TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION FOR LT INSTALLATION

GENERAL

1.1 EQUIPMENT, MATERIAL & WORKMANSHIP

Good workmanship is an essential requirement for compliance with the contract and the work
shall be carried out under the direct supervision of a person competent enough for the
purpose.
It shall be the responsibility of the Contractor to determine that each piece of equipment
meets the detailed requirements of the drawings & specifications and that it is suitable for the
installation shown.
The consultants shall be notified of any shortcomings found during the tendering period.
Equipments not meeting all requirements will not be acceptable, even though specified by
name along with other manufacturers.
Where two or more units of the same class of equipment are furnished, they shall be of the
same manufacturer; component parts of entire systems need not be of the same manufacturer.
All materials & equipment shall be furnished new and free from defects and of the size,
make, type & quality herein specified or approved by the consultants. They shall be installed
in a neat & workman like manner.

1.2 SUBSTITUTIONS :

All requests for approval of substitutions for materials other than those specified or shown
must be submitted in writing to the Consultants. All approvals granted will be subject to
complete compliance with the drawings & specifications. Requests shall be accompanied by
samples, catalogue cuts and complete technical & commercial (cost implications) data
pertinent to the request and any other data the Consultants may require. No verbal approvals
will be given and all approvals will be listed.

1.3 SHOP DRAWINGS :

The working drawings issued by the Consultants shall serve for the general layout of
Lighting, Power Outlets, Telephone/Intercom, Music, CCTV, Fire Alarm & other system
shown. The Contractor shall prepare and submit for approval (up to 6 sets or as required)
detailed shop drawings of all installations, setting drawings, clearance drawings where
required for proper co-ordination and all changes to the drawings. All dimensions shall be
checked at the building site and lines & levels established for the work specified.

1.4 CUTTING, PATCHING & REPAIRING :-

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Cutting, patching & repairing required for the proper installation & completion of the work
including plastering, masonry work, concrete work, carpentry & painting shall be performed

by skilled craftsmen in their respective trades. Holes which are cut oversize shall be filled so
that a tight fit is obtained around the pipe or other object passing through. All foreign matter
caused by such operations to be removed from equipment & premises.

1.5 ACCESSIBILITY: -

The installation of meters, fittings & other indication equipment or specialties requiring
frequent reading adjustments, inspection, repairs, removal or replacement shall be
conveniently and accessibly located with reference to the finished building. Meters & gauges
shall be installed so as to be easily read from the floor.

1.6 INSERTS & SLEEVES: -

The work shall be laid out in advance of pouring of slabs or construction of walls/furnishings
and inserts & sleeves shall be set as necessary as result of this operation shall be at no extra
expenses to the owner.

1.7 EQUIPMENT PROTECTION :-

All cables & conduit openings shall be kept closed by means of plugs or caps to prevent
entrance of foreign matter. All cables, conduits, raceways, fixtures & other equipments shall
be properly protected. Any such item damaged prior to final acceptance of the work shall be
restored to its original condition or replaced at no extra cost to the Owner.
All materials and equipments stored at site shall be completely covered or otherwise
protected against vermin, dust and foreign materials.

1.8 ADJUSTMENTS & INSTRUCTIONS:

The Contractor shall thoroughly instruct the Owner’s representative in the efficient operation
& maintenance of all systems in accordance with manufacturers, equipment manuals &
instructions.
Copies of the manufacturers instruction manuals, literature & parts lists shall be submitted to
the Owner.

1.9 CLEANING: -

Panels, switchboards, contractors, starters etc. shall be vacuumed clean of dust & debris and
busbars, coils & internal contacting surfaces blown free of dust.

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1.10 PAINTING :-

All fabricated sheet steel parts, M.S. framework, supports etc. should have undergone
rigorous rust-proofing process comprising of the following metal treatment :-
a. Sanding & cleaning the surface.
b. Degreasing with Asfocoat or equivalent.
c. Derusting & Phoshating with Asfoclean or equivalent.
d. Two coats of red oxide primer.
e. Putty work & filler of good quality to make the surface smooth.
f. Minimum two coats of synthetic enamel paint of approved shade.

1.11 LOAD BALANCING :-

Balancing of circuits in three phase installation shall be panned before commencement of

wiring and shall be strictly adhered to.

1.12 FALL OF POTENTIAL :-

The drop in pressure between the Main Switch terminals and the farthest current consuming
apparatus shall not exceed 2% with all devices switched on. The number of points controlled
per circuit shall be as per I.E. Rules if not specified particularly.

REGULATIONS & STANDARDS :-

All work & materials shall strictly conform to the latest Rules & Code, requirements of Local
Authorities, Local licenses etc. with particular reference to the following publications
(modified, amended and/or corrected up to date) applicable to electrical installation.
a. The Indian Electricity Ac, 1910
b. The Indian Electricity Rules 1956
c. Indian Standard Code of Practice for Electrical Wiring Installation(system voltage not
exceeding 650V) - IS 732
d. Regulations for the Electrical Equipment of buildings - Insurance Association of India,
Bombay Regional Council (Fire Section).
e. Electrical Installation, Fire Safety of Buildings (general) Code of Practice - IS : 1646.
f. Indian Standard Specifications applicable to the separate & individual materials,
components & appliances of the installation.

Where Indian Standard Specifications have not yet been drafted for any materials or
components, then the Contractor shall refer to the Consultants for guidance.
It is the Contractor’s responsibility to acquaint himself with all correct & up-to-date
Standards. Specifications & Codes as Practice applicable to the workmanship, materials &
equipments used in the electrical installation.
Whenever the Tender Specification calls for a higher standard of material and/or
workmanship than that required by any of the above regulations, then the Tender
Specification takes precedence over the said regulations & standards.

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CONDUITS WORK :-
Conduit wiring shall be with M.S. Conduit or PVC Conduit as per the Bill of Quantities.

