D-9A : LOWERING, LAYING, JOINTING DI PIPES, GI PIPES AND

DI / CI / GI SPECIALS AND LOWERING, LAYING &

FIXING DI (SG IRON) BUTTERFLY VALVES, SLUICE VALVES,
AND CONSTRUCTION OF VALVE CHAMBERS
WITH SURFACE BOX

SECTION : D-9A

D.9A.1 SCOPE :

Carting the DI (SG IRON) / CI pipes from AMC store or from the place as
directed by AMC. Lowering, laying and jointing by tyton or lead joints DI (SG
IRON) / CI pipes of various diameters supplied by AMC including Hydro testing
of pipes, excavation of trenches for pipeline refilling the trenches and carting the
extra stuff with 100 m. lead etc. complete.

D.9A.2 APPLICABLE CODES :

The lowering, laying, jointing and testing at work sites of ductile iron (SG IRON)
pipes and cast iron pipes and DI / CI specials and fitting will comply with all
currently applicable statutes, regulations, standards and codes. In particular, the
following standards, unless otherwise specified herein, will be referred. In all
cases, the latest revision of the codes will be referred to. If requirements of this
specification conflict with the requirements of the codes standards, this
specification will govern.

IS No. Title
(a) 638 – 1979 : Sheet rubber jointing and rubber insertion jointing
(second revision)
(b) 5382 – 1985 : Rubber sealing ring for gas mains, water mains and
sewers (first revision)
(c) 6452 – 1989 : Specification for high alumina cement for structural
use
(d) 6909 – 1990 : Specification for super sulphated cement
(e) 8112 – 1989 : 43 grade ordinary Portland Cement (first revision)
(f) 9523 – 1980 : Ductile iron fittings for pressure pipes for water, gas
and sewage
(g) 12330 – 1988 : Sulphate resisting Portland Cement

Following IS code will be applicable for :

The rubber gaskets will conform to IS : 5382 – 1969 or its latest addition.

The following IS codes will be applicable for Cast Iron Pipes.

a) IS : 782 : Specification for caulking lead

b) IS : 6587 : Specification for spun hemp yarn.

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 Code Of Practice

a) IS : 3114 : Code of practice for laying of cast iron pipes.

D.9A.3 EXCAVATION FOR PIPE LINE TRENCHES

Excavation for pipe line trenches in all strata (including hard rock) including all
safety provisions using site rails and stacking excavated stuff up to a lead of 100
mts., cleaning the site incl. jungle cutting etc. The earth cover over the top of the
pipe should be 1.3 meter. The width of trench should be 30 cm on each side of the
pipe. The rate includes cost of extra excavation for working space at joint,
dewatering, blasting etc.

D.9A.3.1 General

The excavation for trenches will generally, refer to open excavation for trenches
in wet / dry conditions for pipe laying work.

D.9A.3.2 Clearing Of Sites:

The site on which the pipelines are to be laid and shown on plan and the area
required for setting out and other operations will be cleared and all obstruction
loose stones and materials, rubbish of all kinds, stumps, brushwood as trees will
be removed as directed the roots will be entirely grubbed up.

The products of the clearing to restocked in such a place and in such a manner, as
directed by the engineer in charge.

In jungle clearings, all trees not specially marked for preservation, bamboo’s
jungle wood and brushwood will be cut down their roots grubbed up. All wood
and materials from the clearing will be the property of the Board will be arranged
as directed by the Board Engineer or his authorized agent, the material
pronounced as useful by the Engineer will be conveyed and properly stacked as
directed within the specified limit. Unless materials will be burnt or otherwise
disposed off as directed.

All holes or hollows whether originally existing or produced by digging up roots,

will be carefully filled up with earth, well earth, well rammed leveled off, as may
be directed.

D.9A.3.3 Setting Out:

The center lines of all pipe trenches etc. will be given by the Engineer-in-charge
and it will be the responsibility of the contractor to install substantial reference
marks, bench marks, etc. and maintain then as long as required true to line, level
curve and slopes. The contractor will assure full responsibility for alignment, and
dimension of trench.

