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SECTION 16010 GENERAL PROVISIONS FOR ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION PART 1 - GENERAL 1.01 A. B. 1.02 A. GENERAL The work of this section is integral with the whole of the contract documents and is not intended to be interpreted outside that context. The work of this section is integral with General Conditions of the Contract. DESCRIPTION General Extent of Contract Works The Electrical Installation Contractor herein referred to as the !Contractor! within this section and all other "i#ision $% &ections of this specifications shall carr' out all electrical works complete in accordance with the re(uirements of the Contract "ocuments. B. )elated Works &pecified Elsewhere $. Basic *aterials and *ethods+ &ection $%,-, .. Cable Tra's+ &ection $%$$$ /. Conduit+ &ection $%$$. 0. Trunking+ &ection $%$$0 -. Wires and Cables+ &ection $%$., %. Wiring Connection and Connecting "e#ices+ &ection $%$0, 1. &witchboards+ &ection $%0.2. Earthing &'stem+ &ection $%0-, 3. "istribution 4anel Boards+ &ection $%01, $,. 5ighting+ &ection $%-,, $$. 6ire Alarm and "etection &'stem+ $%1., $.. Telephone &'stem+ &ection $%10, $/. 4ublic Address &'stem+ &ection $%11, $0. T7 &'stem+ &ection $%11. $-. &ecurit' &'stem+ &ection $%12, &cope of Work $. The suppl' and installation of all ser#ices e(uipment components accessories and fittings re(uired for the operation of the building to the extent specified and detailed on the "rawings and &pecifications including two 'ear maintenance after pro#isional hando#er. Builder!s work in connection with the Electrical Installations including suppl' necessar' inserts and slee#es.

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An' work which can be reasonabl' inferred as necessar' for the safe satisfactor' operation of each s'stem whether such work is specified or shown on drawings or not. The suppl' and installation of cables conduits boxes and termination points for the motors starters controls and the like for the 8eating 7entilation and Air9conditioning Building Automation &'stem and 4lumbing ser#ices. Arranging for installation of permanent suppl' b' the *inistr' of Electricit' and Water including submission of all necessar' documents to the *inistr' and carr'ing all necessar' appro#als. Attending upon the suppl' authorit' installing mains power suppl' and carr'ing out primar' and secondar' in:ection tests. Arranging and carr'ing all necessar' appro#als with the *inistr' of Communication ;*.<.C.= for the Telephone &'stem. Arranging and carr'ing all necessar' appro#als with the >uwait 6ire "epartment for the 6ire Alarm &'stem without an' extra cost or time. <btain rele#ant *inistr' appro#als on drawings and materials and inspection b' authorities in scheduled se(uence to obtain connection of ser#ice to the building in accordance with the appro#ed construction schedule.

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Climatic Conditions $. The climate in >uwait is normall' dr' but periods of #er' high humidit' lasting for a few da's are liable to occur at an' time of the 'ear and a humidit' of $,,? at /,C has been recorded. 7iolent sand and dust storms of se#eral hours duration occur and e#en on comparati#el' still da's fine dust is carried in suspension in the atmosphere. All apparatus and e(uipment shall therefore be so designed and constructed that the' operate satisfactoril' and without an' deterious effect for prolonged and continuous periods in the conditions stated abo#e and at the following ambient temperature conditions+ 9 a. b. c. *aximum sun radiation temperature in summer 9 20C *aximum ambient temperature in summer 9 -.C

A#erage max. ambient temperature in summer 9 0-C

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*inimum ambient temperature in summer

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The altitude of >uwait ma' be taken as sea le#el. .. The temperatures (uoted abo#e make no allowance for heat generated from e(uipment itself or from an' other e(uipment in the #icinit'. The capacit' and ratings of all electrical e(uipment and materials gi#en are unless otherwise indicated >uwait climatic conditions. 4ro#ide the basis of the derating factors applied in each case. Where specific si@es are indicated e.g. cable si@es due allowances ha#e been made in the design for the climatic conditions of >uwait and derating has been applied. Where no ratings or si@es are indicated for components and other accessories suppl' e(uipment which will gi#e trouble free ser#ice in the ambient conditions stated abo#e.

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Electricit' &uppl' $. The &uppl' Authorit' will make a#ailable at the incoming terminals of the *ain 5ow Tension 4anel a / phase 0 wire 0$7 -, 8@ suppl' of ade(uate capacit' and ha#ing the following tolerances+ a. b. .. /. 0. -. %. 7oltage+ 0$-7 / phaseA .0,7 single phase B or 9 %? 6re(uenc'+ -, 8@ B or 9 0?

