Municipalities of Nisporeni, Vărzăreşti and Grozeşti

mi
Municipalities of Nisporeni, Vrzreti and Grozeti

Rehabilitation of the Water Supply System in the Rayon
Nisporeni: Municipalities of Nisporeni, Vrzreti and Grozeti, Republic of Moldova

Co-Financed by the European Union, the Austrian Development Agency, the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation as well as the oldovan inistry of Environment, the !ayon Council of "isporeni and the unicipalities of "isporeni, #$r%$resti and &ro%e'ti(
COMPONENT A !ATER PRO"#CT$ON %AC$&$T$E' C$V$& !OR('
)OPEN TEN"ER in accordance )it* Austrian %ederal
Procure+ent &a) ,-Ver.G /001 2
Tender "ocu+ents
"ece+ber /034
"isporeni *S+Component A+Civil+#olume ,+-echnical Specification+./0,-0.-01(doc2
p.1/124
!ehabilitation of the *ater Supply System in the !ayon "isporeni
#34U E 555 -EC8"5CA4 S6EC5F5CA-53"S
C3 63"E"- A7 *A-E! 6!3DUC-53" FAC545-5ES
C5#54 *3!9S
TA-&E O% CONTENT
VO&#ME $
T5E TEN"ER
SEC-53" 0: 5"S-!UC-53"S -3 -E"DE!E!S
SECTION 2: FORM OF TENDER

SEC-53" ,: A66E"D5; -3 -E"DE! SEC-53" <: F3! 3F -E"DE! &UA!A"-EE
SEC-53" =: >UES-53""A5!E SEC-53" ?: DA-A S8EE-S
SECTION 7: GLOSSARY
VO&#ME $$ T5E CONTRACT SEC-53" 0: F3! 3F C3"-!AC- A&!EE E"-
SECTION 2: GENERAL CONDITIONS

SEC-53" ,: 6A!-5CU4A! C3"D5-53"S SEC-53" <: F3! SEC-53" =: F3! SEC-53" ?: F3! 3F 6E!F3! A"CE SECU!5-@ 3F AD#A"CE 6A@ E"- &UA!A"-EE 3F !E-E"-53" 3"E@ &UA!A"-EE
SECTION 7: FORM OF DISPUTE ADJUDICATION AGREEMENT

VO&#ME $$$ TEC5N$CA& 'PEC$%$CAT$ON' SEC-53" 0: &E"E!A4 -EC8"5CA4 S6EC5F5CA-53"S
SECTION 2: TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS FOR CIVIL WORKS

VO&#ME $V -$&& O% 6#ANT$T$E' SEC-53" 0: 6!EA A4E SEC-53" .: A544 3F >UA"-5-5ES VO&#ME V "RA!$NG'
p(.B0.<
Municipalities of Nisporeni, Vrzreti and Grozeti

Re*abilitation of t*e !ater 'uppl7 '7ste+ in t*e Ra7on Nisporeni: Municipalities of Nisporeni, Vrzreti and Grozeti, Republic of Moldova
Co-Financed by the European Union, the Austrian Development Agency, the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation as well as the oldovan inistry of Environment, the !ayon Council of "isporeni and the unicipalities of "isporeni, #$r%$resti and &ro%e'ti(
COMPONENT A !ATER PRO"#CT$ON %AC$&$T$E' C$V$& !OR('
)OPEN TEN"ER in accordance )it* Austrian %ederal
Procure+ent &a) ,-Ver.G /001 2 Tender "ocu+ents
Volu+e $$$: Tec*nical 'pecifications
"ece+ber /034
p(,B0.<
#34U E 555 -EC8"5CA4 S6EC5F5CA-53"S
C3 63"E"- A7 *A-E! 6!3DUC-53" FAC545-5ES
C5#54 *3!9S
VO&#ME $$$
Table of Content
SEC-53" 0: &E"E!A4 -EC8"5CA4 S6EC5F5CA-53"S SEC-53" .: -EC8"5CA4 S6EC5F5CA-53"S F3! C5#54 *3!9S
p(<B0.<
#34U E 555 -EC8"5CA4 S6EC5F5CA-53"S
C3 63"E"- A7 *A-E! 6!3DUC-53" FAC545-5ES
C5#54 *3!9S
VO&#ME $$$
'ECT$ON
3: GENERA& TEC5N$CA& 'PEC$%$CAT$ON'
p(=B0.<
#34U E 555 -EC8"5CA4 S6EC5F5CA-53"S
C3 63"E"- A7 *A-E! 6!3DUC-53" FAC545-5ES
C5#54 *3!9S
$NTRO"#CT$ON 38 &OCAT$ON
-he proCect area in the !ayon "isporeni consists of the unicipalities of "isporeni, #$r%$re'ti and &ro%e'ti, which are located in in the hilly central western part of oldova at the river 6rut which marDs the border to !omania(
/8
'COPE O% !OR(
-he Scope of *orDs includes the following main elements: &OT 3: !eplacement of the -ransmission reconstruction of shafts Ecivil worDs part7 ain incl(
&OT /: !ehabilitationBconstruction of the )platformsF Eonly civil worDs part7 !iver 5ntaDe Siphon 4ine - !aw *ater 6umping Station - 5ntermediate 6umping Station - 6ressure AreaDing Chamber - !eservoir *est &OT 4: Construction of the *ater -reatment 6lant including *-6-building, -ransformer Station, Sludge Drying Aeds, &uard 8ouse Eonly civil worDs part7
Note: Tenderers +ust sub+it Tenders eit*er for &ot 3, or for &ot / AN" &ot 4, or for &ot 3 AN" &OT / AN" &ot 48 Tenders for onl7 &ot / or onl7 &ot 4 )ill not be accepted8
-he contractors obligations are based on GF5D5C - Conditions of Contract for ConstructionG E)F5D5C !ed AooDF7( -he term )platformF describes a specific fenced area where a part of the water supply system will be installed eg( )6latform of !eservoir *estF(
48
E9TENT O% !OR(
Construction of Civil *orDs of )Component A7 *ater 6roduction FacilitiesF -he *orDs include the following main elements: 43- 0: !eplacement of the *ater Supply -ransmission ain Ediam( of new ain:
appro2( .H, mm, length appro2( 0H,/// m7 incl( reconstruction of shafts( 43- .: !ehabilitationBconstruction of !iver 5ntaDe, Siphon 4ine, !aw *ater 6umping Station, 5ntermediate 6umping Station, 6ressure AreaDing Chamber, !eservoir *est
!pp". 1#$$ %&'.

"isporeni *S+Component A+Civil+#olume ,+-echnical Specification+./0,-0.-01(doc2 p(?B0.<
#34U E 555 -EC8"5CA4 S6EC5F5CA-53"S
C3 63"E"- A7 *A-E! 6!3DUC-53" FAC545-5ES
C5#54 *3!9S
43- ,: Construction of the *ater -reatment 6lant-building, -ransformer Station, Sludge Drying Aeds, &uard 8ouse( "ote: For all elements, only civil worDs are included in this -ender( Supply of pipes and fittings for 4ot 0 is not included in this -enderI supply of material for all other elements is included in this -ender(
:8
<(0(
MO-$&$'AT$ON AN" "EMO-$&$'AT$ON

obilisation on Site obilisation on site shall include the erection of all site facilities and the furnishing of all eJuipment as reJuired and necessary to carry out the *orDs under this Contract( -he site facilities shall include all site installations, temporary offices, safety provisions, accommodation and sanitary facilities, provisions for water, energy and access and the installation of signboards as reJuired( -he Contractor shall maDe his own arrangements for his site compounds and shall set them up at the locations agreed with the Engineer(
<(.(
Demobilisation from Site -he demobilisation includes the removal of all site facilities and temporary installations, the demobilisation of all eJuipment from site, the removal of all surplus materials, the reinstatement of all damaged or worn facilities used by the Contractor Eincluding access roads7 and the cleaning up of the construction siteEs7(
<(,(
SeJuence of *orD -he first priority shall be given regarding the implementation of 43- ,: Construction of the Water Treatment Plant including WTP-building, Transformer Station, Sludge Drying Beds, Guard House only ci!il "or#s $art%& -he second priority shall be given regarding the implementation of 43- 0: )'e$lacement of the Transmission (ain incl) reconstruction of shafts ci!il "or#s $art%& at the same time with 43- .* 'ehabilitation+construction of the $latforms& 'i!er ,nta#e, Si$hon -ine, 'a" Water Pum$ing Station, ,ntermediate Pum$ing Station, Pressure Brea#ing Chamber, 'eser!oir West only ci!il "or#s $art%&) -his approach shall be considered and shown in the presentation of the worD programme accordingly( 8owever during the implementation the instructions of the Engineer have to be followed(
;8
=(0(
CONTRACTOR<' CON'TR#CT$ON MANAGEMENT TEAM

-he Contractor shall appoint his construction management team of competent and e2perienced managers, fluent in the Ewritten and oral7 English language( *ithin one month of the date of the 5nstruction to Commence *orD the Contractor shall submit in writing to the Engineer a statement of the powers and duties that he has delegated to the 6roCect anager and his other management staff in line with the F5D5C Conditions of Contract(
=(.(
"o e2change of staff should be allowed prior to commencement of the worDs compared to the staff offered in the bidding documents as it may reJuire termination of contract
()*+,-!,-+(. !(/ ()0 )1!23!,-+(.

"isporeni *S+Component A+Civil+#olume ,+-echnical Specification+./0,-0.-01(doc2 p(HB0.<
#34U E 555 -EC8"5CA4 S6EC5F5CA-53"S
C3 63"E"- A7 *A-E! 6!3DUC-53" FAC545-5ES
C5#54 *3!9S
=(,(
"o e2change of staff should be allowed either during construction period without good reason and allowance and approval of the Employer according to F5D5C Conditions( -he 6roCect anager shall be fully responsible for all aspects of the construction, commissioning and defects liability( 8e shall be present at all meetings between the Engineer and the Contractor when reJuested by the Engineer, provided he is given reasonable notification in advance of such meetings( -he Contractor shall appoint competent and e2perienced -echnical Engineers whose duties shall be to monitor and coordinate all aspects of the supply and installation of mechanical and electrical EJuipment in the *orDs( -he -echnical Engineers shall be present at all meetings between the Engineer and the Contractor where the mechanical and electrical eJuipment are concerned and when reJuested by the Engineer( All costs of provision of the construction management team shall be deemed to be included in the prices in each of the relevant Schedules and Aill of >uantities and shall not be separately measured(
=(<(
=(=(
=(?(
18
?(0(
COOR"$NAT$ON
6rogramming of all the worDs undertaDen in accordance with the Contract Documents, the provision of the eJuipment and the materials, the establishment of worD schedules and the completion of the worDs in accordance with the construction programme and within the foreseen data in compliance with the Contract Clauses and the 6rovisions of Contract is under the responsibility of the Contractor( -he Contractor shall maDe all the necessary arrangements regarding timing, methods and the necessary arrangements among the worDs as well as coordinating other such worDs undertaDen by the others and shall inform the Engineer accordingly( -he Contractor shall cooperate with all the other Contractors who have been performing worDs on behalf of the Administration with the worDs defined in this Contract and shall conduct the worDs in such a manner so that the worDs of the other Contractors are not delayed or adversely affected( -he Contractor is liable for losses inflicted on the other Contractors(
?(.(
=8
H(0(
'TART>#P CON%ERENCE
6rior to the commencement of *orD at the site, a start-up conference will be held at a mutually agreed time and place( -he conference shall be attended by: K Contractor and his superintendent K 6rincipal Subcontractors K !epresentatives of principal suppliers and manufacturers as appropriate K Engineer and his !esident 6roCect !epresentative K !epresentatives of the Employer K &overnmental !epresentatives as appropriate K 3thers as reJuested by the Contractor, Employer, or Engineer
p(LB0.<
#34U E 555 -EC8"5CA4 S6EC5F5CA-53"S
C3 63"E"- A7 *A-E! 6!3DUC-53" FAC545-5ES
C5#54 *3!9S
H(.(
-he purpose of the conference is to designate responsible personnel and establish a worDing relationship( atters reJuiring coordination will be discussed and procedures for handling such matters established( -he agenda will include: K ContractorMs tentative schedules K -ransmittal, review, and distribution of ContractorMs submittals K 6rocessing applications for payment K aintaining record documents K Critical *orD seJuencing K Field decisions and Change 3rders if any K Use of premises, office and storage areas, security, houseDeeping, and EmployerMs needs K aCor eJuipment deliveries and priorities K ContractorMs assignments for safety and first aid -he Engineer will preside at the conference and will arrange for Deeping the minutes and distributing the minutes to all persons in attendance(
?8
L(0(
'$TE MEET$NG'
For appropriate co-ordination of the site activities regular and special site meetings on reJuest of the Engineer will be held( -he ContractorNs !epresentativeEs7 shall attend such meetings with the Employer, the Engineer or other parties on reJuest of the Engineer( -he Engineer will prepare inutes of eeting E o 7 and supply both the Employer and the Contractor with a copy for comments( Any comments must reach the Engineer within seven calendar days after submission day( Aeyond this period of time the o will be considered as accepted by all parties( Should the Contractor fail to send his representativeEs7 to any meeting at which his presence has been reJuested, all decisions shall be taDen as if the Contractor had been present and agreed on subseJuent actions and orders(
L(.(
L(,(
@8
'$GN-OAR"'
5n order to visuali%e that the proCects is co-financed by the European Union, the Austrian Development Agency, the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation as well as the oldovan inistry of Environment, the !ayon Council of "isporeni and the unicipalities of "isporeni, #$r%$resti and &ro%e'ti, the Contractor shall erect two signboard, one at the site of the *ater -reatment 6lant and another one at the site of !eservoir *est, containing information about the proCect and the role of the Donors( -he signboard shall show the logos of above mentioned co-financiers with the following further information: K name of the 6roCectI K sign and name of the EmployerI
p(1B0.<
#34U E 555 -EC8"5CA4 S6EC5F5CA-53"S
C3 63"E"- A7 *A-E! 6!3DUC-53" FAC545-5ES
C5#54 *3!9S
K sign and name of the FinanciersI K sign and name of the EngineerI K sign and name of the ContractorI K duration of worDI -he format, si%e and material of the signboards shall be subCect of the approval of the Engineer( -he signboards shall be lettered in oldovan and English and be not smaller than , m 2 . m in si%e( -he final wording shall be as directed by the Engineer(
308
0/(0(
MONT5&A PROGRE'' REPORT'

-he Contractor shall establish monthly 6rogress !eport in English language to the Engineer on charts submitted showing actual worD done superimposed on copies of his agreed programme( 8e shall e2plain the reasons for any deviation from the programme and shall state his proposals for improving progress in case this should be lacDing in any respect( -he reports shall be delivered to the Engineer within ten days after the end of each month( -he Contractor shall include with his monthly 6rogress !eport details of all plant, its value and labour employed on the Site together with details of their location on the *orDs( 8e shall also provide a list of all materials delivered to the Site intended for use in the 6ermanent *orDs( -he Contractor shall include in the monthly 6rogress !eport a photographic record of the e2ecution of the *orDs by having photographs taDen from such vantage points as the Engineer may specify from time to time( -he number of such photographs per month shall not e2ceed as defined by the Engineer( -he photographs shall be dated and described each by the Contractor( -he content of the monthly 6rogress !eport shall also include information about any events, difficulties and problems arisen during the reporting period, a follow up of the approved worD programme Eoccurred delays, reasons for such delays, and measures to maDe up such delaysI up-date Eif necessary7 of the worD programme7, and a cash flow forecast based upon the forecasted progress of worDs Eif reJuired by the Employer or Engineer7( -he submission and approval of the monthly 6rogress !eports is a pre-condition for disbursementBpayment to the Contractor
0/(.(
0/(,(
0/(<(
0/(=(
338
00(0(
PROGRE'' P5OTOGRAP5'
-he photographs of the whole site and of its certain sections shall be taDen before the commencement of worDs and shall immediately be submitted to the Engineer( During the progress of the worD, the Contractor shall ensure that the necessary number of pictures are taDen which should give a sufficient idea about the activities undertaDen on the site and shall submit them together with the monthly 6rogress !eports( 3nce all construction worD is completed, the same sites shall be photographed again and shall be submitted together with the ContractorsM Statement at Completion( -he photographs shall be taDen before the worD starts along the pipeline routes at
p(0/B0.<
00(.(
#34U E 555 -EC8"5CA4 S6EC5F5CA-53"S
C3 63"E"- A7 *A-E! 6!3DUC-53" FAC545-5ES
C5#54 *3!9S
appro2imately .//-meter intervals and shall be immediately submitted to the Engineer( 5n special cases or on demand of the Engineer B Employer shorter distances shall apply( -he same sites shall also be photographed as each construction activity on any section of the pipeline is completed( 00(,( All the photographs shall be of good Juality, generally in blacD and white, if reasonable and reJuested by the Engineer in colour( Digital copies ECD7 of all the pictures shall be properly filled and will have an e2planation about the site shown in the photograph and the date of the picture was taDen shall be indicated( -he Contractor shall submit two albums including all the monthly photographs taDen together with Digital copies ECD7 of all the pictures and information on where the pictures were taDen etc( to the Administration together with his Statement at Completion(
00(<(
3/8
0.(0( 0.(.(
'TAT#TORA 'ERV$CE'
-he Authorities are responsible for the public utility services of electricity, gas, water, sewerage, drainage, telephone and roads( -he Contractor shall acJuaint himself with the actual location of all e2isting public utilities such as sewers, gas, drains, cables for electricity, telephone lines, pipelines from central heating system, etc(, before commencing any activities liDely to affect the e2isting utilities( Some of the e2isting infrastructures are shown on the Drawings as basic information( -he Contractor however shall at his own costs but with the assistance of the Employer obtain such information directly from the responsible authorities as early as possible and shall e2ecute his own investigations on site( 3btaining such information has to be included the respective Ao> items(
0.(,(
0.(<(
348
0,(0(
PERM$T'
Authori%ations and 6ermits to be obtained by the Contractor -he Contractor shall obtain all reJuired authori%ations or permits from appropriate government authorities including Electricity, *ater, -elephone, !oads, 6olice and the unicipality prior to start of construction of buildings, structures and infrastructures and shall submit the same to the Engineer( -he Contractor shall also be responsible for providing any other authori%ations or permits to be obtained after completion of the construction worDs hereunder from the appropriate authorities( 5f the Contractor is reJuired to carry out any asphalt cutting or canal e2cavation worDs on any road or street, then he shall obtain the EngineerMs written authori%ation in writing at least 0 weeD before proceeding with such worDs( -he Contractor shall comply with all conditions stipulated in any permits granted by third parties, including conditions stipulated in those permits obtained by the Employer( 4and for construction purposes 07 -he Contractor will be permitted to use available land belonging to the Employer, on or near the site of the *orD, for construction purposes and for the storage of materials and eJuipment(
p(00B0.<
0,(.( 0,(,(
#34U E 555 -EC8"5CA4 S6EC5F5CA-53"S
C3 63"E"- A7 *A-E! 6!3DUC-53" FAC545-5ES
C5#54 *3!9S
-he Contractor shall immediately move stored material or eJuipment if any occasion arises, as determined by the Employer, reJuiring access to the storage area( aterials or eJuipment shall not be placed on the property of the Employer until the Employer has agreed to the location to be used for storage( .7 3n 6rivate 6roperty: Easements across private property will be shown to the Contractor by Engineer( -he Contractor shall set staDes to marD the boundaries of construction easement across private property( -he staDes shall be protected and maintained until completion of construction and clean-up( -he Contractor shall not enter for pipe delivery or occupy for any other purpose with men, tools, eJuipment, construction materials, or with materials e2cavated from the pipe trench, any private property outside the designated construction easement boundaries without written permission from the owner and tenant of the property( *here the line crosses fields which are levelled for irrigation or terraced, the Contractor shall re-level irrigated fields and replace all terraces to their original or better condition, and to the satisfaction of the property owner and tenant involved( 0,(<( 6rior to the commencement of *orDs, the Contractor applies for the permission to enter any private land that constitutes part of the Site( -he Contractor shall notify the Engineer in writing 0< days in advance of his intention to start worD within each area of ownership or occupation( -he Contractor shall Deep records of the dates of his entry on to and departure from all property and lands of each owner and occupier, together with the dates of the erection and removal of all enclosures, and shall furnish copies of these records when reJuired by the Engineer( 8e shall Deep and furnish copies of similar records in respect of roads, footpaths and thoroughfares(
0,(=(
3:8
0<(0(
CON'TR#CT$ON 'TAN"AR"'
-he European and oldavian Standards which were applied for the design for the *orDs have been approved prior by the 65U( -he construction materials which shall be used for the worDs shall comply with European Standards( -he Contractor shall comply during the construction with oldovan 4aw and regulations( -he references made to the regulations and standards of any technical body or association or to the regulations of the local or provincial authorities, unless otherwise specified, shall be assumed to refer to the latest valid publication or the latest revision of the relevant standards, regulations, specifications or the provisional standards( All materials shall comply with the standards listed in the Contract and when such materials are submitted to the Engineer for approval they shall be accompanied by certificates of compliance to the standards(
0<(.(
*herever reference is made in the Contract to specific standards and codes Eeither European or oldovan Standards7 to be met by the goods and materials to be furnished, and worD performed or tested, the provisions of the edition or revision of the relevant standards and codes in effect .L days prior to the latest date for submission of
tenders shall apply, unless otherwise e2pressly stated in the Contract( *here such standards and codes are national, or relate to a particular country or region, other authoritative standards which ensure an eJual or higher Juality than the standards and codes specified will be accepted subCect to the EngineerMs prior review and written
!pp"+1!2. D-44)")(5). 6),0))( ,7) .,!(/!"/. .p)5-4-)/ !(/ ,7) p"+p+.)/ !2,)"(!,-1)
"isporeni *S+Component A+Civil+#olume ,+-echnical Specification+./0,-0.-01(doc2 p(0.B0.<
#34U E 555 -EC8"5CA4 S6EC5F5CA-53"S
C3 63"E"- A7 *A-E! 6!3DUC-53" FAC545-5ES
C5#54 *3!9S
standards must be fully described in writing by the Contractor and submitted to the EngineerNs, in the English language, at least .L calendar days prior to the date when the Contractor desires the EngineerNs approval( 5n the event the Engineer determines that such proposed deviations do not ensure eJual or higher Juality, the Contractor shall comply with the standards specified in the documents( 0<(,( 5n general, the reJuirements for the fabrication, construction, inspection and testing of the *orDs have been specified to meet the European standards( 8owever, the Contractor shall be permitted to use other international standards and codes provided that the product, design and installation meets or e2ceeds the minimum specified reJuirements of the European standard and codes( -he Contractor shall note that particular attention will be paid to these reJuirements( 5n cases where the proposed eJuipment is not standardised with regard to manufacturer and type, the Contractor shall be reJuired to provide conclusive technical CustificationI considerations of price alone will not be accepted( EJuipment and components which have not been standardised will not be approved(
0<(<(
0<(=(
-he names of the manufacturers of aterials and 6lant proposed for incorporation in the *orDs together with performance characteristics, capacities, certified test reports and similar information of proposed 6lant, shall be furnished at the specified times or when reJuested by the Engineer( 5f in the EngineerNs Cudgment, the provision of such aterials and 6lant is unsatisfactory because they are not in compliance with the standards and codes listed in the Specification, then the Engineer shall have the right to reCect such proposed manufacturers( All material used throughout the worDs shall be the best Juality of their respective Dind and shall conform in all respects with the appropriate Standard stated under this Contract( All worDmanship shall be e2ecuted in accordance in good practice and in accordance with the relevant oldovan Standards applicable to the particular category of worD, unless otherwise instructed by the Engineer(
0<(?(
0<(H(
3;8
0=(0(
6#A&$TA A''#RANCE RE6#$REMENT'

&eneral -his section defines terms and conditions for Juality control and Juality assurance of the materials to be supplied and of the worDs to be performed under this Contract( *orDs defined in this section shall be deemed to supplement Juality assurance or Juality control procedures defined in other parts of the tender documents( -he Contractor shall participate actively in the operation of a >uality Assurance 6rocedure using his internal control in the matter of Juality control in the construction phase, setting to worD, commissioning, training and handover( Commitments for the Employer -he Employer has decided to promote a Juality assurance approach with the active collaboration of all contributors of this Contract and to commit to it( -his approach consists of:
p(0,B0.<
0=(.(
#34U E 555 -EC8"5CA4 S6EC5F5CA-53"S
C3 63"E"- A7 *A-E! 6!3DUC-53" FAC545-5ES
C5#54 *3!9S
K K K K
the control of general arrangements of the Contract, the participation of worD meetings for the compilation of the >uality Assurance 6rocedure in the phase of preparation, the participation in the site meetings to assure of the monitoring, the performance of audits(
-he Engineer is responsible for the organisation of meetings for the elaboration of the >uality Assurance 6rocedure, its compilation and its follow-up assistance during the advancement of the Contract( 0=(,( Establishment of the >uality Assurance 6rocedure -he Contractor commits to his active participation in maDing the >uality Assurance 6rocedures of the different contributors close to and harmonising with one another during the advancement of the design and implementation of the *orDs( For this reason, he shall participate in the meeting for the elaboration of the >uality Assurance 6rocedure and shall contribute directly to its compilation as far as the interfaces with the Coint enterprises and their subcontractors are concerned( 0=(<( >uality Assurance 6lan 3n the basis of the organisational scheme of the >uality Assurance 6rocedure, the Contractor shall develop his own >uality Assurance 6lan for this Contract to be submitted within .L days after Commencement Date( -he Contractor shall document all arrangements of the >uality Assurance to be implemented by himself, the Coint enterprises, the Sub-Contractors, the suppliers and any and all other parties involved in the *orDs by or through the Contractor in a simple but e2haustive way( -he Contractor shall submit his >uality Assurance 6lan to the Employer, the Engineer within four weeDs of the acceptance of his tender( -he >uality Assurance 6lan shall specify the general organisation associated with the e2ecution of the Contract with the help of the nominative organisation charts, which shall indicate as a minimum the following: K K K the elaboration meetings of the >uality Assurance 6rocedure, the Contract progress meetings, the organisation of internal and e2ternal control,
5t shall describe the functions, duties and responsibilities of the personnel involved in the Contract and of the e2ternal control responsible( -he Contractor shall be responsible for Deeping his >uality Assurance 6lan up-to date in accordance with the >uality Assurance 6rocedure and the events of the Contract(
0=(?(
-esting and 5nspection of
aterial and *orDmanship
-he Contractor shall be responsible for ensuring that all inspections and tests in connection with Juality control or otherwise are properly carried out whether on site or elsewhere, and that where necessary the appropriate remedial measures are
taDen( -he Engineer will reJuire to inspect worD being prepared and to witness tests at supplierNs premises or e2ternal laboratories( -he Contractor shall give the Engineer adeJuate notice of the programs of worD and testing at supplierNs premises or e2ternal
2!6+"!,+"-). ,+ )(!62) ,7) E(*-())" ,+ !""!(*) .357 -(.p)5,-+(.. M!(34!5,3")/ -,)%.

"isporeni *S+Component A+Civil+#olume ,+-echnical Specification+./0,-0.-01(doc2 p(0<B0.<
#34U E 555 -EC8"5CA4 S6EC5F5CA-53"S
C3 63"E"- A7 *A-E! 6!3DUC-53" FAC545-5ES
C5#54 *3!9S
and materials delivered to the site shall be inspected by the Contractor on arrival( Any defects shall be notified to the Engineer( inor defects to surface finishes and the liDe in manufactured items shall be made good in an approved manner to the satisfaction of the Engineer( 5tems with more serious defects shall be returned to the suppliers for correction or replacement as appropriate( 5nspections and tests carried out by or on behalf of the Engineer shall not relieve the Contractor of his responsibilities in connection with Juality control( All costs related to inspection visits Ein oldova or abroad7 are to be borne by the Contractor( -he site inspections can be reJuired by the Employer B Engineer at all locations of eJuipment B material purchased under the proCect( 0=(H( -est Certificates and !ecords >uality Control records, test certificates, reports and daily records of on-site testing and inspection shall be Dept on forms approved by the Engineer( -est results shall be certified by the >C E2ecutive( All test certificates and inspection records Eincluding any from suppliers or other outside testing agencies 7 shall be clearly identified with the appropriate part of the *orDs to which they refer, and shall include information reJuired by the relevant !eference Standard or EmployerNs !eJuirements Section, and they shall be submitted to the Engineer( -he timing for submission of certificates shall be as follows: anufacturerNs and supplierNs test certificates shall be submitted as soon as the tests have been completed and in any case not less than seven days prior to the time that the materials represented by such certificates are needed for incorporation into the 6ermanent *orDs( Certificates of tests carried out during the construction or on completion of parts of the 6ermanent *orDs shall be submitted within H days of completion of the test(
318
'$TE RECOR"' AN" MEA'#REMENT'

-he Contractor shall ensure that the records regarding the daily developments at the construction site to be Dept, which include the following but is not limited to them in the format reJuested by the Engineer: K "U AE! 3F *3!9E!S: each day the Contractor shall submit a record of the worDers and e2perts employed in regard with the worDs including those employed by the sub- contractors, to the Engineer( K !EC3!D 3F A-E!5A4S A"D &33DS: Each day a record which shows the type and amount of all the materials and the manufactured goods transferred to the site shall be submitted to the Engineer by the Contractor together with their delivery papers( K !EC3!D 3F E>U56 E"-: A record showing the number, type and capacity of all eJuipment used each day, e2cept the hand tools shall be submitted by the Contractor to the Engineer( K DA54@ *3!9 !EC3!D: A record including the location of the worDs, application, topographic surveys, the worDs undertaDen, damage to e2isting facilities and the repairs made shall be presented each day to the Engineer by the Contractor in written form( K S6EC5A4 !E63!-S: inutes shall be Dept by the Contractor for floods or for any other e2traordinary circumstances or for conditions occurring during the worD process and shall be submitted to the Engineer within the shortest time possible but definitely
p(0=B0.<
#34U E 555 -EC8"5CA4 S6EC5F5CA-53"S
C3 63"E"- A7 *A-E! 6!3DUC-53" FAC545-5ES
C5#54 *3!9S
within a weeD following the reporting of the incident(
3=8
0H(0(
MET5O" 'TATEMENT
Aeside a general method statement as part of the >uality assurance plan the Contractor shall prepare method statements including the description of all temporary instalments and information for each section prior to commencement with the worDs( -his statement shall also identify that the Contractor contacted the respective authorities as reJuested and be approved by the Engineer(
3?8
0L(0(
GENERA& PROV$'$ON' %OR TRENC5 E9CAVAT$ON

