Section 15

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15.1 General 15-1
15.1.1 Scope 15-1
15.1.2 Design 15-1
15.1.3 Regulations and Standards 15-1
15.1.4 Factory Tests 15-1
15.1.5 Field Tests 15-1
15.1.5.1 General 15-1
15.1.5.2 Insulation Resistance Test 15-2
15.1.6 Lighting Columns Tests Pre-shipment 15-2
15.1.7 Switchgear Tests 15-2
15.1.8 Completed Tests 15-2
15.1.9 General Technical Conditions 15-2
15.1.10 Approval 15-3
15.1.11 Erection 15-3
15.1.12 Manuals 15-4
15.1.13 Handling 15-4
15.1.14 Spares 15-4
15.1.15 Road Lighting 15-4
15.1.16 Sign Lighting 15-4
15.1.17 Medium Voltage and Substation Work -
Generally 15-5
15.1.18 Method of Measurement 15-5
15.1.19 Basis of Payment 15-5
15.1.20 Items in the Bill of Quantities 15-5
15.2 Medium Voltage Intake
Switching Stations 15-5
15.2.1 Description 15-5
15.2.2 Materials 15-5
15.2.3 Construction Requirements 15-6
15.3 Package Sub-stations 15-6

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15.4 Package Medium Voltage
Switching Stations 15-7
15.5 33kV and 11 kV Pole Mounted
Transformer Sub-Stations 15-8
15.6 Feeder Pillars 15-9
15.7 Electrical Cables 15-11
15.7.2.1 Low Voltage Cables 15-12
15.7.2.2 Medium Voltage (M.V) Cables 15-12
15.7.2.3 Metal Gland Parts 15-12
15.7.2.4 Cable Trays 15-12
15.7.3.1 Cable Jointing and Termination 15-13

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15.7.3.2 Field Quality Control 15-13
15.7.3.3 Earthing 15-13
15.3.4 Protection 15-14
15.8 Road Lighting Masts, Columns
and Luminaires 15-14
15.8.2.1 Masts and Columns - General 15-14
15.8.2.2 Columns 15-15
15.8.2.3 High Masts 15-15
15.8.2.4 Road Lighting Luminaires and Lamps 15-16
15.8.2.5 Flood Lights 15-18
15.9 Overhead Sign Illumination 15-19
15.10 Under Bridge Lighting 15-20
15.10.2 Materials 15-20
15.10.2.1 Surface Mounted Luminaires 15-20
15.10.2.2 Recessed Mounted Luminaires 15-20
15.11 Traffic Signals 15-21
15.11.2 Materials 15-21
15.11.2.1 General 15-21

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15.11.2.2 Controllers 15-21
15.11.2.3 Signal Equipment 15-22
15.11.2.4 Signal Operation 15-23
15.11.3.1 Cables 15-23
15.11.3.2 Controller Root 15-23
15.11.3.3 Ducts 15-23
15.11.3.4 Draw Pits 15-24
15.11.3.5 Pole installation 15-24
15.11.3.6 Miscellaneous 15-24
15.11.3.7 Completion 15-24
15.12 Overheight Vehicle Detection
System 15-25
15.12.2 Design Criteria for Materials
and Components 15-25
15.12.3 Operational Requirements 15-25
15.12.4 Physical Requirements 15-26
15.13 Emergency Roadside
Telephone System 15-27
15.13.2 Regulations and Standards 15-28
15.13.3 Definitions and Mode of Operation 15-28
15.13.4 Products and Materials 15-29
15.13.4.1 Pillar Design and Manufacture 15-29
15.13.4.2 Pillar Dimensions and Weight 15-29
15.13.4.3 Frangibility 15-29
15.13.4.4 Pillar Materials and Color 15-29
15.13.4.5 IP Rating 15-29
15.13.4.6 Vibration and Shock 15-29
15.13.4.7 Wind 15-29
15.13.4.8 Temperature 15-29
15.13.4.9 Lightning Protection 15-30
15.13.4.10 Vermin Ingress 15-30

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15.13.4.11 Vandalism 15-30
15.13.4.12 Pillar Identification 15-30
15.13.4.13 Concrete 15-30
15.13.4.14 Steelwork 15-30
15.13.5 Power Supply 15-30
15.13.5.1 Power Supply 15-30
15.13.5.2 Battery 15-30
15.13.5.3 Battery Charging 15-30
15.13.5.4 Solar Panel 15-30
15.13.6.1 Drawings 15-31
15.13.6.3 Anchor Bolt Assembly 15-31
15.13.6.4 Pillar Mounted Telephone 15-31
15.13.6.5 Grouting of Pillar Base 15-31
15.13.9 Items in the Bill of Quantities (Unit) 15-31
15.14 Public Lighting Management
and Control System 15-31
15.14.2 General Requirements 15-31
15.14.3 Detailed Technical Specification 15-32
15.14.4 Remote Control Management Software 15-33
15.14.5 Hardware 15-35
15.15 Earthing 15-36
15.15.2 Materials 15-36
15.15.4 Earth Resistance Test 15-37
15.16 Labeling, Testing and
Commissioning 15-37
15.16.2 Materials 15-37

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15.16.3.1 Labeling 15-37
15.16.3.2 Testing and Commissioning 15-38
15.16.4 Method of Measurement and Basis
of Payment 15-38
15.17 Civil Works for Electrical
Installations 15-38
15.17.2 Materials 15-38
15.17.3.1 Bases for Poles and Equipment 15-39
15.17.3.2 Cable Trenches and Ducts 15-39

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15.1 General
15.1.1 Scope
1 This Sub-section describes general requirements for
electrical systems, including medium voltage substations,
packaged substations, cables and feeder pillars, road and
under-bridge lighting, traffic signals, illuminated signs,
detection system and emergency telephone system, and
all associated work. Specific requirements for each system
are given in the relevant Sub-sections of this Section.
2 Subsidiary (complementary) items which are not
expressly specified but are necessary for completion of
the work shall be supplied and installed by the Contractor
and their costs are deemed to be included in the rates and
prices for the relevant work.
3 The power supply connection for the lighting
systems shall be coordinated with and obtained from a
nearby source assigned by the concerned local power
authority.
4 The Contractor shall pay all power connection
charges and fees imposed by the Local Power Authorities
and Municipalities, including execution of all civil works
(trench, ducts).
5 The work shall be complete in every respect for
satisfactory operation in compliance with the
specifications and standards laid down by the respective
authority and as given herein.
15.1.2 Design
1 The location of light fittings, poles, feeder pillars,
distribution transformers and cables, etc. are shown for
guidance on the Drawings. Final locations shall be subject
to the road configuration, lighting calculations and
approval by the Concerned Authorities.
2 The Contractor shall coordinate with the Engineer
and shall determine the exact position and location of all
lighting and electrical equipment with respect to other
services and site requirements.
3 The Contractor shall be responsible for proper
lighting distribution on the road surface from the
proposed luminaires and other equipment after
installation and commissioning and shall be fully
responsible for maintaining the entire road lighting
system during the maintenance period of the Works.
15.1.3 Regulations and Standards
1 The Contractor shall comply with the regulations and
requirements of the concerned authorities, and shall get
all necessary approvals of the shop drawings from the
respective authority after obtaining approval of the
Engineer. If the road lighting works are executed by a Sub-
Contractor, the Contractor has to ensure that the Sub-
Contractor is approved by the Concerned Authority.
2 The quality of equipment shall be of the best grade
for each type as approved by the Engineer, even though
such quality may not be stated specifically in this
Specification.
3 All materials and products shall be new and
manufactured by manufacturers approved by the
concerned authority. Furthermore, they shall be sound
and uniform in quality, size, shape, color and texture and
free from cracks, warpage or other defects.
4 All warranties as applicable that are available from
the manufacturers shall be submitted to the Engineer in
original documents.
15.1.4 Factory Tests
1 All equipment and materials shall be subject to pre-
shipment inspection and testing at the manufacturers
premises. The Contractor, in coordination with the
manufacturers of relevant materials shall arrange for the
pre-shipment inspection and testing by the authorized
representative of the Engineer at the manufacturers
premises.
2 The Contractor shall make all necessary
arrangements and pay all expenses in this regard
including representation, travelling and transportation,
boarding, lodging and any other associated cost for the
pre-shipment inspection procedures and witnessing of
the tests at the manufacturers premises. In lieu of the
above tests the Engineer, at his sole discretion, may
accept test certificates by an approved laboratory of
international standards.
3 The Contractor shall obtain from the manufacturer
and submit to the Engineer for approval, the complete
details of tests to be performed describing the procedures,
test observations and expected results. All test certificates
shall be in compliance with recognized international
standards as approved by the Engineer and the Concerned
Authority.
4 The Contractor shall ensure availability of all tools,
instruments, test equipment, materials etc., and all
qualified personnel required for the testing, setting and
adjustment of all equipment and materials including
putting the same into operation.
5 The Contractor shall inform the Engineer of the date
and time of test for each piece of equipment at least two
weeks in advance. The witnessing of tests by the Engineer
or his representative shall not absolve the Contractor from
his responsibility for the proper functioning of the
equipment, and for furnishing the guarantees. All test
results shall be supplied in triplicate.
15.1.5 Field Tests
15.1.5.1 General
1 Upon completion of the installations, the Contractor
shall perform field tests on all equipment, materials and
systems. All tests shall be conducted in the presence of
the Engineer for the purpose of demonstrating equipment
and systems compliance with the Specification. The
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details of tests to be performed, equipment used,
describing the procedure, test observations and expected
results.
15.1.5.2 Insulation Resistance Test
1 Before making connections at the ends of each cable
run or joint between cables, the insulation resistance test
of each cable section shall be made. Each conductor of a
multicore cable shall be tested individually with each of
the other conductor of the group and also with earth. If
insulation resistance test readings are found to be less
than the specified minimum in any conductor, the entire
cable shall be replaced and tests repeated on the new
cables. If cable joints are provided, then each cable
section shall be tested and joints made only after the tests
have been made satisfactorily. Finally the completed
cable length including the joints shall be tested.
2 All switchgear shall be given an insulation resistance
test after installation, but before any wiring is connected.
Insulation tests shall be made between open contacts of
circuit breakers, switches and between each phase and
earth. Refer to Sub-section 15.16 for details.
3 If the insulation resistance of the circuit under test is
less than the specified value, the cause of the low reading
shall be determined and rectified. Corrective measures
shall include dry-out procedure by means of heaters, if
equipment is found to contain moisture. Where corrective
measures are carried out, the insulation resistance
readings shall be taken after the correction has been made
and repeated twice at 12 hours interval.
4 The maximum range for each reading in the three
successive tests shall exceed 20% of the average value.
After tests have been made, the equipment shall be
reconnected as required.
15.1.6 Lighting Columns Tests Pre-
shipment
1 The tubular steel columns shall be tested and the
results recorded for each test by the manufacturer in the
presence of an authorized representative of the Engineer
in the manufacturers premises. The material weight and
dimensions of columns as specified shall be certified by
the manufacturer. The columns shall be inspected for
compliance and will be rejected if they are found to be
outside the specified tolerances.
2 Loading Test:
The columns shall be cantilevered horizontally, rigidly
supported at base plate and loads applied at right angle to
the axis of the pole at the required point, i.e. at some
distance from top. Tests shall be as follows:
Deflection test.
Permanent set test
Breaking load test
A sample comprising four columns shall be selected at
random out of each lot of 1000 and subjected to deflection
test. One column per thousand shall be tested for
permanent set test and breaking load test. When the
columns in the Works are limited in number, the
manufacturer may supply result of tests already done for
prototype testing on such columns, or supply calculation
based results, in lieu of carrying out deflection, permanent
set and breaking load tests.
3 Passive Safety of Support Structures:
If requested by the Concerned Authority, tests shall be
carried out on each type of column in accordance with BS
EN12767: 2007 level 4. Costs of such tests for
columns/high masts will be included under separate items
in the Bill of Quantities.
15.1.7 Switchgear Tests
1 Each circuit breaker shall be operated electrically and
mechanically or only mechanically if it is not electrically
operated. All interlocks and control circuits shall be
checked for proper connections in accordance with the
wiring diagrams furnished by the manufacturer and
approved by the Engineer
2 The Contractor shall properly identify the phases of
all switchgear and cables for connections to give proper
phase sequence.
3 Trip circuits shall be checked for correct operation
and rating of equipment served. The correct size arid
function of fuses, disconnect switches, number of
interlocks, indicating lights, alarms and remote control
devices shall be in accordance with approved
manufacturer drawings. Name plates shall be checked for
proper designation of equipment served.
15.1.8 Completed Tests
1 After any equipment has been tested, checked for
operation, etc., and is accepted by the Engineer, the
Contractor shall be responsible for the proper protection
of that equipment so that subsequent testing of other
equipment does not cause any damage to the already
tested equipment.
15.1.9 General Technical Conditions
1 Electrical work shall include the submission by the
Contractor of shop drawings and calculations required by
the Specification, as well as the provision of literature and
samples for the approval process.
2 All plant and equipment shall be supplied with the
necessary fittings, accessories and parts for the complete
installation, irrespective of whether all such fittings and
accessories are listed in the Specification and Drawings.
3 Installations shall be complete, tested, ready for
operation and fully integrated with other parts of the
construction and the utility supply. The Contractor shall
make available facilities for utility providers during
commissioning.
4 Electrical work shall comply with the concerned
authority rules and regulations, and be carried out in
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Electro-technical Commission (IEC) and in compliance
with the following:
i. Relevant standards issued by the appropriate
authorities in the Sultanate of Oman including
the Ministry of Transport and Communications
(MOTC).
ii. BS 7671:2008, Requirements for electrical
Installations; (IEE Wiring Regulations (UK) as
published by the Institution of Electrical
Engineers, London, 17th Edition (or the latest
edition).
iii. Engineering and safety recommendations of G39
Model Code of Practice of the IEE.
iv. Recommendations for the Lighting of Roads for
Motor and Pedestrian Traffic CIE-115 or
equivalent and equal standards.
5 Electric power will be supplied by the concerned
power authority at a defined voltage, 3-phase, 3 or 4 wires,
50Hz. It shall be distributed from sub-station feeder pillars
at 415/240 V, 3-phase, 4-wire having solidly grounded
neutral at the transformer neutral point. Single phase
equipment shall be connected between phases and
neutral in a way to balance the three phases.
6 The voltage at any point in an installed power
distribution network shall not deviate from nominal
voltage level by more than 5% under normal system
operating conditions.
7 The equipment shall be capable of giving continuous
and trouble-free service in the conditions given in Table
15.1.9-1. It shall be designed and constructed to withstand
full load operation when exposed to sun, dust storms,
corrosive agents, occasional heavy rain and a high level of
ultra violet radiation.
Table 15.1.9.1: Operating Conditions for Equipment
8 The component parts of each electrical system or
piece of equipment shall be the latest product of a single
manufacturer, of standard design and dimensions, and
similar parts shall have been in satisfactory service for at
least two years
9 The maximum gust speed at 10m above ground level
in open level country for a 1 in 50 year return period shall
be taken as: 55m/s (198 km/h)
10 PVC sleeves where used, shall be of the long chain
high molecular mass type capable of reducing the loss of
plasticizer and shrinkage of the PVC due to high
temperature (uPVC).
15.1.10 Approval
1 Details of the manufacturers of proposed plant and
equipment shall be submitted for prior approval of the
Concerned Authority and Engineer. Approval of any
manufacturer will not constitute approval of his products.
The Contractor shall ascertain that the approved
manufacturers are capable of supplying the required
equipment and in conformity with the Specification.
2 The Contractor shall submit to the Engineer for his
approval, in particular, the following luminaire criteria
before placing an order:
i. Detailed literature on each luminaire, lamp and
control gear including manufacturers name,
catalogue number, rating, material specification,
overall dimensions, operating characteristics and
principles
ii. Details of changes to standard luminaires if
proposed for adaptation to conditions of
installation or to meet the Specification
requirements.
iii. Photometric data for lighting calculations
including polar light distribution curves,
coefficient of utilization, glare classification,
efficiency, depreciation factors etc.
iv. Calculations of luminance and illumination levels
and glare, as recommended, using approved
software and methods
3 Fully equipped samples of any item requested by the
Concerned Authority or Engineer shall be delivered as
soon as possible to the Concerned Authority before
placing of orders for the material or products, without
hindering the planned program and progress of work.
4 The Contractor shall not order any electrical
equipment or part, plant or fitting before receiving
approval for it. The Engineer may verify the performance
and quality of the samples submitted by instructing tests
to be carried out. Approval of samples shall not relieve
the Contractor of his obligations regarding the suitability
of the equipment and their performance, once installed.
5 The Contractor shall submit for prior approval by the
Engineer detailed working drawings and shop drawings
showing the physical layout of equipment, location of
masts and columns, foundation details, erection and
installation details, and wiring diagrams. Details shall
include bolts, nuts, brackets, rods and any small or large
item that is necessary for the construction, all to the
satisfaction of the Engineer and Concerned Authority.
15.1.11 Erection
1 The Contractor shall submit to the Engineer a
schedule of the parts and equipment to be erected. If
requested by the Engineer the Contractor shall open up for
inspection before erection any plant or equipment which
has been delivered to the Site partly assembled.
Maximum ambient shade
temperature
50C
Minimum ambient
temperature
-2C
Maximum temperature of
metal surface in direct sunlight
80C
Humidity 100%
Altitude
As per project
requirement

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2 The Contractor shall satisfy himself as to the
correctness of the electrical and mechanical connections
to plant and equipment installed before it is
commissioned.
3 Operation of plant and equipment still under the
control of the Contractor but which is made live shall be
subject to a Permit to Work procedure in a format agreed
with the Engineer and the respective authorities.
15.1.12 Manuals
1 Prior to the final acceptance of the installation the
Contractor shall submit to the Engineer six sets of
operation and maintenance manuals for the installed plant
and equipment. The manuals shall be A4 size in loose leaf
binders containing the following:
i. Single line diagrams of the complete network
properly labeled
ii. Control, protection and circuit diagrams for all
equipment.
iii. Setting up, commissioning and operating
instruction.
iv. Trouble shooting procedures.
v. Maintenance instructions including schedules for
preventative maintenance.
vi. Complete recommended spare parts list
including part numbers and the manufactures
name, address, telephone and fax numbers.
vii. Name of the manufacturers local authorized
representative and service agent.
15.1.13 Handling
1 The Contractor shall provide slings, lifting tackle and
cranes for the safe handling of items supplied and shall be
responsible for obtaining and keeping up to date the
necessary test certificates for this handling equipment.
Protection of surfaces and floors during installation shall
be the responsibility of the Contractor.
15.1.14 Spares
1 Spare parts indicated in the Bill of Quantities shall be
supplied suitably packed for transportation to Site and
long term storage. They shall include fastenings, lugs, and
screws needed for their attachment. Identification labels
shall be attached to the outside and also enclosed within
the storage case.
2 Spares for routine maintenance shall be listed and
supplied in quantities equal to 5% (rounded up to the next
whole unit) of installed quantities of each type of column,
cable, joint, lamp, control gear, circuit breaker, fuse,
luminaire, luminaire cover and associated bolts, nuts,
lampholders, etc.
3 Any additional spare parts recommended by the
manufacturers, but not named above, shall be included in
the list.
15.1.15 Road Lighting
1 The Contractor shall provide detailed computerized
calculations to demonstrate that the luminaires proposed
meet the criteria for illumination and luminance given in
the Specification, standards and shown on the Drawings.
2 Upon completion of a lighting installation as
specified the Contractor shall carry out measurements of
the illumination levels on the Site in accordance with
clause 15.16 and submit the results to show that the
design levels and uniformities have been achieved. The
maintained illumination and luminance levels shall be as
given in Table 15.1.15.1.
3 Illumination lighting levels shall be measured for all
the traffic lanes.
Characteristic
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Average
Luminance level
Lav (cd/m
2
)
(maintained)
2 2 1.5 1.5 0.75
Overall
uniformity
U
O
= L
Min
/ Lav
0.4 0.4 0.4 0.4 0.4
Longitudinal
uniformity
of each lane
U
L
= L
Min
/L
Max

0.7 0.7 0.7 0.7 0.6
Maximum
threshold
Increment (TI)
10% 10% 15% 15%

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Road surface
characteristics
CIE classification
with q
o
= 0.07
R3* R3 R3 R3 R3
Average
Horizontal
Illuminance
E av. (Lux)
(maintained)
35 35 25 25 12
Illuminance
Uniformities
E
Min
/E
av

1:3 1:3 1:3 1:3 1:3
E
Min
/E
Max
1:6 1:6 1: 6 1: 6 1: 6
*(R3: asphalt road surface with rough texture, slightly
specular)
Table 15.1.15.1: Maintained Road Illumination and
Luminance Levels
15.1.16 Sign Lighting
1 The illuminance level and uniformity shall be
calculated and measured on the sign surface at the
vertices of the grids defined by dividing it into 1m x 1m
squares and shall be better than the following:
Average illuminance (EAV) : 200-400 lux
Uniformity (E
Min
: E
Max
) : 1:6