M.S. CONDUITS :-
The M.S. Conduit for Lighting, Small Power and Computer Power Points shall be carried out
with ISI marked, Heavy Gauge, E.R.W. M.S. Conduits black enamelled inside & outside and
with minimum wall thickness of 1.6 mm.
The conduits shall be delivered to construction site in original bundles and each length of the
conduit shall bear the label of the manufacturer. The conduits shall be free of burrs or
damages.
The conduits shall be clamped by G.I. saddles of minimum 20 gauge or be clamps fabricated
from M.S. strips of minimum 25 mm x 3 mm. The M.S. clamps/supports shall be duly
painted with 2 coats of red oxide and 2 coats of black enamelled paint.
The clamps/supports shall be fixed to the underside of the ceiling by mans of nylon rawl
plugs and brass screws of 3 mm size. Anchor fasteners of suitable sizes shall be provided if
necessary.
The conduits shall be supported at regular intervals of 1000 mm. Additional supports shall be
provided on either side of bends & terminations.
Junction boxes of suitable sizes fabricated from 16 gauge M.S. Sheets, with covers fixed by
means of brass screws and painted with 2 coats of red oxide and 2 coats of grey enamelled
paint shall be provided at convenient locations for inspection & pulling of wires.
The conduits shall be bent with a bending machine to provide smooth bends. The use of
ready made bends shall be kept to a minimum.
Conduit connections shall be screwed metal to metal & painted with enamel paint. Threads
& Sockets shall be free of grease & oil before painting. Connections between screwed
conduits & sheet metal boxes shall be by means of a smooth bore brush fixed to the box with
check nuts inside & outside the box and connected through a coupler to the conduit.
Joints of conduits shall be free of burrs and shall avoid damage to the insulation of wires.
Connections between PVC & M.S. Conduits shall be through M.S. Junctions boxes only.
Direct connections between PVC & M.S. Conduits are not allowed.
Minimum size of conduits used shall be 20 mm in diameter.

PVC CONDUITS :-
Heavy gauge rigid PVC conduits conforming to IS-2509 of 1973 shall be used for wiring.
Minimum size of conduits used shall be 20 mm in diameter and they shall be delivered to the
construction site in packed bundles bearing manufacturer’s labels.
The fixing/clamping of conduits shall be as per the 3rd, 4th & 5th paragraphs of M.S. conduits
(above) except that the conduits shall be supported at regular intervals of 500 mm.
Junction/pull boxes shall be provided as specified in the 6th paragraph of M.S. conduits
(above).
The conduits shall be bent with bending springs to provide smooth bends. Use of ready made
bends shall be kept to a minimum.

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The jointing of PVC conduits shall be done with couplers and PVC solvent cement. Conduits
to be terminated in M.S. Boxes shall be terminated with female adaptors with bushes.
All conduits assembled (PVC & M.S.) without wiring shall be provided with G.I. pull wire of
minimum thickness of 14SWG.

WIRING :-
WIRING SIZES:
Wiring for lighting and small power & computer power shall be carried out with stranded
copper conductor, 1100V grade PVC wires conforming to IS-694 in the following sizes:-
1.5 sq.mm. (3/0.80 mm)
2.5 sq.mm. (3/1/04 mm)
4.0 sq.mm. (7/0.85 mm)
6.0 sq.mm. (7/1.04 mm)
10.0 sq.mm. (7/1.35 mm)
16.0 sq.mm. (7/1.70 mm)

The wiring for Computer Power Outlets shall be carried out with 3-core Copper PVC
Insulated PVC sheathed flexible wire of 650 V grade.

COLOUR CODE :-
A uniform colour code shall be maintained for the entire wiring installation as follows :-
Red, Yellow & Blue for the respective Phases, Black for Neutral and Green for earthing.

EARTHING WIRES :-
Green PVC Insulated earthing wires of 1.5 sq.mm. Size shall be used for lighting & 5A
socket outlets and or 2.5 sq.mm. Size shall be used for 15A socket outlets.

Number of Wires in Conduits: -

Wire Size : Maximum number of wires in conduits of size.

in sq.mm. 20 mm 25 mm 32 mm 40 mm

1.5 5 10 - -
2.5 5 8 - -
4.0 3 6 - -
6.0 2 4 8 -
10.0 - 3 5 6
16.0 - - 3 5

Bunching of Wires :-
Current carrying wires shall be bunched that the outgoing & return wires are drawn into the
same conduit. Wires of two different phases shall be not run in the same conduit. Circuit
wiring for lighting & power shall be in separate conduits.
Jointing of Wires :-

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All joints shall be made at switches, socket outlets & lighting fixtures only. No joints shall
be allowed in conduits & junction boxes.

WIRING ACCESSORIES: -
Switch Boxes: -
Switch boxes shall be either (I) flush type zinc coated M.S. boxes with adjustable lugs to be
used flush in brick masonry walls or (ii) surface mounting type M.S. boxes fabricated from
16 gauge M.S. sheets and painted with 2 coats or red oxide& 2 coats of synthetic enamel
paint to be used in timber partitions/furniture or on walls/columns. All boxes shall have
brass-earthing terminals and suitable knockouts shall be provided in the sides for conduits
entries.
The lighting control switches, switched socket outlets, sockets & DP switches shall be
modular type as approved by the Consultants. The switches shall have silver contacts.
The wiring socket outlets of Uninterrupted Power Supply and/or Stabilized Power Supply be
of different colour as approved by the Consultants. The switched socket outlets for
computers shall be connected to the Uninterrupted Power Supply Distribution Boards.
Control switches for lights in rooms and cabins shall be provided inside the room or cabin
whereas control switches for lighting in general areas shall be provided at centralized
locations as per Consultant’s instructions.