Aefore commencing trench e2cavation the Contractor shall record any e2isting damage to adCacent buildings and notify the Engineer thereof( Failing to do so, the Contractor may become liable to maDe good such damage at his own e2pense as it may be considered a result of his activities( -he Contractor shall fence the worDs in a manner sufficient for the protection of the public and livestocD and property during the progress of the worDs and shall satisfy the Employer and the Engineer or his !epresentative in this respect( -he Contractor shall erect and maintain adeJuate safety measures round all trenches and other open e2cavations in a manner sufficient to provide ma2imum safety to pedestrians and vehicles at all times( -emporary bridges shall be provided across trenches to maintain reasonable and safe access for pedestrians and vehicles to land and property on either side of trenches(
0L(.(
0L(,(
0L(<(
3@8
01(0(
'#->CONTRACTE" !OR('
-he Contractor shall appoint specialist sub-contractors for all those parts of the worD described herein for which he is not himself an e2perienced, recognised and approved Contractor( -he Contractor shall submit for consent, the names of all proposed specialist sub-contractors and suppliers of special manufactured items with full details of local agents or, if local agents do not e2ist in oldova, the procedures for service and supply of spare parts and shall indicate the precise sections of the worD for which each of the Sub-Contractors shall be responsible( -he Contractor shall provide evidence that each firm undertaDing manufacture or fabrication has satisfactorily e2ecuted worD of a similar nature( 5n the case of worD, which the Contractor proposes to manufacture or fabricate on the Site, the Contractor shall provide evidence that he can satisfactorily e2ecute the *orD( -he Contractor shall not interfere in any way with any worDs, whether the property of the Employer or of a third party and whether the position of such worDs is indicated to the Contractor by the Engineer or not( -he Contractor shall respect the construction and finish of worDs and articles supplied or installed by others and will be held responsible for any loss or damage thereto if caused by him, his employees or his sub-contractors( -he Contractor shall be solely responsible for the overall co-ordination of the Contract( Direct formal communication between his sub-Contractors and the Engineer will not be allowed( Aefore placing any order for manufactured or fabricated articles for the permanent *orDs, the Contractor shall arrange the inspection visits to the manufacturers and suppliers and submit to the Engineer for approval two copies of the following details for each item as relevant:
p(0?B0.<
01(.(
#34U E 555 -EC8"5CA4 S6EC5F5CA-53"S
C3 63"E"- A7 *A-E! 6!3DUC-53" FAC545-5ES
C5#54 *3!9S
K K K 01(,(
"ames of the firms from whom he proposes to obtain such items together with places of manufacture or fabrication A description of the items to be supplied with manufacturerMs specification together with a description of Juality, grade, weight and strength anufacturers GtypeG test certificates, or recent test results carried out on similar items(
-he Contractor shall provide all material samples for testing together with the necessary storage, pacDing and transport reJuired in connection with Juality control or on reJuest of the Employer( aterial samples shall be submitted by and at the e2pense of the Contractor not less than thirty calendar days prior to the time that the materials represented by such samples are needed for incorporation into any worD( Samples shall be subCect to approval by the Engineer( aterial represented by such samples shall not be manufactured, delivered to the site nor incorporated into any worD without such prior approval( -he Contractor shall not be entitled to any compensation or claim for delays, inconveniences, damage, standing time or any other cause whatsoever, arising from the late submission of material samples( *here samples, including samples of materials and worDmanship constructed on the Site, are submitted as a reference for materials and worDmanship to be provided as part of the 6ermanent *orDs they shall, after approval by the Engineer, be carefully preserved for this purpose by the Contractor until permission is given by the Engineer for their disposal( -he submission of details and samples under this Clause shall not relieve the Contractor from any of his responsibilities under the Contract( Copies of all orders for all maCor plant items, materials and sub-contract worDs placed with suppliers and sub-contractors shall be provided in triplicate to the Engineer( -he orders shall give or shall be accompanied by full details and drawings of the materials, eJuipment or worD ordered( Copies of all orders shall be provided in English( -he Contractor shall invite the Employer and the Engineer to inspect all foreseen manufacturers and suppliers Enational and international7 and the Contractor shall cover all costs related to these visits(
01(<(
/08
./(0(
5EA&T5 B 'A%ETA
-he Contractor shall submit a )8ealth and Safety anualF to the Employer and the Engineer within four weeDs of the acceptance of his tender describing the ContractorNs approach to 8ealth and Safety during proCect implementation( -he Contractor shall use his best endeavours to ensure, so far as is reasonably practicable and to the satisfaction of the Employer and Engineer, the health, safety and welfare at worD of his employees including those of his sub-contractors and of all other persons on the Site( Safety O &eneral -he Contractor shall e2ecute the *orDs in a manner complying with the oldovan regulations, &eneral Safety easures during the construction and the oldovan Standards, *orDers 8ealth and Safety and best 5nternational Safety !egulations and Standards( Should the Engineer consider the ContractorNs method of worDing unsafe or that there are insufficient or inadeJuate safety barriers or other devices or that there is insufficient safety or rescue eJuipment, the Contractor shall change his method of worDing or install or strengthen safety and rescue eJuipment if so instructed( Such
p(0HB0.<
./(.(
./(,(
#34U E 555 -EC8"5CA4 S6EC5F5CA-53"S
C3 63"E"- A7 *A-E! 6!3DUC-53" FAC545-5ES
C5#54 *3!9S
instructions shall not relieve the Contractor of any of his responsibilities under the Contract( -he Contractor shall notify the Engineer immediately any accident that occurs, whether on site or off site, in which the Contractor is directly involved, and which resulted in any inCury to any person whether directly concerned with the site or a third party( Such initial notification may be verbal and shall be followed by a written comprehensive report within .< hours of the accident( -ransportation of any material by the Contractor shall be in suitable vehicles, which do not cause spillage when loaded, and all loads shall be suitably secured( Any vehicle shall be removed from the site, which does not comply with this reJuirement or any of the local traffic regulations and laws( -he Contractor has to enable access to sites at any time to any e2ternal institutes or e2perts carrying out safety inspections( ./(=( -o prevent accidents on public roads and for pedestrians, worDing sites must always be limited by protective railing( For worDs where a scaffolds is needed, it shall be erected and the worDing platforms on such scaffold shall be protected by a safety rail( "ote: -he supply and installation and removal of such scaffold shall be included in the respective Ao> items( -he Contractor shall submit his proposals for traffic regulation to the Engineer for approval, prior to commencement of his activities at site( -he whole site shall be a )hard hatF site( Any member of the Contractors staff, subcontractors or other specialists, not wearing their hard hats will be given only one warning prior to the removal from the site( 8igh visibility CacDets shall be worn by anyone worDing with or near mechanical eJuipment( aterial Safety Data Sheet:
./(?(
./(H(
./(L(
./(1(
Any product or substance used by the Contractor or its Sub-Contractors which is a to2ic or ha%ardous substance shall be identified to the Engineer by the ContractorNs submission of a aterial Safety Data Sheet E SDS7( -he following SDS or a manufacturerNs standard form shall be submitted to the Engineer to advise him of the use of such material during the proCect before the material is brought on site( ./(0/( Fire 6revention and 6rotection -he Contractor shall perform all worD in a fire-safe manner( 8e shall supply and maintain on the site adeJuate fire-fighting eJuipment( -he Contractor shall comply with all current applicable fire regulations( During the performance of the Contract the Contractor shall maDe arrangements to the satisfaction of the Engineer for the protection of the 6ermanent *orDs and any -emporary *orDs and any adCacent property from fire and, if reJuired, he shall give the Fire Authority admittance to all facilities periodically to inspect the fire prevention arrangements( 6articular care must be e2ercised in connection with the operation of electric arc welding eJuipment, o2yacetylene cutting eJuipment and other processes involving the use of naDed lights( Special arrangements will be necessary for the storage of highly flammable liJuids on the site( -he Contractor shall remove all rubbish and material of a flammable nature and taDe such other steps as the Engineer may reJuire but this shall not relieve the Contractor of any of his obligations under the Contract(
./(00( Storage of E2plosives and 3ther Dangerous Substances
N+ )8p2+.-1) +" +,7)" /!(*)"+3. .36.,!(5) .7!22 6) 6"+3*7, +(,+ ,7) S-,) +" 3.)/ 4+"
"isporeni *S+Component A+Civil+#olume ,+-echnical Specification+./0,-0.-01(doc2 p(0LB0.<
#34U E 555 -EC8"5CA4 S6EC5F5CA-53"S
C3 63"E"- A7 *A-E! 6!3DUC-53" FAC545-5ES
C5#54 *3!9S
any purpose( -he Contractor shall provide to the Engineer in writing clear evidence that the proposed location, type and security arrangements of stores of dangerous or flammable substances or gases comply with all statutory reJuirements and regulations( ./(0.( EJuipment Safety -he Contractor is obliged by his signature to supply the machines, devices, pieces of eJuipment and the liDe complete with the safety protection reJuired for accident prevention according to regulations of the local accident insurance associations or trade associations( ./(0,( 4ighting and Electric 6ower -he Contractor shall provide and maintain efficient temporary lighting and power supplies for all parts of the *orDs as may be necessary and shall, in connection with such supplies, adopt precautions to ensure the safety of all personnel( -he Contractor shall provide adeJuate lighting for the proper e2ecution and inspection of the *orDs( 5f the Engineer considers the intensity of lighting to be inadeJuate for the proper e2ecution and inspection of the worD being undertaDen the Contractor shall install such additional lighting as the Engineer may be reJuire( Such lighting shall be maintained throughout the Contract until the end of the Contract 6eriod or until such alternative date as may be agreed with the Engineer( ./(0<( Emergency Arrangements -he Contractor shall maintain arrangements whereby he can JuicDly call out labour outside normal worDing hours to carry out any worD needed for an emergency associated with the *orDs( -he Engineer shall be provided at all times with a list of addresses and telephone numbers of the ContractorMs staff who are currently responsible for organising emergency worD( -he Contractor shall acJuaint himself and his employees with any relevant local arrangements, which are in e2istence for dealing with emergencies( ./(0=( Accidents, E2traordinary Events -he Contractor shall give immediate written notice to the Engineer of any accident or e2traordinary event occurred on the worD site giving details of the same whether or not such an accident or event affects the progress of worD( Contractor shall inform the Engineer on any measure taDen( Form of notice shall be subCect of the 8ealth and Safety anual(
/38
.0(0(
P#-&$C CONVEN$ENCE
6revention of Dust, "oise and Disturbance -he Contractor shall in general comply with the reJuirements contained in the following paragraphs( "oise and disturbance shall be Dept to the reasonable minimum( -he ContractorNs attention is drawn to the close pro2imity of some *orDing Sites to buildings in continuous use( All plant and tools used at such sites above or near ground level shall be silenced or of a silent type( -he Contractor shall taDe all necessary steps to ensure that his worDmen carry out their duties in a Juiet manner particularly when worDing at night or close to sensitive areas and buildings(
-he Contractor shall obtain the EngineerNs consent to the details and arrangement of all
p2!(, 6)4+") -(.,!22!,-+(. A22 p2!(, .7!22 6) 9)p, -( *++/ 5+(/-,-+( !(/ .!4) 0+"9-(*
"isporeni *S+Component A+Civil+#olume ,+-echnical Specification+./0,-0.-01(doc2 p(01B0.<
#34U E 555 -EC8"5CA4 S6EC5F5CA-53"S
C3 63"E"- A7 *A-E! 6!3DUC-53" FAC545-5ES
C5#54 *3!9S
order( 3peration of any particular item of plant shall be stopped whenever, in the opinion of the Engineer, it is causing unreasonable noise or disturbance( -he Contractor shall immediately taDe steps to eliminate such noise or disturbance or replace the plant( All compressors and generators shall be eJuipped with suitable noise absorption covers to reduce the emission of noise( -he Contractor shall perform noise intensity readings as reJuired by the Engineer and shall submit the results to the Engineer( -he Contractor shall comply with any additional measures reJuired by the Engineer to Deep noise and disturbance to the minimum( -he Contractor shall taDe reasonable measures to prevent unnecessary dust( Earth surfaces subCect to dusting shall be Dept moist with water or by application of a chemical dust suppressant( Dusty materials in piles or in transit shall be covered when practicable to prevent blowing( .0(.( -raffic Arrangements and Access -hroughout the Contract 6eriod, the Contractor shall co-operate with the 8ighway and 6olice Authorities concerning worDs in, or access to, any highway( -he Contractor shall inform the Engineer of any reJuirements of, or arrangements made with, the 8ighway and 6olice Authorities( -he Contractor shall taDe all reasonable steps to prevent vehicles entering and leaving the Site depositing mud or other debris on the surface of adCacent roads or footways, and shall remove e2peditiously any materials so deposited( -he Contractor shall seeD information on and comply with all reJuirements and recommendations of the police and the 8ighway Authority regarding traffic arrangements and road safety measures( -he Contractor shall submit his proposals for traffic regulation and the permission of the police and highway department Eif necessary7 to the Engineer for approval and prior to commencement of his activities at site( -he Contractor shall provide all barriers and traffic sign as reJuired by the Authorities or instructed by the Engineer( All signs must comply with standard international practice or the reJuirement of the 8ighway Authority and shall be displayed in the oldovan and English 4anguages( -he ContractorNs operations shall cause no unnecessary inconvenience to the public( -he access rights of the public shall be considered as important at all times( Unless otherwise authorised by the Engineer, 6olice, 8ighway Authority or District -raffic Commission, the Contractor shall not obstruct traffic passing through streets and thorough fares on which the *orDs are being carried out unless an approved detour is provided( Safe and adeJuate pedestrian and vehicular access shall be provided and maintained to fire hydrants, houses, commercial and industrial establishments, churchesBmosJues, schools, parDing bays, service stations, hotels, fire and police stations, hospitals, and establishment of similar nature( Access to above mentioned places and areas shall be continuous and unobstructed unless otherwise approved by the Engineer( Safe and adeJuate pedestrian %ones and public transportation stops, as well as pedestrian crossings of the *orDs at intervals not e2ceeding 0// m, shall also be maintained unless otherwise approved by the Engineer( #ehicular access to driveways of residential properties shall be maintained to the property line e2cept when necessary construction precludes such access for reasonable periods of time( 5f bacD-fill has been completed to such an e2tent that safe access can be provided and the street is opened to local traffic, the Contractor shall immediately clear the street and driveways and provide and maintain access( -he site shall be limited to that necessary to construct the *orDs as approved by the Engineer(
p(./B0.<
#34U E 555 -EC8"5CA4 S6EC5F5CA-53"S
C3 63"E"- A7 *A-E! 6!3DUC-53" FAC545-5ES
C5#54 *3!9S
.0(,(
Storage of EJuipment and
aterials in 6ublic Streets
Construction materials shall not be stored in streets, roads, or highways for more than = days after unloading( All materials or eJuipment not installed or used in the construction within = days after unloading shall be stored elsewhere by the Contractor at his e2pense unless additional storage time is authorised by the Engineer( E2cavated material shall not be stored in public streets, roads or highways unless otherwise permitted by the Engineer( Such permissions may be granted only in case of e2cavated materials to be used as bacD-fill in the adCacent trench, provided that ample space is available for the storage and after obtaining permission of the 8ighway Authority, 6olice and unicipality( After placing of the bacD-fill, all e2cess material shall be removed immediately from the site( .0(<( Street Closures, Detours, Aarricades -he Contractor shall comply with all applicable municipal and traffic police reJuirements for closure of streets( -he Contractor shall provide barriers, guards, automatic traffic lights, signs, temporary bridges, flag persons and watch persons, advising the public of detours and construction ha%ards( -he Contractor shall also be responsible for compliance with additional public safety reJuirements, which may arise during construction( -he Contractor shall furnish and install all signs and warning devices and shall promptly remove them upon completion of the worD( At least <L hours in advance of closing or partially closing or of re-opening any street, alley, or other public through fare, the Contractor shall notify the 6olice, Fire, -raffic and Engineering Departments of Curisdictional agencies involved, and comply with their reJuirements( Deviations to traffic and road closure programme must first be approved in writing by the Engineer( -he Contractor shall obtain the approval in advance, from Authorities concerned for any temporary public and private roads, bridges proposed by the Contractor for public use( -emporary bridges shall be clearly sign posted as to load limit, with signs and posting confirming to current reJuirements( .0(=( Cleanliness of 6ublic !oads -he Contractor shall minimise pollution of public roads( -he Contractor shall taDe all measures to Deep all public roads, paving clear of any spillage or droppings from his own and his sub-ContractorNs vehicles travelling to and from the site( All such spillage or droppings shall be immediately cleared to the satisfaction of the Engineer and appropriate 6ublic Authority( -he Contractor shall indemnify the Employer against all claims by the third parties, which may arise out of the ContractorNs failure to comply with this Section( During periods of dry weather, the Engineer may reJuire that roads in freJuent use with heavy traffic shall be watered a minimum of , times a day and other roads within the Site shall be watered at least once each day( -he times of watering shall be appropriate and as agreed with the Engineer( .0(?( 6ollution 6revention -he Contractor shall not pollute or unnecessarily disturb lands and other places on and around the Site( "o trees or other vegetation shall be removed e2cept to the e2tent necessary for the worDs( -he Contractor shall taDe all reasonable precautions to prevent: Silting, erosion of beds and banDs and pollution of laDes, rivers, streams and watercoursesI
"isporeni *S+Component A+Civil+#olume ,+-echnical Specification+./0,-0.-01(doc2 p(.0B0.<
#34U E 555 -EC8"5CA4 S6EC5F5CA-53"S
C3 63"E"- A7 *A-E! 6!3DUC-53" FAC545-5ES
C5#54 *3!9S
5nterference with the supply to or abstraction from underground water sourcesI .0(H( 6ollution of water -he Contractor shall provide, maintain and remove on completion of the *orDs, settling lagoons and other facilities to avoid pollution caused by the ContractorMs operations such as but not limited to Juarrying, aggregate washing, concrete mi2ing and grouting( Cleanliness on Site -he Contractor shall maDe every effort to Deep the site tidy and in orderly manner and to taDe at any time every possible precaution against the contamination of subsoil and groundwater( -he Contractor shall be responsible for maDing all arrangements for the disposal of solid and liJuid wastes from the site( Furthermore, he shall give strict instructions to all persons employed by him to use the sanitary accommodation provided at site( -he Contractor shall clean all spilled dirt, gravel, or other foreign material caused by the construction operations from all streets and roads at the conclusion of each dayMs operation( Cleaning shall include washing with water, power brushing, and use of manual labour as necessary to achieve the necessary standard comparable with adCacent streets unaffected by the worDs(
.0(L(
//8
..(0(
TEMPORARA '$TE $N'TA&&AT$ON'

&eneral -he Contractor shall arrange at his own cost the supply of electricity, fresh water, telephone, compressed air and other services as are necessary to his Site establishment and shall provide, maintain and remove on completion all pipes, cables and fittings which carry such services to his operations( -emporary Auildings: -he Contractor shall provide as necessary temporary sheds, offices, mess rooms, sanitary accommodation and other temporary buildings reJuired for the ContractorMs own and sub-contractorsM use( -he Contractor shall submit to the Engineer the layout and design of his compounds showing areas reJuired for worDshops, garages, concrete yards, stores, housing etc(, for his approval( -he compounds and their contents shall be dismantled and cleared away by the Contractor at the completion of the Contract( -emporary Fencing and arDing of Sites -he Contractor shall maDe such provision at his e2pense in the way of temporary worDs, staging, timbering, strutting, sheet piling, coffer dams, dealing with water, bridge ways, scaffolding and other worDs as may be necessary and reJuired for the safe and efficient performance and construction of the *orDs and all worDs incidental thereto and in an e2pedient manner( All open e2cavations shall be protected sufficiently to ensure the safety of worDmen and to Deep out the public and livestocD( All e2isting fences affected by the *orD shall be maintained by the Contractor until completion of the *orD( Fences which interfere with construction operations shall not be relocated or dismantled until written permission is obtained from the owner of the fence, and the period the fence may be
p(..B0.<
..(.(
..(,(
#34U E 555 -EC8"5CA4 S6EC5F5CA-53"S
C3 63"E"- A7 *A-E! 6!3DUC-53" FAC545-5ES
C5#54 *3!9S
left relocated or dismantled has been agreed upon( *here fences must be maintained across the construction easement, adeJuate gates shall be installed( &ates shall be Dept closed and locDed at all times when not in use( 3n completion of the *orD across any tract of land, the Contractor shall restore all fences to their original or to a better condition and to their original location( ..(<( Aarricades and 4ights All streets, roads, and other public thoroughfares, which are closed to traffic, shall be protected by effective barricades on which shall be placed acceptable warning signs( Aarricades shall be located at the nearest intersecting public street on each side of the blocDed section( All open trenches and other e2cavations shall have suitable barricades, signs, and lights to provide adeJuate protection to the public( 3bstructions such as material piles and eJuipment shall be provided with similar warning signs and lights( All barricades and obstructions shall be illuminated with warning lights from sunset to sunrise( aterial storage and conduct of the *orD on or alongside public streets shall cause the minimum obstruction and inconvenience to the travelling public( All barricades, signs, lights and other protective devices shall be installed and maintained in conformity with applicable statutory reJuirements and, where within railroad and highway rights-of-way, as reJuired by the authority having Curisdiction there over( -raffic Diversions and Arrangements -he Contractor shall in any case contact and provide the permission of the 6olice prior to any disturbance of local traffic( -he respective reJuirements of the police are strictly to be followed( -raffic diversions, if necessary, shall be planned and arranged with the responsible authorities Ee(g( 6olice7 by the Contractor and harmonised with the Engineer and the Employer( "o diversion shall be implemented without the written consent of the responsible authority and after given information to the Engineer and the Employer( Access to the site shall be available to vehicles of emergency services and residents in the areas( -he Contractor shall provide, erect and maintain on the Sites and at locations on the access to the Sites all traffic signs and traffic control signals, as necessary andBor may be reJuired by the 6olice Authority for the safe direction and control of the traffic( -he location and si%e of all such signs and the lettering thereon shall be approved by the Engineer before erection of the signs( -he Contractor shall reposition, cover or remove signs as reJuired during the progress of the *orDs( 5n maDing open cut street crossings, the Contractor shall not blocD more than one- half of the street at a time( *henever possible, the Contractor shall widen the shoulder on the opposite side to facilitate traffic flow( -emporary surfacing shall be provided as necessary on shoulders( 5n constructing worDs in trafficDed streets the Contractor shall not be permitted to e2cavate more than L/ meters of trench beyond his pipe laying and bacDfilling operations( Electricity and 4ighting
p(.,B0.<
..(=(
..(?(
#34U E 555 -EC8"5CA4 S6EC5F5CA-53"S
C3 63"E"- A7 *A-E! 6!3DUC-53" FAC545-5ES
C5#54 *3!9S
-he Contractor shall provide and maintain wherever reJuired adeJuate supplies of electricity at a suitable voltage for all operations to be undertaDen to complete the Contract( -he Contractor shall also maDe these services available to sub- contractors and, when instructed by the Engineer, to other Contractors and employees of the Employer( -he Contractor shall be responsible for entering into any agreements with the appropriate suppliers, and shall issue all notices and pay all fees, dues, rents, charges and other costs incurred thereby( -he Contractor shall, in connection with such supplies, adopt precautions to ensure the safety of all personnel( -he Contractor shall provide adeJuate lighting for the proper e2ecution and inspection of the *orDs( 5f the Engineer considers the intensity of lighting to be inadeJuate for the proper e2ecution and inspection of the worD being undertaDen of the Contractor shall install such additional lighting as the Engineer may be reJuire( Such lighting shall be maintained throughout the Contract until the end of the Defects "otification 6eriod or until such alternative date as may be agreed to by the Engineer( ..(H( *ater Supply and Sanitation -he Contractor shall be responsible for entering into any agreements with the appropriate suppliers, and shall issue all notices and pay all fees, dues, rents, charges and other costs incurred thereby( -he Contractor shall provide wherever reJuired adeJuate supplies of water of proper Juality and pressure for all operations to be undertaDen to complete the Contract( -he Contractor shall also maDe these services available to sub-contractors and, when instructed by the Engineer, to other Contractors and employees of the Employer( -he Contractor shall provide and maintain sufficient chemical type toilets at each worDing location, of suitable type, and maintain the facility in a sanitary condition at all times( Chemical type toilets shall be of adeJuate construction so that no unsanitary contamination of the area can result from their use( Upon completion of the worD, sanitary facilities shall be removed and the areas restored to their original condition( "o tipping facilities are to be provided for the Contractor and he shall maDe all arrangements for the disposal of all surplus e2cavated material of site at his own cost and to the agreement of the Engineer( Unauthorised tipping shall not be permitted( Access !oads -he Contractor shall, at his own e2pense, carry out all protective worDs and strengthening of public streets and roads used by him as necessary to avoid damage from heavy loads and plant moved to the site( 8e shall also construct, maintain and remove temporary access roads as he may reJuire for carrying out the worDs at his own e2pense( -he Contractor shall observe all restrictions, which apply to public roads( 8e shall comply with all reasonable restrictions, which may be imposed by the Engineer, the Employer, the 6olice or other competent Authorities( 6ublic and private streets, roads and other surfaces used by the Contractor shall be Dept free from dirt and rubbish and be cleaned as reJuired by the Engineer( 5mmediately after ceasing the use of any temporary road the Contractor shall restore the road to the satisfaction of the Engineer and the responsible Authority or the 3wner( -emporary Access -he Contractor shall provide and maintain all temporary roads, footways and structures necessary for the purposes of the Contract( 3n completion of the *orDs, unless instructed otherwise by the Employer, the Contractor shall remove such roads,
p(.<B0.<
..(L(
..(1(
#34U E 555 -EC8"5CA4 S6EC5F5CA-53"S
C3 63"E"- A7 *A-E! 6!3DUC-53" FAC545-5ES
C5#54 *3!9S
footways and structures and restore the ground to the satisfaction of the Engineer( -he Contractor shall provide and maintain all temporary gangways, ladders and staging on and about the Sites necessary for the purposes of the Contractor and inspection of the Engineer( ..(0/( Dealing with *ater B aintenance of Flow
-he Contractor shall be responsible for dealing with water, whether from e2isting drainage systems, watercourses, ground water, underground springs or any other source or cause( 5n discharging and diverting water he shall avoid flooding or damaging other worDs or services, causing erosion and polluting water courses( -he Contractor shall provide all temporary worDs and do all things which may be necessary to maintain those parts of the e2isting water supply, sewerage, drainage systems and water courses which may be affected by his operations in a condition not less satisfactory than they were prior to the commencement of the *orDs and shall maintain the normal flows therein at all times until the connections to the new system shall have been made e2cept when written permission to interrupt the flows has been obtained from the Engineer( -he Contractor shall submit to the Engineer his detailed proposal accompanied with a schedule for maintaining the flow in the water supply, sewerage, drainage systems and water courses affected by the *orDs and the worDs necessary for maDing the connections to the new system where ever applicable( -he ContractorNs method proposed for each location shall be subCect to the approval of the Engineer( -he proposal or method of the Contractor may be put into operation upon approval by the Engineer( 8owever, such approval will not relieve the Contractor of his obligations under the Contract( -he Contractor shall perform all worDs for maintaining flow in e2isting water supply, sewerage, drainage systems and water courses including but not limited to the construction of diversion systems and relocations and other worDs necessary during the construction period including the removal and dismantling of such worDs on completion as reJuired by the Engineer( -he Contractor shall as reJuired by the Engineer Deep e2cavations free from water and sewage whether caused by tides, floods, storms or otherwise so that the *orDs shall be constructed in dry conditions( Unless otherwise specified the Contractor shall furnish, install, maintain and operate all necessary pumping and other eJuipment for de-watering the various parts of the *orDs and for maintaining the foundations free from water as reJuired for construction of each part of the *orDs( -he ContractorNs method of removal of water from the foundations will be subCect to the approval of the Engineer( *here e2cavation for foundation of structures e2tends below the groundwater table, the portion below the water table shall be de-watered in advance of e2cavation unless specified otherwise( -he dewatering shall be accomplished in a manner that will prevent loss of fines from the foundation, will maintain stability of e2cavated slopes and the bottom of the foundation, will result in all construction operations being performed free from standing water, unless otherwise specified, and will result in all foundations being sufficiently dry for proper bonding of the bacDfill materials with the foundations and proper compaction
of the materials placed( -he Contractor will be reJuired to control any seepage along the bottom of the foundations and elsewhere prevent the accumulation of the standing water( -he
C+(,"!5,+" .7!22 5+(.-/)" ,7).) 5-"53%.,!(5). 07-2) p"-5-(* ,7) ")2)1!(, -,)%. 0-,7-(
"isporeni *S+Component A+Civil+#olume ,+-echnical Specification+./0,-0.-01(doc2 p(.=B0.<
#34U E 555 -EC8"5CA4 S6EC5F5CA-53"S
C3 63"E"- A7 *A-E! 6!3DUC-53" FAC545-5ES
C5#54 *3!9S
the Ao>Ns(
/48
.,(0( .,(.
$N%ORMAT$ON
ON
'$TE
CON"$T$ON'
AN"
'#-'#R%ACE
-he Contractor shall ascertain all conditions relevant to the *orDs( &eological, hydrological information and information regarding ground water can be found in the )!E63!- of geotechnical study for the obCect: )!eabilitarea sistemului de alimentare cu apa Pn or( "isporeni, #ar%aresti, si &ro%estiF which is included in )#34U E # D!A*5"&SF(( -he Contractor shall maDe himself aware of the site and sub-surface conditions(
.,(,(
/:8
.<(0( .<(.(
E9$'T$NG 'ERV$CE' P5A'$CA& CON"$T$ON
AN"
'TR#CT#RE'
,#N%ORE'EEA-&E
"o warranty is given as to the accuracy or completeness of the information on e2isting services and structures included in the Contract( -he Contractor shall consult all relevant authorities and owners of services before commencing any e2cavations and shall satisfy himself as to the e2act position of e2isting services which affect or may be affected by the *orDs( 5f any service is found to e2ist but is not as indicated in the Contract, then the Contractor shall at once give written notification to the Engineer( -he Contractor shall record the position of all located e2isting services on the general arrangement drawings a copy of which shall be made available by the Contractor to the Engineer( -he Contractor shall e2ecute the *orDs in such a manner that he does not damage or interfere with e2isting services on or near the Site( 5f damage or interference is so caused the Contractor shall maDe his own arrangements, to the approval of the Engineer and the relevant authority, to e2ecute the repairs at his own cost( -he Contractor shall maDe his own arrangements for any diversion or removal of services, which he may reJuire for his own convenience or method of worDing, and shall obtain the prior approval of the Engineer to such arrangements( -he Contractor, before commencing any e2cavations, shall satisfy himself as to the e2act position of e2isting services, which may affect or be affected by the construction of the *orDs by carrying out e2cavations by hand or e2cavating inspection pits( Every worDing team employed by the Contractor shall possess a serviceable detector for locating buried pipes and cables and at least one worDing team member shall be competent in its use( Each detector shall be operated in accordance with the manufacturerMs instructions prior to and during each and every e2cavation, to assist in the identification of all cable and pipe positions( -he Contractor shall protect all underground and above ground e2isting structures from damage, whether or not they lie within the limits of the easements obtained by the Employer( *here such e2isting walls, fences, gates, sheds, buildings, or any other structures must be removed in order to carry out the construction properly, they shall be restored to their original condition to the satisfaction of the property owner, occupier and Engineer( -he Engineer shall be notified of any damage made to structures and repairs or replacements shall be made
p(.?B0.<
.<(,(
.<(<(
.<(=(
.<(?(
.<(H(
#34U E 555 -EC8"5CA4 S6EC5F5CA-53"S
C3 63"E"- A7 *A-E! 6!3DUC-53" FAC545-5ES
C5#54 *3!9S
before bacD-filling taDes place( -he Contractor shall remove and replace such small miscellaneous structures as fences, mailbo2es, and signposts without additional compensation from the Employer( -hese structures shall be replaced in a condition as good as their original condition( .<(L( 5f e2isting structures are encountered which will prevent the construction of the *orDs, the Contractor shall notify the Engineer before continuing with the construction in order that the Engineer may accept such field revisions as necessary to avoid conflict with the e2isting structures( 5f the Contractor shall fail to notify the Engineer when an e2isting structure is encountered, but proceeds with the construction despite this interference, he shall do so at his own risD( *here any portion of the *orDs is close to, across, or under any e2isting service, the Contractor, shall, at his own e2pense, adeJuately protect all above surface and underground facilities effected by his construction operations and shall provide all necessary supports hangers, shoring, tie-bacDs or other protection as may be reJuired for this purpose( -he Engineer will then inform the Authorities concerned( "o e2cavating machines shall be used in the immediate surroundings of cables andBor pipelines unless approved by the Engineer( Special care shall be taDen to ensure that the e2isting facilities are accessible in the case of an emergency( -emporary *orDs which have to be made in the vicinity of the e2isting facilities during the e2ecution of the *orDs shall be maintained by the Contractor and shall be removed as soon as practicable( -he Contractor will be held responsible for maintaining the public services and he shall repair without any delay any damage caused by his operations and maintain e2isting services B structures during the e2ecution of worDs at his own e2pense( *hen an e2isting utility comes within the limits of the worD area or crosses the trench or channel at such a place or in such a manner that shall reJuire it to be removed, realigned or changed, the Contractor, where approved in writing by the Engineer and related utility agency, shall be responsible for the realignment, change, removal and rebuilding in accordance with the EngineerNs directions and in accordance with the instructions and reJuirements of the authorities concerned, maDing good all connections of whatever nature that e2isted at the time of removal( -he materials comprising the e2isting worDs shall be carefully taDen up and preserved and those approved by the concerned utility authority shall be used in the reconstructions of the said worDs( 3n completion of worD in their vicinity, services shall be properly bedded and bacDfilled in accordance with the reJuirements of the owner or instruction by the Engineer( Should any damage be discovered the Contractor shall at once notify the Engineer and the statutory authority or owner, and the Contractor shall afford every facility for the repair or replacement of the service( Should any service be found to e2ist which is not indicated, or not as indicated in the Contract, the Contractor shall at once give written notification to the Engineer( 5f damage results from the e2ecution of the *orDs, the Contractor shall immediately notify the EngineerMs !epresentative and appropriate service authority and maDe arrangements for worD to be made good without delay to satisfaction of service authorities or private owners as appropriate( *here the construction of the *orDs maDes it necessary to enter into or carry out worDs upon, across or beneath areas which are owned, leased or used by way of easement or way leave by public authorities other than roadways, the Contractor shall be responsible for negotiating and complying with all arrangements
p(.HB0.<
.<(0/(
.<(00(
.<(0.( .<(0,(
.<(0<(
#34U E 555 -EC8"5CA4 S6EC5F5CA-53"S
C3 63"E"- A7 *A-E! 6!3DUC-53" FAC545-5ES
C5#54 *3!9S
with the appropriate authorities to carry out the worDs( .<(0=( Connections to and use of E2isting 6ipeworD -he Contractor might be reJuired to maDe connections to e2isting pipeworD( Connections between e2isting pipeworD and new pipeworD shall not be made until the necessary inspection and tests have been completed on the new pipeworD and it is found to conform in all respects to the reJuirements of the Contract( -he Contractor shall provide a programme to the Engineer indicating his proposals for connections to e2isting pipeworD at least 0/ worDing days before any such connection( -he Contractor shall plan his construction worD to minimise interference with the operation of e2isting pipeworD( -his may involve the Contractor worDing outside normal worDing hours for which there shall be no additional cost to the Employer( .<(0?( aintenance B Diversion of E2isting Utilities -he Contractor shall be responsible for maintaining all such utilities B structures encountered by him in the construction of the *orDs and shall bear the cost of maDing good any damage caused directly by his activities( 5f the authorities reJuest that any utilities B structure shall be temporarily supported then the Contractor shall carry out and provide the necessary supports in a careful manner in accordance with the reJuest( 5f a decision is made to relocate permanently the utilities mentioned above by the relevant Authorities the Contractor shall render every help to the Authorities including the removal of the road surfacing, e2cavation and, on completion of the worDs, reinstatement of the worDing area( Should services be reJuired to be diverted either permanently or temporarily this worD shall be carried out by the Authorities themselves(
/;8
.=(0(
ACCE'' -A O%%$C$A&'
Authorised government and municipal officials shall at all times have access to the worD wherever it is in preparation or progress, and the Contractor shall provide proper facilities for such access and for inspection(
/18
.?(0(
$NTER%ERENCE !$T5 E9$'T$NG APPARAT#'

-he Contractor shall give strict and specific instructions to all his employees that no valves or other fittings, not forming part of the Contract, are to be operated, adCusted or interfered with in any way without the specific agreement of the Engineer(
/=8
.H(0(
PROCE"#RE %OR COMP&A$NT' AN" C&A$M' %OR "AMAGE

Details of all claims or warnings of intended claims which the Contractor may receive in respect of matters against which he is reJuired by the Contract to indemnify the Employer shall be notified without delay to the Engineer, who shall liDewise pass to the Contractor any such claims or warnings which may be submitted directly to the Engineer or Employer( -he procedure for claims shall be preceded according to the contract conditions of F5D5C(
.H(.(
A similar e2change of information shall also be made in relation to all complaints which may be received(
p(.LB0.<
#34U E 555 -EC8"5CA4 S6EC5F5CA-53"S
C3 63"E"- A7 *A-E! 6!3DUC-53" FAC545-5ES
C5#54 *3!9S
.H(,(
-he Contractor shall notify the Engineer in writing immediately following any damage or inCury arising out of the e2ecution of the *orDs(
/?8
.L(0(
PROTECT$ON AGA$N'T "AMAGE

-he Contractor shall taDe all necessary precautions to avoid causing any unwarranted damage to roads, lands, properties, trees and other features and, during the duration of the Contract, shall deal promptly with any complaints by owners or occupiers( -he Contractor shall provide bracing, shoring, or other worD necessary for such protection(
/@8
.1(0(
TREE AN" P&ANT PROTECT$ON

All trees and other vegetation, which must be removed to perform the *orD, shall be removed and disposed of by the ContractorI however, no trees or cultured plants shall be unnecessarily removed unless their removal is indicated on the drawings( All trees and plants not removed shall be protected against damage from construction operations( -he Contractor shall taDe e2tra measures to protect trees designated to be preserved, such as erecting barricades, trimming to prevent damage from construction eJuipment, and installing pipe and other *orD by means of hand e2cavation or tunnelling methods( Such trees shall not be endangered by stocDpiling e2cavated material or storing eJuipment against the trunD( *hen damage or removal of trees designated to be preserved cannot be avoided, or when removal and replacement is indicated on the drawings, each tree damaged beyond repair or removed shall be replaced with a similar tree of the nearest si%e possible( All trimming, repair, and replacement of trees and plants shall be performed by Jualified nurserymen or horticulturists(
.1(.(
.1(,(
.1(<(
408
,/(0(
"AMAGE TO ACCE'' ROA"'

-he Contractor shall ensure that damage to any public or private roads, footpaths and tracDs used by any vehicles or eJuipment proceeding to or from the Site is Dept to a minimum and he shall be responsible for the cost of all repairs necessary to restore such roads, tracDs or footpaths to the satisfaction of the Engineer and the owner andBor controlling authorities(
438
,0(0(
"AMAGE TO AN" RE$N'TATEMENT O% PROPERTA

-he Contractor will be held responsible for any damage to e2isting structures, *orD, materials or eJuipment because of his operations and shall repair or replace any damaged structures, *orD, materials, or eJuipment to the satisfaction of, and at no additional cost to, the Employer( All reinstatements and third party claims Eother than those based upon the e2ceptions Conditions of Contract7 which arise, as a direct result of the *orDs shall be dealt with directly by the Contractor at his own e2pense( -he Contractor shall reinstate all properties, whether public or private, affected by the *orDs, constructional plant, labour, materials or transport to a condition as specified hereafter and at least eJual to that obtaining before his first entry on them( 5f in the opinion of the EngineerMs
p(.1B0.<
,0(.(
#34U E 555 -EC8"5CA4 S6EC5F5CA-53"S
C3 63"E"- A7 *A-E! 6!3DUC-53" FAC545-5ES
C5#54 *3!9S
!epresentative the Contractor shall not have taDen reasonable prompt action to discharge his obligations either in the matter of reinstatement or in the settlement of claims or if the Contractor shall have failed to settle any such claim the EngineerMs !epresentative may notify the Contractor that all further measures towards the completion of the reinstatement or the settlement of the claim will be dealt with by the Employer who reserves the right to maDe payments to claimants in respect of such matters for which the Contractor is responsible and deduct such payment from monies due or which shall become due to the Contractor(
4/8
,.(0(
RE$N'TATEMENT
6ermanent !einstatement 6ermanent !einstatement other than in public highways will in all cases be reJuired to be at least eJual to the standards e2isting before e2cavation commenced or damage occurred( !ates Juoted are deemed to include for this and for returning to site at regular intervals during the 6eriod of aintenance to carry out any worDs necessary to ensure that surfaces are finally left in a condition at least eJual to that obtaining before the Contractor first entered thereon( 6ermanent !einstatement of 6ublic 8ighways 6ermanent reinstatement of public highways shall be to a standard at least eJual to that e2isting before e2cavation commenced or damage occurred and rates Juoted are deemed to include for this( 6ermanent reinstatement in public highways will however be carried out to the instructions of the Engineer and in accordance with the reJuirements of the appropriate 8ighway Authority(
,.(.(
448
,,(0(
EMPTA$NG O% TAN(', 'TR#CT#RE', ETC

Aefore any tanDs, sumps, structures etc are emptied the unit must be thoroughly desludged using the worDs system where applicable( Effluent derived from emptying or cleaning tanDs or pipelines to be disposed of as approved by and as agreed with the Engineer(
4:8
,<(0(
&EVE&' AN" RE%ERENCE PO$NT'

6rimary reference pointEs7 and level benchmarDEs7 will be provided by the Employer for setting out the *orDs and the Contractor shall set out the whole of the *orDs relative to these given points( -he Contractor shall protect the reference pointEs7 and level benchmarDEs7 and in the event of any damage shall survey and reestablish the points( -he Contractor shall satisfy himself that the e2isting ground levels as indicated in the Contract are correct( Should the Contractor wish to dispute any levels he shall submit to the Engineer a schedule of the position of the levels considered to be in error and a set of revised levels( -he e2isting ground relevant to the disputed levels shall not be disturbed before the EngineerNs decision as to the correct levels is given( -he *orDs shall be set out and tied to the oldref-11 Co-ordinate System( E2cept where otherwise specified all levels shall be in meters above Aaltic Sea Em A(S7 mean sea level with accuracy of three decimals( -he )Agency for 4and !elations and Cadastre of the !epublic of oldovaF set up an online cadastre for oldova Ehttp:BBwww(geoportal(md7 where useful information could
p(,/B0.<
,<(.(
,<(,(
#34U E 555 -EC8"5CA4 S6EC5F5CA-53"S
C3 63"E"- A7 *A-E! 6!3DUC-53" FAC545-5ES
C5#54 *3!9S
be obtained beside the data of the tender documents( ,<(<( -he Contractor shall, before construction commences, establish from the reference pointEs7 and benchmarDEs7 an adeJuate system of control points and benchmarDs at suitable locations on the Site of the *orDs, which shall be clearly marDed, adeJuately referenced and properly recorded( -emporary benchmarDs and survey stations shall, unless otherwise approved, be located clear of the construction worDs( -he Contractor shall establish, construct and proCect during the period
,<(=(
,<(?( of
construction of the *orDs necessary additional bench marDs which shall be checDed periodically( ,<(H( -he ground profiles of the pipelines and the roads shall be verified by staDing out, by the Contractor with the supervision of the Engineer( -he Contractor before starting the construction worDs shall staDe out the route a2is and shall determine the actual ground levels to be considered for the measurement of worDs( -he Contractor shall be solely responsible for carrying out these operations( -he Contractor shall provide the necessary eJuipment, apparatus, staDes and other material reJuired for the survey, locating and measurement worDs as well as an e2perienced survey operator and Jualified assistants( Furthermore, the Contractor shall supply at no cost the survey eJuipment, staDes, rods and other materials and e2perienced persons from his own staff Eoperator, topographer etc(7 to EngineerNs disposal for the determination or the establishment of the control points and for the setting out the right of ways and the easements or for the supervision of the surveys, staDing and measurement worDs carried out by the Contractor -he Contractor shall notify the Engineer at least one weeD in advance about the locations where he intends to worD and the timing of such worD in such a manner that hori%ontal and vertical checD points can be established and the Engineer can conduct his function of supervision(
,<(L( ,<(1(
,<(0/(
4;8
,=(0(
'ETT$NG O#T O% T5E !OR('

5t shall be the ContractorNs responsibility to obtain from the Engineer before commencing the worD co-ordinates and levels of setting out points, which have already been established( -he Contractor shall use these to establish additional temporary bench marDs as necessary throughout the proCect area( -hese shall be of a form approved by the Engineer and shall be maintained until the completion of the *orDs( -he Contractor shall be responsible for the setting out of the *orDs, in accordance with the Conditions of Contract( All dimensions and levels shown on the drawings or referred to in any document forming part of the Contract shall be verified by the Contractor on the Site and he shall be responsible for pointing out promptly any discrepancy or error in such dimensions of levels(
,=(.(
,=(,(
-he Contractor shall prepare detailed setting out drawings and data sheets as necessary and submit them to the Engineer for approval( Any modification to these drawings or data sheets reJuired by the Engineer shall be made by the
C+(,"!5,+" !(/ ").36%-,,)/ 4+" 4-(!2 !pp"+1!2.

