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Contents
Preface 1
1. Project information 2
2. Extent of works 7
3. Design completion criteria 11
4. Sanitary plumbing system 15
5. Stormwater drainage and downpipe systems 18
6. Downpipes and overflows 20
7. Siphonic drainage system 21
8. Domestic cold water system 24
9. Domestic hot water and warm water services 29
10. Natural gas Error! Bookmark not defined.
11. Re-use water system (Rainwater) 32
12. Hydraulic services general conditions 33
13. Materials 42
14. Pumps 1
15. Piping, valves and fittings 5
16. Noise and vibration 11
17. Painting and identification 13
18. Testing, commissioning and handover 15
19. Routine maintenance and servicing 23
20. Schedules Error! Bookmark not defined.
Preface
Status
 This Preface to the Hydraulic Services Specification is provided to assist tenderers gain an
appreciation of the specification structure, objectives and expectations of the Sub-Contractor.
 The Preface will not form part of the Contract Documentation.

Scope
 This Specification details the engineering and quality assurance requirements for the supply,
installation, testing, commissioning, and placing into service, maintenance and warranty of
the Hydraulic Services installation for the project.
 The scope is set out in “Section 2 – Description and Extent of Works” and includes the extent
of works, interfacing and co-ordination with other trades and services.

Contract / sub-contract conditions

 This Specification does not include any details of the form or conditions of contract/sub-
contract.
 Determine the applicable contract conditions to The Works and make all due allowance.

Conditions of tendering
 Refer to the Invitation to Tender and Tender Documentation for tender requirements and
make all due allowance.

Specification objectives
 The intent of this Specification is to:
 Define the extent of works including interfacing and co-ordination to be provided by the
Hydraulic Sub-Contractor.
 Define the scope of services including project management, installation engineering,
testing commissioning, maintenance and documentation to be provided by the Hydraulic
Sub-Contractor.
 Specify the technical requirements of the Hydraulic Installation.
 Provide documentation required by Authorities to demonstrate design compliance with
statutory requirements and for issue of relevant Building Permits.
 Specify design and installation requirements against which compliance can be assessed.
 Provide a basis for competitive tendering for suitably qualified tenderers.
 The Specification relies upon the Hydraulic Sub-Contractor having the necessary resources
to complete the detailed design, testing and commissioning of the installation in accordance
with the design intent and the requirements of the specification.
1. Project information
General information
Definitions

Managing Contractor

Consulting Engineer

Architect

Certifier

Structural Engineer

Civil Engineer

Mechanical and Electrical

Engineers

Sub-Contractor / Installer Successful Tenderer

The Project
Refer to Building Structural & Services Project Brief.

Roles, objectives and expectations

Obligations of the Sub-Contractor
In writing this Specification the Client expects and relies upon the tenderers’ possessing specialist
trade expertise necessary to complete the works in accordance with documentation.

In addition, the tenderer has the following obligations:

 To raise in good time, issues requiring design input or clarification from the Consulting
Engineer, particularly in respect to:
 Interpretation of the Specification or drawings.
 Problems in complying with the Specification.
 Omissions from the tender documents.
 Suggested alternatives/substitutions.
 To allow the design verification costs of the Consulting Engineer when suggesting alternatives
and departures from the Specification.
 To certify compliance with Contract documents, including all variation instructions, at Practical
Completion as required by this Specification.
 To comply with the Quality Assurance requirements of this document and the project contract
documentation
 To certify compliance with Authority requirements.
 To pay all fees applicable to the works.
 Arrange for specialist suppliers to provide onsite inspections, installation supervision and
commissioning.
 To obtain all Authority permits and certificates to allow the progress of the works.
 To provide manufacturer’s and workshop drawings in sufficient detail to allow proper
fabrication, coordination and installation of the works.
 To provide samples and prototypes where specified.
 Sub-Contractors design responsibilities
The Sub-Contractor shall be responsible for the detailed design activities listed below, in addition
to those activities normally undertaken through the custom and practice of the industry.
The Sub-Contractor shall be responsible for ensuring that the detailed design which they
undertake is fully coordinated and compatible with the remainder of the project design.
The Sub-Contractor’s design obligation shall include:
 Interface details with other trades
 Size and location of penetrations in walls and floors
 Physical co-ordination of installation with other trades
 Co-ordination of the construction of the installation
 Capacity, design and sizing of pipe support systems
 Access locations.

Associated documents
This specification is to be read in conjunction with the following documents:

 Hydraulic service design drawings

 Structural, architectural and other trade services drawings for coordination purposes
 Survey Drawings
 All other documents forming the main contract of works

Alternative products
It shall be noted that where a specific brand or model of equipment is specified this is intended to
define a benchmark quality and performance standard. Should the Sub-Contractor offer equal or
equivalent equipment it shall be the responsibility of the Sub-Contractor to submit a detailed
comparison matrix with the tender submission. Failure to comply with this shall imply that the
Sub-Contractor has verified the suitability of the equipment to the installation as being in
compliance with the functional requirements and specifications and will make use of the brands
defined in the specification.

The Sub-Contractor is responsible for all additional work resulting from the utilisation of an
approved alternative product, including additional or revised statutory approvals, changes to
adjacent work, re-submission of shop drawings and any costs incurred by the Consultants in
assessing such alternative products.

Proposals for substitution must include details of:

 Changes to adjacent work.

 Cost differences.
 Quality differences advantage to the Client.
 Lead time and program changes.
 Certificate of compliance.
Any alternate offer shall be considered only if accompanied by a fully conforming tender
submission. The Managing Contractor reserves their right not to accept alternate product offers.

All alternate offers are subject to prior approval and acceptance in writing by the Managing
Contractor.
 Required submissions
Provide in good time to allow review without impediment to the programme:

 Copies of correspondence with Authorities.

 Certified schedule of compliance for all plant and equipment, prior to placing orders.
 Certified schedule of competency for all tradesmen intended to work on the project.
 Factory test results where applicable.
 All product data, performance test and commissioning results required by this Specification.
 Shop drawings for fabrication of all equipment and items supplied.
 Inspection, test and commissioning plans for every section of the works. including:
 The procedure of how to complete the task.
 The skill or competency of the person undertaking the works.
 The review or testing procedure to assure satisfactory completion of the task.
 The detailed documentation to record the process.
 The Sub-Contractors representative authorised to sign-off the task as accepted Client
handover / training proposals.
 Record and installation drawings. Record all changes to equipment and services layouts,
wiring and any other items during the construction period, which may have been
incorporated into these works. Include these changes in the As Installed documentation.
Drawings to be presented in autocad / pdf / revit.
 the sub-contractor is to provide CAD and pdf drawings and a Revit model in accordance
with the Built Construction BIM Management Plan
 Operating and Maintenance manuals
 Maintenance/service records during the defects liability period

Technical data submissions

Provide technical data submissions for items of equipment and plant proposed, for review and
comment by the Consulting Engineer.

Where the manufacturer’s technical data and information forwarded by the contractor (technical
data submission) does not cover all the specification requirements, a schedule of items which
are different from the tender specification

Apart from the non-conforming details/items listed in the submission it would be assumed that
the equipment proposed meets with all other specified requirements.

Review of plant/equipment proposed will be undertaken on the above basis.

Failure to identify any deviation from the specified requirements at the proposal stage could
result in equipment having to be replaced after installation. It is therefore important that all
tenderers and equipment suppliers are made aware of this requirement.

The technical review will be undertaken on the basis that non complying equipment may be
rejected at any time.

Quality assurance
Provide a Quality Assurance plan in order to propose, establish, maintain, monitor and
document a quality assurance system covering all aspects of the design, purchase, fabrication,
installation and completion of the works. The plan shall be in accordance with ISO 9001./.2 (as
appropriate).

Designate a Project Quality Inspector to discharge the quality plan, which must include the
following minimum:
 Check all shop drawings for conformance to requirements prior to submission
 Check equipment compliance schedule against the particular specification requirements
and equipment schedules prior to submission
 Check all samples for conformance to requirements prior to submission
 Check all tests required for proper manufacturing of the equipment
 Check all manufactured items for compliance prior to dispatch to site
 Check installation of all items under this Specification
 Check all materials, welding, joining, terminations, fixing and finishes
 Check all on-site tests required to commission the works
 Check operating and maintenance manuals to ensure they contain adequate information to
permit systems to be operated by the Client at the end of defects liability period. (Including
adequate training and tuition of the Client’s representative).
Submit the following documentation:

 Quality System third party certification, if any, to the Standards specified by the Joint
Accreditation System of Australia and New Zealand
 Quality manual detailing corporate Q.A. policy statement, system element description,
register of procedures and project specific ITPs
 Typical inspection sheets to be used during construction
 Typical inspection sheets to be used pre commissioning
 Typical inspection and test process sheets]]

Authorities requirement
It is the hydraulic service Sub-Contractor's responsibility to be aware and fulfil all obligations
resulting from the standard and job specific published and received requirements of the
Authorities.

All direct approaches to the Authorities will be coordinated by the Managing Contractor and will
not be made without their presence and consent.

Applicable Australian Standards

All Australian Standards and Codes, be they recommendations or statutory requirements,
current at the date of this brief and specification along with the reference codes and standards
listed in the prefaces to those Standards and Codes are applicable to these works in respect of
all materials and workmanship.

Materials and workmanship

All materials and workmanship provided by the Sub-Contractor will be of good and industry
standard quality. The materials and workmanship will be to the approval of the Client and all
defective materials and work when directed in writing will be rectified and/or removed from the
Works at the Sub-Contractors expense and without any delay to the construction program.

Coordination with others

Throughout the process of execution of the Works the Sub-Contractor will be responsible for the
coordination of his design and installation with other designers, trades and the Managing
Contractor. Under no circumstances will deficiency in the coordination with others give rise to
any Sub-Contract variations or claims.

The Sub-Contractor will provide adequate openings (including making good and fire rating) in
floors, slabs, walls and ceiling tiles and/or plinths for all Works of this Sub-Contract. All brackets,
bolts, hooks which are required to be built will be supplied and installed by the Sub-Contractor.
 Considerations for materials engineering
Consideration for proposed materials, used to convey, support and fix services are an essential
part of the engineering design process for this project. Materials used for conveying of services
could possibly be subjected to accelerated surface corrosion from the sea water spray, high
humidity and exposure of Ultra-Violet radiation, if inappropriate materials and or surface
treatments are selected.

All materials selected and installed for this project will be suitable for their location and
environment. All materials used for conveying of services will have a minimum replacement (life)
period of 20 years. All materials used for supporting and fixing of service materials will have a
minimum replacement (life) period of 15 years.
2. Extent of works
Extent of works
General works
 Connections to capped inground services
 Provision of planning and preparation for the works
 Provision for coordination with other disciplines
 Advise of any discrepancies between services specification and services drawings by way of
RFI, during the tender period and during construction
 Provision for installation of all outlets, equipment and fittings in accordance with architects
details. Advise of any discrepancies between hydraulic services documentation and
architects documentation by way of RFI.
 Provision of general penetrations other than the major service core riser penetrations and
horizontal penetrations from service core to the building areas. Fire sealing of penetrations.
Provision of sleeves on band beams as noted.
 Provision of clear and comprehensive labelling of all pipework and equipment
 Provision of product data sheets
 Provision of samples
 Provision of Acceptance Test Procedures
 Provision of test results for each item of plant and equipment and for all systems
 Provision of Quality Assurance manuals for approval prior to commencement of the works,
customised to this project
 Provision of testing and commissioning of the complete installation
 Provision of detailed “Shop Drawings”, fully coordinated with all services and Architectural
drawings, schedules and schematics for the complete project in compliance with this
specification, the BCA and the relevant standards.
 Provision of 12 month warranty and preventative maintenance for the complete installation
 Provision for training of building staff on the usage and maintenance of equipment and
systems where applicable
 Provision of Revit and PDF generated “As Installed” documentation and manuals, with all
drawings updated to reflect revisions and variations issued as instructions during the course
of the project
 Hydraulics works
The Hydraulic services will generally comprise of the installation, commissioning, testing, placing
into service maintenance and defects warranty of the following above ground services:

 Sanitary Plumbing and Drainage

 Laundry waste Drainage
 Stormwater Drainage and Internal Downpipes
 Rainwater Harvesting and reuse
 Rainwater storage tank connections, covers liners and accessories (tanks are Fibre Reinforce
plastic Tanks, FRP)
 Rainwater reticulation including pumps
 Hot and cold water reticulation including pumps
 Hot water generation
 Non-potable water reticulation
 Connections to site infrastructure
 Connections to site landscape
 Acoustic and thermal insulation of pipework as required
 Sanitary fixtures and tapware

In addition to the above scope of Hydraulic services the following items will also be included:

 Project Management of installation

 Negotiations with all authorities.
 All associated authority applications, fees and charges.
 All co-ordination between Hydraulic Services and other services trades and building structure.
 Preparation and submission of Manuals and Work-as-Executed drawings.
 Maintenance and Defects Liability for a period of 12 month from date of practical completion.
 Training staff in the operation of all systems.
 Staged handover to suit the building program.
 Preparation and submission of documentation to aid in the Greenstar Submission

Associated works
Managing Contractor
 Provide all hydraulic ducts and form large hydraulic penetrations as shown on structural
drawings only. All other penetrations by Hydraulics Sub-Contractor
 Temporary electrical supply for use during construction
 Access panels to all ducts and ceilings, inspection openings
 Cut all holes in finished surfaces, timber, cupboards, false ceilings, vanity units, shelves, etc,
as required by the Hydraulics Sub-Contractor
 25 mm thick waterproof ply supports for sanitary fixtures on dry wall construction
 Access doors and hatches for access to hydraulic equipment
 Bollards and mechanical protection to pipework, stacks and equipment
 Supply and installation of waterproof membranes in all wet areas
 Set out of building grids to allow set out of core holes
 Supply and installation of all roof under flashing to external penetrations
 Supply and install all roof/parapet/balcony overflows
 All in-situ grated drains (grates and frames to be supplied and installed by the Hydraulics
Sub-Contractor) that form part of the structural slab
 Concrete pump plinths to the dimensions supplied by the Hydraulics Sub-Contractor
Note: Metal forms to be supplied and installed by the Hydraulics Sub-Contractor
 Labelling of all hydraulic equipment enclosures
 FRP insitu water storage tanks Note: Pipework to and from tank, valves, levels, access
ladders, fill valves, float switches etc are to be by the hydraulic sub-contractor.
 Spoon drains or dish drains with falls to the outlets provided by the Hydraulics Sub-Contractor
 Chasing, coring, cutting and making good
 Pipe penetration guards for pipes in carparks
 Removal and replacement of ceiling tiles

Mechanical services
 Condensate drainage from mechanical plant to nearest drain trench.
 Extension of cold water service from control valve provided for mechanical services
requirements.
 Provide wiring from terminals of electrical control equipment and control panels to Building
Management System for monitoring of hydraulic services equipment.

Electrical services
Provision of permanent electrical power for various hydraulics components. The Hydraulics Sub-
Contractor shall be responsible for contacting the Electrical Sub-Contractor to coordinate the
location that the electrical power is required to be run to and for coordinating the time that the
electrical power is to be connected to the hydraulics components. The power is required for but
not limited to the following:

 Electrical supply (looped, un-terminated tails) to sub-soil stormwater pumps control panel –
essential service.
 Electrical supply (looped, un-terminated tails) to rain water pumps control panel
 Electrical supply (looped, un-terminated tails) to cold water booster pumps control panel.
 Electrical supply (looped, un-terminated tails) to control panel for hot water circulating
pumps.

Note the Hydraulics Sub-Contractor is to supply all control panels for hydraulic plant and the
connection from the control panel to the equipment where required.

Building management system (BMS) sub-contractor (TBC)

Provision of BMS points for the monitoring of various hydraulics components.

The Hydraulics Sub-Contractor shall be responsible for contacting the BMS Sub-Contractor to
coordinate the location of the required BMS connection points.

The Hydraulics Sub-Contractor shall also be responsible for determining in conjunction with the
BMS Sub-Contractor the state of the points to be provided.

The Hydraulics Sub-Contractor shall provide voltage free contacts in the control panel for all
points requiring BMS monitoring for continuation by the BMS Sub-Contractor.

Further, the Hydraulics Sub-Contractor is to provide the required access to his plant and
equipment for the BMS Sub-Contractor to complete his work.
 Perforations in structures
General
Provide all openings throughout the building and structure for the passage of pipework, conduits,
cable trays, flues, ducts etc. in accordance with dimensional details provided. Penetrations
through structural beams shall not be varied from those shown on the Tender Drawings without
written approval from the Builder and Structural Engineer.

Minor penetrations
Minor penetrations such as conduits, flues, pipes and ducts shall be provided in positions
nominated on fully dimensioned shop drawings.

Supply a sleeve for each individual penetration and place the sleeve in accordance with the
dimensions on the shop drawing

Sealing of penetrations
Seal all penetrations namely:

 Sealing around pipes and conduits, etc. which pass through acoustic or fire barriers.
 Sealing between pipework and sleeves, where movement is to occur.
 Sealing watertight around penetration which leads outside the building and are located
below the ground surface.
 Sealing around penetrations through chambers which are subject to suction or
pressurisation.
 Materials used for sealing penetrations shall be suitable for the purpose and shall comply
with the requirements of the Local Authority.

