Specifications

(WATER SUPPLY AND SANITARY INSTALLATION)

(A). General Instrctions to t!e "ontractor
#. General Notes
(i) All items of Works given in this schedule of quantities shall be executed in
strict accordance with the relevant drawings and Specifications read in
conjunction with the appropriate ISI codes
(ii) !he quantities given in this schedule are provisional !he "ontractor will be
paid for the actual quantit# of Works executed as measured at Site !he
$roject %ngineer reserves the right to increase or decrease an# of the
quantities or to totall# omit an# item or Works An# claims b# the "ontractor
on these accounts will not be entertained
(iii) !he suppliers have to suppl# the materials as quoted in respective
Specifications Some brand names have been listed below for the general
guidance of the "ontractor !hese brand names are used herein merel# in
describe the nature of the desired materials and not used to endorse or
indicate a preference for a particular product or manufacture &oods which
have similar characteristics and provide performance and qualit# at least
equivalent to those specified and conforming its ISI standards are acceptable
$orcelain "la# Sanitar# ' (industan Sanitar#
Wares Wares) $arr#wares or
equivalent
$ump ' "rompton or *irloshar
%quivalent
(+$% $ipe ' ,S -./.-0) ,epothene
or equipment
"isterns ' (industhan
- $arr#were
"hromium $lated ("$) ' %go brand) 12! or 3ittings
(3anc# !#pe)
"hromium $lated ("$) ' 1lue star or nova
fittings (4rdinar# !#pes) 5auqure) (industan
"ast Iron $ipes ' +, Singha) !+
Surekha
&alvani6ed Iron (&I) ' (I$"4 or equipment $ipes
7S7 branch
&alvani6ed Iron 3itting ' 787 brand) 3ittings
9ooking 2irror ' (industan or $earls
&un 2etal 3ittings ' :&&: or :9eader: makes
or equivalent
Shoner rule ' nova) dugar) news the
equivalence
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3lush <alve ' 1lue Star) 5acguar) %ss'%ss or
%quivalent
$ush <alve ' 5al) <iking or equivalent
$<" $ipe ' $anchakan#a or %quivalent
$<" 3itting ' $rince) Supreme or %quivalent
$. E%tent A&ree'ent
!he Works under the Agreement shall comprise the deliver#) installation and testing at
Site) as per 1ill of =uantities drawings of pipes) valves) and appurtenance etc
8equired for water suppl# and sanitar# Works
=ualit# > All materials should conform to qualitative standards as dictated b# I S
codes
Suitabilit# of &oods> !he pipes) valves) appurtenances shall be suitable for use
without significant corrosion in transport water
(. Interpretation of Ter's
Where the words :selected: ) :as directed:) :as required:) words of similar meaning)
are used in the 1ills of =uantities It is to be understood that the selection) direction
or requirements of the $roject %ngineer are intended Similarl#) the words
:approved:) :satisfactor#:) or other s#non#ms) shall mean :approved b#: or
:satisfactor# to: the $roject %ngineer and the $roject %ngineer7s approval must first
be obtained before the materials ordered or the Works to which the words refer are
put in hand
Wherever the words :necessar#7) :proper: or words of similar meaning are used in the
1ills of =uantities with respect to the extent) conduct or character of Works
described) it is to be understood that the# shall mean that the said Works shall be
executed to the extent) must be conducted in a manner or be of a character which is
:necessar#: or :proper: in the opinion of the $roject %ngineer
). Position of Sanitar* +i%tres, Rns, Pipes
(i) !he recommended positions of the sanitar# fixtures) runs of all piping etc as
shown in the la#out drawing will be adhered to as far as possible or as far as
practicable
(ii) Should there be an# discrepanc# or incomplete description) ambiguit# or
omission in the drawings and other documents) whether original or
supplementar# forming the Agreement) completion or maintenance of the
installation) the "ontractor shall immediatel# on discovering the same) draw
the attention of the $roject %ngineer to this
(iii) $rior to the installation of all fittings) pumps) traps) etc !he finial position
shall be ascertained from the $roject %ngineer
-. "o'pletion Tests
After completion of the Works) the "ontractor shall notif# to the $roject %ngineer (in
writing) about the completion of the Works within seven da#s from the date of this
notification) the $roject %ngineer or his representative shall remain present at the
time of carr#ing out the tests b# the "ontractor
All Works shall be tested in sections 0.. 9bs as required) before being covered up to
the satisfaction of the $roject %ngineer
!he "ontractor shall include for providing all necessar# appliances and labour for
these tests
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All water service pipe Works shall be flushed through with a disinfectant at the
expense of the "ontractor) upon completion of installation
All drainage pipe Works shall be robbed through before la#ing and upon completion
of installation to ensure cleanliness
.. Sa'ple
!he "ontractor shall submit samples of accessories and apart from its proposes to use
in the installation if asked from the $roject %ngineer for approval to ensure greater
accurac# when setting out pipe Works and to enable practical dimensions of fittings
to be obtained on Site
+rawing and samples shall be submitted b# the "ontractor as the Specifications
shall not be departed from without written instructions from the $roject %ngineer
/. Proprietar* of 0aterials
Where proprietar# of materials are specified hereafter) the "ontractor ma# propose
the use of similar materials of other manufacture but of equal qualit# for approval b#
the $roject %ngineer Should the price of alternate materials proposed be lower in
price) the "ontractor shall a revise schedule of price for the particular item along with
his proposal for the use of alternate material in lieu of the one specified
All materials and goods) where specified to be obtained from a particular
manufacturer or supplier) are to be used or fixed strictl# in accordance with their
instructions
1. 2ran3 Na'es
Whenever and wherever brand names are used it is merel# to describe the nature of
the desired materials and not used to endorse or indicate a preference for a particular
product or manufacture &oods which have similar characteristics and provide
performance and qualit# at least equal to those specified and conforming to IS
standards are acceptable
4. Pac5a&in&
!he "ontractor is to provide special packaging according to standard practices to
project materials or parts of materials from damage) and his rates will be deemed to
include for all such protection
#6. Specifie3 0aterials
!he source of materials stated in the Specifications are those from which materials are
generall# available (owever) materials not conforming Specifications shall be
rejected even if the# come from the stated sources !he "ontractor should satisf#
himself that sufficient quantit# of material of acceptable Specification is available
from the stated or other sources
##. Stan3ar3s
All materials) Workmanship and components shall where applicable and unless
otherwise stated in the Agreement compl# with either Indian standard or code
practice current on the date firm for receipt of tenders !he Indian Standards referred
to here are>
Indian Standards (IS)
$ublished b# 1ureau of Indian Standard) India
Should there be an# discrepanc# or incomplete description) ambiguit# or omission in
the drawings and other documents) whether original or supplementar# forming the
Agreement) completion or maintenance of the installation) the "ontractor shall
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immediatel# on discovering the same draw the attention of the $roject %ngineer to
this
!he Works shall be carried out according to these Specification whether specificall#
mentioned elsewhere or not ,o extra in an# form will be paid unless it is definitel#
stated as it is in the 1ill of =uantities
Whenever the Specifications are not given or when the Specification is ambiguous)
the relevant Indian standards or 1ritish Standards and further amendments will be
considered as finial and binding
#$. 7antities
!he Works shall be related to the drawings which the Agreement is presumed to have
studied ,othing extra will be paid for an# items because of its shape) locations or
other difficult circumstances) even if the schedule makes no distinction) as long as the
item is shown in the drawings
!he quantities given in this schedule are provisional !he "ontractor will be paid for
the actual quantit# of Works executed as measured at Site and priced at the rates in
the schedule !he $roject %ngineer reserves the right to increase or decrease an# of
the quantities or to totall# omit an# item or Works An# claim b# the "ontractor on
these accounts will not be entertained
#(. Office Acco''o3ation an3 W.".