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 The labor materials etc. required for setting out and establishing benchmarks and
other reference marks will be arranged by the contractor at his own cost.

D.9A.3.4 Excavation

The excavation incl. Bailing out of water for the pipe trenches will also incl.
Removal of all materials of whatever nature and whether wet or dry condition
necessary for laying of pipelines exactly in accordance with alignment, levels
grades and curves shown on the plans or as directed by the Engineer-in-charge.
Trenches will be excavated to the exact width and depth according to the size of
pipe and the sides will be left vertical as for as possible or according to the angle
of repose various soils. Unless there is a specific extra provision in the contract for
shoring and strutting or for cutting side slopes the contractor will at his own cost
do the necessary shoring and strutting or cutting of slopes to a safe of repose or
both approved by the Engineer-in-charge. The contractor will notify the Engineer
before starting excavation to enable him to take cross sectional levels for purpose
of measurements before the ground is disturbed. The bottom of the trenches will
be leveled both longitudinally and transversely or slopped as directed by the
Engineer. The contractor will at his own cost to remove such portions of boulders
or rocks, as are rectified to make the bottom of the trench level. No filling will be
allowed to bring the trench to level. If by contractor’s mistake excavation is made
deeper than shown on the plans and if ordered by the Engineer the extra depth will
have to be made with selected excavated stuff only with watering, remedying etc.
as directed, by the Engineer and at the cost of the contractor. Other hard
excavation will be cleared of all sorts and loose materials and cut to firm surface,
either level, stepped as directed by the Engineer. The Engineer may order such
charges in the dimensions and alignment of pipe trench as may be deemed
necessary to secure satisfactory cover over pipeline. The contractor will, at his
own expense, make provision for bailing out of draining water and the trenches
will be kept free of water, during laying work.

After each excavation is completed, the contractor will notify the Engineer to that
effect and no laying of pipeline will be allowed to laid until Engineer has
approved the depth and dimensions of trenches level and measurements.

D.9A.3.5 Shoring and Strutting:

Shoring & strutting and dewatering if required will have to be carried out by the
contractor, for which any extra charge will not be paid

During excavation if water connections, sewage connections, telephone lines

khalkuva (soak pits) etc. are damaged by the contractor, the same will have to be
restored by the contractor without any extra payment.

D.9A.3.6 Protection

The trenches will be strongly fenced and red light signal will be kept at night and
arrangement of watchman to prevent accidents should be done, sufficient care
protective measure will be taken to see that the excavation will not affect or
damage the adjoining structure. The contractor will be entirely responsible for any

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 injury to life and damage to the properties etc. Necessary protection work such as
guide ropes, crossing places, barricades, caution boards etc. will be provided by
the contractor.

The excavation in all sort of soil, hard muran, soft rock or hard rock or any type of
soil will have to be carried out up to the required depth by the agency

D.9A.3.7 Disposal Of Excavated Stuff

No excavated stuff from trench are to be placed even temporarily nearer than 1.5
meter or greater distance up to 90 meter or as prescribed by the Engineer from the
outer edge of trench. All excavated material will be the property of the
Corporation. The rate of excavated includes sorting out of useful materials and
stacking then separately as directed within specified lead. The excavated stuff
suitable and useful for refilling or for other use will be stacked at convenient
places. The materials not useful in any wet will be disposal off as directed by the
Engineer from the outer edge of trench.

The site should be cleared off on completion of work.

D.9A.3.8 Transportation of surplus material

a) For 0 to 5 Km.
b) For 5 Km. to 10 Km.

The general technical specification as laid down under section D-1, Earth work in
trenches, excavation and back filling will also apply to this.

After refilling the trenches, with approved material, the surplus and rejected
material shall be removed forth with from the site and will be transported to a
location as approved by Engineer in charge. The same shall be deposited /
disposed off as directed by Engineer in charge. The payment will be made on
cum basis and as per lead of material to where transported. The payment will be
made on the rates quoted by the contractor the item upto 5 Km. and from 5 to 10
Km. lead. The rate also includes loading, unloading dressing of the material.

