NATIONAL OIL CORPORATION

GENERAL ENGINEERING SPECIFICATION

GES B.13

PLUMBING AND SANITARY SPECIFICATIONS

















Rev Date Description Checked Approved
0 1999 Issued for Implementation DL


Compiled by Teknica (UK) Ltd
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INDEX


SEC TITLE PAGE

1.0 SCOPE OF SPECIFICATION 4

1.1 Introduction 4
1.2 Other NOC Specifications 4

2.0 DEFINITIONS 5

2.1 Technical 5
2.2 Contractual 6

3.0 DESIGN 6

3.1 Codes and Standards 6
3.2 Basic Principles 7
3.3 Sanitary Installation - Practical Details 8

4.0 PLUMBING AND SANITARY PIPEWORK 9

4.1 Single-Stack System 9
4.2 Plumbing Design 9
4.3 Minimizing Blockages 10
4.4 Location of Access for Rodding 11
4.5 Kitchen Waste 11
4.6 Separation System 11
4.7 Location of Access Points 11

5.0 MATERIALS 11

5.1 Waste Systems 11
5.2 Water Distribution Pipework 12

6.0 INSPECTION 12

6.1 Inspection Procedures 12

7.0 TESTING 13

7.1 Air Testing 13
7.2 Water Services: System Sterilisation 13

8.0 DOCUMENTATION 13

8.1 Introduction 13
8.2 Schedule/Reports 14
8.3 Drawings 14
8.4 Final Records, Documents and Manuals 14

9.0 APPROVALS 15
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10.0 PRIOR TO SHIPMENT 15

10.1 Spares 15
10.2 Packing and Storage 15
10.3 Shipment 15
10.4 Warranty 16

Figure 1 Main Design Limitations for Single
Stack Systems 17

Figure 2 Length and Fall of Wash Basin Wastes -
Maximum Allowable Slopes 18

Figure 3 Design Criteria for Single Stack Systems 19

Figure 4 Design Criteria for Separate Systems of
Drainage for Medium Sized Building 20
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1.0 SCOPE OF SPECIFICATION

1.1 Introduction

1.1.1 This specification covers the minimum requirements for the design, installation, inspection and testing for
internal plumbing and sanitary installations for buildings serving refineries, onshore oil and gas
Installations and processing facilities. Its scope is confined to the design requirements for above-ground
plumbing and sanitary installations for support and ancillary buildings.

1.1.2 It does not cover any aspect of plumbing and drainage for processing or oilfield piping operations. Nor
does it include below-ground drainage, fire-fighting water systems,or emergency fittings such as eye-wash
and drench showers, all of which are covered in separate specifications.

1.1.3 The intent of this document is to standardise design for plumbing and sanitary installation to ensure that
submitted designs are appropriate and that they conform to good practice with regard to function,
convenience of operation, and ease of maintenance, by providing overall recommendations and
requirements within a single document.

1.1.4 This document is intended to serve as a design tool for Owner and Vendor/Contractors for the
administration of the design process for plumbing and sanitary installations during pre-contract stages. It is
not a definitive, project specification. Vendor/Contractors are in no way relieved of their responsibilities
for the production of complete documentation, and safe functional design.

1.1.5 Any items not specifically covered in this specification shall be designed and engineered in accordance
with good practice. All proposed designs shall be approved by the Owner prior to implementation. Any
exceptions to this specification shall be authorised by the Owner.

1.1.6 In the event of any conflict between this specification and any applicable codes and standards, the
Vendor/Contractor shall inform the Owner in writing and receive written clarification before proceeding
with the work.

1.1.7 This General Engineering Specification shall form part of the Purchase Order/Contract.

1.2 Other NOC Specifications

Where indicated in this specification, the following additional NOC Specifications shall apply:

GES B.09 Field Clinics

GES H.09 Emergency Shower and Eyewash Facilities

GES P.07 Underground Piping

GES Q.01 Earthworks (inc Site Preparation, Pits and Trenches)

GES Q.07 Rain Water, Oily Water and Sanitary Sewer Systems

GES X.01 Surface Preparation and Painting Application

GES X.02 Colour Coding of Equipment and Piping

GES X.03 External Protective Coatings
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2.0 DEFINITIONS

For the purposes of this specification, the following definitions shall hold:

2.1 Technical

The technical terms used in this specification are defined as follows:

Access Cover

A removable cover on pipes and fittings which provides access to the interior of pipework for the purpose
of inspection, testing and cleansing.