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2 The luminaires or floodlights shall be of purpose
built design incorporating the specified size and type of
lamps.
3 The luminaires or floodlights shall be of pleasing
aesthetic appearance with high quality finish, and shall
comply with BS EN 12899-1, IEC 60598-1, IEC 60598-2-3,
IEC 60598-2-5 and other related parts of this standard as
applicable.
15.1.17 Medium Voltage and Substation
Work - Generally
1 Medium-voltage switchgear and control gear
standards and substation work, equipment and
component parts are to comply with the following
standards:
Common specifications: IEC 62271-1
Metal-enclosed switchgear and control gear for rated
voltages above1 kV and up to and including 52kV
IEC 62271-200
High-voltage alternating current circuit- breakers
IEC 62271-100
Insulation coordination IEC 60071
Alternating current switch-fuse combinations
IEC 62271-105
High-voltage A C. disconnectors and earthing switches
IEC 62271-102
Switches for rated voltages above 1 kV and less than
52 kV IEC 62271-103
Metering and protective current transformers (CTs)
IEC 60044-1
Metering and protective voltage transformers (VTs)
Capacitive IEC 60044-5(IEC 60186)
Inductive IEC 60044-2
Relays IEC 60255
Surge arrestors IEC 60099-5
Reading instruments IEC 60051
Watt-hour meters IEC 60521, 62052-11
62053-21,-22,-23
Power transformers IEC 60076, 60354,
60076-11,-10
60156
Insulating oil IEC 60296
Sulphur hexafluoride IEC 60376
Fuses IEC 60282-1
Climate conditions IEC 60721-3-3
and IEC 60721-3-4
Neutral earthing resistance (when required)IEEE std 32.
For all substations, switching and package stations, the
short circuit capacity rating, the low voltage control and
power supply where needed or other provisions, have to
be coordinated with the Concerned Authority and
provided accordingly.
2 Contractor shall provide danger signs in both Arabic
and English according to Omani standards made of heavy
duty corrosion proof metal, each of not less than 200mm x
300mm installed on all sides of substations, to clearly
indicate to approaching people the hazard. These signs
shall include:
i. Danger High Voltage.
ii. Keep Out.
iii. Telephone number of emergency
contact.
Additionally, instruction plates shall be posted inside high
voltage rooms and shall help operating staff to evacuate in
case of emergency.
15.1.18 Method of Measurement
1 The provision of power supply from the Concerned
Authority to the assigned position of the feeder pillar,
including cable, (KWh-meter), connections at both ends
and all necessary related civil works shall be given as a
unit.
2 Spare parts for routine maintenance and any special
spare parts ordered by the Engineer shall each be given as
items.
15.1.19 Basis of Payment
1 The provision of power supply to the feeder pillar
shall be paid by number of units, which shall include
coordination with the Concerned Authority and for them
to provide power supply to the feeder pillars, including
subscription fees, supply and installation of breakers,
cables, KWh metering, execution and completion of all the
related civil works.
2 Spare parts shall be paid for according to the
completely delivered items by type and quantities as per
the approved list.
15.1.20 Items in the Bill of Quantities
i Power supply connection to the feeder pillar. (nr)
ii Spare parts (5% as per the approved list. (L.S)
15.2 Medium Voltage Intake Switching
Stations
15.2.1 Description
1 This Sub-section describes requirements for
supplying, installing, testing and putting into operation the
M.V. switchgear which shall be in accordance with
concerned authority specifications and approval, at
locations indicated on Drawings.
15.2.2 Materials
1 Medium voltage intake and switching units shall
comprise panels containing the following equipment as
shown on the Drawings and as required by the concerned
authority:
i. Circuit breakers for network control.
ii. Circuit breakers for outgoing circuits.
The panels shall be equipped with floor mounting
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sockets. The assembly shall allow for cable access from
below without dismantling any structural members.
2 The network control circuit breakers shall be
manually charged, spring operated, fitted with integral
earthing of the characteristics given by the Concerned
Authority.
3 Voltage transformers shall be installed and
connected to the primary side of the breaker, to supply the
lighting and small power for the switching station.
Voltage transformers shall be isolatable and fused on
primary and secondary sides.
4 The outgoing circuit breakers shall be manually
charged, spring operated, fitted with integral earthing of
the characteristics given by the concerned authority and
as shown on the drawings.
5 Tripping of breakers shall be by direct acting primary
trip coil or by current transformer operated direct acting
trip coils. A neon indicator connected to a voltage
capacitor divider indicating voltage presence shall be
fitted on each circuit breaker.
6 Intake stations shall be supplied with the necessary
accessories to form complete operating installations,
including the following:
i. Rubber gloves
ii. Rubber mat extending the full length of the
equipment
iii. KV potential testers
iv. Spare fuses
v. Test plugs
vi. Safety and operating instructions
vii. Framed and glazed medium voltage line
diagrams
viii. Wall mounted cupboards, with mortice lock and
three keys each.
15.2.3 Construction Requirements
1 The Contractor shall coordinate with and get
approval from the selected manufacturer of the switching
plant on the proposed civil works before starting
construction.
2 The construction of the buildings shall comply with
the requirements of Subsection 15.17.
3 The equipment shall be lifted into position within the
station upon prepared foundations. The station
switchboards may be installed complete or in sections.
The units shall then be tested before and after incoming
and outgoing cables are connected.
1 The approved work shall be measured by the number
of medium voltage intake switching stations, installed in
station building (excluding building) and put into
operation after testing, and acceptance by the concerned
authority.
1 The amount of completed and accepted work
measured as provided for above will be paid for at the unit
rate stated in the Bill of Quantities and shall be full
compensation for equipping, supplying materials,
installation, testing and putting into operation, labor,
transport, equipment, tools, spare parts and other items
necessary for the proper completion of the work.
i Medium voltage intake switching station
(type) (voltage) (rating) (reference drawings) (nr)
15.3 Package Sub-stations
15.3.1 Description
supplying, installing, testing and putting into operation,
factory assembled package sub-stations and connecting to
the medium voltage supply and the low voltage
distribution network.
15.3.2 Materials
1 Package sub-stations shall be completely self-
contained, factory assembled in a totally enclosed, vandal
and weather resistant housing, ready for placing into
position upon a concrete base pad.
2 Package sub-station shall comprise of a single
integrated metal housing, with three totally segregated
compartments, accommodating MV switch-gear, MV/LV
distribution transformer and LV switchgear. Degree of
protection shall be IP 54 for switchgear (MV or LV)
enclosures and IP 23 for transformer housing. MV and LV
connections to corresponding transformer terminals are to
be insulated and inaccessible without the use of tools.
3 The MV live parts shall be completely enclosed in
lockable compartments, which shall be segregated for
maximum safety, but give the necessary access for
cabling and connections, IP5X minimum, in accordance
with IEC 62271. Cables shall enter and leave the
compartments from below. A chain link fence 2m high
shall be provided around the sub-station with a lockable
gate.
4 The medium voltage switchgear shall consist of two
(2) ring main SF6 switches and one switch-fuse (sealed for
life), with fuses mounted in a separate compartment.
Handle design is to ensure delay between closing and re-
opening of main switch or earthing switch, to provide an
anti-reflex operation. It shall be impossible to move earth
switch inadvertently into or from earth position except
when main switch is in the open position. Indication of
switch position shall be mechanical, directly connected to
moving contacts. Each switch shall have a padlocking
device in the open, closed and earth positions. Semaphore
type indicators shall be provided to indicate on, off, earth-
on earth off positions, protected with polycarbonate

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covers. The fuse access shall be interlocked to prevent it
being opened unless the switch is off and earthed at both
ends.
5 The ring main switches shall be fitted with cable
boxes and glands. The cables shall be connected to the
fixed mating contacts by flexible connectors provided with
a slotted hole.
Alternatively, MV switchgear compartment cable terminal
connectors shall be conical stress-relieving, epoxy sealed
end, bolted, straight/elbow, molded rubber, plug-in, or
other type, complete with all accessories as may be
suggested by manufacturer and approved by the
concerned authority.
6 MV switchgear compartment potential indicators
shall be neon indicators, provided at front of each unit,
one per phase, using capacitive potential divider to
indicate voltage at switch-disconnector cable terminals.
7 MV switchgear compartment accessories are to
include the following:
i. Two N.C. and two N.O. auxiliary contacts on
each switch.
ii. Earth fault indicator, operated by core-balance
type current transformer, located near and
outside cable box/ terminations with indicator
visible from the front and with automatic reset.
iii. Shunt trip release on switch-fuse combination.
8 The transformer feeder switch shall have a trip
button or shall trip automatically by fuse operation. An
interlock shall be provided so that the switch-fuse cannot
be put back into service until the faulty fuse has been
replaced.
9 The low voltage switchboard shall be a separately
enclosed metal compartment with lockable doors within
the package housing and shall be of equal construction to
the feeder pillar. It shall consist of a triple pole and neutral
manually operated main circuit breaker of the molded
case pattern of the required ampere interrupting capacity.
Overload and short circuit release mechanisms
comprising thermal and magnetic trips and earth leakage
protection (30mA), shall be provided.
10 Three ammeters fitted with selector switch,
maximum demand indicator and current transformers
shall be incorporated along with a voltmeter with selector
switch and protection fuse.
11 A single phase socket outlet of 16-250 DIN rating
complete with plug top and a 12W fluorescent lighting
fitting of the integral battery/inverter emergency type, with
switching facility to allow emergency light to be initiated
shall be mounted adjacent to the low and medium voltage
switchgear panels and shall be prewired at the factory.
12 The low voltage panel circuits serving the lighting
shall be supplied through triple pole circuit breakers and
triple pole contactors (one set per circuit) which shall be
dual photo-electric cell controlled. The low voltage panel
and components shall meet the requirements specified in
Subsection 15.6. The package sub-station shall be fitted
with a compartment housing the accessories to form a
complete operating installation as follows:
i. Rubber gloves.
ii. Spare fuses.
iii. Safety and operating instructions.
iv. Medium voltage line diagram.
v. Low voltage circuit diagram with designations.
vi. kV potential tester
vii. Kilowatt hour metering as per requirements
Additionally, instruction plates shall be posted inside high
voltage rooms and shall help operation staff to evacuate in
case of emergency.
1 The Contractor shall agree with the selected
manufacturer of the package sub-station on details for the
proposed civil works and shall have shop drawings
approved before construction starts.
2 The Contractor shall install the package sub-station
unit upon the concrete base using the appropriate lifting
gear to prevent damage. When correctly located, the unit
shall be bolted in position and tested before and after
connecting the incoming and outgoing cables.
1 Package sub-stations shall be measured by the
number of complete units supplied, installed, tested, put
into operation and accepted by the Concerned Authority,
including time switch and connection.
1 The amount of completed and accepted work measured
as provided for above will be paid for at the unit rate
stated in the Bill of Quantities and shall be considered as
full compensation for supplying and installing the sub-
station, testing, putting into operation, handing over,
including all materials, labor, transport, equipment, tools
and other items necessary for the proper completion of
the work.
i Package sub-station (type) (reference)
(rating) (voltage) (nr)
15.4 Package Medium Voltage
Switching Stations
15.4.1 Description
supplying, installing, testing and putting into operation
factory assembled package medium voltage switching
stations, and connecting to the medium voltage electrical
supply network.

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15.4.2 Materials
1 Package switching stations shall be self-contained;
factory assembled conforming to MV Switchgear
specification in Sub-section 15.3.
2 The switching station shall contain 3 extensible SF6
switch units with space for one additional SF6 switch. The
switches shall be fitted with cable boxes and glands
suitable to receive the incoming cables and shall have
operating positions at the front of the unit. The switching
mechanisms shall be independent manual type.
3 Switching stations shall be supplied with accessories
as for sub-stations with the exception of the low voltage
circuit diagrams.
4 Emergency lighting if required by the Concerned
Authority, shall be coordinated with the Concerned
Authority and be provided as specified in Sub-section 15.3,
Clause 15.3.2 (11).
1 Construction requirements shall be as specified in
Sub-section 15.3, Clause 15.3.3.
1 Package medium voltage substations work shall be
measured by the number of units supplied, installed, put
into operation, accepted by and handed over to the
concerned authority, including connection to the MV
supply, fees, and the cost of power connection from the
assigned source.
rate stated in the Bill of Quantities, which rate shall be full
compensation for supplying, installing the station, testing
and putting into operation, connection labor, transport,
equipment, tools and other items necessary for the proper
completion of the work.
i Package medium voltage switching
station (type) (reference) (voltage). (nr)
15.5 33kV and 11 kV Pole Mounted
Transformer Sub-Stations
15.5.1 Description
supplying, installing, testing and putting into operation
pole mounted transformer sub-stations and connecting to
the medium voltage supply on one side and the low
voltage distribution network on the other side.
2 The capacity of pole mounted transformers shall be
as shown on the Drawings and or as directed by the
Engineer. The transformers and all accessories shall
conform to the requirements, standards and specifications
of the concerned authority and the Contractor shall obtain
all necessary approvals from the Concerned Authority in
this regard.
15.5.2 Materials
1 Metal work shall be hot-dipped galvanized to BS EN
ISO 1461 and ASTM A123 and ASTM A153, whichever is
more stringent, after fabrication.
2 Transformers shall be painted by the manufacturer.
Standard identification plates shall be fixed.
3 Bushings and insulators shall have a minimum
Creepage value of 40mm/kV.
4 The transformer station supports shall be H type
construction, using 11m long, preservative treated,
wooden (Pinus Sylvestris) poles type. The support system
shall be fitted with 4 stay sets, each comprising tubular
stay-rods, wood stay insulators, galvanized steel wire of
minimum diameter 4mm and pole clamps. The poles
shall be fitted with galvanized mild steel cross arms to
support the transformer.
5 The 11kV fuse units shall be 3 phase expulsion drop-
out type with 900mm phase to phase spacing and fitted
with re-wireable fuse elements.
6 The 33kV switch fuse units shall be 3 phase, vertical
mounting, with 1050mm phase to phase spacing. The
switch shall include a treated wooden, insulated,
operating handle at 1.2m from ground level. The fuses
shall be of the expulsion drop-out type, fitted with re-
wireable fuse elements.
7 The transformers shall be the pole mounted type
with outdoor bushings on both medium and low voltage
sides and shall have the characteristics given in Table
15.5.2-1.
8 The low voltage units shall be 3 outdoor pole mount
porcelain cut-outs fitted with appropriately rated HRC
fuses.
Rating As indicated on drawings
Phases 3
Winding Connections: Delta 3 wire primary
Star 4 wires sld earthed
neutral secondary
Tappings Dyn 11
Impedance Medium voltage off-circuit
+5% to -5% in 2.5%steps
Cooling Oil filled natural
Temperature Rise:
Oil
Windings

40C
50C
Table 15.5.2.1: Pole Mounted Transformer Characteristics

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1 The Contractor shall coordinate and agree the
location of pole mounted transformer stations with the
Engineer prior to commencing the installation. The poles
shall be installed in concrete at 2.2m centers for the 33kV
system and 1.8m centers for the 11kV system.
2 The Contractor shall install the equipment using the
appropriate lifting gear to prevent damage. The medium
and low voltage connections shall be made only after the
equipment is correctly installed and tested.
1 Pole mounted transformer sub-stations shall be
measured by the number of units supplied, installed, put
into operation and accepted by the Concerned Authority.
2 The rate shall include for transformer, 11m long
preservative treated supporting wooden poles, platform
for mounting transformer, galvanized mild steel cross
arms, stay sets, insulators, post insulators and support
assembly, 4mm diameter galvanized steel wire, 33kV or
11kV fuse units, low voltage HRC fuses and all other
necessary hardware, GI guards and anti-climbing device,
earthing with or without chamber, 33kV or 11kV
connections, connection to the medium voltage supply
and low voltage distribution network and all other
accessories.
rate stated in the Bill of Quantities, which rate shall be
considered full compensation for supplying and installing
the complete sub-station, including supporting poles and
platform, earthing, testing, connecting, putting into
operation, and for materials, labor, transport, equipment,
tools, supplies and other items necessary for the proper
completion of the work as specified.
i Pole mounted transformer sub-station,
(KVA), 33KV/415V/240V, 3-phase, 4-wire,
solidly earthed neutral, (Ref. as
shown on dwgs). (nr)
ii Pole mounted transformer sub-station,
(KVA), 11KV/415V/240V, 3-phase,
4-wire, solidly earthed neutral,
(Reference as shown on drawings). (nr)
15.6 Feeder Pillars
15.6.1 Description
supplying, complete feeder pillar(s), installing, mounting,
testing and putting into satisfactory operation feeder
pillars for road lighting networks as shown on Drawings.
2 The Contractor shall submit data for approval,
including but not limited to the following:
i. Construction details, standards to which pillars
comply, current carrying capacities of bus bars,
de-rating factors employed for breakers and bus
bars.
ii. Manufacturers catalogue cuts for all
components.
iii. Dimensional and electrical characteristics and
samples of breakers used
3 The Contractor shall submit drawings for approval,
including but not limited to the following:
i. External dimensions of feeder pillars
ii. Details of base foundation
iii. Details of breaker ratings, bus bars
iv. Glands, joints, etc
v. Mounting details
15.6.2 Materials
1 Feeder pillars shall comply with IEC 60439-1 and /or
other equally approved standards
2 The feeder pillar shall be a totally enclosed cabinet,
fully self-contained, dust proof, weather proof, vermin
proof and suitable for mounting outdoors exposed to dust,
rain and direct sunlight (IP55).
3 The cabinets shall be reinforced free standing
structures, manufactured from 2mm thick steel with bolted
reinforced corner construction. They shall be of the dwarf
type with a bolting down base for mounting on a pre-
formed concrete pad suitably furnished for all incoming
and outgoing cables from below ground level within a
duct system.
4 Cabinets shall have two hinged lockable doors to
provide full front access. The roof of the cabinets shall be
slanted and have water drip edges.

