CIVIL WORKS

Civil Works for Underground Cables

STANDARD TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS FOR ELECTRIC WORKS

CIVIL WORKS
( SPECIFICATION )

CIVIL WORKS FOR UNDERGROUND CABLES

ADWEA/ADDC/AADC STANDARD : 320324581.DOC

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CONTENTS
1

GENERAL......................................................................................................................

2
2.1
2.2
2.3
2.4
2.5
2.6
2.6.1
2.6.2
2.7
2.7.1
2.7.2
2.7.3
2.7.4
2.7.5
2.8
2.8.1
2.8.2
2.9
2.10
2.11
2.12
2.13
2.14

TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION......................................................................................
General.............................................................................................................................
Scope and Details.............................................................................................................
Applicable Standards........................................................................................................
Specific Requirements......................................................................................................
Screed...............................................................................................................................
Earth Works and Excavations...........................................................................................
General.............................................................................................................................5
3rd Party Works within Utility Corridors or Roadways......................................................6
Cable Crossings................................................................................................................
Road Crossing...................................................................................................................7
Horizontal Directional Drilling (HDD).............................................................................8
Power Cables Crossing New Cable Routes.....................................................................19
Bentonite.........................................................................................................................19
Sign Boards....................................................................................................................20
Cable Protection Tiles.....................................................................................................
Concrete Cable Protection Tiles......................................................................................20
LDPE Cable Protection Tiles..........................................................................................21
Cables Supported on Racks or Trays...............................................................................
Cable Entrances at Substations and Pits..........................................................................
Ladders...........................................................................................................................
Cable Route Markers......................................................................................................
Steel Structures...............................................................................................................
Painting...........................................................................................................................

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CIVIL WORKS FOR UNDERGROUND CABLES

1

GENERAL

This part of the Specification shall cover all items related to civil works for underground cables.
Works shall include, but not be limited to the following: geo-technical investigations, soil
thermal resistivity measurements, design of civil works, provision of access roads and supply of
materials as/and where required.
All works shall further be carried out in full compliance with all local authorities rules and
regulations.
For applicable technical standards, tests, reference shall be made to:
S-AAA-CIV-GEN

General Requirements
(Applicable Technical Standards, Tests, etc.)

TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION

2.1

General

All civil works to be performed in connection with the cable laying work, i.e. excavations, road
crossings, pits, cable tiles, covering slabs, cable and other markers, station entries and any further
pertinent work, shall be designed and executed based on the following specification, however,
also the Technical Specifications, Part:

S-AAA-CAB-INST-MV

Installation Requirements for MV Underground Cable

S-AAA-CAB-INST-LV

Installation Requirements for LV Underground Cable

shall be considered.
2.2

Scope and Details

The Scope of Works shall comprise of, but not be limited to the construction of joint pits
(housings), pits (housings) for gauge panels, oil pressure tanks and cross-link boxes, foundations
for sealing ends, their steel supporting structures, supply and installation of cable cover tiles,
route and pit markers, road crossings, road and pavement re-instatement, fencing, landscaping,
etc.
2.3

Applicable Standards

The basic applicable standards for civil works related to cable installations are:

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a)

Soil investigations are to be performed in accordance with DIN-4020, DIN-4021 or BS5930 and BS-1377, and soil report shall provide sufficient information on the subsoil
conditions. Application of other standards shall be subject to approval prior to the
performance of the site and laboratory tests.

b)

All concrete work shall be carried out in accordance with BS 8110 or DIN-1045, latest
editions. The particular requirements of the CIRIA Guide, Guide to Concrete Construction
in the Gulf Region, and Digest 250 of Building Research Establishment Digest, latest
issues, shall also be taken into consideration. No concreting shall be commenced in any
portion of the work until the preparations and the concrete mix design have been approved,
and permission been granted by ADWEA/ADDC/AADC.

c)

Structural Steel Works shall be designed and executed according to Euronorm and/or
DIN /BS group of standards, latest editions.

2.4

Specific Requirements

Minimum Concrete properties shall be as follows:

Concrete for blinding

Grade 20

28 day strength 20 N/mm2

Concrete for General Works

Grade 40

28 day strength 40 N/mm2)

Concrete cover nominal

-

For Concrete in touch with soil (walls, beams, etc.)

Reinforcement (*)

75 mm

High Yield Steel Bars as per

BS 4449

Reinforcing Steel Fabrics

Yield Strength *

Minimum value

460 N / mm2

Tensile Strength *

Minimum value

483 N / mm2

Strands for Pre-Stressing

DIN EN ISO 15630 and

DIN 10138 / BS 896- 1980

Water

Potable water

DIN 488/ DIN EN ISO

15630-1

Minimum value to be considered for routine testing only, for further testing, BS 4449 is
to be observed

i.

In general, Moderate Sulphate Resistant Cement (MSRC) as per ASTM C 150, type 2,
shall in general be used for all concrete works. Cement shall be of recent manufacture and
shall be used within a period of 3 months from production.

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In other areas, where no aggressiveness of soil is proven by soil investigation, Ordinary

Portland Cement (OPC) may be used after ADWEA/ADDC/AADCs written consent and
approval.
In areas where sulphate resistance is predominantly required as proven by soil
investigation, Sulphate Resisting Cement (SRC) or other alternatives can be used after
ADWEA/ADDC/AADC's written consent and approval.
ii.

Before use of reinforcement, any matter liable to impair the bond shall be removed from
the steel, i.e. dirt, grease, organic matter, rust, etc. Particular care shall be taken to ensure
that the reinforcing bars are given the shape (including diameter of curvature), length and
position conforming to the reinforcement drawings.

iii.

Steel fabrics shall be in accordance with DIN-488, Grade B St 500M or equivalent. Steel
fabrics shall not be welded or heat-treated in any other way.

iv.

All edges of lids, recesses, pits, trenches, slabs, etc., shall be protected by angle irons of at
least 50 x 50 x 5 mm.

v.

All steel structures, angle irons and other related steel parts and steelwork shall be hot-dip
galvanised and further corrosion protected with protective coatings.

vi.

