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SECTION 16050

BASIC ELECTRICAL MATERIALS AND METHODS

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS

A. Drawings and general provisions of Contract, including General Conditions, apply to
work of this section.

B. It’s the Contractor responsibility to be fully aware of and comply with all of the
requirements of the above.

1.2 DESCRIPTION OF WORK

A. The requirements of the Contract Documents, including the General Conditions and
special Conditions and General Requirements apply to the work of this division.

B. In case of conflict between these requirements and the general requirements, refer the
issue to engineer for direction.

C. Drawings are diagrammatic and are a graphic representation of contract requirements to

the best available standards at the scale required.

D. Light, power and systems riser diagrams and schematic diagrams generally indicate
equipment connections to be used for various systems. Provide system raceway and
wiring as required for actual systems installed on this project. Provide all work shown on
diagrams whether or not it is duplicated on the plans.

E. Specifications include incomplete sentences. Words or phrases such as "the contractor

shall," "shall be," "furnish," "provide," "a," "an," "the," and "all" have been omitted for
brevity.

F. Except where modified by a specific notation to the contrary, the indication and/or
description of any item, in the Drawings of Specification or both, carries with it the
instruction to furnish and install the item complete with all appurtenances or accessories
necessary to complete any required system, regardless of whether or not this instruction is
explicitly stated as part of the indication or description.

G. Specification and Drawings are complimentary and are to be taken together for a
complete interpretation of the work.

H. Drawings of necessity utilize symbols and schematic diagrams to indicate various items
of work. Neither of these have any dimensional significance nor do they delineate every
item required for the intended installation.

I. Install the work in accordance with the diagrammatic intent expressed on the electrical
and mechanical drawings, and in conformity with the dimensions indicated on final
architectural working drawings and on equipment shop drawings.

J. Certain details appear on the drawings, which are specific with regard to the
dimensioning and positioning of the work. These details are intended only for the

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purpose of establishing general feasibility. They do not obviate field coordination for the
indicated work.

K. Where a discrepancy exists between the drawing and / or between drawings and other
parts of the Contractor Documents or where the interpretation of either is in doubt, the
Contractor shall obtain written clarification from the Engineer on such matters before
commencing the Work.

1.3 PREPARATION OF CONTRACTOR'S WORKING DRAWINGS

A. The contractor's working drawings shall be prepared by staff experienced in such work
and the Contractor shall submit for Engineer review and approval evidence of the
suitability and number of his staff who will undertake these tasks.

B. The Design Drawings indicate the approximate position of equipment, etc., and the
Contractor shall allow for any minor modifications to location that may be necessary.

1.4 COMMISSIONING AND PERFORMANCE TESTING

A. Should the Contractor propose that the commissioning and performance testing be carried
out by a specialist firm, full details of the capability and experience of such firm shall be
submitted to the consultant for review and approval

1.5 CONDITIONS RELATING TO SUPPLIERS

A. Submit a detailed list of manufacturers' names and addresses for materials and equipment
proposed for the Work.

B. Once accepted by the Engineer materials and equipment shall not be purchased from
other sources without the prior written agreement of the Engineer.

1.6 SYSTEM MAINTENANCE CONTRACT

A The Contractor shall submit a supplementary proposal for an annual system Maintenance
Contract under which the Contractor would undertake, is addition to his obligations under
this contract, to fully maintain the system in efficient working order, including routing
checks, adjustments, lubrication and replacement of consumable spares, etc.,

B. The proposal shall set out the terms of the offer, the work to be carried out, the guarantees
of performance, the inclusive price for the twelve months following practical Completion,
and terms under which annual maintenance may be carried out thereafter.

PART 2 - DEFINITIONS

2.1 GENERAL DEFINITIONS AND ABBREVIATIONS

A. The following initials, words and phrases shall have the following meanings:

CED - Cairo Electricity Distribution Co

EC - Egyption Code.

IEC - International Electro technical Commission

DIN - German Standard Institute.

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VDE - Association of German Electrical Engineers

BS - British Standards

EN - European Standards.

NFPA - National Fire Protection Association

"The work" - That part of the project dependent upon or subsequent to

the statement.

"The works" - The works referred to in the Specification and which are
fully shown and described in the Contract Documents.

"Directed" - Directed by the Engineer

"Inspected" - Inspected by the Engineer.

"Submitted" or submit" - Submitted to or submit to the Engineer.

"Specification" - The description of performance requirements, materials

and workmanship contained in the Contract Documentation.

"IEE Regulations" - The Wiring Regulations for Electrical Installations within

Buildings as issued by the IEE 16th edition.

2.2 DEFINITION OF "AGREEMENT", ACCEPTANCE" AND "APPROVAL"

"Agreement" Acceptance" and "Approval" shall have the following meanings:

"Agreed" or - Agreed by or agreement of the Engineer in writing

"Agreement"

"Accepted" or - Accepted or acceptance by the Engineer in writing

"Acceptance"

"Approved" or - Approved by or approval of the Engineer in writing

"Approval"

"Agreement", "Acceptance" or "Approval" by or of the Engineer shall have the following

limitation:

A When given in respect to samples of materials, workmanship or methods of construction

submitted in accordance with the requirements of the Contract Documents shall not be
construed as denoting any degree of satisfaction with the materials used in, or the
execution of the Works.