D.9A.3.9 Additional Requirements

At the joints of pipes, the trench will be excavated to an additional depth of 15 cm.
and width of 30 cm. And length of 15 cm. beyond the edge of collar on both the
sides or as directed. The rate include for such extra excavation made at the joints.
The trenches will be excavated perfectly in straight line. The bottom of the trench
will be kept as per invert level or as directed. To maintain the proper slop the
usual method of site rails and boning rods will be adopted. The contractor will
have to provide and fix and maintain sight rails and boning rod without any extra
cost.

If the contractor fails or makes delay to give hydraulic test of the pipe line laid in
any of the section, without any genuine reason, he will be responsible to get any
part of the length trenches refill in such case i.e. before tasting for safety of

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 pedestrian and/or vehicular traffic as found necessary by the engineer-in-charge
without any extra cost. If found necessary any directed by the Engineer-in-charge.
The contractor will have to excavated the refilled trenches, during hydraulic test
without any extra cost.

At all road crossings, trenches will be excavated only for half width of the road
and pipe will be laid. The other half will be excavated only after back filling over
the laid pipeline is done so as to make it suitable for the traffic. The contractor
will provide direction when the pipe line is to be laid along the road as required
and will maintain the diversion or any part of it, without any extra cost. At all road
crossings, the pipe will be laid below the crest of read.

The contractor will break the road surface by excavation chiseling to the exact
width and length as shown on the drawing or as directed by the Engineer-in-
charge.
The excavated stuff will be deposited in uniform layers to avoid mixing with other
kind of materials at non-objectionable place or as directed by the Engineer-in-
charge.

D.9A.3.10 The item of excavation will include unless and otherwise mentioned.

(a) Clearing of site

(b) Setting out work including all materials and labor.
(c) Providing and subsequently removing, shoring and strutting ort outing
slopes etc.
(d) Excavation and removal and staking of all excavated stuff as directed.
(e) Necessary protection including labour materials equipment etc. to ensure
safety and protection against risk or accident.
(f) Providing facilities for inspection and damage to property if caused
during progress of work.
(g) Compensation for injury to life and damage to property if caused during
progress of work.
(h) Restoring of water supply connections, sewer connections, telephone
lines, khalkuva soapiest etc. if damaged by contractor without extra
Payment.
(i) Dewatering of excavated pit trench during the progress of work.
(j) Clearing the site on completion of works directed by the Engineer.

D.9A.4 TRANSPORTING OF PIPES, SPECIALS ETC.

D.9A.4.1 All pipes stacked in the AMC’s stores will be transported to the site of laying after
cleaning them internally etc. The loading in the stores will be carried out by
means of either a crane, gantry or shear legs, so as not to cause any damage to
the finished material. Similarly, while unloading and stacking, great care will
be taken to ensure that the material is not damaged or dented. The contrivances
to be used for unloading will be different in different situations and in each case the
one approved by the Engineer will be adopted. The material stacked at site will be
jointly inspected by the Engineer and the Contractor and defect or damage
noticed will be repaired to the satisfaction of the Engineer before payment is
admitted.

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D.9A.4.2 Props of approved designs for maintaining circularity having wooden planks
at both ends to avoid metal to metal contact will be fixed to the pipes during
transit to avoid undue sagging and consequent distortion. After the pipes are
carefully stacked, props should be retained till pipes are joined in trenches and
then props are re-used for subsequent similar operations. The stacking ground,
at the site of laying will be selected in such a way as not to get waterlogged during
monsoon. If this cannot be done, the pipes will be supported on sleepers to avoid
contact with wet earth and subsequent rusting. In order to prevent sagging
during transit, savings of steel plates can be utilized by cutting to the required
length and tacking the same to the pipe ends, in place of props, if approved by the
Engineer.

D.9A.4.3 As explained in earlier paragraphs, materials such as pipes, tapers, etc. may be
transported to the site of laying as soon as the material is finished in all respects
with the permission of the Engineer to avoid congestion in the Contractor's yard.
However, materials such as expansion joints, composite bends, `T' branches and
other complicated materials will be stacked in the Contractor's yard until they are
required for laying in the field. In view of this, the work of fabrication of such
materials will be properly synchronised as far as possible with the laying operations.