Moulded case
Circuit Breakers
MCCBs
(to IEC 60947-2)
Four pole, equipped with overload
andshort circuit release mechanism
comprising thermal and magnetic
trips(IEC 60947-2 sequence III).
Contactors
(to IEC 60947-4-
1)
Triple-pole, magnetic type , to
interrupt an inductive load equal
to the indicated rating.
Utilization Cat. AC-5a and AC- 5b

Bus bars, 3
phase + full
neutral
Fully insulated, rated 1.25 the main
incoming molded case breaker frame
size at 50 degrees C, with three
ammeters each fitted with maximum
demand indicator with associated
current transformers, and voltmeter
with selector switch and protection
fuse.
Internal
Cabling
PVC/PVC single core 1000 v grade,
with copper conductors, rated as
required and suitably laced or clipped.
Table 15.6.2.1: Feeder pillar fittings

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5 Feeder pillars shall be complete with equipment and
fittings incorporating molded-case circuit breakers
controlling the main supply and the outgoing circuits.
Feeder pillars shall have the fittings given in Table 15.6.2.1.
6 Equipment, busbars, and conductors within the pillar
shall be fully insulated such that there are no live parts or
connections exposed. The feeder pillar shall have a 50mm
x 6mm high conductivity copper main earth bar for
grounding purposes. A distribution diagram showing
circuit connections, MCCB ratings, cables sizes and
references shall be suitably fixed to the inside of the
cabinet door. Feeder pillars shall be secured against
unauthorized access by means of wedge locks protected
by brass plugs and operated by a special key.
7 A single phase socket outlet of 16-250 DIN rating
complete with plug top and a 12W fluorescent lighting
fitting of the integral battery/inverter emergency type, with
switching facility to allow emergency light to be initiated
shall be mounted adjacent to the low panels and shall be
prewired at the factory.
8 Feeder pillars shall be finished with the following
internal and external treatments:
i. De-rust.
ii. De-grease.
iii. One coat of sprayed zinc chromate primer.
iv. Two coats exterior paint, dark grey to BS 381C
shade 632.
9 The low voltage distribution circuits serving the
street lighting installation shall be supplied through a
triple-pole contactor which shall be dual photo-electric cell
controlled by two photocells connected and mounted in
parallel with a timer .as specified below. An override
facility shall be provided for maintenance.
a) Contactors shall be, electro-magnetic type,
class AC 5a or AC 5b to IEC 60947-4, designed
to withstand large initial currents of discharge
lamps or tungsten lamp loads respectively, and
rated not less than overload setting of
protective device upstream. Contacts are to be
double break, silver cadmium plated, having
self-cleaning wiping action. Control is to be
provided by phase-neutral (maximum 240 V)
split-coil, for on/off activation by local and/or
by remote direct-wired means. Contactor is to
be mechanically latched. Control circuit is to
be fused. Auxiliaries are to include local pilot
lights, parallel remote indicating circuit, 2 N.O.
and 2 N.C. auxiliary contacts.
10 Circuit breakers shall be totally enclosed, molded
case, (MCCBs) constructed from high quality, high
temperature resistant, tropicalized, moulded insulating
materials, for normal operation at 70 deg. C within
enclosures, to approved standards, provided with quick-
make, quick-break, trip-free switching mechanism
manually operated by front toggle type handle and
automatically tripped under overcurrent conditions. Multi-
pole breakers shall have common integral trip bar for
simultaneous operation of all poles. Contacts shall be non-
welding silver alloy with arc quenching metallic devices of
approved construction. Cable terminals shall be solderless
anti-turn box lug or clamp type with set screws suitable
for copper or aluminum cables.
11 MCCBs generally shall be thermal-magnetic type for
ratings below 600 A frame size, unless otherwise shown
on the Drawings. MCCBs 600 A and larger shall be
electronic solid-state trip type. All circuit breakers shall be
3-pole unless otherwise shown on Drawings.
12 Thermal magnetic circuit breakers shall include, on
each pole, a bi-metallic inverse time-delay over-current
trip element for small overloads and instantaneous
magnetic over-current trip element for operation under
short-circuit conditions. Circuit breakers 250 A frame size
and larger shall have adjustable instantaneous trips.
13 Thermal over-current trips shall be compensated to
allow for ambient temperature higher at breaker than at
protected circuit or device. Compensation shall be
applicable between 25 and 50 deg. C. Where thermal
settings are adjustable, range of adjustment shall not
exceed maximum trip rating shown on the Drawings.
14 When tripped automatically by over-current
condition, operating mechanism of circuit breaker shall
assume an intermediate position clearly indicated by the
handle between on and off positions.
15 Circuit breakers 250 A to 600/630 A frame size shall
have interchangeable thermal and electronic trip units.
16 Non-interchangeable trip circuit breakers shall have
sealed covers. Circuit breakers with interchangeable trips
shall have trip unit covers sealed to prevent tampering.
17 Circuit breaker ratings shall be non-current limiting,
fully rated (100%) with continuous duty at site conditions,
and with frame size and interrupting capacity to IEC 60947-
2, sequence III (rated ultimate short-circuit breaking
capacity), and maximum trip rating as shown on the
Drawings. Interrupting capacities at specified voltage and
frequency shall meet IEC 60947-2 test sequence I, II, III and
IV for circuit breakers of utilization category B.
18 Circuit breaker design shall allow addition of
electrical operator, control and interlocking functions,
under-voltage release, shunt-trip coils, alarm and auxiliary
switches, padlocking devices, key-lock devices, and the
like. Such accessories shall be provided where shown on
the Drawings.
19 The photo-electric control shall consist of omni-
directional cadmium cell thermal relay of high quality,
employing solid state photo-variable conductance
elements giving a 2:1 on/off ratio with sensitivity to switch
on lights when the daylight illumination reduces to 70 lux.
This allows for the high pressure sodium lights striking
time, taking into account of the rather fast rate of daylight
intensity drop off in the region.
The photo electric cells shall be mounted at the top of the
nearest column or high mast or at the top of the feeder
pillar and connected to the feeder pillar.
20 A solar dial time switch shall be of the quartz,
electronic type, capable of operating for at least 100 hours

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in case of power failure. Timer shall be of settable type
once throughout the year and to be set at definite periods
for switching on and off.
21 Instruments shall be housed in enameled, square,
metal cases for flush installation. Scale and markings shall
be protected and sealed. Accuracy of instruments shall be
within 2% unless otherwise specified.
22 Voltmeters shall be the moving iron type, with centre
zero adjuster, range 1.25 times nominal system voltage 90
degree angle, size 76x76 mm.
Voltmeter selector switch shall be 7-position rotary type.
23 Ammeters (Number = 3) shall be moving iron type,
with centre zero adjuster, range 2 times nominal circuit
amperage, 90 degree angle size 76x76mm.
Ammeter selector switch shall be 7-position rotary type.
24 Current transformers, shall be suited to the nominal
current of plant protected, short circuit level and burden.
Current transformers shall be of the indoor dry type, rated
secondary 5A. Rated primary current core size and
accuracy shall be determined from circuit data.
25 Voltage transformers shall be provided where
required, complete with primary and secondary fuses and
disconnecting device.
26 The feeder pillar shall have a separate compartment
containing a three phase kWH meter.
27 Wiring
i. Wiring shall be modular and neatly arranged on
master terminal boards with suitable numbering
strips and appropriate cartridge type fuses where
required
ii. Connections shall be made at front of terminal
board and with no live metal exposed.
iii. Metal cases of instrument, control switches,
relays, etc shall be connected, by bare copper
conductors not less than 2.5 mm
2
section, to
nearest earthing bar.
iv. Control wiring shall be copper, PVC insulated, 85
degrees C, 600V grade, and PVC sheathed
cables. Finely stranded copper conductor, silicon
rubber insulated cables shall be used in
proximity to higher temperature components
and as flexible cable.
v. Wires shall be fitted with numbered ferrules of
approved type at each termination
28 Anti-condensation heaters with disconnect switch
and pilot lamp shall be provided in feeder pillars
controlled by thermostat and/or humidistat where
required.
1 Construction requirements shall be as specified in
Sub-section 15.3, Clause 15.3.3 for package substation
work.
1 Feeder pillars shall be measured by the number of
units supplied, installed, put into operation after testing
and acceptance by the concerned authority.
1 The amount of completed and accepted 'work
rate stated in the Bill of Quantities which rate shall be full
compensation for supplying, installing feeder pillar,
testing, putting into operation the pillar, and for labor,
transport, material, equipment, tools, photo-electric cells,
timer, supplies and other items necessary for the proper
i Feeder pillar, (size, rating (A))
(No. of ways, type and reference)
(415/240V). (nr)
15.7 Electrical Cables
15.7.1 Description
1 This sub-section describes requirements for
supplying and installing cables into trenches or through
pre-installed ducts, including connecting, terminating and
circuit testing.
2 The Contractor shall submit data for approval
including, but not limited to, the following:
i. Constructional details, standards to which cables
comply, current carrying capacities, derating
factors for grouping and temperature.
ii. Manufacturer's catalogue cuts.
iii. Dimensional and electrical characteristics.
iv. Samples of each cable and wire and, if requested
by the Engineer, other accessories.
v. Voltage drop calculations for each circuit in
schedule form.
3 Unless otherwise specified or shown on the
Drawings, cables and other feeders shall have copper
conductors. Cable conductors shall be stranded for
sections 4 mm
2
and above, based on IEC 60228 Class 2.
Signal and control cables shall have solid conductors
unless otherwise specified. Flexible cords shall have
finely stranded conductors. Conductors of single-core
cables 25 mm
2
and above shall be compacted. Multi-core
cables 35 mm
2
and above shall be sectoral shape.
4 Conductor sizes shall be as shown on the Drawings.
Conductors with cross-sectional area smaller than
specified will not be accepted.
5 Wiring insulation shall be color coded or otherwise
identified as required by the applicable regulations as
follows:
Neutral: blue.
Protective earth: green-and-yellow striped.

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Phase colors: brown, black and grey as appropriate.
6 Maintain color coding throughout installation.
Phase-conductors for which outer jacket is not color-coded
shall have engraved alphanumeric marks (L1, L2, L3) or
color coded heat-shrinkable sleeves.
15.7.2 Materials
15.7.2.1 Low Voltage Cables
1 Unarmored cable shall be PVC insulated and shall
comply with BS 6004. Conductors shall be not less than
2.5mm cross section.
2 Single core PVC insulated (85 deg. C.) non-sheathed
single conductor cables for wiring in conduit shall have
annealed copper conductors, compacted, generally with
concentric strands and insulated with flame retardant,
moisture and heat resistant PVC/C to IEC 60227 and
IEC60332-1, suitable for wet locations and for conductor
temperature of 85 deg. C. 450/750 V grade.
3 Multi-core PVC insulated (85 deg. C.) cables (0.6/1
kV): shall have annealed, copper conductors, compacted,
insulated with PVC/C to IEC 60227, moisture and heat
resistant, suitable for wet locations and fully rated
conductor temperature of 85 deg. C, laid up, bedded with
suitable filler and sheathed with flame retardant PVC/ST2,
general purpose sheathing to international standards (IS
5831: 1984 and IEC 60502-1).
4 Cables within lighting columns, high masts and
signs shall comply with BS 6004 and shall have separate
PVC (green striped yellow) insulated earthing cable
installed. Cables for recessed lighting shall be 3 core
copper, utilizing one core for earthing.
5 Armored cable shall be PVC/SWA/PVC to BS 6346 or
BS 5467 and IEC60502-1, IEC 60811 and IEC 60332-1.
Directly buried cables shall be armored type unless
otherwise indicated on the Drawings.
6 Armored cables shall have single layer of galvanized
steel wire armor with flame retardant PVC/ST2 over-
sheath. Armoring shall comply with BS 1442 and shall
provide 50% conductivity of phase conductor conductivity
as a minimum.
7 Cable covers for underground directly buried cable
protection shall be to BS 2484, with sand cushion around
cable and a layer of 200 mm wide protective concrete
bricks over the sand along the entire route of the cable.
The bricks shall be laid in such a way as to provide equal
margin of cover on both sides of the cable. A warning tape
shall be laid throughout the length of the trench.
8 Cables shall be terminated at equipment
switchboards, and isolators, using mechanical cable
glands, in accordance with the manufacturer's
recommendations.
9 Buildouts with cable lengths are required from
designers.
15.7.2.2 Medium Voltage (MV) Cables
1 Medium voltage cables, insulation and rating shall
comply with BS 6622 and IEC 60502-2 for voltages up to 33
kV and IEC 60840 for voltages above 30kV up to 150 kV
(Um=170 kV). MV cables shall be capable of a conductor
operating temperature of 90C under worst ambient
conditions at full load rating. Each phase shall be
identified by a distinctive marking on the cable. The cable
insulation grade (voltage designation) and manufacturer
shall be embossed on the cable over the sheath. The
semi-conductive layer shall be removable without the use
of tools.
2 MV cables shall be in accordance with the concerned
authority specification (MEW Standard OES 2 -
Underground Cable Installations).
15.7.2.3 Metal Gland Parts
1 Metal gland parts shall be brass, bright dipped, and
shall have a polychloroprene inner sheath, sealing ring,
armor clamping cone, armor nut and captive
polychloroprene outer sheath sealing ring. During
assembly the gland shall not induce torque in the cable
sheath or armor. A polychloroprene shroud shall be fitted
over the gland.
15.7.2.4 Cable Trays
1 Medium cable trays shall be galvanized steel, flanged
with heavy duty folded reinforced edge, and slotted. Cable
channel shall be galvanized steel.
1 Before any underground and ducted cabling is
installed, copies of the test certificates from the
manufacturer shall be submitted to the Engineer for
approval. The certificate shall show that the supplied
cable satisfies the appropriate standards.
The sizes of low voltage copper conductor cables shall be
as shown on the Drawings. Care shall be taken so that
voltage drop at the far end of the cable does not exceed
5% of the nominal voltage. Cables manufactured only by
reputed firms shall be used, provided they fulfill all the
requirements of the Specification and the concerned
authority standards.
2 Cable joints and terminations shall be completed
with the correct specified materials, tapes, stress cones,
glands, sleeves and bonds. Joints shall be made in
accordance with the cable manufacturer's
recommendations and BS 6910-1. No through joints shall
be allowed in low voltage cables where adequate
manufacturer's lengths are available.
3 A sample site-constructed cable termination and
through-joint shall be submitted to the Engineer prior to
any jointing commencing on site.
4 Termination of cables shall be either crimped or
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manufacturer's recommended metal sleeves and shall be
located in a cable draw-pit
5 For underpass luminaires PVC insulated, PVC
sheathed, SWA cable shall be pulled through already
laid/buried uPVC ducts or conduits in underpass slabs or
concrete structures.
6 The pulling of cables through ducts or conduits shall
be started only after the conduit (uPVC) system is
completely installed and all outlet boxes, junction boxes
etc. are fixed in position.
7 The contractor where not in conflict with these
Specifications shall carry out the requirements and abide
where necessary with Series 1400 (Electrical Work for
Road Lighting and Traffic Signs) and Series 1500
(Motorway Communications) of the DMRB found under
UK Standards for highways.
15.7.3.1 Cable Jointing and Termination
i. Through joints will not be allowed in feeder
cables where adequate manufacturer's lengths
are available. Where a joint is necessary, it shall
be made inside boxes, handholes or manholes.
ii. Through joints and terminations shall be carried
out strictly in accordance with cable
manufacturer's recommendations, and made
with correct specified materials, boxes, tapes,
compounds or mixtures, stress cones, glands
and bonds as applicable.
iii. Qualifications of operatives shall be submitted to
the Engineer prior to work commencing on site.
Joints are to be filled with epoxy resin after
taping unless contrary to cable manufacturer's
recommendations. Sample site constructed
cable terminations and through-joints shall be
submitted to the Engineer prior to commencing
work on site. Samples are to be constructed in
the presence of the Engineer and shall be
available for test and inspection in accordance
with manufacturer's recommendations.
iv. Cutting tools for jointing and terminating cables
are to be purpose made, to prevent damage to
insulation in general, and to cable shielding of
MV cables.
v. Cleaning of lacquer on conductors shall be by
use of non-scratch scouring sponge and white
spirit or equal approved.
vi. Tighten electrical connectors and terminals,
including screws and bolts, in accordance with
manufacturers published torque-tightening
values. Where manufacturers torque
requirements are not indicated, tighten
connectors and terminals to comply with
international standards.
15.7.3.2 Field Quality Control
1 Cable tests shall be carried out in accordance with
the requirements of the applicable regulations and
standards.
2 Perform the following in advance of independent
tests:
i. Test cables insulation resistance.
ii. Test circuits continuity.
iii. Furnish a set of applicable specifications and
manufacturers recommendations to test
organization.
iv. Make power available at test locations.
3 Schedule tests and notify Engineer at least one week
in advance of schedule for test commencement.
4 Provide megger testers of various ranges as
applicable, and HV test equipment as necessary for testing
MV installations. Use 1000 V megger on installations with
nominal voltage over 500 V up to 1000 V, and 5000 V
megger for initial checks on MV installations (up to 15 kV).
5 On installations of medium-voltage cables and before
electrical circuitry has been energized, demonstrate
product capability and compliance with requirements.
6 MV Cable Testing: Provide cable test set with D.C.
output voltage and ampere range sufficient to test MV
cables. Cables are to be laid in position (trench or duct
bank), jointed where applicable, but left uncovered, with
ends free of equipment and clear of ground.
7 MV Cable Testing: D.C. test voltage is to be applied
between core under test and the screen in steps, pausing
one minute or more each step (first step being the A.C.
rms rated voltage of the cable, followed by two equal
steps) up to maximum test voltage. At each step, and for
the last 5-15 minutes duration at maximum test voltage,
the ammeter (normally a micro-ammeter) is to be
monitored closely and recorded. If, except as voltage is
increased, the current starts to increase, test is to be
stopped and the installation inspected and tested for the
fault.
i. Each cable/core is to be tested independently.
Maximum D.C. test voltage for grounded neutral
system is to be 3 times rated A.C. rms voltage of
cable.
ii. Alternative test if approved by the Engineer, is to
apply A.C. rms voltage up to 1.5 times A.C. rms
rating of cable (26 kV for 17.5 kV cable), applied
for 15 minutes, by an approved A.C. test set.
Readings are to be within same range and in
accordance with IEC 60502.
iii. Replace or correct malfunctioning cables and
accessories at Project site, and retest to
demonstrate compliance until reaching
satisfactory conditions as per international
standards/ regulations; otherwise, remove and
replace with new units and retest.
15.7.3.3 Earthing
1 The armoring on cables shall be bonded to the
metalwork and to the earthing system in accordance with
the applicable regulations.
2 Shielded cable shall be earthed at terminations,
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bodies of terminators, splices, cable and separable
insulated connector fittings and all hardware to be in
accordance with manufacturers written instructions.
15.7.3.4 Protection
1 Provide final protection and maintain conditions, in a
manner acceptable to manufacturer and installer, to
prevent entrance of moisture into the cables and to ensure
medium-voltage cables are without damage or
deterioration at hand-over.
1 Road lighting cable shall be measured in linear
meters for each size and type of cable as shown on the
Drawings or as directed by the Engineer, installed in duct
(excluding duct) or directly buried in trench (excluding
trench), complete with required accessories, including all
types of cable jointing and terminations, accessories such
as clamps, channels, clips, connectors, tugs, tapes and any
other item which is not stated above but is considered
necessary for completion of the work.
2 Underpass lighting cable shall be measured in linear
meters for each size and type of cable as shown on the
Drawings or as directed by the Engineer, complete with
required accessories including cable trays, pulling of cable
in already installed/buried conduit or uPVC ducts in slab,
all type of jointing and terminations and any other item
which is not stated above but is considered necessary for
3 The approved cable work shall be measured by the
linear meter of cable installed plus an allowance of 2m at
each end for termination and jointing.
4 Trenches, ducts, warning tapes, and markers for
cables are measured separately under Sub-section 15.17.
1 The amount of completed and accepted cable work
as provided for above will be paid for at the unit rates
stated in the Bill of Quantities which rate shall be full
compensation for supplying materials, installing, testing,
putting into operation, and for labor, transport, equipment
tools, supplies and other work items necessary for the
proper completion of the work as specified.
i Electrical cable (type) (voltage) (size) (lin.m)
15.8 Road Lighting Masts, Columns
and Luminaires
15.8.1 Description
1 This Sub-section describes requirements for supply,
erection upon prepared foundations and putting into
service road lighting masts and columns complete with
operating mechanisms, brackets, luminaires, control gear
and cabling.
15.8.2 Materials
15.8.2.1 Steel Masts and Columns - General
1 Steel Masts and columns shall be fabricated from
steel, in accordance with Section 6, and hot dip galvanized
to BS EN ISO 1461 (inside and outside) or in accordance
with ASTM A123 and A385 to Engineers approval. They
shall be in sections not less than 10m in length, and shall
be joined on site by pressure over-lapping or slip joints
which shall have a minimum length of 1.5 times the
diameter of the joint. Columns up to 12m high shall be
supplied in one piece.
2 The walls of columns shall be a minimum thickness
of 3mm with a minimum ultimate strength of 370N/mm
and a minimum yield strength of 240N/mm. Masts and
columns over 13m in height shall have a minimum wall
thickness of 4mm, a minimum ultimate strength of
520N/mm and a minimum yield strength of 360N/mm.
3 Masts and columns when installed and fully
equipped, shall have safety factors in accordance with
Technical Report No. 7 of the Institution of Public Lighting
Engineers (UK): 2003 or latest edition. They shall be
capable of withstanding the gust wind velocity stated in
Clause 15.1.9 blowing in the most unfavorable direction at
a height of ten meters above ground level. The deflection
at the top of the mast or column shall not exceed 1/40 of
the height.
With a wind velocity of 198km/hr on the full projected area
of column, bracket and luminaire(s) a factor of safety of 3
on minimum tensile strength shall be maintained and
horizontal deflection at lantern position shall not exceed
1/40.
4 The Contractor shall submit to the Engineer detailed
manufacturers design calculation sheets and supporting
data to show that the masts and columns and foundation
designs respectively are safe and meet the above
requirements. The submitted calculations shall include the
following:
i. The deflection at the top of the mast or column at
the designed wind speed.
ii. The natural frequency of the mast or column.
iii. The critical wind speed for resonance.
iv. The damping characteristics of the mast or
column.
v. The steel stresses under resonant conditions.
vi. The value of acceleration at the top of the mast
or column under resonant conditions.
vii. Welding procedure details.
viii. Procedure details ensuring that the flange plate
is not laminated.
ix. Details of the joints between the mast or column
sections and between the bottom section and
flange plate.
x. Details of the base compartment with the
method of reinforcement at the door area and
means adopted for making the door
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All the above shall be submitted for approval by the
Engineer before manufacturing commences.
Delivery shall not be done until factory tests are
completed to the satisfaction of the Engineer.
5 A hot dip galvanized steel flange base plate of
sufficient (20mm minimum) thickness, free from
laminations, shall be welded to the base of the mast or
column, fully developing the strength of the section.
Supplementary gussets shall be provided between the
bolt holes drilled in the flange, if necessary. The underside
of the flange and the inside of the pole to a height of
500mm shall be painted with bitumen. The outside of the
pole and the flange if under ground level shall also be
painted with bitumen up to ground level.
6 A door shall be provided in the masts and columns to
permit access to the circuit breaker assembly, junction box,
and winch (where provided) mounted on a backboard
made of durable non-hygroscopic material. The door shall
be weatherproof and fitted with a heavy duty lock. A
stainless steel 12mm diameter earthing bolt shall be
welded inside near the access door.
7 Where indicated on drawings and covered in the
BOQ. masts and columns shall be painted with two (2)
coats of epoxy resin paint to an approved color or high
gloss finish as required by the Concerned
Authority/Engineer.
8 The Contractor shall produce a certificate from a
structural engineering authority that columns and masts
meet the above requirements. In addition, an agreed
official testing authoritys certificates shall be presented to
guarantee the life-time and resistance of the products
under worst climatic conditions.
9 The Contractor shall submit a guarantee from the
manufacturer stating that the design lifetime of the
columns and masts is a minimum of twenty five (25) years
after installation under the worst site conditions in Oman.
If any column or mast or any part thereof fails within the
guarantee period, subject to corrosion, the Contractor
shall replace them free of charge. Without this guarantee
the lighting columns and/or masts will not be
approved/accepted.
15.8.2.2 Steel Columns
1 Columns shall carry either single or double
luminaires or any combination up to six luminaires as
shown on the Drawings and shall be of circular cross
section. Any special requirement for octagonal cross
section will be shown on Drawings or in design schedules.
2 The luminaires shall be rigidly fixed and bolted to the
column or column arms to prevent wind rotation or
vibration.
3 Columns with one or two luminaires shall be
connected over one phase and neutral. Columns with
three or more luminaires shall be connected over 3 phases
and neutral, unless otherwise shown on the Drawings.
Bolted terminals and cable lugs of the sizes shown on
Drawings shall be provided with 3 phase and neutral
terminals, and for incoming and outgoing 3 phase 4 wire
cable. Terminal blocks shall be high temperature, non-
inflammable, non-toxic material with high quality fixing
screws and individual terminal for each termination.
4 One circuit breaker, single pole 15 A shall be
provided for each phase leading to a luminaire. Circuit
breakers shall be compensated and rated for 50 deg. C
ambient temperature with interrupting capacity as
specified under other Sub-sections of the Specification,
and shall be mounted in weatherproof enclosure at
baseboard. Wiring shall be PVC insulated 3 core or 4 core
85 deg. C conductor temperature. Cable shall be at least 4
mm copper conductor.
15.8.2.3 Steel High Masts
1 Masts shall be of the height specified on the
Drawings, hot dipped galvanized of multi-sided cross-
section with a continuous taper made of formed sheet
steel, electrically welded. They shall be delivered to site in
sections and be the slip joint type. Masts shall be
assembled on site by means of pressure over-lapping or
slip joints which shall have a minimum length of 1.5 times
the diameter of the joint. Site welding will not be allowed.
2 The luminaire rings or brackets shall be constructed
of galvanized steel in accordance with Section 6. Where
necessary, they shall be in two halves joined by bolted
flanges to permit removal. For masts with a moveable
luminaire ring, rollers with a serf canting mechanism shall
be provided made of water resistant non-marking material
with oil-impregnated bronze bushings.
3 The weatherproof wiring chambers shall have
terminal blocks, neutral bars, grounding bolts for electrical
connections, and facilities on the luminaire ring to allow
testing of luminaires while in the lowered position.
Cabling shall be in accordance with Sub-section 15.7. The
high mast cables shall conform to Technical Report No. 7
as given in Paragraph 15.8.2.1, Item 3.
4 The luminaire raising and lowering lead assembly if
fitted shall be manufactured of non-corrosive metals and
the operating cable sleeves shall be enclosed and run on
stainless steel shafts. The luminaire ring or bracket shall
be supported by a 3-cable winching system. Flexible
stainless steel stranded aircraft cables entirely suitable for
the application, with factor of safety 5 times safe working
load of the winch, shall support the luminaire ring
assembly. Nylon or similar stops installed on the steel
cable shall support the luminaire ring assembly in extreme
lower position to within 900 mm above the base of the
mast. Provisions shall be made to prevent the power cable
from winding around the steel hoisting cable.
Arrangements shall be provided for the electricity and
support cables to be separated before passing over their
respective pulleys, and close fitting guides shall be
provided so that the cables cannot disengage from the
pulleys during operation. A steadying system shall keep
the luminaire ring in the correct top position preventing
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5 Winching systems shall have a lifting capacity of at
least double the weight of the luminaire ring assembly
and shall be fitted with an approved safety system to
control the ring assembly in the event of a suspension
cable failure.
6 Winches shall be capable of normal operation using
either a portable power tool or by hand, and shall
incorporate a torque limiter which can be adjusted and
locked. Winches shall be self-sustaining without brakes or
clutches which require maintenance and shall be totally
enclosed and self-lubricating.
7 Termination of winch cables shall not involve
distortion or twisting of the cable structure. One full layer
of turns shall remain on the drum when the luminaire ring
is fully lowered or alternatively the drums shall be
grooved to ensure a tidy cable lay.
8 The head frame shall be covered by a shaped
protective aesthetic canopy as shown on the Drawings
and designed to give a coordinated appearance of head
frame with the luminaire ring when the latter is in the
raised position.
9 Two red aircraft obstruction lights within cast
aluminium bodies shall be fitted at the top of each high
mast attached to the luminaire ring and arranged to
project through the canopy. A transformer and relay shall
automatically connect the second lamp in the event of
lamp failure.
10 High mast distribution equipment shall be mounted
in a weatherproof enclosure on the baseboard of the lower
compartment of the high mast and shall comprise a back
plate chassis complete with:
i. 1 x 60 Amperes triple pole main incoming
molded case circuit breaker (MCCB) and neutral
assembly for luminaire circuits.
ii. 1 x 20 Amperes single pole MCCB and neutral
assembly for each luminaire circuit.
iii. 1 x 15 Amperes single or triple pole MCCB and
neutral assembly connected to the incoming
supply and serving a 16A-250V DIN or 16A-415V
DIN socket outlet complete with 3-pin plug to suit
the raising and lowering mechanism.
iv. A multi-pin plug and socket outlet with guard
ring.
11 The breakers shall be designed, manufactured and
tested in compliance with IEC 60947-2 sequence III,
calibrated at 50 degrees C. The breakers shall have
interrupting capacity exceeding 10 kA.
12 The 16A-250 V or 16A-415 V socket outlet for supply
to the portable raising and lowering power tool shall be
connected to the MCCB via a flexible connection to ensure
accessibility.
13 Each high mast supplying ground sign lighting shall
be equipped with an additional 15 amp circuit breaker to
supply the sign lighting installation. The circuit breaker
shall be installed inside the mast distribution box.
14 Masts shall be equipped with a lightning protection
air terminal of the correct height to provide the required
zone of protection for the mast head frame and luminaires.
The terminal shall be bonded to the mast to ensure the
discharge is dissipated via the earth and ground terminal
without damage to the steel winch cables or electric cable.
15.8.2.4 Glass Reinforced Polyester (GRP) Columns
1 This specification is for columns applicable to coastal
roads in general, where heights of 4m to 14m are required
and as shown on layout drawings.
2 GRP columns shall be manufactured by the
centrifugal casting process and shall withstand wind
speeds up to 220km/hr.
3 GRP columns shall be highly resistant to impact,
deflection and bending, and shall be highly safe in case of
a collision, fire resistant (using special resins), electrically
non-conductive and safe without grounding.
4 GRP columns shall be corrosion proof, resistant to
chemical reactions, with UV protection against
weatherability and shall have a guaranteed lifetime of 25
years. A reinforced lockable hinged access door of
minimum height of 300mm at a height from ground level
of 600mm shall be provided.
5 The columns shall be either of the burial type or the
flanged base type, with suitable cable access as shown on
drawing/details. Flanged base plates shall be of galvanized
steel equal in construction to flange plates used on steel
columns (15mm to 20mm thickness) with four anchor
bolts and convenient cable entry, bitumen coated on the
inside and outside. Pigment color range shall be
submitted with the proposal and color shall be selected by
the Engineer before approval is granted on the
manufacturer.
6 Standards for GRP columns shall be as follows:
i. Specific Gravity: 1.65 Kg / dm
3
(UNI 7092/72)
ii. Glass Fiber Content (% by weight): 45-55 %
iii. Water Absorption: 0.5 % (UNI ISO 62)
iv. E-Modulus: 22000 2000 MPa (UNI 5819/66)
v. Tensile Strength: 400 50 MPa (UNI 5819/66)
vi. Flexural Strength: 350 50 MPa (UNI 7219/73)
vii. Compressive Strength: 200 50 MPa (UNI
4279/72)
viii. Impact Strength: > 180 kJ / m
2
(UNI 6062/67)
ix. Dielectric Strength: 3 7 kV / mm (UNI 4291/72)
x. Surface Insulation Resistance: 10
10
10
13
(UNI
4288/72)
xi. Thermal Conductivity: 0.2 0.3 kCal / mC (UNI
7891)
xii. Coefficient of Linear Expansion: 15 17
1/(C*10
6
) (UNI 6061/67)
xiii. Temperature Class: F
xiv. Overall Length: 3 14 m
xv. Top Diameter (3 7 m poles): 60 mm
xvi. Top Diameter (8 14 m poles): 94 mm
xvii. Conicity (slope to determine the bottom): 18 mm
per linear meter length
xviii.Steel fortification (at the top): required
xix. Steel base plate: optional
xx. GRP base plate cover: available

