Syabas Guidelines PDF

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SYABAS GUIDELINES ON PLANNING AND DESIGN FOR WATER SUPPLY SYSTEM
SYABAS GUIDELINES ON PLANNING AND DESIGN FOR b. Pipe Laying Requirements

c. Valves and Utilities
WATER SUPPLY SYSTEM
3.4.2 Reservoirs and Tanks
a. Storage Capacity
b. Hydraulic Requirements
Table of Contents c. Boundary Setback

d. Materials and Measures
e. Pipeworks Inside Reservoirs and Tanks
FOREWORD
f. Control Valves
g. Pipe Strainers
ABBREVIATIONS h. Miscellaneous
3.4.3 Pumping Stations
1.0 GENERAL a. General
1.1 Scope b. Pump Plinths
1.2 Definitions 3.4.4 Geotechnical Considerations

a. Reservoir, Tank and Pumping Station Buffer Zones for Slopes
1.3 Standards and Specifications
b. Slope Stability Analysis
1.4 Interpretation of Guidelines
c. Drainage Provisions
d. Slope Surface Protection
e. Reservoir, Tank and Pumping Station Foundation
2.0 PLANNING FOR WATER SUPPLY 3.6 Materials
2.1 General 3.7 Checklist
2.2 Development Proposals
2.2.1 General
2.2.2 Reservoirs and Tanks 4.0 INTERNAL PLUMBING SYSTEM
2.2.3 Site Dimensions for Reservoirs and Tanks 4.1 Plans
4.2 Technical Requirements
4.2.1 General
3.0 EXTERNAL WATER SUPPLY SYSTEM 4.2.2 Pipes and Valves
3.1 Application for Source of Water Supply 4.2.3 Water Tanks within Consumer Premises
3.2 Concept Design Submissions a. Capacity
3.3 Detailed Design Submissions b. Pipeworks and Materials

c. Safety and Security
3.3.1 Civil Works
4.2.4 Pumping Systems
3.3.2 Mechanical and Electrical Works
4.2.5 Hot Water Systems
3.3.3 Geotechnical Works
4.2.6 Swimming Pools
3.4 Design Guidelines
4.3 Water Conservation
3.4.1 Water Pipes
4.3.1 General
a. Hydraulic Requirements
SEPAKAT SETIA PERUNDING (SDN) BHD. (14142-M)

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4.3.2 Water Conservation Measures 7.0 MECHANICAL SYSTEM

4.4 Checklist 7.1 General
7.2 Detailed Design Submissions
7.2.1 First Stage (Design Stage before Tender Award)
5.0 METERING 7.2.2 Second Stage (After Tender Award during Approval Stage of Equipment)
5.1 General 7.3 Planned Water Quantity and Number of Pump Units
5.2 Locations of Meters 7.4 Pumpsets
5.3 Sizes of Meters 7.4.1 Duties and Selection
5.4 Automatic Meter Reading System (AMR) 7.4.2 Horizontal Split Casing Pumps
7.4.3 End Suction Pumps
5.5 Meter stands
7.4.4 Pump Casing, Rotating Element, Driving Coupling, Gland Sealing and Other Pump
5.5.1 General
Accessories
5.5.2 Markings for Meter stands
7.5 Pressure Gauges
7.6 Suction and Delivery Pipes
6.0 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 7.7 Pipeworks
6.1 Standards, Code of Practice, Rules and Regulations 7.8 Valves
6.2 Detailed Design Submissions 7.8.1 Sluice Valves

7.8.2 Butterfly Valves
6.3 Power Supply Requirements
7.8.3 Non-slam Type Check Valves and Surge Calculation
6.4 HT Installations
7.8.4 Altitude Valves
6.5 LV Installations
7.9 Surge Suppression Systems
6.6 Essential Power Supply
7.10 Mechanical Handling Equipment
6.7 Motor Starter Panels
7.11 Mechanical Spare Parts
6.8 Electric Motors
7.12 Variable Speed Drive (VSD) Pumping System
6.9 Internal Lighting and Power
7.13 Checklist
6.10 External Lighting Installations
6.11 Lighting and Surge Protection Systems
6.12 Earthing Systems
8.0 SCADA/ TELEMETRY SYSTEM
6.13 Electrical Spare Parts
8.1 General
6.14 Electrical As-Built Fitted Drawings
8.2 Hardware Requirements
6.15 Testing and Commissioning
8.2.1 General
6.16 Variable Speed Drive (VSD) Pumping System 8.2.2 Outstations
6.17 Checklist 8.2.3 Remote Terminal Units
8.2.4 GPRS/ GSM Modem
8.2.5 Video Cameras

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8.3 Communication Systems FOREWORD

8.4 Operation Requirements on SCADA System
8.4.1 Introduction
8.4.2 Suction Reservoirs and Suction Tanks Syarikat Bekalan Air Selangor Sdn. Bhd. (SYABAS) is responsible for the water supply services in the
8.4.3 Pumping stations State of Selangor and the Federal Territories of Kuala Lumpur and Putrajaya. Qualified consulting
8.4.4 Reservoirs and Tanks engineers, planners and architects or other agents of the Developers are required to submit their design
8.4.5 Telemetry Systems for Gravity Fed Reservoirs and Tanks proposals for water supply works to SYABAS in order to ensure that the water supply systems meet the
planning, design, operation and maintenance requirements of SYABAS.
8.5 Spare Parts
8.6 Checklist
This document is a statement of general policies and design standards expected of new water supply
works for external water supply system as well as internal plumbing system in the State of Selangor and
the Federal Territories of Kuala Lumpur and Putrajaya.
9.0 CAPITAL COST CONTRIBUTION (SKP)
9.1 Definitions
The document has been adapted and revised from the document “GARIS PANDUAN PENGEMUKAAN –
9.2 Charge Rates Sistem Bekalan Air Di Negeri Selangor, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur dan Putrajaya”, which was
9.3 Exemption from Capital Cost Contribution previously published by Perbadanan Urus Air Selangor Berhad (PUAS).
9.4 Effective Date
The standards and parameters set out in this document may be subject to revision. Nothing herein shall
be construed as relieving the responsibilities of any person or entity responsible for the design, execution
10.0 SERVICE CHARGES and completion of the works. The consulting engineers, planners and architects shall be expected to
10.1 Charges for Connection to Public Mains exercise professional judgement and sound engineering practices in developing the design proposals.
10.2 Charges for Disconnection and Reconnection
10.3 Charges for Meter Tests
10.4 Charges for Swimming Bath Tests
10.5 Charges for Licenses to Carry Out Work
10.6 Charges for Pressure Test on Mains
10.7 Agency Fees
10.8 Charges for New Installation without Tapping or Tee-Connection
10.9 Supervision Charges for Connection
APPENDICES
A Standard Forms
B Standard Drawings
C Design Checklists

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ABBREVIATIONS DOL - Direct On-line

Elev. - Elevation
ELR - Earth Leakage Relay
NAMES etc - et cetera
ANSI - American National Standards Institute FRP - Fibre Reinforced Polyester
ASME - American Society of Mechanical Engineers FS - Factor of Safety
BOMBA - Jabatan Bomba dan Penyelamat (Fire and Rescue Department) fsd - Full-scale Deflection
BSI - British Standards Institution G.I. - Galvanised Iron
DCA - Department of Civil Aviation GPRS - General Packet Radio Service
DOE - Department of Environment GRP - Glass Reinforced Plastic
DOSH - Department of Occupancy Safety and Health of Malaysia GSM - Global System for Mobile Communications
EN - European Committee of Standardization HDPE - High Density Polyethylene
IEC - International Electrotechnical Commission HGL - Hydraulic Grade Line
IEEE - Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers HL - Head Loss
IES - Illuminating Engineering Society HSL - Highest Supply Level
ISO - International Organization for Standardization HT - High Tension
JKAS - Jabatan Kawalselia Air Selangor HWC - Hazen-William Coefficient
JKR - Jabatan Kerja Raya ID - Internal Diameter
MASMA - Manual Saliran Mesra Alam Malaysia IDMT - Inverse Definite Minimum Time
MWA - Malaysian Water Association IP - Ingress Protection
PUAS - Perbadanan Urus Air Selangor Berhad LED - Light Emitting Diode
SIRIM - Standards and Industrial Research Institution of Malaysia LPU - Lightning Protection Unit
ST - Energy Commission (Suruhanjaya Tenaga) LV - Low Voltage
SYABAS - Syarikat Bekalan Air Selangor Sdn. Bhd. M&E - Mechanical and Electrical
TM - Telekom Malaysia Berhad MCB - Miniature Circuit breaker
TNB - Tenaga Nasional Berhad MCCB - Moulded Case Circuit Breaker
MMI - Man-Machine Interface
MS - Malaysian Standards
NPSH - Net Positive Suction Head
TERMS NRW - Non Revenue Water
ABS - Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene O&M - Operation and Maintenance
ACB - Air Circuit Breaker ODL - Ordnance Datum Level
AMR - Automatic Meter Reading p.a - Per annum
ARI - Average Recurrence Interval PC - Personal Computer
AutoCAD - Automation Computer Aided Design PE - Polyethylene
BS - British Standard PID - Proportional, Integral, Derivative
BWL - Bottom Water Level PKNS - Perbadanan Kemajuan Negeri Selangor
CD - Compact Disc PLC - Programmable Logic Controller
CEMEP-EU - European Committee of Manufacturers of Electrical Machines and PN (16) - Pressure Number of 16 bars
Power Electronics and European Commission
POB - Polyolefine Blend
CT - Current Transformer
PP-R - Polypropylene Random Copolymer
DB - Distribution Board
PT - Power Transformer
Dia. - Diameter
PTFE - Polyetrafluoroethylene
DMZ - District Meter Zone
PVC - Polyvinyl Chloride

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RBE - Report-by-exception mg/l - Milligram per litre

RC - Reinforced Concrete Ml - Million Litres
RCD - Residual Current Device Mld, Ml/d - Million Litres per day
RL - Reduced level mm - Millimetre
RTU - Remote Terminal Unit mm2 - Square Millimetre
SCADA - Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition Mohm - Mega Ohm
Sdn. Bhd. - Sendirian Berhad No. - Number
SKP - Sumbangan Kos Pembangunan (Capital Cost Contribution rpm - Revolution per minute
SMS - Short Message Service V - Volt
SPT - Standard Penetration Test Var - Volt-ampere reactive
SWA - Steel Wire Armoured W - Watt
SWG - Standard Wire Gauge Yr - Year
TEFC - Totally Enclosed, Fan Cooled
TWL - Top Water Level
uPVC - Unplasticised Polyvinyl Chloride
v:h - Vertical Height : Horizontal Length
VSD - Variable Speed Drive
WC - Water Closet
WTP - Water Treatment Plant
XLPE - Crosslinked Polyethylene
UNITS
% - Percent
A - Ampere
d - Day
deg. C - degree Celsius
deg. F - degree Fahrenheit
ft2 - Square Foot
ha - Hectare
hr - Hour
kA - Kilo Ampere
kg - Kilogram
km - Kilometre
kW - Kilowatt
l/d - Litre per day
l/s - Litre per second
lcd - Litre per capita per day
m - Metre
m/s - Metre per second
m3 - Cubic Metre
m3/hr - Cubic Metre per hour
m3/month - Cubic Metre per month

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1.0 GENERAL d. Consumer
A person who is supplied with water from the pubic main or a person who is
1.1 SCOPE otherwise liable for the payment of charges for the supply of water and includes an
occupier.
These guidelines deal with the planning and design for water supply systems in the State e. Licensed Plumber
of Selangor and the Federal Territories of Kuala Lumpur and Putrajaya. It covers external
A plumber who is registered with JKAS to implement water plumbing works.
water supply systems as well as internal plumbing systems for individual premises. It does
not cover all aspects of water supplies for fire fighting.
f. Meter
The guidelines are prepared to provide guidance to engineers, architects, developers, Any appliance, equipment or device used for the purpose of measuring,
contractors and licensed plumbers, and should be of interest also to water consumers. ascertaining, regulating or estimating the amount of water consumed, supplied or
used.
1.2 DEFINITIONS g. Meter stand
The position where a meter is installed.