!he "ontractor shall provide at his own expenses adequate temporar# accommodation
and toilet facilities for his Workmen and keep the same in good order !his ma# be
done to suit Site conditions with the approval of he $roject %ngineer !he above
mentioned temporar# structures shall be removed on the completion of Works at
"ontractor7s own cost All materials shall belong to the "ontractor
#). Si&n 2oar3
A sign board of specified si6e shall be placed at Site
#-. Dra8in&, Instrctions, 0easre'ents
All the Works shall be done according to the drawings and instructions of the $roject
%ngineer and the "ontractor shall arrange to test materials and/or portions of the
Works at his own cost in order to prove their soundness and sufficienc# If after an#
such test) and in the opinion of the $roject %ngineer) an# Works or position of Works
is found to be defective or unsound) the "ontractor shall pull down and reexecute the
same at his own cost +efective materials shall be removed from the Site
#.. Trees
,o trees) saplings shall be removed/cut without prior permission of the $roject
%ngineer If ma# tree has to be cut) this shall form an extra item 3or the purpose of
the Specification) a tree shall be defined as growth whose circumferences of the trunk
at @.cm (07'.:) from the base is not less than A.cm (c7'.:)
#/. 0easrin& 'aterials
2aterials requiring measuring shall be measured separatel# in boxes of appropriate
si6ed before being mixed
#1. 0easrin& 0aterials
All trenches) walls newl# laid) concrete or other Works requiring protection from
weather or accidental injur# shall be protected b# means of tarpaulin or in an# other
wa# so as to keep the Works immune from damage ,othing extra shall be paid for on
this matter
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#4. Lea9es "lean
4n completion) all Works must be cleaned down) rubbish removed and the Works and
land cleared of rubbish) surplus materials) debris and other accumulations and
ever#thing left in a clean and orderl# conditions
$6. Pro9isional Ite's
All provisional items in the schedule shall be carried out at the discretion of the
$roject %ngineer) and ma# or ma# not form part of the Agreement In case the
Agreement In case the provisional items are carried out b# the "ontractor) the rates
shall be settled as for extra items as stated in the "onditions of Agreement
$#. Stora&e
Safe) dr# and proper storage shall be provided for all materials particularl# cement
3or cement storage capacit# should be equal to at least one fourth the total quantit#
to be used but ma# not exceed ?.. tonne (ie -... bags) If silo is installed at the Site
of Works the $roject %ngineer ma# reduce the capacit# storage
$$. Test of 0aterials
!he "ontractor shall at his own cost arrange and carr# out the tests of materials to be
used in the Works or an# other tests as deemed necessar# b# the $roject %ngineer
$(. 0aintenance
!he completed installation) inclusive of piping) fixtures) pumps) tanks etc shall not be
finall# taken over and acceptance certificate issued to the "ontractor until the expir#
of the defects liabilit# period of B month +uring the period) the "ontractor shall be
liable for>
(i) !he replacement of an# defective part that ma# develop in goods of his own
manufacture of supplied b# him at his own expense
(ii) 1ringing to the notice of the $roject %ngineer an# defect arising in materials
supplied b# the owner and replacing them) thus rectif#ing the defects at the
expense of the owner Cntil finall# taken over) the "ontractor shall have the
right of entr# to the premble at his own risk and expense) for maintaining the
installation in proper order
$). Accessories
!he "ontractor has to suppl# and install all necessar# accessories such as eccentric
increases) non'return value) service value and deliver# pipes etc +eliver# pipes shall
extend be#ond the structure) and connection to main deliver# has to be made
+etails of pump and accessories within the pump house are not shown and shall be
according to manufacturer7s instructions
$-. E%ca9ation for Pipe Lines
In excavating trenches for pipe lines) slight rails shall be erected) before excavation is
commenced) at ever# 0.. meters and at all change of direction or gradient !he sight
rail shall consist of a board) not less than 0. centimeters deep) with the top edge
planed true and straight !his shall be supported b# a stout wooden post at each end)
and its top edge accuratel# fixed to a definite and) as far as practicable) uniform
height above the level of the pipe to be laid !he centre line of the pipe shall be
denoted on each rail thereon) and the rail on one side of the centre line painted rail)
and on the other side white !he depth of the excavation and the level of the pipe
invert shall be checked b# means of boning rods of appropriate length !he boning
rods used are to be accuratel# made to the various lengths required) the lower and
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being provided with a shoe of sufficient projection to rest on the centre of the invert
of the last pipe laid
!he excavation shall be carried out to the lines and levels shown on the plans or as
ordered b# the $roject %ngineer) and shall be deep enough to permit a minimum
cover as specified hereunder
$ipe 2inimum "over in mm
,ormal &round
"ast Iron '
&alvanised Iron '
ED.