"isporeni *S+Component A+Civil+#olume ,+-echnical Specification+./0,-0.-01(doc2 p(,0B0.<
#34U E 555 -EC8"5CA4 S6EC5F5CA-53"S
C3 63"E"- A7 *A-E! 6!3DUC-53" FAC545-5ES
C5#54 *3!9S
,=(<(
,=(=(
-he e2act position of e2isting pipes, cables and all other utilities is deemed to have been checDed on site by the Contractor before starting worD( 5f, in spite of precautions any damage or disruption is caused by the Contractor, then the Contractor shall immediately notify the Authority concerned and bear all costs of repair( -he locations of structures to be constructed as part of the *orDs shall be identified by reference to steel pins set in concrete or other approved marDers set up by the Contractor, who shall also determine the co-ordinates of the marDers and their distances from adCacent e2isting structures( -he Contractor shall establish reference co-ordinate points at intervals of not more than =// m along all sewers and maCor pipelines and these points shall be located and clearly marDed at approved locations either on e2isting building or by means of steel pins fi2ed in concrete( -he Contractor shall set out sections of the *orDs at such times as may be directed by the Engineer to enable Utility Authorities to carry out temporary or payment alterations to their eJuipment or buried services( Data and information on levels, dimensions, alignments and gradients shall be established by the Contractor during the e2ecution of the *orDs( -he Contractor shall employ well Jualified and e2perienced surveyors approved by the Engineer for the e2ecution of the survey worD and setting out as described in the Contract( -he survey instruments to be used by the Contractor shall be of the modern type, suitable for the worD to be e2ecuted and shall be maintained in a first class condition( -he instruments andBor eJuipment shall be subCect to the approval of the Engineer( For all survey instruments used in the *orDs the Contractor shall submit recent calibration certificates issued by competent Authorities( Further calibration of the instruments shall be carried out every si2 months(
,=(?(
,=(H(
,=(L(
,=(1(
,=(0/(
,=(00(
All field-booDs, calculations, maps, etc( of survey activities mentioned above shall be handed over to the Engineer immediately after completion of the survey worD( ,=(0.( -he Contractor shall provide the necessary sDilled and labour and materials to the Engineer to enable him to checD and approve the levels and setting out of the alignments and positions of structures as mentioned in the previous sub-section( ,=(0,( Aefore covering the worDs, the Contractor shall notify the Engineer for any defects and other faults determined by the independent Engineer and these have been remedied and the worDs are ready for cover up( ,=(0<( 3pening, !epair and Closure of the *orDs -he Contractor shall open and bacDfill the places where repair worDs is necessary for the worDs found improperly e2ecuted during the supervision( -hese opening and bacDfilling worDs shall further include taDing samples in situ or in the case of faulty construction because of the changes in the worD order despite the directives of the Engineer or disregarding the time of e2ecution in the worD programme(
&:.1:. S)53"-,;
p(,.B0.<
#34U E 555 -EC8"5CA4 S6EC5F5CA-53"S
C3 63"E"- A7 *A-E! 6!3DUC-53" FAC545-5ES
C5#54 *3!9S
-he Contractor shall be responsible for protection of the site, and all *orDs, materials, eJuipment, and e2isting facilities thereon, against vandals and other unauthori%ed persons( "o claim shall be made against the Employer by reason of any act of an employee or trespasser, and the Contractor shall maDe good all damage to the EmployerMs property resulting from his failure to provide security measures as specified( Security measures shall include security fencing, barricades, lighting, watchman services, and other measures as reJuired protecting the site( ,=(0?( aterial and EJuipment -he Contractor shall purchase same Dind of materialBeJuipment from one manufacturerBsupplier only, in order to facilitate the Employer later operation and holdup of spare parts(
418
,?(0(
GENERA& 'TR#CT#RA& "E'$GN

-he Contractor shall use the data in the tender documents and results of his additional site investigations to construct the *orDs, permanent or temporary(( -his structural design shall be the ContractorN responsibility to the approval by the Engineer( -he Contractor shall carry out and document the structural design structures included in the worDs according to the scope of worDs of the -ender Documents, in general in accordance with the following design criteria: K !einforced Concrete Structures shall be designed in accordance with European Standards as stated in these -ender documents( K Structures should be capable of withstanding e2ternal lateral soil pressure when empty assuming the groundwater level to be lower than the tanD wall bottom( K Structures should be capable of withstanding internal water pressure when filled with water to ma2imum design water level and assuming no lateral e2ternal support from soil andBor groundwater( K All structures shall be secured against uplift by their own weights together with the surrounding soil( *here needed tension piles they have to be applied( K Structural Drawings shall be issued to the Engineer for approval prior to construction(
,?(.( for
,?(,(
Securing against uplift by permanent or occasionally ground water draw down is not allowed( 5n this conte2t installation of anti-flood valves in tanD slabs and walls is not allowed( K -he ma2imum allowed concrete cracD width is /(. mm in the service ability limit state Estructures filled with water to minimum design water level and with soil bacDfilled if any( -he ground water level and the pressure from the surrounding soil should in this state be stipulated with low values7( Even though the cracD widths normally are calculated in the serviceability limit
state only, the ma2imum allowed cracD width is /(, mm in a state where structures either are filled with water without any surrounding soil or structures are empty only taDing the full pressure from the soil and ground water(
T7) p!",-!2 .!4),; 4!5,+"< =4< 4+" 0!,)" p")..3") .7!22 6) 1.$ !(/ 4+" )!",7 p")..3")
"isporeni *S+Component A+Civil+#olume ,+-echnical Specification+./0,-0.-01(doc2 p(,,B0.<
#34U E 555 -EC8"5CA4 S6EC5F5CA-53"S
C3 63"E"- A7 *A-E! 6!3DUC-53" FAC545-5ES
C5#54 *3!9S
0(< in this state( A minimum amount of reinforcement for reduction of cracD widths shall be placed( 5n order to incorporate the effects from thermal action, shrinDage and creep the Contractor should maDe the construction Coints in accordance with the approved drawings( "o other Coints will be allowed( -he Contractor shall maDe his structural documentation in accordance with this layout( -he Contractor may adopt alternative design codes of practice subCect to the approval of the Engineer(
4=8
TEN"ER "RA!$NG'
-hese are the drawings provided with the -ender Documents( -he Contractor shall verify all dimensions, Juantities and details shown on the drawings or other data received from the Engineer, and shall notify him immediately of any error, discrepancy or conflict found therein( Failure to discover such errors, discrepancies or conflicts shall not relieve the Contractor of full responsibility for unsatisfactory worD, nor from rectifying such worD at his own e2pense( -ender Drawings are available in electronically format( -hese drawings shall become Contract Drawings( -he Engineer reserves the right to issue additional drawings throughout the progress of the *orDs and these shall constitute complementary Contract Drawings(
4?8
!OR($NG "RA!$NG'
5n case of necessity the Engineer reserves the right to instruct the Contractor to perform *orDing Drawings which shall be remunerated by the respective item in the Ao>( 5n accordance with the procedure outlined below, the Contractor shall submit to the Engineer for approval, *orDing EShop7 Drawings and descriptive literature in the English language for all manufactured or fabricated items( Additional information such as special drawings, schedules, calculations and curves shall be provided when specifically reJuired in the -echnical Specifications or when reJuested by the Engineer( -he term F*orDing DrawingsF shall mean final design and dimensioning, supporting calculations, drawings, prints, descriptive literature, test reports, samples, calculations, schedules, material lists, revised Ao> and information, and items of similar meaning( "o materials shall be fabricated or shipped until the relevant drawings or submittals applicable to that particular item, have been approved by the Engineer(
-hese *orDing Drawings shall then form the basis for the Fas builtF drawings that the Contractor shall produce under this Contract and which shall be handed over before the issue of the 6reliminary -aDing 3ver Certificate( -he procedure for submitting the *orDing Drawings for approval shall be as follows: -he Contractor shall review and checD all drawings and submittals and shall then indicate his approval by his initials and date, and shall also refer each to the applicable item, section or division of the Specifications( 5f the drawings or submittals deviate from the Contract Drawings or Specifications, the Contractor shall advise the Engineer in
writing of the deviation and the reasons therefore and reJuest approvals for this deviation(
T7) C+(,"!5,+" .7!22 -(-,-!22; .36%-, ,+ ,7) E(*-())"< ! %-(-%3% +4 ,7")) 5+p-). +4 !22
"isporeni *S+Component A+Civil+#olume ,+-echnical Specification+./0,-0.-01(doc2 p(,<B0.<
#34U E 555 -EC8"5CA4 S6EC5F5CA-53"S
C3 63"E"- A7 *A-E! 6!3DUC-53" FAC545-5ES
C5#54 *3!9S
submittals that are on A< si%e sheets, and two prints of all larger drawings together with an electronic copy in AutoCAD format( A transmittal form shall accompany each submittal or group of submittals( A separate transmittal sheet shall be used for reference to each item, section or division of the Specifications( Each copy, submitted to the Engineer shall be stamped by the Contractor with the wording: F6reliminary - not to be used for constructionF( All submittals will be stamped, dated and initialled by the Engineer before they are returned to Contractor( 5f a submittal is acceptable, it will be marDed FApprovedF or FApproved as correctedF( -wo prints or copies of the submittal will be returned to the Contractor( Upon return of a submittal marDed FApprovedF or FApproved as correctedF, the Contractor may order, ship or fabricate the materials included on the submittal, provided it is in accordance with the corrections indicated( For e2tensive corrections or corrections of maCor importance affecting other items, the EngineerNs !epresentative may reJuire that the Contractor maDe the corrections indicated thereon and in the same way as for the preliminary drawings( Should any submittals be unacceptable, one print or copy will be returned to the Contractor with one of the following notations: K )!evise and !esubmitF K F"ot ApprovedF Upon return of a submittal marDed F!evise and !esubmitF, the Contractor shall maDe the corrections indicated and repeat the initial approval procedure( -he F"ot ApprovedF notation shall be used to indicate shop design and belonging worDing drawings, materials or eJuipment that are not acceptable( Upon return of a submittal so marDed, the Contractor shall repeat the initial approval procedure utili%ing acceptable materials or eJuipment( Approval drawings or other submittals not bearing the EngineerNs FApprovedF or FApproved as correctedF notation shall not be issued to sub-contractors or utili%ed for construction purposes( "o worD shall be done or eJuipment installed without an FApprovedF or FApproved as correctedF drawing or submittal( 5n the event the Contractor obtains the EngineerNs approval for the use of materials or eJuipment other than that which is shown on the Drawings or specified, the Contractor shall, at his own e2pense and using methods approved by the Engineer, maDe any changes to structures, piping, mechanical and electrical worD that may be necessary to accommodate these materials or eJuipment( Approval by the Engineer of *orDing Drawings or other submittals for any material, apparatus, device and layout shall not relieve the Contractor from the responsibility of furnishing the same of proper dimension, si%e, Juality, Juantity, materials and all performance characteristics to efficiently perform the reJuirements and intent of the Contract Documents( Approval shall not relieve the Contractor from his responsibility for errors of any Dind on the *orDing Drawings( Approval is intended only to assure conformance with the design concept of the proCect and compliance with the information given in the Contract( -he Contractor shall be responsible for all dimensions, to be confirmed and correlated at the Cob site( -he Contractor shall also be responsible for information that pertains solely to the fabrication processes or to the techniJues of construction and for the coordination of the worD of all trades( 5n checDing the *orDing Drawings, the Contractor shall taDe account of related technical reJuirements derived from worDs already e2ecuted, or to be e2ecuted under
"isporeni *S+Component A+Civil+#olume ,+-echnical Specification+./0,-0.-01(doc2 p(,=B0.<
#34U E 555 -EC8"5CA4 S6EC5F5CA-53"S
C3 63"E"- A7 *A-E! 6!3DUC-53" FAC545-5ES
C5#54 *3!9S
other contracts, in conCunction with which, the worDs in this Contract will be operated as part of the proCect( -he Contractor shall be responsible for maDing necessary corrections to materials and eJuipment that he supplies in order to conform with the Contract reJuirements, whether such corrections are reJuired as a result of the review of the *orDing Drawings, subseJuent to release of the drawings, data, and information mentioned herein before, or reJuired after fabrication and shipment of materials and eJuipment to the site of the worDs( -he time scale for review and approval of drawings is as given in the F5D5C conditions(
4@8
RECOR" '#RVEA' AN" A'>-#$&T "RA!$NG'

After the clearing of the Site at the beginning of the worDs, the Contractor shall taDe and record levels in the manner directed by and in the presence of the Engineer of any portion of the Site and worDs( Such levels, when approved by the Engineer, shall be recorded by the Contractor on drawings andBor schedules which shall be signed as a true record by the Contractor and the Engineer and shall form the basis of the measurement of the ContractorNs worD( E2cavation worDs shall not commence before such records have been certified by the Engineer( 6rior to the commencement of the -ests on Completion, the Contractor shall submit to the Engineer Fas-builtF documents together with any schedules and Fas-builtF records that give details of all particulars reJuired to establish the true dimensions of the *orDs, as constructed( -he Fas-builtF drawings shall be produced using a current international electronic format, and in a layer structure with regard to the water distribution pipelines and the sewer networD( Samples of Fas-builtF drawings produced to this standard shall be submitted to the Engineer for approval prior to the commencement of any final drawing worD( -he Fas-builtF drawings for the whole Contract shall be to the scales as indicated on the -ender Drawings or, where and if reJuired, shall be of suitable scales as approved by the Engineer( -he Contractor shall Deep records of Fas-builtF drawings throughout the progress of the worDs and shall produce a complete set of Fas-builtF drawings for the whole Contract Area( *here applicable, details of connections with regard to water distribution pipeworD or sewers, to the e2isting lines shall be shown clearly on the drawings( -he Fas-builtF drawings shall state official names, if any, of each street and shall reflect on the Fas-builtF profiles the actual classification of soils( -he Contractor shall also marD on the Fas-builtF drawings the location of all services found during the course of e2cavation and pipe laying worDs( FAs-builtF drawings, e2ecuted entirely in conformity with the installations carried out shall be completed to the satisfaction of the Engineer and handed over to him before any part of the *orDs may be considered as substantially completed( -he Contractor shall provide all relevant electronic copies relating to all the Fas builtF drawings as well as four paper copies of each Fas-builtF drawing, to the Engineer( All lines on the Fas builtF drawings shall be produced using measurement offsets from Dnown fi2ed points( -hese fi2ed points shall be agreed with the Engineer prior to the taDing of any measurements( -he cost of all survey worDs and the preparation of the above Fas-builtF drawings shall be deemed to be included in the unit rates for the relative sections of the *orDs( -he Contractor shall prepare as - built drawings using ACAD ./0/( As built drawings shall be produced in compliance with the EmployerNs standard
p(,?B0.<
#34U E 555 -EC8"5CA4 S6EC5F5CA-53"S
C3 63"E"- A7 *A-E! 6!3DUC-53" FAC545-5ES
C5#54 *3!9S
including symbols, lines etc( Samples of As-Auilt drawings produced to this standard shall be submitted to the Engineer for approval before the Contractor starts any final drawing worD( 6lease refer also to the &eneral !eJuirements( -he as-built drawings for the pipe networDs shall generally be on a scale of: K 0: =,/// for overall layout and Dey plan of drawings K 0: .,=// for overall layout of new -ransmission K 0: .=/ K 0: =/ for layout of the platforms for the building drawings of each platform ain
:08
nCa
:38
%$E&" &A-ORATORA ,C$V$& !OR('
-he Contractor shall provide either a field laboratory or subcontract a third party who shall fulfil all below mentioned reJuirements and worDs of the field laboratory(
<0(0( -he Contractor shall provide field laboratory facilities reJuired to carry out tests defined in the clauses of the Contract at his own cost( Alternatively the Contractor could subcontract an e2perienced company on his own e2penses for carrying out below mentioned tests which could be reJuested at any time by the Engineer( -he Contractor shall build a complete field laboratory consisting of a buildingBcontainer and facilities which is eJuipped as a minimum with all the test eJuipment enabling performance of tests marDed herein below at his own cost and put it at the EngineerMs disposal( -he Contractor shall also be fully responsible for operation and maintenance of such laboratory( -he Contractor may carry out all the routine field tests in the laboratory, which he will build for the Engineer by providing additional test tools, if deemed necessary, or may install a separate field laboratory for such tests( -he Contractor shall provide tools reJuired for routine tests which shall be carried on the site or provide a speciali%ed laboratory technician to perform such tests by using eJuipment to be supplied from a laboratory approved by the Engineer( -he Contractor may carry out any tests, which are reJuired to be performed not e2plicitly directly on the site, in any laboratory acceptable to the Engineer( After completion of the worDs under the Contract the Contractor shall, upon EngineerMs instruction, remove the laboratory built on the site and the eJuipment shall become the ContractorMs property( -he Contractor shall assign the respectively sDilled personnel with e2perience on concrete and concrete material tests to the field laboratory( C#s of such personnel shall be submitted to the Engineer for approval( Such personnel assigned to the laboratory shall be fully supervised by and receive instructions from the Engineer(
<0(.(
<0(,(
<0(<(
<0(=(
<0(?(
-he Engineer in agreement with the Employer may reJuire the Contractor to replace laboratory personnel when he deems necessary(
41.7. ,7)
T).,. ")>3-")/ ,+ 6) 5+(/35,)/ 6; ,7) C+(,"!5,+" /3"-(* ,7) )8)53,-+( +4
p(,HB0.<
#34U E 555 -EC8"5CA4 S6EC5F5CA-53"S
C3 63"E"- A7 *A-E! 6!3DUC-53" FAC545-5ES
C5#54 *3!9S
worDs hereunder include, but not limited to, the following: C3"C!E-E: - Concrete cylinder compaction resistance - Concrete sampling and curing tests on the site - Slump in 6ortland cement concrete - Sampling from fresh concrete - Air content of fresh mi2ed concrete by compression method - Density of fresh and set concrete -he tests listed above are defined generally and this listing shall not limit the tests, which the Contractor is reJuired to conduct within the frame of the specifications( <0(L( -he Contractor shall furnish to the Engineer two copies of all certified test reports issued by the independent test laboratory( Each such test report shall include the following information: K -he date of the report K A brief description and name of the proCect K "ame and address of the laboratory K "ame and signature of Engineer K Date of inspection or sampling K -emperature and atmospheric conditions K Date of test K -ype and description of product and number of articles in related specifications K 5ts place within the proCect K -ype of inspection or test K 3bservations made to verify the conformity with the Contract Documents( ContractorMs !esponsibilities -he Contractor shall give an advance notice to the 4aboratory in respect of any worDs reJuired to be tested and cooperate with the laboratory in enabling the laboratory personnel and the technicians to taDe samples from the *orDs( Submission of -est !eports -est reports relating to materials and eJuipment proposed to be used in the *orDs shall be submitted by the Contractor to the Engineer in a number of copies to be designated by the latter(
<0(1(
<0(0/(
:/8
<.(0(
GEOTEC5N$CA& '#RVEA'
-he geotechnical investigation report named )'.P/'T of geotechnical study for the ob0ect* 'eabilitarea sistemului de alimentare cu cu a$1 2n or) 3is$oreni, 41r51re6ti and Gro5e6ti& describes the soil condition at the locations of worDs( -his report is part of the tender documents(
p(,LB0.<
#34U E 555 -EC8"5CA4 S6EC5F5CA-53"S
C3 63"E"- A7 *A-E! 6!3DUC-53" FAC545-5ES
C5#54 *3!9S
5t is in the responsibility of the Contractor to verify the available geotechnical data and in case of need the Contractor shall perform additional geotechnical investigations upon his own costs(
:48
<,(0(
CONTRACTOR $N$T$ATE" "E'$GN C5ANGE'

Following award, design changes initiated by the Contractor Efrom his proposal or a previous design submission7 are subCect to the approval by the Engineer( All Contractor initiated design changes must be separated, documented and submitted as such, and not presented as Eor within7 normal design submission material( -he acceptance of the Engineer of normal design submission documents shall not be deemed as approval of a Contractor initiated design change( -he Contractor must provide all information and materials necessary to satisfy the Engineer as to need, benefit, and B or comparability( Any maCor changes in worDing drawings and documents initiated by the Contractor are subCect to the approval procedure(
<,(.(
::8
Cleanin. and "isinfection
<<(0( -he Contractor is responsible to apply measures to maintain the cleanliness and hygiene of the plant( 5mmediately prior to the start of the -ests on Completion all pipelines, tanDs reservoirs, other vessels, etc which are to contain raw or potable water shall be cleaned and then disinfected( -he following procedure shall be used for disinfection and for demonstrating its effectiveness: E07 Each pipeline, tanD, vessel, etc shall be filled with treated water which has been dosed with chlorine to have a value of chlorine residual of not less than ./ mgB0( -he underside of roofs and other surfaces above top water level shall be sprayed with treated water which has a chlorine residual of not less than ./ mgB0( E.7 After an appropriate time, not less than 0. hours, the pipeline, tanD, vessel, etc shall be emptied and then flushed with treated water( E,7 -he pipeline, tanD, vessel, etc shall then be refilled to the normal top water level with treated water having a value of chlorine residual of not more than /(= mgB0 free chlorine( E<7 After not less than .< hours, samples shall be taDen and subCected to chemical and bacteriological analysis in a laboratory( -he pipeline, tanD, vessel, etc shall be deemed to have been disinfected if there are no coliforms in each sample( -he purpose of the chemical analysis is to confirm that the Juality of the water has not been adversely affected by the tanD lining( -he parameters to be tested during the chemical test shall be based on information provided by the supplier of the tanD lining material( lt is not intended that the chemical analysis confirm that an appropriate lining material has been selectedI rather it is intended to demonstrate that the lining has been applied and cured correctly(
E<7 After disinfection, the pipeline, tanD, vessel, etc shall be emptied as far as practicable(
p(,1B0.<
#34U E 555 -EC8"5CA4 S6EC5F5CA-53"S
C3 63"E"- A7 *A-E! 6!3DUC-53" FAC545-5ES
C5#54 *3!9S
-he water used for disinfection shall be de-chlorinated to the e2tent reJuired by the applicable regulations and authorities prior to discharge into the drainage system(
:;8
<=(0(
Co++issionin. and Perfor+ance Testin.

&eneral -he Contractor shall perform all necessary tests to demonstrate compliance of the *orDs with the specifications, performance criteria and guarantees( During the tests the Contractor shall demonstrate to the satisfaction of the Engineer that: K -he *orDs is capable of achieving the specified 6erformance StandardsI K -he *orDs complies fully with the Specification( K -he Contractor shall demonstrate that worDs, plants and eJuipment operate satisfactory when operated in both manual and automatic control( -he tests shall include, but not be limited to: K 5nspection and testing at the manufacturersM premises EFactory tests7( K 5nspection and testing during construction K -ests on Completion ECommissioning and 6erformance -ests7 A minimum of .0 days notice in writing shall be given to the Engineer and the Employer prior to carrying out any inspection or testing( -he Contractor shall prepare a comprehensive commissioning and testing program and details of the inspection and test procedures he proposes to employ for the startup of the *orDs and this shall be submitted to the Engineer for approval at least ?/ days prior to the commencement of the -ests on Completion( 6rocedures and worD processes for the recording of test results shall be set out in the ContractorNs >uality 6lan but in any case the test results shall be reported in writing to the Employer by the Contractor with the comments and endorsement of the Engineer( *here speciali%ed test eJuipment is supplied, the Contractor shall provide the associated test sheets, which shall be submitted to the Engineer for review prior to the tests being carried out( All tests specified herein including reJuired test eJuipment shall be carried out at the risD and e2pense of the Contractor(
<=(.(
5nspection and -esting during Construction -ests during construction shall include but not be limited to the following: K All specified tests and sampling for materials to be incorporated into the permanent worDs Especified bacDfill material, concrete Juality, asphalt Juality etc,Q7( K All water retaining structures including concrete tanDs, manholes, building roofs etc( shall be tested to prove the water tightness in accordance with the Specification( K All pipelines Egravity or pressure pipes7 shall be pressure tested in accordance with the Specification( -his also includes the Coints, welding seams, washers, etc,Q All manholes shall be tested for water tightness
K All valves and hydrants shall be tested for full closing and opening K All 6!#s shall be tested for function and proper adCusting K Compaction tests shall be performed for bacDfill areas, under the foundation of concrete structures, for pipe beddings, for sub-layers and layers of road worDs(
? A22 %!,)"-!2. .3pp2-)/ 4+" -(5+"p+"!,-+( -( ,7) 0+"9. .7!22 6) ()0 !(/ .36@)5, ,+
"isporeni *S+Component A+Civil+#olume ,+-echnical Specification+./0,-0.-01(doc2 p(</B0.<
#34U E 555 -EC8"5CA4 S6EC5F5CA-53"S
C3 63"E"- A7 *A-E! 6!3DUC-53" FAC545-5ES
C5#54 *3!9S
>uality Assurance 5nspection, certification and where appropriate destructive testing in order to demonstrate compliance with the reJuirements of the specification and the purpose for which they are used in the permanent worDs( *here Juality assured materials are not readily available, and where materials are reJuired to comply with local Standards, the Contractor shall submit to the Engineer test certificates furnished by the supplier or manufacturer of the materials indicating their compliance with the relevant specification( <=(,( -ests on Completion -he following have to pass the tests on completion for the different worD sections: &OT 3: !eplacement of the -ransmission worDs part7 ain incl( reconstruction of shafts Ecivil
&OT /: !ehabilitationBconstruction of the )platformsF !iver 5ntaDe, Siphon 4ine, !aw *ater 6umping Station, 5ntermediate 6umping Station, 6ressure AreaDing Chamber, !eservoir *est Eonly civil worDs part7 &OT 4: Construction of the *ater -reatment 6lant including *-6-building, -ransformer Station, Sludge Drying Aeds, &uard 8ouse Eonly civil worDs part7 -he Contractor shall provide a test programme for the tests procedures which are subCect to the approval of the Engineer( -esting shall be witnessed by the Engineer( -he Engineer may subdivide the *orDs into sections which may be tested separately( -he Contractor shall give the Engineer three weeDsM notice of his intention of carrying out tests, and that the eJuipment is ready for operation( -he Contractor shall provide a test programme to test the function of each part of his worD( As soon as the *orDs, or a Section, have been passed the -ests on Completion, the Contractor shall submit a certified report of the results of these -ests to the Engineer( -he Contractor shall provide complete pipeline, including blanD flanges, caps, plugs, pressure gauges, pipe connection, struts and thrust blocDs, etc which are necessary for effectively testing of the pipelines at the reJuired pressure( -he Contractor shall Deep the said plant in good order during the continuity of the Contract, all at his own e2pense( Any pipe or length of pipe found to be defective shall be immediately removed and replaced without additional cost, and leaDing Coints shall be remade( -he test shall be repeated as often as necessary until the whole length under test is accepted by the Client and Engineer( <=(,( -esting of !einforced Concrete -anDs -he testing of tanDs on water tightness will be carried out similar to D#&* * ,00 Eor internationally acceptable standards7( -he following is an overview for testing with D#&* * ,00( Smaller flow confluence or distribution chambers and manholes of gravity pipelines shall be tested accordingly: E2cavation for tanDs shall not be filled, tanD wall outside and inside faces shall not be coated nor plastered, no plain concrete Efor maDing of internal benching etc(7 shall be placed before the water tightness tests have been successfully passed(
-he test may not be commenced before the concrete has hardened for .L days(
F-22-(* 0-,7 0!,)" .7!22 ,!9) p2!5) !, !( 3(-4+"% "!,) +4 (+, *")!,)" ,7!( 2 % -(
p(<0B0.<
#34U E 555 -EC8"5CA4 S6EC5F5CA-53"S
C3 63"E"- A7 *A-E! 6!3DUC-53" FAC545-5ES
C5#54 *3!9S
.< hours( K K K A period of 0 weeD shall be allowed for stabilisation EintaDe of water into the concrete7( *ater levels shall be measured by approved means at .< hours intervals for a test period of H days or otherwise instructed by the Engineer During the test period of <Lhours water drop R 0mm
"ot withstanding the satisfactory completion of the above test, any leaDage or soaDing visible on the outside face of the tanD walls shall be stopped, after allowing for self-sealing( Any caulDing or maDing good of cracDs in the concerned wall section shall, where practicable, be carried out from the inside face( AdCacent internal chambers within a structure shall be tested seJuentially in case the treatment process allows for emptying of the respective chamber independently of the whole structure( -hen chambers adCacent to the chamber under test shall be empty during the test(
:18
OPERAT$ON AN" MA$NTENANCE "$RECT$VE' C MAN#A&'

Comprehensive, computeri%ed, operation and maintenance manuals in the English language and additional in oldovan language including all manufacturerMs instructions, references, lists, etc( shall be produced( -he manuals shall include an outline of the general principles of operation and maintenance suitable for training purposes, and shall maDe specific reference to the particular eJuipment provided( Sales brochures may be included only as additional information( 5f not otherwise instructed by the Engineer, the manuals shall be submitted in five copies, two copies original and three clear photo copies and shall cover the testing, operation, control, maintenance, dismantling and repair of all the plant provided in the *orDs( All information shall be supported by: K K K K K Catalogues and brochuresI Dimension drawingsI Data sheetsI Descriptive te2tI Comprehensive drawings, sDetches, plans, sections as reJuired (
-he greatest importance shall be drawn to the completeness and clearness of presentation( 5t is emphasi%ed that a collection of standard pamphlets of general nature unaccompanied by drawings and descriptive matter will not be acceptable( 5n particular, information supplied by sub-contractors and manufacturers employed by the Contractor shall be co-ordinated in the comprehensive manual( Cross- references of descriptive te2ts, drawings and spare part lists must be complete( -he Contractor shall deliver to the Engineer, in duplicate, loose leaf copies of draft
operation and maintenance manuals at least two months before start-up of the *orDs( -he manuals shall be divided into several volumes Ee(g( function, operation, maintenance, and overhaul7 and shall fully and clearly set out the ContractorMs own
")5+%%)(/!,-+(. !(/ -(.,"35,-+(. 4+" ,7) .!,-.4!5,+"; +p)"!,-+( !(/ %!-(,)(!(5) !.

"isporeni *S+Component A+Civil+#olume ,+-echnical Specification+./0,-0.-01(doc2 p(<.B0.<
#34U E 555 -EC8"5CA4 S6EC5F5CA-53"S
C3 63"E"- A7 *A-E! 6!3DUC-53" FAC545-5ES
C5#54 *3!9S
applicable to each of the installations and devices supplied( -he te2t or accompanying diagrams shall in addition show the electrical wiring, handling and erection instructions( Draft manuals shall, during the testing and commissioning of the *orDs, be carefully checDed by the Contractor and updated and modified to ensure that they are fully descriptive and applicable to the final conditions( -he draft manuals may include standard literature from the manufacturers but the Contractor shall fully supplement the literature by his own descriptive te2t, drawings, tables, figures, characteristic curves and the liDe( -he final approved manuals for the *orDs shall be submitted before the start of the defects notification period( -hey shall be securely bound in A< si%ed loose leaf binders, clearly titled, inde2 linDed and cross referenced( 5f prepared on computer, a standard 6C word processor software such as *ord for *indows shall be used, and a copy of the data file for each volume on CD shall be supplied in order to facilitate searching for information( -he final manuals shall incorporate instructions, recommendations and advice for the operation of the entire process covering the full range of flow and water conditions and include advice on the Coint operation and control of all the process units on site( "o section of the *orDs will be certified by the Engineer as completed unless this reJuirement has been met( -he contents of the final manual may be subdivided into the following sections: 0( Aasic data of the *orDsI .( Description of the various units of the *orDs including supporting sDetchesI ,( 6rocedures for setting to *orDI <( 6rocedures for shut down and taDing out of serviceI =( Emergency operation Eamount of raw water, electricity failure, etc(7I ?( aintenance procedures including maintenance schedules and draft of maintenance reporting forms H( *ater Juality monitoring program including sampling schedule and sampling locations, draft of Juality reporting forms according to used Standards and description of standard methods used for analysis( 5f during the defects liability period, the Contractor or the Engineer has found that the manual reJuires modification or enlargement as a result of subseJuent operational and maintenance e2perience in the *orDs, the Contractor shall provide the approved modification for each relevant manual( -he manuals shall include e2planations of the function and purpose of each item supplied and the operational, mechanical and electrical procedures for: K K K K 4ubrication, checDing, calibration Eincluding charts7, testing and adCustmentI Attention at daily, weeDly, monthly or other maintenance intervals to ensure reliable trouble-free operationI Complete overhaul, commissioningI dismantling and re-assembly, testing and re-
-he identification and selection of suitable lubricants standardi%ed throughout the *orDs, including identifying eJuivalents, available from local manufacturers where possibleI Defect location decision charts to facilitate tracing of the cause of malfunction or breaDdown from symptoms or testsI !outine and emergency safety precautions, procedures and recommendationsI
p(<,B0.<
K K
#34U E 555 -EC8"5CA4 S6EC5F5CA-53"S
C3 63"E"- A7 *A-E! 6!3DUC-53" FAC545-5ES
C5#54 *3!9S
K K
Cleaning of the 6lant and its componentsI &uidelines for protection of eJuipment in case of taDing the eJuipment out of serviceI K aintenance of protective coatingI K 3perational maintenance of the system, performance, monitoring and reporting proceduresI -he Contractor is obliged to submit the said 3peration and aintenance anuals and the other anuals to the Engineer Ein English and oldovan7 and shall obtain the approvals before the -aDing over Certificate(
:=8
<H(0( <H(.(
CONTRACTORD' E6#$PMENT
Details of all ContractorMs EJuipment to be used by the Contractor in the e2ecution of the *orDs shall be submitted to the Engineer prior to its use( -he EngineerNs consent to use the ContractorMs EJuipment will not be unreasonably withheld, but if in the EngineerNs opinion circumstances arise which maDe it desirable that the use of the ContractorMs EJuipment should be suspended either temporarily or permanently, the Contractor shall change the method of performing the worD affected and he shall be deemed to have no cause for claims against the Employer on account of having to carry out the worD by another method, nor shall he be deemed to have cause for claim if any order issued by the Engineer results in the ContractorMs EJuipment having to stand idle for a period of any duration whatsoever or having to be removed( 5n particular, where it is impossible due to the pro2imity of, and danger to, e2isting roads, structures, or services, to e2cavate e2cept by hand methods, then in such cases it shall be deemed reasonable for the purpose of this Clause for the Engineer to withhold consent to use the EJuipment( -he Contractor shall provide, erect, service and maintain all necessary buildings as offices, housing or plant yardBstores for himself, his staff and his employees( -hese buildings shall, from the time of their erection until the completion of the Contract, be the property of the Employer and the Contractor shall not demolish or remove any buildings or part of any buildings without the written permission of the Engineer( All buildings shall comply with the appropriate local regulations and the Contractor shall provide the appropriate Authority with sufficient details of the establishment so that approval of the appropriate Authority can be obtained by the Contractor prior to construction( -he Contractor shall also construct and maintain adeJuate roads or paths to all buildings(
<H(,(
<H(<(
<H(=(
:?8
<L(0(
'ERV$CE' AN" E6#$PMENT TO -E PROV$"E" %OR T5E ENG$NEER

Services -he Contractor shall provide the Employer and the Engineer, his representatives and other persons authorised by the Employer with such labour and chainmen as the Employer and the Engineer may reJuire( -he Contractor shall provide men eJual to the tasDs reJuired and shall maintain continuity of employment( Chainmen shall be
p(<<B0.<
#34U E 555 -EC8"5CA4 S6EC5F5CA-53"S
C3 63"E"- A7 *A-E! 6!3DUC-53" FAC545-5ES
C5#54 *3!9S
e2perienced in assisting in survey worD( <L(.( Site eeting !ooms
-he Contractor shall provide eeting !ooms on Site for the Engineers e2clusive use for no costs, including all related running costs, such as electricity, heating, etc(( -he Site eeting !ooms shall be established on each )platformF liDe !aw *ater 6umping Station, *ater -reatment 6lant, 5ntermediate 6umping Station, 6ressure AreaDing Chamber, !eservoir *est( -he site offices shall be furnished and eJuipped Ee(g( tables, chairs,7 and shall be locDable( -he locations of the Site eeting !ooms shall be agreed upon with the Engineer( <L(,( Surveying EJuipment -he Contractor shall provide surveying eJuipment for the sole use of the Engineer and his staff for the duration of the Contract and when appropriate have a anufacturerNs or AgentNs specified tolerance certificate at the date of issue( -he Contractor is reJuired to provide the survey instruments on the first day of the Contract until completion of the *orDs( 3ne surveying assistant shall be made available on reJuest to the Engineer( -he Contractor shall maintain the eJuipment and shall repair or replace damaged or unusable eJuipment without delay when instructed by the Engineer( Upon the issue of the 6reliminary -aDing 3ver Certificate the eJuipment shall revert to the Contractor( <L(<( -ools -he Contractor shall provide throughout the period of the Contract all staging, templates, plumb bobs, pegs, hammers, nails, strings, paint, brushes and other such articles reJuired by the Engineer for inspection, checDing of setting out and measurement of the *orDs( <L(?( -esting EJuipment -he Contractor shall provide the following eJuipment for use by the Engineer and set up in suitable room at a location to be agreed upon( K K K K K K 3ne . D* electric space heater and one twin gang socDet *orD bench and shelves( 3ne cone, tamping rod and measure, in accordance with Aritish Standard AS 0LL0 or eJuivalent, for taDing slump tests( Eight cube moulds for 0=/ mm test cubes( 3ne electrically heated thermostatically controlled water tanD capable of containing 0/ concrete cubes( Steel floats, shovels, scoops and other necessary hand tools for carrying out the above mentioned tests(
-he testing eJuipment shall be set up in the room provided and maintained at the ContractorNs e2pense in accurate worDing order for the duration of the Contract( -he ContractorNs rates for concrete cubes shall include for the stripping and cleaning of cube moulds and also clearly numbering the cubes in a seJuence specified by the Engineer(
:@8
-$&&PO'T$NG AN" A"VERT$'$NG

p(<=B0.<
#34U E 555 -EC8"5CA4 S6EC5F5CA-53"S
C3 63"E"- A7 *A-E! 6!3DUC-53" FAC545-5ES
C5#54 *3!9S
<1(0(
-he Contractor shall not undertaDe or allow bill posting or advertising of any Dind upon the worDs without the written consent of the Employer and Engineer(
;08
=/(0(
C&EARANCE O% '$TE ON COMP&ET$ON

A 6erformance Certificate will not be issued before the Contractor has removed all his machinery, eJuipment, plant, waste material from the site and the site reinstated to the satisfaction of the Engineer(
;38
ENV$RONMENTA& PROTECT$ON !OR('
=0(0( -he Contractor shall comply with the reJuirements of the E"#5!3" E"-A4 !E#5E* D3CU E"- EE!D7 of the 6roCect )!ehabilitation of the *ater Supply System in the !ayon "isporeni: unicipalities of "isporeni, #$r%$re'ti and &ro%e'ti, !epublic of oldovaF(
=0(.(
-he Contractor shall be legally responsible and financially liable to observe oldovan environmental legislation( 5n particular, the following environmental protection measures shall be observed during the e2ecution of the construction worDs: K Demolition material:
=0(,(
As far as possible, any demolition materials will be reused on site as hard fill for construction foundations and roadways, unless ha%ardous materials such as asbestos are identified( K E2cavated soil:
E2cavated material surplus to reJuirements for bacD filling shall be disposed of offsite( -he soil may be contaminated by raw or partially treated sewage which has leaDed from tanDs, pipes, etc, and the health and safety aspects of this and the suitability of disposal sites, need to be addressed( K &round water:
-he local water table can be high, and ground water pumping will be reJuired in places to lower the water table to allow construction to proceed( Any temporary permit reJuired for discharge of these waters to be obtained by the Contractor( K Scrap:
5n case e2isting mechanical and electrical plant will be scrapped and replaced( -his will give rise to a waste stream for disposal( Electrical components may contain 6CA contaminated oils or other to2ic materials( Electro-mechanical plant and building demolition material may be contaminated with asbestos, cladding, hydraulic fluids, to2ic paints or other substances used for corrosion control( K Air pollution:
Construction may give rise to dust and vehicle e2hausts( -he comparative remoteness of the site does not pose a ha%ard or nuisance to residential or commercial areas(
;/8
MATER$A&'
:2.1. A22 %!,)"-!2. ,+ 6) 3.)/ -( ,7) P)"%!()(, W+"9. .7!22 6) ()0 !(/ +4 ,7) ")>3-")/
"isporeni *S+Component A+Civil+#olume ,+-echnical Specification+./0,-0.-01(doc2 p(<?B0.<
#34U E 555 -EC8"5CA4 S6EC5F5CA-53"S
C3 63"E"- A7 *A-E! 6!3DUC-53" FAC545-5ES
C5#54 *3!9S
specifications( -he worDmanship shall also be of the specified Juality, all to be to the approval of the Engineer( =.(.( -he Contractor shall be specific as to the country of origin and manufacturing firm of the materials he intends to supply, and shall submit all relative catalogues and product specifications to the Engineer( -he Contractor shall also supply all documentation with regard to importation such as Aills of 4ading, 6acDing 4ists, -hird 6arty 5nspection Certificates and Certificates of 6roduct Conformity all in accordance with this -echnical Specification( 5f or where reJuired, materials will be tested for compliance with the relevant standards at the place of manufacture and witnessed by the approved -hird 6arty 5nspector( Aefore entering into any sub-Contract for the supply of any materials or goods the Contractor shall obtain the EngineerMs approval in writing of the sub-Contractor from whom he proposes to obtain such materials or goods( Should the Engineer at any time be dissatisfied with such materials or goods or with the methods of operation carried out at such sub-ContractorNs worDs or place of business, he shall be empowered to cancel his previously given approval of such sub- Contractor and to specify any other suppliers whom he may choose or to approve another sub-Contractor for the supply of such materials or goods( -he Contractor shall then obtain the said materials or goods from such other supplier and shall bear any additional cost thereof( -he Contractor shall provide the Engineer with three copies of all orders for the supply of materials and goods reJuired for the *orDs(
=.(,(
=.(<(
=.(=(
=.(?(
;48
=,(0(
'AMP&E'
5n addition to specific provisions in the Specification for sampling and testing of materials, the Contractor shall submit to the Engineer, as he may reJuire, samples of all materials which he proposes to use in the *orDs( *hen approved, these will be retained by the Engineer( -he Engineer may reCect any materials or goods, which in his opinion are inferior to the samples submitted( -he Engineer may e2amine and may reJuire to test any materials or goods to be used in the *orDs at any place inside or outside oldova( -he Contractor shall give the Engineer unrestricted access to his, and his Sub-contractorNs premises and suppliers for such purposes at all times( -he EngineerNs approval of manufacturers or materials for the *orDs, whenever reJuired to the Specifications, shall not relieve the Contractor from his responsibilities under the Contract( -he Contractor shall afford the Engineer all facilities, assistance, labour and appliances necessary for the convenient e2amination, testing, weighing or analysis of all materials and goods( -he Contractor shall prepare test samples, which the Engineer may reJuire( -ests carried out off the site shall not relieve the Contractor of the responsibility of ensuring that the materials pass any reJuired tests when they are incorporated in the 6ermanent *orDs( -he costs for all tests prescribed in the Specifications shall be borne by the Contractor
p(<HB0.<
=,(.(
=,(,(
=,(<(
=,(=(
#34U E 555 -EC8"5CA4 S6EC5F5CA-53"S
C3 63"E"- A7 *A-E! 6!3DUC-53" FAC545-5ES
C5#54 *3!9S
and are deemed to be included in his contract prices( -he costs for any additional tests reJuired by the Engineer shall be borne by the Employer(
;:8
!ARRANTA %OR MATER$A&'