4hase rotation of suppl' to B& $-2. Ceutral+ &olidl' earthed. 6ault 5e#el Earthing + + /$*7A at 0$- 7olts at substation *ain 5ow Tension 4anel. TT &'stem

<btain confirmation from the &uppl' Authorit' of the si@e and number of cables the' will pro#ide to main switchboards. Allow for ade(uate and appropriate cable and boxes.

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"ocumentation $. The indication andAor description of an' item on the "rawings or in the &pecification unless otherwise specificall' stated impl' an instruction to suppl' and fix such items. Cotes on "rawings referring to indi#idual items of work take precedence o#er the &pecification.
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"rawings show the general run of cables racewa's etc. and the approximate location of e(uipment and utilities s'mbols and schematic diagrams of no dimensional significance. <btain from the Engineer dimensions not shown on or which cannot be determined from "rawings. "o not scale drawings to obtain locations.

1.03 A.

QUALITY ASSURANCE Installer!s Dualifications $. .. Electrical installer shall be registered at the Central Tenders Committee as Class II. Testing and commissioning of e(uipment and ser#ices of speciali@ed nature shall be super#ised b' the manufacturer technical representati#e;s=.

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Codes and &tandards $. .. All supplies and ser#ices offered in response to this specification shall be to the latest standards. The design e(uipment and installation re(uirements will generall' compl' with the standards and recommendations laid down b' the following+ a. b. )egulations for Electrical Installations as issued b' the *inistr' of Electricit' and Water ;*EW= >uwait. General &pecification for Electrical Installation *EWA&9$ issued b' the *inistr' of Electricit' and Water ;*EW= >uwait. )egulations foe Electrical Installations as issued b' the Institution of Electrical Engineers ;I.E.E.= 5ondon ;for points not included in *EW )egulations=. )ecommendations for 5ighting Installations as issued b' the Chartered Institute of Building &er#ices 5ondon. &tandards relating to Electrical Installations E E(uipmentFs as issued b' International Electrotechnical Commission ;I.E.C.= and British &tandards Institute ;B.&.I.=. )egulations for Telephone &'stem Installation as issued b' the *inistr' of Communication ;*.<.C.= >uwait.

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Cational Electrical Code issued b' Cational 6ire 4rotection Association ;C64A= Boston G.&.A. )ules of the 6ire <fficers Committee ;6<C= for 6ire Alarm Installations and >uwait 6ire Brigade re(uirements.

)eferences in the )egulations to electricit' suppl' characteristics and other particulars that ob#iousl' do not appl' to pre#ailing conditions on site will be ignored. 1.04 A. SUBMISSIONS &hop "rawings 4roduct "ata and &amples $. The term !shop drawings! includes fabrication erection la'out and setting out drawingsH manufacturer!s standard drawings schedulesH descripti#e literature illustrations catalogues and brochuresH performance and test dataH wiring and control diagrams and other drawings and descripti#e data pertaining to materials e(uipment duct and conduit s'stems control s'stems and methods of construction as re(uired to show that materials e(uipment or s'stems and position thereof conform to the Contract "ocuments. The term Imanufactured! applies to standard units usuall' mass9produced. The term !fabricated! means items specificall' assembled or made out of selected materials to meet indi#idual design re(uirements. &hop drawings shall establish actual detail of all manufactured or fabricated items indicate proper relation to ad:oining work amplif' design details of electrical e(uipment in proper relation to ph'sical spaces in the structure and incorporate minor changes of design or construction to suit actual conditions. The Contractor shall submit for appro#al and obtain in due time to conform to the Contract 4rogramme all shop and installation drawings based on the design drawings appro#ed b' the *EW and all other rele#ant *unicipalit' Authorities. The Contractor immediatel' after being awarded the said Contract shall prepare and submit shop drawings and samples. &hop drawings and samples shall be submitted neither with such promptness as to cause no dela' in his own work nor to an' other Contractor. Co extensions of time will be granted because of failure to ha#e shop drawings and samples submitted in ample time to allow for processing. 4ro#ide shop drawings to a scale not smaller than the corresponding la'out drawings showing the following and obtain appro#al before commencing work+ a. Exact runs and si@es of conduits cables cable tra's and trunking.
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5a'out drawings for each separate electrical installation showing the actual locations of points suitabl' identified the locations of switchboards and distribution boards details and t'pes of fittings. &chedules of points indicating how the #arious outlets are connected to the distribution boards si@e of circuit wiring the rating of the protecti#e de#ice and the t'pe and si@e of appliance of fitting. &chematic diagram of connections of distribution boards and e(uipments to main switchboards showing si@es of feeders etc. Gnderground cable la'out for the different ser#ices showing routes si@es and t'pes of cables. An' other data necessar' for the proper maintenance of the installations.