Perforations in roofs
Provide flashed holes in roofs, including kerbs as necessary, to accommodate this installation of
conduits, flues, pipes etc.

Provide over-flashing of each penetration to ensure a fully waterproof installation. Any trimmer
beams between purlins or other reinforcement to accommodate large equipment shall be
supplied and installed to suit plant and equipment.
3. Design completion criteria
Design criteria
Design criteria presented herein form the basis for the design of the works and for any alternative
proposals submitted.
Sewer and sanitary plumbing
Sewer & sanitary plumbing systems: Designed in accordance with BS-Std, CIBSE, and Local
Authority and Sewer Plumbing Regulations.
Stormwater
Designed in accordance with local authority regulatory requirements & BS-Std.

Cold water
The cold water service shall provide the necessary quantity of water to each area or fixture. A
system shall be designed with acceptable water velocity and pressure drops to deliver water at
the minimum required flows and pressures as mentioned.

Make new connections from existing Authority water main for domestic service supplies.

Extend domestic water to authority water meter assembly, complete with site containment,
downstream of assemblies, and where required:

Install cold water pressurisation equipment.

Supply cold water to all fixtures, fittings and equipment within the project.

Design criteria
The cold water system shall meet the following minimum operational and design criteria:

a) working velocities in pipes shall be limited to a maximum of 2.4m/s

b) maximum operational pressure 550 kPa
c) per zone
d) minimum operational pressure 275 kPa per zone
The following minimum flow rates shall be provided to fixtures:

Fixture Flow rate (l/s)

Water Closet 0.1

Urinals 0.002

Wash hand basins 0.1

Kitchen Sinks 0.1

Shower 0.1

Washing Machine 0.15

Dishwasher 0.1

Provide vacuum breakers devices on fixtures where cross connections to or siphon from non-
potable system
Provide control valves to each group of fixtures located within the same room and level.

Provide a water meter assembly, complete with volt free contacts for connection by BMS
contractor to each building zone and major equipment item.

Hot water
The water heating system shall be designed to be the most economical energy efficient for its
proposed use and peak demand requirements.

The design shall comply with the latest of ASHRAE, service water heating the heated water
service shall comprise of centralised plant, heated water flow, heated water return, dual circulating
pumps and insulation.

Supply domestic heated water at minimum to the following:

a) Hotel kitchen
b) Hotel guest rooms

Central Domestic Hot Water System: Provide with hot water return system with automatic
balancing (flow control) valves at the end of every branch or riser. At a minimum, circulate 0.06
l/s. through each hot water riser
Every heated water outlet shall have full temperature within 10 seconds.

Dead legs in the heated water system shall be avoided and all heated pipework in wall chases to
be lagged.

Heat trace in the hot water return system is not permitted

Domestic Hot Water Return Pump shall be of Duplex wet rotor circulator pumps with integral VFD,
with standby duty operation with premium efficiency motors and pre-programmed system controls
that allow for alternation on alarm and time, and automatically adjusts to maintain desired hot
water return temperature.

Provide hot water temperature as follows

 Guestrooms, Kitchen Hand Sinks & Other Areas: 51°C to 53°C at point of connection to
any fixture.
 Kitchens: Provide 60°C for preparation, pot sinks, ware washing machines and general
kitchen use.
 Laundry Washers: 74°C.

Insulation including all dead legs.

Working velocities in hot water return pipes shall be limited to a maximum of 1.2m/s.
Provide fibre glass insulation with vapour barrier will have a zero flame and smoke index and be
20mm thick (min) with a K value of 0.04 w/m K for all heated water flow and return pipework

Provide control valves to each group of fixtures located within the same room and level.

Provide self-balancing valves on all heated water return lines. Make provision for expansion and
contraction on all heated water pipework.

Air release valves to be provided at highest point of main circuit complete with drain.

Provide balancing valves with memory stops and measuring ports to calibrate pressure drop and
water flow at each piece of equipment and each hot water return risers
Ball valve s for balancing is not allowed.

Design criteria
The heated water system shall meet the following operational and design criteria:

a) Working velocities in pipes shall be limited to a maximum of 1.8 m/s

b) Working velocities in return pipes shall be limited to a maximum of 1.2 m/s
c) Maximum operational pressure 550 kPa
d) Minimum operational pressure 275 kPa
e) The maximum flow rates shall be provided as per cold water section.
f) Provide water hammer arrestors where necessary.
g) Provide thermostatic mixing valves to all disabled amenities, parents rooms and public
amenities set at 43° C and all other areas to be set at 50° C.

Trade waste
Trade waste installations shall be in accordance local authority Trade Waste policies.

Complete systems shall be installed in accordance with sanitary plumbing and drainage sections.

Stormwater (roof)
Conventional roof drainage systems: Designed in accordance with BS -12056 - part 3 based on
an average rainfall intensity with 100 mm/hr

Sanitary fixtures and tap ware

Supply and install fixtures, including showers, basins, sinks, WC’s, urinals and the like.

Supply and fix accessories, including bolts, brackets, putty, mastic, mortar and the like, necessary
for the correct installation for the fixtures.

All fixtures and tap ware to be as scheduled, installed to manufacturer’s recommendations.

Building details
Architectural drawings showing the nature of construction of the building, together with structural
ductwork, lighting and other services layouts, are available for inspection at the office of the
Architect.

Thoroughly inspect existing conditions, the building plans and be fully conversant with, and allow
in the tender price, all items necessary for the successful completion of the project to the intent
of this Specification.

All slab works shall be reinstated to match original surface finish and original structural integrity
maintained.
 Certification
Subject all procedures, recording, testing and commissioning of each plumbing system as
provided and installed by the Hydraulics Sub-Contractor to a quality assurance programme which
records all actions undertaken and achieved during each installation process.

Acceptance criteria
Practical completion
Minimum requirements for granting of Practical Completion will be:

 Stable and reliable system performance

 Certification of compliance with Statutory Authority requirements
 Authority Approvals obtained as required
 Equipment manufacturer’s Acceptance Certificates
 Contractor’s listing of minor corrective and outstanding work items to complete the works
 Approved Maintenance Management Plan including maintenance programme, OH&S risk
assessment and risk management procedures, specialist service providers, maintenance
task sheets
 Draft copies of the as-installed documentation
 Within 30 days of Practical Completion; the following shall be provided:
 Completed As-Installed and Maintenance and Operating Documentation.

Final completion
Minimum requirements for granting of Final Completion will be:
 Submission of final system documentation
 Fully completed Maintenance Records
 Completion of all items noted on the Final Inspection Report
 Copy of Certificate of Compliance
4. Sanitary plumbing system
Generally
Sanitary plumbing works above ground shall include all those works generally considered by
authorities and trade practice to be soil, waste, vent above ground as distinct from drainer's work.

Plumbing as defined in this Section shall comprise plumbing waste, condensate and vent pipes
above ground. Plumbing shall be the connection of the above floor fixtures and vents to the
drainage system.

The sub-contractor shall provide for protection of all fittings and pipework after installation and
secure them against damage and shall be completely responsible for the replacement of any
damaged or disfigured fitting, pipe or fixture at his own cost.

All non-metallic pipes penetrating floor slabs, fire and smoke walls and any fire rated element
shall be provided with an approved fire stop collar to match the required FRL of that element.

Supporting and fixing pipes

Pipe Supports: Provide clevis or Uni-Strut trapeze hangers with maximum spacing for copper or
cast iron piping based on pipe diameter and on both sides of changes in direction and at both
sides of valves and fittings.

 50 mm & smaller: 1.8 m maximum

 65 mm to less than 150 mm:3m maximum
 150 mm & larger: 4.5 m maximum

PVC Piping: Provide clevis or Uni-Strut trapeze hangers with maximum spacing of 1.2 m.

Hanger Shields: Provide at each hanger for insulated piping.

Floor Penetrations: Provide steel riser clamps (copper coated for copper pipe) at each floor.
Provide cork and rubber isolation pad between clamp rings and floor structure.

Fixture traps
75mm water seal traps shall be provided for the following fixtures:
 Sinks 50 mm two part universal pattern.
 Basin 40 mm bottle trap.

Vent pipes
Terminate all vents through roof and MEP floor as shown in the drawings with a cowl. Finish
vents 3 m above ground level, 300 mm above roof level and 6 m clear of openings and fresh air
intakes as required by the local authority and as indicated on the drawings. Flashing of vents,
which penetrate the roof, shall be carried out within the hydraulics scope of works.

Inspection openings and gates

Install inspection openings in accessible locations so that each section of pipework can be
cleaned. Inspection opening sizes shall be in accordance with authorities’ requirements.

Provide cleaning outs with access every 3 floors minimum 2 per riser
 Joints
All joints shall be in conformity with that specified under the relevant “Materials” clause.

Expansion joints
Supply and install approved expansion joints to all soil, waste, relief and main vent lines.
Expansion joints shall be installed on each line at intervals not exceeding 3000mm on both vertical
and horizontal pipelines and on either side of building expansion joints.

Branches
When a branch line enters a vertical pipe the branch fitting must be wholly outside the vertical
pipe such that the internal bore of the pipe is maintained at all times. For vertical branches of up
to and including 80mm a radius of at least 25mm must be maintained on the throat of the bend
and a radius of 50mm for larger junctions.

All horizontal branches shall connect to the main branch line through a 45° or sweep type junction.

Offsets
Use sweep bends of 300mm radius (or alternatively 2 off 45° bend), and provide maximum fall
between bends.

Traps
Traps shall be of the same material as the branch drainage except traps in visible locations shall
be chrome plated. Refer “Materials” section for specified pipework.

Pan collars
Unless otherwise noted all pan collars to soil type fixtures shall be of approved PVC materials
and pattern. Collar shall incorporate an approved neoprene rubber ring joint.

Tundishes
Supply and install tundishes in areas required for mechanical / plant drainage. Tundishes shall
be chrome plated where exposed and to comply with “Materials” section.

Testing
Provide a hydrostatic test to maximum choke level to the satisfaction of the authority and the
Managing Contractor.

Fire stopping / fire stop collars

Where pipes pass through any fire rated element they shall be surrounded by a sealant of
intumescent material capable of completely sealing the pipe penetration under fire conditions.

Approved fire stop collars fixed to formwork and incorporated within the concrete slab or as fire
stop strip wrapped around the pipe and inserted into a pre-formed core hole to be installed to
comply with relevant standards and codes.

Floor wastes
Use trap with 100 mm riser and 50mm or 65mm outlet of self-cleansing pattern. Grate to be as
specified in the “Materials” section.
 Floor drains in guestroom
Provide floor drains in guestroom bathrooms. Where floor drains are required, provide Trap Guard
for all floor drains to eliminate methane gas from entering bathroom and guestroom.

Sewage Ejectors
Provide duplex submersible sump pump system with each pump sized at 65% of peak load.
System includes control panel for alternating pumps, pump failure alarm and high water level.
Connect sewer pumps to backup operational power.

Grease Traps:
Drain main kitchen areas with both a grease waste and a non-grease waste system. Connect
floor drains, pot sinks, and dishwashers to grease waste system. Connect all other fixtures,
including grinders and disposal waste machines, to non-grease waste system.

Location: Locate grease traps outside building in a serviceable location, preferably near the
Receiving Area, but as close to the grease source as possible.

Remote Kitchen Areas: Equip with small cast iron interceptors located in Back-of-House areas for
easy cleaning and maintenance.
5. Storm water drainage and downpipe systems
Generally
Supply, install, test and commission all storm water drainage to the storm water connection.
Provide all necessary pipes, junctions, bends, pits, pumps, floor wastes, excavation, supports,
backfilling, testing and sundry equipment required for the installation. Pipeline positions shall be
determined on site in conjunction with all other disciplines to ensure adequate coordination of all
services and elements. Coordination shall be carried out prior to any setting out, excavation and
pipe installation taking place.

Execute the works, using only materials and structures as approved by the local authority and to
the satisfaction of the Managing Contractor.

Drainage Requirements
 Overflow: Design roof system with hard piped overflow system. Do not use roof scuppers
for overflow.

 Disposal: Make the connection to the in ground storm water drainage system as part of
the civil storm water drainage design.

Materials
Refer “Materials” section and as scheduled.

Testing
Provide a hydrostatic test to choke level for a minimum period of 15 minutes and as required by
the testing authority and the Managing Contractor and as specified under “Preliminaries” section.

Access / inspection pits

Supply and install inspection pits at changes of direction. Pits to be reinforced concrete of
appropriate dimensions to Code with depths to match invert levels of pipeline and as specified in
“Materials” section.

Pits, covers and frames shall be as specified under “Materials” section.

Gratings
Supply and install all pit gratings as specified in “Materials” section.

Roof outlets
Supply and install roof and terrace drainage outlets in the positions indicated on the drawings
and as scheduled.

New roof outlets shall be as specified in “Materials” section complete with grate and extension
ring in locations as shown on the drawings.

Each outlet shall be cast into the concrete slabs complete with rubber ringed inverted adapter
and connection to the vertical downpipes.

Support each sump during construction with wire ties, set level both ways, to suit roof falls.
 Downpipes
Install conventional downpipes from all roof outlets, gutters and the like and connect into the
stormwater system. Downpipes shall be vertical and secured to the structure.

Refer “Materials” section as specified.

Trench grates
Install Heel safe Anti-slip grates or approved equivalent for strip drains, as approved by the
architect.
6. Downpipes and overflows
Generally
The work under this part comprises the complete supply and installation of the downpipes from
the roof outlets and sumps to the stormwater drainage system indicated on the drawings.

Allow for the supply and fixing of all bends, tees, junctions, roof drainage outlets piping and sundry
equipment necessary to complete the installation as shown on the drawings and specified.

The overflow system shall either directly discharge through the external walls or interconnect via
a piping system then discharge independently of the main stormwater runs.

Pipework
Refer to 'Materials' section of the specification.

Internal downpipes shall be provided with test gates at the base to enable full testing. Flexible
rubber ring joints are to be provided where the downpipe connects to the box gutter outlet.

Pipe jointing
Refer to 'Materials' section of the specification. Jointing of dissimilar metals, where corrosion may
occur, shall be made with neutral materials, or gasket type joints.

Inspection openings
Test gates shall be provided at the base of all internal downpipes and of the same size as the
downpipes prior to connecting to stormwater drainage lines. Inspection openings generally shall
be provided at every junction, bend and change of direction.

Rainwater outlet
Supply and fix approved, flat or domed type roof drainage outlets cast in the concrete terrace
structure in positions indicated on the drawings. Set grates, flush and matching with adjoining
surfaces. Grates shall have puddle flange and membrane clamp.

Testing
On completion all work shall be hydrostatically tested under expected maximum choke condition
including box gutter sump and box gutter for a period of two (2) hours.

Any defects shall be remedied and the test re-applied. Provide all testing gates and apparatus
necessary for the test. Testing is to be witnessed by the Hydraulic Consultant's representatives.

Branches
Where a branch line enters a vertical pipe, the branch fitting must be wholly outside the vertical
and horizontal pipe, such that the internal bore of the pipe is maintained at all times. All horizontal
and vertical branches shall be made at 45° to the main line.
7. Siphonic drainage system
Generally
The entire Siphonic roof drainage system, inclusive of design, prefabrication, supply and
installation will be a Design and Construct contract carried out by a nominated specialist Siphonic
contractor with a proven track record with several world class projects

Siphonic Design Parameters

The design will incorporate a 100% Primary Siphonic system relevant to the local Rainfall
Intensities (RFI) for either a Q20 (1:20 year RFI) for Eaves Gutters or Q100 (1:100 year RFI) for
Box Gutters and be protected by an Overflow System (Siphonic or Conventional) capable of
performing to the same design criteria, that being 100% capacity.

The combination of the Primary and Overflow systems to achieve a 100% capacity is not
acceptable to AS 3500.3.2003.

The design process will address the Siphonic prime times, Gutter Flow and fill times utilizing
unsteady siphonic modelling and spatially varied flow programs to ensure the overflows will not
work during the design storm.

The calculations for the size and position of roof gutter siphonic inlets, horizontal and vertical pipe
work, including bends, branches, junctions and their connections to any associated underground
pipe work will be prepared by an approved siphonic specialist. These calculations are to be based
on detailed architectural and hydraulic engineering drawings of the project together with the local
rainfall intensities as mentioned above.

The pipework system shall be sized to convey the design roof water flow from the siphonic inlets
through the system to the point(s) of discharge via the most efficient possible direction. The
minimum velocity shall be 1.0 m/s for self-cleansing purposes. The maximum negative pressure
in the system shall not exceed 8.0m water column – (-800 mbar )

Siphonic Pipework
All pipes and fittings will be manufactured predominantly from High Density Polyethylene (HDPE),
with pressure ratings of PN4(SDR33) or PN6.3 (SDR26).

Stainless Steel 304 and 316 pipes are also permitted, however the usage of non - pressure UPVC
pipe is not permitted.

All HDPE pipework and fitting joints, prepared during the fabrication phase, will be be Electro-
fusion sleeves, utilising approved fusion coupling welding equipment under factory controlled
conditions.