D.9A.4.4 Fabricated materials such as specials, appurtenances, bolts, nuts, distance pipes,
flanges, saddles, collars bypass arrangements etc. will be transported to the site of
laying from the fabrication shop according to the needs of the laying operations
only. In regards access roads, the Contractor will note that access road may lead
upto some points on the alignment the Contractor will have to make his own
arrangement for connecting approaches to transport the pipes cross country to the
actual site of laying at his own cost. Whatever may be the mode of transport he uses
it will be incumbent on the Contractor to carry and stack the pipes and specials
along the alignment as close as possible to the site of laying.

D.9A.5 PROCEDURE FOR RECEIVING STEEL PIPES

D.9A.5.1 General

To ensure that the work of erecting pipes is not held up at any stage and place, the
Contractor will maintain an adequate stock of standard specials, flange rings, plug
plates, manhole covers, etc. and short length of smaller diameter pipelines, etc. at
site in his field stores, in consultation with the Engineer.

D.9A.5.2 Stacking of pipes, etc. and inspection

The Contractor will keep in each section a responsible representative to take

delivery of the pipes, specials and appurtenances, etc. transported from the
fabricating stockyard or received from any other work site to the site of laying and
to stack along the route on timber skids. Padding will be provided between coated
pipes and timber skids to avoid damage to the coating. Suitable gaps in the pipes
stacked will be left at intervals to permit access from one side to the other. The
pipes, specials, appurtenances so received on site will be jointly inspected and
defects recorded, if any, such as protrusions, grooves, dents, notches, damage to

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 the internal coating etc. will be pointed out immediately to the Engineer at the site
and in the acknowledgement challans. Such defects will be rectified or repaired to
the satisfaction of the Engineer entirely at the Contractor's risk and cost.

D.9A.5.3 Handling of Pipes, special appurtenances etc.

It is essential to avoid damage to the pipes, fittings and specials, etc. or their
coatings at all stages during handling. The pipes and specials will be handled in
such a manner as not to distort their circularity or cause any damage to their
surface treatment. Pipes will not be thrown down from the trucks nor will they be
dragged or rolled along hard surfaces. Slings of canvas or equally non-abrasive
materials of suitable width of special attachment shaped to fit the pipe ends will be
used to lift and lower coated pipes to prevent damage to the coating.

Great care will be taken in handling the pipe right from the first operation of
manufacture until they are laid and jointed. The Contractor will provide temporary
props as described earlier in order to prevent any sagging of the pipes while they
are stacked in their yard and while transporting to the site of delivery, i.e. laying.
The props will be retained until the pipes are laid and welded. If at any time these
props are found to be dislodged or disturbed, the Contractor will immediately
reinstate them in such a way that the true shape of the pipe shell or specials is
maintained to the satisfaction of the Engineer. No defective or damaged pipe or
special will be allowed to be used in the work without rectification to the
satisfaction of the Engineer. Any damage to the coating will be repaired by the
Contractor at his own cost to the satisfaction of the Engineer.

D.9A.5.4 Dents

Whenever any dent, i.e. a significant alteration of the curvature of the pipe shell is
noticed, the depth of the dent will be measured between the lowest point of the dent
and the pipe shell curvature line. All dents exceeding 2 percent of the outer diameter
of the pipe will be removed by cutting out a cylindrical portion of the pipe and
replacing the same by an undamaged piece of the pipe. The Engineer may permit
insert patching if the diameter of the patch is less than 25 percent of the nominal
diameter of the pipe. Repairs by hammering with or without heating will not be
permitted. Any damage to the coating will also be carefully examined and
rectified.

D.9A.5.5 Marking

The component parts of the pipes / specials / fittings will be carefully marked for
identification in the field. The marking will be on the side which will be the inside
of the pipe after bending.

The marking operation will be conducted with full size rulers and templates. Only
blunt nose punches should be used.

The plates used for fabrication of pipes / Specials will be laid out in such a way that
when the shells are completed one set of original identification markings for the
material will be plainly visible. In case these markings are unavoidably cut out, they

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 will be accurately transferred by the Contractor to a location where these markings
will be visible on the completed work.

