9R4944 - 0424 - EPC BD Vol II - Exhibit C2.2 - Technical Specifications Annex B

Annex B
Technical Specifications Workshop
EPC BD Azzawiya Vol II Exhibit C2

Final Report
9R4944K0/0424/902503/Rott/Rev0
23 June 2009
CONSTRUCTION OF WORKSHOP
FOR NEW HARBOR AT ARC, AZZAWIYA
SCOPE OF WORKS
General: Azzawiya Oil Refining Company (ARC) is planning to build workshop
of size 2000x1000 cm for New Harbor on the site as shown in the Layout Plan
No. 1624 CC-A0 71324. The Workshops shall be with reinforced concrete
frames and roof. The construction of Workshop shall be as per design and
technical specifications approved by ARC. The detailed design and engineering
shall be prepared on the basis of drawings No. 1624-CC-A1-7160, 7161, 7162,
7163, 7164, 7165, 7166, 7167, 7168, 7169, 7170, 7171, 7172, 7173, 7174,
7175, 7176 and the technical specifications enclosed herewith.
The Contractor shall provide under the Contract, the following Works, referred
to hereinafter, in accordance with the Technical Specifications, and the
provisions of the Contract and as per the criteria of good engineering practices
for such works:
1.
Provide and construct the Workshop building as per above mentioned

drawings, with reinforced concrete frames , Peripheral walls to be built
with concrete hollow blocks, 25-cms thick, complete with internal and
external plaster, internal and external paint as per approved drawings
and technical specifications. The Workshop shall be provided with steel
sliding doors, openable aluminum glass windows located at high level
and reinforced concrete floors.
2.
Provide and construct rooms on ground floors inside the workshop

building with RCC frame and masonry block walls using separate roof of
the Workshop as per approved design on the basis of drawing No.
1624-CC-A1-7161. The rooms shall be complete with all doors, windows,
Terrazzo flooring, plaster and paint. Also to provide a staircase of steel
construction.
3.
Supply and installation an overhead crane having capacity 5 tons for

Heavy Equipment Workshop. The crane shall provide services to the
whole area of the Workshop. The Contractor shall provide catalogues for
ARCs approval from at least three Manufacturer of cranes from
European countries.
4.
Provide and construct a reinforced concrete ramp with stairs in the

Workshop as per approved design. The item shall include protective
profiles comprising frames of angle iron section, wooden planks to cover
the ramp opening, stair steps at both ends, lighting arrangement inside
the ramp etc. all to make the ramp completely functional. The Contractor
shall prepare detail design on the basis of plan of ramp as shown on the
Drawing No. 1624-CC-A1-7171 .
SCOPE OF WORKS
Construction of new Workshop
5.
Electrical Works:
Provide and execute electrical works in Workshop including supply and
installation of all lighting and power circuits and equipments for internal
and external electrical system with necessary connections to the existing
system in the Refinery as per approved design and specifications. The
Contractor shall provide design and related drawings with calculations
and a list of materials for Owner's approval before commencing any
construction work. The works shall also include supply and installation of
air-conditioning units, split type, including automatic switch and electrical
connections in the tools rooms inside the workshop (except toilets) .
6.
Provide and construct approach road for workshop with Asphalt concrete
pavement as per approved design and technical specifications including
earth work, formation of base course with granular materials, binder
course and wearing course with asphalt concrete etc. complete as per
specifications.
7.
External Works:
7.1
Preparation of site by cutting and filling in order to bring the

final formation level of the site. Backfilling shall be conducted
in layers of 200-mm, well compacted upto 95% of maximum
dry density of soil .
7.2
Supply and installation of wrapped firewater pipe of GRP pipe

approved by ARC of dia. 10 and 8 with a fire hydrant of dia.
8 three numbers gate valves of dia. 10 including necessary
fittings for installation of pipes and tie-in with existing main fire
fighting network.
7.3
Supply and laying of electrical armoured cable of proper size for

main power supply to connect the Workshop with the main
distribution panels. including excavation in any kind of soil and
backfilling etc. complete ready for operation as per technical
specifications.
7.4
Provide and install light poles including cables for proper

lighting system of the approach road and inside area of
pavement (outside workshop) as per International approved
standard and specifications.
7.5
Supply and lay 5 pairs of fire alarm cable for wall mounted call
point connect main local fire alarm panels of the workshop to
the fire alarm control junction box located at near place of ARC
fire alarm system etc. complete ready for operation.
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SCOPE OF WORKS
Construction of new Workshop
7.6
Supply and lay telephone cable of 10 pairs including supply of

all materials, excavation in any type of soil, laying, backfilling,
etc. to connect telephone outlet sockets of the Workshop to
near by Junction Boxes of existing telephone system.
7.7
Supply and lay external sewer line of dia. 250 mm, PVC pipe
including bends, fittings, joints of pipeline supports at bottom
and tie-in with the existing sewer line, excavation in any soil,
laying, backfilling etc.
7.8
Supply and lay drinking water supply line of G.I. pipe dia. 1
inch. (internal dia.) including excavation in natural soil & back
filling and connection with existing main water supply network.
7.9
Provide and construction of a reinforced concrete oil separator

of size 500x400 cm and depth 350 cm in the area of Workshop
including drain line connection with the Inspection Pits.
7.10
Cleaning the site after construction of Workshop and other

associated works.
8.
The contract shall include preparation of as built detailed drawings for

architectural, structural, electrical, fire alarm system, sanitary &
plumbing, pavement, sewerage, water supply, road works, telephone
system, etc. for ARC's approval drawings and drawings for all external
works (Contractor to provide all structural calculations to the Owner for
approval, before commencement of construction work).
All external
works shall be connected to the existing systems in the Refinery.
9.
Mobilization to and demobilization from the site, all Temporary Works,

Construction Plants and labour etc. to perform the Works.
10.
Any other works not mentioned above but may be necessary to make
the workshop and external works completely functional as per the
Contract.
11.
All documentation, as built drawings, calculations, cable routes, data

sheets, etc. shall be produced by the Contractor in electronic format.
Hand copies required by the Owner shall be issued by the Contractor.
Fh 05/09
Technical Specifications
Part 1: Structural works
Part 1: Structural works
Part 1: Structural Works
1.1
EARTHWORKS
1.1.1
EXCAVATION
The excavation works shall be generally executed following the
requirements of BS 6031:1981.
Excavation shall include clearing of all obstructions, excavating in
any type of soil or rock met with, disposal of excavated material,
supporting sides of excavations, dewatering, cleaning drift sand and
all other measures, necessary for the proper execution. Any
boulders, logs or any other objectionable material encountered shall
be removed.
When carrying out excavation works in order to expose existing
foundations, or excavation close by them, all care shall be taken not
to disturb the integrity or damaging the same, nor to disturb the
ground soil under them regardless of the reason, flooding, underdigging etc.
Suitable excavated material shall be deposited on soil heaps on the
site and shall be used for backfill. All unsuitable and excessive
excavated material shall be loaded and removed from the site to a
place as directed by the Engineer.
In excavation for foundation, the bottom layer of excavation,
minimum 20cm in thickness, shall be left undisturbed and
subsequently removed by hand shovel operations only when the
concrete blinding course is about to be placed in order to avoid
softening or deterioration of the surfaces of the excavation.
1.1.1.1
Approvals
After each excavation is completed, the Contractor shall notify the
Engineer to that effect and no concrete blinding course for footings
shall be placed until the Engineer has approved the excavation and
the character of the foundation material. The Engineer shall approve
final level of excavations and determines suitable material for backfill.
1.1.1.2
Measurement
Measurement shall be according to the net dimensions of the
structure. Slopes and other associated with the works shall be
included into the unit rates for excavation.
1.1.2
FILLING (BACKFILL)
1.1.2.1
General
The works shall be executed following the requirements of BS 1377 :
1975. Locally excavated material shall be used for embankments and
backfilling if suitable or if ordered so by the Engineer.
Backfilling shall not commence until foregoing operations such as
waterproofing, insulation and others have been inspected and
approved by the Engineer.
1.1.2.2
Materials
The material used for fill shall not contain organic matter, soluble
chemical substances with acid reactions and rubble with diameter
above 75 mm.
Materials used for fill may also be sand, free from roots, lumps, clay
or other organic matter, well graded from fine to coarse aggregates.
If sufficient suitable excavated materials are not available, the
Contractor shall obtain them from locations approved by the
Engineer.
1.1.2.3
Workmanship
Area filling shall be executed in layers, 15cm thick. Before starting
the next, the previous layer shall be leveled and moistened till
obtaining an optimal water content.
Every successive layer should be executed with suitable thickness
and horizontally.
1.1.2.4
Testing
Compaction of layers of paved areas should not be less than 95%,
while for unpaved areas not less than 90% according to BS 1377 :
1975 (Test No.13 or similar approved by the Engineer).
1.1.3
HARDCORE
1.1.3.1
Materials
Hardcore shall consist of crushed limestone graded from 5 to 30 mm,
free from lumps or balls of clay, sticks or other organic materials.
1.1.3.2
Workmanship
Hardcore layer shall be carefully tamped. Water content shall be at
optimum during the compaction procedure. Surface of the layer shall
be finished by blading and rolling to obtain true grades. Any section
considered unsatisfactory shall be removed or reworked to get final
satisfactory materials.
Places deficient in thickness shall be corrected by the Contractor by
scarifying, adding additional material, reblading, compacting and as
directed by the Engineer.
1.1.3.3
Testing, Deviations
Compaction shall be executed in accordance with BS 1377 : 1975.
The surface of the hardcore layer shall not have a deviation over 1cm
when tested with a 3 meter level stuff.
1.2
CONCRETE
1.2.1
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
The concrete works, including materials and concrete mixing,
delivery, placing, vibration, leveling and curing shall comply with the
requirements of BS 8110, Part 1, Section 6.
1.2.1.1
Materials
a)
Cement
All cement shall be ordinary Portland cement unless otherwise
ordered by the Engineer and shall comply with the requirements
of British Standard Specification No.12 Ordinary Portland
Cement. Each consignment of cement shall be accompanied
by the Manufacturers Certificate giving results of their tests.
Cement containing tricalcium aluminate in excess of 15% shall
not be used for structural purposes.
The cement shall be stored on a base clear of the ground in dry
well ventilated shed if it is in sacks and in silos if loose.
b)
Aggregates
Coarse and fine aggregates shall be according to BS 882 and
shall originate from an approved source. Fine aggregate shall
be within the limits of Table 2, Zones 1, 2 or 3 of BS 882.
Coarse and fine aggregates shall be delivered and stored
separately on site. Aggregates shall be stored on a clean hard
base in separate compartments or in approved hoppers.
c)
Water
Water shall be according to BS 3148. Mixing water for use with
cement shall be from an approved source and shall be clean
and free of injurious amounts of oil, alkali, acid, salt, organic
matter or other deleterious substances.
d)
Concrete
The concrete shall be composed of cement, fine/coarse
aggregate and water in proportions to achieve a works cube
strength as shown in particular specifications. The
water/cement ratio and the proportions of fine to coarse
aggregate shall be such that the concrete produced is

homogenous, free of voids and maximum density. The concrete
for RC structures shall be produced in compliance with the
values of minimum cement content of Table No.3.4 (Clause
3.3.5) or Table No.6.1 of BS 8110 : 1985. The application of
plasticizers with qualities certified by the manufacturer and in
quantities as per the manufacturers specification is admissible
in order to improve concrete workability and reduce the
water/cement ratio of the concrete mix.
In case concrete is supplied from batching plant, batches shall
be accompanied with quality certificate.
In all matters regarding the design mix, curing and placing of
concrete, the recommendation of the relative Code of Practice
and B.S.S. shall be followed, except as limited or modified by
this Specification. The following classes shall be used also with
reference to C.P. 114 :
ORDINARY PORTLAND CEMENT CONCRETE
e)
Class of
Concrete
Nominal Mix
(Proportion
by Volume)
Cube Strength at 28 days after mixing
1:4:8
1:2:4
280 (4000 psi)
210 (3000 psi)
1:1:3
350 (5000 psi)
265 (3750 psi)
D
(High
aluminia
cement)
1:2:4
420 (6000 psi)
350 (5000 psi)
Preliminary Test
Work Test
(kg/cm2)
(kg/cm2)
(Minimum amount of cement = 150 kg/m3)
Preliminary Test Cubes

For each grade of concrete, 3 sets of 3 cubes shall be made.
These shall be tested at age 28 days. Specimens shall be
made cured and tested according to BS 9110:1985 and BS
1881:1970. Before beginning the works, the Contractor shall
submit to the Engineer for approval full details of these tests
together with grading analyses and mix design calculations.
The Contractor shall not place any concrete on site until the
Engineer has approved the mix design. If required by the
Engineer, the Contractor shall demonstrate that the workability
is suitable by slump testing. The workability of concrete
established by slump testing shall vary in the range of + 25mm

or + 1/3 of the required value, whichever is bigger and in
compliance with the requirements of Items 16.6 of BS
5328:1981.
f)
Specified Requirements
Work cube strength tests should be made and cured according
to BS 1881 and also whenever materials or proportions are
changed, to prove the quality of the concrete. A record of such
tests identifying them with the part of the work executed should
be kept at the works. Concrete not meeting the minimum
strength requirements at 28 days shall be reworked and
replaced including any reinforcements steel at the Contractors
expense.
1.2.1.2
Concrete Formwork
a)
Materials
Forms shall be constructed of timber or hydrophobic plywood
unless otherwise shown or specified. Timber once in forms shall
have nails withdrawn and surfaces to be in contact with
concrete shall be thoroughly cleaned before being sued again.
Steel forms may be used provided every care is taken to ensure
that the strength and finished appearance of the works is not
diminished by the effect of heat on the forms. Form of ties shall
be approved by the Engineer prior to use. Tying devices shall
be :
o black annealed mild steel wire of 16 gauge, or
o rustproofing blinding wire approved by the Engineer, or
o proprietary ties approved by the Engineer
b)
Design
Formwork shall be so designed and constructed that concrete
may be properly placed and thoroughly compacted. Formwork
shall be firmly supported and adequately strutted, braced or
tied. It shall be capable of adjustment to the lines and
dimensions of the finished concrete and it shall be sufficiently
strong to resist without distortions the pressure of concrete
during its placing and compaction and other loadings to which it
may be subjected. It shall not be liable to suffer distortions
under the influence of the weather.
Obligatory, the Contractor shall coordinate formwork design

with architectural and installation drawings for openings,
anchors and other details.
When concrete is to be vibrated, special care shall be taken to
ensure that the formwork remains stable and the joints tight.
c)
Deflection
The Contractor shall make allowance for any settlement or
deflection of formwork that is likely to arise during construction,
so that the hardened concrete conforms accurately to the
specified line and level. The Contractor shall also make
allowance in the formwork for any camber specified by the
Engineer to allow for the elastic deflection of structural
members and deflection due to creeping of the concrete.
d)
Supports
Formwork shall be so constructed that the formwork to the
sides members can be removed without disturbing the soffit or
its supports.
Props and supports shall be designed to allow the formwork to
be adjusted accurately to line and level and to be erected and
removed in an approved sequence without injury to concrete.
Supports shall be carried to a construction which is sufficiently
strong to afford the necessary support without injury to any
portion of the structure. This may mean in some cases that it be
carried down to the foundations or other suitable base. Props
and bracing shall be provided for the temporary support of
composite construction where separately specified.
e)
Joints and Edges

All joints in the formwork shall be close-fitting to prevent
leakage of grout from the concrete. At construction joints, the
formwork shall be tightly secured against previously cast or
hardened concrete to prevent the formation from stepping in the
concrete.
Formwork shall be constructed to provide straight and true
angles, arises or edges where shown on the drawings, corners
with chamfer; the fillets shall be accurately cut to size to provide
a smooth and continuous chamfer.
Formwork panels shall have two edges to permit accurate

alignment at sides and provide a clean line at construction joints
in the concrete.
f)
Sundries
Formwork shall be provided to the top surface of the concrete
where the slope or the nature of the work requires it.
Provisions shall be made for forming holes and chases for
services and for building in pipes, conduits and other fittings,
shown on the drawings.
The material and position of any ties passing through the
concrete shall be subject to the Engineers approval. Except
where corrosion of a metal tie is unimportant, it shall be
possible to remove the tie so that no part of it which has
remained embedded in the concrete shall be nearer to the
finished surface of the concrete than the specified thickness of
the cover to the reinforcements. Any holes left after the removal
of the ties shall be filled with concrete or mortar of approved
composition.
g)
Cleaning and Treatment of Formwork

Spaces to be occupied by concrete shall be free of rubbish,
chipping, shaving, sawdust, tying wire etc. before concrete is
placed. The formwork to be in contact with the concrete shall be
cleaned and treated with a suitable mould oil or other approved
material. Care shall be taken that oil or composition is kept from
contact with the reinforcement or with the concrete at any
construction joints.
h)
Striking and Removal of Formwork

