Volume 8: Water Works

8.1: Part 2 Particular Specifications

Relating to:

Construction, Completion and

Maintenance for Infrastructure
Works of Emirati Neighbourhood,
Abu Dhabi Capital District

Package 3
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Document reference: 722229/9.2.1/461112 R2

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SECTION 33 10 00

Water

Part 1 GENERAL

1.01 SCOPE OF WORK

All water pipe works supply, construction, testing and commissioning shall be carried out in
accordance with the Abu Dhabi Water and Electricity Authority (ADWEA) Standard
Specifications.

Package 3 water network comprises of a distribution network that shall convey and supply
water from the primary/transmission water mains located in Package 2A to Package 3 of the
development. The Contractor shall be responsible for all works within Package 3 Contract
including the distribution network connections with Package 2A primary mains as shown in the
drawings.

1.02 SUMMARY

A. This section specifies briefly the requirements for infrastructure development of the water
network. The details of the materials and the supply, installation testing and commissioning
shall comply with ADWEA Standard Specifications.

B. This document shall be read in conjunction with all related sections of the specifications and
the Contract drawings.

C. Any clauses included within this particular specification or on the contract drawings shall
take precedence over the ADWEA Standard Specifications.

D. The design complies with the standard specification and design guidelines issued by
ADWEA and ADDC. The Contractor shall obtain the latest edition for execution of the
project.

References – ADWEA Standard Specifications

The Contractor shall make reference to the following sections of the ADWEA Standard
Specifications for the key components of the Water system.

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ADWEA STANDARD
DESCRIPTION
SPECIFICATION REFERENCE
Specification for Ductile iron pipes, fittings and
W-P-SS-001 Rev.3
accessories

Specification for high density polyethylene (HDPE)

W-P-SS-005 Rev.2
pipes, fittings and accessories

Specification for water service connection material

W-P-SS-008 Rev.0
& installation
Specification for valves W-P-SS-009 Rev.2
Specification for construction testing &
W-P-SS-010 Rev.3
commissioning of Ductile iron pipe system
Specification for construction testing &
commissioning of High density polyethylene W-P-SS-017 Rev.1
(HDPE) pipe system

1.03 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

A. Water system shall conform to ADWEA Standard Specifications and the Particular
Specifications.

B. All structures, pipes, covers and other materials and civil works to conform to the ADWEA
Standard Specifications.

C. All system components to be provided shall be as per tender drawings, ADWEA Standard
Specifications and Particular Specifications.

D. For other technical details and data, ADWEA Standard Specifications shall be adhered to.

E. Any other item of work or material activity not mentioned specifically but deemed necessary
by the Employer for proper execution, completion and functioning of the entire installation is
to be considered in the quoted price.

1.04 REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS

A. Conform to requirements of latest issue of ADWEA Standard Specifications.

B. Conform to agreed Estidama Pearl Rating requirements with reference to Section 01 33 29

Sustainability Design Reporting.

C. Conform to all relevant AASHTO, CIRIA, CSM, ASTM, BS, EN, DIN and ISO standards as
included in the ADSSC Standard Specifications.

D. In case of conflict the ADWEA Standard Specifications shall take precedence.

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1.05 SUBMITTALS

A. Shop Drawings indicating all works related to the new water system shall be submitted to
the Engineer for his review, comments and approval and prepared in accordance with the
ADWEA Standard Specifications.

B. Construction at site is to be carried out with an approved program. Site inspection request
to be submitted at least 24 hours prior to commencement of activity.

C. Project Record Documents

Maintain site installation requests and record measurements for updating the progress for
certification of invoices.

Record all changes and installation measurements up to date shop drawings and prepare as
built drawings.

Part 2 PARTS

2.01 GENERAL

A. All parts and materials included in the water system shall comply with the requirements and
standards set out in the ADWEA Standard Specifications.

2.02 RECYCLED MATERIALS

A. Recycled materials used for any part of the water system shall conform to the standards set
out in the ADWEA Standard Specifications and approved by Abu Dhabi Water and
Electricity Authority.

2.03 CONCRETE ENCASED DUCTS

A. Road crossing ducts up to and including 1000mm diameter size shall be HDPE SDR 17 or
GRP. Ducts shall be installed with or without concrete encasement as indicated on the
Drawings or directed by the Engineer.

B. Where concrete encasement is not specified HDPE road crossing ducts shall be installed
with a minimum soil cover of 1000 mm and a maximum soil cover of 4000 mm. Greater
depths may be permissible subject to supporting calculations.

C. All house connection MDPE pipes shall be protected with uPVC ducts with or without
concrete encasement as per ADWEA standard specification No W-P-SS-008.

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D. Trenches for road crossing ducts are to be minimum 1.75 times diameter of the duct or as
directed by the engineer. After installation of the ducts, the trenches are to be back-filled
with native soil and compacted as directed by the engineer.