D.9A.6 LAYING OF PIPELINE

D.9A.6.1 General

Unless specified otherwise, the pipeline will be buried with minimum cover at top,
1.30 mt. No material will be erected unless it has been previously passed by the
Engineer.

D.9A.6.2 Lowering and Jointing

The pipe will be lowered into the trenches by removing only one or two struts at a
time. It will be seen that no part of the shoring is disturbed or damaged and, if
necessary, additional temporary struts may be fixed during the lowering operations.
It will also be necessary to see that the outside painting of pipe is not damaged in
anyway during the lowering and assembling .After the pipe is lowered into the
trench, it will be laid in correct line and level by using the levelling instruments,
sight rails, theodolite, etc. Care will be taken to see that the longitudinal joints of
two consecutive pipes at each circumferential joints are staggered by 90°. While
assembling the pipes, the ends will have to be brought close enough to leave a
uniform gap not exceeding 4mm.

D.9A.6.3 Precautions against Floatation

When the pipeline laid underground or above ground in a long narrow cutting gets
submerged in water collected in the trench of cutting it is subjected to an uplift
pressure due to buoyancy and is likely to float if completely or partly empty. In the
design of pipelines, provision is to be made to safeguard against floatation
providing sufficient overburden or by providing sufficient dead weight by
means of blocks, etc. Factor of safety for calculations for check against floating
will be taken as 1.2.

In the case of works extending over one or more monsoon seasons, however, special
care and precautions are necessary during the progress of work on this account. The
Contractor will close down pipe laying operations well in time for the monsoon.
The work of providing blocks, refilling the earth to the required level, compacting
the same, etc. will always be done as soon as the pipeline in the cutting has been
laid.

The Contractor will see that the water will not be allowed to accumulate in
open trenches. Where work is in an incomplete stage, precautionary work,
such as blank-flanging in the open ends of the pipeline and filling the pipeline
with water etc. will be taken up as directed by the Engineer.

Such works will be to the Contractor's account and no separate payment will be
made for the same. The Contractor's rate for pipe laying will be deemed to include
such precautionary measures against floatation.

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 Protection of the pipeline against floatation during the Contract Period will be
the responsibility of the Contractor. Should any section of the pipeline float
due to his negligence, etc. the entire cost of laying it again to the correct line
and level will be to his account.

D.9A.6.4 Refilling of trenches

On completion of the pipe laying operations in any section, for a length of about
100m and while further work is still in progress, refilling of trenches will be started
by the Contractor with a view of restricting the length of open trenches. Pipe laying
will closely follow the progress of Trench Excavation and the Contractor will
not permit unreasonably excessive lengths of trench excavation to remain open
while awaiting testing of the pipeline (for field testing of pipeline as mentioned in
this document). If the Engineer considers that the Contractor is not complying with
any of the foregoing requirements, he may prohibit further trench excavation
until he is satisfied with the progress of laying and testing of pipes and refilling
of trenches. Filling will be done in layers not exceeding 150mm and compacted
to 70 to 80% of max. dry density percent of the maximum dry density as per
part VII of IS:2720. The excavated material nearest to the trench will be used first.
Care will be taken during backfilling, not to injure or disturb the pipes, joints
or coating. Filling will be carried out simultaneously on both sides of the pipes
so that unequal pressure does not occur. Walking or working on the completed
pipeline unless the trench has been filled to height of atleast 30cm over the top of
the pipe except as may be necessary for tamping etc., during backfilling work.

The remaining portion of the trench may be filled in with a mixture of hard and soft
material free from boulders and clods of earth larger than 150mm in size if
sufficient quantity of good earth and murrum are not available. Filling in will be
done in layers not exceeding 225mm in thickness accompanied by adequate,
ramming etc., so as to be compacted to 70 to 80% of the maximum dry density
as per part VII of IS:2720. Water contents of the soil will be as near the
optimum moisture content as possible. The trench will be refilled so as to build
up to the original ground level, keeping due allowance for subsequent
settlement likely to take place.