CABLING: -
1. GENERAL:
The M.V. cables shall be copper or aluminium conductor, 1100V grade, PVC insulated &
sheathed, steel armoured cables conforming to IS : 1554 as per the Bill of Quantities.
The manufacturer’s Test Certificate shall be submitted for full drum lengths. All cables shall
be inspected on receipt at site and checked for any damage during transit.
2. CABLE LAYING :-
Cable shall be laid by skilled & experienced workmen using adequate rollers to minimize
stretching of the cable. Cable drums shall be placed on jacks before unwinding the cable.
Great care shall be exercised when laying cables to avoid forming kinks.
Cables shall be fixed on Cable Trays or M.S. supports or on walls/ceiling with M.S. spacers
& G.I. saddles at intervals of not more than 500 mm. The M.S. supports & spacers shall be
made rustproof and painted with 2 coat of red oxide primer and 2 coats of synthetic enamel
paint.
Ladder type Cable Trays shall be fabricated from 50 x 50 x 5 mm M.S. angles on the sides
with 25 x 3 mm M.S. strips welded at intervals of 300 mm. The trays shall be made rustproof
& duly painted as above.
The relative positions of cables laid on cable trays or wall/ceiling shall be preserved and the
cables shall not cross each other. At all changes in direction in the horizontal or vertical
planes, the cable shall be bent smooth with a radius of bend not less than 12 times the
diameter of the cable.

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Cables laid underground shall be so laid that they shall not interfere with other underground
structures.
All water pipes, sewage lines or other structures which become exposed by excavation shall
be properly supported which become exposed by excavation shall be properly supported and
protected from injury until the filling has been rammed solidly in place under & around them.
Any telephone or other cables coming existing underground cables or services are damaged
by the Contractor the same shall be rectified immediately and made good to the satisfaction
of the owner. The cost of the same shall be borne by the Contractor.
Excavation shall generally be in ordinary soil and trenches shall be dug to a uniform depth of
650 mm and wide enough* for laying the number of cables required. Backfilling shall be
done with sifted sand so as to avoid stones & lumps, to a depth of 75 mm before & after
laying the cable. A layer of bricks (full size) shall be laid breadth wise across the cable and
the trench shall be filled with excavated earth gradually so as to avoid any damage to the
cables or bricks.
*or as indicated in the Bill of Quantities.
Whenever a cable is to laid across a road/drain/culvert, an RCC pipe of suitable diameter
shall be embedded under the same and the cable shall be threaded through the pipe. Ends of
the pipe shall be plugged to avoid collection of water. Cable indicators shall be fixed at
either end indicating the cable position.
3. JOINTING OF CABLES: -
The Contractor shall take care to see that cables received at site are apportioned to various
locations in such a manner as to ensure maximum utilisation and avoidance of cable jointing.
Where joints are unavoidable, they shall be made in suitable joint boxes of appropriate size
and at convenient locations as approved by the Consultants.
Jointing of cables in joint boxes and the filling-in of compound shall be done in accordance
with manufacturer’s instructions. All straight & ‘T’ joints shall be done in epoxy mould
boxes with epoxy resin.
The conductors shall be firmly butted into the lugs and soldered with proper solder & flux.
The cables shall be joined colour to colour and each conductor shall be wrapped just below
the lug with PVC tape of red, yellow & blue colours to indicate the respective phases and
black colour to indicate the neutral.
The seals of cables must not be removed until preparations for jointing are completed. Joint
shall be finished on the same day, as commenced and sufficient protection from the weather
shall be arranged.
4. BONDING OF CABLES:
Where a cable enters any piece of apparatus, it shall be connected to the casing by means of
an approved type of armoured clamp & gland. The clamps must grip the armouring firmly to
the gland. The clamps must grip the armouring firmly to the gland or casing so that no undue
stress is passed on to the cable conductors due to vibration. The glands must be fixed to the
lead sheath by mans of either a plumbing joint or a cone of approved material capable of
effecting a good electrical bond between the armouring of the cable and the casing.
5. CABLE TERMINTIONS:

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Cable and terminations shall be carried out with ‘Siemens’ type single compression brass
glands and crimping type copper lugs. Anti-corrosive inhibiting flux shall be used.

6. CABLE IDENTIFICATION :
For each cable, PVC ferrule type indicators or tags shall be provided at both ends for
identification. For phase identification of the cores, PVC tapes shall be used at both ends.
All exposed cables shall be provided with aluminium tags of approved design spaced not less
than 8 m apart containing the following information: (a) Feeder Number (b) Size & number
of cores.

7. TESTING :
Tests shall be conducted for each length of cable for insulation between phases and between
phase & earth before & after laying or jointing.

CABLE TRAYS :-
Cable trays shall be ladder type and fabricated out of Aluminium sheet or GI sheet as
specified in the bill of quantities. Cable tray shall be fabricated in standard lenths of 2440
mm using semi hard Aluminium sheets or GI sheet.
The dimension of side rail shall be 100 mm depth & 2.5 mm thick. The rung shall be
2.5mm thick with a section of 40 x 20 x (w +50) where W = width of tray. There will be 10
nos. of rungs per standard length. The sections of tray shall be joined together with coupler
plates of size 82 x 50. If the span of support is greater than 1.5 m then folded coupler shall be
used. Fasteners used shall be stainless steel SS304 with 8 nos. for tray assembly and 8 nos.
for coupler. Tray shall be supported with painted MS angle supports with minimum spacing
of 750 mm between supports.
Ladder type cable trays shall be fabricated from 50 x 50 x 5 mm M.S. angles on the sides
with 25 x 6 mm M.S. strips welded at intervals of 300 mm. The trays shall be painted with 2
coats of red oxide & 2 coats of synthetic enamel paint of approved colour.