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7 Tests and approvals for GRP columns shall conform
to the following Standards:
i. General Outdoor Lighting Pole Specifications:
ASTM D4923-01
ii. Tensile Strength: DIN EN ISO 527-2
iii. Elongation: DIN EN ISO 527-2
iv. Flextural Test. (bending): DIN EN ISO 14125
v. Impact Bending Test: DIN 53435
vi. Rate of Burning: ASTM D635-03
vii. Dielectric Breakdown Voltage: ASTM D149-97a
viii. DC Resistance: ASTM D257-99
ix. Outdoor Weathering: ASTM D1435-99
8 Mechanical properties for GRP columns shall
conform to the following Standards:
i. Tensile Strength: DIN EN ISO 527-2
ii. Elongation at break: DIN EN ISO 527-2
iii. Bending Strength: DIN 53390
iv. E-modulus: DIN EN ISO 14125
v. Impact Strength: DIN 53435
15.8.2.5 Road Lighting Luminaires and Lamps
1 Luminaires shall be of the totally enclosed type,
complying with IEC 60598-1, IEC 60598-2-1, and IEC 60598-
2-3 (or latest version), dust protected and splash proof,
divided into two compartments. The first compartment
shall be protected by clear glass or acrylic polycarbonate
sealed to the frame and hinged and shall house the optical
system with polished and anodized pressed aluminum
reflector, conforming to at least degree IP 66 of IEC 60529,
under all operating conditions. The second compartment
shall consist of the electrical accessories (control gear),
cable feed terminals and side entry mounting socket to at
least IP 54.
2 Luminaires shall be shock resistant and specially
designed to house required lamps, electrical gear and
accessories. Body shall be corrosion resistant, extruded,
pressure die-cast or fabricated aluminum alloy, optically
sealed, mechanically strong and easy to maintain.
Luminaire housing made from glass reinforced plastic or
other synthetic material shall not be acceptable.
3 Luminaire bodies constructed of fiber reinforced
polyester or pressed aluminum may be accepted subject
to approval of the Engineer and the quality of the product
and its resistance to heat from direct sunlight and/or heat
emitted from the lamp/control gear. The decision of the
Engineer in this respect is final and not subject to
discussion.
4 Exposed metal parts of luminaires shall be factory
finished, stove enamelled, with suitable corrosion
resisting paint capable of resisting heat emitted by lamp
during continuous operation, and under full sunlight
conditions. Color shall be agreed with the Engineer.
5 Mirror reflectors shall be single piece, with 99.5%
purity, anodized and glazed aluminium or die cast with
super-purity aluminium vapor-deposited, and coated with
transparent layer of silicon protection against wiping.
6 Luminaire protectors shall be heat and shock
resistant glass, mounted into suitable frame assembly
fixed to body by captive screws, and secured by extra
safety clamps to allow replacement of protector and
reflector, for maintenance purposes without danger of the
cover falling to the ground. Ozone resistant ethylene
propylene or approved equivalent rubber shall ensure
sealing of the front glass, to maintain the required degree
of protection IP65.
7 Lamp sockets shall be high grade porcelain, mounted
in support brackets with provision to adjust lamps
vertically and axially. Lamp support and locking system
shall grip and prevent lamp movement in operation.
8 Ballast and control gear shall be mounted in
luminaire in separate compartment isolated to protect the
electrical accessories from the direct radiant heat emitted
by the lamp, and with enclosed terminal blocks fitted with
quick-disconnect electrical leads. Where required, control
gear shall be contained in the prewired box, having an
enclosure of IP 54, and mounted on luminaire ring
separately from luminaires.
9 Control gear shall be plug in type for operation at 240
V, A C. single phase, 50 Hz. Ballast shall be tropicalized
class H insulated, specially selected for particular type of
lamp used, and lamps shall be able to start with at least +/-
10% variation of nominal voltage and continue in normal
operation with dips attaining 20% for four seconds.
Control gear losses shall not exceed 10% of normal lamp
wattage. RFI suppression device shall be provided. Refer
to CISPR. Power factor shall be compensated to at least
0.9 lagging or better.
10 Control gear (choke, capacitor, ignitor, etc.) shall be
suitable to stand up to 85 degrees C. ambient temperature
of the enclosure.
11 Internal connections shall be with high quality heat
resistant wire insulated for 105 deg. C and with porcelain
connectors. Control gear shall comply with the IEC 60947-
3 or relevant equivalent British Standard specification or
other acceptable International equivalent.
12 HRC fuse cartridges, suitably rated and conforming
with IEC 60269, shall be provided, complete with base, for
protection of the luminaire. Fuse shall be rated to
withstand starting current and shall be preferably located
in control gear enclosure.
13 Terminal blocks shall be of the suitable screw-tunnel
type, clearly marked with arrangement to facilitate
maintenance, quick replacement and easy disconnection
of individual components.
14 Types of lamps are to be as follows:
a) High pressure sodium lamps shall be type
SON-T (tubular), in accordance with IEC60662
for dimensions and characteristics, and IEC
62035 for safety, with guaranteed average
rated life (down to 80% output) above 12,000
hours, and having initial luminous output equal
to or above the following:
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ii. 31500 lumens for 250 W lamps.
iii. 55000 lumens for 400 W lamps.
iv. 135000 lumens for 1000 W lamps
b) High pressure mercury vapor lamps shall be to
IEC 60188, and shall include quartz discharge
tube in an internally coated ovoid outer tube.
Coating shall be ytrium vanadate phosphur
with color temperature of 3300 deg. K.
Guaranteed rated life (down to 80% output)
shall be above 8000 hours and initial luminous
output above the following:
i. 3800 lumens for 80 W lamps
ii. 6500 lumens for 125 W lamps
iii. 14000 lumens for 250 W lamps.
c) Metal halide lamps shall comprise quartz
discharge tube enclosed in clear tubular hard-
glass outer bulb, operating on same principle
as all gas discharge tubes with iodide additives,
indium, thalium and sodium in the mercury
discharge, to increase intensity in three
spectral bands; blue, green and yellow-red with
high color rendering. Lamps up to 150 W shall
be provided with electronic ballast. Lamps shall
be to IEC 61167 with E40 base. Guaranteed
average life shall not be less than 10000 hours
and luminous outputs, after 100 hours burning,
shall be above the following:
i. 32500 lumens for 400 W lamps
ii. 90000 lumens for 1000 W lamps
iii. 190000 lumens for 2000 W lamps
d) Low pressure sodium lamps shall be type SOX
or SOX (E) and shall conform to IEC 60192:2001,
with guaranteed average life above 18000 hrs
and having initial luminous output equal to or
above the following:
SOX type:
i. 4800 lumens for 35W lamp
ii. 8100 lumens for 55W lamp
iii. 13500 lumens for 90W lamp
iv. 22500 lumens for 135W lamp
v. 33000 lumens for 185W lamp
SOX E type:
i. 1800 lumens for 18W lamp
ii. 3600 lumens for 26W lamp
iii. 5800 lumens for 36W lamp
iv. 10500 lumens for 66W lamp
v. 17000 lumens for 91W lamp
vi. 26000 lumens for 131W lamp
15 Permissible base temperature shall not be greater
than 250 deg. C, and maximum bulb temperature not
greater than 550 deg. C. Lamp burning position for 2000
W, 240 V lamp is to be possible up to 75 degrees.
16 Multi-piece mirror reflectors may be accepted subject
to satisfaction of the Engineer of the quality of the product,
and to the luminance and illuminance results achieved.
The decision of the Engineer in this respect is final and not
subject to discussion.
17 Luminaires shall provide a distribution generally in
accordance with IEC 60598-1, IEC 60598-2-2, IEC 60598-2-3,
cut-off or semi-cut-off classification, as required by the
design standards for type and class of road.
15.8.2.6 Flood Lights
1 Flood lights shall be totally enclosed type, weather,
dust and shock resistant, IP 65 to IEC 60529, and shall
conform to the requirements and types shown on
drawings or be of approved equal make.
2 Housing shall be of high pressure die-cast aluminium
alloy, closed on front by hinged framed glass protector
highly resistant to thermal and mechanical shocks, and set
in position by at least eight heavy duty stainless steel
spring clamps with silicon rubber sealing gasket.
Enclosure shall be in accordance with IEC Publication
60598-2-5.
3 Reflectors shall be high purity (over 99% reflectance)
anodized aluminium, secured in precision aligned internal
tracks to provide beam distribution required.
4 Connection box shall be located at rear of floodlight
body with gland connections to accept 4 mm
2
PVC/PVC
three core cables. Lamp and control gear shall be
mounted in two separate and isolated compartments.
5 Control gear shall be plug-in type, 240 V, 50 Hz,
power factor compensated to at least 0.9 lagging. Ballasts
and ignitors shall be of type specially adapted for make of
lamps selected. Ignitors shall be electronic thyristor type.
Lamp shall be able to start with at least +/-10% from line
voltage, and with normal operation dips up to 20% for four
seconds. Compensation shall ensure that there is no large
increase in operating current during starting. Control gear
losses shall not exceed 10%. Cables for internal wiring in
control gear compartments shall be single core 2.5 mm
2
copper conductors with suitable high temperature
insulation and sheath.
6 Exposed metal parts of floodlights shall be painted
with corrosion and heat resistant paint, resisting operating
temperatures attained in direct sunlight while lamp is
burning.
7 Floodlights shall be located as shown on the
Drawings and mounted on specially designed brackets to
allow swiveling in any desired direction and locking firmly
in final position. Protractor scale shall be provided for
accurate setting.
8 Bolted earthing terminal shall be provided in each
fitting.
1 Lighting masts/columns shall be handled,
transported and erected in such a way so as to avoid any
damage. Any damage to pole or galvanizing shall be made
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2 The lighting masts/columns shall be stored clear of
soil, ground water or other rust producing materials. The
fixing of poles shall be carried out in accordance with
manufacturers instructions and good engineering practice.
3 Masts/columns shall be bolted to concrete bases
constructed in accordance with Sub-section 15.17 and
erected in accordance with the mast manufacturer's
instructions. The column or mast shall be vertical to within
0.1% of its height. Final setting and adjustment of the
luminaires shall be carried out after the masts are erected
and operational.
4 The Contractor shall be responsible until final hand-
over for correcting the alignment of any column or bracket
to its original position except where it is due to vehicle
impact.
5 Where lighting columns/masts are to be installed in
the vicinity of overhead power lines, the Contractor shall
inform the Engineer and act as directed. He shall maintain
clearances from the power lines as the Concerned
Authoritys requirements.
6 Masts/columns shall be erected to the height and
with the luminaires as shown on the Drawings. Each
luminaire shall house the required lamp oriented to give
the illumination and luminance on the road surfaces as
stated in Clause 15.1.15, (3) and Table 15.1.15.1.
7 Luminaires on columns shall be aligned parallel with
the longitudinal profile of the road and set at 90 to the
centre line.
8 High masts incorporating mobile luminaire rings
shall be capable of supporting a portable personnel cage
for maintenance. The Contractor shall provide the cage
which shall be capable of safely carrying two persons plus
servicing equipment.
9 The Contractor shall number all the columns/masts
with high quality paint using stencil for 50mm high
lettering. The numbering shall be at 1200mm from the
bottom of pole towards the road. The numbering shall be
in a manner as directed by the Engineer.
1 Each type of high mast assembly and lighting
column shall be measured separately and shall include
brackets luminaires/ floodlights, lamps, terminal blocks,
circuit breakers and switchgear, internal wires and cabling,
control gear, obstruction lights (if needed), and earthing,
cable entries, mounting brackets/arms, complete as
specified, erected, tested and put into operation.
2 Testing of high masts and lighting columns, at the
factory and on Site, is given as an item, to cover for all
tests and reports and test certificates.
rates stated in the Bill of Quantities which rate shall be full
compensation for supplying, installation, testing, putting
into operation, and for erecting material, labor, equipment
tools, supplies and other work items necessary for the
i. High mast assembly (type) (height) (No
and type of luminaires) (reference dwg.) (nr)
ii. Lighting columns (type) (number
of arms) (height) (type of luminaire)
(reference drawing.) (nr)
iii. Column/high mast testing (Lump Sum)
15.9 Sign Illumination
15.9.1 Description
supplying, installing and putting into operation the
illumination of overhead and roadside signs where shown
on the Drawings or directed by the Engineer.
15.9.2 Materials
1 Luminaires where used to illuminate signs shall be
wide angled floodlights of the totally enclosed type
conforming to IEC 60598-1, -2-5( Luminaires Floodlights)
and BS EN 12899-1:2001 (Fixed Vertical Road Traffic Signs,
Fixed Signs). The body of the floodlight shall be
composed of an extruded aluminum alloy box closed on
the front by a protector of vandal resistant glass. The
protection rating shall be IP 65 to IEC 60529.
2 The lamp and control gear shall be mounted in two
separate compartments. Alternatively, the control gear
may be housed remotely. Power factor compensation
shall be 0.9 or better.
3 Photo-electric control units shall be of the plug-in
type. The control unit losses shall not exceed 10% of the
nominal lamp wattage. A device shall be provided for the
suppression of radio and television interference to CISPR
15 requirements.
1 The signs shall be adjusted and set correctly relative
to the vertical plane and the road axis before the electrical
installation work is started. Floodlights and associated
fixings shall not obstruct the sign face viewed from the
road. Screening shall be added to the top or bottom
edges of the sign to prevent glare to oncoming traffic.
2 Sign supports and gantries are specified in Sub-
section 14.1.
3 Overhead gantry or cantilever sign lighting shall be
located and mounted as shown on the drawings.
Mounting shall be provided for each floodlight allowing it
to be swiveled in any direction and locked.
4 Feeder cable shall be routed via a duct in the
supporting frame or gantry up to platform height and
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breaker board within the enclosure shall distribute power
to the individual floodlights.
5 Roadside sign lighting shall be as described in Items
3 and 4 above, but with the adjustable mountings on top
of support poles. The poles shall be positioned 1.8m in
front of the signs and parallel with the sign face and shall
be checked and shimmed to be perpendicular before
tightening down.
6 The cable from the sub-station or feeder pillar shall
be routed into the pole via the duct in the base and looped
into a circuit breaker located behind the pole access cover.
7 Lighting where required for signs located in
sidewalks in urban areas shall be mounted on the top of
the sign supporting poles, projecting in front of the top
edge of the sign and braced.
8 The earth of the cables shall be bonded to the earth
terminal of each enclosure.
1 Each type of overhead or roadside lighting assembly
shall be measured separately by the number of complete
floodlight installations supplied, erected and put into
operation, complete with lamps, supporting steel work,
switchgear, control gear, interconnecting cables and
earthing as necessary.
rates stated in the Bill of Quantities which rates shall be
full compensation for supplying, installation, testing,
putting into operation, for materials, labor, transport,
equipment tools, supplies and other work items necessary
for the proper completion of the work as specified.
i. Overhead sign lighting (gantry or cantilever)
(reference drawing.) (nr)
ii. Roadside sign lighting (sign ref. no.)
(reference. drawing.) (nr)
15.10 Under Bridge Lighting
15.10.1 Description
supplying, and installing under bridge surface luminaires
and/or recessed lighting in prepared cutouts such as in
concrete structures.
15.10.2 Materials
15.10.2.1 Surface Mounted Luminaires
1 The fitting shall be totally enclosed, dust and jet
proof, conforming to at least IP65 of IEC 60529, and
conforming with IEC 60598-1, shock resistant and specially
designed to house the required lamps, electrical gear and
accessories. Body shall be one piece extruded aluminium
(magnesium - silicon alloy) having a wall thickness of not
less than 2.5 mm.
2 Exposed metal parts of luminaires shall be factory
finished, stove enamelled, with corrosion resisting paint
capable of resisting heat emitted by lamp during
continuous operation. The whole assembly shall be
treated against corrosion by anodizing the aluminium.
3 Mirror reflectors shall be 99.5% purity, polished
aluminium reflectors and coated with transparent layer of
silicon protection against wiping.
4 Control gear shall be mounted on a "plug-in" type
control gear tray, and shall be housed in a self contained
sealed box.
5 Earth wire shall be connected through the plug and
socket connector to ensure that the earth potential is
maintained on the gear tray when it is being removed
from the luminaire for maintenance purposes.
6 Luminaires shall have a hinged front glass with at
least 2 hinges assembly which shall comprise a clear
toughened glass plate, not less than 5.0 mm thick, capable
of swinging to the vertical position. The front glass
assembly shall seat on to a neoprene non rotting type
gasket and once seated shall provide the required degree
of protection. Glass used shall be shatter proof (of the type
which once broken, no part of the glass will fall on the
carriageway). Each luminaire shall have an HRC fuse for
protection.
7 Luminaires shall be complete with their mounting
accessories and shall be supported from uni-strut
galvanized steel channel fixed to the soffit of the bridge.
Fixing details shall be submitted to the Engineer for
approval.
8 Lamp sockets shall be high grade porcelain, mounted
in support brackets with provision to adjust lamps
vertically and axially. Lamp support and locking system
shall grip and prevent lamp movement during operation.
9 Ballast and control gear shall be mounted in
luminaire in separate compartment isolated from the lamp
and with enclosed terminal blocks fitted with quick-
disconnect electrical leads. Where required, control gear
shall be contained in the prewired box, having an
enclosure of IP 65, and mounted on luminaire ring
separately from luminaires. Control gear shall be plug in
type for operation at 240 V, A.C. single phase, 50 Hz.
Ballast shall be specially selected for particular type of
lamps used, and lamps shall be able to start with at least
+/-10% variation of nominal voltage and continue in
normal operation with dips attaining 20% for four seconds.
Control gear losses shall not exceed 10% of normal lamp
wattage. RFI suppression device shall be provided. Power
factor shall be compensated to at least 0.9 lagging.
15.10.2.2 Recessed Mounted Luminaires
1 Luminaires shall comply with IEC 60598-1, IEC 60598-
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2 Luminaires shall be recessed flush mounted
weatherproof type including lamps, a frame for the
concrete opening and a housing for the control gear.
3 The luminaire body shall be made from epoxy
powder coated galvanized sheet steel or from extruded or
pressure die-cast corrosion resistant aluminium alloy.
Aluminium shall be anodized and painted grey.
4 Luminaires within 4m of finished ground level shall
be vandal resistant.
5 The luminaires shall have a hinged front glass
assembly of prismatic toughened glass, not less than
6.5mm thick, fixed and sealed into a metal frame which
shall have a rapid closing device They shall be fitted with
'trimming plates' to provide a flush appearance.
6 The protection rating shall be IP65 to IEC 60529 for all
luminaires in the underside of bridge superstructures and
luminaires in walls.
7 The optical system, electrical control gear and lamp
shall be mounted on a 'plug-in' type reflector gear tray.
The ground wire connection shall be taken through the
plug and socket connector.
1 The luminaire shall be fixed surface mounted or flush
with the concrete surface into a preformed non- corrodible
framed opening as pertaining to the lighting unit specified.
2 Wiring shall be ducted in conduits embedded in the
structure or hidden from view within the structure and
shall loop in and out of conduit boxes serving the
luminaires.
1 Each type of lighting assembly shall be measured
separately by the number of lighting units (luminaire,
lamp, control gear, terminal blocks) supplied, installed and
put into operation.
1 The quantity of completed and accepted work
rates stated in the Bill of Quantities which rate shall be full
compensation for supplying, installing, testing and putting
into service, and for materials, labor, equipment, tools,
supplies and other work items necessary for the proper
support and completion of the work as specified.
i. Under bridge surface mounted luminaire
(type) (reference drawing.) (nr)
ii. Under bridge recessed lighting luminaire
(type) (reference drawing) (nr)
15.11 Traffic Signals
15.11.1 Description
1 This Sub-section describes requirements for the
design, supply, installation, commissioning and
monitoring/review of traffic signal installations and all
associated signal equipment.
2 The terms used are as defined in the Highway Design
Standards.
15.11.2 Materials
15.11.2.1 General
1 The equipment shall function satisfactorily for an
input voltage of 240v 15% and input frequency 50Hz 4%.
If required a form of automated stabilizer shall be
incorporated.
2 All signal equipment should be suitable for operation
in the climatic conditions of Oman. The equipment should
be operational between -15C and +60C, and resistant to
dust/sand contamination. A minimum of 5 years operation,
with routine maintenance, should be expected from any
installed equipment.
3 The equipment shall comply with the requirements
of the Highway Design Standards for timings, signal
sequence and associated detectors.
4 All signal equipment shall comply with the
interference limits given in BS EN 55015:2006 (Limits and
Methods of Measurement of radio disturbance
characteristics of electrical lighting or similar equipment).
15.11.2.2 Controllers
1 Controllers shall be fully programmable and modular
in design to allow the replacement of faulty components
or the addition of extra circuit boards and features as and
when required.
2 Controllers should have at least the following inbuilt
modes of operation available for use:
i. Manual
ii. Fixed time
iii. Vehicle actuated
iv. Urban traffic control
v. Pedestrian fixed vehicle period
vi. Pedestrian vehicle actuated
vii. Bus/light rail transit priority
viii. Part-time
ix. Cable-less linking facility
x. Hurry call
xi. Emergency priority
xii. Standby software flash mode
3 Controllers shall utilize solid state lamp switching
cards, with a maximum load per lamp switch card of 20A.
The switch cards should be able to support both ELV and
LV configurations.
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i. Shall be able to support between 24 and 36
phase outputs, arranged on up to 4 separate
phase driver cards, used as required.
ii. Shall be able to support dimming facilities of
120v, 140v or 160v RMS.
iii. Each output lamp switch shall be able to support
a 4A load, with a maximum total lamp load on
the controller of 20A - 30A.
5 Extra Low Voltage (ELV) controllers:
i. Shall be able to support between 24 and 36
phase outputs, arranged on up to 6 separate
phase driver cards, used as required.
ii. Each output lamp switch shall be able to support
a 2A load, with a maximum total lamp load on
the controller of 20A - 40A.
iii. Shall have a lamp supply voltage of 48v RMS
with a signal dimming option of 27.5v RMS
6 Controllers shall provide visual displays of the
current mode of operation and current stage / timings.
7 Controllers shall have the facility to allow testing to
be carried out via a handset port. This shall allow minor
amendments to the controller configuration to be made,
and allow artificial demands and extensions to be placed
in the controller for testing purposes.
8 Controllers shall have the facility to allow for on-site
adjustments to be made to the signal timings, via the
connection of a handset. These timings should include,
but not be limited to, VA maximum green times,
intergreens, detector extension timings, detector fault
management (DFM) values, and the controllers timetable.
All signal timings inputted this way shall be subject to pre-
determined limits, imposed for safety reasons during the
initial design.
9 It shall not be possible, through any hardware or
software failure of any component of the controller, to
give a right of way to two conflicting signal phases.
10 The controller shall have the facility to monitor all
equipment connected to it, reporting failures as and when
they occur.
11 The controller shall have an integral lamp monitoring
unit that allows safety critical signal aspects to be
monitored for lamp failure and appropriate reporting
action taken when this occurs.
12 Should any single approach suffer a single red lamp
failure, then the controller shall report a red lamp failure
warning (RLF1)
13 Should two or more red lamps fail on any single
approach, the controller shall report a second red lamp
failure (RLF2) and inhibit conflicting pedestrian phases
from gaining right of way. On standalone pedestrian
crossings, the facility shall shut down all signals when this
condition arises.
14 A single red lamp failure condition can be self-reset if
the controller detects the lamp to be working again,
however a two or more red lamp failure condition shall
require manual on-site intervention of a maintenance
engineer before normal operation is resumed.
15 The controller shall have a fused master switch to
isolate the controller. This fuse shall be of a rating
calculated from the cumulative load of all signal
equipment attached to the controller and done on a site by
site basis. A fault on any signal circuit shall not cause
damage to the controller.
16 The electrical supply to the controller shall have its
own fused system which should not be isolated by the
controller switch.
17 It shall be possible to isolate all signal lamps by use
of a switch and fuse whilst retaining supply to the
controller.
18 Controller cabinets shall be housed in weather
resistant, dust resistant corrosion resistant cabinet. The
front of the cabinet shall have a full length locking door to
allow access to the control equipment. A swing frame
shall be provided to allow access to the rear wiring of
components. Smaller flap doors can be used to give
access to manual panel, telecommunication and electricity
connections as required.
15.11.2.3 Signal Equipment
1 Signal poles shall be constructed of galvanized steel,
covered by seamless high density polythene. A terminal
block assembly shall be mounted on the top of the mast,
covered by a polythene cap.
2 Standard signal poles shall be 4m in length. 4.75m
poles may be used when the extra height would enable
better signal visibility.
3 6m poles, with two signal heads mounted at different
heights, may be used on roads with high speed limits or
where a 4m or 4.75m pole would not provide sufficient
signal visibility. However, they should not be considered
as a preferred solution for signal installations where other
options exist.
4 Short 2m poles may be used at crossing points to
house a single pedestrian push button.
5 Signal heads shall meet the requirements set out in
BS EN 12368:2006. They shall be lightweight, modular
designs with a minimum lens diameter of 200mm to
300mm. All signal heads shall contain anti sun-phantom
technology. LED signal heads may be utilized as well as
traditional tungsten bulbs.
6 Backing boards shall be provided on all signal heads
with an East-West alignment, to enhance signal visibility.
On other alignments backing boards are recommended
and shall be provided if instructed by the Concerned
Authority.
7 For vehicle detection purposes on a vehicle actuated
control strategy, above ground vehicle detectors may be
used instead of inductive loop facilities.
8 Where the 85th percentile approach speed is over
4km/h, it is recommended that microwave, radar or optical
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pedestrian detection or where the 85th percentile speed of
vehicles is below 4km/h, infra-red or optical detection is
recommended.
9 Inductive loops may be utilized where it is felt that
above ground detection is not suitable for site operation.
Where loops are to be installed they shall be 2 meters
apart in the direction of traffic flow, and consist of 3 cable
turns.
15.11.2.4 Signal Operation
1 The signal timing ranges shall be as stated in Table
15.11.2.1.
Standard Period Length (s)
Minimum Green 4 50 (in 1s steps)
Vehicle Extension 0.4 31.8 (in 0.2s steps)
Maximum Green 0 255 (in 1s steps)
Leaving Amber 3 (fixed)
Starting Amber 2 (fixed)
Inter-greens 0 254 (in 1s steps)
Starting Inter-green 8 12 (in 1s steps)
Phase Delays 0 20 (in 1s steps)
Pedestrian Blackout 3 20 (in 1s steps)
Table 15.11.2.1: Traffic Signal Timing Ranges
2 Provision shall be made for inter-green times
between stages, and the circuitry shall include safety
features to prevent simultaneous display of conflicting
green indications.
3 Manual operation may override all modes, except
UTC control. If manual operation is required at a UTC
controlled site, then the UTC computer shall remotely
disconnect its link with the controller.
4 The modes of operation available by manual
selection shall be:
i. Cableless linking facility (CLF)
ii. Vehicle actuated (VA)
iii. Fixed time
iv. Manual
5 Under vehicle actuated mode, when there is an
absence of demands, it shall be possible to revert to an all
red condition, flashing ambers, or a specified stage.
6 If the flashing amber is to be used during periods of
low or no demand, such as night-time, then the flashing
mode shall be preceded by a steady amber and the other
vehicle and pedestrian signals extinguished. The flashing
rate shall be between 55 and 85 per minute, with equal on
and off intervals. The flashing mode sequence shall be
ended by the signals reaching an all red period for 3
seconds, followed by the normal start up sequence
leading to a right of way being shown on a pre-defined
start up stage.
7 Under vehicle actuated mode the controller shall
honor vehicle demands as and when they appear.
However, stage skipping must not occur to service a
demand, unless the stage is demand dependant. In the
event of a stage being terminated by the expiry of a
maximum green period, a revertive demand shall be
introduced for that stage.
8 In fixed time mode, the controller shall cycle through
all (or pre-defined) stages in a pre-set timing sequence.
9 In manual control mode, the operation of the stage
buttons shall cause the controller to move to, and to
remain on, the selected stage (subject to the expiration of
the minimum green period of the current stage and the
associated inter-green). An indicative light shall be
provided to show the current state of the controller under
manual mode.
15.11.3.1 Cables
1 The wiring of all cables shall meet the IEE Wiring
Guidelines, 17th Edition (BS 7671).
2 All signal heads on a single traffic phase shall not be
connected to the traffic signal controller on the same cable
run.
3 For new cable runs, 16 core cables with 1.5mm2
cores shall be used for both ELV and LV applications. In all
cable runs, 4 cores should be left disconnected for
redundancy purposes.
4 All cables shall be tagged in the controller to easily
identify which equipment or pole a cable is connected to.
5 Cable tags shall be colored red for cables carrying a
low voltage (LV) and yellow for cables carrying an extra
low voltage (ELV).
15.11.3.2 Controller Root
1 The controller cabinet shall be set on a concrete
plinth, if it is above ground, or in a waterproof pit if below
ground. Design of the plinth or pit shall be submitted to
the Engineer for approval before the plinth or pit is
constructed. The cabinet shall be secured to the plinth or