The Engineer will, at all times, have powers to decide which portion of the
excavated materials will be for filling and in which portion of the site and in what
manner it will be so used.

If any material remains as surplus it will be disposed of as directed by the Engineer,

which includes loading, unloading, transporting and spreading as directed within a
distance of as mentioned in the item. The labour contractor will be paid for this
extra work as per his rates quoted in the tender.

If suitable material for refilling is not available for excavation the Contractor
will bring earth, murrum of approved quality as directed by the Engineer.

D.9A.6.5 Field Hydraulic Test

All the pipes shall be tested hydrostatically at a pressure specified in Table No. 1
of IS:8329 – 2000.

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D.9A.6.6 Test Certificates

a. The contractor shall always provide manufacturers test certificate for the grade
of material and yield strength in accordance with every batch/lot of goods as
manufactured and supplied.

b. The contractor shall also produce in addition to manufacturer’s test certificate

as mentioned above test certificate from person / agency appointed by AMC
for third party inspection. Inspection charges will be paid by contractor.

c. If the test reports of pipe are not satisfactory, the entire lot will be rejected.

d. Each pipe and special shall be inspected and tested in factory and a special
register of pipe testing shall be maintained and a copy of the same shall be
submitted alongwith the delivery of pipes and specials every time.

AMC will assist the contractor in identifying the source & in obtaining permission
for drawal of water for field-testing of pipe. The contractor shall pay for the water
and carry the water to the test location at his cost. The cost of hydraulic testing of
the installation by providing necessary testing equipment, pumping the water,
creating and maintaining pressure, and the necessary bulk heads and their fixtures,
and their subsequent removal and restoring the installation to working trim shall
be included in the rate for laying and testing of the pipe.

D.9A.7 CLEANING, DISINFECTIONING AND COMMISSIONING OF THE PIPELINE

Upon completion of a newly laid main, the main will be disinfected as directed by
the Engineer.

The main will be flushed prior to disinfection except when the tablet method is
used. After initial flushing, the hypochlorite solution will be applied to the water
main with mechanically or electrically powered chemical feed pump designed for
feeding chlorine solutions. For small applications, the solution may be fed with a
hand pump.

In the case of main of large diameter, water from the existing distribution system
or other approved source of supply will be made to flow at a constant measured
rate into the newly laid pipe line. The water will receive a dose of chlorine also
fed at a constant measured rate. The two rates will be proportioned so that the
concentration in the water entering the pipeline is maintained at no less than 300
mg/l. The chlorine will be applied continuously and for a sufficient period to
develop a solid column of 'Slug' of chlorinated water that will as it passes along the
line expose all interior surfaces to a concentration of at least 300 mg/l. for atleast 3
hours. As the chlorinated water flows past tees and crosses related valves and
hydrants will be operated so as to disinfect the appurtenances.

In the case of newly laid mains in which scrupulous cleanliness has been
exercised the tablet method can be adopted and in this method, the initial flushing
is dispensed with. The calcium hypochlorite tablets are placed in each section of
pipe and also in hydrants, hydrant branches and other appurtenances. The tablets

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 will be attached by an adhesive and must be at the top of the main. The main will
then be filled with water and the water will remain in the pipe for atleast 24 hours.

After the applicable retention period, the heavily chlorinated water will be flushed
from the main until the chlorine concentration in the water leaving the mains is
not higher than that generally prevailing in the system or less than 1 mg/l.

After final flushing and before the water main is placed in service, a sample or
samples of water will be collected from the end of the line and tested for
bacteriological quality and will show the absence of coliform organisms. If the
initial disinfections fails to produce satisfactory samples, disinfections will be
repeated until satisfactory, samples are obtained before the main is placed in
service.

The Contractor is expected to carry out the disinfections work as a part of laying
the pipes and his rates for laying the pipes should include the disinfections and
other connected works till the main is placed in service, unless otherwise specified
in the schedule.