All site joints will be Electro-fusion sleeves installed strictly in accordance with the manufacturer`s
instructions.

Pipe joining shall be electro fusion installed strictly in accordance with the Manufacturers
instruction.
 Siphonic Inlets
Inlets supplied by the Siphonic contractor will be installed into the gutter by the roofing contractor
or the concrete decks by the builder.

All siphonic inlets for the collection and discharge of the surface water from the roof will be
Siphonic Roof Inlets incorporating leafguards when installed in box gutters or load bearing
trafficable grates when installed in carpark decks. Inlets will be square in shape with a threaded
connection at the base.

Siphonic inlet bodies are to be manufactured from either HDPE (High Density Polyethylene) or
316 stainless steel and formed from a single sheet of material inclusive of the inlet spigot. The
inlet body is to include a fixing flange for connection into box gutters or to the load-bearing grate

Connection of the siphonic inlet to the pipework system will be with a male DIN threaded HDPE
coupling to the siphonic inlet female coupling or equivalent. Any fixings that require holes to be
made in the inlet body are not permitted.

Siphonic inlet baffles will be designed to restrict the entry of air to the system and will be made of
a durable material. The leafguard will be fitted to the gutter siphonic inlets and will be designed
to restrict the entry of debris into the system without unduly restricting the flow. The leafguard will
be made of a durable material.

All inlets are self-priming, avoiding any build up of water within the gutter or over the slab.

Siphonic Support System

The support system for the HDPE will generally be a rail and channel system securely fixed to
the main building structure. Pipes and fittings will be securely suspended from the suspension rail
by means of purpose made and fixed anchor pipe clamps.

Pipe clamps will be fixed so as to restrict the effects of thermal expansion and contraction of the
pipework and any possible water hammer that may occur, extra restraint shall be provided at all
changes of direction in the main lines to prevent any movement of the pipe.

Pipe clamps will be fitted at each side of branch connections and at no more than 10 times the
pipe diameter on the collection mains. Vertical pipework will be rigidly fixed to the building
structure with pipe clamps not more than ten times the pipe diameter.

Siphonic Installation
The whole of the installation will be installed only by fully trained and qualified personnel employed
directly by the Siphonic roof drainage contractor. All installers will be registered plumbers.

Siphonic Acoustic Treatment

Install acoustic treatment to piping above all office areas and all in accordance with the Acoustic
Engineers requirements. Confirm prior to installation.

Siphonic Connection to In-Ground Pipe

The completed siphonic system shall be connected to rain water collection tanks, installed by
the Hydraulic Contractor. The seal to the HDPE pipe is to be by the Hydraulic Contractor.

Warranty
The contractor shall provide a Warranty certificate for the completed installation against any
defects of materials and workmanship. The contractor shall rectify any defects discovered
during this warranty period at no cost to the owner.
The warranty certificate issued for the completed installation shall be valid for a period of 10 years
commencing upon the Certificate of Practical Completion of the project.

Testing procedure
Siphonic Rainwater installations shall be tested (eg in accordance with alternatively with BS 6367,
Drainage of roofs and paved area, Section 5,17)

All work that is to be concealed should be tested before it is finally enclosed. Test for soundness
should be applied to all internal pipework. The internal rainwater pipes shall be tested with the
system connected to the conventional drain and then plugged off at the access pipe on the base
of the stack. The system shall then be filled with water and left to stand for 5 minutes after which
time the system shall be checked visually for evidence of leaks.

When access pipes and expansion sockets are part of the system to be tested then care shall be
taken not to exceed an internal static head pressure of 200 kPa.
8. Domestic cold water system
Generally
Supply, install, test and commission all domestic cold water pipes from the authority’s main to all
fixtures, fittings and faucets requiring domestic cold water. Include for all pipework, bends,
offsets, brackets, pumps, taps and faucets and sundry equipment required for the installation.

Negotiate with authority for the supply of all meters, take delivery from authority’s store and install
on site, complete with all valves and fittings required.

Water main connection

Excavate, locate and connect to the existing authorities water mains for the services as required
and extend to the reticulation.

Potable water
Water quality of every fixture throughout the facility in compliance with MI standard

Valves (in-line)
Locate valves to permit repairs without shutting down more than one riser. Where possible, locate
balancing, isolation and shut-off valves over Back of- House areas to allow service that is not
visible to public and guests.

Shut-off Valves: Provide full-port ball valves or butterfly valves for all pipe sizes and for the
following

At the base of hot water and cold water risers. In supply and return piping to equipment to permit
service and replacement. In domestic hot water return line on both sides of the flow control valve
at top of each riser. At major branch take-offs for isolation of systems.

Gate valves are not allowed

Connection to fixtures
Provide unions at wall or floor surface and at fixtures and appliances to allow removal and
replacement without the need to adjust connections.

Thrust blocks
To all changes of direction on rubber ring jointed pipelines below ground install concrete thrust
blocks to restrain the internal operating pressures of the pipeline under all conditions. Concrete
mass shall be poured around and behind fittings and bear against virgin soil material. A minimum
of 0.75 cubic metres of concrete shall be used at each position.

Testing
Provide a water pressure test of 1.5 times working pressure for a period of 24 hours. Disconnect
any equipment connected to the service not rated to the test pressure, before testing commences.
 Plumbing Fixtures, Accessories & Trim
General: Provide commercial quality grade fixtures, faucets and trim.

Eye Wash Stations

Provide eye wash stations where chemicals are mixed, dispensed or handled and used in
concentrated form including Swimming & Whirlpool Equipment Room Engineering Shop
Kitchen Ware washing, Laundry Chemical Room and Housekeeping

Fixture Trim:

Toilet & Lavatory Supply: 12 mm (1/2 inch) angle supply, wall flange, chrome Plated and braided
stainless steel supply line.

Lavatory and Sink Traps: 17 gauge, chrome plated brass with wall flange and no clean-out

Accessible Lavatory Trap Insulation Kit: Handi LavGuard Model 102 & 105 white, self-fastening,
flexible, vinyl insulation covers for drain trap, supply piping, and angle stop valves.

Shower Drain: 50 mm (2 inch) diameter with 100 mm (4 inch) square perforated grid strainer,
chrome finish.

Plumbing Fixtures Schedule:

Coordinate the following Fixture Schedule items with the Architectural criteria and Interior Design
requirements for public areas, Guestrooms and Back-of-house (BOH) areas.

Bathtub: Provide below floor rough-in so the bottom of the bathtub is at the same elevation as the
finished floor.

Toilets: Provide flush toilets that exceed 800 MaP test. Low Flow Fixtures: Consult with MI
Engineering for projects that require water saving or low flow fixtures.

Accepted Manufacturers as follows

Toilets: Toto, Gerber, Laufen, Kohler

Fixtures: Hansgrohe, Laufen, Toto, Waterworks, Kalista, Dornbracht

Double Check Valve Backflow Preventer

Provide on connections to non-potable water systems such as chillers, cooling towers, boilers,
pools, sprinkler system and irrigation systems.

Supply and install an approved backflow preventer as required by the Water Authority and as
specified in the “Materials” section.

Sub-Contractor is to maintain device for a period of 12 months and will include maintenance
instructions in as-built manuals to be supplied at end of project establishing an authorized
maintenance programme including registration and certification of all installed devices.

Provide isolation valves upstream and downstream of valve and line strainer at inlet to BFPD.

Flush piping before installing device and test device after installation and prior to operation in
service.
 Flushing and cleaning of water supply services
Immediately after the satisfactory completion of the sectional/first fix and the whole system/final
fix hydraulic pressure tests the Hydraulics Sub-contractor shall flush out, remove all foreign matter
and clean all the systems. Water systems shall be flushed out with clean water. Whenever
possible the flushing medium shall be fed into the system at high points and flushed out at low
points on the system via suitably sized valve or plugged wash-out points. The flushing and
cleaning medium shall be fed into the system at the highest pressure that the system will safely
withstand and be carried out for a sufficient period of time to ensure that all foreign matter is
removed. The flushing shall be witnessed by the Superintendent for the duration of the flushing
of each service and shall be recorded by the Hydraulics Sub-contractor and certified by the
Managing Contractor.

Hose taps
Provide and install hose taps with anti-vandal heads. Each tap shall consist of a 20mm diameter
copper riser with a back plated elbow and a 20mm diameter brass finish hose tap. The tap shall
be 450mm above the floor unless otherwise directed.as per MI standard.

Metering
Provide separate water meters connected to Building Management System (BMS) for the
following:

a) Main domestic water

b) Cooling tower make-up
c) Kitchens (hot and cold for each Kitchen)
d) Guestroom floors (hot and cold)
e) Spa (hot and cold)
f) Laundry (hot and cold)
g) Irrigation system
h) Swimming pools
i) Leased Restaurants and Retail (completely separate from hotel)

Water Conditioning:
Submit lab test results of the domestic water analysis. Kitchen & Laundry: Condition hot water if
water analysis indicates more than 85 ppm (5 grains) per gallon hardness.

Hot Water: Condition hot water when hardness exceeds 117 ppm (7 grains) or more per gallon.
Water conditioning unit provided as per MI standard.

Cold water storage tank

General
Supply and erect all water storage tanks of the capacities as shown on the drawings.

Tanks shall be of approved sectional panel type, fabricated and assembled in compliance with the
requirement of NWSDB Water Department.

All tanks shall be supplied with a five-year warranty from the tank manufacturer.
 Description
All domestic potable cold water storage tanks on roof shall be of glass reinforced plastic (GRP or
FRP) sectional tanks. Non-domestic potable water storage tank shall be stainless/pressed steel
with NWSDB approved lining.

Unless otherwise specified, all tanks shall be compartmented into two compartments and there
shall be adequate stays and ties to give a rigid tank after installation.

Each tank compartment shall be provided with the following:

a) A FRP cover bolted to the walls with a lockable hinged access flap c/w lock and handle.

b) Flanged connections for water make-up, draw-off, drain and overflow pipework.

c) Isolation valves shall be provided at all make-up, draw-off and drain points.
Float valves with copper ball shall be fitted on all make-up points.

d) Water level control switches including high and low level alarms shall be of the
electromagnetic float less type.

e) Water level indicator as well as 2 nos. air vent with mosquito proof netting shall be provided.

f) An aluminium marine alloy or stainless steel, cat ladder shall be provided inside and outside
of each compartment. Size of ladders shall be 350mm wide with 50mm x 10mm stiles and
20mm diameter rings at 250mm centres.

Installation
Each tank shall be installed on reinforced concrete footings which will be provided by the Builder.
Shop drawings showing the requirements for the reinforced concrete piers shall be submitted and
be approved by the structural engineer.

Between the tank and concrete piers, shall be adequately sized RSJ installed in accordance with
the tank manufacturer's recommendations. This supporting RSJ shall be thoroughly wire-brushed
and painted with not less than two coats of cold galvanising paint. The provision of all RSJs shall
be provided in this Contract.

Tank panels shall be bolted together with an approved sealed strip to ensure a water tight joint.
Bolts and nuts including washers shall be non-ferrous or of non-corrosive type.

Pressed steel tank shall be painted internally with two coats of an approved non-toxic epoxy paint
or rust- inhibiting compound. The external surface of the tank shall be painted with an undercoat
and two coats of furnished paint of colour as determined by the Architect.

Warning System
The Contractor shall provide an automatic system to give warning of overflow and low water level
in tanks. The system shall include float switches, PVC electric wiring, two red indication lights and
buzzer to show overflow or low water level and identification lights in relation to the tank. Float
switches are to be rubber-enclosed mercury-tube-type. The lights and buzzers are to be mounted
on a mild steel panel of 20 SWG thickness lockable and painted. The mild steel shall be thoroughly
cleaned by short blasting to remove all foreign matter, rust and mill scale, painted 2 coats of zinc
chromate primer and 2 coats of Dulux mat finishing paint to tint.

Disinfection of Water Supply System

Upon the completion of the entire cold and hot water supply installation, the Contractor shall
sweep, mop and clean the water tanks and flush clean pump sets, distribution pipelines and
pumping mains as required taking due care that openings which connect to pipelines are properly
plugged up and foreign matter prevented from entering. Only water from the public water supply
shall be used for such cleaning.

First, flush the entire water system with clean, potable water until dirty water does not appear at
all outlets. Continue with the following flushing requirements:

Disinfection Solution: Once flushed, fill the entire domestic water system with a water / chlorine
solution containing a minimum of 50 parts per million (50 mg/1) and retain solution in system for
24 hours minimum.

Chlorine Purging: After retaining the solution for 24 hours, flush the system with clean potable
water until the system is purged of chlorine. Repeat the flushing procedure until contamination is
eliminated and the disinfection is verified by a bacteriological test.
9. Domestic hot water services
Generally
Supply, install, test and commission the domestic hot water service and warm water service from
the hot water heaters to the fixtures and appliances. Include for all piping, fittings, supports,
insulation, hot water heaters, valves, circulating pumps and other sundry items of equipment
required for the installation.

The hot water system shall central domestic hot Water System: provide with hot water return
system with automatic balancing (flow control) valves at the end of every branch or riser. hot water
plants indicated on the drawings. The hot water is to be circulated at 65°C. Thermostatic mixing
valves and tempering valves will be located in all other areas to maintain the water at 60°C or
51°C.

minimum, circulate 0.06 l/s (1.0 gpm) through each hot water riser so that hot water reaches every
fixture within 10 seconds of flow initiation.

Heat Trace: Not permitted for hot water return systems.

Dead-legs: Not permitted in hot water systems

All pipes shall be insulated as specified in “Materials” section.

Testing
Provide a water pressure test of 1.5 times working pressure for a period of 24 hours. Disconnect
any equipment connected to the service not rated to the test pressure, before testing commences.

Connections to fixtures
Provide unions at wall or floor surface and at appliances to allow removal and replacement without
the need to adjust connections.

Control valves
Supply and install control valves to each group of fixtures. Locate behind access panels or within
accessible ducts.

Expansion and contraction

Make adequate provision for expansion and contraction by the provision of clips/brackets with
wooden expansion blocks so that under all working conditions no strain is imposed on pipework
or fittings, Pipes located in walls and floors shall be provided with sufficient insulation so that
expansion and contraction does not impose a strain on the pipework or finished surfaces. No
joints will be allowed within or under concrete slabs where slab is on ground.

Branch pipes off straight lengths of unrestrained supply pipes shall incorporate a minimum of 3
long radius pipe bends and a straight length of pipe not less than 1000 mm long between the
branch connection and the first branch pipe restraint to facilitate movement of the supply pipe
without imposing strain on the pipe connections and fittings.
 Valves
Refer to “Materials” section for valves.

Thermostatic mixing valve

Supply and install thermostatic mixing valves to all personal hygiene fixtures, as indicated on the
drawings. Valves shall be set to desired temperature as per MI standard for each and every
fixtures.

All valves to comply with those specified in “Materials Section”.

Hot water heaters

Supply and fix the hot water heaters in the locations indicated on the drawings.

 A temperature and pressure relief valve to conform to the requirements of ASME and
terminate over a tundish or FW as noted on drawings.
 Electric hot water heaters shall be in accordance with ASME and be tested and approved by
the electrical supply authority.
 A safe tray shall be supplied and installed under the hot water heater. A 32 mm outlet shall
be fitted and sealed to the tray and discharge as noted on the drawings.
 Hot water heaters shall be mounted on the safe trays and supported on 40 mm x 25 mm
hardwood batons, no closer than 20 mm from the sides of the tray.
 Heater sizes and duties are to comply to the “Materials” sections.

Hot water circulating pump

Supply and install a hot water circulating pump type of Duplex wet rotor circulator pumps with
integral VFD, premium efficiency motors and pre-programmed system controls that allow for
alternation on alarm and time, and automatically adjusts to maintain desired hot water return
temperature.

Thermal insulation
Provide all necessary insulation to hot water piping to prevent heat loss.

Insulation shall not be installed until all relevant tests and inspections have been carried out.

Insulation shall be as specified in the “Materials” section.

Hot Water Supply, Return & Recirculating Piping: Provide fiberglass insulation with vapour barrier
of thickness same as cold water piping.

The pipe insulation shall installed around the pipework surface as tightly as possible without gaps,
with the edges and ends tightly butted together.

All joints shall be taped using a 75 mm adhesive backed PVC tape or, if faced with aluminium foil,
joints shall be taped using a 75 mm pressure sensitive aluminium tape. Where necessary the
preformed sections shall be cut (using a sharp knife or scissors) and mitred, to ensure a tight fit
around bends and at tees. Joints in insulation and at brackets, bends, along longitudinal joints
and elsewhere at 500 mm centres shall all be taped as described above.

At union flanges, valves and strainers, or any areas share access is required for maintenance;
insulation shall incorporate the press seal fastener system.

Where supports and spacer blocks are used to support the pipework, the pipe insulation shall be
butted tightly up to the spacer blocks and sealed using a silicon sealant.
Apply insulation in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions in a neat and workmanlike manner
so as to present a smooth even finish.

Provide timber blocks at brackets to ensure even support without affecting insulation.

Insulation to piping chased into walls to be 10 mm Ableflex or approved equal. Ensure that
such insulation permits adequate expansion and contraction.
10. Re-use water system (Rainwater)
Generally
Supply, install, test and commission the re-use water plant from the rainwater tank to the fixtures
and appliances. Include for all piping, fittings, supports, filters, treatment devices, valves, pumps
and other sundry items of equipment required for the installation.