E. The line and level of trenches shall be as shown in the Drawings or as may be directed by
the Engineer. Before commencing trench excavation, the route of the trench shall be
pegged out accurately and the natural ground levels and lengths shall be measured and
agreed with the Engineer.

♦ The Contractor shall include for clearing the route of the crossing of all surface
obstructions and grading the route to provide access for his equipment and
personnel.
♦ Unless otherwise shown on the Drawings or instructed by the Engineer, road
crossing ducts shall be laid in trenches with minimum soil cover as specified in
the drawings.
♦ The bottom of the trenches shall be properly trimmed-off, bottomed and prepared
to provide a firm and uniform bearing throughout the entire length of the duct.
Care shall be taken to prevent excavation below the level of the bottom of the
duct and portions of trenches excavated below the grade shall be filled with
suitable material and thoroughly compacted to specified limits in layers of 150
mm by the Contractor at his own expense as directed by the Engineer.
♦ Where rock or other unsuitable materials are encountered the excavation shall be
carried below the bottom of the duct for a distance of 150 mm which shall be
back-filled with granular fill or soft sand compacted to the proper grade and
density.
♦ Where duct trenches are excavated across or along asphalted roads, sidewalks,
stairs and pavements, the Contractor shall carefully saw cut the edges of the
asphalt, stairs and pavements, remove the hard-core and paving tiles and store
them for reuse, or cart away the spoils to tips as directed.
♦ The sides of trench excavation shall be vertical unless otherwise approved in
writing by the Engineer and where this work is in a surface road or adjacent to a
road then the conditions of Abu Dhabi Municipality shall be strictly adhered to.
♦ Any widening or deepening of trench excavation necessary to accommodate
curves, joints or bends in the duct or to provide extra working space for the
construction thereof shall be held to be Excess Excavation and is deemed to be
included in the Contractor's rates.

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♦ Trial holes shall be excavated well ahead of the trench excavation to such depths
as necessary to determine the alignment for the trench. Trial holes may also be
required by the Contractor to determine the position of underground services
subsoil drains or for any other reason. Trial holes shall be excavated and
reinstated at the Contractor’s expense and the Contract Rates for duct installation
shall be deemed to include for all trial holes.
♦ All trial holes must be backfilled by same evening, and no trial pit will remain open
overnight. Reinstatement of trial holes also must be carried out as per the
approved procedure, at no extra cost.
♦ Hand excavation must be used where existing cables, water mains, sewers, etc.,
cross or are in the main roads, where traffic is likely to be unreasonably
dislocated by use of machine, or for reasons of limited access, or where
instructed by the Engineer. In other places, hand or machine excavation may be
employed at the discretion of Contractor.
♦ Excavation by machine must not normally be deeper than 150 mm above the
finished grade, unless the Engineer decides otherwise. The Contractor will be
held responsible for making good at his own cost all additional damage to road
surfaces and private lands caused by the use of mechanical excavators.

2.04 WIDTH OF TRENCHES

A. The width of the trench shall be sufficient to permit the duct to be laid and jointed properly,
and the backfill to be placed and compacted as specified.

B. Unless otherwise shown on the Drawings or instructed by the Engineer, the minimum width
of trenches for the ducts of 150 mm diameter and above shall be equal to the duct outside
diameter plus 750 mm and for all ducts less than 150 mm in diameter, width of trench shall
be OD plus 600 mm.

C. Trenches shall be of such extra width, when required, as will permit the convenient placing
of timber supports, sheeting and bracing and handling of specials. Extra widths and support
wherever necessary shall not be paid separately but deemed to be included in rates
elsewhere.

2.05 THE DESIGNS, DRAWINGS AND DOCUMENT ISSUED WITH THE TENDER
REPRESENT THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENT OF ADDC. THE CONTRACTOR
SHALL CARRYOUT HIS OWN INVESTIGATIONS, STUDIES AND DESIGN AND
SHALL PREPARE DETAILED SHOP DRAWINGS SUBJECT TO
ADDC/CONSULTANT APPROVAL.
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2.06 PRECEDENCE OF CONTRACT DOCUMENT FOR WATER NETWORK

In the event of any conflict or contradiction between the various parts of Tender Documents for
water network, ADDC/Consultant will decide on case by case basis which document has the
precedence.

2.06.1 Contractor/Subcontractor

The Contractor/Subcontractor for water network should be listed in ADWEA approved

Contractors list.

2.06.2 Ready mix Concrete

The supplier of the ready mix concrete should be listed in ADWEA Vendor List for ready
mix concrete suppliers.

2.06.3 Type of Cement

Type of cement to be used for the concrete of the water network shall be defined as per
the test results of the sulphates and chloride in soil, as directed by the Engineer.

2.07 PAINTING FOR CHAMBERS

a. The following painting system shall be applied to the internal surfaces of the reinforced
concrete chambers.