RACEWAYS AND UNDER FLOOR TRUNKING :-

MS UNDER FLOOR TRUNKING :
The under floor trunking shall be fabricated from 14 gauge CRCA sheets duly painted with
two coats of Red Oxide Primer and 2 coats of Synthetic Enamel Paint of approved colour.
Cover for the trunking shall also be fabricated as above and shall be fixed with rust proof
screws. Junction boxes shall also be fabricated as above and shall be provided at suitable
locations so that the cables may be pulled or replaced of additional cables may be pulled
whenever required in future.
The rates for installation of under floor trunking & junction boxes shall include civil works
such as removing the floor tiles, chasing the floor, finishing with cement concrete, retiling
etc. as required.

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ALUMINUM TRUNKING:
Aluminum channels of rectangular cross section of size and thickness as specified in the bill
of quantities shall be provided for under floor wiring of computer power, telephone and
computer data circuits. A separate channel shall be provided for each of the services. The
channels shall be joined to each other by means of aluminum strips, which shall be screwed
to the floor. This is essential so that the trunking does not get displaced during pouring of
cement concrete etc.
The no and size of the channels shall be as indicated on the layout drg. All channels shall be
terminated in MS junction box as mentioned above. Bare 14SWG copper earthing wire shall
be provided for earthing the channels as per rules.

LIGHTING FIXTURES :-
Fluorescent light fixtures shall be provided with heavy duty, low loss (loss watts specified in
the bill of quantities), polyester filled copper wound ballast, HPF capacitors, and good quality
starters. 20A 3 way terminal connectors shall be provided within the fixture for looping of the
wires.
Recessed type fluorescent fixtures shall be firmly fixed to the main ceiling with suspension
conduits with ball and socket or GI chains and MS clamps. Cost of timber frames and clamps
shall be included in the rate for installation of the fixtures. Surface fixtures shall be mounted
on the walls/ceilings with rawl plugs and brass screws.
Spotlights and recessed PL light fixtures shall be with anodized aluminum reflector and the
body shall be powder coated. Spotlights shall be provided with body earth screw.
Transformers for halogen spotlights shall be 240/12V suitable for up to 50W lamps. The
transformer core shall be manufactured with good quality CRGO stampings. The transformer
shall be with copper winding and shall be vacuum impregnated. The transformer shall be
REIZ make or equivalent.

TELEPHONE & COMPUTER SYSTEMS: -

Telephone System:
Telephone outlets for direct lines & intercom extensions shall be provided as shown in the
Drawings & Bill of Quantities. Multi pair telephone cables shall be PVC insulated &
sheathed with annealed tinned copper conductors with tape and thread generally to I.T.D.
specifications. Telephone cables laid external to the building shall be armoured jelly filled
type and laid in underground PVC ducts or pipes.
Telephone tag blocks shall be of compact design and of KRONE type and the termination of
cables shall be done with special tool recommended by the manufacturers/suppliers of the tag
blocks. Numbering ferrules shall be provided for each telephone cable.

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FIRE ALARM SYSTEM :-
The Fire Alarm System to be provided shall comprise of the following as per the Bill of
Quantities.
a. Main Control Panel.
b. Lock Control Panel
c. Repeater Panel.
d. Smoke Detectors.
e. Response Indicators.
f. Manual Break Glass Contact.
g. Electronic Sirens.

The control panels shall be fabricated from 16 gauge CRCA sheet duly degreased,
phosphated & painted with two coats of primer and two coats of synthetic enamel paint of
approved colour. The panels shall be wall mounting with lockable glass front doors and shall
comprise of best quality components such as ICs, Transistors, LEDs and operational controls.
It should be possible to isolate each zone without affecting the other zones. Visual
indications for open & short circuit fault in each zone together with audible continuous alarm
shall be provided.
The Main Control Panel shall be complete with 24 Volts D.C. Power Pack, Battery Charger
and maintenance free battery.
Smoke Detectors shall be Ionization Type with two ionizations chambers containing a sealed
radiation source Americium 241 of total radioactive strength of 0.9 micro curie. LED
indication shall be provided at the base of the Detector. Optical smoke detectors shall also be
provided as indicated in the bill of quantities.
Response Indicators shall be provided with LED indication lamps mounted on powder coated
M.S. Plates to be fixed to the doorframes of the cabins & closed rooms.
Manual Break Glass Contact shall be a box of die cast aluminium construction with a front
glass mounted on a frame and complete with push button for a pair of contacts inside and a
small stainless steel or chromium plated hammer hung from a chain outside. The complete
unit shall be painted red as per code of practice.
The Electronic Siren shall be heavy duty and shall have an audible signal which can be heard
in the premises and also in the entire staircase of each wing.
The wiring shall be of 2-loop system with end of line resistors. The wiring shall be carried
out with 2 core, copper conductor, 1100 Volts grade PVC armoured cables fixed as per the
specifications for the Electrical Installation.
The cabin leads for Break Glass for Break Glass Contacts shall be taken in concealed PVC
conduits in the walls from the cable termination boxes above the false ceiling.
The Fire Alarm system after completion shall be tested and commissioned by the
manufacturer/supplier of the panels and accessories.
The system shall be handed over to the Owner in working condition after giving adequate
training for operation of the system to the Owner’s representatives.
The Fire Alarm System equipments and the Layout Drawings shall be approved by Tariff
Advisors Committee (T.A.C.)