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"rawings shall be standard si@e. 5ettering shall be stenciled. &hop drawings and samples shall be properl' identified with the name of the 4ro:ect the Contractor the &ub9Contractor and the date and signed b' Contractors Authori@ed Engineers. 6inal coordination of electrical works with mechanical structural and architectural work will be carried out from complete shop drawings and sufficient time shall be allowed for coordination and checking of shop drawings and calculations after shop drawings are submitted. Indi#idual shop drawings shall be submitted following the distribution of the coordination drawings and shall bear a stamp indicating that the work has been coordinated with other trades. The term !samples! includes natural materials fabricated items e(uipment de#ices appliances or parts thereof as specified and other samples as ma' be re(uired to determine whether kind (ualit' construction workmanship finish colour and other characteristics of materials conform to re(uirements of the Contract "ocuments. &amples shall establish kind (ualit' and other re(uired characteristics of #arious parts of the work. Indicate details of construction dimensions capacities weights and electrical performance characteristic of e(uipment or material. &amples and sample board should be prepared and identified b' the manufacturer and stampedAengra#ed with make t'pe Cat Co. and si@e marking should be indelible and legible.

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Except for finish colour and other aesthetic matters left to the Engineer!s decision b' the Contract "ocuments the Engineer!s re#iew and appro#al of shop drawings and samples submitted b' and appro#ed b' the Contractor is for general conformance with the design concept and information gi#en in the Contract "ocuments is onl' for the con#enience of the Engineer in following the work and shall not relie#e the Contractor from responsibilit' for an' de#iations from the re(uirements of the Contract "ocuments. The Engineer!s re#iew and appro#al shall not be construed as a complete check nor shall it relie#e the Contractor from responsibilit' for error of an' sort in shop drawings or schedules or from the necessit' of furnishing an' work re(uired b' the Contract "ocuments which ma' ha#e been omitted on the shop drawings. The Engineer!s re#iew and appro#al of a separate item shall not indicate re#iew and appro#al of the complete assembl' in which it functions.

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4rogress "rawings $. 4ro#ide and keep on the :ob at all times one complete and separate set of blackline prints of the electrical work on which shall be clearl' neatl' and accuratel' noted promptl' as the work progresses all architectural and electrical changes re#isions and additions to the work. Whate#er work is installed otherwise than as shown on the Contract "rawings such changes shall be noted. Indicate dail' progress on these prints b' coloring in the #arious conduits fixtures apparatus and associated installation works erected.

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As9built "rawings $. At the conclusion of work prepare and submit complete set of $ no. *otherprint of pol'ester and "iskette or C" and fi#e white paper prints of !As9built "rawings!. These drawings shall be titled JAs9built "rawingsJ and shall be prepared from the marked up progress prints. &ubmit JAs9built "rawingsJ to the Engineer for re#iew and appro#al.

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*icro 6ilm / sets of standard /-9mm microfilm aperture cards photographed from !as fitted! drawings shall be submitted alongwith drawings abo#e mentioned. "etails on the re#erse side of the microfilm aperture card shall include+ 9 a= &upplier+ b= Contract Cumber+

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c= Title of the 4ro:ect+ e= "rawing Cumber+ g= "ate+ 6ront face of the card must be left blank. E. Contractor &ite Electrical Engineer

d= Title of the "rawings+ f= )eduction )atio+

The Contractor shall appoint one graduate Electrical Engineer full time with $- 'ears experience in similar works and registered with >uwait &ociet' of Engineers for the super#ision of the Electrical Installation Works. The name (ualifications and experience of the nominated engineers shall be submitted to the engineer for appro#al within $- da's of the receipt of the order to commence the works. An Electrical 6oreman of ., 'ears experience in similar pro:ect should be full time a#ailable on site for direct follow up and implementation of the electrical works. 6. <peration and *aintenance "ata $. .. The Contractor shall pro#ide operation and maintenance data for incorporation into a maintenance manual. Include the following operations and maintenance data+ a. "etails of design elements construction features component function and maintenance re(uirements to permit effecti#e start9up operation maintenance repair modification extension and expansion of an' portion or feature of installation. Technical data product data supplemented b' bulletins component illustrations and exploded #iews technical descriptions of items and parts listed. Wiring and schematic diagrams and performance data. Cames and addresses of local suppliers for items included in maintenance manuals. <perating manuals shall include full details of all normal engineering and maintenance switching operations. 4ro#ided on9call maintenance ser#ice for rectification of faults obser#ed in the s'stem with response time not more than .0 hours for non Kcritical faults and % hours for faults affecting the continued use or safet' of the building. If the'Fre on response the owner has the right to bring an' other contractor to sol#e the problem and deduct the cost from the retention of the contract.

