SP-2155 - Building Services Specifications

Petroleum Development Oman L.L.C.
Building Services Specifications

(SP-2155)
Document ID SP-2155
Document Type Specification
Security Unrestricted
Discipline Civil & Structural Engineering
Owner UEB- Civil & Structural Corporate Functional Head
Issue Date July 2013
Version 1.0
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Petroleum Development Oman LLC Effective: Jul-13
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i Document Authorisation
Authorised For Issue
ii Revision History
The following is a brief summary of the 4 most recent revisions to this document. Details of all revisions prior to
these are held on file by the issuing department.
Version No. Date Author Scope / Remarks

SP-2155 - Version 1.0 July -2013 UEP1C (UEB) Revise SP-1285 (Rev. 2.0) to the following:
- SP-1285 (Rev. 3.0) for HVAC
- This SP (SP-2155) for Building
Services Specifications
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iii Related Business Processes

Code Business Process (EPBM 4.0)
CP-117 Project Engineering Code of Practice
iv Related Corporate Management Frame Work (CMF) Documents

The related CMF Documents can be retrieved from the Corporate Business Control Documentation Register
CMF.
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Contents
i Document Authorisation..................................................................................................... 3
ii Revision History................................................................................................................. 3
iii Related Business Processes.............................................................................................5
iv Related Corporate Management Frame Work (CMF) Documents.....................................5
1. Introduction......................................................................................................................... 9
1.1 Purpose......................................................................................................................... 9
1.2 User Guidelines.............................................................................................................. 9
1.3 Changes to the Specification............................................................................................ 9
1.4 Specification Index....................................................................................................... 10
General Requirements................................................................................................................ 11
A1 Introduction................................................................................................................. 12
A1.1 Purpose...................................................................................................... 12
A1.2 Applicable Standards, Specifications and Codes.............................................12
A1.3 Compliance with Standards..........................................................................13
A1.4 Product / Asset Warranty..............................................................................13
A1.5 Quality Assurance and Control.....................................................................14
A2 Scope.......................................................................................................................... 15
A2.1 General...................................................................................................... 15
A2.2 Units of Measurement.................................................................................15
A2.3 Painting & Colour Coding............................................................................15
A2.4 Valve Equipment Labels..............................................................................16
A2.5 Test Points & Instruments............................................................................16
A2.6 Commissioning & Handover........................................................................17
A2.7 Leakage Testing of Pipe Works.....................................................................18
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A2.8 Test Report & Documentation Format...........................................................18

A2.9 Spares, As-Built & Manual...........................................................................19
A3 Appendices.................................................................................................................. 22
A3.1 Appendix A: Standard Test Reports Contents:................................................22
Plumbing Works........................................................................................................................ 27
B1. Introduction................................................................................................................. 28
B1.1 Purpose...................................................................................................... 28
B1.2 Applicable Standards, Specifications and Codes.............................................28
B1.3 Compliance with Standards..........................................................................31
B1.4 Product / Asset Warranty..............................................................................31
B2. Scope.......................................................................................................................... 32
B2.1 Potable Water............................................................................................. 32
B2.2 Hot & Cold Water Service............................................................................39
B 2.3 Soil & Waste Drainage.................................................................................44
B2.4 Liquid Petroleum Gas..................................................................................48
B2.5 Laboratory Services.....................................................................................51
B2.6 Irrigation.................................................................................................... 53
Fire Protection Works................................................................................................................ 57
C1. Introduction................................................................................................................. 58
C1.1 Purpose...................................................................................................... 58
C1.2 Applicable Standards, Specifications and Codes.............................................58
C1.3 Compliance with Standards..........................................................................59
C1.4 Product / Asset Warranty..............................................................................60
C2. Scope.......................................................................................................................... 61
C2.1 General...................................................................................................... 61
C2.2 Units of measurement..................................................................................61
C2.3 Fire Detection & Alarm Systems...................................................................61
C2.4 Fire Fighting Water.....................................................................................68
C2.5 Portable Fire Extinguishers..........................................................................72
C3. Appendices.................................................................................................................. 73
C3.1 Appendix A: Abbreviations..........................................................................74
Electrical Installation................................................................................................................. 75
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D1. Introduction................................................................................................................. 76
D1.1 Purpose...................................................................................................... 76
D1.2 Applicable Standards, Specifications and Codes.............................................76
D1.3 Compliance with Standards..........................................................................78
D1.4 Product / Asset Warranty..............................................................................78
D2. Scope.......................................................................................................................... 79
D2.1 Units and Measurements..............................................................................79
D2.2 Definitions................................................................................................. 79
D2.3 General Requirements.................................................................................80
D2.4 Cables........................................................................................................ 81
D2.5 Earthing & Bonding....................................................................................81
D2.6 LV Distribution Equipment..........................................................................82
D2.7 Electric Motors........................................................................................... 83
D2.8 Automatic Control for Building Services.......................................................84
D2.9 Small Power............................................................................................... 88
D2.10 Lighting..................................................................................................... 89
D2.11 Commissioning & Testing............................................................................93
D3. Appendices.................................................................................................................. 96
D3.1 Appendix A: Standard Electrical Inspection & Test reports..............................97
D3.2 Appendix B: Glossary of Definitions and Abbreviations................................105
D3.3 Appendix C: SP User - Comment Form.......................................................107
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1. Introduction
1.1 Purpose
The purpose of this document is to specify the minimum requirements for “ Building’s Utility Services
Works” and is intended for use by PDO and its nominated Consultants and Contractors for the
development and operation of Company facilities.
This specification is intended to:
- Set the Company standards for facilities along the facilities life cycle.
- Disseminate and record facilities related information, experience and procedures.
1.2 User Guidelines
This Specification supersedes Version 1.0 of ‘Specification for Civil & Building’s Utilities services’
and parts A to E. Other than the conversion or formatting, the following are the main changes to this
document.
- All building utility services specifications are covered in one document under various chapters.
- Various referenced international standards are revised to latest requirements. Applicable
Standards, Specifications are revised.
For all HSE requirements, the User shall refer the CP-122 Code of Practice for ‘Health, Safety and
Environmental Protection’ and other documents referenced therein.
The User should issue this document, SP-1285 Specification for Buildings Services’ and only the
relevant parts of this specification, for a particular contract.
1.3 Changes to the Specification
Custodian of this document is the Corporate Functional Discipline Head (CFDH) of Civil Engineering.
Any User of this document, who encounters an inaccuracy or ambiguity, is requested to notify the CFDH
using the SP user-comment form provided in Appendix-C.
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Reviews and modifications or changes to the specification will normally be made by the CFDH every four
years or earlier when justified.
1.4 Specification Index
This Specification comprises of the following Chapters:
Chapter A : General Requirements

Chapter B : Plumbing Installation Works
Chapter C : Fire Protection Installation Works
Chapter D : Electrical Installation Works
The User should issue only the relevant Chapters of this Specification, for a particular contract.
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Chapter A
General Requirements
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A1 Introduction
A1.1 Purpose
This Chapter of Specification supersedes the SP-1285A Version 1.0 ‘Specification for Civil &
Building’s Utilities Services– General Requirements’. Other than the conversion or formatting, the
following are the main changes to this document.
- Applicable Standards, Specifications and Codes are revised.
A1.2 Applicable Standards, Specifications and Codes

This document shall be read in conjunction with the latest revisions of the following standards,
Specifications and Codes.
A1.2.1 PDO Standards
SP 1176 : Specification for Non Destructive Examination

(Amend/supplements to ASME BPV Code section
V)
GU 628 : Guide to Civil & Buildings Standard Drawings -
Index
SP 1279 : Specification for ‘Civil & Building Construction’
SP 1275 : Specification and Criteria for Design of Civil &
Buildings
SP 1173 : Specification for ‘Welding of On-Plot Pipe work’
SP 1246 : Specification for Painting and Coating of Oil & Gas
Production Facilities
SP 1284 : Specification for Signs & Signboards – Standard
Signs Catalogue
PDO ERD 71-01 : Installation of Underground and Internal Telephone
Cable Networks
CP 122 : Code of Practice for ‘Health, Safety &
Environmental Protection’
SP 1231 : Health, Safety and Environment Specification
(Occupational Health)
A1.2.2 International Standards
BS 2971 : Class II Arc Welding.

BS EN 287 : Qualification test of welders. Fusion welding. Steels.
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BS 6031 : Code of Practice for Earthworks

BS EN 287 : Approval Testing of Welders for Fusion Welding
ASME IX : Boiler & Pressure Vessel Code IX Welding & Brazing
Qualifications
AWS D1.1 : Structural Welding Code – Steel
IP 15 : Institute of Petroleum Model Code of Practice Part 15 –
‘Area Classification Code for Petroleum Installations’
BS ISO 8501 : Preparation of Steel Substrates Before Application of
Paints & Related Products - Visual Assessment of
Surface Cleanliness
IEC : International Electro technical Commission (IEC)
Standards.
IEC 60364 : Electrical Installation of Buildings
IEC 60439-4 : Low voltage switchgear and control gear assemblies
IEE : Institute of Electrical Engineers (IEE) Regulations for
Electrical Installations.
CIBSE : Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers
(CIBSE) Guide. BS 4871: Part 1
A1.2.3 SIEP / Shell GSI Standards
DEP 31.76.10.10-Gen. : Heating, Ventilation and Air-Conditioning of Plant

Buildings
DEP 31.76.10.11-Gen. : Installation, Testing, Balancing & Commissioning of
HVAC systems.
DEP 33.64.10.10-Gen. : Electrical Engineering Guidelines
DEP 33.65.50.31-Gen. : Static DC Uninterruptible Power Supply (DC UPS)
Units
DEP 80.00.10.10-Gen. : Area Classification (Amendment/supplement to IP
15)
A1.3 Compliance with Standards
All requirements of this Specification shall apply except where equipment manufacturers’ standards are
more stringent then the latter shall apply.
Any deviations from this part of Specification shall be subject to Company approval and shall be advised
in writing to the Custodian.
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In all cases, the Company shall determine the adequacy of the design carried out and Works executed
by the Contractor in accordance with this Specification.
A1.4 Product / Asset Warranty
The entire Works, executed under a particular contract, shall be guaranteed to meet the specified
technical specifications and its referred standards & specifications.
Any defects, identified within the maintenance period (as per the contract or a minimum of one year),
have to be rectified or replaced by the Contractor at his own cost.
The Contractor shall prepare a repair procedure for the defects. No repair procedures shall be
performed without the prior approval of the Company.
A1.5 Quality Assurance and Control
Contractors and Suppliers shall demonstrate to the Principal that they implement quality control and
Assurance systems, which conform to the ISO 9000 series.
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A2 Scope
A2.1 General
This specification shall define the minimum requirements for Supply and Installation of ‘Building’s Utility
Services’ Works.
This document shall be read in conjunction with the Company’s General Conditions of Construction
Works and the Contract Specifications. The Contract specifications contain:
- Scope of Work including Technical Design Parameters
- Particular Specifications
- Technical Schedules
- List of Drawings
A2.2 Units of Measurement
Current : Amperes : A
Dimension : metre, millimetre : m, mm
Electrical resistance : Ohms : 
Flow : litres per second : 1/s

Force : Newton : 0.9807 kgf
Frequency : hertz. : Hz
Power : watt, kilowatt : W, kW
Pressure : kilopascals (gauge) : kPa,
Kpa(g)atmospheres : 100 kPa.

bar
Noise : decibel 'A' scale. : dBA
Refrigeration : Kilowatt : kW
tons of refrigeration : TR = 3.517 kW
Temperature : degrees Celsius : oC
Velocity : metres per second : m/s
Weight : Gram and kilogram : g, kg
Voltage : Volt : V
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A2.3 Painting & Colour Coding
Equipment shall have the manufacturer's standard finish, unless otherwise specified in the Contract,
which, on completion of installation, shall be in good condition or brought up to original standard.
Ferrous pipe work, brackets, etc, shall be painted with two coats of zinc phosphate primer. Alternatively,
where steelwork is completely enclosed, a proprietary anti-rust coating may be used. A finish coat may
also be required.
Pipe work shall be painted in the appropriate colour code in accordance with BS 1710.
All insulated pipe work shall also be colour coded in accordance with BS 1710, painted full length,
adhesive taped or painted with coloured bands.
Directional flow arrows shall be provided on straight pipe runs, changes of direction and passing through
floors and walls.
A2.4 Valve Equipment Labels
Valves shall be clearly labelled, and colour coded in accordance with BS 1710. Labels shall be 100 mm
x 40 mm, Colour/Black/Colour, multi layer laminated plastic both sides, showing the tag number and the
service. Labels shall be attached to valve spindles using short lengths of chain.
A valve chart, indicating both duty and position of all valves, shall be provided, in a glazed picture frame
and located as approved by the Company. Copies shall be included as part of the As-Built Drawings.
Equipment shall be clearly labelled to identify equipment tag number and/or equipment name and
service. Labels shall multi layer, White on Black, laminated plastic, front-engraved and securely fixed to
equipment by stainless steel screws or blind rivets.
A2.5 Test Points & Instruments
Test points shall be provided as required for commissioning, whether shown on the Contract Drawings or
not, generally as given below to allow in-operation temperature and/or pressure readings.
A2.5.1 Test Points & Instruments For Pipe Works
Pressure and temperature test points in pipe work systems shall be provided at all main branches and
on flow and return connection to all cooling coils, and on all connections to 3-way valves.
Temperature test points for pipe work shall comprise a 100 mm long x 15 mm brass diameter well or
sealable measuring nipple.
Thermometers for pipe work shall be bi-metallic type with a 100 mm dial, black case, chrome bezel, 100
mm long stem and 15 mm BSPT connections, calibrated in oC.
Pressure test points for pipe work shall comprise a 10 mm diameter female brass gauge cock and brass
plug or sealable measuring nipple.
Pressure gauges for pipe work shall be the Bourdon type with a 100 mm diameter, black case, chrome
bezel and 10 mm BSPT connection, calibrated in kPa.
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A2.5.2 Test Points & Instruments For Ductwork
Pressure and temperature test points in ductwork systems shall be provided before and after all air
handling units, cooling coils and at fresh air and re-circulation inlets, whether shown on the Contract
Drawings or not.
Pressure and temperature test points for ductwork shall be 25 mm diameter holes provided with an
effective seal.
Thermometers for ductwork shall be bimetallic type with a 100 mm dial, black case, chrome bezel, 300
mm long stem and calibrated in oC.
Pressure gauges for ductwork shall be diaphragm-actuated type with a 100 mm dial, black case and
bezel and 3 mm BSPT connections, calibrated in kPa.
A2.6 Commissioning & Handover
This section of the document provides guidelines for planning, responsibility, resources and
documentation for commissioning system by system. Technical commissioning requirements for each
service are given in the relevant Parts of these Specifications.
The commissioning period should comprise the following activities and events.
- Pre-commissioning.
- Commissioning and Start up.
- Contractor Substantial Completion.
- Contractor Completion.
- Handover to Asset Custodian.
A standard Contract Completion & Handover pro-forma is included in Appendix B of this document.
A2.6.1 Commissioning & Handover Procedure
A comprehensive method statement for Pre-commissioning and Commissioning the Works shall be
submitted to the Company for approval, well in advance of the planned start.
The Method Statement shall include, but not be limited to:
- Identification of all systems
- Details of tests and demonstrations
- Samples of documentation (check lists, test sheets, test reports etc.)
- Details of test instruments
A2.6.2 Commissioning Programme
A Commissioning Programme shall be submitted to the Company for approval at the same time as the
Method Statement.
The Commissioning Programme should be appropriate to the size and complexity of the project, and
should contain a network of activities sufficiently defined to indicate the following milestones for each
system.
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- Pre-commissioning completion.
- Commissioning completion.
- Substantial Completion
- Handover.
The Commissioning Programme should include:
- Step by step procedures.
- Planning and resources.
- Details of specialist requirements.
A2.6.3 Test Equipment
Before pre-commissioning starts, the updated drawings, manuals, certificates and factory test data shall
be made available.
Materials, instruments and equipment shall be provided as required to carry out the tests adequately,
efficiently and safely. Test instrument calibration shall be checked before use.
A2.6.4 Test & Demonstration
When satisfied that a system, or systems, complies with the Contract Documents, the Contractor shall
give the Company adequate notice, in writing, that it is ready for test and demonstration.
If full load conditions are not available, a system may be commissioned on part load. The Contractor
shall, however, repeat the tests and demonstrations under full load conditions at such time(s) as it may
be possible to do so.
The Contractor shall finally demonstrate to the Company that all systems of the installation, already
commissioned separately, operate simultaneously in accordance with the Contract Documents.
A2.7 Leakage Testing of Pipe Works
All sections of pipe work shall be tested during installation of the Works. Pipes shall not be insulated,
covered-in or otherwise made inaccessible, before testing.
Test requirements for each service are given in the relevant Sections of these Specifications. A standard
pipe work leakage test record pro-forma is given in Appendix B.
Test branches and plugs shall be provided as required, whether shown on the Contract Drawings or not,
and shall be sealed off or removed on completion of testing as required by the Company.
Tests shall be performed correctly, and re-tested after remedial work so that, on completion of the
system, each and every section shall have been satisfactorily tested. On completion, each system shall
be re-tested as a whole.
Test pressures shall be applied upstream of check valves. Sectional tests shall be carried out before
painting, insulation or concealment.
Instruments shall be excluded from tests, unless otherwise specified. Diaphragm connections on
pressure balance control valves shall be removed during tests. Relief valves shall be blinded off or
gagged but spring settings shall not be adjusted.
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Tests shall be recorded and signed by the Contractors senior representative on site, and so far as
possible, witnessed by the Company.
A complete set of pipe work leakage test reports shall be included as part of the Operating and
Maintenance Manuals.
A2.8 Test Report & Documentation Format
Documentation should be used in the formats given in the Appendices to these Specifications. When no
suitable format is available, documentation shall be subject to Company approval.
Copies of all completed Pre-commissioning and Commissioning documents, witnessed and approved by
the Company, shall be included in the Operation and Maintenance Manuals.
A2.9 Spares, As-Built & Manual
A2.9.1 Maintenance Tools
Such special tools as are required for testing or dismantling and assembling items of equipment shall be
provided in each equipment room.
In addition, 2 no of keys for the operation of each size of lock-shield regulating valve, air cock, automatic
air valve or other valve requiring special tools to operate, as well as duplicate keys for any clockwork
mechanism, locks, instruments or safety equipment shall be provided.
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A2.9.2 Spare Parts
Classification Description
Initial Spares Spares required for Commissioning and First Year
operation.
Subsequent Spares required after First Year operation.
Spares
Insurance Spares High cost items held in store as insurance against
breakdown, not including spare parts used in normal
maintenance programmes.
Procurement
Initial & Within 6 weeks of each material approval, the Contractor
Subsequent shall provide manufacturer’s lists of the recommended parts
Spares to be held. The list should be completed on Company
Spare Parts List and Interchangeability Record forms
(SPIR). The company shall select from these lists and
procure and store the necessary items.
Insurance Shall be identified in the Particular Specification Spares for
each project. The Contractor shall supply these items prior
to Substantial Completion.
A2.9.3 As Built Drawings
As Built Drawings shall be prepared, coordinated and submitted to the Company for approval prior to
the issue of the Substantial Completion Certificate. As Built Drawings shall have the words ‘AS-BUILT
DRAWING’ clearly indicated adjacent to the title block.
As Built Drawings shall include but not be limited to:
- External layout drawings at 1:500 or 1:100 scales.
- General arrangement drawings to a scale of 1:50.
- Detailed layouts of all plant and equipment areas, motor rooms, switch rooms, etc, at a scale of
1:20.
- Control and protection drawings, diagrams and schematics.
- Schedules of equipment.
- Mounted Block Plans showing fire zones.
In addition, the Contractor shall provide 3 sets of manufacturers detail drawings of all motors,
switchgear, internal wiring, etc, as appropriate.
The above drawings and schedules shall be specially prepared for record purposes and shall be
submitted to the Company as 3 sets of dyeline prints, to be bound into the Operation & Maintenance
Manuals, and one set of electronic copy, unless specified otherwise in the Contract Documents.
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A2.9.4 Operating & Maintenance Manuals
Operation & Maintenance Manuals shall be prepared, coordinated and submitted to the Company for
approval prior to the issue of the Substantial Completion Certificate.
Operation & Maintenance Manuals shall include, but not be limited to:
- An index.
- A full description of the services.
- Illustrations describing operational routeing together with line diagrams showing the location and
function of controls and valves.
- Maintenance routines and details of spare parts
- Original, not photocopy, manufacturers details of all equipment with maintenance and operating
instructions.
- Emergency measures and telephone numbers of Vendors, Installers, Manufacturer, etc.
- Safety Procedures necessary for the proper operation and maintenance of the installation and
equipment.
- As Built Drawings.
- Commissioning and Testing Records and Reports.
Operation & Maintenance Manuals shall comprise 3 nos. securely bound copies of each, unless
specified otherwise in the Contract Documents.
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A3 Appendices
A3.1 Appendix A: Standard Test Reports Contents:
Ref No Description
STD-2-1702-A01 : Pipe work Leakage Test
STD -2-1702-A02 : Exceptions List
STD-2-1702-A03 : Handover Report
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1.1.1 A.1 Test Report for Pipe Work Leakage (STD-2-1702-A01)

Contract: Contractor: System:
Service
Service Medium Working Pressure kPa
Test Medium Test Pressure kPa
TEST
Section Location Duration Comments
Notes: Pipe work leakage tests shall be conducted in accordance with SP-1285 Specification
for Civil & Building’s Utility Services.
WITNESSED
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Date: Position: Ref Ind:
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1.1.2 A.2 Exceptions List (STD-2-1702-A02)

Contract: Contractor: System:
Item Description Raised Cleared Comments
No
Date By Date By
NOTES:
DISTRIBUTION
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1.1.3 A.3 Handover Report (STD-2-1702-A03)

Contract No: Title: Facility:
CONSTRUCTION COMPLETION
CIVIL WORKS Ref Ind
Comment: TA
Signature
Date
AIRCONDITIONING INSTALLATION Ref Ind
Comment: TA
Signature
Date
PLUMBING INSTALLATION Ref Ind
Comment: TA
Signature
Date
FIRE PROTECTION INSTALLATION Ref Ind
Comment: TA
Signature
Date
ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION Ref Ind
Comment: TA
Signature
Date
TELECOMS INSTALLATION Ref Ind
Comment: TA
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Signature
Date
A.3 Handover Report (STD-2-1702-A03) contd.