Branch Discharge Pipe

A discharge pipe connecting sanitary appliances to another discharge pipe or discharge stack.

Discharge Pipe

A pipe which conveys the discharge waste water or soil from sanitary appliances.

Soil Appliances

Appliances including a w.c or urinal receptacle, bed-pan washer, bed-pan sink and slop sink. (The latter
three fittings will only be installed in clinics, hospitals etc).

Soil Pipe

A pipe which conveys soil water either alone or together with waste water, or rainwater or both.

Ventilating Pipe

A pipe, open to the external air at its highest point, which ventilates a drainage system, either by connection
to a drain, or to a soil pipe, or to a waste pipe and does not convey any soil water, waste water or rainwater.

Waste Appliances

Appliances including wash basins, bidets, domestic kitchen sinks, cleaners' sinks, drinking fountains,
shower trays, wash fountain, washing trough and wash-tubs.

Waste Pipe

A pipe (not being a drain or overflow pipe) which conveys waste water.

Waste Water

Used water not contaminated with soil water or trade effluent.
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2.2 Contractual

The commercial terms used in this specification are defined as follows:

Owner

The oil and gas company, an associate or subsidiary, who is the end user of the equipment and facilities.

Vendor

The company supplying the equipment and material.

Contractor

The main contractor for a defined piece of work.

Sub-Contractor

A company awarded a contract by a Contractor to do part of the work awarded to the Contractor.

Inspection Authority

The organisation representing the Owner or Vendor/Contractor that verifies that the equipment and
facilities have been designed, constructed, inspected and tested in accordance with the requirements of this
specification and the Purchase Order/Contract.

Inspector

A qualified individual representing the Owner, Vendor/Contractor or the assigned Inspection Authority,
who verifies that the equipment and facilities have been designed, constructed, inspected and tested in
accordance with the requirements of this specification and the Purchase Order/Contract.


3.0 DESIGN

This section covers the various types of internal plumbing, sanitary systems and supply, and their
applications. The key to the design is simplicity.

3.1 Codes and Standards

This specification has been based on the requirements of the international standards and codes of practice
set out below. They are to be adhered to in any submitted design that concerns the plumbing and sanitary
systems for all building types covered in the NOC GES 'B' series of specifications. In the event of conflict
between codes, standards and this specification, the requirements leading to the safer design shall be used
as determined and approved by the Owner.

3.1.1 General

All plumbing and sanitary installation shall conform to the following standards and codes of practice:

ANSI A40.8 American National Plumbing Code

BS 6465: Part 1 Code of Practice for Scale of Provision, Selection and Installation of Sanitary Appliances

BS 5572 Code of Practice for Sanitary Pipework

BSRIA Building Services Research and Information Association
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CIBSE The Chartered Institute of Building Services Engineers

3.1.2 Materials

Plumbing and sanitary fittings materials shall conform to the following:

BS 2871: Part 2 Specification for Copper and Copper Alloys - Tubes for General Purposes

BS 3380 Specification for Wastes and Bath Overflows

BS 3943 Specification for Thermo-Plastic Waste Traps

BS 5255 Specification for Plastics Waste Pipes and Fittings

BS 5575 Code of Practice for Sanitary Pipework

ASME A112.18.1M Plumbing Fixture Fittings

ASTM B88 Specification for Seamless Copper Water Tube

ASTM 08.04 Plastic Pipes of Building Products

3.1.3 Safety

BS6700 Specification for Design, Installation, Testing and Maintenance of Services
supplying Water for Domestic Use within Buildings and their Curtilages

ANSI A40 Safety Requirements for Plumbing

ASME A112.18.3M Performance Requirements for Backflow Protection Devices and Systems in
Plumbing Fixture Fittings

3.1.4 Building Construction

U.B.C. Uniform Building Code (USA)

The Building Regulations (UK)

3.2 Basic Principles

The basic principles and requirements of plumbing and sanitary installations are:

3.2.1 Plumbing System

- All pipework shall be easily accessible or traceable and shall be provided with access covers
where necessary.