pit base by suitable anchoring devices. Provision shall be
made for ducts and conduits embedded in the plinth or pit
for easy access for cables. Adequate permanent protection
shall be provided to keep the cabinet and its contents free
from damp, dust, vermin and any other harmful
conditions.
2 Alternative materials may be proposed for the
Engineers approval, such as standard heavy duty plastic
underground pits and precast concrete plinths, which
satisfy the requirements for stability and proof against all
environmental conditions.
15.11.3.3 Ducts
1 A system of ducting shall be provided so that all the
signal poles and the controller are inter-connected by a
duct network. Duct paths should be straight lines, linking
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possible, due to sub-surface obstructions, a radius bend of
no more than 35 may be used.
2 Ducts shall be laid a minimum of 600mm below the
carriageway surface or 450mm below the footway surface.
3 Whenever a duct network crosses a road, at least 3
ducts shall be provided under the carriageway.
4 Ducts shall be 100mm internal diameter as standard,
however, separate 50mm internal diameter ducts may be
used to carry the electricity supply and telecommunication
cables to the controller, but no other cables shall be
installed inside these ducts.
5 Spur ducts to the signal pole location, from the
nearest draw-pit shall be provided. These can be 50mm or
100mm diameter depending on the number of cables to
be installed.
6 Polypropylene draw cords, break weight 5.5kN shall
be provided in each duct; these draw cords shall be
continuous over their entire length with no joints or knots
and shall extend one meter from each end of the duct.
They shall be replaced on each cable draw through so that
they can be reused.
7 Cable duct route identification markers in accordance
with MEW Standard OES 2 shall be provided at 25m
maximum spacing throughout the entire installation and
at terminations and bends in the route.
8. Refer to subsection 15.17 civil works for electrical
and communication installations for any other conditions.
15.11.3.4 Draw Pits
1 Draw pits shall be either constructed of pre-cast
concrete rings; brick built or reinforced high density
polyethylene. Draw pits shall comply with BS EN 124.
2 Draw pits shall not be placed in the carriageway. If
this is unavoidable, then a higher specification draw pit
shall be used, capable of withstanding the loading of
traffic.
3 A master draw pit, minimum size 600mm x 600mm x
600m deep, shall be constructed in front of the controller
location to allow the cables to be easily fed into the
controller housing.
4 When ducts cross a road, draw-pits, size 1200mm x
900mm x 900mm deep, shall be installed on either side of
the carriageway and in central islands and medians, to
assist with cable pulling. They should not be installed in
the carriageway or installed in a location that would
interfere with any pedestrian movement.
5 On longer cable runs, draw pits shall not be more
than 50m apart.
6 Where possible, drawpits shall be located adjacent to
signal poles to allow cables to be spurred off to the pole
installation easily.
15.11.3.5 Pole installation
1 Standard 4 meter high poles shall normally be set in
a concrete base minimum 600mm x 600mm x 650mm
deep. The depth shall be increased for longer poles. Cable
ducts shall be fixed within the base to connect to the
signals.
2 Where conditions prevent construction of the pole
base as stipulated above, the Contractor shall provide
poles with welded steel base plates and anchor bolts to
provide stability, all as approved by the Engineer.
3 For high masts, the design of the concrete base and
anchoring devices shall be proposed by the Contractor,
based on structural calculations for the ambient conditions,
and shall be approved by the Engineer before construction.
15.11.3.6 Cantilevers and Gantries
1 Where traffic signals need to be mounted on
cantilevers or gantries, those structures should be in
accordance with the drawings and schedules. Fabricated
steel structures shall be in accordance with Section 6
(Structural steel and other metal work) and Section 7
(Paint) of this Specification.
15.11.3.7 Miscellaneous
1 Upon completion of the work the controller base
shall be filled with a base sealant that dries hard to
prevent vermin infestation into the controller cabinet.
2 Ducts shall be sealed with a foam substance or wire
wool to prevent vermin infestation through the duct
network.
3 Road markings at all installations shall be in
accordance with the Oman Highway Design Standards
and Section 14 of these Specifications.
4 On approaches to all pedestrian crossing points,
special anti-skid road surfacing shall be laid 50m from the
crossing studs in the direction of on-coming traffic. The
surfacing shall have a minimum skid resistance value of
55 when tested in compliance with BS EN 3262-12:2001.
15.11.3.8 Completion
1 All signal equipment shall be assessed on site after
installation is completed by use of a commissioning check
list to ensure that the installation is complete and
complies with the quality and functional requirements of
the Specification.
2 The Contractor shall submit final close-down
paperwork, to include:
i. Site layout drawings (as installed)
ii. Timing sheets
iii. Signals hand-over certificate, including test and
commissioning reports
iv. Operation and maintenance manuals.
1 Traffic signal installations shall be measured by the
number of completed sets of signaling equipment and
materials installed, modified or modernized at any one
location and shall cover all requirements including
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drawpits, ducts, foundations, all completely installed and
commissioned.
2 Cantilever and Gantry supports for traffic signal
heads shall be measured by type and number installed,
and shall include foundations, fixings and mounting.
3 The unit rates shall be deemed to cover for all work
at each installation location, including design, submission
of drawings, obtaining approvals from all Concerned
Authorities, the supply, construction and installation,
transport, and all civil work and miscellaneous items and
close-out procedures.
1 The amount of completed and accepted work as
provided for above, will be paid for at the unit rate stated
in the Bill of Quantities, which rate shall be full
compensation for supplying materials, installation, testing
and putting into operation, for labor, transport, equipment,
tools supplies and other items necessary for the proper
i Traffic Signal Installation
(location and designation
shown on drawings) (Lump Sum)
ii Overhead Traffic Signal Support
including foundation (type) (nr)
15.12 Overheight Vehicle Detection
System
15.12.1 Description
1 This Sub-section describes requirements for the
design and installation of the system to detect over-height
vehicle/trucks approaching underpass and to display a
warning to alert drivers not to enter the underpass.
15.12.2 Design Criteria for Materials and
Components
1 The equipment shall be designed to operate on A.C.
240 volts single phase 50 Hz with a voltage variation of
plus 15 percent or minus 20 percent and frequency
variation of plus or minus four percent. If the equipment is
sensitive to voltage fluctuations within the above stated
limits, an automatic voltage stabilizer shall be
incorporated in the system, along with a stand-by
uninterruptible power supply system for maintaining
system memory.
2 Equipment shall be designed and derated for
continuous operation under operating conditions
stipulated in Sub-section 15.1. The variation in light
intensity caused by the shadow of passing clouds shall not
interfere with the proper operation of the equipment. The
equipment shall be suitable for uninterrupted full load
operation exposed to sun, dust storms, corrosive elements
and the adverse climatic conditions at the location.
3 Electronic equipment shall use components of
assessed quality in accordance with the system outlined in
BS 9000 General Requirements for a System for Electronic
Components of Assessed Quality, or other approved equal.
4 All equipment shall be to the approval of the
Concerned Authority. It shall have a proven in service
record, and documentary evidence of this shall be
submitted. Full environmental tests shall be carried out
on a production sample by an independent testing
authority and a certificate supplied to show the suitability
of the equipment for use in the specified environment.
5 Materials and components shall be the latest
technology and best of their respective kind and modern
practice, selected and treated so that no corrosion will
occur during the lifetime of the installation estimated at 20
years.
6 All wiring shall be neatly and securely fixed in
position in an approved manner. The wiring shall be in
high temperature PVC insulated cables or silicon rubber,
color coded for ease of identification. All terminals shall
be of adequate size.
7 NEMA 3R (IP 66 of IEC 60529) rated metallic
equipment enclosures shall be provided with terminals for
attachment of ground safety circuit.
8 Masts shall be designed and constructed to provide
adequate support and stability for the sign and shall be
suitable to support more than one assembly. They shall
be complete with base compartment and pole top
compartment complete with terminal chambers for
connecting incoming cables.
9 Masts shall be constructed from seamless steel,
tubular, with a wall thickness not less than 4.5mm and a
tensile strength of 520 MN/sq.m hot dipped galvanized.
No machining operation shall be allowed after completion
of the galvanizing process. Masts shall be painted with 2
coats of epoxy resin paint to an approved color finish after
completion of the galvanizing process as required by the
Concerned Authority / Engineer.
10 Signs shall be mounted on -brackets supporting both
top and bottom of the sign. Attachment shall be of
stainless steel clamps and mounting brackets which shall
incorporate a wiring duct for the sign wiring. The
attachment shall allow vertical and angular adjustment of
the sign assembly and shall be suitable for the sign
presentation.
11 Mounting heights of sign, the type of sign and the
signal presentation shall be as will be detailed by the
Concerned Authority.
15.12.3 Operational Requirements
1 All over-height vehicles or vehicle loads traveling
toward the tunnel shall be detected and a warning signal
given. Vehicles traveling away from the tunnel shall be
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traveling toward the tunnel shall be counted and recorded
on an installed electronic counting device.
2 The detection system shall consist of visible red or
infra red source(s) spectrally matching detector(s)
mounted on poles positioned on opposite sides of the
approach roadway. The alignment and height of the
visible red or infra red beam shall be preset to identify
vehicles over 4.25m above the roadway at the line of
detection or as requested by the Concerned Authority.
3 Positive measures shall be introduced to warn
drivers of a potential accident if they proceed and to
instruct them not to continue, whilst causing the least
possible disturbance or distraction to other motorists.
4 Warning and instructions for drivers of over-height
vehicles shall be stated on the face of the warning sign
which shall be illuminated internally, i.e., nature of danger
OVERHEIGHT and action to be taken (STOP or TURN
RIGHT or EXIT RIGHT or USE RIGHT (LEFT) LANE, or
DO NOT ENTER etc) if the driver proceeds. The action
must cause the driver to become alert to the extent that he
should react as instructed.
5 Warning Sub-system shall consist of a flashing light,
an audible alarm, and an electronic message board.
Upon receiving the control signal from the detection
subsystem, this warning subsystem is to be activated and
shall respond by alerting the driver to either stop the
vehicle or take an alternative route. The warning
subsystem shall comprise the following:
i. Warning message on LED display
ii. Loud audible alarm, 111 dB@ 3m
iii. Flashing Red warning light
15.12.4 Physical Requirements
1 The detector unit shall be solid state with printed
circuit boards and regulated power supply. The unit shall
be of modular construction. It shall have an effective
range of 3m to 38m with a reaction speed range of one
(1)MPH (1.61 km/h) to seventy-five (75) MPH (121 km/h) for
a 2 inch (5 cm) diameter object 1 inch (3 cm) above the
detection height. It shall provide a fault reporting output
upon loss of space/detector power or total failure.
2 Sensors are to have NEMA 6P rated enclosures,
direction selection to be from a selection switch. No tools
or adjustment is required.
3 Four LEDs and meter shall be provided for ease of
alignment and testing. Provision shall be made for the
elimination of the effect of ambient light and an internal
environmental control element that reduces operational
failure from fog, condensation and insects. Dimensions
shall not exceed a maximum overall size of 18 x 15 x 10
inches (46 x 38 x 25 cm). The housing shall be of high
grade extruded aluminum and sheet aluminum of not less
than 1/8 thickness, and weather sealed for rugged
durability and extended life. The mounting shall allow for
directional adjustment and aiming after initial installation.
4 Two 1/8 inch (.32 cm) boresight holes are to be
located at Top-Middle of each housing. Front and rear
screws are to be installed in these holes so as to insure a
weather tight enclosure, and should be removed to allow
alignment of units. Looking through boresight hole from
rear of unit so as to see through the boresight hole in front
of unit gives the installer a basic means of aiming the unit
in the proper direction. Focusing the unit on opposite
sides of the road in the center of the front boresight while
looking through the rear boresight hole ensures that a
general alignment is accomplished. This step should be
done from both Transmitter and Receiver Unit locations.
Fine tuning of alignment can then be done electronically.
5 The transmitter unit and the receiver units shall each
be provided with a barrier to protect the operating
equipment. The enclosure shall maintain its structural
integrity for the operational life of the equipment and shall
allow ready access for control adjustment and electrical
interconnection without the use of any tools except a
Phillips head screwdriver.
6 Each of the equipment units shall be provided with
means for rigidly attaching the unit to a vertical cylindrical
pole without requiring any machining operation. The
attachment means shall not stress or deform the unit and
shall prevent the movement of the unit in any direction by
the force developed by wind. The mounting means shall
allow adjustment of the vertical position on the pole. The
mounting means for the transmitter unit and the receiver
unit shall have the capability of adjusting the angular
orientation of the optical axis in both the horizontal and
vertical plane over an angular range of plus or minus five
degrees from horizontal. The transmitter and receiver unit
shall be mounted to detect the presence of vehicles that
exceed the specified vertical height.
7 Warning sign shall meet all electrical /electronic
specifications and shall conform, in all essential elements,
with the provisions of the U.S. D.Q.T, F.H.A. Manual on
Uniform Traffic Control Devices. Plastics on sign faces
shall be protected by LEXAN or other material providing
equal or greater defense against flying object damage or
vandalism. Signs shall be activated and time controlled
by the Detection unit. Lighting shall be provided by high
output fluorescent bulbs for message and incandescent
bulbs with parabolic reflectors for arrows at the top and
bottom of sign. Flashers on LED signs should be of
300mm diameter.
8 Sign housing shall be as indicated on drawings and
provided with rectangular (shape) reinforced aluminum
capable of withstanding wind loading up 95 km/h and
provided with a sun shield projecting at least 36 cm.
Letters and arrows shall be normally blanked out. When
illuminated, arrows shall be red in color, but can be made
in any color specified (IP 65 rating).
9 Unit mounting poles (shaft) shall be one or two piece,
adjustable height, seamless, round aluminum tube. Poles
shall include a handhole centered 46 cm above the bottom
of the shaft with a cover secured with stainless steel
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foundation shall be a one piece cast socket of aluminum
alloy, with 4 anchor bolts for fixing to the concrete base.
10 Single core cables for internal wiring shall be 450/750
volt flexible PVC insulated copper in accordance with BS
6004:1984 or approved equal standard with high
temperature insulation where operating in high ambient
temperature conditions. The conductor size shall be in
accordance with the circuit requirements. Cables shall be
bunched, clipped and properly secured to form a complete
wiring loop.
11 Power and signal cabling shall be provided between
the receiver unit electronics and the junction box adjacent
to the mounting pole foundation. Power for the receiver
and transmitter units will be made available at the junction
box located adjacent to the mounting pole foundation.
12 A solar panel shall be supplied with the OVDS to
make use of solar energy for stand-by power to enable the
system to remain powered even under power failure
conditions for limited periods.
13 A fault reporting function would be incorporated in
the system to detect any malfunctions in the system and
alert the authorities.
14 All non current carrying parts of the equipment and
installation shall be earthed.
15 The armoring and screens of all multi-core cables
installed directly in the ground shall be bonded and
connected to the earth bar together with the earth core of
the electricity supply cable. A separate single core copper
PVC insulated (green/yellow) installed back to the
electricity supply point shall be provided if the incoming
cable does not include the earth.
1 Associated civil work for ducts, draw pits and pole
bases shall conform to Clause 15.17.3 Construction
Requirements.
2 The Contractor shall supply and install the
underground ducts, construct the cable drawpits as
indicated on the Drawings or as required on site for
installation of the cables. The Contractor shall be
responsible for all excavation, draining trenches, forming
of duct assembly, backfilling, and removal of excess earth
and restoring finished grade to its original condition.
3 Ducts shall be as specified under Clause 15.7.2. They
shall be laid in trenches in close cluster formation.
4 Concrete pole bases shall be designed to take into
account the nature of the ground and the dead and
imposed loads of the pole and all attachments. They may
be pre-cast or cast in-situ as detailed on the Drawings or
as instructed by the Engineer.
5 The excavated hole for the pole base shall be well
cleaned and its sides compacted and the base and sides of
the excavation shall be lined with a heavy duty sheet
bitumen or polythene waterproof membrane before work
on the foundation properly commences.
6 Where pre-cast foundations are to be installed they
shall be inserted in the excavation supported at the correct
level and grouted in. In-situ foundations shall be
constructed as shown on the Drawings with the concrete
poured around the reinforcing and holding down bolts
and consolidated in one operation.
7 The position of the anchor bolts and the level of the
top surface shall be exactly determined and adjusted. PVC
ducts of sizes shown on the drawings shall be installed in
the bases for cable access.
1 Over-height vehicle detection systems shall be
measured as the number of completed systems. The rate
shall include for supply and installation, testing and
commissioning of transmitter and receiver units, warning
signs, masts with interconnecting cables and earthing as
necessary, cables, including all foundations, ducts,
drawpits and associated civil work.
rate for a complete operational system stated in the Bill of
Quantities, which rate shall be full compensation for
supplying, installing, testing and putting into service, all
materials, transport, labor, equipment, tools, supplies and
other work items necessary for the proper support and
i Overheight vehicle detection and
warning system (system complete)
(location shown on drawings) (nr)
15.13 Emergency Roadside Telephone
System
15.13.1 Description
emergency roadside telephone systems, including
detailed engineering, coordination, manufacture, supply,
transportation, delivery, installation, jointing, connecting
up, testing, commissioning, setting to work, training and
maintenance services during the warranty period. Work
includes:
i. Coordination with Concerned Authority, existing
contractors, and providers of interfaced
systems.
ii. Project management.
iii. Planning management.
iv. Detailed functional analysis until approval by
v. Finalization of system to the approval of
vi. Supply of needed system equipment and
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vii. Transport, unloading, and storage on the Site of
the required equipment and components.
viii. Equipment installation.
ix. System installation and configuration.
x. System integration with interfaced and existing
systems.
xi. Complete testing of the system (unit tests,
integration tests, final acceptance tests, users
tests, etc.).
xii. Training.
xiii. System implementation,
xiv. System roll-out,
xv. System maintenance after successful initial
proving period during Warranty,
xvi. Supply of spare parts for 2 years,
xvii. System maintenance tools delivery,
xviii. Writing and delivering of documentation (users
manual, maintenance manual, test reports, etc.)
xix. Testing of emergency roadside telephones in
the field.
xx. Commissioning of the installation.
xxi. Connection of emergency roadside telephones
to control center
15.13.2 Regulations and Standards
1 British Standards and Codes of Practice shall apply to
the design and installation of the system
2 The following BS are generally applicable and are
mandatory:
i. BS3573: 1990 - Polyethylene-insulated copper-
conductor telecommunication distribution
cable.
ii. BS EN60529: 1992 - Specification for
classification of degrees of protection provided
by enclosures.
iii. BS 1363 - Specification for 13 A plugs, switched
and un-switched socket-outlets and boxes.
iv. BS EN 60898 - Specification for miniature and
moulded case circuit breakers.
v. BS 4293 - Specification for residual current-
operated circuit-breakers.
vi. BS EN ISO 14713: 1999 - Protection against
corrosion of iron and steel in structures - Zinc
and aluminum coatings Guidelines and ASTM
123.
vii. BS EN 10327/2004 - Hot dip zinc coatings on
steel sheet.
viii. BS EN ISO 1461: 1999 - Hot dip galvanized
coatings on fabricated iron and steel articles -
Specifications and test methods.
ix. EN50082-1 - Electromagnetic compatibility
(EMC) - Generic standards - Immunity for
residential, commercial and light-industrial
environments.
x. BS EN 60068-2-78:2002 - Environmental testing -
Tests - Test Cab: Damp heat, steady state.
xi. BS EN 60118-4:2006 - Hearing aids - Magnetic
field strength in audio-frequency induction
loops for hearing aid purposes.
xii. BS EN 60529:2004 - Degrees of protection
provided by enclosures (IP Code).
xiii. BS 6305:1992 - Analogue inter working and non-
interference requirements for Customer
Equipment for connection to the Public
Switched Telephone Network.
3 Other Standards - International Electro-technical
Commission (IEC):
i. IEC60068 Environmental Testing
ii. Specification for Concrete works, shall be as per
subsection: Civil Works for Electrical
Installations
4 Product Data: For each component including
descriptions, colors, complete technical specifications, and
manufacturer catalogues for all equipment and materials.
5 Factory Tests: All equipment and cables are to be
tested at manufacturer premises, and test certificates, are
to be submitted to Engineer before shipping and delivery
to site.
6 Shop Drawings: Submit drawings for approval
including, but not limited to, the following:
i. Detailed system schematic diagram.
ii. Detailed layout, locations, and installation of all
equipments.
iii. Exact routing of all cabling and wiring.
iv. Equipment assemblies and indicate dimensions,
weights, required clearances, method of field
assembly, components, and location of each
field connection.
v. Wiring Diagrams: Detail wiring for power,
signal, and control systems and differentiate
between manufacturer-installed and field-
installed wiring. Identify terminals to facilitate
installation, operation, and maintenance.
Include a single-line diagram showing cabling
interconnection of components.
15.13.3 Definitions and Mode of Operation
1 Description of emergency telephone operation
i. The principle of this operation is that when a
call is initiated in the field, the emergency
roadside telephone automatically calls the
phone number unique to that particular
telephone. This unique called number is known
as the indial number.
ii. The indial number is connected to control
center CC (defined by the Concerned Authority).
iii. The PABX (private automatic branch exchange)
is programmed to display on a screen:
a. The pillar number of the calling emergency
roadside telephone
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i. From the pillar number and other information
programmed into the PABX the CC operator
answering the call is able to identify the location
of the phone being used, including which side
of the carriageway, without the caller giving any
details.
ii. The CC operators and the caller are able to
communicate clearly in a two way (duplex)
manner.
iii. In the event of a failure, the emergency roadside
telephone can detect the listed defects and will
automatically initiate a call to the CC manager
and log the details of the defect.
iv. The emergency roadside telephone must have
facilities for it to be called remotely by the CC
manager and perform the listed self-diagnostics
and report the results accordingly.
2 Supply of network facilities and equipment
i. Network supplier
a. Telephone equipment shall be
coordinated with the mobile
telecommunications service provider.
b. It is mandatory that the local operator be
used for the services.
ii. Each Emergency Roadside Telephone is to have
a unique series of numbers :
a. Pillar number
b. The indial telephone number
programmed to call the CC phone
number
c. CC manager phone number
d. Phone service number (SIM Card)
e. Serial number
f. A four-digit Personal Identification
Number (ID)
g. The Pillar number shall be allocated
based on local authority guidelines.
3 Monitoring of emergency roadside telephones
iii. Calls from the emergency roadside telephones
are handled and monitored by CC.
15.13.4 Products and Materials
15.13.4.1 Pillar Design and Manufacture
1 The emergency roadside telephone shall be hands-
free, vandal resistant and weather resistant.
2 The emergency roadside telephone shall be housed
in a pillar with only the solar cell being pole mounted.
3 The emergency roadside telephone shall be housed
in a plinth mounted pillar of dimensions described in
Paragraph 15.13.4.2
4 The emergency roadside telephone shall have as a
minimum the following features:
i. Button to initiate an emergency call to CC.
ii. Button to annunciate recorded information.
iii. Speaker to broadcast the ring tone and voice
communications.
iv. Two microphones to record and monitor voice
communication, respectively.
v. IrDA interface with infra red port for
programming the telephone features in the
vicinity of the unit.
vi. Two (2) locks with different keying to secure the
emergency roadside telephone module to the
enclosure (pillar). Keying must be keyed alike
across the manufacturers telephones.
15.13.4.2 Pillar Dimensions and Weight
1 The pillar dimensions shall be:
i. Height 1400mm 100mm
ii. Width 200mm 50mm
iii. Depth 130mm 50mm
2 The pillar weight, including the phone equipment,
shall weigh less than 60 Kg.
15.13.4.3 Frangibility
1 The pillar and solar cell support combination shall be
so designed as to be frangible in the event that it is hit by
an errant vehicle. The frangibility requirements must
comply with the definition and requirements of BS EN 40-
2:2004.
15.13.4.4 Pillar Materials and Color
1 The pillar shall be constructed from marine grade
aluminum with a minimum thickness 3 mm or extruded
aluminum with a minimum thickness 5mm.
15.13.4.5 IP Rating
1 The pillar shall be designed to IP55 (IEC 60529)
2 The electronics enclosure shall be designed to IP66
(IEC 60529).
15.13.4.6 Vibration and Shock
1 The emergency phone must remain operable under
the following conditions of vibration: Three axes to: +/-
1.5mm 5-13Hz and+/-1g 13-150Hz tested.
15.13.4.7 Wind
1 The emergency phone must remain operable after
withstanding wind speeds of up to 198 km/h.
15.13.4.8 Temperature
1 The emergency telephone shall comply with the
following temperature requirements:
i. Storage temperatures range -10C to +70C.
ii. A minimum start up temperature of -5C.
iii. An operating temperature range -10C to +70C
continuous.
iv. Storage temperature shock changes up to 10C
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15.13.4.9 Lightning Protection
1 Primary protection shall be provided using fitted gas
arrestors.
2 Secondary protection shall be provided using fitted
metal oxide varistors.
3 Earth stake shall be fitted with a conductor no less
than 6 mm bonding the earth stake to the base of the
phone pole and to an earth point within the electronics
enclosure.
15.13.4.10 Vermin Ingress
1 The pillar shall be pest and vermin proof, including
termites, ants, bees, rats and mice.
15.13.4.11 Vandalism
1 The pillar shall be vandal and impact resistant to
prevent unauthorized access to the internal equipment.
Vandal and impact resistance can be defined as being able
to remain functional while withstanding moderate to
severe blows by hand held objects in most circumstances
without suffering more than cosmetic damage.
2 The pillar shall be fitted with an automatic
tilt/vandalism alert feature with configurable sensitivity
settings with provision for the emergency roadside phone
to make maintenance call and log its location and
condition with the CC manager.
3 Access to the fixing bolts attaching the phone to the
concrete pad shall only be obtained from inside the
emergency telephone pillar.
15.13.4.12 Pillar Identification
1 International telephone symbols and pillar numbers
shall be installed on each side of the pillar.
2 The International telephone symbols and emergency
telephone pillar number shall be manufactured using
British Standard.
3 The telephone symbol shall be 150mm in height with
a spacing of 150mm from the top of the pillar to the top of
the telephone symbol.
4 The pillar number shall consist of 80 D N numerals
installed vertically down the pillar with a spacing of
150mm from the bottom of the telephone symbol to the
top of the first pillar numeral.
15.13.4.13 Concrete
1 All concrete and reinforcement for the bases and
anchor bolt assemblies shall be in accordance with Sub-
section 15.17
15.13.4.14 Steelwork
1 All steelwork for the anchor bolt assemblies shall be
hot dipped galvanized in accordance with BS EN ISO
14713: 1999 and BS EN ISO 14761: 1999.
15.13.5 Power Supply
15.13.5.1 Power Supply
1 The emergency telephone shall operate from either
of the following, as shown on the Drawings or instructed
by the Engineer:
i. Powered by a 240 V AC mains available from
the nearest light pole, where possible.
ii. A fitted solar panel and battery combination,
supplied by the Contractor.
2 Short circuit protection shall be provided.
15.13.5.2 Battery
1 The battery shall have the following characteristics:
i. Operating temperature range, -10 C - +70 C
ii. Sealed lead acid rechargeable
iii. Sealed and operational in any orientation
iv. Maintenance free
v. Minimum 3 years float service life.
vi. Recyclable
vii. No memory effect
viii. To provide a minimum of 7 days normal
operation under a primary source failure
condition. Normal operation is based on 6 calls
per day at 10 minutes per call for 7 days, the
remaining time being Idle time.
15.13.5.3 Battery Charging
1 The battery shall be charged with a solar cell or from
a 240V AC mains supply.
2 Thermal management of the battery charging to
prevent thermal runaway of the battery shall be
incorporated.
3 The power supply and charging system shall
incorporate battery management to monitor the status of
the battery charge and maintain it at its rated float voltage.
4 Should the battery voltage fall below 90% of its
nominal float voltage an alarm shall be raised.
15.13.5.4 Solar Panel