DATACOMS INSTALLATION Ref Ind
Comment: TA
Signature
Date
FACILITY HANDOVER
CONSTRUCTION PROJECT ENGINEER ASSET CUSTODIAN
SUPERVISOR
Ref Ind Ref Ind Ref Ind
Signature Signature Signature
Date Date Date
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Chapter B
Plumbing Works
B1. Introduction
B1.1 Purpose
The purpose of this document is to specify the minimum requirements for “Civil &
Buildings Utility Services – Plumbing Works” and is intended for use by PDO and
its nominated Consultants and Contractors for the development and operation of
Company facilities. This Chapter of Specification supersedes the SP-1285C Version
1.0 ‘Specification for Civil & Building’s Utilities Services– Plumbing Installation
in buildings’.
- Disseminate and record facilities related information, experience and
procedures.
The Building and Utility Services specification consists of 5 Chapters. This part shall
be read in conjunction with other chapters of this specification.
B1.2 Applicable Standards, Specifications and Codes
A general list of applicable standards is given in Chapter A – General Requirements. In

addition, this document shall be read in conjunction with the latest revisions of the following
Standards, Specifications and Codes.
B1.2.1 PDO Standards Drawings
The following standard drawings are available in –GU 628 Guide to Civil & Buildings Standard
Drawings - Index.
STD-2-1030 : Drainage Manhole Details.
STD-2-1033 : Septic Tanks - Dimensions and details
STD-2-1034 : Soakaway - Dimensions and details
STD-2-1400 : Typical Irrigation Details
STD-2-1401 : Typical Potable Water Details.
STD-2-1402 : Typical Fire Water Details.
STD-2-1403 : Typical Domestic Gas Installation Details
STD-2-4025 : Hydrocarbon Disposal Pit.
B1.2.2 International Standards
BS 341-3 : Transportable Gas Container Valves. Valves outlet

connections
BS 1710 : Specification for Identification of Pipelines & Services.
BS 1212-4 : Float Operated Valves. Specification for compact type
Float Operated Valves
BS 2456 : Specification for Floats (Plastics) for float operated
Valves for Cold Water Services.
BS 2879 : Specification for draining taps (screw-down pattern)
BS 3212 : Specification for Flexible Rubber Tubing and Rubber

Hose and Rubber Hose assemblies for use in LPG
Vapour phase and LPG/air installation.
BS 3506 : Specification for Unplastcized Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC-
U) Pipes for Industrial uses.
BS 5045-8 : Transportable Gas Containers. Specification for
seamless aluminium alloy gas containers of water
capacity 0.5l up to 15L and up to 300bar charged
pressure at 15 oC for special portable application.
BS 5114 : Specification for performance requirements for joints
and compassion fittings for use with polyethylene pipes
BS 5163 : Specification for predominantly key operated Cast Iron
Gate Valves for Waterworks purposes.
BS 5482 : Code of Practice for Domestic Gas Burning Appliances.
BS EN 30-1 & 2 : Domestic cooking appliances burning gas. Safety &

Rational use
BS EN 200 : Specification for low-resistance single taps and
combination tap assemblies (nominal size ½ and ¾
suitable for operation at PN 10 max. and minimum flow
pressure of 0.01 Mpa (0.1 bar)
BS EN 203 : Gas Heated Catering Equipment.
BS EN 274 : Waste fittings for sanitary appliances.
BS EN 449 : Specification for dedicated liquefied petroleum gas

appliances.
BS 6956 & BS EN : Specification for Joint Materials and compound in
751 contact with 1st, 2nd and 3rd family gases and hot water.
BS EN 752 : Specification for Drain and sewer systems outside
buildings
BS EN 1044 : Specification for Filler metals and Brazing
BS EN 1057; BS : Specification for Copper & Copper Alloy Tubes.

EN 12449; BS EN
12451
BS EN 1092 : Specification for Flanges and Joints. Circular flanges for
pipes, valves, fittings and accessories, PN designated.
BS EN 1254-3 : Capillary & Compression Tube Fittings of Copper and
Copper alloy. Specification for compression fittings for
Polyethylene pipes with outside diameters to BS 5556.
BS EN 1329 : Specifications for Plastics piping systems for soil and
waste discharge (low and high temperature) within the
building structure. Unplasticized poly(vinyl chloride)
(PVC-U). pipes and fittings.
BS EN 1452 : Plastics piping systems for water supply. Unplasticized
poly(vinyl chloride) (PVC-U) pipes and fittings
BS EN 1455 : Specification for Plastics piping systems for soil and
waste (low and high temperature) within the building
structure. Acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene (ABS). pipes
and fittings.
BS EN 1567 : Specification for Building valves. Water pressure
reducing valves and combination water reducing
valves. Requirements and tests.
BS EN 1976 & BS : Specification for Copper and copper alloys. Cast
EN 1978 unwrought copper products. Copper and copper alloys.
Copper cathodes.
BS EN 1982 : Specification for Copper alloy ingots and Copper alloy
and high conductivity Copper casting.
BS EN 10216 : Specification for Seamless steel tubes for pressure
purposes.
BS EN 10217 : Welded steel tubes for pressure purposes. Non-alloy

steel tubes with specified room temperature properties.
BS EN 10255 : Specification for Non-alloy steel tubes suitable for
welding and threading.
BS EN 10226 : Specification for Pipe threads where pressure tight
joints are made on the threads (metric dimensions)
BS EN 10253-1 : Specification for Butt Welding Pipe Fittings for pressure
purposes. Carbon Steel.
BS EN 10312 : Specification for Welded stainless steel tubes for the
conveyance of aqueous liquids including water for
human consumption..
BS EN 12056-2 : Gravity drainage systems inside buildings. Sanitary
pipe work, layout and calculation
BS EN 12201 : Specification for Plastic piping systems for water
supply. Polyethylene (PE). Pipes, fittings and valves.
BS EN 12288 : Specification for Industrial valves. Copper alloy gate
valves
BS EN 12334 : Industrial valves. Cast iron check valves
BS EN 13121 : Specification for GRP tanks and vessels for use above
ground. Raw materials.
BS EN 13133; BS : Brazing. Methods for specifying brazing procedure and
EN 13134 operator approval testing.
BS EN 13598 : Specifications for ancillary fittings including shallow
inspection chambers. Plastics piping systems for non-
pressure underground drainage and sewerage.
Unplasticized poly(vinyl chloride) (PVC-U),
polypropylene (PP) and polyethylene (PE).
BS EN 13397 : Industrial valves. Diaphragm valves made of metallic
materials
BS EN 14056 : Laboratory furniture. Recommendations for design and
installation
BS EN 29453 : Specification for soft solders
BS EN 60335 : Specification for safety of household and similar

electrical appliances. General requirements
BS EN ISO 17292 : Specification for Metal ball valves for the petroleum,
petrochemical and allied industries.
B1.3 Compliance with Standards
Any deviations from this part of Specifications shall be subject to Company approval and shall
be advised in writing to the Custodian.
In all cases the Company determine the adequacy of the design carried out and works
executed by the Contractor in accordance with this Specifications.
B1.4 Product / Asset Warranty
The entire works, executed under a particular contract, shall be guaranteed to meet the
specified technical specifications and its referred standards & specifications.
Any defects, identified within the maintenance period (as per the contract or a minimum of
one year), have to be repaired by the Contractor at his own cost.
The Contractor shall prepare a repair procedure for the defects. All repair procedures shall
not be performed without the prior approval of the Company.

B2. Scope
B2.1 Potable Water
B2.1.1 Pipe work & Fittings
Buried pipe work, up to and including size 50 mm, shall be PE to BS EN 12201-2,
with fittings to BS EN 12201-3.
Buried pipe work, over size 50 mm, shall be UPVC to BS EN 1452-2, with joints and
fittings to BS EN 1452-3 suitable for 15 bar working pressure. Joints on pipe runs
over 50 m shall be push-fit.
Pipe work above grade within buildings, shall be light gauge copper to BS EN 1057,
BS EN 12449 and BS EN 12451 with copper capillary fittings to BS EN 1254-3.
Flanges shall comply with PN 16.
Pipe work above grade, liable to mechanical damage shall be suitably protected with
steel supports.
Copper and galvanised pipe work shall not be installed in the same system.
B2.1.2 Valves
B2.11.1 Isolating Valves
Isolating valves, size 65 mm and over, shall be to BS 5163, cast iron gate valves with
solid wedge, inside screw, non-rising stem and flanges to PN 16, as Hattersley
Newman Hender Ltd, Fig No M599 PN 16, or equal and approved by the
CompanyIsolating valves, size 50 mm and under, shall be to BS 5154, bronze gate
valves with solid wedge, non-rising stem and screwed BSPT ends, as Hattersley
Newman Hender Ltd, Fig No 33X, or equal and approved by the Company.
B2.11.2 Non-Return Valves
Non-return valves, size 65 mm and over, shall be to BS EN 12334, cast iron swing
check valves with flanged bonnet, cast iron disc, bronze disc face and flanges to PN
16, as Hattersley Newman Hender Ltd, Fig No M651 PN6, or equal and approved by
the Company.
Non-return valves, size 50 mm and under, shall be to BS 5154, bronze swing check
valves, with screwed bonnet, metal to metal seat and screwed BSPT ends, as
Hattersley Newman Hender Ltd, Fig No 47, or equal and approved by the Company.
B2.11.3 Float Operated Valves
Float valves, size 25 mm and over, shall be bronze equilibrium ball valves, with
copper ball float, as approved by the Company.
Float valves, size 20 mm and under, shall be diaphragm type, to BS 1212, brass
body, with plastic floats to BS 2456.
B2.11.4 Strainers
Strainers, size 65 mm and over, shall be Y pattern with cast iron body, 1.5 mm
stainless steel screen and flanges to PN 16, similar to those manufactured by Spirax
Sarco Ltd, or equal and approved by the Company.
Strainers, size 50 mm to 32 mm, shall be Y pattern with gunmetal body, 1 mm brass
screen and screwed BSPT ends, similar to those manufactured by Spirax Sarco Ltd,
or equal and approved by the Company.
Strainers, size 25 mm and under, shall be Y pattern with pressed brass body, 1 mm
brass screen and screwed BSPT ends, similar to those manufactured by Spirax Sarco
Ltd, Fig No 12, or equal and approved by the Company.
B2.11.5 Air Cocks
Air cocks on air bottles for low pressure systems shall be 6 mm, with loose key.
B2.11.6 Drain Cocks
Drain cocks, size 25 mm and over, shall be bronze gland cocks, complete with
malleable iron levers and hose unions, as Hattersley Newman Hender Ltd., Fig No
81HU, or equal and approved by the Company.
Drain cocks, size 20 mm and under, shall be to BS 2879, Type A, bronze draining
taps, screw down pattern, lockshield, with loose key as Hattersley Newman Hender
Ltd, Fig N 371, or equal and approved by the Company.
B2.11.7 Water Meters
Meters, size 40 mm and over, shall be as Kent H3000, or equal and approved by the
Company.
Meters, size 25 mm and under, shall be as Kent Type V110, or equal and approved by
the Company.
B2.11.8 Valve Pits
Valve pits shall be constructed to standard drawing STD-2-1401.

B2.1.3 Installation
B2.1.3.1 Trenches & Pits
All works for the Trenches & Pits shall be carried out in accordance with SP-1279
Specification for Civil & Building Construction – ‘Earth Works’ chapter. Methods of
excavating and supporting the sides of trenches and pits shall comply with the
requirements of BS 6031.
Buried water pipe work shall be laid on a minimum 150 mm thick compacted bedding,
shall have a minimum cover of 700 mm and a maximum depth below grade of1000
mm (standard drawing STD-2-1404 refers).
Bedding and backfill shall comprise of sand, no sharps and excluding stones retained
in a 25 mm sieve, or other material equal and approved by the Company.
B2.1.3.2 Pipe Hangers & Supports
Pipe work shall be supported so that no movement or distortion occurs except where
required to take up normal calculated expansion and contraction.
Pipe supports should be constructed and installed as per details listed in standard
drawings . Clips, brackets, supports, etc, in contact with pipe walls shall be of the
same material as the pipe. Alternatively an approved, non-metallic, packing material
may be inserted between clip and pipe.
Straight pipe work shall be supported at centres not more than those given in Table 1.
Supplementary supports shall be provided at changes of direction, valves or similar
pipeline fittings, as required. As a rule, the maximum centres may be doubled for
vertical pipe work supports.
Pipe work shall be supported as follows, unless specified otherwise in the Contract
Documents.
(1) Horizontal main runs of pipe work shall be supported either on rollers and
chairs or by proprietary mild steel hangers, clips and channel. The channel
shall be built-in, or bolted, to the supporting structure. Branches shall be
similarly supported, or by Munsen ring clips built-in, or bolted, to the
supporting structure.
(2) Vertical risers shall be supported from floor slabs by anchors and guides.
(3) Small run outs and surface-mounted pipe work shall be supported by
standard school board pattern or double-saddle clips.
(4) Ferrous brackets, or parts thereof, shall be painted with two coats of
Company approved rust inhibitor before fixing.
Table 1: Horizontal Pipe work Support Centres
Nominal Size Maximum Support Centres (m)
(mm)
Steel Copper UPVC
15 2.0 1.4
20 2.0 1.4
25 2.4 1.7
32 2.7 1.7 0.5
40 3.0 2.0 0.5
50 3.4 3.4 0.9
65 3.7 3.7
80 3.7 0.9
100 4.1 1.0
125 4.4
150 4.8 1.0
200 5.1
B2.1.3.3 Pipe Sleeves
Pipes passing through walls or floors shall be sleeved. Sleeves shall be of the same
material, suitably packed and not less than 3 mm more than the finished surface.
Annular spaces between pipes and sleeves shall be caulked with flexible material
approved by the Company.
In wet areas, sleeves through floors shall extend 30 mm above finished floor level.
Exposed pipe work wall sleeves shall be concealed by escutcheon plates. Pipe work
passing through trench covers shall have proprietary flanged sleeves forming
watertight seals. Pipe work passing through water-retaining structures shall have
puddle flanges to the approval of the Company.
B2.1.3.4 Open-ended Pipe work
Open-ended pipes or sleeves left overnight, or for any similar time, shall be protected
against ingress of dirt by temporary plugs or caps.
B2.1.3.5 Drainage & Venting
Pipe work shall be run to drain and to vent. Mains and risers shall have drains cocks
located so that any section can be drained with the isolating valves closed. All high
points shall be vented either through equipment vents or via pipe-mounted open or
automatic air vents. Vent discharges shall be piped to a suitable noticeable location.
B2.1.3.6 Thrust Blocks
Thrust blocks and anchors shall be provided for buried pipes at all changes of
direction, branches, take offs, etc.
B2.1.3.7 Markers
Pipeline routes should have markers at every 50 m and at each change of direction,
as detailed in standard drawing STD-2-1401.
B2.1.3.8 Protection of Copper Pipe work
Copper pipe work buried in floors or walls shall be wrapped with one layer of 'Denso'
anti-corrosive tape and outer-wrapped with one layer of 'Denso' PVC-backed tape, or
equal and approved by the Company.
B2.1.3.9 Jointing Materials
Up to size 40mm, screwed joints shall be made with PTFE tape. For size 50 mm and
above screwed joints shall be made with hemp and jointing compound.
Flanged joints shall be made with full-faced corrugated metal joint rings of copper
alloy in accordance with BS 5292, or equal and approved by the Company.
B2.1.3.10 Flanges & Unions
Flanges or unions shall be fitted at not more than 20 m intervals, and at all
connections to valves and equipment, to facilitate installation and maintenance.
Generally, joints on pipe size 65 mm and above should be flanged.
B2.1.3.11 Expansion
Pipe work shall be installed in such a manner that expansion and contraction is taken-
up without excessive stress on pipe work or the building structure.
Expansion loops, where required, shall be fabricated from pipe of the same material
as the main pipe with welded elbows, or from a length of pipe with pulled or fire-set
bends.
B2.1.3.12 Sterilisation
Connections to existing potable water mains shall not be made before the whole
domestic water system has been sterilised and shall require prior approval by the
Company.
Systems shall be completely flushed out before sterilisation, then be filled with clean
water and sterilising chemical.
The system shall be left charged for a minimum of 3 hours, but preferably overnight.
Dosing proportions shall be as given below. Powder should be mixed with water to
give a creamy consistency before being added to the system.
Chlorine - 50 ppm by volume.
Bleaching powder - 1 kg per 6.7 m3 water.
All taps shall then be opened progressively away from the fill point, and closed when
dosed water is discharged.
Finally the system shall be emptied, using every outlet, be thoroughly flushed, and be
checked for chlorine content before being put into service.
B2.1.3.13 Connection to Existing Mains
The Company will not make connections to existing potable water mains before the
newly installed water system has been thoroughly sterilised and shall require prior
approval.
B2.1.3.14 Commissioning & Testing
The general requirements for commissioning, testing and handover, together with
standard test reports, are given in Chapter A of this Specification.
B2.1.3.15 Leakage Testing
Potable water pipe work shall be hydraulically tested to a pressure of 7 bar (g), or
2 x working pressure, whichever is the greater and held for 1 hour without loss.
Trenches shall be backfilled, with pipe work joints left exposed, before leakage
testing. After successful testing, joints shall be covered in a similar manner to the
pipe.
B2.1.4 General Requirements for UPVC Pipe Works
C2.1.4.1 Storage, Transport & Handling of UPVC Pipes
UPVC tubes and fittings shall be transported and handled so as not to cause damage.
Pipe work shall be inspected on arrival at site.
Sound pipe work shall be stored in a correct manner to prevent damage, out of direct
sunlight and in accordance with the manufacturers' instructions.
Defective pipe work shall be segregated, conspicuously marked and removed from
site.
B2.1.5 General Requirements for Steel Pipe Works
B2.1.5.1 Welding of Steel Pipe Works
The scope of this section covers Class II welding as defined by the following intended
pipe work operating conditions:
Water: Up to and including 17 bar and up to and including 200 oC Between

17 and 24 bar and up to and including 95oC
Refrigerant: Up to and including 17 bar and above minus 20oC

Welding of pipe work with intended operating conditions greater than those defined
above shall be in accordance with SP-1173 Specification for ‘Welding of On-Plot Pipe
Work’.
Welding shall comply with the following standards except where modified by this
specification:
BS 2640: Class II oxy-acetylene welding.
BS 2971: Class II arc welding.
Pipe of nominal outside diameter greater than 50 mm, or wall thickness greater than 5
mm, shall be arc welded.
The welding processes, filler metals, and joint details shall be shown on the
fabrication drawings.
B2.1.5.2 Welder Qualification
Welding shall only be performed by a qualified welders approved by the Company.