The re-use water system shall consist of water storage tank, pressure pumps and filters where
indicated on the drawings. The re-use water is to be circulated through the building.

Supply, install and commission a main’s water top-up to ensure sufficient water in the rainwater
tank to supply the rainwater re-use system. The main’s water top-up has to be metered
separately.

Supply, install and commission a rainwater tank monitoring unit with connection to BMS. This
system has to be capable to indicate water level in the tank, control the tank top-up with main’s
water.

Testing
Provide a water pressure test of 1.5 times working pressure for a period of 24 hours. Disconnect
any equipment connected to the service not rated to the test pressure, before testing commences.

Connections to fixtures
Provide unions at wall or floor surface and at appliances to allow removal and replacement without
the need to adjust connections.

Expansion and contraction

Make adequate provision for expansion and contraction by the provision of clips/brackets with
wooden expansion blocks so that under all working conditions no strain is imposed on pipework
or fittings, Pipes located in walls and floors shall be provided with sufficient insulation so that
expansion and contraction does not impose a strain on the pipework or finished surfaces. No
joints will be allowed within or under concrete slabs where slab is on ground.

Branch pipes off straight lengths of unrestrained supply pipes shall incorporate a minimum of 3
long radius pipe bends and a straight length of pipe not less than 1000mm long between the
branch connection and the first branch pipe restraint to facilitate movement of the supply pipe
without imposing strain on the pipe connections and fittings.

Valves
Refer to “Materials” section for valves. Balancing valves shall be all bronze globe valves with
limited stop in the open position. All other valves must be bronze.

Filters
Supply and fix bag filters in the locations indicated on the drawings.

Each filter shall be made of stainless steel and a back-up filter of 100% capacity has to be
installed parallel to it.

Provide filters with the following:

 An automatic differential pressure control with adjustable ranges on automatic switch over
to second filter.
 Pressure gauge of 100mm dial in kPa.
11. Hydraulic services general conditions
Protection of plant and materials
The Sub-Contractor shall be entirely responsible for all apparatus, equipment and appurtenances
furnished by him or Sub-Contractors in connection with the works. Special care shall be taken to
protect all such goods in a suitable manner.

The protection shall include covers to prevent moisture, grit, plaster or other foreign substances
from entering the working part of plant and equipment. Seal and protect all open ends of piping
and conduit (as applicable) whilst in storage and during course of installation, and to protect
adequately all electrical and control equipment.

All materials, goods and equipment forming part of this Contract must be completed, intact and
in new order when the Proprietor takes over the responsibility for the works, and it shall be the
liability of the Sub-Contractor to safeguard such materials, goods and equipment until then.

Co-ordination
Be responsible for co-ordination of all aspects of the work under the contract including but not
limited to work associated with the preparation and submission of shop drawings, installation and
commissioning of the hydraulic system, job progress schedule, and follow up all other trades
without delay.

Immediately give notice of any dispute with other trades or problems anticipated in relation to the
co-ordination of the work.

Nuisance
No work shall be carried out or materials handled in such a manner as to cause nuisance on the
site or to other Sub-Contractors or to occupants of adjacent buildings.

All work causing inconveniences to others shall have safety barriers, lights, warning signs etc in
accordance with all relevant codes, standards, regulations etc.

Making good
Be responsible for and make good any damage to building and surfaces generally and any other
works that may be disturbed or injured by cartage, work generally or other operations. The
reinstatement shall be with equal quality materials to the same standards of construction and
expected life as existed prior to commencement of works.

Dimensions on site
Be responsible for taking all dimensions on site. The dimensions must be checked before work
is commenced or prefabricated. All levels and dimensions of existing services must be confirmed
before commencing work. The invert levels shown on the drawings are recommended only, and
must be checked on site before excavation or installation of pipe work to ensure connection to
supply sources and fall to pipe work etc. is correct.

Protection of property
The Sub-Contractor shall be responsible for any damage to existing work on the site caused by
the execution of the work of this Contract and shall pay all rectification costs involved.

Rectification of damage to the works of other trades shall not be undertaken by this trade but will
be arranged by the Sub-Contractor to be carried out by the appropriate person, firm or Authority
at the expense of this trade.
 Damage to finishes
The Sub-Contractor shall be responsible for the refinishing or replacement of any part of this
installation damaged prior to the installation being taken over by the Building Owner.

Tests
The Managing Contractor may at any time during the progress of the works, test and examine
any materials used and inspect the workmanship employed, and may reject any materials and
workmanship that are not in accordance with the specification and drawings.

The Sub-Contractor shall provide such assistance as may be required by the Managing
Contractor to carry out these tests, including facilities for inspection of works.

On completion the installations shall be tested in the presence of the Managing Contractor and
passed by all Authorities having jurisdiction over the works. Two (2) copies of all approvals and
test certificates issued by the Authorities shall be submitted to the Managing Contractor.

The Sub-Contractor shall provide all fees, labour, materials, power and instruments required for
the purpose of carrying out tests, and shall make good at his own expense any defects disclosed
during tests.

Tests shall generally be as follows:

 During Manufacture:
 Every facility is to be afforded the Authorities and/or Managing Contractor for the
inspection of any part of the work or apparatus during the course of manufacture, and
upon completion, testing is to be undertaken in the manufacturer's workshop as directed
by the Managing Contractor.
 Hydrostatic Tests:
a) All cold water piping shall be hydrostatically tested to a head of one and a half times
the working head. Hydraulic (testing) pumps shall be disconnected immediately after
pressurisation and all test heads shall be maintained until the Managing Contractor
has satisfied himself as to the soundness of the pipe work and equipment.
b) Before applying specified test head, all air shall be expelled from the piping being
tested. If necessary, supply and install approved air relief valves for this purpose.
c) Equipment is not to be connected to the respective services while hydrostatic tests
are being carried out.
d) Provide a suitable pump and gauge and do all necessary work for carrying out the
tests.
e) All testing of cold water piping is to be carried out before:
 Finishing trades have commenced their work
 Ceilings are installed
 Insulation of pipe work
 At completion of testing, all cold water lines shall be kept charged full of water at all times
 Choke Tests:
 All sanitary drains, stormwater drains, sanitary plumbing, rainwater pipes, shall be choke
(water) tested by plugging at the lowest, or other approved positions and filling with water
to the overflow level.
 Choke tests shall be maintained until the Managing Contractor and/or Authorities have
satisfied themselves as to the soundness of the pipe work.
 In no case shall be period of test be less than one hour.
 Fixtures are not to be connected to the respective services while choke tests are being
carried out.
  Provide all necessary plugs and do all necessary work for the carrying out of the tests.
 All testing of the above system shall be carried out before:
 Finishing trades have commenced their work
 Ceilings are installed
 Backfilling has commenced
 Absorption into pipe wall is complete
 Fixtures
Fixtures shall be filled to spill level with water after installation and visually checked for leaks.

 Test of Completion
Upon completion the Hydraulic works shall be tested under normal working conditions and as
directed by the Managing Contractor; such tests shall continue until the Managing Contractor is
satisfied that the terms of this specification has been compiled with and that the Hydraulic works
are capable of meeting all requirements.

All defects disclosed during the tests shall be remedied immediately and, if required by the
Managing Contractor fresh tests shall be carried out.

The duration of the tests will be decided by the Managing Contractor. The maximum duration of
any one test will not exceed eight hours.

 Generally
The Managing Contractor shall be given seven (7) days clear notice that any system is ready for
test.
Provide all equipment and technical, artisan and unskilled labour required for tests.
The Managing Contractor reserves the right to check any aspect with his own equipment.
All tests shall be carried out in the presence of, and to the satisfaction of all local Authorities, as
well as the Managing Contractor.
Inspections shall be carried out as follows:
 At preparation of working drawings
 Upon completion of system

Notice of practical completion

When, in the opinion of the Managing Contractor the works are practically completed, the
Managing Contractor will issue to the Proprietor a "notice of practical completion", stating the date
upon which the works were practically completed.

This date shall be the date from which the guarantee, warranty and defects liability periods as
defined shall operate.

This notice will not be issued until the systems have been properly commissioned and until the
Sub-Contractor has supplied operating instructions and "As Executed" drawings.

Fixture and fixture points

Install and supply all materials, backing plate and noggins necessary to make all fixtures and
fixture outlet points rigid (ie sanitary fixtures and tap fittings etc.). All fixtures shall be connected
via a service pipe and union type fitting. Nut and olive connection is not acceptable. Direct
connection of pipe work to the fixture will not be accepted.
 Pipes in slab
Under no circumstances shall any pipe work be cast in slabs, unless clearly noted on the
drawings. Any hot and cold water pipes noted as being 'in slab' shall be contained in
UPVC/polyethylene conduits and these pipes shall be totally retrievable.

The HDPE cast in concrete sanitary plumbing system shall be cast in without any sleeving or
wrapping

Setting out
Set out and identify all trenches, pits, pipelines and plant equipment positions so that the
Managing Contractor may readily observe the location works.

Gain approval for the proposed location of the works from the Managing Contractor prior to
commencement of any excavation.

Larger scale drawings are to be used in preference to small scale where no dimensions are
shown.

Architectural dimensioned drawings are to be used in preference to scaled drawings regardless

of their relative scale.

Core holes
Set out all core holes and openings as required and necessary for the passage of pipes and/or
conduits throughout the existing structure. Arrange for approval from the Structural Engineer to
drill such holes or openings and pay all cost involved where required in existing slabs.

Core holes within "in situ" slabs shall be formed using "Gatic" preformed units installed in
accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.

Do not cut any holes, openings, and chases or otherwise interfere with the work of other trades
without the specific approval of the Managing Contractor. Any damage done to other trades shall
be made good without extra charge.

Cutting of Concrete Floor Slabs and concrete reinstatement

Set out lines of trenches and gain structural engineers approval before cutting slabs. Cut slabs
to a minimum depth of 100 mm. Break out slabs and remove spoil form site.

Demolish slabs as required to enable excavation and installation of all hydraulic services.

Saw cut topping and structural slab in straight lines. The hydraulic service Sub-Contractor shall
backfill and compact trenches etc, as specified. Reinstatement of slab will be by concreting Sub-
Contractors.

The Hydraulic Services Sub-Contractor shall remove and dispose of demolished and excavated
materials from demolition of topping, slab and trench excavations.

Accessibility
The set out of piping, valves and equipment shall be arranged in conjunction with other trades so
as to be readily accessible for operating, servicing, maintaining and repairing of it.

In no circumstances shall the Authorities and/or the Managing Contractor conceal any pipes,
valves, etc. before inspection and approval.

Piping, valves, etc. which are installed in unsuitable locations shall be removed and relocated as
directed by the Managing Contractor. All expense caused by this action shall be made good
without extra charge.
If neither the specification nor plans contain any mention of minor parts, which in the opinion of
the Managing Contractor are reasonably and obviously necessary for the satisfactory completion
of the Hydraulic works, and then such parts are to be provided without extra charge.

Cleaning up and finishing

The site and precincts must be kept clean and tidy and all rubbish removed daily, or at the request
of the Managing Contractor to a location on each floor as nominated by the Managing Contractor.
At the conclusion of the work covered by this specification clear away and remove to the
nominated locations all debris and rubbish and leave the complete installation thoroughly clean
and capable of efficiently operating, to the entire satisfaction of the Managing Contractor.

General piping installation requirements

 All screwed joints shall be made with the best quality pipe joint compound, carefully placed
on the threads of the pipe and not through the fittings.
 After cutting, all piping, burrs and sharp edges shall be reamed out.
 Care should be taken when erecting piping; any marked, dented or otherwise damaged piping
shall be replaced in a satisfactory manner.
 Piping shall be installed as direct as possible between connecting points and parallel to walls.
 Unless otherwise noted, all piping shall be kept as high as possible to beams, slabs, so as to
maintain maximum headroom.
 Obtain approved ceiling heights and install work to clear obstructions and co-ordinate with
work of other trades.
 Provide a minimum 3 mm thick extruded flexible PVC insulation between supports and
service pipe of dissimilar materials and PVC piping. TAPE WILL NOT BE ACCEPTABLE.
 Piping shall be carefully installed to provide for proper alignment, slope and expansion,
guided and supported in such a manner so that piping will not sag, buckle or cause water
hammer.
 Provide unions or flanges at connections to each piece of equipment, etc. for easy dismantling
and at such other points to facilitate installation.
 All fittings and connections at pumps, tanks or other major equipment, 65 mm and over shall
be assembled with flanged joints.
 All unnecessary lengths of male threads located in exposed pipe work within exposed
areas/rooms shall be trimmed to the minimum necessary lengths.
 The Sub-Contractor shall allow for all necessary trimming and machining of threads to obtain
the requirements of this clause.
 Provide special (and approved) threaded sections where necessary.
 Remove all unnecessary hemp or other jointing materials from joints.
 Except where otherwise specified, mitred joints shall not be permitted.
 The arrangement of all piping shall be generally as shown on the drawings.

Support and fixing of pipework

Pipes shall be adequately supported and secured in an approved manner.

Pipes shall not be fixed to, supported by, or welded to other pipes.

Pipe work must be free to move without causing stresses in the pipe work or pipe joints. Where
provision has been made for movement in mains, the branch lines shall be unrestrained and in
the case of copper tube, annealed for a minimum of 1500 mm from the main. Where this is not
achievable, some other approved provision for movement shall be made.

Vertical pipes passing through floors shall be supported at maximum 2400 mm centres. Support
horizontal pipes at maximum 1800 mm centres.
Support all pipes except sheet metal gutters and downpipes with galvanised concrete inserts,
channels, and pipe clamps, and pipe hangers, etc. in accordance with the manufacturer's
instructions and complying with the catalogue regarding spans and loads.

Secure all supports and necessary sanitary fixtures with approved metallic anchors or equal.

Power-driven fixings, wooden plugs or screw-ins shall NOT be used.

Building expansion joints

Crossing building expansion joints with pipelines shall be avoided where possible. Where this is
not possible, lines adjacent to a building expansion joint shall be located in a readily accessible
position and fitted with an approved expansion joint.

Chasing and drilling

Provide all the necessary chasing, cutting and drilling of brick walls, ceiling, etc. to allow the fixing
and passage of pipes through the structure.

Chases to be saw cut before breaking-out or be cut with approved mechanical saws.

Set out in ample time all positions required after having established the position of the pipes and
obtained approval for same from the Managing Contractor.

After installation of piping within chases ensure that piping is properly fixed with copper or brass
clips (ferrous fixing shall not be used) and chases made good with cement mortar. Ensure that
adequate allowance is made for expansion and contraction by piping within chases.

Chasing shall be carried out as follows:

 Brickwork shall have been built a minimum of 7 days prior to chasing.

 Chasing shall be carried out using a machine specifically designed for the purpose. Do not
use hand tools.
 Chasing shall be on the same side of the wall and vertically above the outlet it serves.
 Minimise horizontal chasing.
 No chase shall be deeper than 35 mm or wider than 80 mm or 3 conduit pipes. Pipes shall
be installed so they are approximately 5 mm below the surface of the bricks. Pipe sizes larger
than 25 mm shall be provided with block outs in walls.
 Where two or more chases are necessary in close proximity they shall be at least 100 mm
apart.
 No chases on opposite sides of a wall shall be within 150 mm of each other.
 No notching or drilling through lintels, wall stiffeners, control joints or the like shall be made
without the approval of the Superintendent.
 All voids in chases shall be filled with sand/cement mortar prior to cement rendering. This
work is the responsibility of the services Sub-Contractor.
 All chases wider than 35 mm or serving 2 or 3 pipes shall be done without the approval of the
Managing Contractor.
 No chasing shall be done in walls that are proposed to remain unrendered. These areas can
be identified from the schedule of finishes. Where a wall is to remain unrendered, surface
mount services to a configuration approved by the Managing Contractor.
 Do not chase Reinforced Concrete walls without the prior approval of the Managing
Contractor.

Where the above conditions cannot be complied with, immediately notify the Managing Contractor
and await instruction before proceeding.
Provide approved fire stop collars to all horizontal and vertical surfaces as necessary to equal the
fire rating of the surrounding structure and BS requirements. Use approved fire stop collars for
“dry wall” construction and install strictly to the manufacturer’s instructions.

Concealing
Generally, all piping is to be concealed by chasing or building-in and generally as indicated on
the drawings.

Grades
All grades and inverts indicated on the drawings shall be established with the use of approved
surveying instruments.

Check the topography and finished floor elevations before commencing any excavation work.

The setting of all inverts, etc. at correct elevations is a prime and definite requirement of this
specification.

Grades to drains shall generally be as shown on the drawings and as required by the relevant
Authorities.

All water piping shall be graded to facilitate draining at a low-level drainage point.

Cover plates
Where exposed pipes pass through a floor, wall or ceiling, the joint shall be finished with an
approved Chrome-Plated spun metal cover plate. The cover plate is to be flush with the wall.

Capping off
Throughout the installation of all piping, special care shall be continuously exercised to protect all
openings to prevent the admission of dirt, stones or other foreign substances that would
subsequently obstruct the system.