1 The solar panel shall be of sufficient size and wattage
to ensure that the battery receives sufficient charge under
all weather conditions.
2 A bird guard shall be fitted to the solar cell to
discourage birds from sitting on the cell.
3 The solar cell support shall provide a minimum of 4.0
meters clearance between the ground and the solar cell,
such that the solar cell is not accessible without a ladder.
4 The solar cell shall be vandal resistant and attached
to the mounting such that it cannot be removed without
special tools provided by the supplier.
5 The solar panel shall be installed facing North and be
angled towards the sun, with the angle being dependant
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15.13.6.1 Drawings
1 The Contractor shall prepare drawings to scale and
diagrams as follows:
i. Emergency roadside telephone system
schematic diagrams, detailed design,
connection diagrams, etc.
ii. Construction drawings, including civil works
iii. As-built drawings
2 All design development drawings, construction
drawings, and as-built drawings shall be submitted in hard
copy format as well as in electronic format in the
quantities specified below.
3 Quantity of submittals
i. Electronic Files: 1 set.
ii. Reproducible hardcopies: 1 set.
iii. Prints: 3 sets.
15.13.6.2 Concrete Pad and Pillar Foundation
1 A concrete pad, complete with anchor bolt assembly
and steel mesh, shall be constructed as detailed in the
Drawings, at each emergency telephone location.
15.13.6.3 Anchor Bolt Assembly
1 The anchor bolt assembly shall include four (4) nuts
and four (4) washers per assembly
2 Sufficient thread shall be provided on each bolt to
allow for the leveling of the pillar when installed. This
shall be not less than twice the sum of the nut, washer and
pillar base plate thickness.
3 All bolts shall be the same length with respect to the
vertical axis of the assembly. The anchor bolt assembly
shall be such that the pillar may be mounted parallel to
the road center line.
15.13.6.4 Pillar Mounted Telephone
1 An emergency telephone shall be installed on a
concrete pad at each location indicated on the Drawings.
2 Each pillar shall be installed on the anchor bolt
assembly and adjusted so as to be vertical. The pillar shall
comply with the requirements of the applicable British
code for structural design for utility services poles for
stability.
3 The emergency telephone shall be installed such that
the buttons, speaker and microphones are facing away
from the direction of traffic flow such that a person using
the emergency telephone is facing the phone and
oncoming traffic.
The pole for the solar cell shall be installed on the side of
the pillar further away from the curb such that it does not
obstruct the view of the pillar number when viewed by
drivers approaching the pillar.
4 Refer to Series 1500 of the DRMB UK Standards for
highways for all these works.
15.13.6.5 Grouting of Pillar Base
1 After the installation of the emergency telephone, the
Contractor shall impact mortar grout under the pillar base.
1 The emergency roadside telephone system shall be
measured by number of the complete systems, supplied
installed tested and put into operation. The unit rates shall
include for all work, including design, supply and
installation, per road; testing, commissioning,
maintenance provision of all drawings and manuals and
all necessary civil works as specified.
1 The emergency roadside telephone system shall be
paid for as a lump sum per completed system including
transportation, at the unit rate(s) stated in the Bill of
Quantities, which shall be full compensation for the
complete system supplied including the roadside
equipment, the network facilities (mobile telecom service)
implementation and putting into operation after testing in
accordance with the Specification.
15.13.9 Items in the Bill of Quantities (Unit)
i Emergency Roadside Telephone System
(Road Ref. No.) (Lump Sum)
15.14 Public Lighting Management and
Control System (PLMCS)
15.14.1 Description
1 This Sub-section describes requirements for design,
supply, installation, testing and commissioning of a
complete PLMCS installed in feeder pillars, with individual
phase voltage stabilization, dimming, monitoring, remote
control and remote surveillance suitable for later
connection to server based software for decentralized
operation.
2 The PLMCS comprises:
i. Feeder pillar power controller
ii. Switching functions
iii. Remote control management software and
hardware
15.14.2 General Requirements
1 The PLMCS shall control the function of the ordinary
feeder pillars (FP).
2 The PLMCS shall be installed at each feeder pillar
position and control all luminaries of that FP.
3 The PLMCS shall be capable of being upgraded later
to have full remote control, including remote servicing,
communication of alarms, down-loading of recorded
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4 The PLMCS shall work with all luminaires; HPS and
HPMV type, equipped with standard magnetic ballast,
ignitor and PFC capacitor.
5 The PLMCS shall be capable of dimming HPS and
HPMV lamps in a range of 100% - 50% and stabilize the
voltage for MH and FL lamps. It shall be capable of
stabilizing the output voltage for each phase individually
to +/-1% for input voltage fluctuations from 175V to 264V
and shall be able to increase the output voltage by at least
30V to compensate for low input voltage.
6 The PLMCS shall be designed to save between 15%
and 35% of energy on average and shall ensure up to
double the lamp life.
7 The PLMCS shall be completely static, that is with no
moving parts such as variac-type transformers and it
shall not contain triac based equipment.
8 The PLMCS shall be a universal system to work with
any brand of HPS, HPMV, MH or FL lamps, mixed in the
same system or circuit of the FP. It shall be independent of
the brand of luminaires used.
9 The PLMCS shall be operated via, and conform to,
the local 3-phase 4 wire, solidly earthed neutral, 415 V A C.
electrical system.
10 The kVa rating installed shall be based on full load
shown on the Drawings at pf of 0.8 and a spare capacity
of 30% for future connection of additional loads. In
addition each unit shall be de-rated by 30%.
11 Each FP shall have an automatic by-pass system. The
by-pass shall be activated automatically in case of any
malfunction of the PLMCS.
12 The local agent for the PLMCS shall have factory
trained and certified personnel to perform commissioning
and all servicing tasks.
13 The PLMCS shall be a field proven system with at
least 1000 similar products installed worldwide. The
chosen supplier shall have similar systems installed in at
least 5 major cities in the Middle East.
14 The PLMCS shall use the latest technology, and
comply with international standards such as CE-mark, CEI
17-13/1, EN 60439-1 and UL916. PLMCS shall be CE
marked and conform to such standards. Under no
circumstance shall the system induce harmonic currents
to the supply grid.
15 The PLMCS enclosure shall be for outdoor
installation, IP 54 minimum to IEC 60529, for both the
power and electronic parts.
16 All system components shall be suitable for
operation within a temperature range from -10deg C to
+60deg C
17 Materials shall be certified to ISO 9002 quality
standard.
18 Load must be started at each switching on under
nominal conditions (230/240V RMS +-1% each phase) even
if the input voltage is at 175V for a programmable time,
(this is very important to conserve the lamp life and
conform to the lamp manufacturers warranty).
19 The transition from lamp warming to planned stage,
or any intermediate level regulation process, shall be done
without disconnection and shall be applied in maximum
steps of 2.2V. The process of dimming shall be even,
without visible steps in luminance.
20 The PLMCS shall incorporate a high accuracy
astronomical time clock which can be remotely controlled
from the control center.
21 Programming and reading of the parameters shall be
done via PC software, able to read the real time
measurement and to change all the parameters of the
feeder pillar, operable through either a direct cable
connection between the PC and feeder pillar or with GSM.
22 The supplier shall be responsible for installation,
testing and commissioning of the system and shall
organize a local 5-days seminar for training.
23 The PLMCS shall monitor power, voltage, current
and power factor of each lighting circuit and additionally it
shall monitor all other inputs from the FP.
24 Communication to the PLMCS shall be via fiber optic
interface on TCP/IP protocol.
25 Future optional features may include the following:
i. The PLMCS shall have the optional capability in
future to add communication with each
individual lighting point by means of power line
carrier (no additional cables). With this option it
shall monitor the proper functioning of each
lamp, ballast, ignitor and capacitor.
ii. The PLMCS shall have the capability in future to
switch on and off each individual lighting point
or advertising panel by means of power line
carrier (no additional cables).
iii. Communication to the PLMCS shall be possible
via telephone modem, GSM modem, GPRS
modem, radio modem, RS232 interface or
RS485 interface.
15.14.3 Detailed Technical Specification
1 Power controller enclosure shall have the following
features:
i. Housing fabricated of fiber-glass reinforced
polyester or equally approved material
ii. Protection level: IP54 in accordance with IEC
60529 Standard
iii. Color: RAL 7032 - 7035
iv. Base frame made of hot dipped galvanized steel
v. Safety lock.
2 Main technical features of power controller shall
include:
i. Supporting frame made of galvanized steel
ii. Voltage control circuits as provided by
manufacturer.
iii. Serial port RS232 or RS485 for communication
with PC and GSM, and up-to-date software of all
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iv. Microprocessor unit (PLC) for control of work
cycles, made of high-grade components,
suitable to operate within the temperature
range -10C to +70C - Printed circuits with
galvanic insulation of the tracks.
v. Regulation and stabilization of voltage on load
side through static system without wave
dimming (wave-form shall remain perfectly
sinusoidal) for each phase independently.
vi. Four pole main breaker, thermal and magnetic
protection, with rated current to suit the size of
controller with a short circuit capacity 50 kA.
vii. Indicator lights: mains voltage phase colors.
3 Connections:
i. Feeder terminals shall be 5 x 35mm
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ii. Each FP shall have at least 4 outgoing circuits,
each terminated with 5 terminals 16mm
2
.
Configuration, quantity and circuit current rating
of each circuit shall be as indicated on the
Drawings.
4 Functional features of power controller shall include:
i. Static by-pass, no break execution, suitable to
operate any combination of mixed types of
lamps
ii. Power saving of up to 40% depending on the
type of lamps connected.
iii. Efficiency 98.5% (at full load, PF=1)
iv. Stabilization of output voltage with accuracy +/-
1% with input voltage 200 to 245 V independent
for each phase.
v. Stabilization of changes in mains voltage in
extra-rapid time.
vi. Setting of the following parameters, separate
for each phase: starting voltage, full light
voltage, reduced light voltage, warm-up time,
ramp-up speed, ramp-down speed.
vii. Selection of dimming percentage and of the
corresponding time zones, up to 10 time zones.
viii. Availability of one preset yearly program, with
starting and operating cycles configurable in
accordance with seasonal factors and location.
ix. Availability of one customizable yearly cycle
with different settings for each season and the
possibility to set up to ten time zones over night
time.
x. Availability of five customized periodical cycles
with possibility to set the requested time, the
days of the week and up to ten time zones over
night time.
xi. Availability of one cycle controlled by analogue
input (4 - 20 ma) suitable for dimming from
signal sent from a luminance sensor or any
other equivalent apparatus.
xii. Astronomical time clock with precision of 4
minutes/year in a temperature range of -10 to
+70C, or, alternatively, high accuracy clock,
with precision 1 minutes/year in a temperature
range -10 to +70C.
xiii. Lithium battery for buffering of RAM memory
and of the time clock, with 2 (two) year
autonomy under disconnected mains
conditions; control of charging status, with
analogue measurement of battery voltage;
push-button for disconnection during storage
period; hot replacement.
5 Features for future functions (upgradeable) shall
include:
i. Alarms programming menu for values above or
below the preset thresholds of input voltage,
output voltage, total current, power and PF.
ii. Display of the following information:
a. Input voltage of each phase
b. Output voltage of each phase
c. Active power of each phase
d. Reactive power of each phase
e. Power factor of each phase
f. Frequency of each phase
g. Analogue input value (m A)
h. Analogue output value (m A)
iii. Recording of the following statistical data:
a. Hours of operation on line
b. Hours of operation in the by-pass mode
c. Number of switching cycles of control
relays
d. Stability of mains (steps/minute)
e. Total energy consumption
f. Number of black-outs
g. Number of resets
h. Possibility to download the historical data
recorded in the controller, via portable PC
or modem or from the control center.
iv. Provision for connection to a remote control
network designed for diagnostic and control of
the whole unit (remote servicing).
15.14.4 Remote Control Management (RCM)
Software
Software shall be designed to operate a remote control
station for supervision and management of lighting
systems, with the features and functions listed in items 1
to 8, below:
1 General features:
i. Standard language is English; further local
languages with text import during program start
up later on, should be possible
ii. Installation on single PC (stand-alone) or in the
Concerned Authoritys server configuration in
future.
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v. Safety system for control of all accesses,
configurable for the function and the Concerned
Authoritys control.
vi. Customization of program options
vii. Facility to import and export data, already
present in external database, without the need
of manual fill-in
viii. Manual backup utility
ix. Window preference for simple access to the
most-used functions.
x. Creation of log files of the performed
operations.
xi. Wide flexibility in customization
2 Data list management:
i. Loading of data list of plant and components
(FP's, cables, luminaires, lamps, ballasts,
ignitors, capacitors)
ii. Management of data list by means of a tree
structure
iii. Fill-in of plant and component data list from the
tree structure or directly from the maps
iv. Utility functions such as copy, cut, paste, paste
special
v. Management capacity up to 30 towns, 300 FPs
and more than 30,000 objects with possibility to
extend without limit.
vi. Identification (object can belong to more than
one group) and without limitation in numbers
vii. Management of groups by means a tree
structure; data searching and selection via
appropriate filters (with logic addresses)
viii. Data replicate tool to revise and modify the
data list of elements
ix. Facility to personalize the screen and
background
x. Control panel for easy access to the different
program functions
3 Communication:
i. Communication via serial cable or via modem
(standard telephone PSTN, GSM, GPRS, radio
modem, TCP/IP protocol on Ethernet)
ii. Management of 5 modems at the same time or
5 TCP/ IP channels.
iii. Facility to configure the interface modems for
only incoming calls, only outgoing calls, only
manual calls, only automatic calls
iv. Full automatic management of the connections
(automatic disconnection only when required)
v. Emulation in remote mode to enable all the
operations as if in front of the controller
vi. Manual connection to verify the controller state,
to perform a data-download, to synchronize the
clock, to program the operative parameters
vii. Monitoring and recording on log files of the
communications procedure and errors
viii. Diagnostics of communication based on the
errors and faulty answers from the field, with
activation of alarm to signal the most critical
connections
ix. Remote reading of operative parameters
(technical data, working cycles, clocks, alarms,
l/0 state, MEM modules settings), active alarms,
records of alarms (in partial or total mode),
record of measures, monthly data, etc.
x. Facility to download the last "n" records
xi. Facility to program in advance the operation to
be performed during the connection with the
controller in field
xii. Remote writing and modification of the
operative parameters
xiii. Real time remote reception of alarms from the
plants
xiv. Alarms notification to the technician via SMS or
e-mail, based on customizable rules
xv. Utility to plan the automatic calls of the
controllers, including the possibility to choose
the operation to be performed, and the
management of errors in the communication
xvi. Remote plant override to switch the lighting
system on and off
xvii. Remote control of input/output relay
4 Plant management by active maps:
i. Map management on three levels in case of a
wide area or on two levels in case of
medium/small area
Up to 324 maps
Maps in whatever graphic format (JPG, BMP,
WMF, TIF, GIF)
Simple insertion of object in the map
Facility to choose the objects to be displayed in
the map, only one object type at a time
ii. Active objects which light-on because of alarms
iii. Color light indication in the quadrants at levels
one and two, indicating the presence of one or
more objects in alarm condition inside the area
iv. Facility to add, delete, remove, new objects
directly from the map
v. Utility functions such as copy, cut, paste, paste
special
vi. Full interactivity of the objects to open data list,
to display a mimic panel or alarms or records of
maintenance activities or set-up , directly from
the map
vii. Zoom function in the detailed map
viii. Tools to navigate into the maps
ix. (As an alternative to normal maps) chart
module, to interface and interact with drawing
Autocad and/or shop files, with facility to import
automatically elements of chart system used
5 Mimic panel application:
i. Remote diagnostic identification by displaying
the operational state of the controller and
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ii. Display of the state of equipment in real time
mode (when on-line) or by records (from
database)
iii. Identification by color code of alarms and
operational state of: breakers, limit switches,
contactors, relays etc
iv. Display of all measures done by the local
control module (voltage, current, power, power
factor etc.)
v. Manual override commands, in ON-LINE mode,
controlled directly from the mimic panel
6 Events and data analysis:
i. Events shall be able to be programmed in four
priority levels:
Table, to display the events with predefined
customizable filters for each PC
Bar graph for the analysis of the types of
events and the objects involved
Events in cases of: override controls,
communication problems, automatic call
results, etc.
Management of an appropriate printer for
recording alarms
ii. Each alarm/event shall able to be configured to
send a message via SMS or e-mail
iii. Display of data of the plant (measures, monthly
measures, alarms) through tables, graphs,
active mimic panel of the selected unit
iv. Table to display data with predefined
customizable filters for each PC
v. Creation of customizable graphs for the analysis
of the most interested values
vi. Availability of different types of graphs (line,
steps, cake, etc.)
7 Working parameters of controllers
i. Data replicate tool, to revise and modify the
parameters of controllers
ii. Facility to transfer and read each parameter
iii. Automatic control of errors during the
parameter transfer
iv. Facility to program in automatic mode each
controller or groups of them
v. Tool for automatic calculation of switch-on
hours of the plant, depending on astronomical
clock parameters (for season and for year)
vi. Print out of data list and the groups of objects
vii. Print out of all related tables (streets, supports,
lamps)
viii. Table and graph print out, with filters, of events
ix. Table and graph print out, with filters, of
measures
x. Table and graph print out, with filters, of
monthly data
xi. Report of the energy (theoretical, actual and
saving)
xii. Detailed print out of the working parameters of
the controllers
xiii. Print out of log messages
8 Maintenance module
i. Automatic elaboration of programmed
maintenance plan, according to user's needs
and settable parameters
ii. Facility to customize maintenance operations
iii. Print out of plan of activities
iv. Recording of failures and unplanned activities
v. Recording of real activity done
vi. Management of historical data
15.14.5 RCM Hardware
1 Personal computers shall be latest models and have
the following features:
i. Processor: Intel 2.0Ghz or over
ii. RAM memory: 1 GB
iii. Multi-serial with 5 ports COM (or in alternative
USB hub with converters) (if not used by TCP/IP)
iv. Parallel port
v. Printer with continuous paper form
vi. Double HD with indicative capacity 40GB each
one (IDE or SCSI; same type)
vii. If the HD is SCSI type, the controller must be
SCSI U/160.
viii. Color video card that grants a definition of
1024x765 at least.
ix. Minimum video memory card 32 Mb
x. Compatible back-up system
2 Operative system shall be as stated below or as
selected by the Concerned Authority:
i. MS Windows 2000 Professional or Windows
XP Professional, or latest system (up-to-date)
complete.
3 Modems shall be:
i. Modem standard for wired telephone line
(PSTN)
ii. Modem GSM for SMS alarms
iii. Modem GSM/GPRS for SMS alarm
1 The public lighting management and control system
shall be measured by the number of completed feeder
pillars controlled by the PLMCS, installed and
commissioned. The rate per feeder pillar shall include for
the remote control and management software and
hardware, and any transmission/ communication media
between the feeder pillar and the control center. Rates are
deemed to include for all work, including design supply,
transportation and installation, testing and commissioning
and instruction of the Concerned Authoritys personnel in
operation of the system.
measured as provided for above, will be paid for at the
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stated in the Bill of Quantities, which rate shall be full
compensation for supplying materials, installation, testing
and putting into operation, for labor, equipment, tools,
supplies, earthing, training, and other items of work
necessary for the completion of the system(s) to the
satisfaction of the Concerned Authority, as specified.
i PLMCS installation at each feeder pillar
and all related communication and central
control facilities. (nr)
15.15 Earthing
15.15.1 Description
supplying, installing, and testing earthing connections in
electrical installations, including transformer neutral
earthing, main earthing terminals or bars, exposed
conductive parts of electrical equipment, extraneous
conductive parts, and standby generator neutral earthing
where installed.
2 The Contractor shall carry out work in accordance
with the following:
BS 7671 chapter 54 (seventeenth edition)
or IEC 60364-5-54 (2004)
3 Prior to ordering materials, the Contractor shall
submit data for the Engineers approval including, but not
limited to, manufacturers catalogues for earth rods,
connecting clamps, earthing conductors, protective
conductors, bonding conductors, connectors and other
accessories, exothermic welding kits and tools etc,, and
samples of conductors as requested.
4 The Contractor shall submit drawings for approval by
the Engineer, including, but not limited to the following:
i. exact location of earth pits, rods and details of
installation and connections
ii. exact routing of buried earthing conductors with
indication of cross-section, depth of laying and
covering
iii. cross sectional area of all earthing ,protective
and bonding conductors
iv. layout and details of earthing provisions at
substations, switchgear, distribution
panelboards etc., indicating fittings used,
insulation, plates and markings, passage and
routing of earthing conductors, conduit, sleeves,
grooves, niches etc. giving sizes and
dimensions of component parts.
15.15.2 Materials
1 Fittings, plant, equipment, ducts and cables used for
each earthing installation shall be as specified in other
pertinent Clauses of this Section 15. Unless otherwise
specified, all earthing materials and components shall be
of copper.
1 Exposed non-current carrying metallic parts of each
electrical installation and the neutral point of the
distribution system shall be earthed. The earthing of the
distribution system shall be made at the neutral point of
the transformers.
2 A separate 50mm x 6mm high conductivity earth bar
shall be mounted on porcelain connectors in each
substation and feeder pillar housing. The bar shall be pre-
drilled with a minimum distance of 75mm between holes
and connected as follows:
i. Insulated cable:
a. Transformer neutral
b. Earth mat
ii. Bare cable:
a. Switchgear frame earth
b. Transformer frame earth
3 The insulated cable shall be greenyellow striped
50mm single core PVC fixed at regular intervals with non-
magnetic insulating cleats and terminated with suitably
sized lugs. The bare conductors shall be 35mm x 6mm or
50mm high conductivity copper tape or conductor fixed at
regular intervals with purpose made brass saddles.
4 Each sub-station and feeder pillar earth mat shall
have two 16mm diameter copper covered steel earth rods
of 2.5m length, connected together and to the earth bar.
Each rod shall be housed inside a concrete inspection box
recessed into the ground and fitted with a removable
metal lid with the inscription Earthing Rod. An earth
resistance test shall be carried out on the earth bar at each
sub-station and feeder pillar. Three readings shall be
obtained on each of the two earth paths connected
individually and in parallel. The results shall be tabulated
and submitted to the Engineer for approval.
5 The earth bar shall be labeled and the connections
identified. The insulated earthing cables for high mast and
lighting column circuits shall be earthed at the low voltage
supply position at the earth bar.
6 At the masts and each last column on a circuit,
earthing shall be by connecting the earthing bolt to a
16mm diameter copper covered steel rod of 2.5 m length
minimum, driven into the ground adjacent to the mast or
column to achieve the required resistance (1 ohm
maximum). Bonding is to be by means of a 16mm
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stranded bare copper conductor. Each mast and column
shall be bonded to the earthing cable. Where the supply
cable is looped into the column the earthing cable shall
not be cut. The final column in each distribution circuit
shall be bonded to a separate earth rod.
7 The earthing system at sign lighting installations
shall be as specified for masts and columns.
8 Connections between rods and earthing tape or
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a fused joint. Bolted connections may be used for
removable items of equipment only.
9 Protective conductors shall not be formed by conduit,
trunking, ducting or the like. Where armored cable is
specified and armor is steel, it may be used as a protective
conductor, if approved and if not otherwise shown on the
Drawings. In general a protective conductor shall be run
together with the lighting power circuit unless otherwise
waived by the concerned authority.
10 Connection of every earthing conductor to earthing
electrode and every bonding conductor to extraneous
conducting parts shall be labeled in accordance with the
applicable regulations, as follows:
SAFETY ELECTRICAL CONNECTION - DO NOT REMOVE.
15.15.4 Earth Resistance Test
1 Earth resistance tests shall be made by the
Contractor on the earthing system, separating and
reconnecting each earth connection.
2 If it is indicated that soil treatment or other corrective
measures are required to lower the ground resistance
values, the Contractor shall submit proposals for
corrective measures to the Engineer for approval prior to
working on such measures.
3 The electrical resistance of the earthing circuit (ECC)
together with the resistance of the earthing leads,
measured from the connection with earth electrode to any
other position in the complete installation, shall not
exceed one ohm.
5 Earth resistance test shall be performed as the
Engineers requirements. The earth resistance of each
electrode shall be measured by means of resistance
bridge instrument and results recorded.
1 Earthing shall be measured by the number of
completed sets of earthing rods supplied, installed, and
tested. The interconnecting work within the circuit shall
not be measured separately.
rate stated in the Bill of-Quantities which rate shall be full
compensation for supplying, installing, testing,
transportation, putting into operation and for materials,
labor, equipment, tools, supplies and other items
necessary for the proper completion of the work as
specified.
i. Twin rod earthing installation (location) (nr)
ii. Single rod earthing installation (location) (nr)
15.16 Labeling, Testing and
Commissioning
15.16.1 Description
1 This Sub-section describes requirements for labeling,
testing and commissioning of electrical and
communication systems installations and equipment. The
work is supplementary to the work specified in the
respective parts of this Section 15.
15.16.2 Materials
1 Labels shall be manufactured from sheet aluminum,
plastics or other approved non-corrosive inert material.
Text shall be die-stamped, engraved, painted or printed
with a legible life expectancy of 20 years. Finished labels
shall be permanently bonded, screwed, riveted, bolted or
wire-locked to the part as appropriate.
15.16.3.1 Labeling
1 The Contractor shall submit for approval a
comprehensive labeling and marking plan before work is
started. This shall include all factory labeled items as well
as field labeling.
2 Plant and equipment not labeled to the Engineer's
approval by the manufacturer shall be labeled by the
Contractor on the Site.
3 Equipment labels shall be simply and clearly written
in black on white or white on black in English and Arabic,
in accordance with the schematic diagram on the
installation drawings. Warning labels shall be red on
white or white on red lettering a minimum 15mm in height
4 Each item of plant, including individual parts of a
package sub-station or control panel, shall be labeled on
the exterior of the respective casings.
5 Lighting columns and masts shall be fitted with
identification labels of black lettering 50mm high on a
white background. The labels shall be attached to the
columns by means of galvanized nuts and bolts positioned,
just above the access openings and facing approaching
traffic.
6 Control switchgear labels shall indicate the voltage,
current rating and phase color, together with the
manufacturer's distinguishing mark. A separate label shall
state the service controlled by the switch.
7 Switchgear, distribution boards and apparatus shall
be included in an overall identification scheme and labeled
accordingly.
8 Danger High Voltage labels in English and Arabic
with red lettering and electrical flash shall be fixed to the
doors of each sub-station and switch station and be clearly
visible from the fence access gates.
9 The interior of each item of electrical equipment shall
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10 Circuit lists shall be mounted on the inside of
distribution board lids or doors. The list shall comprise a
printed sheet heat-sealed into a semi-rigid clear plastic
cover.
11 Power cable cores shall be identified at their
terminations by colored sheaths of the heat or chemically
shrinkable type to indicate the respective phases and
neutral. Where the core insulation is suitably colored
during manufacture the colored sleeve may be omitted.
12 Local switches, switch-fuses, isolators, lighting
fittings, and similar accessories shall carry engraved
identification plates to indicate the circuit number and
phase to which the accessory is connected.
13 Medium voltage cables shall be clearly labeled
'DANGER HIGH VOLTAGE' in English and Arabic every 2m
of exposed length.
14 Prior to final testing the Contractor shall obtain the
Engineer's approval that the labeling is intact over the Site
and that circuit markers have been fitted wherever cables
emerge from the duct system or enter a building.