All reinforced concrete in aggressive conditions shall be made completely waterproof by

utilising dense concrete satisfying the durability requirements by the applicable standards
and the CIRIA Guide. Should the groundwater level be higher than 50 cm below the
bottom of the structure, an approved tanking system, considering possible water pressure at
relevant depths, shall be applied.

vii.

Structural parts of foundations as well as other concrete members in touch with soil or
reaching into groundwater shall be protected by means of an approved waterproof tanking
system, considering possible water pressure at relevant depths.

2.5

Screed

If required, a min. 40 mm cement screed shall be laid in pits to suitable slope to the sump pit. This
shall be finished with a wooden trowel.
2.6

Earth Works and Excavations

2.6.1

General

The Bidder/Contractor shall carry out all kind of earth and rock-work works required within the
Project, either by manpower or use of fuel driven machinery and tools acceptable to
ADWEA/ADDC/AADC. Works shall include, but not be limited to:

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Trench excavation for services, including clearing and grubbing, excavation of top soil

Demolition of existing structures, removal of obstacles and archaeological findings

Backfilling, including replacement of material.

The Bidder/Contractor shall fully inform himself concerning the nature of the ground likely to be
encountered during operations, and the excavation of ground of any nature and all types of soil
likely to be met with and shall be included in his offer. No claims for extras on any account
whatsoever shall be accepted. No increase in price for excavation in sand dunes, hard ground or
rock, pumping water well point systems, cutting and rein-statement of any concrete, asphalt or
tiled surfaces or any other cause shall be granted.
This refers also to green areas, where the Bidder/Contractor is obliged to check with the
authorities concerned if reinstatement may become necessary. All relevant costs (if any) shall be
included in the Contract Price.
The trenches shall be located exactly within the approved reservation, the sides shall be straight
and free from any sharp material/edges likely to injure the cable or accessories, the bottom shall
be firm and of smooth contour and shall be free from any sharp material/ pebbles, etc., and likely
to damage the cables.
Where trenches pass from a footpath to a roadway, or at other positions where a change of level
is necessary, the bottom of the trench shall rise and fall gradually.
The Bidder/Contractor shall take all precautions necessary to prevent or minimise damages to
road or ground surface due to a slip or breaking away from the sidewalls of the trench.
The Bidder/Contractor shall deal with and dispose of water so as to prevent any risk of the cables
and other materials, which are to be laid in the trenches being detrimentally affected. He shall
provide all pumps, well points and appliances required, and shall carry out all necessary
pumping and bailing. The Contract Price shall allow for all such equipment and operations.
Excavation in paved side-walks shall be carried out with special care. When removing paving
slabs, the Bidder/Contractor shall take the necessary precautions to avoid breakage. All slabs
removed during performance of the work shall be re-established or replaced. Where sand dunes
exist in the cable routes as finally approved, they shall be cleared to the normal ground level.
Where the existing ground level is much higher than the final future ground level, cables shall be
laid to a depth measured from the final future ground level. The amount of additional excavation
shall be included in the Contract Price.
2.6.2

3rd Party Works within Utility Corridors or Roadways

The following procedural requirements shall be followed as a minimum:

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A written request for a No Objection Certificate (NOC) must be submitted to the Utility
end user or his Consultant and shall include drawings for proposed work, method
statement, duration for completion, and design for any proposed temporary support of
excavation within the vicinity of Utilities.

For active Utilities, notification must be provided to affected Utility Agencies, including
TRANSCO, ETISALAT, ADDC, AADC, GASCO, ADCO, etc.

For Utilities installed but not activated, notification must be provided to Utility
Consultants.

Supervision and inspector must be provided by the Contractor, Developers Consultant,

Utilities Contractor and Consultants representatives at all times to physically inspect the
Contractor activities.

Manual exploratory excavation must be provided to determine the exact location of the
existing Utilities.

Mechanical excavation will not be allowed within 5 meters of existing Utilities.

Deep excavations must be protected by sheet piling or other shoring means in line with the
conditions stated in the NOC, issued by the Utility Agencies and their Consultants.

In case of crossing below existing Utilities non disruptive methods shall be applied in line
with the conditions stated in the NOC, issued by the Utility Agencies and their
Consultants.

In case of crossing above existing Utilities manual excavation is only permitted and the
depth of excavation shall not exceed the level of the warning tapes of existing Utilities.

Completed work will be inspected by Utility end user representatives and Utility
representatives to certify that no damage was encountered to existing Utilities prior to
allowing backfilling of the area.

This process is required to ensure uninterrupted services to Developers, etc. and that no damage
is incurred to existing Utilities and Roadways during excavation within the vicinity of Utilities.
2.7

Cable Crossings

2.7.1

Road Crossing

At crossing points with highways and roads, the Bidder/Contractor shall provide separate ducts
for each cable circuit plus one spare circuit in the required positions. Unless a larger size is
considered necessary, ducts shall consist of PVC pipes with a minimum internal diameter of
200 mm and a minimum wall thickness of 5 mm. The pipes shall be encased in concrete grade C
40 providing at least 15 cm cover to the ground and 10 cm between the pipes.

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Duct marker shall be provided from the start and end of the duct installed in road crossings.
The ducts shall be of reinforced concrete laid on lean concrete foundations based on compacted
subsoil before being embedded in dense concrete. The ends of the ducts shall protrude at least to
a distance of 1.0 m beyond the road or walkway limits.
For Road Crossing details, reference shall be made to the below listed drawings which are
provided in the Drawings Section:
Drawing No.