Measurement and Payment :

The rate of the item includes lowering, laying and jointing DI/ CI pipe with tyton /
lead joint including excavation, refilling the trenches and carting extra stuff with
50 mt. lead with all labour and materials required for jointing the pipes and will
be paid per meter of the pipeline laid and jointed. The rate for specials and
fittings includes lowering, laying and jointing all types of fittings including
excavation refilling the trenches and carting extra stuff with 50 . mt. lead with all
labour and materials required for jointing the specials and fittings and will be paid
per number of such specials / fittings laid and jointed.

D.9A.8 DI FITTINGS:

D.9A.8.1 scope :

The DI fitting shall be fixed in position as per the requirement of site condition
and as directed by Engineer in charge.

D.9A.9 VALVES

D.9A.9.1 Sluice Valves, Ductile Iron (S.G. Iron), Double Flanged.

Fixing of Valves :

Loading at store and unloading at site of works shall be done carefully using
suitable mechanical handling devices such as crane, chain pully etc. The
arrangement of housing the valves with chambers and stable and firm foundations.
The chamber and top roof cover with removable lid shall be provided so that it
shall be possible to remove or replace or recondition the valves seats and to
remove the parts without removing the valves from the pipe work. For this
suitable flange adapters may be provided.

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 Valves used on pipeline shall be straight through type and non chokable. Each
valve or its operation equipment shall bear an approved name plate stating its
function. All operation spindles, gears and head stocks shall be provided with
adequate points for lubrications.

The tightening of nut and bolts shall be done smoothly in such a way that no
excessive strain occurs on any one side. The nuts shall be tightened on
diametrically opposite site at a time.

D.9A.9.2 Information Required

Following documents / drawings shall be submitted by Bidder alongwith the

quotation.

Preliminary outline dimensional drawings.

Typical cross section drawings.
Supplier’s data sheet showing valve size, pressure rating, test pressures, list of
tests to be conducted etc.

D.9A.9.3 Payment

Payment shall be on number basis of the completed item.

D.9A.10 GUN METAL COCK

Providing and supplying gun metal stop cock conforming to IS - 781 - 1977 of
approved quality including all taxes, loading, carting, unloading, stacking,
insurance, octroi, inspection charges etc. complete.

Material

The gun metal stop cock shall conforming to IS : 781 – 1977 and shall be of tested
quality.

Workmanship

The gun metal stop cock shall be fully cleared of all foreign matter before fixing. The
fixing shall be done with white zinc and spun yarn. The joint shall be tested for leak
proofing.

Mode of measurement

The rates includes all labours, materials, tools and plant etc. required for satisfactory
completion of this item. The payment shall be made on number basis.

D.9A.11 VALVE CHAMBERS WITH SURFACE BOX

Second Class bricks of standards size shall be brought by the contractor and shall got
approval, before use in the work, from the Engineer in Charge. The brick work shall

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 be carried out as per standard practice in C. M. 1:6 (1 cement : 6 coarse sand). All
materials shall be as per relevant IS Specifications.

75 mm thick PCC 1:4:8 should be provided.

RCC top slab in M-20 grade shall be as per relevant IS and fixing of surface box shall
be as per detailed drawing and as directed by Engineer in charge.

15 mm thick cement plaster in CM 1:3 shall be provided all inside the wall and for
outside above ground level. Materials shall be as per relevant IS Specifications.

All the brick works shall be racked well before plastering, pointing and curing shall
be done for atleast 7 days for plastering and 3 days for brick works.

The payment shall be made on number basis of completed item.

D.9A.12 G. I. Pipe and Specials

Providing and fixing to wall, ceiling & floor galvanised mild steel tubes (Medium
grade) of the following nominal bore, tube fittings and clamps including making
good the wall, ceiling and floor. (A) GI-Medium duty 40 mm

Providing and laying in trenches galvanised mild steel tubes (Medium grade) of
the following nominal bore, & bore fittings (Earthwork in trenches) (B) GI-
Medium duty 40 mm

Materials

Galvanised mild steel tubes of specified dia. nominal bore shall conform to I.S. 1239-
1968.

The galvanised fittings, clams, etc. required for specified dia. bore pipes shall be of
best quality and make as approved by the Engineer in charge.