All formwork shall be removed without shock or vibration that
might damage the concrete. Before the soffit and props are
removed, the surface of the concrete shall be exposed where
necessary in order to ensure that the concrete has hardened
sufficiently.
The formwork to vertical surfaces such as walls, columns and
sides of beams may be removed after 12-24 hours in normal
weather conditions, although care must be taken to avoid
damage to the concrete, especially to arises and features. In
cold weather, a longer period may be required before striking.
The following times (in days) shall elapse before removal of

formwork :
o
o
o
o
o
sides of beams, walls, columns

soffit of slabs
Soffit of beams
removal of props to slabs
removal props to beams
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The removal of formwork may be done of shorter times than

those stated in the table above if the concrete test cubes are
found to possess 70% of the envisaged cube strength at
formwork removal day.
1.2.1.3
Workmanship
a)
Batching
A weighing unit shall be provided to indicate the scale load at
convenient stages of the weighing operations.
b)
Mixing
The concrete shall be mixed by a mechanical batch-type mixing
unit provided with adequate facilities for accurate measurement
and control of each material entering the mixer and for
changing proportions to conform to the varying conditions of the
work. The mixing unit assembly shall include adequate
provisions for inspection at all times. Deviations in the water
and cement content of each mixing unit shall be in conformity
with items 16.4 and 16.5 of BS 5328.
c)
Placing of Concrete
The Engineers approval in writing shall be obtained before any
concrete is placed. All construction plant and materials required
or which may be required during the concreting works and for
curing shall be on site and fully prepared for work.
Concrete workability shall be tested and demonstrated by
means of the slump test cone. It is recommended to use
concrete mix with Medium workability in the sense of Table
No.1 of BS 5328 at slump variation in the range 25 to 75 mm.
Concrete shall be compacted in its final position as soon as
practicable after mixing. Compaction shall take place within 45
minutes if the air temperature is upto 25oC, and within 30
10
minutes if the air temperature is higher, all estimated from the

moment of mixing the concrete. In all cases, the concrete mix
shall be considered normal if it can be normally placed and
carefully compacted without putting additional quantity of water.
d)
Compaction of Concrete
The concrete shall be thoroughly compacted by mechanical
vibration or other suitable means to produce a dense,
homogenous mass. Prior to the commencement of the work,
the Contractor shall demonstrate the efficiency of the method of
compaction proposed on a trial section of the construction.
Compaction shall not be achieved by vibration of the
reinforcement.
The Contractor shall provide at least one standby vibrator
equipment during any period of concreting.
e)
Curing of Concrete
The concrete shall be protected from adverse weather
conditions after placing. Steps shall be taken to prevent
excessive rates of evaporation of water from all surfaces.
The concrete shall be protected for at least 7 days. During the
curing period, horizontal surfaces shall be protected from
excessive water evaporation by covering with :
o damp sand or sawdust, burlap or similar absorbent materials
which are to be kept constantly damp, or
o an impermeable sheet, or
o a membrane compound, or
o other approved means
When a curing compound is applied, the Contractor shall
obligatorily prove its compatibility with the possibility of a
reliable execution of the finishes over the concrete surfaces.
f)
Concreting in Hot Weather

Suitable means shall be provided to ensure that the
temperature of the concrete on placing does not exceed 30oC.
Concreting will not be permitted when the air temperature rises
above 40oC. When the air temperature in the shade exceeds
30oC, concreting will only be permitted if approved by the
Engineer and after precautions have been taken to prevent
early setting of the concrete.
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g)
Test
Work test cube strength of concrete shall be by compression
tests carried out on 15cm concrete cubes. For test purposes,
one set of 3 cubes of each grade of concrete shall be sampled
from each 50m3 or as stated in Item A.9 of BS 5328 or part
thereof in each days work in accordance with the method
described in Bs 1881. At the appropriate time the Contractor
shall deliver them to an approved testing station where they
shall be tested at age 28 and 7 according to the requirements of
BS 1881. Laboratory fees for compression testing required by
this Technical Specification shall be paid by the Contractor.
h)
Approvals
The Engineer shall approve formwork design, supporting and
bracing methods, quality of materials and supervise the placing
and testing of concrete.
1.2.2
LIGHTWEIGHT FOAM CONCRETE
1.2.2.1
Materials
a)
b)
c)
1.2.2.2
Cement:
Water:
Foam Agent:
Portland cement shall be according to BS 12.

Water shall be according to BS 3148.
Teepol 66 or equivalent.
Workmanship
Regarding the lightweight foam concrete production and laying, the
Contractor is allowed to use machines and equipment that shall
guarantee the following physical and mechanical qualities of the
lightweight foam concrete after 28 days of its being laid on the roof :
o volume weight within the limits 500 : 800 kg/m3
o cube strength from 4 to 10 kg/cm2
While laying the lightweight foam concrete in order to observe the
slopes specified in the drawings, inventory movable steel T-type
profiles with the upper part 30mm wide should be used being
supported by wooden blocks with different height to determine the
necessary type slope. LFC is cast between two such fixed T-type
profiles. Foam mass casting is being done in the direction from
higher to lower points of the designed slope. LFC surface is formed
by using wooden or aluminium straight board along the upper surface
of the cited T-type metal profiles; during this process the redundant
foam mass is being lead in the direction of the thinner part of the
surface.
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This process is repeated again till whole area locked between the
two metal T-type profiles serving as guides in casting the LFC liquid
mass is filled. After this area has been filed, the metal T-type profile
that has remained between the two margins, already filled with LFC,
should be taken out and put on another margin of the roof where LFC
is to be cast.
Depending on the humidity of the air within 3 to 5 hours time after
LFC has been cast regular watering of surfaces should be
commenced. After 24 hours time since LFC casting all surfaces
should be covered by sackcloth rugs or any other type of cloth; these
covers should be kept damp all the time by the 4th day after LFC has
been cast. Spraying by curing compound is completely for bidden.
All fissures having appeared as a result of LFC shrinkage should not
be filled; they should be left to serve as naturally obtained movement
joints.
Because of LFC function for slopes forming on the roofs over which
polyurethane is to be sprayed, laying of any kind of cement - sand
mortars and plaster on LFC surfaces is forbidden.
LFC surface sinking by 5cm altogether is admissible when the area is
3m2 in average. In case of exceeding these limits, the sunken parts
are to be filled again by LFC, but not later than 3 days the initial LFC
casting. It is necessary for LFC to mature at least 5 weeks so that it
could be naturally dried and freed from moisture, after that the cast
in-situ polyurethane could be sprayed.
1.2.2.3
Samples, Testing
Before work is started, a written statement indicating weight per
cubic meter and the cube strength of the finished concrete, exact
proportions, method of mixing and installing shall be submitted for
approval.
1.2.3
FAIR-FACED CONCRETE SURFACES*
1.2.3.1
Formwork
Formwork for fair-faced exposed cast in-situ concrete shall be
obtained by lining forms of waterproofing plywood or metal sheets, as
approved. Lining shall be exactly cut to shape, well fitted, straight in
planes or curves as indicated in the drawings, and its surface shall
not have defects, projections or depressions liable to impair the final
aspect of the concrete.
*Not included in this Contract.
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1.2.3.2
Workmanship
Where cast in place, concrete is described as fair-faced and the
surface shall be smooth and even, free of all board marks,
projections, pits and honey-combing etc. and all arises shall be
square, straight and true.
When a curing compound is issued, its compatibility with the
possibility of lying the next finish shall be proved on the sample
panel.
1.2.3.3
Samples
Sample panel 200/200 cm shall be erected on the site adjacent to the
works for approval by the Engineer. The approved sample shall be
left in position until the works are completed. All works in the building
shall be of quality equal to that of the sample panel erected.
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1.3
STEEL
1.3.1
STEEL REINFORCEMENT
1.3.1.1
Materials
1.3.1.2
a)
Hot rolled mild steel according to BS 4449-250 N/mm2, marked

on part of the drawing as AI and bar index R or ,
b)
Hot rolled yielded steel (Type 2) according to BS 4449-460

N/mm2, marked on part of drawings as AIII and bar index Y,
c)
Hard drawn steel wire according to BS 4482-485 N/mm2.
Workmanship
Bending and placing of reinforcement steel bars and wire shall
comply with BS 8110 : 1985 and BS 4466 : 1981.
1.3.1.3
Bending
The detailed reinforcement drawings are showing the exact numbers,
grade, size, mark, bar centers and location of the bars. For cutting
and bending purposes, the Contractor should provide separate A4
sheets as per BS 4466 : 1981. The bending dimensions should
comply with the structural requirements, stated in the drawings, BS
811 : 1985 and are subject to the Engineers approval.
1.3.1.4
Placing and Cover

Reinforcement shall be accurately placed, securely fastened and
held in the position shown or specified. Main reinforcement steel bars
shall be kept a minimum of 3cm for internal sides and 4cm for
external sides for beams and columns, and 2.5 cm for slabs from
edges and sides of concrete in superstructure and 5cm in
substructure. Dimensions of stirrups shown on the structural
drawings are internal ones. A minimum lap of straight bars (excluding
hooks) shall be in accordance with BS 8110 : 1985.
The fixing of reinforcement shall be checked before and during
concreting and particular attention shall be given to the position of
top steel in cantilever sections.
1.3.1.5
Testing
The Manufacturers certificate issued in accordance with the relevant
BS shall be accepted as evidence that the materials comply with that
standard.
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1.3.1.6
Measurement (where applicable)

Weight shall be calculated according to the bending schedules and
the standards weight of the bar sections.
1.3.2
STRUCTURAL STEEL FRAMING AND CLADDING
1.3.2.1
Structural Steel Framing

a)
Materials
i)
Structural Steel
Shall be according to BS 5050, Part 1985 and BS 4360,
Grade 43 or similar approved grade.
ii)
Bolts
Shall conform to BS 4190 and shall be of steel with
hexagonal heads and nuts. All permanent bolts in the
structure besides concreted ones, shall be provided with
nut and blocking nut, preventing unscrewing of the former.
b)
Workmanship
i)
General
Metal surfaces shall be clean and free of mill scale, flake
and rust pitting; well formed and finished to shape and
size, with sharp and angles and a smooth surface.
Shearing and puncturing shall leave clean true lines and
surfaces. Weld or rivet permanent connections. Welds and
flush rivets shall be finished flush and smooth on surfaces
that will be exposed after installation. Items that are
anchored to concrete shall be securely fastened to the
forms in such manner as to prevent their displacement
during the placing of the concrete. Items anchored to
masonry shall be adequately braced and supported while
the masonry is being erected, and supports shall not be
removed until masonry is fully set. All miscellaneous metal
shall be installed plumb and true, accurately placed
anchored in place. Stanchions shall be machined at each
and to a smooth surface exactly at right angles to the
longitudinal axis of the shaft to ensure close fitting of cap
and base plates. Where stanchions or any other
compression members are spliced the shaft ends shall be
similarly machined to ensure full dead bearing across the
section.
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Cap and base plates and bearing plates shall generally be

truly flat. If necessary, plate surface shall be machined to
ensure true bearing, steel to steel.
ii)
Alternative Steel Sections

The Contractor may submit to the Engineer alternative
proposals for the use of steel shapes other than those
shown on the drawings. If the use of material of such
shapes is approved by the Engineer, the Contractor shall
be responsible for the preparation of all necessary working
details for the revised steel work and also for any other
work in other trades effected by the alteration.
iii)
Marking
Each separate item of steel work shall have its erection
mark or marks, clearly pointed or stamped on it before
application.
iv)
Welding
Welding in shop and field shall be done only by
experienced, well qualified welders.
Equipment shall be of the type which produces proper
current, so that the welder may produce satisfactory
welds. Field welding shall be done by direct current.
Electrodes shall be suitable for position and other
requirements of intended use, in accordance with standard
welding practices.
The technique of welding, the appearance and quality of
welds made and the method of correcting defective work
shall conform to BS 5135 : 1984.
c)
Tests
Mill certificates giving mechanical properties shall be supplied
for all material.
The Contractor shall give the Engineer all facilities to inspect
the steel work at his works during assembly and erection. All
work rejected shall be corrected or replaced as necessary.
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d)
Anticorrosion Protection
All parts of the steel structural elements, which are not
embedded in concrete and have exposed or concealed
surfaces in contact with air, shall be carefully cleaned from any
kind of dirt in a manner, approved by the Engineer, right before
laying the anticorrosion coat. Particular attention shall be paid
to cleaning and removal of the slag from the areas around
welding seams.
The surfaces thus cleaned, shall be painted with two coats red
lead primer or zinc based primer complying to BS 2523 and BS
4652. After the second coat of red lead has dried, but not earlier
than 24 hours, three successive layers of alkyd oil paint are
placed with colour approved by the Engineer and clearing
differing from each other.
e)
Measurement
Weight shall be calculated from standard sections weights.
Rates shall include corrosion protection and painting.
PRE-CAST CONCRETE
1.4.1
PRECAST CONCRETE ELEMENTS
1.4.1.1
Materials
a)
Concrete
Concrete for precast concrete elements shall be Grade 30.
b)
Reinforcement
Reinforcement for precast work shall be high tensile, high bond
steel bars according to BS 4449 or BS 4482, or as shown on
the working drawings.
c)
Supporting Devices
Structural supporting devices shall be structural steel according
to BS 4360, Grade 43 or as shown on the working drawings.
1.4.1.2
Formwork
Formwork for precast panels shall be constructed of any suitable (for
the purpose) and approved material.
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Sides of form shall ensure perfect smooth face of sides of concrete

panel, free from projections, pits, honeycombs etc. and all arises
shall be square, straight and true.
1.4.1.3
Casting
Casting shall be performed on the site. Once the concrete has been
cast, members shall not be moved or distributed until concrete has
set and the formwork can be safely removed without damage to the
concrete. Units shall be form-cured at least 24 hours and kept wet at
least 6 days after stripping of the forms. Form faces shall be cleaned
thoroughly after each casting operation and any minor repairs
required shall be made. An approved non-staining form release
agent may be used to coat the forms to aid in stripping, if approved
by the Engineer.
Finished units shall be straight, true to size and shape, exposed
edges shall be given minimum 6/6 mm chamfer and all flat surfaces
shall be in a true plane. Wrapped, cracked, broken, spilled, stained or
otherwise defective unit or units with imperfections in exposed
surfaces will not be acceptable.
1.4.1.4
Erection
Setting the separate panels shall be laid over the freshly poured
cement/sand solution in ratio 1:3 in order to avoid any unevenness
on concrete surfaces, in compliance with the details on the working
drawings.
Welding: The technique of welding, the appearance and quality of
welds made and the method of correcting defective work shall
conform to BS 5135. Surfaces to be welded shall be free from loose
scale, rust, grease, paint and other foreign materials, except that mill
scale which withstands vigorous brushing. Joint surfaces shall be
free from fins and tears.
a)
Protection
Supporting devices shall be protected by means of red lead
primer (two coats) and three coats of alkyd oil paint, as
described in Item 1.3.2 of the present Specification.
b)
Installation
Precast units shall be installed perfectly plumb, level and true to
line and shall be suitably braced during erection. Care shall be
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taken during handing and installation to avoid damage to

precast units.
1.4.1.5
Samples
Prior to commencement of precast units production, the Contractor
shall prepare 1 sample of the most typical panel (by form, RFC and
embedded parts) to represent all panels envisaged in the design.
After the approval of the sample by the Engineer, the Contractor shall
start with the casting of all necessary panels.
1.4.2
PRECAST CONCRETE LINTELS
1.4.2.1
Materials
1.4.2.2
a)
Concrete: Concrete for precast lintels shall be Grade 30/10.
b)
Reinforcement: Shall be of mild steel according to BS 4449 250 N/mm2.
Forms
Forms shall be constructed of materials that will result in units having
sharp arises, dimensional accuracy and uniformity of shape and
texture.
1.4.2.3
Casting
Casting shall be done on the site. Once the concrete has been cast,
members shall not be moved or disturbed until concrete has set and
the formwork can be safely removed without damage.
Units shall be form-cured at least for 20 hours and kept wet for at
least 6 days after the stripping of the forms. Form faces shall be
cleaned, thoroughly after each casting operation and all minor repairs
required shall be made. An approved non-staining form release
agent may be used to coat the forms to aid stripping, subject to
approval by the Engineer.
All lintels shall have the upper surface clearly marked to ensure
correct positioning in the work.
1.4.2.4
Setting
Precast concrete lintels shall be set with mortar and firmly bonded to
the masonry.
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Technical Specification
Part 2: Architectural works
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2.2
MASONRY - WALLS
2.2.1
CONCRETE UNITS MASONRY
2.2.1.2
Materials
a)
Precast Hollow Concrete Blocks

Hollow concrete blocks shall have a length of 40cm, height
20cm and thickness as thickness of wall. Blocks shall be true to
size without cracks, chips, spalls, splits or other defects, which
may impair appearance, strength or durability.
The average compressive strength of hollow concrete blocks
shall be determined in the manner described in BS 2028:1968
and lowest compressive strength of any individual block tested
shall not be less than the value given below (Table 2) :
o average of 10 blocks
3.5 N/mm2
o lowest individual block
2.8 mm2
Precast hollow concrete blocks shall be supplied at the project

by the Contractor from Libyan National Company, manufacturer
in this region, previously approved by the Resident Engineer. At
the time of approval will be approved samples of that firm and
with these samples shall be controlled all delivered from the
approved firm lots of concrete blocks during the time of
construction. If the Contractor shall arrange own production of
Precast Hollow Concrete Blocks, the same shall submit for
previously approved by the Resident Engineer Instructions for
production, storage etc. using British Code of Practice for this
kind of works.
b)
c)
Constituent Materials for Mortar