15.16.3.2 Testing and Commissioning
1 Testing of the installations shall be carried out in
accordance with the relevant regulations and standards
after completion of the work. The tests shall be carried
out to the satisfaction of the Engineer and the concerned
authority. Manufacturers test certificates shall be included
in the documented results submitted for approval.
2 Tests shall comprise the following:
- Insulation resistance on MV equipment
including busbars, bushings, through
insulators and feeder terminations, using a
5000 V megger, between phases, and between
phase and earth, with control and protection
circuits, lamps and similar components
disconnected.
- Insulation resistance on every cable and
insulator, power, control and relay circuit of the
LV systems, using appropriate megger range;
500 V for installations rated below 500 V and
1000 V for installations rated up to 1000 V, in
accordance with the IEE Wiring Regulations
(BS 7671) Subsection 612.
- HV test, using power frequency HV test set, to
80% of IEC withstand voltage ( 2.5 rated
voltage) for one-minute, between phases and
phase to earth for each MV switchgear and
transformer, disconnected.
- MV cable tests as Sub-section 15.7, Paragraph
15.7.3.2.
- Any other tests required by the concerned
authority standards, unless waived in writing
by the Concerned Authority,
3 The test and measuring apparatus provided by the
Contractor to carry out the testing shall be sealed as
appropriate and have current calibration certificates issued
by an approved laboratory.
4 Advance notice shall be given to the Engineer of the
testing program proposed together with a list of the
equipment to be used.
5 The Contractor shall re-test any item that fails. No
repeat test shall be carried out until the cause of failure
has been identified and removed.
6 After satisfactory completion of the tests the
Contractor shall obtain authorization from the Engineer
and the Concerned Authority to connect the power supply
to the installation.
15.16.4 Method of Measurement and Basis of
Payment
1 No separate measurement shall be made and no
separate payment made for work of labeling, testing and
commissioning of the electrical and telecommunication
installations. The cost of this work is deemed to be
included in the unit rates for the respective items stated in
the Bill of Quantities.
15.17 Civil Works for Electrical and
Telecommunication Installations
15.17.1 Description
1 This Sub-section describes requirements for civil
work, including excavation, concrete, building work, and
duct work, associated with the electrical and telecoms
installations.
15.17.2 Materials
1 Backfill material for excavations shall be as specified
in Section 2, Sub-section 2.7 of these Specifications.
2 Concrete for column and pole bases, equipment
foundations and other structures shall be Class 30 as
specified in Sub-section 5.1. Reinforcement for concrete
shall be mild steel in accordance with Section 5, Sub-
section 5.2 of these Specifications.
3 Anchor bolts shall be as specified and shown on the
Drawings and as instructed by the Engineer.
Minimum standard shall be ASTM F1554, Grade 55,
minimum thread length of 10 inches, galvanized for a
minimum of 12 inches on the threaded end to the
requirements of ASTM A153. Each is to be supplied with
too hexagonal nuts and two flat washers, all to be hooked
end on the embedded side.
4 Buildings to house switchgear for the medium
voltage switching station shall be as shown on the
Drawings. They shall have adequate space for the
concerned Authoritys equipment. If buildings are not
defined on the Drawings, they shall be constructed of
conventional materials with concrete foundations and
floor, blockwork walls, rendered internally and externally,
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lockable, and complete with ventilation louvers and sand
traps. Foundations and floors shall incorporate trenches
and ducts for cables and bases for equipment.
5 Cable ducts shall be uPVC Schedule 40, UL listed, or
equivalent standard as specified or shown on the
Drawings. Minimum requirements shall be non-sparking
type, suitable for direct burial in ground, minimum tensile
strength 500 kg/cm
2
, impact strength 5 kg/cm
2
, supplied in
standard 6 m lengths.
6 Unless otherwise indicated on the Drawings,
columns 8m through 16m shall incorporate a cast
aluminium breakaway transformer base and electrical
breakaway quick disconnect. The base shall be designed
and constructed so that when used with the size and
weight of the column, the assembly shall meet the
requirements of AASHTO Standard Specifications for
Structural Supports for Highway Signs, Luminaires and
Traffic Signals.
7 Transformer base and column combination shall be
designed, fabricated and tested to withstand the wind
loads described in Clause 15.1.9, and Paragraph 15.8.2.1.
8 The transformer base shall meet the following
standards:
ASTM B108 alloy 5G70-T6 or alloy 356-T6 for the base
ASTM A-325 for the bolts, ASTM A-563 Grade A for the
nuts, both galvanized to ASTM A-153.
15.17.3.1 Bases for Poles and Equipment
1. Excavations for foundations shall be carried out in
accordance with Sub-section 2.7. Foundations located on
old backfill shall have the ground bearing material re-
compacted to the Engineers requirements. The sides of
excavations for foundations that will be subject to uplift or
lateral forces shall be compacted and approved before any
concrete is poured.
2. The position of anchor bolts in the concrete bases
shall be set by means of templates. The top of foundation
bases shall be horizontal to a tolerance 0.25mm across
the width of an individual base.
Where shown on the Drawings duct stubs 300mm long
and to the diameter shown shall be provided in the
structural concrete. uPVC ducts shall be cast into lighting
column, mast and feeder pillar bases to run the incoming
and outgoing power cables.
15.17.3.2 Cable Trenches and Ducts
1 The depth of low voltage cable trench excavation
shall provide a minimum cover to the cable of 500mm in
open ground and sidewalks.
2 Cables shall be ducted where they run under or cross
below roads and shall not be at less than 800mm deep,
with a concrete cover of 100mm all around. Duct ends
shall extend minimum 600mm beyond road structure or
embankment where ducts cross the road
3 When cables cross road, paved area or other services
or are buried in slab, they shall be laid in protective ducts
of adequate size. The duct/ conduit ends after installation
of cable shall be plugged to make them watertight by
means of bituminized hessian or equivalent material.
4 Cables shall be laid without sharp bends or kinks,
and if within 500mm of drainage ware, shall be contained
in a duct.
5 Slack shall be left in cables for which purpose the cut
lengths of cables shall allow about 3% more in the
measured length between terminations (Engineer will
verify the lengths of cables). At junction boxes, ample
slack shall be left to prevent straining of cable joints due to
settlement of cable trench.
6 Cables shall be pulled in uPVC ducts or conduits with
care, preferably without the use of any lubricant. Where
necessary, and after approval of the Engineer, the cable
manufacturers recommended lubricant shall be used. Use
of any kind of oil or soap will not be permitted.
7 Sharp bends or tees shall not be allowed. At road
crossings the duct shall have a bedding and surround of
concrete Class 30 and shall be laid at 800 mm below road
surface or as shown on drawings and directed by the
Engineer.
8 Prior to backfilling at duct location, the following
shall be completed:
i. Placement of the approved type of draw cord in
each duct section
ii. Capping ducts at both ends
iii. Recording the coordinates of both ends
9 Where ducts rest over rocky soil, a layer of 200 mm
dune sand shall be spread, compacted and rammed in
order to create proper bedding for the duct. In water-
logged or unstable soil, a concrete base 200mm thick shall
be laid, followed by 100mm layer of dune sand on top of
the concrete as a base for the duct.
10 Spare ducts shall be provided wherever ducts are
used for MV or LV cable routing. 30% spare ducts or at
least one duct per run, whichever is greater, shall be
provided.
11 Cables, whether installed in bare ground or in uPVC
ducts or conduits shall not be bent to a radius less than
that recommended by the cable manufacturers.
i. Install cables as indicated, according to
manufacturer's written instructions.
ii. Use manufacturer-approved pulling compound
or lubricant where approved; compound used
must not deteriorate conductor or insulation.
Do not exceed manufacturer's recommended
maximum pulling tensions and sidewall
pressure values.
iii. Use pulling means, including fish tape, cable,
rope, and basket-weave wire/cable grips, that
will not damage cables or raceways. Do not use
rope hitches for pulling attachment to cable.
iv. Install exposed cables, parallel and
perpendicular to surfaces of exposed structural