Welders shall be considered as qualified after satisfactorily completing a qualification
test involving destructive testing of a pipe weld in accordance with one or more of the
following codes or standards.
ASME IX Boiler & Pressure Vessel Code IX Welding & Brazing Qualifications
AWS D1.1 Structural Welding Code - Steel
BS EN 287 Approval Testing of Welders for Fusion Welding
Welders shall only weld within the limits of process restrictions and material
dimensions allowed by the code or standard to which they have qualified.
Records of each welder's qualification and performance shall be maintained and
made available for Company review and approval. Where records are not available,
welders shall perform the necessary qualification testing to cover all welding proposed
for the Works.
Welding procedure approval and /or test witnessing by the Company shall not be
required.
Retesting of a welder shall be required if either of the following applies:
Six months or more have elapsed since the welder last used the process for which he
was qualified.
The Company has any specific reason to doubt the welder's ability to make sound
welds.
B2.1.5.3 Production Welding
Filler metals shall conform to a BS, AWS, or ISO classification. Batch certificates for
all filler materials shall be made available for Company review. Filler materials shall
be stored in accordance with manufacturers' instructions.
The weld joint shall be prepared by machining, grinding or thermal cutting. Thermally
cut edges shall be ground to remove a minimum of 0.5 mm of material prior to
welding.
Prior to welding, the joint shall be free of dirt, mill scale, rust, paint, moisture, or other
material deleterious to weld quality.
The maximum root gap in a butt weld shall be 4 mm. The maximum gap for fillet
welded components shall not exceed 1.5 mm. All fillet welds shall be continuous
unless intermittent welding is specified on the fabrication drawing.
Adequate weather protection shall be provided for field welding where necessary. If,
in the opinion of the Company, protection is insufficient or weather conditions too
severe to maintain weld quality, welding works shall cease until such time as the
Company allows them to restart.
Each weld bead shall be cleaned of flux, slag, or spatter prior to the deposition of
subsequent beads using hand or power tools. Welds in stainless steel shall be
cleaned only with dedicated austenitic stainless steel tools without carbon steel
contamination.
Welding of wet items shall not be permitted. If moisture, including condensation, is
present on the components, preheating shall be applied to drive off the moisture.
Components having thicknesses between 25 mm and 40 mm inclusive shall be
preheated to 50oC.
Immediately upon completion and cooling to ambient temperature of each weld,
carbon steel pipe work shall be hand or power tool cleaned to standard St 2 of BS
ISO 8501-1 and painted with one coat of primer in accordance with PCS 12 of SP-
1246 Specification for Painting and Coating of Oil & Gas Production Facilities.
B2.1.5.4 Inspection
All welds shall be visually inspected during deposition and after completion at ambient
temperature.
Fillet weld leg lengths shall not be less than the values shown on the fabrication
drawings and shall not differ from each other by more than 1 mm. The minimum
throat thickness shall not be less than 70% of the actual leg length.
Incomplete filling of butt joints shall not be permitted. Reinforcement/penetration shall
not exceed 3 mm. Root concavity shall be acceptable provided that there is complete
root fusion and the weld thickness matches or exceeds that of the parent material.
The weld surface shall be free from cracks, porosity, shrinkage cavities, trapped slag,
arc strikes, and chipping marks. External undercut is permissible provided that the
depth does not exceed 10% of parent metal thickness or 0.8 mm whichever is
smaller. Blending out by grinding shall be permitted provided that the minimum
specified wall thickness is maintained. For wall thickness of 3 mm or less,
undercutting shall not be permitted.
Misalignment shall not exceed 5mm or one third of the parent material thickness
whichever is the smaller.
B2.1.5.5 Non Destructive Testing
The Company may specify NDT for certain works. The Contractor shall confirm with
the Company the amount and technique for NDT, which shall be performed in
accordance with SP-1176 Specification for Non Destructive Examination
(Amend/supplements to ASME BPV Code section V).
The following acceptance criteria shall apply.
Cracks : None permitted
Lack of fusion : None permitted
Incomplete : Maximum individual length 3.2 mm. The total
penetration length shall not exceed 15 mm in any 150 mm
length of weld.
Internal porosity : An individual pore shall not exceed 3.2 mm in its
greatest dimension. The total area of projected
porosity shall not exceed 20 mm2 in any 150 mm
length of weld. For wall thickness of 3 mm or less,
pores shall not exceed 1 mm in any direction.
Slag inclusions or : Maximum individual length 3.2 mm. The total
elongated length shall not exceed 15 mm in any 150 mm
indications length of weld. The width of a slag inclusion shall
not exceed the lesser of 2.4 mm or one third of the
wall thickness. For wall thickness of 3 mm or less,
slag or elongated indications shall Not be
permitted.
.2 Hot & Cold Water Service
Pipe work shall be medium gauge copper to BS EN 1057, BS EN 12449; BS EN

12451, with copper capillary fittings to BS EN 1254-3. Flanges shall be in accordance
with PN 16.
Pipe work liable to mechanical damage, shall be suitably protected with steel
supports. .
Copper and galvanised pipe work shall not be installed within the same system.
B2.2.2 Valves
B2.2.2.1 Shut-off Valves
Shut-off valves, size 50 mm and under, shall be of the 360 o rotations, Ballofix Unikum
type, or equal and approved by the Company.
Valves, size 65 mm and above, shall be BS 5163, cast iron gate valves, having inside
screw, non-rising stem, bronze trim with flange connections, as Hattersley Newman
Hender Ltd, Fig No 599, or equal and approved by the Company.
B2.2.2.2 Isolating Valves
Isolating valves for connection to equipment and sanitary ware shall be Ballofix type
with 90o rotations, ball plugs, fitted with PTFE seals and viton rings at both necks of
the ball, or equal and approved by the Company. Operating handles shall be purpose
made, removable pattern.
Valves on copper pipe shall incorporate compression pipe connections. Valves on
exposed pipe work should have a chromium plated finish. Wall mounted angle valves
shall have backplates.
B2.2.2.3 Drain Valves
Drain valves shall be bronze, lockshield, Y pattern, with serrated hose outlet, as
Hattersley Newman Hender Ltd, Fig No 371, or equal and approved by the Company.
B2.2.2.4 Water Closet Hose Spray Assemblies
Hoses shall be provided for all AWCs, and for EWCs in public toilets, fitted on the
right hand side of the pan.
Flexible hose anal spray and valve assemblies shall be Grohe Standard ablution
faucet comprising 1/2" Eggemann wall tap, No. 2837, and Pattono anal spray pistol
with pressure rubber hose, No. 2870, or equal and approved by the Company.
B2.2.2.5 Flush Control Valves
Urinals, and other automatically flushed devices, shall be provided with flush control
valves to limit the waste of water.
Control should be by provision of push button flush pipe valves, or may be by cistern
cold feed control valves, as Cistermiser STD 6073A, or equal and approved by the
Company.
B2.2.3 Equipment
B2.21.1 Internal Cold Water Storage Tanks
Internal storage tanks shall be sectional GRP to BS 4994, or equal and approved by
the Company. Tanks shall be covered with inlet, outlet, and overflow and drain
connections. Overflow and drain connections shall be fitted with insect screens.
B2.21.2 Hot Water Cylinders
Large industrial water heaters shall be non-instantaneous high pressure type suitable
for use connected directly to the mains on un-vented systems and comply with the
safety requirements of BS EN 60335-1 and BS EN 1491.
Cylinders shall be constructed using glass lined, phosphorous deoxidised, non-
arsenical, copper to BS EN 1976 and BS EN 1978. Neckpieces shall be flanged,
reinforced and welded to the plates. Stool pieces for pipe connections shall be
reinforced and welded to the plates. Neck and stool pieces shall be of sufficient length
to be proud of the insulation.
Cylinders shall be pre-insulated at works, using 50 mm mineral wool semi-rigid slab,
and finished with Stucco aluminium casing, or equal and approved by the Company.
Cylinders shall be complete with immersion heaters, immersion thermostat and
control equipment, all pre-assembled and pre-wired by the Manufacturer.
Component parts shall include:
- Direct reading thermometer (100 mm diameter dial).
- Altitude gauge (100 mm diameter dial).
- Pressure/temperature relief valve.
- Anti-vacuum valve.
- Cold expansion valve.
- Drain cock with hose union.
Cylinders shall be shall be tested by the Manufacturer to 7 bar (g) or 2 x working
pressure whichever is the greater. Test certificates shall be provided to the Company.
B2.21.3 Domestic Hot Water Heaters
Small domestic water heaters shall be non-instantaneous high-pressure type suitable

for use connected directly to the mains on un-vented systems and comply with the
Water heaters shall be constructed using glass lined phosphorous deoxidised, non-
arsenical, copper to BS EN 1976 and BS EN 1978, pre-insulated at works, with sheet
steel outer casing, and stove enamel finish, or equal and approved by the Company.
Water heaters shall be complete with immersion heaters, immersion thermostat and
control equipment, pre-assembled and pre-wired by the Manufacturer.
- Direct reading thermometer.
- Pressure/temperature relief valve.
- Anti-vacuum valve.
- Drain cock with hose union.
Water heaters shall be tested by the Manufacturer to 7 bar (g) or 2 x working pressure
whichever is the greater. Test certificates shall be provided to the Company.
B2.21.4 Solar Panel Water Heaters
Solar panel water heaters shall be suitable for re-circulated domestic hot water
service connected directly to the mains on un-vented systems and comply with the
Heaters shall be supplied as a package for site assembly, complete with collector
plates, insulated storage tank, collector pipes, support brackets, electric immersion
heater and safety devices.
Angle iron bearers below structural roofing purlins shall be provided for fixing and
support, if required. Roof penetrations shall be made weather-tight.
- Pre-insulated water storage tank.
- Twin solar collector panels.
- Electric heating element (normally 2.4 kW) with built in thermostat.
- Cold feed isolating valve.
- Cold feed pressure-limiting valve with integral non-return valve and
strainer.
- Cold feed cold expansion valve.
- Hot water service automatic air vent.
- Hot water service pressure/temperature relief valve.
Solar panel water heaters shall be shall be tested by the Manufacturer to 7 bar (g) or
2 x working pressure whichever is the greater. Test certificates shall be provided to
the Company.
B2.21.5 Circulation Pumps
Pumps shall be in-line, with vertically mounted motor, and independently supported.
Precautions shall be taken in support, and on pipe work connections, to minimise the
transmission of vibration.
The impeller, casing and back cover shall be manufactured from high grade gunmetal
to BS EN 1982.The motor shaft shall extend into the pump and be shielded by the
impeller hub from the liquid being pumped. A mechanical seal shall be used, of the
bellows type with a carbon rotating face, running against a stationary ceramic seal.
Motor bearings shall be specifically selected for vertically mounted motors.
B2.21.6 Drinking Water Coolers
Water coolers shall be pressure type, packaged units, complete with refrigeration
compressor, controls, etc.
Minimum storage capacity shall be 4 litres and the unit shall be capable of chilling 40
litres/hour from 30oC to 10oC.
The drinking water outlet shall be sprung-close/hand push-open, faucet bubbler type.
Refrigeration equipment and controls shall be pre-wired to a single termination for
connection to a local isolator. Chlorofluorocarbon (cfc) refrigerants, eg R11, R12 and
R502, shall not be used. Refrigerants to be used shall comply with Montreal
Protocol on Substances That Deplete the Ozone Layer.
The drip pan shall include a trapped drain for connection to the building drainage
system or appropriate soak way as directed by the Company.
B 2.2.4 Installation
B 2.2.4.1 Pipe work Installation Generally
The general requirements for pipe work installation are ‘potable water’ section.
B 2.2.4.2 Connections to Equipment & Sanitary Ware
Connections to sanitary ware and equipment shall include a union, or similar,

downstream of the isolating valve located for easy maintenance access.
Flexible pipe connections shall not be used.
B 2.2.4.3 Hot Water Service Dead-Legs
Hot water services dead-legs shall not exceed the length given in Table B1.
Table B1- Hot Water Service Dead-Legs
Pipe Size (mm) Maximum Length (m)
15 12
22 8
28 3
B 2.2.5 Thermal Insulation
Hot and cold water service pipe work:
- in roof spaces shall be insulated.

- concealed in ducts shall be insulated.
- exposed outside shall be insulated.
- in wall and floor chases shall be protected.
Pipe work shall be insulated by rigid pre-formed glass fibre sections, with thermal
conductivity not greater than 0.04 W/m oC, minimum density 60 kg/m3, minimum
thickness 12 mm, or equal and approved by the Company.
Within buildings, insulation shall be finished with canvas, not more than 0.8 mm
thick, secured during manufacture, with overlaps pasted down to give complete cover.
The finish shall be non-combustible to BS 476, Class 1 spread of flame.
Outside buildings, insulation shall be finished with waterproof, woven glass fibre,
reinforced plastic, which is not adversely affected by UV light nor biodegradable. The
material shall be wrapped over the insulation and sealed with an appropriate solvent.
B 2.2.6 Commissioning & Testing
standard Test Reports, are given in Chapter A of this Specification.
B 2.2.6.1 Leakage Tests
Domestic hot and cold water service pipe work, except open-ended vents and drain
pipes, shall be hydraulically tested to a pressure of 7 bar (g), or 2 x working pressure,
whichever is the greater, and held for 1 hour without loss.
B 2.2.6.2 Sterilisation
Connections to existing potable water mains shall not be made before the whole
domestic water system has been sterilised and shall require prior approval by the
Company.
Systems shall be completely flushed out before sterilisation, then be filled with clean
water and sterilising chemical.
The system shall be left charged for a minimum of 3 hours, but preferably overnight.
Dosing proportions shall be as given below. Powder should be mixed with water to
give a creamy consistency before being added to the system.
Chlorine - 50 ppm by volume.
Bleaching powder - 1 kg per 6.7 m3 water.
All taps shall then be opened progressively away from the fill point, and closed when
dosed water is discharged.
Finally the system shall be emptied, using every outlet, be thoroughly flushed, and be
checked for chlorine content before being put into service.
B 2.3 Soil & Waste Drainage

B 2.3.1 Above Ground in Buildings
The installation of above ground sanitary pipe work shall comply with BS EN 12056-2
B 2.31.1 Pipe work & Fittings
Soil, waste and ventilating pipe work and fittings, size 75 mm an over, shall be UPVC
to BS 4514.
Waste and ventilating pipe work and fittings, size 50 mm and under, shall be PP to BS
EN 1329.Bends, offsets, branch connections, etc, shall be injection moulded, as
specified for pipes above, with socket and spigot connections. Clean-outs shall be
provided on connection to underground drainage. Fitting shall be properly sized;
loose sockets shall not be used. Reducers, with socket and spigot connections of the
same quality as the pipe, shall be provided at changes in pipe size.
B 2.31.2 Jointing & Expansion
Seal ring expansion joints shall be provided at each floor level and, as required, on
horizontal runs, to allow for thermal movement.
Joints on all PVC pipe work shall be with a D-section, synthetic rubber sealing ring
and square section, moulded-in, groove in the socket combined to give a positive
seal, or by solvent weld. A minimum gap of 6 mm shall be left at ring seal joints for
expansion.
B 2.31.3 Fixings
Holder bats shall be used on sizes 82 mm/110 mm, and shall fit properly between the
beads on the outside of sockets and, when secured, shall prevent movement.
Pipe work set vertically shall be supported at all fittings and socket joints with a PVC
pipe clip fixed to the wall with insert plugs and brass screws.
Pipe work hung from ceilings shall be supported by purpose made, wrought iron, flat
bar slings, hung on adjustable length supporting rods, suspended from angle cleats,
bolted to the structure at centres not greater than those given in Table B2, and at all
changes in direction.
Table B2 - Fixing Centres for Soil & Waste Pipe work
Pipe Diameter Vertically Horizontally
35 mm 1.2 m 0.5 m
40mm 1.2 m 0.5 m

55 mm 1.2 m 0.9 m
110 mm 1.8 m 0.9 m
B 2.31.4 Termination Stacks
Soil and waste pipes shall be connected, at the foot, to the main drainage system by
a seal ring joint.
At the head, soil and waste pipes shall pass through the roof, to ventilate to
atmosphere, and shall be provided with a vent cowl and a weathering slate/apron.
Alternatively, subject to Company approval, automatic air relief valves may be
installed, except for the ventilation of first manholes.
B 2.31.5 Sanitary Ware
Sanitary ware shall be fixed in position with fixings provided by the manufacturer for
the purpose, and to the manufacturer's instructions. Fixing screws, wherever
necessary, shall be brass countersunk. Wash hand basins shall be cut into the wall
tiling, fixed true and level, and sealed to the tiles.
B 2.31.6 Traps
Traps in waste pipes shall be PP with a 75 mm deep seal. Traps to sanitary fittings
shall have union inlets, or union 'O' ring seal outlets, to BS EN 274.
Traps shall be sized as shown in Table B3.
Table B3 - Sanitary Ware Traps
Sanitary Ware Size Type
Basins with Pedestal 32mm 2 PieceTubular
Basins with brackets 32mm Bottle
Sinks 40mm 2 Piece Tubular
Showers 40mm Bottle or Tubular
Baths 40 mm Bath
B 2.31.7 Overflows
Sanitary ware overflow pipes shall discharge externally.

B 2.31.8 Testing
The general requirements for pipe work leakage testing, together with a standard
Leakage Test Report, are given in Chapter A of this Specification.
The installation shall be tested in sections during construction, with a final test on
completion. During both tests, the installation shall be inspected for obstructions.
Sectional test internal pressures shall be:
Either not less than 2 m water head held without loss for 15 minutes or not less than
0.2 bar (g) air pressure held without loss for 15 minutes.
Final air test internal pressure shall be 38 mm water gauge, held in a U-tube, without
loss for 3 minutes, with every trap filled with water.
B 2.3.2 Below Ground
The installation of below ground drainage pipe work shall comply with BS EN 752.
Pipe work and fittings for gravity drainage shall be UPVC to BS EN 13598-1 with
rubber ring, push fit joints or solvent welds.
Gravity pipe work minimum sizes shall be:
- 160 mm between manholes.
- 110 mm connections to manholes.
Pumping mains shall be UPVC to BS 3506, Class E, with joints and fittings to BS EN
1452, suitable for 15 bar (g) working pressure.
B2.31.2 Trenches
All works for the Trenches & Pits shall be carried out in accordance with SP-1279
Specification for Civil & Building Construction – ‘Earth Works’ chapter. Methods of
excavating and supporting the sides of trenches and pits shall comply with the
requirements of BS 6031.
Buried pipe work shall be installed in accordance with the recommendations of BS
5955 and BS EN 752. Details are shown on STD-2-1404.Pipework shall be laid, with
a minimum 300 mm cover, on a granular bedding of pea gravel, no sharps, passing
through a 25 mm sieve but retained on a 5 mm sieve. The bedding shall be 100 mm
minimum depth, thoroughly compacted and true to fall over the whole trench width.
Bedding and backfill shall comprise of sand, no sharps and excluding stones retained
in a 25 mm sieve, or other material equal and approved by the Company. Prior to
testing, bedding should be clear of joints so that support is only on the pipe. After
testing, the bedding should be reinstated.
Uniformly applied, hand tamped, 100 mm layers of pea gravel fill, no sharps, shall
then be applied to give 100 mm minimum pipe cover. Backfill shall be of lightly
compacted, loose material, no sharps, and excluding stones retained in a 25 mm
sieve, applied in 300 mm layers.
B2.31.3 Concrete in Connection
Reinforced and un-reinforced concrete in cradles and arches to drains, and mass
concrete for bedding haunching and surrounding drains, shall be of not less strength
than 20 N/mm2, using 20 mm maximum size aggregates.
Manhole roof and base slabs, and all manhole reinforced concrete, shall be of not
less strength than 35 N/mm2, using 20 mm maximum size aggregate unless
otherwise directed by the Company.
B2.31.4 Road Crossings
Pipe work, with less than 1200 mm cover, shall be protected by a 100 mm thick
concrete raft, located approximately 200 mm above the pipe.
B2.31.5 Pipe work Under Buildings
The placing of drains under buildings shall be avoided wherever possible.

Where unavoidable, pipes shall be laid in straight lines at one gradient. Access shall
be provided to all parts of the drain and flexible joints used at entry and exit from the
building.
Such sections of pipe work shall be re-tested after backfill and prior to permanent
concealment.
B2.31.6 Structural Penetrations
Pipe work passing through retaining walls, footings, ground beams, etc, shall be
sleeved, with sleeves of the same material, and polystyrene, or similar, packing.
A flexible joint shall be provided on the exit side of the building and should be
protected during concrete pouring.
B2.31.7 Manholes
Manholes shall be constructed as STD-2-1030, Typical Manhole Details.