Title

DWG AAA CIV CAB 14 01

Cable Road Crossing

DWG AAA CIV CAB 16

Typical Duct Bank (1 Way, 2 Way, 6 Way)

Works shall include all work involved, e.g. cutting and reinstatement of the road according to the
requirements of the Municipality or other concerned authorities, coating of the concrete,
backfilling, compaction, etc.*
The Bidder/Contractor shall clean and prove the ducts by drawing a mandrel of slightly lesser
diameter than that of the duct itself immediately before pulling-in cables. Pipes or ducts not used
shall be sealed by an approved method before backfilling.
Excavation for road crossings shall be carried out in line with the instructions of concerned
authorities, targeting to leave at least half of the road open to the traffic at all times. Where
asphalt surfaces were broken, the Bidder/Contractor shall either fill up plain concrete from the
ducts to the level of the original road build-up, or re-build the road in accordance with the
requirements of the concerned authorities.
If roadwork are ongoing or scheduled, the Bidder/Contractor shall be bound to co-ordinate all his
work for road crossings with the relevant road constructor. The costs for complete reinstatement
works after crossing of roads, including topping and reinstatement of the surfaces, are to be
borne by the Bidder/Contractor.
If the Authorities object to execution of the road crossing as described above, the
Bidder/Contractor shall consider other non-destructive methods, such as drilling, or pressing
method satisfying the local authorities requirements. In using such methods, due care shall be
exercised to locate any underground services which may not be shown on available local
authorities records. In case of damage to any such existing services the contractor is responsible
for all reinstatement works and consequential damages to the satisfaction of the concerned
authorities.

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2.7.2

Horizontal Directional Drilling (HDD)

2.7.2.1

General Requirements

2.7.2.1.1 Scope of Work

Where construction of duct bank by the method of open cut is not applicable or permitted
installation of underground cable conduits using Horizontal Directional Drilling method shall be
executed by approved specialized subcontractor.
The work specified in this section consist of furnishing and installing utilities using the
horizontal directional drilling method (HDD) of installation, also commonly referred to as
directional boring or guided horizontal boring. This work shall include all services, equipment,
materials, tools and labour for the complete and proper installation, testing, restoration of
underground utilities and environmental protection.
The work entails drilling underneath channels, waterways and roads in the Emirate of Abu
Dhabi. The crossings are of variable length and diameter, for the purpose to install conduits for
electrical cables.
The Contractor shall note the accessibility of both entry and exit pit locations for each and every
crossing and shall further note the likeliness of utilizing marine transport systems for the island
works including but not limited to drilling procedures etc. and all possible requirements as
deemed necessary by the Contractor.
Before starting with the works the contractor shall provide a desk study / feasibility study. The
study shall list all the parameters used in the design. In case the HDD shall be conducted for the
purpose installing electrical cables, the calculations have to show wall thickness calculations
considering maximum external pressure.
Contractor shall confirm that he is complying with the requirements of Abu Dhabi Municipality
and other concerned authorities if applicable.
2.7.2.1.2 Quality Assurance
The requirements set forth in this document specify a wide range of procedural precautions
necessary to assure that the very basic, essential aspects of a proper directional drill installation
are adequately controlled. Strict adherence shall be required under specifically covered
conditions outlined in this specification. Adherence to the Specifications contained herein, or
ADWEA-ADDC-AADC / Engineers approval of any aspect of any directional bore operation

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covered by this specification, shall in no way relieve the Contractor of his responsibility for the
satisfactory completion of the work authorized under the Contract.
2.7.2.2

Submittals

2.7.2.2.1 Work Plan

Prior to the beginning the work the Contractor must submit to ADWEA-ADDCAADC/Engineer a work plan / Method statement to be prepared by the drilling company
detailing the procedure and schedule to be used to execute the project. The Work Plan shall
include a description of the equipment to be used, down hole tools, a list of personnel and their
qualifications and experience (including back up personnel in the event that an individual is
unavailable) list of subcontractors, a schedule of work activity, project quality control plan, a
safety plan including procedures of handling potentially hazardous material and the method
statement. Contractor has to provide for the operators and supervisors evidence that they have at
least 5 Years experience in micro tunneling/ directional drilling.
The Work plan should be comprehensive, realistic and based on the actual working conditions
for the particular project. The plan shall document the thoughtful planning required to
successfully complete the project.
The bidder shall provide a comprehensive set of pre-qualification documents, clearly indicating
the reference plants he or his sub-contractor has already executed in the UAE/region.
The project details of the reference projects shall include project title, Client, Engineer and
contact names if available.
If required by ADWEA-ADDC-AADC/ENGINEER the contractor shall arrange that an
independent Expert/Consultant shall review approve the work plane and all related design
documents.
2.7.2.2.2 Equipment
The Contractor shall submit specifications on all directional drilling equipment to be used in this
project. Equipment shall include but not limited to: drilling rig, mud system. Mud motors (if
applicable) down hole tools, guidance system, rig safety systems. Calibration records for
guidance equipment shall be included. Specifications of any fluid additives the contractor intends
to use shall be submitted.
2.7.2.2.3 Materials

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The specification of materials to be used shall be submitted to ADWEA-ADDCAADC/ENGINEER for approval. Material shall include pipes, fittings and any other item to be
installed permanently.
2.7.2.2.4 Design Profiles
The Contractor shall provide ADWEA-ADDC-AADC/ENGINEER with design profiles on A0
size drawings, clearly showing the drill depth of each drilling installation. The design profiles
shall be in agreement with the result of a survey (Bathymetric survey: in case if water way
crossings) conducted by an ADWEA-ADDC-AADC approved contractor if applicable. The
Profile shall show any change in the profile.
2.7.2.2.5 Geotechnical considerations
The Contractor has to consider the Specification for Geotechnical Survey as specified below.
However the distance between boreholes shall not be more than 15 m along the horizontal
projection of the route. The depth of the bore holes shall be at least 3 meters below the deepest
cable conduit level.
The borehole location shall be located not closer than 3 m or following the directive of the
municipality to the planed horizontal drilling route to avoid disturbance of the soil along the
drilling route and to avoid that during drilling operations mud/ betonit might be released through
the boreholes for soil investigation.
2.7.2.3

Equipment requirements

2.7.2.3.1 General
The directional drilling equipment shall consist of a directional drilling rig of adequate capacity
to perform the bore and pullback the cable conduits, the drilling fluid mixing, delivery and
recovery system of sufficient capacity to successfully complete the crossing, a drilling fluid
recycling system to remove solids from the drilling fluid so that the fluid can be re-used. A
guiding system has to be provided to accurately guide drilling operations. A vacuum truck of
sufficient capacity to be provided to handle the drilling fluid volume.
2.7.2.3.2 Drilling System
2.7.2.3.2.1 Drilling Rig