For the purpose of these guidelines unless the context otherwise requires, the following
definitions shall apply:- h. Premises
Any building, land and any tent or structure.

a. Approved Standard
Standard or specification or code of practice issued by Standards and Industrial i. Plumbing system
Research Institution of Malaysia (SIRIM) or if such is non-existent, by the British
All pipes, tanks, valves and fittings from the public main to and within the premises
Standards Institution (BSI) as amended or revised from time to time, or such other
of the owner or occupier.
standards as approved by SYABAS.
j. Sub-meter
b. Bulk Meter
Any meter which measures water which has already metered since leaving the
A meter measuring water all or part of which is subsequently measured by one or
public main.
more sub-meters.
k. Water fittings
c. Consulting Engineer
Pipes (other than the public mains), taps, cocks, valves, ferrules, meters, cisterns,
A professional engineer who is registered with the Board of Engineers, Malaysia
baths, water closets, water heaters, telemetering system and other apparatus or
and whose registration is still valid when making any submission.
appliance used in connection for the supply or use of water.

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1.3 STANDARDS AND SPECIFICATIONS
All materials and water fittings used in the construction of any of the works described in
these guidelines shall comply with the requirements specified in the latest edition of any
applicable approved standard and the specification issued by SYABAS.
In case there is any discrepancy between the approved standard and specification of
SYABAS the latter should take precedence.
1.4 INTERPRETATION OF GUIDELINES
Every design proposal shall meet the underlying objectives of these guidelines of:-
• Reliability
• Ease of Maintenance
• Quality of Work
• Energy Efficient
In this guidelines, the term “shall” is used in reference to standardized design parameters
or requirements where departures from which are not normally permitted.
The term “should” is used in reference to suggested design parameters or requirements

and the consulting engineer is expected to exercise sound professional judgment in
deciding whether to depart from the suggested parameters. The consulting engineer would
be expected to justify such departures in terms of cost and improved engineering
performance.

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2.0 PLANNING FOR WATER SUPPLY 2.2.2 Reservoirs and Tanks
2.1 GENERAL a. The water reservoir and tank sites shall be placed at:-
i. The highest ground area in the proposed development.

In the planning for the water supply for any development, the following factors shall be ii. Level grounds and not on slopes.
considered:- iii. Rectangular site area.
a. The requirement of SYABAS.
b. Dedicated access (entrance/ exit) shall be provided to reservoir/ tank and pumping
b. The estimated daily demand and the maximum flow rate.
station.
c. The location of the available supply.
c. All slopes shall be constructed within the reservoir/ tank and pumping station
d. The quantity and pressure of the available supply.
reserves for ease of maintenance. Fencing shall cover all slopes with sufficient
e. The water storage capacity if required.
setback for drainage.
f. The pumping system if required.
d. All land on which waterworks are built shall be surrendered to SYABAS, who will
g. No temporary water supply will be granted by SYABAS. SYABAS will only provide
then hand over to the State Government. The land shall include access road, main
water supply for construction purposes.
infrastructure, slopes etc.
h. The planning and design of water supply systems shall seek to optimize available
e. Should the water pressure from the connection point to the highest development
energy/ water pressure.
area be insufficient, one or more suction reservoir/ tank and pumping station sites
shall be provided whether inside or outside the proposed development area at the
expense of the developer. The pumping head shall not exceed 75 m for each
2.2 DEVELOPMENT PROPOSALS
pumping stage.
f. The difference between the highest and lowest Finished Platform Level within the
2.2.1 General
development area shall not exceed 30 m. If it exceeds 30 m, the concept of low level
and high level service reservoirs/ tanks shall be considered.
Development proposals shall comply with the following requirements:-
g. The developer shall be responsible to carry out any landscaping works and
a. Proposals shall be prepared and submitted by the consulting engineers/ town architectural design if required by the local authorities.
planners.
b. Types and numbers of development units and the total development area shall be
shown clearly. 2.2.3 Site Dimensions for Reservoirs and Tanks
c. Contour lines shall be shown clearly on the plan at 5 m intervals.
d. Key plan and location plan shall be shown on the layout plan. For any development, the minimum site dimensions for suction reservoir/ tank and
e. Levels shall be based on Ordnance Datum Level (ODL). pumping station, service reservoir/ tank and the combination of the aforementioned are
f. Coordinates and bearings of boundary shall be stated. shown in Table 2.1, Table 2.2 and Table 2.3 respectively.

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Table 2.1 : Minimum site dimensions for suction reservoir/ tank and pumping station Table 2.2 : Minimum site dimensions for service reservoir/ tank
Site Dimensions (Minimum)

Water Demand (l/d) Site Dimensions (Minimum) Reservoir/ Tank
Capacity
Ground Reservoir/ Tank Elevated Reservoir/ Tank
≤ 45,000 20 m x 25 m
≤ 45,000 20 m x 20 m
45,001 – 227,000 20 m x 25 m
45,001 – 227,000 20 m x 20 m
227,001 – 454,000 25 m x 30 m
227,001 – 454,000 25 m x 25 m
454,001 – 680,000 25 m x 30 m
454,001 – 680,000 30 m x 30 m
680,001 – 900,000 30 m x 35 m
680,001 – 900,000 30 m x 30 m
900,001 – 1,135,000 35 m x 40 m
900,001 – 1,135,000 35 m x 35 m
1,135,001 – 2,270,000 30 m x 45 m
1,135,001 – 2,270,000 40 m x 40 m
2,270,001 – 3,405,000 45 m x 55 m
2,270,001 – 3,405,000 45 m x 45 m
3,405,001 – 6,810,000 60 m x 65 m
3,405,001 – 6,810,000 60 m x 60 m 50 m x 95 m
6,810,001 – 13,620,000 75 m x 80 m
6,810,001 – 13,620,000 75 m x 75 m 55 m x 125 m
To be approved by SYABAS but
> 13,620,000
subject to a minimum of 90 m x 95 m To be approved by To be approved by
> 13,620,000 SYABAS but subject to a SYABAS but subject to a
minimum of 90 m x 90 m minimum of 80 m x 130 m
Note: Dimensions in the above table are excluding the areas of office, storeroom,
toilet and quarter. Please refer Clause 3.4.3.a for details. Note: Dimensions in the above table are excluding the areas of office, storeroom, toilet
and quarter. Please refer Clause 3.4.3.a for details.

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Table 2.3 : Minimum site dimensions for the combination of suction reservoir/ tank,
pumping station and service reservoir/ tank
Water Demand (l/d) Site Dimensions (Minimum)
≤ 45,000 25 m x 50 m
45,001 – 227,000 25 m x 60 m
227,001 – 454,000 30 m x 65 m
454,001 – 680,000 35 m x 70 m
680,001 – 900,000 35 m x 70 m
900,001 – 1,135,000 35 m x 75 m
1,135,001 – 2,270,000 40 m x 90 m
2,270,001 – 3,405,000 45 m x 100 m
3,405,001 – 6,810,000 50 m x 115 m
6,810,001 – 13,620,000 55 m x 145 m
To be approved by SYABAS but

> 13,620,000
subject to a minimum of 55 m x 260 m
Note: Dimensions in the above table are excluding the areas of office, storeroom,
toilet and quarter. Please refer Clause 3.4.3.a for details.

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3.0 EXTERNAL WATER SUPPLY SYSTEM v. Hydraulic calculations for main pipes for peak flow condition from supply source to
storage reservoir/ tank, incoming main, size and level of suction reservoir/ tank,
3.1 APPLICATION FOR SOURCE OF WATER SUPPLY pumping main, size and level of storage reservoir/ tank and residual pressure in the
pipes for the particular supply zone.
a. The owner or developer shall apply to SYABAS through their consulting engineer together vi. General brief and schematic plan of the overall water supply system showing nodal
with the following:- and pipe data. Flow and pressure readings for nodes and pipes shall be indicated.
i. Appointment letter to the consulting engineer from the owner or developer, and the c. All plans/ drawings submitted shall be of A1 size.
consulting engineer’s registration letter with the BEM.
ii. Calculation of water demand according to SYABAS requirements as shown in
Table 3.1. 3.3 DETAILED DESIGN SUBMISSIONS
iii. Approval letter and plans from the local authority.
iv. Three (3) sets of Key Plan and Location Plan. a. The detailed design shall be in accordance with the requirements of the development
v. Three (3) sets of Site Plan, with a minimum scale of 1:500 showing the phases.
existing and proposed layout of reticulation mains, lot numbers, adjacent lot b. A copy of SYABAS Standard Specifications shall be included.
nos., house numbers and landmarks. c. Two (2) sets of Detailed Design Report shall be submitted by the consulting engineer.
vi. Three (3) sets of Layout Plan complete with contour lines and proposed land d. Three (3) set of drawings of A1 size shall be submitted for approval.
development levels (in metre ODL). e. The submission shall be accompanied with one (1) no. CD containing the soft copy of all
vii. All plans/ drawings submitted shall be of A1 size. drawings relating to the water supply system, in AutoCAD format and the calculation
data. There shall cover the following:-
b. Application with water demand of more than 50,000 litres per day shall be made directly to
the Development Department, SYABAS Headquarters. i. Reticulation system layout plan.
c. Application with water demand of less than 50,000 litres per day shall be made directly to ii. Symbols used shall be those as shown in the SYABAS’ Standard Drawings
the respective SYABAS District Office. attached.
iii. Reservoir/ tank and pumping station layout plan.
iv. Details of reservoir/ tank and pumping station.
3.2 CONCEPT DESIGN SUBMISSIONS v. Plan and profile of incoming main pipe.
vi. Standard drawings.
a. For development with water demands exceeding 4.5 million litres per day and to be vii. Hydraulic calculation data for reticulation system.
developed in phases or where pumping station is required, the Concept Design Report for
f. Drawings, calculations and works specifications shall be endorsed by a consulting
the entire development shall be submitted to SYABAS.
engineer appointed by the owner or developer.
b. Two (2) sets of Concept Design Report shall consist of the following:-
i. General description about the project.

ii. Water demand table according to the type of development for the entire project.
iii. Water demand computation table according to phase and type of development
including the years for each development phases.
iv. Supply zones for the development phases from service reservoirs/ tanks.

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3.3.1 Civil Works Pipe Details

Pipe From To Length Dia. HL Velocity
HWC HL/1000
Each design proposal shall consist of the following:- No. Node Node (m) (mm) (m) (m/s)
a. Brief description for that particular phase.

b. Water demand table showing the types of development, calculations of reticulation pipe Node Details
design for the cases of peak flow, fire flow and average flow, calculations for levels and Node Flow Elev HGL HSL Residual
size of reservoir/ tank and pumping system calculations. No. (l/s) (m.ODL) (m.ODL) (m.ODL) Pressure (m)
c. Detailed calculations showing that the pipes are able to withstand the expected
design traffic load with a minimum of 1.0 m depth of cover, well compacted with
suitable backfill materials.
Where:-
d. Calculation and sizing of scour pipe for the reservoir/ tank.
HWC = Hazen William Coefficient
e. Storm drainage system design calculation.
HL = Head Loss
f. Detailed layout plan showing the main reticulation pipe system, that are coloured
HGL = Hydraulic Grade Line
according to:-
HSL = Highest Supply Level
i. Types and sizes of pipes.
ii. Location, type, size and BWL/ TWL for reservoir/ tank.
iii. Pumping station, including drainage. 3.3.2 Mechanical and Electrical Works
g. Detailed layout plan of reservoir/ tank showing location, side views, top and sectional
The submission of detailed design and installation for mechanical and electrical works shall be as
views, details of levels, incoming water pipe, outgoing water pipe, overflow and scour
per Clause 7.2 and 6.2 respectively. It shall be submitted to SYABAS within four (4) weeks from
pipes, valves locations, level indicator, ventilation system and ladders for reservoirs/ tank
the approval date of the detailed design of the civil works. The mechanical and electrical system
and security fencing.
design considerations shall be as required in Chapters 6.0 and 7.0. The design and calculation
h. Floor plan, side and sectional views of pumping station showing the pump locations,
report shall be prepared and endorsed by consulting engineer. Approval from SYABAS shall be
arrangement of pumping system including suction pipe from suction reservoir/ tank to
obtained before any work may commence at site.
pumps, pumping mains, pipe fittings, pipe trenches, motor, switchboard surge suppression
system and details of levels.
i. Detailed drawing showing the supports, foundation arrangements with base plate
3.3.3 Geotechnical Works
dimensions and the positions of all foundation bolts and pipe connection, chequered plate
and all necessary information for the complete design.
Each design proposal shall consist of the following:-
j. Structural design including the design calculations and design criteria for pumping station
and reservoir/ tank endorsed by a consulting civil engineer.
a. Soil Investigation Report
k. The hydraulic calculations for reticulation system shall include the following information:-
b. Geotechnical Interpretation Report
c. Geotechnical Design Report which shall include the following:-
i. Subsoil conditions of the project site.

ii. Design soil parameters.