B. When given in respect of drawings, documents or schemes called for by the contract
Documents or proposed by the Contractor, is only for conformance with the design intent
and information given in the Contract Documents or contained in subsequent Instructions.

C. When given in respect to the methods of keeping records shall mean those methods are
satisfactory.

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2.3 INTERPRETATION OF DRAWINGS
A. The Contract Documents shall include, whether or not specifically mentioned or shown,
any materials, accessories or works as may be necessary for the satisfactory completion of
the contract Works.

B. Where a discrepancy exists between the drawings and/or between drawings and other
parts of the Contract Documents or where the interpretation of either is in doubt, the
Contractor shall obtain written clarification from the Engineer on such matters before
commencing the work.

2.4 SYMBOLS
A. The symbol notation for all drawings to be produced by the Contractor shall be in
accordance with applicable standards and regulations and shall be agreed by the Engineer
and shown on a separate drawing.

PART 3 - DEFINITIONS OF TYPES OF ENGINEER'S DRAWINGS

3.1 TENDER DRAWINGS

A. Shall mean the drawings prepared in such detail as may be necessary to enable those
tendering to interpret the design for the Works and to submit competitive Tenders for the
execution of the Works.

3.2 CONTRACT DRAWINGS

A. Shall mean the drawings contained in or forming part of the numbered documents which
constitute the Contract Documents.

3.3 TAKING DIMENSIONS FROM DRAWINGS

A. The Contractor shall verify the accuracy of all dimensions abstracted from the contract
drawings, including verifying the accuracy by taking dimensions on site, in the
preparation of any drawings by the Contractor and before the relevant work proceeds.

3.4 DISCREPANCIES BETWEEN DRAWINGS

A. Should any differences exist between the drawings or should there be any discrepancy in
the figures, scale or the respects, the Contractor shall refer the same to the Engineer for
clarification before proceeding with the work.

PART 4 - DEFINITIONS OF TYPES OF CONTRACTOR'S DRAWINGS

4.1 WORKSHOP DRAWINGS

A. Shall mean the drawings, based on the Contract Drawings showing details of the
Contractor's proposals for the execution of the Works. The drawings shall be 1:50, for
floor plans and 1:25 for plant rooms and electrical rooms, in such detail and with all
necessary dimensions as to enable the Work to be installed and shall indicate all conduit
layouts, cable tray layouts, busway routing bends, connections panel boards location and
sizing, etc., necessary for installation and also particular installation methods to be
applied in certain instances, e.g. where connecting to existing utility services. These
drawings shall also relate to builder's work drawings confirming relationships to, cable
intakes. Etc.

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B. In respect of electrical installations shall include but not necessarily be limited to:

i) General layout drawings of all plant and equipment included in the Contract
including method of connection to existing utility services.

ii) Schematics for main and sub-main distribution.

iii) Cabling and wiring connections showing cable types, sizes and loads.

iv) Trunking and cable tray routes with details of sizes, fixings, cables carried and
terminations complete with calculations of trunking or tray Capacities .

v) Conduit routes with conduit sizes, methods of installation and details of cables,
loads and terminations, and all junction and pull-in boxes.

vi) Power distribution for electrically operated equipments such as HVAC, Pumps,
motors, etc.

vii) Lighting layouts for normal and emergency purposes, detailing positions and types
of luminaries, switch positions and wiring connections.

viii) Earthing system with precise details of routing, conductor sizes, capacity and
connection.

ix) Lightning protection system with precise details of position, routing, conductor
sizes and terminations.

x) Fire detector and alarm positions and wiring routes with type details and functions.

xi) Communication systems (telephone, data, sound, A/V, …etc) raceways routes and
details.

xii) Power supply systems and changeover arrangements including detailed wiring with
identification of those sections of the normal system operated from the standby
source.

4.2 BUILDER'S WORK INFORMATION DRAWINGS

A. Shall mean the drawings and Schedules prepared to show requirements for architectural
or structural provisions necessary to facilitate the execution of the Works and allow their
integration into the project.

B. Such drawings should include requirements for foundations, bases, lifting and supporting
structures for plant or equipment, all holes in walls, floors and ceiling elements, provision
of services requirements within voids above false ceilings or below false floors, the
integration of the services installations into the false ceiling system and trenches,
depressions, ducts, etc., in or through building and site elements.

C. General arrangements and floor plan drawings giving builder's work requirements shall
be to a scale of 1:50.

D. Builder's work drawings for plant rooms risers and electrical rooms shall be to a scale of
1:25.

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4.3 MANUFACTURERS' AND EQUIPMENT DRAWINGS
A. Shall mean the drawings of any item of plant or equipment produced by a manufacturer
or equipment supplier indicating principle dimensions, fixings, connections and all other
relevant details.