B..
!he "ontractor shall be responsible for and shall at his own cost) make up all
subsidence or slips whether arising from its nature of the materials in embankments)
from the nature of the ground or from an# cause whatsoever !he "ontractor shall) his
own expense keep the whole of the Working Site dr# and from water and construct
such temporar# water courses and drain as ma# be surface of the Works !he
"ontractor shall include in his rates the cost of providing all tools) machiner# and all
temporar# Works such as staging) struts) shoring) planks and poling boards and their
removal on the completion of the Works and the cost of pumping and trenches
Whenever pumping is necessar#) the whole Works shall be executed as quickl# as
possible) due care being taken to avoid excessive pumping) which ma# cause
settlement of surrounding land and propert#
An# trench or excavation which ma# have been taken to a great depth than necessar#
shall be filled into the required level with suitable material approved b# the $roject
%ngineer and rammed solid with watering at the "ontractor7s expense
Special care shall be taken provide a solid even bed for the barrel of the pipe) and the
floor of the trench shall be properl# shaped to received the gocke it and the barrels of
the pipes Where lock is met within the trenches) the excavation shall be taken to a
depth of 0D csm of selected filling (approved b# the $roject %ngineer) placed on the
rock and consolidated to form a firm even bed for the pipe where required) socket
holes shall be cut in the rock In narrow trenches) socket holes shall be cut in the rock
In narrow trenches) the width of the excavation shall be increased the sides of
trenches shall be allowed a slope not exceeding 0 to 0?) the width at the bottom being
at least @. cms wider than the socket of the pipe) so as to allow room for ramming the
refilled materials under and at the sides of the pipe
$.. Re:fillin&
,o refilling shall be carried out until the construction Works has been tested and
approved !he re'filling on the top and around the sewers shall be done with great
care and in such a manner as will obtain the greatest amount of compactness and
solidit# possible 3or that purpose) the earth shall be laid and rammed in regular
la#ers not more than ?@.mm (A:) thick up to the surface and also watered and
rammed at each la#er !he top soil shall be carefull# replaced to match the existing
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$/. Testin& of Pipes Lines
"ast Iron and &I $ipes
After each section of the pipeline has been laid and jointed and anchorage7s built in
for the bends) the pipeline shall be tested in lengths of ? kilometers or less as directed
b# the $roject %ngineer) b# and at the expense of the "ontractor 1efore testing) the
trench shall be partiall# backfield except at the oinits the accessories nodded vi6 !est
pump) pressure gauge) end pieces including connecting valves and piping etc) for
carr#ing cut the h#draulic tests shall be provided b# the "ontractor7s !he "ontractor
shall provide the suppl# of necessar# labour and water for testing at his expense) the
cost of this shall be included in the unit rate for l#ing and jointing of pipes !he pipes
and joints found to be defective during the test shall be replaced and or reduce b# the
"ontractor and the related labour cost be met b# the "ontractor
!he two tests that shall be carried out are '
(i) $ressure test a pressure of at least double the maximum Working pressure)
pipes and joints shall be absolutel# watertight under the test
(ii) 9eakage test (to be conducted after the satisfactor# completion of the
pressure test) at a pressure to be specified b# the $roject %ngineer for a
duration of two hours Cnless otherwise specified the leakage test pressure
shall be the lower or F times the maximum static pressure that will be
experienced b# the pressure after installation
Where an# section of the main is provided with concrete thrust blocks or anchorage7s)
the pressure test shall not be made until at least five da#s have elapsed after the
concrete was caste
!he procedure to be followed are as follows>
(i) $ressure !est>
' %ach valved section of the pipe shall be slowl# filled with water and
all air shall be expelled from the pipe through h#drants and blow'
offs If these are not available are not available at high places)
necessar# tapping ma# be made at points or highest elevation before
the test is made and plugs inserted after the tests have been
completed
' If the trench has been partiall# back'filled the specified pressure
based on the elevation of the lowest point of the line or section under
test and corrected to the elevation of the test guage) shall be applied
b# means of a pump connected to the poi in a manner satisfactor# to
the $roject %ngineer !he duration of the test shall not be less than
?- cm
' All exposed pipes) fittings) valves and joints should be carefull#
examined An# cracked or defective pipe) fitting and value
discovered in consequence of this pressure test shall be removed and
replaced b# sound material and the test shall to repeated All joints
showing visible leaks shall also be recalled or redone until tight
(ii) 9eakage !est>
' 9eakage is defined as the quantit# of water to be supplied into the
newl# laid pipe) or an# valved section there of) necessar# to maintain
the specified leakage test pressure
!he pipe installation will not be accepted until the leakage is less than the number of
cm
@
/h as determined b# the formula'
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q0 G , + $
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Where)
q0 G the allowable leakage in cm
@
/h
, G number of joints in the length of the pipeline
+ G diameter in mm) and
p G the average test pressure during the leakage
test in kg kg/cm
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$1. Testin& of Ele9ate3 Tan5 for Weterti&!tness
When the construction of the elevated tank is completed it shall be tested for water
tightness as follow>
!he tank shall be filled with water graduall# as directed b# the $roject %ngineer) to
overflow level and after allowing four da#s for the water to be thoroughl# absorbed
b# the walls) the walls shall be again brought up to the overflow level and left
undisturbed for E da#s At the end of this period) there should be no serious
diminution in water level and no signs of leaks weep from the tank walls or bottoms
In the event of an# serious diminution) the "ontractor shall empt# the tank and carr#