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iii. Selection of foundation type. to development where the source of water is drawn directly from SYABAS
iv. Design calculations for foundation of reservoir/ tank and pumping station main.
including calculations for long term settlement and short term settlement. • Each node shall have a minimum residual pressure not less than 4.5 m
v. Detailed drawings for foundation of reservoir/ tank and pumping station. above the highest supply level during peak flow condition. This is applicable
to development where the source of water is drawn from the developer’s
d. When slopes are encountered adjacent to the reservoir/ tank or pumping station, the
storage reservoir/ tank with the hydraulic calculations based on the BWL.
followings shall be included in the Geotechnical Design Report:-
• Each node shall have a minimum residual pressure not less than 7.5 m
i. Detailed drawings for earthwork which shall show the cross sections of above the platform level, for combined average flow and fire flow condition.
critical slopes and cut/ fill sections within the reservoir/ tank or pumping • Each node shall have a maximum residual pressure not exceeding 30 m for
station reserve and including areas 100 m beyond the site boundary. the two flow conditions analysed. Pressure Reducing Valve shall be
ii. Selection of slope surface protection and erosion control. provided where the residual pressure exceeds 30 m.
iii. Slope stability analysis except for slopes that fall under Clause 3.4.4.b.vii.
vi. Fire flow requirement, location and type of hydrants shall be recommended by
iv. Selection of slope stabilization method, if relevant, and detailed drawings and
BOMBA.
design calculations of all slope stabilization measures.
vii. Reticulation pipe size shall be subject to the hydraulic design for peak flow
e. Geotechnical design considerations as required in Clause 3.4.4. requirements and for pipe system with hydrant, the pipe size shall be
determined by the hydraulic requirements and minimum pressure required
for fire fighting and average flow condition. For pipes with hydrant, a
3.4 DESIGN GUIDELINES minimum pipe size of 100 mm diameter shall be applied except the last 91 m
before pipe end. Hydrant shall be installed at least 91 m before any pipe end.
3.4.1 Water Pipes
a. Hydraulic Requirements b. Pipe Laying Requirements
i. The reticulation system shall be designed as per the following flow i. All pipes shall be laid at locations which are easy for maintenance works and
conditions:- the cost of repair and rehabilitation works shall be considered.
ii. Twin pipes shall be installed on both sides of road shoulder should there be more
• Peak flow
than ten (10) units of houses/ shops in a row for that particular road. The main
• Combination of average and fire flow
pipe shall be subject to the hydraulic and fire fighting requirements.
• Summary of both flow conditions above
iii. The types of pipes used shall comply with Table 3.3 and 3.4.
ii. Hazen-William Coefficient C shall be as per Table 3.2. iv. Pipe dead ends shall be installed with isolating valve or hydrant.
iii. Head loss gradient shall be less than 2/1000 during peak flow condition. v. The pipes shall be buried in sufficient depth, well compacted with suitable
iv. Peak factor of average flow for incoming flow to reservoir and reticulation system backfill materials and able to withstand the expected design traffic load
shall be 1.2 and 2.5 respectively. according to the standard pipe bedding details in the attached SYABAS
v. The following residual pressures shall be achieved:- Standard Drawings.
vi. Under all circumstances, water pipes shall be laid above sewers with a
• Each node shall have a minimum residual pressure not less than 7.5 m
minimum vertical clearance of 1 m.
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vii. Hydrant pipeline shall be installed separately from the domestic pipeline in any • For pipe size 600 mm - 800 mm dia. - 100 mm double orifice type
area with apartment/ condominium, factory, complex, office, commercial complex, with double flanged isolating
institution and school, where the water demand does not exceed 2.0 million litres valve
per day except for low-cost flats built by the Government. Water meter shall • For pipe size 850 mm - 1200mm dia. - 150 mm double orifice type with
be provided for both of the hydrant and domestic pipelines. flange ended isolating valve
• For pipe size 1300 mm dia. and above - 200 mm double orifice type
with flange ended isolating
c. Valves and Utilities valve
viii. Sampling box with pressure gauge shall be provided as per Table 3.5.
i. All valves shall comply with prevailing SYABAS requirements.
ix. Water usage for a NRW zone shall be limited to 1,000,000 litres per day.
ii. All isolating/ regulating and scour valves shall be of flange ended sluice type for
x. District Meter Zone (DMZ) chamber shall be provided as per Table 3.6 within
pipe diameter up to 400 mm and of flange ended butterfly type for pipe diameter
each hydraulic zone.
450 mm and above. The in-line valves shall be installed at a maximum of
xi. Constant flow valve shall be installed on the incoming pipe to the suction reservoir/
every 2000 m interval of incoming main.
tank of condominium, apartment and office to limit the flow rate at 20 hours per day
iii. The size of isolating valve shall be at least the size of the pipeline. However
whenever the residual head at the inlet of the reservoir/ tank exceed 15 m.
for pipe diameter of 900 mm and above, the isolating valve can be one size
The developer shall submit the characteristic curve/ chart of the constant
smaller than the pipe size.
flow valve to SYABAS for approval.
iv. Scour locations and sizes shall be designed such that the pipelines can be
scoured within three (3) hours.
v. Full bore scour point shall be provided not greater than 5 km apart at low
3.4.2 Reservoirs and Tanks
points near river/ big drain. A self cleansing velocity of greater than 0.6 m/s
shall be achieved.
a. Storage Capacity
vi. Scour valve sizes shall be as follows:-
• For pipe size 150 mm - 400 mm dia. - 100mm flange ended i. The storage capacity requirements for reservoirs/ tanks shall be as per Table 3.7
• For pipe size 450 mm - 550 mm dia. - 150mm flange ended ii. The preferable volumetric ratio of suction reservoir/ tank : elevated storage
• For pipe size 600 mm - 750 mm dia. - 200mm flange ended reservoir/ tank shall be 1:2. However, a proportion between 1:1 and 1:2 may be
• For pipe size 800 mm - 1000 mm dia. - 250mm flange ended considered.
• For pipe size 1050 mm - 1200 mm dia. - 300mm flange ended
• For pipe size 1300 mm dia. and above - 450mm flange ended
b. Hydraulic Requirements
vii. Air valve sizes shall be as follows:-
i. For hilly development, the concept of high, medium and low hydraulic zone shall be
• For pipe size 150 mm - 300 mm dia. - 50 mm double orifice type
adopted where viable.
• For pipe size 350 mm - 550 mm dia. - 80 mm double orifice type with
ii. Design of reticulation system supplied from reservoir/ tank shall be based on the
flange ended isolating valve
reservoir’s BWL and the minimum residual pressure shall be 4.5 m above HSL.
iii. The following residual pressure requirements shall be satisfied:-

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• Minimum residual pressure at reservoir/ tank’s TWL shall not be less than e. Pipeworks Inside Reservoirs and Tanks
4.5 m, where the connection source of incoming main has no connection to
any other reticulation main. i. All pipes in reservoir/ tank shall be of stainless steel, ductile iron painted with
• Minimum residual pressure at reservoir/ tank’s TWL shall not be less than suitable anti-corrosion paint system or other materials as approved by SYABAS.
7.5 m where the incoming main has direct connection to reticulation pipe. ii. All vertical pipes shall be anchored and supported with stainless steel
• Maximum residual pressures above HSL at any case shall not exceed brackets, steel bolt and nut bolted into the wall of the reservoir.
15 m for gravity fed reservoirs/ tanks and 5 m for pumping fed iii. Overflow pipes shall be at least one size larger than the inlet pipe diameter
reservoirs/ tanks. and not smaller than the outlet pipe diameter.
iv. The scour pipe shall be designed to empty the full capacity of reservoir
within six (6) hours.
c. Boundary Setback v. For gravity flow, the inlet pipe at the reservoir/ tank shall be of side or bottom
inlet while for pumping supply, the inlet pipe shall be of top-inlet (bellmouth).
Setback from the edge of structural foundation shall be flat all-round with at least 6.0 The outlet pipe shall be of side or bottom outlet.
m for ground reservoir/ tank and pumping station structures and 9.0 m for elevated
reservoir/ tank structure. Minimum distance between two (2) structures shall be 3.0 m.
f. Control Valves
d. Materials and Measures i. All incoming mains to the suction reservoir/ tank and gravity flow to the
service reservoir/ tank shall be controlled by a mechanical control valve
i. Reinforced concrete reservoir is preferred and suction reservoir/ tank shall
while the incoming pumping main shall be electrodes controlled.
be reinforced concrete. However, storage reservoir/ tank of other material
ii. Inlet control valve shall be of ball float valve type for mains size up to 300 mm
may be used, subject to the approval by SYABAS.
diameter. An additional inspection manhole with a suitable size for
ii. Storage reservoir/ tank with a capacity of more than 454,000 litres shall be of
maintenance purposes shall be constructed directly on it. Inspection
reinforced concrete.
manhole shall be fitted with safety railing and covered with stainless steel
iii. The usage of storage reservoir/ tank with a capacity of less than 454,000
chequered plate.
litres built with other materials as approved by SYABAS are allowed until
iii. For incoming main of size above 300 mm, a one way flow full bore altitude
year 2010. After year 2010, all the storage reservoir/ tank shall be of
valve complete with T-pot strainer and by-pass installed in one common
reinforced concrete.
chamber shall be used. Butterfly valves shall be used for isolation and by-
iv. Reinforced concrete elevated storage reservoir/ tank shall not exceed the capacity
pass purposes.
of 4.5 million litres. Capacity of elevated storage reservoir/ tank of other materials
iv. The altitude valve shall be of diaphragm or piston type for sizes of less than
shall be subject to the approval of SYABAS.
450 mm diameter and of piston type for sizes of 450 mm diameter and above.
v. The effective water depth for RC reservoir/ tank shall be not more than 5 m
v. The control valves shall be fitted with sluice valves/ butterfly valves for
for capacity of less than 4,540,000 litres and 7 m for capacity of 4,540,000
isolation and maintenance purposes.
litres and above. The water depth for non RC reservoir/ tank shall not be
vi. All by-pass pipes shall be of the same size of the incoming pipe.
more than 5 m.
vii. All valve chambers shall be well drained or with dewatering system installed.