Connections to main channels shall be level invert. Drains joining external to
manholes shall be by 135o branches and bends only.
The maximum distance between manholes should be 45 m.
B2.31.8 Connection to Existing Sewers
Connections to existing sewage systems shall require prior Company approval.

B2.31.9 Sewage Pumping Stations
Sewage pumping stations should comprise a pumping chamber, with separate valve
chamber, constructed of structural concrete. The valve chamber should drain into the
pumping chamber. The pumping chamber should be vented. Pumps should be duty
and standby, submersible, non-choke able and suitable for raw sewage. The
impeller(s) shall be of non-clog design, having heavily back swept leading edges with
a specific angle distribution enabling the capability of handling solids, fibrous
materials, heavy sludge and other matter found in waste water. Impellers shall be
locked to the shaft. The clearance between the pump housing/insert ring and the
impeller shall be adjustable as Flygt N pumps or equal and approved by the
Company.
Pumps should be provided with auto-coupling, guide rails and lifting chains. A pump
lifting davit may be required. The pumps should be automatically controlled by
mercury float switches.
A weatherproof control panel, IP55, should be mounted adjacent to the pumps. A
local starter, with lockable isolator, shall be provided. Controls should include, but not
be limited to:
- Stop/Start - push buttons.
- Hand/Off/Auto - change select switch.
- Run/Trip - lamps.
- Hours run meters.
- Ammeter.
- Voltmeter.
- Visual high-level alarm.
- Potential free contacts of a relay for remote indication of an alarm.
- Motor overload protection.
Float switch operating levels shall be:

- Stop duty and/or standby pump.
- Start duty pump.
- Start standby pump and high-level alarm.
B2.31.10 Testing
The general requirements for pipe work leakage testing, together with a standard
Leakage Test Report, are given Chapter A of this Specification.
Prior to testing, bedding should be clear of joints so that support is only on the pipe.
After testing, the bedding should be reinstated.
All lengths of drain and sewer, and all inspection chambers and manholes, shall be
inspected for straightness, obstructions and ground water infiltration.
Pipe work shall be tested to internal pressures of:
- Not less than 1.2 m head of water above the invert of the pipe at the higher
end of the line.
- Not more than 2.4 m head of water above the invert of the pipe at the lower
end of the line.
Pipe work shall be filled with water and left for 2 hours settlement, topping-up as
necessary. The quantity of water required to maintain the test head for 30 minutes
shall then be noted and shall not exceed 0.06 litre per hour per 100 linear metres of
pipe run per mm diameter of pipe.
i.e., : - 3.3 litres per 100 m of 110 mm pipe.
- 4.8 litres per 100 m of 160 mm pipe.
.4 Liquid Petroleum Gas
B2.4.1 LPG Generally
The supply and installation of gas equipment, regulators, pipes, valves and associated fittings
shall be carried out strictly in accordance with BS 5482-1.
Gas burning appliances conform to the requirements of BS EN 203 and BS EN 30.
B2.4.2 Catering Installations
B2.4.2.1 Pipe work & Fittings
Fixed pipe up to size 150 mm shall be seamless mild steel to BS EN 10255,

heavyweight. Pipe over size 150 mm shall be to BS EN 10216.
Pipe work should be :
- laid in service ducts
- protected from water by painting
- fixed to the side wall of ducts, above duct invert levels.
Maximum available separation shall be provided between gas and other services.
Joints shall be butt or socket arc welded with fittings to BS EN 10253-1. Flanges shall
be forged or cast steel, welding neck, socket weld or slip on, to BS EN 1092-3 PN 25.
Screwed joints for regulators and equipment shall have threads to BS EN 10226 with
jointing compounds to BS EN 751 and applied as BS 5482. Pipe work buried under
floors, or otherwise built in (if unavoidable), shall be suitably protected using one layer
Denso anti-corrosion tape, outer wrapped with one layer of Denso PVC backed tape,
or equal and approved by the Company. Buried or built in joints shall not be used,
except by specific approval of the Company, in circumstances where a joint is
unavoidable, and shall be welded.
Joints shall not be used where gas pipes cross the routes of other services
B2.4.2.2 Valves
Ball valves shall be to BS EN ISO 17292. Valves shall be teflon-seated, rotary ball
valves of the following types, or equal and approved by the Company:
- Smith 411T.
- Worecester series 44, carbon steel, PTFE seats.
- Truflo sandwich ball valves.
- Truflo bar stocks ball valves.
B2.4.2.3 Regulators
High or low-pressure regulators shall be Calor / Fisher, or equal and approved by the
Company.
Primary regulators shall be provided at the discharge from the manifold to the main
supply line, and may be installed in parallel. Bottle pressure shall be reduced to
approximately 350 mb main supply line pressure, with all appliances operating at
maximum demand.
Secondary regulators shall be provided, after the isolating valve, to each high
pressure and low pressure system. Pressure shall be reduced from approximately
345 mb to the required appliance operating pressure at maximum demand and shall
be adjustable. Secondary regulators are normally supplied with the appliance.
B2.4.2.4 Gas Cylinders
LPG cylinders shall be fabricated and certified in accordance with BS 5045-8.

Cylinders shall be used in an upright position, secured to a frame support by chains.
On-line cylinders shall be separated from building interiors by a one-hour fire resistant
wall or a 5 m clearance firebreak.
B2.4.2.5 Connection to Gas Cylinders
Gas cylinders shall be connected to manifolds using stainless steel braided, cylinder
pigtails to BS 3212Type 2, 3/8" NB, threaded connections, to BS EN 10226-1, left
hand thread.
B2.4.2.6 Emergency Fire Shut Off Valve
An emergency, dead weight, shut-off fire valve shall be provided in the main supply
line, immediately after the manually operated rotary ball valve, upstream of the main
high-pressure regulator in the bottle store.
Release of this valve shall be initiated at the kitchen main exit. The system may be
cable or electrically operated. Electrical actuators in the bottle store shall be suitable
for Zone I hazard, as Myson Landon Kingsway Ltd Type SQR 24 V, or equal and
B2.4.2.7 Connection to Appliances
Final connections to low-pressure equipment shall be stainless steel braided pigtails

to BS 3212, Type 2.
Final connections to high-pressure equipment shall be 3/8" NB stainless steel pigtails,
or 3/8" NB annealed copper pigtails if connections are located in a hot zone. Copper
tubing shall be to BS EN 1057, BS EN 12449 and BS EN 12451.
B2.4.2.8 Gas Cylinder Storage
Gas cylinders shall be stored and used in an upright position, and housed in a
purpose built bottle store, well ventilated and shaded, and be secured to a frame
support by chains. Spare and empty bottles shall be separated.
Stored cylinders shall be separated from building interiors by a one-hour fire resistant
wall or a 20 m clearance firebreak.
The construction requirement for storage of spare and empty cylinders is normally
satisfied by the provision of a cage of tubular frame, chain link fencing and roof
sheeting with an internal separation. Location of such cylinders shall be separated
from flammable materials by one-hour fire resistant wall or a 20 m clearance
firebreak.
B2.4.2.9 Commissioning & Testing
1. Leakage Tests
Before the gas bottles, cooking equipment and regulators, are connected to the main
supply line, the pipe work shall be pressure tested in accordance with BS 5482.
The test pressure shall be 1.5 x maximum delivered Butane bottle pressure held for 4
hours without loss. The testing medium shall be compressed air.
Welded joints shall be soap tested, those found to be defective shall be cut out and a
new section of line installed. Re-grinding, back gouging to the existing defective joints
and re-welding shall not be permitted.
2. Commissioning
Regulators shall be adjusted to the manufacturers' recommended initial settings, as
detailed on pressure/flow graphs.
The complete system shall be tested, for a minimum of 2 hours, to ensure that all
items of equipment operate at maximum capacity. During the test, the complete
installation shall be visually inspected.
B2.4.2 Domestic Installations
Domestic installations shall be strictly in accordance with standard drawing STD-2-

1403.
B2.5 Laboratory Services
B2.5.1 Laboratory Services Generally
Laboratory service installation shall follow the recommendations of BS EN 14056.

Main distribution pipe work for special gases and water services to laboratories shall
be exposed to walls, or ceiling mounted. Pipe work for flammable gases shall be
accessible over the full length.
Branches for special gases and water services to fume cupboards, hoods and
benches, shall be provided with stop valves within easy reach. Branches may be
mounted in service ducts, along the wall, or in the centre of island benches. The
ducts may follow electrical service routes, provided they are segregated in separate
compartments.
Exposed fittings on benches fume cupboards, etc, should be chrome plated, or plastic
coated finish.
B2.5.2 Materials
B2.5.2.1 Hot & Cold Water Services
Hot and cold water supply pipe work and fittings shall be installed as detailed in
respective sections of this document. Water fittings to laboratory benches shall be to
BS EN 200.
Distilled, or demineralised, water pipe work shall be PE to BS EN 12201, Class C,
with quick-release fittings to BS 5114.
B2.5.2.2 Domestic Drainage
Materials for domestic drainage, connected to the main sewage system, shall be as
detailed in general waste drainage section of this document.
B2.5.2.3 Laboratory Drainage
Laboratory equipment drainage pipe work shall discharge to a Hydrocarbon Disposal

Pit. Pipe work and fittings shall be HDPE, hot gun welded, to BS EN 12201 or equal
and approved by the Company.
B2.5.2.4 Air and Special Gases Pipe work
Material selection for special gases, compressed air and vacuum pipe work and
fittings shall be as per DEP 34.17.10.31
B2.5.2.5 Hydrocarbon Disposal Pit
A disposal pit, constructed of reinforced concrete, shall be provided to collect

chemical and hydrocarbon waste from the Laboratory Drainage system. The
standard detail is shown on STD-2-4025.
B2.5.3 Equipment
Equipment design selection and Material of construction shall be as per DEP

34.17.10.31
B2.5.4 Installation
B2.5.4.1 Hot & Cold Water
Water supply lines shall be provided with a non-return valve with air vent (valve) or a
no break installation to prevent contamination of drinking water.
The water supply piping to the emergency showers and the eye wash units shall be
branched off upstream of the main stop valve of the water supply piping for laboratory
and sanitary purposes, and shall be provided with a separate stop valve.
Emergency showers and eye wash units shall be installed at locations indicated by
the Principal. Showers shall not be installed above the door opening but next to the
door to keep the exit route free. Each shower shall be capable of delivering water at a
minimum rate of 1.5 l/s. The eye wash units shall be connected to a water supply
having the minimum water pressure specified by the Manufacturer. Eye wash units
can conveniently be combined with the water tap at the end of a bench.
B2.5.4.2 Drainage Pipe work
Domestic and Laboratory drainage shall be installed as detailed respective sections detailed
of this Specification.
B2.5.4.3 Air and Special Gases Pipe work
Installation of pipe work for special gases, compressed air and vacuum pipe work and
fittings shall be as per DEP 34.17.10.31
B2.5.5 Special Gases Commissioning & Testing
B2.5.5.1 Commissioning & Testing Generally
The gas installations shall be demonstrated for satisfactory operation and reliability of
the systems shall be proved to the satisfaction of the Company.
B2.5.5.2 Purging
Pipe work shall be purged prior to connection to manifolds or equipment by

compressed air at 4 bar(g). Blockages or debris shall be ejected from the open end
of pipe runs.
B2.5.5.3 Testing of Pipe work
The general requirements for pipe work leakage testing, together with a stand
Leakage Test Report, are given in Chapter A of this Specification.
Prior to manifold or bench outlet connection, with valves open and ends plugged off,
pipe work shall be pressure tested by compressed air. Test pressure shall be 10.5
bar (g), except for HP nitrogen, which shall be 120 bar (g), held for 4 hours, cylinders
disconnected, without loss.
At the end of the test, each valve shall be closed, in turn, starting at the furthest valve
from the manifold, and pressure released on the downstream side. Test pressure
shall hold, for 15 minutes without loss, for each valve.
B2.5.5.4 Manifold Testing
Manifolds and pigtails shall be tested at 1.5 x maximum cylinder pressure for one-
hour without loss.
B2.5.5.5 Final Testing
On completion of the previously specified tests, the total system shall be tested,
including manifolds, bench outlets, pipe work, etc, using compressed air at the
working pressure of the gas concerned, for 24 hours without loss. All valves, from the
manifold to the bench outlets, shall be opened, and pressure-reducing valves
checked for correct operation.
B2.6 Irrigation
B2.6.1 Irrigation Generally
Where irrigation water is treated effluent, rather than potable water, the underground
pipe work shall be pigmented green.
Typical irrigation details are shown on STD-2-1400.
B2.6.2.1 Ring mains & Sub mains
Irrigation mains shall be UPVC to BS EN 1452 fit for 15 bar pressure. Fittings shall
be to BS EN 1452-3, with rubber ring joints or solvent welded.

B2.6.2.2 Lateral Distribution Pipe work
Lateral pipe work shall be extruded, virgin low density PE, suitable for 3 bar (g)
working pressure, free of splits and kinks, and resistant to stress cracking and rotting.
Lateral pipe fittings shall be sturdy and durable, with minimum flow-resistance, and
shall have:
- Compression type couplings.

- Sub mains compression fittings connections, or insert barbs, used in
conjunction with a retaining clamp, or collar, on the outside of the
tubing.
- Fittings attached to the sub main by solvent cement for UPVC, and thread or
rubber grommet for PE.
- Ends folded over and held in place by a slide collar.
B2.6.2.3 Steel Pipe work
Steel pipe work, where used, shall be seamless galvanised mild steel, to BS EN
10255., with screwed joints.
Pipe work, buried or chased, shall be wrapped with one layer of 'Denso' anti-corrosive
tape and outer wrapped with one layer of 'Denso' PVC backed tape, or equal and
B2.6.3 Valves
B2.6.3.1 Gate Valves
Gate valves, size 50 mm and over, shall be double flanged cast iron, or ductile iron,
wedge gate valves with resilient rubber seal, drop-tight, with internal non-rising stem
for manual operation by hand wheel, BS 5163.
Valves shall be coated internally and externally, at Manufacturer's works, with an
approved, epoxy based, material to a minimum thickness of 150 microns. Flanges
shall be in accordance with PN 16.
B2.6.3.2 Stop Valves
Stop valves, size 50 mm and under, shall be cast iron, diaphragm valves, to BS EN 13357,
with epoxy coating and rubber diaphragm.
B2.6.3.3 Pressure Reducing Valves
Pressure reducing valves on sub mains shall be size 65 mm or under, constructed

from durable, corrosion resistant materials, suitable for use with UPVC pipe work.
Valves shall suitable for 10 bar (g) pressure, and a flow range of 0.5-2.5 1/s. The
outlet pressure shall be adjustable in the range 1.5-3.0 bar (g).
The pressure regulation mechanism shall be resistant to clogging, unaffected by
orientation and suitable for underground service.
B2.6.3.4 Solenoid Valves
Solenoid valves shall be as supplied by Rain Bird, or equal and approved by the
Company, and shall include:
- Flow range of 0.5-15 l/s
- Pressure range of 0.7 - 10.0 bar (g)
- Slow closing capability
- Self-flushing nylon screen
- Low power requirement
- Grit filter
- Flow control stem
- Manual open/close control
- 240 V/1 ph/50 Hz input supply, 24 V operations
B2.6.4 Control Panels
Control panels for external irrigation control systems shall include, but not be limited
to:
- Weatherproof, lockable cabinet.
- Master On/Auto/Off switch.
- Electrical surge protection.
- Power failure backup.
- 24 hour clock.
- Internal pump start relay.
- Master valve circuit.
- Keyboard entry irrigation programme.
- Independent zone timing.
- Zone advance.
- Manual override for single zone operation.
- 240 V/1 ph/50 Hz input supply, 24 V operation.
B2.6.5 Emitters
Emitters shall be pressure compensating and self-flushing, capable of maintaining a

flow within +10% of the rated flow in the pressure range of 1.0-3.5 bar (g).
The emitter body shall be constructed of durable, heat-resistant, plastic with UV
inhibitor, suitable for direct burial. Emitter outlets shall have an internal barb,
appropriate for 5.6 mm OD distribution tubing. The emitter inlet shall be a sturdy,
external barb.
Flow regulating diaphragms shall be highly resilient silicon elastomer. Flow orifices
shall be able to pass size 30 mesh soil particles and bloslime produced by soil borne
organisms. Single outlet emitters shall be sealed for life.
B2.6.6 Filters
A stainless steel core filter shall be provided in the main line from irrigation pump set,
or main connection, to protect the circuit.
B2.6.7 Installation
B2.6.7.1 Pipe Laying
Pipe work shall be laid in straight lines, to even falls, unless shown otherwise in the
Contract Documents.
Typical details are shown on STD-2-1400.
B2.6.7.2 Emitters
Emitters shall be installed directly on laterals. Single outlet emitters may be installed
in upright or side on. Multiple outlet emitters shall be installed side on to prevent tube
kinking.
Emitters installation on laterals shall use appropriate, proprietary tools, provided by
the Manufacturer for the purpose.
B2.6.7.3 Emitter Distribution Pipe work
Emitter distribution pipe work shall be inserted securely into the internal barb of
emitter outlets. Distribution tubing shall be laid to prevent kinking.
B2.6.8 Commissioning & Testing
B1.4.1.1 Leakage Testing
Ring mains shall be hydraulically tested to a pressure of 7 bar (g) held for 3 hours
without loss.
Sub mains and laterals shall be hydraulically tested to a pressure of 3 bar (g) for 3
hours without loss.
Emitters shall be operating during test. Individual leaks on laterals of more than 5 ml
in 30 sec shall be repaired, to the approval of the Company.
B1.4.1.2 Commissioning
Valves, pressure regulators, and other control equipment, shall be adjusted and
tested for normal operation after pipeline testing.
Coverage tests shall be performed on emitters to check both adequacy and uniformity
at normal operating pressures. Discharge from each type and size of emitter shall be
within 10% of the stated flow rate.
Chapter C
Fire Protection Works
C1. Introduction
C1.1 Purpose
Buildings Utility Services – Fire Protection Works” and is intended for use by PDO
and its nominated Consultants and Contractors for the development and operation of
Company facilities. This Chapter of Specification supersedes the SP-1285C Version
1.0 ‘Specification for Civil & Building’s Utilities Services– Fire Detection and
Alarm system in buildings’.
procedures.
The Building and Utility Services specification consists of 5 Chapters. This part shall
be read in conjunction with other chapters of this specification.
C1.2 Applicable Standards, Specifications and Codes
A general list of applicable standards is given in Chapter A – ‘General Requirements’.
In addition, this Specification shall be read in conjunction with the latest revisions of
the following Standards, Specifications and.
C1.2.1 PDO Standards
SP 1275 : Specification and Criteria for Design of Civil &

Buildings
SP 1075 : Specification for Fire & Explosion Risk
Management (FERM)
SP 1284 : Specification for ‘Signs & Signboards’
GU 628 : Guide to Civil & Buildings Standard Drawings -
Index
STD-02-1402 : Typical Firewater Details
CP 122 : Code of Practice for Health, Safety and
Environmental Protection
C1.2.2 International Standards
BS 143/1256 : Threaded pipe fittings in malleable cast iron and

copper alloy
BS 336 : Fire Hose Couplings and ancillary equipment
BS 750 : Underground Fire Hydrants and surface box frames
and covers.
BS 5257 : Horizontal End Suction Centrifugal Pumps (16 bar).
BS 5306 : Fire Extinguishing Installations & Equipment on
premises
BS 5839 : Fire Detection & Alarm Systems for Buildings.
BS EN 3 : Portable fire extinguishers. Characteristics,
performance requirements and test methods.
BS EN 54 : Fire detection and fire alarm systems.
BS EN 671 : Fixed fire fighting systems. Hose systems. Hose reels
with semi-rigid hose.
BS EN 1452 : Plastics piping systems for water supply.
Unplasticized poly(vinyl chloride) (PVC-U).
BS EN 10216 : Seamless steel tubes for pressure purposes.
BS EN 10217 : Welded steel tubes for pressure purposes. Non-alloy
steel tubes with specified room temperature
properties.
BS EN 10253 : Butt-welding pipe fittings.
BS EN 10255 : Non-alloy steel tubes suitable for welding and
threading.
BS EN 13121 GRP tanks and vessels for use above ground.
Design and workmanship
BS EN 13923 : Filament-wound FRP pressure vessels. Materials,
design, manufacturing and testing
BS EN 14339 : Underground fire hydrants
BS ISO 3046 : Reciprocating internal combustion engines.

