall be
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A. A universal ring type compression gland shall be used as standard in all situations other
than those specified below and on no occasion shall any other glands be used for main
and sub-main cables.
B. Where entry to the equipment or box is already tapped, the gland shall be screwed direct
into the equipment utilising, where necessary with reducing sockets. The min. size of
entry permitted shall be 20 mm external thread.
C. Where the entry to the equipment or box is a clearance hole, the gland shall be fixed
with a solid locknut.
2. Terminations shall comply with B.S. 6081 Part 1. The temperature classification of the seal
shall be Class 105 unless otherwise indicated or directed by the Engineer. PVC shroud over
glands shall be provided when PVC covered cables are used. Before applying a shroud, all
bare metal shall be wrapped with pressure-sensitive adhesive PVC tape.
3. Unless otherwise detailed elsewhere in this specification, all cable ends shall be sealed with
cold, screw-on pot type seals of the appropriate size and utilising cold plastic compound.
Where seals are used without a gland, the seal shall be fitted with a permanently fixed flexible
earth 'tail' by the manufacturer.
4. The seals shall be drilled between the cable entry and knurling to accept the tail and then 'spot
crimped' to ensure electrical connection. The earth 'tail' shall be connected to an earth terminal
inside the accessory or apparatus. It should be noted that for certain sizes of cable, a larger
size seal is required when an earth 'tail' is added.
5. On flush lighting installations only, where special MICC clamp boxes are specified, it is not
permissible to omit the flexible copper earth tail. The cable tails shall normally be of neoprene
or high temperature insulation with red PTFE or similar material; silicone rubber shall not be
used without the approval of the Engineer.
6. Where the Contractor considers it impracticable to utilise the solid conductor for making off his
final connections, he may, with the permission of the Engineer and using an equivalent cross-
sectional area flexible conductor, make an extended tail utilising the self-screw sleeve
connector. This extension shall be carried out within the apparatus concerned.
24.3.2 Saddles and Clips

1. Saddles and clips shall be PVC covered when used with PVC covered cables; otherwise they
shall be of plain copper.
2. Fixing screws shall be brass wood screws countersunk for one hold fixing saddles and for
other situations, round head brass complying with B.S. 1210 or B.S. 450 shall be used. Where
machine screws are used, nuts shall be of brass, square pressed type complying with B.S.
2827.
24.3.3 Joining Sleeves

1. Joining sleeves shall be of brass with standard terminations. Solder ferrules shall be used to
join the conductors; the solder used shall comply with B.S. 219, Type M. Non-corrosive flux
only shall be used.
24.3.4 Installation
1. All joints shall be made at main switches, distribution boards, switches, ceiling rose boxes,
socket outlet boxes and fixed apparatus only. No joints shall be made in joint boxes or through
joints made, unless the special permission of the Engineer is obtained and his approval given
to the method of joint proposed.
2. As indicated or as directed by the Engineer, cables shall be run neatly on the surface of the
building or in roof, ceiling or floor voids, sleeved in galvanised conduits in wall cavities, run
neatly or laid in floor trenches or drawn into ducts and buried in the ground through ducts. No
bend in cable shall have an inside radius of less than six times the outside diameter of the
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3. All cable routes shall be determined by the Contractor and agreed by the Engineer before work
is started. Cables shall be run at least 150 mm clear of all plumbing and mechanical services.
The use of conduit and/or cable trunking to enclose conductors shall be kept to a minimum.
4. A loop shall be introduced in a cable either in the false ceiling area or immediately before its
entry into equipment subject to vibration or occasional movement. A clear space of at least
200 mm shall be maintained at the point in the loop where the cable passes over itself.
5. Cables are to be fixed to the various locations as follows :
A. On the surface of unplastered walls and ceilings and in damp situations -heavy gauge
one hold fixing spacing saddles and spacing type 'P' clips.
B. On finished surfaces (where permitted) -heavy gauge saddles.
C. Concealed cables -standard clips and saddles.
D. On cable trays -standard clips and saddles.
E. In corrosive situations - PVC isolated clips and corrosion resistant screws shall be used.
6. Where necessary and with the approval of the Engineer, the Contractor may, in concealed
situations, use straps and saddles of special design for the appropriate purpose, made of
heavy gauge metal strip.
7. Tools required for the manipulation and termination of cables shall be of a design approved by
the cable makers. Corrugation of the copper sheath at bends will not be accepted.
8. A wood block or wooden faced tool shall be used to finally dress the cables into position.
9. Care shall be exercised during stripping of the sheath and fitting of the sealing pot to ensure
that :
A. The sheath is not bent inwards and burrs are not left which could reduce the design
clearance between sheath and conductor(s).
B. The sealing pot is correctly positioned relative to the cut end of the sheath.
C. The interior of the sealing pot is free of any metal particles formed during the process of
attaching the pot to the cable.
D. The insulating sleeve is correctly placed relative to the closure of the mouth of the pot.
E. All air is excluded from the sealing pot by the correct introduction of the plastic filling.
10. Plastic filling compound shall be stored in duct-tight containers when not actually in use. It shall
not be used if it is, or is suspected to be, contaminated with dirt or moisture.
11. The Contractor shall at the request of the Engineer, subject any length of installed cable to a
insulation resistance test, consisting of applying a 1000 volt megger test to the length of cable
when both ends have had the seals affixed. The tests between conductors and between
conductors and sheath shall be infinity before conductors are connected at any apparatus.

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25. CONDUIT AND CONDUIT FITTINGS
25.1 GENERAL
1. Generally PVC conduit shall be used for lighting and power circuits, unless otherwise specified.
These shall be concealed in slab, walls or floor screed. PVC conduits can be laid on the
surface above the suspended ceiling. In areas where the conduit is exposed to external
weather or susceptible to mechanical damage, only, galvanised conduits shall be used as per
the specifications laid here under:
25.2 POLYVINYL CHLORIDE CONDUIT & ACCESSORIES

1. The plastic conduits shall be of heavy gauge, rigid unplasticised PVC, of the high impact
grade. The impact strength shall be tested in accordance with B.S. 4607. No conduit smaller
than 20 mm in diameter shall be used. The minimum wall thickness for the conduit shall be as
follows :
20 mm dia : 1.8 mm
25 mm dia : 1.9 mm
32 mm dia : 2.5 mm
38 mm dia : 2.5 mm
50 mm dia : 3.1 mm
2. All plastic conduit accessories shall be made from rigid unplasticised PVC of the same
manufacturer as that selected for the conduit. The conduits shall be of sufficiently large
sections and so arranged with draw-in boxes to allow easy draw in and out of cables.
3. Where a solid fixed joint between conduit and accessory is required, use shall be made of an
adhesive recommended by the manufacturer of the plastic conduit selected. When making a
joint, care must be taken to ensure that the plastic conduit is thoroughly cleaned at the ends to
ensure good adhesion. Flexible joints shall be made using a non-hardening adhesive and shall
be used in conjunction with expansion couplers.
4. Where bends or off-sets are required, these shall be made in accordance with the
manufacturer's instruction without altering the section of plastic conduit. For plastic conduit
upto 25 mm diameter, cold bends shall be acceptable. The bends shall be formed with the use
of a bending spring obtained from the plastic conduit manufacturer.
5. For larger sizes of conduit, bends shall be formed by pre-heating the tube after inserting spring
to prevent kinking. Pre-heating shall be done with a blow lamp or a blow flame, care being
taken to avoid over-heating the surface or with the application of hot water by immersion, or
wrapping hot clothes around the section to be set. Any other method of bending can also be
considered but subject to Engineer's approval.
6. Deep circular boxes shall be used where more than 10 nos. 2.5 mm sq. PVC wires are
crossing within the box.
7. Plastic conduits shall not be installed in situations where continuous ambient temperature
exceeds 50C. or where, for intermittent periods, the ambient temperature exceeds 70C.;
badly formed plastic conduits or plastic conduits damaged in any way shall not be permitted.
Expansion couplers shall be used on all straight runs of plastic conduit exceeding 6 metres in
length. The plastic conduit shall be free to slide within saddles if used on the surface above
the false ceiling.
8. Special consideration should be given to fixing of accessories in situation where the
temperature fluctuates excessively. Draw-in points shall be provided every 8 M straight runs or
after not more than two right angle bends; where such points are provided exclusively for draw-
in purpose, they must comprise inspection couplers.
9. The Electrical Contractor shall exercise care when installing plastic conduits to prevent
interference with or from other services and shall keep at least 250 mm clear of hot water
pipes, 50 mm from cold water pipes and 25 mm from ducts. The conduits shall be laid
concealed in the concrete slab and the walls. The conduit for the socket outlets, telephones
etc., shall be laid in the screed of the floor wherever possible or in the floor slab.

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10. No equipment weighing more than 12 kg shall be suspended from circular plastic boxes. For
load more than 12 kg, purpose-made supporting system shall be used with flexible cable and
ceiling roses.
11. A separate PVC insulated earth wire min. size 1.5 mm shall be included within each conduit
and shall be connected to an earth at each end. Draw wires shall be pulled through all
conduits as soon as possible after floors have been poured or conduits are concealed in order
to dislodge any particles of cement etc.
25.3 GALVANISED STEEL CONDUIT AND ACCESSORIES

1. Steel conduit shall be new, heavy gauge, welded steel, galvanised and shall comply with B.S.
4568 Part I and BS 31. Each length of conduit shall bear a stamp guaranteeing it to be as per
specifications. The use of conduit less than 20 mm will not be permitted.
2. All conduit fittings and accessories including screwed couplers, ordinary clips, saddles, pipe
hooks, screwed reducers, stopping plugs, locknuts and male and female brass bushes shall
comply with BS 4568 Parts 1 & 2, BS 31 Table -2, BS 6053 and 6099 wherever applicable. All
screwed couplers, screwed reducers and locknuts shall be made of galvanised malleable iron
and all stopping plugs, male and female bushes made of brass. Round locknuts only shall be
used on surface work. Inspection elbows, bends and inspection couplings must not be used.
3. Galvanised steel sheet adaptable inspection boxes shall be provided and fixed in inspection
positions where more than two conduits cross. These boxes shall be 150x150x50 mm deep,
(inside measure). Where the boxes are fully recessed, they shall be provided with 14 swg
galvanised steel lids, overlapping the boxes 6 mm all around.
25.4 GENERAL METHOD OF INSTALLATION

1. Generally the conduit installation shall comply with Kahra-maa regulations and IEE regulations.
All joints shall be weather proofed using adhesive recommended by the manufacturer. Fittings
and draw-in boxes shall be provided with earth terminals where applicable.
2. Termination in metal equipment or accessories shall be with a tapped entry and employ
flanged couplings locked to the metal case using smooth brass bushes.
3. Conduits and fittings which are found to be below the standard specified herein, whether due
to poor manufacture, rough handling, bad storage on site or poor workmanship, shall be
removed from site. Galvanised conduits and fittings may, at the Engineer's discretion and
approval be wire brushed and painted to an acceptable standard at no additional cost to the
Employer.
4. Conductors for lighting and socket outlets may be run in the same section of conduit if they are
in the same phase, but low voltage socket outlets and other auxiliary services shall be run in
separate conduits.
5. No wiring associated with one service shall be installed in any conduit, box or trunking
containing wires associated with a different service. However, where lighting or socket outlet
wiring are served from the same distribution board, the cables may be run in the same
trunking, provided they are in the same phase.
6. Conduits shall not be laid to falls, but care shall be taken to ensure that no pockets are formed
within the conduit system in which water can collect. Drainage holes, if necessary, shall be
provided at suitable points as agreed and approved by the Engineer.
7. The wiring shall be run in the conduits so as not to exceed the capacities set out in the
appropriate tables of Kahra-maa and IEE regulations. A separate PVC insulated earth wire
minimum size 1.5 mm shall be included within each conduit and shall be connected to an
earth terminal at each end. On no account shall galvanised conduit be permitted to be used as
an earthing route.
8. Conduits installed on the surface of walls or ceilings shall be fixed by spacer bar saddles fixed
at no more than 1250 mm apart and secured by means of 1 no. 30 mm countersunk screw in a
fibre white metal or similar plug of the correct size.

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9. All conduits shall be installed vertically. Horizontal and diagonal runs will not be permitted on
walls except where it is absolutely necessary, subject to the approval of the Engineer.
10. Conduits shall be fixed to adaptable boxes, fuse boards, switches etc., by means of smooth
bore male brass bushes and couplers. The conduit system shall be completed and continuous
throughout and shall not rely on light fittings or equipment bodies or casings to provide earth
continuity of through capacity for wiring.
11. Where conduits cross expansion joints, a slip joint shall be installed and earth continuity shall
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be maintained by using stranded bare earth copper 4 mm wiring connected by clips to each
side of the slip joint. Where conduits cross expansion joints in the building structure, special
expansion couplings shall be employed or other approved methods adopted. Continuity
through all such joints shall be maintained.
12. Conduits buried on concrete shall have 37 mm depth of concrete cover over its entire length.
Conduit buried in plaster shall have 6 mm depth of cover over its entire length and shall be
fixed by means of zinc coated screws in hard wood plugs, not more than one metre apart.
Conduits penetrating through roof slabs shall be complete with goose neck and sealed.
Conduits laid on concrete floor slabs shall be fixed by means of corrugated steel saddles
secured by hardened steel pins driven by percussion tool (Hilti or similar) at 1200 mm centres.
On prestressed floor slabs and beams, fixings must be into the joints between the beams or
planks unless instructed otherwise by the Engineer.
13. In cast 'in-situ' applications, the Contractor shall ensure that adequate precautions are taken
for the secure fixing, positioning, alignment and protection of all conduits and boxes during the
building operations. All conduit outlets or other 'in-situ' construction must be plugged with
extreme care to prevent the ingress of foreign matter and the conduit system from becoming
blocked during building construction. The Contractor will be held entirely responsible for any
additional costs resulting from blockage or damage to conduits due to neglect or lack of
attendance.
14. All spare ways in junction boxes etc., left for possible future extensions shall be fitted with
brass stopping plugs. For wiring purposes, all draw-in and inspection boxes must be installed
in readily accessible positions, which have been agreed by the Engineer.
15. No more than two right angle bends or equivalent sets must be made in conduit runs between
inspection boxes. On straight runs, inspection boxes must be inserted after each second
conduit length. Corners shall be turned by easy bends or sets made cold without altering the
section or opening the seams of the conduit. No bend shall have an inside seam radius of less
than three times the external diameter of the conduit. All bends must be machine-made.
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16. Where cables of 2.5 mm or over are being drawn, draw through boxes may be used to
minimise the bending of cables. Where conduits are installed in straight runs, draw boxes shall
be provided at centres not greater than 8 m and on runs with not more than two right angle
bends, boxes shall be provided at centres not greater than 8 m. No boxes shall be provided in
voids where access cannot be readily obtained. No draw-in boxes, other than point boxes
shall be installed in plastered walls or ceilings where the conduit work is concealed within the
building fabric, excepting within cupboards or switch rooms or where permission has been
given by the Engineer.
17. All exposed threads and parts of conduit where the enamel or galvanised finish has been
damaged during erection shall be thoroughly cleaned and adequately painted immediately
after erection. The inside surfaces of erected conduit and conduit fittings shall be smooth and
free from burrs and other defects.
18. Running joints shall only be used where absolutely necessary and shall be painted with two
coats of aluminium paint as soon as they have been tightened.
19. Female brass bushes shall be greased on to all free ends of conduit.
20. Conduit systems shall be electrically and mechanically continuous and water tight after
installation. All conduit systems shall be arranged, wherever possible to be self-draining to
conduit boxes and outlet points. Where necessary, provision shall be made to counteract
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21. Immediately before wiring, all conduit systems shall be thoroughly swabbed out until dry and
clean.
22. Malleable cast iron adaptable inspection boxes shall be provided and fixed at inspection
positions where more than two conduits cross. These boxes shall be 150 x 150 x 50 mm deep
inside measurements, except in cases where they occur on stanchions where boxes of 100 x
100 x 40 mm deep inside measurement will be permitted. The boxes shall be provided with
malleable cast iron sunk lids secured by four 2BA brass cheese head screws. Where the
boxes are fully recessed, they shall be provided with 1.5 mm mild steel lids overlapping the
boxes 6 mm all round. Boxes shall be fixed by means of two nos. 10 countersunk head screws
and the holes in the back of the box must be countersunk to receive the screws.
23. No more than three conduits upto 25 mm will be allowed per side on the above adaptable
boxes. Where more than three conduits per side occur larger boxes shall be used. Deeper
boxes shall be provided for conduits larger than 25 mm diameter. All boxes must be positioned
to the approval of the Engineer in readily accessible positions. Galvanised ceiling boxes or
equivalent BS looping-in boxes shall be provided and securely fixed for all ceiling points.
Where overlapping lids are required, they are to be as specified.
24. Small standard circular malleable iron conduit boxes conforming to BS 31 - 1940 and BS 4568
with heavy malleable cast iron lids and brass fixing screws shall be provided and fixed at all
junctions and necessary angles and bends of conduit. All boxes installed in false ceilings shall
be so positioned that they are easily accessible.
25. Where conduits are installed in positions exposed to the weather or in damp or other specified
locations, they shall be of the PVC covered rubber packed metallic type. All flexible metallic
conduits and adapters shall comply with BS 731 Part 1.
26. Conduit installed in dry indoor locations shall be the standard metallic type. All exposed
conduits shall be painted with two coats of paint to match with the colour of the wall/ceiling.
26. CABLE TRUNKING
26.1 G.I. TRUNKING