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g. Pipe Strainers 3.4.3 Pumping Stations
i. All incoming mains to the suction reservoirs/ tanks and gravity flow to the a. General
service reservoirs/ tanks shall be fitted with pipe strainers.
ii. A pipe strainer shall be fitted after the sluice valve and installed together in a i. Platform levels of pumping stations and suction reservoirs/ tanks shall be
common valve chamber. The size of the valve chamber shall be constructed designed above 100 years ARI flood level.
to suit the fittings of the sluice valve and pipe strainer. ii. Pumping station shall be of reinforced concrete and bricks with reinforced concrete
iii. The strainer shall be of 10 ~ 15 mesh stainless steel screen (net). roof or roof tiles. Roof tiles can only be used for pumping station where the
pumping capacity does not exceed 100 m3/hr. If roof truss is to be used, the truss
shall be of steel type.
h. Miscellaneous iii. All pumping stations shall be equipped with toilet and sewerage system.
iv. Pumping station with pumping capacity exceeding 50 m3/hr shall have office/ store
i. External stairs of reservoir/ tank shall be of reinforced concrete and shall be room.
fenced. All stairs shall have brickwall enclosure complete with mild steel doors. v. Pumping station with pumping capacity exceeding 10 Mld shall be equipped with
Stairs inside the reservoir/ tank shall be of reinforced concrete or stainless steel two (2) unit quarters with three (3) bedrooms. Floor area of each quarter shall
(SS304). All stairs shall be fixed with safety railing. not be less than 65 m2.
ii. Two (2) nos. or more ladders shall be provided for reservoir/ tank with a vi. Security grilles shall be provided on the inside of the pumping station window.
capacity of more than 9.1 million litres. vii. Heavy duty floor tiling shall be provided.
iii. All reservoirs/ tanks shall be fitted with ‘Dial’ type level indicators. The size of viii. Ceramic wall tiling shall be provided up to 1.5 m height.
level indicator for ground reservoir/ tank and elevated reservoir/ tank shall ix. All windows shall be of steel-casement type.
not be less than 600 mm diameter and 900 mm diameter respectively. Only x. All suction, discharge pipes and fittings shall conform to Table 3.3. All pipes
stainless steel cable (tangle-free design) shall be allowed. shall be laid in trenches and well anchored.
iv. Perspex glass covers shall be provided on the roof of reservoir/ tank. xi. The minimum width of trenches shall be the size of pipe laid plus 300 mm
v. All valve chambers shall protrude above the ground level not more than 300 space on each side of the pipe. All trenches shall be well drained and
mm. covered with hot dipped galvanised grating or chequered plate. Trenches
vi. Site drains and overflow drains shall be designed as per Table 3.8. built below the drain level shall be provided with pump sump complete with
vii. Security fence for reservoir/ tank and pumping station area shall be built as isolator point and earth leakage relay or RCD.
per SYABAS Standard Drawings attached, and the reserve’s boundary shall xii. All exposed pipes and fittings shall be painted as per SYABAS requirements.
be marked with boundary stones at 6 m interval. xiii. Main switchboard shall be compartmentalized and located away from water
viii. All level ground within the reservoir/ tank and pumping station compound pipes. Minimum clear distance between the main switchboard to the wall
shall be premixed as per Table 3.9. shall be 1.5 m.
ix. Reservoirs/ tanks shall be painted as per SYABAS Specifications. xiv. Minimum clear distance between two (2) pump sets shall not be less than 1.0
x. Top water level, bottom water level and capacity of the reservoir/ tank shall m.
be printed on the reservoir/ tank’s wall. xv. All pumping stations shall be provided with fire extinguishers, first aid kits
and safety procedures.
xvi. The pumping station shall be painted and marked as per SYABAS
Specifications.

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b. Pump Plinths 3.4.4 Geotechnical Considerations
i. Pumpset shall be rigidly fixed in position on its foundation and shall be free from
a. Reservoir, Tank and Pumping Station Buffer Zones for Slopes
vibrations. The design of the foundation shall comply with the following criteria:-
• The pumpset foundation shall be sufficiently strong for its load. i. The setbacks or the distance from the toe or the crest of respective adjacent
• It shall be sufficiently strong and heavy for suppressing any vibrations. slopes to the edge of reservoir/ tank and pumping station structures shall not
be less than 9 m.
ii. The distance between the crest of a slope and any water pipes, water
ii. A good practice is to fix the pumpsets on concrete block, in reasonably good firm
retaining structures, retention ponds, etc shall not be less 5 m.
ground. The following standard depths for pumps with various powers shall be
iii. Berms shall be formed on slopes at every 5 m vertical interval. For rock cut in
followed:-
sound and strong rock such as grade I or II granite (BS 5930:1999 - Code of
• 7.5 - 15.0 kW - 200 mm to 250 mm
Practice for Site Investigations), the berm interval may be increased to 9 m.
• 15.0 - 40.0 kW - 250 mm to 450 mm
The minimum berm width is 1.8 m.
• 40.0 - 55.0 kW - 450 mm to 600 mm
iv. The reservoir/ tank and pumping station buffer zones for slopes are shown in
• 55.0 - 75.0 kW - 600 mm to 750 mm
Figure 3.1.
• 75.0 - 100.0 kW - 750 mm to 1000 mm
iii. In practice, for pumps with powers above 75.0 kW, foundation plinths shall be
b. Slope Stability Analysis
specially designed based on the following standards:-
• For electric motor driven pumps, the weight of an independent foundation

i. Except provided under Clause 3.4.4.b.vii below, all slopes whether on cut or
shall be at least three times more than the machine kerb weight of the
fill section shall be analysed for slope stability. In the analysis, groundwater
pumpset.
conditions and potential external loadings shall be considered.
• When anti-vibration material such as rubber, spring etc; is used between
ii. The required factors of safety (FS) for slope stability are 1.5, 1.2 and 1.1 for
the common base plate for pump and the prime mover, and the foundation,
normal groundwater conditions, 10-year return period rainfall and the worst
the weight of foundation can be reduce to half of the standard weight.
groundwater conditions respectively.
• Where any pipe of the pumping system passes through a building wall, pipe
iii. For natural slopes or existing manmade slopes more than 10 years old, the
bellow or anti-vibration material shall be employed to prevent the vibration
minimum values of the aforesaid FS may be reduced to 1.2, 1.1 and 1.0
from transmitting to the building.
respectively.
iv. For new and existing rock slopes, the above respective FS in clause ii and iii
iv. Apart from depth, the size of foundation plinth shall have a minimum border of 100
shall be applied.
mm to 150 mm all round while the top of the plinth shall be 100 mm to 150 mm
above the floor. The concrete mix for the plinths shall be Grade 25. v. Geological mapping and interpretation shall be carried out to analyse the
stability of rock slopes.
vi. The modes of potential failures such as wedge, toppling and/ or plane
failures shall be identified and suitable rock supports shall be provided as
suggested in Table 3.10.
vii. Slope stabilization measures shall be required when the FS is not adequate
in order to achieve the FS required above.

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viii. Slope stability analysis may not be required when:- Vetiver grass (Vetiveria zizanionides) or other grass with equivalent
morphological, physiological and ecological characteristics.
• Height of fill slope that does not exceed 10 m and slope gradient is
ii. Good agricultural practices such as introduction of topsoil, correct planting
gentler than 1:2 (v:h) with 1.8 m berm at every 5 m vertical interval.
techniques and quality control shall be carried out for vegetation on the
The fill is formed of well compacted suitable material having SPT N
slopes. New turf shall be watered in the dry season, turf shall not be placed
(no. of blows) > 8.
on very hard ground before introduction of topsoil and horizontal grooving
• Height of cut slope that does not exceed 10 m and slope gradient is
shall be formed before turfing.
gentler than 1:1.5 (v:h) with 1.8 m berm at every 5 m vertical interval.
iii. On difficult or unusual sites, which cannot support plant growth, such as
The cut is in ideal soils of silty to sandy nature having SPT N > 8.
hard soil, acidic soil and steep slopes, suitable slope surface protection
• Rock cut slope that does not exceed 10 m high and slope gradient is
method such as special treatment using geomat or guniting or other methods
gentler than 4:1 (v:h) in sound rocks such as Grade I or II granite, free
approved by SYABAS shall be used.
from loose or unstable blocks or fragments.
iv. Rock supports effective to the mode of potential failures such as wedge,
toppling and/ or plane failures as identified in Table 3.8 shall be provided.
v. All loose rock fragments shall be scaled. Fractures rock zones susceptible to
c. Drainage Provisions
erosion or rocks susceptible to deterioration shall be protected by a suitable
method such as shotcrete with proper drainage weepholes.
i. All slopes shall be provided with subsoil drainage such as horizontal drains:-
• At the toe of the slope.

• Where the presence of water bodies (for example, water catchment
e. Reservoir, Tank and Pumping Station Foundation
area, sewers, drains and water mains) is above the slope.
• Groundwater level is uncertain or likely to be higher than the design
All reservoirs/ tanks and pumping stations should preferably be founded on competent cut
value.
ground otherwise deep foundation such as pile foundation shall be provided.
• Drainage of groundwater is hindered by slope surface protection
works such as shotcrete (sprayed concrete).
3.5 MATERIALS
ii. Berm drains and interceptor drains shall be provided on the berms and at the
crest of the slope respectively. The drains shall be cast-in-situ and steel
a. All materials used for water supply system shall have the approval from SYABAS.
reinforced. All drains shall be designed as per Table 3.8.
SYABAS reserves the right to inspect the materials to be used before installation.
Unapproved materials/ products including the works completed using the unapproved
materials shall be cleared from the site. Otherwise, the development will not be taken
d. Slope Surface Protection
over by SYABAS.
b. The types of incoming mains (without tapping) are as shown in Table 3.3.
i. All slope surface shall be fully (closed) turfed or protected against erosion
c. The types of reticulation pipes are as shown in Table 3.4.
upon completion of reservoir/ tank and pumping station construction. The
grass shall be hardy, have extensive and strong root system which is
effective for erosion control and perennial (long lasting) such as cow grass,

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3.6 CHECKLIST Table 3.1 : Estimation of water consumption
Residential Daily Water Usage (l/d)

The checklist shall be completed and endorsed by a consulting engineer and shall be
Low cost house and low cost flat 1,000 /unit
attached together with the submission document. The design checklist of External Water
Medium low cost flat and medium cost house 1,500 /unit
Supply System is shown in APPENDIX C.
Single and double storey terrace house 1,500 /unit
Apartment/ condominium 1,500 /unit
Single and double storey semi detached house 2,000 /unit
Single and double storey bungalow (Additional 2,000 /unit
450 litres per room if more than 4 bedrooms)
Commercial
Single storey shop 2,000 /unit

Multiple storey shop house 1,500 /storey
Office 1,000 /100m2
Petrol station – a) With car washing bay 50,000 /unit
b) Without car washing bay 10,000 /unit
Market – a) Dry stall 450 /stall
b) Wet stall 1,500 /stall
Hawker Centre 1,500 /stall
Hotel 1,500 /room
Shopping complex 1,000 /100m2
Industrial lots According to daily water usage (Note 1)
Light industrial workshop 1,500 /unit

Terrace factory 5,000 /unit
Warehouse 1,500 /unit
Public and Social
Hospital 1,500 /bed

Mosque/ Surau 50 /person
Community Hall 25,000 /unit
Club House 50,000 /unit
Balai Raya 2,000 /unit
Day school 50 /student
Boarding school 250 /student
Institution 25,000 /ha
Kindergarten 30 /child

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Note:- Table 3.3 : Materials for incoming main/ main pipe (without tapping)
1. The consulting engineer shall estimate and justify the water demand consumption, Conditions Incoming Main Pipe Materials
otherwise 75,000 l/d for every hectare of land shall apply.
2. If the premises category/ usage is not stated in Table 3.1, further information shall be - Mild Steel (for diameter ≥ 700 mm) (note 1)
Non-corrosive soil
obtained from SYABAS. - Ductile Iron (note 3)
- HDPE
- ABS
Corrosive soil/ coastal area - GRP
- Ductile Iron with thicker zinc coating (note 3)
- Mild Steel (for diameter ≥ 700 mm) (note 1 & 2)
Table 3.2 : Hazen-William Coefficient C for various pipe materials

- Pumping main
- Mild Steel (for diameter ≥ 700 mm) (note 1)
Type of Pipe Hazen-William Coefficient C - Gravity main in undulating area,
- Ductile Iron (note 4)
sloping/ hilly area
Ductile Iron (cement lined) 100

Steel (cement lined) 100
HDPE/ ABS/ GRP 120
Under roadways - Ductile Iron (note 3)
- HDPE/ ABS/ GRP with RC pipe sleeve
Note :
1. Mild steel pipes with diameter of below 700 mm complete with full internal lining
protection acceptable to SYABAS and with CCTV confirmation may be
considered. Alternatively, flange jointed mild steel pipes are acceptable.
2. Mild steel pipes shall not be used for corrosive soil, however it can be
considered if protected with anodic/ cathodic protection.
3. Ductile iron pipes shall be push-in jointed complete with PE wrapping.
4. Ductile iron pipes shall be flange jointed or restraint tie bar jointed complete with
PE wrapping.
5. All plastic pipes shall be of PN 12 and above.
6. All pipeworks shall be as per SYABAS Specifications.