During the construction of the job and where directed by the Managing Contractor, seal off all
open ends of pipe work in an approved manner.

Cleaning out of piping

After installation and before hydrostatic tests are carried out, the piping shall be thoroughly
cleaned and flushed.

All piping shall be thoroughly washed out and the systems operated in this manner until all foreign
matter is removed. Pipe work shall be disinfected.

The cleaning out of the piping shall be carried out in the presence and to the satisfaction of the
Managing Contractor.

Prefabrication
Where practical, prefabrication work shall be carried out off the site so that site work is minimised
and is confined generally to the joining of straight lengths.

At no time will excessive amounts of unfixed prefabricated Hydraulic materials be maintained on

the site.
 Corrosion protection
In general, all equipment, piping, hangers and fixings shall be finished with corrosion-resistant
coatings. Make good any scratches or other marks likely to permit corrosion.

All mild steel to be galvanised or finished with other approved corrosion-resistant coating.

Should any corrosion become apparent to any material during the maintenance period the
defective part shall be removed and re-treated in an approved manner to prevent further
corrosion.

Setting to work
On completion of all Hydraulic works proceed in setting the plant into operation.

Where required, make all necessary adjustments to the systems.

All components of the system shall be systematically checked for correct operation, and
operational control points etc. for all equipment, set to control the plant so as to provide operation
as specified.

Upon completion of the above works, provide all necessary skilled labour for a period of time, as
designated by the Managing Contractor, to instruct his representative fully in the operation,
adjustment and maintenance of the plant, equipment and control system.

Noise and vibration

Provide every precaution to eliminate noise and vibration in the operation of all parts of the
installation. In the event of excessive noise being generated, make all necessary alterations to
correct the condition to the satisfaction of the Managing Contractor. Allow to comply in all respects
to the Acoustic Consultant’s Report and requirements as directed. The acoustic consultant’s
report, where available, will be provided upon request.

Inspection openings
Inspection openings and testing gates shall be installed in sanitary plumbing and rainwater pipes
at each change of direction, before each fixture and elsewhere as directed by the local Authorities,
Managing Contractor, and/or required for maintenance.

Every section of piping shall be accessible from at least one inspection opening or testing gate.
Sizes of inspection openings shall be to the Local Authorities' requirements.

Test gates shall be provided at the base of stacks and rainwater pipes and at junctions servicing
WC's.

Identification
All pipe work shall be identified, "The Identification of Piping, Conduits and Ducts".

For identification provide the following:

 Plastic Nameplates: Identify pumps, heat exchangers, tanks, water treatment devices
and control panels.
 Brass Tags: Identify small devices, including in-line pumps and valves.
 Plastic Pipe Markers: Snap-on type with flow arrows for gas, domestic cold water,
domestic hot water and hot water return piping.
 Existing services
It is the Sub-Contractor's responsibility to obtain full information regarding all existing services,
including, but not limited to, water, gas, sewer, stormwater, electrical and telephone - wherever
new piping is to be installed.

The Sub-Contractor shall pay any and all costs involved in making good any service damage
while excavating, installing or backfilling for any service noted herein.

Should any existing service be damaged, the Managing Contractor and relevant Authority shall
be notified immediately.

The Sub-Contractor shall investigate for exact location, depth and size of all existing services
prior to any installation being carried out.

Existing services shall be maintained and operational until new works are installed. Allow tracing
services as necessary to determine if services shown or found are ‘live’ and performing
connection to new services with the minimum of downtime. All disconnections and shut downs
shall be approved by the Managing Contractor prior to work being commenced.

Where existing branch lines are located and are not shown on the drawings or ‘As Constructed’
drawing (available at request from the Superintendent) allow to trace and make connection to
new services or cap off as appropriate.

Refer to staging documentation for programming of works.

12. Materials
Materials and workmanship
All materials are to be new and the best of their respective kind. All labour shall be skilled in its
particular craft and all shall be in accordance with best practices for works of this kind. The items
shall include all labour, equipment, materials and transportation necessary to construct and
complete the work.

All pipes and fittings must carry an Australian Standards approval, and watermark approval
numbers.

All materials and workmanship not of the stated quality may be rejected.

Make written requests to the Managing Contractor for approval before proceeding with the
substitution of any materials or constructions. Where a material is described as “similar to” or
“equal to” a nominated material then the material nominated is to be allowed for by tenderers in
compiling their tenders.

The substitution of goods, materials, workmanship, methods and equipment may be approved by
the Managing Contractor on the written request giving technical information, certifying that it is of
equal or better quality and effectiveness and quoting an appropriate price adjustment. Any
variation in cost resulting from such substitution will be added to or deducted from the Contract
Sum as the case may require.

Orders for material are to be made as soon as practicable to ensure delivery on time and building
components manufactured, stored or stockpiled off site are to be properly maintained.

All defective materials and work are to be rectified and/or removed from the works as and where
directed. Certificates may be withheld while such defects remain unremedied or on site provided
sufficient time has elapsed to comply with the order for removal.

No approval of the Managing Contractor shall be deemed an acceptance of materials on

workmanship not complying with the provisions of this Contract.

Samples
Submit to the Managing Contractor identified duplicate samples of any materials or items
specified to be used in the works. One each of the approved samples shall be signed by the
Managing Contractor and returned and the other shall be kept on the works in a safe place and
available for inspection.

Covers and frames

Covers and frames shall be manufactured in accordance with BS-EN-124 or ASME standard.
Cast iron covers and frames with all edges machine fitted and have removable plastic lifting hole
plugs.

The covers and frames shall be set to the level of the finished surface and filled in with the same
material as used for the surrounding path or roadways, lawned areas shall be infilled with
concrete. Brass edge trimmed covers and frames shall be used in areas where tile, paver or
carpet finish is required. All covers and frames shall have the manufacturers recommended
lubricant applied prior to installation.

All internal covers shall be lock down type.

Cover duties selected may not be appropriate for construction type traffic. Allow protecting
installed covers during the construction phase. All covers damaged shall be replaced without
incurring additional costs to the contract.

Trench grates and sumps

All trench grates, roof sumps and outlets, sump grates and frames used, shall be manufactured
in accordance with ASME and be of the required strength to carry the vehicular or pedestrian
traffic. The trench grates used shall be longitudinal bar gratings suitable for vehicle and cyclist
traffic, set flush with surrounding finished levels. Trench grates in pedestrian areas shall be of
the “heel safe” type.

Grates and frames may not be of appropriate duties to withstand construction traffic. Allow to
protect installed grates and frames during the construction phase. All grates damaged shall be
replaced without incurring additional costs to the contract.

Flexible connection
Proprietary flexible connections shall only be used where shown on the Drawings or where
specified in particular sections of the specification. Irrespective of the need or otherwise for
flexible connections, connection to pumps and similar equipment shall be arranged in such a
manner as to eliminate undue strains in piping and equipment. If used, flexible connections for
water systems shall be of the reinforced rubber type with flanged ends.

Isolated tension member of other approved means shall be provided as necessary to prevent
excessive elongation.

All flexible connections shall be suitable for the maximum working pressure and temperature at
the point of their installation. Appropriate fittings and bends shall be furnished as necessary to
avoid springing of pipes during assembly..

Galvanising
All galvanising of steel work shall be hot dip process in accordance with ASME

Unions
Unions shall be four (4) piece compression type unions (2 part cones) or three (3) piece brass,
bull nose taper type unions. Brass and copper type union connections shall not be used under
any circumstances, in concealed or inaccessible locations.

Unions shall be located on the outlet side of all control valves.

Valves
All valves shall be the standard products of PUB approved manufacturers such as "Toyo", Crane",
Pegler" or approved equivalent. All valves shall be suitable and correctly sized for each application
and unless otherwise shown shall be of pipelines size. All valves and fittings shall be suitable for
the system design pressure and in any case not less than 1000kPa design pressure.

All valves, controls and accessories shall be installed in positions readily accessible for operation
and maintenance. Thermometers, pressure gauges and similar instruments shall be readily
visible after installation. Upon completion of the piping system and before placing it in service
valve packing shall be thoroughly examined and where necessary replaced.

All valves used shall be in accordance with ASME and be M.E. Mack or approved equal. All
valves shall be of one type and of one manufacturer. All valves shall be placed in easily
accessible positions for operation and repair. Valves in ducts shall be positioned at 600mm from
the finished floor level, unless noted otherwise on the drawings.

Control valves to main branch lines and outlet positions shall be of the gate or ball valve pattern.
Elsewhere the control valves shall be of the loose jumper pattern where required by code. All
valves shall be tested to a pressure of 1700 kPa and marked by an approved Testing Authority.

Valves up to and including 50 mm shall be screwed. Valves above that size shall be flanged with
Table E flanges. All valves shall be suitable for temperatures up to 90°C.

Spindles shall be non-rising type and must not project into the bore of the valve when the valve
is in the fully open position. The bore must be clear and unobstructed when in this position.

Thermostatic mixing valves

The valve must have a wax element which gives complete fail-safe and have built in stop valves
for serviceability. The valve shall be a pressure balanced thermostatic mixer equal in all respects
to anyware.

All valves shall have their temperature set to code requirements and tested following completion
of works and all test results shall be recorded and included within the Instruction and Maintenance
Manual. Testing shall include failsafe testing with isolation of cold-water service. Provide signage
where valves are concealed.

Temperature limiting (tempering) valves shall not be used.

Sluice valves
All sluice valves shall be manufactured in accordance with ASME and be fully approved.

Strainers
‘Y’ strains shall be fitted upstream of all back flow prevention devices, TMV’s, solenoid and similar
valves. ‘Y’ strainers shall be approved by the local authority and be as manufactured in
accordance with ASME and be fully approved.

Jointing materials
All joints shall be cleaned free of any foreign material, dirt, and grease etc., before any attempt is
made to do the joints.

Joints shall be cut true and square, remove all burrs and swarfs, etc. and grind or file a chamfer
lightly around the pipe.

Poly Vinyl Chloride (PVC or UPVC) pipes shall be joined by solvent welding of the type
recommended by the manufacturer. Clean joints with approved solvent cleaning fluid. Apply an
even, liberal layer of the approved solvent cement to both surfaces of the joint and allow standing
to become touch dry. Push the joints together and remove all surplus solvent with a clean, dry
cloth.

Silver Brazing Alloy shall contain not less than 15% silver; verification of the silver content shall
be given in writing to the Hydraulic Consultant. Care shall be taken not to overheat the joint.
Apply the correct flux as recommended by the manufacturer slightly carbonising flame shall be
used. Failure to use 15% silver brazing alloy will result in rectification of all joints.

Steel Pipe Welding (Fusion Welding). The joint shall be properly prepared before
commencement
Bronze Welding the joint shall be chamfered and the filler rod and flux shall be of the type
recommended by the manufacturer.

Cement shall be Portland cement Type 'A' stored in a dry and moisture Free State and mixed as
required to a consistency of 2:1.

Lubricant for lubricating the rubber ring and insertion type gaskets and the outside surfaces of the
spigot ends or pipes shall be of an approved non-toxic vegetable based type and shall be applied
in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.

Nuts and Bolts generally shall conform to ASME and be heavily galvanised by the hot dip process.
Where galvanised iron to cast iron and cast iron to cast flanges butt, brass bolts shall be used.

Epoxy Resin for cast iron pipes shall be thixotropic epoxy resin paste equal to Davis Fuller's type
603 as approved by the manufacturer.

Silicone shall be Selleys or approved equal, have low VOC content and used as recommended
by the manufacturer, white shall be used around vitreous china sanitary ware and clear for seal
under fixing taps stainless steel etc.

Expansion
Expansion for pressure type services where expansion shall be allowed for because of either
excessively long runs exposed to temperature variations (i.e. in excess or 20m), shall be allowed
for by means of expansion loops or approved mechanical expansion device.

They shall be of the type, material and manufacture approved by the Authority governing the
works, and installed in such a manner that the axial movement of adjacent sections of the pipe
and to the extent that the pipe work is above to extend to its possible maximum expansion in both
directions without any restrictions.

Expansion joints shall be installed at intervals of no more than 20m and between fixed points
exceeding three metres (3m) on all horizontal lines and branches that experience temperature
variations and pipes crossing structural expansion joints.

Temperature gauges
Provide binder points on the outlet side of central hot water plant and on the return lines.

Pressure gauges
Provide binder points for pressure gauges upstream and downstream of pressure reduction
devices and plant.

Insulation materials
Provide continuous insulation systems for piping as follows:

Cold Water & Horizontal Storm Drainage Piping: Inside building,

Provide flexible elastomeric thermal insulation of thickness based on pipe diameter asFollows:

18 mm (3/4 inch) Pipe: 18 mm (3/4 inch) minimum

25 mm (1 inch) to 50 mm (2 inch) Pipe: 25 mm (1 inch) minimum
65 mm (2.5 inch) & Larger Pipe: 50 mm (2 inch) minimum

Hot Water Supply, Return & Recirculating Piping:

Provide fiberglass insulation with vapour barrier of thickness same as cold water piping. Seams
& Joints: Continuously glue insulation with contact adhesive.
Insulations shall have no Ozone Depleting Potential (ODP) in either its composition or its
manufacture.

Differential Pressure switches/sensors

Shall be approved adjusted in strict accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. Provide
binder points for pressure gauges upstream and downstream of pressure reduction devices and
plant.

Acoustic treatment to pipework

Acoustic treatment, where necessary, shall be supplied and fixed as required to comply with
standards, and the acoustic report.

Pipe wrapping shall be 14mm 4.5 kg Sound lag or NetLag insulation or approved equal.

Valve identification
All control valves shall be identified by 1.0 mm thick aluminium/melamine plate minimum
dimensions of 65 mm x 40 mm, with the purpose stamped into the plate in minimum 5mm high
letters. Allow recording valve numbers and purposing in the operation and maintenance manual.

Cold water meters

Domestic cold-water services shall be fitted with a low friction turbine meter with integral line
strainer, modular meter insert and non-return valve.

All meters shall be fitted with upstream and downstream unions and an upstream control valve,
and comply in total with ASME

Industrial cold water services shall be fitted with an impact resistant heavy-duty turbine meter.

All meters shall be fitted with upstream and downstream flanges and an upstream control valve.

All meters shall have provision for pulse output to future connection to BMS system. Pulse output
shall be 1 pulse per 10 litres.

Provide separate water meters connected to Building Management System (BMS) for the
following:
 Main domestic water
 Cooling tower make-up
 Kitchens (hot and cold for each Kitchen)
 Guestroom floors (hot and cold)
 Spa (hot and cold)
 Laundry (hot and cold)
 Irrigation system
 Swimming pools
 Leased Restaurants and Retail (completely separate from hotel)

Valve boxes
Shall be approved equal cast iron with an identification mark stamped on top.

Backflow prevention valves

Supply and install backflow prevention valves in accordance with ASME. Allow all costs to
register each valve with the local regulatory Authority and provide certification.

Backflow prevention valves Provide on connections to non-potable water systems such as

chillers, cooling towers, boilers, pools, sprinkler system and irrigation systems.
13. Pumps
Domestic cold water
Supply and install a dual pump set system with a duty and stand by operation as given as per the drawings

Refer “Materials” section for details.

Pump set is to incorporate the following:

 2 variable speed pumps.

 Separate distribution board mounted on same base frame fitted with main power supply isolating switch with
separate circuit breakers for each unit.
 Inlet side of each pump pre-plumbed with an isolating valve and non-return valve, connected to a common inlet
manifold with a neoprene vibration eliminator.
 Discharge side of each pump fitted with an isolation valve and a common manifold is to be provided with a
separate main isolating valve, neoprene vibration eliminator and a full flow bypass. On the discharge manifold
a 0/1600KPA- 65 mm pressure gauge is provided together with a single pressure tank in accordance with the
manufacturers specification. This system will maintain a set pressure with a maximum variation of 2.0%.
 Site commissioning by trained Service Personnel after installation by others.
 Overall efficiency in each pump shall be greater than 60% at the duty point
 Degree of protection shall be of IP54 insulation class
 Impeller is made of Stainless steel
 The bedplate shall be mounted on a reinforced concrete foundation block of a weight at least equal to the weight
of pumps these concrete foundation blocks shall be poured in a steel pan of a shape confirming to the shape of
bedplate
 The concrete foundation block shall be supported in neoprene vibration isolation pads sized for 2 mm static
deflection each isolation pad shall be sized correctly for its share of the load

Attached pump control panel is to incorporate the following features:

 Main isolating switch

 Duty selector switch
 Manual/off/auto selector switch for each pump.
 Motor and control circuit breakers
 DOL contractors with hand reset thermal overloads
 Automatic alternation
 Lights for:
 power on 1 off
 pump run 1 off per pump
 Pump fail 1 off per pump
 Loss of prime alarm
 Volt free contacts
 Run on timers
 Audible alarm with mute button
 All mounted on a sheet metal non-weatherproof cabinet.

Hot water circulating pumps

Supply and install Duplex wet rotor circulator pumps with integral VFD, premium efficiency motors and pre-
programmed system controls that allow for alternation on alarm and time, and automatically adjusts to maintain
desired hot water return temperature.
Supply and install at each hot water return pump set vertical support frames comprising galvanised steel unistrut
channel. Fix the hot water return pumps associated pipework and electrical control panels to the vertical support
frames.