B. Where manufactures' original drawings are used they shall be specific to the relevant
Works and all references to optional features, other machines of a range, etc., shall be
deleted or the original drawings redrawn to comply with this clause.

C. Each drawing shall be stamped CERTIFIED by the Manufacturer which shall mean that:

i) The drawing represents accurately the item concerned with correct dimensions
and all connections precisely located;

ii) The item conforms to the specific description given in the Documents, quoting
the reference numbers from the Contract Document;

iii) The item is shown complete and entire as it will be supplied for the works and no
extraneous or alternative parts are indicated;

D. Individual and layout drawings from electrical component manufacturers shall include
wiring internal and external to panels and controls.

E. All wiring diagrams shall indicate clearly that wiring which forms part of or is connected
to the equipment as delivered and shall include the following minimum information to
enable the site connections and wiring to be completed:

i) Maximum electrical loading for each power cable

ii) Cable termination facilities

iii) Cable identification and all terminal numbers

iv) Inter-connections between different items.

4.4 CONTROLS DRAWINGS

A. Shall mean the drawings and schematics of plant and equipment showing the control
layout with each item uniquely identified, and including a brief description of the controls
operation and any associated interlocking.

B. In respect of electric controls shall mean logic sequence and wiring diagrams showing
the connections of all items of electric control equipment and interlocking on the plant
control schematics.

4.5 SWITCHGEAR AND PANEL DRAWINGS

A. Shall mean the drawings showing the general arrangement, the construction, the external
and internal layout of panels, and wiring diagrams comprising internal wiring, schematics
of interlocking and external wiring diagrams, for the complete systems in the panels.

4.6 RECORD DRAWINGS

A. Before commencing work, provide complete set of coloured prints of Contract Drawings.

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B. Maintain prints in field office and permanently record, in colored pencil, on such prints,
at time of occurrence, deviations from Contract Drawings.

C. Dimension underground utilities from permanent identifiable structural points.

D. Make drawings available for the Engineer ‘s periodic inspection and submit for
review with As-Built Drawings.

4.7 AS-BUILT DRAWINGS

A. Before commencing work, provide complete set of Contract Drawings on 4 mill Mylar
and upon completion of works contractor shall submit on CD’s, computer reproducible as
built drawings of electrical works and colour prints.

B. Neatly revise to conform with Record Drawings.

C. Conspicuously indicate major deviations by specific reference to shop drawings and

provide an accurate and complete record of the work as installed.

D. Upon completion of work, submit signed and certified As-Built and referenced Shop
Drawings, along with marked up prints of Record Drawings, to the Engineer for
acceptance.

PART 5 - DRAWINGS TO BE SUPPLIED BY THE CONTRACTOR _

5.1 SCHEDULE OF DRAWINGS AND EQUIPMENT

A. Prepare and submit before the relevant work proceeds, all drawings necessary to install
the Works. Drawings shall be based on the Contract Drawings and must be fully
coordinated with the architectural works and other disciplines and shall take into account
any modifications either to the building or the installation which may have taken place,
incorporating details of the actual items of plant and equipment to be installed.

B. Prepare and submit all necessary Schedules of Equipment and devices with the relevant
drawings.

C. Prepare and submit schedule of light fittings and luminaries.

D. The effect of any authorize variation or site instruction shall be carried through and
shown on all applicable drawings by the Contractor. The cost of so doing shall be
reimbursed to the Contractor as part of the cost of the variation of the instruction.

5.2 SIGNATURE ON CONTRACTOR'S DRAWINGS

A. Each drawing submitted by the Contractor shall be signed by the Contractor to confirm
that:

i) The work shown thereon has been coordinated both in sequence of installation
and in physical relationship to the work of others.

ii) The drawing does not contain any variations other than those authorized by
Engineer instruction.

iii) On re-submittal, all alterations made since initial submission have been clearly
annotated on the drawing and listed separately down the right hand side of the
drawing.

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PART 6 - INFORMATION TO BE PROVIDED BY THE CONTRACTOR

6.1 GENERAL
A. Submit to the Engineer a comprehensively detailed drawings showing all builders work
required for the Works.

B. Provide the Engineer with such information that may require on any matter related to or
affecting the Works.

6.2 INFORMATION LISTED IN CONTRACT DOCUMENTS

A. Submit to the Engineer all items of information required by the Contract Documents at
the proper time so as not to impede the progress of the works.

6.3 INFORMATION FOR MANUALS

A. Where the Contractor sublets the preparation of the Operation and Maintenance Manual
to a specialist firm, the Contractor shall provide or obtain all necessary information in
respect thereof.