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Table 3.4 : Materials for reticulation pipes Table 3.5 : Sampling box
Conditions Reticulation Pipe Materials No. of Connections No. of Sampling Box
Below 200 Not required

- HDPE
- ABS 201 – 1,000 1
Corrosive soil, coastal area,
- GRP Additional 1 no. of sampling
ex-mining land, etc
- Ductile Iron with thicker zinc coating 1,001 and above box for every 1,000
- Mild Steel (for diameter ≥ 700 mm) (note 1 & 2) connections
Fully industrial area, commercial,

- Ductile Iron
flats, condominium and shop houses
- HDPE
Residential area and mixed - ABS
developement - GRP Table 3.6 : DMZ chamber requirements for each hydraulic zone
- Ductile Iron
No. of Connections No. of DMZ Chamber
Below 500 Not required

Under roadways - Ductile Iron 501 – 2,000 1
- HDPE/ ABS/ GRP with RC pipe sleeve
Additional 1 no. of DMZ
2,001 and above chamber for every 2,000
connections
Note :
1. Mild steel pipes with diameter of below 700 mm complete with full internal lining
protection acceptable to SYABAS and with CCTV confirmation may be
considered. Alternatively, flange jointed mild steel pipes are acceptable.
2. Mild steel pipes shall not be used for corrosive soil, however it can be
considered if protected with anodic/ cathodic protection.

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Table 3.7 : Storage capacity requirements for reservoirs/ tanks Table 3.8 : Storm drainage system design requirements
Storage Requirement (day of total

Drain Type Design Flow
average daily water demand)
Conditions
Reservoir Tank (within
(external) consumer premises) General site drainage 5 years ARI + check 100 years ARI
RESIDENTIAL, SHOPHOUSES, OFFICES, GOVERNMENT BUILDINGS AND EDUCTIONAL 5 years ARI + check 100 years ARI
BUILDINGS
Overflow discharge drain to or
Demand < 1 Mld Not Required 2 approved discharge point 5 years ARI + Overflow
whichever is the greater
Low rise (5 storey and below) development with
1 1
demand ≥ 1 Mld
High rise (6 storeys and above) development with

Not Required 2
demand ≥ 1 Mld
Mixed development (low rise and high rise) with

demand ≥ 1 Mld:-
a) High rise Not Required 2
Table 3.9 : Premix road pavement structures
b) Low rise with demand ≥ 1 Mld 1 1
c) Low rise with demand < 1 Mld Not Required 2 Thickness (mm)
Pavement Structure
All developments within Putrajaya Already Provided 2 Trafficable Area Non-trafficable Area
Road Base (crusher run) 250 150

All developments within Cyberjaya 1 2
Binder Course 60 60
INDUSTRIAL AREA/ FACTORY, HOSPITAL, HOTELS, RESORTS AND COMMERCIAL Wearing Course 40 40
COMPLEXES
a) Demand ≥ 1Mld 1 2
b) Demand < 1 Mld Not Required 3
MIXED DEVELOPMENT OF RESIDENTIAL,

Combination of the above principles
INDUSTRIAL AND COMMERCIAL

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Table 3.10 : Rock Slope Stabilization Measures
STABILIZATION MEASURES
POTENTIAL
FAILURE TYPE
Excavation Structural Support Drainage Rockfall Control
Permeable (masonry) facing
Local structural "dentition"
Screeded (paved) surface
Move structure/highway
Scaling of loose blocks

Long drainholes/ adits
Rock trap fence/wall

Local excavation
Short drainholes
Name (with sketch)
Rock trap ditch

Drainage ditch
Anchored wall
Flatten Slope
Gunite facing
Buttress
Anchor
Netting
Bench
Dowel
Strap
Bolt
Figure 3.1 : Typical reservoir/ water tank – slopes configuration

Plane Failure
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Wedge Failure
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Toppling Failure
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Rock or Debris Fall &

General Degradation
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* Table 3.10 is extracted from “Geotechnical Manual for Slopes”, Geotechnical Engineering Office, Civil Engineering
Department, The Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, 2000.

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4.0 INTERNAL PLUMBING SYSTEM d. Only pipes, valves, tanks and other installations that have been approved by SYABAS can
be used.
4.1 PLANS e. Pipe to kitchen sinks shall be drawn directly from the incoming pipe before it branches to a
tank (not applicable for developments with central storage).
a. Consulting Engineers shall submit three (3) sets of finalized plans of A1 size including f. All other tapping from the incoming pipe within the premise shall only be channelled
one (1) no. CD containing the soft copy of the drawings in AutoCAD format to the to the storage/ break tank to avoid contamination in the main pipeline.
respective SYABAS District for approval. The plans required are as follows:- g. Water piping system for domestic water supply, air conditioning and fire fighting system
shall be separated.
i. Site plan.
h. Automatic flushing is not allowed.
ii. Building plans that are approved by local Authority.
i. Manual flushing or flush valve shall be used for urinal.
iii. Floor plan and cross section including meter location, fittings location, valves,
j. Separate pipe from storage tank shall be provided for system adopting flush valve.
pipeline route, etc.
k. All saddle used shall have protective coating as per SYABAS requirement.
iv. Detailed plan of cross sections showing tank and pump room locations.
l. Saddles for High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) pipe shall be of electro-fusion tapping.
v. Schematic diagram of pipework layout.
m. All bolts and nuts underground shall be of stainless steel.
vi. A copy of approved letter for external water supply system and a copy of
approved letter for tapping point from SYABAS’ Headquarters for proposed
development with demand exceeding 50,000 litres per day.
4.2.2 Pipes and Valves
b. For building of three (3) storeys and below without pumping system, two (2) sets of
calculations by design chart method shall be submitted by the architect, mechanical a. Nominal size, type and class of pipes shall be stated in the drawings.
engineer, civil engineer or hydraulic engineer. b. Detailed information including catalogues of valves shall be submitted to SYABAS.
c. For building with pumping system or development of four (4) storeys and above, c. Minimum internal diameter for internal plumbing shall be 15 mm.
two (2) sets of hydraulic calculations shall be submitted and endorsed by d. Usage of G.I. and uPVC pipes are not allowed.
mechanical or civil engineer. e. Types of pipe allowed for cold-water system are shown in Table 4.1.
d. All plans for fire fighting system shall be referred to BOMBA. f. For dropper pipes with pressure exceeding 30 m head, pressure reducing valve or break
e. Fire fighting pipes shall be of red colour and domestic pipes shall be of blue colour. tank shall be used.
g. Connection for HDPE pipe shall be of electro-fusion and butt weld.
h. Control valves (ball or stop cock type), shall be installed on : -
4.2 TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS i. All incoming pipes to suction tank and roof storage tank at 1.8 m above floor
level.
4.2.1 General ii. All outgoing pipes from suction tank in an accessible position at maximum 1.8 m
above floor level.
a. All plumbers trained by SYABAS will be provided with an ID card that contains personal iii. Pipes to each toilet compartment and pipes to fittings such as sink, basin, WC
details and photograph to ensure that only qualified plumbers are allowed to carry out and urinal.
plumbing installation works.
b. Tapping works shall only be conducted by Licensed Plumber Type 2.
c. All pipe installation works within a building shall be carried out by a registered plumber.

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4.2.3 Water Tanks within Consumer Premises c. Safety and Security
a. Capacity i. The storage tank (including any tap fitted to the storage tank) and its
ancillary equipment shall be kept properly locked at all time.
i. Generally, the effective capacity of storage tank (actual volume of water that ii. All roof storage tanks shall be easily to access with proper staircase within
can be drawn for usage) shall be as shown in Table 3.7 and Table 4.2. the premises. Only spiral or walk up staircase shall be used and no cat ladder
ii. Factory with future expansion plan shall allocate sufficient space for ultimate shall be allowed.
storage requirement. iii. There shall be proper access for removal and replacement of the storage
iii. Top Water Level (TWL) for suction tank and roof storage tank shall be in Ordnance tank without removing or damaging any part of the building.
Datum Level (ODL). iv. The storage tank shall be placed on flat RC slabs complete with proper
iv. For low cost house/ flat, water tub of minimum 120 litres shall be provided in the drainage system. Timber and angle iron shall not be used for the support.
bathroom. v. The base of the storage tank shall be fully supported over its whole area by a
v. Separate water tank for food court in building shall be provided. durable, rigid, flat and level platform sufficiently strong to withstand the
weight of the cistern without deflection when filled with water.
b. Pipeworks and Materials

4.2.4 Pumping Systems
i. Water tank with capacity of less than 4,500 litres shall have overflow pipe which
shall also function as a warning pipe and shall be installed at a visible location. a. Total pumping head shall be as per design and not more than 75 m per stage. For
ii. Water tank with capacity of 4,500 litres and above shall have separate overflow case where the pumping head is more than 75 m per stage, a break tank with a
and warning pipe and shall be installed at a visible location. capacity of 11.5 m3 shall be introduced.
iii. Overflow pipe and scour pipe shall be one size larger than the incoming pipe and b. Pumping system operation shall have automatic control by stainless steel electrodes
not smaller than the outlet pipe. located within the suction tank and storage tank.
iv. Scour pipe shall be installed underneath the tank and channelled to the nearest c. Selector switch shall be provided at the starter panel in order for the pump to be operated
floor trap, sump or drain at a visible location. manually.
v. Sampling pipe shall be provided at the water storage tank for building which d. Maximum pumping rate for on duty pump shall be adequate to fill the commercial or office
provides water for food or beverage purposes. storage tank in eight (8) hours and residential storage tank in twelve (12) hours.
vi. The types of tanks allowed to be used as water storage tanks in buildings are e. Suction tank shall be sized to be between 33% to 50% of daily water demand and roof
subject to the approval by SYABAS. The following materials are approved:- storage tank shall be sized to be between 50% to 67% of daily water demand.
f. For cases where the number of pumps on standby is 200%, roof storage tank may be
• Reinforced Concrete (RC)
reduced to a size not less than 30% of daily water demand, and suction tank to have not
• High Density Polyethylene (HDPE)
less than 70% of storage capacity.
• Stainless Steel
g. For pumping design using pressurized system where the storage is 100% in ground floor
• Glass Coated Steel
storage tank,
i. The number of pumps on standby shall be 200% of duty pumps.

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iii. A standby generator shall be provided. 4.3 WATER CONSERVATION
h. Alarm system shall be provided to give signal when the water level in the storage tank is
4.3.1 General
lower than pump start level.
i. For buildings with rain water collection system, the size of water storage tank may be
Water shall be used efficiently and effectively at all times. Consumers are encouraged to
reduced to 75% of daily water demand.
adopt water conservation measures in all non-domestic and domestic premises and
j. For building with multi-basement lower than external road level, pumps and suction
construction sites to conserve water.
tanks shall not be located at the lowest level of the basement to avoid water
contamination and damaged to pumping equipment. For building with single
basement, pumps and suction tanks located at basement shall be provided with
4.3.2 Water Conservation Measures
proper drainage system to prevent flooding.
a. Use of Water Saving Devices
4.2.5 Hot Water Systems i. Residential premises
Install constant flow regulators at wash basin taps, wash basin mixers,
a. Hot water piping system shall be separated and drawn directly from the storage tank.
shower taps and shower mixers.
Pumping system is only allowed after the water tank.
b. Control valve shall not be fixed at the heater outlet pipe for instant water heater. ii. Toilets and washrooms in all premises
c. Safety valve, whether using vent pipe or pressure relief valve, shall be drained to the Use low capacity dual flushing cisterns with capacity not exceeding 6 litres in
bathroom floor trap for storage type water heater. all new premises and existing premises undergoing renovation.
d. Types of pipes allowed for hot-water system are subject to approval of SYABAS. The
types of pipes approved are stainless steel, copper and PP-R pipes. iii. Toilets and washrooms in non-residential premises
• Install self-closing delayed-action taps at all wash basins and shower

points.
4.2.6 Swimming Pools • Install constant flow regulators at all wash basin mixers and shower
mixers.
a. Pool capacity, turnover time, rate of water cycle, rate of filtration and make-up water
volume, which consists of backwash water, water displacement, and evaporation iv. Kitchens and cooking areas in non-residential areas
loss shall be mentioned in the drawing. Install constant flow regulators at all sink taps and mixers.
b. Detailed schematic drawing of swimming pool piping system shall be submitted to
SYABAS. v. Canteens
c. Technical details and catalogue for pump and filter shall be submitted to SYABAS. Install self-closing delayed-action taps at all wash basins and wash troughs.
d. Swimming pool shall be designed in order to be filled within one (1) day to three (3) days.
vi. Laboratories
Install constant flow regulators at all wash basins and sink taps except for
safety reasons.