- The design shall be such that defective parts can be removed and replaced easily.
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- Proper testing and commissioning of parts shall be performed to ensure that the system is free
from defects and foreign debris.

In addition, plumbing systems carrying foul water drainage shall:

- convey the flow of foul water to a foul outfall, that is, a sewer, cesspool, septic tank or settlement
tank;

- minimise the risk of blockage or leakage;

- be ventilated;

- be accessible for cleaning purposes.

3.2.2 Sanitary System

- It is essential that foul air is excluded from entering the premises through sanitary installations by
the use of adequate water seal traps.

- For all building installations, WCs shall be provided with proper screening and ventilation and
shall be separated from habitable rooms, workspaces and other occupied areas by a ventilated
lobby:

(a) As a minimum, one WC and washbasin shall be provided for every 25 employees in
office areas. Where urinals are provided in office areas, WC provision may be reduced to
1 per 35 employees. Additional washbasins (1 per 10 employees) shall be provided in
dirty areas.

(b) Cleaner's sinks shall be provided in all buildings. These shall be fitted with bucket
gratings.

(c) Designers shall confirm the requirement for eyewashes and emergency showers in any
potentially hazardous work area and as specified in GES H.09.

(d) Clinics shall be fitted with purpose made medical sanitary-ware as set out in GES B.09.

3.3 Sanitary Installation - Practical Details

In designing sanitary installations, the following points should be noted:

- Walls supporting wall-mounted sanitary-ware must be sufficiently strong to provide a secure
fixing. Hollow clay blocks will not be acceptable unless reinforced.

- Plumbing pipework shall, wherever possible be contained within an accessible, purpose-made
duct, where it shall be surface mounted.

- WC cubicles shall be equipped with hygiene sprays.

- WC pans shall preferably be wall mounted to allow for all-round floor cleaning. The cisterns shall
have a 9 litre capacity.

- Cisterns shall preferably be contained within an accessible, purpose-built service duct.

- Overflow pipes shall discharge to a position where such discharge is visible.

- Squatting pans shall preferably be made of stainless steel and be devised to allow the surrounding
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floor to drain into them.

- Where showers are provided, the shower heads shall preferably be of the short projection type.

- Simple, telescopic-type shower rails shall be provided in preference to screwed in fittings which
are susceptible to damage.

- Wash basins shall be firmly fixed on brackets or legs. Washbasins supported on pedestals shall be
avoided.


4.0 PLUMBING AND SANITARY PIPEWORK

The design of pipework for plumbing and sanitary installations shall incorporate the following conditions:

4.1 Single-Stack System

The single-stack system will be the most widely used form of above-ground drainage for the low-rise
buildings used in the oil industry. The design of any installation will be based on the main stack being
large enough under peak flow conditions to limit pressure variations. Such variations may affect the water
seals on the sanitary fittings traps. Designers should refer to the principles set out in Figures 1 & 3, in
order to ensure that trap seals are maintained.

To achieve an efficient and economical installation when using the single stack system, it is essential that
the layouts of sanitary fittings and service ducts are planned to exclude unnecessary bends and offsets. The
main requirements for the system are as follows:

- Sanitary fittings must be grouped close to the stack, so that the branch waste and soil pipes are as
short as possible.

- All the sanitary fittings must be individually connected to the main stack with no connection less
than its own diameter above another. This should prevent the loss of trap water seal by induced
siphonage or cross flowing.

- An offset shall not occur below the highest branch; this is to prevent compression of air in the
stack.

- WC connections shall be swept in the direction of flow, with a radius of at least 50 mm. This is to
prevent the loss of trap seal water due to siphonage of traps connected to the stack below the WC
connection. A swept connection helps to prevent turbulent flow of water, with a resultant
reduction in air pressure at the highest part of the stack.

4.2 Plumbing Design

Particular attention must be given to the following points in the design of plumbing installations:

- access;
- falls;
- venting;
- sizing;
- planning of pipework routes;
- future maintenance.

4.2.1 Access

Adequate and accessible access points for installation testing and ease of future maintenance are most
important. Care must be given to the planning of access positions during the design and to coordination of
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the structural, architectural and services elements.