out at his own cost such repairs or alternations as required to stop an# leak) weep or
other cause of loss of water and thereafter repeat the test till the tank is certified as
watertight b# the $roject %ngineer
All water) labour) materials) and plant necessar# to carr# out the tests and repairs shall
be supplied b# the "ontractor at his own cost
$4. "!ec5in& of Reser9oir for 8ater ti&!tness
After the construction of the reservoir is completed) and before back filling of an#
earthen embankment) unless otherwise verified ) it shall be tested for water tightness
as directed b# the $roject %ngineer !he following tests shall be carried out from the
"ontractor under the direction and supervision of the $roject %ngineer %ach
compartment of the reservoir shall be filled with water graduall# as directed b# the
$roject %ngineer up to the level of the top of the partition of wall (if after allowing
four da#s for the water to be thoroughl# absorbed b# the walls) water level shall
again be brought up to the level of the top of the partition wall (if an#) and shall left
undisturbed for seven da#s If an# diminution in water level is noticed other than
attributable to evaporation) the "ontractor shall report the matter in writing to the
$roject %ngineer and seek his assistance and instructions in determining the cause of
the loss of water !he "ontractor shall thereafter marked to effect an# repair or
alteration required to stop an# cause of loss of water and thereafter repeat the
process again and again) if required) until the reservoir is complete watertight and
satisfactor# b# the $roject %ngineer
An# labour) materials and plant necessar# to effect the above checking and testing
shall be supplied b# the "ontractor at his own cost
An# tests and similar action shall be taken to determine water tightness of the
reservoir up to its top water level
!he "ontractor shall be solel# responsible for the water tightness and an# remedial
measures necessar#
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(6. Disaffection of Reser9oirs an3 pipe lines
(i) 8eservoirs > !he internal surfaces of the reservoir and external Surfaces of
all pipes and fittings within the reservoir shall be thoroughl# cleaned and if
necessar# scrubbed to remove all obvious contamination matter and the
water from the operations removed b# squee6es and drained out through the
washout main
!he reservoir shall then be filled with water containing an approved
h#pochlorite or liquid chlorine solution such quantit# and such strength as
will result in a concentration of free chlorine of not less than 0. $$2 or as
otherwise directed b# the $roject %ngineer !his chlorinated water shall be
allowed to remain the reservoir for a minimum period of ?- hours as directed
b# the $roject %ngineer !hen flushed out
!he reservoir shall be refilled with treated water and the sample shall be
taken for bacteriological anal#sis accordance with the instruction of the
$roject %ngineer If the result of the anal#sis is unsatisfactor#) the sterili6ing
process and refilling and sampling shall repeated until the anal#sis is
satisfactor#
(ii) $ipe 9ines>' After the pipe lines have been filled and flushed out to remove
all debris and contaminant matter) it shall be filled with chlorinated water of
strength as prescribed disinfecting of reservoir and pipe line) and left to stand
for ?- hours or such process as directed b# the $roject %ngineer !hen the
pipe line shall be flushed out and refilled with treated water if subsequent
anal#sis is reveals contamination) the sterili6ing process shall be repeated to
the complete satisfaction of the $roject %ngineer
(2) Detail (Ite') Specification;
#. Sanitar* fi%tres < Accessories
All sanitar# wares and fittings shall be first class qualit# white gla6ed vitreous china
ceramic conforming to is EE-) is ??DB and approved b# the project %ngineer
#.# Water "lose3 (W.".)
(a) %uropean pattern W" commode and flush valve or cistern
!hese shall be of white gla6ed vitreous china first class qualit#) double or single trap
s#mphonic water closet suite as specified in the 1ill of =uantities) $ or S !rap
flushing cistern or flush valve as specified conforming to Indian standard
Specification the commode and flushing cistern shall be free from cracks) blisters
and shall have smooth surface
3ixing >' W" commode shall be fixed to floor with "$ brass screws or b# means of
EDmm long BDmm dia counter sunk bolts and nuts imbeded in floor concrete or as
per the instruction of the $roject %ngineer !he base of pedestal of the commode
shall be filled with white cement mixed with pigment to match the shade of floor or
as directed b# the $roject %ngineer 3ollowing measure shall be adopted for fixing
the W" commode
(i) !he central axis of the commode shall be perpendicular to the finished face
of wall
(ii) !he outlet of the commode shall be centrall# placed in the rubber gasket of
the (+$% pipe "I pipe as per drawing or as directed b# the $roject
%ngineer and shall have not leakage
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(iii) !he distance between centre line of outlet of W" commode and finished
wall face shall be so adjusted as to rest squarel# against the finished wall
face
(iv) Seat and lid> !his shall be of ISI marked solid of heav# dut# qualit# and
fitted exactl# on the rim of the W" "ommode with "$ brass hinges) rubber
buffers and "$ brass nuts
In3ian Pattern W.". pan fls! 9al9e or fls!in& cistern;
(i) Indian $an > !hese shall be of white gla6ed vitreous china of first class
qualit# Indian pattern squatting pans (D..mm si6e) of open rim with back
inlet t#pe with two numbers of white gla6ed ceramic 0
st
class qualit# non'skid
t#pe foot treads and ceramic $ or S traps !he pans) foot treads or rests etc
shall be free from cracks) blisters and shall have smooth surface
(ii) 4rissa pan !hese shall be of white gla6ed vitreous china 0
st
class qualit#
orissa pattern squatting pans with integral foot treads (DH.mm si6e) of box
rim with back inlet t#pe including ceramic $ or S traps and complete
accessories !he pan etc shall be free from cracks) blisters and shall have
smooth surface
(iii) 3itting> !he W" pan Indian or orissa shall be laid on floor slope towards
the pan in a Workman like manner) being taken not to damage the W" pan)
etc) in the process of fixing If damaged in an# wa#) it shall be replaced at no
cost of the emplo#er !he pans) etc should be fixed on a proper base of
cement concrete (0>?>-) mix (0 part cement > ? parts sand >- parts stone balls>
of ?.mm nominal si6e) taking care that the cushion is uniform and even