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*anufacturers shall pro#ide their standard guarantees for products furnished under this Contract. 8owe#er such guarantees shall be in addition to and not in lieu of all other liabilities which manufacturers and the Contractor ma' ha#e b' law or b' other pro#isions of the Contract "ocuments. All materials items of e(uipment and workmanship furnished under this Contract shall carr' standard warrant' against all defects in materials and workmanship. An' faults due to defecti#e or improper material e(uipment workmanship or Contractor!s design which de#elop shall be made good forthwith b' and at the expense of the Contractor including all other damage done to areas materials and other s'stems resulting from this failure. Guarantee that all elements of the s'stems are of sufficient capacit' to meet the specified performance re(uirements as set forth herein or as indicated. Gpon receipt of notice from the Engineer of failure of an' part of s'stem or e(uipment during the period of maintenance the affected parts shall be replaced. SPARE PARTS General $. 4ro#ide sufficient spare parts as follows. &ubmit to the Engineer a list of all spare parts to be re(uired for a further two9'ear operation from the issue of the *aintenance Certificate. &pare parts re(uired include but not necessaril' limited to those listed below. Where (uantities for each item or e(uipment as recommended b' the manufacturer. &tore spare parts in a room designated b' the Engineer.

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*ain 5ow Tension Board $. .? spare moulded case circuit breakers of all different frame si@es but in an' case not less than .9nos. circuit breaker of each si@e. -? spare indicating lamps for each indicating lamp in the switchgear. <ne set of tools re(uired for switchgear maintenance. 4ro#ide complete spare parts as recommended b' the manufacturer for different si@es of A.C.B.
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"istribution Board 6or distribution boards and switchboards pro#ide the following spare parts+ a. b. c. d. -? spare circuit breakers for different rating of mccb!s. -? spare 8)C fuses for different rating. -? spare of load break switch ;isolators= of each si@e. -? spare of C<E5CB of each si@e.

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"isconnecting &witches 6or disconnect switches pro#ide the following spare parts+ a. -? spare switch of each si@e.

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Circuit Accessories $. 4lug 6uses 6urnish ten percent ;$,?= of the number of each si@e and t'pe of fuses installed but in an' case not less than six fuses of each si@es.

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Wall &witches 4ro#ide fi#e percent ;-?= of the number of each si@e and t'pe of wall switch installed.

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&ocket <utlets 4ro#ide fi#e percent ;-?= of the number of each si@e and t'pe installed.

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4ro#ide fi#e percent ;-?= lamps of each si@e and t'pe for indicating panels and pilot lights installed for different s'stems.

5ighting 6ixtures 6or lighting fixtures pro#ide the following spare parts+ $. .. .? of the total (uantit' of each t'pe of lighting fixture. This (uantit' shall not be less than one fixture of each t'pe. Additional diffusers for -? of the total (uantit' of each t'pe of lighting fixture pro#ided with acr'lic plastic or glass enclosures.

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"iffusers shall be identical to those of the installed fixtures. This (uantit' shall not be less than two diffusers of each t'pe. /. 0. G. $,? spare lamps of each wattage of different t'pe. -? of the total (uantit' of control gear ;ballasts= of each t'pe and si@e but in no case less than ;%= ballasts of each si@e and t'pe.

Emergenc' Generating &ets Complete itemi@ed list of different spares to be included and priced b' the tenderers. 6or emergenc' generator furnish the following+ $. .. /. 0. -. %. 1. 2. 3. $,. $$. $.. $/. $0. $-. $%. $1. $2. <ne ;$= complete set of the fan belts <ne ;$= set no@@les for in:ector <ne ;$= complete set gaskets <ne ;$= complete set of filter elements for air 5ubrication oil and fuel oil. <ne ;$= complete set of water hoses <ne ;$= set of water pump repair kit <ne ;$= set of solenoid switches <ne ;$= set of #al#e co#er gasket kit <ne ;$= set of regulator assemblies Twel#e ;$.= spare fuses of each t'pe and rating <ne ;$= complete set of indicator lamps Twel#e ;$.= auxiliar' rela's &ix ;%= timers Ten ;$,= terminal control <ne ;$= standard export package of manufacturer!s recommended spare parts. Two ;.= repair and parts manuals. 4ro#ide complete spare part of automatic transfer switches as recommended b' the manufacturer. In addition pro#ide all special purpose tools re(uired for ser#ice ad:ustments and routine maintenance of the generator set and its components.