6.4 MANUFACTURER'S TECHNICAL LITERATURE

A. Manufacturers' technical literature submitted for examination or for inclusion in the
Operation and Maintenance Manual shall be prepared and assembled specifically for the
project and shall exclude any irrelevant matter. Each item shall be clearly identified on
the record Drawings and cross-referenced to the contract Documents

6.5 MANUFACTURERS' GUARANTEES AND WARRANTIES

A. All manufacturers' guarantees and warranties on plant, equipment, etc., shall be valid at
least up to the end of the Defects Liability Period, or for at least twelve months after
Practical Completion of the total project, whichever is the longer period.

B. All equipment normally guaranteed by the manufacturers for a period of time, which goes
beyond the period defined above, shall be held to remain under guarantee for the
maximum period.

C. Provide two copies of all such guarantees, one of which shall be included in the
Operation and Maintenance Manual.

6.6 PLANT ROOM SCHEDULES AND SCHEMATICS

A. In addition to the provision of Record Drawings, provide the following at a size to be
easily readable and frame under glass and hang in each plant room and other appropriate
location as directed by the Engineer.

a) Circuit diagrams consisting of schematic drawings of circuit layouts showing

identification and duties of equipment, numbers and locations, control and circuits.

b) Control schematics.

c) Mechanical and electrical plant items.

d) First aid instructions for treatment of persons after electric shock.

e) All other items required under Statutory or other regulations.
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f) Location of sprinkler fire main control valve.

g) Emergency operating procedures and telephone numbers for emergency call-out

service applicable to any system or item of plant.

6.7 RELAY COORDINATION

A. Submit to the Engineer a relay and C.B. selectivity study for the operation of full
selective system.
The Current-time characteristics must be plotted on a log-log papers showing that the
choice of the C.B. settings are correct for selectivity coordination.

6.8 SHORT CIRCUIT AND VOLTAGE DROP CALCULATION

A. Submit a comprehensive short circuit study as well as voltage drop calculation based on
the actual impedance values of the electrical components such as supply short circuit
level at the 11KV shall not be less than 500 MVA, transformer per unit impedance, bus
bars and cables impedance’s ...etc.

PART 7 - OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUALS

A. Provide Operation and Maintenance Manuals (which shall incorporate Instruction Manuals
on detailed requirements) covering and including the information detailed below:

7.1 SCOPE OF SYSTEMS

I) A full technical description of each of the systems installed, written to ensure that the
Owner's staff fully understand the scope and facilities provided.

ii) A technical description of the mode of operation of all systems.

7.2 INSTALLATION RECORD

i) A coloured photo reduction of all Record Drawings to A1 size together with an index.

ii) Diagrammatic drawings of each system indicating principal items of plant, equipment,
valves, etc.

iii) Legend for all color-coded services.

iv) Schedules of plant, equipment, valves, etc., by system, stating their locations within the
building, duties and performance figures, together with anticipated life expectancies.

v) A unique code for each item of plant, equipment, valves, etc., installed number cross-
referenced to the record and diagrammatic drawings and Schedules. The name, address and
telephone number of the manufacturer of every item of equipment and plant shall be listed
together with catalogue list numbers.

vi) Manufacturers' literature including detailed drawings, electrical circuit details, and printed
operating and maintenance instructions for all items of plant and equipment supplied under
this contract.

vii) A copy of all test certificates including those for all plant, equipment, valves, etc., used in
the installations, including (but not limited to) electrical circuit tests, corrosion testes, type

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testes, works tests, start-up and commissioning tests, including those for air and water
balancing.

viii) A copy of all manufacturers' guarantees.

7.3 SYSTEM OPERATION

i) Starting up, operating and shutting down instructions for all equipment and systems
installed.

ii) Control sequences for all systems installed.

iii) Scheduled details of all equipment settings, and actual values maintained in controlled
variables during commissioning.

iv) Procedures for seasonal changeovers.

7.4 MAINTENANCE

i) Detailed recommendations as to the preventive maintenance frequency and procedures,

including related health and safety procedures, which should be adopted by the Owner to
ensure the most efficient operation of the systems. Specific details of maintenance
procedures to prevent any hazard arising to health and safety e.g. Legionnaires Disease,
shall be included.

ii) Lubrication Schedules for all lubricated items of plant and equipment.

iii) A set of normal consumable items.

iv) A set of recommended "running spares" required, being those items subject to wear or
deterioration and which may involve the Owner in extended deliveries when replacements
are required at some future date.

v) Procedures for full diagnosis.

vi) Emergency procedures.

7.5 PREPARATION OF MANUALS

A. The manuals shall be contained in A4 size, plastic-covered, lose leaf, four ring binders with
stiff covers, each indexed, divided and appropriately cover-titled.

Drawings larger than A4 shall be folded and accommodated in the binder so that they may
be unfolded without being in any detached from the rings.

B. Prepare the Operation and Maintenance Manuals in draft as soon as the Installation
Drawings are in hand.

C. Make two sets of temporary manuals (with provisional Record Drawings and preliminary
performance data) available at commencement of commissioning to enable Owner's staff to
familiarize themselves with the installation.

These should be of the same format as the final manuals with temporary insertions for
items, which cannot be finalized until the works are commissioned, and performance
tested.