o
Portland cement according to BS 12
Sand according to BS 1200
Hydrated lime according to BS 890
Water according to BS 3148
Reinforcing Materials
o
Mild steel bars 6mm dia according to BS 4449, 250 N/mm2
Steel sections 50/50/5 mm according to BS 4360, Grade 43.
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2.2.1.3
Workmanship
a)
Mortar
Mortar shall consist of 5 part Portland cement, 1 part hydrated
lime and 18 parts sand. The materials for the mortar shall be so
mixed that a specified proportion can be controlled and
accurately maintained. All mortar mixing shall be done with
mechanically operated batch mixer of drum type, except for
small quantities, which may be hand mixed A sufficient amount
of water shall be added as shall be consistent with satisfactory
workability.
b)
Reinforcement
Horizontal reinforcement shall consist of 2 nos. 6mm dia M.S.
round bars with length 160mm to be placed each 4th course
and anchored into slatted steel angle sections 50/50/5 m pinned
to columns. Steel angles shall be with length of 5cm less than
the thickness of wall, but not less than 10cm.
c)
Erection
All work shall be done in a first class and workmanlike manner,
protected from the elements and from damage from other work
at all times.
Tooling will not be permitted.
Carry up partitions tight against under side of structural floor.
Lay masonry plumb, true, line with level, accurately space
course. Break each course joint with course below, keep bond
plumb throughout.
Use closed end blocks where blocks form jambs of windows,
doors, returns and the like.
Holes in blocks around openings for doors and windows shall
be filled with concrete.
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2.3
INSULATIONS
2.3.1
DPC UNDER CONCRETE PAVEMENTS
2.3.1.1
Materials
PVC Foil: Membrane shall consist of black or clear low density
polyethylene sheet, 0.45mm thick and weighing not less than 450
gr/m2 and obtained from an approved manufacturer.
2.3.1.3
Workmanship
Rolls shall be laid over the 20cm thick hardcore bed and lapped at
least 15cm at all joints. Care shall be taken to avoid puncturing and
tearing during subsequent construction operations. All damaged
parts shall be removed and replaced at the Contractors expense.
2.3.1.4
Sample
The Contractor shall submit a 30/30 cm sample of polyethylene
membrane for approval before placing anywhere.
2.3.2
DPC UNDER WALLS
2.3.2.1
Materials
Bitumen Sheet: Bitumen sheet for damp proofing shall be according
to Clause 4 of BS 743.
2.3.2.2
Workmanship
The laying of damp proof course shall be according to CP 102:1973.
The bitumen sheet shall be laid to cover the full width of the wall on a
smooth mortar bed (without protection which might cause damage to
the sheeting).
The joints shall be lapped at least 100mm either side and sealed with
hot bitumen. In cold weather the damp proof course shall be warmed
up before unrolling.
2.3.2.3
Samples
Prior to work commencement the Contractor shall prepare and
submit samples to the Engineer for approval with length of 2m of
DPC under walls.
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2.3.3
WATERPROOFING OF WET ROOMS*
2.3.3.1
Materials
Waterproof membrane shall be soft PVC sheet with thickness 1 + 1.2
mm complying to British Standards or to DIN 16730. PVC sheet
should be of a type allowing sealing by hot air. Before supplying the
PVC waterproof membrane the Contractor will present to the Owner
for approval samples, catalogues and certificates of the quality of the
material.
2.3.3.2
Workmanship
The insulation layer shall lie freely on the base. The separate sheets
shall be joined by hot air welding with 4cm overlapping. Welding shall
be performed in compliance with the instructions of the manufacturer
of the PVC membrane. Vertical sides of the PVC sheet next to the
wall shall be performed according to the thickness of the flooring,
specified on the drawings.
Prior to laying of the insulation sheet, all pipes and gullies shall be
mounted. Where the insulation foil is breached by vertical pipes,
gullies and others, the insulation layer shall be doubled as per the
details provided by the manufacturer.
The Contractor shall take care to avoid puncturing of the PVC
insulation foil after it has been laid and pouring of cement solution for
the bed of the flooring has commenced.
2.3.4
ROOF INSULATIONS
2.3.4.1
Materials
a)
Concrete
Light weight concrete for slopes - sandless. Description is given
in Item 1.2.2 of the Specifications.
b)
Vapour Barrier
Vapour barrier shall be of soft PVC sheet 0.4mm thick,
according to a sample and Certificate of Quality submitted by
the Contractor and approved by the Resident Engineer.
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c)
Thermal Insulation
It shall be sprayed in-situ polyurethane with density of 45 to 55
kg/m3.
Items (b) and (c) above are optional.
d)
Waterproofing Membrane
o Separation layer shall be PVC foil with thickness 0.15mm
and weight 150 g/m2.
o Hydro insulation foil 1.2mm thick - a calendared, laminated
soft PVC roofing membrane, according to BS or DIN 16734
with synthetic fibre reinforcement.
o Protective felt shall be glass fibre polyester or polypropylene
non-bituminous mats with minimum thickness of 2mm and
weight not less than 300 g/m2.
e)
Protection Material
Protection layer shall be ordinary gravel with fraction 1.5 - 3cm.
f)
White Cement Tiles

They will have dimensions 20 x 20 x 2 cm, as indicated on the
drawings. The separate tiles shall be equal in size with perfectly
right angles and without bends on the face surface. Cracked or
broken tiles, or tiles with chamfered edges shall not be used.
The top face surface of the tiles shall not be polished. Cube
strength of the solution, used in tile manufacturing should not
be less than 15 N/mm2.
2.3.4.2
Workmanship
a)
Surface Preparation
The base for laying roof insulation shall be completely finished
and all eventual defects removed. The Contractor shall make
sure that all slopes have been executed strictly according to the
design, since correction of slopes during subsequent stages of
works shall be impossible. The base shall be dry and cleaned
from dust, sand and construction wastes by means of
compressor or brush.
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b)
Vapour Barrier
The insulation sheet shall be laid at places as shown on
drawings freely on the base with 5cm overlapping. The upper
edges shall be from 5 to 15 cm high. After laying the vapour
insulation layer, the soft and free from sand concrete for slopes
shall be poured over and the Contractor shall take all measures
to protect the vapour barrier from puncturing.
c)
Thermal Insulation
Thermal insulation shall be executed with cast in-situ
polyurethane 4cm thick. Laying shall be made in accordance
with the manufacturers instructions.
d)
Separation Layer
It shall be of PVC foil with thickness 0.15mm, freely laid. The
separate sheets shall be 5cm overlapped.
e)
Waterproofing Layer
Hydro insulation according to BS or DIN 16734 shall be laid
freely on the base with 4cm overlapping of the sheets. Jointing
of sheets shall be made by hot air welding. Prior to laying the
waterproofing layer, all drains and ventilation pipes with roof
outlet shall be mounted and enveloped by the hydro insulation
foil, glued or welded around them.
f)
Protection Felt
The protection layer over the hydro insulation is envisaged to
protect the latter from being damaged by the tiles for walkways
on the roof. Sheet shall be 5 to 10 cm overlapped.
g)
White Cement Tiles

Tiles shall be laid on dry (with minimum water content) cement :
sand solution in ratio 1 : 2 and thickness 3cm, prepared
immediately before tile laying, at equal joints at both directions
of the order of 1.5mm. Joints shall be filled with thin cement
solution. Difference in level between the separate tiles is not
admissible and the total difference in level, measured by laying
a 3m long lute should not exceed 1cm. Right after tiles laying,
care shall be taken to cover them with burlap or similar and to
maintain constant humidity during a period of minimum 48
hours after laying.
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h)
Protection Gravel Layer

The gravel layer with maximum dia of grain 3.0 cm shall have a
50mm thickness. Access to ventilation units on the roof shall be
done as a walkway with white cement tiles 20 x 20 cm as
shown on the drawings.
2.3.5
GALVANIZED METAL FLASHING *
2.3.5.1
Materials
a)
Galvanized Sheet
The galvanized sheet of approved coating shall be flat with 0.6
mm thickness.
b)
Solder
Solder shall conform to ASTM B32. Composition shall be 50%
tin and 50% lead.
c)
Sealant
Mastic sealant shall be multi-use, approved by the R.E.
2.3.5.2
Workmanship
Flashing shall be executed in compliance with the details of roof
insulation, enclosed with the drawings.
2.3.5.3
Samples
The Contractor shall provide a sample of galvanized metal flashing
for approval prior to ordering. All materials shall conform to the
approved sample.
2.3.6
ROOF ACCESSORIES
2.3.6.1
Materials
a)
UPVC Pipes
Rainwater pipes shall be of heavy duty UPVC type with dia of
100mm.
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b)
Outlets
Outlets for rainwater shall be constructed in plastic and domical
grating of cast silica-aluminium. Shall be similar to the product
of ITALFORM or equivalent of approved quality and shall be
supplied complete with all related accessories (washers,
expansion rings etc.).
2.3.6.2
Workmanship
a)
Outlets
Outlets for rainwater shall be installed as specified by the
manufacturer, using the appropriate connection pieces. The
roof drains shall be fixed in position by means of concrete
mortar. Subsequently, the waterproofing membrane shall be cut
using the fixing rings as templates and rings shall be tightened
to block the membrane in position. Care shall be taken not to
cause undue stresses in membrane during tightening.
b)
Rainwater Pipes
Rainwater pipes shall be fixed to the wall with clamps at 1.5m at
lest, using approved by the Engineer anchor units.
2.3.6.3
Samples
The Contractor shall supply a sample of all roof accessories prior to
ordering. All materials shall conform to the approved samples.
2.3.7
EXPANSION JOINTS
2.3.7.1
Materials
a)
Filler for Expansion Joints:

approved material.
b)
Sealant Backup Material:

Shall be Ethafoam (extruded
polyethylene foam rope) or similar approved material.
c)
Sealant: Shall be one-component multi-use and approved by

the R.E. sealant, in conformity with BS 4254/1967.
d)
Covering Strips: Shall be duraluminium or brass strips,

complete with fastening clips, as per the approved samples.
Shall be Flexell or similar
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2.3.7.2
Types of Joints
Filling of expansion joints shall differ, depending on their localization
in the building and shall be in accordance with the details, shown on
the drawings.
2.3.7.3
Workmanship
a)
Joint Preparation
Joints shall be thoroughly cleaned from all kinds of building
wastes, such as cement solution, plaster and formwork pieces.
b)
Application
The polyurethane rope shall be inserted into the joint so as to
remain at a distance of 4cm from the surface. The sealant shall
be gun applied, or in another manner, strictly following the
manufacturers instructions for the application and preparation
of joints surfaces. Care shall be taken to stick to the following
rule : the sealant material to be laid so that its thickness should
be of the length of the joint under filling and to provide
obligatory stopping of polyethylene rope with commercial name
Ethafoam under it.
2.3.7.4
Samples
The Contractor shall supply a sample of all materials for filling
expansion joints to the Engineer for approval prior to commencement
of work.
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2.4
PLASTERING
2.4.1
INTERNAL CEMENT PLASTERING
2.4.1.1
Materials
Constituent Materials for Plaster :
o
o
o
o
2.4.1.2
Portland Cement according to BS 12

Hydrated Lime according to BS 890
Workmanship
a)
Plaster Mix
Proportion of 1st Coat: 5 parts Portland Cement, 1 part
hydrated lime, 18 parts sand.
Proportion of 2nd Coat: Same as described for 1st Coat.
Measure and mix materials accurately; proportion batches
exactly alike; control moisture cement in sand for each batch;
machine mix materials to uniform color before adding water,
then wet mix to desired consistency. Do not use any material
that has set up or hardened to extent that water must be added
for workability. Do not use admixture to hasten set.
b)
Surface Preparation
Unit Masonry Surfaces: Broom off, make free of dust, loose
mortar and the like. Wet down immediately before plaster
application.
Concrete Surfaces: Clean, free of dust, loose particles,
grease, oil, foreign matter. Remove laitance, efflorescence.
Before plastering dampen surfaces to receive plaster, apply
dash coat of cement grout, composed of one part Portland
cement and one part fine sand. Apply cement grout with stiff
fibre brush; keep damp for not less than two days; allow to dry
before applying plaster.
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c)
Application
1st Coat: Apply with sufficient pressure, form good key. Cover
well, double back to bring plaster out to grounds, straighten to
true surface with rod, darby, leave rough. On concrete ceiling
slabs; spattered on with brush using whipping motion.
Thickness of this coat shall be approximately 15mm.
2nd Coat: After undercoat has set film, hard, dry, scratch in
thoroughly, lay on well, double back, fill out to true, even
surface, allow to draw a few minutes, trowel well to a smooth
finish with water, free from cat faces and other blemishes. Make
corners, angles and all intersections straight, sharp and true.
Out corners shall be protected using special expanded steel
sheet angle elements similar to Expandite - England, or
another approved.
Cut finish coat accurately against frames. Thickness of this coat
shall be approximately 5mm.
Workmanship shall conform with BS 5262 and BS 5492. In
case of suspended ceilings designed, no plastering on ceilings
is required. Wall plastering shall be applied 10cm higher than
the bottom level of suspended ceilings. Surfaces above
suspended ceilings, left without plaster shall be only sprayed by
machine with cement/sand mortar with thickness 3 to 5 mm.
On the walls of the already executed structure, where in future
cracks might appear, plastering between masonry walls and
R.C. structure shall be interrupted. Joints shall be made by
means of specially prepared pattern strip tools of galvanized
sheet, timber or PVC. Width of joints to be 0.5 to 0.8 cm and
depth 1.5 cm. Joints may remain unfilled or may be filled with
approved by the Engineer plastic filler, similar to this produced
by the companies Sika, FEB - Great Britain, or others.
2.4.1.3
Samples, Deviations
The Contractor, when and where directed, will set up job sample of
specified plastering mixes and finish. When samples have been
approved by the Engineer, they shall establish type, kind of mix,
quality and finish of the types of plastering required. The sample for
plaster shall be done on surface not smaller than 4 m2. Admissible
surface unevenness, measured with 2m long lath shall be no more
than 2 nos. or upto 3mm bulge. Vertical and horizontal deviation,
determined with plumb - 2mm per l.m. but not more than 8mm for the
entire height (or length) of wall.
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2.4.2
INTERNAL CEMENT PLASTERING ON METAL LATH
2.4.2.1
General
The kind of plastering shall be executed only around rainwater pipes
and when and where indicated on the drawings.
o
o
o
o
o
2.4.2.2

Hydrated Lime according to BS 890
Fibre
Reinforcing Materials
Metal Lath: shall be plain expanded type of 10mm mesh according
to BS 1369, or wire mesh.
Hot rolled mild steel bars 6m dia, according to BS 4449-250/mm2.
2.4.2.3
Workmanship
a)
Plaster Mix
Proportion of 1st Coat: 1 part Portland Cement, 1 part
hydrated lime, 6 parts sand, fibre (5 kg/m3 plaster mix).
Proportion of 2nd & 3rd Coats: 5 parts Portland cement, 1
part hydrated lime, 18 parts sand.
b)
Application
1st Coat: Apply with sufficient pressure to form good key.
Cover well, double back to bring plaster out to grounds,
straighten to true surface with rod, darby, leave rough.
Thickness approximately 10mm.
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2nd Coat: After undercoat has set film, hard, dry, scratch in
thoroughly, lay on well, double back, fill out to true, even
surface, allow to draw a few minutes, trowel well to a smooth
finish with water, free from cat faces and other blemishes. Make
corners, angles and all intersections straight, sharp and true.
Cut finish coat accurately against frames. Thickness
approximately 5mm.
3rd Coat: shall be the same as the 2nd coat. At openings,
where frames do not extend full depth of reveal, return, plaster
on jambs and soffits. Apply plaster from base to ceiling in one
operation. Avoid joints in plaster when possible. should defects
develop remove and replace with perfect work. Thickness
approximately 5mm.
2.4.2.4
Samples, Deviations
a)
Plastering Mixes
The Contractor, when and where directed, will set up job
sample of specified plastering mixes and finish. When sample
has been approved by the Engineer, they shall establish type,
kind of mix, quality and finish of kinds of plastering required,
plumb - 2 mm per 1m, but not more than 8 mm for the entire
height (or length) of wall.
b)
Welding
Welding and the method of correcting defective work shall
conform to BS 5135. Surfaces to be welded shall be free from
loose scale, rust, grease, paint and other foreign materials,
except that mill scale which withstands vigorous brushing. Joint
surfaces shall be free from fins and tears.
c)
Protection
Supporting devices shall be protected by means of red lead
primer (two coats) and three coats of alkyd oil paint, as
described in Item 1.3.2 of the present Specification.
d)
Installation
Precast units shall be installed perfectly plumb, level and true to
line and shall be suitably braced during erection. Care shall be
taken during handing and installation to avoid damage to
precast units.
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e)
Samples
Prior to commencement of precast units production, the
Contractor shall prepare 1 sample of the most typical panel (by
form, RFC and embedded parts) to represent all panels
envisaged in the design. After the approval of the sample by the
Engineer, the Contractor shall start with the casting of all
necessary panels.
2.4.3
PLASTER TOP SMOOTH TROWELLING (STOPPING)
2.4.3.1
Materials
Gypsum or a factory prepared white finish coat (stucco), local
production of the Libyan State Works in Tripoli, marked with fish
trademark emblem or equivalent.
2.4.3.2
Workmanship
All plaster surfaces receiving emulsion paint shall be smoothly
trowelled (stopped) with gypsum or with white finish coat, factorily
manufactured. It is not allowed to apply a coat with thickness more
than 3 mm. The layer shall be allowed to set a few minutes and
trowelled to a smooth, dense, hard, polished white finish.
All such surfaces are to be smoothed with sand paper and thoroughly
cleaned prior to emulsion paint coating.
2.4.4
CEMENT SCREED ON PLINTHS *
2.4.4.1
Materials
o Portland Cement according to BS 12
o Sand according to BS 1199
o Water according to BS 3148
2.4.4.2
Workmanship
a)
Plaster Mix
Undercoat Proportion: 1 part Portland Cement, 2 parts sand.