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The directional drilling machine shall consist of a hydraulically powered system to rotate, push
and pull hollow drill pipe into the ground at a variable angle while delivering a pressurized fluid
mixture to a guidable drill (bore) head. The machine shall be anchored to the ground to withstand
the pulling, pushing and rotating pressure required to complete the crossing.
The hydraulic power system shall be self-contained with sufficient pressure and volume to power
drilling operations. The hydraulic system shall be free of leaks. The rig shall be grounded during
drilling and pullback pressure during pullback operations. There shall be a system to detect
electrical current from the drill string and an audible alarm which automatically sounds when an
electrical current is detected.
The proposed HDD drilling rig shall have adequate pullback capacity to ensure adequate power
for pilot hole(s), remaining stage, and pipe pullback.
2.7.2.3.2.2 Drill Head

The drill head shall be steerable by changing its rotation and shall provide the necessary cutting
surfaces and drilling fluid jets.
2.7.2.3.2.3 Mud Motors

The CONTRACTOR shall satisfy himself with the soil conditions at each and every crossing
location by means of soil investigations to be carried out in order to satisfy himself with the Mud
Motor(s) required for successful completion of the pilot hole(s). The CONTRACTOR is advised
of the likeliness of meeting rocky ground conditions which are highly prevalent in the Abu Dhabi
area. Mud motors shall be of adequate power to turn the required drilling tools without stall.
Should a mud motor not be required for completing the Pilot Hole drilling operation, then the
CONTRACTOR shall provide ADWEA-ADDC-AADC/ENGINEER with other proposed
downhole tools, including the proposed jetting assembly and pilot head details.
2.7.2.3.2.4 Drill Pipe

Drill pipe to be used on this project shall be in accordance with API Full Hole specifications,
Premium Grade S135, presented with up to date third party inspection reports, all to the
satisfaction and approval of ADWEA-ADDC-AADC/ENGINEER.
2.7.2.3.3 Wire Line Steering System

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A wireline Steering Tool guidance system or proven gyroscopic system shall be used to provide a
continuous and accurate determination of the location of the drill head during the drilling
operation. The system shall be capable of tracking at all depths up to one hundred feet and in any
soil condition, including hard rock. It shall enable the driller to guide the drill head by providing
immediate information on the tool face, azimuth (horizontal direction), and inclination (vertical
direction). The guidance system shall be accurate to +/-2% of the vertical depth of the borehole
at sensing position at depths up to 30 meters and accurate to within 1.5 meters horizontally.
The guidance system shall be of a proven type and shall be operated by personnel trained and
experienced with this system. The Operator shall be aware of any magnetic anomalies on the
surface of the drill path and shall consider such influences in the operation of the guidance
system if using a magnetic system.
2.7.2.3.4 Drilling Fluid (Mud) System
2.7.2.3.4.1 Mixing System

The self-contained, closed, drilling fluid mixing system shall be of sufficient size to mix and
deliver drilling fluid. The mixing system shall continually agitate the drilling fluid during drilling
operations.
2.7.2.3.4.2 Drilling Fluids

The drilling fluid shall be composed of clean potable water and appropriate bentonite mud and
appropriate additives. The water shall be with a pH value of 8.5 10. The water and additives
shall be mixed thoroughly and be absent of any clumps or clods. No potentially hazardous
material may be used in the drilling fluid.
The powder-form bentonite shall be thoroughly mixed and allowed to hydrate for a time long
enough to avoid swelling while in the hole. The CONTRACTOR shall provide all mud mixing
details in conformance with the bentonite manufacturers specifications and mixing guidelines,
to ADWEA-ADDC-AADC/ENGINEER for approval.
2.7.2.3.4.3 Delivery System

The mud pumping system shall have adequate capacity and be capable of delivering the drilling
fluid at a constant pressure the delivery system shall have filters in-line to prevent solids from
being pumped into the drill pipe. The connections between the pump and drill pipe shall be
relatively leak-free. Used drilling fluid and drilling fluid spilled during drilling operations shall

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be contained and conveyed to the drilling fluid recycling system. A berm, minimum of 3m high,
shall be maintained around drill rigs, drilling fluid mixing system, entry and exit pits and drilling
fluid recycling system to prevent spills into the surrounding environment. Excess drilling fluids
shall be confined in a containment pit at the entry and exit location until recycling or removal
from the site.
Precaution shall be taken to ensure the fluid does not enter road ways, water ways, storm water
system or sanitary sewerage lines. Pumps and or vacuum truck(s) of sufficient size shall be in
place to convey excess drilling fluid from containment areas to storage and recycling facilities.
Mud disposal shall be at Abu Dhabi Municipality approved locations.
2.7.2.3.4.4 Drilling Fluid Recycling System

The drilling fluid recycling system shall separate sand, dirt and other solids from the drilling
fluid to render the drilling fluid reusable. Spoils separated from the drilling fluid will be
stockpiled for later use or disposal.
2.7.2.3.5 Other Equipment
2.7.2.3.5.1 Pipe Rollers or Sand Bags

Pipe rollers or sand bags shall be used to prevent sagging of the pipe or conduits while pulling
process is in operation. The CONTRACTOR shall ensure that the pipes are never subjected to
friction with abrasive materials, and that they are never dragged onto bare ground that may harm
or severely scratch the coated pipe.
2.7.2.3.5.2 Restrictions

Other devices or utility placement systems for providing horizontal thrust other than those
previously defined in the preceding sections shall not be used unless approved by ADWEAADDC-AADC/ENGINEER prior to commencement of the work. Consideration for approval
will be made on an individual basis for each specified location. The proposed device or system
will be evaluated prior to approval or rejection on its potential ability to complete the utility
placement satisfactorily without undue stoppage and to maintain line and grade within the
tolerances prescribed by the particular conditions of the project.
2.7.2.4

OPERATIONS

2.7.2.4.1 General

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ADWEA-ADDC-AADC/ENGINEER must be notified 48 hours in advance of starting work.