7.6 OBLIGATIONS OF MANUFACTURERS TO PROVIDE LITERATURE

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A. The requirements and obligations of manufacturers to provide literature as part of the

installation record shall form part of plant and equipment orders and such orders shall be
considered unfulfilled until literature requirements have been met.

PART 8 - INSPECTION, TEST AND APPROVAL CERTIFICATES

8.1 GENERAL

A. Submit Inspection, Test and Approval Certificates as required by the contract

Documents.

PART 9 - PROVISION OF DRAWINGS AND DOCUMENTS

9.1 DRAWING PRODUCTION

A. Prepare and submit a master plan for drawing production covering the following:

i) List of drawings to be produced

ii) Drawing/Schedule titles and numbers
iii) Symbols/notation/scales to be used
iv) Cross-references to other drawings
v) Identification of drawings required for record purposes.

9.2 CHECKING PRIOR TO SUBMISSION

A. All drawings, Schedules and other information provided by manufacturers, suppliers, or

approved sub-contractors shall be checked by the contractor who shall ensure that all
requirements of the Contractor who shall ensure that all requirements of the Contract
documents have been incorporated prior to submission.

9.3 PREPARATION OF RECORD DRAWINGS

A. The preparation of the Record Drawings shall proceed during the installation of the Works
as each section is completed. The Engineer shall be allowed to inspect these drawings on
request during their preparation and each drawing shall be submitted to the Engineer prior
to Practical Completion.

9.4 SUBMISSION OF OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL

A. The final draft of the Operation and Maintenance Manual shall be submitted in due time,
and in any case not less than four weeks prior to Practical Completion, so that at least one
copy of the complete final version is in the possession of the Owner at Practical
Completion.
B. the Operation and Maintenance Manual is an essential part of the works. The works will
not be accepted as complete and payment will be withheld until the required number of
copies of the complete final document has been received by the Engineer.

C. If partial possession is required by the Owner then the documentation shall also be phased
accordingly and so arranged to finally form one comprehensive document.

D. It shall be the contractor's responsibility, whenever a successive phase of the works is

handed over, to amend and update the previously issued version of the Operation and
Maintenance Manual, bring it to the appropriate stage of completion and submit same to
the Engineer in due time.

9.5 FAILURE TO PRODUCE RECORD DRAWINGS AND MANUALS

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A. If the contractor fails to produce and submit the record drawings as required
during the progress of the works, or other information for the operation and
Maintenance Manual by the due dates. then the Engineer may instruct a third
party to provide any or all of these documents and the total cost of preparing such
documents shall be borne by the contractor.

PART 10 - CONTROL OF QUALITY

10.1 SPECIFIED MATERIALS, EQUIPMENT AND WORKMANSHIP

A. Unless otherwise specified all materials, plant and equipment, and the use and installation
thereof, shall comply with the material, test and other requirements of the relevant . IEE
wiring regulations 16th edition and IEC standards.

B. Materials or substances which are generally known at the time of use to be deleterious shall
not be used other than as allowed by standards or statutory regulation current at the time of
use

C. Workmanship shall be of the best quality, and shall be produced by skilled and responsible
craftsmen fully experience and in their respective trades.

D. Allow for proper packing and safe delivery of all equipment and materials and for returning
re-usable packaging to the suppliers as appropriate

E. Include for obtaining materials from any source whatsoever to complete the works within
the contract period and no claim will be allowed for materials ex-stock or from any other
source in the event of difficulty of supply.

F. Identical parts of similar equipment shall be interchangeable and any items, fittings or
accessories which are used in quantity shall in each case be the produce of one
manufacturer.

10.2 GUARANTEE AVAILABILITY OF SPARES

A. Guarantee or provide manufacturers' written guarantees that spares will be available for a
minimum period of ten years from the date of practical completion both to the Owner and
to any other future building Owner, occupier or contractor having responsibility for the
maintenance of the works.

10.3 PROTECTION OF MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT PRIOR TO FIXING

A. All installation materials, component parts or complete items of equipment shall be

delivered and stored on site in properly labeled boxes, crates or containers, suitably
designed and constructed to give protection against transportation and handling damage
and deterioration during storage. The packing shall be weather-proof.

B. Store all materials on raised boarded platforms under weather-proof cover and store pipes,
conduits, Trunking and the like on racking.

C. Equipment or component parts of equipment specifically designed to operate in normal

room conditions, shall be delivered to and stored on site with suitable waterproof
protection.

D. Take particular care to protect component parts specifically designed to act as heat transfer
surfaces. These surfaces shall have purpose-designed packing to protect them whilst in
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E. Completely cover valve ports and ends of pipes or plug to prevent the ingress of foreign
matter, and additionally protect flanges against damage to the flange surface.

F. Examine all materials and equipment supplied under this contract on delivery to site and
immediately prior to installation. Any material or equipment which is damaged or faulty
shall be replaced.