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Telephone &'stem 6or the telephone s'stem pro#ide the following+ $. .. -? of the number of socket outlets of each si@e and t'pe installed. -? of each si@e of terminal blocks.

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4ublic Address &'stem 4ro#ide complete spare parts as recommended b' the manufacturer.

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The Tenderer shall submit with his offer detail prices of the spare parts he is re(uired to pro#ide under the Contract indicating the (uantit' and the unit rate of each item. OB CONDITIONS &e(uencing $. 5a' electrical works in ad#ance of pouring concrete slabs and construction of walls. <btain Engineer!s appro#al before commencing builder!s work in connection with electrical installation related shop drawing coordinated drawing and materials should be appro#ed prior to the work commencement. Before the permanent electricit' suppl' is connected the electrical installations must be complete tested and appro#ed b' the Engineer *EW *<C and 6ire Brigade and as9built drawings must be submitted to and appro#ed b' the *EW *<C and 6ire Brigade.

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Coordination $. .. /. Check with other trades to ensure e(uipment and material can be installed in space pro#ided. 4ro#ide other trades with information necessar' for them to execute their work. "etails on drawings which are specific regarding dimensions and locations are for information purposes coordinate with other trades to ensure work cam be installed as indicated.

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SEGREGATION OF SERVICES Electrical ser#ices shall be segregated as specified throughout the installation to ob#iate the following+ $. .. /. 0. -. Electrical interference from one circuit to another. A fault on one circuit affecting another. Gnnecessar' fire damage. "ifficulties in circuit identification. 7oltage limits for general safet'.

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All conduits and trunking shall be kept clear of other ser#ices except where intentionall' earthed or bonded. Generall' conduits and trunking shall be kept $-, mm awa' from and below hot water and 1- mm awa' from other ser#ices.

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Gnless specificall' indicated otherwise normal emergenc' low #oltage cables and wiring shall be segregated throughout the installation generall' in the following manner+ $. Armoured and &heathed Catal'st+ Where more than one tra' has been specified or is necessar' to accommodate the number of cables on a run where practical segregation shall be achie#ed b' dedicating each tra' to either normal and emergenc' ser#ices. Where normal and emergenc' cables ha#e to run together in tra's ducts or trenches the' shall be formed in two groups one normal and one emergenc'. Insulated Conductors+ Insulated conductor circuits shall where possible be segregated throughout b' enclosing in separate conduits trunking or trunking compartments.

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6ire Alarms $. 6ire alarm cables shall be segregated from other ser#ices throughout and be either armoured and sheathed cable or insulated conductors enclosed in conduit or trunking as indicated on the drawings.

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TESTING AND COMMISSIONING General $. The Engineer shall be authori@ed to inspect examine and test at an' reasonable time and in the premises of the manufacturer the (ualit' of the material used for the e(uipment to be supplied. These work inspections shall be limited to the following e(uipment+ 5ighting fixtures emergenc' power e(uipment main and sub9main distribution boards. 8e shall also be authori@ed to #erif' the (ualifications of the staff emplo'ed b' the manufacturer. &hould part of the e(uipment be subcontracted to another manufacturer the Contractor shall ensure that the Engineer is authori@ed to inspect examine and test the e(uipment in the premises of the &ub9Contractor. These inspection examinations and tests shall not relie#e the Contractor in an' case from this contractual responsibilit' and commitments. The Contractor shall notif' the Engineer in writing at least $- da's beforehand of the date and place at which an' e(uipment shall be a#ailable for tests to be made according to the pro#isions of the Contract. &hould the Engineer not ha#e appeared at the place indicated within ten da's following the date indicated b' the Contractor the latter shall proceed with the tests and it shall be
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deemed that the Engineer had witnessed them. The Contractor shall send the Engineer dul' certified copies of the results of the tests. -. %. The Engineer shall notif' the Contractor of his intentions to attend the test .0 hours beforehand. &hould the Contract pro#ide for tests to be made in the premises of the Contractor or an' &ub9Contractors or suppliers. The Contractor shall afford an' assistance labour materials electricit' fuel supplies e(uipment and instrument re(uired and which can be reasonabl' re(uested for these tests.