without having an# hollows between the concrete base W" pans etc 5oint
between the W" pan and finished floor shall be neatl# done and no hair
cracks shall be visible 5oint between the outlet of W" pan and ceramic p or
S trap shall be made with near cement) #arn) linseed oil) white lead and water
proofing compound and made leak'proof !he outlet of the ceramic traps
shall be centrall# placed in the rubber gasket of the socket of the (+$% pipe
or cast iron pipe as special or as directed b# the $roject %ngineer and shall
have no leakage
3lushing "istern > !he flushing cistern shall be white gla6ed vitreous china
of low level as specified in the 1ill of =uantities with complete accessories
!he fixing of cistern shall be as specified clause ,4 0D
#.$ Was! 2asins
!hese shall be white gla6ed vitreous china of first class qualit# with single or double
tap hole as specified in the 1ill of =uantities !hese shall be free from cracks) cra6es)
blister and shall have smooth surface
3ixing > !he basin shall be supported on brackets s per as manufacturers instruction
and/or on vitreous "hina pedestal as directed b# the $roject %ngineer !here shall not
be an# gap between top edge of the basin and finished face of wall
"$ 1asin 2ixer> ' !his shall be 0D mm si6e of "$ brass central hole basin mixer
with fanc# knob heads for hot and stop cocks and castled central spout
#.( Sin5s
Sinks and its accessories shall be of required si6e in white gla6ed vitreous china or
stainless steel) as specified in the 1ill of =uantities with overflow %ach sink shall
have one @?mm "$ brass trap with cleaning e#e) union) nuts) etc Sinks shall be
supported on "I or 2 S brackets of heav# t#pe
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Where required) counter top sinks shall be fixed in tables or counters b# mean of -. x
Dmm flat screwed to the table "ounter top sinks shall have -.mm "$ brass waste
with chain and plug -.mm "$ brass trap with cleaning e#e) and union 4ne "$ or
aluminum bending ?Dmm wide shall be fixed to cover to joint between sinks and
table as called for as the 1ill of =uantities
#.) Urinals
!hese shall be white gla6ed vitreous china of first class qualit# flat back t#pe (-@.mm
si6e) with integrated overflow !he urinals shall be free from cracks) blisters and shall
have smooth surface
3ixing > Crinals shall be fixed on the wall with the help of "$ brass screws as per the
manufacturer7s and/or directed b# the $roject %ngineer !here shall not be an# gap
between the back edge of the urinal and finished face of the wall
#.- +ls!in& "istern
!he flushing cisterns shall be manuall# operated or automatic) high level or low level
s specified in the 1ill of =uantities !he cistern ma# be cast iron or porcelain s
specified in the 1ill of =uantities and shall have a removable cover which shall fit
closel# on it and be screwed against displacement In the case of high level cisterns)
the outlet shall be of @? mm nominal bore and in the case of low level cistern) the
outlet shall be -.mm nominal bore) !he discharge rate of the cistern be about 0. liters
in @ seconds when connected to an appropriate flush pipe) and there shall have to
operate with minimum height of @.cm between the top of the pan and the underside
of the cistern !he bod# thickness of a cast iron cistern shall not at an# place) be less
than .Dcm !hee bod# of a pressed steel cistern shall be of seamless or welded
construction of thickness not less than 0Bmm and shall be porcelain enameled or
otherwise protected against corrosion All Working parts shall be designed to
operate smoothl# cape efficientl# !he s#mphonic action of a flushing cistern shall be
capable of being rapidl# brought into action b# the operating lever) but shall not self
s#phon or leak
3ixing of flushing cistern > !he cistern shall be fixed on "I or 8S cantilever which
shall be firml# embed in the wall in cement mortar (0>-) or fixed b# using wooden
plugs and screws as directed b# the $roject %ngineer !he outlet of flush pipe from
the cistern shall be connected to the pan b# means of cement or putt# joint !he flush
pipe shall be fixed to wall b# using holder butt clamps
#.. Water Tan5s
Water tank shall be made of &I sheet or high densit# pol#thene tank as shown on
the drown and specified in the 1ill of =uantities !ank shall be fabricated from new
&I sheets of 0- gauge or as directed b# the $roject %ngineer !hanks with length
upto 0H..mm shall be provided with one manhole cover) and of grater length than
0H..mm shall be provided with two manhole covers 2anhole covers shall be of & I
sheet with locking arrangement as per drawing or as directed b# the $roject
%ngineer
& I water tank shall provide inlets) outlets) scour and overflow pipes) sockets for
float level switches and inter connections if required 4verflow pipes shall be
provided with a mosquito proof brass grating Scour pipe of si6e as specified b# the
$roject %ngineer shall be provided with a bend and pipe piece and plug terminating
outside the tank wall
1all cocks used for tanks shall be high or low pressure ball cocks with brass lever
rods and pol#thene ball floats !he ball floats shall conform to Indian standard which
shall be hammer tested
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"I water tank or polethene tank shall be fixed in position ass shown on drawing or
as directed b# the $roject %ngineer
#./ Pipes an3 fittin&s (=ea9* 3t* cast iron ( =.".I. ) pipes ( ='e pipe, =DPE or
P>" Pipe )
#./.# General Re?ire'ents;
All pipe Works to be installed under buildings should be heav# class cast 'iron soil
pipes
,o double socket connectors shall be used on the drawings installation without prior
permission of the $roject %ngineer
Cnless detailed otherwise on drawings) all branches from ground floor soil fittings
discharging direct to drain shall not drop verticall# beneath the fitting to a greater
depth than 0-..mm the minimum depth allowed is 0..mm below ground level
All drainage branches shall be extended to a distance of 0?..mm be#ond the
building) in cast Iron drain
!he "ontractor shall check the invert levels of existing drains) sewers and manholes
before la#ing an# new drain or sewer) and shall notif# the $roject %ngineer
immediatel# the declared invert levels are found to be inaccurate !he "ontractor
shall also check the routes and levels of other services to ensure that the routes of the
new drains or sewer do not clash
!he drains shall be laid in straight lines and to even grade to the levels shown
"onnecting drains from fittings etc not be laid to a gradient of not less than -.)