Finish Coat: 1 part Portland cement and 3 pars sand.
* Not applicable for this Contract
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b)
Surface Preparation
Concrete Surfaces: Shall be clean, free of dust, loose
particles, grease, oil, foreign matter. Remove laitance,
efflorescence. Before plastering dampen surfaces evenly. If
concrete surfaces are not rough enough to receive plaster,
apply dash coat of cement grout, composed of 1 part Portland
cement and 1 part fine sand. Apply cement grout with stiff fibre
brush; keep damp for not less than two days; allow to dry
before applying plaster.
c)
Application
Undercoat: Shall be dashed on with brush applying strong
whipping motion. Before undercoat has hardened, deeply
cross-scratch to provide mechanically key for second coat.
Thickness shall be approximately 13 mm.
Finish Coat: Shall be applied full length of wall or to natural
breaking points to eliminate joint marks. Finish texture shall be
smooth. Thickness - approximately 7 mm. Cement plaster on
plinths shall be executed 5cm under the sidewalk level.
Workmanship shall conform with BS 5262 and BS 5492.
d)
Curing
To develop maximum strength, keep each coat continuously
damp for not less than 5 days. Moistening shall begin as soon
as coat hardened sufficiently.
2.4.4.3
Samples, Deviations
The Contractor, when and where directed, will set up job sample of
specified mixes and finish. Samples shall be not less than 4 m2.
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2.4.5
EXTERNAL CEMENT PLASTERING
2.4.5.1
Materials
o
o
o
o
2.4.5.2

Hydrated lime according to BS 890
Workmanship
a)
Plaster Mix
Proportion of Base Coats (1st & 2nd): 5 parts Portland
Cement, 1 part hydrated lime, 18 parts sand.
Proportion of 3rd Coat: 1 part Portland cement, 4 parts sand.
that has set up or hardened to an extent that water must be
added for workability. Do not use admixture to hasten set.
b)
Surface Preparation
Unit Masonry Surfaces: Broom off, make free of dust, dirt,
application.
Concrete Surfaces: Clean, free of dirt, dust, loose particles,
Before plastering dampen surfaces evenly. If concrete surfaces
are not rough enough to receive plaster, apply dash coat of
cement grout, composed of 1 part Portland cement and 1 part
fine sand. Apply cement grout with stiff fibre brush; keep damp
for not less than two days; allow to dry before applying plaster.
c)
Scratch Coat: Applied full length of wall or to natural breaking

points such as door and window openings. Before first coat has
hardened, deeply cross-scratch to provide mechanically key for
second part.
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1st Coat: Shall be dashed on with brush applying strong

whipping action. Thickness - approximately 10mm. If in the
Engineers opinion surfaces are rough enough to ensure
adequate bond, first coat may be applied trowel, dampen, allow
to dry.
2nd Coat: Applied in the same manner as described for
scratch coat; finish to true, even surface, then roughen with
wood float to provide bond for finish coat. Before application of
finish coat, cure second coat by dampening; allow to dry.
Thickness approximately 5 mm.
Finish Coat: Where practicable, applied from top to bottom in
one operation to eliminate joint marks. Finish texture shall be
smooth. Thickness approximately 5mm.
Workmanship shall conform to BS 5626 and BS 5492.
d)
Curing
To develop maximum strength, keep each coat, including finish
coat, continuously damp for not less than 5 days. Moistening
shall begin as soon as coat hardened sufficiently.
e)
Samples, Deviations:
sample of specified mixes and finish. When samples have been
approved by the Engineer, they shall establish type, kind, mix,
quality and finish of kinds of plastering required. Admissible
surface unevenness, measured with 2m long lath - no more
than 2 nos. or upto 3mm bulge. Vertical and horizontal
deviation, determined with plumb - 2mm per 1m2.
2.4.6
EXTERNAL TYROLEAN PLASTERING (TARTASHA)
2.4.6.1
Materials
o White Portland Cement according to BS 12
o Crushed aggregate from limestone or marble upto 5mm according to BS 1199.
o Hydrated lime according to BS 890
o Admixtures according to BS 4887
o Pigments according to BS 1014
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2.4.6.2
Workmanship: Shall comply with the requirements of BS 5262.

a)
Plaster Mix
Proportion of Base Coats (1st & 2nd): 5 parts Portland
Cement, 1 part hydrated lime, 18 parts sand.
Proportion of 3rd Coat: 1 part Portland cement, 3 parts sand
(crushed aggregate from limestone or marble upto 5mm).
that has set up or hardened to an extent that water must be
added for workability. Do not use admixture to hasten set.
b)
Surface Preparation
Unit Masonry Surfaces: Broom off, make free of dust, dirt,
application.
Concrete Surfaces: Clean, free of dirt, dust, loose particles,
Before plastering dampen surfaces evenly. If concrete surfaces
are not rough enough to receive plaster, apply dash coat of
cement grout, composed of 1 part Portland cement and 1 part
fine sand. Apply cement grout with stiff fibre brush; keep damp
for not less than two days; allow to dry before applying plaster.
c)
Application
Scratch Coat: Applied full length of wall or to natural breaking
points such as door and window openings. Before first coat has
hardened, deeply cross-scratch to provide mechanically key for
second part.
1st Coat: Shall be dashed on with brush applying strong
whipping action. Thickness - approximately 10mm. If in the
Engineers opinion surfaces are rough enough to ensure
adequate bond, first coat may be applied trowel, dampen, allow
to dry.
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2nd Coat: Applied in the same manner as described for

scratch coat; finish to true, even surface, then roughen with
wood float to provide bond for finish coat. Before application of
finish coat, cure second coat by dampening; allow to dry.
Thickness approximately 5 mm.
Tyrolean Finish Coat: Shall be mechanically applied to give
an even textured finish as per approved sample. Thickness approximately 5mm.
Workmanship shall conform to BS 5626 and BS 5492.
d)
Curing
To develop maximum strength, keep each coat, including finish
coat, continuously damp for not less than 5 days. Moistening
shall begin as soon as coat hardened sufficiently.
e)
Samples, Deviations:
sample of specified mixes and finish. When samples have been
approved by the Engineer, they shall establish type, kind, mix,
quality and finish of kinds of plastering required. Admissible
surface unevenness, measured with 2m long lath - no more
than 2 nos. or upto 3mm bulge. Vertical and horizontal
deviation, determined with plumb - 2mm per 1m2.
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2.5
FINISHES
2.5.1
CERAMIC TILES FLOORING FOR LABORATORY ROOMS

AND SIMILAR PREMISES*
2.5.1.1
Materials
a)
The ceramic tiles should fully comply with the technical

requirements shown in the Table :
TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS
CONFORMITY
TO STANDARDS
Dimensions of the Sides

Thickness
Squareness
Straightness
Flatness
Surface Quality
Specific Weight
Water Absorption
Modules of Rupture (kg/cm2)
Scratch Hardness of Surface (Mohs Scale)
Deep Abrasion Resistance (mm)
Coefficient of Linear Thermal Expansion from
20o to 100oC
Thermal Shock Resistance
Chemical Resistance to Acids and Alkalis
+ 0.4%
EN 98
+ 5%
EN 98
+ 0.5%
EN 98
+ 0.5%
EN 98
+ 0.5%
EN 98
According to
EN 98
2.6 gr/cm3
DIN 1065
+0.00 - 0.05%
EN 99
500 - 600
EN 100
8
EN 101
125
EN 102
-6
-1
4.7 x 10 x C
EN 103
According to
EN 104
According to
EN 106
The floor tiles should be with greater slip-resistant surface with

abrasive granules, lines or figures.
The tiles, depending on the type of the rooms, where they shall
be installed, could be with dimensions 10 x 20 cm or as directed
by the Engineer.
The skirtings should be of the same materials, as the tiles with
dimensions 10 x 20 cm.
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The Contractor shall submit samples and technical certificates

covering the above technical requirements, as the Resident
Engineer shall approve, according to these samples and
certificates :
o Dimensions of the tiles
o Colour of the tiles
o Technical qualities of the tiles according to the certificate
b)
Materials Required for Setting Bed

o Hydrated lime according to BS 3148
c)
Materials Required for Grouting

o Non-staining Cement (white cement)
o Oxide powder paint same in colour with tiles
d)
2.5.1.2
Bituminous felt for separating layer according to BS 747:1977,

Part 2, Class 1, type 1B - fine granule surfaced bitumen 14 kg
per 10 m2.
Workmanship
As indicated on Table 3 from the British Code of Practice for Tile
Flooring and Slab Flooring - CP 202:1972, this kind of work shall
be executed in compliance with Item 4.2.3, Page 14 (Bedding in
Cement : Sand Mortar over a Separating Layer).
The concrete base should first be swept clean. The bedding mix shall
be designed as follows :
The cement : sand mix should be stronger than 1 part Portland
cement to 3 parts clean sharp sand by volume not weaker than 1 part
Portland cement to 4 parts clean sharp sand by volume.
The bedding mix should be of a stiff plastic consistency and should
contain the appropriate quantity of water so that when tamped and
fully compacted into place free water does not bleed to the surface.
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To obtain good adhesion between the bedding and tiles the bedding
mix should be lightly dusted with dry cement sprinkled from a flour
sieve and lightly trowelled level until the cement becomes damp.
Alternatively, a slurry of neat cement/water or a cement based
adhesive should be applied to the backs of the tiles. Any of these
applications should be made immediately preceding the bedding of
the tiles. Tiles which have, where necessary, been previously dipped
in clean water and from which the surface water has been drained
should then be laid on the mortar with 1.0 - 1.5 mm joint between
each tile and then tamped level.
The bedding mix for this system is laid over a separating layer of
bituminous felt. The separating layer should be laid over a smooth
surface, preferably a screed, with 100 mm lapped joints. Once the
separating layer is in position the bedding mix should be spread over
I, between wooden fillets, to provide an approximate depth when
leveled. The thickness of the bedding mix should be 20 + mm. The
bed should be leveled with a draw float drawn across the containing
fillets, and only sufficient bedding mortar used for about 2 - 3 hours
work.
Grouting of the joints may be carried out at any time to suit the
convenience of the work but should preferably be left for at least 12
hours.
The essential thing is to allow sufficient time to elapse to ensure
adequate setting to preclude disturbance of the finish during the
grouting operation. However, it is not advisable to delay the grouting
unduly as to open joints may collect general building dust and
deleterious material.
The grouting mix should be a paste-like mixture of white cement and
pure water, to which a powdered oxide colouring agent shall be
added. Too wet mix to be avoided as it may result cracking in the
joint filling on drying out. This grout should be worked well into all
joints until they are completely filled flush with the face of the tiles.
Surplus grout should be removed from the floor surface; on no
account should sawdust be used for this purpose, as there is a
danger that sawdust entering moist joint surfaces may break down
their strength, and cause them to become porous.
Skirtings shall be executed in the same manner, but the setting bed
shall consist of one coat only as specified for the second coat, but
with thickness approximately 1 cm. Back side of the tiles shall be
leveled with wall plastering.
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2.5.1.3
Cleaning
Upon completion, all surfaces shall be thoroughly cleaned with care
taken not to affect or damage in any way tile surface. Any damage
shall be repaired to the satisfaction of the Engineer.
2.5.1.4
Protection
Walls shall be protected and floors shall be covered with building
paper before foot traffic is permitted over the finished tile floors.
Board walkways shall be laid on floors that are to be used
continuously as passageways by workmen.
Damaged, or defective tiles shall be replaced on the Contractors
expense.
2.5.1.5
Samples, Deviations
The Contractor shall submit to the Engineer for approval duplicate
samples of each kind of ceramic tiles and the finishing work shall
conform in colour and quality with the approved samples.
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2.5.2
CERAMIC TILES FOR WC AND BATHROOMS
2.5.2.1
Materials
a)

CONFORMITY
TO STANDARDS

Thickness
Squareness
Straightness
Flatness
Surface Quality
Specific Weight
Water Absorption
Modules of Rupture (kg/cm2)
Scratch Hardness of Surface (Mohs Scale)
Deep Abrasion Resistance (mm)
Coefficient of Linear Thermal Expansion from
20o to 100oC
Chemical Resistance to Acids and Alkalis
+ 0.4%
EN 98
+ 5%
EN 98
+ 0.5%
EN 98
+ 0.5%
EN 98
+ 0.5%
EN 98
According to
EN 98
2.6 gr/cm3
DIN 1065
+0.00 - 0.05%
EN 99
500 - 600
EN 100
8
EN 101
125
EN 102
-6
-1
4.7 x 10 x C
EN 103
According to
EN 104
According to
EN 106

abrasive granules.
be installed, could be with dimensions 10 x 20 cm or as directed
by the Engineer.
The skirtings should be of the same materials, as the tiles with
dimensions 10 x 20 cm.
certificates :
o Colours of the tiles
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b)

c)

o Non-staining Cement (white cement)
d)
2.5.2.2
Waterproofing Membrane Soft PVC according to DIN 16730,

see this Volume, Item 2.3.1, Part 2.3 - Insulations.
Workmanship
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In this case the separating layer is adequate to the preliminary laid

waterproofing membrane PVC sheet, see this Volume of Technical
Specifications, Item 2.3.1, Part 2.3 - Insulations). Once the
waterproofing layer is in position the bedding mix should be spread
over it, between wooden fillets, to provide an approximate depth
when leveled. The thickness of the bedding should be 20 +5 mm.
The bed should be leveled with a draw float drawn across the
containing fillets, and only sufficient bedding mortar used for about 2
to 3 hours work.
hours. The essential thing is to allow sufficient time to elapse to
ensure adequate setting to preclude disturbance of the finish during
the grouting operation. However, it is not advisable to delay the
grouting unduly as to open joints may collect general building dust
and deleterious material.
added; mind that too wet a mix may result in the joint filling cracking
on drying out. This grout should be worked well into all joints until
they are completely filled flush with the face of the tiles.
Skirtings are laid in the same manner, but the 1 cm thick single-layer
under coat has constituent parts same as those of the above
specified mortar for setting bed. Back surface of the skirtings shall
be flush with wall plaster, or as directed by the Resident Engineer.
2.5.2.3
Cleaning
Upon completion, all tile surfaces shall be thoroughly cleaned with
care taken not to affect or damage in any way. Any damage shall be
removed to the satisfaction of the Engineer.
2.5.2.4
Protection
Suitable protection shall be provided over ceramic floor tiles to
prevent possible tile damage during execution of works. In case the
required transportation of materials by hand-push load carts, latter
shall be equipped with rubber wheels and rubber shoes. Damaged or
defective tiles shall be replaced on the Contractors expense.
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2.5.2.5
Samples
The Contractor shall submit to the Engineer for approval samples of
each type of ceramic floor tiles, prior to placing an order. All works
required shall conform with the approved samples.
2.5.3
TERRAZZO TILES FLOORING
2.5.3.1
Materials
a)
Terrazzo Tiles
Terrazzo tiles should comply with the requirements of BS 4131.
These have a wear layer after grinding of at least 6 mm
composed of graded marble chippings in Portland, white or
tinted cement, on base layer of fine concrete. They are machine
ground after manufacture to expose the marble aggregate, and
subsequently grouted.
The Contractor shall submit to the Engineer for approval
samples of terrazzo tiles of the recommended colour and size.
Marble skirtings shall be grey, uniform in colour and texture and
free from stains, discolourations, fissures and other defects.
Skirtings shall be 10 cm high and 1 cm thick.
All skirtings shall be factory polished.
b)
Bituminous Felt
Part 2, Class 1, type 1B - fine granule surfaced bitumen 14 kg
per 10 m2.
c)

o Non-staining Portland Cement (white cement)
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2.5.3.2
Workmanship
The execution of this kind of work will be in compliance with Item
4.2.3 from the British Code of Practice 202 : 1972, i.e. (Bedding in
Cement - Sand Mortar Over a Separating Layer). The concrete base
should first be swept clean. The bedding mix shall be designed as
follows :
Portland cement to 4 parts clean sharp sand by volume. The bedding
mix should be of a stiff plastic consistency and should contain the
appropriate quantity of water so that when tamped and fully
compacted into place free water does not bleed to the surface.
should then be laid on the mortar with minimal joints between each
tile and then tamped level.
bituminous felt. The separating layer should be laid over a smooth
surface, preferably a screed, with 100 mm lapped joints. Once the
it, between wooden fillets, and only sufficient bedding mortar used for
about 2 or 3 hours work.
hours. The essential thing is to allow sufficient time to elapse to
ensure adequate setting to preclude disturbance of the finish during
the grouting operation. However, it is not advisable to delay the
grouting unduly as to open joints may collect general building dust
and deleterious material.
pure water. Too wet mix to be avoided as it may result cracking in the
joint filling on drying out. This grout should be worked well into all
joints until they are completely filled flush with the face of the tiles.
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Skirtings shall be laid in the same way as the terrazzo tiles are, but
no undercoat shall be used. Back surface of skirtings shall be flush
with wall plaster. Joints shall be filled in with creamy like white
cement, filling all voids. When joint fill is completely dried, face edges
shall be carefully polished to avoid all possible surface roughness.
2.5.3.3
Protection
Suitable protection shall be provided over ceramic floor tiles to
prevent possible tile damage during execution of works. In case the
required transportation of materials by hand-push load carts, the
latter shall be equipped with rubber wheels and rubber shoes.
Damaged, or defective tiles shall be replaced on the Contractors
expense.
2.5.3.4
Samples
The Contractor shall submit to the Engineer for approval samples of
each type of ceramic floor tiles, prior to placing an order. All works
required shall conform with the approved samples.
2.5.4
MARBLE TILES FLOORING
2.5.4.1
Materials
a)
Marble Slabs
Marble tiles shall be with dimensions according to the detailed
architectural drawings, as per the approval of the Engineer. The
marble slabs shall be with exact dimensions, clean surfaces
and without cracks or any other defects.
Marble skirtings shall have 10 cm height, thickness 1 cm and
length variable from 40 upto 120 cm. The quality of the skirting
should be similar as of the marble slabs. The colour shall be as
above.
All marble slabs and skirtings shall be shop polished.
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Prior to the material delivery the Contractor shall submit to the

Resident Engineer samples with the required dimensions and
colours for approval by the Resident Engineer.
b)
Constituent Materials for Setting Bed

o Lime according to BS 890
c)
Constituent Materials for Grouting

2.5.4.2
Workmanship
The execution of this kind of work shall be according to the British
Code of Practice for Tile Flooring and Slab Flooring - CP 202 : 1972.
Bedding system for natural stone flooring of marble. The marble
slabs are solidly bedded on cement : lime mortar consisting of 1 part
cement to 1 part lime to 3 parts clean washed sand. Care should be
taken in the selection of the sand when laying white or light coloured
marbles if subsequent is to be avoided.
Jointing of marble with smooth finishes. The most satisfactory
results are obtained when these materials are laid with narrow joints
of 1.0 - 1.5 mm. These should be filled with neat cement grout which
is spread over the floor and worked into the joints. Surplus grout
should be cleaned off.
Skirting shall be executed in the same manner, as floor slabs, their
back side shall be leveled with plaster surface. Damaged, or
defective tiles shall be replaced on the Contractors expense.
2.5.4.3
Protection
Marble floors shall be covered with building paper, or gypsum
solution layer before foot traffic is permitted on the finished marble
floor. Board walkways shall be made in passageways for workmen.
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2.5.5
MARBLE FOR STAIRS
2.5.5.1
Materials
a)
Marble Slabs
Marble tiles for stairs shall be with dimensions in accordance
with the drawings, as follows :
o Tiles for treads 3 cm thick, length and width according to
architectural details in drawings.
o Risers for treads 2 cm thick, height according to architectural
details, length 60 to 120 cm, also according to details.
o Skirtings 2 cm thick, height and length according to details.
All marble slabs and skirtings shall be shop polished.
Prior to supply the marbles the Contractor shall submit samples
with dimensions 30 x 30 cm to the Engineer for approval of
colour and quality.
b)
Constituent Materials for Setting Bed

o
o
o
o
c)

Lime according to BS 890
Constituent Materials for Grouting

2.5.5.2
Workmanship
The execution of this kind of work shall be in accordance with British
Bedding system and fixing copper clips of the tiles shall be according
to Items 4.2.11, 4.2.11.1, Page 16 & 17 from the cited CP-202:1972.
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results are obtained when these materials are laid with narrow joints
of 1.0 - 1.5 mm. These should be filled with neat cement grout which
is spread over the floor and worked into the joints.
Treads should be solidly bedded using the respective mortar as for
the flooring. Risers selected from any natural material should be fixed
by means of copper clamps and the solid back filling reduced in
strength to provide a cushion effect against damaging blows. Where
the protective coating is broken to provide holes for the cramps, the
coating should be made good before the slabs are fixed.
Damaged or defective slabs shall be replaced at the Contactors
expense.
2.5.5.3
Protection
The treads shall be covered with building paper before foot traffic is
permitted on the staircase and risers shall be embraced with timber.
2.5.6
MARBLE FLOOR THRESHOLDS
2.5.6.1
a)
Materials for Thresholds