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vii. Factories Table 4.1: Internal Pipe Materials
Adopt the following measures in factories where possible and applicable:-

Type of Pipe D < 100 mm dia. D = 100 mm dia.– 150 mm dia.
• Setting up of water recovery system for boilers to recover condensate
water as make-up water. Stainless Steel/ HDPE (for
Communication Flanged Mild Steel/ Ductile
• Setting up water recycling system to reclaim water for reuse in the selected suppliers only)(Note 5)/
Pipe Iron
production process and other non-potable purposes. Polysteel
• Use of non-water cooled systems such as for cooling purposes.
Stainless Steel/ ABS/ PP-R/

Flanged Mild Steel/ ABS/
Service Pipe Copper/ Polybutelene/ Polysteel/
b. Rainwater Harvesting System Ductile Iron/ HDPE
POB/ GRP
Implement rainwater harvesting system which involves the collection, storage and
distribution of rainwater from the roof of a premises. Pumped Riser Flanged Mild Steel/ Ductile
Stainless Steel/ Copper/ Polysteel
Pipe Iron (Note 2)
4.4 CHECKLIST
Distribution Stainless Steel/ ABS/ PP-R/ Flanged Mild Steel/ ABS/

The checklist shall be completed and endorsed by consulting engineer and shall be Pipe Copper / Polysteel/ POB/ GRP Ductile Iron/ HDPE
attached together with the submission document. The design checklist of Internal
Plumbing System is shown in APPENDIX C.
Note:-
1. Polysteel pipe shall subject to the quality of work inspections by pipe manufacturer.
2. Ductile iron pipe for pumped riser shall be flange ended or push-in jointed complete
with restraint tie bars.
5. The usage of HDPE pipe as communication pipe shall be those approved by
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Table 4.2: Internal storage tank (within consumer premises) effective capacity
according to types of premise or usage
Effective Capacity
(equivalent to 1-day
Item Type of Premises
average demand)
litres
1 Low cost house or low cost flat 1,000 /unit
2 Medium cost flat and medium cost house 1,000 /unit
Single or double storey terrace house, apartment and
3 1,500 /unit
condominium
Single or double storey semi-detached house and bungalow
4 2,000 /unit
(Additional 450 litres per room if more than 4 bedrooms)
5 Single storey shop house 2,000 /unit
6 Multiple storey shop house 1,500 /floor
7 Office 1,000 /100m2
8 Shopping Complex 1,000 /100m2
9 Hotel 1,500 /room
10 Hospital 1,500 /bed
11 Day School 50 /student
12 Boarding School 250 /student
13 Kindergarten 30 /child
14 Institution 25,000 /hectare
15 Mosque/ Surau 50 /person
16 Market - Dry Stall 450 /unit
17 Market - Wet Stall 1,500 /unit
18 Hawker Centre 1,500 /unit
19 Community Hall 25,000 /unit
20 Balai Raya 2,000 /unit
21 Club House 50,000 /unit
22 Petrol Station (without car washing bay) 10,000 /unit
23 Petrol Station (with car washing bay) 50,000 /unit
24 Light industrial workshop 1,500 /unit
25 Terrace factory 5,000 /unit
26 Warehouse 1,500 /unit
According to daily
27 Industrial Area
water usage
* Mutiply accordingly for any additional water storage as required under Table 3.7.

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5.0 METERING disconnect. A meter should preferably be installed in a box recessed into the wall
and shall not be at the corridor that will affects human traffic flow. Site verification
5.1 GENERAL with SYABAS is necessary before meter stand installation.
g. For meters laced in shaft or boxed in chambers, sufficient natural light must be
a. In general, water supply for different premises and for different uses shall be available for ease of reading. Alternatively, electrical lighting shall be provided.
metered. The need to have a meter and its location shall be determined by SYABAS.
b. All supplies to fire hydrants and other fire fighting devices installed in a consumer’s
premises or within its compound shall be metered. 5.3 SIZES OF METERS
c. For multi-unit premises, water is supplied through bulk meters which measure the
total volume of water measured by sub-meters fixed at the individual units. The The size of mechanical water meter for each premises shall be determined based on the
registered consumer for the bulk meter shall be responsible to pay for the water water flow rates and water usage as shown in Table 5.1. Table 5.2 shows the size details of
charges based on the difference between the registered consumption of the bulk electro-magnetic water meter.
meter and all the sub-meters, including leakages.
d. Water meter locations as approved by SYABAS will be supplied and maintained by
SYABAS and will remain the property of SYABAS. 5.4 AUTOMATIC METER READING SYSTEM (AMR)
e. The consumer shall be solely responsible for the safe custody of the meter.
f. Individual metering shall be carried out at multi-unit residential premises and The use of AMR is encouraged as it provides enhanced security, privacy, accuracy and
subject to SYABAS approval. However, the Developer/ Management Corporation timeliness in meter reading. This is particularly useful in the following area:-
shall sign an agreement with SYABAS to ensure that the Developer/ Management • High rise condominium and flats.
Corporation will operate and maintain the water supply systems after the bulk meter
• Gated community.
and to pay the bill difference between the bulk meter amount and the sum of the
• High security areas such as prison, police complexes.
individual meters amount.
For developer who opts for AMR shall pay for the installation of the AMR system including
the AMR meter. The proposed AMR system shall be approved by SYABAS prior to
5.2 LOCATIONS OF METERS installation.
a. The location of a meter shall be determined by SYABAS.

b. The meter shall be installed in such a position that it should be unobstructive and 5.5 METER STANDS
can be easily accessible for meter installation, meter reading and maintenance.
c. For multi-storey premises, meters shall be installed on the ground floor and arranged 5.5.1 General
according to levels in ascending order and marked with address plates.
d. For residential premises, all individual meters shall be installed in front but outside the a. This section covers information on the dimensions and various material
fencing of premises. requirements for water meter stands connected to public mains.
e. All bulk meters for apartment, flat, factory, condominium and school shall be placed within b. Material for meter stand shall be of stainless steel or polysteel.
the fenced compound area and near the guardhouse or entrance gate. c. For each individual meter stands for multi-unit residential premises, the meter shall
f. Meters shall be centrally placed at each floor or in front of the units and at locations be arranged in correct order and marked with paint as per SYABAS requirements.
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d. Mechanical meters with upward water flow direction are allowed to be placed Table 5.1 : Size of mechanical water meter
vertically. Such meters shall be installed at 1.2 m to 1.5 m above ground.
Maximum Minimum Flow Range of Monthly
e. The maximum number of horizontal meters that can be stacked one over the other Flow (m3/hr) Nominal Flow
Consumption
Meter Size
(m3/hr)
shall be eight (8) numbers only. (m3/hr) (m3/month)
Class B Class C
f. Minimum size of meter shall be 20 mm diameter.
15 mm 3 - 0.015 0.0226 – 2.8 8 – 2,160
g. Gap between centerline at meter stand shall be not less than 150 mm.
h. Stop valves shall be placed before and after the meters. 20 mm 5 - 0.025 0.0376 – 4.8 13 – 3,600
i. Integrated lockable valve such as Ballo Fix is optional.
25 mm 7 - 0.035 0.0526 – 6.8 18 – 5,040
j. Meter stands for single and multi meters (up to 5 water meters) are shown in
attached SYABAS’ Standard Drawings. 40mm 20 - 0.1 0.14 – 19.8 54 – 14,400
k. Meter stands should comprise the following components:-
50mm 30 0.45 - 3.1 – 29.8 1,080 – 21,600
i. Stainless steel/ polysteel pipe.
80 mm 80 1.2 - 8.1 – 79.8 2,880 – 57,600
ii. Outgoing pipes of 20 mm ID.
iii. Incoming pipes of 20 mm ID for one-meter stands. 100 mm 120 1.8 - 12.1 – 119.8 4,320 – 86,400
iv. Incoming pipes of 25 mm ID for two-meter stands. 150 mm 300 4.5 - 30.1 – 299.8 10,800 – 216,000
v. Incoming pipes of 50 mm ID for three to five meter stands.
200 mm 500 7.5 - 50.1 – 499.8 18,000 – 360,000
vi. Brass gate valve or ball valve (full bore) for two to five meter stands
(optional).
Note:-
vii. Non-return valves at sub-meters and individual meters for high rise building.
1. The size of meter given in the above table is the size of mechanical meter.
viii. Brass or stainless steel fittings (e.g. nipple, coupling, elbow, jam nut, tee etc).
2. SYABAS may change the meter size should other meter type be used.
ix. Submains, communication pipes and associated fittings.
x. Saddle and ferrule for tapping from public main.
xi. Concrete slab (600 mm x 600 mm x 50 mm thick) for all meter stand.
Table 5.2 : Size of electro-magnetic water meter
l. Other jointing combinations for single and multi meter stands are shown in attached
Range of Monthly
SYABAS’ Standard Drawings. Maximum Flow Nominal Flow
Meter Size Consumption
(m3/hr) (m3/hr)
(m3/month)
100 mm 282 8.7 3,130 - 203,000

5.5.2 Markings for Meter stands
150 mm 600 20 7,200 - 432,000
No marking for meter stand is required for single and two meter stands. For three or more
200 mm 1,100 35 12,600 - 792,000
meter stands, identification markings of the unit numbers shall be written with paint on
both side of the meter stand itself as per SYABAS requirements.