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members, and follow surface contours where
possible.
v. Install direct-buried cables on leveled and
tamped 100-mm bed of clean sand at bottom of
trench. Separate cables crossing other cables
or piping from those items by a minimum of
100 mm of tamped earth.
vi. Install permanent markers at ends of cable runs,
changes in direction, and buried splices.
vii. Install buried cable warning tape 305 mm
above cables.
viii. Cable identification/route markers shall be
erected at 25m maximum spacing throughout
the entire length of the cable trench route and at
each bend or intersection. Refer to MEW
Standard OES 2 for all details.
ix. In manholes, hand-holes, pull boxes, drawpits,
junction boxes, and cable vaults, train cables
around walls by the longest route from entry to
exit and support cables at intervals adequate to
prevent sag.
x. Seal around cables passing through fire-rated
elements using approved fire-stopping material.
xi. Identify cables according to Section 15.16-
Labelling, Testing and Commissioning.

1 Buildings for the medium voltage switching stations
shall be measured by the number of the constructed block
work buildings, including foundations, concrete roof,
fence, and all necessary related civil works.
2 Bases for package substations shall be measured by
the number of concrete foundations including fence and
other builders works, as per the approved related shop
drawings.
3 Buildings for package medium voltage switching
stations shall be measured by the number of the
constructed block work buildings, including foundations,
concrete roof, fence, and all necessary related civil works.
4 Bases for the 33kV/11kV pole mounted transformer
station shall be measured by the concrete base H type
construction for 11m poles, to the detail of Concerned
Authority, including all related civil works.
5 Bases for the feeder pillars shall be measured by the
number of concrete bases, including incoming and
outgoing ducts for cables and other builders work.
6 Trenches for directly buried cables shall be measured
by linear meter completed, including concrete tile,
warning tape and excavation and backfilling to levels and
dimensions as specified in the Drawings.
7 Bases for lighting columns/high masts shall be
measured separately each by the number of concrete base
and other related civil works, including all related civil
work as the column detail approved.
8 uPVC ducts shall be measured in linear meters of
multiple duct run installed in trench or in concrete
encasement, completed and accepted with reference to
the number and size of duct, including all bends,
couplings and bushings. Concrete encasement shall not
be measured for direct payment but shall be considered as
subsidiary item, the cost of which will be deemed to be
included in rates for the duct.
9 Cable markers, drawpits, handholes and manholes,
shall be measured by detail shown on drawings, and
number completed including all civil work and finishing
work.
rates for the items stated in the Bill of Quantities, which
rates shall be full compensation for supplying all materials,
formwork, construction, installation, testing and putting
into service, and for labor, equipment, tools, supplies,
transportation, and other work items necessary for the
i Building for medium voltage intake
switching station (reference drawing
and detail) (nr.)
ii Concrete foundation for package
substation (reference drawing
and detail) (nr.)
iii Building for package
medium voltage switching station
(reference drawing and detail) (nr.)
iv H type concrete foundation for
33kV/low voltage pole mounted
transformer station (reference
drawing and detail) (nr.)
v H type concrete foundation for
11kV/low voltage pole mounted
transformer station (reference
drawing and detail) (nr.)
vi Concrete base for feeder pillar
(ref.dwg) (nr.)
vii Trench for low voltage cable for:
- one cable (lin.m)
- two cables (lin.m)
- three cables (lin.m)
viii Trench for medium voltage cable for:
- one cable (lin.m)
- two cables (lin.m)
ix Lighting column concrete foundation
(Type, ref. dwg) (nr.)
x High mast concrete foundation
(Type, ref. dwg) (nr.)

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xi uPVC duct (size and nr) (lin.m)
xii uPVC duct, in concrete encasement
(size and nr) (lin.m)
xiii Cable marker as per MEW details (nr.)
xiv Manhole (type, dimension, ref. dwg) (nr.)
xv Handhole or drawpit (type,
dimension, ref. dwg) (nr.)
xvi Cast aluminium breakaway transformer
base for column (height) (details,
ref. dwg) (nr.)

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