Marble floor thresholds shall be with dimensions: 2 cm
thickness, width of type A-19 cm, type B - 24 cm and length for
both 62, 72, 82 and 92 cm according to the drawings. The
colour of marbles shall be in accordance with the General
Design for finishing works approved by the Engineer. Marble
floor sills shall be with exact dimensions, clean surfaces, no
cracks and any other defects.
Prior to supply the marbles the Contractor shall present to the
Engineer for approval submit samples with dimensions 30 x 30
cm, for Engineer for approval of colour and quality too.
b)
Materials for Bedding

o
o
o
o
c)
Cement according to BS 12
Lime according to BS 890
Materials for Grouting

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2.5.6.2
Workmanship
The execution shall be according to the British Code of Practice for
Tile Flooring and Slab Flooring - CP 202 : 1972.
Bedding system in compliance with Items 4.2.11, 4.2.11.1, Page 16
of the cited CP - 202 : 1972.
The materials are solidly bedded on cement : lime mortar consisting
of 1 part cement to 1 part lime to 3 parts clean washed sand. Care
should be taken in the selection of the sand when laying white or light
coloured marbles if subsequent staining is to be avoided.
expense.
2.5.6.3
Protection
The thresholds shall be covered with building paper before foot traffic
is permitted.
2.5.7
MARBLE WINDOW SILLS
2.5.7.1
Materials
a)
Marble Window Sills

Marble window sills shall be with dimensions according to the
widths of the relevant window shown in the drawings. The
length of tiles for tiling the window sills could be variable from
60 to 120 cm in the total length of the window. The thickness o
the tiles should be of 2 cm. The tiles shall be with clean surface
without pores and cracks, and any kind of other defects.
Prior to supply the marble for tiling of the window sills the
Contractor shall present samples with dimensions 30 x 30 cm to
the Engineer for approval. Quality and of colour as per General
Design for colours of the Project as approved by the Engineer.
b)
Materials for Bedding

o Cement according to BS 12
o Lime according to BS 890
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c)
Materials for Grouting

2.5.7.2
Workmanship
The execution of this kind of works shall be according to the British
Bedding system and fixing with copper cramps of the particular tiles
is as per Items 4.2.11, 4.2.11.1 and 4.4, Page 16 & 17 from the cited
CP - 202 : 1972.
The materials are solidly bedded on cement : lime mortar consisting
of 1 part cement to 1 part lime to 3 parts clean washed sand. Care
should be taken in the selection of the sand when laying white or light
coloured marbles if subsequent staining is to be avoided.
results are obtained when these materials are laid with minimal
joints. These should be filled with neat cement grout which is spread
over the sills and worked into the joints.
Sills should be solidly bedded using the respective mortar and shall
be fixed by means of copper cramps. Where the protective coating is
broken to provide holes for the cramps, the coating should be made
good before the slabs are fixed.
expense.
2.5.7.3
Protection
The sills shall be covered with building paper, or PVC foil.
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2.5.8
ACID-RESISTANT TILE FLOORING*
2.5.8.1
Materials
a)

Thickness
Squareness
Straightness
Flatness
Specific Weight
Bulk Density
Water Absorption
Breaking Strength
Scratch Resistance (Mohs Scale)
Linear Thermal Expansion 20o to 100 oC
Glaze Resistance to CV-rays (Light Stability)
Resistance to Staining
Resistance to Acids and Alkalis with the
exception of Hydrofluoric Acid and its
compounds
Frost Resistance
CONFORMITY
TO STANDARDS
+ 0.4%
EN 98
+ 5%
EN 98
+ 0.5%
EN 98
+ 0.5%
EN 98
+ 0.5%
EN 98
2.6 gr/cm3
DIN 1065
2.3 gr/cm3
DIN 1065
+0.00 - 0.05%
EN 99
400460kg/cm3
EN 100
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EN 101
-1
-6
EN 103
7.2 x 10 x oC
Resists
EN 104
According to DIN 51094
According to
EN 122
According to
EN 122
Resists
EN 202
The cited technical characteristics cover all the technical

requirements of BS 1281 : 1974 Glazed Ceramic Wall Tiling.
abrasive granules.
be installed, could be with dimensions 20 x 20 cm.
The skirtings should be of the same materials as the tiles, but
with dimensions 10 x 20 cm.
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certificates :
o Colour of the tiles
b)

o Cement according to Table 1 from CP 202 : 1972
c)

o Cement according to Table 1 from CP 202 : 1972
d)
2.5.8.2

Part 2, Class 1, Type 1B - fine granule surfaced bitumen 14 kg
per 10 m2.
Workmanship
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bituminous felt. The separating layer should be laid over a sooth
surface, preferably a screed, with 100 mm lapped joints. Once this
it, between wooden fillets, to provide an approximate depth when
leveled. The thickness of the bedding should be 20 +5 mm.
The bed should be leveled with a draw float drawn across the
containing fillets, and only sufficient bedding mortar used for about 2
to 3 hours work. Grouting of joints may be carried out at any time to
suit convenience of the work but should preferably be left for at least
12 hours.
added. Too wet to be avoided as it may result cracking in the joint
filling on drying out. This grout should be worked well into all joints
until they are completely filled flush with the face of the tiles. Surplus
grout should be removed from the floor surface; on no account
should sawdust be used for this purpose, as there is a danger that
sawdust entering moist joint surfaces may break down their strength,
and cause them to become porous.
Skirtings shall be executed in the same manner, but the setting bed
shall consist of one coat only and as specified for the second coat,
but with thickness approximately 1 cm. Back side of the tiles shall be
leveled with wall plastering.
2.5.8.3
Cleaning
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2.5.8.4
Protection
Walls shall be protected and floors shall be covered with building
paper before foot traffic is permitted over the finished tile floors.
Board walkways shall be laid on floors that are to be used
continuously as passageways by workmen. Damaged, or defective
tiles shall be replaced on the Contractors expense.
2.5.8.5
Samples, Deviations
samples of each kind of ceramic floor tiles and the finishing work
shall conform in colour and quality with the approved samples.
2.5.9
GLAZED CERAMIC WALL TILING
2.5.9.1
Materials
a)
The ceramic tiles with dimensions 15 x 15 cm shall fully comply

with the technical requirements of the Table below :
Thickness
Squareness
Straightness
Flatness
Specific Weight
Bulk Density
Water Absorption
Breaking Strength
Scratch Resistance (Mohs Scale)
o
Linear Thermal Expansion 20 to 100 C

Glazing Resistance
Glaze Resistance to UV-rays (Light Stability)
Resistance to Staining
Resistance to Acids and Alkalis with the
exception of Hydrofluoric Acid and its
compounds
Frost Resistance
CONFORMITY
TO STANDARDS
+ 0.4%
EN 98
+ 5%
EN 98
+ 0.3%
EN 98
+ 0.3%
EN 98
+ 0.4%
EN 98
3
2.6 gr/cm
DIN 1065
3
2.0 gr/cm
DIN 1065
10 14%
EN 99
3
280350kg/cm
EN 101
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EN 101
-1
-6
EN 103
7.2 x 10 x oC
Resists
EN 104
Resists
EN 105
According to DIN 51094
According to
EN 122
According to
EN 122
Not-resistant
EN 202
The cited technical characteristics cover all technical

requirements of BS 1281 : 1974 Glazed Ceramic Wall Tiling.
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b)
Mortar for Setting Bed

Scratch Coat: Portland Cement 1 part : Sand 3 parts.
Float Coat: Portland Cement 1 part, hydrated lime a part,
sand 4 parts.
2.5.9.2
Application
Scratch Coat shall be mixed with the minimum amount of water
necessary to form a workable mixture.
Float Coat shall be applied with sufficient pressure to cover the area
and form a good key. This coat shall be brought level with guide
strips previously laid to give a true surface for setting coat.
Tiles shall be laid in Portland cement and in perfect vertical and
horizontal alignment. Joints shall be 1.0 mm wide. Prior to laying tiles
shall be treated all in accordance with manufacturers instructions.
hours.
pure water. Mind that too wet a mix may result in the joint filling
cracking on drying out. This grout should be worked well into all joints
until they are completely filled flush with the face of the tiles.
2.5.9.3
Samples
samples of each kind of ceramic floor tiles and the finishing work
shall conform in colour and quality with the approved samples.
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2.5.9.4
Place of Laying
Glazed ceramic tiles shall be laid in position, as shown on the
working drawings. When glazed ceramic tiles are shown in the area
of the wash-basins, they shall be laid as specified here:
o Length : The length of the wash-basin with 2 tiles more, each side.
o Height : 60 cm, starting from the top level of the washbasin.
2.5.10
INTERNAL EMULSION PAINTING
2.5.10.1
Materials
Paint: Emulsion paint shall be production of the Libyan Works,
marked with Fish trademark emblem and suitable for internal
painting or equivalent. All internal paint should be washable paint.
2.5.10.2
Workmanship
Surface preparation according to BS 6150.
Rendered and plastered surfaces shall have all cracks and other
defects cut out and filled with approved hard plaster. The filling to be
level with the surrounding surfaces and allowed to dry out thoroughly.
2.5.10.3
Application
Priming, thinning and painting shall be in full compliance with
manufacturers instructions.
2.5.10.4
Samples
The Contractor shall submit, to the Engineer for approval, the
manufacturers recommended colours catalogue before commencement
of works. No painting is allowed prior to approval of colours.
2.5.11
EXTERNAL EMULSION PAINTING
2.5.11.1
Materials
Paint: Emulsion paint shall be production of the Libyan Works in
Tripoli, marked with Fish trademark emblem and suitable for
external painting or equivalent.
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2.5.11.2
Workmanship
Surface preparation according to BS 6150.
Rendered and plastered surfaces shall have all cracks and other
defects cut out and filled in with approved hard plaster. The filling to
be level with the surrounding surfaces and allowed to dry out
thoroughly.
2.5.11.3
Application
Priming, thinning and painting shall be in full compliance with
manufacturers instructions.
2.5.11.4
Samples
The Contractor shall submit, to the Engineer for approval, the
manufacturers
recommended
colours
catalogue
before
commencement of works. No painting is allowed prior to approval of
colours.
2.5.12
EXTERNAL SILICATE BASED PAINTING*
2.5.12.1
Materials
The special Silicate Paint should be of the qualities of the approved
and applied in GSPLAJ already paint, manufactured by the Keim
Farben Company of West Germany or a similar one.
The Contractor to submit to the Resident Engineer samples and
certificates of the quality of the paint for approval.
2.5.12.2
Workmanship
Surface preparation
Silicate paint shall be applied on concrete surfaces, the location of
which is shown on the working drawings and which are subject to
direct sunshine and atmospheric effects. Dosing of colour and
application shall conform to the manufacturers instructions.
2.5.12.3
Samples
Prior to work commencement, the Contractor shall set up job sample
of concrete surfaces on the panels at least, colour and quality of the
paint being approved by the Engineer.
*Not included in this Contract
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2.5.13
SUSPENDED CEILING
2.5.13.1
Materials
o System of hangars, anchored to the RC slab, made of noncorroding metal, fit for adjustment in height in order to obtain
perfect evenness of the ceiling.
o Bearing grid of metal profiles, fixed to the hangars with special for
the purpose clips or accessories, made of non-corroding metal,.
o Rectangular aluminium strips, forming the suspended ceiling
finish, either preformatted by the manufacturer or not, as per the
Engineers instructions, 10cm wide, length depending on the
production of the manufacturer and the Engineers direction and
thickness of the sheet of the order of 0.6mm. (for ground floor
Toilets).
o Special L perimeter profiles, providing the proper visual
connection between plastering and the strips of suspended ceiling.
o Square aluminum panels acoustically insulated with fiberglass in
the Main Dining Hall as well as in the Guest Dining Hall.
2.5.13.2
Workmanship
After completion of all kinds of works, preceding the mounting of
suspended ceilings and after the required testings, they shall be
taken over by the Engineer and a protocol shall be signed, covering
the following :
o Plastering on walls upto a height 10cm over the level of the
suspended ceiling :
o Rough spraying of walls with cement : sand solution in the area
over the suspended ceiling upto the RC slab.
o Mounting of all pipelines, envisaged in parts water supply and
sewerage and mechanical of the design, all air ducts, electromechanical devices and their connections.
o Mounting of all cables, hangars and cable trays, all hangars for
lighting fixtures and other devices embedded in the suspending
ceiling.
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Only then, mounting of the suspended ceiling may commence. The

manner of mounting shall be in compliance with the working
drawings, prepared by the manufacturer of the suspended ceiling or
by the Contractor or approved by the Engineer. The suspended
ceiling shall be mounted so as its entire surface shall be free of any
unevenness which may be seen. The separate panels shall also be
leveled, joints between them shall be equal in both directions and the
ending pieces in the areas next to the walls shall be symmetrically
arranged. The special L profiles shall be with perfectly straight
horizontal lines and hardly visible weldings between them. They shall
firmly stick to the panels of the room.
2.5.13.3
Samples
The Contractor shall submit to the Engineer for previous approval
catalogues of the company manufacturer of suspended ceilings. After
their review, the Engineer will determine the type of suspended
ceilings as regards surface finish and colour, as well as the
respective system of hanging, proposed by the manufacturer. The
Contractor shall submit samples of all separate components of the
suspended ceilings, two nos. of each one - one for the Engineer and
one for his sample room. All elements of the suspended ceilings
delivered at the project site shall be in full compliance with the
approved samples.
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2.6
DOORS AND WINDOWS
2.6.1 *
STEEL DOORS AND FRAMES WITH HOLLOW CORE SECTION
2.6.1.1
Materials
o Steel Profiles according to BS 4360, Grade 43
o Bolts according to BS 916 or BS 2708 with hexagonal heads & nuts
o Steel Sheet according to BS 1149, Part 1 with thickness 0.6 to 1.5mm
The steel sheets should be of a very high quality, used in furnishing,
bilaterally thermally treated, perfectly even and free of any local
defects, such as slag, corrosion, rust and other external or concealed
defects.
Door frames be made of cold bent open profiles with perfectly right
angles, with straight and free of damage surfaces of sheets with
thickness 1.5mm. They shall be provided with the necessary
anchoring accessories, which will grant perfect mounting and reliable
fixing to concrete or brick walls, as well as with the necessary
number of hinges, fully corresponding in height to the door panel.
2.6.1.2
Workmanship
Doors shall be made strictly in compliance with the working drawings
in a specialized workshop. All connections shall be made by
electrical welding or riveting, but the connection shall be made
invisible. All welding shall be perfectly smoothed with machines and
the joints between the separate elements filled with suitable putty
and smoothed with spatula. All external corners shall have suitable,
machine treated chamfers. Dimensions shall be in full compliance
with design.
The door and frame shall be provided with perfectly corresponding
devices for the relevant type of lock and latch, machine made.
The door panel shall be easily removable from the frame at any time.
The frames and the doors shall be mounted absolutely vertical,
without any twisting or torsion. Immediately after the vertical
adjustment of the frame and its anchoring into the wall, as per the
details, the whole frame shall be filled with cement-sand solution or
fine concrete.
The frames and doors shall be primed with red lead and then painted
with the paint approved by the Engineer. At that, the surfaces shall
be free of honeycombs, drops or streams of primer or paint.
* Not applicable for this Contract.
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2.6.1.3
Samples
The Contractor shall submit a sample piece with dimensions not less
than 50/50 cm from one of the frame angles and a piece of the door
in cross section, as well as samples of locks and latches, primer and
paint.
2.6.2
ALUMINIUM DOORS AND WINDOWS
2.6.2.1
Materials
o Aluminium Profiles, extruded or rolled, of Al.Mg.S1 05 alloy with
tensile strength not less than 22 N/mm2, anodized from 16 to 18
mic, with natural colour type Naturanodic EG/EV-1, in full
compliance with the provisions of BS for such kinds of works.
o Steel Profiles according to BS 4360 - hot dip galvanized.
o Neoprene Gaskets of material containing at least 50% pure
neoprene, specially bent and not changing their hardness and
elasticity in the temperature range from 0o to 60oC.
o Metallic Wire Mosquito Net with holes of the order of 1.5/1.5 to
2.0/2.0 mm, anchoring to an approved sample by the Engineer.
2.6.2.2
Workmanship
Doors and windows shall be made in a manner fully satisfying the
functional requirements towards the relevant type of joinery, as well
as the architectural-aesthetic criteria for a good external and internal
appearance. It is obligatory to stick strictly to all design dimensions.
All connections between the separate elements and profiles shall be
made precise, strong, using reliable and tested in practice joints. All
joints shall be absolutely tight, impervious to water and dust, the
profiles to be connected shall be perfectly adjusted and permanent
and weather-resistant gaskets shall be used.
As a rule, all doors and windows shall be manufactured and mounted
together with their frames, but dismantling of the wings from the
frames should always be possible. Doors and windows shall be
delivered complete with all their accessories - locks, latches,
handles, mechanisms, stoppers etc. according to the architectural
drawings and approved samples.
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The method of anchoring to the sides of the relevant openings in the

walls has to be reliable and to secure the precise and accurate
mounting of the corresponding element. Special care shall be taken
for the perfect compacting of the joints between the plastering or
other finishes and the aluminium joinery; manner and means to be
approved by the Engineer.
Fitting of the separate elements, providing the smooth and soft of the
wings, their tight closing, unlocking, locking and anything else,
securing the normal and uninterrupted functioning of the elements,
as well as the correct adjustment of hydraulic mechanisms - all that
shall be executed after the glazing and gasketing of the elements.
All elements shall be protected by suitable means and the Contractor
shall provide all necessary protection during transportation, mounting
and after that till the final handing over of the project.
2.6.2.3
Samples and Shop Drawings