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TE&TICG $. <n completion of the entire electrical installation work of an' separate or distinct part thereof notif' the Engineer in writing that the complete part of the electrical work is read' for inspection. Before doing so perform initial trial tests. Test correct ad:ust balance regulate etc. the section concerned as necessar' until re(uired conditions be obtained. The inspection of the Contractors work shall be carried out in the presence of the Engineer and in accordance with the re(uirements of &ection !E! of the IEE !)egulations for Electrical E(uipment of Buildings! and shall comprise of but not limited to+ a. b. c. d. e. f. 7erification of polarit' Effecti#eness of earthing Insulation resistance test Test of ring circuit continuit' 4hase rotation <peration tests of rela's interlocks and an' other protecti#e and control de#ice to ensure correct functioning.

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The results and readings obtained shall be e(ual or better than the re(uirements of the IEE and the *EW )egulations and these shall be recorded on forms similar to the ones described in the IEE )egulations. /. 0. &uppl' all instruments and tools re(uired for carr'ing out the tests. In case that the abo#e mentioned tests are satisfactor' and no errors or faults appeared in the installation submit the necessar' test forms dul' filled to the *inistr' of Electricit' and Water and to repeat if necessar' the tests in the presence of *EW Inspector.

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6ollow9up and make all necessar' arrangements with the *inistr' of Electricit' and Water and the *inistr' of Communications for the purpose of pro#iding permanent electricit' suppl' and telephone ser#ice. Also pro#ide all facilities and attendance to *EW for an' other tests carried out before energi@ing the installation. PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.01 A.

LABELS 6or substations switchboards and panel boards+ $. Engra#ed lamacoid nameplates black with %9mm high white lettering.

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6or "istribution Boards and Circuit Breakers+ $. Where indi#iduall' enclosed or in substations switchboards and panel boards without doors + engra#ed lamacoid nameplates black with /mm high white lettering. In panel boards with doors+ directories mounted being transparent plastic co#ers in metal frames.

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Wiring Identification $. Identif' wiring with permanent indelible identif'ing markings either numbered or coloured plastic tapes on both ends of phase conductors of feeders and branch circuit wiring. *aintain phase se(uence and colour coding throughout. Colour code to standards abo#e as specified elsewhere. Gse colour coded wires in communication cables matched throughout s'stem.

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Conduit and Cable Identification $. .. /. Colour code conduits and metallic sheathed cables. Code with plastic tape or paint and points where conduit or cable enters wall ceiling or floor at $- m inter#als. Colors to be .-mm wide prime colour and .,mm wide auxiliar' colour to standards abo#e.

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&witch 4lates 6or "e#ice 4lates of local toggle switches toggle switch t'pe motor starters pilot lights and the like whose :unction is not readil' apparent + $. 4lates to be engra#ed with /mm high letters describing e(uipment controlled or indicated.

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6or Busbars $. 4hase identification letters shall be stamped into the metal of the busbars of each phase of the main buses in each substation switchboard and panel board. 5etters shall be #isible without disassembling current carr'ing of supporting elements.

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6or "oors $. Where switchboard rooms cable changers metal screened spaces and the like contain electric power cables bus bars or e(uipment operating at #oltages exceeding %,, 7+ enamelled sheet metal red on white reading J"anger 9 8igh 7oltageJ.

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6or )ooms $. To switchboard rooms electric closets metal screened spaces assigned to electrical e(uipment and the like+ enamelled sheet metal red on white reading JElectrical E(uipment )oom 9 Co &torage 4ermittedJ.

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5anguages $. Cameplates with directional operational or warning labels shall be in Arabic and English.

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FABRICATION &teel 6rames $. &teel frames and like components shall be thoroughl' cleaned to remo#e all scale rust oil and grease treated with an appro#ed rust inhibiting solution and painted with two undercoats and one coat gloss finish before lea#ing the factor'. &uppl' an ade(uate (uantit' of paint for final touching up on site.