D.9A.13 Workmanship

Cutting, laying & jointing

When the tubes are to be cut or rethreaded, the ends shall be carefully filed out so that
no obstruction to bore in offered. The ends of the tubes shall then be threaded
conforming to the requirements. of I.S. 554-1955 with pipe dies and taps carefully in
such a manner as will not result in slackness of joints when the two pieces are
screwed together.

The taps and dies shall be used only for straightening screw threads which have
becoming bent or damaged and shall not be used for turning of the threads so as to
make them slack as the latter procedure may not result in the water tight joint. The
screw threads for tube and fitting shall be protected from edge until they are fitted.

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 In jointing the tubes, the inside of the socket and the screwed end of the tubes shall be
oiled and smeared with white or red lead and wrapping around with a few turns of
fine spun yarn round the screwed end of the tube. The end shall then be tightly
screwed in the socket, tees, etc. with a pipe wrench. Care shall be taken that all pipes
and fittings are properly jointed so as to make the joints completely water tight and
pipes are kept at all times free from dust, and dirt during fixing. Burr from the joints
shall be removed after screwing. After laying the open ends of the pipes shall be
temporarily plugged to prevent access of water, soil, or any other foreign matter.

Any threads exposed after jointing shall be painted or in the case of underground
piping thickly coated with approved anti-corrosive paint to prevent corrosion.

D.9A.14 Testing of joints :

After laying and jointing, the pipes and fittings shall be inspected under working
conditions of pressure and flow. Any joint found leaking shall be redone, and all
leaking pipes removed and replaced without extra cost.

The pipes and fittings after they are laid shall be tested to hydraulic pressure of 6
kg/sq.cm. The pipe shall be slowly and carefully charged with water allowing all air
to escape and avoiding all shock and water hammer. The draw off takes and stop
cock shall then be closed and specified hydraulic pressure shall be applied gradually.
The pressure gauge must be accurate. The pipes and fittings shall be tested in sections
as the work of laying proceeds, keeping the joints exposed for inspection during the
testing.

D.9A.15 Mode of measurements and payment

The description of each item shall, unless otherwise stated, be held to include where
necessary, conveyance, and delivery, handling, unloading, storing, fabrication,
hoisting, all labour for finishing to required shape and size, setting, fitting in position,
straight, cutting and waste, return of packings etc.

The length shall be measured on running metre basis of finished work. The length
shall be taken along the centre line of the pipe and fittings. The pipes fixed to walls,
ceiling, floors etc. shall be measured and paid under this item.

All the work shall be measured in decimal system as fixed in its place, subject to
tolerance given below unless otherwise stated.

(i) Dimension shall be measured to the nearest 0.01 metre.

(ii) Area shall be worked out to the nearest 0.01 sq.metre.

All measurements of cutting shall unless otherwise stated be held to include the
consequent waste.

In case of fitting of unequal bore, the largest bore shall be measured for the test.

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 Testing of pipe lines, fittings and joints include for providing all plant and appliances
necessary for obtaining access to the work to be tested and carrying out the tests.

The rate includes galvanised steel tubing with screwed socket joints, together with all
fittings (such as bends, sockets, springs, elbows, tees, crosses, short pieces, clamps
and plugs unions etc.) and fixing complete with clamping wall hooks, wooden plugs
etc. and also cutting, screwing and waste and for making forged (or hand made) bends
on piping as required. Connector shall be inserted, where required or directed. The
rate also includes cutting through walls, floors, etc. and their making good and
painting expose threads with anti-corrosive paint as above and testing. Where tubes
are to be fixed to wall, ceiling and flooring, the rate shall not include painting of
pipes, providing sleeves and sand filling under floor for which separate payment shall
be made.

The rate shall be for a unit of one running metre.

D.9A.16 G. I. SPECIALS

Providing and supplying galvanised iron fittings such as GI flange, tee, reducer, bend,
coupling end cap etc. of standard 'R', DRPM or equivalent make, inclusive of all taxes,
insurance, transportation, freight charges, octori, inspection charges, loading, unloading,
conveyance to site stacking etc. complete.
(Details of GI specials as per Schedule-B)

The material of GI specials shall be approved make as mentioned above and approved
by Engineer-in-charge.

The payment shall be made on number basis.

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