Component *arranty period K achine units, machines and fittings . years K 6ipelines and asphalt covers = years K -anDs = years K Electric eJuipment, measuring instrument and control eJuipment for technical anagement . years -he warranty period shall commence from the taDing over and not from the time installed and put into use(
;;8
==(0(
'PARE PART'
-he Contract stipulates the minimum amount of spare parts to be supplied by the Contractor if the respective spare part is recommended in lower amount by the manufacturers but shall not limit the procurement of any other recommended spare parts recommended(
;18
=?(0(
PROEECT C&O'EO#T
Final inspection *hen the Contractor considers that all stages of the *orD are complete, the Contractor shall submit the following written certifications to the Engineer prior to final inspection: K Contract Documents have been reviewed( K All stages of the *orD have been inspected for compliance with the Contract Documents( K All stages of the *orD have been completed in accordance with Contract Documents( K EJuipment and systems have been tested in the presence of the Engineer and are operational( K 6erformance tests specified in the proCect manual for procurement have been satisfactorily completed( K All stages of the *orD have been completed and ready for final inspection( *hen the Contractor has notified the Engineer that the *orD is ready for final inspection and has submitted the reJuired certifications, the Engineer shall maDe a final inspection to verify the status of completion( 5f the Engineer determines the *orD is incomplete or defective, the Engineer will promptly notify the Contractor in writing, listing the incomplete or defective *orD( -he Contractor shall then taDe immediate steps to correct the stated deficiencies and shall send a second written certification to the Engineer when all stages of the *orD are completed( Upon receipt of the second certification, the Engineer shall re-inspect the *orD(
p(<LB0.<
#34U E 555 -EC8"5CA4 S6EC5F5CA-53"S
C3 63"E"- A7 *A-E! 6!3DUC-53" FAC545-5ES
C5#54 *3!9S
*hen the Engineer determines that all stages of the *orD are acceptable under the Contract Documents, and Engineer has received the closeout submittals from the Contractor, Engineer shall issue a Certificate of Acceptance( Aefore the Engineer issues a -aDing-3ver Certificate, the Contractor shall submit record documents for the proCect which accurately reflects the *orD as constructed( 5nformation on record drawings shall be recorded concurrently with construction progress( *orD shall not be concealed until reJuired information is recorded( Each document shall be labelled G6roCect !ecordG in neat large printed letters( !ecord documents shall be legibly marDed and shall record actual construction conditions including, but not limited to, the following information: K K K K K K K Elevations and depths of pipeline inverts( 4ocation of future tee branches for future connections( 8ori%ontal and vertical locations of underground utilities and appurtenances, referenced to permanent surface structures( 4ocation of internal utilities and appurtenances referenced to visible and accessible features of the structure( Field changes of dimension and detail( Changes made by field order or by Change 3rder( Details not on original Contract Documents(
Specifications and Addenda shall be legibly marDed and shall include the following information: K K anufacturer, trade name, catalogue number, and supplier of each product and item of eJuipment installed( Complete list of subcontractors, manufacturers, and suppliers who furnished labour, materials, or eJuipment( -he address of each firm shall be included together with types of material or worD performed( Changes made by field order or by Change 3rder(
=?(.(
Document submittal !ecord documents shall be delivered to the Engineer prior to the issuance of the -aDing-3ver Certificate( All letter-si%ed material shall be neatly inde2ed and placed in a four or two ring binder( Drawings shall be bound in sets of convenient si%e for ease of handling( A transmittal letter, in duplicate, shall accompany the submittal of record documents( -he transmittal letter shall contain the following information: a( Date( b( 6roCect title and number( c( ContractorMs name and address( d( -itle and number of each record document(
e( Certification that each record document as submitted is complete and accurate( f( Signature of Contractor or his authori%ed representative(
p(<1B0.<
#34U E 555 -EC8"5CA4 S6EC5F5CA-53"S
C3 63"E"- A7 *A-E! 6!3DUC-53" FAC545-5ES
C5#54 *3!9S
VO&#ME $$$
'ECT$ON /: TEC5N$CA& 'PEC$%$CAT$ON' %OR C$V$& !OR('
p(=/B0.<
#34U E 555 -EC8"5CA4 S6EC5F5CA-53"S
C3 63"E"- A7 *A-E! 6!3DUC-53" FAC545-5ES
C5#54 *3!9S
3
383
'$TE C&EARANCE AN" PREPARATORA !OR(

Clearin. of 'ite
-he Contractor shall remove overburden and vegetation, fell trees, cut down hedges and bushes and grub up roots, all as directed by the Engineer( "o material or trees shall be removed from the site without prior approval being received from the Engineer( All rubbish and material unsuitable for re-use must be removed from the site to an approved disposal area provided and paid for by the Contractor and all worD that has been disturbed must be made good( At the end of worDs, all the remaining construction materials, as well as the e2cess earth will be removed, leaving the worDs area clean( 38/ %ellin. trees
*here directed by the Engineer, trees with a trunD e2ceeding /(0= m diameter shall be uprooted and holes shall be filled with approved material and well compacted( 384 ReFuire+ent of Environ+ent -he following measures have to be undertaDen by the contracted constructor:
%i.ure 3>3: Reco++ended Measures
Reco++ended Measures Construction sites, transportation routes and material handling sites must be water-sprayed regularly, especially if these sites are near sensitive areas, such as residential areas( -rucDs and heavy machines should be properly maintained and meet the emission standards of the relevant environmental laws( Construction activities within "isporeni and #ar%aresti have to be scheduled carefully in order to minimise the impacts of noise from construction machinery( "ighttime uses of certain noisy machines is prohibited( 5n order to avoid contamination of the surrounding areas, sewage and other wastewater from construction camps must be contained and treated before being discharged -emporary land use should be planned well ahead of construction to minimise the impact of the disturbance( 4and must be reinstated to its original condition on completion of construction( 5n order to minimise the generation of dust, raw and construction materials will be stored in appropriate places and covered or sprayed( Construction waste must be removed from the sites regularly( Aurning of construction waste material is prohibited( 5n order to avoid spillage or leaDage, construction materials must be covered during transportation( Construction must be suspended immediately, if any archaeological or other cultural properties are discovered( -he relevant cultural authority must be informed and construction worD can only continue after a thorough e2ploration(
C+(,"!5,+". !(/ E(*-())". %3., 0+"9 52+.)2; 0-,7 ")p").)(,!,-1). +4 ,7) 2+5!2 !3,7+"-,-)..
p(=0B0.<
#34U E 555 -EC8"5CA4 S6EC5F5CA-53"S
C3 63"E"- A7 *A-E! 6!3DUC-53" FAC545-5ES
C5#54 *3!9S
Contractors must taDe safety measures at the construction sites in order to protect the public( *arning signs must be provided to alert the public of potential safety ha%ards at and around the proCect sites in conCunction with the relevant authority before construction -raffic plans must be prepared in the congested routes
p(=.B0.<
#34U E 555 -EC8"5CA4 S6EC5F5CA-53"S
C3 63"E"- A7 *A-E! 6!3DUC-53" FAC545-5ES
C5#54 *3!9S
/
/83
E9CAVAT$ON AN" -AC(%$&&$NG

'ettin. Out
-he location of pipes and manholes will generally be as shown on the drawings( Aased on the drawings the contractor will do all setting out including marDing of e2isting facilities Eif any7( -he setting out must be approved by the Engineer( /8/ General
&round Condition: &eological, hydrological information and information regarding ground water are mentioned in the )!E63!- of geotechnical study for the obCect: )!eabilitarea sistemului de alimentare cu apa Pn or( "isporeni, #ar%aresti, si &ro%estiF Eavailable in English and oldovan version7 which is included in )#34U E # D!A*5"&SF( -he Contractor shall e2amine the Site to familiari%e himself with the nature of the ground, e2cavation methods to be applied and physical obstructions and conditions on Site that may affect his worD and prices( 8is rates shall allow for all operations and costs reJuired and encountered when carrying out the *orDs in accordance with the Contract( Claims due to lacD of Dnowledge of site conditions will not be entertained( -he Contractor shall not e2ecute any earthworD or e2cavation without giving the EngineerMs prior approval to the methods which he proposes to employ( 8e shall not thereafter modify such methods without the EngineerMs consent( 6rior to the commencement of any earthworD, e2cavation or asphalt cutting, the Contractor shall record the actual condition of the surface of the worDing site and adCacent structures and buildings( -he record shall consist of a written description and photographic records and shall be submitted to the Engineer 0< days prior to the commencement of construction worDs( Such records shall be signed as true records by the Contractor and the Engineer in order to avoid any discrepanciesBdifferences at a later stage i(e( whilst e2ecuting the reinstatement worDs( /84 "efinitions
GE2cavationG shall for the purpose of the Contract be deemed to refer to the e2cavation of all the materials of whatever geological formation, Juality, consistency or description( E2cavation shall be carried out neatly to the lines and levels which are specified on the Drawings or as instructed by the Engineer( E2cess e2cavation beyond the specified lines and levels shall be limited to an absolute minimum maDing due allowance for worDing space and the necessary -emporary *orDs( -he Contractor shall taDe all possible precautions to prevent slips in e2cavations and embanDments and to protect and support structures, which may be endangered( Any e2cess e2cavation, over-breaD or slip beyond the limits of the specified e2cavation shall be removed and made good at the ContractorMs e2pense with such material as the Engineer shall direct( E2cavation shall be carried out by hand if e2cavation by mechanical means is not reasonably practicable or may endanger or damage structures or property( E2cavated material shall, if in the opinion of the Engineer it is suitable and reJuired for use
at the Site, be stocDpiled or, if possible, immediately placed or shall, if not so suitable or reJuired, be removed from the Site(
2.4
Location of and Support for Services and Obstructions

p(=,B0.<
#34U E 555 -EC8"5CA4 S6EC5F5CA-53"S
C3 63"E"- A7 *A-E! 6!3DUC-53" FAC545-5ES
C5#54 *3!9S
Aefore starting e2cavation, the Contractor shall obtain full permission and approval of the relevant utility companies serving notices of intent to start worD as may be necessary in accordance with all the local 4aws and !egulations( 5n addition, the Contractor shall obtain all available information from such utility companies and others as may be necessary, relating to the position of all Dnown services along the routes of all pipelines to be laid( "otwithstanding any relevant information furnished by the Employer or the Engineer or any public authority, the Contractor shall be solely responsible for ascertaining from his own inspection of the Site and from the respective supply authorities and other public or private bodies the position of all pipes and cables whether underground or overhead, within or near the Site( -he Contractor shall be responsible for the accurate locating of the services and, during the course of the *orDs shall taDe all necessary precautions to avoid damage to the services( *here necessary the services shall be temporarily supported during the e2cavation( *hen instructed by the Engineer, permanent support shall be provided to services crossing pipelines( Should the services become damaged during the course of *orDs, then the Contractor shall be responsible for liaison with the responsible Authority and arranging for the repair of that service( -he Contractor shall bear all costs in the repair of the service, either through insurance or from his own finances( *here a service or obstruction is encountered along the route of pipeline, the Contractor has to inform the Engineer immediately of its presence and shall submit details, including the type of service, or obstruction, its dimensions, depth below ground level( -he Engineer will then advise on the action to be taDen( *here in the opinion of the Engineer construction of the *orDs cannot be reasonably carried out unless the sewer, pipe, cable, other service is permanently severed or permanently diverted or permanently supported, he will instruct the Contractor to provide all necessary facilities and access for the &overnment Department or public utility company who shall carry out such worDs or shall instruct the Contractor to e2ecute these worDs( /8; "e+olition
-he Contractor shall demolish, dismantle andBor remove any miscellaneous e2isting structures, buildings or parts thereof Ee(g( bricDworD, ES eJuipmentBmaterial, concrete, reinforcement, wood, etc(7 which occupy or obstruct the 6ermanent *orDs, all as shown on the drawings or as directed by the Engineer( Unsuitable materials from demolishing and dismantling shall be immediately disposed of at the dump site( *here partial demolition of structures is reJuired the Contractor shall taDe the utmost care not to damage any part of the structure which is to remain in place( 5f any such damage may occur the Contractor shall repair and maDe good the damage at his own e2pense( Demolition shall be carried out in accordance with oldovan Standards( Unless otherwise instructed, structures shall be demolished to 0m below ground level( -anDs,
sumps and basements shall have holes broDen through to allow eJualisation of water levels( Structures e2tending below 0m depth shall be filled with compacted hardcore( Above 0m
/)p,7 4-22 .7!22 6) .)2)5,)/ %!,)"-!2 4"+% /)%+2-,-+( +" -%p+",)/ 4-22 0-,7 p!",-52) .-A) (+,
"isporeni *S+Component A+Civil+#olume ,+-echnical Specification+./0,-0.-01(doc2 p(=<B0.<
#34U E 555 -EC8"5CA4 S6EC5F5CA-53"S
C3 63"E"- A7 *A-E! 6!3DUC-53" FAC545-5ES
C5#54 *3!9S
e2ceeding 0=/ mm( /81 'urve7 and Ri.*t of !a7
Aefore starting worD for any particular pipeline, the Contractor shall set out and survey the route of the pipeline as shown on the Drawings, or as agreed with the Engineer( -he length of the route shall be accurately measured and ground levels taDen where reJuired by the Engineer( -he route of the pipeline shall be clearly marDed on the ground( 8aving identified the proposed pipeline route, the Contractor shall liaise with the utility companies before commencing any e2cavation( *ith the assistance of the utility companies the Contractor shall satisfy himself as to the e2act location of all e2istingunderground services, which may affect or be affected by the e2cavation of the pipeline( -his may reJuire the use of an electromagnetic pipe locator and test pits as described above( 8aving determined the e2act location of any underground services, the Contractor shall prepare details and issue them to the Engineer( -he results of the survey, comprising ground levels, connection point invert levels, diameters and underground service details shall be submitted to the Engineer( -he Contractor shall prepare details of the following for the agreement of the Engineer:
K -he route and invert levels of the new pipeline, where there is a conflict with the
e2isting drawingsI
K -he fittings reJuired to maDe the connection into the e2isting pipeI K
easures to be adopted in relation to underground services(
At all times the pipeline surveying shall be sufficiently ahead of the e2cavation and pipe laying to permit agreement to be reached between the Engineer and the Contractor on the lines, levels and gradients of the pipeline( "otwithstanding the reJuirement for an Ne2cavation permitN, the Contractor shall not commence any e2cavation until confirmation of the above has been provided by the Engineer( !ight of *ay shall be the areaEs7 allocated to the Contractor to enable e2ecution of the *orDs in accordance with the Contract( Due to physical, statutory or other special conditions the worDing width of !ight of *ay may be restricted Eincluding restricted access to worDing sites7( -he Contractor is deemed to have included in his Contract 6rice all costs encountered for complying with such restrictions( 5n general the ma2imum worDing width E!ight of *ay7 for any section of trench worD in agricultural land, garden, etc( shall be not more than 0/ metres, unless otherwise instructed by the Engineer( For access to the site of the *orDs the worDing width shall be not more than ? metres( Should the Contractor reJuire areas outside the allocated !ight of *ay he may, with the prior agreement of the Engineer, negotiate these on his own behalf and shall be responsible for all costs involved and for the reinstatement after completion of the 6ermanent *orDs( -he length of an open section of trench for water or sewerage pipes may not e2ceed 0// m, without a written consent of the Engineer( -he soil arising from e2cavation will be placed on one side of the trench only, at least /(=/ m from the trench edge, or otherwise instructed by
the Engineer( -he vegetal soil will be Dept apart from the rest of e2cavated soil and will not
6) 3.)/ 4+" 4-22-(*.. T7) 1)*),!2 %!,)"-!2 0-22 6) 3.)/ +(2; 4+" 5+1)"-(* ,7) 4-22-(*. +( 3(p!1)/
"isporeni *S+Component A+Civil+#olume ,+-echnical Specification+./0,-0.-01(doc2 p(==B0.<
#34U E 555 -EC8"5CA4 S6EC5F5CA-53"S
C3 63"E"- A7 *A-E! 6!3DUC-53" FAC545-5ES
C5#54 *3!9S
areas( 6rior to commencement of the *orDs the Contractor shall record on drawings the location and dimension of irrigation channels, structures, walls, fences etc(, lying within an area of ./ metres measured from the centre line of pipes or from the outer edge of structures to be e2ecuted( -hese drawings together with a written description of the condition of such structures shall be submitted in duplicate to the Engineer 0< days before start of construction worDs Ee2cavation7( -he Contractor shall be responsible for maintaining the flow of water in irrigation channels and natural water courses during the entire period of construction( 8is Contract 6rice shall include costs for reinstating irrigation channels and natural water courses after completion of worDs located outside the areas occupied by permanent worDs( Aefore commencement of construction the Contractor shall carefully strip the top soil from any agricultural land, garden and the liDe to the depth as directed by the Engineer and over the entire worDing width( -op soil shall be deposited separately from other e2cavated material for reuse( All fences, walls, structures, buildings, etc( affected by the ContractorMs worD shall be reinstated to the satisfaction of the Contracting Authority and the Engineer( -rees within the !ight of *ay may only be cut down after having received the Contracting Authorities and the EngineerMs permission( Any damage to trees, whether accidental or otherwise, shall be reported to the Engineer( -he Completion Certificate, as described in the Conditions of Contract, for any section of worDs will only be issued if the Contractor submits, together with his application and where applicable, a written statement by the Contracting Authority confirming that reinstatement of land, garden, etc( has been carried out to the Contracting AuthorityMs satisfaction( /8= EGcavation
-he rates for e2cavation shall include for: K E2cavation in any Dind of material Eincluding hard rocD7 K Careful removal, storage and replacement of top soil as directed by the Engineer( K AulDing of the e2cavated material( K aterial, installation, removal of trench support K Additional e2cavation to accommodate the temporary supports and all worDing space necessary to carry out the worD together with all subseJuent bacDfilling and compaction using approved e2cavated material( K 9eeping the e2cavations clear of water and all dirt( K -rimming, compacting and protecting the formation level( K Formation of all temporary spoil heaps and all double handling necessary, and carting away e2cess material to tip( K 6rotection of the *orDs( All surface areas for which items for stripping turf and top soil have not been included in the Aills of >uantities and which have been disturbed by the ContractorMs worDings or operations shall be reinstated to the original condition including providing and laying top soil to a minimum thicDness of 0=/ mm, all at the ContractorMs e2pense where directed by the Engineer( -rench E2cavation, the following shall
apply: K -he line and level of trenches shall be as shown on drawings or as directed by the Engineer( Aefore commencing e2cavation, the alignment of the trench shall be
p)**)/ +3, !553"!,)2; !(/ ,7) *"+3(/ 2)1)2 .7!22 6) !*"))/ 0-,7 ,7) E(*-())". S,"+(*
"isporeni *S+Component A+Civil+#olume ,+-echnical Specification+./0,-0.-01(doc2 p(=?B0.<
#34U E 555 -EC8"5CA4 S6EC5F5CA-53"S
C3 63"E"- A7 *A-E! 6!3DUC-53" FAC545-5ES
C5#54 *3!9S
sight rails shall be then fi2ed and maintained at each change of gradient and at a distance not e2ceeding .= metres( K -rench e2cavation shall be carried out by such methods and to such lines dimensions and depth as reJuired according the respective typical profil( K -rench e2cavation shall be carried out to such width and depth as as reJuired according the respective typical profil(: Allowance should be made for the placing of bedding as specified( Any e2cavation outside these limits will be not remunerated( K "o length of trench e2cavation shall be started until pipes, fittings, etc( to be laid in that length are available on Site( K E2cept where otherwise stated trenches shall be e2cavated to a sufficient depth to ensure, after consolidation of the bacDfilling, a minimum cover of 0,0, m measured from ground level to the top of the pipe( *here the Contractor is instructed that the pipe line shall be laid at a lesser depth, the ground surface shall be made up locally with banDing or concrete surrounding to the pipe which shall be provided all in accordance with the EngineerMs instructions( K SubCect to any specific reJuirements of the Contract the bacDfilling and temporary surface reinstatement of trench e2cavation shall be commenced and be completed as soon as reasonably practicable after the pipes have been laid and Cointed( 6ipe laying shall follow closely upon the progress of trench e2cavation and the Contractor shall not permit unreasonably e2cessive length of trenches to be open while awaiting testing of the pipeline( K 5f the Engineer considers that the Contractor is not complying with any of the foregoing reJuirements, he may prohibit further trench e2cavation until he is satisfied with the progress of laying and testing of pipelines and bacDfilling of trench e2cavation( K All trench e2cavation and other worD carried out within the limits of any roadway shall be completed as rapidly as possible and not more than half the width of the carriage way shall be obstructed at one time( -he Contractor shall provide maintain and operate temporary traffic controls of a type approved by the Engineer( K -rench e2cavations in roads and at thrust blocDs in all locations shall have vertical sides( K -he Contractor shall at all times taDe special precautions to prevent settlement in the vicinity of the trenches( -he Contractor shall maDe good any settlement and repair any damage resulting from such settlement at his own cost, all to be to the satisfaction of the Engineer, the land Contracting Authority or the highway authority( -his is in no way intended to limit the ContractorMs responsibilities under the Conditions of Contract( K 8ighway authority shall mean the authority responsible for road construction and maintenance( K All top soil shall be carefully laid aside and afterwards replaced in its original position( K Accurate records shall be Dept by the Contractor of all services crossed in the course of worD( -he Contractor shall prepare record drawings showing the location, level and details of the services, which are crossed and such records shall be given daily to the Engineer( -rimming E2cavation, the following shall apply: K *hen e2cavation to specified levels for the foundation of structures or for pipes or to the specified limits for the face of any structure reJuired to abut undisturbed soil the Contractor shall not e2cavate the last 0=/ mm until immediately before commencing the construction worD, e2cept where the Engineer shall permit otherwise( K Should the Contractor have e2cavated to less than 0=/ mm of these specified
limits before he is ready to commence the construction worDs, he shall, where reJuired by the Engineer e2cavate further so as to remove not less than 0=/ mm of material immediately before commencing the construction worDs(
p(=HB0.<
#34U E 555 -EC8"5CA4 S6EC5F5CA-53"S
C3 63"E"- A7 *A-E! 6!3DUC-53" FAC545-5ES
C5#54 *3!9S
Unsuitable aterial, the following shall apply: K -he Contractor shall be responsible for forming a sound foundation for pipes and pipe- bedding structures and he shall maDe all tests and bring to the attention of the Engineer any ineJualities in the bearing capacity of the subsoil( K Should the Contractor fail to comply with the above he shall be responsible for all breaDages, fractures, leaDage, settlement, etc( that may occur as a result of the aforesaid ineJualities of the bearing capacity of the subsoil( K Should the material forming the bottom of any e2cavation, while acceptable to the Engineer at the time of his inspection, subseJuently become unacceptable to him due to e2posure to weather conditions or have become mush, soft or loose during the course of the worDs, the Contractor shall remove such unsound material by hand( K Unsuitable material shall be removed from Site and disposed of as instructed by the Engineer( /8? 'upportin. Measures for EGcavation
-emporary trench support shall be installed according to the typical profil( -he Contractor shall supply the material, install and remove the trench support accordingly( -he costs for the trench support shall be included in the items for trench e2cavation( 5f reJuired or instructed by the Engineer, the Contractor shall support all sides of e2cavations to prevent settlement or slip, falls of ground, structures or services adCacent to the e2cavation( E2cavation reJuired providing space for supports and worDing area according to the typical profils( !emedial measures repairs and related costs encountered due to settlement, slip, falls or damages are to be carried out and paid by the Contractor( All costs for supporting worDs shall be deemed to be included in the e2cavation unit prices( /8@ "isposal of EGcavated Material
E2cavated material which is not reJuired or is unsuitable for re-use in the *orDs shall be disposed of as directed by the Engineer( -he Contractor shall give the Engineer adeJuate notice of his intention to stocDpile material( aterial ordered to be disposed shall remain the property of the Employer and shall be deposited at places designated by the Engineer( SubCect to any specific reJuirements of the Contract, the disposal of e2cavated material within the Site shall be at the ContractorMs discretion but shall be so arranged as to be acceptable to the Engineer and to suit the overall reJuirements for the construction of the *orDs( -he Contractor shall ensure that no e2cavated material which is suitable for and is reJuired for reuse in the *orDs is disposed of outside the Site( -he term Ge2cavationG shall be deemed to include for disposing of e2cavated material in any of the following ways : K bacDfilling to e2cavation and completed structures and trench e2cavation using suitable e2cavated material and including placing in temporary spoil tips and any double handling reJuiredI K transporting selected e2cavated material to locations within the site where embanDments are to be constructed or where filling around structures is specified to be constructed as embanDment including tipping ready for spreading and compactingI K disposal of surplus e2cavated material outside the SiteI K top soil and e2cavated material suitable for grassing shall be deposited in
temporary separate spoil tips within the SiteI K unsuitable material shall be disposed of as approved by the Engineer( -he costs shall
6) ")%3()"!,)/ 6; ,7) -,)% BD-.p+.!2 +4 .3"p23. %!,)"-!2 ,+ !pp"+1)/ /3%pC

"isporeni *S+Component A+Civil+#olume ,+-echnical Specification+./0,-0.-01(doc2 p(=LB0.<
#34U E 555 -EC8"5CA4 S6EC5F5CA-53"S
C3 63"E"- A7 *A-E! 6!3DUC-53" FAC545-5ES
C5#54 *3!9S
/830 -lastin. E2plosives shall be used only with the written permission of the Engineer and under conditions to be approved by him( -he Contractor will be reJuired to indemnify the Employer against all claims arising there from in respect of persons, animals, properties and services( Alasting shall be carried out carefully and in such manner as to avoid loosening or shattering rocD beyond the reJuired line of e2cavation and all loose and shattered rocD shall be removed and any voids formed and made good to the satisfaction of the Engineer and at the ContractorMs e2pense( 3nly e2perienced and Jualified personnel shall be employed on this worD and the storage of e2plosives shall conform to the appropriate regulations( -he Contractor will familiari%e himself with and conform to any local AuthorityNs regulations concerning blasting( /833 EGcavation to be Hept free fro+ !ater -he Contractor shall allow in his rates for e2cavation for Deeping the e2cavation whether above or below the groundwater table, at all times, free from flooding by storm water, percolating water, subsoil water, sewage, irrigation water or sewage effluent by pumping, bailing or other means( -he Contractor must e2pect that the general groundwater levels may be near the surface( &roundwater must be lowered to Deep the trench dry for pipe laying( -he Contractor is at liberty to choose his own method to reduce groundwater levels, but the draining system and the discharge pointEs7 will be subCect to approval by the Engineer( -he Contractor will provide all the eJuipment for pumping out( For draining the water out of the e2cavation, one of the following techniJues has to be used:
K 6umping out directly from the e2cavation K 6umping out through drilled and filtered well points
-he Contractor shall ensure that sufficient standby plant is on the site at all times to avoid any interruption in continuity of dewatering( "o e2tra payment shall be made for dewatering other than mentioned in the Aill of >uantities and the cost incurred in this activity shall be deemed to be included in the rates for e2cavation of structures or in the pipeline rates or throughout the rates in general( 5f the contractor as method for directly dewatering chooses to e2cavate deeper than necessary and use gravel as drainage system, he must place geo-te2tile between gravel and bedding- material( -his cost must be included in the offer( -he Contractor shall taDe all precautions to avoid undermining any part of the *orDs or other properties by pumping or otherwise, but should undermining occur he shall at his own e2pense maDe good the same to the satisfaction of the Engineer( 5n all cases where permission to use e2isting water courses, sewers, pipes for the discharge of liJuids has been granted, it will be on the condition that the Contractor cleans out such facilities after completion of the *orDs at the respective Site(
/83/ -acHfillin. For the bacDfilling of open e2cavation Eother than pipe trenches7, the bacDfilling of the
)85!1!,-+(. .7!22 (+, 6) 5!""-)/ +3, 0-,7+3, ,7) 5+(.)(, +4 ,7) E(*-())".
"isporeni *S+Component A+Civil+#olume ,+-echnical Specification+./0,-0.-01(doc2 p(=1B0.<
#34U E 555 -EC8"5CA4 S6EC5F5CA-53"S
C3 63"E"- A7 *A-E! 6!3DUC-53" FAC545-5ES
C5#54 *3!9S
E2cavation shall be carried out in such a manner so that material which is unsuitable for bacDfilling and compaction shall be e2cavated separately and removed from the site( E2amples of unsuitable material for bacDfilling are as follows: K aterials from swamps, marshes and bogsI K #egetable matter, timber or similar material liable to decompositionI K aterials susceptible to spontaneous combustionI K Clay or earth having e2cess liJuid contentI and K !ocD over 0// mm in any dimension( aterial for bacDfilling shall be deposited and compacted in layers of a ma2imum thicDness of ,// mm and shall be appropriate to the compaction plant used( E-hicDness measured prior to compaction(7 Compaction shall be so carried out to ensure that a modul of deformation EvdT ,= "Bm , 6roctor grade of compaction: minimum 1HU is achieved( -he Contractor shall ensure that sufficient water is provided at all times to adeJuately moisten the bacDfill during compaction( Supports to the e2cavation shall be carefully removed as the filling proceeds, but the removal of such supports shall not relieve the Contractor of his responsibility for the safety and stability of the *orDs( For the bacDfilling of pipe trenches, the Contractor is referred to Section ,( /834 %or+in. 'lopes, E+banH+ents and Cuttin.s -he slopes of any banDing shall be accurately and uniformly dressed off to slopes as shown on the Drawings or such other as may be directed by the Engineer( -he Engineer may order e2cavated material to be used in forming embanDments or maDing up low ground( 3nly suitable material shall be used for such worD( aterial used shall be spread in layers not e2ceeding ,// mm deep, each layer being well compacted and shall be so carried out to ensure that a modul of deformation EvdT ,= "Bm , 6roctor grade of compaction: minimum 1HU is achieved /83: %illin. and 'oil Place+ent A( &round Surface 6reparation: !emove vegetation, debris, unsatisfactory soil materials, obstructions, and deleterious materials from ground surface prior to placement of fill materials( 6lough strip, or breaD up sloped surfaces steeper than 0 vertical to < hori%ontal so that fill material will bond with e2isting surface( *hen e2isting ground surface has a density less than that specified under GCompactionG for particular area classification, breaD up ground surface, pulveri%e, moisture-condition to optimum moisture content, and compact to reJuired depth and percentage of ma2imum density( A( 6lace bacDfill and fill materials in layers not more than .//mm Ein loose depth for material compacted by heavy compaction eJuipment, and not more than 0//mm in loose depth for material compacted by hand-operated tampers( C( Aefore compaction, moisten or aerate each layer as necessary to provide optimum moisture content( Compact each layer to reJuired percentage of ma2imum dry density or relative dry density for each area classification( Do not place bacDfill or fill material on surfaces that are muddy, fro%en, or contain frost or ice( D( 6lace bacDfill and fill materials evenly adCacent to structures, piping, or conduit to reJuired elevations( 6revent wedging action of bacDfill against structures or displacement of piping or conduit by carrying material uniformly around structure, piping, or conduit to
. .
appro2imately same elevation in each lift( Control soil and fill compaction, providing minimum percentage of density compact top ,//mm of subgrade and each layer of bacDfill or fill material at 1= percent ma2imum density(
p(?/B0.<
#34U E 555 -EC8"5CA4 S6EC5F5CA-53"S
C3 63"E"- A7 *A-E! 6!3DUC-53" FAC545-5ES
C5#54 *3!9S
/83;
"isposal of 'urplus Material
-he Contractor shall transport and dispose of all e2cavated material not reJuired for the *orDs( -he locations proposed by the Contractor for disposing of, or storing e2cavated materials, whether temporarily or permanently, shall be subCect to the approval of the Engineer( "o e2cavated material suitable for re-use in the *orDs shall be removed from the Site, without the approval of the Engineer( -he cost of the above shall be included in the ContractorNs rates for the e2cavation worDs, as well as the cost of the transport from site to the allocated tipping areaEs7(
p(?0B0.<
#34U E 555 -EC8"5CA4 S6EC5F5CA-53"S
C3 63"E"- A7 *A-E! 6!3DUC-53" FAC545-5ES
C5#54 *3!9S
4
483
P$PE -E""$NG AN" -AC(%$&&$NG TRENC5E'

General
-his section covers the methods of construction for pipes and bedding of both rigid and fle2ibly Cointed pipes together with methods of bacDfilling trenches( 5t applies to both water and sewer pipelines, and for both water and sewer pipelines to both gravity and pumping or force mains( 48/ -otto+in. of Trenc*es
-renches shall be e2cavated to the levels necessary to allow the specified depth of bedding to be laid and care must be taDen to avoid deterioration of the trench bottom prior to and during the construction( Aill rates for the e2cavation are to include for the additional e2cavation and for the removal of the e2cavated material( -he preparation of the trench bottom or surface of the bed shall be completed for at least one full pipe length in advance of the pipe laying, e2cept where in e2ceptional circumstances another arrangement is approved( Soft areas below formation level shall, upon the instructions of the Engineer, be e2cavated out to levels as directed and the material disposed of( -he formation level of the e2cavation shall be restored, using an approved fill compacted in layers not e2ceeding ,// mm, prior to continuing with laying the bedding as specified( *here locali%ed hard spots are encountered below formation level, the material shall, upon the instructions of the Engineer, be e2cavated out to levels as directed and the material disposed of and the formation level restored( 484 -eddin. Materials
Sand Aedding 6ipe bedding shall be constructed according the pipe supplier specifications and shown on the respective typical profil( -he sand bedding material shall be used for Steel pipe, Ductil cast 5ron pipes and for 8D6E pipes( -he sand bedding material is used for bacDfill to the sides of the pipe and up to 0/ cm above pipe crown, shall be approved imported material of corn si%e /,?, mm to .,/mm( -he material has to be approved by the Engineer before installation( aterial removed from the trench during e2cavation shall not be used for bedding( 48; Construction Procedure I Granular -eddin. and Cover
Sand bedding for the pipes shall be as follows: For Steel pipe, Ductile Cast 5ron pipe or 8D6E pipes Ewater supply or Sewer pipelines7: K Under: shall have a minimum thicDness of 0// mm( K Sides: shall be for the full width of the trench( K Cover: shall be a minimum thicDness of 0// mm( -he bedding shall be evenly spread and carefully compacted up to the level of the underside of the pipe and the surface worDed to the correct gradient(
After laying the pipe the bedding shall be brought up evenly on each side of the pipe in carefully compacted layers, not e2ceeding 0=/ mm thicDness, to the reJuired level( Care shall be taDen to ensure that the bedding is compacted under and along the sides of the pipe
!(/ 2!,)"!22; ,+ ,7) 3(/-.,3"6)/ .-/). +4 ,7) ,")(57.