10.4 SETTING OUT

A. The contractor shall be responsible for the true and proper setting out of the works and for
the correctness of position, levels, dimensions and alignment for all parts of the works and
for the provision of all necessary instruments, appliances and labor in connection therewith.
If any error shall appear or arise in the position, levels, dimensions or alignment of any part
of the works the setting out for which the contractor was responsible, the contractor shall at
his own expense rectify such error.

B. The checking of any setting out or of any line or level by the Engineer shall not in any way
relieve the contractor of his responsibility for the correctness thereof. The contractor shall
carefully protection preserve all bench-marks, sight rails, pegs and other things used in
setting out the works.

C. Take all necessary dimensions on site, check runs and levels and mark out for builder's
work.

D. Any unnecessary work carried out by the Engineer or other contractor due to inaccuracy of
the contractor's drawings, dimensions, or marking out shall be paid for by the contractor.

10.5 PROTECTION OF NEW WORK

A. The contractor shall be entirely responsible for ensuring that all his work is adequately
protected. Protection shall be by the contractor at the completion of each day and during
periods of inclement weather, and all work exposed to view on completion in the works
shall be protected from spillage, stains and other damage. All systems shall be kept in a
fully drained condition prior to commissioning.

B. Test water shall be disposed of so as not to damage any part of the temporary or permanent
works, or any adjoining land or property.

10.6 INSPECTION AND TESTING GENERALLY

A. Agree procedures for notices, witnessing, reporting and recording tests with all parties
involved including local authorities and statutory undertakings, prior to the commencement
of the works.

B. Submit copies of the formal test certificates signed by the contractor's representative not
later than seven days after completion of successful tests.

10.7 ADDITIONAL TESTS

A. Re-test or carry out at no extra cost any additional tests required to establish acceptability
of the works following failure of any part thereof or any item therein to meet the required
standard or functional performance.

10.8 INSTRUMENTS AND EQUIPMENT FOR TESTING

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A. Supply, check, re-calibrates whenever necessary and maintain in good working order all
instruments and equipment for setting out, measurements, gauging, inspection,
commissioning and performance testing whether they are specifically called for or implied
by the contract documents.

B. All such instruments and equipment shall be adequate for the purpose and shall satisfy the
purposes and accuracy’s required by the contract documents.

C. All instruments and equipment shall remain the property of the contractor.

10.9 PROVISION OF STAFF

A. Provide all necessary staff with the relevant skills and competence for all inspection,
testing, commissioning and performance testing.

PART 11 - INSTRUMENTS AND EQUIPMENT FOR TESTING

11.1 GENERAL

A. Provide assistance and make available to the Engineer any instruments or other equipment
he may require from time to time for examining the accuracy, quality and performance of
the contract works.

PART 12 - INSPECTION AND TESTING CERTIFICATES

12.1 PROCEDURES

A. Schedule and submit an integrated program in respect of those elements of the works for
which inspections and tests shall be carried out and for which inspection and test records
shall be maintained.

These elements shall include in particular those which will be covered up during
construction, and other matters described under certificates for materials and equipment.
B. Testing of individual items of plant and equipment at manufacturers' works shall be
witnessed and approved by the Engineer. On site, and final testing of completed
installations or parts of installations shall all be in accordance with the contract documents.

12.2 CERTIFICATES FOR MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT

A. All materials shall be manufactured and tested in accordance with the appropriate British
Standard or as described. Should the contractor propose an alternative item without the
appropriate certification, independent testing shall be carried out at the contractor's expense
to determine compliance with the contract documents.

B.
Where appropriate all materials delivered to the site shall bear the manufacturer's name,
brand name and any other data that may be required to verify their exact nature and relate it
to the requirements of the contract documents.
12.3 WORKS TESTS CERTIFICATES

A. Works tests certificates shall include, whenever applicable, full information to enable the
item tested to be identified, such as project title, contractor's name, manufacturer's
nameplate or serial numbers, the location in the works and the delivery or batch which the
sample represents.

12.4 INSPECTION, AND TESTING RECORDS

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A. Maintain records of all inspections, and testing performed to substantiate conformity with
the contract documents including those carried out by the contractor and/or third party
testing agencies, together with manufacturers' or suppliers' certificates of test.

B. All records shall be retained on site and made available to the Engineer on request. On
completion of the works all records shall be handed over to the Engineer unless otherwise
directed.

C. These records shall include, as appropriate, but not be limited to, project title, contractor's
name, the identification of the element, item, batch or lot, the nature and number of the
observations and tests, the dates of testing, the name and signature of the person
responsible for the testing, the number and type of deficiencies found, and details of any
corrective action taken.

D. Any record which indicates that any part of the works inspected or tested does not comply
with the contract documents shall be submitted without delay in order that the contractor's
proposals for rectification may be assessed.

12.5 MATERIALS AND SAMPLES

A. Each manufacturer must be willing to admit the Engineer and the consultant to his premises
during normal working hours for the purpose of examining and witnessing the testing of
materials and equipment proposed for the works.

B. All materials and equipment shall be new.

C. Obtain and implement manufacturers' instructions on the assembly and installation of

materials and equipment.
D. Submit all samples required by the contract documents.