unless specified otherwise
,o pipes shall be joined together before being laid All internal soil and waste pipes
above D.mm diameter shall be installed in cast iron/(+$%/$<" pipe
All internal waste pipes D.mm diameter and below shall be installed in galvani6ed
mild steel/(+$+/$<" pipe All pipes shall be at a fall sufficient to achieve a self'
cleansing velocit# All overflows shall terminate with spla# cut ends) in position
indicated on drawings
All pipe Works terminating at roof level shall be fitted with ventilating cowl
#./.$ "ast iron pipes @P>" pipe@ =DP an3 accessories;
(i) "I and fittings > Soil) waste vent pipe
All cast iron pipes and fittings shall be according to the relevant ISI
Specifications subject to approve of the $roject %ngineer) free from fawl and
the inside should be clean and smooth !he access doors of fittings shall be of
proper design provided with (0/H:) rubber insertion !he spigot and shall abut
the shoulder of the shoulder of the socket end and leave no angular space in
between !he pipes shall be bitumen painted smooth inside) and outside shall
be painted with @ coats of anti'corrosive paint as directed b# the $roject
%ngineer
!he pipes shall be of the longest length available and shall conform to the
weights and dimensions conforming to IS> 0D@B'0ABE
(ii) $reparation of $ipes> ' All pipes shall be inspected both internall# and
externall# before being put up in position for jointing or lowering into the
trenches !he# shall be internall# brushed throughout (except in the case of
pipes in coils) to remove an# soil) but in such a manner that internal coating
of pies shall not be scratched or injured in an# wa# !he inside of the sockets
and the outside of spigots shall be carefull# accumulation or obstruction
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After clearing and cleaning the pipes and assembling or placing them
alongside the trench) read# for lowering) the lengths shall be lowered into
trenches after being approved b# the $roject %ngineer
(iii) 9a#ing and jointing of cast iron pipes>' !he pipes shall be laid in position)
the socket ends of all pipes facing uphill) irrespective of the direction of the
flow of water An# deviation of less than 000/-
.
in an# plane shall usuall# be
effected b# la#ing the straight pipes to a float curve) of such radius that the
deflections at joints shall not exceed ? 0/?
.

After placing a length of pipe in the trench) the spigot end shall be centered in
the socket and the pipe forced home and aligned to gradient !he pipe shall
be secured in place with approved backfill material tamped under it except at
the socket $ipes and fittings which do not allow a sufficient and uniform
space for joints shall be removed and replaced with pipe and fittings of
proper dimension to ensure such uniform space At times when pipe la#ing is
not in progress) the open ends of the pipe shall be closed b# a waters plug or
other means approved b# the $roject %ngineer
!he IS code of practice for la#ing of cast iron pipes (IS ,o @00-'0ABD)
gives in detail methods of la#ing cast iron pipes below ground level It also
includes handling and jointing of pipes) h#drostatic tests) back fillings)
restoration and maintenance of surfaces and these shall be followed where
applicable
!able 0) in the above code also gives the quantit# of lead and spun #arn for
different si6e of pipes
"ast iron pipes ma# also be joined b# means of flange cast on !he jointing
material used between flanges pies shall be compressed fibber board or
rubber (see ,o B@H'0ADD)' Specification for rubber and insertion jointing) of
thickness between 0Dmm and @mm
!ighten joints shall be used strictl# in accordance will the manufacturer7s
instructions
"oncrete thrust or anchor blocks suitabl# designed shall be provided
wherever necessar# to transit h#dro pressure Where the h#draulic thrust is in
an upward direction) anchor blocks of sufficient weight shall be provided to
which pipes shall be secured with steel straps
(iv) 9ead caulked joints> Whenever pipes are required to be jointed b# lead the
pipes when laid in position for jointing shall be examined for line and level
and the space left in the socket after the #arn has been inserted shall be filled
in b# pouring in molten lead !he lead shall be filled at one pouring !he lead
used shall be soft and free from an# admixture
(v) 1racket and hangers> All "ast iron stacks shall be securel# fixed with
wrought iron pipe rings and extension pieces in mild steel tube) out to length
required and spla#ed and built into the structure
!able of fixing for piping
2aterial $ipe si6e (ori6ontal 2ax vertical 2ax
"ast iron' D.mm ?ED.mm ?ED.mm
0..mm dia ?ED.mm ?ED.mm
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!he method of joined shall be with well tarrel gasket and molten lead
conforming to IS> EH?'0ABB) caulked tightl# home into socket in accordance
to IS> @00-'0ABD "are should be taken to ensure that no jointing material
projects inside the bore of the pipe
(i) 3loor traps> !hese shall be of self'cleansing pattern conforming to IS> ?DDB
(III) ' 0AE@
#./.( Testin& of ".I. pipes an3 fittin&s;
All Soil and waste pipes shall be tested to detect an# leakage etc in accordance to IS>
D@?A'0ABA
#./.) 0easre'ents;
"I pipes shall be measured along the centre line of pipes and fittings in running
meter between socket of pipes or corresponding "I fittings 3loor traps shall be
measured b# the number !he original "I grating shall be kept in it place and
nothing extra shall be paid for it 3loor traps shall be with or without vents and
nothing extra shall be pa#able on this account All "I specials shall be paid b# the
numbers
#.1 ".I. pipes < fittin&s
#.1.# ".I. pipes;
!he pipes and fittings shall be galvani6ed mild steel) mediums (class 1) conforming
to IS> 0?@A 3ittings shall compl# with IS> 0HAE or equivalent !he method of jointing
shall be b# 1S$ pipe threads on pipe and fittings) painted with jointing compound
and fine hemp "are should be taken remove an# internal burr to pipe before joint is
made An# exposed thread shall be painted to prevent corrosion All joints should be
cleaned afterwards Where water pipes do not fall below sewer lines) the# should be
laid at min dept or B0.mm below ground level) if otherwise not stated
!he wall thickness and weight of medium ("lass ") pipes in kg/m shall be as below
Weight of
pipe in
*g/m
Screwed
socket
+imensions of pipes
outside diameter
!hickness
mm
+imension galvani6ed
mild steel
2aximum
mm
2inimum
mm
Sockets
outside dia
mm
2in
Approx
dia mm
0?@ ?0H. ?0.. ?BD ?E.. @E..
0DA ?E@. ?BD. ?BD @?D. @A..
?-B @-?. @@@. @?D @AD. -B..