NFPA Vol 4 : Building Construction & Facilities.
C1.2.3 SIEP / Shell GSI Standards
DEP 80.47.10.30-Gen, : 'Requirements for Fire Protection in Onshore

Oil and Gas Processing and Petrochemical
Installations'.
DEP 33.65.50.31-Gen, : Static DC uninterruptible power supply (DC
UPS) units
C1.3 Compliance with Standards
Any deviations from this part of Specifications shall be subject to Company approval and shall
be advised in writing to the Custodian.
In all cases the Company determine the adequacy of the design carried out and works
executed by the Contractor in accordance with this Specifications.

C1.4 Product / Asset Warranty
The entire works, executed under a particular contract, shall be guaranteed to meet the
specified technical specifications and its referred standards & specifications.
Any defects, identified within the maintenance period (as per the contract or a minimum of
one year), have to be repaired by the Contractor at his own cost.
The Contractor shall prepare a repair procedure for the defects. All repair procedures shall
not be performed without the prior approval of the Company.

C2. Scope
C2.1 General
This Specification covers the minimum requirements for the supply and installation of
Fire Protection Works for Company facilities and should be read in conjunction with
Chapter-A ‘General requirements’.
C2.2 Units of measurement
Units of measurement are listed in Chapter-A ‘General requirements’ of this

Specification.
C2.3 Fire Detection & Alarm Systems
C2.3.1 Fire Detection & Alarm Systems Generally
Early warning detection and alarm systems shall follow the codes of practice given in
BS EN 54 and NFPA Vol 4. These codes give recommendations for the planning,
installation and servicing of fire systems in buildings.
The scope includes:
- Circuit design.
- Zones.
- Alarm and trigger devices.
- Siting of control and indicator equipment.
- Paging System
- Power supply.
- Wiring systems.
- Testing, inspecting and commissioning.
C2.3.2 Operational Criteria
Power supplies for fire detection and alarm systems shall include a standby battery
and automatic charger, and shall be designed so as not to become inoperative in the
event of failure of the standby battery or the AC supply. A closed circuit principle shall
be used, and all wiring shall be continuously monitored such that any of the following
conditions cause a Fault indication at the main indicator panel:
- Short circuit fault, indicating the effected zone.
- Open circuit fault, indicating the effected zone.
- Earth fault.
- Power supply fault.
The control circuitry shall be so arranged such that none of the above conditions
cause the fire alarms to sound. Monitoring of the system shall be intrinsic in the
control circuit design. It shall be automatic in operation and shall not require the
manual operation of switches or other apparatus.
The local annunciator panel along with RIN Panel shall be located at the building
main entrance and shall be visible from outside the building.
Large buildings shall be suitably zoned in accordance with BS EN 54-1.
The panel shall indicate zone fault and alarm, which shall be activated by the manual
call points and automatic detection systems.
Activation of one zone alarm shall operate audible alarms in all zones.
Activation of one zone alarm shall also shutdown air-conditioning systems in all
zones, except for systems that do not cause the spread of smoke outside the area of
the fire.
Fault and fire alarm shall be relayed to a central mimic panel, which shall be located
at the Fire Station or to such other location as may be designated by the Company.
The annunciator panel shall include a battery back-up power supply to provide at
least 24 hrs of system operation plus 15 min of full alarm.
C2.3.3 Power Supply
The main supply feeding the fire system control panel shall be connected to a
dedicated circuit way on a distribution board which is part of the main switch panel.
No other services shall be connected to this circuit way and, where MCBs are used,
the one serving the fire protection system shall be painted red and labelled
(white/red/white) Fire Alarm - Do not switch off. The main supply cable feeding the
control panel should follow the least hazardous route available.
A standby power supply unit, in accordance with DEP 33.65.50.31-Gen, shall be
provided incorporating a battery and constant potential automatic charger. The unit
may be separate or be incorporated in the control and indicator panel cabinet and
shall be capable of providing adequate power to the system, while at the same time
maintaining the battery at full capacity.
The battery shall be of sufficient capacity to provide energy for the standing load of all
monitoring systems for a period of 24 hrs normal operation, no fault/no alarm, and an
additional 15 min at full alarm. The battery charger shall be capable of restoring the
battery to full capacity within 8 hrs from a fully discharged condition.
Fault monitoring and alarm indication shall be provided for :
- Mains power failure, by red light visible without opening the panel.
- Battery power failure, which may be inside the panel.
- Charger output failure, which may be inside the panel.
The complete power supply unit shall be contained in a ventilated sheet steel
enclosure, designed to ensure adequate heat dissipation. All steel shall be treated so
as to be acid and corrosion resistant. The enclosure shall be gloss paint finish in
grey, or similar colour, to the approval of the Company.
The power supply unit shall comprise:
- Constant potential charger.
- Pre-charged battery of Lithium (first choice) or nickel cadmium or sealed lead
acid cells containedwithin the power unit or alternatively in a separate box.
- Output fuses.
- Instruments to display charger voltage and current output.
- Mains On indication, by green light visible without opening the panel.
- A general alarm contact for mains power failure indication.
C2.3.4 Annunciator Panel
The control/indicator panel shall be of modular design complying with BS EN 54-2.

The main audible and visual alarm shall operate upon receipt of each alarm.
A muting/reset switch shall be provided to cancel the audible alarm but not the visual
alarm. This switch shall not inhibit any subsequent alarms, which shall reactivate the
audible alarm. A supervisory buzzer shall sound throughout the duration of any alarm
condition after the main alarm has been muted.
Each fire alarm zone, as indicated on the drawings, shall be individually monitored
such that a fault condition will not prevent the function of any other zone. Yellow and
red indicating lamps shall provide visual indication of zone fault and alarm.
Potential-free contacts of a relay shall be provided for automatic shutdown of air-
conditioning and ventilation plant in the event of a fire alarm, except for systems that
do not cause the spread of smoke outside the area of the fire. A suitable relay or
motor contactor also shall be provided adjacent to appropriate fans, starters, etc.
Potential-free contacts of a relay shall also be provided for remote indication of
system Fire or Fault alarm. If these signals are to be relayed by the telephone
system, then the Contractor shall install an RMA, supplied free-issue by the
Company, adjacent to the panel. The wiring from the panel to the telephone
distribution point, via the RMA, shall be part of the facility fire protection scope unless
All cables shall be terminated to a junction box located adjacent to the panel. Main
cables should not be glanded direct to the panel.
A zone isolation switch shall be provided for maintenance purposes, and to prevent
the main audible and visual alarms from being activated, but shall not inhibit the
individual zone fault and alarm indicator.
A system test isolation key switch shall also be provided to prevent the transmission
of alarm signals to a remote location or shutdown of air-conditioning or ventilation
plant, but shall not inhibit the operation of the alarm system.
A separate visual alarm shall be illuminated during the period that a zone or system
has been isolated.
All zone and system isolation switches shall be mounted on the panel under a
separate cover, or other means, to prevent unauthorised isolation, to the approval of
the Company, and shall be labelled.
A master alarm pushbutton shall be provided on the panel to manually activate all
audible alarms for emergency or test purposes.
A master Lamp Test pushbutton shall be provided to illuminate all visual indicators.
C2.3.5 RIN Panel
Remote Interface Node (RIN) panel shall comply to specifications as listed in SAP
material no: 1000830688. The RIN telemetry panel shall be of modular design. This
telemetry panel shall be installed in conjunction with fire alarm control/indicator panel
to transmit the signals to the local fire station or a assigned control room through a
dedicated IP address network cable system. The RIN panel shall be mounted along
with the fire alarm control/indicator panel in the part of the building, which is easily
accessible in case of emergency. Preferable location for these panels is the entrance
foyer of any building. Two or more fire alarm panels may be connected to one RIN
panel either by hard-wired cables or RF signals to BS EN 54-25. The custodian of the
fire alarm system in the area will assign and arrange for a dedicated IP address.
C2.3.6 Manual Fire Alarm Call Points
Call points shall comply with BS 5839: Part 2, and may be either of the hammer/break
glass (complete with hammer) or the push/break glass types. However, only one type
shall be used in any single facility. All call points shall be clearly labelled Fire Alarm,
in both Arabic and English, with a pictorial design to show operation.
After emergency operation, reset of call points to normal status shall be possible only
by authorised personnel. The units shall be housed in shatterproof, corrosion-
resistant, red engineering plastic housings with key-operated test reset locks.
Call points shall generally be located on main exits, along the corridors at intervals not
exceeding 100 m, on all emergency escape routes, staircase landings and at exits to
the open air. Spacing shall be such that no person needs to travel more than 30 m
from any position within the building to initiate an alarm.
C2.3.7 Audible Alarms
Fire alarm bells shall be provided and be clearly audible at any part of the building at
any time.
A minimum of 2 bells shall be provided for each zone.
Alarm bells shall be of the under-dome type, with 225 mm diameter red gongs, unless
Table C1 Fire Alarm Bell Characteristics
Characteristic Value
Operating Voltage 24V DC.
Sound Output 85 dBA at 3 m minimum.
Externally mounted bells shall be weatherproof to IP55.

In residential areas the audible alarm shall be in the form of a horn or bell.
C2.3.8 Automatic Smoke Detectors
C2.3.8.1 Automatic Smoke Detectors Generally
Point smoke detectors shall comply with BS EN 54-7 and may be of the optical and/or
ionization type.
Both detectors are suitable for industrial and commercial buildings, with preference for
optical detectors being installed where high immunity to electrical interference is
required.
Where more than one detector is required, equal numbers of both types shall be
used, evenly spread.
Activation of a single smoke detector shall initiate alarms and executive actions.
C2.3.8.2 Location & Spacing
Ceiling mounted detectors shall be located not less than 100 mm from walls. With
beam construction less than 300 mm deep and 2.4 m centres, detectors may be
located on the bottom of beams. For smooth ceilings, a spacing of 9 m may be used
as a guide.
Sidewall mounted detectors should be located between 100 mm and 300 mm below
the ceiling.
In all cases, the Manufacturer's recommendations shall be followed.
C2.3.8.3 Optical Smoke Detectors
Optical detectors shall operate on the principle of light scatter, 'Tyndall effect', and
should respond primarily to the visible products of combustion. The detector light
source should be a high quality infra red LED. Detectors shall latch in alarm until
reset at the panel. A short pulse of the external LED should visibly indicate correct
operation of the detector at regular intervals.
Table C2 - Optical Smoke Detector Characteristics
CHARACTERISTIC VALUE
Operating voltage (wide band) 17-28V DC
Current at 24V DC Quiescent - 50uA
Alarm - 60mA
Operating temperature -20 to +50oC
Maximum humidity 95% RH
C2.3.8.4 Ionisation Smoke Detectors
Ionization detectors shall be of a dual chamber type with solid state circuitry, primarily
designed to respond to invisible products of combustion produced by most fires in the
incipient stage. The radioactive source should be Americiam 241 and be limited to no
more than 9 microcuries.
Table C3 - Ionisation Smoke Detector Characteristics
Operating voltage (wide band) 17-28V DC
Current at 24V DC Quiescen - 30uA

t
Alarm - 60mA
Operating temperature -20 to +50oC
Maximum humidity 95% RH
C2.3.9 Automatic Heat Detectors
C2.3.9.1 Automatic Heat Detectors Generally
Heat detectors should be provided when smoke detectors cannot be used due to the
normal presence of smoke.
Detectors shall comply with the BS EN 54-5 and should, where possible, be based on
solid-state technology and utilise thermistors as the temperature sensors.
C2.3.9.2 Location & Spacing
Detectors mounted on flat ceilings should be located not less than 100 mm from
walls. With beam construction less than 300 mm deep and 2.4 m centres, detectors
may be located on the bottom of beams.
Sidewall mounted detectors should be located between 100 mm and 300 mm below
the ceiling.
As a guide, each detector may be used to protect 50 m2 of floor area.
In all cases, the Manufacturer's recommendations shall be followed.
C2.3.9.3 Heat-Sensitive Elements
Two types of heat-sensitive elements may be used:

Fixed temperature, which operate when a pre-selected temperature is reached.
Rate of rise, which operate when the air temperature rises abnormally quickly.
The nominal operating temperature setting of detectors should not exceed the
expected maximum ambient temperature by more than 25 oC.
Table C4- Heat Detector Characteristics
Operating Voltage (wide band) 17-28V DC
Current at 24 VDC Quiesce - 100 uA

nt
Alarm - 60 mA
C2.3.9.4 Detector Mounting
For each project, all detectors shall be of one Manufacturer and shall have a plug in
mounting bases, so that all detector types are interchangeable. The detectors shall be
locked to the bases to prevent unauthorised removal, and are to be manufactured
with LED response indicators, which will illuminate when the detector is in an Alarm
or Fault condition.
Detectors located in areas not readily visible shall be provided with remote indicator
lamps, the location of which shall be agreed with the Company.
Duct mounted detectors shall be suitable for the purpose, to the approval of the
Company. Duct probes shall comprise a pair of probes, situated within the duct, and
a sampling chamber, situated outside the duct. The sampling chamber shall house
the detector, either ionization or optical depending on the risk to be detected and be
fitted with an access plate for maintenance purposes.
C2.3.10 Fire/Smoke Door Release Units
Where magnetic door release units are used in conjunction with the automatic fire
alarm system, the units may be wall or floor mounted, and shall include a hand
release button to enable doors to be closed manually.
Table C5 -Door Release Characteristics
Operating voltage 24V DC
Current at 24V DC 60 uA
Holding power 11.3 kg
C2.3.11 Cables
Fire alarm and detection cables shall be segregated from other electrical services,
including those of similar voltage and frequency.
Cables shall be protected by armour, conduit or trunking as follows.
- Buried cables shall have steel wire armour.
- Cables encased within building fabric may be in PVC conduit.
- Cables surface mounted shall be protected by steel conduit or steel trunking.
Cable selection shall be as follows.
- Cables, size 16 mm2 and above, shall be XLPE insulated, PVC sheathed,
600/1000V grade.
- Cables, size 10 mm2 to 2.5 mm2, may have PVC insulation, 600/1000V
grade, to BS 6346.
- Size 2.5 mm2 shall be the minimum cable size for low voltages (240V).
- Size 1.13 mm2 shall be the minimum cable size for extra low voltages (to 30
V).
Where FP200 cables are used, the recommendations of FP200 USERS GUIDE shall
be followed. Mineral insulated cable should not normally be required for fire detection
and alarm systems.
C2.3.12 Identification
All items, such as control units, alarms, detectors, etc, shall be identified on layout
drawings by a unique reference, which shall be related to the zones.
All interconnecting wiring shall be similarly identified by a unique reference which
shall be related to both zones and items connected.
All items shall be labelled with references using white Letterset 'Helvetica medium
24pt' capitals, coated with hard varnish, or equal and approved by the Company.
All conductor cores shall be identified at each end by means of colour coded Z type
ferrules, with black lettering.
C2.3.13 Commissioning & Testing
standard Test Reports, are Chapter A of this Specification.
C2.3.14 Tests
Tests shall include:

1. A visual inspection of the whole of the installation, covering equipment and section
in subways, walkways, crawlways, and false ceilings, where accessible.
2. The operation of all accessories and items of equipment and a check for proper
function, including such items as may have been supplied by others but wired under
this Contract. These tests shall be made under normal operating conditions, and the
results noted.
3. Insulation tests of all circuits between phases, phase to neutral, phase to earth and
neutral to earth.
4. Functional test of all smoke detectors using an approved smoke generating testing
device.
5. Functional test of all heat detectors by an approved heat source testing device.
6. Simulated tests for fire or fault alarm at one or more detector, or manual contact,
as may be instructed by the Company.
7. For correct polarity of the alarm devices, bells, sirens, klaxons, etc., and all other
items where correctness of polarity is required.
C2.3.14.1 Test Procedures
Tests shall be :-
- Conducted by the Contractor in the presence of the Company at the
completion of the installation, or in any other sequence the Company may
advise.
- Recorded by the Contractor on the form of Test Certificate, and shall be
forwarded to the Company within 14 days of the Tests being made.
A certificate shall be issued and signed by the Contractor at each stage.
C2.4 Fire Fighting Water
C2.4.1 Scope
Brackish water should normally be considered too corrosive for use as fire fighting
water inside buildings. If brackish water is used, then reference should be made to
DEP 80.47.10.30-Gen, 'Requirements for Fire Protection in Onshore Oil and Gas
Processing and Petrochemical Installations'.
This Section addresses installations using fresh water.
C2.4.2 Pipe Work & Fittings
Buried pipe work shall be UPVC to BS EN 1452, with joints and fittings to BS EN
1452-3, suitable for 15 bar(g) working pressure. Joints on pipe runs over 50 m shall
be push fit.
Pipe work above ground, within buildings, size 150 mm and under, shall be seamless,
black mild steel to BS EN 10255, heavyweight, with screwed, malleable iron, fittings
to BS EN 10242. Pipe work, size 150 mm or over, shall be seamless, black mild steel
to BS EN 10216, heavyweight, with welded joints and fittings to BS EN 10253.
Alternatively, galvanised piping in sizes DN 15 up to DN 50 shall be constructed from
pre-galvanised screwed pipe and fittings according to piping class 18011. Piping DN
80 and larger shall be made from pre-fabricated pipe spools and then hot dip
galvanised as specified in piping class 18011. These spools shall be flanged and shall
be restricted to shapes that permit hot dip galvanising after fabrication. The maximum
size of these spools is limited by the available galvanising bath and by the means of
transport. Reference to piping class shall be made to DEP 31.38.01.11.
Field welds may be applied only on galvanised systems that will be full of liquid in
service.
C2.4.3 Valves
Isolating Valves See Section B 2.1.2.1.