1. Cable trunking shall be installed where it is accessible and can replace congestion of conduits.
All trunking and fittings shall be manufactured by a reputed engineering company.
2. Sheet metal cable trunking shall be used throughout in all vertical rising ducts, in the positions
detailed on the drawings or for terminating conduits and cables at distribution boards etc.
Cable trunking may be used if required in ceiling voids where otherwise large runs of multiple
conduits would occur.
3. Cable trunking and fittings shall be in accordance with B.S. 4678 and shall be either Class 2
stoved black enamel (BE) or Class 3 galvanised (G) protected as detailed in the following
specifications and drawings. All the trunkings installed on the floors shall be stove enamelled.
All cable trunking shall consist of butting sections manufactured from Zintec coated high grade
steel sheet of not less than 16 swg. All accessories such as bends, tees, off-sets, reducers
etc., shall be of the same manufacture and finish.
4. Multi-way trunking shall be divided into the required number of compartments by means of
continuous steel sheet separators running the full length of the trunking. Each separator shall
be at such depth that when the trunking cover is fastened in position there is no gap between
the edge of the separator and the inside face of the cover. Separate compartments shall be
provided in all tees, angles, reducers etc., to ensure that segregation of the various services is
effected as detailed in the specifications and drawings.
5. All tees, reducers and angles for trunking shall have folded and welded corners. All angles
formed in wall trunking shall have fillet corners.
6. Adjoining lengths shall be correctly aligned and trunking shall be joined together by means of
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trunking. After joining, there shall be no gap visible between sections of the trunking nor
between lengths of separators where these are used.
7. Internal fish plate connectors shall be not less than 2.5 mm thick and attached by means of not
less than 4 nos. cadmium plated steel mushroom headed M4 screws for trunking having a total
cross sectional area below 5700 mm and 8 nos. cadmium plated steel mushroom headed M4
screws for trunking having cross sectional areas in excess of 5700 mm each passing through
clearance holes, shake proof washers and buts. Two pairs of screws on either side of the joint
shall be connected by tinned copper links with split soldering washers under the nuts to
provide electrical continuity across the joints.
8. The nuts shall be located on the outside of the trunking and the tinned copper straps shall be
provided across all joints formed by straight lengths, angles, tees etc.
9. All joints shall be securely bolted together and the whole assembly shall be fixed at intervals
not greater than 1.2 m.
10. The trunking shall be fitted with a continuous lid made from the same material or cover secured
to the trunking by means of cadmium plated mushroom head screws spaced not greater than
450 mm. Where trunking terminates in any piece or a apparatus, a proper flanged coupling
piece shall be used, securely bolted to the trunking and to the piece of apparatus.
11. Solid end stops shall be purpose made steel sheet terminal piece. In case of trunking covers
which are cut, the Contractor shall ensure that the cut edges are true and match with the
adjacent covers. The over lapping of covers will not be permitted and under no circumstance,
gaps in covers shall be accepted.
12. Where the trunking passes through walls or floors, sections of cover plate shall be fitted before
erection such that the cover plate extends approx. 50 mm beyond the finished surfaces of the
walls or floors.
13. The wiring within the trunking shall be securely held in position by means of suitable clips fitted
at regular intervals throughout the run of trunking, separate cable clips being provided for each
compartment of the trunking.
14. Where cables are to be enclosed in the same trunking compartment and connected to different
distribution boards i.e. single phase and 3 phase power circuits, they shall be distinguished by
separating the cables with insulated taping at intervals of 1.20 metres together with an
approved means of identification sleeve adjacent to each taping that clearly denotes the circuit
type and reference.
15. Each circuit within a trunking shall be taped together at intervals of 800 mm with three wraps of
high quality PVC insulating tape.
16. Vertical sections of trunking over 8 metres in length shall be fitted with staggered insulated tie
or studs fastened to the back of trunking at every 3 meter to support the weight of cables.
Where trunking passes through walls or floor, fire barriers shall be fitted internally and
externally as described in Regulation 523-6 and 528-1 of 15th Edition of IEE regulations or the
latest edition.
17. The trunking shall also be bonded to each piece of apparatus to which it is directly connected
by means of copper bonding strips of 13 x 2mm and also at each joint and bend.
18. All connections between trunking and/or busbar chambers to each item of switch, switch fuse
or distribution board are to be made direct and without intermediate conduit or conduit
couplers. The top and/or bottom plates of the items being connected are to be removed and a
suitable dimensioned slot is to be cut to accommodate the cable plus a further 6 mm all round
with similar slot in the appropriate position in the trunking or busbar chamber. A laminated
paxolin fillet 5 mm thick is to be inserted between the item plate and trunking and busbar
chamber with a slot 6 mm smaller all round than the slot cut in the metal parts so that damage
to the cable is avoided.
19. The item of equipment is to be fixed to the trunking of the busbar chamber through the paxolin
fillet into the top of the bottom end plate fixing holes, using the end plate fixing screws. The
paxolin fillet is to be cut accurately and smoothly to the same outer dimensions as the end
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20. All covers shall be easily removable and the trunking shall be properly spaced away from any
surface which may prevent this.
21. Trunking shall be fixed to walls, etc., with No.12 round headed wood screws to lengths
depending on material in which the fixing is made. The Contractor shall include for providing
all necessary supporting devices for trunking and adequate allowance shall be made for
expansion and contraction of long runs. All cable trunking shall be fixed clear of the respective
surfaces by means of not less than 6 mm spacers.
22. Shape of purpose-made pieces of trunking shall be determined by dimensions obtained from
site. On-site welding shall not be allowed. Flexible expansion joints shall be provided in
trunking runs as necessary.
23. Cable trunking shall have 25% spare capacity for the installation of any future cables. Due
precaution shall be taken to ensure that the correct space factor of the fully loaded trunking is
provided in accordance with IEE regulations.
24. The minimum cable trunking requirement shown on the drawings shall be supplemented if
required. Proposals for any such supplementary trunking shall be indicated on the installation
drawings at the time of submission for approval. It shall be clearly understood that the
introduction of supplementary trunking runs or the increase of compartment size will be
allowed only at the discretion of the Engineer and if accepted shall be regarded as a
concession to permit cables that would otherwise be enclosed in conduit, to be accommodated
in trunking.
25. Cable trunking installed on the exposed surfaces of walls shall be arranged with the respective
wiring compartments in the vertical plane with all conduits emanating from the top, bottom and
side of the assembly. In all cases, the access lid shall be fitted to the exposed side of such
assemblies.
26. Cable trunking installed either in voids or on the soffit of exposed ceilings wherever possible
shall be installed with the compartments arranged in a horizontal plane with the access lid at
the lower edge of the trunking and all conduits connected to the top and sides of the assembly.
27. The cable trunking shall be installed immediately above the false ceiling structure within ceiling
voids. Trunking shall be supported by purpose made brackets suspended from the structural
concrete ceiling slab soffit.
28. Conduits used to complete the final section of each circuit from the general trunking system
installed in the ceiling voids unless otherwise stated shall emanate from the top of the
appropriate compartment of the cable trunking and rise vertically to the structural soffit. The
conduits shall be taken then through the structural slab or be arranged to drop vertically to
terminate at the various lighting, power, telephone or auxiliary service outlet points.
29. For recessed cables terminating in recessed DBs, a recessed trunking shall be used with cover
flush with the outer surface of wall. In case of new cables being installed on the surface of
existing wall, surface trunking shall be used. In both cases, cables shall be terminated with
glands of appropriate size.
30. The Contractor shall include for the preparation of detailed installation drawings of all trunking
and conduits runs and submission of these to the Engineer for approval. These drawings shall
be submitted to the Engineer as quickly as possible for approval before installation.
31. The whole of the trunking shall be installed in a workmanship like manner so that it presents a
neat appearance and shall ensure that continuous cable access is maintained so that cables
may be laid in the trunking and not drawn-in.
32. Installation of wiring in trunking shall in general, follow the details give in Conduit Installation.
27. CABLE TRAY

1. The Contractor shall include for the supply and installation of cable trays wherever indicated or
as required for the execution of works. The cable trays shall be of the conventional perforated

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pattern with return flanges manufactured from a minimum of 16 swg or above M.S. sheet. The
cable trays shall be hot dip galvanised to withstand the external climatic conditions of Qatar.
2. Wherever the cable trays are exposed to outside conditions, i.e. laid on the roof, these shall be
covered with galvanised steel sheet of 20 gauge to protect from heat and rain.
3. Sections of tray shall be jointed together with mushroom head screws, nuts and spring
washers. These shall be plated or treated with rust inhibitor. The screws and nuts shall be so
arranged to ensure that no projecting screw threads occur on the part of the tray upon which
the cables are laid. The cable trays shall be securely fixed to purpose made brackets with
space behind to allow the insertion of tools for the tightening up of nuts. The brackets shall be
spaced in such a way so as to prevent sagging. The Contractor shall ensure that overall tray
arrangement is rigid. The Contractor shall include for all cable trays necessary to be fixed at
the terrace or above the false ceiling.
4. The cable trays shall be of sufficient width to take all cables without crowding and shall allow
for possible future additions to the proportions of the present requirements. Cables shall be
run singly and stacking will not be permitted.
5. Cable trays fixed to walls or flat ceilings shall be installed with the flange outwards or
downwards respectively to suit and shall be fixed with an approved fixing with spacing and
washers such that the tray is at least 25 mm from the surface of the wall or ceiling. Earth
continuity shall be maintained between each section of cable tray and total run of tray shall be
effectively bonded to the nearest earth continuity conductor at both ends.
6. Each length of tray shall be securely bolted to an adjacent length with sufficient overlap to
prevent sagging and twisting. Normal bend of not less than 450 mm shall be used. The
method of fixing each run of cable tray shall be approved by the Engineer prior to installation.
In all instances, the cable trays shall be supported from the structure of the building.
7. Wherever the tee or flat bends are required to be used, they shall be factory made. No cutting
of tray shall be permitted. Wherever necessary, the same shall be properly painted with the
prior permission of the Engineer. Deviation from the straight shall, if possible, be made with
purpose made bends. Where purpose made bends cannot be used, the tray may be cut and
the bends fabricated on site.
8. All the supports shall be fabricated out of galvanised angle iron or uni-strut channels. If not, the
M.S. supports shall be painted with two coats of red oxide and two coats of lacquered paint of
approved colour.
28. WIRING ACCESSORIES
28.1 SWITCHES
1. The switches shall be single pole type of 240 V grade. These shall be of robust construction
to provide long life of operation. The cover plate shall be of metal clad finish, subject to
Architect's approval with 20 amp single pole grid mounted switches. The switches shall
conform to BS 3676 and shall operate on downward mode only. Wherever more than one
switch is shown on the drawings, they shall be multi-gang and where they are wired with
different phases, phase barriers shall be used with the warning label or separate boxes shall
be used. External switches shall be metallic type and weather proof to IP 65.
28.2 SWITCHED SOCKET OUTLETS

1. The socket outlets shall be of switched socket combination type of 13 A rating with metal clad
finish and of very high quality. These shall be 3 pin, 240 volts with shutters conforming to B.S.
1363. Twin socket outlets shall be used wherever two sockets are shown together unless
otherwise mentioned.
2. All socket outlets shall be adequately earthed to terminate direct into outlet and a flying lead
shall be installed between outlet and outlet box. The switched socket outlets exposed to
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socket outlets shall be provided with indicating lamp to indicate the 'ON' status of switch,
unless otherwise instructed by the Engineer.
3. All switch socket outlets shall be connected in ring circuits unless otherwise specified. The
connected load for each ring circuit shall be considered as 1000 watts. External switches shall
be metallic type switched and weather proof to IP 65.
28.3 CONNECTION UNITS

1. Wherever connection units are shown on the drawings, provide switched fuse connection unit
with indicating lamp. These units shall also be provided with flexible cable outlet and shall be of
approved polycarbonate white finish conforming to BS 5733.
28.4 FLEX OUTLETS

1. The flex outlets shall be installed near the equipment like air conditioners, water heaters,
cooker units and exhaust fans. These exhaust fan outlets shall be of suitable rating having
three-way terminal blocks and brass screws for direct connection of flexible heat resistant
cables. They shall be of robust construction, of polycarbonate white finish and of very high
quality. All flex outlets other than the ones for exhaust fans shall conform to BS 5733.
28.5 CEILING ROSE

1. Ceiling roses shall be of approved manufacture and be of PVC moulded white finish
conforming to BS 7001 (plug-in type). All ceiling roses shall be fitted with integral enclosure
and earthing plate or connection to comply with Kahra-maa regulations and shall be fitted with
a break joint ring where used on recessed conduit boxes. The ceiling roses shall be plug-in
socket type. The ceiling roses for light fittings with emergency lighting battery pack to have a
different colour code for identification.
28.6 DOUBLE POLE SWITCH

1. The switches where indicated for hand driers or for other equipment etc., shall be double pole,
20 or 30 ampere rating based on the load current. The switches shall have indicating lamps
and the covers shall be of metal clad finish. All DP switches shall conform to BS 3676. All
external DP switches shall be metallic type and weather proof to IP 65.
28.7 45A D.P. SWITCH

1. The switches where indicated for cooker outlets shall be double pole, 45 amps. The switches
shall have indicating lamps and the covers shall be of metal clad finish. All external DP
switches shall be metallic type and weather proof to IP 65.
28.8 WIRING ACCESSORIES BOX / ENCLOSURE

1. These shall be flush steel boxes with adjustable lugs, brass earth terminal and manufactured
to BS 4662. The depth of the box shall be minimum 35 mm and deeper if necessary in order
to accommodate wiring of 6 mm2. The box thickness shall not be less than 1.0 mm.
28.9 TIME SWITCHES

1. Time switches shall be photo-resistor type mounted remote from the contactor at the place
approved by Engineer. These photo-resistors shall be equipped with lux adjustment to operate
the switch at the desired light level.
2. As an alternative to above, the electro-mechanical time switch can be provided. The time
switch shall be suitable for solar time adjustment throughout the year. It shall have 12 hours
reserve winding so that the power failure upto 12 hours will not change the operating time of
the time switch.
3. The contactor shall be of 240 volts 50 Hz, 1 Phase A.C.coil. It shall conform to relevant British
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28.10 CONTACTORS
1. Contactors shall be manufactured and tested in accordance with B.S. 775 / IEC 158.1 and
shall be sized in accordance with the requirements shown on the schematic or DB schedules.
A. Category AC1 : Applies to all types of A.C. load with a power factor not less than
0.95.
B. Category AC2 : Applies to starting, plugging of slip ring motors on closing or opening.
The making and breaking current of the contactor should not be less than 2.5 times the
rated current of the motor.
C. Category AC3 : Applies to squirrel cage motors with breaking during normal running.
The making current of the contactor should not be less than 6 - 7 times the rated current
of the motor while the breaking current shall be equal to the rated current of the motor.
D. Category AC4 : Applies to starting, plugging of squirrel cage motors. The making and
breaking current of the contactor should not be less than 6 - 7 times the rated current of
the motor.
2. The contactor shall be capable of withstanding the fault ratings of the system when protected
by HRC fuses. These HRC fuses shall form part of the fault fused switch where isolation is
required. Fuses shall always be installed on the live side of the contactor.
28.11 HAND DRIERS

1. The hand driers shall be installed and fixed as indicated on the drawings. The hand driers shall
be as follows:
A. Deep drawn steel covers of 2 mm thick and glazed porcelain coating.
B. High speed brush motors with self lubricating bearings, long brush life, insulated by
resilient mounting to eliminate noise and vibration and protected by fuses.
C. Push button operated.
D. Effective air flow : 330 m/h (5.5001/min)
E. Free air flow : 470 m/h (7.8001/min)
F. Noise level : 75 dB
G. Timer at 34"
H. 240 volts, 50 Hz.
29. INSTALLATION
1. Switches mounted in external locations or areas subject to moisture shall be enclosed in a
weather proof enclosure which shall be of the heavy duty type, quick make and slow break
pattern. Phase power identification and phase barriers shall be provided in accordance with
IEE regulations where two or more phases are connected to a single switch assembly. The
socket outlets shall be circuited as indicated on the drawings, wired using 4 mm sq. cables.
Socket outlets shall be wired by the same method as indicated for lighting switches. Fixing
height to be indicated on the drawings. All Plant room and storage areas having switch socket
outlets shall be of the industrial pattern and galvanised. A separate PVC covered copper earth
continuity conductor shall run from the isolator to the equipment.
2. Pumps, fans, pressure switches, etc., shall be supplied and installed under the mechanical
portion of the contract. The Contractor shall allow for supplying and fixing the isolators and for
final connections to all equipment. Unless specified to the contrary in the specifications, the
extract fans and controllers shall be supplied and installed by the Contractor including all wiring
and connections. Wiring to the extract fans and controllers shall be as detailed on the
drawings and Contractor shall supply and install a control isolator or switched spur unit as
shown on the drawings. The control isolator or spur unit shall be engraved. The isolator or
spur unit shall be mounted at a suitable height and the fan controller mounted adjacent. Wiring
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mounted box fitted with a multi-pin plug and socket. The multi-pin plug and socket shall be of
sufficient rating for the particular fan being connected and final connections shall be carried out
in circular multi-core flexible cable. Where excessive moisture is envisaged, the flexible cable
shall enter the fan via packing gland. Wiring for all split units shall first terminate in the isolator
of outdoor unit and then extend to DP switch of indoor unit.
30. LIGHT FITTINGS

1. The Contractor shall include in his costs for supply, erection, connection of all specified light
fittings complete with suitable lamps in positions specified, unless otherwise directed. No
lighting fittings shall be purchased until authorisation has been received, in writing from the
Engineer. This authorisation shall be sought by the Contractor in good time in order to allow
the programme of works to continue unaffected. All light fittings shall be of types specified or
similar and approved. No alternative light fitting will be considered unless permission is
received by the Contractor in writing from the Engineer.
2. Where tube pendants are required, ball and socket back plates shall be used unless otherwise
indicated.
3. The body thickness of sheet steel of the light fittings shall be minimum 0.6 mm and the
luminaries shall comply with BS EN 60598.
4. All aluminium louvers shall be made of minimum 99% purity with anodization.
5. The Contractor shall provide certificate from an independent testing laboratory conforming to
various standards for all proposed light fittings (i.e. IP rating, photometric test), which shall be
submitted along with the submittal.
6. All fluorescent fittings shall be complete with electronic ballasts unless otherwise indicated and
power factor correction condensers to give a minimum power factor of 0.9 lagging and control
gear noise level shall be limited to 24 dB.
7. The Contractor shall provide and fix plain pendants. Each pendant shall comprise of ceiling
rose, a suitable length of flexible cord in relation to the mounting height of the fitting and BS
lamp holder with H.O. pattern skirt.
8. Lamp holders incorporated in tungsten luminaires shall comply with BS 5042 Part 1 in the case
of bayonet cap holders and with BS 5042 Part 2 where screw type lamp caps are employed.
Lamp holders incorporated in fluorescent luminaires shall comply with BS 5042 Part 4.
9. Ceiling roses shall comply with BS 67 and be manufactured from either rigid PVC or bakelite.
Wiring from the ceiling rose to the lamp holder shall be carried out using heat resistant flexible
cord of minimum size 1.0 mm.sq. The insulated heat resistant flexible cord may be butyl
rubber, EP rubber, silicon rubber or glass fibre. A plug and socket type ceiling rose shall be
provided for all recessed luminaires, located within each reach of the aperture provided for the
luminaire.
10. The light fitting shall not be considered complete without the lamps of specified wattage. The
connections between the circuit wiring and fitting shall be effected by means of fixed nylon
connector terminal block mounted in the lighting outlet conduit box or ceiling rose above the
false ceiling. All metal work shall be bonded to earth.
11. Where surface mounted light fittings are installed, conduit boxes, either of the loop-in type or
standard type shall be installed above each fitting position. Extension rings shall be fitted as
necessary so that the bottom of the ring is flush with the underside of the ceiling. White break
joint rings shall be provided between the fittings and conduit box to mask the joints as deemed
necessary by the Engineer.
12. Light fittings designed for mounting on a flush ceiling shall be mounted on a surface outlet box.
The Contractor shall supply and install a suitable metal support for each fitting. In areas where
the ceiling is of the suspended type, the weight of the conduit and light fittings shall under no
circumstance be carried by this type of ceiling and suitable two independent fixings shall be
provided and installed by the Contractor to carry the weight of the fittings.