@0E -?A. -?.. @?D -A.. D0..
@BD -HH. -EA. @?D DB.. D0..
D0E B.H. DAE. @BD BH.. B...
BB@ EBB. ED@. @BD H-.. BA..
HB- HAD. HH.. -.D AH.. ED..
0?-. 00D.. 00@0. -D. 0?-.. HE..
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#.1.$ 2ac5sets < =an&ers;
All services shall be securel# fixed galvani6ed iron built in pattern holderbats or two
piece rings) extension piece and screw to wall back plate
$ipe (ori6ontal <ertical
0Dmm (0/?:) ' 0HDmm (B7) ?--mm (H7)
?.mm (@/-:) ' ?--mm (H7) @.D.mm (0.7)
?Dmm (0:) ' ?--mm (H7) @.D.mm (0.7)
@? mm (0
0/-
:) ' ?ED.mm (A7) @.D. mm (0.7)
-.mm (00/?:) ' @.D. mm (0.7) @BB.mm (0?7)
D.mm (?:) ' @.D. mm (0.7) @BB.mm (0?7)
$.(.( Testin& ;
All & I water suppl# pipe will be tested in accordance to IS> ?.BD'0AE? and with
minimum 0.. I1/JJJ
$.$.) La*in& < fi%in& of G. I. pipes;
Screwed galvani6ed pipes shall be jointed with screwed socket joints) using screwed
fittings "are shall be taken to removed an# burr from the ends of pipes After
screwing white lead and fine hemp shall be applied while tightening "ompound
containing red lead shall not be used to prevent danger of contamination of the water
An# thread exposed after joints shall be painted or in the use of underground piping
thickl# coated with three coats of anti'corrosive paint to prevent corrosion All & I
pipes shall be concealed
In addition to the sectional testing of water suppl# piping) the "ontractor shall test the
entire installation on complete of the job to the satisfaction of the $roject %ngineer
(e shall be liable for an# leakage etc) and to an# damage to building furniture there
of up to three months after the final handing of the building !he "ontractor shall
rectif# all such Jand restore damage done to the building and furniture at his cost
$$.- 0easre'ent for G. I. pipes an3 fittin&s
All & I pipes and fittings shall be measured along with the centre line of pipes and
fittings and the rates shall be inclusive of fittings
$.( S. W. pipes
+escription of
the pipe
+epth of Socket +epth of ;arn depth of
mm inches mm inches mm inches mm inches
0.. - D. 0 E
H
?. K @. 0 0
H
0D. B D. 0 E
H
?. K @. J
!he 4bject of the #arn is to centre the spigot of one pipe within the socket of the
other and to prevent the cement of joint penetrating into the pipe
the cement mortar in 0>0 shall be slightl# moistened and on no account must be soft
or slopp# and shall be carefull# inserted b# hand into the joints> when the cement has
been inserted it shall be punched and caulked into the joints more cement shall be
added until the space of the joint has been filled completel# with caulked cement
S$%"I3I"A!I4, (SA,I!A8;) 0D
!he joint shall be finished off neatl# at the side of the socket at an angle of -D
.
with
the outside the pipe An# surplus cement projecting inside the joints is to be removed
and as guard against b# projection) sacks or gunn# bags to be drawn past each joint
after completion !he "ontractor shall be responsible that each section of the pipe is
proper cleaned out on completion of the Works
$.(.) 0easre'ents;
All SW pipes shall be measured along the centre line of pipes and fittings in running
metre between socket to socket of pipes or corresponding $<" fittings All $<"
specials shall be paid b# the numbers
$. Traps@Aoins@Special
$.# ".I. floor trap@P>"
3loor traps shall be cast iron) or $<" deep seal with an effective seal of @..mm All
waste pipes shall be discharged over the trap !he trap and waste pipes shall be set in
cement concert blocks firml# supported on the structural floor !he blocks shall be in
(0>?>-) and extended @Emm below finished floor level "ontractor shall provide all
necessar# shuttering ad centering for the blocks
3loor traps shall be of self'cleansing pattern conforming to IS> ?DDB (III) '0AE@ It
shall be s#mphonic t#pe of si6e 00./B@mm or as directed b# the $roject %ngineer
$.$ ".I. fittin&s (Specials)@P>" Specials,
All cast iron L $<" fittings (Specials) shall be according to the relevant ISI
Specifications subject to approval of the $roject %ngineer) free from flaw and the
interior should be clean and smooth !he fittings shall be bitumen painted smooth
inside and outside shall be painted with @ coast of anticorrosive pain as directed b#
the $roject %ngineer
the $<" fittings shall be $<" conforming to of class as specified
"oc5s
All cocks shall be 0Dmm si6e of chromium plated with fanc# knob head !his shall be
ego brand) 1lue Star or equivalent 5aquar) A8*) and 1est qualit#) All cocks shall be
installed as directed b# the $roject %ngineer
Gate >al9es@2all >atre
Sluice valves shall be of the taper faced wedge gate t#pe on regulated b# spindles of
inside screw non'rising t#pe the valves shall open b# movement of hand wheel single
lever or the ke# and bar in an anti clockwise direction !he direction of opening shall
be marked on each valve and on hand wheel fitted
2aterial) manufacture) dimensions and tests of gate valves shall be in accordance
with ISM EEH'0AB- or other approved standards as specified in the 1ill of =uantities
All valves shall have the nominal si6e and maximum Working pressure or class cast
or stamped on the bod# of the valve
Water 'eters
Water meters shall be of the domestic t#pe) inferential and semi'positive water meter
conforming to ISM EEA' 0AB0Installatin of the meter shall conform to IS> ?-.0'0AB@
+oot 9al9es an3 strainers
!he Indian standard Specification ,o -.@H'0ABE covers the requirements for flanged
and screwed 'end foot valves of both swing and life t#pe for use with centrifugal
pumps Cnless otherwise specified the foot valve and strainer shall compl# with the
requirement in IS> -.@H'0ABE
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5ointing shall be examined for line and level and the space left in the socket after the
#arn has been inserted shall be filled in b# pouring in molten lead !he lead shall be
rendered thoroughl# fluid and each joint shall be filled at one pouring !he lead used
shall be soft and free from an# admixture often !he method of jointing shall be with
terre gasket and molten lead conforming to IS> EH?'0ABB) caulked tightl# home into
socket in accordance to IS> @00-'0ABD
(iii) =uantit# of 9ead> ' !he quantit# of lead and spun #arn for jointing cast iron
pipes shall be as specified in IS> @00-'0ABD) !able 0 and the quantities given are
provisional and a variation of ?.N is permissible
,ominal Si6e of "I $ipe 9ead/5oint *g spun ;arn/5oint *g
Cp to H.mm
0..mm
0?Dmm
0D.mm
?..mm
0H.