4.2.2 Falls

Branch waste runs should be installed with a minimum fall of 1 in 50 to ensure self-cleaning runs to
vertical stacks and to prevent siphonage.

4.2.3 Venting

Correct venting of mains and branch wastes is necessary to produce an efficient system and economic
sizing of pipework.

4.2.4 Sizing

Correct sizing is essential to give sufficient flows and adequate capacity, thereby preventing pressure
fluctuations in the system.

4.2.5 Planning of Pipework Routes

- The layout of the pipework system shall be simple and as direct as possible and the number of
bends, traps and manholes shall be kept to a minimum.

- Pipes shall be laid in straight lines from point to point.

- Pipes shall be laid to a self-cleansing gradient, that will prevent the settlement of solid matter,
which might lead to blockage.

- Pipes shall not pass under a building unless absolutely necessary and pipes shall not be laid close
to building foundations.

- Pipes shall not pass under trees because of the possibility of damage by the roots.

4.2.6 Future Maintenance

All plumbing and sanitary pipework shall be easily traceable and accessible for ease of maintenance.
Inspections of the system will be carried out on a regular basis to ensure that the systems remain efficient
and free from any defects.

4.3 Minimizing Blockages

Blockages most frequently occur on horizontal pipework. For this reason, long horizontal runs shall be
avoided by greater use of vertical stacks, and better grouping of sanitary fittings. Other requirements
include the avoidance of short radius bends and the provision of plentiful access for rodding purposes.
Vendor/Contractors shall refer to Figure 3 for design criteria.
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4.4 Location of Access for Rodding

- Rodding access on branch discharge pipes should not be within false ceilings. It is preferred that
the rodding facilities be extended upwards through the floor above

- In buildings such as clinics, rodding points should be confined to dirty areas

- Where access doors are located on vertical stacks, they should be above the flood level of the
fittings (eg. basin or WC) on that floor, so that any discharge of sewage takes place through the
fittings onto non-absorbent floor surfaces.

4.5 Kitchen Waste

Attention must be paid by designers to the special requirements for kitchens. A high proportion of starch is
produced by processes such as potato peeling, and preparation of similar starchy food such as rice. The
starch solidifies and blocks pipework, when it comes into contact with hot water. It is therefore prudent
where possible, to provide a separate waste pipe for potato peeling machines. In addition, for kitchens
where rice and other grains form a staple part of the menu, rice-trap interceptors shall be provided. Refer to
GES B.07 for fuller details.

4.6 Separation System

It is sound practice in plumbing systems to take all ground floor sanitary fittings direct to a drain and thus
connect nothing to the stack below first floor level. This ensures that, if a blockage occurs at the foot of the
main stack, water will not back up out of ground floor sanitary fittings and cause flooding.

4.7 Location of Access Points

Access points should be installed in a sensible manner, where it is possible to insert and remove drain rods.
Access points shall be provided:

- at or near the head of any drain run;
- at any change of direction or gradient;
- at a junction, unless each drain run can be rodded separately from another access point;
- at a change of pipe size, unless this occurs at a point where the drain run can be rodded separately
from another access point;
- at regular intervals on long drain runs.


5.0 MATERIALS

5.1 Waste Systems

5.1.1 Cast Iron

The metal is widely used for soil and waste systems and has the advantage of resisting mechanical damage.
The pipes are heavy and require good support, but do not expand and contract as much as lead, copper or
polyvinyl chloride pipes. The pipes are protected from corrosion by a coating both inside and outside with
pitch.
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5.1.2 Copper

Copper is an adaptable metal of medium weight. The thermal expansion of copper is higher than that of
cast iron and expansion joints might be required on long runs. The pipe is strong, rigid and resists attack
from most building materials, but must be protected where it may contact aggressive materials such as
plaster and concrete.

5.1.3 Galvanised Steel

This material is extremely strong and resistant to mechanical damage. However the pipe is liable to be
attacked by lime and plaster and should be coated with bitumen if it is in contact with these materials.

5.1.4 Plastics

Pipes made of a number of thermoplastic materials are used for soil and waste pipes. These include un-
plasticised poly vinyl chloride (UPVC), polypropylene, modified unplasticised PVC (Mu PVC),
chlorinated PVC (CPVC) and acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS). The pipes are light in weight, easy to
handle, have a smooth internal bore and are highly resistant to corrosion. Plastics in buildings shall be
installed in a fire protected duct.