"isporeni *S+Component A+Civil+#olume ,+-echnical Specification+./0,-0.-01(doc2 p(?.B0.<
#34U E 555 -EC8"5CA4 S6EC5F5CA-53"S
C3 63"E"- A7 *A-E! 6!3DUC-53" FAC545-5ES
C5#54 *3!9S
-he bedding for pipes shall be brought up to the hori%ontal diameter of the pipe, compacted and finished level to the full width of the trench prior to placing the specified cover and bacDfill( Aefore bedding trench supports shall be withdrawn in steps to minimi%e disturbance of the bedding material( 481 -acHfillin. of Trenc*es
-he bacDfill material shall be uniform readily compactable material e2cluding following: K aterial from swamps, marshes or bogs( K #egetable matter, timber or similar material liable to decomposition( K aterial susceptible to spontaneous combustion( K Clay or earth having e2cess moisture content( K !ocD over 0// mm in any dimension( AacDfilling of trenches shall not taDe place until the EngineerMs permission has been obtained( E2cavation shall be carried out in such a manner that material which is unsuitable for bacDfilling shall be separated and removed from the site( Suitable material for bacDfilling shall be deposited and compacted in layers not e2ceeding ,// mm thicDness and mechanically rammed Emeasured after compaction7( Compaction shall be so carried out to ensure that a modul of deformation EvdT ,= "Bm , 6roctor grade of compaction: minimum 1HU is achieved( *hen reJuired, the material for bacDfilling shall be screened as may be directed by the Engineer( -rench supports shall be carefully removed as the filling proceeds but the removal of such supports shall not relieve the Contractor of his responsibility for the safety and stability of the *orDs( -he Contractor shall be responsible for acJuainting himself with the reJuirements of the highway authority as regards bacDfilling rates for compliance with all such reJuirements whether specifically mentioned herein or not( 3n steep rocDy slopes, concrete water cut-offs ET pouring of transverse concrete walls G!iegelG7 shall be constructed along the length of the main( Until the e2piration of the Contract 6eriod, the Contractor shall regularly and freJuently inspect all trench reinstatements carried out by him in connection with this Contract to ensure the safety of the public at all times( *here deterioration or settlement of a surface occurs, whether this be noted by the Contractor during a routine inspection or be reported to him in some other manner, the Contractor shall immediately and at his own cost maDe good the defect in a manner approved by and to the entire satisfaction of the Engineer and the relevant Authority( *here the Contractor, or a Specialist Sub-Contractor employed by him, has carried out the final reinstatement of trenches in roads and footpaths, the trenches will be subCect to a Coint inspection by the Engineer, the !oad Authority and the Contractor si2 months after completion of the worDs and the Contractor will be reJuired to carry out, at his own e2pense, such worDs as may be ordered to remedy any deterioration, other than fair wear and tear, that may have occurred since completion( "otwithstanding the reJuirement for an interim inspection, the Contractor shall maintain a
.
regular and freJuent inspection of the trenches during the whole of the Defects "otification 6eriod and at his own cost maDe good any defects that may occur(
p(?,B0.<
#34U E 555 -EC8"5CA4 S6EC5F5CA-53"S
C3 63"E"- A7 *A-E! 6!3DUC-53" FAC545-5ES
C5#54 *3!9S
:
:83
RE$N'TATEMENT O% '#R%ACE'
General
Agricultural lands, fields, verges, lawns, gardens, sports grounds, general paved areas, tracDs, paths, shall be permanently reinstated as specified in this Section( !oadways shall be reinstated as measured in the Aills of >uantities and specified in this document( 3ver-breaD will not be paid( :8/ A.ricultural &and, &a)ns, 'ports Grounds, Ver.es and si+ilar
-he rates for e2cavation shall include for carefully stripping topsoil and vegetable matter prior to the general trench e2cavations, to the depth as instructed for the trench width, and for the width of the worDing area if so instructed( -he top soil shall be separately stocDpiled for reuse( -he area shall be permanently reinstated to its original condition upon completion by returning the top soil to the reJuired thicDness, providing additional top soil where necessary, spreading, levelling and treating the surface with a suitable manureBfertili%er to the satisfaction of the Engineer and the land Contracting Authority( :84 Gardens, %ences, !alls and 5ed.es
-he Contractor shall ascertain for himself any obstacles he will encounter and the standard of finishes to each garden, and unless measured separately include in his estimate for all contingencies and for the complete temporary and final reinstatement to the Contracting AuthorityMs or tenantMs satisfaction( *here fences, walls or hedges have to be temporarily removed or disturbed to enable the *orDs to be carried out and all other damage to fences, walls or hedges are to be reinstated by the Contractor at his own e2pense( Fences and walls shall be reinstated to their original condition and hedges shall be replaced with similar and approved plants( :8: Road)a7s I Te+porar7 Reinstate+ent
Approved base course material shall be placed and compacted to 1= U density in the top ,// mm of all trenches in roadways, or otherwise instructed by the Engineer( Additional base course material shall be placed and compacted in any depressions resulting from settlement of the trench bacDfill( Costs for temporary reinstatement are to be included in the rates for !einstatement( :8; Paved Road)a7s I Per+anent Reinstate+ent
-he e2isting pavement shall be cut bacD in straight lines to a minimum of ,=/ mm beyond each side of the pipe trench( All broDen or cracDed pavement shall be removed and cut sJuarely( -he pavement shall be replaced with similar or better material to the e2isting( -he thicDness of the reinstatement shall be .= mm greater than the e2isting pavement( 6ermanent reinstatement of surfaced roads shall be carried out to the approval of the competent Authority but shall in no way be inferior to that specified elsewhere in the Specification for base and wearing courses to road worDs( 5n all cases, the top layer of the
temporary reinstatement shall be removed to e2pose the compacted hardcore which shall be topped up and re-rolled as necessary( Aefore permanent reinstatement is commenced the Contractor shall, at his own cost, be
").p+(.-62) 4+" ").,+"-(* !(; 53"6.< *3,,)". +" +,7)" .,"35,3"). ,)%p+"!"-2; /-.,3"6)/ 6; ,7)
"isporeni *S+Component A+Civil+#olume ,+-echnical Specification+./0,-0.-01(doc2 p(?<B0.<
#34U E 555 -EC8"5CA4 S6EC5F5CA-53"S
C3 63"E"- A7 *A-E! 6!3DUC-53" FAC545-5ES
C5#54 *3!9S
*orDs to their original condition( :81 %oot)a7s > Reinstate+ent
5n conCunction with Sub-Section )!oadways O -emporary !einstatementF and )6aved !oadways O 6ermanent !einstatementF the Contractor shall be deemed to have included in his rates for the reinstatement of both sides of the roadways and both footpaths Eif any7 reJuired as a result of damage occurring as a result of the temporary worDs( Surface to be similar to that already in place and to approval of the competent Authority( :8= Topsoil
*here top soil is obtained from the strip spoil heaps deposited on the site, it shall only be used after sufficient time has elapsed to maDe the soil suitable for re-use, and with the prior permission and approval of the Engineer( *here soil is to be obtained from outside sources, a sample load must be delivered and the EngineerMs approval obtained before any further deliveries are made( All weeds, stones and other unsuitable matter must be removed before any soil is seeded(
p(?=B0.<
#34U E 555 -EC8"5CA4 S6EC5F5CA-53"S
C3 63"E"- A7 *A-E! 6!3DUC-53" FAC545-5ES
C5#54 *3!9S
ROA" !OR('
;83 $nteri+ Reinstate+ent 5f not otherwise specified in Standard Drawings, the following shall rule: -he edges of the trenches and e2cavations in roads shall be cut bacD neatly for a width of 0=cm on either side of the trench and to a depth of 0=cm( -he top surface of bitumenBasphalt or concrete surfacing shall be saw cut to a minimum depth of H(=cm( -he Contractor shall then carry out the interim reinstatement of roads as described herein( -he top ?/cm of the trench shall be filled with <=cm of compacted sub-base material in three 0=cm layers on top of which shall be 0=cm of compacted base material( -he sub-base shall be gravel or other approved material( aterial for the base shall be naturally occurring gravels or crushed rocD and its Juality and grading shall be approved by the Engineer( *here the weather conditions are such that progress of the worD would be unduly delayed through the use of cutbacD bitumen, or for any other reason, the Engineer may instruct that emulsion shall be applied at the rate of = litres per . to , sJuare meters with an approved sprayer( -he emulsion shall be blinded and rolled immediately and the worD shall otherwise be carried out as specified above( 5n no case shall the application and rolling of the chippings be delayed until after the GbreaDG, or change in colour from brown to blacD of the emulsion( ;8/ Per+anent Reinstate+ent
5f not otherwise specified in Standard Drawings, the following shall rule: After the road has been opened to traffic for a period of not less than ,/ days or so long as reJuired by the Engineer to allow for proving, sufficient material shall be removed to allow the permanent reinstatement of asphaltic concrete to be laid( -he surface shall be cleaned of all loose material immediately before the application of the prime coat( -he prime coat shall consist of C3 or similar approved cutbacD bitumen applied at a rate of = litres per ? sJuare meters at a temperature of =/-H/ degrees Celsius( -he application of the prime coat shall be followed immediately by the laying of the asphaltic concrete wearing course( -he asphaltic concrete shall consist of a hot-placed mi2ture of bitumen and mineral aggregate spread and rolled to a thicDness of =/mm or as otherwise shown on the Drawings or directed by the Engineer( -he coarse aggregate for asphaltic concrete shall be hard, durable, clean crushed rocD approved by the Engineer( -he stone particles shall be angular but not flaDy( Fine aggregate shall be approved clean natural banD, river, due or pit sand, or Juarry sand produced by a secondary plant, free from organic impurities or other deleterious matter( 5t shall be hard and non-absorbent but not necessarily sharp grained(
;84 Maintenance of Reinstate+ent of Roads -he surface of the permanent reinstatement shall be finished level with the adCacent carriageway and shall be maintained in a safe condition at all times( -he Contractor shall carry out any necessary maintenance of any trenches immediately in order to obviate danger to road users( 5f the Contractor fails to carry out such maintenance of reinstatement the necessary repairs will be carried out immediately by the Employer or his Agent and the cost of the same shall be deducted by the Employer from any sum due to the Contractor(
p(??B0.<
#34U E 555 -EC8"5CA4 S6EC5F5CA-53"S
C3 63"E"- A7 *A-E! 6!3DUC-53" FAC545-5ES
C5#54 *3!9S
1 TRAN'M$''$ON MA$N, P$PE&$NE', %$TT$NG' AN" A''OC$ATE" C5AM-ER'

-he material for the transmission Employer to the Contractor( ain Epipes, fittings, valves7 will be provided from the
All other materials have to be provided by the Contractor and shall be stored in a proper storage area to the approval of the Engineer( -he Contractor, at his own e2pense, shall carry out tests he considers necessary to ensure that the pipes, fittings and valves are in accordance with the Specification, at his own responsibility( -he Engineer or his !epresentative may witness such tests without incurring any responsibility for the materials( -he Contractor shall at all reasonable times allow the Engineer free access to any place of inspection or test( 5n all cases the Contractor shall satisfy the Engineer that the pipes, valves and fittings have been delivered in good clean condition, that the identification marDings are clear, and that the stocDpiling is in an approved manner( -he Contractor shall Deep detailed and up to date records in a form to be approved by the Engineer of all pipes, fittings and valves, showing the Juantities of each type and class which have been : K received by the Contractor during the course of the *orDsI K declared on delivery to be faulty, damaged or deficientI K broDen damaged or lost during the course of the *orDsI and K found to be surplus to reJuirements and held by the Contractor( Such records shall be delivered by the Contractor each month, to the Engineer( -he Contractor shall construct a fenced, locDable compound in which all pipes, valves and fittings, whether purchased abroad or manufactured locally, are to be delivered( -he Contractor shall be responsible for cleaning, levelling and enclosing the site storage area to be provided by the Employer and shall provide all the necessary security( 8e shall also provide shelters of sufficient si%e and capacity to store the materials and protect them from the effects of weather( -he Contractor shall comply with the EngineerMs instructions as to the disposal, repair or replacement of any pipe, fitting or valve which has been notified as being faulty, damaged or missing( #alves and gasDets shall be stored under cover until being reJuired for installation, care being taDen to protect any mechanical parts and accessories( &asDets are to be stored in wooden bo2es, stored under cool conditions and not e2posed to direct sunlight( &asDets must not be deformed and should be removed from their bo2es only shortly before they are to be installed in the *orDs( 6ipes and fittings in storage shall be laid on timber bearers so as to be at least H= mm above the ground( Care shall be taDen not to damage any protective coatings or paint worD( Straight pipes shall be stacDed in accordance with the manufacturerNs instructions but not e2ceeding si2 metres high without the approval of the Engineer( Fittings and valves shall not be stacDed( 8D6E and U6#C pipes and fittings shall not be e2posed to direct sunlight( Upon completion of the *orDs, the Contractor shall collect from the Site any surplus pipes, fittings and valves, which have been provided( *here the purchase of these materials has been approved and paid for, the surplus pipes, fittings and valves shall be handed over to Apa Canal "isporeni( *here the purchase of these materials has not been approved they shall be removed from site and no payment made to the Contractor for them(
*here these surplus materials have been imported free of customs and duties under the 6roCect, the Contractor shall either pay the relevant customs and duties to the responsible authorities or else re-e2port the material out of the country(
p(?HB0.<
#34U E 555 -EC8"5CA4 S6EC5F5CA-53"S
C3 63"E"- A7 *A-E! 6!3DUC-53" FAC545-5ES
C5#54 *3!9S
=
=83
!ATER !OR('
General ReFuire+ents
-he means of storing, handling and laying, together with the chosen material and construction methods for chambers, manholes and other structures and the method for compacting the pipe surrounding and the bacDfilling of pipe trenches and around structures, shall be subCect to the approval of the Engineer( At the commencement of the Contract, the Contractor shall submit for the approval of the Engineer a method statement detailing his proposal for pipe laying and related activities at the site( -he method statement shall be submitted within 0< days after the awarding of the Contract and shall include: 0( location, si%e and security arrangements of all proposed storage areas for pipesI .( methods of loading, off-loading and transporting pipes and any pre-cast concrete sections from the point of production or point of importation to the storage areaI ,( methods of loading, transporting and stringing out of pipes from the storage area to the pipeline routesI <( method of e2cavation of pipe trenches including plant to be used and methods of trench dewatering and trench support to be employedI =( method for e2cavation and pipe layingI ?( material to be used for bedding and surrounding of pipes and bacDfilling of pipe trenches together with plant to be used and methods of compaction to be employedI and H( details of the proposed order of worD incorporating the specified checDs and hydraulic testing( L( water hammer calculations -he methods for pipe laying, Cointing, bedding and bacDfilling recommended by the pipe manufacturer shall be strictly adhered to( 5n cases of conflicts between the manufacturerMs recommended methods and this Specification, the decision of the Engineer will prevail( =8/ Materials 'upplied b7 t*e E+plo7er 3nly in cases clearly stated, that the material will be supplied by the Employer to the Contractor( 5n all other cases it is the duty of the Contractor to purchase, supply, deliver the respective material which is described in the documents( =8/83 Pipe Material and %ittin.s for Trans+ission Main ain the Employer will select and supply one of the following materials
For the -ransmission for installation(
A8 'teel Pipe with inside and outside thermoplastic coating, pipes .rooved ended with rigid couplings typ #ictaulic restrainedI including all bends and fittings with inside and out side thermoplastic coating( 3D .H, mm, thicDness , mm 3D 0?L mm, thicDness .,0 mm
-8 'teel Pipe with inside and outside thermoplastic coating, socHet pipes with restrained push-in CointsI including all bends and fittings with inside and outside lining
OD 27& %%< ,7-59().. &%%

"isporeni *S+Component A+Civil+#olume ,+-echnical Specification+./0,-0.-01(doc2 p(?LB0.<
#34U E 555 -EC8"5CA4 S6EC5F5CA-53"S
C3 63"E"- A7 *A-E! 6!3DUC-53" FAC545-5ES
C5#54 *3!9S
3D 0?L mm, thicDness .,0 mm C8 "uctil Cast $ron ,"C$ 6ipe with polyurethane E6U!7 inside lining and outside 6U!coatingI socHet pipes with restrained CointsI including all bends and fittings with inside and outside lining B coating
=8/8/ 'tora.e of Material 'upplied b7 t*e E+plo7er
-he Employer will provide specified land plotsB areas which shall be used B adapted for storage places for materials( 5t is the obligation of the Contractor to adapt the above mentioned storage places with following minimum reJuirement to provideBperform: - -he storage ground shall be performed hard-surfaced( - All the storage area shall be fenced with an adeJuate fence or wall with minimum height .m - 3ne locDable entrance gate which has a suitable width for passing of </-ton lorries( - All the alignment of the fence shall be illuminated by adeJuate permanent spotlights during night( - &uardhouse Ee(g( container7 for the watchman with electricity supply -he Contractor shall provide personnel and eJuipment Ee(g( forD lift trucD7 for moving material within the storage( 6ersonnel and eJuipment shall be always available and shall be provided for for every reJuest form the Employer or Engineer Ee(g( unloading of material delivery from supplier7( -he storage place shall be guarded .< hours by a watchman, who will be provided by the employer( -he watchman, provided by the Employer, shall be responsible that no material is entering or leaving the storage place without any written approval from the Engineer or Employer( Engineer is responsible for the storage management(
=8/84 Procedure for 5andover of Material fro+ t*e E+plo7er to t*e Contractor Engineer is responsible for the storage management and has to provide adeJuate personnel( At the commencement of the Contract the Engineer shall establish a )handover procedureF which is defining the clear procedure for handover of material from the employer to the contractor and reverse( -his handover procedure shall include for e2ample Enot limited7: - Forms for handover material from the storage place to the Contractor - Forms for incoming new aterial form the material supplier including inspection regarding shipment damage - For each material handover always two original signatures are necessary Eincluding clearly readable names of the subscribers7: E(g( 3ne signature of the watchman Ewho is acting on the order of the Engineer7 and the second signature of the person how is authorised from the Contractor for material handover issues( - Form for material reJuest from the Contractor which shall be submitted to the Engineer in an determined time in advanced Ee(g( minimum .< hours before material loading7
T7) C+(,"!5,+" .7!22 .36%-, ! 2-., +4 p)".+(()2 -(523/-(* p7+,+. 07+ !") +44-5-!22; !3,7+"-.)/
"isporeni *S+Component A+Civil+#olume ,+-echnical Specification+./0,-0.-01(doc2 p(?1B0.<
#34U E 555 -EC8"5CA4 S6EC5F5CA-53"S
C3 63"E"- A7 *A-E! 6!3DUC-53" FAC545-5ES
C5#54 *3!9S
from the Contractor to perform material hand over Eeg(: ContractorNs lorry drivers7( 5n case an unauthorised person from the Contractor would reJuest hand out of material, the watchman is obliged to deny such reJuest and shall inform immediately the Engineer( -he watchman, provided by the Employer, shall be responsible that material which is entering or leaving the storage place strictly only - with an written approval from the Engineer - according to the approved handover procedure(
=84 =8483
Materials 'upplied b7 t*e Contractor General ReFuire+ents
All materials which will be not supplied directly from the Employer have to be supplied from the Contractor( -he materials shall be supplied from approved manufacturers only( -he Contractor is reJuested to submit a list of suppliers that he intends to use, together with the -ender( -he Contractor shall also submit on reJuest and for the approval of the Engineer, before ordering of materials: K types of material to be used, dimensions, thicDness, lengths, shape, weight, class, tolerance limits and JualityI K standards to which the item is manufactured, details of specials, adaptors, fittings and CointsI and K coating and lining methods( All materials shall comply with the standards mentioned hereinafter and shall be supplied from the eligible countries and for pipes and fittings shall be supplied from the pre-Jualified manufacturers for this Contract( =8/8/ Pressure Classes
-he pressure class of each type of material has to be approved by the Engineer before ordering( =8/84 6uantities of Pipes, Valves, %ittin.s and 'pecials
"otwithstanding the Juantities given in the Ao>, the Contractor shall, before ordering the pipes etc, maDe a proper survey of the pipelines and shall maDe sure of the necessary lengths of each Dind of pipes, adapters, fittings, valves, and specials necessary to complete the *orDs( -he Contractor shall have no claims if he fails to order sufficient Juantities or orders too much( that he orders based on the Ao>( =8/8: %ittin.s
Fittings unless otherwise specified shall be furnished with a type of Coint compatible with the pipe system at the supplierNs option( Any adapters necessary to Coint fittings to the adCacent pipes, even of different materials, shall be provided by the Contractor at no e2tra cost( =8:83 $nspection b7 t*e En.ineer
-he Engineer reserves the right to inspect goods prior to delivery or shipment from the supplierMs factory( -he Contractor shall, on reJuest, provide all necessary facilities to the
Engineer to carry out such inspection on his costs( 5nspection or approval by the Engineer of any eJuipment or materials shall not release the Contractor from any of his obligations under this Contract(
p(H/B0.<
#34U E 555 -EC8"5CA4 S6EC5F5CA-53"S
C3 63"E"- A7 *A-E! 6!3DUC-53" FAC545-5ES
C5#54 *3!9S
=8:8/
%actor7 Testin.
5nspection for e2ternal appearance, shape, dimensions, and weight shall be carried out on each pipe and fitting( 6ipes and fittings shall be coated with care to avoid wrapping( All pipes and fittings shall be sound and free from surface defects( Each pipe shall be subCected to the hydrostatic pressure test as specified by the Engineer( Each fitting and accessory not centrifugal cast shall be subCected to a leaDBtightness test, carried out with water or air as specified in D5" =/0/<, 5S3 .=,0( 8ydrostatic pressure tests shall be performed before the pipes are coated or lined( Any pipe or fitting that leaDs or does not withstand the test pressure shall be reCected( echanical tests for hardness, tensile strength, and elongation shall be performed on test pipes selected at random out of castings grouped in lots( Each lot shall comprise .// pipes successively cast( =8:84 5i.* "ensit7 Pol7et*7lene ,5"PE Pipes and %ittin.s
-he company which produces the pipes has to prove an official valid certification according to 5S3 1//0( -he Juality of the polyethylene E6E7 pipes has to fulfil either 5S3 <<.H or E" 0../0 Eor both7( Aesides the self-monitoring of the production, the pipe producer has to proof having a valid contract for third party control of the pipe production with a state authori%ed independent testing institute( -he Econstruction7 company which purchases the pipes will be obligated, if reJuested, to cover the costs for additional pipe Juality tests of each delivered tranche, which will be organised by the respective responsible Supervision Engineer( -hese costs will include - cutting off a test sample - delivery of the samples to the independent authori%ed testing institute which will be chosen by the Supervision Engineer( - the tests by the chosen independent authori%ed testing institute - in case the tests will fail the reJuirements of 5S3 <<.H B E" 0../0, the company who purchased the pipes have to bear all related further costs of substitution of the Juality-failed delivered pipes B tranches( -he payment for each pipe delivery tranche shall only be performed after clearance by the respective Supervision Engineer( -he Supervision Engineer reserves the right to taDe pipe samples of each pipe delivery tranche( *ith above mentioned procedure it shall be guaranteed that only pipe material which is conform to the reJuirements of 5S3 <<.H B E" 0../0 will be installed(
6ipes to be used in this Contract shall be delivered in coils for D" up to 0// mm otherwise as straight pipes( -he length of the coiled pipes shall not e2ceed 0// m( -he ends of the pipe shall be plugged or covered( All fittings shall be moulded with identification information, with corresponding worD certificates according to D5" =//<1B, or 5S3 0//.<B, that shall be submitted to the Engineer for approval(
=8:8:
#nplasticized Pol7vin7lc*loride ,uPVC Pipes
6olyvinylchloride pipes and fittings shall be in accordance with D5" .</0, D5" .</., D5"
D$#&< DIN 1#4:$< DIN 1#4:1< DIN 1#E2E !(/ DIN 1E:&2. T7) p")..3") 52!.. !(/ ,7) .;.,)%
"isporeni *S+Component A+Civil+#olume ,+-echnical Specification+./0,-0.-01(doc2 p(H0B0.<
#34U E 555 -EC8"5CA4 S6EC5F5CA-53"S
C3 63"E"- A7 *A-E! 6!3DUC-53" FAC545-5ES
C5#54 *3!9S
of couplings have to be agreed and approved by the Engineer =8; =8;83 Valves Gate Valves
#alves of .=/ mm diameter or less shall be gate valves according to D5" ,,=.( Short type valves shall be used where necessary to gain space, for e2ample in concrete chambers( -he valves shall be of the double flange type, according to the reJuired pressure class, with screw-less bonnet connection, pressure loaded and pressure sealed with easy assembly and dismantling of functional parts or otherwise with stainless steel connected bonnet( All connecting material and rubber ring gasDets or adapters shall be provided by the Contractor as necessary to connect the valve with the adCoining pipe material( -he valves shall have ductile iron body, of double disc or solid wedge, non-rising stem type, closing clocDwise( -he body shall be designed with straight pipe-shaped flow way with no guide pocDets( -he wedge, made of ductile iron, shall be fully covered with rubber with frictionless sealing in closed position( -he surface protection of the valve, internal and e2ternal, shall be by plastic enamel coat Eepo2y resin7 applied by an Electro-static spray process( Auried valves shall be supplied with stem nuts coupling, sleeves and e2tension spindles of /(= m and 0(// m length according to the reJuirements on site( #alve spindles shall be of stainless steel( E2tension spindles shall be made of hot-dip galvani%ed iron, coupling sleeves of galvani%ed ductile iron, connection pins of C and "i steel( Spindles may have to be shortened to suit the particular site reJuirements( -he top of the e2tension spindle shall be fitted with cast iron surface bo2 according to D5" </=? with precast concrete support( -he spindle itself shall be protected by a suitable 6E guard tube, including tube cover( #alves to be installed above ground or in valve bo2es shall be provided with hand wheels of cast iron( All valves shall be supported by concrete blocDs( #alves shall be installed in concrete valve chambers in accordance with the Standard Drawings( -hese valves shall be complete with hand-wheels so as to be operable inside the valve chamber( =8;8/ -utterfl7 Valves
Autterfly valves shall comply according to D5" ,,=<( -he valves shall be according to the reJuired pressure class, offset disc type, double flanged, with resilient seating and grey or ductile cast iron body and shall close in a clocDwise direction( #alves shall be si%ed to have the same diameter as the pipes to which they are fitted( -hey shall have flanges to D5" .=/0B.L?/< to .L?/H or 5S3 H//= -0B. O 5S3 .=,0 and shall be capable of withstanding the same test pressures as the pipeline on which they operate( All nuts and studs subCect to vibration shall be fitted with spring washers or locDing tabs( -he face to face dimensions shall comply in according to D5" ,./. and 5S3 =H=.( All valves shall be supplied complete with flanges, gasDets, and nuts and bolts( anually operated valves shall be supplied with cast iron hand wheels and bevel gearing with indicators to show the position of the disc( Autterfly valves shall be mounted with their a2is hori%ontally(
All the materials used shall be corrosion resistant( Arasses shall not contain more than = U %inc gunmetal to AS 0<// &rade 4& , or eJuivalentI aluminium, bron%e or nicDel copper alloy may be accepted for internal components( Aody and disc shall be of cast grey iron to AS 0<=. minimum grade ../ or eJuivalent(
p(H.B0.<
#34U E 555 -EC8"5CA4 S6EC5F5CA-53"S
C3 63"E"- A7 *A-E! 6!3DUC-53" FAC545-5ES
C5#54 *3!9S
Autterfly valves shall be suitable for tight shut-off applications( Short series dimensions shall apply throughout( Shaft brushings shall be provided( =8;84 Non>return Valves
-he valve body shall be of &&-.= according to D5" E" 0=?0( Surface protection, inside and outside shall be of double epo2y resin coat( -he flap on the non-return valve shall be according to the reJuired pressure class with unrestricted passage, resilient seated with low resistance door suspension( -he door shall be of sturdy core &&&-</ according to D5" E" 0=?,, vulcani%ed with perbunan E"A!7, protected against overload, with identical seal on both sides( Door seals may be used on both sides by simple reversal of the door( -he hinge shall be of alloyed steel according to D5" 0H<</( -he internal seating shall be of &&-.=, following D5" E" 0=?0,with corrosion protection( -he covers shall be sealed by a perbunan 3-ring, onto a seating ring of &CuVn,,6b, according to D5" E" 01L.( =8;8: Air Valves
Air valves shall either be the single small orifice type or of the WcombinedN double type with a large venting cross section, which permits passage of large volumes of air for vacuum breaDing and venting on starting up and closing down, together with a smaller venting cross section for release of small volumes of air under full internal pressure( For pipes greater than or eJual to D" .//, automatic air vacuum and air release valves shall be supplied with double orifice air valves with both, small and large orifices( #alves shall be according to the reJuired pressure class( Air valves shall be fitted with floats made of soft rubber coated carbon steel or stainless steel to D5" 0H<</, suitable for operation in local conditions( -he valve casings and covers shall be made of ductile cast iron &&& =/ conforming to D5" E" 0=?,( #alve spindles shall be made of stainless steel ./ C0, to D5" 0H<</( Air valves shall be designed to limit water hammer effects( All air valves shall be supplied with flanged isolating valves, separated from the air valve body and e2tension pieces where reJuired, to permit inspection and maintenance of the valve without shutting off the main( =8;8; %loat Valves
Float #alve as pilot controlled as on-off #alve as followsX Flanges A, 6" 0/, D5, 5S3 H//=-. Corrosion 6rotection: epo2y coating, blue Aody, cover: 4amellear cast E"-Y4 0/</, bron%e Aody seat, guide: Aron%e Sealing ring: E6D Diaphragm: "eoprene &uide rod: Stainless Steel 6ilot circuit: Stainless Steel ,B.-way pilot valve Arass -hrottle valve, filter ArassBstainless steel AracDets for stilling tune dia( .// Stainless Steel 6ressure &auge Upstream -he stilling tube E6#C-U, dia( .//7 and the tubes for pilot circuit Edia( L207 shall be included
=81
%lan.ed Eoints
A22 42!(*). .7!22 6) /"-22)/ !(/ 5+%p2; 0-,7 EN 4:$4 3(2).. +,7)"0-.) .p)5-4-)/ !55+"/-(* ,+
"isporeni *S+Component A+Civil+#olume ,+-echnical Specification+./0,-0.-01(doc2 p(H,B0.<
#34U E 555 -EC8"5CA4 S6EC5F5CA-53"S
C3 63"E"- A7 *A-E! 6!3DUC-53" FAC545-5ES
C5#54 *3!9S
the reJuired pressure class( All flanges shall be provided with all the necessary nuts, bolts washers and gasDets, as specified herein( After cleaning the flanges, the gasDet shall be fitted smoothly to the flange and the Coint made by tightening the nuts to finger pressure first( -hereafter the final tightening of the nuts shall be made by gradually and evenly tightening the bolts in diametrically opposite positions using only standard spanners of a type approved by the Engineer( =8= GasHets and Eoint Rin.s
&asDets and Yoint !ings shall be manufactured from natural or approved synthetic rubber conforming to AS .<1< or eJuivalent( Flange Coint gasDets shall be of the inside bolt circle type, unless specified otherwise, and shall comply with AS <L?= or S-AS 0H,,-L1( 3ther types of gasDets may be used with the prior approval of the Engineer( 6rior to incorporation into a Coint, each rubber ring or gasDet shall be stored in the darD, free from deleterious effects of heat or cold, and Dept flat so as to prevent any pan of the rubber being in tension( 3nly lubricants recommended by the manufacturer shall be used in connection with rubber rings and these lubricants shall not contain any soluble constituent, shall be suitable for the climatic conditions at the Site and shall not contain any to2ic or dangerous bactericide( =8? Nuts, -olts and !as*ers
"uts and bolts shall be made of ?BL Juality steel with %inc coating in accordance with 5S3 </0< and 5S3 </,. and washers wherever the Coints will be bacDfilled Eafter wrapping with tape by others7( &raphite grease shall be applied to the threads of bolts before Coints are made( Aolts should be of sufficient length that one thread should show through the nut when in the fully tightened condition( =8@ Pipes t*rou.* concrete )alls ,!all lead t*rou.*
For pipes which are passing through concrete walls there is foreseen following method: Core drillings shall be performed with respective eJuipment at the finalised concrete wall( -he pipes shall be installed in the cored wall openings by use of annulus seal ,+odular seals ( Due to the mounting of the annulus seal, the space between the circumference of the pipe and the inner surface of the cored wall openings shall be tightened( Certificate for approval for potable water shall be provided in case the annulus seal Emodular seals7 will have contact with drinDing water after installation( =830 =833 nCa 'trainer
Flanged strainer shall be eJuipped with integrated non-return valve( -he body shall be made of stainless steel, the strainer shall be made of galvani%ed steel and the coating shall be
%!/) +4 )p+8;< !55+"/-(* ,+ ,7) ")>3-")/ p")..3") 52!..

"isporeni *S+Component A+Civil+#olume ,+-echnical Specification+./0,-0.-01(doc2 p(H<B0.<
#34U E 555 -EC8"5CA4 S6EC5F5CA-53"S
C3 63"E"- A7 *A-E! 6!3DUC-53" FAC545-5ES
C5#54 *3!9S
=83/
"is+antlin. Piece
Dismantling piece shall be installed were indicated on the drawings for convenient installation or re-installation of valves or similar items( -o prevent any movement of the pipe Coints adCacent to closed valves, dismantling pieces shall be in general be of the WrestrainedN Eshort version7 according to D5" .=<0 or D5" .=<H or flanged adapters as indicated on drawings or as directed by the Engineer( -he body and glands of steel welded dismantling pieces shall be according to the reJuired pressure class with nuts and bolts of stainless steel( Surface protection shall be by epo2y resin coating or eJuivalent( !ubber sealing rings shall be of 6erbunan material, nitrile rubber or eJuivalent( =834 57drants
8ydrant shall be of the Fabove groundF and )screw downF according to oldovan law and standardBregulations, bottom entry type and shall be eJuipped complete with isolation valve, adCustment bend and ducD foot( Aottom flanges shall be L/-mm diameter, faced and drilled 6" 0/( Each isolation valve shall be provided with a spindle cap, e2tension spindle, protection tube and surface bo2( Each hydrant valve shall be provided with 0 "o( Mscrew-onM type standpipe with , "o( outlets, 0 "o( at ?= mm and . laterals ED" </ mm7 and eJuipped with a post E0 meter above ground7 and shall be of )traffic versionF( -he outlets shall be valved and the valves provided with instantaneous bayonet type connections( -he valve tightening shall be rubberBmetal M3M rings( -hy hydrants should have a breaD point above ground level( -he internal part of the hydrant shall be provided with a closing implement, which shall ensure the automatic water discharge from the body in the closed position of the valve( 8ydrants shall be supplied with flanges, bottom curve, coupling and flange at the ends and an intermediate piece which stops the water in case of damage( -he pacDing of hydrants shall comply with 5S3 H and marDed with bron%e or steel card( -he materials for the valves shall be as follows: K Aody, cap, valve body, valves bo2, handle cap - cast gray iron or ductile iron( K 3perating rod, ventil body bar - ino2 steel, minimum 0.U Cr( K -ightening ring - bron%e or nicDel copper alloy K &asDet - rubber =83: Actuators
*here reJuired, valves shall be operated by means of electrically driven actuators with integral reversing starters( Actuators shall guarantee full closure at the valve design differential pressure( Each actuator shall be si%ed to produce at least 0=/U of the torJue reJuirement Juoted by the valve manufacturer( -he enclosure shall be dust-proof and weather-proof to 56 == or better dependent upon location suitable for accepting mechanical cable glands for
incoming power and control cables( Each actuator shall be provided:
? 0-,7 !( -(,)*"!2 .,!",)"/5+(,"+2

"isporeni *S+Component A+Civil+#olume ,+-echnical Specification+./0,-0.-01(doc2 p(H=B0.<
#34U E 555 -EC8"5CA4 S6EC5F5CA-53"S
C3 63"E"- A7 *A-E! 6!3DUC-53" FAC545-5ES
C5#54 *3!9S
K K K K
local operating buttons anti-condensation heater local and remote selector switch control and indication(
Control systems shall include facilities for valve modulation using a <-./mA control signal( Facilities for the operation of remote indicating lights and control signals, etc( shall be fitted( Furthermore, the torJue shall be monitored for both directions of the motor by adCustable limit signallers each with a floating change-over contact for the message Gover torJue while openingG and Gover torJue while closingG( -he actuator shall have volt free contacts to indicate when the valve is fully open, fully closed or has failed( An additional floating contact is to be provided for a flashing message Ef T 0 8%7 Gvalve in motionG( anual operation of the valve must be possible by hand wheel( For the motor burn-out protection shall be provided via thermostat embedded in motor windings( A phase discriminator and monitor relay shall be provided( -he electrical supply available is ,L/ volts, , phases, < wire =/ 8%, and the unit shall incorporate a ,L/B../ to 00/ volts transformer for control circuits( Each actuator shall be adeJuately si%ed to suit the application and be continuously rated to suit the modulating control reJuired( -he operating gear of all valves shall be capable of opening or closing the gate against an unbalanced head eJual to the ma2imum worDing pressure( -he motor capacity is to be designed to open the motor from the final closed position while the ma2imum operating pressure is effective at one side of the valve( -he operating time is fi2ed at about one minute( -he gearbo2 shall be oil or grease filled, and capable of installation in any position( =83; =831 =83= =83? nCa nCa nCa 'urface -oGes
Cast 5ron surface bo2es with round lid according to D5" </=? shall be supplied for operation of buried gate and butterfly valves or valves eJuipped with a spindle( Surface bo2es shall be suitable for a 0// D" load( Shorter surface bo2es for casting into concrete slabs may be used with locDable lid and also suitable for a loading of 0// D"( Surface bo2es shall have a cold applied bituminous blacD paint coating( -he hinge of the lid =83@ =8/0 =8/3 nCa nCa nCa
=8// 'pecial Connections
=8//83
"is+antlin. Eoints
Dismantling Coints shall be installed where indicated on the drawings for convenient
-(.,!22!,-+( +" ")F-(.,!22!,-+( +4 1!21). +" .-%-2!" -,)%..