Non-Return Valves See Section B 2.1.2.2.
Strainers See Section B 2.1.2.4.
Drain Cocks See Section B 2.1.2.6.
C2.4.4 Equipment
C2.4.4.1 Hose reels
Hose reel pipe work installations shall be to BS 5306. Pipe work to each hose reel
shall be not less than 25 mm NB, and shall include a stop valve and a union
connection.
Offices areas should have automatic, swinging, recess type, hose reels to BS EN
671-1, complete with 25 m, 19 mm NB, non-kinking, reinforced rubber, hosepipe and
jet/spray/off, high-impact plastic, nozzle.
Industrial areas should have automatic, swing-open, wall type, hose reels to BS EN
671-1, complete with 30 m, 25 mm NB, non-kinking, reinforced rubber, hosepipe and
jet/spray/off, high-impact plastic, nozzles.
C2.4.4.2 Hydrants
Below ground fire hydrants shall be streamlined, screw down pattern, cast iron with
gunmetal trim, 65 mm round thread, male outlet and captive cap flanged inlet, to BS
750, Type 2. Installation shall be in a precast concrete pit of internal dimensions 500
mm x 250 mm section and below hydrant depth. Pits shall be covered with a cast iron
surface box marked FH. A hydrant key shall be provided for each outlet.
Above ground fire hydrants shall be stand post type, installed with two female
instantaneous, size 65 mm, individually valved outlets, to BS 336, with dust cap and
pin lugs. Stand post hydrants shall be protected by barriers and rails.
Fire hydrants should be capable of delivering 8.3 l/s at 6 bar(g) from a 19 mm nozzle.
Typical hydrant details are shown on STD-2-1402.
C2.4.4.3 Suction Hose Couplings
Suction hose couplings, for use with below-ground firewater storage such as
swimming pools, shall be size 4" female British Standard Round Thread to BS 336,
constructed of gun-metal, complete with pin lugs for tightening.
C2.4.4.4 Firewater Storage Tanks
Firewater storage tanks shall store water for both hydrant and hose reel supply, and
should be of hot pressed GRP panel sections to BS EN 13121-3 or equal and
Tanks shall be complete with bolt-down top cover, access hatch, access ladders,
filtered vent/overflow pipe of 150 mm diameter, 75 mm diameter drain point and two,
150 mm diameter, flanged outlet points to the side at low level.
C2.4.4.5 Fire Pump-Sets
Pump Sets
Package fire pump-sets shall be sized to supply 41.5 l/s, with a minimum 4 bar(g)
pressure at the furthest hydrant, and shall include:
- Duty electric pump
- Standby diesel pump.
- Pressure vessel.
- Inlet and outlet manifolds.
- Pump suction and delivery isolating valves.
- Pump delivery non-return valves.
- Motor control panel and controls.
The pump-set shall be suitable for outdoor use, with occasional ambient temperatures
in excess of 50oC, mounted on a mild steel, channel section, bed frame, with anti-
vibration isolators, on a concrete plinth. The entire unit shall be sprayed with red
enamel paint.
Pumps shall be direct-coupled, end-suction, centrifugal pumps to BS 5257. Both
pump impeller and casing shall be of close-grained cast iron. The shafts shall be of
stainless steel and bearings of the ball type. Shaft seals shall be bronze with cast
iron glands. An airlock and drain plug shall be integral to the pump.
Diesel Engines
Diesel engines shall be air or water cooled, rated for continuous duty to BS ISO 3046,
including wet-sump lubrication, fan shroud, lubricating oil filter, daily service fuel oil
tank, one engine mounted lubricating oil pressure gauge, exhaust silencer, 2 m
battery leads, starter batteries, fuel filter, air cleaner, charging dynamos, starter,
resiliently mounted starting panel, flexible coupling or belt drive, and all necessary
control solenoids, to make the engine suitable for fully automatic operation.
Fuel tanks shall have a capacity equivalent to 24 hours running.
Pump-Set Controls
Packaged fire pump-sets shall be supplied with a motor control panel which shall be
weatherproof to IP55.
Each pump shall have 2-position switches which shall be denoted as Auto or Manual
On. When either pump is running, an external flashing red light, supplied with the
panel shall be energised.
Auto-starting shall be initiated when the pressure in the firewater ring main drops
below a minimum, normally 2-3 bar(g). A pressure switch shall initiate a timer
(adjustable from 0-10 sec). If the pressure drop is maintained for the designated
period, then the duty electric pump shall start automatically. If the pressure returns to
normal before the pump starts, then the timer shall automatically reset to zero. An
independent, and parallel, control loop shall be incorporated for the diesel pump,
where a timer shall be set for a longer period (0-20 sec). Should the duty pump fail to
run, the standby pump shall start and run automatically.
The motor control panel shall include equipment to start and control both pumps, and
shall include such instruments as Power On and overload Trip lights, hours-run
meters, ammeters and a 7-day time switch, which shall be wired to automatically start
and run both pumps for periodic 30 minute test runs.
The equipment shall include a battery charger and a transformer/rectifier set,
providing 12 V DC output for the diesel set operation.
Both control and electrical components shall have independent system and control
loops for each pump.
A water flow switch shall be provided in the fire main pipe work, so that, in the event
of loss of water, the pumps shall cease to operate.
C2.4.5 Installation
C2.4.5.1 Pipe work Installation Generally
The general requirements for pipe work installation are given in Chapter A– ‘General
Requirements’ of this Specification.
C2.4.5.2 Trenches
The general requirements for excavation and trench support are given in Chapter A–
‘General Requirements’ of this Specification.
Buried pipe work shall have a minimum cover of 800 mm and be provided with 150
mm compacted, approved, bedding. Bedding and backfill shall consist of sand, no
sharps, excluding stones retained in a 25 mm sieve, or equal and approved by the
Company.
C2.4.6 Commissioning & Testing
standard Test Reports, are given in Chapter A– ‘General Requirements’ of this
Specification.
C2.4.6.1 Pipe work Leakage Testing
Pipe work, except open-ended vents and drain pipes, shall be tested at 9 bar(g), or
1.5 x working pressure, whichever is the greater, for a period of 1 hour without loss.
All pipe work shall be flushed after testing.
C2.4.6.2 Commissioning
A copy of the Manufacturer's certified pump characteristic curves shall be provided for
comparison with field acceptance test.
Minimum, rated and peak loads of fire pumps shall be determined by controlling the
quantity of water discharged through approved test devices.
Engine-driven units shall not show signs of overload or stress. Governors shall be set
to properly regulate minimum engine speed at rated pump speed at maximum pump
brake horsepower.
Fire pump units shall be started, and brought up to rated speed, without interruption,
under conditions of a discharge equal to peak load. Fire pump controllers shall
perform not less than 10 automatic, and 10 manual, operations during the acceptance
test. Fire pump drivers shall be operated for a minimum period 5 minutes at full
speed during each of the above operations. Tests of engine drive controllers shall be
divided between both sets of batteries.
On installations with an alternate source of power and an automatic transfer switch,
loss of primary source shall be simulated, and transfer shall occur while the pump is
operating at peak load. Transfer from normal to emergency source, and re-transfer
from emergency to normal source, shall not cause opening of over current protection
devices in either line. At least half of both manual and automatic operations shall be
performed with the fire pump connected to the alternate source.
Alarm condition, both local and remote, shall be simulated to demonstrate satisfactory
operation. Fire pumps shall be in operation for a minimum of 1 hour during all of the
foregoing tests.
C2.5 Portable Fire Extinguishers
C2.5.1 Manufacture, Testing & Certification
Fire extinguishers shall be manufactured, tested and certified to conform with BS

7863 or equal (eg CEN-EN 3.1 up to and including 3.5, NFPA 10, DIN 14406) and be
certified by the Royal Oman Police.
In addition, fire extinguisher bodies, filling nozzles and caps shall be made from
material having rigidity, durability and resistance to electro-chemical corrosive effects
of the extinguishing media. Non-metallic materials shall not be used for these
parts.
C2.5.2 Selection & Installation
Fire extinguishers shall be selected, installed and maintained in accordance with

BS5306, : Part 3 or equal and approved by the Company.
C3. Appendices
Appendix A: Abbreviations
C3.1 Appendix A: Abbreviations
Abbreviations
General definitions and abbreviations are given in 1285 –A ‘Specification for Civil &
Building’s Utility Services – ‘General Requirements’ of this Specification. The
following additional abbreviations have been used in this document.
LED : Light Emitting Diode.
NFPA : National Fire Protection Association
RMA : Remote Module Assembly.

Chapter D
Electrical Installation
D1. Introduction
D1.1 Purpose
Buildings Utility Services – Electrical Installation Works” and is intended for use
by PDO and its nominated Consultants and Contractors for the development and
operation of Company facilities. This Chapter of Specification supersedes the SP-
1285E Version 1.0 ‘Specification for Civil & Building’s Utilities Services–
Electrical Installation in buildings’.
procedures.
The Building and Utility Services specification consists of five Chapters. This part
shall be read in conjunction with other chapters of this specification.
D1.2 Applicable Standards, Specifications and Codes
This Specification shall be read in conjunction with the latest revisions of the following
Standards, Specifications and Codes.
D1.2.1 PDO Standards
SP 1279 : Specification for Civil & Building Construction
SP 1275 : Specification and Criteria for Design of Civil & Buildings

SP 1099 : Specification for Electrical Installation Practice
SP 1103 : Electrical Engineering Guide lines – Amendments /

Supplements to DEP 33.64.10.10 Gen
SP 1104 : Electrical Safety Rules
SP 1105 : Electrical Standard Drawing
SP 1109 : Specification for Earthing & Bonding
SP 1284 Specifications for Signs and Sign boards
SP 1108 : Electrical safety operating procedures
SP 1100 : Specification for Testing & Commissioning of Electrical

Equipment
SP 1119 : Specification of electrical machines-Cage induction type
SP 1121 : Specification for Low Voltage Switchgear & Control gear –
Amendments / Supplements to DEP 33.67.01.31.
SP 1171 : Specification for Quality Assurance of Design, Construction
and Engineering Works.
D1.2.2 International Standards
BS 67 : Ceiling Roses
BS 88 / IEC 60269 : Cartridge Fuses.
BS 1362 / IEC 60269 : General Purpose Fuse Links for Domestic
Purposes.
BS 1363 : 13A Fused Plugs & switched & un switched
socket outlets
BS 4177 : Cooker Control Units.
BS 4662 : Boxes for the Enclosure of Electrical Accessories.
BS 5266 : Emergency Lighting.
BS 5467 / IEC 60502 : Electrical Cables having Thermo setting Insulation
BS 5499 : Fire Safety Signs Notices & Graphic Symbols.
BS 5649 : Lighting Columns.
BS 6004 / IEC 60227 : PVC Insulated Non Armoured Cables.
BS 6007 / IEC 60245 : Rubber Insulated Single Core Unsheathed
Cables.
BS 6346 : PVC Armoured Electrical Cables.
BS 6500 / IEC 60227 / : Insulated Flexible Cords / Cables.
IEC 60245
BS 7671 / IEC 60364 : Requirements of Electrical Installations: IEE
Wiring Regulations.
BS EN 60238 / IEC : Specification for Edison screw lamp holders
60238
BS EN 60400 : Lamp holders for Tubular Fluorescent Lamps &
Starter Holders.
BS 60439 / IEC 60439 : Low-voltage switchgear and controlgear
assemblies. Type-tested and partially type-tested
assemblies
BS EN 60598 / IEC : Luminaires.
60598
BS EN 60669 : Switches for household and similar fixed electrical
installations.
BS EN 60947 : LV Switchgear & Control gear.
BS EN61184 : Bayonet Lamp Holders
BS EN 61558 : Safety of power transformers, power supplies,
reactors and similar products.
IEC 60529 : Degree of protection by enclosures.
IP : Model Code of Safe Practice – Electrical Part 1.
D1.2.3 SIEP / Shell GSI Standards
DEP 33.64.10.10 - Gen : Electrical Engineering Guidelines

DEP 33.67.01.31 : LV Switchgear & Control gear Assemblies
(Amendments / supplements to IEC 439-1)
DEP 63.10.08.11 : Field Commissioning & Maintenance of Electrical
Installation and Equipment
D1.3 Compliance with Standards
Any deviations from this part of Specifications shall be subject to Company approval
and shall be advised in writing to the Custodian.
In all cases the Company determine the adequacy of the design carried out and
works executed by the Contractor in accordance with this Specifications.
D1.4 Product / Asset Warranty
The entire Electrical Works, executed under a particular contract, shall be guaranteed
to meet the specified technical specifications and its referred standards &
specifications.
Any defects, identified within the maintenance period (as per the contract or a
minimum of one year), have to be repaired by the Contractor at his own cost.
The Contractor shall prepare a repair procedure for the defects. All repair procedures
shall not be performed without the prior approval of the Company.

D2. Scope
This Specification covers the minimum requirements for the supply and installation of
Low Voltage Electrical Works for Company civil and building facilities, and should be
read in conjunction Chapter A–‘General requirements’.
Unless specified otherwise in the Contract Documents, the scope of this Specification
shall apply from the outgoings of the main LV switchgear, excluding terminations.
D2.1 Units and Measurements
Units of measurement are listed in Chapter A of this Specification..
D2.2 Definitions
D2.2.1 General
General definitions Chapter A–‘General requirements’.
D2.2.2 Abbreviations
General abbreviations are given in Chapter A of this specification. The following
additional abbreviations have been used in this document.
AC : Alternating Current.
DB : Distribution Board.
DC : Direct Current.
ELCB : Earth Leakage Circuit Breaker.
FFL : Finished Floor Level.
HRC : High Rupturing Capacity.
IEE : Institution of Electrical Engineers.
LV : Low Voltage.
MCB : Miniature Circuit Breaker.
MCCB : Moulded Case Circuit Breaker.
MESC : Material & Equipment Supply Code.
PE : Protective Earth.
RCD : Residual Current Device.

RPM : Revolutions per Minute.
RYB : Red, Yellow, Blue Electrical Phases.
SELV : Safety Extra Low Voltage.
SLD : Single Line Diagram.
SWA : Steel Wire Armoured.
TN-S : Seperate neutral and PE conductor.
TP&N : 3 Pole & Neutral.
XLPE : Cross Linked Polyethylene.
D2.3 General Requirements
The General Requirements as given in the following documents shall apply.
- SP-1099: Electrical Installation Practice

- SP-1109: Earthing & Bonding
D2.3.1 Rated Voltage and Frequency
Electrical equipment shall comply with the following rated voltages and frequencies.
- 415 V / 3 ph&N / 50 Hz
- 240 V / 1 ph&N / 50 Hz
D2.3.2 Materials & Workmanship
All items of electrical equipment and electrical materials shall be as approved by the
Company for the purpose.
Fully trained tradesmen holding valid certificates of competence shall carry out work.
Such tradesmen shall be subject to approval by the Company.
D2.3.3 Shock Notices
On terminal lids, covers and doors of bus-bar chambers, link boxes and all equipment
which is connected to more than one phase of a medium voltage supply, labels
inscribed DANGER 415 VOLTS in Arabic and English shall be provided and fixed
externally, using red Letraset Helvetica medium, 24pt minimum, capitals on white
background, coated with hard varnish,
The following sign shall be fixed in all electrical rooms, in a conspicuous place.
MESC 96.64 68 032.9 Emergency
Resuscitation Treatment
MESC 96.64.68.11.29 Electric Shock
D2.3.4 Standard Electrical Signs
A list of standards electrical signs, together with SAP references, is given in SP-1284.
D2.4 Cables
D2.4.1 Cable Selection
Cables shall be protected by armour, conduit or trunking as follows.
Buried cables above 16 mm2 shall have steel wire armour .up to and including 10
mm2 may have steel wire braid.
Cables encased within building fabric may be in PVC conduit.
Cables surface mounted shall be protected by steel conduit or steel trunking.
Cable selection shall be as follows, or equal and approved by the Company.
Main, sub main and circuit cables shall have copper conductors.
Cables, size 16 mm2 and above, shall be XLPE insulated, PVC sheathed, 600/1000
V grade, and manufactured in accordance with BS 5467/IEC60 502.
Cables, size 10 mm2 to 2.5 mm2, may have PVC insulation, shall be 600/1000 V
grade, and shall be manufactured in accordance with BS 6346.
Cables in conduit or trunking for sub-circuit wiring shall be single core PVC
insulated non-sheathed cables, 450/750 V grade, manufactured in accordance with
BS 6004/IEC 227. Heat resistant cables shall have of butyl or silicone rubber
insulation, manufactured in accordance with BS 6007/IEC60 245. The minimum
conductor size shall be 2.5 mm2.
Flexible cables and cords for general purposes shall be PVC insulated and
sheathed with stranded copper conductors, 450/750 V grade, and manufactured in
accordance with BS 6500/IEC 60225/60245. The minimum cross section shall be 2.5
mm2.
Flexible cables and cords for connection to light fittings, between ceiling rose
and lamp holder for pendant type and for enclosed luminaires, shall be heat resistant
silicone rubber insulated with stranded copper conductors complying with BS 6004/
6007/ 6500. The minimum cross section shall be 1.5 mm2.
D2.4.2 Cable Installation
Cable installation, below and above ground including trunking and conduit, shall
comply with the requirements of SP-1099
D2.5 Earthing & Bonding
D2.5.1 Earthing & Bonding Generally
Earthing and bonding installations shall comply with the requirements of SP-1099 and
SP-1109 together with the Standard Drawings in SP-1105
LV earthing installations shall be in TN-S configuration, i.e., with separate earth and
neutral conductors.
D2.5.2 Earth Continuity
Protective conductors shall be stranded copper PVC sheathed cables, coloured

yellow and green.
Main earth rings shall be size 70 mm2
Branch earth connections shall be size 25 mm2 and may be copper tape or copper
braid.
Sub circuit earth continuity conductors shall be of equal size to the circuit phase
conductor.
The metal grids of switch assemblies shall be earthed by means of a 2.5 mm 2
stranded single core PVC earth wire connected to the earth terminal in the accessory
box.
D2.5.3 Equipotential Bonding
Exposed conductive parts and extraneous conductive parts shall be connected to the
protective conductor by a separate branch, except in the case of socket outlets,
lighting switches and lighting points connected to a sub circuit.
Bonding conductors shall be stranded copper PVC sheathed cables; coloured yellow
and green, minimum size 4 mm2.
D2.6 LV Distribution Equipment
D2.6.1 LV Distribution Equipment Generally
Installation of equipment shall comply with the requirements of SP-1099

Equipment shall be located so that adequate and safe access and working space is
provided for commissioning, testing, operation and maintenance. The depth of the
working space in front of electrical panels shall be equal to the width of the panel door
and in any case not less than 1 m.
D2.6.2 Incoming Cable Entry
Underground cable entry to buildings shall be protected by a 110 mm diameter UPVC

sleeve of radius such that the cable will not suffer damage, enclosed in a 150 mm
minimum thickness 20/20 concrete surround, with a minimum up stand of 75 mm
above FFL.
Incoming cable entries shall be sealed using an approved cold plastic sealing
compound
D2.6.3 Means of Isolation
Incoming main isolation shall be by an air break switch or MCCB, complying with BS
EN 60947, arranged to disconnect the live conductors only with an isolating link
inserted in the neutral conductor. The link shall be contained in or mounted on the
moving member of the switch.
Operation shall be manual, quick make / quick break, and it shall not be possible for
the switch to be left in partial engagement.
D2.6.4 Distribution Switch Boards
Single and 3-phase DBs with ratings not exceeding 200 A per phase for the incoming
circuit and 100 A for individual outgoing circuits shall be factory built assemblies
complying with BS EN 60439/IEC60 439. Boards shall have hinged covers and be
tropicalised and suitable for use in ambient temperatures in excess of 50 oC.
Insulating barriers shall be provided to prevent accidental contact and between
phases. Wall mounted boards shall be located at a height of not more than 1.8 m from
floor to the top, unless specified otherwise in the Contract Documents.
Boards shall have an incoming isolator or MCB. All outgoing circuits shall have MCBs
or fuses. Residual current earth leakage circuit breakers shall be incorporated to
provide discriminatory protection as follows.
Board RCD feeding Sub-Circuit board 100 mA
Sub-Circuit RCDs feeding socket outlet circuits 30 mA
MCBs shall comply with BS EN 60947, shall be assembled on busbar units arranged
for a clip-in and screw fixing, and shall include thermal and magnetic trips and
ambient temperature combination. It shall not possible to re-energise faulty circuits
until faults have been cleared.
Neutral and earth terminal bars shall be provided, of adequate capacity to enable
neutral and earth sub-circuit conductors to be terminated in the same order as
connected to MCBs.
New installations shall include 25% minimum spare ways for future use. Spare ways
shall be covered with blank plates supplied by the DB manufacturer.
The standard Single Line Diagram for a TP&N sub distribution board is shown on
STD-4-0120.
D2.6.5 Consumer Units
Consumer units for single-phase connection of loads up to 100A shall be factory built
assemblies complying with BS EN 60439/IEC60 439.
Unit’s incoming feeders shall be isolated by an MCB or double pole switch. All
outgoing circuits shall have MCBs.
Residual current earth leakage circuit breakers shall be incorporated to provide
discriminatory protection as follows:
either 100 mA RCD on incoming feeder
or 30 mA RCDs on all outgoing circuits
in any case 30 mA RCDs on all socket outlet circuits
D2.6.6 Circuit Charts & Labels
Distribution Boards and Consumer Units shall be identified by Tag number and
function on the outside cover.
Circuit charts shall be attached to the inside cover. The charts shall comprise a typed
list giving the designation of each circuit and the size of the breaker, and shall be
protected by a sheet of 2 mm thick perspex. Circuit charts shall include:
Circuit identification number.