E. The procedure for submission of samples shall be agreed prior to commencement of the
works.

F. Samples of materials, workmanship, components and equipment accepted as complying

with the contract documents will be retained by the consultant and all related items
included in the works shall be at least equal in all respects to these samples.

Provide safe storage of accepted samples on site including racks for display, reference and
inspection.

12.6 REJECTION OF MATERIALS OR WORKS NOT TO STANDARD OF SAMPLES

A. Any material or work which is inferior to an accepted sample or is different from parts of
the works already constructed or which is stained or damaged after installation will be
treated as defective work.

12.7 DEFECTIVE WORK

A. Defective work, and the opening up of the works to ascertain same, shall be dealt with
strictly in accordance with the requirements detailed elsewhere in the contract document.

B. Replace defective work with materials, goods or work in accordance with the contract
documents. Alternatively submit proposals for any treatment or making good that is
considered will bring the defective work to the standard required by the contract
documents. Such proposals shall not relieve the contractor of his responsibility to execute
the works to the full intent of the contract documents.
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C. The costs as defined in the contract conditions shall include the cost of any related delay or
disruption in the progress of the works, or any other consequential cost.

12.8 DAMAGE BY INCLEMENT WEATHER

A. The contractor shall not execute any work when it is likely to be adversely affected by
inclement weather and he shall make good any damage so caused at his own expense.

PART 13 - COMMISSIONING THE WORKS

A. All pre-commissioning checks, setting to work, commissioning and performance testing

shall be carried out as detailed elsewhere in the contract documents.

13.1 ATTENDANCE AND CO-OPERATION

A. give at least seven days' notice to the Engineer of requirements for the attendance and co-
operation by the Main Contractor and by other contractors.

13.2 NOTICE TO ENGINEER

A. Give at least seven days' notice to the Engineer of any commissioning or testing to be
carried out to enable the Engineer to witness all or any of such tests, etc.

13.3 UNSUCCESSFUL TESTS

A. The contractor shall pay any costs incurred by the Owner or Engineer in connection with
unsuccessful tests, including costs incurred due to the inability of the contractor to make or
complete a test, having given the notice required above.

13.4 CHECKING AND COMMISSIONING

A. Commissioning includes the setting to work and regulation of the installation.

B. Check all installations and commission in accordance with the contract documents
including but not limited to the following :

i. Co-operation with the Engineer to produce a coordinated program for the testing and
commissioning of the complete works.

ii. Provision of all consumable materials.

iii. Provision of such temporary communication apparatus as is necessary to enable

members of the commissioning team who are unable to be in visual or aural contact
with each other to carry out their tasks safely and effectively. Such apparatus shall not
cause interference with equipment owned or operated by any other parties.
iv. Provision of proper and permanent records of relevant readings of all quantities taken
during the checking, pre-commissioning and commissioning procedures.

The form of the records shall be agreed with the Engineer in advance of
commissioning and the record for each complete commissioning procedure shall be
dated and signed by the person whom the contractor has appointed to be formally in
charge of commissioning.

13.5 PERFORMANCE TESTS

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A. When the Contractor has completed the commissioning of the whole of works he shall
give to the Engineer written certification of this fact. The certificate shall be signed by the
director or manager responsible for the contract.

B. Only when this written certification has been received by the Owner's authorized
representative will performance tests be allowed to commence. Unless otherwise agreed by
the Engineer in writing, where engineering systems involve the works of more than one
works contractor, performance tests will only be allowed to commence when written
certification from all the relevant works contractors has been received.

C. Carry out during this period full tests on the complete works to demonstrate that the works
meet the requirements of the contract documents.

13.6 RECORDS OF WEATHER CONDITIONS

A. Keep a daily record throughout the contract period of the maximum, minimum and average
outside shade temperature, humidity and wind speed.

13.7 SUMMER AND WINTER PERFORMANCE TESTS

A. Test the performance of the whole of the works in both summer and winter design
conditions and allow for any special visits to site and provide any necessary attendance
during the defects liability period to set up, monitor and remove test and recording
equipment.

13.8 SYSTEMS USED BEFORE PRACTICAL COMPLETION

A. No part of the permanent services installations shall be used by the contractor for his own
benefit without the written agreement of the Engineer..

B. Should any part of the works be operated during the period of the contract for the benefit of
the contractor and/or the Engineer, all consumable spares, including light bulbs and tubes
which have been so put to use shall be replaced by new not more than seven days prior to
practical completion.

13.9 DEFECTS LIABILITY

A. Defects, shrinkage’s or other faults appearing at any time during the defects liability period
which have led, or, in the opinion of the Engineer, are likely to lead to failure or
malfunction of any part of the works shall be made good immediately upon receipt of any
instruction or direction of the Engineer.

B. Prepare and submit a record of any failure or malfunction of any part of the works, the
remedial action taken, subsequent re-testing and the results thereof.