"isporeni *S+Component A+Civil+#olume ,+-echnical Specification+./0,-0.-01(doc2 p(H?B0.<
#34U E 555 -EC8"5CA4 S6EC5F5CA-53"S
C3 63"E"- A7 *A-E! 6!3DUC-53" FAC545-5ES
C5#54 *3!9S
-o prevent any movement of the pipe Coints adCacent to closed valves, dismantling pieces shall be in general of the WrestrainedN Eshort version7 according to D5" .=<H or flanged adapters as indicated on drawings or as directed by the Engineer( -he body and glands of steel-welded dismantling pieces shall be of pressure class 6" 0? with nuts and bolts of stainless steel including washers( Surface protection shall be by epo2y resin coating or eJuivalent( !ubber sealing rings shall be of perbunan material, nitride rubber or eJuivalent( =8//8/ %leGible Couplin.s and %lan.e Adapters
Fle2ible couplings and flange adapters shall be of steel and of an approved type suitable for maDing a watertight fle2ible connection between plain-ended pipes, or between a plainended pipe and a flanged fitting Eflange adapter7( Unless otherwise specified, the e2ternal and internal surfaces of couplings and adapters shall be cleaned down to a metallic finish, then primed and painted with epo2y resin paint, applied by an electrostatic process( All mechanical couplings shall be of appropriate internal diameter and shall be capable of adapting to different pipe materials( -hey shall be capable of withstanding the ma2imum worDing test pressure specified for the pipes to which they connect, including the accommodation of a Coint deflection of up to ,Z in any direction( *edge Coint rings shall comply with D5"BE" ?L0 or eJuivalent, and shall be made of nitrile rubber, ethylene propylene rubber EE6D 7 or styrene butadiene rubber ESA!7 or other approved materials( All mechanical couplings and flange adapters shall be supplied complete with all necessary coupling rings, nuts, bolts, washers and rubber rings( Aolts and nuts of galvani%ed steel shall be he2agonal with dimensions to D5" E" .</0? and D5" E" .</,<( 5n order to ensure compatibility with the associated flanged pipe worD, the bolt circles on all the flanges of the flange adapters shall comply with D5" .=/0-0 and D5" E" 0/1.-., according to the reJuired pressure class( *here a harnessed steel flange adapter is shown on the drawings, the bolts, connecting the flange of the fle2ible flange adapter to the flange of the adCacent fitting, shall be replaced by tie- bars threaded at both ends( 3ne threaded end of each tie bar shall pass through holes in the abutting flanges and be anchored by two nuts to maDe the flanged Coints in the normal way( -he other threaded end shall be anchored by two further nuts in a corresponding bolt hole on the flange, welded integrally onto the fitting which it is intended to harness to the adapter( -he integrally cast flange on the flange spigot shall be located such that, after the Coint has been made and fully tightened, the flange is about <// mm a2ially from the abutting flanges( -he threaded tie bars shall be machined from steel at least eJual to that specified for flange bolts of corresponding duty and threaded in the same way( -he threaded length shall allow the nuts to be run forward sufficiently to permit complete withdrawal of the tie bars from the flange of the abutting fitting without reJuiring any other Coint to be dismantled( -he strength of the threaded tie bars in both, tension and compression shall be appropriate to the pressure rating of the flanged Coints(
=8//84
%leGible Eoints
Fle2ible Coints shall be provided where pipelines enter or leave chambers and other fi2ed
.,"35,3").. F2)8-62) @+-(,. .7!22 5+%p"-.) ! .p-*+, !(/ .+59), +" 42)8-62) 5+3p2-(* "+59)"
"isporeni *S+Component A+Civil+#olume ,+-echnical Specification+./0,-0.-01(doc2 p(HHB0.<
#34U E 555 -EC8"5CA4 S6EC5F5CA-53"S
C3 63"E"- A7 *A-E! 6!3DUC-53" FAC545-5ES
C5#54 *3!9S
pipe arrangement, located as close as possible to the face of the structure( =8//8: Connectin. into EGistin. Pipelines
-he Contractor shall uncover, clean and prepare the ends of each e2isting pipeline, to maDe ready for connection with the new pipeline( -he Contractor shall provide and install a suitable connection piece and any ancillary worDs in accordance with the approved drawings, or details provided by the Engineer(
=8/4 Pipe &a7in. and Eointin. =8/483 General
-he ContractorMs attention is drawn to the reJuirements of Section G6ipe Aedding and AacDfilling -renchesG( 6ipes and fittings, which are reJuired to be fi2ed on to or built into other structures shall be positioned as shown on the Drawings or as directed by the Engineer( AracDets, steelworD, cradles and similar fi2ing shall be in accordance with typical details shown on the Drawings or, if not so detailed, shall be as approved by the Engineer( AracDets and fi2ing shall be painted with two coats of bituminous paint( -he Contractor shall Deep the interior of pipelines clean and free from water, dirt, stones or other foreign matter as installation proceeds, and the end of each laid pipe and fitting shall be sealed off by a wooden plug or other approved means( During the process of pipe laying a brush of suitable diameter shall be passed through the pipe in order to remove any foreign matters from the interior of the pipes( -he construction of the pipeline in trenches shall be coordinated with the e2cavation and bacDfilling of trenches so as to ensure e2peditious completion of the whole operation, in the shortest time possible(
=8/48/
$nstallation of 'teel Pipes
5n case the Employer will select and supply the material Steel pipes for the -ransmission ain, the Steel pipe shall be installed according to the installation manual of of pipes and couplings( -he pipes shall be laid according to the details of the chapter )pipe beddingF( =8/48/ $nstallation of "uctile $ron Pipes 5n case the Employer will select and supply the material Ductil cast 5ron pipes for the -ransmission ain, the Ductil cast 5ron pipe shall be installed according to the installation manual of the producer of pipes and couplings( -he pipes shall be laid according to the details of the chapter )pipe beddingF( =8/484 $nstallation of 'tainless 'teel Pipes
Stainless Steel pipes shall be installed only where it is clearly stated in the drawings( -he connections of the stainless steel pipes shall be performed by welding according to the international standards of stainless steel welding( For this purpose the Contractor shall use a Jualified and certified welding specialist( *elding certificates shall be submitted to the EngineerNs !epresentative( 3nly sDilled welders and welding operators who can document Jualifications relevant for pipeline welding will be accepted by the EmployerNs !epresentative( 6rior to the performance of any production welding operators shall Jualify for
the relevant welding procedures according to the respective standard( 3nly upon instruction of the Engineer the pipe connection shall be performed by flange
!/!p,)".. T7) p-p). .7!22 6) 2!-/ !55+"/-(* ,+ ,7) /),!-2. +4 ,7) 57!p,)" Bp-p) 6)//-(*C.
"isporeni *S+Component A+Civil+#olume ,+-echnical Specification+./0,-0.-01(doc2 p(HLB0.<
#34U E 555 -EC8"5CA4 S6EC5F5CA-53"S
C3 63"E"- A7 *A-E! 6!3DUC-53" FAC545-5ES
C5#54 *3!9S
=8/48:
$nstallation of 5"PE Pipes
8D6E pipes shall be installed only where it is clearly stated in the drawings( -he connections of the 8D6E pipes shall be performed generally by butt-welding( -he Contractor shall provide all necessary personnel, eJuipment and materials for the welding procedure(
3nly upon instruction of the Engineer the pipe connection shall be performed by flange adapters or electro-fusion welding( -he pipes shall be laid according to the details of the chapter )pipe beddingF(
=8/48;
Anc*or and T*rust -locHs
Concrete thrust and anchor blocDs shall be constructed at the -ransmission ain at every bend with ,/ degree or more, or otherwise where instructed by the Engineer -he concrete thrust and anchor blocDs shall be produced on-site with of concrete of strength class C,/B,H according to GD#&* erDblatt &* ,0/GI see respective typical profil( -he Contractor shall calculate the respective dimensions of the concrete thrust and anchor blocDs( Concrete shall be placedBpoured against undisturbed soil and vertical wall of trench( -he Contractor shall supply all necessary material and worDs for the installation of the concrete thrust blocDs(
=8/481
Concrete Encase+ent of Pipes
Concrete encasement of pipes will be provided where shown on the Drawings or as instructed by the Engineer( -he dimensions of the encasement shall be as shown on the drawings( 6ipes in crossings will be encased in concrete and in addition protected by gabion mattresses( *here pipes are encased in concrete, they will be wrapped with 6E- sheeting( =8/48= 'ecurit7 C !arnin. 'trip Security strip or warning tape, with an aluminium strip conductor, will be laid above all pumping mains( -he stripBtape will be laid 0=/ mm above the top of the sand fill, and aligned with the centreline of the pipe( -he Contractor will submit a sample of the security stripBwarning tape, with the manufacturerNs information and specifications to the Engineer for his approval, prior to purchasing the security strip(
=8/;
Cuttin. of Pipes
A percentage of the pipes ordered shall be supplied Msi%ed throughoutM and these pipes should be set aside for cutting specific lengths( 6ipes shall be cut in accordance with the manufacturer recommendations, by a method, which provides a clean, sJuare profile, without splitting or fracturing the pipe wall, and which causes minimal damage to any protective coating( *here necessary, the cut ends of pipes shall be formed to the tapers and chamfers suitable for the type of Coint to be used, any protective coatings shall be made good, the ends sealed and the e2ternal face of the pipe made smooth for a suitable distance(
=8/1 =8/183
'urve7 of Pipeline Routes General
p(H1B0.<
#34U E 555 -EC8"5CA4 S6EC5F5CA-53"S
C3 63"E"- A7 *A-E! 6!3DUC-53" FAC545-5ES
C5#54 *3!9S
6rior to the commencement of e2cavation for any particular pipeline the Contractor shall set out and survey the route of the pipeline as shown on the approved drawings or as agreed with the Engineer( -he route of the pipeline shall be clearly marDed on the ground and ground levels taDen where reJuired by the Engineer( =8/18/ Connection Points
*here a new pipe is to connect with an e2isting pipeline, then the Contractor shall locate the e2isting pipe prior to e2cavation and before the route and invert levels of the new pipeline are confirmed( -he Contractor shall use an electromagnetic pipe locator or similar device to determine more accurately the position of the e2isting pipes( Finally, a test pit is to be e2cavated by the Contractor, in a position agreed by the Engineer to confirm the location of the e2isting pipe and to e2pose the section where the connection is to be made( =8/184 #nder.round 'ervices 8aving identified the proposed pipeline route, the Contractor shall liaise with the utility companies before commencing any e2cavation( *ith the assistance of the utility companies the Contractor shall satisfy himself as to the e2act location of all e2isting underground services which may affect or be affected by the e2cavation of the pipeline( -his may reJuire the use of an Fetic pipe locator and test pits as described in b7 above( 8aving determined the e2act location of any underground services, the Contractor shall prepare a report to be signed by the Contractor, Engineer and relevant utility company( -his will provide a formal agreement as to the location of the underground services(
=8/18:
'urve7 Results
-he results of the survey, comprising ground levels, connection point invert levels, diameters and underground service details shall be submitted to the EngineerNs approval( -he details shall confirm the following: K the fittings reJuired to maDe the connection into the e2isting pipeI K the route and invert levels of the new pipelineI At all times the pipeline surveying shall be sufficiently ahead of the e2cavation and pipelaying to permit agreement to be reached between the Engineer and the Contractor on the lines, levels and gradients of the pipeline( "otwithstanding the reJuirement for an [e2cavation permitM, the Contractor shall not commence any e2cavation until confirmation of the above has been provided by the Engineer( =8/= Pipelines under Roads and %ootpat*s -he Contractor shall programme the worDs to reduce the disruption road traffic to a minimum, and before worD commences in the e2isting roads and footpaths shall K 3btain the full permission of the local competent authority orBand relevant utilities companiesI K Submit details of his proposals, and obtain approval from the utilities owners and Engineer( 6ipelines shall run along and cross roads and footpaths, where shown on the approved drawings and approved following the pipeline surveys( -he roadway and footpath shall be reinstated in accordance with the specifications(
7.2
n!a
p(L/B0.<
#34U E 555 -EC8"5CA4 S6EC5F5CA-53"S
C3 63"E"- A7 *A-E! 6!3DUC-53" FAC545-5ES
C5#54 *3!9S
=8/@ nCa =840 nCa =843 nCa
=84/ Man*oles =84/83 Construction of Man*oles
anholes Efor washout, air release, etc7 shall be made of pre-fabricated concrete rings( -he Contractor shall supply and install the complete manhole including foundation and manhole cover( -he specification for Earth *orDs and Concrete *orDs shall be applied( 3nly for manholes on the -ransmission ain the material for piping and fittings inside the manhole will be supplied form the Employer and has to be installed by the Contractor( For all other manholes the Contractor has to supply and install the respective material for piping and fittings inside the manhole( -he Contractor shall construct manholes to the levels, dimensions and shapes shown on Drawings or as directed by the Engineer( -he construction of manholes shall include: K A blinding layer, concrete C0.B0=, thicDness 0// mmI K !einforced concrete for pre-cast chamber rings and cover slabs shall be Concrete Class C./B.= with sulphate-resistant 6ortland Cement for all concrete and mortar subCect to contact with sulphate containing soilsI K -ops of chambers and covers set to the elevations as indicated on drawings, unless otherwise directedI K Aetween the concrete rings watertight mortar shall be applied( K anhole covers for casting into concrete slabs of valve chambers shall be of the heavy duty class D <// D" E</ ton7 and for installation in roads and streets( -hey shall be locDable and of the round type with a clear opening of ?// mm Eframe: dia H// mm, depth ?/ mm7, K -he necessary supports for valves and fittings shall be fi2ed in position and built in as the worD proceedsI and =84/8/ 'tirrupsC'tep irons
All manholes shall be eJuipped with plastic coated stirrups or as directed by the Engineer( -hey shall be obtained from an approved manufacturer and be built into concrete as the worD proceeds at vertical and hori%ontal spacing as detailed in drawings( Stirrups shall be of width ,.= mm and length 0=/ mm, they shall be placed at ,// mm centre to centre, vertically directly above one another, unless shown otherwise on the drawings( Stirrups shall be well grouted(
=8 4/84
Man*ole Covers
anhole covers for casting into concrete slabs of valve chambers shall be of the heavy duty class D <// D" E</ ton7 and for installation in roads and streets( -hey shall be locDable and of the round type with a clear opening of ?// mm Eframe: dia H// mm, depth ?/ mm7, nonventilated(
=844 nCa
=84: Testin. and $nspection
p(L0B0.<
#34U E 555 -EC8"5CA4 S6EC5F5CA-53"S
C3 63"E"- A7 *A-E! 6!3DUC-53" FAC545-5ES
C5#54 *3!9S
=84:83
General
-he Contractor shall be responsible for the testing of all pipes and fittings as deemed necessary with regard to compliance with the relevant standards and specification and compatibility between differing pipe materials and fittings( 6ipes shall be indelibly marDed at ma2imum intervals of one metre( -he fittings shall be indelibly marDed or labelled( -he marDing shall show at least the following information where appropriate: K anufacturerMs name andBor trade marDI K Dimensions Enominal diameter, wall thicDness7I K aterial, material class Ee(g( 6E 0//7 and pressure class Ee(g( 6"0?7I K 6roduction period Edate7I -he Contractor shall provide all tools, labour and materials including potable Juality water for the testing of pipelines including calibrated pressure gauges, all of which shall be subCect to the EngineerNs approval( As soon as practical, after sections of pipelines are completed and partially bacDfilled ECoints left e2posed7, and after any thrust blocDs and the section have sufficiently hardened, the pipelines shall be subCected to a test for water tightness as described( -ests shall be carried out by the Contractor under the supervision of the Engineer( -he Contractor may, at his own option and e2pense, perform interim tests( -he overall pressure test shall be e2ecuted leaving the connection pieces between the test sections e2posed( Upon satisfactory final test results the Engineer shall issue the Contractor a certificate stating that the pipe section has been tested satisfactorily( -he issue of such a certificate shall not be construed as relieving the Contractor of his contractual obligations for remedying defects which may subseJuently occur( =84:8/ Pressure Testin. of 5"PE Pipes
Unless otherwise specified above, regarding 8D6E pipes including Coints, fittings and appurtenances shall be tested for water tightness in accordance with D5" <.H1 6art H and in accordance with 5S3 00?H as follows, or otherwise instructed by the Engineer: 0( Allowable leaDage \ , litres BDmB.= mm dia( of pipeB, barB.< hoursI .( 8ydrostatic testing to be carried out at ambient temperature E./ZC7 otherwise a correction factor should be applied to the nominal pressureI ,( -est should be applied on sections of length less than L// m with uncovered CointsI <( 6artial bacDfilling to maintain adeJuate support and anchoring and to avoid flotation of pipes during testing, with Coints e2posed and valves in the open positionI =( Slow fill with water and not with compressed air to avoid danger of inCury or damageI ?( -he filling of pipes should be at a rate giving a ma2imum water velocity of /(= mBs in the pipe to ensure no surge and to give the air the necessary time to be released by the temporary air valves or cocDs installedI
H(
*ater to be left for sufficient time to reach eJuilibrium, i(e(, the same temperature as the pipe and the surrounding soil and to remove all e2isting air for the saturation of
p-p) %!,)"-!2< -4 !(;G

"isporeni *S+Component A+Civil+#olume ,+-echnical Specification+./0,-0.-01(doc2 p(L.B0.<
#34U E 555 -EC8"5CA4 S6EC5F5CA-53"S
C3 63"E"- A7 *A-E! 6!3DUC-53" FAC545-5ES
C5#54 *3!9S
L(
-est pressure to be applied slowly to avoid surge and held for one hour( -he system should be isolated from the test pump, i(e(, no pumping during the one hour test period allowed( -est pressure shall be .< bars for service lines including all couplings and fittings in the open position, with consideration for temperature variationI
1( Calculation to determine if the section under test satisfies the reJuirements of 07 aboveI 0/( After successful completion of the test, the line shall be emptied slowly to prevent shocDs or sudden contraction of pipes( =84:84 Pressure Testin. "C$ Pipes and steel pipes
After completing the installation of a water main, or a section of the line, and before the Coints are covered, a hydrostatic test of the line shall be made by the Contractor as described below or otherwise instructed by the Engineer( A sufficient time for the curing of concrete thrust blocDs must be allowed before the test is made( -o allow for a soaDing period, the initial test pressure shall be applied for a period of .< hours before the test proper is deemed to begin( -he test pressure for the main test shall be applied for at least three hours for pipe diameters up to D" .// and si2 hours for pipe diameters D" .=/ to D" ?//( -he test pressure shall not be allowed to fall below 0/ bar( 5f and when it does during the test period, the pressure shall be increased to the stated value and a record Dept of the additional water added( -he pressure for the initial test will start with the nominal pressure, and shall reach the test pressure within the last ? hours of the initial test( After ? hours no pressure drop is allowable( -he test pressure is to be maintained at the lowest point of the pipe line to be testedI readings should be corrected if necessary for the elevation of the test gauge( *hen filling the pipe system for testing, the contractor shall not e2ceed the following flow rates in litres per second: up to D" .// up to D" ,// up to D" <// up to D" =// up to D" ?// up to D" H// 0(= , ? 1 0< ./
Additional water is defined as the Juantity of water which must be supplied to the laid pipe, or any section thereof, to maintain the specified test pressure after the pipe has been filled with water and the air e2pelled( -he Juantity of additional water pumped into the pipe shall be measured accurately( "o section of the water main will be accepted until the additional water calculated in litres per Dm per .< hours for the test pressure is less than /(, D, where D is the nominal diameter of the pipe in mm(
-he EngineerNs !epresentative shall prepare a written report of the results of the leaDage test that identifies the specific test, length of pipe tested, the pressure, the duration of the test, and
,7) !%+3(, +4 !//-,-+(!2 0!,)" ")>3-")/. T7) ")p+", .7!22 6) .-*()/ 6; ,7) C+(,"!5,+" !(/
"isporeni *S+Component A+Civil+#olume ,+-echnical Specification+./0,-0.-01(doc2 p(L,B0.<
#34U E 555 -EC8"5CA4 S6EC5F5CA-53"S
C3 63"E"- A7 *A-E! 6!3DUC-53" FAC545-5ES
C5#54 *3!9S
the EngineerNs !epresentative(
=84:8: Testin. Man*oles anholes shall be visually inspected for water tightness against infiltration after bacDfilling operations have been completed and when the water table is at its highest( Under these conditions no infiltration flow shall be admissible(
p(L<B0.<
#34U E 555 -EC8"5CA4 S6EC5F5CA-53"S
C3 63"E"- A7 *A-E! 6!3DUC-53" FAC545-5ES
C5#54 *3!9S
?
?83
E&ECTR$C PROTECT$ON MEA'#RE' ,EART5$NG C GRO#N"$NG

Eart*in. C Groundin.
-he system shall meet the reJuirements of Standard D5" 5EC ?/,?<-H-H0L( -he underground conductor shall be installed in the concrete foundations( -he conductor from the main grounding bar to the underground parts of the system shall be possible to disconnect at the main grounding bar in order to maDe it possible to measure the resistance of the grounding system( 3ne of following materials shall be installed: - !ound steel galvanised conductor for ground dT0/mm, incl( cross connectors and construction clamps complete with protection tape against electrolytic corrosion - Flat steel galvanised conductor for ground ,/2,,=mm, incl( cross connectors and construction clamps complete with protection tape against electrolytic corrosion ?8/ &i.*tnin. protection s7ste+ 4ightning protection system for buildings Einterception system7 in accordance to the 5EC and E" ?.,/=, 4ightning protection system, class 555, loop si%e 0=20=m, building dimensions: length 2 width 2 heightT appr( <2<2<m -o be provides turnDey and ready for operation, material: steel galvani%ed, complete including all necessary eJuipment as roof and wall conductors, rods, clamps, holders, &utter clamps, separating accessories, earth entry rods( 3nly the underground conductor is not part of this item( Auilding si%e as mentioned in the item(
?84
EFuipotential bondin. rail
EJuipotential bonding rail for eJuipotential bonding according to #DE /?0L( Connection options: - H2 single or multi-wire cables .(=O.= mm] or fine-wire cables to 0? mm] Ema2( ^ H mm7 - .2 single or multi-wire cables .=O1= mm] or fine-wire cables to H/ mm] Ema2( ^ 0,(= mm7 - 02 flat conductor ,/ 2 ,(= mm - *ith clamping rail 0/ 2 0/ mm, nicDel-plated brass - *ith close-contact series terminals made of electro galvanised steel - Cover hood and rail stand made of grey polystyrene - 4ightning current carrying capacity 0// DA E0/B,=/7 Connect all conductive steel parts indoor as well as outdoor to the local eJuipotential bonding bars( -his includes pipes of pumping lines, metal enclosures such as switchboards and sub-panels, railings, steel constructions of the building, reinforcement of foundations, earthing conductors in trenches, etc( For earthing of pipes only special pipe clamps of industrial standard shall be used(
p(L=B0.<
#34U E 555 -EC8"5CA4 S6EC5F5CA-53"S
C3 63"E"- A7 *A-E! 6!3DUC-53" FAC545-5ES
C5#54 *3!9S
@
@83
CONCRETE
General
All concrete worD shall comply with the following standards: K European Standard E" ./?-0 Concrete 6art 0 Specification, performance, production and conformity( - D5" 0/<= !einforced concrete structures, design and construction K D5" 0/L< >uality control of concrete structures K D5" <.,= Compacting concrete by vibrating -he costs of all tests of concrete andBor its components shall be deemed to be included in the rates( All eJuipment employed for concrete worDs reJuire the approval of the Engineer prior to dispatching to the 6roCect( @8/ @8/83 Materials Ce+ent
-he cement to be used in the *orDs shall be obtained from an approved manufacturer, and shall comply with the reJuirements of D5" 00?<( @8/8/ Certificate for Ce+ent
For each delivery of cement, the Contractor shall furnish, free of cost, tests certificates as directed by the Engineer, relating to the cement to be used on the worD( Analyses of the cement shall be shown( @8/84 'tora.e of Ce+ent
-he Contractor shall provide at his own e2pense a well ventilated waterproof shed or sheds to store the reJuired amount of cement( Each shed shall have a suitable floor built at such a height that the cement is Dept dry at all times( Delivery and stacDing shall be so arranged that the various consignments can be used in the order of their delivery( Cement shall not be taDen from the shed until immediately before its use in the *orDs( Different types of cements shall be stored in separate compartments( 5f intermi2ing occurs all cement concerned will be condemned by the Engineer and shall be removed immediately from the Site( "o cement which, in the opinion of the Engineer, has deteriorated or hardened shall be used on the *orDs and such cement shall be immediately removed from the Site( Any cement which is stored on the Site for a period in e2cess of .L days shall be tested in accordance with the relevant Standard prior to use(
@8/8:
Natural A..re.ate
All aggregates shall comply with the reJuirements of D5" <..?( -he fine aggregate shall consist of siliceous natural sand, having hard, strong durable particles and shall come from an approved source( 5t shall be clean and free from salt or
organic matter( Coarse aggregate shall consist of gravel, crushed gravel, or other approved inert materials of similar characteristics and shall be clean, hard and sound( "o material of a shaly or schistose
(!,3") .7!22 6) 3.)/.

"isporeni *S+Component A+Civil+#olume ,+-echnical Specification+./0,-0.-01(doc2 p(L?B0.<
#34U E 555 -EC8"5CA4 S6EC5F5CA-53"S
C3 63"E"- A7 *A-E! 6!3DUC-53" FAC545-5ES
C5#54 *3!9S
Aggregates shall not contain more than /(= U by weight of clay( -he sulphate content shall not e2ceed 0 U by weight( Aggregates shall be screened or washed, if so directed by the Engineer( Each type and grading of aggregate shall be stored separately in bins of a type and si%e approved by the Engineer( -hey shall be provided with flooring of concrete or other approved material having sufficient slope to ensure adeJuate drainage of surplus water( -he chloride and sulphate content of the aggregate shall be determined and in all cases be considered together with the chloride and sulphate content in the mi2ing water( -he combined aggregate should be as coarse grained and densely graded as possible( -he ma2imum particle si%e should be so chosen as to be compatible with mi2ing, handling, placing and worDing the concrete( 5ts normal si%e shall not e2ceed one third of the smallest dimension of the component to be concreted( *ith closely spaced reinforcement or small concrete cover, the greater part of the aggregate shall consist of particles smaller than the distance between adCacent bars and between the bars and formworD( a2imum si%e of coarse aggregates in all cases shall be .= mm( -he concrete shall contain a certain Juantity of ultra fine particles to be properly worDable and achieve a close te2ture( -he ultra fines content comprises the cement, the aggregate particles of / - /(.= mm si%e and such additional material of this particle si%e range as it may be necessary to introduce( Such additional material, if any, shall consist of natural or artificial mineral substances comprising, as far as possible, a mi2ture of different-si%ed particles which do not soften and do not impair the durability of the concrete( An adeJuate content of ultra fine material is especially important in concrete which has to be conveyed long distances or, in concrete for thin-walled densely reinforced components and, in waterproof concrete( After approval by the Engineer, the whole of the aggregate supplied for use on the *orDs shall be obtained from the approved sources and the Juality and grading shall be maintained consistent and eJual in all respects to the samples submitted( Should it become necessary to change the source of supply for any of the materials, fresh tests shall be made to determine the proportions of the materials to be used and adeJuate steps shall be taDen to maintain the reJuired standard of the materials( Sieve and sedimentation tests shall be carried out when the first delivery is effected and thereafter at intervals as directed by the Engineer( @8/8; !ater for Concretin.
-he water used for mi2ing or curing concrete and washing the aggregates shall be clean and free from inCurious amounts of oil, acid, alDali, organic matter, or other deleterious substances( "o salty water shall be used( A thorough chemical water analysis shall be made before using any particular water source for concrete mi2ing and test certificates from an independent laboratory shall be presented to the Engineer for approval( *hen comparative tests are made with distilled water of Dnown Juality, any indications of unsoundness, marDed change in time of set, or reduction of more than 0/ U in mortar strength shall be sufficient cause for the reCection of the water under test( -he Contractor shall not taDe water for use in concrete from shallow, muddy or marshy sources(
@8/81
Ad+iGtures and Additives
6reliminary strength tests shall be carried out to ensure that admi2tures and additives do not adversely affect the concrete to which they have been added( Additives may be added to the concrete if they do not adversely affect the strength and durability of the concrete and the corrosion protection of the reinforcement(
I( (+ 5!.) .7!22 !/%-8,3"). +" !//-,-1). 6) !//)/ ,+ 5+(5"),)< 5)%)(, %+",!" +" *"+3, 0-,7+3,
"isporeni *S+Component A+Civil+#olume ,+-echnical Specification+./0,-0.-01(doc2 p(LHB0.<
#34U E 555 -EC8"5CA4 S6EC5F5CA-53"S
C3 63"E"- A7 *A-E! 6!3DUC-53" FAC545-5ES
C5#54 *3!9S
the e2press permission of the Engineer in writing( Additives and admi2tures, if approved by the Engineer, shall be used strictly in accordance with the manufacturerMs instructions( @84 @8483 Concrete MiGes 6ualit7 of Concrete
-he class of concrete reJuired is specified on the drawings andBor in the Aills of >uantities for the particular position of the *orDs to be constructed( -he strength class of concrete shall be as designated in the following -able Ean e2tract from European Standard E" ./?-0 Concrete 6art 0 Specification, performance, production and conformity, -able H7
%i.ure @>3: Concrete O Compressive Strength Classes
Co+pressive 'tren.t* Class
Mini+u+ c*aracteristic c7linder stren.t*
Mini+u+ c*aracteristic cube stren.t* NC++

/
Re+arHs
"!mm
CLB0/ C0.B0= C0?B./ C./B.= C.=B,/ C,/B,H L 0. 0? ./ .= ,/
2
0/ 0= ./ .= ,/ ,H 3nly concrete 3nly concrete lean lean -
-he Juantity of water added shall only be sufficient to produce a dense concrete, which can be fully compacted without undue difficulty, due allowance being made for the moisture content of the aggregates( @848/ "esi.n of Concrete MiGes
Aefore commencing any concrete worD, the Contractor shall design the mi2es for the concrete which he proposes to incorporate in the *orDs( Each mi2 shall be designed to produce the reJuired class of concrete having a characteristic strength not less than the appropriate value specified( Each design shall fulfil the following reJuirements : K -he combined grading of coarse and fine aggregate shall be continuous( K -he proportions and properties of the mi2 shall be within the limits set out for the various classes and types of concrete described in this Specification( K -he waterBcement ratio shall be consistent with attaining the average strength but without the ratio e2ceeding the specified ma2imum( -he aggregateBcement ratio shall be suitable to achieve the minimum worDability consistent with proper compaction by the methods specified( *hen submitting his proposals for design mi2es to the Engineer, the Contractor shall provide, in addition to details of his cement, aggregates and water as specified earlier, details of: K -he proportions in which the dry materials are to be mi2ed, including
the aggregateBcement ratio, cement per cubic metre of compacted concrete and the
.-)1) !(!2;.). +4 ,7) -(/-1-/3!2 !(/ 5+%6-()/ !**")*!,)..

"isporeni *S+Component A+Civil+#olume ,+-echnical Specification+./0,-0.-01(doc2 p(LLB0.<
#34U E 555 -EC8"5CA4 S6EC5F5CA-53"S
C3 63"E"- A7 *A-E! 6!3DUC-53" FAC545-5ES
C5#54 *3!9S
K -he water cement ratio to be adopted( K -he worDability of the mi2 and the range in which it is to be maintained( K -he .L-day individual and average strengths for at least si2 previously obtained test cubes( K -he individual and average densities of the si2 cubes( K -he dates on which the cubes were made and tested( K Any other relevant information( Following the EngineerMs approval of the mi2 designs, the Contractor shall prepare trial mi2es of each class of concrete in the presence of the Engineer( Each batch shall be not less than /(= cubic metre of concrete and shall be mi2ed in the mi2er that the Contractor proposes to use throughout the construction of the *orDs( Sieve analyses and moisture content determination shall be made on the aggregates( -he batches of concrete shall be mi2ed as specified herein, and tested( -he Contractor shall allow sufficient time in his programme for designing and maDing trial mi2es and testing compression test cubes obtained there from( 5f during the course of the worDs the concrete fails to comply with the specified reJuirements, or the source of aggregate or cement should differ from those with which the preliminary design mi2es were carried out, the Engineer will instruct the Contractor to prepare further design mi2es, which will be tested in accordance with the above procedure( @8484 !ater>Retainin. Concrete *aterproof concrete for components with a thicDness of between 0// mm to <// mm shall be so dense Eimpermeable7 that the greatest depth of water penetration on testing in accordance with D5" 0/<L does not e2ceed =/ mm( -he waterBcement ratio shall be not more than /(?/ for components with a thicDness of between 0// mm to <// mm( *here waterproof concrete is reJuired, the Contractor shall taDe full responsibility for ensuring that such construction is completely waterproof EcracD-free7( Any leaDs appearing during the construction and maintenance period of the Contract shall be completely repaired by the Contractor at his own e2pense( -he method proposed by the Contractor for dealing with shrinDage cracDs, leaDs, or other defective worD shall have no adverse effect on the finished structure( -reatments of internal and e2ternal concrete surfaces of water tanDs, etc( Ecoatings or toppings7 provided in the Aill of >uantities, does not relieve the Contractor of this obligations under the Contract( -hese treatments shall be considered as an additional step for waterproofing andBor resistance to chemical attacD, without any e2tra prices( Special attention shall be given to the elimination of cracDing due the shrinDage of the concrete( -esting for watertightness shall be performed as described in Section 1( @848: Pre>Cast Concrete
Concrete for pre-cast concrete rings shall be at least Class C.=B,/, unless stated otherwise(
@848;
Concrete MiGin.
-he Contractor shall include in his rate for maDing daily tests to determine the grading of the aggregates and the proportions of the various mi2es will then be adCusted as reJuired( -he Juantities shall be arranged to suit the use of approved weigh-batching plant or when approved, gauge bo2es( -he mi2ing of the concrete in the machine shall continue for at least one minute after the last
of the ingredients composing the batch have been added( -he concrete shall be placed as soon as possible after having been mi2ed( 5f the mi2er is
.,+pp)/ 4+" !(; p)"-+/ +1)" ,0)(,; %-(3,).< -, .7!22 6) 0!.7)/ +3, 6)4+") 6)-(* ")F 3.)/. I(
"isporeni *S+Component A+Civil+#olume ,+-echnical Specification+./0,-0.-01(doc2 p(L1B0.<
#34U E 555 -EC8"5CA4 S6EC5F5CA-53"S
C3 63"E"- A7 *A-E! 6!3DUC-53" FAC545-5ES
C5#54 *3!9S
all cases half of the coarse aggregate shall be omitted from the first batch in a clean mi2er at the commencement of concreting( 8and mi2ing may be allowed where small Juantities of concrete are reJuired and where approved by the Engineer( 5t shall be done on a watertight platform and in such a manner as to ensure a uniform distribution of the materials throughout the mi2( i2ing shall be continued until a homogeneous mi2ture of the reJuired consistency is obtained( *hen hand mi2ing is authorised then an e2tra 0/ U of cement shall be introduced into the concrete mi2 at the ContractorMs cost( -rucD mi2ers can be used if authorised by the Engineer( -hey shall be of the revolving type, watertight and so constructed that the concrete can be mi2ed to ensure a uniform distribution( *hen trucD mi2ers are approved to supply concrete to a distant location, the Contractor shall ensure that the following information is supplied, on an approved delivery form: K -ype of concrete and ingredients usedI K *aterBcement ratioI K -ime of departure from batching plantI K SlumpI and K Signature of plant manager( "o concrete shall remain in a revolving trucD mi2er more than 0(= hours( -he rate of delivery of concrete during concreting operations shall be such as to provide for proper handling, placing and finishing of the concrete( @8: Transportation of Concrete
Concrete shall be discharged from the mi2er and transported to the *orDs by means approved by the Engineer and shall prevent adulteration, segregation or loss of ingredients and ensure that concrete is of the reJuired worDability at the point and time of placing( All concrete shall be conveyed from the mi2er to the place of deposit in the *orDs as JuicDly as possible( *here approved by the Engineer, the Contractor may use a suitable concrete pump for transporting the concrete from the mi2er to where it is to be deposited, in which case the specified mi2 proportions shall be suitably adCusted and agreed with the Engineer( -he concrete shall be fed directly from the mi2er into the hopper of the pump( 3nce concreting has commenced the rates of the flow and mi2ing must be such as to ensure continuous movement of the concrete in the pipe worD, which shall have as few bends as practicable( FreJuent slump tests shall be carried out at the delivery end to ensure the consistency of worDability at the point of placing( All eJuipment must be thoroughly cleaned at the end of each operation( -he water used for this purpose shall be discharged outside the shuttering and clear of all other *orDs( 6neumatic placers shall only be used in special circumstances, as approved by the Engineer( @8; Placin. of Concrete
-he Contractor shall submit in due time for approval by the Engineer a schedule of the proposed worDing procedure, indicating time and seJuence of concreting sections( 6lacing of concrete shall start only after written authori%ation of the Engineer and with the Engineer in attendance( -he Contractor shall Deep on site a complete record showing the date when any concrete was placed( -his record shall be available to the Engineer at all times( 5f ordered by the Engineer, for e2ample to taDe advantage of more favourable weather
conditions, concreting shall be done at night( 5n such cases, the Contactor shall install sufficient lighting to carry out the concrete worDs, at no additional cost to the Employer( 5n preparation for the placing of concrete all sawdust, chips and other construction debris and
)8,"!()+3. %!,,)" .7!22 6) ")%+1)/ 4"+% ,7) -(,)"-+" +4 4+"%.. S,"3,.< .,!;. !(/
"isporeni *S+Component A+Civil+#olume ,+-echnical Specification+./0,-0.-01(doc2 p(1/B0.<
#34U E 555 -EC8"5CA4 S6EC5F5CA-53"S
C3 63"E"- A7 *A-E! 6!3DUC-53" FAC545-5ES
C5#54 *3!9S
braces, serving temporarily to hold the forms in correct shape and alignment, shall be entirely removed from the forms during the progress of the concreting and not buried in the concrete( Concrete shall be placed in such manner so as to avoid segregation of the materials and the displacement of the reinforcement( -he use of long troughs chutes and pipes for conveying concrete from the mi2er to the forms shall be permitted only on written authori%ation of the Engineer( 3pen troughs and chutes shall be metal lined( All chutes, troughs and pipes shall be Dept clean and free from coatings of hardened concrete( -he concrete shall be placed promptly with a minimum of handling, to avoid the segregation of aggregates or the displacement of the reinforcement( *here concrete is being placed, a competent steel fi2er shall be in continuous attendance to adCust and correct the position of any reinforcement bars that may be displaced( -he Contractor shall provide respective scaffolds for the worDers for a save placing of the concrete( -he worDing platforms on such scaffold shall be protected by a safety rail( "ote: -he supply and installation and removal of such scaffold shall be included casting concrete( *here placing involves dropping the concrete more than . m, it shall not be freely dropped vertically, but must be deposited through sheet metal or other approved pipes( Concrete shall be placed in hori%ontal layers not more than ,// mm thicD in reinforced concrete and =// mm thicD in mass concrete( Each layer shall be placed and compacted so as to avoid the formation of a cold Coint with a preceding layer( Concrete in columns and walls shall be placed uniformly and brought up evenly in hori%ontal layers( -he placing of the concrete in walls may be modified after the approval of the Engineer if concreting conditions can be improved and visible Coints upon e2posed faces can be better avoided( *hen the placing of concrete is temporarily discontinued, the concrete, after becoming firm enough to retain its form, shall be cleaned of laitance, and other obCectionable material to a sufficient depth to e2pose sound concrete( 5mmediately following the discontinuance of placing concrete all accumulations of mortar splashed upon the reinforcing steel and the surface of forms shall be removed( Dried mortar chips and dust shall not be mi2ed into the unset concrete( 5f the accumulations are not removed prior to the concrete becoming set, care shall be e2ercised not to inCure or breaD the concrete-steel-bond at and near the surface of the concrete, while cleaning the reinforcing steel( 6neumatic placers shall only be used with the EngineerMs approval( *here necessary, the rate of discharge of the concrete shall be regulated by suitable baffles or hoppers to prevent segregation of the concrete, damage and displacement of the reinforcement, embedded items and shuttering(
@81
Co+paction of Concrete
All concrete shall be compacted by mechanical vibration( -he vibration shall be carried out with internal vibrators of a type and design approved by the Engineer( -he Contractor shall provide a sufficient number of vibrators, including replacement, to properly compact each batch immediately after it has been placed in the forms, and shall at all times have standby vibrators in case of breaDdown( Concreting shall not commence until a sufficient number of vibrators are available( -he function of the vibrators will be checDed by the Engineer during preparation period for concreting( #ibrating shall be applied at the point of deposit and in the area of freshly deposited concrete( -he vibrators shall be inserted and withdrawn from the concrete slowly( #ibrating
shall be sufficiently long and intensive to ensure thorough compaction of the concrete but short enough to avoid its segregation( #ibrating shall not be continued at any one point to the e2tent that locali%ed areas of grout are formed(
V-6"!,-(* .7!22 (+, 6) !pp2-)/ /-")5,2; +( ,7) ")-(4+"5)%)(,. I, .7!22 (+, 6) 3.)/ ,+ 0+"9
#34U E 555 -EC8"5CA4 S6EC5F5CA-53"S
C3 63"E"- A7 *A-E! 6!3DUC-53" FAC545-5ES
C5#54 *3!9S
the concrete along the forms of in such a way as to damage the forms or other parts of the structures or displace the reinforcement or other embedded items( -he provisions of this clause shall also apply to pre-cast members e2cept that, if approved by the Engineer, e2ternal vibrating or manufacturerMs methods of vibrating may be used( 4ean concrete for blinding course may be compacted by tamping( 3nce compaction of the concrete it completed, the Contractor shall taDe all precautions necessary to avoid any disturbance of the concrete from pedestrian or vehicles, or by vibrations of the shuttering in any way until the concrete is thoroughly set and hardened( "o traffic of any Dind will be permitted on the concrete for a period of at least H days( Special care shall be taDen to ensure that the reinforcement proCecting from the concrete is not disturbed in any way whilst the concrete is hardening( @8= Resu+ption of !orH at Eoints
Concreting shall be carried out continuously up to Coints, the position and arrangement of which shall be as indicated on the Drawings or as approved by the Engineer( Should concreting be interrupted before completion of the pour, then the surface of the concrete shall be cut away as directed by the Engineer and laitance removed( -he bonding of fresh concrete on or against older concrete which has hardened, shall be done in the following manner: *hen the older concrete is not more than < hours old, the fresh concrete shall be placed without further preparation, but half of the coarse aggregate shall be omitted from the first layer of concrete placed( *hen the older concrete is more than < hours old, the surface of the hardened concrete shall be roughened, wire brushed or, if possible, sand blasted to e2pose the coarse aggregate without leaving loose particles at the surface( -his surface shall be washed( Aefore placing the new concrete, a thin layer of cement mortar shall be applied to the surface of the older concrete( -he mortar shall consist of cement and sand mi2ed in the proportion contained in the concrete mi2, i(e( omitting the coarse aggregate( -he fresh concrete shall be placed against the layer of mortar while it is still plastic, but half of the coarse aggregate shall be omitted from the first layer of concrete( @8? Curin. and Protection
o
*hen the shade temperature increases above ,= C, special precautions shall be taDen during concreting and curing to the satisfaction of the Engineer( 5n this case, and as far as may be necessary, water and the aggregate should be cooled( -he temperature of fresh concrete must not e2ceed
o
,/ C( Concreting shall not be carried out when the shade temperature is above </ C( 5t shall then preferably be carried out at night( 5n hot dry weather suitable means shall be provided to avoid premature stiffening of concrete placed in contact with hot dry surfaces( *here necessary the surfaces, including reinforcement, against which concrete is to be placed shall be shielded from the direct rays of the sun and shall be sprayed with water to prevent e2cessive absorption of water from the fresh concrete by the surfaces against which it is placed(
o
During placing and the first stages of hardening, concrete shall be protected against the effects of sunshine, drying winds and rain( For the purposes of attaining strength and impermeability and to limit shrinDage cracDing, concrete surfaces shall be protected and Dept moist( -he covering shall be placed as soon as the concrete has hardened sufficiently to support the covering without damage( -he type of covering provided shall be that in the Cudgement of the Engineer is best suited to
,7) 5+(/-,-+(..
"isporeni *S+Component A+Civil+#olume ,+-echnical Specification+./0,-0.-01(doc2 p(1.B0.<
#34U E 555 -EC8"5CA4 S6EC5F5CA-53"S
C3 63"E"- A7 *A-E! 6!3DUC-53" FAC545-5ES
C5#54 *3!9S
5f, in the Cudgement of the Engineer it is necessary to use pump, piping, and hose for proper curing, the Contractor shall provide adeJuate water distribution to all parts or the *orDs so that complete and efficient curing can be achieved throughout the whole period of construction( Concrete surfaces shall be protected and cured in the following manner: K -he concrete shall be Dept moist for a continuous period of at least 0< days after placing by covering it with moist sand, wet sacDs, canvass, fibre mats or other satisfactory material capable of retaining the moisture, or by providing a sprinDler system( K Utilising of an approved non-bituminous pigmented liJuid compound of an adeJuate type( -he compound shall be applied strictly in accordance with the recommendations of the manufacturer( -his compound shall not be applied on concrete surfaces of movement or construction Coints( @8@ Testin. of Concrete @8@83 General
-he approval of the Engineer of any materials, proportions or results given under this section shall not relieve the Contractor of his obligations in connection with the reJuirements for permanent worDs concrete( *orDs concrete for testing shall be taDen from the point of placing( Sampling shall be carried out and tests made in accordance with an approved procedure( -he Contractor shall be responsible for the provision of the moulds and assisting the Engineer in taDing concrete samples for the e2ecution of the tests and for taDing into account the results of such tests in the e2ecution of the *orDs( @8@8/ Testin. of %res* Concrete
Co+pactin. %actor Test : -his test shall be carried out at the preliminary testing stage and whenever a concrete sample is taDen for the maDing of worDs test cubes( #alues for acceptable factors are indicated in the table following GSlump -estG( 'lu+p Test : -his test shall be carried out regularly as an aid to maintaining uniform consistency of concrete during the progress of the *orDs( Acceptable values of the slump are indicated in the following table:
%i.ure @>/: Acceptable #alues of Concrete Slump
#urpose
8igh strength concrete sections, paving and mass concrete, compacted by vibration "ormally reinforced concrete compacted by vibration( compacted mass concrete( sections, 8and
$ompactin% factor
/(HL to /(L=
Slump in mm
/ to .=
/(L= to /(1.
.= to =/
8eavily reinforced concrete sections, compacted by vibration( 8and compacted concrete in normally reinforced slabs, beams, columns and
/(1. to /(1=
=/ to L=
walls(
"isporeni *S+Component A+Civil+#olume ,+-echnical Specification+./0,-0.-01(doc2 p(1,B0.<
#34U E 555 -EC8"5CA4 S6EC5F5CA-53"S
C3 63"E"- A7 *A-E! 6!3DUC-53" FAC545-5ES
C5#54 *3!9S
Purpose 8eavily reinforced compacted without where compaction difficult( @8@84 concrete sections, vibration and worD is not particularly
Co+pactin. factor 3ver /(1=
'lu+p in ++ 0// to 0,/
Testin. of 5ardened Concrete
Concrete test cube results shall be used to determine whether the concrete to be incorporated in the permanent worDs has reached the reJuired strength( 8ardened concrete shall be deemed to be unacceptable for the *orDs should the corresponding test cube results fail to meet the Specification and in this event the Contractor shall taDe all necessary remedial measures as directed by the Engineer( For the maDing of test cubes the Contractor shall provide a sufficient number but at least 0. 6ieces of .// mm standard steel moulds( -he costs of assisting the Engineer in taDing samples and providing the moulds shall be included in the ContractorMs rates for concrete and no additional payment for such assistance shall be made( For each class a set of ? cubes shall be made from each of , consecutive trial batches( , from each set of ? shall be tested at an age of H days and , at an age of .L days( -he cubes shall be made, cured, stored, transported, and tested in accordance with approved standards( At each age of test, no cube strength shall fall below the appropriate specified minimum for preliminary strength tests( *orDs -est Cubes shall be made from worDs concrete samples taDen from the point of placing as and when directed by the Engineer( "ormally for each grade of concrete, ? cubes shall be made from concrete taDen at random, , cubes from each set shall be tested at an age of H days and , at an age of .L days( Cubes will generally be reJuired at least as follows : K For every .= m of concrete placedI K For each important structural memberI and K As otherwise directed by the Engineer( -he cubes shall be made, cured, stored, transported, and tested as specified( A record of such tests identifying the test cubes with the part of the worD e2ecuted shall be Dept on the Site by the Engineer and made available to the Contractor( -he appropriate strength reJuirement shall be considered to be satisfied if none of the strengths of the three cubes tested at each age is below the specified cube strength, or if the average strength of the three cubes is not less than the specified cube strength and the difference between the greatest and the least strengths is not more than ./ U of that average( 5f the e2pected .L-day cube strength w .L is to be estimated from the H-day cube strength w H in preliminary tests and Juality control tests this may, in general be done by applying the factors given in the table below, to the values of the H-day cube strength Eaccording to D5" 0/<=7 :
,
&i%ure '()* C+(1)".-+( F!5,+". 4+" ,7) 7F/!; 536) -(,+ ,7) 2DF/!;
"isporeni *S+Component A+Civil+#olume ,+-echnical Specification+./0,-0.-01(doc2 p(1<B0.<
#34U E 555 -EC8"5CA4 S6EC5F5CA-53"S
C3 63"E"- A7 *A-E! 6!3DUC-53" FAC545-5ES
C5#54 *3!9S
Ce+ent 'tren.t* Class V .= V ,= 4 V ,=FI V<=4 V <=FI V==
/?>da7 Cube Pressure 'tren.t* ) /? 0(< _ wH 0(, _ wH 0(. _ wH 0(0 _ wH
-he hardening test gives an indication of the strength of the concrete in the structure at a particular time and thus also gives guidance as to the formworD stripping time as determined in the following table e2tracted from D5" 0/<= HBLL, Clause 0.(,(
%i.ure @>:: -ime to Allow before FormworD Stripping
Ce+ent stren.t* class
%or lateral %or t*e for+)orH %or t*e support of for+)orH of bea+s of ceilin. plates bea+s fra+es and and for t*e Jda7sK )ide spread plates for+)orH of )alls Jda7sK
and columns +days,