Sample pieces with dimensions not smaller than 30 cm of all joinery
elements shall be submitted to the Engineer for approval prior to
delivery. The Engineer has to approve all shop and typical drawings
before commencement of the production.
2.6.3
WOODEN HOLLOW CORE FLUSH DOORS AND WINDOWS
2.6.3.1
Materials (Doors)
o Softwood and hardwood according to BS 1186, Part 1.
o Plywood according to the additional conditions of BS 1186, Part 1
with moisture resistance as per type BR of BS 1455.
o Veneering shall be Grade 1for doors whose visible surface is
hardwood veneer and Class 2 for doors with visible surface of
formica.
o Laminated plastic according to BS 3794, with an approved colour
and texture of the material.
o Adhesive - it will comply with the requirements of BS 1204,
universal type of synthetic glue, suitable for wood and chosen
laminated covers and with qualities which do not change with time.
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2.6.3.2
Workmanship
The door panel framing and the middle panel rib shall be made of
softwood. The filling shall be a squared grid of softwood. All the
wooden material shall be disinfected against insects and treated with
anti-decaying agents. The frame elements have to be connected by
cutting grooves and pins, well glued and securing the evenness and
stability of the door.
The approved door finish shall be hardwood veneer, 5 mm plywood
with the required finish shall be glued and pressed. In this case, the
sides, the upper and the bottom parts of the panel shall be clad with
solid hardwood, of the same kind as the visible veneer. After a
careful smoothing of the surfaces with sandpaper, the doors shall be
enameled as approved by the Engineer.
All doors shall be provided with machine made grooves for the
ironmongery, perfectly fitting with those on the doorframe. Door &
window frames shall be made of wood, size to be as per the
approved drawings by the Engineer.
All doors shall be perfectly fixed to the corresponding frames and
shall be able to open and close smoothly, softly and without efforts
for jolts after their complete glazing and providing with the required
hydraulic devices and stopper, wherever envisaged.
Windows shall consist of wooden louvered openable shutters fixed
externally and glass openable shutters (5 mm thick transparent
glass) internally. The shutters shall be perfectly fixed to the
corresponding frames with hinges and shall be able to open and
close smoothly, softly and without efforts or jolts. Window frames
shall be double rebated to house external and internal shutters and
shall be properly fixed to walls with necessary hold fasts.
The design, materials and fittings of doors and windows shall be
subject to Owners approval, however, in no case the design,
materials and fittings shall be inferior to the doors and windows of the
existing houses in the Refinery Township.
All doors and windows shall be painted with enamel paint of
approved quality.
All timber used in joinery work, whether imported, finished or worked
on site shall be of good quality, thoroughly seasoned, free from heart
and cup shakes, wanes, large loose or dead knots, splits and
sapwood. It is to be clean, sound, straight, grained and without warp
or twist.
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2.6.3.3
Samples and Shop Drawings

The Contractor shall submit a sample corner of a cut door/window
with dimensions not smaller than 50/50 cm, all elements of the
skeleton and finish visible, as well as detailed typical shop drawings
prior to manufacture commencement to be approved by the
Engineer.
2.6.4.2
Workmanship
The gasketing profiles shall be placed in the specially prepared for
the purpose grooves along the perimeter of the door leaf and shall
secure 100% light protection when door is closed. The gasketing
strip at the bottom part of the door shall be further fixed by means of
aluminium cleat and screws for wood with flush heads.
2.6.4.3
Samples and Drawings

The Contractor shall present a sample corner of the specified door
with dimensions 30/30 cm, gaskets mounted, as well as shop
drawing with principal details of its manufacture.
2.6.5
IRONMONGERY
2.6.5.1
General
The Contractor shall submit for approval to the Engineer catalogues
or samples of well known and specialized in ironmongery production
company or companies. The materials presented for approval shall
be in full compliance with the requirements towards their qualities,
indicated on the working drawings.
All approved and delivered to the project site ironmongery shall be
accompanied by the relevant certificates of the manufacturer,
complete with all accessories necessary for mounting. All
ironmongery elements shall perfectly fit to each other and the
reliability of the joints and the precise functioning of mechanisms
shall be ensured. Using nails as fixing means is absolutely forbidden.
Unless otherwise specified in the shop drawings, all joinery elements
shall be aluminium cast with mat pearly finish of the surface.
All mechanical mobile parts of the ironmongery have to be well
checked, carefully lubricated and adjusted, in order to secure their
smooth and proper functioning.
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All latches shall be delivered complete with 3 No. keys. The keys
shall be submitted to the project Owner or his representative at the
time of project handing over, fixed with a key holder. The key holder
shall be a non-corroding metal plate with dimensions 2 x 5 cm with
clearly and permanently marked number of the door to which the
keys belong.
All doors shall be provided with floor door stoppers, fixed immobile
and with rubber caps.
All double acting doors shall have spring hinges, returning the door to
closed position. All double-leaf aluminium doors which open to one
side only shall be provided with plates, marked with Push or Pull
respectively.
For all the sliding doors, rubber gaskets of an approved material and
quality shall be provided.
All doors shall be provided with a plate of a type approved by the
Engineer, with clearly and permanently written door number as per
the design scheme.
All doors of offices, laboratories, special rooms and others, wherever
necessary, shall be provided with name holders, metal, complete
with a protective piece of hard, transparent plastic, thickness of the
order of 1.5 to 2 mm, type approved by the Engineer.
2.6.5.2
Workmanship
Ironmongery shall be fixed to doors and windows strictly following the
architectural - medical technologic plans, by qualified workers. The
Contractor shall provide means for protection and maintenance of
ironmongery proper and functional till project handing over.
2.6.5.3
Samples
After the approval of the company manufacturer of the ironmongery,
the Contractor shall submit one sample each kind of ironmongery,
complete with fixing elements. The types of ironmongery, delivered at
the project site shall be in full compliance with the samples.
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2.7
WOODEN, METAL WORKS AND MISCELLANEOUS
2.7.1
METAL FABRICATION
2.7.1.1
Materials
a)
b)
Steel
o
Round Steel Bars, mild steel according to BS 44661.
Chequered Plates, shapes, sections pipes, sheet steel

according to BS 4360
Painting Materials
o
c)
Aluminium
o
o
d)
Extruded sections shall be according to DIN Standards.

Aluminium sheets shall be according to DIN Standards.
Wood for Combined Details

o
o
o
2.7.1.2
Manufactured by the Libyan State Plants with Fish symbol

or equivalent.
Softwood, hardwood, plywood according to BS 1186, Part 1.

Blockboard shall be according to BS 3444.
Adhesive shall be suitable synthetic one.
Workmanship
Fabrication shall be carried in thorough workmanlike manner. Metals
shall be formed true to details, they shall have clean, straight, sharp
defined profiles and unless otherwise particularly noted, with smooth
finished surface.
Joints shall be so assembled that they will be as strong, rigid as
adjoining sections, they shall be continuously welded, spot welded
only where approved. Face joints shall be dressed, ground flush,
polished smooth and to specified finish of joined materials; joints
shall be close fitting, made where least conspicuous, water-tight
where subject to elements.
Rivets, bolts, screw heads shall be flat, countersunk where thickness
of material will permit; oval and/or truss head on thin material only
when approved in exposed work. Exposed bolts, screw ends and the
like shall be cut off, dressed flush with nuts or other adjacent metal.
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Weights of connections and accessories shall be adequate to sustain

safety and withstand stresses, strains to which they will be normally
subjected and equivalent to strength of material and sections to be
joined.
Work shall be built in with masonry. Where anchors, connections or
other details are not indicated or specified, their material, size, form
and attachment shall conform to standard approved practices for
materials for this type of construction.
Veneering of wooden elements of combined details shall be Grade 1
for hardwood veneer and shall be treated with clear lacquer mat
finish. When indicated on the drawings, wooden elements of
combined details shall be primed and painted with oil paint in two
coats. Varnish and/or painting shall be as per manufacturers
instructions.
Defective work of any kind, whether in materials or workmanship will
be rejected; the Contractor shall remove such rejected work and
replace it with new, satisfactory work without extra cost to the
Employer.
2.7.1.3
Samples
If required by the Engineer, the Contractor shall submit samples of
fabricated metalwork to show quality of workmanship and fabrication
details. No work shall commence until samples have been approved.
The Contractor shall submit samples of manufactured venetian blinds
to be approved, shape, colour etc.
2.7.2
ALUMINIUM PARAPET FOR STAIRCASES
2.7.2.1
Materials
o Aluminium Profiles, extruded or rolled, of Al.Mg. S105 alloy with
tensile strength 22 N/mm2, anodized from 16 to 18 mic, with
natural colour type Naturanodic EG/EV-1, in full compliance with
BS as regards such kinds of works.
o Square Steel Bars 40/40/4 mm, steel sheet 100/100/20 mm, flat
bars 40/4 mm, all according to BS 4360
o Plexiglass, 6 mm thick in full compliance with BS as regards in
such kinds of works.
o Back bolts, screws and nuts according to BS 916.
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2.7.2.2
Workmanship
The execution of the parapet and its anchorage to the staircase
shoulders, landings and walls, shall be in full conformity with the
architectural shop drawings.
The Contractor shall submit samples of the profiles for the stands,
frames, handrails, glass and anchors and shall deliver the necessary
materials after the Engineers approval.
The manufacture and mounting of the parapet may be done only
after the approval of the shop drawings. Gasketing of glasses in the
panels shall be made with neoprene strips, the same or similar to
those of aluminium windows.
Profiles and sections, which have been damaged or bent during
production and transportation shall not be accepted for mounting.
The Contractor is obliged to provide reliable protection to the profiles
until project handing over.
Anchoring devices or profiles should secure the reliability, solidity
and perfect aluminium alignment of mounting sections and profiles.
2.7.2.3
Samples
All mentioned samples shall not be smaller than 30 cm.
2.7.3
TOILETS / BATHROOM ACCESSORIES
2.7.3.1
Materials
All items described here below shall be special production of well
established and experienced companies. The products shall be free
of functional disadvantages, with modern design and proper
appearance. All their parts and connections have to be corrosion
resistant, chrome plated, enameled or china surfaced. They shall
satisfy all sanitary - hygienic requirements towards them.
a)
Liquid Soap Dispenser

Wall mounted container of polished stainless steel, approximate
capacity 0.5 lt. and possibility to be used without touching with
fingers.
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b)
Powdered Soap Dispenser

Wall mounted container of polished stainless steel, approximate
capacity 0.8 lt. To be used without touching with fingers.
c)
Sap Holder
15 x 15 cm, embedded in the glazed ceramic tiles, china type.
d)
Toilet Paper Holder

15 x 15 cm, embedded in the glazed ceramic tiles, china type.
e)
Paper Towel Dispenser

Wall mounted box with front or top cover, complete with lock of
the reamer or latch type. all parts of the box shall be of
polished stainless steel. Dimensions shall be suitable for the
standard size paper towels.
f)
Towel Rails
Enameled or chrome plated tubular profile with shoes fit for wall
mounting of the same material.
g)
Shower Curtain Rods

Type and dimensions as indicated on drawings. The rod shall
be of non-corroding metal (copper or brass), chrome plated,
with chrome spools and clips for the curtain of the same metal.
The clips shall be at a distance of no more than 6 cm from one
another.
h)
Coat Hooks
Made of China, enameled or of chrome plated metal, as per the
Engineers approval.
i)
Wall Mirrors
Plate glass 6 mm thick, perfectly smooth and with the best silver
coating on the back side. Mirrors shall have minimum
dimensions 60 x 40 cm and shall be complete with 1.5 cm wide,
chrome plated metal frame. They shall be fixed to the wall by
means of 3 no. chrome plated holders - 2 nos. on the bottom
and 1 on the top. The mirror shall be supplied by a
manufacturer qualified in electrical lights.
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j-i)
Grab Bars (Toilets) for Disabled

These shall be with dimensions as shown on the drawings, of
chrome plated metal pipes dia 2.2 to 2.7 cm, reliably anchored
into the wall.
ii)
Grab Bars (Showers) for Disabled

into the wall.
iii)
Grab Bars (Eastern and Western Type WC)

into the wall.
2.7.3.2
Workmanship
Mounting of all above described accessories to the WC and
bathroom equipment shall be executed by means of original fixing
equipment supplied by the manufacturer together with accessories
and in a manner, which does not disturb the integrity and good
appearance of the adjacent finish. Mounting shall be executed strictly
at the places indicated on the drawings. The Contractor shall provide
suitable conditions for the proper storage of all materials and their
preservation during transportation and mounting until project handing
over.
2.7.3.3
Samples
The Contractor shall submit to the Engineer for approval catalogues
of a company or companies - manufacturers and the Engineer shall
specify the supplier and type and catalogue number of the product.
The Contractor shall provide for the Engineer one sample of all
approved accessories to the equipment.
All materials delivered to the project site shall be in full compliance
with the samples by type, size, material and surface finish.
Mounting shall be made following strictly the technology and method,
described in the manufacturers catalogues. Wherever the method of
mounting may vary or is not specified, execution shall follow an
approved sample by the Engineer.
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Part 5: Electrical works
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5.1
GENERAL DETAILS
5.1.1
SCOPE OF WORKS
5.1.1.1
This Specification covers the supply, delivery to Site, erection, testing

and commissioning of all materials and equipment in connection with
the Electrical Services of the Project, listed in the Table of Contents
herein below.
5.1.1.2
All Works included in this Specification shall be fed at a system

voltage of 380V AC, 3-Phase, 4-Wire, 50 CPS, with the following
tolerances :
Voltage
Frequency
5.1.1.3
+5%
+4%
The entire works shall be carried out in strict accordance with this
Specification, the various electrical drawings and the current rules
and Electrical Wiring Regulations. IEC Recommendations Publication
364 E1, Installation of Buildings.
The General Conditions of Contract including their Particular
Applications and any other special conditions shall equally apply to
the Electrical Services.
5.1.1.4
The Contractor shall clarify any further details that may not be
included in this Specification, but are required for the completeness
of the Project and all these shall be deemed as included in his prices
and rates.
5.1.1.5
The Scope of Works in this Section of the Specification includes the

following items :
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
Sub/Main Distribution Board and Distribution Boards in the Project.

Main distribution and Feeder Electrical Lines*
Lighting Installations
Power Installations
Earthing Installation
Telephone Installation
Fire Alarm System
Communication Network
Air-conditioning System
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The works listed above shall include supply, mounting and

commissioning into operation, complete in every respect to the
satisfaction of the Engineer and the Employer.
5.1.1.6
The required installation shall comply with ARC Specification E-9023

(attached herewith). The installation shall run in conduits sunk
beneath the wall surfaces. All junction boxes, socket outlets,
switches, ceiling roses etc. shall be flush mounted including electrical
distribution board.
The minimum illumination levels in rooms shall be as follows :
o
o
o
o
Workshops
Offices
Corridor and Store
Toilet
500 lux
480 lux
250 lux
150 lux
A telephone shall be installed giving the general facility of two outlets

per room (office handsets and final junction box for the incoming
telephone cable to be ARC supply).
Fire Alarm System, connected to the Central Fire Bridges, shall be
installed in all buildings to comply with the Safety Requirements as
pert he Refinery Safety Regulations.
One electrical hand dryer of approved quality to be provided in each
toilet and one drinking water cooler to be provided outside each toilet
as per the specification.
Unless specified otherwise, the Air Conditioning System shall be wall
type with winter heater in all building. Air conditioners, Westinghouse
or Delchi make units, shall be provided in all rooms except toilets.
All units shall be sized in order to satisfy the following conditions in
each room :
o
o
o
o
Maximum summer internal required temperature

Maximum relative humidity required in summer
Winter relative humidity required in summer
External design temperature
23 +1oC
50 %
22 +1oC
Max. 45oC
On air extractor of approved quality and adequate capacity to be

provided in each toilet.
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Electrical works shall comply with ARC Specification E-9023. All fire
fighting devices shall be designed to comply with NFPA Standards
(latest editions).
5.1.2
CLIMATIC CONDITIONS
The climate is dry tropical one. All electrical materials and equipment
shall be suitable for Azzawiya climatic conditions. All materials,
apparatus and equipment shall be capable of continuous, prolonged
and trouble free operation.
5.1.3
DERATING
Unless otherwise stated due allowance has to be made in the design
of the Electrical Installations described in the Specification for the
special local climatic conditions, and all equipment, wires, cables,
switches etc. specified herein have to be adequately derated.
5.1.4
STANDARDS
All materials and equipment the Contractor intends to use in
Electrical Works shall comply with as a minimum :
a)
The current IEC Recommendation Publication 364 Electrical

Installation of Buildings.
b)
The Regulations of the Institution of Electrical Engineers (IEE).
c)
If for certain installations and materials there are no IEE

Recommendations, the latest VDE Specifications are valid.
The above refers to the quality of materials and equipment, their

erection, testing etc.
5.1.5
TEST CERTIFICATES FOR THE EQUIPMENT AND MATERIALS

Besides the technical information and/or samples, required by the
relevant Clauses of General Conditions of Contract for approval of
equipment and materials, at least 10 (ten) days before the delivery to
the site the Contractor shall submit to the Engineers Representative.
Copies of Test Certificates from an independent Testing Authority or
from the Manufacturer confirming that the materials and equipment
comply with the requirements of this Specification.
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5.1.6
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
The Engineer reserves the right to request from the Contractor to
inspect the Plants of some of the proposed manufacturers in order to
obtain more detailed information about the materials and equipment
proposed and/or to attend certain tests and all this shall be made at
the expense of the Contract.
5.1.7
MAINTENANCE AND INSTRUCTION MANUALS

Six sets of Maintenance and Instruction Manuals and catalogues
shall be submitted for the entire electrical equipment, communication
fittings and fire security and detection system and as directed by the
Engineer.
5.1.8
INSPECTION AND TESTS

The whole of the electrical equipment and materials shall be subject
to inspection and testing during manufacture and especially before
dispatch from manufacturers plant, during erection on Site and upon
completion.
The Contractor shall provide all necessary apparatus, measuring
instruments, tools, connections and accessories for performing the
required tests.
Every test shall be carried out according to the Contractors and/or
Manufacturers proposals previously approved by the Engineer.
5.1.9
SPARE PARTS AND TOOLS