Materials

Primer - 2 component high penetrating epoxy resin primer

Intermediate - 2 component 100% solids thixotropic high build epoxy resin

Finish - 2 component 100% solids thixotropic high build epoxy resin

Surface Preparation - All surfaces shall be cleaned of all dirt, dust, form oil, curing
compounds and other deleterious materials. Concrete shall be thoroughly dry. Voids,
dead cracks, holes and cavities must be filled with appropriate filler as recommended
by the manufacturer.

Time between Coats All coats to be applied after a minimum of 24 hours of the
previous coat.

Coating System shall be brush or roller applied to achieve a uniform thickness of 250
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microns D.F.T. per coat.

b. The following painting system shall be applied to the exterior exposed surfaces of
concrete chambers.

Materials

Primer - Silane/Siloxane reactive hydrophobic barrier and sealer

Intermediate - 1 coat aliphatic acrylic/methacrylic solvent based protective coating

Finish - 1 coat aliphatic acrylic/methacrylic solvent based protective coating

Surface Preparation - All concrete surfaces shall be free of dirt, dust, grease and other foreign
matter before coating. Cracks and voids shall be repaired or filled with repair material
compatible with the specified coating.

Coating system - The primer coat shall be applied at a minimum consumption rate of 0.2 ltrs
per m² and allowed to dry for a minimum of 2 hours before over coating. The intermediate and
finish coats shall be applied at a minimum consumption rate of 0.2 ltrs per m2 to achieve a
minimum dry film thickness of 75 microns per coat.

2.07.1 Internal/External Coating for D.I. Pipes and Fittings inside the Chambers
and Exposed Condition:

All exposed D.I. pipes and fittings shall be coated with hot fusion bonded epoxy
coatings such as (fittings inside the chambers).

2.08 RESISTIVITY SURVEY

The Contractor shall carryout soil resistivity survey to determine the corrosivity of the soil along
the pipeline routes. The results of the survey shall be used in order to determine the degree of
aggressiveness of soil. Soil resistivity readings shall be taken at approximately 200 meters
spacing along the pipeline or at the positions instructed by the Engineer using the Wenner 4-pin
method. Readings shall be taken at each test location at 0.5, 1.0, 2.0 and 3.0 meters depth.

The resistivity of the soil at each depth shall be recorded in ohm-m. The CONTRACTOR shall
provide four sets of pipeline route plans marked up to show the variations in resistivity along the
pipeline routes within the following classes:

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0 - 10 ohm-m Highly Aggressive

10 - 30 ohm-m Aggressive

30 - 100 ohm-m Mildly Aggressive

In excess of 100 ohm-m Non-Aggressive

Machine tape wrapping shall be applied for D.I. pipes installed in areas of resistivity less than
30 ohm-m.

Part 3 EXECUTION

3.01 GENERAL

A. All preliminaries, construction, testing and commissioning for the water system shall comply
with the requirements set out in the ADWEA Standard Specifications.

3.02 IMPROVEMENT AND GEOTECHNICAL CONSIDERATIONS

A. The Contractor shall be responsible for the completion of all ground improvement works that
are located underneath the Potable Water network components (if required) as specified in
the Geotechnical Ground Improvement Specifications.

3.03 WATER TEST PRESSURE FOR HDPE PIPELINE

Required test pressure Pt shall be as indicated below unless otherwise directed by

ADDC/ENGINEER:

Phase I Pt = PN where PN is the operating pressure

Phase II Pt = 1.5 PN
Phase III Pt = PN

The testing programme shall be performed as follows:

Phase I

Test pressure raised to Pt = PN for a period of 2 +/- 0.1 hours. Whenever the pressure drops
by more than 0.2 bar, water has to be added to maintain an internal pressure

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Phase II

Test pressure is raised within a period of max. 6 minutes to Pt = 1.3 PN for a period of t=2+/-0.1
hours, adding of water as for phase I whenever the pressure drops by more than 0.2 bar.

Phase III

Test Pressures returned to initial nominal pressure, i.e. Pt = PN within a period of max. 6
minutes. The valve is then closed.

After a period of one hour, the test programme requires measuring of the quantity of water – if
any – which must be added to raise the pressure back to its initial value (PN). The allowed
quantity of water to be added is given by the expression:

Q < 1/50 Di – 1 (litre / km.h)

Where: Q = volume of added water in litre

Di = internal diameter of pipe in mm.

The tightness of the pipe section is acceptable if the quantity of additional water needed during
Phase III fulfils the previous Q expression.

3.04 NON-TOXICITY REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL MATERIAL IN CONTACT WITH

POTABLE WATER

All material in contact with potable water shall comply with the requirements of ADWEA Circular
No. (5) of 2000 given in ADWEA Standard Specification No. W-C-SS-015.

END OF SECTION 33 10 00

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