V .= V ,= 4 V ,=FI V<=4 V <=FI V== < , . 0 0/ L = , .L ./ 0/ ?
-he hardening can be determined, in accordance with approved standards, on test specimens or by non-destructive means( -he specimens for these tests shall be made from the concrete intended for the structural components in Juestion and be stored directly beside or on these components and be cured in the same manner Einfluence of temperature and humidity7( At least three specimens shall be made for the hardening test, but it is advisable to maDe more so that if the strength determined in the test is found to be inadeJuate the test can be repeated( Components whose dimensions vary significantly from those of the test specimens may attain a different degree of hardening from that of the specimens, e(g( due to differences in heat evolution in the concrete( Due account should be taDen of such factors when assessing test results( 5f, due to lacD of compressive strength test results, or in the event that there is reason to doubt the strength of concrete in any particular section, it may be necessary to determine the compressive strength of the concrete by taDing specimens from the structure or, if authori%ed by the Engineer, by non-destructive testing performed on the finished component or by both methods( 5n connection with such tests the age and the conditions of hardening Etemperature, humidity7 of the concrete in the structure shall be taDen into account(
p(1=B0.<
#34U E 555 -EC8"5CA4 S6EC5F5CA-53"S
C3 63"E"- A7 *A-E! 6!3DUC-53" FAC545-5ES
C5#54 *3!9S
@830 'urface %inis* and Treat+ent @83083 General
Aefore any concreting commences the Contractor shall submit details and calculations for all shuttering necessary for the carrying out of the worD( Any damage due to insufficient strength of shuttering is to be made good by the Contractor at his own e2pense( Shuttering shall be so designed and constructed that the concrete can be properly placed and thoroughly compacted and that the hardened concrete while still supported by the shuttering shall conform accurately to the reJuired shape, position, and level, subCect to the tolerance and to the standards of finish specified( -he rates for concreting shall include shuttering and for all types of cutting and waste and for forming of .= mm 2 .= mm chamfers at all e2posed arises or as otherwise indicated on the Drawings( -he Jualities of finish shall not be inferior to those hereafter described( 5f minor porosity is evident on removing shuttering, the Engineer may approve a surface treatment by rubbing down with cement and fine aggregate mortar of the same richness as in the concrete in that particular portion of the *orDs( -his treatment shall be carried out immediately after removing the shuttering( @8308/ '*uttered 'urfaces
All surfaces of concrete, especially those e2posed to view, shall be cast against steel or planed timber formworD( All visible edges shall be chamfered as ordered by the Engineer( *here necessary and ordered by the Engineer, the surface shall be rubbed with a Carborundum stone or an abrasive of eJual Juality to remove form marDs and proCections, thereby leaving a smooth, dense surface without pits or irregularities( Any surfaces, irrespective of the shuttering employed, which show honeycombing, voids or air holes, shall be made good to the satisfaction of the Engineer( Cutting bacD the concrete behind the reinforcement or to such depth as is reJuired andBor the Engineer may specify, and any other repair, shall not be started without the inspection and approval of the Engineer( !esin grouting or other approved suitable materials may be applied( All concrete surfaces shall be protected against damage and disfigurement, and the Contractor shall remove all blemishes and repair all such damages to the satisfaction of the Engineer( All costs for maDing good honeycombed and defective concrete and repairing damaged surfaces shall be deemed to be to be included in the rates for concrete inserted in the Aills of >uantities( @83084 'urfaces Not ReFuirin. '*utterin.
All upper surfaces of concrete shall be thoroughly worDed during the placing operation to produce a smooth finish free from water, coarse aggregate and air pocDets or honeycombs( -he Contractor shall be reJuired to prepare tests or samples under the direction of the Engineer, and the method and manner of finish, the choice and selection of the aggregate and other features affecting the worD shall be approved before any further worD is done( Surfaces shall be formed by placing e2cess concrete within the forms and removing or striDing off such e2cess with a wooden template( -he surface shall then be tamped to an even finish, aided where indicated by approved floats to give a dense surface with a minimum of cement and fine materials( -he tamping shall not be done to the e2tent of bringing an e2cess of fine materials to the surface( -he use of mortar topping shall only be permitted when indicated on the Drawings(
-he final finish of concrete surfaces shall be e2ecuted in the following ways, as shown on the Drawings andBor Aills of >uantities or as directed by the Engineer(
Rou%h &inish*
"isporeni *S+Component A+Civil+#olume ,+-echnical Specification+./0,-0.-01(doc2 p(1?B0.<
#34U E 555 -EC8"5CA4 S6EC5F5CA-53"S
C3 63"E"- A7 *A-E! 6!3DUC-53" FAC545-5ES
C5#54 *3!9S
!ough finish shall consist of levelling and screed concrete to produce a uniform and plain surface for structural members such as lean concrete, subseJuent stages of construction, bonded concrete, surfaces with mortar topping and paving( 'cratc*ed %inis*: As before, but the surface shall be roughened before the final set to increase the future bond between structural members( %loated %inis*: After the concrete has been strucD off, the surface shall be floated with a fine or rough wooden plastererMs float( CorD floats may be used( -his finish shall be used on tops of foundations, columns, beams and all normal structural members( Tro)elled %inis*: 5n line with the above, the final trowelling shall be carried out after floating using a steel trowel to produce a finished surface free of trowel marDs, uniform, smooth in te2ture and appearance( -his finish shall be used for surfaces of tanDs and channels as well as for floors where specified andBor directed by the Engineer( @833 -roo+ or -elt %inis*: 5n line with the above, the surface shall be finished to produce a non-sDid, coarse transversal score te2ture( -his finish shall be used for slabs of pedestrian access and in other locations where specified andBor directed by the Engineer( @83383 Treat+ent )it* C*e+ical 5ardeners
*here specified in the Aills of >uantities the surface of slabs reJuiring high wearing resistance shall be treated with chemical hardeners( 3nly approved materials from recogni%ed manufacturers withstanding medium to heavy stress and strain and resistant to chemicals, which have been approved by the Engineer may be used( -he application of chemical hardeners shall be in strict accordance with the manufacturerNs instructions( After the curing of concrete slabs with broom finish or other finish already e2ecuted, the surfaces are to be washed and brushed down with water to clean all dirt, oil, grease and dust, and then allowed to dry before application of the chemical hardener( -he hardener is to be poured on the totally dry slab and spread evenly with a broom( *hen the hardener has been fully absorbed, but before the slab is dried out, all surplus material is to be swilled off( Second and third coats shall be applied similarly( @83/ Eoints in Concrete @83/83 General
-he Contractor is referred to the standard Coint details, Ewhich form part of this Sub-Section7 for the construction of the types of Coints reJuired in the various structures and which are indicated in the Drawings( 3nly those e2pansion and contraction Coints shown on the Drawings or specifically ordered by the Engineer will be measured and paid for as separate items( -he cost of the Coints shall include for all labour and materials in forming the Coint as shown in the Drawings including, inter alia, where reJuired: K Shuttering, notching for passage of reinforcement if necessary and cutting for
passage of water stop( K *ater stop and Cointing( K E2pansion Coint filler(
? F+"%!,-+( +4 *"++1). !(/ .)!2-(* 0-,7 !pp"+1)/ .)!2-(* 5+%p+3(/.

"isporeni *S+Component A+Civil+#olume ,+-echnical Specification+./0,-0.-01(doc2 p(1HB0.<
#34U E 555 -EC8"5CA4 S6EC5F5CA-53"S
C3 63"E"- A7 *A-E! 6!3DUC-53" FAC545-5ES
C5#54 *3!9S
K ./ mm dowel bars, 0 m long, with sleeve and pacDing, where shown on the Drawings( K AdeJuate grout checDs( @83/8/ Construction ,"a7 Eoints
-hese Coints shall be of the type indicated on the standard Coint details( Concrete bond across the Coint shall be effected by removing the surface laitance and e2posing the aggregate on the Coint face as soon as the concrete has hardened( -he surface shall be thoroughly washed with clean water prior to the resumption of concreting( -he proposed position of the construction Coints shall be submitted to the Engineer and approved by him before construction of each separate structure is commenced( A Coint shall be made wherever concreting is finished for the day, or whenever concreting is stopped for any reason( -he cost of construction Coints shall be deemed to be included in the rates for concrete( @83/84 Move+ent Eoints ,Contraction and EGpansion
ovement Coints shall be constructed in the positions as shown on the Drawings or as directed or approved by the Engineer( ovement Coints shall be measured separately and items are included in the Aills of >uantities for the various Coints in each of the structures( *here indicated on the Drawings, dowel bars shall be positioned across the Coint( -hey shall have sawn ends and shall be provided with and secured to steel cradles on each side of the Coint( -hey shall be placed with the midpoint of the longitudinal a2es intersecting the plane of the Coint at right angles, half the length of the bars being suitably coated to prevent bonding( Fitted over the coated length shall be a loose cardboard or plastic sleeve, closed and pacDed with glass fibre for a depth of H= mm at the end of the bar remote from the Coint( *here shown on the Drawings or as directed by the Engineer, Coints shall be sealed on one or both faces as reJuired( 3n the face or faces reJuiring sealing, a groove of the shape and dimensions shown on the standard Coint details shall be formed( "ot earlier than fourteen days after the placing of the concrete, or when otherwise directed by the Engineer, the groove shall be cleaned, dried if necessary, primed and filled with a suitable approved mastic sealing compound to the underside of the chamfers( -he sealer shall be prepared and applied strictly in accordance with the manufacturerMs instructions( @834 Eoint 'ealin. @83483 General
-his section covers the worD involved in delivery and placing of Cointing material and Coint sealing in concrete structures as formed under the relevant Clause( Yointing aterials E2pansion Coints shall be filled with an approved Cointing material, which shall be compressible and resistant to weathering and e2trusion( -he Cointing material shall be Dept bacD from the face as indicated on the Coint detail drawings, formed recesses shall be primed and sealed with an approved sealing compound( -he Contractor shall be held responsible for the Juality of all materials, including the adhesion of the Coint sealant( Yoint sealants which are too soft, too brittle or which lacD the prescribed adhesion and resistance shall be replaced by the Contractor at no e2tra cost( -he
approval of material by the Engineer does not relieve the Contractor of his obligations under the Contract( @8348/ '7nt*etic Eoint 'ealin. Material
p(1LB0.<
#34U E 555 -EC8"5CA4 S6EC5F5CA-53"S
C3 63"E"- A7 *A-E! 6!3DUC-53" FAC545-5ES
C5#54 *3!9S
All Coints of concrete members shall be sealed with mastic as specified andBor as directed by the Engineer( -he Contractor shall select permanent elastic, synthetic mastic sealing compound, which has a high degree of e2tensibility, optimum elastic force and good adhesion to concrete( 6roducts consisting of one or two components, on the basis of polysulphide liJuid polymer, silicone rubber and polyurethane or others, may be usedI however, only proprietary materials Emade by fully recogni%ed manufacturers7, which are resistant to aging, o2ygen, irradiation with ultra- violet light, water, oil, grease, chemicals and biodegradation and which have been approved by the Engineer may be used( Concrete grey mastic shall be used for Coints in e2posed concrete areas( Yoints in concrete areas not e2posed to the eye may be filled with darD coloured mastic( -he mastic shall be stored in sealed containers in a dry and cool place prior to use, strictly in accordance with manufacturerMs instructions( astic sealing compounds used for e2pansion Coints in water tanDs shall be : K physiologically absolutely safe, i(e( they shall not contain any substances which may be considered a substrate for water bacteriaI K resistant to any detergents used in water tanDsI and K compliant with the health reJuirements for potable water( astic sealing compound used for e2pansion Coints of sewage tanDs, sewers and any other structural elements e2posed to the effect of chemicals Ee(g( varnishing unit, oil traps etc(7 shall be resistant to chemicals such as alDali, acid and solvents etc( and to biodegradation resulting from attacD by bacteria normally present in sewage and sewage sludge( @83484 !orH+ans*ip -he Coints shall be prepared and primed as indicated by the manufacturer of the sealing compound( -he depth of the Coint sealant shall be as indicated on the drawings, but at least .= mm or eJual to the width of the Coint( 5n the case of bevelled Coint edges, the sealing shall only be placed between the parallel Coint faces( 5n compliance with the instructions of the manufacturer, the mastic sealant shall be applied within the time span specified after priming and from bottom to top in vertical Coints - with a sealant gun eJuipped with a no%%le fitting the width of the Coint( Surplus material must be removed before hardening of the mastic( @8348: !ater -ar ,!ater 'tops
-his Specification covers all worD involved in furnishing and placing of pre-formed water stops and Coint sealing strips for sealing of Coints in concrete members( All Coints must be watertight and must be provided with water bars, as shown in the Drawings and specified in the Aills of >uantities, and - where indicated - with Coint sealing strips( -he profile of the water bar for e2pansion and contraction Coints shall have a centre tube with an e2ternal diameter eJual to the width of the Coint( Yoints in base slabs may have an e2ternal flat water bar as indicated on the Drawings( Construction Coints in water retaining structures etc(, shall be provided with water bars as specified( Special water bar with incorporated steel strips may be used for e2pansion andBor contraction Coints of water tanDs( 6rior to commencement of the relevant worD, the Contractor shall submit to the Engineer, samples, test certificates and placement instructions issued by the manufacturer of all proposed water bars and Coint sealing strips(
-he Contractor shall be responsible for the Juality of all materials( -he approval of materials by the Engineer does not relieve the Contractor of his obligations under the Contract(
P")F4+"%)/ 0!,)" 6!". !(/ "366)" @+-(, .)!2-(* .,"-p. .7!22 5+(.-., +4 p)"%!()(, )2!.,-5
#34U E 555 -EC8"5CA4 S6EC5F5CA-53"S
C3 63"E"- A7 *A-E! 6!3DUC-53" FAC545-5ES
C5#54 *3!9S
material and being resistant to aging, o2ygen, irradiation with ultra-violet light, water, oil, grease and chemicals( *ater bars used for e2pansion and contraction Coints of sewage tanDs, sewers and other structural elements e2posed to the effects of chemicals shall be resistant to attacD from alDalis acids and solvents( 3nly materials complying with the reJuirements of the specification shall be delivered for use in the *orDs, these may be of Elastomeric water bars made of artificial rubber Echloropreneneoprene7 #ulcanising of water bars may be done at the site( #ulcani%ing of elastomeric water bars necessitates great care and should where practical be done at the factory( A waterproof gluing shall not be permitted( All necessary eJuipment for vulcani%ing shall be provided by the Contractor( All reJuired fittings for intersections, crosses, tees and Cunction pieces shall be supplied by the manufacturer( Site fabrication of such pieces shall not be allowed, unless suitable vulcani%ing eJuipment is provided and the methods and eJuipment are approved by the Engineer( -he Contractor shall maDe a visual inspection of all water bars prior to placing operations to ensure that they have no defects or damages Eair bubbles, deformations, cuts, holes, brittle parts, etc(7( All water bars shall be stored in a cool place and shall not be e2posed to the sun( For Coint sealing, strips types of elastomeric rubber only shall be used( @8348; !orH+ans*ip for !ater -ars
-he water bars shall be placed in such manner as to ensure that their two flaps are securely embedded in either side of the adCacent concrete members( -hey shall be properly fastened to avoid movement during placement and compaction of the concrete( -he use of nails shall not be permittedI only special stirrups or other constructions approved by the Engineer shall be used( &reat care shall be e2ercised during placement and compaction of concrete around the water bars to ensure that the concrete completely encloses the water bars( -he compressible Cointing material for e2pansion Coints, shall be glued to the face of the completed member to avoid slipping during concrete worD of the second member( Consideration shall be given to adeJuate thicDness of the concrete cover enclosing the reinforcement of the concrete members, especially those adCoining the Cointing material( For the perfect functioning of e2pansion Coints perforation of the Cointing material by internal vibrators must be avoided( #ulcani%ing worD on water bars shall be Dept to an absolute minimum( All vulcani%ation shall resist a bending test without formation of cracDs along the seams( Diameter of the bending roller in the bend test is =/ mm( @83: nCa @83; nCa @831 %or+)orH and %or+s @83183 %or+)orH
All surfaces of concrete and formworDs shall apply to following Standard: - D5" 0L.0H: 01L0-0. Concrete surfaces and formworD surface All formworDs shall be installed in such manner that the final concrete structures apply to
following tolerances according to following standards: - D5" 0L./.: ./0/-/.-0= -olerances in building construction
I4 ,7) C+(,"!5,+" -(,)(/. ,+ 3.) ! 0++/)( 4+"%0+"9 5+(.,"35,-+(< !22 ,-%6)" .7!22 6) +4 .+3(/
"isporeni *S+Component A+Civil+#olume ,+-echnical Specification+./0,-0.-01(doc2 p(0//B0.<
#34U E 555 -EC8"5CA4 S6EC5F5CA-53"S
C3 63"E"- A7 *A-E! 6!3DUC-53" FAC545-5ES
C5#54 *3!9S
wood and well seasoned( 3ther types of formworD construction, e(g( steel or tubular steel scaffolding may be used( !einforced concrete shall not be poured directly against an e2cavated face, but only against suitable formworD( All concrete, especially that e2posed to view, including all pre-cast concrete members shall be fair faced( Steel shuttering or plywood panels approved for concrete worDs may be used if they are free from defects liDely to detract from the general appearance of the finished surface( Yoints between boards and panels shall be hori%ontal and vertical or as directed by the Engineer( @8318/ "esi.n of %or+)orH and %or+s
-he Contractor shall submit to the Engineer for approval, details of the formworD and forms intended to be used before commencement of the worDs( -he submission of such details shall not relieve the Contractor of responsibility for the sufficiency of formworD and forms( 5t is the ContractorMs responsibility to dimension the footings in a way that settlement of the subsoil under concreting loads will be Dept small and symmetrical( Settlement of formworD and footings is to be measured and recorded while concreting( 6rovisions shall be made to permit the compensation of une2pected settlements and the uniform release of the formworD by means of hydraulic CacDs or at least wedges( @83184 Construction ReFuire+ent of %or+s
Forms shall be of such Juality and strength that they maintain rigidity throughout placing and vibration of concrete( *ithin the allowable tolerance the finished concrete shall coincide in the reJuired shape, position and level with the drawing( 5n order to prevent adhesion of concrete, forms shall be oiled with form oil approved by the Engineer( -he oil shall be applied according to the recommendations of the manufacturer( Form oil shall be of such Juality that it will not discolour the surface of e2posed concrete( Care shall be taDen to prevent the reinforcement from being contaminated( For structures which will be in contact with drinDing water no oil shall be applied at the formworDs( Forms shall be thoroughly wetted on both sides in advance of placing the concrete( Standing water in the forms will not be permitted( Yoints shall be sufficiently tight to prevent leaDage of grout( All dirt, chips, sawdust and other foreign matter shall be thoroughly removed from between the forms before any concrete is placed( *here the inside of the bottom of the forms is inaccessible, the lower form boards shall be left loose so that they may be removed for cleaning out e2traneous material immediately before placing concrete( *here it is reJuired to use internal ties or anchorage within the forms, they shall be of such design that after their removal, the cavities that are left will be of the smallest possible si%es( 5nternal metal ties shall be so placed as to permit their removal to a depth of at least =/ mm from the face without inCury to the concrete( Any type of internal ties, their position and the filling of cavities shall be approved by the Engineer, especially in case of e2posed concrete( 3rdinary wire ties shall not be permitted( -he Specification for forms shall apply with eJual force to metal forms( -he metal used for forms shall be of such thicDness that the forms remain true to shape( etal forms which do not present a smooth surface or line up properly, shall not be used( Special care shall be e2ercised to Deep metal forms free from rust and grease(
@8318:
Re+oval of %or+)orH and %or+s
-he removal of formworD and forms shall be e2ecuted in accordance with the D5" 0/<=( -he
.p)5-4-)/ (3%6)" +4 /!;. 6),0))( p2!5-(* +4 5+(5"),) !(/ ")%+1!2 +4 4+"%0+"9 !(/
"isporeni *S+Component A+Civil+#olume ,+-echnical Specification+./0,-0.-01(doc2 p(0/0B0.<
#34U E 555 -EC8"5CA4 S6EC5F5CA-53"S
C3 63"E"- A7 *A-E! 6!3DUC-53" FAC545-5ES
C5#54 *3!9S
forms shall closely be adhered to( Depending on curing and weather conditions, longer times may be necessary if the strength of the concrete is still low( 5n no case shall the removal of formworD and forms be done without the approval and direction of the Engineer( -he removal shall be carried out in such a manner that the concrete is not disturbed or in any way damaged( !epairs to concrete shall only be carried out after inspection by the Engineer(
@83= Reinforce+ent @83=83 Certificates for Reinforce+ent
All deliveries of steel reinforcement shall be accompanied by the manufacturerMs certificate giving the results of tests carried out in accordance with the reJuirements of the relevant standard( -he Engineer may reJuire the Contractor to submit samples of steel from each delivery to an approved Authority for testing, the costs of all samples and tests shall be deemed to be included in the ContractorMs rates for reinforcement( @83=8/ Material
All reinforcement for reinforced concrete structures shall comply with the following standards: K D5" <LL !einforcing Steel -he reinforcement shall have a minimum yield stress of =// "Bmm
.
@83=84
Construction ReFuire+ents
!einforcing drawings and bar bending schedules shall, unless otherwise indicated, be prepared by the Contractor and checDed and approved by the Engineer( Special attention should be paid to hooDs splices bending radii, anchorage lengths and concrete cover( @83=8: 'tora.e and Protection
All reinforcing steel shall be stored on elevated platforms or other supports and must not be laid on the ground( 5t shall be stored in an orderly manner to facilitate inspections, each diameter and Juality being Dept separate( !einforcing steel shall be protected at all times from damage and, when placed in the structure, shall be free from dirt, loose mill and rust scale, paint, oil and other foreign substances( @83=8; -endin.
Steel reinforcing bars shall be cut and bent by competent worDmen in accordance with the provisions of D5" 0/<=( -hey shall be bent cold to templates, which shall not vary appreciably from the shape and dimensions shown on the Drawings( All sharp bends shall be avoided and in no case shall the bending radius be less than L/ mm for reinforcing bar diameters less than ./ mm and .// mm for reinforcing bar diameters eJual to or larger than ./ mm and less than .L mm as stipulated by Clause 0L(0 of D5" 0/<=( All reinforcing steel shall be accurately placed and, during the placing and vibration of
concrete, firmly held in the position shown on the Drawings( Distance from the forms shall be maintained by means of stays, blocDs, ties, hangers, or other approved supports( AlocDs for holding reinforcement from contact with the forms
.7!22 6) +4 .3-,!62) %!,)"-!2 +4 !pp"+1)/ .7!p) !(/ /-%)(.-+(.. Sp)5-!2 /-.,!(5) 7+2/)".
"isporeni *S+Component A+Civil+#olume ,+-echnical Specification+./0,-0.-01(doc2 p(0/.B0.<
#34U E 555 -EC8"5CA4 S6EC5F5CA-53"S
C3 63"E"- A7 *A-E! 6!3DUC-53" FAC545-5ES
C5#54 *3!9S
may be used for waterproof concrete of water tanDs, etc( -he holders shall be short enough to permit their ends to be covered with concrete( !einforcing bars shall be securely wired together in such a manner that they will maintain their e2act designated position during placing of concrete( -he ends of all wires shall be turned into the concrete away from the face( @83=81 'plicin.
All steel bars for concrete reinforcement with a total length of less than 0. m shall be furnished in the full length indicated on the Drawings( Steel bars with splices shown on the Drawings shall be spliced and steel bars with a total length e2ceeding 0. m may be spliced as shown on the Drawings and as directed by the Engineer( *elding of steel bars shall only be carried out if authori%ed by the Engineer( @83=8= Approval of Reinforce+ent
"o concrete shall be placed until the reinforcement has been e2amined and approved by the Engineer( -he Contractor shall give a minimum period of notice of at least .< hours before the scheduled commencement of concreting to allow the Engineer time to carry out a full and detailed inspection of the reinforcement( 5f in the EngineerMs opinion additional reinforcement is reJuired, this shall be placed as directed by the Engineer( @83=8? Concrete Cover
-he concrete cover to the main reinforcement shall not be less than the following : K 6arts of structures e2posed to water andBor soil: </ mm K 6arts of structure not e2posed to water andBor soil: </ mm unless otherwise stated(
p(0/,B0.<
#34U E 555 -EC8"5CA4 S6EC5F5CA-53"S
C3 63"E"- A7 *A-E! 6!3DUC-53" FAC545-5ES
C5#54 *3!9S
30
!ATER RETA$N$NG 'TR#CT#RE'
3083 General All worD intended to e2clude water or by which water is to be conveyed or retained, shall be made watertight( -he Contractor shall e2amine the Contract Documents to satisfy himself that he can achieve watertightness, with the design and materials specified therein( Should he consider them insufficient to achieve watertightness, then he shall include in his tender for such additional materials and labour as he considers necessary( All leaDs which may appear on test or may develop during the aintenance 6eriod, through whatever causes arising, shall be made good by the Contractor at his own e2pense and to the satisfaction of the Engineer( 308/ !orH+ans*ip 308/83 Pipes t*rou.* concrete )alls ,!all lead t*rou.*
For pipes which are passing through concrete walls there is foreseen following method: Core drillings shall be performed with respective eJuipment at the finalised concrete wall( -he pipes shall be installed in the cored wall openings by use of annulus seal ,+odular seals ( Due to the mounting of the annulus seal, the space between the circumference of the pipe and the inner surface of the cored wall openings shall be tightened( Certificate for approval for potable water shall be provided in case the annulus seal Emodular seals7 will have contact with drinDing water after installation(
308/8/
-uildin.>in of EFuip+ent
After the eJuipment has been installed, finally levelled and aligned, a final inspection shall be undertaDen for each item of plant by both the Engineer and the Contractor prior to the permission being obtained for final anchoring, fi2ing and grouting( -he provision of suitable grouting material and application shall be part of the Contractor All pipes, valves, flow meters, etc(, are to remain on their temporary pacDers and supports until permission is given in writing by the Engineer to cast all necessary permanent thrust blocDs, support plinths, access holes, or to undertaDe any bacDfilling, etc( -he Contractor shall be responsible for all temporary pacDing, props, supports, etc(, to facilitate the erection and alignment of the eJuipment during bacDfilling, grouting, casting of thrust blocDs, support blocDs and the liDe( -he Contractor shall assign an Engineer to the site being present when grouting, bacDfilling, and the liDe are performed or when connections to eJuipment are being made good by others( -he Contractor shall be solely responsible for the proper e2ecution of such worDs( 308/84 Erection of Pipes and Valves
Care shall be taDen during the erection of pipe worD and valves to ensure that no loads of any description are transmitted through to the pump flanges or the flanges or parts of any other eJuipment( Care shall also be taDen that pipe flanges are accurately aligned to prevent
/-.,+",-+( +4 42!(*). !(//+" p-p) 0+"9 07)( 6+2,-(* ,+*),7)".