Current rating of breaker.
Service, eg lighting, sockets, power, spare, etc.
Labels shall be attached to the barriers of breakers indicating the circuit identification
number. Spare ways shall be left blank.
D2.7 Electric Motors
D2.7.1 Electrical motor generally
Installation of electric motors shall comply with the requirements of SP-1099

D2.7.2 Operational requirements
Motors shall be capable of continuous operation for at least 4 years without

maintenance that requires the motor to stop running. Lubrication, if required, shall be
possible with the motors in operation.
Electric motors shall be suitable for not less than 3000 starts per year.
For building services, pump motors should have 4-pole windings (1450 rpm) in
preference to 2-pole (2900 rpm) windings as a precaution against noise.
D2.7.3 Load requirements
Electric motors shall be suitable for both the load characteristics and the operational
duty of the driven equipment.
Motors shall be suitable for direct on line starting and restarting at any voltage
between 80% and 110% of rated voltage at the motor terminals.
The degree of protection for the motor terminal boxes and bearing houses shall be
not less than IPW55.
D2.7.4 Levelling and alignment
Electric motors on foundations shall be levelled within a tolerance of 0.05 mm/m, or

as recommended by the manufacturer, whichever is the more stringent, measured by
a calibrated engineers spirit level.
Allowance shall be made between the rough surface of the foundation and the
underside of the motor base plate for grouting.
Final misalignment for trains with flexible couplings shall not exceed the values given
below, or those recommended by the manufacturer, whichever is the more stringent.
Radial (Parallel) Misalignment 0.10 mm total indicator reading
Axial (Angular) Misalignment 0.05 mm (based on 150 mm diameter coupling)
Distortion of the base plate or the alignment shall be prevented during installation.
D2.8 Automatic Control for Building Services
D2.8.1 Automatic Controls Generally
The detail design, installation, commissioning and testing of Building Services

automatic control systems shall include input from a Specialist Controls System
Manufacturer approved by the Company.
The Specialist Controls System Manufacturer's input shall include, but not be limited
to:
Provision of control panel arrangement drawings and control system wiring diagrams,
for approval by the Company, prior to manufacture.
Provision of details of equipment for approval by the Company prior to supply.
Fully integrate the Automatic Controls System equipment to ensure correct operation
and interlocking between devices and equipment.
Supply and supervision of the installation of all control panels and associated devices,
including the provision of bought in items from other specialist and packaged
engineering systems.
Testing and commissioning the completed engineering systems.
Instruction to the Company maintenance staff appropriate to individual Manufacturer's
recommendations.
Provision of full operation, faultfinding and maintenance data together with a list of
recommended spares.
Confirmation of the ability to enter into a continuing service and maintenance
agreement with the Company.
D2.8.2 Control Panels for Building Services
D2.8.2.1 Construction
Control panels shall comprise self-contained cupboard units with all contactors, fuses,
control equipment and protection devices mounted within. Panels shall have one
door-interlocked master isolator, with padlock.
Floor standing panels, and wall mounted panels larger than 1 m square, shall be of
folded construction using best quality mild steel plate not less than 2 mm thick. For
smaller wall mounted panels lighter gauge material may be used. Floor standing
panels shall be fitted with lifting eyes. After fabrication, panel sections shall be
degreased and chromate etched, followed by two coats of primer, before stove
enamelling to the approved colours.
Door constructions shall be folded in the form of a rigid tray. The design shall include
dust protective joints at edges. Hinges shall be provided so that the doors may be
removed, if required. Doors allowing access to live electrical equipment shall be
interlocked with the main isolator. Other doors shall have locking door handles, with
one common key for all locks on any given panel. A master key should fit all locks on
all panels that form part of the Works
Unless otherwise specified, panels shall be designed to the following dimensional
limits:
Height : 2200 mm maximum.
Length of single section : 2400 mm maximum.
Longer panels shall be divided for transportation, with sections normally limited to
2400 mm in length.
The panel metalwork shall be finished to fully tropicaliszed standard, culminating in a
two-tone, stoved, acrylic texture, finish.
D2.8.2.2 Isolating Switches
Panels shall be provided with main unfused isolating switches capable of opening and
closing on-load.
Sufficient auxiliary contacts shall be provided to enable all live connections entering
the panel to be isolated.
A neutral link, equal to the rating of the main conductor, shall be located adjacent to
the incoming cable connections.
An efficient earth terminal shall be similarly located, connected to a copper earth bar,
which shall run the full length of the panel.
D2.8.2.3 Fusing
Each electrical load shall be protected by fuses or MCBs.

Fuses shall comply with BS 88, class AC4, and be mounted in insulating fuse carriers.
For discrimination, a ratio of 1:5:1 shall be used for all fuses connected in series.
Control circuit fuses and circuit fuses shall be of HRC cartridge type, mounted in
insulating fuse carriers.
- Spare fuse cartridges of each size shall be suitably mounted in each
control panel, the number of spare cartridges based on 25% of the total,
with a minimum of 3 for each size.
- Fuses for motors shall be selected taking proper account of cable and
motor starting and running characteristics. The highest rating fuse shall
not be mounted in a carrier.
- Identification of fuse sizes shall be by a permanent fuse table located
adjacent to the fuse base.
D2.8.2.4 Busbars and Wiring
Busbars, where installed, shall be rated to withstand, at any position, the full fault
level related to the largest protective fuse that could be used with the main panel
isolators.
Wiring within panels shall be installed in colour coded high-grade PVC insulated
cable, rated to the manufacturer's recommendations. Power wiring colour codes shall
comply with the requirements of SP-1099. SELV AC control wiring shall be colour
coded black and SELV DC control wiring shall be colour coded grey, or equal and
Cable should be run in plastic trunking and shall not occupy more than 60% of the
trunking space. Cables that must be run in looms shall be retained by cleats
designed to prevent damage to the cable insulation. Cleats shall be screw fixed to the
metalwork. Adhesive type clips shall not be used.
Multicore cable should be used. Control circuit wiring shall be a minimum of size 32 /
0.20 mm.Conductor cores shall be identified at each end by colour-coded 'Z' type
ferrules, with black lettering, cross-referenced in detail with the schematic wiring
diagrams.
D2.8.2.5 Earth Connections
Earthing and bonding shall comply with the requirements of Section E 2.5 of this
document.
All sections of control panels shall be earthed by proper conductors, terminating at an
earth terminal.
Where screened and insulated cables enter panels, separate insulated terminals shall
be provided for the connections of the screening, which shall be earthed.
D2.8.2.6 Cable Terminations
Individual terminals shall be provided for connections entering or leaving panels.

Terminals shall be sized for the type of incoming cable, and located in positions to
give adequate access for site wiring.
Cables passing through panels shall be mechanically protected by bushes or glands.
Removable gland plates shall be provided for all cables and capillaries entering the
panel.
Terminals shall be permanently numbered as indicated on schematic wiring diagram,
and be KLIPPON, or equal and approved by the Company.
Control circuit wiring connections shall be made via crimp connectors, with extended
insulation intended for double crimping.
D2.8.2.7 Pilot Lights
Pilot lights shall be as by Trani-Lamp Ltd, Type TMH/2401/1, with integral

transformers and under run bulbs, or equal and approved by the Company. Neon
lamps should not be used.
Pilot lamps shall be colour coded as follows.
Green : Run
Red : Trip or Fault
Amber: Supply Available
D2.8.2.8 Equipment Identification
All instruments and components shall be identified by labels mounted on the front of
the control panel. Where a group of pilot lights and control switches are associated
with one item of plant, a common label may be used.
For all fuses, relays, starters and control equipment, adequate labelling shall be
provided within panels on the trunking lids, using white Letterset 'Helvetica medium
24pt' capitals, coated with hard varnish. The labels shall correspond in detail with
item numbers on the panel wiring diagrams.
An internal layout drawing shall also be mounted on the inside of the panel door,
giving item numbers for additional identification of equipment.
Wiring labels shall be provided, on each door or cover, giving notice of any live
medium voltage circuit existing when the doors are open or when the cover plates are
removed. Labels shall be engraved on Traffolyte, or similar, engraving laminate.
Unless otherwise specified, lettering shall be black on a white background.
Labels on the outside of panels shall be fixed by 3 mm chrome screws.
D2.8.2.9 Motor Controls
Contactors shall be rated for intermittent duty and shall be supplied complete with no-
volt release, HRC fuses, thermal overload protection and single phase protection
together with all necessary auxiliary contacts required for correct control operation.
For motors of 30 kW and above, earth fault protection shall be provided.
Thermal overloads shall be suitable for hand reset and provided with changeover
contacts for trip indication.
D2.8.2.10 Control Relays
Control relays shall be of the plug-in type complete with screw terminal bases and
dust protecting cover.
For standardisation purposes, all relays within the control panel shall be of the 3-pole
changeover type.
Solder type valve bases shall not be used.
D2.8.2.11 Time Switches
Time switches, where required, shall have an automatically wound spring reserve
lasting at least 18 hours and be suitable for one ON and one OFF operation per day,
with a day-omitting device.
D2.8.2.12 Drawings & Wiring Diagrams
Shop drawings shall be submitted for approval to the Company before manufacture.
Detailed schematic wiring diagrams giving cable sizes, cable numbers, terminal
numbers, etc, and a detailed general arrangement of all equipment giving interior and
external layout, shall be provided.
Details of engraved labels shall be provided for approval, prior to manufacture.
Following satisfactory panel testing, all issued wiring diagrams shall be corrected for
changes made during manufacture, or for component alterations.
D2.8.2.13 Testing
All control panels shall be fully tested in the form of a complete functional test, which
may be witnessed by the Company.
D2.8.3 Building Services Control System
D2.8.3.1 Control System Generally
Equipment shall be selected to operate in occasional ambient air temperatures in

excess of 50 oC and to suit other requirements of the Works location.
All motor kW ratings, etc, shall be confirmed prior to panel manufacture.
The panels shall be supplied complete with all necessary cable lugs, bus bars,
trunking, interlocking relays, load shed, 'Start-up', etc.
An On/ Off rotary switch shall be fitted on the front of the panel for each item of
electrical equipment, which operates independently.
In cases where plant operation is not independent, eg an extract fan, which runs with
a supply fan, an On/ Off switch shall be, fitted for the master item and a Hand/ Off/
Auto switch fitted for each dependent item. In the Auto position, the dependent
items of plant shall start automatically when the master item is switched on, and shall
operate automatically under the dictates of any controlling device. The operation of
the switch to the Hand position shall override any controlling devices except those,
which are necessary for the safe operation of the plant. Similarly the operation of the
master switch to the Off position shall cause all plant to stop, in sequence where
necessary.
Where Duty/Standby pumps are supplied, an additional Pump No.1/ Off/ Pump
No.2 selector switch shall be provided which shall include an automatic duty sharing
circuit and automatic start of the standby unit in event of duty unit failure. A Lead/
Lag selector switch shall be provided for water chillers and shall provide each chiller
with a lead position on the selector switch.
Each control panel shall be fitted with additional relays and contacts to provide:
Automatic shutdown of plant in the event of fire alarm.
Remote indication of Fault alarm within the panel. (a common signal for each
individual control panel).
In cases where control equipment for remote motorised valves, dampers, etc,
operates at 24 V AC, the panel shall contain a double-wound transformer, rated for
the total capacity of all controllers.
All switch labels and lamp labels on the front faces of the control panel shall be face
engraved with the correct designation in English, or English and Arabic, as required in
the Contract Documents.
D2.8.3.2 Packaged Local Equipment Panels
Local equipment panels, supplied as part of the equipment package, are described
elsewhere in these Specifications as shown below. Such panels should be of the
'Cupboard Type' specification and shall have an individual feed from the appropriate
switchboard.
Sewage Pumping Stations: Chapter B, Section 2.3.29
Fire Pump Sets: Chapter C, Section 2.4.4.5
Fire Alarm Annunciator Panels: Chapter C, Section 2.3.4.
D2.9 Small Power
D2.9.1 Small Power Generally
The requirements that follow apply to a rated supply of 240 V/1 ph/50Hz.
D2.9.2 Socket Outlets
D2.8.3.1 Convenience Outlets
Convenience outlets shall be 13 A rated fused plugs and switched shuttered socket
outlets, 2-pole and earth, to BS 1363 with correctly rated cartridge fuse links to BS
1362.
Socket outlets shall be mounted in malleable cast iron or galvanised steel boxes, with
cover plates to suit, and in multi-assemblies where grouped, complying with BS 4662.
Surface mounted boxes shall be especially designed for the purpose.
Socket outlets shall be mounted 450 mm above floor level or 250 mm above working
surfaces such as bench tops, unless specified otherwise in the Contract Documents.
Unless specified otherwise in the Contract Documents, the following shall be
provided:
1 no. high impact plug for each surface mounted socket outlet.
1 no. white plug for each flush mounted socket outlet.
D2.8.3.2 Bathrooms & Kitchen
No socket outlet, other than shaver supply units complying with BS EN 61558, shall
be installed in a room containing a bathtub or shower basin. Shaver socket outlets to
BS 4573 shall not be used in bathrooms.
Where a shower cubicle is located in a room other than a bathroom or shower room,
no socket outlet shall be installed within 2.5 m of the cubicle.
No socket outlet shall be installed within 2 m of a tap, basin or sink.
D2.9.3 Connection to Appliances
Small power supply to fixed appliances shall include an identifiable means of isolation
located within 2 m of the appliance. Typical connections are given below.
Small exhaust fans 2 A fused switched spur with indicator lamp and flex outlet
complying with BS 5733.
Airconditioning units 20 A double pole switch with indicator lamp and flex outlet
complying with BS EN 60669.
Water Heaters 30 A double pole switch with indicator lamp, labelled water
heater, and remote flex outlet plate complying with BS EN
60669.
Electric Cookers 45 A double pole switch control unit with indicator lamp,
labelled cooker, and remote flex comply with BS 4177.
D2.9.4 Sub circuit Wiring
Socket outlet final sub-circuits shall be formed by looping the 3 conductors (phase,
neutral and earth) in a ring, commencing and returning on the same way in the DB.
Except in kitchen areas, the ring may serve a maximum of 10 socket outlets. Kitchen
areas shall have separate ring circuits, each with a maximum of 6 socket outlets.
The minimum final sub-circuit cable sizes shall be 4.0 mm 2 single core PVC supply
circuits + 4.0 mm2 earth. Larger cables shall be used where necessary to meet volt
drop requirements.
Conduit and wiring installation shall be such that future wiring modifications or repairs
may be carried out without disturbance to the building fabric.
D2.10 Lighting
D2.10.1 Lighting Generally
The requirements that follow apply to a rated supply of 240 V/1 ph/50Hz to non-
hazardous areas.
D2.10.2 Indoor Lighting
D2.10.2.1 Accessory Boxes
Accessories (switches, ceiling roses etc) shall be mounted on galvanised steel boxes
to BS 4662. Surface mounted boxes shall be especially designed for the purpose.
D2.10.2.2 Switches
Local switches for lighting points shall comply with BS EN 60669 and have a
minimum current rating of 5 A. Switches for the control of discharge lighting shall
have a current rating of not less than twice the steady state continuous current of the
circuit. Switches for industrial use shall be metal clad and watertight to IP65.
Switches in rooms containing a bathtub or shower basin, or within 2 m of a tap, basin
or sink, shall be insulating cord operated ceiling mounted switches to BS EN 60669.
Wall mounted lighting switches shall be located 1400 mm above FFL, unless
Switches shall be mounted in boxes fitted with adjustable grids to allow for variations
in the thickness of plastered walls.
In cases where several switches on one phase are located in one position, ganged
boxes shall be used. Different phases shall not be ganged in the same box unless
each phase is segregated in a separate compartment, and covered by a separate
internal warning plate. The arrangement of switches in ganged boxes should be
similar in plan to the luminaires controlled. Switches not so arranged should be
labelled.
D2.10.2.3 Ceiling Roses
Ceiling roses shall comply with BS 67, suitable for single or multiple pendant
luminaires with nominal circuit voltage not exceeding 250 V and current rating not
exceeding 5 A.
Ceiling roses shall be securely fixed to the building structure or accessory boxes so
as not to strain wiring.
Flexible cables or cords from ceiling roses shall comply with Section 2.10.4.6 of this
Chapter.
D2.10.2.4 Lamp Holders
Bayonet cap lamp holders for general purposes shall be all insulated type to BS
EN61184.
Edison type screw lamp holders shall comply with BS EN 60238/IEC 60238. The
centre contact of the lamp holder shall be connected to the phase conductor.
Tubular fluorescent lamp holders and starter holders shall comply with BS EN
60400.
Holders shall be selected so as to be reliable and safe to user and surrounds. Metal
holders shall be effectively earthed. In damp areas, holders shall be skirted or
shrouded type.
D2.10.2.5 Luminaires
Luminaires shall comply with BS EN 60598/IEC60 598 and be supplied and installed
complete with lamps.
Surface mounted luminaire cabling or conduit systems shall terminate in an
accessory box to which the luminaire shall be fitted. Luminaires mounted on ceilings
of combustible material, eg portacabins, shall have a 50 mm minimum clearance from
the ceiling.
Pendant decorative luminaires shall be suspended by manufacturer’s pendant sets
and shall include a suspension wire integral with the flexible cable.
Suspended luminaires shall be supported by rigid conduit from ball-and-socket
dome covers fitted with flexible copper connectors between the ball and the socket.
Luminaires shall be suspended 450 mm below the ceiling subject to the minimum
mounting height of 2400 mm, unless specified otherwise in the Contract Documents.
Installed luminaires shall not be used for temporary lighting without prior approval by
the Company.
D2.10.2.6 Sub Circuit Wiring
The load on lighting circuits shall not exceed 1.5 kW on a final sub-circuit.
Lighting circuits shall be wired on a loop-in system. In cases where loop-in ceiling
roses are not specified, the live conductor shall be looped at the live switch terminal.
Conduit and wiring shall be installed such that future wiring modifications or repairs
may be carried out without disturbing the building fabric.
Cables shall be as described in Section 2.10.4.6 of this Chapter.
Minimum lighting (5/l0 A) final sub-circuits cable sizes shall be 2.5 mm 2 single core
PVC supply circuits + 2.5 mm 2 earth, except that the phase connections between
switch and luminaire may be 1.5 mm2. Larger cables shall be used where necessary
to ensure volt drop requirements are met.
Flexible cords for connection to luminaires shall be 3-core with the 3rd core used for
earth continuity and fixed to the accessory box and the luminaire.
Circuit wiring in conduit shall terminate in luminaire accessory boxes by means of
suitable insulated connecting blocks.
Luminaires in suspended ceilings shall use the following methods of wiring from
accessory box to luminaire.
An internal threaded dome cover with a cable gland for flexible cord shall be fixed to
the box and a flexible cord run from the dome cover to the luminaire.
A 3- terminal ceiling rose with socket and plug attachment shall be fitted to the box
and a flexible cord run to the luminaire.
Surface mounted tungsten luminaire final connections shall be by heat resistant
cables. PVC cables shall not be run through, nor be terminated within, the body of a
tungsten fitting.
D2.10.3 Emergency Lighting
D2.10.3.1 Operational Criteria
Emergency lighting systems cover escape route lighting, exit sign indication and vital
lighting. Design, installation and implementation shall conform to BS 5266.
Emergency lighting shall be provided, within 5 sec of normal lighting failure,
automatically through the operation of static switches in each fitting.
Provision shall be made for two live supplies of:
An un switched supply, to keep the battery on charge, and to sense mains failure.
A supply via a light switch, so that the power may be switched off at times when the
building is unoccupied. In the Off mode, the battery shall be still under charge, and
the emergency lighting shall still operate in the event of mains failure.
D2.10.3.2 Escape Route Lighting
The emergency lighting fittings shall be non-maintained, self-contained, slave

luminaires, operated by a DC battery, capable of 3 hours running time.
Alternatively, conversion kits may be used to enable fluorescent luminaires to operate
as an emergency lighting facility.
Escape luminaries shall generally be a part of emergency luminaire installation.
Escape luminaries shall be provided in all buildings to light the way for personnel
leaving the building along defined escape routes to defined muster points, which shall
also be illuminated.
Each luminaire shall be capable of a light output of 90 lumens and shall feature: -
Sealed maintenance-free battery.
Automatic charger for the battery, with maximum 14 hour recharge time.
Mains Charging illuminated indicator.
D2.10.3.3 Exit Signs
Exit Sign light fittings shall be maintained, self-contained, slave units, operated by a
DC battery capable of 3 hour running time. Each fitting should be capable of a light
output of 200 lumens, and shall feature:
Sealed, maintenance free, battery.
Automatic battery charger, with a maximum 14-hour recharge time.
Mains Charging illuminated indicator.
Green letters in English and Arabic stating Exit on a white background with pictogram
to BS 5499, or equal and approved by the Company.
D2.10.3.4 Vital Lighting
In cases where vital lighting is required for operational purposes, battery back up
conversion kits should be used on a proportion of the standard light fittings.
Appropriate vital illumination levels for different facilities are given in SP-1103 and
DEP. 33.64.10.10 Appendix 4.
D2.10.3.5 Hand torches and hand lamp
Hand torches shall be provided at all locations where operating personnel may be
present at all times e.g. Control rooms, fire station, watchman’s offices ETC. The
equipment shall consists of fixed charging units with sockets and plug-in hand torches
suitable for Zone-1 use and provided with rechargeable batteries in accordance with
MESC 69.
Battery powered hand lamps shall be installed inside the sub stations and switch
houses near all entrances. For plant substations they shall be suitable for Zone-1 use
and provided with wall mounted bracket-type battery charger and under voltage relay
for emergency lighting duty. Reference is made to equipment specified under MESC
69.
D2.10.4 Street Lighting
D2.10.4.1 Columns
Lighting columns shall comply with BS EN 40.