The directional drilling shall not begin until ADWEA-ADDC-AADC/ENGINEER are present at
the job site and agree that proper preparations for the operation have been made. ADWEAADDC-AADC/ENGINEER approval for beginning the installation shall in no way relieve the
CONTRACTOR of the ultimate responsibility for the satisfactory completion of the work as
authorised under the Contract.
2.7.2.4.2 Personnel Qualifications
All personnel shall be fully trained in their respective duties as part of the directional drilling
crew and in safety. A responsible representative who is familiar with the equipment and type
work to be performed, must be in direct charge and control of the operation at all times. In all
cases the supervisor must be continually present at the job site during the actual directional bore
operation. The CONTRACTOR shall have sufficient number of competent workers on the job at
all times to ensure the directional bore is made in a timely and satisfactory manner.
The following key drilling personnel shall have a minimum of 5 years experience in their
respective field of operations, with approved work experience details and references: Project Manager
Project Engineer
Driller
Steering Engineer
Mud Technician
2.7.2.5

Drilling Procedure

2.7.2.5.1 Site Preparation

Prior to any alterations to work-site, the CONTRACTOR shall photograph or videotape entire
work area, including entry and exit points. One copy shall be handed-over to ADWEA-ADDCAADC / ENGINEER and one copy shall remain with the CONTRACTOR for a period of one
year following the completion of the project. The CONTRACTOR shall provide the work site,
within the approved right of way, with proper and easy access for all machinery and vehicles
required to enter the workspace, including a properly compacted level area for additional safety
if deemed necessary.
2.7.2.5.2 Drill Path Survey

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The entire drill path shall be accurately surveyed with entry and exit stakes placed in the
appropriate locations within the areas indicated on the drawings. If the CONTRACTOR intends
to use a magnetic guidance system, the drill path will then be surveyed for any surface magnetic
variations or anomalies.
The CONTRACTOR shall provide full attention to the possible existence of debris, e.g.
backfilled area that includes rocks, old construction materials, etc., at or around the entry and
exit areas, or anywhere else within the proposed drill path lines. The CONTRACTOR shall have
properly assessed the feasibility of the drill path prior to proceeding with the Works. ADWEAADDC-AADC/ENGINEER shall in no way be held liable for delays, damages, or any other
problems resulting from such circumstances.
2.7.2.5.3 Soil Investigation
The CONTRACTOR shall conduct soil investigation in approved locations so as to ascertain the
prevailing soil details, and to assist him in choosing the drilling assemblies required for accurate
and timely completion of the project to the highest quality assurance levels. The soil
investigation shall be carried out by approved Third Party Contractors specializing in this field of
work, and shall be approved by ADWEA-ADDC-AADC/ENGINEER.
Soil investigation works shall generally be executed in line with Standard Technical
Specification:
S-AAA-TR-CIVIL-SOIL

Civil Works Soil Investigation

2.7.2.5.4 Bathymetric Survey

The CONTRACTOR shall conduct a comprehensive bathymetric survey to ascertain the seabed
levels across the waterway. The results shall be checked manually by the CONTRACTOR to
ensure its accuracy.
2.7.2.5.5 Environmental Protection
The CONTRACTOR shall practice due diligence to safeguard all environmental issues, and shall
execute all works in a manner that complies with all regulatory, municipality, and federal
requirements. In this regard, the site shall be protected against pollutant leaks into the sea and all
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bentonite, oils, waste, and all other liquids, solvents, solids, etc. that may be harmful to marine
life and/or agricultural outcrops.
Collection, transportation and disposal of drilling fluids shall be environmentally safe and
comply with local ordinances and government regulation.
2.7.2.5.6 Safety
The CONTRACTOR shall adhere to ADWEA-ADDC-AADC HSE standards and to all
applicable state, federal and local safety regulations and all operations shall be conducted in a
safe manner. Safety meetings shall be conducted at least weekly with a written record of
attendance and topic submitted to ADWEA-ADDC-AADC/ENGINEER.
2.7.2.5.7 Pipe
The pipes to be used on the project shall conform to ADWEA-ADDC-AADC/ENGINEERs
requirements covered elsewhere in this specifications and shall be sourced from approved
manufacturers.
High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) pipes are to be installed at the end of drilling operation to
serve as cable conduits (Ducts) all along the drilling route. Quality of HDPE pipes, pipe
diameter, pipe wall thickness, and method of jointing the pipes shall be proposed by the
Contractor and approved by ADWEA-ADDC-AADC/ENGINEER prior to commencement of
works. Only pipes designed for high pressure working conditions (class SDR 17 or SDR 11 to
ISO-4427, or similar approved) shall be utilized. Operational requirements related to 400kV and
other cables shall be fully respected when deciding on sizes and characteristics of HDPE pipes.
Method of welding the pipes (Ducts) shall be proposed by the Contractor to assure that factor of
safety against joint failure is acceptable. Pipe joints and pipe wall thickness should be of
sufficient strength to resist the highest pulling force during installation and Contractor shall be
required to prove by calculation that strength of proposed pipes is satisfactory. The HDPE pipe
welding equipment should be an automatic butt welding system, which produces for each
welding joint a technical certificate. Each welding certificate should be registered and will be a
part of the documentation of the job. After welding the Contractor should remove the welding
Bed inside the pipe carefully.
For Pipe Arrangement of Underground Cable Conduits using Horizontal Directional Drilling
method, reference shall be made to the below listed drawings which are provided in the
Drawings Section:

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Drawing No.