Dual Pumps shall be mounted in the vertical position with interconnecting pipework and valves.

Refer “Materials” section for details.

Provide and install pressure gauges and gauge control valves on the inlet and outlet of each pump.

Fit a “isolation” valve on the inlet of each pump and a balancing valve on the outlet of each pump.

Provide stainless steel flanged vibration eliminators on the suction and delivery connection to each pump. Provide
stainless steel vibration eliminators on the pipework connection to and from the pump set group.

Provide air eliminators on each side of the pump.

Provide and install anti-vibration mounts as required.

Provide electrical power, control and alarm wiring with conduits from the pumps electrical control panels to pump
motors. Pumps to have thermal overload protection auto/off/manual selector for each pump, auto/change-over
selection switch, motor, circuit breakers, AC on light, pump run lights, pump fail lights, alarm button and mute button.

Electrical wire each pump for 24 hours running with an automatic change over to the second pump after each 24
hour duty.

Pump control panels

Supply and install all equipment necessary to operate the pumps specified under hydraulic services.

Allow for all control cabinets, mounting brackets, contactors, isolating and control switches, auxiliary switches,
alarms, wiring between pump and panel, panel and level controls, and other associated equipment necessary for the
safe and effective operation of the pumps as required for the installation and in accordance with statutory
requirements

Provide a complete specification and drawings of pumps and control equipment prior to installation.

Control panels – dual pumps

Each control panel shall contain the following minimum equipment plus any additional equipment under the
appropriate control panel.

 Circuit breakers for each pump

 Control circuit breaker
 Auto/Off/manual switch to each pump
 Panels shall have automatic alternation so each pump alternates on each cycle.
 Indicating lights for the following:
 Power on 1 off
 Pumps run 1 off for each pump
 Pump fail – from overload 1 off for each pump
 Low level alarm 1 off
 High level alarm 1 off
 Audio alarm or bell complete with reset type mute button located on front of panel.
 Auto-pump One-Pump Two-selector.
 Volt free terminals on separate terminal strip for each pump run, each pump fail, high level and low level alarm,
wiring to remote indication panel by other nominated sub-contractors.
 Individual digital hour meters for each pump operation.

Sub-soil drainage control panels

As specified under Control Panels
 Cold water pressure unit – dual unit
 Circuit breakers for each pump.
 Control circuit breaker
 Auto/Off/manual switch to each pump.
 Direct on line magnetically operated contactor, starters fitted with hand reset thermal overload relays.
 Automatic alternation
 Indicating lights for the following:
 Power on 1 off
 Pumps run 1 off for each pump
 Pump fail – from overload 1 off for each pump
 Low discharge alarm (will stop pumps) 1 off
 Reset push button type mute button located on front of panel.
 Audible alarm
 Auto-pump One-Pump Two-Selector
 Volt free terminals on separate terminal strip for each pump run, each pump fail and low discharge pressure.
 Low discharge pressure switch to stop pumps when pressure drops below 100 kPa.
 Minimum run timer for each pump.

Control panels - construction:

 Control panel shall be provided to house electrical switchgear associated with pumps, and any other equipment
requiring electrical controls for proper operation and safety. The control panels shall be wall mounted adjacent
to equipment or in location shown with top at approximately 1800mm high above floor. In some cases approval
will be given for control panels to be mounted on equipment.
 Control panels shall be totally enclosed cabinet type.
 Control panels shall be designed for ease of access to all equipment and wiring and shall be provided with at
least 10% spare space for the addition of future equipment.
 Control panels shall comply with
IP50 for internal locations
IP54 for external locations or where a weatherproof cabinet or enclosure is specified.
 Doors shall have concealed hinges and an approved key operated lock.
 Two locks for doors in excess of 1000mm.
 Vertical locking bars to provide top and bottom fastening shall be provided on all doors exceeding 1500mm in
height.
 A dustproof seal consisting of a substantial mould neoprene rubber strip shall be provided for doors or removable
panels and covers. Escutcheon panels need not be provided with seals.
 Switches, indicators, etc to which wiring is connected shall not be fitted on removable plates.
 Where conduits or cables enter cabinets, (cables must enter from the bottom), drill the cabinet and locknut the
conduits or the cable glands to the cabinet. Note: No top or side entry without approval.

Equipment
 DIN standard rail mounted terminal strips shall be provided for the termination of all external control circuit wiring
and BAS identification.
 Equipment shall be neatly arranged and readily accessible for maintenance.
 Each control panel shall be provided with an isolating switch, neutral and earth link.
 Control switches shall be rotary type
 Indicator lights shall match control switches with colours as follows:
 RED Pump fail, alarm – eg. High and low level
 AMBER Pump running
 GREEN Power supply on.
 Circuit breakers shall be approved by Australian supply authorities and comply with Australian Standards.
 Time clocks shall be quartz crystal oscillator type with an accuracy of plus/minus 5 minutes per annum and
complete with nickel cadmium battery to provide a 50 hour reserve/digital 100 hour.
 Covered terminal strips with labelled terminals shall be provided for connection of the Building Management
System (BMS) wiring by others. Wiring to terminals shall provide voltage free contacts for all alarms and faults
and for pump running indication. Contacts to be either normally open or normally closed contacts.

Labelling
 All control panels and equipment shall be labelled with plastic nameplate .
Labels and Size of lettering shall be as per MI standard .
 Cabinets shall be labelled to indicate function, eg: “HYDRANT PUMP”
 Equipment shall be labelled to indicate function and to identify any associated equipment, eg:
 “PUMP CONTROL SELECTOR”
 AUTO/OFF/MANUAL

Testing
Test the system on completion. Furnish two copies of the manufacturer’s test certificate.

Water level controls

Provide a system of water level controls to the storage tank, to automatically operate the domestic cold water booster
pumps and activate the alarms, including wiring/connection to the booster pumps panel.

The water level controls shall be differential float switch system.

The float junction shall be mounted to the wall of the tank section at high level in an accessible location and the
electrodes set to:

 Activate High Level Alarm

 Stop Duty Pump
 Start Duty Pump
 Stop Standby Pump
 Start Standby Pump
 Activate Low Level Alarm
 Earth
The high and low level floats shall activate an alarm with mute button. Provide 24 V AC volt free relays and terminal
strip for connection by others to BMS.

Provide all control wiring between booster pumps in the pump room, and water storage level controls. The system
shall be installed in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions and Authorities requirements. A 240 volt power
supply shall be provided by others.

Flexible pump couplings

Flexible connections or anti-vibration couplings similar to ‘S’ flex flexible couplings installed on the suction and
discharge side of each pump in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. Each flexible connector shall have
a hose length of not less than four (4) times the pipe diameter installed with a maximum angular deflection not
exceeding five (5) degrees.
14. Piping, valves and fittings
General
 Supply piping in clean, full standard, straight lengths, free from any defects, mill scale, rust, burns, dents and
kinks and protected against mechanical damage.
 Refer to the Piping Schedule for pipe systems, design pressures and temperatures and permitted pipe materials
and joining methods
 Refer to the Piping Systems test criteria and procedures schedule for pipe testing requirements.

Design Pressures
Zone system to maintain between 275 kPa and 550 kPa (40 and 80psi) at fixtures.
Provide a maximum of 8 floors in any pressure zone. Utilizing pressure reducing valves in domestic water systems
at each floor is prohibited. When required, install two in parallel with shut off valves for maintenance
System Pressure: Maintain through a factory manufactured and tested automatic triplex booster pump system with
premium efficiency motors sized at 50% - 50% - 20% split with variable frequency drives. Pump controller sequences
pumps based on flow readings from a flow sensor with back-up pressure switch.

Piping

Exterior Domestic Water Mains:

Cement lined ductile iron, minimum diameter 75 mm (3 inch)

Inground / Below Grade:

Type "K" copper or PVC grades SDR 21 or 26, depending on pressure requirements.

Galvanized Pipe: Not permitted for domestic water systems (mains, below grade or interior).

Interior Domestic Water Distribution:

 Type "L'' copper with no leadsolder or ProPress joints and copper fittings.
 Flowguard Gold CPVC piping systems
 Corzan CPVC piping systems
 Stainless steel piping and fittings with pressure ratings equivalent to Type
 "L" copper.
 Viega and Uponor PEX Piping & Risers: Comply with ASME F876 / F877, NSF 61, 5006 chlorine
resistance rating and 60 day minimum UV rating. Provide manifold under the lavatory behind access
panel.

Storm & Sanitary Sewer:

Cast iron pipe and fittings or schedule 40 CPVC with NetLag insulation.

Galvanized pipe or foam core PVC are not permitted.

Valves and fittings

General Requirements
 Use valves suitably sized for the application and at least line size unless used for control when a smaller size
may be necessary.
 Locate valves to permit repairs without shutting down more than one riser. Where possible, locate balancing,
isolation and shut-off valves over Back of- House areas to allow service that is not visible to public and guests.
 Select valves and fittings to meet the operating pressures and operating characteristics of the relevant systems
and to meet higher test pressures where applicable.
 Design pressure of valves and fittings not less than the system design pressure.
 All isolating valves and throttling valves shall be rated for full shut-off pressure.
 All valves and fittings shall be installed in accordance with manufacturer’s recommendations and with valve shafts
installed on or above the horizontal plane and with all tapping points a minimum of 45 degrees off the vertical
downwards plane.
 Provide extended shafts or bodies for insulated valves to allow full thickness of insulation.
 Valves up to 50 mm diameter; screwed connections to ASME
 Valves over 50 mm diameter; flanged connections to ASME
 Handwheels and handles to be removable with the direction of closing to be marked clearly.
 Select valves to water supply authority approval where applicable; valves to be stamped with approval details.
 For each type of valve and fitting, valves and fittings to be supplied from one manufacturer throughout the project.
 Where copper alloy valves used, select valves of dezincification resistant type.

Water services valves and fittings

Throttling valves (over 50 mm)

 Butterfly Valves
- Lug type to BS5155.
- High tensile cast iron body, stainless steel shaft, bronze disc and keyed replaceable EDPM seat.
- Suitable for installation between flanges with spool piece or retaining flanges to facilitate removal of
downstream pipework with valve remaining in place for isolation.
- Lever operated with adjustable infinitely variable memory stops.
- For valves over 150mm diameter, geared or motorised operators with adjustable travel stops.
- Provide chainwheels and chain with handwheel with memory stops or permanently marked at low level for
manually operated valves over 150mm in size, when located above 2 metres above finished floor level.

Isolating valves (up to and including 50 mm)

 Gate Valves
Gate valves are not allowed.
 Full-port ball valves
Full bore pattern with handle parallel to direction of flow when fully open.
Bronze bodied with hard chromed brass or stainless steel ball, stainless steel stem and PTFE seat.
Screwed connections.

Isolating Valves (over 50 mm)

 Gate Valves
Gate valves are not allowed.
 Full-port ball valves
 Full bore pattern with handle parallel to direction of flow when fully open.
 Bronze bodied with stainless steel ball, stem and PTFE seat.
 Flanged or rolled groove connection.
 Butterfly Valves
 Lug type to BS5155.
 High tensile cast iron body, stainless steel shaft, bronze disc and bonded EDPM seat.
 Rated for dead end and bi-directional service.
 Suitable for installing between flanges with spool piece or retaining flanges to facilitate removal of
downstream pipework with valve remaining in place for isolation.
 Victaulic Style 300 type to suit service.
 Memory stop for throttling, metering or balancing service.
 For valves over 150mm, geared or motorised operators.
  Provide chainwheels and chain with chain at low level for manually operated valves over 150mm in size
when located above 2 metres above finished floor level.
 Non Return Valves (up to 50mm)
 Bronze body swing check type to ASME with stainless steel trim.
 Screwed connections.
 To be completely free of hammering under all operating conditions.
 Non Return Valves (over 50mm)
 Cast iron spring loaded dual flap type to ASME with stainless steel spring and pin, stainless steel plates,
integral nitrile rubber seat.
 Flanged connections or rolled groove connections.
 Control Valves
 Modified linear or equal percentage type.
 Valve bodies bronze or cast iron with stainless steel trim and renewable discs and seats.
 Visible position indicators for valve actuators connected to valves above 32mm diameter.
 Arranged as normally closed valves with 100% close off to items controlled except for bypass valves which
are to be normally open.
 Select for demand authority of items served and for minimum fully open resistance (identified by KV or CV
Valves) of not less than 1.5 times the combined pressure drop of the branch pipe and item served.
 Pressure Relief Valves
 Direct acting, spring loaded, side outlet type with adjustable setting to ASME
 Bronze bodied with renewable stainless steel disc and seat with springs protected from working fluid.
 Provide easing gear.
 Lockable shield to prevent unauthorised alteration to setting.
 Valve drained to waste.
 Ball Float Valves
 Copper alloy or bronze bodied to ASME or cast iron.
 Bronze needle and pins.
 Copper or plastic float with brass or stainless steel linkage.
 Cold Water Stop Taps
 Select stop taps of brass to the requirements of the Local Water Supply Authority.
 Strainers
 Y type or Victaulic Style 731 suction diffusers complete with pre-filter 16 mesh for pressures up to 2065kPA.
 Screwed bronze body on all lines up to and including 50mm and flanged cast iron body above 50mm with
easily removed perforated stainless steel or brass strainer basket.
 Select mesh for 15kPa maximum pressure drop.
 Fit ball valve and drain line to waste for strainers over 50mm as follows:
 65, 80 and 100mm strainer – 25mm drain; 125mm – 32mm drain; 150 and 200mm – 40mm drain; 250, 300
and 350 – 50mm drain.
 Automatic Air Vents
 Float operated with cast iron or copper alloy body and stainless steel or solid plastic floats and mechanisms.
 Air vents are to be fully rates for the system operating conditions; minimum acceptable is 1,000kPa and
120°C.
 All vents are to be fitted with separate isolation valve on the inlet to allow servicing of the vent without draining
the system.
 Combined air vent discharge capacity of any section of the system being filled must exceed the flow rate at
the fast fill system.
 Expansion Joints
 Flanged type of high grade neoprene.
a) Flexible Pipework Connections
  Flanged type of high grade EPDM and spirally wound wire and reinforcing having a nominal length of 6 times
nominal pipe diameter.

Flow measuring devices

 Common manufacture and type throughout project.
 Low pressure loss type.
 Magnetic or ultrasonic tube type shall be Panametrics or approved equal.
 Install in accordance with manufacturers' recommendations and with adequate lengths of straight pipe on either
side of the device.
 Label with brass plate stamped to indicate all relevant piping data, gauge ranges, flow and temperature
coefficient.
 Select gauge ranges suitable for each device with the design flow at midscale.

Gauges and instrument fittings

 Universal Test Points
 Binder Twinlock type.
 Test points to be installed a minimum of 45o above the vertical downwards plane and as required to provide
access.
 Thermometers
 100 mm dial type mercury in steel thermometers matching pressure gauges and calibrated in Deg. C.
 Dial range twice operating temperature range.
 Accuracy 1% of scale range.
 Bulb type 316 stainless steel.
 Thermometer Pockets
 Locate thermometer pockets in positions where no adverse flow conditions exist.
 Use thermometer pockets of removable screwed stainless steel type in steel lines, inserted through screwed
type boss welded to the pipe.
 Use thermometer pockets of fixed copper tube type brazed into copper piping lines.
 Length of pockets and depth of insertion in pipe adequate to ensure accurate headings.
 Fill pockets with heat conducting fluid to a minimum depth of 50mm and fit caps to each pocket.
 Enlarge pipes smaller than 65mm so as to retain free area.
 Install pockets vertically or at an angle to retain heat conducting fluid.
 Pressure Gauges
 Oil filled 100 mm dial Bourdon pipe type to ASME.
 Fit with ball valve.
 Manually adjustable set point needle incorporated on face of gauge.
 Chrome plated escutcheon and suitable for recessed mounting.
 Select compound type gauges for pump suctions graduated in mm of mercury on vacuum side and kPa on
the pressure side.
 Bourdon pipe material stainless steel for hot water and steam, phosphor bronze for other services.
 Bosses for pressure gauges, standard internally screwed type welded or brazed to side of piping.
 Gauge Panels
 Folded sheet metal of adequate stiffness, painted or powder coated with gauges logically grouped and
mounted to approval.

Installation
Arrangement
 Layout piping with adequate provision for expansion, contraction, grading, alignment and access for
maintenance with not less than 50 mm clearance (including insulation) between pipes and all other surfaces
and services.
 Co-ordinate and detail offsets and bends required for co-ordination between trades and integration with
building structure and architectural finishes.