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SPECIFICATION FOR EARTHING :-
1. Earthing :

All the non-current carrying metal parts of electrical installation shall be earthed properly.
All metal conduits, trunking, cable sheaths, switchgear, distribution fuse boards, lighting
/fans / 5 Amps plug points and fixtures /fittings and all other parts made of metal shall be
bonded together and connected by means of earthing conductors to an efficient earthing
system. All earthing will be in conformity with the relevant provision of Rules 33 and 61
of the Electricity Rules 1956 and Indian standard specification IS: 3043 latest.
2. Earthing Conductors:

All earthing conductor shall be of high conductivity copper or hot dipped G.I. and shall
be protected against mechanical injury or corrosion. The applicable standards for
galvanizing of MS steel and structural steel shall be IS 2629 and IS 4759
3. Sizing of Earthing Conductors:

The cross sectional area of copper earthing conductor shall not be smaller than half that of
the largest current carrying conductor subject to an upper limit of 80/125 sq.mm. If the
area of the largest current carrying conductor or bus bar exceed 160 sq.mm., then two or
more earthing conductors shall be used in parallel, to provide at least half then cross
sectional area of the current carrying conductor or bus bars. All fixtures, fans, outlet
boxes and junction boxes shall be earthed with G.I./Copper wire. All single-phase metal
clad switches and distribution boards shall be earthed with 4 mm dia bare copper/G.I.
wire.
All 3 phase switches and distribution boards up to 60 amps rating shall be earthed with 2
nos. distinct and independent 4 mm dia bare copper/G.I. wires. All 3 phases switches and
distribution boards up to 100 amps rating shall be earthed with 2 nos. distinct and
independent 6-mm.-dia bare copper/G.I. wire. All switches, bus bar ducts and
distribution boards of rating 200 amps and above shall be earthed with a minimum of 2
nos. separate and independent 25 mm x 3 mm copper / G.I. tape. Transformer neutral
shall be earthed with two separate electrodes. The minimum size of copper strip for
Transformer neutral earthing shall be 50 mm x 3 mm.
4. Main earthing conductors shall be taken from the earth connections at the main
switchboards to an earth electrode with which the connection is to be made. Sub-main
earthing conductors shall run from the main switchboard to the sub - distribution boards.
Final distribution boards earthing conductors shall run from sub distribution boards.
Circuit earthing conductor shall run from the exposed metal of equipment and shall be
connected to any point on the main earthing conductor, or its distribution boards or to an
earth leakage circuit breaker.
Metal conduits, cable sheathing and armouring shall be earthed at the ends adjacent to
switchboards at which they originate, or otherwise at the commencement of the run by an
earthing conductor in effective electrical contact with cable sheathing. Where equipment
is connected by flexible cord, all exposed metal parts of the equipment shall be earthed by
means of an earthing conductor enclosed with the current carrying conductors within the
flexible cord. Switches, accessories, lighting fitting, etc. which are rigidly secured in
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 effective electrical contact with a run a metallic conduit shall not be considered as a part
of earthing conductor for earthing purposes, even though the run of metallic conduit is
earthed.
5. Prohibited Connections:

Neutral conductor, sprinkler pipes, or pipes conveying gas, water or inflammable liquid,
structural steel work, metallic enclosures or cables and conductors, metallic conduits and
lighting protection system conductors shall not be used as a means of earthing an
installation or even as a link in an earthing system.
The electrical resistance of metallic enclosures for cables and conductors measured
between the earth connection at the main switchboard and any other point on the
completed installation shall be low enough to permit the passage of current necessary to
operate fuse or circuit breakers and shall not exceed 1 ohms.
6. Protection from Corrosion:

Connections between copper and galvanized equipment shall be made on vertical face
and protected with paint and grease. Galvanized fixing clamps shall not be used for
fixing earth conductors. Only copper fixing clamps shall not be used for fixing earth
conductors. When there is evidence that the soil is aggressive to copper, butted-earthed
conductors shall be protected by suitable serving and sheathing.

7. Earthing Station:

Plate Electrode Earthing: Earthing electrode shall consist of a tinned copper plate not less
than 600 mm x 600 mm x 3 mm. thick or 600 mm x 600 mm x 6 mm G.I. as called for in
the drawing or as specified in Bill of Quantities. The plate electrode shall be buried as
far as practicable below permanent moisture level but in any case not less than 3 meters
below ground level.
Wherever possible earth electrodes shall be located as near the water tap, water drain or a
down take pipe as possible. Earth electrodes shall not be installed in proximity to a metal
fence. It shall be kept clear of the building foundation and in no case shall it be nearer
than 2 meters from the outer face of the wall. The earth plate shall be set vertically and
surrounded with 150-mm. thick layer of charcoal dust and salt mixture. 20 mm G.I. pipe
shall run from the top of the pipe shall be provided with funnel and an mesh for watering
the earth through the pipe. The funnel over the G.I. pipe shall be housed in masonry
chambers, approximately 300 mm x 300 mm x 300 mm deep. The masonry chamber
shall be provided with a cast iron cover resting over a G.I. frame embedded in masonry.

8. Pipe Electrode Earthing:

Earthing electrode shall consist of a G.I. pipe (class ‘B’) Indian Tube Company make or
approved equal, not less than 40 mm dia and 5 meters long. C.I. pipe electrode shall be
cut tapered at the bottom and provided with holes of 12-mm. dia drilled at 75 mm interval
up to 2.5 meters length from bottom. The electrodes shall be buried vertically in the
ground as far as practicable below permanent moisture level with its top not less than 200
mm below ground level. The electrode shall be in one piece and no joints shall be
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 allowed in the electrode. Wherever possible earth electrodes shall be located as near
water top, water drain or a down take pipe. Earth electrode shall not be located in
proximity to metal fence. It shall be kept clear of the building foundations and in no case
shall be nearer than 2 meters from the outer face of the wall. The pipe earth electrode
shall be kept vertically and surrounded with 150 mm thick layer of charcoal dust and salt
mixture up to a height of 2.5 meters from the bottom. At the top of the electrode a funnel
with a mesh shall be provided for watering the earth. The main earth conductors shall be
connected to the electrode just below the funnel with proper terminal lugs and checks
nuts. The funnel over the GI pipe and earth connection housed in a masonry chamber,
approximately 350 mm length x 300 mm wide and 300 mm deep. The masonry chamber
shall be provided with a cast iron cover resting over a C.I. frame embedded in masonry.
9. Earth Connection:

All metal clad switches and other equipment carrying single-phase current, shall be
connected to earth by a single connection. All metal clad switches carrying medium
voltage and high voltage shall be connected with earth by town separate and distinct
connections. The earthing conductors inside the building wherever exposed shall be
properly protected from mechanical injury by running the same in G.I. pipe of adequate
size.
Earthing conductors outside the building shall be laid 600 mm below the finished ground
level. The over lapping in copper strips at joints where required shall be minimum 75
mm. The joints shall be riveted with copper rivets and brazed in a approved manner.
Sweated lugs of adequate capacity and size shall be used for all termination of wires
above 6 sq.mm. Size and bare copper wire above 2.5 mm dia.
Lugs shall be bolted to be equipment body to be earthed after the metal body is cleaned of
paint and other oily substance and properly tinned.
10. Earth Resistance:

The earth resistivity of the soil where the earthing stations are located shall be submitted
to the Architect before the earthing work started and get the approval of the Architect. If
the earth resistance is too high and multiple electrode earthing does not give adequate low
resistance to earth, then the soil resistivity immediately surrounding the earth electrodes
shall be reduced by adding sodium chloride, calcium chloride, sodium carbohydrate,
copper sulphate, salt and soft coke or charcoal in suitable proportions as directed by the
Architect.
11. Resistance to Earth:

The resistance of each system shall not exceed 1.0 ohm in the case of M.V. system and
0.5 ohm in the case of H.V. system.

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SPECIFICATIONS FOR L.T. PANELS: -

1. Scope :

The scope of this specifications covers manufacture, supply, installation, testing and
commissioning of indoor MV Switchboards and HRC fuse Distribution Boards.

2. Standards :

The following Indian Standards shall be applicable: -

IS 4237 of 1967 : General requirements for switchgear and control
Gear for voltage not exceeding 1000 V

IS 2516 (Part I) Sec. I 1965 : A.C. Circuit Breakers for voltage not exceeding
1000V.
IS 4064 - 1978 : Heavy Duty Air Break Switches for voltage not
Exceeding 1000V.
IS 2147 - 1962 : Degree of protection provided enclosure for low
voltage switchgear and control gear.

IS 3202 - 1965 : Code of practice for climate proofing of electrical

equipment.

IS 722 - 1977 : A.C. Electric Meters.

IS 2705 - 1964 : Current Transformers (Part 1 to 4)

IS 9224 - 1979 : HRC fuse up to 650 V.

IS 694 - 1977 : PVC insulated cables up to 1100V.

IS 8263- : Factory built assemblies of switchgear and

Controlgear.
IS 3072 – 1965 : Code of Practice for installation and Maintenance of
Switchgear.

IS 3261 - 1965 : Electrical Relays for power system protection.

IS 2516 – 1967 : Moulded Case Circuit Breakers.

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3. Construction:
The salient feature of construction of panels shall be as follows: -

a) CRCA Sheet Steel: 2 mm thick for frames, cable glands plates and equipment mounting
plates and 1.6 mm thick for front and rear doors and covers.
b) Welded construction, with shipping section bolted together. All such joints to be
provided with rubber/neoprene gasket. Lifting lugs to be provided.
c) The cubicles shall be totally dust and vermin proof conforming to IP 54, IS 2147.
The doors to be hinged type except busbar chamber covers, which shall be, bolted type.
The panel shall be of flush front design, suitable for access from front and rear.
f) The construction shall be such as to facilitate easy extension at both ends.
g) The design shall be such as to have individual feeders in separate compartments, with
proper barriers between adjacent feeders, busbar chamber and cable box chambers.

4. Painting:

All sheet steel work shall be properly cleaned and degreased. Rust and scale shall be
removed by pickling and phosphatising. After phosphatising, two coats of primer shall be
applied followed by two coats of finishing EPOXY paint of approved shade as per IS-5. The
painting shall be EPOXY POWDER COATED.

5. Air Circuit Breakers :

The circuit breaker shall be air-break, horizontal draw-out feature shall show positions viz:
SERVICE, TEST and ISOLATE. These positions along with ‘OPEN’ and ‘CLOSE’
positions shall be visibly marked.
All positions shall have provisions for locking. The ACB shall have shutter assembly and
arc-chutes and mechanical trip features.
The ACB shall have 6 NO + 5 NC auxiliary contacts rated at 10A, 240 V, AC.
‘RED’ and ‘GREEN’ indicating lamps shall be provided on the cubicle.
The ACB door shall not have any lamps or instruments. All such accessories shall be
mounted on a separate compartment.
The ACB shall have proper interlocks such that it cannot be plugged in or out ‘SERVICE’
position, if the breaker is in ‘ON’ condition. It shall not be possible to operate as circuit
breaker unless it is properly engaged in any of the three positions.
The ACB shall have series CT operated over-current and short-circuit releases with facilities
to mount the under voltage and shunt-trip releases.
The operating mechanics shall be independent, manual spring charged stored energy type.
The mechanism shall ensure quick-break, quick make action and the ACB shall be trip-free in
operation.

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6. Air Break Switches :

a) The air break switches shall be of AC 23, (heavy) duty quick make-quick break, fault -
make type as per IS 4047. The contacts shall be silver plated.
b) The switches shall be capable of with standing the mechanical and thermal stresses
produced by overloads
and short circuits.
c) All switches of all ratings shall have interlocks with the compartment doors. Switches
shall be lockable in the ‘OFF’ position. All live parts shall be shrouded. It shall be
possible to intentionally defeat the interlocks if required.
d) ‘RED’ indicating lamp shall be provided for ‘ON’ indication.

7. Fuses :

All fuses shall be of HRC catridge fuse-link type having a certified rupturing capacity of not
less than 46kA at 415 volts AC. The HRC fuses shall confirm to IS 9224 1979. All fuses
shall have visible indication to indicate ‘Blown’ condition.