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13. All lighting fixtures are to be suspended as required by Kahra-maa regulations. Ensure that the
light fittings are adequately ventilated and where appropriate, suitable spacers shall be
installed to give a minimum clearance of 6 mm between the fitting and the finished ceiling.
14. In the buildings where steel trusses are provided, all the light fixtures shall be supported from
the trusses or the purlins with the help of double chains to withstand the weight of the light
fixture.
15. All lamps throughout the installation shall be supplied and fixed in position as per this contract.
They shall be of the sizes and types specified. All lamps over 150 watts shall be of screwed
cap-type. The lamps shall be supplied complete with end caps suitable for the fitting to which it
is to be attached. The lamps shall be rated for 240 volts. Unless otherwise specified, lamps
shall be coiled coil conforming to BS 161, 555, 1853.
16. Fluorescent tubes shall be triphosphor type. Each and every fluorescent light fitting shall be
fitted with power factor correction capacitors.
17. All lighting luminaires shall comply with BS 4533 and 5225 and fitted with bi-pin and bayonet
end caps as necessary. All control gear associated with fluorescent fittings shall comply with
BS 2818 and 4017 and shall be of the electronic start type. Final connections to luminaires
shall be by 3 core heat resisting flexible cables connected as previously described.
18. The Contractor shall ensure that fluorescent fittings are connected to the three phase
distribution boards such that there is no stroboscopic effect or error.
19. With the exception of certain light weight domestic and commercial types of light fittings, no
fittings shall be suspended by means of flexible cables. Where light fittings are suspended they
shall be by means of purpose made metal supports.
20. In case of hazardous locations, the light fittings shall have Zone 1 classification as per IEC-79,
B.S. 4683 and B.S. 5501 and rated IP 66. The luminaires shall have a direct entry fitting with a
terminal block for mains supply and a switch live terminal facility. The terminals shall be
capable of accepting conductors upto 4 mm. The fitting should be swivel mounted to allow for
a 90 swing for relamping. The luminaire casing shall be of aluminium with an exterior finish of
white enamel.
21. All fluorescent light fittings shall be provided with electronic solid state two pin starter device for
different sizes of lamps (linear fluorescent lamps from 600 mm to 1500 mm, 18W, 36W, 58W,
compact fluorescent lamps and 4 pin 2D lamps).
22. Electronic ballasts shall be used with fluorescent lamps for dimmable lights. The electronic
ballast shall be suitable to work with 26 mm dia fluorescent lamps (TLD). The main function
groups of the electronic ballast shall be HF generator with current limitation, power supply
consisting of rectifier with harmonic limitation and HF filter for radio interference suppression.
23. The components of the dimming system with electronic ballast shall be:
A. Fluorescent lamp (RS) dimmer capacity - 1200 VA
B. Electronic ballast
C. Resistive base load eg., 25W incandescent lamp
D. Dimming range - 100 - 30%
24. For all non-dimmable lights, electronic starters shall be provided.
30.1 FLUORESCENT LAMPS

1. The Contractor shall ensure that the fluorescent lamps shall have the following lumen output :
Tube Luminaire Output
18W 1300
36W 3300

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58W 5200
2. However, the fluorescent lamps shall be tri-phosphor type which may have a better output than
as indicated above. The colour rendering index shall be 84% with 4000k colour temperature.
30.2 EXTERNAL LIGHTING

1. The requirements of electrical work under this heading shall comprise the supply and
installation of:
A. Light fittings (wall / ceiling mounted and bracket mounted), lamps, control gear fuse units
as detailed on the drawings and Schedule of light fittings.
B. Contactor units, each incorporating a controlling photo-cell and time switch within the
external lighting distribution board for the control of external lighting.
C. Underground PVC/SWA/PVC cabling or MICC/PVC wiring as detailed on the drawing
and accessories.
31. EMERGENCY PACK FOR LIGHTING

1. The emergency pack for lighting shall consist of individual power packs installed within the light
fittings, as shown on the tender drawings. The light fittings to be provided with these power
packs have been indicated with a symbol. These power packs shall consist of
convertor/invertor with nickle-cadmium battery to provide 3 hours operation for one of the
lamps in these fittings.
2. The light output from these packs shall be as follows:
For 20 watts fluorescence : 30% of initial lamp lumens
For 18 watts PL lamp : 25% of initial lamp lumens
For 24 watts PL lamp : 25% of initial lamp lumens
For 16 watts 2D lamp : 25% of initial lamp lumens
For 28 watts 2D lamp : 25% of initial lamp lumens
3. The design of the unit shall be such that it can be fitted easily into all types of fittings including
batten luminaire. The unit shall have the capability of sustaining high temperature so that it
can be accommodated into the fittings with high internal temperature. However, if the internal
temperature of the fitting exceeds 50C. then the provision of mounting it in remote location
shall be made. In case of remote mounting, a purpose made remote box shall be provided.
4. Charger system shall have solid state constant current with full recharge time of 24 hours. The
inverter shall be high frequency transistor oscillator, producing sine wave output.
5. There shall be red light emitting diode type charge indicator and an internal control circuit to
prevent the battery from deep discharge. The circuitry shall have two live supplies, one
switched and one unswitched. Failure of unswitched supply shall operate the change over
circuit.
6. The system shall be suitable for operation on 240V, 1 Ph, 50 Hz., A.C. system.
32. WIRING SYSTEMS

1. The method of laying conduits/cables and its wiring shall be carried out as follows :
A. The Contractor to provide PVC conduits and accessories on the surface below the soffit
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B. G.I. trunking shall be run from DB to all the Corridors and PVC conduits shall be tapped
from this G.I. trunking.
C. PVC conduits to run concealed in the walls up to the service outlet.
D. Where there is no false ceiling, the conduits for light points shall be laid within the
concrete roof slab.
E. Conduits for the sockets shall be laid in the floor slab and laying in the screed shall be
avoided as far as possible.
33. TELEPHONE SYSTEM

1. The Contractor shall provide for heavy duty PVC conduits and accessories for this system.
The minimum size of conduits shall be 25 mm. For detail specifications refer section dealing
with conduits explained previously. The block wiring to all outlets, junction boxes inside each
building and external facilities (i.e. Propose Employee Entrance Gate, Propose VIP Entrance
Gate, Propose Visitors Entrance Gate & Mosque etc. as indicated on the drawing) from
MTJB/MDF to each outlets shall be carried out by the Contractor who shall hire a Q-Tel
approved Contractor and carry out the same.
2. All telephone outlets shall be jack type and suitable to accept Q-Tel telephone without any
alteration. All telephone junction boxes shall be provided by the Contractor. Each outlet shall
be provided with 1x4x065mm (6.2mm diameter aprrox.) plain solid annealed copper conductor
pvc insulated flame retardant pvc sheathed indoor telephone wire and 1x4x0.5mm square
(8.3mm diameter approx.) outdoor telephone wire laid from the MDF/MTJB to the telephone
point as indicated on the drawings. The outlets shall be jack type polycarbonate white finish.
The cables from outside Q-Tel manhole to inside the building shall be as recommended by Q-
Tel and the Contractor to include for the same.
3. The junction boxes shall be factory made to the following specifications:
A. Enclosure made of electro-galvanised sheet steel triple folded front portion and channel
to prevent penetration of water and dust (IP 55) when the door is closed.
B. Standard removable mounting plate.
C. Sealing gasket strip stuck in.
D. Concealed type hinges that are easily removable and more than 120 degree door
opening.
E. Earth terminal on the body that is connected with the door.
F. Zinc die-cast / chromated triangular key locks to seal the door.
G. Standard removable bottom plate for cable glands.
H. 4 No. mounting holes for fixing the enclosure in the wall.
Thickness enclosure - 1.5 mm
Door - 2.0 mm
Mounting plate - 2.0 mm
Colour finish body - RAL 7032
Mounting plate - RAL 2000
4. The Contractor shall provide external manholes, PVC ducts etc., as shown on the tender
drawings complete with cabling as per Q-Tels approval. Main distribution frames and
telephone handsets shall be provided by Q-Tel through the Client.
5. The Contractor shall also include in his price for telephone block wiring by Q-Tel approved
Contractor, including supervision charges of the telephone wiring /cabling by Q-Tel.

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34. COMPUTER SYSTEM

1. The Contractor shall engage the services of a previously approved (by concerned authority)
specialist firms / Contractor for installation, testing and commissioning for providing the
computer system as per the specifications detailed herein and as shown on the tender
drawings.
2. The Contractor shall provide for heavy duty PVC conduits and accessories for this system.
The minimum size of conduits shall be 25 mm. The computer outlets shall be RJ45 type
(single).
3. All pull boxes, trunking shall be provided.
4. The computer wiring shall be UTP Cat. 6 shall be provided by the Contractor. The computer
wiring shall be laid from the user outlets upto the Computer Room directly without any joints in
between.
5. The Contractor shall provide communication cabinet at the Computer room to the following
specifications:
A. Front glass door with key locks and keys
B. Metal back door.
C. Fan tray
D. Power distribution
E. Patch panel with number of ports equal to the number of points as indicated on the
drawing.
6. The Contractor shall provide cable termination at both ends (at user end and patch panel end)
complete with labelling.
7. In addition the Contractor shall provide the following:
A. 3 metre long patch cord cable with number of cables equal to the number of points in the
school.
B. 1 metre long patch cord cable with number of cables equal to the number of points in the
school.
8. Switches and Reuters equipment shall be provided by others. (If required)
Network test and warranty shall be carried out as per international related standard.
35. SATELLITE MASTER ANTENNA TV (SMATV)

1. Required Outlets with Cover Plate, Conduits, draw wires & Boxes Only. (Contractor
Scope of work)
The system shall provide PVC conduits of 25 mm diameter, splitters, disk and outlets as shown
on the drawings. The outlets shall be of polycarbonate matt white finish suitable for radio and
cable T.V.
However, the head end equipment shall be installed by specialist Contractor included Antenna
on the roof.
36. FIRE ALARM AND DETECTION SYSTEM
36.1 ADDRESSABLE FIRE ALARM AND DETECTION SYSTEM

GENERAL
1. The Contractor shall install, test and commission the fire alarm system as per the
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2. The work under this section shall include for the complete performance of Fire Alarm and
Detection System in accordance with the specification, drawings, Qatar Civil Defence
Department requirements and Latest NFPA Codes.
3. The system shall be composed of an addressable system with latest technology in the field to
achieve maximum facilities in identifying the spot of fire outbreak and with minimum
annunciation of false fire phenomena.
4. All the systems components such as control panel, sensors, manual call points, sounders, etc.,
shall be produced by the same manufacturer who has at least five
5. (5) years experience in design, manufacturing, installation, commissioning and maintenance of
Fire Alarm System in the State of Qatar.
36.2 DESIGN CRITERIA

1. The system shall comply in accordance with NFPA 72.
2. The system shall include -
A. Addressable Fire Alarm Control Panel.
B. Addressable Optical Smoke Sensor
C. Addressable Heat Detector with rate of rise
D. Addressable Manual Call Point.
E. Addressable Electronic Sounder.
F. Addressable Interface Unit
G. Addressable Repeat Panel
H. Built-in printer
I. Indicators
J. Auto-dialling facility.
36.3 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION

1. Contractor shall provide a complete high quality fire alarm and detection system composed of
fully electronic hardware to achieve maximum facilities in identifying the source of fire outbreak
in its very early stages and minimize unwanted false alarms.
2. The system shall include but not limited to the following:
A. Addressable Main Fire Alarm control panel with Analogue Detection Technique with
integral battery and charger, in-built keyboard (function keys to facilitate on-site
programming), in-built printer, visual display unit capable of displaying 2 lines of 40
characters each, indicators to denote "FIRE", "POWER ON", "WARNING" and "FAULT".
B. Addressable Manual call points.
C. Addressable fire sensor - optical and beam type.
D. Addressable Electronic sounders
E. Addressable fire alarm interface units
F. Addressable repeat panel
G. Built-in printer
H. Other accessories required and wiring
I. Auxiliary Components
J. Auto-dialling facility
K. RS port for communication.

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3. The system shall as minimum include the following provisions :

A. All necessary software and/ or programming to provide a fully comprehensive error
checking and signal processing system. This shall include analysis of the analogue
information received to reduce false alarms incurred by insects, electrical transients,
faulty equipment, and the like, together with self compensation monitoring of sensor
threshold levels in order to instigate maintenance warning prior to "Fault or Failure"
occurences.
B. Automatically and electronically "Address" all field devices directly connected to the loop
circuits. This shall include to automatically memorise all field devices connected to the
loop circuit and transfer same on to the on-board printer for read out if requested.
C. Automatically integrate field devices (manual call points, fire sensors, sounders, repeat
panel, interface units) where connected to common or different loop circuits to satisfy the
"Fire Alarm System Operation Matrix" requirements as shown on the drawings.
D. Removal of one or more field devices from a loop circuit shall not in any way impair the
correct operation of all other field devices forming part of the loop or system.
E. Synchronization of all sounders whether operating in a continuous or intermittent mode
including zoning of alarm for the desired fire compartmentalisation of the area to be
individual zone alarm.
F. Identification and display of power supply faults from Graphics Mimic Repeat panels and
Interface units, etc.
G. Memories upto 256 events (i.e. Fire/Fault/Message) and transfer same to on-board
printer for readout.
H. Accept, identify and verify "Fire Condition" information received from field devices (fire
sensors, manual call points, interface units, etc.) and operate sounders.
4. The system generally comprises of 4 No. individually integrated 2 wire loop circuits derived
direct from the central master alarm panel as denoted on the drawings. Each integrated loop
circuit being suitable for accepting up to 99 addresses directly connected to the same.
36.4 SYSTEM HARDWARE
36.4.1 Fire Alarm Panel

1. The addressable fire alarm control panel with analogue detection technique shall have the
following features:
A. Multi tasking micro-computer controlled
B. Self-contained and wall mountable or self contained and floor standing.
C. Integral switch mode power supply and battery chargers
D. 72 hour battery back-up
E. Printer and full keyboard as standard
F. Twin 24V master alarm circuits.
G. Manned center link connection facility
H. Twin Auxiliary relays configurable for Fire, Fault and/or warning operation
36.4.2 Panel Indications

1. Alphanumeric Liquid Crystal Display for Fire, Fault and Warning messages (2 lines of 40
characters each).
2. Back light facility on Liquid crystal display

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3. Modules of light emitting diodes (Red - Fire, Green - Power on, Yellow Warning and Fault).
4. Two tone buzzer for fire / fault audible indication.
5. Audible bleep for keypad press confirmation
36.4.3 Controls
1. Silence fault buzzer facility
2. Time and date setting facility
3. Master alarm START/STOP controls
4. Selector alarms ALERT/EVACUATE/STOP controls
5. Test for Liquid crystal display, Light emitting diodes and fault buzzer.
6. Printer ON, OFF, LINE FEED and TEST facilities
7. Disabling facilities for Outstations, Zones, Sectors, Auxiliary Relays, Master alarms.
36.4.4 Panel - Loop Configuration

1. Upto 8 addressable loops capacity
2. Each loop of minimum 1 km length
3. Sensors, manual call points, sounders, repeat panels, interface units (all addressable) shall be
connected on the same 2 wire loop.
4. 99 addressable outstations per loop
5. Each and every device shall have a loop breaker relay to maintain the loop integrity and keep
the entire loop functional isolating only the particular faulty device. A single open-circuit or
short-circuit fault on a loop wiring shall not disable any device on it and the system shall remain
fully functional.
36.4.5 Labelling of devices

1. 2 character label per outstation
2. 32 character label per zone
3. 32 character label per Input/Output line on Interface unit.
36.4.6 Event Log

1. A log of 256 previous Fire, Fault, Warning and status events.
2. Separate log of 100 previous fire events
3. 64 current fault and warning events
36.5 TIME ZONE AND DELAY BLOCK

1. 15 itemize programs over 7 day period
2. 16 delay programs of duration 0-10 minutes
3. Sectors can operate with delayed action
4. Any sectors can operate other sectors with delayed action
5. Auxiliary relays can operate ON or OFF with delayed action
36.6 SYSTEM MONITORING

1. Loop communication shall be monitored for errors
2. Loop wiring shall be monitored for short circuit with response time of 0.5 second

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3. Loop wiring shall be monitored for open circuit every 10 seconds or less
4. Outstations shall be monitored for disconnection from loop every 10 seconds or less.
5. All outstations shall be monitored for communication failure
6. Loop supply shall be fully monitored
7. Local communication, card functions and interconnection of electronics within the panel shall
be monitored for fault.
8. Earth fault, keyboards, and printer shall be monitored for failure.
36.7 ENGINEERING TECHNIQUES

1. If the control panel is interrupted by an outstation on its loop holding Fire or Fault threshold, the
control panel shall immediately perform a fast scan to locate the outstation requesting attention
and when it is located, 256 data readings taken from it and used in conjunction to analyse the
event.
2. A slow drift of analogue channel readings from a sensor requiring maintenance shall be
reflected by changes to the time average values, allowing alarm level offset values to be
created for event analysis, maintaining the sensors sensitivity and allowing the early detection
of slow burning fires.
3. The response time from the sensing of a threshold at an outstation to appropriate event action
being taken by the control panel should be less than 1 second, independent of the system size.
An even faster response of 0.5 second shall be achieved if the threshold is from a manual call
point within the system.
36.8 OTHER FEATURES

1. Printer disable facility.
2. Information retrieval facilities for Engineering set-up and system status.
3. Memory of configuration and engineering set-up
4. Clearing Fault and Warning facilities
5. Password protected access to engineering controls
36.9 POWER SUPPLY UNIT

1. A power supply unit shall be provided for each control panel and interface unit forming part of
the system, and these shall comply in all respects with the requirements of BS 3116:Part 4 and
BS 5839:Part 1. Each power supply unit shall be suitable for operating in conjunction with its
associated panel/interface unit, and be complete with suitably rated solid state fully automatic
charger, sealed lead acid battery, status control/indicating module and interface input/output
fuses having a life span of 20 - 25 years. Each unit shall be suitable for accepting a 240V 50
Hz AC input and have a 24V DC nominal output suitably rated to operate its panel/interface
unit and associated equipment for both normal operating conditions and a mains failure
standby period of 24 hours (minimum) with a further 30 minutes under full alarm/control load
conditions.
36.10 AUTOMATIC ANALOGUE / ADDRESSABLE FIRE SENSORS

1. All automatic sensors shall be analogue addressable pattern and comply with the following
requirements:-
36.10.1 Smoke Sensors - Optical Type

1. These shall be optical / heat combined type in a single head. Smoke and heat element shall
combine to react to the presence of smoke and heat at the same time. The smoke sensing

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design shall comply with NFPA and heat sensing design to NFPA. All smoke sensors shall
comprise of three components - termination plate, electronics module and a replaceable
sensing chamber. The termination plate shall incorporate the terminals for wiring only and
shall not contain any electronic parts. The electronic module shall plug into the termination
plate as a second fix item. The sensing chamber shall fit on the electronics module as a third
fix item.
36.10.2 Heat Sensor

1. Shall comply where applicable with the requirements of NFPA. Heat sensing shall be carried
out by the thermistor and heat sink assembly. The microprocessor on the PCB performs
monitoring of the thermistor through analogue to digital conversion circuitry and uses the
measurement to enable heat sensing to be performed.
36.10.3 Duct Sensor

1. The duct sensor shall use an optical sensor. The housing shall include inlet and outlet probes
and terminations to the sensor base. It shall monitor an air flow of 0 -10 metres per second in
ventilation ducts. Therefore a correct positioning of duct detectors is a must. Air turbulences
caused by bends, fans or obstructions shall reduce the efficiency of the probes and the unit
shall be fitted away from these positions. A position shall be selected where a sufficient density
of smoke can reach the probe. If smoke is present in sufficient quantity in the duct it shall be
sensed by optical sensor.
36.10.4 Addressable Manual Call Points (Pull type)

1. All manually operated contacts shall be addressable pattern and comply with the following
requirements:-
A. Comply in all respect with NFPA.
B. Contain integral L.E.D. indication to denote operational mode, all necessary electronic
components and circuitry required to form an addressable device for direct connection to
the loop circuits originating from the control panel, and operate in conjunction with the
system circuitry/operational arrangements.
C. Suitable for flush mounting, complete with box, test probe, transparent plastic fill
covering to pull switch in order to avoid mis-operation of the pull switch.
36.10.5 Addressable Electronic Sounders

1. The electronic sounder shall meet the requirements of NFPA. It shall be electronic
addressable pattern with two link selectable volume - 95 dB at 1 m and 104 dB at 1 m. The
sounders shall be compatible to be connected on the same loop along with addressable
sensors and addressable manual call points.
36.11 ADDRESSABLE FIRE ALARM INTERFACE UNIT

1. All interface units shall be addressable and contain all necessary microprocessors electronic
components/ circuitry required to form an addressable device for direct connection to the loop
circuits and operate in conjunction with the system circuitry/operational requirements:
2. It shall have the capacity to drive the required number of outlets to be controlled via relays with
1 set of 240V AC/DC 6A rated volt free change over contacts, all prewired to terminals for
accepting incoming cables by the sub-contractor.
3. The relay coil shall be controlled from the control panel via the loop circuits and internal micro-
processors/ electronic components/circuitry, the contacting being generally utilized to transfer
ventilation plants to a fire status under a fire alarm condition.
4. The interface units shall be complete with power supply units i.e. integral battery and charger,
all housed within a surface mounted metallic enclosure.