Pipework Supports and Anchors

 General Requirements
 Design supports for all static and dynamic load and reactions.
 Install seismic bracing to all pipework as required by AS 1170.4–1993.
 Comply with all Statutory and Code requirements.
 Locate valves and fittings as close as possible to points of support and separately support valves in line
sizes 200mm and larger.
 Support Spacing
Provide clevis or Uni-Strut trapeze hangers with maximum spacing for copper or cast iron piping based on pipe
diameter and on both sides of changes in direction and at both sides of valves and fittings.
50 mm (2 inch) & smaller: 1.8 m (6 ft.) maximum
65 mm (2.5 inch) to less than 150 mm (6 inch): 3m (10 ft.) maximum
150 mm (6 inch) & larger: 4.5 m (15 ft.) maximum

 Hanger Rods
 Fabricate hanger rods and associated fittings from hot dip galvanised or zinc plated mild steel bar of not
less than the following diameters:

Nominal Pipe Size mm Rod Diameter mm

Up to 50 (inclusive) 8

65 & 80 10

100 to 150 12

200 to 250 16

300 to 450 20

500 and above 24

 Moving Supports
 Where hanger rods used to take up movement ratio of effective length to pipe movement to be not less than
6:1.
 Provide 'V' shaped brackets with oversize holes for rods. Similarly, clevis or welded yokes on pipe clamps to
have oversize holes for rods. Secure rods at each end using spherical washers and locknuts and do not use
any nuts between brackets and clevis or welded yoke.
 Anchors
 Design, supply and install anchors where shown on drawings and where required to accommodate pipework
weight, thrust forces and expansion and contraction.
 Submit detailed design and installation details for the project structural engineer’s approval and confirmation
that the building structure can resist the anchor forces imposed by the system design.
 Anchor connections to the pipework shall be:
 Steel pipe: Fully welded to pipe
 Copper pipe: Anchors comprising bronze flanges fully brazed to pipe and bolted to
galvanised steel anchor plates. Use nonconductive bushes and washers
  Anchor shall comprise steel plates and/or rolled steel sections designed to transfer the weight of pipework,
pipe and thrust forces exerted by the system to the structure.

Vibration Isolators
 Rubber bellows are not to be used to absorb piping movement due to expansion in the system.
 Rubber bellows should NOT be installed extended, compressed or offset to make up for deficiencies in pipe
length or alignment.
 Pipework must be properly anchored around the unit, to avoid the bellows bearing the weight of the piping system.
 Units must be rated for the system operation pressure and temperature.
 The Sub-Contractor should note the allowable bellows movement in their submission of products.
 Construction to include flanged connections, bellows to be nylon cord and wire reinforced EPDM rubber suitable
for a working temperature of up to 95°C.
 Hyflo C-Flex or equal approved.

Pipe Expansion and Contraction

 Provide means to accommodate piping expansion and contraction in pipe runs longer than 30m from anchor
points which may be a series of full radius bends and diversions, expansion loops or bellows.

Pipe Penetrations
 Supply 1.6mm galvanised steel sleeves for placement and casting in penetrations. Sleeves to extend a minimum
of 100mm above floors.
 Pipe penetration fire rating system to comply with approved type tested installation.
 Where required provide 100mm guard around fire rated penetrations to ensure no combustible material comes
within 100mm of pipe penetration and pipe.
 Non fire rated wall penetrations to be sealed with mineral fibre insulation to maintain acoustic rating.
 Where packing material is mineral fibre material enclose in sisalation.
 Where exposed to view provide galvanised sheet metal collar.

Testing of pipework
 Pressure test all sections of pipework prior to lagging or painting using calibrated pressure gauges. Provide
signed test reports for each pressure test.
 Isolate any equipment that will not withstand test pressures prior to testing.
 Remake any leaking joint and retest.
 Noise and vibration
General requirements
 Acoustically seal pipe and cable penetrations through noise rated walls and acoustic enclosures.
 Statically and dynamically balance rotating machinery.
 Support rotating and reciprocating equipment on anti-vibration/vibration absorbing mounts on hangers.
 All static equipment in plantrooms with suspended floors to be separated from the structure with double thickness
neoprene pads or equal.
 All connections to rotating equipment or assemblies containing rotating equipment shall be rendered flexible by
anti-vibration hangers supporting pipework and/or by flexible connections as specified.
 Plinths for all floor mounted equipment.

Vibration control
Acceptance Criteria
 Complete systems including individual components not to exceed satisfactory levels as set out in ASME
 Select and install anti-vibration mounts and hangers in locations to prevent transmission of vibration to adjoining
areas and to prevent undue vibration, distortion or fatigue of equipment and connecting piping and cabling.
 Select vibration isolation mounts/hangers to allow for deflections of building structures and finishes and for
minimum static deflection as specified.

Spring Mounts
 Free standing and positioned for uniform deflection of all springs.
 Spring mounting plates and frames hot dip galvanised.
 Ratio of mean coil diameter to compressed length at specified static deflection of 0.8.
 Minimum additional travel to solid of 50%.
 Holding down bolts to be provided.
 Surge frequency to be beyond 30% of predominant machine frequency of vibration.

Neoprene Pads
 Use up to 9 mm static deflection.
 Loading not greater than 400kPa.

Anti-Vibration Hangers
 Spring and double neoprene cup type in series.
 Total hanger deflection 25 mm minimum.
 Provide secondary adjustment to transfer load to spring.

Noise measurements
 Measure and submit noise measurements in areas nominated above using sound level meter during the
noisiest operating condition.
 Where noise measurements exceed specified criteria, take additional noise readings in each octave band
(125Hz to 4000Hz inclusive) in selected locations with reference to ASME

Vibration measurements
Where a noise hazard exists and all practicable noise attenuation has been carried out, hazardous areas shall be
defined by the erection of signs reading:

NOTICE
HEARING PROTECTION MUST BE WORN
IN THIS AREA
 or
NOTICE
HEARING PROTECTION MUST BE WORN
WHEN THIS MACHINE IS RUNNING
Signs shall be 'Brady' Indoor/Outdoor, Personal Hazard Warnings or approved equivalent.
16. Painting and identification
General
This section sets out the technical and quality assurance requirements for the painting, identification and labelling of
the Hydraulic Services installation.

 Paint the complete installation, except normally bright and polished metal components, bearing surfaces,
adjusting screws and similar items:
 Pipework, valves, fittings and supports exposed to view.
 Pipework, valves, fittings and supports within plant rooms exposed to view.
 Pipework, valves, fittings and supports located in walk-in ducts.
 All plant and equipment
 Machine bases and plinths
 Switchboards, control panels, conduits, cable trays, and electrical ducts exposed to view.
 Provide identification and labelling of all equipment, valves, and control items exposed to view or concealed
including:
 System and equipment designations,
 Critical Systems labelling
 Essential Services labelling
 Plant maintenance and operating and emergency signage,
 Statutory signage, including occupational health and safety signage, hazardous chemical signage;

Design
 Select painting and finishes in accordance with the specified requirements.
 Review the risk assessment and statutory and authority requirements completed as part of the system testing,
commissioning and handover requirements and provide labelling and signage as determined.

Submissions
 Provide the following submissions:
 Paint Systems and colour schedule to be used.
 Labelling Systems.
 Valve identification.
 Schedule of statutory, maintenance and operating signage.

General requirements
 Comply with ASME or local code
 Fabricated pipe and steelwork shall be delivered to site prime coated.
 All black steel surfaces and surfaces subject to corrosion shall be protected.
 Concealed pipe work to be prime coated.
 Protect all items of work during dispatch and whilst on site during progress of installation.

Painting
General requirements
 Refer to Painting System Schedule for permitted painting systems
 Painting System: Do not combine paints from different manufacturers in a paint system.
 Protection: Remove or protect fixtures and labels before starting to paint, and re-instate after completion of
painting.

Preparation of surfaces
 Preparation: all surfaces shall be prepared by thorough cleaning of all dirt, grease, scale, welding flux and
corrosion.
 For galvanised surfaces that have been subsequently cut or welded, prime the affected area with GPC C-29/16,
two pack.

Application
 First coat: apply the first coat immediately after the substrate preparation and before contamination of the
substrate can occur.
 Apply all paint systems in strict accordance with manufacturer’s recommendations.
 Finish: each coat of paint or finish shall be uniform in colour, gloss, thickness and texture and free of runs, sags
or blisters.

Identification and labelling

General
 Mark all systems and equipment including wiring, piping and fittings to that they are readily identifiable.
 Locate labels so that they are easily seen and either attached to, below or next to item referred.
 Labelling to match installation documentation schedules.
 Equipment and Service labels shall be in accordance with the Legend of Symbols nomenclature for the respective
service.

Labels
Plastic Nameplates: Identify pumps, heat exchangers, tanks, water treatment devices and control panels.

Brass Tags: Identify small devices, including in-line pumps and valves.

Plastic Pipe Markers: Snap-on type with flow arrows for gas, domestic cold water, domestic hot water and hot water
return piping.

Pipework
 Provide painted or adhesive labelling in accordance ASME
 For systems containing hazardous materials provide labelling in accordance with ASME
 Labelling shall indicate system, contents and direction of flow.
 Where a pipe passes through a wall, slab or partition provide labelling each side.
 Spacing of pipe bands: 3m plant areas, 8m elsewhere and at each level vertically at all branches.
 Provide marker adjacent to tee, valve, outlets and pumps.
 Provide marker on both directions on bends.
 Lettering size 32mm minimum.

Equipment
 All items of equipment such as pumps, hot water units, filters and similar items shall be labelled in accordance
with the specification abbreviations, symbols and acronyms scheduled or otherwise approved.
 Label all equipment, instruments, indicators, gauges switches and valves.
 Equipment requiring special maintenance procedures or presenting occupational health and safety hazards:
provide permanent labels complying with statutory requirements.
 Equipment requiring consumables including replacement belts, oils, filters and strainers: provide labels indicating
consumable component details and quantities and corrective maintenance trigger point.
 Valves: Labels shall be colour coded laminated labels indicating service, function and normal position, and
attached to hand wheels or spindles using a vandal resistant permanent chain/ring.
 Lettering size: 32mm minimum.
 Testing, commissioning and handover
General
 This Section of the Specification covers the testing and commissioning requirements for the various hydraulic
services.
 Provide all necessary competent personnel and equipment to carry out testing and commissioning of the
installations covered by this Specification.
 Carefully pre-plan and schedule all tests to ensure that they are co-ordinated with the work of other Contractors
and Sub-Contractors involved and that they are carried out in a safe and efficient manner with the minimum of
inconvenience to all concerned. Where the work is being carried out in an occupied or partially occupied building,
take responsibility to advise the owners and/or management of the building regarding the nature of the tests and
co-ordinate with them to minimise any possible hazards or inconvenience that may arise due to the tests. In
addition, give notification at least three (3) days in advance of carrying out any tests so that a representative may
observe the test.
 Carried out all tests required by statutory authorities to prove that the systems operate to their satisfaction and
in accordance with the appropriate Codes and Regulations.
 Undertake comprehensive pre-commissioning, commissioning and quality monitoring in accordance with CIBSE
commissioning codes related to the hydraulic services installation including but not limited to the following:
 Code B - Boilers
 Code C - Automatic Controls
 Code M – Commissioning Management
 Code W – Water distribution systems
 Post all pre-commissioning, allow 1 full day site testing to demonstrate the interface testing of the different
services disciplines (these will need to have been tested prior to this event to ensure a smooth witnessing
process), attendance will be required by all relevant contactors, consultants and the Independent Commissioning
Agent

Rectification of defects
Promptly rectify all defects.

Pre-commissioning procedures
Prior to commencement of the commissioning of the systems, carry out the following procedures:

 Progressively during the construction phase regularly discharge cold water from all systems to ensure that
stagnation shall not occur.
 Pressure test all water systems as outlined in Specification.
 Thoroughly clean out and flush out all water systems to ensure only clean water is within the systems.
 Pressure and leak test all water systems as outlined in Section ‘Pipework, Valves and Fittings‘.
 Thoroughly clean and flush out all water systems including package pressure system.
 Commission the water treatment plant. Protect the filtered and treated water systems by the complete flushing
out of the system prior to commissioning and installation of the filters.
 Provide manufacturers test certificates for all proprietary manufactured items including pumps, water filters,
backflow preventers, thermostatic valves and trace heating system. Mount test certificates for pressure vessels
in glazed frames adjacent the equipment. Fix to pressure relief valves the manufacturers tags indicating the set
pressure of the valves and stamp all pressure valves with the manufacturer's design and test pressure ratings.
 Overhaul all installed backflow preventers including full commissioning of same by manufacturers representative

Commissioning management
Management of commissioning to include:
 Programming and scheduling of commissioning and handover activities in conjunction with the Head Contractor
and in consultation with other relevant parties.
 Liaison with other services, trades and co-ordination of commissioning activities associated with system
interfaces and interaction between systems.
 Liaison with and briefing of Authorities to ensure that the commissioning procedures and resultant data provided
for their approval is consistent with their requirements and records.
 Taking a lead role for the Hydraulic Services testing and commissioning including attending meetings with
Managing Contractor, other services trades with consultants and Authorities as necessary.
 Preparation of progress reports on testing and commissioning.
All commissioning result forms shall be completed, including the following:

Tested By: ………………..…….. Please print Witnessed By: ……………………………

Signed: …………………………………… Signed: ……………………………………

Date: ……………………………………… Date: ………………………………………

Test Device used: ……………………………………………………………………………….

Serial Number: …………………………………………………………………………………..

Date of Calibration: ……………………………………………………………………………..

Method of Testing: ……………………………………………………………………………...

Commissioning
Carry out all commissioning tests necessary to put the systems into commercial use and to approval before Practical
Completion is granted. Check and adjust each item of equipment individually, each service individually and each
complete system as a whole to the design duties and generally as follows.

Hot, Cold and Re-use Water Systems and Storage

 Check and prove all pressure and flow actuated controls, relief devices, bleeds, vents and drains to approval.
 Fully open all control valves during balancing of water flows. Permanently mark final settings of all regulating
valves in an appropriate manner.
 Installed thermostatic mixing valves, back flow preventers and trap primers shall be checked and set by the
manufacturer’s representative.
 All Backflow prevention devices shall be tested, recorded and submitted to the appropriate authorities in
accordance with manufactures and local authorities requirements.
 Level indicators on rainwater and greywater storage tanks to be monitored by the BMS. High and low level alarms
to be generated.

Controls, gauges and instrumentation

Adjust period controls and activate by competent personnel provided by the manufacturer or his authorised agent.
Maintain a complete log of the settings and readings of all controls, gauges and instruments throughout the
Commissioning period.

Water meters
All relevant water meters to be commissioned and monitored via the BMS. Maintain a complete log of the settings
and readings throughout the Commissioning period.

Stormwater pump stations

Adjust level sensors and commission pumps as required. Pumps controlled by controller provided as part of the
packaged pump station. BMS to monitor high and low level alarms.

Pumps
Commission all pumps as required and ensure they are operational and working within to the required duties.
BMS to monitor pump failures (all pumps) and temperature on hot water return lines.

Hot Water Plant

 Top up levels within heat exchangers
 Commission hot water system as required and ensure plant is operational and working within to the required
peak hourly flow rate
 BMS to monitor water meter located on cold water inlet of hot water plant.

Electrical Control Panels and Switchboards

Prove the operation of all indicating and recording instruments and associated equipment and the indicating lights
and associated flashers and relays under full working conditions.

Test records
Submit test log sheets proposed to be used during the performance tests for approval at least 4 weeks prior to the
commencement of the tests for all commissioning and testing items listed within this specification.

Test and installation instruments

 Supply all instruments and appliances necessary to complete the performance tests specified for the duration of
the tests.
 Use gauges, instruments and materials provided as permanent parts of the installation during performance
testing.
 Check test instruments proposed for use during performance testing for accuracy by the manufacturer or an
approved laboratory.
 Provide calibration certificates for each of the instruments to be used prior to the commencement of tests.
 Check and calibrate all instruments provided as part of the installation as specified above and again after 6
months of normal operation. Replace any instrument which will not hold calibration.

Testing
Piping
 After installation and before any piping is concealed, the Sub Contractor must provide all necessary equipment
for pressure testing of services as specified and/or as directed.

Sewerage and Stormwater

 Arrange for all testing of work as required by the Authority and in accordance with the Quality Assurance Program.
 On completion of all work, lodge the Authorities’ certificate of approval with the Managing Contractor.

Water Services
 As pipework proceeds and on completion of each section, test the work to withstand a hydrostatic pressure of a
minimum of twice the working pressure of the various service lines, but in no case less than 2,100 kPa as
specified.
 Maintain the pressure of each section under pressure test for a period of 4 hours.
 Subject all pipework fabricated off site to pressure test prior to delivery on site.
 Subject all pipework in inaccessible locations to water test prior to construction of surrounding walls.

Performance tests
Carry out in addition to the commissioning requirements to the above, performance tests and any necessary final
adjustments arising thereof, at a time to be nominated during the maintenance and guarantee period or, in the event
of failure of the installation to meet the minimum requirements of the Specification, such extended period as may be
permitted.
 Commissioning and performance data
Provide copies of all data recorded during commissioning of the installation as detailed for performance tests together
with all necessary inspection certificates from local authorities and appropriate manufacturer's pressure test
certificates and performance curves or tables for the following items:

 All pumps (including Q-H, NPSH and BKW curves applicable to the diameters and speeds of the installed
impellers together with details of the installed, minimum and maximum impeller diameters).
 Manufacturing guarantees in respect of motors, filters, pressure vessels, pumps and other items requiring
performance.
 Data covering all other specific items of equipment installed.
 Noise level tests as appropriate.
When all data, certificates and performance curves referred to above have been received and approved, then
practical completion is granted.