8. HRC Fuse Carriers:

a) The HRC fuse carriers/bases shall be of high grade phenolic molding. The contacts shall
be silver plated and contact blocks shall be suitable to receive the rated conductors of
aluminum.
b) The fuse carriers shall have an aperture to view the conditions of HRC fuse mounted
inside.

9. Contactors:

a) The motor starter contactors shall be of the electro- magnetic, double-break, non-gravity
type rated for uninterrupted duty suitable for operation under AC-3 utilization category as
per IS 2959. The contacts shall be silver plated.
b) 2 NO and 2 NC auxiliary contacts shall be included.
c) The operating coils shall have class ‘E’ insulation of wire and shall be suitable for
operation of any specified control supply system.

10. Thermal Overload Relays :

a) The thermal overload relays shall be 3 elements, positive action, ambient temperature
compensated with a time lag and adjustable settings. The setting range shall be selected
in accordance with the ratings of the motor.
b) The relay shall be self-reset/hand reset as called for. In the case of hand-reset, the reset
button shall be fixed on the compartment door.
c) The relay shall have atleast one ‘NC’ and one ‘NO’ or one change-over contact.
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11. Moulded Case Circuit Breakers :

a) The moulded case circuit breakers, MCCBs shall be provided where specified. The
MCCBs shall conform to the latest applicable IS 2516 - 1977.
b) For AC Circuits the MCCBs shall be triple pole construction and shall have independent
manual opening and closing mechanism. The mechanism shall be quick-make and quick-
break type and the breakers shall be trip-free in operation. The ‘ON’, ‘OFF’ and ‘TRIP’
mechanism shall be clearly indicated.
c) Bolted type neutral link to be provided with TP MCCB.
d) It shall be possible to mount accessories on the MCCBs like shunt-trip and under voltage
release, alarm contacts, etc.
e) The MCCB’s shall have thermal/static trip devices.
f) The MCCB’s shall have rupturing capacities as specified in BOQ/Single Line Diagram.
g) All MCCBs shall be provided with rotary handles for operation with padlocking facility.

12. Miniature Circuit Breakers :

The MCBs shall be of single pole, double pole, triple pole or four pole as required. The
MCBs shall be of magnetic type with a maximum rupturing capacity of 9 kA at 415 V.

13. Current Transformers :

a) The CT’s shall be of dry type and shall have short-time withstand rating equal to the
short-time withstand rating of the associated switchgear for 1 second.
b) The measuring instrument CT’s shall be of 15 VA, minimum accuracy class 1.0 and an
instrument safety factor of 5.
c) The protection relay CT’s shall be of 15 VA, minimum accuracy class 5P and an accuracy
limit factor of 10.

14. Indicating Instruments and Meters :

a) Electrical indicating instruments shall be 72 mm/96 mm/144 mm square size, suitable for
flush mounting.
b) The zero adjustment shall be done from outside the cover.
c) The dials to be parallax free with black numerals on a white dial.

15. Indicating Lamps :

a) Indicating lamps shall be of the filament type and of low watt consumption, provided
with series resistors and HRC fuse link for protection.
b) The lens shall be easily replaceable from the front.

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16. Control and Selector Switches :

a) The control and selector switches shall be of rotary type, adequately rated for the
application but with a minimum rating of 10 Amps at 240 V AC and 1 Amp at 220 V DC.
The plates shall have clear position markings.
b) The control switches shall have pistol grip handles spring return to normal. The selector
switches shall have oval knobs and shall be contact stay-put type.

17. Push Buttons :

a) The push buttons shall be of the momentary contact, push to actuate rated for 10A at 240
V AC and 1A at 220 V DC. The ‘START’ push buttons shall be green and shrouded.
The ‘STOP’ push buttons shall be red and unshrouded. All other push buttons shall be
black.
b) The elements shall be enclosed with 1 ‘NO’ and 1 ‘NC’ contacts. It should be possible to
add on easily extra elements to increase the number of ‘NO’ and ‘NC’ contacts.

18. Main & Auxiliary Buses :

a) The busbars shall be of high conductivity copper of current density of 1.6 Amps/sq.mm.
The busbar shall be of uniform cross-section throughout the length of the panels.
b) All main and auxiliary busbars shall be insulated with sleeves. The sleeves shall be of
high dielectric strength, non-corrosive and of phase and neutral colours.
c) The busbars shall be supported on cast epoxy/resin/DMC/Fibreglass insulators and the
spacing of the supports shall be such as to withstand the stresses of the short circuit
currents. The busbar spacing shall be adequate for 3 phase voltage upto 600 V.
d) The busbar shall be as chosen for specific current ratings with a minimum density of 1
Amp for sq.mm.area.

19. Internal Wiring:

a) All internal wiring shall be carried out with 1100 V/650 V grades PVC insulated,
stranded conductor copper wires. The minimum size of wires shall be 2.5 sq.mm. and for
CTs also 2.5 sq.mm. Copper..
b) All individual control and CTs wiring shall be labeled with engraved identifications
ferrules, yellow in colour with black letters.
c) All wiring shall be terminated on stud type terminal blocks through crimping sockets. No
more than 2 connection shall be made on any one terminal block.
d) All spare auxiliary contacts of contactors and relays shall be wired to control terminal
blocks.

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20. Terminal Blocks:

a) Terminal block for power and control shall be of reputed make stud type, with washers,
nuts and lock-nuts. All adjacent terminals shall have insulating barriers.
b) All power terminal blocks shall be appropriately rated for current with a minimum of 30
Amps. The control terminal blocks shall be rated for a minimum of 10A and suitable for
atleast 2 conductors each of 2.5 sq.mm.
c) All sets of power and control power terminal blocks shall be identified with engraved
plastic labels, black background and white letters.