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36.11.1 Addressable Fire Alarm Repeat Panel

1. The Contractor shall provide the fire alarm repeater panel in the Propose VIP Entrance at
Guard Room & Propose Employee Entrance Guard Room to meet the following specifications :
A. Fire alarm repeat panel shall be addressable pattern, containing all necessary micro-
processors, electronic components and circuitry required to form an addressable device
for direct connection to the loop circuits or main fire alarm panel and operate in
conjunction with the system circuitry/operational requirements.
B. It shall give secondary indication and control of the main fire alarm control panel and
repeat system FIRE, FAULT and WARNING messages with indications and also
duplicate essential system controls for emergency conditions.
C. The messages on the repeat panel shall be given by an alphanumeric 2 lines by 40
characters liquid crystal display. Audible indications shall be by means of a 2 tone
buzzer for FIRE and FAULT, with silencing facility for the FAULT sound.
D. It shall have an identical display to that used on the control panel and include start
sounders, stop sounders, reset controls and test engineering facilities. It shall have
integral power supply and battery charger with 24 hour battery back-up.
E. Repeat panel shall be given a 32 character label from the main control panel for its
location identification.
F. Local communication, interconnection of electronics disconnection from the loop power
supply and standby supply shall be monitored.
36.11.2 Auto-dialling Facility

1. An auto-dialler facility shall be provided for dialling to the local Fire Brigade / Qatar Civil
Defence Department in case of fire. The Contractor shall liaise with the department for the
same.
2. The auto-dialling facility shall be by dialling pre-programmed numbers from a cartridge tape
and then transmitting speech messages in Arabic and English. The facility shall be equipped
with manual and automatic reset functions.
36.11.3 Description of Operation

1. The fire alarm panel shall have individually integrated loop circuits as shown on the drawing,
distributed to cover the various building levels of the whole development. The various areas of
the building shall be identified as "FIRE ZONES" and generally operate in the following
manner.
36.11.4 Fire Alarm Condition

1. Alarm initiation
Should fire zone contact glass be broken or smoke/heat sensor operate, the following
functions where applicable shall operate:-
A. Energise the "FIRE" indicators and instigate the L.C.D. to denote address identification
and label details, all forming part of the master fire alarm panel.
B. Selected sounder zones to operate on a continuous/intermittent basis as required.
C. Energise the applicable relays, which in turn signals the ventilation plant to a fire status
and etc.
D. Retain the event within the master alarm panel memory for logging on the onboard
printer if and when required.
E. Auto-dial a pre-recorded message to the different locations i.e. Fire Brigade/ Qatar Civil
Defence Department, Director and Security Officer.
2. Silence Sounders

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To silence the activated sounders the following procedure where applicable shall apply:-
A. Release key operated hinged access lid to control key board.

B. Press "Silence Alarm" control key, to de-activate an internal supervisory tone unit.
C. The function listed above under 1 (a), (b), (d) and (e) above shall remain active after
completion of this procedure.
3. System Reset
To reset the system after completing (2) above, the following procedure where applicable
shall apply:-
A. Replace the broken contact glass or check the activate sensor as returned to the normal
status.
B. Press "Reset" control key, to automatically extinguish the "FIRE" indicators, remove the
information from the L.C.D., all forming part of the master alarm control panel, and
extinguish the "FIRE ZONE" area/Register title L.E.D.'s forming part of the graphic
mimic display panel.
36.11.5 Fault Condition

1. Fault initiation
Should a monitored loop circuit be subject to a line break/ short/open circuit or an equipment
item develop an fault/incur supply problems, the following functions where applicable shall
operate:-
A. Energise the "Fault" indicators and instigate the L.C.D. to denote incident
location/address and label details.
B. Energise the internal fault tone unit
2. Fault Reset
To reset the system after initiation of (1) above, the following procedure shall apply.
A. Rectification of the fault shall automatically extinguish the "Fault" indicators, and
automatically de-energise the internal fault tone unit.
36.11.6 Warning Condition

1. Warning initiation
Should a field device be changed/replaced for a dissimilar device (i.e. smoke sensor replaced
by heat), the following functions where applicable shall operate:-
A. Energise the "Warning" indicators and instigate the L.C.D. to denote the incident
location/address and label details.
B. Energise the internal fault tone unit.
2. Warning Reset
To reset the system after initiation of (1) above, the following procedure shall apply:-
A. Replace correct type of field device or if field device type change is deliberate due to
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B. On completion of (a) above, the "Warning" indicators and internal fault tone unit shall
automatically de-energise.
36.12 SYSTEM CHECK CIRCUITRY

1. This shall incorporate all the necessary requirements to provide a full comprehensive error
checking and signal processing system, the operation of which being as detailed for "Fault
Condition" above.
36.12.1 General
1. A manually operated control key shall be included, which if pressed shall signal all sounders to
an "Evacuate" status. A key operated code system shall be provided within the microcomputer
to enable the user to select to retain or delete in any combination the sounders, or interface
unit relays operation during "Test" conditions. Once an alarm is initiated it shall continue until
normal conditions are restored.
36.12.2 Submittals
1. Contractor to submit complete list of materials and equipment of Fire Alarm and Detection
system for Engineer's approval including catalogues, illustrations, diagram, and any other
relevant descriptive literature.
36.12.3 Maintenance Manual

1. The contractor shall provide six copies of a manual giving complete instructions for the
operation, inspection, testing and maintenance of the system including wiring diagrams of units
and main control panel. It shall also include the following:
A. Manufacturer's instructions for testing and frequency of cleaning for automatic smoke
detector heads.
B. Manufacturer's instructions for any control adjustment and maintenance of
battery/charger units.
36.12.4 Maintenance and Service

1. Contractor shall provide call back service for 400 days following final acceptance date of the
fire alarm and detection works. Maintenance shall include the visit of contractor's competent
personnel for necessary adjustments, cleaning and replacement of parts.
36.12.5 Spare Parts

1. The contractor shall guarantee the supply of spare parts for at least ten (10) years from the
end of the guarantee period. The contractor shall list the spare parts required for a period of
two years, with prices and provide two complete sets of special tools necessary for the routine
maintenance and testing of the complete fire alarm system.
36.12.6 Training
1. The contractor shall organise training courses on the maintenance of the fire alarm system for
the personnel designated by the Employer.
36.12.7 Wiring and Wiring Facilities

1. Supply and install the necessary conduit, cable tray, MICC cables and accessories and wiring
for the fire alarm system. The system shall operate on 2 wire lines for detection, alarm and
control functions. Wire size, termination and other details shall be as per Fire Alarm System
manufacturer's recommendations.

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2. All wiring shall be installed to provide a complete and satisfactory functional system in all
respects. All cable terminations at components and junction boxes shall have identification
tags, indicating polarity and function in a manner which is consistent throughout the system.
3. The Alarm/Detection system wiring shall be completely independent from the other system
wiring in all respects in accordance with the IEE Regulations. Joints in fire alarm system wiring
shall be avoided. Where joints calves are unavoidable the joints shall be enclosed in a suitable
junction box labelled 'Fire Alarm" and joints shall not be such as to reduce the reliability and
resistance to fire of the cable below that of an unjoined cable.
36.12.8 Testing and Commissioning

1. After the installation is complete, the Contractor shall conduct operating and commissioning
tests. The equipment shall be demonstrated to operate in accordance with the requirements of
this specification.
2. The system installation, testing and commissioning shall be as per Qatar Civil Defence
Department approval and NFPA requirements. The fire alarm system shall be completely
programmed in accordance with Qatar Civil Defence Department requirement and a specialist
from the manufacturer shall attend the demonstrate the complete system.
37. PUBLIC ADDRESS SYSTEM
37.1 PUBLIC ADDRESS SYSTEM AT MOSQUE

1. The Contractor shall engage the services of a Specialist Contractor for designing the Public
Address system and submit the scheme for the approval of the Engineer. The Specialist
Contractor shall be responsible for the satisfactory execution, installation, commissioning and
performance of this system. The system shall be wired independently of other wiring systems
using PVC rigid conduit / trunking of its own.
2. The tender drawing only shows the scheme and location of the loudspeakers and amplifier
rack. The actual routes of conduits, wires, trunking etc., to the various equipments shall be
clearly shown by the Contractor on the working drawings.
3. System Mixer/Pre-Amplifier with Zone Selection
This unit shall be a high performance call / BGM pre-amplifier and shall provide a dual channel
operation for calls to a maximum of 2 zones.
Technical Data
Frequency response : 50 Hz - 20 KHz.

Distortion : < 0.5%
Priority mute : > 50 dB
Call station input : 8 pin DIN balanced
Input sensitivity : 1V
Data : RS 485, 1200, N, 8, 1, 0
Mic / Line input : 3 pin XLR / 5 pin DIN
S/N Ratio : > 63 dB for mic and
> 70 dB for music
CMRR : > 40 dB
Speech filter : -3 dB @ 315 Hz
Phantom power supply : 16 V
Master output : 3 Pin XLR
Override relay for
Volume controls : Yes
4. Power Amplifier

Specification
The amplifiers shall be rated to cover the system demand as shown in the drawings .
Fully transistorized power amplifier modular type consisting of a central housing
incorporating a power amplifier and all the necessary interface circuitry for connection of
other input and output modules shall be provided. The master module in the main
amplifier should have a mains on/off indicator, an output level indicator and red LED as a
peak overload indicator.
A. The audio output transformer should have three voltage tappings viz., 100V, 70V and
50V wired to a 12 way Mate-N lock connector on the rear panel. The connector should
have six outlet points for the output zone selector module:
Technical Data
Power supply : 240V AC, 50 Hz, 1 pH.

Rated power : Based on the scheme provided in the single
line diagram
Input sensitivity : 0.5 mV
No. of inputs : 5 nos. + 1 aux.
Frequency response : 60 - 20,000 Hz ( 3 dB)
Tone control : Treble 10 dB at 10 KHz
Bass 10 dB at 100 HZ
Indicator : LED for power and output levels.
Distortion (at 1 KHz) : <1%
Signal to noise ratio : 80 dB
5. Microphone
A. Microphone with 2 zone selection as shown on the drwing and be flexible goose neck as
stand. The microphone shall comply with the following specifications :
Voltage range : 18 - 24 V
Frequency range : 100 Hz to 16 KHz
Sensitivity : 85 dB SPL
Rated output : 2000 ohms
6. Column Speakers
A. These speakers are to be mounted on the wall as indicated on the tender drawings. The
speakers shall conform to the following specifications :
Technical Data for 10 watts
Power handling : 10 W
Sound Pressure Level : 114 dB (at 1m - 1 KHz)
Rated voltage : 100 V
Frequency range : 250 - 12000 Hz
7. Ceiling loudspeakers
Power handling : 6W.
Frequency ranges : 80 Hz 14 KHz
Matching Transformer with 50% & 25% tapping
8. High Quality Music Horn Speakers

Specification
A. These speakers are to be mounted on the external wall as indicated on the tender
drawings. The speakers shall conform to the following specifications :
Technical Data for 30 watts horn speakers
Power handling : 30 W (30, 15, 7.5, 3.75 W)

Frequency range : 125 - 20 KHz
37.2 CLOSED CIRCUIT TELEVISION SYSTEM (CCTV)
37.2.1 General
A. The scope of work is to supply, install, test, commission & put into operation a complete
Video- over-IP Closed Circuit Television System to allow the latest technology in monitoring
& archiving of the project secured areas.
B. CCTV System will be provided according to drawings and specifications.
The video signal that will be provided must comply with CCIR standards
C. The Central Monitoring Console housing the Video-over-IP Management & Storage System
equipment (Server, Hard Disk Array, Monitors, Decoder, etc.) will be located in the Visitor
Entry Gate and will supplied by the contractor. A proposal must be submitted for engineer
approval.
D. The hard disk shall be capable to provide enough space to keep minimum as one week
(7 days) recording.
37.2.2 System Operation

A. All camera signals shall be sent to Ethernet Video Converter/Server inside the Camera
Junction Box as shown on the drawings.
B. 21 Plasma Monitors will display video signals received from cameras in sequential form or
from any selected cameras at any time thru the Video-over-IP Management & Storage
System equipment
C. The Video-over-IP Management & Storage System equipment enables to simultaneously
view, control, store and capture high quality, high resolution video and voice (if required).
D. All the CCTV System Ethernet Video Converters/Servers in the relevant buildings are to be
linked via fiber optic network to the Video-over-IP Management & Storage System
equipment utilizing the core nos. 3 & 4 of the Data System Network fiber optic cable as
backbone. The fiber optic converter (ethernet to optic signal) shall be located in the Data
System Network Intermediate Distribution Terminal (IDT) of the relevant buildings then to the
Sub-main Distribution Terminals (SMDT). Fiber optic switches shall be provided in the SMDT
of the said buildings to forward the information to the Video-over-IP Management & Storage
System for necessary viewing, control and archiving.
37.2.3 System Features

1. The system should use Video-Over-IP with high resolution Mpeg4 video encoding for each
camera to transfer the camera video signal and control to digital IP system over the LAN /
WAN / Wireless LAN (as applicable).
2. The Encoder should support 2 stream signals at different resolutions live monitor stream and
archive stream.
3. Storage and Archiving: the storage solution should be SAN storage over fiber LAN, with the
capacity 3.8 T.B. expendable. The storage should be in two streaming lines, 4 CIF

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resolution, 25 frames per camera, and CIF resolution on the other cameras with 25 fps per
camera.
4. Live monitoring the system should provide 25 fps for each camera at 4CIF.
5. Zero down time requirement: the system should support zero down time failure.
6. The System should include virtual matrix capability.
7. System programming & re-programming must be easy to provide maximum operational
simplicity.
8. Manage video feeds from multiple locations resulting to greater scalability and accessibility.
37.2.4 System Components

1. Outdoor Cameras
A. Provide outdoor cameras as indicated on the Project Drawings. The units shall be
designed for outdoor application. The camera must use coaxial cable for video &
twisted pair for controls fully compatible with the Ethernet Video Converter/Server.
Control signals must be multiplexed & transmitted through twisted pair cable.
B. The supplier shall offer a wide choice of mounting brackets fit special slots in the top &
bottom of the housing. All mounting features shall be rugged construction. The
housing composed of an environmentally resistant polymer, fixed color & acts as a
thermal barrier weather & temperature. Anti-theft hardware must be included to have
maximum protection for camera & lens.
C. Decorative housing must be the same as before but the color of the housing will be
choice according to place where it is fitted.
D. The environmental enclosure will be used for outdoor cameras outside the building shall
be IP-65.
E. The enclosure must be constructed from aluminum & with dimension enough to accept
the camera.
F. The enclosure must be supplied with sunshield to protect the camera & enclosure from
direct sun radiation.
G. The enclosure must be supplied with blower & thermostat to stabilize the temperature of
equipments inside.
H. The outdoor cameras shall have the following characteristics:
1. High resolution : 1/3inch CCD color cameras, with back light
compensation;
2. Scanning system : Pal CCIR;
3. Imager device : 1/3 inch CCD;
4. Pickup element : Interline transfer system CCD solid-state image
sensor with complementary color filter;
5. Effective picture element : 752 (H)x582 (V);
6. Signal to noise ratio : 50 db;
7. Horizontal Resolution : 510 lines at color (high) 480 lines at color
(normal) & 570 lines at B/W mode;
8. Minimum illumination : 0.6 lux;
9. Video output : 1 Vp.p, composite video signal at 75 Ohm
10. Operating voltage : 24 VAC, 50 Hz.
11. Operating temperature : 0 to 50 degree C.
12. Auto Iris : 10:1

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13. Lens : Auto-focus zoom lens.

14. Pan/Tilt : High speed ,360 degree.
15. Pan speed : 60 degree/sec
16. Tilt speed : 30 degree/sec
2. LCD Monitor
Provide 21 LCD monitors shall be the latest in multi-media technology with high-end direct
interface or digital/analog multi-media capabilities, precision color control and fully
compatible with the Video-over-IP Management & Storage System with the following
characteristics.
(a) Viewable Image Size : 21.3:
(b) Brightness (Typical) : 250 cd/m2;
(c) Contrast Ratio : 500:1;
(d) Viewing Angle: (H/V) : 170/170;
(e) Interface : Analog/Digital;
(f) Horizontal Frequency : 30-93;
(g) Max/Native Resolution : 1600x1200;
(h) Emissions Standard : TCO 95;
(i) Special Features : Digital @ 1600x1200, S-Video, C-Video, PIP,PBP
3. Ethernet Digital Video Converter/Server (DVS)
A. General
(A) All equipment and materials used shall be standard components that are
regularly manufactured and utilized in the manufacturers system.
(B) All equipment and components shall have been thoroughly tested and proven in
actual use.
(C) All equipment and components used shall be CE-marked and FCC-certified.
(D) All systems and components shall be provided with the availability of a toll-free
(U.S. and Canada), technical assistance program (TAP) from the manufacturer.
The TAP shall allow for immediate technical assistance for either the
dealer/integrator/installer or the end user at no charge.
(E) Each dealer/integrator/installer and end user shall have access to a password-
protected e-support Web site for Web-based technical assistance on a 24-hour
basis. This site will enable downloads of software updates, manuals, review of
frequently asked questions, and generation of service tickets with one business
day maximum response time.
(F) All systems and components shall have a seven business day turnaround repair
service. The repair and parts express service shall be guaranteed by the
manufacturer for warranty and non-warranty items.
(G) All systems and components shall be provided with an Advance Replacement
policy. Offered
(H) for units that are DOA (dead on arrival) within 30-60 days.
(I) The warranty shall consist of repairing or replacing defective parts for a period
of three years from the date of shipment.
B. Digital Video Converter/Server (DVS)
(A) The digital video server (DVS) shall be an enterprise-class server using
MPEG-4 technology, be capable of streaming video images from eight camera

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inputs at 30 frames per second (60 NTSC fields per second) under all
conditions of motion in the image.
(B) The DVS transmitter shall support up to five redundant archiving streams per
video input to allow simultaneous recording of live video at selected frame rates
and/or quality from the nDVR/nDVR Pro-video management and storage
software.
(C) The DVS shall comply with the VSIP Open Technical Framework for video
services over IP, an open standard definition freely published by Manufacturer
and shall be fully compatible with Video over IP software.
(D) The DVS firmware, including the video codec, shall be upgradeable remotely via
Telnet, via the nDVR, or the appropriate software and locally via the serial port
using any ASCII terminal.
(E) The DVS shall support, as an option, bidirectional audio streaming with
microphone or line- level input, and speaker or line-level output.
(F) The DVS shall support an asynchronous serial port that can be programmed for
data rates up to 230 kbps and can be set to RS-422 or RS-485 signal levels.
The RS-485 mode shall support 2-wire and 4-wire interfaces.
(G) The DVS shall support an RS-232 asynchronous serial port that can be
programmed for data rates up to 230 kbps. This port shall be used for local
configuration and firmware upgrade or as a generic serial port to communicate
with other products such as access control and intrusion detection systems.
(H) The DVS shall support eight dry-contact inputs and two relay outputs.
(I) The DVS shall not have a Windows operating system (OS) but instead operate
from a real time, embedded OS.
(J) The DVS shall possess an internal watchdog to detect and recover from the
unlikely occurrence of system lockup.
(K) The DVS shall operate over a local area network (LAN), wide area network
(WAN), or the Internet, using a standard Ethernet 10/100 Base-T connection.
The unit shall include support for DHCP and APIPA automatic IP configuration
protocols. The unit shall also support Telnet remote management.
(L) The DVS shall transmit or receive audio and transmit video using the UDP/IP
unicast or UDP/IP multicast communication protocol. A return channel shall be
available to implement error correction mechanisms in congested networks or
over the Web.
(M) The DVS shall transmit all command and control messages using the TCP/IP
protocol and use cryptographic keys based on the SSL V.3.0 protocol when
communicating with nDVR or Loronix Video Manager to prevent eavesdropping,
tampering, or message forgery.
(N) The DVS shall support 12V DC battery power operation.
(O) The DVS shall meet or exceed the following design and performance
specifications:
(a) The pan-tilt-zoom control latency shall be less than 150ms, excluding
network transmission latency.
(b) The DVS shall support NTSC/PAL signal format with a programmable
resolution from CIF format (352 x 240 pixels for NTSC; 352 x 288 pixels
for PAL) to 4CIF (704 x 480 pixels for NTSC; 704 x 576 pixels for PAL)
simultaneously on all ports.
(c) The maximum bandwidth used per video input by the DVS module shall
be programmable from 32 kbps to 4 Mbps.