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*aterials and e(uipment to be pro#ided shall be the standard catalogue products of manufacturers regularl' engaged in the manufacture of products conforming to these specifications and shall essentiall' duplicate materials and e(uipment that ha#e been in satisfactor' use for a minimum of fi#e ;-= 'ears. Where two or more units of the same class of e(uipment are re(uired these units shall be product of a single manufacturer. EQUIPMENT AND MATERIALS APPROVAL Appro#al of materials and e(uipment shall be based on latest manufacturer!s published data. Complete and detailed information of all materials and e(uipment to be incorporated in the work shall be submitted. &ubmit detailed description and specifications catalogues cuts installation data diagrams dimensions controls and an' other data re(uired to demonstrate compliance with the Contract "ocuments. Each item submitted shall be referenced to the applicable paragraph in the &pecification. At the re(uest of the Engineer submit a sample of an' e(uipment or material for further stud' before appro#al. Where the Engineer re(uires samples the period re(uired to obtain the sample will be taken into account when scheduling appro#als. <nl' appro#ed materials shall be emplo'ed at the site. All materials installed which are not appro#ed shall be remo#ed and reinstated b' appro#ed ones. DELIVERY AND PAC#ING The Contractor shall include for packing shipment and deli#er' to site of all e(uipment and materials necessar' for the completion and satisfactor' working of the installation. Each item shall be ade(uatel' protected and packed and be clearl' marked to ensure the safe con#e'ance and deli#er' to site. MOUNTING $EIG$T OF ACCESSORIES Gnless indicated otherwise on "rawings and &pecification &ections the mounting height of accessories shall be as indicated herein on the &chedule of *ounting 8eights. *ounting heights shall be measured between the centerline of the item concerned and the finished floor le#el.

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The following is the schedule of mounting height except underfloor s'stem + $. 5ighting switches e(uipment and appliance control switches and regulators including the manual controls of heating and #entilation s'stems pushbuttons and an' other item containing manual controls for the operation or regulation of an' s'stem or facilit' shall be mounted at $.,, mm abo#e finished floor le#el unless indicated otherwise. &ocket outlets shall be mounted at /,,mm other than in kitchens plantrooms switchrooms. The sockets abo#e an' workbench where socket outlets shall be mounted at $.,, abo#e finished floor le#el. )adio and tele#ision outlets shall be mounted at a height of /,,mm abo#e finished floor le#el. Telephone outlets shall be mounted a height of /,,mm wall mounted telephone instrument outlets shall be mounted at a height of $.,,mm abo#e finished floor le#el. Clocks and wall mounted fire alarm bells shall be mounted at .-,,mm center abo#e finished floor le#el.

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ACCESSORIES Accessories installed throughout the Contract Works shall unless indicated otherwise match in colour st'le and manufacture. &ituations where this is impracticable shall be brought to the Engineer!s attention prior to work being put in hand. Co#er plates shall be as indicated in &ection $%$0,. The co#er plates of flush9mounted accessories shall be fixed s(uare and flush with the building surface. FINIS$ES &hop finish metal enclosure surfaces b' remo#al of rust and scale cleaning applications of rust resistant primer inside and outside and at least two coats of finish enamel. PART 3 - E%ECUTION

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<btain from the Engineer details of final position of all e(uipment and accessories before commencing installation thereof. &et out the work to conform to+ a. b. The diagrammatic intent of the drawings and "imensions indicated on appro#ed shop drawings

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LABELLING 6or switchboards and panel boards $. 6ix on front externall' b' ri#eting.

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6or distribution switches and circuit breakers $. Cameplates on indi#iduall' enclosed units and units in power centers switchboards and panel boards without doors+ fix on front externall'. "irectories in panel boards with doors+ fix on inside frame of door.

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J"anger 9 8igh 7oltageJ &igns $. 6ix on external face of doors of switchboard room cable chambers metal9screened spaces and the like containing electric power cabling.

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4rimar' Gear $. .. /. 6ix a stenciled Jmimic busJ diagram on front face. "iagram shall show schematicall' the primar' bussing and switching arrangement. 4rimar' gear containing switching e(uipment whose blades are ali#e when open shall ha#e warning signs to that effect.

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<utlet boxes :unction boxes and cabinets $. When used in con:unction with empt' racewa's for wires of a future s'stem+ mark indelibl' on the inside denoting the s'stem.

3.03 A.

&OR#MANS$IP The entire work pro#ided in this specification shall be constructed and finished in e#er' respect in a workmanlike and substantial manner. The Contractor shall pro#ide the s'stem in accordance with the best trade practice and to the satisfaction of the Engineer.