21. Identification Labels:

All labels shall be black plastic with white engravings of letters of minimum 6 mm sizes.

22. Earthing :

All switchgears shall have continuous run of earth busbar. The size and materials of the earth
busbar shall be specified.

23. Tariff Advisory Committee and CPRI Test :

The switchgear shall be approved by the Tariff Advisory Committee (for Fire Insurance), and
CPRI tested for short circuit test and enclosure test.

24. Tests :

a) High Voltage test at 2.25 kV.

b) Power and Control Circuit Continuity Tests.
c) Insulation resistance test with 1000 V Meggar.
d. Operations Test.
e. Three Sets of test certificates to be submitted.

25. Drawings :
Three sets of general arrangement drawings and wiring diagram of all types of feeders shall
be submitted.

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SPECIFICATIONS FOR MCB DISTRIBUTION BOARDS ;

1. Scope :
The scope of this specification covers supply, installation, testing and commissioning of
distribution boards with MCB’s or HRC fuses for lighting.

2. Standards:
The following standards shall be applicable:
IS 4064 - 1978 : Heavy Duty Fuse Switch Units

IS 2675 - 1966 : Distribution Fuse Boards

IS 8828 - 1978 : Miniature Circuit Breakers.

IS 9224 - 1979 : High Rupturing Capacity Fuse Links Earth Leakage Circuit
Breakers.

3. Construction :
a. The DB’s shall be constructed out of 1.6 mm thick sheet steel.
b. The DB’s shall be preferable wall mounting, indoor type with proper gaskets at door and
joints to ensure dust and vermin proof enclosures.
c. The top and bottom of the DB’s shall have removable gland plates for conduit entries. In
case, the DB’s are to have a an incoming feeder of switch fuse unit then this feeder shall
be in a separate compartment, with proper barriers between incoming and outgoing
feeders. For easy spread of cables adaptor boxes on DB’s should be provided.
d. The phase busbars shall be of 200 Amps minimum, preferable thinned copper. The
neutral busbar shall be of tinned copper with adequate number of punching type screw
terminals. Adequate space shall be provided at the top and bottom to facilitate easy
terminations of incoming and outgoing cable.
e. The earthing bar and terminals shall be provided.

4. Fuses:
a. The fuses shall be of HRC cartridge fuse link type having a certified - rupturing capacity
of not less than 46kA at 415 Volts AC. The HRC fuses shall conform to IS 9224 - 1979.
All fuses shall have a visible indication to indicate a ‘blown’ condition. The tags of the fuses
shall be of the plug-in type of the bolting type.

5. HRC Fuse Carriers:

The HRC fuse carriers/bases shall be of high-grade phenolic mouldings. The contacts shall
be silver plated and the contact block shall be suitable to receive the rated conductors of
aluminium.

6. Miniature Circuit Breakers:

The MCBs shall be of single pole, double pole, triple pole or four pole as required. The
MCBs shall be of thermal magnetic type with a rupturing capacity of 9 kA at 415 V.

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7. Industrial type Plugs and Sockets:
Industrial type plugs and sockets shall be constructed out of non-corroding die cast
aluminium alloy. The contact tubes of the sockets shall have the facility of self-alignment
and easily removable from the base for wiring. The plugs shall have robust contact pins, with
a grid pin to ensure non-reversibility. The plugs shall have a rubber cable guard at the point
of entry.

8. Tests:
a. High Voltage Test at 2.5 kV.
b. Power and Control Circuits continuity Test.
c. Insulation Resistance Test with 1000 V megger.
d. Operational Test.
e. Three sets of test certificate to be submitted.

9. Drawing and Date:

Three sets of General Arrangement Drawings and Wiring Diagrams of all types of Feeders
shall be submitted.

SPECIFICATIONS FOR INVERTER SYSTEMS FOR EMERGENCY LIGHTING

SN. ITEM DESCRIPTION

SPECIFICATION

1. Latest Technology

PWM MOSFET High Frequency Design

2. Input

360 V – 460 V AC, 50Hz, 3 phase

3. Accurate Output

400V AC ± 2.0 % (three phase)

(ON INVERTER)

4. Ratings

40kVA (32kW)

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5. Indications
• Mains ON

• Inverter ON

6. Alarm
• Mains Fail

• Inverter ON

7. Special Features
• Regulated Output ON Mains

• Inbuilt High / Low cut Off at Mains Input

• Facility for over load cut off with Auto-start on

removal of overload condition.

8 Battery type •
Sealed maintenance free VRLA type lead acid
batteries for 30 minutes back up with powder
coated MS stand and breaker
9 Charge Time- Initial VENDOR TO SPECIFY
10 Charge Time after VENDOR TO SPECIFY
power failure
• 0-80%
• 0 –100%

11 Transfer Time VENDOR TO SPECIFY

12 Back Up Time VENDOR TO SPECIFY
Indication Provided
13 Indication for the
Loading an Inverter VENDOR TO CONFIRM
shall be provided
14 Operating VENDOR TO SPECIFY
Temperature
15 Dimension drawing VENDOR TO FURNISH
16 Testing Facility VENDOR TO FURNISH DETAILS
17 Digital Meters for VENDOR TO CONFIRM
Input/Output current
shall be provided
18 Indication O/P VENDOR TO SPECIFY
19 Wave Shape VENDOR TO SPECIFY
20 Total Harmonic VENDOR TO SPECIFY

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 Distortion
21 Technical VENDOR TO SPECIFY
Specifications

TESTING:
At the completion of work, the entire installation shall be subject to the following tests:
a. Wiring Continuity Test.
b. Polarity Test.
c. Insulation Resistance Test.

Beside the above tests, any other tests specified by the Local Power Supply Authorities shall
also be carried out. The Contractor shall provided all necessary instruments and labour
required for testing.

SIGNATURE OF THE TENDERER

WITH COMPANY’S SEAL & ADDRESS

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