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(d) The average compressed image file size generated by the DVS recorder
at CIF resolution shall be 1KB to 6KB depending on compression and
frame rate settings.
(e) The DVS shall generate an alarm when the coaxial cable used between
the unit and a camera is faulty or tampered with in any way that would
cause loss of the video signal and/or if the camera is not operational.
(f) The digital recorder shall provide an auto-sensing 10/100 Base-T RJ-45
LAN port.
(g) The RS-232 port shall use a 9-pin D-type connector. The RS-422/485
port, digital input, and digital output shall use an industrial-type pluggable
screw-terminal block.
(h) The DVS shall support a 12V DC power supply via an industrial pluggable
screw-terminal block and shall have a power consumption of less than
22 Watts.
(i) The audio input shall use a standard 3.5 mm stereo jack and support
input signals from microphone to line-level. The audio output shall use a
standard 3.5 mm stereo jack and be able to drive line-level inputs as well
as speakers with impedances as low as 8 ohms. The audio output
connector shall also support a push-to-talk dry-contact input.
(j) The DVS shall be rack mountable and occupy 1U of rack space.
(k) The DVS shall be enclosed in a compact and durable steel enclosure with
size not exceeding 17L X 6.1W X 1.7H inches.
(l) The DVS shall be specified for operation in temperatures from 0C to 50
C without forced air cooling and humidity from 0 to 95% non condensing
at 50 C.
(m) The DVS shall have an MTBF of 100,000 hours and shall include ESD
protection on all input and output signals.
(n) The DVS shall allow 1, 2, 4, 8, 12 and 24 video inputs
4. Managed Video Services Software (MVS)
A. The MVS shall be a highly scalable enterprise level software solution
B. The MVS will offer a complete video surveillance solution that will be scalable from one
to hundreds of cameras that can be added on a unit-by-unit basis.
C. The MVS shall include the following applications:
(a) Server Software Modules (SSM)
Directory (System Server)
Failover Directory
Federation
Internet Video broadcasting Server (IVS)
Archiver
Restore Archiver
Redundant Archiver
Failover Archiver
Remote Redundant Archiver
Virtual Matrix
Watchdog

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Resource Administration Tool

(b) Client Software Applications (CSA)
Configuration Tool
Live Viewer
Archive Player
Mobile Live Viewer (Pocket PC)
Web Live Viewer
Web Archive Player
Macro Editor
Report Viewer
(c) Software Development Kit (SDK)
D. All video streams supplied from cameras shall be digitally encoded in MPEG-4 format
and recorded in real time simultaneously at bandwidth ranging from 8 Kbits/sec to 4
Mbits/sec, frame rates ranging from 1fps to 30fps for NTSC and 1fps to 25fps for PAL
at resolutions ranging from CIF (176X120 NTSC, 176X144 PAL) to 4CIF (704X480
NTSC, 704X576 PAL). The system shall transmit video at 30fps at CIF (352X240
NTSC, 352X288 PAL) resolution using 512kbits. Other available resolutions include
2CIF (352X384 NTSC, 352X448 PAL), 2CIFH (240X288 NTSC) and 2CIF-HD1
(352X480 NTSC, 352X576 PAL).
E. Each cameras bit rate, frame rate and resolution will be set independently from other
cameras in the system, and altering these settings will not affect the recording and
display settings of other cameras.
F. The MVS shall require no proprietary recording hardware, no hardware multiplexer or
time-division technology for video or audio recording and monitoring.
G. The MVS shall be based on a true open architecture that shall allow for use of non-
proprietary PC storage hardware that shall not limit the storage capacity and shall
allow for gradual upgrades of recording capacity.
H. The MVS shall be able to use multiple CCTV keyboards to operate the entire set of
cameras throughout the system, including cameras of various manufacturers
brands, including their PTZ functionalities (i.e.: Pelco keyboard controls Panasonic
dome or vice-versa).
I. The MVS shall support the following list of PTZ camera protocols:
1. Astel PTZ Controller
2. Canon VC-C1
3. Canon VC-C4
4. GYYR Vortex
5. Hytec
6. ISS Thermal Imaging Camera
7. Kalatel ASCII
8. Panasonic Conventional
9. Pelco D Protocol
10. Pelco P
11. Philips
12. Radian

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13. Samsung
14. Sensormatic
15. Sony Rvision
16. Sony Visca
17. Vicon V15UVS
18. Vicon V1x00R-PVP
19. DynaColor Speed Dome
20. Guardall Dome
21. Rvision Dome
22. VideoAlarm Dome
J. The MVS shall support the following list of PTZ keyboard protocols:
1. American Dynamics 2088 ASCII
2. Panasonic
3. Pelco ASCII
4. Pelco P
5. Radionics
6. Samsung
7. Video Alarm Keyboard
K. The MVS shall also support the following protocols:
1. ISS Thermal Imaging Camera
2. ISAP Infra Red Camera
3. Quickset PTZ mount
4. Astel PTZ Controller
L. The MVS shall support the following access control systems and access control
system communication protocols:
1. Pelco 9760-Data Translator
2. iSecurePro by SimplexGrinnel
3. Summit NT by ISS
5. Control Console:
The console shall be completely factory built, pre-wired and assigned as integral unit ,only
cable interconnections shall be made on site.
37.2.5 Wiring
1. The contractor must supply & install all conduits, PVC Duct, boxes & cables required to put
system into service.
2. Fixed cameras must be connected to Camera Junction Box through coaxial cable. AC supply
will be supplied to camera through wall outlet, this outlets connected to emergency power
supply distribution of the building.
3. Motorized camera must be connected to Camera Junction Box through coaxial cable for video
while control signals shall be transmitted through shielded twisted pair cables. AC supply will
be supplied to camera through wall outlet, this outlets connected to emergency power supply
distribution of the building.

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4. All wiring must be approved by the manufacture for the maximum quality of video & control
signals.
5. Cables from pull boxes to camera must be running in flexible metal conduits.
6. All cables must be labeled from each side of connections. The labels must be heavy duty type.
37.2.6 Testing
1. The contractor must test each item into system to be sure that each item working according to
the specification thru the specialized system vendor/installer. Contractor shall submit Method
Statement and Testing /Commissioning Procedure for review and approval by the Engineer.
2. After the installation of all wiring & equipment, the contractor must test the operation of all the
system, test the interconnection between systems duly witnessed by the Engineer as per the
approved Testing & Commissioning procedure.& then handed over to the owners authorized
representative in fully operational condition.
3. The contractor must submit complete information about maintenance routine schedule, list of
spare part and operation & maintenance manual complete with all the devices, equipments
and other components used in the system.
4. Prior to final hand-over of the system, the Contractor thru Specialized Vendor/Supplier shall
carry-out hands-on training regarding the full system operation, configuration, programming
and other technical information required by the client and its maintenance staff.
38. LIGHTNING
38.1 LIGHTNING PROTECTION SYSTEM
38.1.1 General
A. The lightning protection system shall be of the enhanced type which is designed to
attract lightning to a preferred point and safely convey the lightning energy to ground
with minimal risk of side flashing via a predetermined route.
B. The complete lightning protection system will comprise the following key components.
1. Advanced lightning rod;
2. Mounting support;
3. High voltage shielded cable;
4. Lightning Strike Recorder; and
5. Dedicated earthing system
C. All system compents shall be incompliance with the following standards.
1. NF C17-102; and
2. IEC 60-1.
38.1.2 The Lightning Rod

1. The advanced lightning rod shall be of a Controlled Advanced Triggering type and will
respond dynamically upon leader activity in the near area.
2. The advanced lightning rod shall be configured as a spheroid which is comprised of separate
electrically isolated panels surrounding an earthed central finial.
3. The insulation material used to electrically isolate the panels shall be comprised of a base
polymer which provides high ozone and UV resistance with a dielectric strength of 24 38
KV/mm.

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4. The external shape of the advanced lightning rod shall be such that it will limit the development
of sharp point corona discharge under static thunderstorm conditions.
5. The upper section of the central finial shall be rounded to provide a blunt surface.
6. The upper section of the central finial shall be rated to withstand 200KA.
7. An air gap shall be provided between the individual electrically isolated panels (4 panels) and
the blunt configured tip of the central rod. Dome shapes and pointed central rods will not be
acceptable.
8. Arcing shall occur between the panel sections of the spheroid and the blunt configured finial tip
only upon the progression of a lightning leader.
9. The advanced lightning rod shall have no moving parts and will have no dependence on
external power supply or batteries. There should be no high impedance static drain unit
between the central rod and the panels.
10. Under a normal atmosphere all components of the advanced lightning terminal shall be non
corroding.
11. The advanced lightning rod shall be installed at a minimum of 10 meters from the ground.
12. The advanced lightning rod shall be insulated from all surrounding points and features of the
structure being protected.
13. The advanced lightning rod shall not be installed in a corrosive environment unless the
manufacturers written approval has first been granted.
14. The advanced lightning rod shall be installed as per the manufacturers instructions.
15. All lightning terminals claiming compliance to NF C17-102 shall not be considered suitable.
16. The advanced lightning rod shall have been tested to the following standard IEC 60-1:1989.
17. The lightning rod shall be shown to have withstood a minimum current impulse of a 180 kA
8/20sec waveform as per the test standard IEC 60-1:
38.1.3 Support of Lightning Rod

1. The mounting pole used to support the lightning rod shall be a circular insulating fiberglass
tube at a minimum height of 2 meters. The pole will have an outside diameter of 68mm.
2. The mounting pole and supports shall be securely fixed with brackets and guy wires where
required.
3. The down conductor shall pass through the centre of the insulating pole for the entire length of
the pole.
38.1.4 High Voltage Shielded Cable

1. The high voltage shielded cable shall consist of a core filler, stranded copper conductor,
insulation material, outer copper conductor with external conductive sheath.
2. The main copper conductor within the high voltage shielded cable shall have a minimum cross
sectional area of 50mm.
3. The outer diameter of the high voltage shielded cable.
4. The main copper conductor shall allow for direct connection to the lightning rod through the
use of a compression lug.
5. The high voltage shielded cable shall be fixed to the structure through the use of suitable
saddles every two meters for the length of the cable route.
6. The high voltage shielded cable shall be installed as per manufacturers.
7. The high voltage shielded cable shall have been tested to the following standard IEC 60-
1:1989.

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8. The high voltage shielded cable shall have been subjected and successfully withstood a
minimum 480kA peak current 8/20 sec under test conditions as per IEC 60-1:1989.
38.1.5 Event Recording Device

1. All systems shall be installed complete with the lightning strike recorder. The lightning strike
recorder shall contain a mechanical 6 digit display which will register all lightning discharges
with a sensitivity of 100A 8/20 s peak current impulse. The lightning strike recorder shall be
housed in a IP 65 rated enclosure and will operate without reliance on batteries or an external
power source.
2. The lightning strike recorder shall be installed as per the manufacturer's instructions.
3. It shall be shown that the event recording device has been successfully tested under test
standard IEC 60-1:1989.
38.1.6 Grounding
1. Provide grounding system as indicated on the Project Drawings. All components of the
grounding system shall be electrically connected to the central injection rod which is securely
connected to the lower end of the high voltage shielded cable.
2. The grounding system shall be installed so that the final impedance reading does not exceed
10 Ohms. Provide additional grounding system if the grounding resistance is not attained. The
Contractor shall provide for and adhere to Kahra-maa regulations very strictly as regards
earthing and bonding systems are involved. However, the context of these regulations are
highlighted briefly as follows :
3. The Contractor shall provide for and adhere to Kahra-maa regulations very strictly as regards
39. EARTHING AND BONDING SYSTEM
39.1 EARTHING
1. The Contractor shall provide for and adhere to Kahra-maa regulations very strictly as regards
A. The M.V. panels connected from the transformers shall have an earth bar of minimum
cross-sectional area of 300 sq.mm running the full length of the panels. Removable
neutral and earth links shall be provided in the M.V. panels which shall be of a minimum
cross sectional area of 300 sq.m. The earth bar in the M.V. panels shall be connected to
the earth provided by Kahra-maa or with independent earth station specially provided for
this.
B. Where armoured cables are above ground, the armouring of the cable shall be used as
the earthing conductor and in case of armoured cable in ground and back-filled, the
armouring is not to be used as a sole means of earthing, but additional means are
provided by either of the following :
A separate single insulated PVC copper cable whose insulation colour shall be green
or green and yellow. The cable shall be run alongwith the main cable and tapped to
it at regular intervals.
The inner lead or lead alloy sheath of armoured cable i.e. in case of P.I.L.S.T.A. or
PVC cable.
C. The outer copper sheath of MICC cables may be used as the earth conductor. This
cable shall not be buried in ground directly but in a nonmetallic pipe.

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D. In case of wiring in conduits, a separate earth conductor of PVC copper of appropriate

size shall run.
E. For ring main circuits, the earth conductor shall also complete the ring.
F. Where a means of earthing has not been provided by Kahra-maa, the consumer's
earthing terminal shall be connected by the earthing lead to an effective earth electrode
or electrodes, such as copper strip or rod, which shall be buried in the ground at a
position as near as practicable to the consumer's earthing terminal. Each electrode shall
be driven to a depth such that it penetrates the summer water table by a minimum of 2
metres. Every connection of an earthing lead to an earth electrode shall be made in a pit
measuring 300 mm x 300 mm. The connection shall be either soldered or clamped. The
pit shall be filled with sand and a removable cover placed on each pit.
39.2 BONDING
1. Where metal work other than current carrying conductors is liable to become charged with
electricity in such a manner as to create a danger, if the insulation of a conductor should
become defective, or if a defect should occur in any apparatus :
A. The metal work shall be earthed in such a manner as will ensure immediate electrical
discharge without danger .
B. Other adequate precautions shall be taken to prevent danger.
2. In a situation which may be normally wet or damp, where electrical apparatus is present and
might give rise to danger and where there are substantial exposed metal parts of other
services (such as gas and water pipes, sinks and baths), the earth continuity conductor of the
electrical installation shall be effectively connected, electrically and mechanically to all such
metal parts and to any exposed metalwork of the electrical apparatus.
3. A separate green/yellow PVC insulated copper bonding lead shall be taken from the earthing
terminal of the water heater and bonded to the metal pipework on both sides of the pump.
4. Where water pumps are installed a bonding lead shall be taken from the earthing terminal of
the local isolator and bonded to the metal pipework on both sides of the pump.
5. The size of bonding lead shall be the same as the earth continuity conductor of the circuit
subject to a minimum size of 2.5 mm sq.
39.3 DIESEL GENERATOR SET

The Diesel Generator Set shall be supplied, installed, connected and commissioned by the
Contractor in accordance with the following specification. Diesel Generators Set Indoor Type shall
be installed for standby purpose suitable to generate power as indicated on the Project Drawings,
3-Phase, 4-Wire 415/240 Volts, 50 Hz., Diesel engine Drive rated at 50 deg. C on a Standby Power
Basis. With Control Panel, Cable and all associated accessories. The unit shall be manufactured
to meet BS4999, BS5000, BS5514, IEC34/1, ISO3046/1, ISO8528, NEMA MG 1-22, 89/392/EEC,
and 89/336/EEC
The Contractor shall include the following in his Bid:
(a) Technical specification;
(b) Government Approvals and other relevant drawings.
39.3.1 Normal Operating Conditions

1. Ambient temperature mini/max : -18/+50 deg.C.
2. Maximum Altitude : 1,000 meters
3. Maximum relative air humidity : 95 % to 98%

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39.3.2 Diesel Electric Generating Units and Auxiliary Equipment

1. The generating unit shall consist of a diesel engine direct-connected to an alternating current
generator with brushless revolving field, permanent magnet excitation system, digital electronic
control and all necessary accessories and auxiliary equipment resulting in complete self
contained unit.
2. Equipment Rating and Capability: The diesel-electric generating unit shall have a net standby
rating capacity as indicted on the plans. Gross kW rating of each diesel generating unit shall
be not more than the figure obtained by multiplying the delivered shaft horsepower rating of the
engine by 0.746 and by the over-all efficiency of the generator at the corresponding load under
normal operating condition. The over-all efficiency of the generator shall allow for power
required to operate the exciter, including power consumed in losses and in windage and
friction for generator and rotating exciter. Rated net capacity of the generating unit is defined
as gross electrical power output of the generator minus total electrical power requirements of
electric motor driven engine accessories. All auxiliary equipment furnished shall be designed
for continuous duty at 110 percent of rated net capacity of the generating unit.
3. Critical Speeds: The diesel-electric generating unit shall be free of critical speeds of either a
major or minor order that will endanger satisfactory operation of the unit, or cause undue
vibration in any part of plant equipment or structure.
4. Mounting Base: Factory mount diesel generating unit and its auxiliaries, except the fuel oil day
tank and exhaust silencer on a common base fabricated of structural steel sections. The
structural base shall be of the skid type and shall have adequate strength and rigidity to
maintain alignment of the equipment mounted thereon without dependence on a concrete
foundation. Field erect exhaust silencer as indicated. Provide all necessary piping, etc., to
make a complete installation. Steel used in fabrication of the mounting base shall be free from
sharp bend and corners. Provide base with suitable lifting attachments.
Locate attachments so that, when the equipment is hoisted, adequate clearance will exist
between lifting slings and all exterior parts of the equipment. A diagram showing the lifting
attachments shall be inscribed in a copper or zinc base alloy plate securely fastened to the
outside of the unit with the lifting capacity of each attachment marked thereon.
5. Engine
According to BS : 5514, The engine shall be diesel, 4 stroke, turbocharged, inter cooled,
radiator and fan cooled. Engine accessories and features shall include:
6. Governor
An electronic governor system shall provide automatic isochronous frequency regulation.
The governing system dynamic capabilities shall be controlled as a function of engine
coolant temperature to provide fast, stable operation at varying engine operating
temperature conditions. The control system shall actively control the fuel rate and excitation
as appropriate to the state of the generator set. Fuel rate shall be regulated as a function of
starting, accelerating to start disconnect speed, accelerating to rated speed, and operating in
various isochronous or parallel states.
7. Radiator and Cooling System
Skid-mounted radiator and cooling system rated for full load operation at ambient as
measured at the generator air inlet, based on 0.5 in H2O external static head. Radiator shall
be sized based on a core temperature which is 20F higher than the rated operation
temperature, or prototype tested to verify cooling performance of the engine/radiator/fan
operation in a controlled environment. Radiator shall be provided with a duct adapter flange.
The cooling system shall be filled with a 50/50-ethylene glycol/water mixture by the
equipment manufacturer. Rotating parts shall be guarded against accidental contact.
8. Electric Starter
Electric Starter capable of three complete cranking cycles without overheating. Positive
displacement, mechanical, full pressure, lubrication oil pump. Full flow lubrication oil filters
with replaceable spin-on canister elements and dipstick oil level indicator.
9. Fuel Pump