Title

DWG AAA CIV CAB 14 13

Typical Arrangement of Conduits for Power Cables (single

circuit) using Directional Drilling Method (HDD)

DWG AAA CIV CAB 14 14

Typical Arrangement of Conduits for Power Cables (double

circuit) using Directional Drilling Method (HDD)

2.7.2.5.8 Pilot Hole

The pilot hole shall be drilled on bore path with no deviations greater than 5% of depth over a
length of 30m. In the event that pilot does deviate from bore path more than 5% of depth in 30m,
the CONTRACTOR will notify the ENGINEER accordingly and the ENGINEER may ask the
CONTRACTOR to pull back and re-drill from the location along bore path before the deviation.
If mud fracture or returns loss continues, the CONTRACTOR will cease operations and notify
ADWEA-ADDC-AADC/ End users/ ENGINEER. The ENGINEER and CONTRACTOR will
discuss additional options and work will then proceed accordingly.
2.7.2.5.9 Reaming
Upon successful completion of pilot hole, the CONTRACTOR will ream borehole to a minimum
of 30% greater than outside diameter of the sleeve pipe using the appropriate tools. The
CONTRACTOR should not attempt to ream at one time more than the drilling equipment and
mud system are designed to safely handle.
2.7.2.6

Site Restoration

Following drilling operations, the CONTRACTOR will demobilize equipment and restore the
work-site to original condition. All excavations will be backfilled and compacted to ADWEAADDC-AADC/ENGINEER satisfaction. Landscaping (if required) shall be carried out by the
CONTRACTOR (or Subcontractor) to the full approval of ADWEA-ADDC-AADC/ENGINEER
and any other concerned authority.
2.7.2.7

Record Keeping & Documentation

2.7.2.7.1 Drilling Reports General

The CONTRACTOR shall at all times keep accurate and up to date records of all drilling
operations, including all Pilot Hole, Reaming and Pullback stages on the project.

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Pilot Hole drill records shall include the following as a mandatory requirement: Project details
including Client, Engineer, Contractor, Date(s), drill pipe details, drillers name, steering
engineers name, mud motor details (if required), drill but size, time or each drill pipe entry,
azimuth, mud pressure, mud volumes, and depth. The CONTRACTOR will be free to add any
other records as he sees beneficial for project quality records.
Reaming records shall include the following as a mandatory requirement: Project details
including Client, Engineer, Contractor, Date(s), reaming step sizes(s), time of reaming, mud
pressure, mud volumes.
Pullback records shall include the following as a mandatory requirement: Project details
including Client, Engineer, Contractor, Date(s), pullback pressure(s), time of each drill rod
removed while pullback operation is in progress, and any other beneficial information the
CONTRACTOR sees fit to suit the project quality records.
2.7.2.7.2 Monitoring Ground Surface Movement
Contractor shall continuously monitor the ground surface, adjacent structures, and buried utilities
and shall control activities such as excavation, tunneling and dewatering to prevent movement
and/or damage to existing structures.
2.7.2.7.3 As Built Drawings
The CONTRACTOR shall provide the Client with AO size drawings (hard or electronic copies)
clearly indicating the installed profiles in relation to the approved bathymetric survey of the
seabed, as well as A0 size drawings (hard & electronic copies) showing plan details of the
installed lines. All as-built drawings shall be to the approval of ADWEA-ADDCAADC/ENGINEER.
2.7.3

Power Cables Crossing New Cable Routes

Prior to commencing of any new MV power cable installation work the related cable route shall
be checked to find out and to locate crossings of other (existing or planned) MV or HV power
cable circuits.
At locations where other (existing or planned) MV or HV power cables are crossing the new
cable route, the new MV power cables have to be lowered by about 50cm below the existing or
planned MV or below the lowest existing or planned HV cable and to be protected by plastic
pipes. The existing or planned MV or HV power cables shall be protected by (split) plastic pipes.
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planned power cables shall be filled with CBS (TR1.2) to minimise hot spot development on
either power cable circuits.
2.7.4

Bentonite

Pipe of crossings roads & HDD shall be filled with Bentonite after power cables have been
pulled in. Bentonite shall not prevent pulling-back of cables in case of a cable failure. Any
settlement of the bentonite compound shall be prevented and the heat transfer shall not diorite
during the life time of the cable.
2.7.5

Sign Boards

For Submarine Cable Crossing Sign Board details, reference shall be made to the below listed
drawings which are provided in the Drawings Section:
Drawing No.

Title

DWG AAA CIV CAB 14 15

Submarine Cable Crossing Sign Board

2.8

Cable Protection Tiles

This section details the requirements for Cable Protection Tiles for the protection of underground
electric Power Cables.
2.8.1

Concrete Cable Protection Tiles

To protect and to indicate the location of the buried cable(s), cable cover tiles shall be placed
above the cable(s):
a)

Dimensions and Details

dimensions to be as detailed in the tender drawing
dimensional accuracy: 5 mm to all sides
marking of the nominal voltage of the cable installed shall be embossed in each tiles in 5 cm
high lettering, reading XYZ)* VOLT CABLE

*) nominal voltage of cable to be stated.

b)

Manufacture

Tiles shall be manufactured by casting concrete into correctly dimensioned moulds, and
application of an efficient hydraulic pressure. No reinforcement is necessary for the hydraulically
pressed cable cover tiles.
For Cable Cover Tiles details, reference shall be made to the below listed drawings which are
provided in the Drawings Section:

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Drawing No.

Title

DWG AAA CIV CAB 14 02-1

Concrete Cable Cover Tiles (11kV ADDC)

DWG AAA CIV CAB 14 02-2

Concrete Cable Cover Tiles (22kV ADDC)

DWG AAA CIV CAB 14 02-3

Concrete Cable Cover Tiles (33kV ADDC)

DWG AAA CIV CAB 14 02-4

Concrete Cable Cover Tiles (11kV AADC)

DWG AAA CIV CAB 14 02-5

Concrete Cable Cover Tiles (22kV AADC)

DWG AAA CIV CAB 14 02-6

Concrete Cable Cover Tiles (33kV AADC)

DWG AAA CIV CAB 14 02-7

Concrete Cable Cover Tiles (11kV ADWEA)

DWG AAA CIV CAB 14 02-8

Concrete Cable Cover Tiles (22kV ADWEA)

DWG AAA CIV CAB 14 02-9

Concrete Cable Cover Tiles (33kV ADWEA)

c.)
Concrete Slab Protection
Concrete slab protection shall be provided in all the sections of the cable trench passing in the
roadway.
2.8.2

LDPE Cable Protection Tiles

2.8.2.1

Applicable Standards

Except where modified by this specification, the Cable Protection Tiles shall be tested in
accordance with the following British Standards:
BS EN ISO

527

Methods of Testing Plastics

Part 1-1996 General Principles

Part 2-1996 Test conditions for moulding and extrusion plastics
Part 3-1996 Test conditions for film and sheets

2.8.2.2

Design Criteria

The cable protection tiles shall be suitable for use in ground having high water table and saline
conditions.
Site operating conditions are as per ADWEA/ADWEA-ADDC-AADC General Design Criteria.