Handing over
Adopt the following procedure prior to handing over the installation:

 Carry out all preliminary testing, checking, adjusting and inspection of the installation before forwarding
notification that the installation is considered to have reached Practical Completion.
 After inspection, and when the approving authority is satisfied and agrees that the installation is ready for handing
over to the Purchaser, commissioning of the systems is required and providing with installation manuals together
with post contract drawings as specified.
After the installation has been inspected and approved and the above requirements fulfilled, practical completion is
certified.

Independent commissioning agent

The Testing and commissioning of this project is to be done in accordance with Green Star requirements and an
Independent Commissioning Agent as engaged by the building owner. The section below is to be used as a guide
for the organisation and management and then liaised with the sub-contractors so as to test and verify the operation
of individual items of plant and equipment, sub-systems, systems and the overall installation including the interfaces
with other building services systems provided by others.

Final commissioning
Undertake final commissioning in 3 stages:

 Major items of plant and equipment and components.

 Systems and sub-systems.
 Inter-system operation and interfaces.
Final commissioning to include:
 Testing of performance of individual plant items and components.
 Testing of operating sequences, interlocks and safeties.
 Final water balancing.
 Final controls calibration.
 System operation under all operating modes and under all conditions of load.
 Inter-system operation and correct interfacing connections under all operating conditions and under simulated
fire conditions.
 Thermographic survey of hydraulic switchboards.
 Water treatment tests and water analysis.
 Environmental audit (if required).
 Rectification
 and correction of any defects and deficiencies.
 Cleaning of plant room, switchboards and all hydraulic services equipment and devices.
 Post contract drawings
All as installed documents submitted shall have a stamp with similar words to the following and be signed prior to
submission for review.

AS INSTALLED DRAWING

a) We certify that this drawing is an accurate record of the work installed by our
company under the terms of our contract.
b) Sub-Contractor’s
Name………………………………………………………………........
c) Sub-Contractor’s
Address…………………………………………………………………
d) ……………………………………………………………………………………….
e) Signed…………………………………………….Date…………………………...
f) Printed………………………………………………………………………………

 Maintain current sets of contract drawings and shop drawings on-site.

 Progressively record changes to form a record of work as installed.
 Prepare and submit for approval as-built drawings covering all aspects of the work.
 Show dimensions, types and locations of equipment, cables, piping, ductwork pits and markers in relation to
permanent site features and other underground services.
 Show the ‘as-installed’ locations of building elements, plant and equipment with particular emphasis on items
requiring maintenance or clearing.
 Show off-the-grid dimensions where applicable. Include relationship to building structure street features and other
services and changes made during commissioning.

Installation manuals
Both electronic and hard copy manuals are required as noted in the scope of works

Supply 1 hard copy and 3 electronic copies of Operation and Maintenance Manuals prior to Practical Completion.

Hard Copy – 1 off

First draft manuals: Submit a first draft manual 8 weeks before the date for practical completion for review and to
enable the Managing Contractor’s staff to familiarise themselves with the installation. Include provisional record
drawings and preliminary performance data. Format to be as for the final manuals, with temporary insertions for items
which cannot be finalised until the installation is commissioned and tested.

Second drafts: Following receipt of comment on the first draft and not later than 2 weeks before the date for practical
completion submit a completed second draft for review. If available, include certificates from authorities, warranties
and commissioning test reports. These drafts are required to enable the Managing Contractor to safely operate the
plant after handover.

Final copies: Submit final volumes within 2 weeks after practical completion. Incorporate feedback from review and
from training of Managing Contractor’s staff, including preparation and insertion of additional data. Include a section
containing commissioning test reports.

Revisions: Prior to final completion, submit 1 section sets of loose leaf amendments for insertion in the manuals,
incorporating feedback from the maintenance period.

Aim: To provide a detailed understanding of the plant and its operation, an aid for training of operators, a reference
for fault diagnosis and a framework for preventative and breakdown maintenance.
Authors and compilers: Use personnel experienced in the maintenance and operation of equipment and systems
installed and with editorial ability.

Warning and Cautions: Include to emphasise conditions hazardous to personnel or equipment, giving instructions to
avoid the hazard. Format to be:

WARNING: An examining or testing procedure or practice which must be observed or risk loss of life or
injury to personnel.
CAUTION: An examining or testing procedure or practice which must be followed or risk damage to
equipment.
 The manual shall be neatly prepared and bound in one, or a series of, vinyl hard-back folder with lettering on the
front and the spine including the following information:
OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE VOLUME NUMBER
MANUAL

PROJECT NAME DATE OF ISSUE

HYDRAULIC SERVICES CONTRACTOR

CONSULTING ENGINEERS – BSEC SUB CONTRACTOR

 Co-ordinate with Managing Contractor to ensure the correct stamping is provided.

 Pagination: Number pages consecutively. Double sided on A4 size (minimum 50%) recycled white (minimum
CIE whiteness of 140) paper, with reinforced binder perforations.
 Ring size: 50mm maximum, with compressor bars. Not to be overloaded.
 Dividers: Durable divider for each separate element, with typed description of system and major equipment
components. Clearly print short titles under laminated plastic tabs.
 Drawings: Fold illustrative drawings to A4 size and accommodate them in plastic pockets in the binder.
 All aspects of the style and quality of the manual, including folders and contents shall be submitted for approval
prior to completion.
 After the draft copy has been approved, supply 1 copies of the manuals to the Managing Contractor for issue to
the Proprietor and the Consulting Engineer.

Installation Manual Format

 Section 1 - Index
 Index all sub-divisions of each section including lists of drawings, equipment, etc. for quick reference.
 Include index in every volume of the manuals.
 Section 2 - General Description and Capacities of Installations:
 Divide into sub-sections for general items and for each individual plumbing system as
 Include a directory: Names, addresses and telephone and facsimile numbers of Managing Contractor
Consultant, Sub-Consultants, Managing Contractor, Sub-Contractors and names of responsible parties.
 Include a scope of works: Statement of scope of services and interfacing with other Contracts.
 Include an installation description: General description of installation.
 Systems description: Technical description of the systems installed, written to ensure that the Managing
Contractor’s staff fully understand the scope and facilities provided. Identify function, normal operating
characteristics and limiting conditions. Include schematic diagrams.
 System performance: Technical description of the modes of operation of the systems installed.
 Section 3 – Equipment:
 Sub-divide as for Section 2 and list all major items of equipment installed complete with manufacturer's name,
agent's name, contact details, model and/or type No., serial No., size, design ratings and including all relevant
data necessary for re-ordering or replacing the equipment or components of same. As far as practicable, all
equipment should be broken down to individually identifiable items such as, pump stations, hot water plant
etc.
  Provide manufacturers’ technical literature for equipment installed, assembled specifically for the project,
excluding irrelevant matter. Mark each product data sheet to clearly identify specific products and component
parts used in the installation and data applicable to the installation. Do not include advertising literature.
 Section 4 - Installation, Maintenance and Operating Instructions:
 Sub-divide as for Section 2 and include manufacturer's installation, maintenance and operating instructions
for each item of equipment such as sanitary and tapware, hot water plant, UV treatment, etc.
 Emergency maintenance procedures, including telephone numbers for emergency services and after hour’s
contact for suppliers and Contractors and procedures for fault finding.
 Manufacturer’s technical literature as appropriate. Register with manufacturer as necessary. Retain copies
delivered with equipment.
 Detailed recommendations for preventative maintenance frequency and procedures which should be
adopted by the Managing Contractor to ensure the most efficient operation of the systems installed. Include
inspection, testing and maintenance programme in tabular form showing frequency and level of routine
checks for each item.
 Safe trouble shooting, disassembly, repair and reassembly, cleaning, alignment and adjustment, balancing
and checking procedures. Provide logical step-by-step sequence of instructions for each procedure. Include
calibration and recommissioning of controls.
 Schedule of spares recommended to be held on site, being those items subject to wear or deterioration and
which may involve the Managing Contractor in extended deliveries when replacements are required. Include
complete nomenclature and model numbers, and local sources of supply. Include sectionalised diagrams of
machines identifying component parts.
 Schedule of normal consumable items, local sources of supply and expected replacement intervals up to a
running time of 40,000 hours. Include lubricant and lubrication schedules for equipment.
 Section 5 - Plant Operating Instructions:
 Sub-divide as for Section 2 and provide a complete description and correct sequence of all actions necessary
to start-up, operate and shut-down all plant including procedures for seasonal changeovers. These
instructions shall include full information on such items as normal and abnormal gauge readings, instrument
settings and control points, differentials, time delays, oil levels, water temperatures, and all similar relevant
variable and adjustable items, to permit checking and adjustments where practicable and identification of
hazardous conditions or malfunction of plant. In addition the instructions shall include information on the
immediate action to be taken in the event of hazardous conditions arising.
 Section 6 - Performance Test Results:
 This section shall be sub-divided as for Section 2 and shall include all performance test results as outlined
in previous Clauses.
 Section 7 – Certificates
Statutory Certificates of Compliance for:
 Electrical Work.
 Plumbing drainage or gas-fitting work.
 Copies of manufacturers’ warranties.
 Certificates from authorities and utilities.
 Production certification.
 Copies of test certificates for the mechanical installation and equipment used in the installation, e.g. pressure
vessels.
 Section 8 – Drawings
 Drawings and technical data: As necessary for the efficient operation and maintenance of the installation,
and as specified elsewhere.

General Requirements
Documentation is required in electronic and hard copy format. Electronic documentation shall be supplied on the
latest Microsoft and AutoCAD Software versions at the time of Practical Completion.

Scope of the documentation and format requirements comprise:

 Document Format Sets

Operating and Maintenance Manuals USB – Microsoft Office Latest Version 3

Hardcopy 3

As Built Drawings USB – PDF 3

Hardcopy – Full Size 1

A1 Size 2

OH&S Safety Signage Permanent 1

Required operating instructions

Provide operating instructions and schematic diagrams mounted alongside equipment to meet statutory
requirements, e.g. Fire Brigade. Diagrams to be colour-coded, colour-fast, laminated and mounted.
 Routine maintenance and servicing
Scope
 Maintenance services shall include:
 Preparation of a maintenance management plan which includes a detailed maintenance program,
equipment schedules, statutory and preventative maintenance schedules, OH&S risk assessment,
inspection and testing schedules, breakdown rectification management and reporting systems.
 Preventative and corrective maintenance and testing services to assure specified system reliability and
availability.
 Statutory maintenance and testing required by the Building Regulations.
 Breakdown responses.
 Annual full system fire and life safety system control and performance verification test to be carried out
after hours.
 Comply with Building and Occupational Health and Safety Regulations.
 Comply with Zurich Global, UL (Underwriters Laboratories), CSA (Canadian Standards
 Association), ETL or ASME.
 Comply with manufacturer’s recommended maintenance program and schedules.
 Submit maintenance plan and schedules prior to Practical Completion.
 Routine maintenance and servicing is to be carried out on a monthly basis for a period of 12 months from the
date of Practical Completion to the end of the Maintenance and Defects Liability Period.

Maintenance and servicing requirements

 Carry out routine testing, servicing and maintenance from date of Practical Completion to the end of Maintenance
and Defects Liability Period.
 Use maintenance procedures as appropriate to ensure the safe and proper operation of all systems in
accordance with items outlined in ‘Testing & Commissioning' Section of this Specification, and pursuant to the
scope of installation as set out in ‘Description and Extent of Work‘ Section of this Specification.
 Carry out routine testing and maintenance at monthly intervals and carry out emergency service on a 24 hour
call out basis.
 Include the following in testing of installation:
 Pump installation working to capacity and operational
 Domestic hot water plant is operational.
 Grey water Treatment plant and all interfaces are operational
 Backflow prevention devices have been commissioned and operational
 Ultra Violet disinfection plant is operational
 Bag filters are operational
 All pump controls and interface are operational
 BMS interface has been confirmed and operational
 Hot water return and solar transfer pumps are operational.
 Water meters are interfacing with the BMS system.
 Thermostatic valves are operating at set temperature.
 Tapware operating satisfactorily.
 Downpipe/overflow, planter drains, waste and drain systems clear of blockage.
 Siphonic stormwater outlets clear of blockage.
 Plastic inspection opening covers have been replaced with final chrome plated covers.
 At the conclusion of each maintenance visit complete a check list of items tested and serviced, sign and submit
the test record and service books check list to a responsible person on site. Within 7 days of the date of the
service visit, forward a report together with a copy of the check list to the Managing Contractor.
 Advise the Managing Contractor of the proposed date and service program for the last major visit not less than
7 days prior to the date of the proposed last visit so that a representative may be present to inspect the equipment
and records.
 Include recommendations on the tender submission for any further testing, maintenance and servicing
procedures required for the particular equipment offered and include such services for in the tender price.
 Do not release retention moneys or bank guarantee until correctly dated and completed reports covering the
warranty period have been received at the appropriate times and approved. Should these inspections not be
completed within the Maintenance and Defects Liability Period, then that period, including all equipment
warranties will be extended until the inspections have been completed.
 An emergency call out of service must provide the following:
 Be available and able to be contacted by telephone 24 hours per day, 7 days a week.
 Immediately investigate within two (2) hours on site when notified of the occurrence of any blockages, false
alarms or fault from the installation.
 Notify in writing to the Managing Contractor the circumstances surrounding each call out. Notification shall
be forwarded on the first working day after the call out.
 Replace and/or repair any malfunctioning equipment at his cost. Negotiate replacement costs associated
with equipment malfunctioning due to blockages and/or vandalism with the Managing Contractor.
 Cost call-outs as a result of vandalism at current period Contract rates - labour and material.
 Provide a log sheet, detailing the labour and material used on each call.
 Pay out the total costs incurred at the end of the defects liability period.

General requirements
 Monthly maintenance and servicing in accordance with maintenance schedules recommended by equipment
manufacturers.
 Maintenance, testing and inspections in accordance with regulatory requirements and relevant Australian
Standards.
 Rectification of defects at Sub-Contractors cost.
 Operation and verification in conjunction with other services trades, of all fire and life safety systems. Such
testing to be undertaken at 6 monthly intervals.
 Replacement of consumables (e.g. filter media, chemicals) at Sub-Contractors cost.
 Submission of monthly reports to Client and Consulting Engineer on maintenance activities performed.
 Provision and filling out log book which must be kept on site, detailing all visits.
 Service personnel to be available for call out on a 24 hour per day, 7 day per week basis. Response time for
emergency and corrective maintenance must not exceed 4 hours.

Preventative maintenance and testing

As a minimum, regular maintenance and servicing tasks to include.

Monthly
 Check and report on necessity for replacement of filter media.
 Oil and grease all bearings.
 Clean as necessary drip trays, strainers and other sediment collecting items, which may become fouled.
 Adjust and repack as appropriate, glands of all pumps and valves.
 Dose chemicals as necessary.

Quarterly
 Check operation, setting and calibration of all controls.
 Check all motors for temperature rise, operating current and leakage.
 Check and adjust boilers, burners and water levels in water heaters.
 Check and de-sludge basement seepage pump station.

Six Monthly
 Check internal and external vibration isolation.
 Check operation of all electrical switchgear including setting and operation of motor overloads.
 Last Maintenance Visit
 Check all motor starters and relay controls.
 Check all electric motors and check overloads.
 Undertake thermal scanning of switchboards and report thereon.
 Check all system safeties.
 Replace all filter media and disposable filters.
 Check test and report on the building recycling water system including inspection of the rainwater tank.
 The date for the final maintenance visit to be advised 7 days prior to the proposed visit so that a representative
may be present to inspect the equipment when end covers are removed.

Maintenance records
 Mandatory maintenance records to include monthly maintenance and service reports, including water treatment
reports, reports on all defects and their rectification, certification of the correct operation of essential services and
a maintenance log book.
 Monthly Maintenance and Service Reports to include:
 Check list of all items serviced and inspected.
 Description of maintenance performed.
 Notes on supplementary maintenance required.
 Maintenance Log Book to include:
 Schedule of all equipment.
 Register of maintenance visits and cross reference to service reports.
 Register of work performed under headings of preventive maintenance, corrective and emergency
maintenance and defects rectification.
 The Maintenance Log Book is to be kept in a locked cabinet provided for the purpose in an agreed location on
site.
 At the conclusion of each maintenance visit the log book is to be duly completed and signed off by an authorised
representative of the Building Owner and service records are to be forwarded to the Building Owner or his
representative within 7 days of each monthly visit.

Defects, liability and warranty period

 Defects liability and warranty period covers the same time frame as the Maintenance period, normally 12 months
from the date for Practical Completion.
 Where plant, equipment and systems are delivered to site, or installed, or made operational in advance of the
date for Practical Completion, the warranty on such equipment and liability for defects on such equipment and
systems, shall be extended to cover the whole of the time to 12 months from the date for Practical Completion.
 Without exception, the whole of the works covered by this Specification shall be under warranty and subject to
rectification of defects, until 12 months from the date for Practical Completion.

Final completion
 Final Completion will not be granted until maintenance records are complete and signed off and until all defects
have been rectified and inspected.
 The Maintenance and Defects Liability Period may be extended unless 12 monthly maintenance and servicing
visits have been made and reported as specified.