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An engine driven, mechanical, positive displacement fuel pump. Fuel filter with replaceable
spin-on canister element. Fuel cooler, suitable for operation of the generator set at full rated
load in the ambient temperature specified shall be provided if required for operation due to
the design of the engine and the installation.
10. Replaceable dry element air cleaner with restriction indicator.
11. Provide vibration isolators, spring/pad type, quantity as recommended by the generator set
manufacturer. Isolators shall include seismic restraints if required by site location.
12. Starting and Control Batteries shall be calcium/lead antimony type, 24 volt DC, sized as
recommended by the engine manufacturer, complete with battery cables and connectors.
13. Exhaust Silencer Provide residential grade exhaust silencer.
14. Power Transmission, The power from the engine is transmitted to the rotating section of the
generator through a flexible plate coupling of laminated thin steel. The coupling housing is
bolted directly to the engine flywheel housing.
39.3.3 Alternator
According to BS : 4999; The Alternator shall be rated as follows:
Number of Phases 3Ph + N
Max. Voltage Fluctuation >1%
Insulation Class H
Rotor H
Air-cooled
Rotor speed (at 50Hz.) 1500 rpm
Rated Voltage Range
Line to Line 415 Volts
Line to Neutral 240 Volts
Power Factor cos 0.8
The AC generator shall be synchronous, four pole, two-thirds pitch, revolving field, drip-proof
construction, single prelubricated sealed bearing, air cooled by a direct drive centrifugal blower fan,
and directly connected to the engine with flexible drive disc. All insulation system components
shall meet NEMA MG1 temperature limits for Class H insulation system. The generator shall be
capable of delivering rated output (kVA) at rated frequency and power factor, at any voltage not
more than 5 percent above or below rated voltage.
A permanent magnet generator (PMG) shall be included to provide a reliable source of excitation
power for optimum motor starting and short circuit performance. The PMG and controls shall be
capable of sustaining and regulating current supplied to a single phase or three phase fault at
approximately 300% of rated current for not more than 10 seconds.
The subtransient reactance of the alternator shall not exceed 12 percent, based on the standby
rating of the generator set.
The alternator shall have a digital voltage regulator (3 phase sensing), winding temperature
detectors and bearing temperature detectors.
39.3.4 Generator Set Control

1. The generator set shall be provided with a microprocessor-based control system that is
designed to provide automatic starting, monitoring, and control functions for the generator set.
The control system shall also be designed to allow local monitoring and control of the
generator set, and remote monitoring and control as described in this specification.

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2. The control shall be mounted on the generator set. The control shall be vibration isolated and
prototype tested to verify the durability of all components in the system under the vibration
conditions encountered.
3. The generator set mounted control shall include the following features and functions:
1. Control Switches
i. Mode Select Switch. The mode select switch shall initiate the following control
modes. When in the RUN or Manual position the generator set shall start, and
accelerate to rated speed and voltage as directed by the operator. In the OFF
position the generator set shall immediately stop, bypassing all time delays. In
the AUTO position the generator set shall be ready to accept a signal from a
remote device to start and accelerate to rated speed and voltage.
ii. EMERGENCY STOP switch. Switch shall be Red "mushroom-head"
push-button. Depressing the emergency stop switch shall cause the generator
set to immediately shut down, and be locked out from automatic restarting.
iii. RESET switch. The RESET switch shall be used to clear a fault and allow
restarting the generator set after it has shut down for any fault condition.
iv. PANEL LAMP switch. Depressing the panel lamp switch shall cause the entire
panel to be lighted with DC control power. The panel lamps shall automatically
be switched off 10 minutes after the switch is depressed, or after the switch is
depressed a second time.
2. Generator Set AC Output Metering. The generator set shall be provided with a
metering set including the following features and functions:
i. Analog voltmeter, ammeter, frequency meter, and kilowatt (KW) meter.
Voltmeter and ammeter shall display all three phases. Ammeter and KW meter
scales shall be color coded in the following fashion: readings from 0-90% of
generator set standby rating: green; readings from 90-100% of standby rating:
amber; readings in excess of 100%: red.
ii. Digital metering set, 0.5% accuracy, to indicate generator RMS voltage and
current, frequency, output current, output KW, KW-hours, and power factor.
Generator output voltage shall be available in line-to-line and line-to-neutral
voltages, and shall display all three phase voltages (line to neutral or line to line)
simultaneously.
iii. Both analog and digital metering are required. The analog and digital metering
equipment shall be driven by a single microprocessor, to provide consistent
readings and performance.
3. Generator Set Alarm and Status Display: The generator set shall be provided with
alarm and status indicating lamps to indicate non-automatic generator status, and
existing warning and shutdown conditions. The lamps shall be high-intensity LED
type. The lamp condition shall be clearly apparent under bright room lighting
conditions. The generator set control shall indicate the existence of the following
alarm and shutdown conditions on an alphanumeric digital display panel:
i. oil pressure (alarm)
ii. low oil pressure (shutdown)
iii. oil pressure sender failure (alarm)
iv. low coolant temperature (alarm)
v. high coolant temperature (alarm)
vi. high coolant temperature (shutdown)
vii. engine temperature sender failure (alarm)
viii. low coolant level (alarm or shutdown--selectable)
ix. fail to crank (shutdown)

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x. fail to start/overcrank (shutdown)

xi. overspeed (shutdown)
xii. low DC voltage (alarm)
xiii. high DC voltage (alarm)
xiv. weak battery (alarm)
xv. low fuel-daytank (alarm)
xvi. high AC voltage (shutdown)
xvii. low AC voltage (shutdown)
xviii. under frequency (shutdown)
xix. over current (warning)
xx. over current (shutdown)
xxi. short circuit (shutdown)
xxii. ground fault (alarm) (optional--when required by code or specified)
xxiii. over load (alarm)
xxiv. emergency stop (shutdown)
xxv. high winding temperature; and
xxvi. high bearing temperature;
4. Provisions shall be made for indication of four customer-specified alarm or shutdown
conditions. Labeling of the customer-specified alarm or shutdown conditions shall be of the
same type and quality as the above specified conditions. The non-automatic indicating lamp
shall be red, and shall flash to indicate that the generator set is not able to automatically
respond to a command to start from a remote location.
5. Engine Status Monitoring: The following information shall be available from a digital status
panel on the generator set control:
(a) engine oil pressure (psi or kPA)
(b) engine coolant temperature (degrees F or C)
(c) engine oil temperature (degrees F or C)
(d) engine speed (rpm)
(e) number of hours of operation (hours)
(f) number of start attempts
(g) battery voltage (DC volts)
(h) The control system shall also incorporate a data logging and display provision to allow
logging of the last 10 warning or shutdown indications on the generator set, as well as
total time of operation at various loads, as a percent of the standby rating of the
generator set.
6. Engine Control Functions.
A. The control system provided shall include a cycle cranking system, which allows for user
selected crank time, rest time, and # of cycles. Initial settings shall be for 3 cranking
periods of 15 seconds each, with 15-second rest period between cranking periods.
B. The control system shall include an idle mode control, which allows the engine to run in
idle mode in the RUN position only. In this mode, the alternator excitation system
shall be disabled.
C. The control system shall include an engine governor control, which functions to provide
steady state frequency regulation as noted elsewhere in this specification. The

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governor control shall include adjustments for gain, damping, and a ramping function
to control engine speed and limit exhaust smoke while the unit is starting. The
governor control shall be suitable for use in paralleling applications without component
changes.
D. The control system shall include time delay start (adjustable 0-300 seconds) and time
delay stop (adjustable 0-600 seconds) functions.
E. The control system shall include sender failure monitoring logic for speed sensing, oil
pressure, and engine temperature which is capable of discriminating between failed
sender or wiring components, and an actual failure conditions.
7. Alternator Control Functions:
A. The generator set shall include an automatic digital voltage regulation system that is
matched and prototype tested by the engine manufacturer with the governing system
provided. It shall be immune from mis-operation due to load-induced voltage
waveform distortion and provide a pulse width modulated output to the alternator
exciter.
B. The voltage regulation system shall be equipped with three-phase RMS sensing and
shall control build-up of AC generator voltage to provide a linear rise and limit
overshoot. The system shall include a torque-matching characteristic, which shall
reduce output voltage in proportion to frequency below a threshold of [58-59] HZ. The
voltage regulator shall include adjustments for gain, damping, and frequency roll-off.
Adjustments shall be broad range, and made via digital raise-lower switches, with an
alphanumeric LED readout to indicate setting level. Rotary potentiometers for
system adjustments are not acceptable.
C. Controls shall be provided to monitor the output current of the generator set and initiate
an alarm (over current warning) when load current exceeds 110% of the rated current
of the generator set on any phase for more than 60 seconds. The controls shall shut
down and lock out the generator set when output current level approaches the thermal
damage point of the alternator (over current shutdown). The protective functions
provided shall be in compliance to the requirements of NFPA70 article 445
D. Controls shall be provided to individually monitor all three phases of the output current
for short circuit conditions. The control/protection system shall monitor the current
level and voltage. The controls shall shut down and lock out the generator set when
output current level approaches the thermal damage point of the alternator (short
circuit shutdown). The protective functions provided shall be in compliance to the
requirements of NFPA70 article 445.
E. Controls shall be provided to monitor the KW load on the generator set, and initiate an
alarm condition (over load) when total load on the generator set exceeds the
generator set rating for in excess of 5 seconds. Controls shall include a load shed
control, to operate a set of dry contacts (for use in shedding customer load devices)
when the generator set is overloaded.
F. An AC over/under voltage monitoring system that responds only to true RMS voltage
conditions shall be provided. The system shall initiate shutdown of the generator set
when alternator output voltage exceeds 110% of the operator-set voltage level for
more than 10 seconds, or with no intentional delay when voltage exceeds 130%.
Under voltage shutdown shall occur when the output voltage of the alternator is less
than 85% for more than 10 seconds.
G. A battery monitoring system shall be provided which initiates alarms when the DC
control and starting voltage is less than 25VDC or more than 32 VDC. During engine
cranking (starter engaged), the low voltage limit shall be disabled, and if DC voltage
drops to less than 14.4 volts for more than two seconds a "weak battery" alarm shall
be initiated.
39.3.5 Documents and Accessories

1. Following documents and accessories shall be delivered with the unit:

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(a) Bilingual instruction books and spare parts list.

(b) Certificates: - EC certificates on safety regulations and sound power level.
(c) Test certificate, confirming product quality and Performance.
(d) First engine maintenance set.
(e) Earth Pin.
2. Furthermore the unit shall be supported by:
(f) ISO 9001 production quality
3. Worldwide 1 year warranty according to ORGALIME conditions. Guaranteed availability of
spare parts for a period of at least 10 years after delivery date.
40. TESTING AND COMMISSIONING
40.1 GENERAL
1. The Contractor shall fully test and commission the whole of the electrical installation in
accordance with Kahra-maa /IEE regulations and also in accordance with the following
clauses.
2. The tests shall be recorded in detail and the results submitted to the Engineer according to the
enclosed sheets. The Contractor shall then demonstrate that the installations are properly
commissioned, that they operate in the correct manner and are capable of functioning to
accomplish the design intention as outlined herein.
40.2 WORK TESTS

1. All electrical LV switch gear, transformer and associated equipment shall be tested at the
manufacturers in the presence of the Electrical Engineer before despatch and duplicate test
certificates shall be handed to the Engineer. All works test shall be carried out in accordance
with the relevant British Standards and Codes of Practice contained therein.
40.3 SITE TESTS

1. Site testing of all systems and components comprising the works shall be carried out in the
presence and to the complete satisfaction of the Engineer after the Contractor has first
satisfied himself that the installation is functioning properly.
2. The Contractor shall provide all certified instruments, equipment, plant, labour and materials
necessary for conducting specified site tests and shall be responsible for and prepared to
demonstrate the accuracy of all the test instruments supplied by him.
3. The Contractor shall give the Engineer, notice in writing when any portion of the electrical
installation is complete. Should the Engineer or his representative not attend within 7 days of
receipt of such written notice, the Contractor may proceed with the tests; however duplicate
certified copies of the results obtained shall be forwarded to the Engineer.
4. All electrical installations, plant and equipment tests shall fully satisfy the requirements of the
Kahra-maa, State of Qatar and those laid down in the IEE regulations as issued by the Institute
of Electrical Engineers, 15th edition.
5. The Contractor shall be deemed to have included in his price for all safety devices etc., as
required by Kahra-maa. Once the Contractor has satisfied himself that the installation
complies with Kahra-maa requirements, he shall arrange for Kahra-maa to conduct their own
tests prior to the handing over date. Observations shall be made of the operation and
performance of the installation and subsequent readjustments shall be made as necessary.
6. Records of commissioning and testing shall be kept and when the Contractor has satisfied
himself that the installation is functioning correctly, the results shall be comprehensively
reported in a bound copy to the Engineer.

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7. Where it is not possible at the particular time of commissioning and/or demonstration of the
plant for full load conditions to be obtained or simulated, the Contractor shall repeat the
requisite operations of the commissioning and demonstration under such full load conditions
(or the reasonable approximation of such condition acceptable to the Engineer) at the earliest
opportunity.
40.4 STATUTORY AUTHORITY APPROVAL

1. Contractor shall submit the final official approval from Kahra-maa, Q-Tel and Fire Department.
40.5 MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING

1. The Contractor shall be held responsible and shall replace any defective part of all and every
part of the works for the period of the guarantee from the date of the acceptance test carried
out by the Engineer. The Contractor shall also be held liable for any cost of dismantling or re-
erection and making good of any works which may have to be undertaken in order to replace
defective parts.
40.6 ELECTRICAL TESTS

1. Following tests shall be carried out by the Contractor.
A. All alarm, control and protective circuits shall be tested for correct operation.
B. All lighting circuits shall be energised and checked to ensure that they are all
operational.
C. All single pole switches shall be checked to ensure correct polarity and that the live
conductor has been connected. Neutrals must not pass through any switch.
D. All motors, plant and any electrical equipment connected with mechanical services shall
be checked to ensure that they run freely in the correct direction of rotation and that they
run without undue noise or vibration.
40.7 TEST OF CONTINUITY OF RING FINAL CIRCUIT

1. A test shall be made to verify the continuity of all conductors (including the earth continuity
conductor) of every ring circuit and all readings shall be tabulated.
40.8 CONTINUITY OF PROTECTIVE CONDUCTORS AND EQUIPOTENTIAL BONDING

1. A test shall be made before the connection of an electrical installation to the supply to verify
that all protective conductors are connected correctly and electrically sound.
2. If the protective conductor forms part of a cable such as a core of a multicore PVC-insulated
cable or a single protective conductor, a DC ohmmeter may be used to measure the
resistance. Where steel conduit, trunking or other steel enclosures form the protective
conductor the test shall be carried out by use of a high current test instrument at a voltage not
exceeding 50 volts AC or DC and at a current approaching 1.5 times normal circuit current up
to a maximum of 25A.
3. When using a DC test supply it must be noted that an inspection of the length of the protective
conductor must be made to ensure that there are no inductors fitted.
4. It is preferable to use a hand generator, or other portable instrument to carry out the test so
that the disconnected phase conductor can be connected to the consumer's earth terminal and
the test can be made between phase conductor and protective conductor at each outlet.
40.9 EARTHING RESISTANCE TESTS

1. Upon the installation of an earth electrode, a test shall be made to verify that the resistance of
the electrode does not increase the earth fault impedance above the required limit. Resistance
to earth of all earthing rods, each earth termination network, continuity of conductors and

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efficiency of all bends and joints shall be tested by means of a Wenner test. In each case, the
resistance to earth shall not exceed 1 ohm.
40.10 INSULATION RESISTANCE TEST

1. Insulation resistance tests shall be made before a completed installation or major alteration to
an existing installation is permanently connected to the supply. For these tests, large
installations may be divided into groups. A D.C. voltage not less than twice the normal voltage
of the supply (R.M.S. value of a A.C. supply) shall be applied for the measurement of
insulation resistance provided that for tests on low voltage circuits, the test voltage need not
exceed 500V D.C.
2. When measured with all fuse links in place, all switches (including if practicable, the main
switch) closed and except where earthed concentric wiring is installed the insulation resistance
for whole installation shall not be less than 1 mega ohm.
3. When measured between all the conductors connected to any one pole or phase of the supply
and in turn all conductors connected to each other pole or phase of the supply, the insulation
resistance shall be not less than 1 mega ohm.
4. Wherever practicable, so that all parts of the wiring may be tested, all lamps shall be removed
and all current using apparatus shall be disconnected and all local switches controlling lamps
or apparatus shall be closed; where the removal of lamps and/or the disconnection of current
using apparatus is impracticable, the local switches controlling such lamps and/or apparatus
shall be open. This test is not applicable to earthed concentric wiring system.
5. Where apparatus is disconnected for the tests, the insulation resistance between the case or
framework and all live parts of each item of fixed apparatus shall be measured separately and
shall comply with the requirements given in the appropriate British Standard for the apparatus.
If there is no appropriate British Standard, the insulation resistance shall be not less than 0.5
mega ohm.
40.11 INSULATION OF SITE BUILT ASSEMBLIES

1. Protection against direct contact provided by insulation applied to live parts during erection
shall be tested to ensure that the insulation is able to withstand without breakdown an applied
test voltage equal to that specified in the British Standard for factory built assemblies : BS
5486. BS 5486 requires the test voltage to be applied between all live parts and the frame of
assembly and between each pole and all other poles connected to the frame of the assembly.
If the assembly includes a protective conductor, the conductor should be regarded as a
separate circuit. The test voltage should be steadily raised to its full value over a few seconds.
Main circuit test voltage depends on the voltage rating of the applied insulation and ranges
from 1000V to 3500V AC. The test is considered to have been successful if there is no
puncture or flash over.
2. When protection against indirect contact is provided by additional insulation installed during
erection it must be verified that the insulated enclosure gives a protection of not less than IP2X
to BS 5490 and that the insulating enclosure should be able to withstand without breakdown
or flashover an applied voltage test equal to that specified in the British Standard BS 5486
"Factory Built assemblies of switch gear and control gear for voltages upto and including
1000V AC and 1200V DC. For enclosures made of insulating material, BS 5486 requires an
additional dielectric test to be carried out by applying a test voltage of between 1500V to
5200V. The test is between metal foil laid on the outside of the enclosure over opening and
joints and the interconnected line and exposed conductive parts within the enclosure located
next to the opening and joints.
3. Verification of dielectric properties is not required by BS 5486 for those parts which have
already been type tested provided their dielectric strength has not been impaired by their
mountings.