The outside of galvanised steel or and any metal attachments, shall be painted after
erection.
Joints between concrete column sections shall be painted with material to match the
column colour in accordance with the manufacturers instructions.
D2.10.4.2 Base Compartment
A control gear compartment shall be provided in columns to contain the specified

cutouts and the cable sealing chambers complete with armour clamps. Access to the
compartment shall be by weatherproof door with locking device.
A baseboard, manufactured from non-hygroscopic material, shall be fitted inside the
compartment for the control gear.
Control switches shall be weatherproof rotary type with all wiring inside the column.
D2.10.4.3 Excavation
Excavation depths shall comply with the manufacturer's recommendations with a

minimum depth of 900 mm. In normal well-consolidated soil, the width of the
excavation should only be sufficient to accommodate the base plate or flagstone. The
width of flagstone placed under the base of concrete columns should be
approximately twice the width of the column base.
D2.10.4.4 Erection
Prior to erection the excavation shall be cleared and bare or corroded patches of steel
column roots cleaned and treated with bituminous paint. Base plates, where
provided, shall be fitted securely and bonded to the column. Base stones or
flagstones shall be placed in position where required. Columns shall be correctly
aligned vertically with door openings facing away from oncoming traffic unless
Excavations shall be backfilled with concrete tamped at 150 mm intervals to 450 mm
below grade. A minimum of 2 No. Size 50 mm dia. PVC sleeves shall be cast in for
cables to the column.
Columns shall be erected before cabling and the surrounding ground shall not be
disturbed for at least 7 days.
D2.10.4.5 Concrete
Foundation concrete shall be made with Ordinary Portland cement. Aggregate shall
not be larger than 20 mm. The mix proportion shall conform to Grade C35 concrete.
The maximum free water cement ratio by weight shall not exceed 0.45. The sides of
concrete surface in contact with soil shall be protected with two coats of Fosroc’s
Nitocote PE 135 or equivalent.
D2.10.4.6 Cabling
Cables shall loop-in and out and shall be directly buried, unless specified otherwise in
the Contract Documents,
Wiring between the cut out, lantern and control switch shall be 2.5 mm2 heat resistant
silicone rubber insulated with stranded copper conductors complying with BS
6004/6007/6500, unless specified otherwise in the Contract Documents,
D2.10.4.7 Earthing & Bonding
Metal lighting columns and bollards, etc, shall be bonded to main earth bars by a 70
mm2 (minimum) earth ring, with 25 mm2 branch conductors, in accordance with
Section 2.5 of this document.
D2.11 Commissioning & Testing
D2.11.1 Commissioning & Testing Generally
The general requirements for commissioning, testing and handover are given in
SP1285-A Specification for Civil & Buildings Utility Services ‘General Requirements’.
The Sections in SP-1285-A includes:
- Commissioning Method Statement
- Commissioning Programme
- Test Equipment
- System Demonstration
- Documentation
- Maintenance Tools
- Spare Parts
- As Built Drawings
- Operation & Maintenance Manuals
- Exceptions List
- Handover Report
Standard Electrical Inspection and Test Reports are given in the Appendix A to this
document.
D2.11.2 Test Instruments
Test instruments shall include, but not be limited to:

- Ohmmeter having continuity and insulation resistance scales.
- Phase-earth loop impedance tester.
- Earth leakage circuit breaker tester.
- Clamp meter.
- Multimeter.
D2.11.3 Inspection & Tests
D2.11.3.1 Inspection & Testing Procedures
Every installation shall, before being energised, be inspected and tested to verify that
requirements have been met.
The methods of test shall be such as to ensure that no danger or damage can occur
even if the circuit is defective.
The tests shall be carried out in the following sequence.
D2.11.3.2 Visual Inspection
A detailed inspection shall precede testing and should be carried out with the section
of the Works under inspection disconnected from the supply.
The detailed inspection shall confirm that the Works have been installed in
accordance with the design and include, but not be limited to, verification that:
Equipment complies with the specified standards, has been properly selected and
erected and is not visibly damaged or defective so as to impair safety, and that
adequate access has been provided.
Conductors have been routed in safe zones or are mechanically protected, and that
connections have been correctly made and identified.
Protection against direct and indirect contact has been provided.
Appropriate isolating and switching devices have been provided and that protective
and monitoring devices have been appropriately chosen and set.
Identification labelling has been properly provided for circuits, switches, fuses and
terminals, and that operating diagrams and instructions, together with danger and
warning notices, are in place.
The main earth grid resistance is less than 4 .
D2.11.3.3 Continuity of Protective Conductors
Every protective conductor shall be tested from the distribution switchgear earth
terminal to the remote end of the protective conductor to verify electrical soundness
and proper connection.
The resistance measured shall not exceed 0.5  when subject to a 500 V test supply.
D2.11.3.4 Continuity of Ring circuit conductors
The continuity of all conductors shall be tested, including the protective conductor of
every ring circuit.
The resistance measured shall not exceed 0.5  when subject to a 500 V test supply.
D2.11.3.5 Insulation Resistance
Insulation resistances shall be measured between phases, phase to neutral, phase to

earth and neutral to earth for all circuits.
Insulation shall have a resistance of not less than 0.5 M between poles or to earth
when subject to a 500 V test supply.
D2.11.3.6 Polarity
It shall be verified that:

Single pole switches, fuses and circuit breakers are connected to the phase
conductor only.
The outer contacts of lamp holders are connected to the neutral, not the phase,
conductor.
Wiring has been properly connected to socket outlets.
D2.11.3.7 Earth fault Loop Impedance
Circuit phase to earth loop impedances shall be measured.

A test to ensure a safe measure of earth bonding shall be carried out before any
phase-earth loop impedance test is undertaken.
Maximum values of circuit earth fault loop impedances shall be as given in BS
7671/IEC60 364 for different disconnecting protective devices.
D2.11.3.8 Operation of Residual Current Devices
The effectiveness of RCDs shall be tested by simulating an appropriate fault

condition, independently of any test facility incorporated in the device.
D3. Appendices
Appendix A: Standard Electrical Inspection & Test Reports
Appendix B: Glossary of Definitions and Abbreviations
Appendix C: SP User – Comment form
D3.1 Appendix A: Standard Electrical Inspection & Test reports
Ref No Description
STD-4-1285-E01 Inspection
STD-4-1285-E02 LV Cable (600/1000 V Class)
STD-4-1285-E03 Lighting & Small Power Distribution Board
STD-4-1285-E04 Lighting Circuit
STD-4-1285-E05 Small Power Circuit
STD-4-1285-E06 LV Motor
STD-4-1285-E07 Earthing & Bonding
D3.1.1 D.1 1285-D01 Inspection
1285-E01 Contractor : System :

PARTICULARS
Type of Installation New Alteration Addition
Type of Earthing TN-C TN-S TN-C-S TT IT
Rated Supply at Origin V ph Hz
Maximum Demand per phase A
Main Overcurrent Protective Device Rating A
Main Switch or Circuit Breaker Rating A
No of Poles
VISUAL INSPECTION Initial
1. EQUIPMENT
complies with the specified standards
properly selected and erected. not visibly damaged or defective. adequate access.
adequate access.
2. CONDUCTORS
in safe zones or mechanically protected.
connections correctly made
colour identified.
3. PROTECTION
against direct contact.
against indirect contact.
4. ISOLATION
isolating devices appropriate
switching devices appropriate
protective devices appropriate and set
monitoring devices appropriate
5. CHARTS, LABELS & NOTICES
circuits charts
switch, fuse and terminal labels
equipment tags
operating diagrams and instructions
danger and warning notices
TEST RESULTS
STD-1285-E2 Sheets STD-1285-E3 Sheets
Other Sheets Other Sheets
NOTES
WITNESSED
Sheet No: for Contractor : for PDO:
Date: Position: Ref Ind:
0 Mar 95 Original Issue Petroleum Development Oman

DRW AREA ENG SERIAL SHEET PROJ DWG REV
ELECTRICAL TEST REPORT
Title INSPECTION NO STD 4 1285 E01 A4 1

D3.1.2 D.2 1285-D02 LV Cable (600/1000 V Class)
Contract : Contractor : System :

CABLE
Location Size
Cable No. Construction
Duty SLD No.
Route length Layout Drg No.
INSPECTION Initial
1. Core crimped terminations.
2. Core ferrules.
3. Core lay-in termination chamber.
4. Cable gland shrouds.
5. Cable markers.
6. Cable fixings (cleats, straps etc).
7. Cable rack levels.
8. Cable markers on bulkhead transits.
9. Cable protective measures (kick guards etc).
TEST RECORD 500 V Test Pressure
PE continuity to switchgear earth bar. Max. 0.5  

Earth loop impedance from switchgear end. Max. 1.0  
Insulation resistance. Min 0.5 M
between RY phases M Y phase to neutral M
between RB phases M R phase to earth M
between BY phases M B phase to earth M
R phase to neutral M Y phase to earth M
B phase to neutral M Neutral to earth M
NOTES
WITNESSED
Sheet No: for Contractor : for PDO :
Date : Position : Ref Ind :
0 Mar 95 Original Petroleum Development Oman

Issue
Date Description Approved
ELECTRICAL DRW AREA ENG SERIAL SHEET PROJ DWG REV
TEST REPORT CODE SECT NO CODE SIZE
Title LV CABLE (6700/1000 V NO STD 4 1285 E02 A4 0

Class)
D3.1.3 D.3 1285-D03 Lighting & Small Power Distribution Board

DISTRIBUTION BOARD
Location Feeder from
Tag No. Feeder Cable No.
Manufacturer Main MCB Rating A
Model Main ELCB/RCD Rating mA
No. of Poles SLD No.
No. of Ways Layout Drg. No.
Capacity kW
INSPECTION Initial
1. Mechanical damage and cleanliness.
2. Nameplate details and warning notices.
3. DB isolator operation.
4. Feeder cable termination.
5. Equipment earthing termination.
6. Neutral conductor termination.
6. Main ELCB/RCD operation.
7. Sub-circuit identification labels.
8. Sub Circuit fuse/MCB ratings.
9. Circuit chart.
10. Fire extinguishers.
TEST RECORD 500 V Test Pressure. Min. 0.5 M
Sub-circuit insulation resistance to earth, all poles connected together, fuses/breakers in, switches on.
Sub-circuit insulation resistances between R to B M
poles, all conductors of a pole connected R to Y M
together. Y to B M
R to neutral M
Y to neutral M
B to neutral M
Load Balance R A Y A B A
NOTES
WITNESSED

ELECTRICAL TEST REPORT DRW AREA ENGS SERIAL SHEET PROJ DWG REV
CODE ECT NO CODE SIZE
Title LIGHT & SMALL POWER DB NO STD 4 1285 E03 A4 0
D3.1.4 D.4 1285-D04 Lighting Circuit

LIGHTING CIRCUIT
Location Voltage V
DB Tag No. Load W
DB Test Sheet No. Fuse/MCB Rating A
Phase SLD No.
Circuit No. Layout Drg. No.
INSPECTION Initial
1. Cable terminations at switches.
2. Cable terminations at circuit junction boxes.
3. Cable gland and shrouds at luminaires.
4. Luminaires and fixings.
5. Luminaire connections and lamp security.
6. Polarity.
7. Luminaire operation.
TEST RECORD 500 V Test Pressure.
PE continuity to DB earth terminal. Max. 0.5  
Phase to earth loop impedance from DB end. Max. 1.0  
NOTES
WITNESSED

Title LIGHTING CIRCUIT NO STD 4 1285 E04 A4 0
D3.1.5 D.5 1285-D05 Small Power Circuit
LV SMALL POWER CIRCUIT

Location Voltage V
DB Tag No. Load W
DB Test Sheet No. Fuse/MCB Rating A
Phase SLD No.
Circuit No. Layout Drg. No.
INSPECTION Initial
1. Cable terminations at sockets.
2. Cable terminations at circuit junction boxes.
3. Polarity.
4. Ring circuit RCD operation.
TEST RECORD 500 V Test Pressurer
PE continuity to DB earth terminal. Max. 0.5  
Phase continuity of ring circuit. Max. 0.5  
Neutral continuity of ring circuit. Max. 0.5  
Phase to earth loop impedance from DB end. Max. 1.0  
NOTES
WITNESSED

Title LV SMALL POWER CIRCUIT NO STD 4 1285 E05 A4 0
D3.1.6 D.6 1285-D06 LV Motor

MOTOR
Make Output kW
Type Full Load Amps A
Tag No. Serial No.
INSPECTION Initial
1. Mechanical damage.
2. Bearing lubrication, grade and level.
3. Coupling, rotor end-play.
4. Stator winding connections.
5. Terminal box flange surfaces and fixing bolts.
6. Motor earthing terminals.
7. Winding temperature detector.
PRELIMINARY TEST RECORD 500 V Test Pressure.
Winding insulation resistance between phases M
Winding insulation resistance, phase to earth Min 10 M M
Heater insulation resistance to earth M
Temp. detector insulation resistance to earth. Min 10 M M
Direction of rotation correct Yes/No
LOAD RUN min 0 30 60 90 120 150 180 240
Ambient Temp. oC
Running Current A
Bearing Temp. (DE) oC
Bearing Temp.(NDE) oC
Winding/Frame Temp. oC
TEST RECORD DESIGN TEST
Line Volts V/ph/Hz L1 V L2 V L3 V
Speed rpm rpm
Running Amps A R A Y A B A
Starting Amps A Run-up Time sec
STARTER
Make Overload Range A
Type Overload Set A
Fuse Rating A Timer Set
NOTES
WITNESSED

ELECTRICAL TEST REPORT AREA ENG SERIAL SHEET PROJ DWG REV
DRW CODE SECT NO CODE SIZE
Title LV MOTOR NO STD 4 1285 E06 A4 0
D3.1.7 D.7 1285-D07 Earthing & Bonding

EARTH ELECTRODE
Location No. Electrodes
Duty KW Electrode Type
ELECTRODE INSPECTION Initial
4. Electrode construction.
5. Bolted and clamped connections.
6. Protective measures.
7. Tag and dated.
ELECTRODE TEST RECORD 500 V Test Pressure.
Electrode earthing resistance. No.1 
No.2 
No.3 
No.4 
Electrode grid earth resistance. Max 4  
PE continuity to switchgear earth terminal. Max. 0.5  
EQUIPMENT
Location Duty kW
Tag No. Cable Core Size mm2
Manufacturer SLD No.
Model Layout Drg. No.
EQUIPMENT INSPECTION Initial
1. Earth cable lugs.
2. Earth boss stud.
3. Earth boss welding.
4. Contacts clean and greased.
5. Washers dished shake proof type.
6. Earth cable protection (kick plates etc).
EQUIPMENT TEST RECORD 500 V Test Pressure.
PE continuity to switchgear earth terminal. Max. 0.5  
NOTES
WITNESSED

ELECTRICAL TEST REPORT AREA ENG SERIAL SHEET PROJ DWG REV
DRW CODE SECT NO CODE SIZE
Title EARTHING & BONDING NO STD 4 1285 E07 A4 0
D3.2 Appendix B: Glossary of Definitions and Abbreviations
D3.2.1 General Definitions & Terminology
For the purposes of this document, the following definitions shall apply.
Shall : The word 'shall' indicates a requirement
Should : The word 'should' indicates a recommendation
the Company : Petroleum Development Oman L.L.C.,
the Contractor : The party with which the Company has entered into a
Contract
Manufacturer : A Party responsible for the manufacture of equipment
and services to perform the duties specified by the
Consultant or the Company.
Vendor / : A party responsible for the supply of equipment,
Supplier: materials or product related services in accordance
with the purchase order issued by PDO or it’s
nominated purchasing office.
Local Agent : An authorised agent of a Manufacturer in the Sultanate Of Oman
who can supply the product and services.
National : A product defined as a National Product, in origin manufactured in

the Sultanate Of Oman as per the General Conditions of Contract.
Product
GCC Product : A product defined as a GCC Product, in origin
manufactured in GCC country as per the General
Conditions of Contract.
Works : The permanent Works to be executed and maintained
in accordance with the contract together with all
temporary works of every kind required in or about the
execution or maintenance of the Works.
Workshop : A defined place, approved by the Company, where the
Contractor executes fabrication works.
Worksite : The land and other places on, under, in or through
which the Works are to be executed.
the User : The Company, and/or Consultant, designate using this
document.
D3.2.2 Technical Definitions
Pre- : All the required checks, tests and proving that can be
Commissioning implemented without energising or pressurising a
system permanently.
Commissioning & : All the checks, tests, proving and operational activities
Start up that can be executed only on permanently energising or
pressurising a system.
Substantial : The completion of the Works such that it can be said
Completion to be ready for functional or operational
occupation. (Note: the procedures for Substantial
Completion are detailed in the Contract Documents).
Handover : The operational transfer of a system or facility to the
Asset Custodian.
Exceptions : A schedule of items agreed as not in accordance with
the Project
List : Specification and/or design requirements, including

construction defects and/or required modifications
agreed during commissioning and start up.
BS : British Standard.
BSPT : British Standard Pipe Thread.
CFDH : Corporate Functional Discipline Head
ERD : Engineering Reference Document
NDT : Non Destructive Testing.
PDO : Petroleum Development Oman LLC
PN : Nominal Pressure in bar(g).
PTFE : Polyetrafluoroethylene
Shell GSI : Shell Global Solution International B.V.
SPIR : Spare Parts and Inter changeability Record (PDO).
TA : Technical Authority
UPVC : Unplasticised Polyvinyl Chloride.
General abbreviations are given in SP-1285 Part A, of this Specifications. The

following additional abbreviations have been used in this document.
AWC : Asian Water Closet.
EWC : European Water Closet.

GRP : Glass Reinforced Plastic.
HDPE : High Density Polyethylene.
LPG : Liquid Petroleum Gas.

UPVC : Unplasticized Poly Vinyl Chloride
NB : Nominal Bore.
pH : Acidity/alkalinity of water.
PE : Polyethylene.
PP : Polypropylene.
ppm : Parts per Million.
UV : Ultraviolet.
D3.3 Appendix C: SP User - Comment Form
SP User-Comment Form
If you find something that is incorrect, ambiguous or could be better in an SP, write your
comments and suggestions on this form. Send the form to the Document Control Section
(DCS). They make a record of your comment and send the form to the correct CFDH.
The form has spaces for your personal details. This lets DCS or the CFDH ask you about
your comments and tell you about the decision.
SP Details Title Issue Date:
Number:
Page number: Heading Number: Figure Number:
Comments:
Suggestions:
User’s personal details

Name: Ref. Ind: Signature: Date:
Phone:
Document Control Section Actions
Comment Number: Dates CFDH
Recd: To CFDH: Ref. Ind:
CFDH Actions
Recd Date: Decision: Inits: Ref. Date:
Ind:
Reject:
Accept, revise at next issue:
Accept, issue temporary
amendment
Comments:
Originato Date: Inits: Document Date: Inits:

r Control Section
Advised: Advised:

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Building Services Specifications

Document Type Specification

Discipline Civil & Structural Engineering

Owner UEB- Civil & Structural Corporate Functional Head

Issue Date July 2013

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iii Related Business Processes

iv Related Corporate Management Frame Work (CMF) Documents

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A2.8 Test Report & Documentation Format...........................................................18

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development and operation of Company facilities.

This specification is intended to:

- Various referenced international standards are revised to latest requirements. Applicable

Standards, Specifications are revised.

Environmental Protection’ and other documents referenced therein.

relevant parts of this specification, for a particular contract.

1.3 Changes to the Specification

using the SP user-comment form provided in Appendix-C.

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years or earlier when justified.

1.4 Specification Index

This Specification comprises of the following Chapters:

Chapter A : General Requirements

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following are the main changes to this document.

- Applicable Standards, Specifications and Codes are revised.

A1.2 Applicable Standards, Specifications and Codes

SP 1176 : Specification for Non Destructive Examination

BS 2971 : Class II Arc Welding.

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BS 6031 : Code of Practice for Earthworks

DEP 31.76.10.10-Gen. : Heating, Ventilation and Air-Conditioning of Plant

more stringent then the latter shall apply.

in writing to the Custodian.

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by the Contractor in accordance with this Specification.

A1.4 Product / Asset Warranty

technical specifications and its referred standards & specifications.

have to be rectified or replaced by the Contractor at his own cost.

performed without the prior approval of the Company.

A1.5 Quality Assurance and Control

Assurance systems, which conform to the ISO 9000 series.

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Flow : litres per second : 1/s

Kpa(g)atmospheres : 100 kPa.

tons of refrigeration : TR = 3.517 kW

Temperature : degrees Celsius : oC

Velocity : metres per second : m/s

Weight : Gram and kilogram : g, kg

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A2.3 Painting & Colour Coding

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A2.5.2 Test Points & Instruments For Ductwork

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