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2.8.2.3

Detailed Specifications

2.8.2.3.1 Layouts
Space for ADDC and manufacturers logos

2x
150mm

250mm

Black
15mm holes

Black Text
Yellow

1000mm

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2.8.2.3.2 Materials
The Protection Tiles shall consist of a base material of low density polyethylene (LDPE) to which
has been added only those materials to give the required good finish, strength, durability, colour
and capacity.
2.8.2.3.3 Dimensions and Colours
For dimensions and colours, reference shall be made to table below:
DESCRIPTION

CABLE PROTECTION
TILES

Length

1 meter (+/- 5mm)

Thickness

6.0 mm (minimum)

Width

250 mm (+/- 2mm)

Colour

As per the attached drawing for different voltage

rating

2.8.2.3.4 Markings
The Cable Protection Tiles shall have the caption printed on top in Arabic & English, in
characters not less than 40mm high and shall be specially protected against deterioration, as shown
in the attached drawing.
2.8.2.3.5 Drawings, Samples etc.

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The Supplier shall provide drawings, samples, catalogues, test reports etc. of the items offered by
him with his offer.
All drawings, catalogues, samples and test reports shall be submitted by the Supplier at his expense
and shall become the property of ADDC.
2.8.2.3.6 Inter-locking
Inter-locking using pegs shall be provided on each cable protection tile along its width. The interlocking arrangement shall be such as to ensure easy installation and shall have same tensile
strength as the tile. The centre of the hole drilled to take the pegs shall be 25mm in from the board
end (+/- 2mm).
2.8.2.3.7 Packing & Dispatch
The cable tiles shall be packed in bundles. Tiles per bundle shall not be more than 10 Nos. These
bundles shall be further packed in pallets and size of each pallet shall not be more than 1200 mm x
1200 mm x 1200 mm (length x width x height).
The pallets shall be duly covered and strapped so that the colours of the cable tiles do not fade
when stored in open yard. The pallets shall have proper arrangement for lifting by forklift from all
4 sides. Further, packing shall be such that it affords adequate protection to the enclosed materials
both against climatic conditions and against mechanical damage during transport to its final
destination, including rough handling during sea, rail and road transport and transition from one
point to another.
2.8.2.3.8 Tests
2.8.2.3.8.1 Type Tests

Following type tests shall be carried out on the Protection Tile and the Supplier will be required to
submit copies of test certificates for ADDC review and approval. The Supplier shall submit along
with his offer one copy of test certificates for similar product manufactured in the past.

2.8.2.3.8.2 Tensile Stress and Elongation Tests

Tensile stress and elongation tests shall be carried out as detailed in BS EN ISO 527: Parts 1, 2 and
3, on specimens cut from the protection tile. Five specimens shall be taken longitudinally and five
transversely. The tensile stress and the elongation at break shall be the average result of five
specimens in each mode and shall not be less than the values specified below:
1) Minimum ultimate Tensile Stress at Break

(N/mm2)

... 10

2) Minimum Elongation:

Longitudinal (%)

... 300

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Transverse (%)

... 350

2.8.2.3.8.3 Chemical Tests

2.8.2.3.8.3.1 Size of Samples to be Tested

Samples of size 200 mm x 50 mm shall be cut along the protection tile such that each sample
contains both background colouring and lettering. Sufficient samples shall be cut to allow one
sample to be placed in each chemical solution. These samples shall be used for assessment of
background discolouration and adhesion of the printing.
The remaining length, including the length from which the samples have been taken, shall be
stored in a light-proof container.
2.8.2.3.8.3.2 Chemical Solutions

Into each of the chemical solutions listed below, shall be placed one sample of size 200 mm x 50
mm:
i) Diesel oil (35 s, Redwood scale, gas oil)
ii) Sulphuric Acid pH 1
iii) Ammonium Hydroxide pH 11.
2.8.2.3.8.3.3 Duration of the Test

The samples shall be immersed in the chemical solutions listed above for:
i) A period of 12 weeks and stored in a light-proof enclosure at an ambient temperature of 20oC.
or
ii) A period of 30 days and stored in a light-proof enclosure at an ambient temperature of 50oC.
2.8.2.3.8.3.4 Examination of Samples

The samples shall be removed from each chemical solution and then washed and dried. The
following properties shall be investigated and the requirements met:
i) Background discolouration:
The background colour of the 200 mm x 50 mm sample shall not have sufficiently discoloured
during the test by comparison with the original protection tile from which the samples were
taken.
ii) Adhesion of Printing:
The adhesion of the printing on the 200 mm x 50 mm sample shall be assessed and shall be
compared with that of the lettering on the original protection tile from which the sample was
taken. No significant change in adhesion quality of the lettering shall be observed.
2.8.2.3.8.4 Impact Test

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2.8.2.3.8.4.1 Test Equipment

A pick similar to a pick-axe will fall against the test object. The pick shall be made of steel. It shall
be assembled to an apparatus which enforces the impact direction and impact point as described
below. The mass of the pick shall be 10 kg and the height of fall shall give an impact energy of 60
Nm.
2.8.2.3.8.4.2 Test Conditions

The test object shall be laid horizontally in dry compacted sand in a firm stable box. A sand layer
of at least 50 mm shall surround the test object. The impact point shall be 50 mm below the sand
surface level.
2.8.2.3.8.4.3 Test Series

Two test series, each with 5 impacts, shall be performed. In one of the series the edge of the pick
shall hit across and in the other along the longitudinal centre of the test object. The testing shall be
made partly at the lowest, partly at the highest temperatures to be considered.
The pick shall hit the longitudinal centre line of the test object. The impact point shall be located at
least 200 mm from the end of the test object or from earlier impact point. Every impact point is
exposed to one hit only.
2.8.2.3.8.4.4 Requirements

The test object is accepted if at least 4 impacts in each series perform as required.
Required performance is that the edge of the pick may make a deformation of tile or pass through
the test object up to a length of 50 mm maximum.
The deformation or pass-through length is to be determined while the pick is still in the test object.
2.9

Cables Supported on Racks or Trays

The Bidder/Contractor shall supply all racks, trays and supporting steelwork for the cables
supplied and installed under this Contract.
Non-magnetic clamps must be used for this purpose, to brace the cables against dynamic impulse
forces during short-circuits.
The spacing of cable-supporting steelwork shall be to the approval of ADWEA/ADDC/AADC.
Wherever cables and accessories are installed and exposed to direct solar radiation, sun shields
of approved material and design shall be applied and installed.
Within the stations, movable footbridges shall be provided in order to enable the
Bidders/Contractor's and any maintenance personnel to step over the cables; number and design
shall be subject to approval.