The Contractor shall include in his Tender Price the cost of all
necessary spare parts and special tools that might be necessary for
the complete installation and for duration of one year operation after
handing over to the Engineer.
The Contractor shall present to the Engineer a priced list of
recommended spare parts which are likely to be needed for a period
of at least 2 years maintenance after final handing over.
5.1.10
LABELS
All electrical equipment shall be clearly labeled in English in
accordance with the inscriptions of the drawings, circuit diagrams etc.
The labels shall be made of multilayer white and black plastic
material, front engraved and securely fixed to the respective
equipment.
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5.2
SWITCHBOARDS
5.2.1
In order to improve the reliability of the power supply, in the location
indicated in the drawings, sub/main distribution switchboards shall be
installed and shall distribute the power for all electric consumers.
From the sub/main distribution switchboard by means of main feeder
lines with suitably sizes cross-section, the respective distribution
switchboards shall be power supplied.
5.2.2
SUB/MAIN SWITCHBOARDS
The sub/main distribution switchboards shall be of the floor mounting
type, made of sheet-steel with a thickness not less than 2mm and
shall be suitable for operation from the front side. It shall be provided
with commutation, protection and measuring facilities as indicated on
the drawings.
The mechanical protection of the sub/main distribution switchboard
shall be IP 52. In accordance with the climatic conditions
switchboards shall be constructed under TA (Dry Tropical version
performance).
All panels shall be provided with suitable locks operated by a master
key. Three number of such master keys shall be delivered by the
Contractor for each sub/main switchboard. All components shall be
clearly marked and labeled with the identifications indicted on the
drawings.
Each panel shall be provided with a convenient pocket containing the
circuit line diagram of the panel.
The busbars shall be made of isolated high conductivity electrolytic
copper with sizes for a current loading of not more than 1.5 A/mm2
and designed for a maximum temperature not exceeding 70oC at full
load and at maximum ambient temperature.
A special neutral busbar shall be erected through the whole length of
the switchboards connected by means of the fourth neutral core of
the feeder lines cables to the neutral busbar of the respective
transformer LV switchboard.
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All non-live metal parts of the switchboards and the equipment shall
be securely bounded to the grounding busbar. The metal armature
and sheaths of the outgoing lines shall be connected to the same.
All normal operating conditions this grounding busbar shall be
galvanically connected to the neutral busbar at the main
switchboards.
All internal live connections shall be made of suitably sized copper
conductors, bare or PVC insulated. When bare conductors are used,
the same shall be painted or marked with the phase identification
colors.
All outgoing cables and wires shall be connected to the respectively
numbered terminals and fixed by safe connectors of the screw or
other suitable type.
The short-circuit and overload protection of all outgoing lines shall be
achieved in principle by means of automatic circuit-breakers. The
grounding and neutral busbars and connectors shall not be
protected. All automatic circuit breakers shall be suitable for free
tripping which shall not permit switching-on in the presence of a short
circuit. The live busbars shall be protected by means of bolted
covers.
The measuring instruments to be mounted on the panels shall be of
electric-magnetic type with ranges indicated on the drawings, for
flush mounting and with square shape. Their class of accuracy shall
be not more than 1.5%.
The instrument transformers shall be of the dry insulated type and
shall be insulated, constructed and sized to be capable to withstand
all electrical, thermal and mechanical stresses to which they may be
subjected in operation and particularly under short-circuit conditions.
Their class of accuracy when used for measuring purposes shall be
0.5%. The rated secondary current of the current transformers shall
be 5A.
All relays shall be suitable for local operating conditions, high
temperature and humidity. Their contact shall be silver plated, or
otherwise protected. The rated current of the contacts shall be
suitable for the duty performed under the actual operating conditions.
All equipment erected in the SMSBs shall be for a rated voltage of
not less than 500V.
The Contractor shall provide the Engineer with working drawings for
all switchboards with detailed specifications and performance data of
all the equipment he proposes to incorporate in them for approval.
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5.2.3.
LV DISTRIBUTION BOARDS
The LV Distribution Switchboard shall be with circuit diagrams,
switchgear, enclosure protection range, designation and kind of
erection as indicated on the drawings and in the Bill of Quantities.
The switchboard shall be of metal structure. The single phase
outgoing lines shall be protected against short-circuit and overload by
means of miniature automatic circuit-breakers with thermal and
magnetic release. They shall be switched-on manually by means of a
tumbler or pushbuttons.
All distributions shall be equipped with a main switch, preferably a
circuit breaker or a load break switch. The individual circuits shall be
provided with circuit breakers or miniature circuit breakers. The use
of fuses shall be avoided where possible.
a)
Domestic type distributions shall be, wherever possible, of the

flush mounted, double insulated type. Mounting rails and
modules shall be according to DIN 46277/3.
b)
Industrial type distributions shall be, wherever possible of the

double insulated weather-protected type with transparent
covers.
The remotely controller relays (impulse relays) for switching on and

off the lighting circuits shall be provided with electro-magnetic
operating devices with mechanical retention in switched on position.
The coils shall operate at 240V AC.
Installation of earth leakage circuit breakers is to be considered and
provided where necessary. ELCB is to have test button, reset button
and signaling on operation as a result of an earth leakage.
Double insulation is also recommended but at present is restricted to
small machinery, light fittings and distributions only.
5.3
CABLING AND WIRING
5.3.1
5.3.1.1
The electrical installation shall include the main feeder cable

connected to a distribution inside an electrical substation or another
main distribution to be defined by ARC.
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Installation plans, one line diagrams, schematic and wiring diagram,

load diagrams and lighting layout shall be handed over to ARC for
approval within 30 days from the order date.
Initial load of branch circuits shall not exceed 65% of their capacity,
spare circuit breakers shall be provided on the basis of 20% of the
circuits initially installed.
The installation shall be of good workmanship, all square and level
and fixed with components approved for the purpose used for.
The following tests shall be carried out by the Contractor prior to the
mains supply being connected and Test Certificates to be handed
over to ARC :
a)
b)
c)
5.3.1.2
Earth Resistance Test

Insulation Resistance Test
Earth Continuity Test
The maximum current carrying capacity of every individual cable or

wire type and cross-section shall be determined by the Contractor
upon consideration of the following :
o The maximum possible power to be transmitted.
o A minimum soil temperature of 25oC in 1200mm depth (thermal
soil resistivity 120 degree cm/w.
o Cable grouping.
o Kind of cable laying as per Installation Details.
5.3.1.3
The electrical and physical performance data of every cable as well

as all applied derating factors shall be taken into consideration when
sizing the cross-sections.
5.3.1.4
The conductor cross section of every cable shall be adequate for

carrying the prospective fault current as determined by the next
relative short circuit protection device when operating during the
specified load conditions without deterioration of the di-electric.
The cables shall be sized in such a way that the voltage drop from
the transformer substation upto the last consumer shall not exceed
2.5% for the lighting installation and power installation at full load.
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The cross section of the cables shall be properly rated and in such a
way that the actual maximum current shall not exceed 90% of the
permissible current for a particular cross section.
Thermoplastic insulated flexible wires type NYAF to DIN 57250/VDE
0250, DIN 57281/VDE 0281 and DIN 57282/VDE 0282.
Cables: Cable types NYM or NYRUZY in accordance with German
Cable Types to VDE 0271. For underground cables Type NYCWY or
NYCY in accordance with German Cable Types VDE 0265.
Connectors: PVC insulated wire connectors of good quality shall be
used in junction boxes. Twisted or soldered connections are not
permitted.
5.3.1.5
The phase conductors of cables and wires shall be discriminated by

colours on their entire length. The conductors of the cables shall be
color coded in accordance with IEC.
The colour code for insulated conductors shall be as follows :
o
o
o
o
black for phase

brown for switched phase (in cables also phase)
light blue for neutral
green/yellow for protective conductor (earth)
5.3.2
MULTICORE PVC INSULATED UNARMORED CABLE

(PVC/PVC OR XLPE)
5.3.2.1
600/1000 V circular PVC/PVC or XLPE insulated and sheathed

cables shall have stranded conductors made of plane annealed
copper wires of high conductivity and purity. The conductors shall be
PVC insulated and the core insulation shall be coloured as stated for
identification. The conductor insulation shall be coloured for
identification. This type shall be used only as internal installation.
5.3.2.2
12/24 KV light-weight three copper core cable of type XLPE,

armoured, aluminium screened and PVC sheathed shall be used, as
HV cables all over the site.
5.3.3
MINIMUM CABLE SIZES

Minimum cable sizes for circuits outgoing from final distribution
boards shall be in accordance with the following schedule which
gives the required cross section area of the PVC cables :
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o Lighting circuits not exceeding a load of 1800W

or as indicated in the drawings.
2.5 mm2
o Distribution boards
6.0 mm2
o Circuits connecting heating and miscellaneous equipment

shall be sized in accordance with respective regulations,
but shall not be less than
2.5 mm2
o Motors upto and including 1.5 KW
2.5 mm2
o Motors above 1.5 KW - cables shall be sized to conform

to regulations, such that the cable rating shown is not
smaller than
4.0 mm2
o Remote control circuits
2.5 mm2
Cross sections shall be calculated on a maximum voltage drop of 3%

on the furthest point. Cross sections below 1.5 mm2 shall not be
used.
Insulation Resistance
The minimum insulation resistance shall be 1000 ohms per volt.
5.3.4
CABLE MEASUREMENTS
The Contractor shall be entirely responsible for correctly measuring
of all required cable lengths to the various distribution positions and
points etc.
5.3.5
CABLE GLANDS AND CABLE MARKING
5.3.5.1
All cables shall terminate in totally enclosed junction boxes by cable

glands.
5.3.5.2
Each cable when completely installed shall receive at each end and
at intermediate positions, as may be considered necessary by the
Engineer, tags with engraved identification number of the cable.
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5.4
PVC CONDUITS AND CONDUIT FITTINGS
5.4.1
Heavy gauge rigid conduits and conduit fittings shall be so designed
and manufactured as to ensure reliable mechanical protection to
cables contained therein, and shall withstand the stresses and high
temperatures liable to occur during transport storage and installation
in Azzawiya Refinery site.
For surface and flush conduit installations, rigid synthetic material
conduits or flexible conduit and accessories made from hard PVC in
accordance with DIN 49019 to VDE 49016.
Cable protection tubes in hard PVC in accordance with DIN
8061/8062 and hard PE in accordance with DIN 8074/8075.
Rigid PVC conduits and conduit fittings shall be suitably marked and
identified by the manufacturer.
Marking of conduits shall also include the nominal size. All marks
shall be indelible and easy legible.
5.4.2
CONSTRUCTION
The inside and outside surfaces of conduits shall be smooth and free
from burrs, flash and similar defects. The interior and ends of conduit
fittings shall have no sharp edges and surfaces and corners over
which the cables are likely to be drawn shall be smooth and sell
rounded.
Rigid PVC conduits shall be so constructed that it will be possible to
bend the conduit easily with the aid of a simple too. e.g. bending
spring. The rigid PVC conduits and fittings shall be of the untreated
type.
5.4.3
MECHANICAL AND OTHER PROPERTIES

Rigid PVC conduits and conduit fittings shall have an adequate
mechanical strength and thermal stability. Compliance shall be
checked by tests to the satisfaction of the Engineer.
Rigid PVC conduits and conduit fittings shall be resistant to high
temperature and shall be non-hygroscopic. They shall also be of the
self-extinguishing type.
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5.4.4
NOMINAL SIZES AND DIMENSIONS

Rigid PVC conduits shall be of one of the nominal sizes as follows :
20, 25, 32, 40 and 50 mm. Each length of conduit shall be 3m in
length and the outside diameter and minimum wall thickness shall be
as required by the respective standard specification and will be
coupled by PVC slip couplers.
5.4.5
BOXES
All boxes for switches, socket outlets etc. shall be of rigid PVC and
their dimensions shall be suitable for fixing the switches, sockets and
other accessories specified later.
All boxes shall be provided with tapped brass inserts for fixing the
screws.
Boxes and covers used with plastic, provided with means for
securely terminating the conduits.
Outlet boxes shall be of size and design to suit the devices to be
fitted thereto such as socket outlets of the system concerned.
Boxes used for all lighting outlets shall be fitted with steel insert clips
to provide additional support for heavy pendants.
5.4.6
TESTS
Rigid PVC conduits and fittings shall satisfy the tests required by the
standard specifications to which they shall be manufactured.
5.4.7
JUNCTION BOX
The junction box shall be complete with a terminal block suitable for
connecting up to a 10 mm2 copper conductor (phase, neutral and
earth) and an all insulated molded white cover plate.
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5.5
LIGHTING FITTINGS
5.5.1
GENERAL
The lighting fittings shall comply with all general requirements as
outlined herein unless otherwise specified or shown in the drawings.
All fittings shall be of suitable for use under the prevailing conditions
at the place of their installation. All lighting fittings shall meet the
approval of the Engineer in all respects.
The enclosure protection range of the fittings shall comply with the
requirements of IEC, Publication 144.
All lighting fittings shall have class 1 Functional insulation with
terminals or earthing cable or plug, or class 2 Double and/or
reinforced insulation throughout and no provision for earthing.
All fluorescent lighting fittings shall be power factor corrected.
5.5.2
LIGHTING FITTINGS AND LIGHT INTENSITIES

Lighting fittings to be supplied under the contract shall comply with
various categories as listed further below and shown in the drawings.
The lighting fittings shall be complete in every respect including lamp,
control gear etc. designed to continuously operate at a maximum
ambient temperature of 45oC.
Fluorescent light fittings with standard 40 watt fluorescent tubes shall
be used wherever possible.
The following types of light fittings are recommended for the different
applications :
a)
For Offices and Similar Applications

Non-weatherproof for ceiling mounting, dustproof Class 1,
Degree of Protection IP50.
1 x 40 watt
2 x 40 watt > Preferred type Novolux NLK/4/140, NLK/214/240, NKL/214/340
3 x 40 watt
b)
For Industrial and Outdoor Installations

Weatherproof and corrosion resistant type fitting for ceiling
mounting Class II, Degree of Protection IP55.
1 x 40 watt
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d)
For High Ceiling workshops and Similar Buildings

Weatherproof ceiling mounting, corrosion resistant, weide
angled reflector. Degree of Protection IP55, PF Corr. lamp MBE
250 watts.
e)
For Street Lighting

VDE standard approved type 250 watt lamp HQL Class II PF
correction. Degree of protection lamp compartment IP44.
Control gear compartment protection IP23. Refinery preferred
type Siemens Stopal.
For areas near the sea special corrosion resistant and water
tight light fittings shall be required and shall be selected
according to application by ARC.
5.5.3
INCANDESCENT FITTINGS
Incandescent fittings shall be equipped with porcelain E.S. screw
sockets for lamps upto 200 W.
Relamping of the fittings shall be possible without having to remove
the fittings from their place. The various incandescent fittings shall be
as described by types in the drawings.
5.5.4
WIRING
Wiring within the fittings and for connection to the branch circuit
wiring shall not be less than 1.5 mm2 for 240 V application.
5.5.5
LAMPS
a)
General
Lamps shall be of wattage and types as shown in the drawings.
Lamps for the permanent installation shall not be placed in the
fittings until so directed by the Engineer and this shall be
accomplished directly before the building areas are ready for
occupancy by the Employer.
b)
Fluorescent Lamps
Lamps shall be rapid start and for operation at 240V unless
otherwise specified for the various fittings types indicated in the
drawings. Lamps shall have bi-pin bases and a minimum
approximate rated life of 12000 hours.
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c)
Incandescent Lamps
Incandescent lamps of 200W and below shall be of the frosted
type. Lamps shall be for operation at 240V with a minimum
approximate rated life of 1000 hours.
d)
Ballasts
Ballasts shall be completely enclosed in a sheet steel castings
and shall have a corrosion resistant finish. All ballasts shall be
of the high power factor type compensated to above 0.9 PF and
shall have a noise level below 30 Db.
Unless otherwise specified all ballasts for fluorescent lamps
shall be rapid start.
5.5.6
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
The control gear of all lighting fittings shall be identical and shall be
one of the following types :
a)
b)
Control gear consisting of chokes, capacitors and starters.

Control gear consisting of ballasts and starters.
The control gear for fittings with more than one lamp shall be as
follows :
a)
b)
c)
2 lamps fittings
3 lamps fitting
4 lamps fitting
:
:
:
twin tube circuit

1 twin tube circuit and one single tube circuit
2 twin tube circuits
The twin tube circuit shall be ant stroboscopic.