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>eep others full' informed as to the shape si@e and position of all openings re(uired for apparatus and gi#e full information sufficientl' in ad#ance of the work so that all openings ma' be built in ad#ance. 4ro#ide and install all slee#es supports etc. hereinafter specified or re(uired. <btain detailed information from the manufacturers of apparatus as to the proper method of installing and connecting same. <btain all information from others which ma' be necessar' to facilitate work and the completion of the whole pro:ect. 4ro#ide the ser#ices of an experienced superintendent and section foreman who shall be continuousl' in charge of the erection of the electrical work together with all necessar' skilled workmen helpers and labourers re(uired to properl' unload transfer erect and connect up ad:ust start operate and test the s'stem. Before installing an' work #erif' that it does not interfere with clearance re(uired for other work. Cotice of ad#erse conditions shall be forwarded in writing to the Engineer before an' work in (uestion is installed. If notification is not made and work installed causes interference with the contemplated design make such changes in his work as directed b' the Engineer to permit the installation of all work of the pro:ect at no additional cost to the owner. Conduit and ducts shall be run as straight and direct as possible in general forming right angles with or parallel with walls or piping and neatl' spaced with risers erected plumb and true maintain a clearance of at least .-mm between finished co#erings and ad:oining work. Appro#ed ceiling height shall be obtained from Architectural "rawings. All e(uipment and accessories shall operate without ob:ectionable noise or #ibration. &hould operation of an' of the e(uipment or s'stems produce noise or #ibration which is in the opinion of the Engineer ob:ectionable make change in e(uipment and do all work necessar' to eliminate the ob:ectionable noise or #ibration at no additional cost. Where#er possible ser#ices shall not cross expansion :oints. Where this is una#oidable the ser#ices shall accommodate the design mo#ement without damage b' use of appro#ed expansion couplingsAflexible conduit arrangement. PROTECTION The Contractor shall be responsible for his work and e(uipment until finall' inspected tested and accepted carefull' store materials and e(uipment which are not immediatel' installed after deli#er' to site. Close open ends of work with temporar' co#ers or plugs during construction to pre#ent entr' of obstructing material.

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4rotect work and material of other trades from damage that might be caused b' his work or workmen and make good damage thus caused. LAYOUT OF &OR# The electrical drawings show the general arrangement of the work and the approximate locations of e(uipment. )efer to all other drawings to #erif' all spaces and conditions affecting work of this section. The construction of the building in certain places ma' disclose the inaccessibilit' of e(uipment apparatus if placed in locations shown on the drawings. Cotif' the Engineer of conflicting re(uirements. Where departures from the drawings are deemed necessar' details of such departures and reasons therefore shall be submitted to the Engineer for appro#al. Co such departures shall be made without prior written appro#al of the Engineer. Conduit and ducts shall be run in wall chase recesses pipe shafts and ceilings except where indicated otherwise. Arrange work accordingl'. All e(uipment and apparatus such as motors switchgear panels controls etc. shall be installed as to be readil' accessible for operation and maintenance. PROTECTION 4rotect exposed li#e e(uipment during construction for personnel safet'. &hield and mark li#e parts J5I7E .0, 7<5T&J or with appropriate #oltage in English and Arabic. Arrange for installation of temporar' doors for room contains electrical distribution e(uipment. >eep these doors locked except when under direct super#ision of an electrician. FIREPROOFING Establish from Architectural "rawings where fire and smoke barriers exist and make ade(uate pro#ision of fire and smoke barriers in and around trunking conduits cables etc. where the' pass through floors and fire rated walls and where 8alon &'stems are installed pack space between wiring and slee#e full with suitable material and seal with caulking. The Contractor shall ensure that this work is carried out such that the integrit' of an' such fire barrier is properl' maintained where pierced b' electrical ser#ices.

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T$IS FORM TO BE COMPLETED BY T$E MAIN CONTRACTOR AS &ELL AS ELECTRICAL SUB-CONTRACTOR AND TO BE SUBMITTED FOR APPROVAL 9999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999 $. Came and Address of Electrical &ub9Contractor .. )egistration Co. and C.T.C. Categor' /. "etail of work in hand now with proposed Electrical &ub9Contractor 9999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999 N'() *+ G*,)-.()./ P-*0)1/ A(*2./ *+ E3)1/-41'3 &*-56 9999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999 a. 9999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999 b. 9999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999 c. 9999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999 d. 9999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999 e. 9999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999 We confirm that the statements gi#en abo#e are true to the best of our knowledge and it is known to us that C.T.C. reser#es the right to refuse to award Contract to us if the abo#e statements are found to be incorrect. N'() *+ M'4. C*./-'1/*N'() *+ E3)1/-41'3 S27-C*./-'1/*-

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