As a rule, waste pipe systems in ordinarily UPVC, should be confined to overflow systems from cold water
storage tanks, vent pipes and those installations which clearly cannot have hot effluent introduced into
them.

Polypropylene is a very suitable material for laboratory waste systems. It has a high degree of resistance to
almost every chemical reagent likely to be encountered. Designers should note that this material has a high
coefficient of expansion, and must therefore strictly follow manufacturers' fixing instructions.

Chlorinated PVC is the most suitable and preferred material for waste systems, with good resistance to high
temperatures and a wide range of chemicals.

5.2 Water Distribution Pipework

Water distribution pipework shall consist of MuPVC or CPVC although copper piping to BS 2781 is
acceptable.


6.0 INSPECTION

6.1 Inspection Procedures

The inspection requirements are covered by the Purchase Order/Contract. Additional requirements are
listed below:

- The Vendor/Contractor shall allow the Inspector free access to all areas of assembly installation
and testing.

- The Vendor/Contractors has the responsibility to provide adequate control and inspection of
equipment and materials. Any inspection by the Owner or his Inspector shall not relieve the
Vendor/Contractor of these responsibilities or those under the Purchase Order/Contract.

During construction and installation, inspection and tests will be required for all aspects of plumbing and
sanitary work. Vendor/Contractors shall set out detailed schedules for this in the design proposals and
include adequate time for testing and inspection within their contract programmes and documentation.


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7.0 TESTING

A visual inspection shall be carried out on all sanitary and plumbing installations to ensure that foreign
debris has been removed from the system and that all pipes are truly aligned and at proper falls. Air or
water tests shall then be carried out to establish the soundness of the system. All testing shall be carried
out in accordance with the codes published by the CIBSE and BSRIA or similar approved body. The work
shall be carried out by staff qualified in this field. Hydraulic tests shall be carried out on all water
distribution systems to twice the working pressure and held for two hours minimum.

7.1 Air Testing

Above ground drainage runs shall be tested by means of a three minute air test at a pressure equal to 38mm
water gauge. To apply the test, the water seals of all sanitary fitments shall be fully charged and test plugs
inserted into the open ends of the pipework to be tested. One testing plug shall be fitted with a tee piece
with a cock on each branch. One of the branches shall be fitted with a manometer by means of a flexible
hose. Air shall then be introduced into the system through the other branch of the tee-piece until the
manometer scale indicates the desired pressure.

7.2 Water Services: System Sterilisation

On completion of domestic water services and after all testing is complete, the entire water distribution
installation shall be thoroughly sterilised, in accordance with BS 6700 i.e:

- all storage tanks, calorifiers and hot and cold distribution services shall be thoroughly flushed with
clean water before being refilled;

- chlorine-based sterilant shall be added to the whole system to obtain a minimum level of 50 ppm
of chlorine to water;

- testing should be carried out and additions of sterilant made to ensure that the entire system
remains charged with chlorinated water at the above level for a full 15 hours.


8.0 DOCUMENTATION

8.1 Introduction

8.1.1 This section covers the documentation required for the design, selection, inspection and testing for all the
equipment, components and services to be provided against this specification.

8.1.2 The detailed list of documents that are required is included with the Purchase Order/Contract.

8.1.3 The documents as listed may be considered as a minimum requirement; all details to confirm compliance
with the relevant specifications, and to allow a full and continued appraisal to be made of the
Vendor/Contractors proposals and interpretations of the ordered equipment, should be submitted in
accordance with the schedule specified in the Purchase Order/Contract.

8.1.4 Any production or procurement undertaken by the Vendor/Contractor which is prior to the relevant
documentation being submitted and reviewed by the Owner is at the Vendor/Contractor's risk.

8.1.5 On all documentation the Purchase Order/Contract number, equipment title, tag number and project name
shall be quoted.

8.1.6 All documentation shall be checked and signed by the checker before submission.

8.2 Schedule/Reports

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8.2.1 The Vendor/Contractor shall submit with his tender a preliminary Quality Control Plan.

8.2.2 The Vendor/Contractor shall include with his tender documentation a statement of proposed Sub-
Contractors and sub-vendors, a document submission schedule for all documents, based on a review cycle
of 2 weeks, and an outline programme for procurement and construction activities.