??.
?B.
@-.
D..
.0.
.0H
.?.
.?.
.@.
(iv) "aulking of lead joint> After a section of convenient length has been leaded
caulking shall be commenced !he surplus lead shall be free from the leading
pipe) outside the socket of the other pipe) with a flat chisel and then caulked
round three separate times with proper caulking tools of increasing thickness
and a hammer - to D lbs in weight in such a manner as to make the joint
sound and watertight
@@? 3langed joints shall be made with the joint rings and nuts washers and bolts provided
!wo washers shall be used per bolt) one under the bolt head and the other under the
nut !he tightening of bolts shall be done evenl# all round b# tightening at one time
diametricall# opposite In no case shall excessive tightening be exerted on an# nut or
bolt After the satisfactor# conclusion of the water tightness test all buried flanged
joints shall be wrapped using mastic and tape
(. 0iscellaneos ite's
(.# Toilet paper Bo% or toilet paper !ol3er
!oilet paper box shall be of white gla6ed vitreous china of the same colour and shade
as that of the main sanitar# fixture It shall be fixed in wall in a neat Workmanlike
manner 8ecess in walls) where required) shall be provided It shall be fix with "$
brass screws) where required
(.$ Soap tra* or soap 3is!
Soap tra# or soap dish shall be of white gla6ed vitreous "hina of the same colour and
shade as that of the main fixtures Soap tra# shall be fixed in wall in a neat
Workmanlike manner 8ecess in walls) where required) shall be provided It shall be
fixed with "$ brass screws) where required
(.( To8el Ro3
!owel rod shall be heav# t#pe of "$ brass with two brackets !he si6e of the rod
shall be s specified on the drawing or 1ill of =uantities !he brackets shall be firml#
fastened b# means of "$ brass screws to wooden plugs or fawl plugs firml#
embedded in the wall
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(.) Glass S!elf
&lass shelf unit shall be of glass of best qualit# with edges rounded off and shall be
free from flaws specks or bubbles !he si6e of the glass shelf shall D..mm x 0?Dmm
unless otherwise specified of thickness not less than Bmm !he glass shelf shall have
"$ brass guard rail resting on rubber washers on the glass plate and "$ brass
brackets which shall be fixed with "$ brass screws to wooden plugs fixed b# fawl
plugs firml# embedded in the wall
(.- 0irror
2irrors shall be of approved make DDmm thick All edged shall be rounded off
2irrors shall be fixed on a backing of B mm thick commercial board backing and
fixed to wall with brass chromium plated screws and washers 2irrors shall be of
beveled or beveled edge of si6es as specified in the 1ill of =uantities
(.. S!o8er rose
All materials and fittings used in construction shall conform to the latest editions of
the relevant Indian standard !he shower rose shall be of heav# chromium plated !he
si6e of the shower rose shall be 0..mm or as specified in the bill of quantit# when
measured across the diameter and the inlet connection shall be 0Dmm si6e !he
shower rose shall be round or octagonal as directed b# the $roject %ngineer and
shall have 0-D holes with a variation up to0. !he diameter of each hole in the
shower rose shall be 0?mm with a variation upto 0. !he inside of the shower rose
shall be uniform and smooth in order to ensure free flow of water
A Stop cock of specified si6e shall be provided to control the inlet suppl# of water to
shower rose !he stop cock shall be heav# chromium plated or as specified in the bill
of quantit# or as directed b# the $roject %ngineer !he shower rose shall be fitted
with the 0Dmm dia &I pipe with a A.
.
bend at top !he height of the rose when
fitted shall be 0?.cm from the floor
(./ ".P Gratin&
3loor and urinal traps shall be provided with chromium plated grating) with rim of
approved design and shape 2inimum thickness shall be @mm
(.1 ".P. +ittin&s
All "$ fittings) additional bib cocks) shall be of the best qualit# heav# pattern of
approved make
All "$ fittings shall be fixed in a Works man like manner and shall not carr# tool
marks and scratches
-"/ Anti clockwise top' provided with steel with grating approval b# $roject
%ngineer
P>" Pipe
waste soil and vent pipe line heaving $oll# chloride (in $<") pipes and fittings
confirming to ,S or IS8 of approved make of the following si6es in $<" cement
solvent and or gasket joints in chiding clean) outs) cutting the pipes to the acquired
lengths and fixing pipes sleeves is the wall) including making holes/pocketsi6e walls
or floor and making god the same to the original condition) testing the pipe line b#
smoke) !est) 8ectif#ing the leakage) if an# all complete as directed
' 4+ D. mm (-. *g f / sq cm)
' 4+ ED mm (-. kg f / sqm
' 4+ 00. mm (-. kg f /sq m)
S$%"I3I"A!I4, (SA,I!A8;) 0H
2easurement ' All $<" pipe measure along the centre line of pipe and all $<"
specials shall be paid b# the number
Solar water heater >
Specification b# number
0 ?.. lit capacit# with @ panel
? Solar panel si6e ' @7 x B7
@ Internal boiled shall be made 2S tank with 0. gauge with cement lining
- -: glass wool insulation between solar boiler with outside cover
D A nos of &I pipe in solar panel
B - mm glass thickness (single)
E !est pressure D. lbs/ sq inches or as directed b# $roject %ngineer !he solar shall
be free from damage
Insulation>
Insulation for hot water pipe shall be BD mm wall thickness as directed b# $roject
%ngineer
S$%"I3I"A!I4, (SA,I!A8;) 0A