"isporeni *S+Component A+Civil+#olume ,+-echnical Specification+./0,-0.-01(doc2 p(0/<B0.<
#34U E 555 -EC8"5CA4 S6EC5F5CA-53"S
C3 63"E"- A7 *A-E! 6!3DUC-53" FAC545-5ES
C5#54 *3!9S
Aolts and nuts of flanged connections shall be tightened uniformly, so that the gasDet pressure is evenly distributed around the circumference( All flanges, pipe fittings, valves, etc(, shall be cleaned thoroughly on the inside, prior to installation( -he Contractor shall use caps or plugs to prevent the entrance of dirt, water and other foreign matter into the pipes, valves or fittings( 6lates, plugs or caps shall not be attached to the pipe ends by means of welding or any other method, which will damage the pipe ends( Caps or plugs shall be installed after completion of the daily worD or whenever the worD is interrupted( 308/8: Te+porar7 %orced Ventilation of Covered TanHs
-he Contractor shall provide, operate and maintain such cowls, e2hausters, fans, andBor other devices necessary to force a steady flow of air through covered tanDs and reservoirs after the roofs have been completed so that the Coints may be thoroughly dried before priming and so that all fumes arising from the maDing of the Coints are removed from the tanDs to the satisfaction of the Engineer( 308/8; &i.*tin., TanHs and 'u+ps
-he Contractor shall provide and maintain at the site a supply of electricity to provide adeJuate lighting to enable worD to be carried out and inspections to be undertaDen in tanDs, reservoirs and sumps, which have been roofed over( -his eJuipment shall be e2plosion proof( -his eJuipment shall be made always available in case the Engineer foresees an inspection in the respective construction part( 308/81 Cleanin. Reservoirs, TanHs and 'u+ps
3n completion of the construction of all structures but before testing, the Contractor shall clear away all rubbish from inside the reservoirs, tanDs and sumps and shall brush down first dry and then with water, all concrete surfaces( Sufficient water shall be used so that all matter collected in the washout and drainage channels are carried out to the outfalls without silting of the drains( -he Contractor shall provide all necessary apparatus for cleaning purposes and shall ensure that the Coint seals are not damaged during cleaning( 308/8= Testin. of !ater Retainin. 'tructures
3n completion, the structures shall be proved watertight by testing in the manner specified below to the satisfaction of the Engineer( -esting shall be completed before bacDfilling Eif any7 to the walls is carried out unless otherwise directed by the Engineer( -he test shall be carried out by filling the structure to the overflow level with clean, potable water obtained from an approved source for the water supply structures( -he Contractor is responsible for organising and supply of such testing water( -he water shall be left to stand for H days, during which period visual e2amination and readings of water levels shall be taDen or otherwise instructed by the Engineer( -o allow for absorption, in concrete structures only, the level shall be maintained by topping up as necessary for the first < days( -o allow for evaporation, an approved Gevaporation tanDG of minimum depth 0 m shall be provided by the Contractor and supported inside the structure with its open top above overflow level(
-he evaporation tanD shall be partially filled with water, to appro2imately the same level as the structure and the levels monitored during the test period( After the first < days, no topping up to the structure Ein the case of a concrete structure7 or
,7) )1!p+"!,-+( ,!(9 .7!22 6) 5!""-)/ +3,< !(/ !4,)" ! 43",7)" & /!;. ,7) 2)1)2 -( ,7)
"isporeni *S+Component A+Civil+#olume ,+-echnical Specification+./0,-0.-01(doc2 p(0/=B0.<
#34U E 555 -EC8"5CA4 S6EC5F5CA-53"S
C3 63"E"- A7 *A-E! 6!3DUC-53" FAC545-5ES
C5#54 *3!9S
structure and the evaporation tanD shall be noted( During this period, the outer faces of the structure shall be carefully e2amined for signs of damp patches( 5f, after allowance has been made for evaporation, the level in the structure has dropped during , days or there is evidence of damp on the outer faces, then the structure shall be deemed to have failed the test( 5f, after allowance for evaporation, the level has not dropped and no damp patches are visible, then the structure shall be deemed to have passed the test( Should the structure be deemed by the Engineer to have failed the test, the Contractor shall be responsible for and bear the e2pense of locating the source of leaDage and carrying out all necessary remedial worD as reJuired by the Engineer to maDe the structure watertight( A further test shall then be carried out as before and the procedure shall be repeated until the structure is deemed by the Engineer to have passed the test( -he costs of water reJuired for all tests shall be borne by the Contractor( All pipes and water retaining structures are to be sterili%ed after the pressure test in line with the international standards and reJuirements
308/8?
Roof Testin.
-he roofs of all structures shall be watertight( -he roof shall be tested for water-tightness by covering it with clean water to a minimum thicDness of .= mm for a period of , days( *here this, in the opinion of the Engineer, is impractical because of roof falls or otherwise, the roof shall be thoroughly wetted by continuous hosing for a period of si2 hours( 3n completion of the wetting the roof shall be inspected and shall be regarded as satisfactory if no leaDs or damp patches show in the soffits( -he cost of testing the reservoir roof shall be included in the item for testing the reservoir( 3084 Construction Eoints
A construction Coint is defined as a Coint in the concrete introduced for convenience in construction at which special measures are taDen to achieve subseJuent continuity without provision for further relative movement( -he Contractor shall submit to the Engineer for his approval not less than , weeDs before the commencement of concreting, Drawings showing his proposals for placing concrete on which the position of all construction Coints and lifts shall be shown( "o concreting shall be started until the Engineer has approved the method of placing, the positions and form of the construction Coints and the height of lifts( -he construction Coints shall be located so as not to impair the strength of the structure( -he position of construction Coints and the si%e of formworD panels shall be coordinated so that where possible the line of any construction Coints coincides with the line of a formworD Coint and that in any case all construction Coint lines and formworD Coint lines appear as a regular and uniform series( For all e2posed hori%ontal Coints and purposely inclined Coints, a uniform Coint shall be formed with a batten of approved dimensions to give a straight and neat line secured to the shuttering to ensure an e2act straight finish( *here vertical construction Coints are reJuired, the Coint face of the first cast concrete shall be finished against a stopping-off board, or vertical end shutter, and suitably notched to
accommodate the reinforcement( *here hori%ontal or slightly inclined construction Coints are
p(0/?B0.<
#34U E 555 -EC8"5CA4 S6EC5F5CA-53"S
C3 63"E"- A7 *A-E! 6!3DUC-53" FAC545-5ES
C5#54 *3!9S
308:
Move+ent Eoints
ovement Coints are defined as all Coints intended to accommodate relative movement between adCoining parts of a structure( E2pansion and contraction Coints are discontinuities in concrete designed to allow for thermal or other movements in the concrete( Special provision shall be made where necessary for maintaining the water tightness of the Coint( -he Contractor shall comply with the instructions of manufacturers of proprietary Cointing materials and shall, if reJuired by the Engineer, demonstrate that the Cointing materials can be applied satisfactorily( Stopping-off boards or end shutters shall be used for vertical Coints( E2pansion Coints are formed with a gap between the concrete faces to permit subseJuent e2pansion of the concrete( Contraction Coints are formed to permit initial contraction of the concrete and may include provision for subseJuent filling( *here movement Coints incorporate water bars, end shutters shall be so designed that adeJuate sealing e2ists between the water bar and end shutters, and that the water bar is firmly held in position( -he two concrete faces of a sliding Coint shall be plain and smooth( A rigid screening board or other suitable means shall be used to ensure that the top of the lower layer concrete is as flat as possible( -he surface shall be finished with a steel float and after initial set, rubbed down with carborundum( Details of the types and maDes of Coint fillers, water bars, Coint cover plates, Coint sealing compounds and other proprietary materials shall be submitted for approval( -hese materials shall be used in compliance with the manufacturerMs recommendations(
308;
!aterstops ,!aterbars
All *aterstops shall comply to following standard: - D5" HL?=-0:.//L-/. Elastomeric-*aterstops for sealant of Coints in concrete "o waterstop material shall be installed until the Contractor has submitted full details of the materials he proposes to use and which are approved by the Engineer( -he Contractor shall furnish samples of water stop to be used along with the manufacturerNs certificate specifying the characteristics and Juality of the material( All samples shall be of adeJuate length for testing( EngineerNs approval of the sample does not release the Contractor from any responsibility to the Juality of the material and the proper e2ecution of the Coint( *ater stops shall be furnished to the site as complete units having the shape and dimensions as indicated on the Drawings( -he edges of the water stop shall be Coined by welding and no overlap shall be permitted( -he water stop shall be inserted accurately in the elements of the structure cast first and shall be properly protected from any damage, dirt or distortion of its shape and position( 6rior to casting the adCoining part of the concrete element, face of the water stop shall be properly cleaned( -he Contractor shall submit to the Engineer for his approval, not less than , weeDs before the commencement of concreting, details of his proposals for the installation of waterstops(
-hese shall show where Coints are to be located and details of the intersections and changes of direction to a scale that shows the position of any Coint or shape of any moulded section(
A. 4!" !. p+..-62) @+-(,-(* +( .-,) .7!22 6) 5+(4-()/ ,+ ,7) %!9-(* +4 63,, @+-(,. -( .,"!-*7,
"isporeni *S+Component A+Civil+#olume ,+-echnical Specification+./0,-0.-01(doc2 p(0/HB0.<
#34U E 555 -EC8"5CA4 S6EC5F5CA-53"S
C3 63"E"- A7 *A-E! 6!3DUC-53" FAC545-5ES
C5#54 *3!9S
runs of waterstops( *here it is agreed with the Engineer that it is necessary to maDe on site an intersection or change of direction or any Coint, other than a butt Coint in a straight run, a preliminary Coint intersection or change of direction piece shall be made and submitted to such tests as the Engineer may reJuire( Fle2ible waterstops shall be fully supported in the formworD, free of nails and clear of reinforcement and other fi2tures( Damaged waterstops shall be replaced( Concrete shall be placed carefully around waterstops to avoid bending, distortion or displacement and shall be fully compacted( *here waterstops lie in a hori%ontal or nearly hori%ontal plane, the Contractor shall ensure that no voids are left on the underside of the waterstops( FormworD round waterstops shall be carefully removed to avoid damage( 5f waterstops suffer any damage which cannot be properly repaired in situ a section of concrete shall be removed and the waterstops replaced(
3081
PE> &inin. of Reservoirs
At reinforced concrete reservoirs which are retaining drinDing water there shall be installed 6olyethylene - lining at the inner concrete surface( At following reservoirs such 6E-4ining shall be applied: - Clear water tanD at *-6 - 6ressure AreaDing Chamber - !eservoir *est 6E lining consist of e2truded 6olyethylene 8D E6E 0//7 plates E6E-8D plates <mm7 which shall be fi2ed on the inner concrete surface of the walls, columns and floors of the reservoirs( -he 6E-plates shall be connected between each other by e2trusion welding including water tight connections with pipes( -he 6E-lining shall comply with following standard: - E" 5S3 0<?,. E2truded sheets of polyethylene E6E-8D7 - !eJuirements and test methods, including all mountingBinstallation material( A Certificate for approval for potable water shall be provided(
%i.ure 30>3: Sample photo of a reservoir with inner 6E-lining:
-he 6E-lining at the walls shall be installed up to the border of the ceiling(
p(0/LB0.<
#34U E 555 -EC8"5CA4 S6EC5F5CA-53"S
C3 63"E"- A7 *A-E! 6!3DUC-53" FAC545-5ES
C5#54 *3!9S
33
-R$C(!OR( C -&OC(!OR(
3383 'and Crete -locHs Sand crete blocDs shall be manufactured locally with sand and cement in an approved vibrating pressure machine( -he sand and cement should comply with the above reJuirements, the sand having the followings grading :
%i.ure 33>3: Sand &rading for Sand crete AlocDs
Sieve Si-e
.(< 0(. /(? /(, /(0=
#ercenta%e #assin%
-0// 1= O 0// .= O L= = O =/ / O 0/
-he blocDs shall be hard, sound, with sharp well defined arises, and shall be <// mm long by .// mm high by the specified thicDness, unless otherwise instructed by the Engineer( 5mmediately after moulding, the blocDs shall be placed on a clean level pallet and cured by continuously spraying with water or other approved means( For a sample of twelve blocDs, randomly selected, the average compressive strength shall not be less than , "Bmm , ( and no blocD of twelve shall be less than .(< "Bmm 5f these reJuirements are not met, the whole batch from which the twelve blocDs were selected will be reCected( 338/ Concrete -locHs Concrete blocDs shall comply with the following : K AlocDs shall not be less than 0// mm thicDI K Foundation blocDs shall be filled solid with concrete EC0.B0=7I K "o blocDs shall be cut to provide bond but special blocDs of 0B. or 0B< modular length shall be provided to ensure correct bondI K Concrete blocDs shall be Dept continuously damp for 0/ days after castingI K AlocDs shall be close staDed with cavities vertical and continuously sprayed with waterI K For a further three weeDs the blocDs shall be prevented from rapid drying out and occasionally sprinDled with water( -he wet stacDs shall not be disturbedI K -he surface te2ture of blocDs shall be smooth for paintingI and K All blocD worD shall be carried out in stretcher bond( 3384 !orH+ans*ip 338483 "i+ensions
. .
All blocD worD shall be set out and built to the respective dimensions, thicDness and heights as shown on the Drawings(
33848/
5andlin. of -locHs
A22 62+59. .7!22 6) 5!")4322; 7!(/2)/ ,+ p")1)(, /!%!*) !(/ p"+,)5,)/ !. ()5)..!";.
"isporeni *S+Component A+Civil+#olume ,+-echnical Specification+./0,-0.-01(doc2 p(0/1B0.<
#34U E 555 -EC8"5CA4 S6EC5F5CA-53"S
C3 63"E"- A7 *A-E! 6!3DUC-53" FAC545-5ES
C5#54 *3!9S
"o cracDed, chipped or broDen blocD will be used in the *orDs( 338484 !ettin. of -locHs
5n dry weather, the suction rate of all sand crete and concrete blocDs shall be adCusted by wetting before being used, and the tops of walls left unfinished shall be wetted before worD is recommenced( 33848: %lus* #p
All blocDs shall be well buttered with mortar before being laid and all Coints shall be thoroughly flushed up as the worD proceeds( 33848; #nifor+it7
AlocD worD shall be carried up in a uniform manner, no one portion being raised more than one metre above another at one time( All perpends, Juoins etc(, shall be Dept strictly true and sJuare and the whole properly bonded together and levelled round at each floor or agreed height( Aats shall not be used e2cept where reJuired for bonds( A full Coint of mortar is to be made where blocD worD abuts concrete or masonry( 338481 Eointin. and Pointin.
Flush Yoint: -he face Coints of the mortar whilst green are to be strucD flush with the face of the bricDworD or blocD worD, and, if so reJuired, be bag rubbed to give the reJuired te2ture( *eather Yoint: -he face Coints of the mortar, whilst green, are to be finished with a neat weather Coint as the worD proceeds( !ecessed Yoint : -he face Coints of the mortar, whilst green, are to be finished with a neat sJuare recessed Coint, and be of uniform depth of appro2imately 0. mm( 6ointing : -he Coints of the blocD worD are to be raDed out as the worD proceeds, to a depth of ./ mm, and all dust carefully brushed out( As and when directed by the Engineer, the Coints shall be well wetted and pointed with an approved mortar of selected mi2 and colour, and finished as described( 338: Mortars and Plasters 338:83 MiGes
-he mi2es of mortars and plasters for blocD worD, plastering and for e2ternal rendering shall be as described in the following table or otherwise instructed by the Engineer :
%i.ure 33>/: ortar i2es
Ce+ent Mortar &rade A &rade A &rade C &rade D
Ce+ent ,=/ Dg ,// Dg .=/ Dg 0=/ Dg
&i+e -
'and 0m 0m
,
0m 0m
338:8/
MiGin.
T7) -(*")/-)(,. 4+" 5)%)(, %+",!". .7!22 6) %)!.3")/ -( p"+p)" *!3*) 6+8). +( ! 6+!"/)/
"isporeni *S+Component A+Civil+#olume ,+-echnical Specification+./0,-0.-01(doc2 p(00/B0.<
#34U E 555 -EC8"5CA4 S6EC5F5CA-53"S
C3 63"E"- A7 *A-E! 6!3DUC-53" FAC545-5ES
C5#54 *3!9S
platform, the ingredients being turned over twice dry and twice whilst water is added through a sprinDler rose( Alternatively, mi2ing may be by means of an approved mechanical batch mi2er( 338:84 Additives>Mortar Plasticiser
-he mortar plasticiser shall be of an approved maDe and shall be used in the proportions and manner recommended by the manufacturer( -he proportions of the mortar mi2 shall if necessary be adCusted in accordance with the manufacturerMs recommendations( 6igments for Colouring ortar *here coloured mortar or rendering is specified the pigment shall be of an approved manufacture and shall not be inCurious to other ingredients of the mortar( 5t shall be mi2ed with care to ensure an even colouring throughout the mi2ture and a sufficient Juantity shall be made to ensure completion of an area of rendering in one operation( 338; !orH+ans*ip 338;83 Plasterin. and Renderin.
-he preparation of the surfaces for plastering includes raDing out Coints of bricDworD or blocD worD to form Dey, dubbing out all uneven surfaces as reJuired, temporary rules and boards, worDing around pipe clips and other similar obstructions and worDing behind pipes( All surfaces are to be finished true and smooth( E2ternal angles, where not protected by metal angle beads, shall be properly formed rounded angles to 0/ mm radius unless otherwise directed by the Engineer( -he prices shall include for 0 m 2 0 m sample panels if so directed by the Engineer( 338;8/ Plaster and Mortar ortars shall be to the grades and mi2 proportions
6lasters and specified(
3381 Application > Plaster 6lastering to internal walls and surfaces shall be composed of the layers, as hereafter detailed, to maDe up the complete thicDness of 0= mm( -he bacDing coat shall consist of appro2imately 0/ mm thicD cement mortar &rade GCG and scratched to form Dey( -he finishing coat shall consist of a = mm thicD layer mortar &rade GCG finished with a steel float to approval of the Engineer( 338= Application I Ce+ent Renderin. 5nternal or e2ternal rendering in cement mortar shall consist of a bacDing coat appro2imately H mm thicD of cement mortar &rade )AF followed by a second 0, mm thicD coat of cement mortar &rade )AF finished smooth and true(
p(000B0.<
#34U E 555 -EC8"5CA4 S6EC5F5CA-53"S
C3 63"E"- A7 *A-E! 6!3DUC-53" FAC545-5ES
C5#54 *3!9S
3/ ROO% $N'TA&&AT$ON'
3n reinforced concrete roofs of reservoir and valve chambers there shall be installed following, if not otherwise stated: - . layer of polymer bitumen sheet - E2truded polystyrol plates E;6S7 - Drainage gravel - &eote2tile Eseparation fleece7 - Covered with earth
3/83 -itu+en s*eets

All Aitumen sheet shall comply to following standard: - D5" E" 0,L=1-.:./0/-00 Fle2ible sheets for waterproofing - Definitions and characteristics of underlays "o Aitumen sheet shall be installed until the Contractor has submitted full details of the materials he proposes to use and which are approved by the Engineer(
3/8/ T*er+o insulation plates ,9P'>Plates

All thermo insulation plates shall comply to following standard: - D5" E" 0,0?<:./0,-/, -hermal insulation products for buildings - Factory made e2truded polystyrene foam E;6S7 products - Specification "o thermo insulation plates shall be installed until the Contractor has submitted full details of the materials he proposes to use and which are approved by the Engineer(
3/84 "raina.e Gravel

-he drainage gravel shall have following si%e: 0?B,.mm( "o drainage gravel shall be installed until the Contractor has submitted a sample of the material he proposes to use and which is approved by the Engineer(
3/8: GeoteGtil ,'eparation %leece

-he &eote2til Eseparation fleece7 shall comply with following standard: - D5" E" 5S3 1L?<:.//=-/= &eosynthetics - -est method for the determination of mass per unit area of geote2tiles and geote2tile-related products E5S3 1L?<:.//=7I "o &eote2il shall be installed until the Contractor has submitted full details of the materials he proposes to use and which are approved by the Engineer(
p(00.B0.<
#34U E 555 -EC8"5CA4 S6EC5F5CA-53"S
C3 63"E"- A7 *A-E! 6!3DUC-53" FAC545-5ES
C5#54 *3!9S
34 "RA$NAGE 'A'TEM
Around reinforced concrete reservoirs and other structures where it is reJuested a drainage system shall be installed at the level of the foundation( -he drainage pipe shall be bedded in drainage gravel which shall be covered by geote2tile(
-he drainage pipes shall comply to following standard: - D5" <.?.-0:.//1-0/ 6ipes and fittings for subsoil drainage of trafficDed areas and underground engineering - 6art 0: 6ipes, fittings and their Coints made from 6#C-U, 66 and 6E -he drainage pipe shall be made of 6#C-U( -he drainage gravel shall have following si%e: 0?B,.mm(
-he &eote2til Eseparation fleece7 shall comply with following standard: - D5" E" 5S3 1L?<:.//=-/= &eosynthetics - -est method for the determination of mass per unit area of geote2tiles and geote2tile-related products E5S3 1L?<:.//=7I
p(00,B0.<
#34U E 555 -EC8"5CA4 S6EC5F5CA-53"S
C3 63"E"- A7 *A-E! 6!3DUC-53" FAC545-5ES
C5#54 *3!9S
3: $N%$&TRAT$ON -A'$N
3n the area of the platform !eservoir *est there shall be constructed an 5nfiltration basin with a volume of appro2( ?//m ( -he main tasD of this 5nfiltration Aasin is to collect the surplus water from the overflow and the wash out water of the chambers of the !eservoir *est( After e2cavation until to the respective level there shall be installed infiltration-Bdrainage gravel of si%e 0?B,.mm( -he 5nfiltration Aasin is supplied with a sewer pipe D"<// E6#C pipe S"?, including fittings and gasDets7 from the infiltration manhole which is made of prefabricated concrete rings( Small Juantities of water will infiltrated already in the infiltration manhole, bigger Juantities of water will be conducted to the 5nfiltration basin(
,
p(00<B0.<
#34U E 555 -EC8"5CA4 S6EC5F5CA-53"S
C3 63"E"- A7 *A-E! 6!3DUC-53" FAC545-5ES
C5#54 *3!9S
3;
META&!OR('
3;83 Materials -he material for etal worDs shall comply with following standard: - E" 0//.= - 8ot rolled products of structural steels( -he Coating of materials for metal worDs Emetal floors, ladders, handrails, bolts and washers, etc7 shall apply to following standard: - E" 0.,.1:.///-/L-/0 Corrosion protection of metals - Electrodeposited coatings of %inc with supplementary treatment on iron and steel( -he only material which is e2cepted from %inc coating are the structural steel worDs for the girder hall building of the *ater -reatment 6lant and the girder hall building of the !aw *ater pumping Station( 3;8383 'teel)orH
Structural steelworD shall comply with above mentioned standards( Aefore ordering or fabricating any item of metalworD, the Contractor shall submit to the Engineer for his approval shop drawings showing all details and dimensions reJuired for fabrication, assembly and erection( Fabrication shall only commence after the approval of the Engineer has been obtained( 3;838/ 'tandard 'ections
Angles, channels, flats and all standard steel sections shall be to the si%es given on the Drawings( Angles or channels used for framing of openings in concrete structures or for guides shall be provided with steel fi2ing lugs securely welded to the frame or guide prior to galvani%ing( Corrosion protection shall be as detailed on the Drawings or in the Aills of >uantities to the Juality and standard specified( 3;8/ &adders, 'tairs, 5andrails and Open %loorin. Unless otherwise stated, all steelworD shall be galvaniced acc E" 0.,.1( 3;8/83 'teel &adders
Steel rung ladders shall conform to international safety standards and as amplified by the details given in the Aills of >uantities or as shown on the Drawings( Safety hoops and stringer e2tensions shall be included where reJuired for safety unless specifically e2cluded by details given in the Aills of >uantities or on the Drawings( Suitable support stays shall be provided for fi2ing the ladder to the supporting structure so that there is a minimum of .// mm clearance behind the rungs( -hese connections shall be of the type, which bolt to the supporting structure( -he spacing of support stays shall not e2ceed .(< m( 5n cases where this is not practicable, the stringers shall be suitably strengthened( 3;8/8/ 5andrails and 'tanc*ions
8andrails and stanchions shall be safe and stable and properly fi2ed to the concrete(
8andrails shall be prefabricated of steel pipes of =/ mm nominal bore, cut to lengths and fi2ed by welding to the standards( Yoints e2ecuted on site shall be made with cadmium plated nuts, bolts and washers(
S,!(57-+(. .7!22 6) !. ,7) 7!(/"!-2. %!/) +4 :$ %% (+%-(!2 6+") .7!(9 !(/ 6) 1$$$
"isporeni *S+Component A+Civil+#olume ,+-echnical Specification+./0,-0.-01(doc2 p(00=B0.<
#34U E 555 -EC8"5CA4 S6EC5F5CA-53"S
C3 63"E"- A7 *A-E! 6!3DUC-53" FAC545-5ES
C5#54 *3!9S
mm high( -hey shall be set in socDets, either cast in or fi2ed to the concrete at appro2imately 0=// centres( Side palm type of fi2ing will only be used where shown on the Drawings( 3;84 "oors and !indo)s 3;8483 Material Entrance safety doors Eouter doors7 of buildings shall be made of galvanised Vinc coated material 5f not otherwise stated, $nner doors shall be made of Aluminium doors shall be of anodi%ed hollow metal sections constructed in Standard 6rofiles and sheet aluminium( All doors shall be complete with hinges, stoppers and locDs( -he doors shall be provided with buffer strips fi2ed all around the frame( ( 3;848/ !indo)s
*indows and frames shall be manufactured of anodi%ed aluminium, to the dimensions given on the drawings( All windows shall be designed to withstand wind pressures and to be dust proof( 3penings in windows shall be provided with an aluminium fly-screen mesh( 5n offices the glass shall normally be = mm thicD clear sheet glass, and in worDshops and similar buildings it shall normally be H mm thicD wire reinforced glass( Aluminium windows shall be fabricated to and shall consist of materials of an accepted international standard as approved by the Engineer( 3;8484 $nstallation of "oors and !indo)s
Doors and windows shall be installed plumb and true to line and shall operate smoothly( All doors and windows shall be protected after installation and handed over in a clean and perfect condition on completion of the *orDs(
3;8:
Gratin.s ,Open Mes* %loorin. esh Flooring7shall generally comply with following standard:
&ratings E3pen -
D5" .<=,H &ratings used as floor coverings E" 0.,.1:.///-/L-/0 Corrosion protection of metals - Electrodeposited coatings of %inc with supplementary treatment on iron and steel(
e2cept where otherwise specified hereinafter( Such flooring and gratings shall be of rectangular mesh and non-slip and shall be mild steel and hot-dip galvani%ed at worDs after manufacture( Flooring shall be provided to span between the supporting members( intermediate support members shall be provided and fi2ed( *here necessary
All flooring shall be designed to carry a loading of =// Dg per sJuare metre and the deflection shall not e2ceed /(. per cent of the span and shall be provided with curbing at the edge of walDways( All flooring shall be removable and set flush in frames of similar material( *here frames are
to be fi2ed over openings the frames shall be provided with lugs for building in( Flooring shall be provided in si%es suitable for lifting and removal by one man and with
,7) !pp"+p"-!,) 53,H+3,. ,+ p)"%-, -,. ")%+1!2 0-,7+3, /-.,3"6-(* +" /-.%!(,2-(* .p-(/2).<
"isporeni *S+Component A+Civil+#olume ,+-echnical Specification+./0,-0.-01(doc2 p(00?B0.<
#34U E 555 -EC8"5CA4 S6EC5F5CA-53"S
C3 63"E"- A7 *A-E! 6!3DUC-53" FAC545-5ES
C5#54 *3!9S
supporting bracDets, cables or pipe worD( 5ntermediate supporting members to give the reJuired rigidity to the spanning edges of individual flooring sections over the wider openings and trenches shall be provided and bolted to suitable built-in fi2ings( -he members shall also be removable to afford clear access to the openings and trenches( -he cost of these supporting members and fi2ings shall be deemed to be included in the ContractorMs rates and prices( 4ifting Deys shall be supplied for each site(
3;8;
5and Rails C &an7ard rails
All ladders, stairways or other openings shall be guarded on three sides by hand rail conforming to the reJuirements stated above( Access to ladders or openings shall be guarded by two "i-Steel hanging chains, which shall be secured at one end and detachable at the other( 8and rails shall be double delivered and installed with all necessary dowels, screws 0. and fishplates in accordance to D5" ,0//, E6art <(0(.(=7 with rail 0(0 meter high unless otherwise stated( 4anyard rails shall be installed where reJuested( 8and rails shall be manufactured from <L(,-mm diameter solid "i-Steel bar EthicDness .(1 mm7, with forged steel ball minimum =/-mm diameter at hand rail locating points complying with the relevant reJuirements of AS <, AS 0,LH, AS <L<L: 6art ., AS ?,., and AS <,?/( All components shall be hot dipped to AS 5S3 0<?0( 8and rails and fi2ings shall be designed to withstand a hori%ontal force at handrail level of H</ "ewton per metre run( -he deflection of rails shall not e2ceed /(L per cent of their span between stanchions and the deflection of stanchions shall not e2ceed /(L per cent of their height( -he Contractor shall ensure that unless specified to the contrary all hand rail shall be of uniform appearance and manufacture( *orDing drawings of hand rail shall be submitted by the Contractor for the consent of the Engineer(
p(00HB0.<
#34U E 555 -EC8"5CA4 S6EC5F5CA-53"S
C3 63"E"- A7 *A-E! 6!3DUC-53" FAC545-5ES
C5#54 *3!9S
31
%&OOR, !A&&, %$N$'5E' C P&A'TER$NG
3183 'creed +aterial and floor screeds

-he screeds shall comply to following standard: - D5" E" 0,L0,:.//,-/0 Screed material and floor screeds - Screed materials 6roperties and reJuirementsI "o screed material shall be installed until the Contractor has submitted full details of the materials he proposes to use and which are approved by the Engineer
318/ %loor tiles

6orcelain stoneware tiles shall be installed on the floor where it is reJuested Ee(g !eservoir *est: -urbin room and valve chamber, etc7( -he floor tiles shall comply to following standard: - D5" =00,/ 6roperties and reJuirements -esting of floor coverings Determination of the anti-slip property - *orDrooms and fields of activities with slip danger, walDing method - !amp testI - class !0. according D5" =00,= - class 5b according D5" E" 0<<00 "o floor tiles shall be installed until the Contractor has submitted full details of the material he proposes to use and which is approved by the Engineer( -he tile cement shall be applied continuously on the whole surface where tiles will be installed(
3184 !all tiles

6orcelain stoneware tiles shall be installed on the walls where it is reJuested Ee(g !eservoir *est: -urbin room and valve chamber, etc7( -he floor tiles shall comply to following standard: - D5" E" 0<<00 Ceramic tiles - Definitions, classification, characteristics and marDing class 5b according D5" E" 0<<00 "o wall tiles shall be installed until the Contractor has submitted full details of the material he proposes to use and which is approved by the Engineer( -he tile cement shall be applied continuously on the whole surface where tiles will be installed(
318: Plasterin.
-he plastering B rendering shall comply with following standard: - D5" E" 11L-0:./0/-0. Specification for mortar for masonry 5nternal plastering shall be performed at locations where it is reJuested by lime-cementplaster EthicDness 0/ mm7 on the inside walls where tiles will be not appliedI e(g in valve chamber, of !eservoir *est, 5ntermediate 6umping Station, -reatment 6lant, or otherwise instructed by the Engineer E2ternal rendering shall be performed by lime-cement-plaster EthicDness 0= mm7 on all e2ternal walls where it is reJuested "o plastering or rendering material shall be installed until the Contractor has submitted
full details of the material he proposes to use and which is approved by the Engineer
"isporeni *S+Component A+Civil+#olume ,+-echnical Specification+./0,-0.-01(doc2 p(00LB0.<
#34U E 555 -EC8"5CA4 S6EC5F5CA-53"S
C3 63"E"- A7 *A-E! 6!3DUC-53" FAC545-5ES
C5#54 *3!9S
3= %ENC$NG AN" GATE'

3=83 %encin. and Gates 3=8383 General
Fencing will be erected at the locations shown in the Drawings, with gates placed in the locations as indicated to the approval of the Engineer( 3=838/ %encin.
Supply and installation of a wire-mesh-fence, hT 0,?/m, distance of the poles .,=m, poles mounted in a concrete point foundation dTH/cm, concrete Juality C./B.=, fence wire coated with 6E or %inc-coated End and corner posts shall be as described for straining posts and shall be complete with one or two struts as necessary( 6osts and struts shall be set into the ground to a depth of min( /(H= m( Concrete for bedding and surround to posts shall be Class C0.B0=( 6osts shall be bedded on concrete 0=/ mm thicD, and surrounded with concrete to give an overall bed and surround measuring /(=/ m 2 /(=/ m and /(H= m deep( -he distance between posts shall not e2ceed < m and the distance between adCacent straining posts shall not e2ceed .L m( 3=8384 Gates
&ates shall be of heavy duty design, steel tubular arc welded construction with welded on crosswise bracing bars, hot dip galvani%ed after fabrication( 5nfi2ing shall be matching the plastic coated chain linD mesh( &ates shall be to the height and width as instructed by the Engineer and shall consist of two wings( &ates shall be complete with , hinges on each side with lubrication nipples, drop bolt, latch or short bolt, hot dip galvani%ed after fabrication, heavy duty brass padlocD with four Deys, tubular steel ground socDets, gate stop, and fastenings to enable the gates to be retained in the open position when reJuired, wheels with roller bearings, wheel rail embedded in concrete( &ate posts shall be reinforced concrete, dimensioned to carry the weight of gate( 3=8/ !alls and Gates 3=8/83 General
*alls will be erected at the locations shown in the Drawings, with gates placed in the locations as indicated to the approval of the Engineer( 3=8/8/ !alls
*alls will be construed on foundations of the walls and the columns will be constructed of reinforced concrete class C.=B,/, blinding will be class C0.B0=( Concrete worDs will be in accordance with Section WConcreteN of this specification( a2imum centre to centre spacing between concrete columns shall be =(/ metres( 5nfill between columns will be constructed of concrete hollow blocDs <//2.//2.// mm laid and Cointed in mortar( AlocDworD will be in accordance with Section .(00
WAricDworDBAlocDworDN of this specification( Surface finishing to the walls will be in accordance with the finishing schedules shown in the WFinishing SchedulesN of this specification(
p(001B0.<
#34U E 555 -EC8"5CA4 S6EC5F5CA-53"S
C3 63"E"- A7 *A-E! 6!3DUC-53" FAC545-5ES
C5#54 *3!9S
A precast concrete coping will be placed along the top of each blocDworD wall panel( 3=8/84 Gates
&ates shall be made of steel panels and bars and shall be of heavy duty design, to the dimensions shown on the drawings( &ates will be double leaf, each gate will be hinged at three places on each column( A drop Eground7 bolt will be installed for each leaf of the gate( &ates will be coatedBpainted in accordance with the finishing schedules shown in Section L WFinishing SchedulesN of this specification(
p(0./B0.<
#34U E 555 -EC8"5CA4 S6EC5F5CA-53"S
C3 63"E"- A7 *A-E! 6!3DUC-53" FAC545-5ES
C5#54 *3!9S
3?
'TONE P$TC5$NG
3?83 General -his *orD shall consist of the placement of stone pitching protection for slopes at the locations shown on the plans, or as ordered by the Engineer, in accordance with these specifications and in conformity with the lines, grades, thicDness and typical cross-section shown on the plans or established by the Engineer( -he stone pitching shall be arranged in such a way that the largest rocDs are at the bottom of the slope( -he surfaces of the rocD shall be cleaned of adhering dirt and clay and shall be moistened( !ocDs in the bottom courses and to a vertical height and thicDness as shown on the plans, or where directed by the Engineer, shall be carefully arranged by hand to interlocD and form a three point bearing on the underlying rocDs with their longitudinal a2is normal to the embanDment face( -he space between stones of stone pitching shall be filled with grout consisting of one part 6ortland cement and three parts of fine aggregate, and one part of hydrated lime with sufficient water to produce a plastic mi2 as approved by the Engineer( 5mmediately after pouring, the grout shall be spaded and Counced into place with suitable spades trowels or other approved method, and compacted into the spaces until the voids are completely filled( -he e2posed surface of the rocDs shall proCect not less than </ mm and not more than L/ mm above the grout surface( -he stone pitching shall be cured by an approved method for a minimum period of < days( 5mmediately after the e2piration of the curing period, the e2posed surfaces shall be cleared of all curing mediums( Yoints will be provided at a ma2imum interval of 0. m, to be filled with Coint ribbon as approved by the Engineer( -he weight of stone for the various Dinds and thicDness of stone pitching shall be as shown in the following table: Figure 0L-0: Stone 6itching Definition 'tone !ei.*t ,H. 00/ <= Stone 6itching O .=/ mm slope depth ./ Stone 6itching O <=/ mm slope depth ..= H/ ./ 0// / ?/ 0// Percent &ar.er / ?/
than by "umber
-he si%e and shape of the stones shall be such to allow for proper placement( -he widths of the stone shall be not less than . times their respective thicDnesses and their lengths of not less than two and one half E.-0B.7 times their respective widths( 3?8/ Measure+ent and Pa7+ent Stone pitching shall be measured by the m of completed and accepted *orD placed to the designated thicDness EthicDness on the slopes7( easurements shall be based on the dimensions shown on the plans or as otherwise authori%ed by the Engineer( "o measurement shall be made of unauthori%ed areas or for e2tra thicDness( -his item
.
shall include the furnishing of all materials, concrete levelling, placing and grouting riprap( E2cavation, cut off wall, bacDfilling, and slope preparation shall not be measured for
p!;%)(,< 63, 0-22 6) 5+(.-/)")/ .36.-/-!"; ,+ ,7) -,)% +4 .,+() p-,57-(*.

"isporeni *S+Component A+Civil+#olume ,+-echnical Specification+./0,-0.-01(doc2 p(0.0B0.<
#34U E 555 -EC8"5CA4 S6EC5F5CA-53"S
C3 63"E"- A7 *A-E! 6!3DUC-53" FAC545-5ES
C5#54 *3!9S
Stone pitching shall be measured by the m of completed and accepted *orD( easurement shall be based on the dimensions shown on the drawings or as otherwise authori%ed by the Engineer( "o measurement shall be made of unauthori%ed volume or for e2tra volume( -his item shall include the furnishing of all materials and placing( E2cavation, cut off wall, bacDfilling and area preparation shall not be measured for payment, but will be considered subsidiary to the above 5tems( -he above pay items shall be full compensation for furnishing and placing in worDs all materials, for all labour, tools and eJuipment, for all e2cavations, bacDfilling, compaction, preparation of surfaces to be protected, and for all other items necessary for the proper completion of the *orDs(
3@ nCa
p(0..B0.<
#34U E 555 -EC8"5CA4 S6EC5F5CA-53"S
C3 63"E"- A7 *A-E! 6!3DUC-53" FAC545-5ES
C5#54 *3!9S
/0 !OR('5OP, RE$N%ORCEMENT AN" "ETA$& "RA!$NG'

-he Contractor shall prepare any worDshop, reinforcement and detail drawings which have not been supplied in the -ender documents and which are reJuired to complete the worDs( -he cost for this worD shall be entirely paid for by the Contractor(
p(0.,B0.<
#34U E 555 -EC8"5CA4 S6EC5F5CA-53"S
C3 63"E"- A7 *A-E! 6!3DUC-53" FAC545-5ES
C5#54 *3!9S
/3 RECOR" "RA!$NG'
-he Contractor shall prepare as-built drawings using ACAD ./0/( As-built drawings shall be produced in compliance with the EmployerNs standard including symbols, lines etc( Samples of As-Auilt drawings produced to this standard shall be submitted to the Engineer for approval before the Contractor starts any final drawing worD( 6lease refer also to the &eneral !eJuirements( -he Contractor shall Deep records of As-Auilt drawings throughout the progress of the worDs, and shall produce a complete set for the whole Contract Area( All lines on As-Auilt drawings shall be produced using measurement offsets from Dnown fi2ed points( -hese fi2ed points shall be agreed with the Engineer before taDing any measurements( -he as-built drawings for the pipe networDs shall generally be on a scale of: o 0: =,/// o 0: .,=// o 0: .=/ o 0: =/ for overall layout and Dey plan of drawings for overall layout of new sewer and water supply lines for layout of the pumping stations and other structures for the building drawings of the pumping stations and other structures
p(0.<B0.<

Municipalities of Nisporeni, Vărzăreşti and Grozeşti

Caricato da

Informazioni sul documento

Titolo originale

Copyright

Formati disponibili

Condividi questo documento

Condividi o incorpora il documento

Opzioni di condivisione

Hai trovato utile questo documento?

Questo contenuto è inappropriato?

Copyright:

Formati disponibili

Municipalities of Nisporeni, Vărzăreşti and Grozeşti

Caricato da

Copyright:

Formati disponibili

mi

Municipalities of Nisporeni, Vrzreti and Grozeti

Nisporeni: Municipalities of Nisporeni, Vrzreti and Grozeti, Republic of Moldova

COMPONENT A !ATER PRO"#CT$ON %AC$&$T$E' C$V$& !OR('

)OPEN TEN"ER in accordance )it* Austrian %ederal

Procure+ent &a) ,-Ver.G /001 2

"isporeni *S+Component A+Civil+#olume ,+-echnical Specification+./0,-0.-01(doc2

!ehabilitation of the *ater Supply System in the !ayon "isporeni

#34U E 555 -EC8"5CA4 S6EC5F5CA-53"S

C3 63"E"- A7 *A-E! 6!3DUC-53" FAC545-5ES

SEC-53" 0: 5"S-!UC-53"S -3 -E"DE!E!S

SECTION 2: FORM OF TENDER

SEC-53" =: >UES-53""A5!E SEC-53" ?: DA-A S8EE-S

SECTION 2: GENERAL CONDITIONS

SECTION 7: FORM OF DISPUTE ADJUDICATION AGREEMENT

SECTION 2: TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS FOR CIVIL WORKS

"isporeni *S+Component A+Civil+#olume ,+-echnical Specification+./0,-0.-01(doc2

Municipalities of Nisporeni, Vrzreti and Grozeti

COMPONENT A !ATER PRO"#CT$ON %AC$&$T$E' C$V$& !OR('

)OPEN TEN"ER in accordance )it* Austrian %ederal

Procure+ent &a) ,-Ver.G /001 2 Tender "ocu+ents

Volu+e $$$: Tec*nical 'pecifications

"isporeni *S+Component A+Civil+#olume ,+-echnical Specification+./0,-0.-01(doc2

!ehabilitation of the *ater Supply System in the !ayon "isporeni

#34U E 555 -EC8"5CA4 S6EC5F5CA-53"S

C3 63"E"- A7 *A-E! 6!3DUC-53" FAC545-5ES

"isporeni *S+Component A+Civil+#olume ,+-echnical Specification+./0,-0.-01(doc2

!ehabilitation of the *ater Supply System in the !ayon "isporeni

#34U E 555 -EC8"5CA4 S6EC5F5CA-53"S

C3 63"E"- A7 *A-E! 6!3DUC-53" FAC545-5ES

3: GENERA& TEC5N$CA& 'PEC$%$CAT$ON'

"isporeni *S+Component A+Civil+#olume ,+-echnical Specification+./0,-0.-01(doc2

!ehabilitation of the *ater Supply System in the !ayon "isporeni

#34U E 555 -EC8"5CA4 S6EC5F5CA-53"S

C3 63"E"- A7 *A-E! 6!3DUC-53" FAC545-5ES

!pp". 1#$$ %&'.

!ehabilitation of the *ater Supply System in the !ayon "isporeni

#34U E 555 -EC8"5CA4 S6EC5F5CA-53"S

C3 63"E"- A7 *A-E! 6!3DUC-53" FAC545-5ES

MO-$&$'AT$ON AN" "EMO-$&$'AT$ON

CONTRACTOR<' CON'TR#CT$ON MANAGEMENT TEAM

()*+,-!,-+(. !(/ ()0 )1!23!,-+(.

!ehabilitation of the *ater Supply System in the !ayon "isporeni

#34U E 555 -EC8"5CA4 S6EC5F5CA-53"S

C3 63"E"- A7 *A-E! 6!3DUC-53" FAC545-5ES

"isporeni *S+Component A+Civil+#olume ,+-echnical Specification+./0,-0.-01(doc2

!ehabilitation of the *ater Supply System in the !ayon "isporeni

#34U E 555 -EC8"5CA4 S6EC5F5CA-53"S

C3 63"E"- A7 *A-E! 6!3DUC-53" FAC545-5ES

"isporeni *S+Component A+Civil+#olume ,+-echnical Specification+./0,-0.-01(doc2

!ehabilitation of the *ater Supply System in the !ayon "isporeni

#34U E 555 -EC8"5CA4 S6EC5F5CA-53"S

C3 63"E"- A7 *A-E! 6!3DUC-53" FAC545-5ES

MONT5&A PROGRE'' REPORT'

"isporeni *S+Component A+Civil+#olume ,+-echnical Specification+./0,-0.-01(doc2

!ehabilitation of the *ater Supply System in the !ayon "isporeni

#34U E 555 -EC8"5CA4 S6EC5F5CA-53"S

C3 63"E"- A7 *A-E! 6!3DUC-53" FAC545-5ES

"isporeni *S+Component A+Civil+#olume ,+-echnical Specification+./0,-0.-01(doc2

!ehabilitation of the *ater Supply System in the !ayon "isporeni

#34U E 555 -EC8"5CA4 S6EC5F5CA-53"S

C3 63"E"- A7 *A-E! 6!3DUC-53" FAC545-5ES

!ehabilitation of the *ater Supply System in the !ayon "isporeni

2!6+"!,+"-). ,+ )(!62) ,7) E(-())" ,+ !""!() .357 -(.p)5,-+(.. M!(34!5,3")/ -,)%.