8.2.3 The Vendor/Contractor shall incorporate any revisions agreed with the Owner during the enquiry review
stage and submit revised tender documentation for approval.

8.2.4 Monthly reports shall be submitted by the Vendor/Contractor detailing design, procurement, construction
and documentation activities. The format of which shall be agreed with the Owner.

8.3 Drawings

8.3.1 The drawings listed with the Purchase Order/Contract shall be sent by the Vendor/Contractor to the Owner
for review and approval.

8.3.2 The layout of the fittings and piping on the drawings shall be shown in sufficient detail to be fully
appraised.

8.3.3 General arrangement drawings shall be to scale and show the relative location and main dimensions of all
components including elevations and orientations of piping and supports.

8.3.4 As-built drawings may be the general arrangement drawings marked-up with the actual as-built dimensions.

8.4 Final Records, Documents and Manuals

8.4.1 Two copies of a Data Dossier shall be supplied, and shall be a record of the construction process. Where
stated in the Purchase Order/Contract, it shall contain the following:

- index of contents;
- general arrangement drawings and bill of material;
- the Quality Control Plan;
- hydrostatic pressure test procedures, and test certificate;
- air pressure test procedures, and test certificate;
- Owner's Release Certificates.

8.4.2 Six sets of the Installation, Operations and Maintenance Manual (1OM) shall be specifically compiled for
the plumbing and sanitary system. The IOM shall contain the following:

- a detailed index of contents;
- a description of the equipment, and system philosophy;
- list of applicable specifications;
- the master document list and certified copies of key drawings;
- manufacturers data on all fittings;
- routine maintenance schedule;
- list of special tools;
- spare parts ordering information.

The IOMs shall be presented in A4 format, and be securely bound in heavy duty 4 ring binders.

8.4.3 The Vendor/Contractor shall produce as-built documents revised to indicate site changes.

8.4.4 The Vendor/Contractor shall supply one set of mylar original drawings

8.4.5 All documentation (drawings, calculations and Data Sheets etc) shall be produced by the
Vendor/Contractor in an Electronic Data Format (EDF) that is compatible with that used by the Owner and
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shall be agreed at the commencement of the Contract. In addition to the "Hard Copies" required by the
Purchase Order/Contract, copies of the electronic records shall be given to the Owner for all final
documentation, this forming part of the Vendor/Contractor's contractual obligations.


9.0 APPROVALS

No material may be used in any Purchase Order/Contract, without prior Owner approval. All submissions
of materials for owner approval, before and during the construction phase of a project, must be
accompanied by full supporting documentation in the form of manufacturer's literature, certificates etc.,
indicating fitness for purpose.

Installation programmes shall contain and indicate clearly, schedules for the submission and approval of
materials.


10.0 PRIOR TO SHIPMENT

10.1 Spares

The Vendor/Contractor shall submit with his proposal, a list of recommended spares for commissioning
and two years operation for review by the Owner.

10.2 Packing and Storage

This section describes the minimum requirement for the preservation and protection of materials during sea
and land transportation and storage prior to installation.

10.2.1 The portable storage period shall be specified in the order/enquiry and shall extend from the time of
despatch to the time of unpacking at site. If the storage period is not stated, a minimum period of 24
months shall be assumed. All packing to be suitable for sea freight.

10.2.2 The following preparations for shipment shall be a minimum requirement.

(a) all material shall be left in a clean dry condition;

(b) the Vendor/Contractor shall be responsible for loading and anchoring the items to prevent damage
during shipment.

10.3 Shipment

Shipping arrangements are covered by the Purchase Order/Contract.

All relevant equipment and materials shall not leave the Vendor/Contractor's works for shipment until the
Release Certificate has been approved by the Owner's Inspector.
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10.4 Warranty

The Vendor/Contractor shall warrant all materials and services supplied against any defect for a minimum
of 12 months after commissioning or 24 months from the date of delivery to site, whichever is the shorter
period, or for the period stipulated in the Purchase Order/Contract.

Should any item be found defective, the Vendor/Contractor shall be responsible for all costs associated
with restoring the material to the standard specified by the Purchase Order/Contract.











































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