C. Notify the Engineer of any malfunction in, or damage to, the works which the contractor
can demonstrate had been caused by incorrect operation of the system, vandalism or action
of a third party.

D. Inform the Engineer in writing when all defects are finally rectified so that an inspection
may be carried out prior to the issue of the final certificate.

PART 14 - INSTRUCTING THE OWNER'S STAFF IN OPERATION OF SYSTEMS AND

EQUIPMENT PRIOR TO PRACTICAL COMPLETION

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A. Prior to practical completion of the installation, the Owner will be appointing
maintenance staff or maintenance contractor to undertake the operation and maintenance
of the building services installation.

The contractor shall include for providing assistance to the Owner's staff during the
course of the installation to explain the purpose and function of the works.

B. Include for a minimum period of 25 plant operating days prior to practical completion, to
instruct the Owner's maintenance staff or maintenance contractor in the day to day
running of the plant and systems. The location and function of all items listed on the
record schedules shall be explained and the procedures given in the operating and
maintenance manuals for starting up, shutting down, isolating sections, emergency
procedures, etc., shall be comprehensively explained and demonstrated to the Owner's
satisfaction.

PART 15 - SPARE PARTS AND TOOLS

15.1 SPARE PARTS

A. Prior to practical completion, submit a schedule of the additional spare parts that the
manufacturer recommends should be supplied over and above those consumable spares
required up to practical completion and for routine maintenance.

B. Each item on the schedule shall have the manufacturer's current price inserted, which shall
also include for packaging and delivery to site.

C. These additional spare parts may or may not be ordered during the currency of the contract
and therefore the cost thereof shall only be included in the contract sum when the subject of
an instruction by the Engineer.

D. Spare parts shall be completely interchangeable and suitable for use in place of the
corresponding part supplied with the plant. They shall be greased and/or painted before
packing to prevent deterioration during delivery and storage.

E. Where spare parts are supplied by the contractor, each package shall be clearly marked and
numbered for identification in accordance with the schedule of spare parts and referenced
to the equipment list in the operation and maintenance manual.

F. Spare parts shall be handed over to the appointed representative of the Owner.

15.2 TOOLS

A. At practical completion, provide two complete sets of tools and portable indicating
instruments and measuring devices for the operation and maintenance of all plant and
equipment together with suitable means of identifying, storing and securing same.

PART 16 - FUEL AND POWER FOR COMMISSIONING

A. Fuel and power for commissioning and performance testing the works including payment
of statutory undertakings for same.

B. Fuel, water and power for running the contract heating system to dry out the building
including payment of statutory undertakings for same.

PART 17 - SCOPE OF WORKS

17.1 THE CONTRACT WORKS

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A. The works covered by this contract are the design, selection, manufacturing, works testing,
supplying and delivery to site, erecting, connecting up, testing, commissioning,
performance testing and handing over in working order the complete engineering services
installations described in the contract document.

17.2 SYSTEMS INCLUDED

1. Low voltage switchgears.

2. Distribution panel boards.
3. Low voltage cables.
4. Earthing.
5. Raceways for lighting, sockets, power and miscellaneous electrical operated systems or
equipment.
6. Wiring devices (switches, sockets,..etc).
7. Raceways (Conduits, boxes, Trays, Trunking, Wiring,…. etc) for communication systems.
8. Busbar trunking and tap off units.
9. Switch disconnector (isolator).
10. Lighting fixtures.
11. Lighting dimming and lighting controls.
12. UPS systems.
13. Power saving and door management system.
14. Dimming system.
15. Centralized emergency lighting system.
16. Automatic transfer switches.
17. Cable tap-off units.
18. Security console.
19. Access control system.
20. Telephone system.
21. Data system.
22. Fire alarm system.
23. A/V system.
24. MTAV system.
25. Sound system.

PART 18 - RELATED WORK

There will be other Works associated with and related to this Contract the contractor is responsible to
get the approval from other related contract authorities.
The Contractor shall make himself fully aware of the interfaces between and the requirements of his
Works and the works of other and also the existing utilities relating to these works.

The Contractor shall, before commencement of Installation Drawings, make himself fully aware of the
special setting-out and installation requirements of other contract Works that affect the Works of this
Section.
PART 19 - TESTING AND COMMISSIONING _

A. The contractor shall be required to demonstrate that the equipment and systems under this
Contract function and operate in full accordance with the Specification and the testing and
commissioning procedures described elsewhere in this Specification.

B. Once the Contractor has demonstrated the operation of the Works to the satisfaction of the
Engineer the complete integration of the Contractors Works with the Works of others will be the
responsibility of others.

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C. Not withstanding this, the Contractor's Works will not be deemed complete until the works are
fully integrated and demonstrated in function and operation as being fully integrated with the
associated works by others.

D. The Contractor shall allow for full attendance to the Engineer and others in order that the whole
of the Works under this contract can be successfully demonstrated to be functioning and
operating with all other associated works to the satisfaction of the Engineer..

E. This shall not relieve the contractor in any way of his responsibilities under the Contract.

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