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6.0 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM b. The following standards shall generally be applicable to the design of the electrical
systems:-
The electrical design criteria for a typical pumping station should comprise fourteen (14) main i. Malaysian Standards (MS) if available.
areas namely:- ii. Other International Standards such as IEC, IES, IEEE, where applicable.
iii. Wiring Regulations for Electrical Installation, latest edition approved by ST.
a. Standards, code of practice, rules and regulations iv. Malaysia Standards Codes of Practice.
b. Power supply requirements
c. HT installation Where there is a discrepancy in the standards or requirements between two
d. LV installation documents or between a document and the specific requirements of the local
e. Essential power supply authorities having jurisdiction, the more stringent standard or requirement shall be
f. Motor starter panel (Motor control centre) adopted.
g. Electrical motor
h. Internal lighting and power
i. Compound lighting 6.2 DETAILED DESIGN SUBMISSIONS
j. Lightning protection system
k. Earthing system a. The consulting engineer shall submit the following during the detailed design stage
l. Electrical spare parts for approval:-
m. Electrical as-built drawings i. Approval Letter from SYABAS’ Development Department.
n. Testing and commissioning ii. Catalogues for switchgears, relays and meter panels.
iii. Control circuit diagrams for pumping system.
iv. Catalogues for Telemetry and Instrumentation Equipment.
6.1 STANDARDS, CODE OF PRACTICE, RULES AND REGULATIONS v. All electrical conceptual drawings including single line diagrams and layout
drawings as per items listed in Clause 6.0.b. to 6.0.k.
a. All design, works performed, materials and equipment installed shall conform to the vi. Three (3) sets of SCADA/ Telemetry System drawings as per items listed in
standards, regulations and by-laws of the authorities having jurisdiction over the Chapter 8.0 - SCADA/ Telemetry System.
electrical system installation. These include : -
b. All electrical drawings shall be of A1 size.
i. Department of Environment (DOE)
c. The submission requirements shall as per Clause 3.3.
ii. Department of Civil Aviation (DCA)
iii. Department of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH)
iv. Local Government (Majlis) 6.3 POWER SUPPLY REQUIREMENTS
v. Energy Commission [Suruhanjaya Tenaga (ST)]
vi. Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB) a. The owner or developer shall apply to TENAGA NASIONAL BERHAD (TNB) through
vii. Telekom Malaysia Berhad (TM) their consulting engineer for power supply to the reservoir/ tank and pumping
viii. Jabatan Bomba Dan Penyelamat (BOMBA) station.
ix. All other relevant authorities having jurisdiction in the area concerned b. The consulting engineer shall liaise with TNB to confirm and obtain approval on the
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c. For load more than 400 A (415 V supply), a 11 kV substation shall be provided and c. For Main Incoming of Supply of less than 250 A
subject to TNB’s approval. The consulting engineer shall apply on behalf of
MCCB in series with main Fuse Switch coupled with one (1) element earth fault IDMT relay
SYABAS for the best electrical tariff for SYABAS application.
and three (3) elements over current IDMT relay complete with all current transformers for
protection shall be provided. IDMT shall be of electro-mechanical type. Surge Protection
device complying with Zone 1 Protection as defined in IEC 61643-12 shall be
6.4 HT INSTALLATIONS
provided.
a. The 11 kV switchgear shall incorporate the Power Transformers (PT) and metering d. For Main Incoming of less than 60 A only
Current Transformers (CT) for TNB metering.
A 60A Fuse Switch and MCCB complete with shut trip coil in series with a Zero CT
b. The 11 kV switchgear shall be of vacuum type. The transformer shall be of copper
and Earth Leakage Relay (ELR) complete with over current used at the incomer side
winding and cast resin type for greater safety against fire hazard and lower
shall be provided. Electric Surge Protection device complying with Zone 1
maintenance requirement.
Protection as defined in IEC 61643-12 shall be provided.
c. A separate TNB metering compartment shall be provided in the HT switch room.
d. All HT motor design shall be subject to SYABAS approval. e. Outgoing Breakers at Main Switchboard
All outgoing breakers from the main switchboard to other parts of the electrical system
(such as distribution board and motor starter panel) shall be MCCB complete with shut
6.5 LV INSTALLATIONS trip coil of appropriate rating. The rating of MCCB shall be 25% higher than the full
load current.
a. The LV switchboard shall consist of two types:-
f. For CT metering scheme, central automatic power factor correction panel with step
i. Main incoming running load of 60 A and above
correction shall be provided at the main switchboard to maintain power factor of
- Floor standing cubicle type
above 0.90 in compliance with the TNB regulations. For small installations, fixed
ii. Main incoming running load of less than 60 A type of capacitors shall be installed at each individual starter panel.
- Either floor standing or wall mounted type g. Automatic harmonic current suppressors capacitors and blocking reactors of
appropriate rating shall be installed in the main switchboards where harmonic
iii. Other LV switchboards running load of 60 A and above
generating equipment such as Variable Speed Drives (VSD) is installed.
- Floor standing cubicle type
h. Cable from main switchboard to distribution boards and motor starter panel shall be
of XLPE insulated copper cable. For distribution of load, XLPE or PVC insulated
iv. Other LV switchboards running load of less than 60 A
copper cables shall be used. XLPE insulated armoured copper cable shall be used
- Wall mounted type
for underground installations.
b. For Main Incoming of 250 A and above i. Dedicated cable to fire protection equipment if the cable route passes through
different fire zones shall be of fire resistance type approved by BOMBA.
Air Circuit Breaker (ACB) coupled with one (1) element earth fault IDMT relay and three (3)
j. All sub-circuit and final-circuit wiring shall be in high impact uPVC conduits when
elements over current IDMT relay complete with all current transformers for protection
concealed in false ceiling or walls and in galvanised iron (G.I.) conduits when
shall be provided. IDMT shall be of electro-mechanical type. Surge Protection device
exposed or supplied to fire protection devices.
complying with Zone 1 Protection as defined in IEC 61643-12 shall be provided.
k. All cable trunkings, trays, ladders shall be hot-dipped galvanised. Identification
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l. The number of cabling installed in trunking/ trays/ conduits/ ladders shall be such d. The fuel tank shall have capacity to enable generator sets to continuously run for at
that a space factor of 45% is not exceeded after making a provision of 25% for least 24 hours at full load.
installation of future cables. e. The sizing of standby generator shall take into consideration of all duty pumps
m. The material and construction of the switchboards and distribution boards (DB) running (N-1) and the starting of the last duty pump. (For example; Sizing criteria for
shall be as follows: - 3 duty pumps: 2 duty pump running + 1 duty pump starting)
i. Main Switchboard
Electro-galvanised or galvanised iron (G.I.) sheet with minimum ingress

6.7 MOTOR STARTER PANELS
protection of IP42, Form 4 segregation requirement, panel thickness shall be
of at least 2 mm, beige in colour and paint thickness of at least 75 micron on
a. All motor starter panels shall be of the floor standing cubicle type except for motor having
average.
loads of less than 60 A, which can be floor standing or wall mounted type.
b. The motor starter shall either be together with main electrical switchboard or it shall be
ii. Sub-switchboard
stand alone on its own with sub-main cables being fed from the main switchboard through
Electro-galvanised or galvanised iron (G.I.) sheet with minimum ingress
circuit protective devices to its starter panel complete with earth fault relay and over
protection of IP42, panel thickness shall be of at least 2 mm, beige in colour
current relay IDMT.
and paint thickness of at least 75 micron on average.
c. The starter panel shall have the following features:-
iii. Distribution Board i. ACB/ MCCB or combination or Isolator and Fuse Link shall be provided for main
Electro-galvanised or galvanised iron (G.I.) sheet with minimum ingress incoming supply to its starter panel.
protection of IP42, panel thickness shall be of at least 1.5 mm, beige in colour ii. All ACB/ MCCB shall be 50 kA for all incomer, starter panel and instrument
and paint thickness of at least 75 micron on average. panel.

iii. The contactors rating shall be 25% more than the full load motor rating.
iv. For DOL starter contactor rating shall be 100% more than the full load motor
6.6 ESSENTIAL POWER SUPPLY rating.

v. MCB shall be provided for its individual control circuit.
a. Essential power supply systems in the form of diesel standby generator set shall be vi. Motor heater circuit shall be complete with motor heater switch and indicator light.
provided for pumping station serving the demand capacity of more than 1.5 Mld. vii. Panel heater circuit shall be complete with MCB, heater switch, thermostat control
b. The essential power supply system shall be in compliance with Local Government and indicator light.
(Majlis) and Department of Environment’s requirement on limiting noise level. viii. Motor Protection Relay
c. Upon TNB power failure, the standby generator shall run up to full speed and the • 0 kW - 18 kW – Thermal Overload Relay
changeover of power to the generator set will be delayed until 9 seconds to allow • Above 18 kW - 93 kW – Electronic microprocessor type of
the TNB automatic changeover to alternative power source to complete. If TNB motor protection relay
power supply restoration is detected within this 9 seconds window, the changeover • Above 93 kW – Electro-mechanical type of motor
to generator supply will be blocked. The generator set will continue to run for 10 protection relay
minutes. If TNB power supply is found to be stable, the standby generator will be
ix. All motor starters shall be provided with phasing relay complete with miniature
stopped.
circuit breaker (MCB).

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x. The entire autotransformer and rotor resistance bank complete with iii. Motor of more than 10 horsepower/ 7.5 kW and less than 150 horse power/ 110
thermistors shall be installed at the top compartment of the switchboard and kW shall be squirrel cage motor with autotransformer starter.
within the same vertical module of switchboard housing the motor circuit. iv. Motor of 150 horse power/ 110 kilowatt and above shall be squirrel cage motor
xi. The main earth chamber shall be painted in red colour and proposed brand with variable speed drives (VSD) or slip rings motor with rotor resistance starter.
used shall be subject to SYABAS approval.
b. In any case, the operation/ starting of a motor shall not have any undesirable effect to
xii. The motor can be operated via local manual control mode, automatic control or
other electrical power consumers.
remote control mode via SCADA/ Telemetry system.
xiii. The automatic operation shall be controlled by the level of water in the suction and
elevated service reservoir/ tank, floatless relay and control relays at the motor
6.9 INTERNAL LIGHTING AND POWER
control centre and 3-CORE (copper) PVC/ SWA/ PVC under ground cable from the
pumping station to the service reservoir/ tank inclusive of cable marker and cable
a. General lighting and power inside the pumping station shall be fed from a distribution
joint pillar following the cable route along the pumping mains. If the elevated
board having a current operated Residual Current Device (RCD) and main switch. The
service reservoir/ tank is located outside the compound from pumping
Residual Current Device (RCD) shall be separated for lighting and power (switch
stations, a controller coupled with GSM/ GPRS (SMS) system equivalent to
socket outlet). The sensitivity of the RCD shall comply with the latest Suruhanjaya
SYABAS standards shall be provided. This shall be an independent system
Tenaga’s requirements on various applications.
from the current telemetry system.
b. The proposed lighting fitting and illumination level for the common area are given in
xiv. Cable for automatic operation shall be of 2.5 mm2 or above and insulation
Table 6.1.
shall be above 10M ohm.
c. Control of lighting for the different areas shall be achieved by the following methods
xv. All electrode sets shall be of 13 mm diameter and stainless steel make.
depending on areas and usage:-
xvi. The starter shall have a protection timer incorporated in the starting sequence.
xvii. The control circuit shall be prepared by the electrical consulting engineer. i. Partitioned areas - Individual switch
xviii. All indicator lights shall be of LED type. ii. Open areas - Switch centre
xix. Power factor shall be corrected to not less than 0.90 lagging.
d. Lighting circuits shall be arranged in alternating circuits.
xx. All capacitor bank shall be rated at 525 V and each of the capacitor shall be
e. The proposed types of light fittings for the different areas are as per Table 6.2.
protected by fast reacting reactors.
f. Maintained exit lights (“KELUAR” SIGN) and self-contained emergency lights of
xxi. All outgoing cables to motor shall be armoured type and shall be laid in
fluorescent type with minimum three hours of battery (rechargeable) reserve shall
trench or concealed in G.I. conduits on floor slab.
be provided for all areas in accordance with the BOMBA requirements and UBBL.
g. “KELUAR” sign complete with arrow sign showing the exit direction shall be
provided where appropriate.
6.8 ELECTRIC MOTORS
h. Sufficient power points of suitable types and ratings shall be provided to serve the
intended usage of the areas or rooms and for all equipment and plants to be
a. All motors shall be of the induction type as specified below:-
installed including power points for all mechanical equipment’s requirements.
i. All motors shall use High Efficiency Motor (EFF1 CEMEP-EU standard), Class
i. Each equipment shall have its own power point and two (2) equipment shall not
1.
share the same power point. Additional 13A switch socket outlets shall be provided
ii. Motor up to 10 horsepower/ 7.5 kW shall be of squirrel cage motor with
for general use in all areas.
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6.10 EXTERNAL LIGHTING INSTALLATIONS SCADA/ telemetry systems are protected against lightning surges complying with
Zone 1 Protection as defined in IEC 61643-12.
a. External compound/ street lighting shall be provided for the compound and internal h. All down conductors shall be concealed within building structures.
roads within the compound of the works. The compound/ street lighting shall be
mounted on 5 m high concrete poles. Wall mounted light fittings shall be used
where pole mounted light fittings are not suitable. Generally, the spacing between 6.12 EARTHING SYSTEMS
the poles shall not exceed three times the mounting height of the pole. The lamps
for the light fittings shall be of SON/ energy saving type or equivalent. The a. Earthing system shall comprise several sets of earth electrodes, earth clamps,
illumination level on the ground/ road surface shall not be less than 15 lux couplings, copper tape or bare stranded G.I. cable and concrete and precast earth
requirement. chambers. More elaborate measures shall be proposed if earth resistance value
b. Area floodlighting shall be provided where necessary and SON type of floodlighting could not be achieved.
shall be provided with the average of 30 lux requirement. b. An equipotential earthing system shall be provided to prevent dangerous voltage
c. Suitable path lighting with SL or PL lamps shall be provided in the walk paths. rise between different earthing systems. This involves tying together the various
d. All linkways and covered walkways shall be illuminated using tamper proof earthing systems for electrical, lightning protection, telecommunication and the
luminaries with the average of 30 lux requirement. building structure. All service metallic pipes and exposed metallic protrusions on
e. Control of these various lighting systems shall be by local relays, time switches and the building shall be earthed together.
photocells complete with contactors. Override facilities shall also be provided. c. Earth resistance for electrical earth, electronic and telecommunication (clean) earth
shall be of 1 ohm or less (separately measured for each system before
interconnection).
6.11 LIGHTNING AND SURGE PROTECTION SYSTEMS d. Earth resistance value for lightning protection system shall not exceed 5 ohms.
a. Lightning protection system shall be provided for pumping stations, service reservoir/ tank
and suction reservoir/ tank. 6.13 ELECTRICAL SPARE PARTS
b. Lightning protection system for the building shall be Faraday cage type to MS-IEC
61024-1 requirements. Other lightning protection system shall be subject to a. Developers/ Contractors are required to provide the following electrical tools and spare
SYABAS approval. parts:-
c. For metal roofing, the metal structure shall be exothermically bonded with copper
i. One (1) set of tools complete with box spanner.
tape or bare stranded G.I. cable, otherwise roof conductors shall be installed.
ii. One (1) no. of digital insulation tester complete with test cable, LED
d. The system shall comprise down conductors, non-radioactive air terminals, fixing,
numerical display and keypad.
bonding, jointing, test clamps, earth clamps, earth electrodes, concrete and precast
iii. One (1) no. of power analyzer complete with test cable, LED numerical
earth chambers, etc.
display and keypad with reading for voltage (V), amperes (A), frequency (Hz),
e. All exposed metallic protrusions on building shall be connected to the lightning
power factor, capacitance, resistance, inductance, power (W) and VARs.
protection system.
iv. One (1) no. of digital clamp meter complete with test cable, LED numerical
f. Earth resistance value for lightning protection system shall not exceed 5 ohms.
display and keypad.
g. Lightning surge protection devices shall be provided for all power and data lines to
v. One (1) no. of digital leakage clamp meter complete with test cable, LED
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vi. One (1) no. of digital earth tester complete with test cable, earth rod, LED 6.15 TESTING AND COMMISSIONING
vii. One (1) no. of digital vibration meter complete with test cable, LED numerical Two (2) sets of the testing and commissioning records and results that are endorsed by a
display and keypad. qualified and competent personnel shall be in accordance with all Standards, Code of
viii. One (1) no. of digital tachometer complete with test cable, LED numerical Practice, Rules and Regulations and forwarded to SYABAS.
display and keypad.
ix. One (1) no. of auto system controller with GSM module (for pumping station
using GSM based controller only). 6.16 VARIABLE SPEED DRIVE (VSD) PUMPING SYSTEM
All proposed brands for spare parts shall be subject to SYABAS approval.
Pumps with variable drives should be used to achieve energy saving whenever applicable
and subject to SYABAS approval. Sufficient details shall be submitted to SYABAS for
b. For HT installations, the following electrical spare parts shall be provided:-
consideration. A standby generator set shall be provided to cater for load of the VSDs
i. One (1) no. of Vacuum Circuit Breaker (VCB) of the highest rating in the
installed.
installation.
ii. One (1) no. of Air Circuit Breaker (ACB) of the highest rating in the
installation. 6.17 CHECKLIST
iii. One (1) set of contactors for all steps.
iv. One (1) HRC fuse of the highest rating in the installation. The checklist shall be completed and endorsed by consulting engineer and shall be
attached together with the submission document. The design checklist of Electrical
System for Pumping Station is shown in APPENDIX C.
6.14 ELECTRICAL AS-BUILT FITTED DRAWINGS
a. All electrical drawings shall be of A1 size and endorsed by electrical consulting