The lighting system layout as displayed in the drawings is to
understood as guidance only and the Contractor is responsible
the proper engineering of the whole scheme according
internationally recognized illuminating calculations which are to
submitted for approval by the Engineer.
5.5.7
be
for
to
be
DESCRIPTION OF LIGHTING SYSTEM

The lighting is divided principally in two parts: local and remotely
controlled.
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5.6
SWITCHES
5.6.1
SINGLE PHASE SWITCHES

a)
Switches used in lighting branch circuits shall be quick-make

quick-break with silver alloy contacts in an area resistant
molded base, rocker operated, rated 5A, 250V AC.
Each switch shall be capable of interrupting inductive or
resisting loads up to its full rated capacity.
b)
5.6.2
It is quite necessary, when installing more than two switches in

a room to be used mulligan cover plates up to four numbers.
MOMENTARY ACTING SINGLE POLE PUSHBUTTONS

a)
The momentary acting single pole pushbuttons for activating

the impulse relays shall be 5A, 250V AC rated.
b)
They shall be suitable for flush or surface installation.
c)
The pushbutton mechanism shall be with silver alloy contacts.
d)
The pushbutton plates shall be ivory molded plastic, similar to

the single phase switch plates.
e)
Degrees of protection shall be as indicated in the drawings and

keynote.
5.7
SOCKET OUTLETS
5.7.1
SINGLE POLE SOCKET OUTLETS
5.7.2
a)
The socket outlets shall be for flat pin plug polarized grounding
type with three pin holes, rated 16A, 250V, for surface IP43 or
flush mounting IP21. The pin holes shall be suitable for three
pin general purpose plugs.
b)
The socket outlets shall have a molded plastic or porcelain

base and shall be designed to fit the appropriate plate - white or
ivory plastic.
DOUBLE POLE SWITCH 20A

Double pole switch 20A with pilot lamp, flush mounted.
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5.7.3
DOUBLE POLE SWITCH 45A

Double pole switch 45A with pilot lamp, flush mounted.
5.7.4
PLUGS
The plugs shall be made of ivory, break resistant, molded materials,
with solid brass pins and pressing cord grip free of clamps and
screws.
5.8
GENERAL ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS
5.8.1
GENERAL
The general electrical installation shall be carried out by means of
single or multicore PVC insulated cables in conduits and
accessories.
5.8.2
INSTALLATION OF CONDUITS
a)
Only rigid high impact heavy gauge PVC conduits and

accessories shall be used for all installations, where conduits
are to be installed. The conduits shall be buried in walls and
floors or run along the surface.
b)
All surface fixing shall be at intervals not exceeding 0.5m for

20mm and 25mm and 2.0m for size 32mm and over.
c)
In addition, conduit shall be fixed not less than 150mm and

500mm respectively from each surface box or switch.
d)
All field bends shall be made with a bending machine or other

approved device which will not reduce the internal diameter of
the conduit or injure the protective coating.
e)
Low voltage wiring shall be carried out with PVC insulated wires
with copper conductors and they should not run in the same
conduit carrying 240 volts circuits.
f)
All conduit boxes shall be so located that covers and openings

shall be easily accessible. They shall be installed parallel with
building lines and where embedded shall be flush with the
surface of the finished floor, wall or ceiling.
g)
The maximum number of single core PVC insulated cables run

in the conduit shall be according to IEE Regulations.
h)
Each final circuit shall be provided with an insulated earth

conductor green/yellow.
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5.8.3
INSTALLATION OF LIGHTING FITTINGS

The lighting fittings shall be of the type indicated in the drawings. All
lighting fittings shall be furnished, installed and connected complete
in every respect with all accessories.
5.8.4
INSTALLATION OF SWITCHBOARDS
The method of installation of switchboards, the size of the ducts and
all other fixing details in connection with the installation shall be to
the approval of the Engineer.
5.8.5
INSTALLATION OF SOCKET OUTLETS
5.8.5.1
Socket outlets and switches for lighting or other purpose are to be

flush mounted by insertion into embedded carried boxes. Junction
boxes within concealed wiring shall likewise be of the flush mounted
type.
5.8.5.2
The mounting height of switches etc. in closed rooms shall be as

follows :
a)
Socket outlets wall mounted 300mm above finished floor level.
b) Switches flush mounted in walls or built-in cabinets, 1400mm

above finished floor level.
c)
Local wall switches near doors shall be located at strike side of

doors as finally hung, whether so indicated on the drawings or
not.
Switches shall be mounted with the long dimensions vertical
and with the operating handle in upward position when in the
ON position.
Single pole switches shall switch the (phase) wire or circuits.
5.8.5.3
Stairway and floor lighting fixtures shall be operated by pushbutton

switches from several points via pulse operated relays, arranged in
the associated sub-distribution boards.
5.8.5.4
Air conditioners shall be fed from flush mounting automatic circuit

breaker 1-pH/220V.
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5.8.6
INSTALLATION OF POWER FEEDER CABLES

a)
The proposed routes of cables are shown on the layout

drawings.
b)
Cable routes shall be agreed with the Engineer.
c)
The cable shall be installed and tested strictly in accordance

with the appropriate clauses of the IEE Regulations, the
Factories Acts and BS 3346.
d)
Cable shall be installed with a minimum of 300mm clearance of

any equipment or pipe work, including lagging associated with
other services.
5.9
EARTHING
5.9.1
GENERAL
All metal non-current conductive parts of all the electrical equipment
employed, with the exception of the cases particularly mentioned
here below, shall be securely bonded to the earthing system. All
earthing busbars, wires and cables shall be made of high quality
electrolytic copper.
5.9.2
EARTHING THE LV SWITCHGEAR AND EQUIPMENT

Each panel shall be provided with an earthing busbar separated from
the neutral busbar. The cross section of the earthing busbar shall be
equal to the cross section of the phase busbars and the earthing
busbar shall be extended through the whole length of the panel. The
earthing busbar shall be connected to the neutral busbar by means
of a removable link.
The earthing of all metal non-current conductive parts of the
switchgear and elect 415/240 V shall be made using copper wire with
yellow/green PVC insulation. The earthing busbar of the LV panels
shall be connected to the earthing network using copper wires.
All connections of the earthing system wires to the earthing network
and earthed components shall be made using cadmium plated bolts,
nuts and spring washers. The metal surfaces connected shall always
be cleaned thoroughly to metal shine.
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5.9.3
EARTHING ELECTRODES
The earthing electrodes shall be connected to the earthing network
being copper coated steel core rods with a diameter of not less than
3/4 and a length of not less than 3m, made of 1.5m components
provided with suitable fittings such as driving head, connectors and
hammering head.
Each earthing rod end shall be located at 0.8m below ground level.
5.9.4
EARTHING RESISTANCE
The earthing resistance of any point of the earthing installation to
earth shall not exceed 1.0 ohms during the dry season. The earthing
resistance between any point of the earthing installation and an
earthing electrode shall not exceed 0.5 ohms. Testing of the earthing
resistance shall be made during the dry season. The above indicated
value shall be justified on the Site. If for any reason the above
indicated values cannot be reached, the Contractor shall be obliged
to extend the earthing system by driving additional electrodes and/or
placing additional tape until the values are justified, and all this up to
the satisfaction of the Engineer.
5.10
LIGHTNING PROTECTION SYSTEM
5.10.1
DESCRIPTION & REQUIREMENTS FOR THE INSTALLATION

The lightning protection system of the buildings shall consist of roof
mesh, down conductors and earthing electrodes.
The roof mesh shall be done by copper tape 25/3mm, as it is shown
on the drawings. In the places shown on the drawings the new mesh
shall be connected to the existing ones.
The down conductors shall be made of copper tape 25/3mm,
clamped down to the test clamp on the metal structure of a mast.
Each down conductor shall terminate on a test clamp mounted at a
height of upto 0.8m above the earth level. The connection of the test
clamp to the earthing electrode shall be effected with copper tape
30/4mm, partly fixed to the wall as described above and partly laid in
a trench. Each set of earthing shall consist 3 no. of electrodes
connected with 25/4mm copper tape.
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The earthing electrodes shall be made of copper bond steel rods

driven into the earth, with diameter of 3/4 and a length of 3m. The
connections of the grounding tape coming from the test clamps to the
rods shall be effected by means of special connectors analogically as
for the earthing system. The earthing rods shall be driven full length
into the ground so that their top shall be at 80cm below the ground
level. The total transient resistance of the earthing electrode system
shall be less than 10 ohms.
Every joint and underground connection will be security isolated from
the aggressive sore and moisture by special compound and tape.
5.10.2
TESTING OF THE SYSTEM

After completion of the lightning protection system, it shall be tested
for the transient resistance of the earthing electrodes system.
The Contractor shall provide at his own expense the necessary
qualified personnel and measuring instruments to carry out the above
tests in the presence of the Engineer. The Contractor shall repair or
replace at his own any component of the earthing system which has
proved unsatisfactory during the tests. After such repairs or
replacements, the tests shall be repeated until the required results
are obtained to the satisfaction of the Engineer.
5.11
TELEPHONE SYSTEM
5.11.1
All work related to the telephone system shall conform to the
requirements of the Communication Authority with which the
Contractor shall acquaint himself. The telephone system when
installed will be integrated with the internal Azzawiya Project
Telephone Network to the satisfaction of the Authority, in respect of
trunk lines, signaling tones, speech level, noise and other
performance qualities.
The telephone equipment supplier shall be authorized distributor of
the equipment manufacturer and shall have among his local staff
specialized skilled technicians for the installation, maintenance and
repair of the system.
The Contractor shall supply all labour, materials, equipment, tools,
implements etc. required for installation of conduits, drawn-in and
outlet boxes, distribution boxes, telephone terminal box etc.
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5.11.2
SPECIALIZED SUBCONTRACTOR
If such works are executed by approved specialized subcontractor,
the Contractor shall attend on and provide all the usual services
required for such attendance. This attendance shall include all
necessary builders work.
5.11.3
SCOPE OF WORKS
The work shall include :
5.11.4
a) Internal telephone wiring.

b) Telephone terminal box.
c) Telephone terminal outlets.
INTERNAL TELEPHONE SETS

All internal telephone sets shall be of elegant modern design, heavy
shock resisting, antistatic, made of high quality plastic material,
attractive.
all subscribers telephone sets shall be of the desk office type with
3m flexible black colored connecting cord and connector-plug
suitable for concealed installation.
The telephone sets shall be of color approved by the Employer
(Owner) or the Engineer. Such telephone sets shall be installed in
the rooms as indicated on the drawings.
All connections shall be through the telephone terminal box.
The telephone outlet points shall end with a special telephone socket
outlet of a type to be approved by the respective authorities and
suitable for concealed installation.
The telephone terminal boxes shall be provided with suitable terminal
blocks for terminating the incoming telephone cable and the
telephone wiring going further to the different premises and other
locations. The terminal block shall serve as a junction point having
metallically linked clamping screws. The telephone terminal box shall
be of the surface or flush mounted type.
5.11.5
INTERNAL TELEPHONE CABLING

The internal telephone lines (distribution wiring) shall be done of
cables approved by respective authority. The copper cable
conductors shall have 0.6mm diameter. The type of internal wiring
shall be : types JYY or IY (st) Y.
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5.11.6
TELEPHONE CONDUITS AND CABLE DUCT

PVC conduits and conduit fittings shall be used for the internal
telephone installations. All conduit fittings shall be manufactured and
tested generally in accordance with BS 4607, Part I, 1970 and CEE
Publication 26.
5.11.7
TELEPHONE OUTLETS
The mounting location for telephone outlets shall be in conformity
with the drawings and will be for 4 pole plug. The telephone outlets
shall be installed 300mm above finished floor level.
The following sockets shall be used :
o 4-pin communications type surface mounting socket.
o 4-pin communications type flush mounting socket.
All communication sockets shall be supplied complete with 4-pin
communications plug in accordance with DIN Communication
Standards.
Telephone instruments shall be of the Siemens type for desk or wall
mounting.
Other types of telephone instruments i.e. industrial, weatherproof and
explosion proof types will be of the preferred types for
standardization. Information will be given on request.
5.11.8
TELEPHONE TERMINAL BOXES (TTB)

Flush type of TTB shall be mounted to receive incoming to distribute
personal subscriber lines. The capacity of each TTB is shown on the
drawings.
5.11.9
UNDERGROUND INSTALLATION
The connection between Extension - Building and already existed
telephone exchange shall be done by cables type A-2YF(L)2Y.
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5.12
FIRE SECURITY & AUTOMATIC DETECTION SYSTEM
5.12 .1
GENERAL
The fire security & automatic detection system shall be comprise
local panel with complete electronic circuits for signaling and
detection any smoke ,heat and fire signals coming from sensors.
The system design shall be done in accordance following codes
and standards :
NFPA 101
NFPA 72
Safety Code for Buildings.

National Electrical Code.
BS 5446
Specifications for Components of Automatic

Fire Alarm Systems.
BS 5839
Fire Detection and Alarm Systems in Buildings.
BS 6266
Instrument for Detection of Combustible

Gasses.
We recommend S24211-C424-A10 updating version SIEMENS

Germany.
5.12.2
FIRE ALARM PANEL

An addressable system consists of a control panel connected to
addressable field devices ,programmable type. The control panel
shall further have the facilities to execute the display of the following :
5.12.3
a)
Device information for I/O including mapping and massages.
b)
Power system ,battery and reset system.
c)
ON/OFF ( per Group ). Printing List of devices action (Alarm,

faults, Configuration report and status report).
d)
Maximum required (28.. 30) element in each zone.
e)
Spare capacity shall be allowed for future expansion (control

panel and zones..etc.).
DETECTORS
Smoke Detectors: Smoke detectors are primarily specified for indoor
application with low air flows. Consequently, NFPA 72E which
contains much details on location of smoke detectors in buildings
shall be used as the principle reference required and distributing our
proposal in canteen building .we recommended DO1101 /base DB
1101A.
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5.12.4
HEAT DETECTORS
Heat detectors shall be used as a principle reference ,NFPA 72
fitting shall be used .we recommended DT1101A/DT1102A.
5.12.5
MANUAL CALL POINTS

Manual call points shall be of break glass indoor type which to be
installed in Kitchen and will be distributed through the protected area
in strategically position .we recommend DM 1103, 1104 or DM1101
5.12.6
AUDIBLE ALARMS (SOUNDERS)

Audible alarms to be shown in the control panel .The indoor/outdoor
siren as per NFPA recommendation .lamps light sets suitable for
installation ,RED light signaling the fire condition . we recommended
6 alarm sounders.
5.12.7
FACTORY ACCEPTANCE TESTS

The entire system hardware& Software including I/O modules shall
be subjected to a series of tests witnessed by the Owners engineers
at the venders premises before shipment.
5.13
COMMUNICATION CABLE NETWORK
5.13.1
GENERAL
The communication cable network in the Site of Azzawiya Refinery
shall connect all internal PABX systems in the Administration
Building. The master PABX in the Administration Building shall serve
as a main one. Each outgoing trunk call shall pass through it.
5.13.2
TELEPHONE INSTALLATION
Telephone cables shall be laid by copper core PVC insulated and
sheathed, unarmored, for underground installation. The exact cross
section and numbers of cores is shown on the drawings (50x2x0.6).
When PVC insulated cables shall be laid underground, they shall be
laid in the ground at a minimum depth of 0.8 m below surface. A
10cm bed of soft soil or sand shall be provided below the cable and
10cm (ten centimeters) of the same material shall be laid over the
cable. The soil or the sand shall be sieved clean of stones and other
sharp material, and of grain size not more than 3mm. On the top of
the sand layer above the cable, concrete or other approved tiles shall
be placed throughout the whole length of the cable.
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In places where the underground cable shall pass below pavements,

it shall be drawn through PVC cable duct protecting pipes with
concrete cover places approximately at 1.10 m below the top finished
level. An entry of cables in the building and at places of wall
crossings, a protecting pipe of adequate diameter and with a
minimum wall thickness of 2.5mm shall be used, firmly embedded.
The length of the pipe extension on both sides of the walls shall be
minimum 20 cm. Both ends upon the completion of the drawing
operation shall be sealed with a suitable waterproof sealing
compound.
At the place of entry of a cable into a pipe, a pad of sand or other
material approved by the Engineer shall be provided.
Locations of the underground cables shall be marked in places as
directed by the Engineer with metal corrosion resisting plates fixed to
the walls of the buildings or on concrete posts approved by the
Engineer placed in the ground flush with the surface above the
location of the cable.
The cable aluminium sheathing shall be used as earthing conductors.
It shall be connected to the grounding busbar of the respective
switchboard(s) and to the housing of the electrical equipment and/or
appliance to be earthed. The requirements of the Regulations for
Electrical Installations used by IEE shall be met.
5.13.3
TELEPHONE TERMINAL BOXES

As it is shown, the terminal telephone boxes shall be mounted with
the same capacity in the boxes in IP54 degree of protection outside
the buildings and IP41 inside the buildings.
5.14
LV CABLE NETWORK
5.14.1
GENERAL
Each SMSBs of the new extension buildings shall be fed by the
existing Transformer Substation ES 11/1 and ES 11/3 through LV
cable feeders.
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5.14.2
LV CABLE INSTALLATION
Cables are described in Technical Specification Clause 5.3.
Termination of all cables will be carried out only by specially trained
termination personnel.
All cable terminations will be in suitable cable gland boxes, and the
lead covering correctly plumbed.
At all joint boxes the steel tape of the cables will be bounded over the
joint box.
Trench work will be excavated to an average 0.8 m below finished
road level. The bottom of the trench wil be completely cleaned of all
stones, chipping etc. and a 10 cm depth of finely sifted sand will be
laid at the bottom.
Cables will be laid on the top of thou sand and covered by a further
10 cm of sifted sand.
Cable cover tiles, which will be red concrete pattern (50 x 25 x 5 cm)
be laid over for the whole length of cable run.
The clean out of rocks earth removed will be taken back into the
trench and rammed to ground level.
Above trenches reinforced concrete cable markers, inscribed LV wil
be installed at intervals of not more than 30 m.
LV cable crossing shall be done by protection PVC 100 mm pipes
cement casted.
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Technical Specifications Workshop

EPC BD Azzawiya Vol II Exhibit C2

Provide and construct the Workshop building as per above mentioned

Provide and construct rooms on ground floors inside the workshop

Supply and installation an overhead crane having capacity 5 tons for

Provide and construct a reinforced concrete ramp with stairs in the

Preparation of site by cutting and filling in order to bring the

Supply and installation of wrapped firewater pipe of GRP pipe

Supply and laying of electrical armoured cable of proper size for

Provide and install light poles including cables for proper

Supply and lay telephone cable of 10 pairs including supply of

Provide and construction of a reinforced concrete oil separator

Cleaning the site after construction of Workshop and other

The contract shall include preparation of as built detailed drawings for

Mobilization to and demobilization from the site, all Temporary Works,

All documentation, as built drawings, calculations, cable routes, data

aggregate shall be such that the concrete produced is

Cube Strength at 28 days after mixing

280 (4000 psi)

210 (3000 psi)

350 (5000 psi)

265 (3750 psi)

420 (6000 psi)

350 (5000 psi)

Preliminary Test Cubes

established by slump testing shall vary in the range of + 25mm

Obligatory, the Contractor shall coordinate formwork design

Joints and Edges

Formwork panels shall have two edges to permit accurate

Cleaning and Treatment of Formwork

Striking and Removal of Formwork

The following times (in days) shall elapse before removal of

sides of beams, walls, columns

The removal of formwork may be done of shorter times than

minutes if the air temperature is higher, all estimated from the

Concreting in Hot Weather

LIGHTWEIGHT FOAM CONCRETE

Portland cement shall be according to BS 12.

FAIR-FACED CONCRETE SURFACES*

*Not included in this Contract.

Hot rolled mild steel according to BS 4449-250 N/mm2, marked

Hot rolled yielded steel (Type 2) according to BS 4449-460

Hard drawn steel wire according to BS 4482-485 N/mm2.

Placing and Cover

Measurement (where applicable)

STRUCTURAL STEEL FRAMING AND CLADDING

Structural Steel Framing

Cap and base plates and bearing plates shall generally be

Alternative Steel Sections

PRECAST CONCRETE ELEMENTS

Sides of form shall ensure perfect smooth face of sides of concrete

taken during handing and installation to avoid damage to

PRECAST CONCRETE LINTELS

Concrete: Concrete for precast lintels shall be Grade 30/10.

Reinforcement: Shall be of mild steel according to BS 4449 250 N/mm2.

CONCRETE UNITS MASONRY

Precast Hollow Concrete Blocks

o lowest individual block

Precast hollow concrete blocks shall be supplied at the project

Constituent Materials for Mortar

Portland cement according to BS 12

Sand according to BS 1200

Hydrated lime according to BS 890