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40.12 PROTECTION BY ELECTRICAL SEPARATION

1. When source of supply in double wound transformer according to BS 3535 or a motor
generator set with same degree of protection or mobile source with double or reinforced
insulation this method of protection is to be used. Only one circuit should be supplied and
under no circumstances should that circuit be earthed.
2. No connections between a live part of separated circuit and any part of another circuit shall be
permitted. In case of a possible mechanical damage, flexible cord should be visible over its full
length.
3. Protection by electrical separation shall be used for BS 3052 shaver sockets.
40.13 PROTECTION BY BARRIER OR ENCLOSURES DURING ERECTION

1. A test shall be conducted according to IEE regulations to ensure protection by barrier or
enclosures during erection.
40.14 VERIFICATION OF POLARITY & PHASE ROTATION

1. A verification of polarity shall be made to ensure that all fuses and single pole control devices
are connected in the phase conductor only. The centre contact of Edison type screw lamp
holders is connected to the phase conductor and outer metal threaded part is connected to
neutral conductor.
2. Wiring to plugs and socket outlets should be such that they are connected with phase
conductor on right when inspected from front. A proprietary type of polarity testing device shall
be used for the tests.
3. The complete installation shall be tested to ensure that all main switch gear is connected to
give the correct phase rotation.
40.15 EARTH FAULT LOOP IMPEDANCE TEST

1. The Contractor or others responsible for the work shall test the effectiveness of the earthing of
each completed installation by means of an earth fault loop impedance test. This test shall be
carried out by using earth fault loop impedance test instrument.
40.16 OPERATION OF RESIDUAL CURRENT OPERATED AND FAULT VOLTAGE OPERATED

PROTECTIVE DEVICES
1. A test shall be conducted to check for instantaneous operation of above devices by external
means.
2. The testing device shall be a single phase double wound mains transformer with an output
voltage not exceeding 50 volts (rms) AC, having a short period rating of 750 VA (minimum):
and shall be connected across the circuit line conductor and circuit protective conductor of an
residual current operated device, or the neutral & frame terminals of a fault voltage operated
device.
3. In the case of former, the device should trip within the time delay declared by the manufacturer
and in the case of latter, should trip instantaneously.
4. On completion of sections of the work, the Contractor shall test the electrical installation in
accordance with current IEE regulations and wiring regulations of Kahra-maa, State of Qatar,
in the presence of the Engineer. Duplicate copies of the final test results and of the
certificates described in the current IEE regulations shall be submitted for approval to the
Engineer. The Contractor shall provide instruments for all tests.
40.17 GENERAL COMMISSIONING

1. The Contractor shall :-
A. Set all units and apparatus to work.

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B. Adjust and set up all automatic controls, regulating devices, measure and adjust any
plant under his responsibility, duties and ratings and performance of all components for
all items installed separately and integrated into the installation as a whole.
C. Record in detail each step and stage of commissioning and test results, reporting the
test stages until the tests are satisfactory.
D. The Contractor shall carry out insulation, continuity, earth loop impedance, switching and
sequencing, direction of rotation and all other tests required under the IEE regulations,
15th edition.
E. Should the tests carried out fail to demonstrate that the plant and equipment is correctly
installed and/or functioning correctly, the Engineer shall decide whether such failure is
due to negligence upon the Contractor's part (including in this context as defined all his
Subcontractor's and suppliers) in which case, the Contractor shall carry out all remedial
works entirely at his own expense.
F. After remedial works have been completed the Contractor shall again report to the
Engineer for further tests to be carried out. The Engineer's decision as to what
constitutes a satisfactory result shall be final.
40.18 COMMISSIONING & TESTING OF DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM

1. The completed installation or parts thereof shall be subjected to acceptance tests as instructed
by Kahra-maa or the Engineers before being connected to the supply.
2. The following tests shall be included as applicable :
A. Tests as prescribed in the Kahra-maa regulation.
B. Tests in accordance with British Standards and Codes of Practice contained therein.
C. Insulation resistance
D. Earth continuity
E. Continuity resistance of conductors and sheathing of each section and the whole
installation.
F. Full load tests as required by the Engineer
G. Current injection tests of all over-current devices and residual current operated circuit
breakers etc.
3. These tests shall be carried out in the presence of the Engineer. The Contractor shall give 7
days written notice of any intention to carry out any of the tests.
41. WARRANTY AND GUARANTEE

1. The Contractor shall guarantee for a period of 400 days after the practical completion of the
installation that all plant and equipment shall operate free of any defects due to defective
material and bad workmanship and that any part found defective during this period shall be
replaced free of cost by the Contractor.
2. Maintenance period for all electrical equipment, panels, controls, fittings, wiring accessories,
cables and systems etc., shall start only after regular electricity power supply is available at
site.
3. If the defects are not rectified within a reasonable period, the Client may proceed to do so by
another agency at the Contractor's entire risk and expense without prejudice to any rights of
the Client.
4. The Contractor shall also provide guarantee for the items detailed hereunder for the time
period stated, following the date of Practical completion:

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P.A. : 3 years
Fire Alarm System : 3 years
CCTV System : 3 years
Emergency Pack : 3 years
5. The supplier / Contractor shall provide annual report for the above items stating the condition
of the equipment.
42. SPARES FOR ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT

1. The Contractor shall include manufacturer's spares for 2 years running, further to the Warranty
period. These shall be provided in this contract. Prior to order, the Contractor shall prepare in
triplicate a submittal listing all spares for each item of equipment, clearly detailing
manufacturer's name, address telephone and telex numbers and spare part reference number,
together with component cost. The submittal shall be passed to the Engineer for approval and
only upon receipt of approval in writing from the Engineer may the final order be placed.
2. Contractor shall ensure that the manufacturers provide a warranty for providing spares upto a
period of 10 years for all the equipment supplied on this project.
3. The recommendation of 2 years (spare) shall be provided by the respective approved
manufacturer through the authorised local agent.
43. SCHEDULE OF APPROVED MANUFACTURERS OF EQUIPMENT
1. Transformers : FEDERAL TRANSFORMER (UAE)

EMIRATES TRANSFORMER &
SWITCHGEAR (UAE)
SAUDI TRANSFORMER
COMPANY (SAUDI ARABIA)
ABB (SWEDEN),
ALSTOM (UK)
OR EQUAL & APPROVED
2. MV Switch boards : ABB (ART UK SYSTEM), ITALY

MERLIN GERIN (BLOCK SET), FRANCE
MEM SHIELD (EATON/HOLEC SYSTEM), UK
OR EQUAL & APPROVED
3. MCB Distribution Boards and : HAGER (France),

Submain boards MERLIN GERIN (France),
BILL TALISMAN (UK)
MEM SHEILD (UK)
OR EQUAL & APPROVED
4. Earth Leakage Circuit Breaker : HAGER (France),

MERLIN GERIN (France),
SQUARE D (UK),

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BILL TALISMAN (UK)

MEM SHEILD (UK)
OR EQUAL & APPROVED
5. Fuse Switch, Switch fuses and Isolators : SOCOMEC (France)

MEM (UK), STROMBERG
BILL (UK),
SQUARE D
OR EQUAL & APPROVED
6. Cables and Accessories : RIYADH CABLES,

BICC 'DUCAB,
OMAN CABLES,
PIRELLI,
GULF CABLES
GENERAL, QATAR
OR EQUAL & APPROVED
7. Cable Tray : WIREMOLD,

ABAHSAIN COPE (KSA),
PHILIPS GRAHAME,
ERICO
WALSALL
OR EQUAL & APPROVED
8. PVC Conduits and Fittings : MK, DECODUCT,

SAUDI EGA
QATAR MANUFACTURING CO.
MARSHAL TUFFLEX
QNPF, QATAR
OR EQUAL & APPROVED
9. G.I. Conduits, Cable Trunking : BARTON, BURNS,

and Fittings WALLSALL
MITSUBISHI
ERICO
OR EQUAL & APPROVED
10. Fire Detection and Alarm Systems : EDWARDS,CANADA

GENTS, U.K.
OR EQUAL & APPROVED
(As UL & FM Listed)
11. Emergency Pack for Lighting : VENTILUX, BARDIC

MENVIER
JSB
EMERGI-LITE
OR EQUAL & APPROVED
12. Public Address System : PHILIPS (Holland)

MILLBANK (UK)
PANASONIC (Japan),
BOUYER (France),

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WHITELEY ELECTRONICS (UK)

OR EQUAL & APPROVED
13. Lighting Fixtures : HOFFMEISTER (Germany)

RZB (Germany), REGGIANI (Italy)
DISANO (Italy), REGIOLUX (UK)
SITECO (SIEMENS) (Germany)
PHILIPS (Holland), MARLIN (UK)
THORLUX (UK), THORN (UK)
CONCORD (UK),TARGETTI (Italy)
IGUZZINI (Italy), CROMPTON (UK)
ABACUS (UK), SBP (Italy)
& AS INDICATED ON THE DRAWING
14. Exit Sign : VENTILUX, BARDIC,

MENVIER, EMERGI-LITE
JSB,
OR EQUAL & APPROVED
15. Fire Resistant Cables : FIRE TUFF, U.K.

DRAKA, U.K.
FIRE CELL, FP200, ITALY
OR EQUAL & APPROVED
16. CCTV : PELCO, USA,

BOSCH, USA
PANASONIC, JAPAN
LINEL, USA,
OR EQUAL & APPROVED
17. WEATHER PROOF ENCLOSURE : RITTAL, W.GERMANY

SCAM, ITALY
LEGRAND, FRANCE
OR EQUAL & APPROVED
18. Wiring Accessories : MK (UK)

CRABTREE (UK)
LEGRAND (France)
WANDSWORTH, (U.K.)
HAMILTON, (U.K.)
OR EQUAL & APPROVED
19. Earthing System : FURSE (UK)

ENRICO (NETHERLAND)
A N WALLIS (U.K.)
OR EQUAL & APPROVED
20. Lightning Protection System : FURSE (UK)

ENRICO (NETHERLAND)
A N WALLIS (U.K.)
OR EQUAL & APPROVED

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21. Cable Glands : CMP

HAWKW
BICC
OR EQUAL & APPROVED
22. Generator Set : Caterpillar (U.S.A.)

Cummins (U.K.)
Perkins (U.K.)
F.G. Wilson (U.K.)
OR EQUAL & APPROVED
23. Ceiling Roses, White PVC : M.K. (U.K.)

High Compact, Heavy Gauge Type MEM (U.K.)
Plug In Type Ashley Klik (U.K.)
OR EQUAL & APPROVED
Note : For approval of materials equivalent to the specified, Engineer's

decision shall be final and binding.
44. SCHEDULE OF MOUNTING HEIGHTS
1. Lighting switches : 1600 mm AFFL at Classrooms, General Toilets and Corridors and 1250
mm AFFL at Administration Area and Laboratories
2. 13A socket outlet, computer terminal, : 450 mm AFFL
socket (unless otherwise mentioned) OR 250 mm above worktop
3. Wall mounting telephone : 1350 mm AFFL
4. Fire alarm bell : 2200 mm AFFL OR 300 mm below false ceiling
5. Manual pull station : 1250 mm AFFL
Note: The mounting heights shall be indicated by the Contractor in the working drawings
for Consultants approval after co-ordinating with the furniture and equipment.

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45. SCHEDULE OF DRAWINGS
The following drawings shall be read in conjunction with these specifications:
1. E-000 : General Notes, Legend & Symbols, Abbreviations, Mounting Height Details &
Light Fitting Schedule
2. E-001 : Electrical Details Layout
3. E1-101 : Entry Gate (Typical) Ground & First Floor Plan Lighting System Layout
4. E1-102 : Entry Gate (Typical) Second & Roof Floor Plan Lighting System Layout
5. E1-103 : Entry Gate (Typical) Ground & First Floor Plan Power System Layout
6. E1-104 : Entry Gate (Typical) Second & Roof Floor Plan Power System Layout
7. E2-105 : Mosque Building Ground Floor Plan & Roof Plan Lighting & Power System
Layout
8. E2-106 : Load Schedule & Single Line Diagram
9. E2-107 : Entry Gate Lightning Protection System Layout
10. E2-108 : Mosque Building Roof Plan Lightning Protection System Layout
11. E3-101 : Site Development Plan Exterior Lighting System Layout (Road & Fence)
Partial-1
Partial-2
Partial-3
14. E3-104 : Site Development Plan Exterior Lighting System Layout (Landscape)
Partial-1
Partial-2
Partial-3
17. E3-107 : Feeder Pillar Single Line Diagram
20. E4-100 : Site Development Plan, Substation Details Layout
21. E4-101 : Site Development Plan, External Electrical Cable Route Layout
22. E4-102 : Substation Building, Ground Floor Plan Lighting/Power System Layout & Load
Schedule
23. E4-103 : Load Schedule & SMSB`S Single Line Diagram
24. E4-104 : M.V. Panel Single Line Diagram
25. E5-101 : Irrigation Water Tank & Pump Room Lighting & Power System Layout Loadf
Schedule
26. F1-101 : Entry Gate, Ground Floor & First Floor Plan Fire Alarm System Layout
27. F1-102 : Entry Gate, Second & Roof Floor Plan Fire Alarm System Layout
28. F1-103 : Propose VIP Entrance For Entry Gate Fire Alarm Single Line Diagram
29. F1-104 : Fire Alarm Single Line Diagram
30. F2-101 : Mosque, Ground Floor Plan, Fire Alarm System Layout & Fire Alarm Single
Line Diagram
31. F3-101 : Irrigation Water Tank, Pump Room Fire Alarm System Layout

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32. F4-101 : Substation, Ground Floor plan Fire Alarm System Layout
33. LC1- 101 : Entry Gate, Ground Floor & First Floor Plan Low Current System Layout
34. LC1- 102 : Entry Gate, Second & Roof Floor Plan Low Current System Layout
35. LC1- 103 : Typical for Nos. Entry Gate Building, Low Current System Single Line Diagram
36. LC2- 101 : Mosque, Ground Floor Plan, Low Current System Layout & Fire Alarm Single
37. LC3-100 : Site Development Plan External Telephone Cable Route Layout
(CCTV System Layout)
38. LC3-101 : Site Development Plan External Low Current Cable Route Layout
(CCTV & Fire System Layout Partial-1)
41. LC3-101 : CCTV SINGLE LINE DIAGRAM
42. LC5- 101 : Irrigation Water Tank, Pump Room Low Current System Layout
46. LIGHT FITTING SCHEDULES
ITEM TYPE DESCRIPTION PHOTO OF CATALOGUE
(1)
Chandelier outlet Abbreviation
"X" Indicates rating of
TYPE 1 chandelier.
OR EQUALLY APPROVED.
(2)
4x18W fluorescent lamp
recessed mounted, electronic
ballast, 5400 K, housing made
of pre-lacquered white steel.
TYPE 2 High gloss high quality
aluminum louver diffuser, IP-20
AS PHILIPS IMPALA TBS
160 4xTL-D18W EI (P-3.66)
(3) 4x18W fluorescent lamp

recessed mounted, electronic
ballast, 5400 K, housing made
of pre-lacquered white steel.
Prismatic louvers diffuser, IP-
20
TYPE 3
AS PHILIPS IMPALA TBS
331 4xTL-D18W/830 P (P-
3.66) OR EQUALLY
APPROVED.

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(4)
1x18W TL-D fluorescent lamp
wall mounted mirror light fitting,
electronic ballast, 5400 K,
housing made of glass fiber
reinforced polyster, IP-65
TYPE 4
AS PHILIPS WATERPROOF
LUMINAIRES TMW065
1x18W (P-10.15) OR
EQUALLY APPROVED.
(5)
2x26W TC-T, surfaced

mounted light fitting, housing
made of die cast aluminum
and three-ply opal glass, IP-44
TYPE 5
AS BEGA CEILING
LUMINAIRES 6089 2 PLC
26W (P-51) OR EQUALLY
APPROVED.
(6)
2x26W fluorescent lamps, wall
mounted light fitting, housing
made of die cast aluminum
and stainless steel crystal
glass with optical texture
TYPE 6 colour black, IP-55.
AS BEGA WALL
LUMINAIRES 2893 2 PLC
26W (P-107) OR EQUALLY
APPROVED.
(7)
1x250W PENTAND LUMAIRE

METAL HALIDE, MADE OF
DIE CAST ALUMINUM
HOUSING AND SPECULAR
TYPE 7 ALUMINUM REFLECTOR. IP-
44.
AS BEGA PENDANT 6528

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(8)
2X18W compact fluorescent
lamp decorative wall mounted.
Electronic ballast, design as
frosted, ridged glass lenses
with natural satin finished trim
TYPE 8 accents. Made of satin finished
metal
AS ALTER ELEGANCE
WALL QVW8SGLOS218 OR
EQUALLY APPROVED.
(9)
2X36W surface mounted

luminaire, Electronic ballast,
5400 K. Housing base plate in
TYPE 9 white sheet steel with plastic
end caps. With opal diffuser,
IP-40.
AS PHILIPS TCS097 2XTL-
D36W OR EQUALLY
APPROVED.
(10)
8W surface mounted luminaire,
Electronic ballast. Body white
polycarbonate, diffuser clear
prismatic polycarbonate.
TYPE 10 Maintained emergency lighting
3 hours duration with 8W T16
linear fluorescent lamp.
AS THORN VOYAGER EXEL
(11)
1X36W recessed mounted
luminaire, Electronic ballast.
5400 K, Housing made of
white zinc coated steel. Louver
TYPE 11 diffuser, high performance
covers and optics, IP-20.
AS PHILIPS TBS319 1XTL-
D36W/830 OR EQUALLY
APPROVED.

Specification
(12)
1X18W recessed mounted
luminaire, Electronic ballast.
5400 K, Housing made of
white zinc coated steel. Louver
TYPE 12 diffuser, high performance
covers and optics, IP-20.
AS PHILIPS TBS319 1XTL-
D18W/830 OR EQUALLY
APPROVED.
(13)
1x150W HID lamp flood light

fitting metal halide, with die-
cast aluminum construction
and anodized aluminum
TYPE 13 reflector tempered clear glass,
IP-67 and U.L. listed.
AS BEGA FLOODLIGHT 8391
(14)
2x26W compact flourescent,

wall mounted light fitting. With
die-cast aluminum and
stainless steel crystal glass
TYPE 14
with optical texture, IP-65.
listed.
AS BEGA 3422 OR
EQUALLY APPROVED.
(15)
2x26W compact flourescent,
ceiling mounted light fitting.
With die-cast aluminum and
stainless steel crystal glass
with optical texture, IP-65.
TYPE 15 listed.
AS BEGA 3422 OR
EQUALLY APPROVED.

Specification
(16)
1x150W HIT lamp light fitting.
With die-cast aluminum and
aluminum and stainless steel
reflector of pure anodized
aluminum safety glass. Pole
TYPE 16 height 4000mm, IP-65.
Aluminum pole, pretreated,
chromatized, powder-coated
and delivered with a high-
quality enamel finish.
AS BEGA 8249 OR
EQUALLY APPROVED.
(17)
1x250W SON lamp light fitting.
Material and finished: glass
fibre reinforced polyester front
and rear canopies. Non-
yellowing acrylic bowl or
toughnened flat glass. Die-cast
TYPE 17 aluminum mounting module,
10.0 M. Pole height, IP-66,
class ll.
AS PHILIPS TRAFFIC VISION
SGS306 SON-T250 II PE GR
SP 42/60 OR EQUALLY
APPROVED.
(18)

aluminum mounting module,
TYPE 18 class ll.
SP 42/60 OR EQUALLY
APPROVED.

Specification
(19)
class ll.
SP 42/60 OR EQUALLY
APPROVED.
(20)
class ll.
SP 42/60 OR EQUALLY
APPROVED.
(21)
1x42W TC-D compact
fluorescent lamp light fitting.
Bollard with glare free, high
output light distribution.
Electronics ballast, housing
stainless steel borosilicate
glass with internal louvers and
stainless steel reflector, IP-65.
TYPE 21 AS BEGA 8217 OR
EQUALLY APPROVED.