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For the cable basement of substations the Bidder/Contractor shall prepare the arrangement and
layout for all cables including all future cables in order that crossings are avoided and sufficient
space for future connections is provided. This work shall be co-ordinated with the relevant
substation Bidders/Contractors and the design shall be subject to the approval of
ADWEA/ADDC/AADC.
All iron parts such as footbridges, cable-supporting structures, etc., shall be corrosion protected
as described hereinafter and shall be properly grounded. This is also valid for all nuts and bolts
unless they are of stainless steel.
2.10

Cable Entrances at Substations and Pits

Special care shall be taken that all cable entries to joint pits, substations and cables passing fire
rated partition walls and sections, whether utilized or not, are durably and permanently sealed
against water penetration to the satisfaction of ADWEA/ADDC/AADC. All such entrances shall
be rechecked and sealed again before issuance of the Final Acceptance Certificate.
For this purpose, a complete multi cable transit system adaptable to different installation
requirements shall be supplied and assembled.
The cable sealing system shall consist of galvanized or stainless steel frames or flanges to be
fixed at partition wall (fire section) with provision of spares for cables for the final extension of
the respective recesses.
The steel frames of the sealing system shall be filled with modular packing blocks made out of
elastic fire proof and rodent resistant material of different sizes, to accommodate the respective
cables passing through the walls.
Removable compression plates of end packing press wedges shall seal the complete cable transit
system against water pressure and fire.
A complete set of different sized cable adapter blocks inclusive tools, tapes, etc., shall be
supplied. (Amount and size of spare blocks according to final extension requirement).
Each cable, when completely installed, shall have permanently attached to it at each end and at
intermediate positions - as may be considered necessary by ADWEA/ADDC/AADC noncorrodible metal plates with the identification number of the cable, voltage, rating, conductor size
and make engraved or permanently stamped on.
The cable identification numbers shall comply with the cable schedules, which shall be prepared by
the Bidder/Contractor according to the actually laid cables. These cable schedules shall indicate the
cable numbers, cable sizes, voltage, conductor size, termination and connections at each end of the
cable route.

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All cables in cable pits and at entry to building blocks shall be labeled utilizing the aforementioned
type of label. A complete and detailed list of tools and equipment required for sealing the cables
shall be submitted.
2.11

Ladders

Ladders for Link Box Pits, etc., shall be constructed of aluminium stringers and rungs. Stringers
shall be of hollow sections 50 x 30 x 3 mm with a width of 450 mm; rungs shall be 20 mm
diameter at distances of 0.3 m, and shall be anchored to hooks from the roof slab or in the wall.
Isolation material shall be used to avoid contact between dissimilar metals.
2.12

Cable Route Markers

For Cable Route Marker details, reference shall be made to the below listed drawings which are
provided in the Drawings Section:
Drawing No.

Title

DWG AAA CIV CAB 14 11-11-1

Cable Route Marker (11 kV) - Type 1 ADDC

DWG AAA CIV CAB 14 11-11-2

Cable Route Marker (11 kV) - Type 1 AADC

DWG AAA CIV CAB 14 11-11-3

Cable Route Marker (11 kV) - Type 1 ADWEA

DWG AAA CIV CAB 14 11-11-4

Cable Route Marker (11 kV) - Type 2 ADDC

DWG AAA CIV CAB 14 11-11-5

Cable Route Marker (11 kV) - Type 2 AADC

DWG AAA CIV CAB 14 11-11-6

Cable Route Marker (11 kV) - Type 2 ADWEA

DWG AAA CIV CAB 14 11-12-1

Cable Route Marker (22 kV) - Type 1 ADDC

DWG AAA CIV CAB 14 11-12-2

Cable Route Marker (22 kV) - Type 1 AADC

DWG AAA CIV CAB 14 11-12-3

Cable Route Marker (22 kV) - Type 1 ADWEA

DWG AAA CIV CAB 14 11-12-4

Cable Route Marker (22 kV) - Type 2 ADDC

DWG AAA CIV CAB 14 11-12-5

Cable Route Marker (22 kV) - Type 2 AADC

DWG AAA CIV CAB 14 11-12-6

Cable Route Marker (22 kV) - Type 2 ADWEA

DWG AAA CIV CAB 14 11-13-1

Cable Route Marker (33 kV) - Type 1 ADDC

DWG AAA CIV CAB 14 11-13-2

Cable Route Marker (33 kV) - Type 1 AADC

DWG AAA CIV CAB 14 11-13-3

Cable Route Marker (33 kV) - Type 1 ADWEA

DWG AAA CIV CAB 14 11-13-4

Cable Route Marker (33 kV) - Type 2 ADDC

DWG AAA CIV CAB 14 11-13-5

Cable Route Marker (33 kV) - Type 2 AADC

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DWG AAA CIV CAB 14 11-13-6

Cable Route Marker (33 kV) - Type 2 ADWEA

Concrete cable route markers shall be installed after all reinstatement has been carried out.
2.13

Steel Structures

The supply and installation of all required hot dip galvanised and suitably painted steel structures
for supporting cables, sealing ends near the switchgear, and other installations in relation to the
cable laying shall also be included.
2.14

Painting

All paint or coating works shall be executed in compliance with this Specification and
Manufacturers specific instructions and Technical Standard Specification, Part:
S-AAA-CORR

Corrosion Protection

Manufacturer, type and colour of paints/coatings to be applied are subject to the approval of
ADWEA/ADDC/AADC.

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