Specification
(22)
100W discharge lamp light

fitting, pole top luminaire. Die
cast aluminum, aluminum and
stainless steel, clear plastic
TYPE 22 diffuser, and reflector of pure
anodized aluminum. IP-65,
U.L. listed.
AS BEGA 8218MH OR
EQUALLY APPROVED.
(23)
2x26W compact flourescent
recessed light fitting. With
prismatic reflector, electronics
ballast. Material: polyester
TYPE 23 gearbox, high brilliant facetted
metallised reflector, IP-44.
AS PHILIPS FBS120 1xPL-
C/2P26W/830 I 230V P CW2

Specification
47. TESTING AND COMMISSIONING
47.1 CHECK LIST, TESTING & COMMISSIONING OF FIRE DETECTION SYSTEM
A CHECK LIST YES/NO REMARKS
1. All Duct smoke Detectors installed & wired

2. All Device installed & Wired
3. All Bells installed & wired
4. All Pull-Push Manual call is installed & wired
5. All wires in F.A Panel terminated
6. Battery Circuit connected
Power supply to FAP connected through
7.
unswitched fused spur unit
8. Repeater FAP installed properly
All Wires Thoroughly connected in Repeater
9.
Panel.
Power supply wires from main FAP to Repeater
10.
FAP is installed and terminated
11. Check any damage to FAP & Repeater Panels
Check any damages to Devices Bells Manual Call
12.
Points & Duct Devices if any
13. Check whether printer installed & function is OK
Check Communication Network card to fire
14.
brigade provided in panel.
B FUNCTIONAL TESTS (With Power ON)
1. Battery Circuit OK
2. Check Main Menu Display OK
3. Set Clock & Check OK
4. Test Lamp OK
5. Check Main Voltage OK
6. Check Battery Voltage OK
7. Check Main Failure OK
8. Programme all Data for all Devices with addresses

Specification
C TESTING CHECKS (Both in Main & Repeator Panel)
1. All Bell operating in Loop

2. All Devices operating in Loop
3. All Duct Devices operating in Loop
4. All External Building Devices Operating in Loop
5. Check Loop Resistance & Note
6. Check Alarm in Panel When any device is faulty
7. Check silence & Reset Buttons operations is OK
Check under fault/fire condition the panel cannot
8.
be reset until it is cleared
Check all devices under fire condition & Bell
9.
alarm.
10. Check Mains Failure Alarm
Check Alarm under Battery disconnected or not
11.
Charged
Check under fault/fire condition that particular

12.
device is addressed in the Main & repeater Panel
13. Check the Belt in the Printer

14. Check message print out from the printer
D FINAL CHECK
1. Clear all faults

2. Check time & Date
Display the layout chart with address on the side
3.
of Main & repeater Panel
4. O & M Manuals in English and Arabic Provided
Testing Engineers:
(Contractors) Approved :

Specification
47.2 CHECK LIST, TESTING & COMMISSIONING OF PUBLIC ADDRESS SYSTEM
A CHECK LIST YES/NO REMARKS
1. Check all Speakers installed OK

Check Wiring to all speakers connected &
2.
terminated properly
Check all microphone points installed, wired &
3.
connected
Check all volume control Points installed, wired
4.
and connected
Check Desk Microphone Unit installed, wired &
5.
connected
6. Check all hand microphone with stand provided
Check all Components for PA system viz.
7. Amplifier, zoning unit, Players etc. Provided, wired
& connected
8. Check item No.7 Properly installed in Panel racks
Check ratings of each equipment & in accordance

9.
with approved submittal
Check speakers are connected to each zone in
10.
zoning OK
B FUNCTIONAL TESTS
1. Check power supply system OK

2. Check Power supply to each equipment OK
Check Cassette, CD Player & FM/AM player
3.
working OK
4. Check amplifier & preamplifier zone OK
5. Check table stand microphone with zoning OK
6. Check all speakers are operating OK
Check all microphone units & points are operating
7.
OK
Check power supply & operation of volume control
8.
Units in each zone operating OK

Specification
C INSTALLATION CHECKS
Check each zone operation for speakers & volume

1. control independently operating OK for speech &
music is clear
Check all speakers on microphone operating OK
2. with override button for clear speech /
announcement.
Check SPL in each area at different points note
3.
the reading in separate sheets & attach.
Check the external speaker SPL & speech is
4.
clear.
Testing Engineers:
47.3 MEASUREMENT OF LOADS
LOADS R PHASE Y PHASE B PHASE

REMARKS
DESCRIPTION AMPS AMPS AMPS
M.V. TO SMSB M
SMSB M TO DB-M
SMSB M TO AC-OU1
SMSB M TO AC-OU1

Specification
SMSB M TO AC-OU1
SMSB M TO AC-OU1
M.V. TO SMSB
EXT-1
SMSB EXT-1 TO FP-
R1A
SMSB EXT-1 TO FP-
R1B
SMSB EXT-1 TO FP-
R1C
SMSB EXT-1 TO FP-
R1D
SMSB EXT-1 TO FP-
R1E
SMSB EXT-1 TO
ISOLATOR FOUNTAIN
1
SMSB EXT-1 TO
ISOLATOR FOUNTAIN
2
M.V. TO SMSB
EXT-2
SMSB EXT-2 TO FP-
R3A
SMSB EXT-2 TO FP-
R3B
SMSB EXT-2 TO FP-
R3C
SMSB EXT-2 TO FP-
L1A
SMSB EXT-2 TO FP-
L1B
SMSB EXT-2 TO FP-
L3
M.V. TO SMSB 2A
SMSB 2A TO FP-R2A
SMSB 2A TO FP-R2B
SMSB 2A TO FP-R2C
M.V. TO SMSB 2B
SMSB 2B TO FP-L2
SMSB 2B TO
ISOLATOR FOUNTAIN
1
M.V. TO ESMSB
R1
ESMSB R1 TO DB-
GR
ESMSB R1 TO DB-
FR
ESMSB R1 TO DB-
SR
ESMSB R1 TO DB-
RR
ESMSB R1 TO DB-
GU1

Specification
ESMSB R1 TO
ISOLATOR
ELEVATOR-R
M.V. TO ESMSB
1B
ESMSB 1B TO FP-F1
ESMSB 1B TO
ESMSB L1
ESMSB L1 TO DB-GL
ESMSB L1 TO DB-FL
ESMSB L1 TO DB-RL
ESMSB L1 TO
ISOLATOR
ELEVATOR-L
ESMSB 1B TO DB-
CCTV
ESMSB 1B TO
ESMSB IR1
ESMSB IR1 TO
ISOLATOR IRRIG.
ESMSB IR1 TO DB-
PR
ESMSB IR1 TO
ISOLATOR SUMP
PUMP
M.V. TO ESMSB 2
ESMSB 2 TO FP-F2
ESMSB 2 TO
ESMSB-L2
ESMSB L2 TO DB-GL
ESMSB L2 TO DB-FL
ESMSB L2 TO DB-RL
ESMSB L2 TO
ISOLATOR
ELEVATOR-L
ESMSB 2 TO
ESMSB-R2
ESMSB R2 TO DB-
GR
ESMSB R2 TO DB-
FR
ESMSB R2 TO DB-
SR
ESMSB R2 TO DB-
RR
ESMSB R2 TO DB-
GU1
ESMSB R2 TO
ISOLATOR
ELEVATOR-R
ESMSB 2 TO
ESMSB-IR2
ESMSB IR2 TO
ISOLATOR IRRIG.
ESMSB IR2 TO DB-
PR

Specification
ESMSB IR2 TO
ISOLATOR SUMP
PUMP
M.V. TO ESMSB 3
ESMSB 3 TO FP-F3
ESMSB 3 TO
ESMSB-L3
ESMSB L3 TO DB-GL
ESMSB L3 TO DB-FL
ESMSB L3 TO DB-RL
ESMSB L3 TO
ISOLATOR
ELEVATOR-L
ESMSB 3 TO
ESMSB-R3
ESMSB R3 TO DB-
GR
ESMSB R3 TO DB-
FR
ESMSB R3 TO DB-
SR
ESMSB R3 TO DB-
RR
ESMSB R3 TO DB-
GU1
ESMSB R3 TO
ISOLATOR
ELEVATOR-R
ESMSB 3 TO
ESMSB-IR3
ESMSB IR3 TO
ISOLATOR IRRIG.
ESMSB IR3 TO DB-
PR
ESMSB IR3 TO
ISOLATOR SUMP
PUMP
M.V. TO EDBM.V.
Tested by contractor Approved :

Specification
47.4 MEASUREMENT OF LIGHTING LUX LEVEL
MEASUREMENT DESCRIPTION LUX REMARKS
Meeting Room (Left Side G/F)
Lady Security Office (Left Side

G/F)
Waiting Room (Left Side G/F)
Office-Typical (Left Side 1/F)
Meeting Room (Left Side 1/F)
Head Security Office (Right Side

G/F)
Control Room (Right Side G/F)
File Storage (Right Side G/F)
Lounge, Hallway & Ent. Lobby

(Right Side G/F)
Store Room (For Weapon) Right
Side G/F)
Office ((Right Side G/F))
Office (Right Side 1/F)
Dinning Area/Restroom (Right side

2/F)

Specification
Kitchen (Right side 2/F)
Office (Right Side R.D.)
Prayer Area (Mosque)
Pump Room (Typical)
H.V. Room
M.V. Room
Generator Room
External Road Lighting
Testing Engineers:
47.5 M.V. PANEL
SL.
DESCRIPTION PROPOSED MAKE REMARKS
NO
1 Construction
a Structure Sheet Steel Thickness
b Door Sheet Steel Thickness
c Type of sheet steel
d Form of Panel
e Dimension of Panel
f No. of Transport section
Depth of Single Core Cable
g
Compartment
h Confirmation to standards

Specification
i Type of Gland Plate for Incomer

j Type of Gland Plate for Outgoing
Outgoing Terminal Suitable for
k
large Parallel Cable Termination
All Doors & Openings Properly
l
Earthed / Bonded
2 Busbars
a Type of Copper & Current Density
Size of Main Horizontal and Vertical
b
(at ACB) Busbars
Heat shrinkable colour coded
c
sleeve.
Size of Vertical Busbars at
d
Outgoings
e Type of Busbars Supports
f Size of Earth Busbars
Neutral - Earth Link Provided &
g
Size
Current Rating of Main Busbars at
h
35oC&50oCAmbient Temperature
Current Rating of Vertical Outgoing
i Busbars at 35oC & 500CAmbient
Temperature
j Clearance of Busbars Between
(i) Phase to Phase
(ii) Phase to Neutral
(iii)Phase to Body
3 Panel Components
a Air Circuit Breaker Panel
(i) Rating
(ii) Model No. of ACB
(iii) Whether Drawout & Motorised
(iv) Type of Control unit with setting
range
(v) Rating of CT's for metering
(vi) Rating of CT's for REF & Qty.
(vii) Shunt Voltage for trip
(viii)Type & Range of Ammeter
(ix) Type & Range of Voltmeter
(x) Type & Range of REF Relay
(xi) Type of Indicating Lamp
(xii)Type & Rating of control wiring
used with sizes

Specification
(xiii)Control Circuit & Metering

circuit protection
provided
(xiv)whether reset/ Alarm & Hooting
Provided
(xv) Heater Provided with control
(xvi)Type & Rating of Terminal
Block
(xvii)Whether H.V Inter-trip
Provided
(xviii)KWH 10 Way Terminal Block
Provided
b Outgoing Panel
(i) Rating of each MCCB's
(ii)Type & Model Nos. of each
MCCB's
(iii) Each Type MCCB's With
adjustable Thermal & Magnetic trip
Provided & Range
(iv) whether Padlockable with Door
(v) Whether Door Interlockable
(vi) Panel Heater Provided
c Other Components
(i) Type of Battery
(ii) Rating of Battery
(iii)Type & Rating of Battery
Charger
(iv)Type of Panel Heater & Rating
4 Test & Certificates
Short Circuit Rating & Type test

a
certificates of Proposed Panel
Temperature Rise Rating & Type
b
test certificate of Proposed Panel
Short Circuit Rating & Type Test
c Certificate of Proposed ACB with
ICU, ICS & ICUS
Short Circuit Rating & Type Test
d Certificates of Proposed MCCB
with ICU, ICS
e Dielectric H.V. Test
f Mechanical Strength & Test
g IP Rating of Proposed Panel
h Arcing Test on ACB Panel
Insulation Resistance of Busbar's &
i
control circuit

Specification
Primary injection test for meters &

j
protection CT's
Secondary injection test for relays
k
& CT's
l Milli Volt Drop Test (Ductor Test)
m ACB Control Unit Test
5 Confirmation to Standards
a Main Panel
b ACB & MCCB's
c CT's
d Busbars
e REF Relay
f Meters
g Battery & Chargers
6 Documents
a List of Testing equipment in factory
Calibration Certificate of all
b
Equipments
c Type Test Certificate of
(i) Short Circuit of Panel &
Components
(ii)Temperature Rise
Factory Routine Sample Test
d
Sheets
47.6 POWER CABLES
SL.
DESCRIPTION PROPOSED STANDARDS REMARKS
NO
1 Construction
a Material Type of Conductor

b Type of insulation
c Core Identification
d Type of filler Material
e Type of Barrier Tape
f Bedding Type
g Bedding Material
h Armour Material Type
i Oversheath finish Material Type
k Voltage Rating of the Cable
2 Data for Cable Sizes
a Thickness of XLPE insulation

Specification
b Thickness of Barrier Tape

c Thickness of Extruded Bedding
d Thickness of Armour
e Thickness of oversheath finish
f Overall size & weight of cables
g Current Rating Chart
h Short Circuit Chart
i Voltage Drop & Impedance Chart
Derating Factors for Installation
j
and Temperatures
3 Documents
a Factory Test Certificate
b Type Test Certificates
Other Technical Information That
4
You Need to tell us
47.7 DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM
SL.
DESCRIPTION STATUS REMARKS
NO
The completed installation of parts
thereof shall be subjected to
1 acceptance test as instructed by
Kahramaa or the engineers before
being connected to the supply.
The following test shall be included
2
as applicable:
Test as prescribed in latest
a
kahramaa regulations.
Test in accordance with british
b standard and code of practice
contained therein.
c Insulation resistance
d Earth continuity
Continuity resistance of conductors
e and sheathing of each section and
the whole installation.
Full load test as required by the
f
engineer.
Current injection test of all over-
f
current devices and residual

Specification
current operated circuit breaker

etc.
This test shall be carried out in the
presence of the engineer. The
3 contractor shall give 7 days written
notice of any intention to carry out
any of the tests.
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Section 21 ELECTRICAL WORKS

1.1 SITE ..................................................................................................................................... 1

1.2 SITE CONDITIONS .............................................................................................................. 1

1.3 DEFINITIONS ....................................................................................................................... 1

2.1 CONNECTION FEE.............................................................................................................. 3

6.2 WORKING DRAWINGS ....................................................................................................... 5

6.3 CO-ORDINATION OF DRAWINGS...................................................................................... 5

20.2 MEDIUM VOLTAGE SWITCHBOARD................................................................................. 9

20.3 AIR CIRCUIT BREAKERS .................................................................................................. 12

20.4 OUTGOING FEEDERS ....................................................................................................... 13

20.5 METERS AND INSTRUMENTS .......................................................................................... 13

22.1 GENERAL ........................................................................................................................... 15

22.2 MINIATURE CIRCUIT BREAKERS (MCB) ......................................................................... 16

22.3 RESIDUAL CURRENT CIRCUIT BREAKER (RCCB) ........................................................ 16

22.4 RESIDUAL CURRENT CIRCUIT BREAKER WITH MCB (RCCB/MCB) ............................ 17

24.1 PVC INSULATED WIRES - SINGLE CORE........................................................................ 18

24.2 ARMOURED CABLES ........................................................................................................ 19

24.3 M.I.C.C. CABLES AND FIRE RESISTANCE CABLES....................................................... 22

25.1 GENERAL ........................................................................................................................... 25

25.2 POLYVINYL CHLORIDE CONDUIT & ACCESSORIES ..................................................... 25

25.3 GALVANISED STEEL CONDUIT AND ACCESSORIES .................................................... 26

25.4 GENERAL METHOD OF INSTALLATION.......................................................................... 26

26.1 G.I. TRUNKING ................................................................................................................... 28

28.2 SWITCHED SOCKET OUTLETS ........................................................................................ 31

28.3 CONNECTION UNITS......................................................................................................... 32

28.4 FLEX OUTLETS.................................................................................................................. 32

28.5 CEILING ROSE ................................................................................................................... 32

28.6 DOUBLE POLE SWITCH.................................................................................................... 32

28.7 45A D.P. SWITCH ............................................................................................................... 32

28.8 WIRING ACCESSORIES BOX / ENCLOSURE .................................................................. 32

28.9 TIME SWITCHES ................................................................................................................ 32

28.10 CONTACTORS ................................................................................................................... 33

28.11 HAND DRIERS.................................................................................................................... 33

30.1 FLUORESCENT LAMPS .................................................................................................... 35

30.2 EXTERNAL LIGHTING ....................................................................................................... 36

36.1 ADDRESSABLE FIRE ALARM AND DETECTION SYSTEM............................................. 38

36.2 DESIGN CRITERIA ............................................................................................................. 39

36.3 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION..................................................................................................... 39

36.4 SYSTEM HARDWARE........................................................................................................ 40

36.5 TIME ZONE AND DELAY BLOCK...................................................................................... 41

36.6 SYSTEM MONITORING...................................................................................................... 41

36.7 ENGINEERING TECHNIQUES ........................................................................................... 42

36.8 OTHER FEATURES............................................................................................................ 42

36.9 POWER SUPPLY UNIT ...................................................................................................... 42

36.10 AUTOMATIC ANALOGUE / ADDRESSABLE FIRE SENSORS ........................................ 42

36.11 ADDRESSABLE FIRE ALARM INTERFACE UNIT ............................................................ 43

36.12 SYSTEM CHECK CIRCUITRY............................................................................................ 46

37.1 PUBLIC ADDRESS SYSTEM AT MOSQUE....................................................................... 47

37.2 CLOSED CIRCUIT TELEVISION SYSTEM (CCTV)............................................................ 49

38.1 LIGHTNING PROTECTION SYSTEM ................................................................................. 56

39.3 DIESEL GENERATOR SET ................................................................................................ 59

40.1 GENERAL ........................................................................................................................... 65

40.2 WORK TESTS..................................................................................................................... 65

40.3 SITE TESTS ........................................................................................................................ 65

40.4 STATUTORY AUTHORITY APPROVAL ............................................................................ 66

40.5 MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING ..................................................................................... 66

40.6 ELECTRICAL TESTS ......................................................................................................... 66

40.7 TEST OF CONTINUITY OF RING FINAL CIRCUIT ............................................................ 66

40.8 CONTINUITY OF PROTECTIVE CONDUCTORS AND EQUIPOTENTIAL BONDING....... 66

40.9 EARTHING RESISTANCE TESTS...................................................................................... 66

40.10 INSULATION RESISTANCE TEST..................................................................................... 67

40.11 INSULATION OF SITE BUILT ASSEMBLIES .................................................................... 67

40.12 PROTECTION BY ELECTRICAL SEPARATION ............................................................... 68

40.13 PROTECTION BY BARRIER OR ENCLOSURES DURING ERECTION............................ 68