engineer.
b. Three (3) sets of electrical drawings and electrical load calculations and three (3)
sets of key plan shall be provided and endorsed by the electrical consulting
engineer on behalf of the Developers/ Contractors where:-
i. One (1) set shall be framed and hung in the pumping station.
ii. One (1) set shall be submitted to SYABAS Headquarters.
iii. One (1) set shall be submitted to SYABAS District Office.
c. Three (3) sets of Operation and Maintenance Manual shall be provided by the
electrical consulting engineer on behalf of the Developers/ Contractors where:-
i. One (1) set shall be kept in the pumping station and located at a wall
mounted rack.
ii. One (1) set shall be submitted to SYABAS Headquarters.
iii. One (1) set shall be submitted to SYABAS District Office.

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Table 6.1 : Proposed lighting fitting and illumination level
Maintained Average Illuminance

Area
(lux)
Office/ Computer Rooms 400
Store 200
M&E Plant rooms and Pumping station 250
Internal Corridors 100
Toilets 150
Table 6.2 : Proposed type of light fitting
Area Type of Light Fittings
Office/ Computer Fluorescent light fittings with aluminium reflector

Rooms (Prefably using 36 W lamps)
Store Bare channel fluorescent light fittings
a. 5 m height and above – low bay metal halide

M&E Plant rooms and (corrosion resistance type)
Pumping station b. Less than 5 m – wall mounted fluorescent light
fittings complete with metal reflector
Fluorescent light fittings with aluminium reflector

Internal Corridors
(Prefably using 36 W lamps)
Toilets Compact Fluorescent Downlights

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7.0 MECHANICAL SYSTEM 7.2.1 First Stage (Design Stage Before Tender Award)
7.1 GENERAL a. Approval letter from SYABAS’ Development Department for the detailed design of
civil works.
Generally in the selection of mechanical equipment, the following requirements shall be met:- b. General arrangement drawings of pumping installation.
c. General layout drawings of surge vessel (size to be determined after surge analysis
a. The facilities shall perform the essential functions required, with high degree of safety and is carried out).
reliability. d. Design calculation for pumping system which shall include the pump curves,
b. The mechanical facilities shall be determined after weighing the merits and demerits of the system curves, pumping head calculation and sizing of suction pipe and pumping
system as a whole. mains.
c. Pump facilities shall be of the highest degree of efficiency. e. Pump and prime mover details.
d. Mechanical equipment selected shall have a high degree of serviceability and suitable for
local use taking into consideration local capability to operate and maintain.
e. Protective and safety devices shall be interlocked such that in times of failure of one part 7.2.2 Second Stage (After Tender Award during Approval Stage of Equipment)
of the system, the system shall not operate thus preventing further damage to the rest of
the system. Submissions shall comprise the following items:-
f. Vibration and noise levels produced by the mechanical equipment in operation shall be as
per DOE requirement. a. Full details of equipment offered or proposed and copies of manufacturer’s specifications
g. Life cycle cost of the mechanical equipment shall be considered. to enable the nature, quality and workmanship of the equipment offered to be assessed.
b. Characteristic curves for the pump offered running individually showing the relationship
between head, discharge, horsepower, efficiency, Net Positive Suction Head (NPSH)
7.2 DETAILED DESIGN SUBMISSIONS required and the system curves.
c. Duty point and efficiency.
a. Submission by the consulting engineer to SYABAS for approval shall be done in d. The pump, type, brand and detailed construction.
two (2) stages as per Clauses 7.2.1 and 7.2.2. e. The prime mover.
b. The submission requirements shall be as per Clause 3.3. All submission shall be f. Pump accessories.
endorsed by the consulting engineer. g. Pipework and valves, materials and sizes.
c. All plans/ drawings submitted shall be of A1 size. h. Surge protection system complete with surge analysis calculation.
d. All drawings shall be endorsed with the word “SUBMISSION DRAWING FOR i. Mechanical handling equipment.
APPROVAL”. j. Fire protection system and equipment.
e. All drawings shall be approved before any work is allowed to commence. k. Proposed spare parts and tools to details.
f. All fire prevention system shall be as per BOMBA requirement. l. Shop drawings.

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7.3 PLANNED WATER QUANTITY AND NUMBER OF PUMP UNITS 7.4 PUMPSETS
Generally, the planned water quantity and the number of pump units required shall be determined 7.4.1 Duties and Selection
according to the following criteria:-
a. Electric driven pumps shall operate at below 1500 rpm.
a. For treated water pumps, the capacity shall be the maximum daily delivered quantity b. The pump shall have a stable characteristic such that the pressure falls steeply and
and not the average daily quantity. continuously from closed valve position.
b. For distribution pump, planned distribution quantity shall be the basis. c. The duty point of the pump supplied shall lie within a range of 20% less to 10% more than
c. The number of pumps required shall be determined by the planned quantity of water and the pump capacity of the best efficiency point for the particular impeller offered.
other criteria such as installation cost, conditions of operation and maintenance, power
consumption and factor of the safety desired.
d. For economic operation, it is advisable to use a single duty pump, operate constantly near 7.4.2 Horizontal Split Casing Pumps
the point of efficiency. Larger pumps normally have better efficiency.
e. In the design of a pumping system, pumps shall not operate more than twelve (12) hours a. The pump shall be of axially split cast iron casings and high tensile steel shafts running on
continuously in a day. This is distinct from the criteria for determining the rating of the duty ball or roller bearings with suitable lubricating arrangements.
pump to produce the planned daily quantity. b. The pump shall be supplied with all necessary air release valves, drain valves, suction
f. The total pumping head shall not exceed 75 m at 2800 m3/hr for each pumping stage. and delivery gauge mounting points.
g. Standby pumps shall be provided in accordance with the design criteria for pump sets c. The pump shall be supplied complete with combined base plates and approved type of
given in Table 7.1. The number of standby pumps depends on the size of duty pump, the flexible couplings.
locality of the installation and factor of the safety desired. d. The combined base plate shall be fabricated according to the manufacturer’s instruction.
h. In the case where water demand fluctuates widely such as the in-line booster distribution e. The combined base plate and stool shall be supplied complete with all necessary holding
system, it is advisable to have a combination of different size pumps or variable speed bolts and lifting points.
pumps.
i. All pumps with power of 22.5 kW or 30.0 water horsepower and above shall be
Horizontal Split Casing Pumps with pump speed of not more than 1500 rpm. 7.4.3 End Suction Pumps
j. All pumps with power below 22.5 kW or 30.0 water horsepower shall be either
Horizontal Split Casing Pumps with pump speed of not more than 1500 rpm or End A spacer piece shall be provided and coupling to facilitate removal of impeller without dismantling
Suction Pumps with pump speed of not more than 2900 rpm approved by SYABAS. the connecting pipeworks.
k. The minimum Factor of Safety (FS) in sizing of motors shall be 1.1 of the motor
power.
l. All pumps, parts and accessories shall comply with international standards, ISO, 7.4.4 Pump Casing, Rotating Element, Driving Coupling, Gland Sealing and Other Pump
and/ or SIRIM standards and shall be manufactured and supplied from a Accessories
manufacturer approved by SYABAS.
a. Pump Casing
i. The pump casing shall be of volute from superior casting material or cast iron with
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ii. The pump casing shall withstand twice the maximum shut off pressure of the d. Pump Accessories
pumps.
iii. The rotating element shall consist of a balance corrosion resistant high tensile steel i. Coupling
shaft, keyed on to the impeller or impellers.
• Drive shall be transmitted from the driving unit to the pump by matched
flexible coupling unit.
• The coupling system shall be strong, robust and flexible to accommodate
b. Rotating Element
parallel, angular and vertical misalignment.
i. All impellers, neck rings, sleeves, gland, lantern ring and bushes shall be of zinc- • The rubber shall be able to absorb shock to reduce vibration and torsion
free bronze or stainless steel. oscillation and shall be able to withstand ambient temperature up to 50 deg.
ii. The rotating element shall be carried in deep grove ball bearings on split bush C.
journal bearings in which ball thrust bearing or thrust disc and nuts are provided to
restrict axial movement. ii. Bolt and Nuts
iii. Bush bearings shall be manufactured in plain leaded bronze or in bronze lined with • All exposed bolts and nuts used in the construction for the pump shall be
metal normally apply to low speed, low heads pumps. cadmium treated or zincified.
iv. Diametrical clearance shall be between 0.250 mm to 0.300 mm. • If normal mild steel bolts and nuts are used they shall be protected from rust
by chemical treatment or protective caps.
c. Gland Sealing iii. Vibration Isolation Material
i. Gland sealing shall be of silicon carbide or tungsten carbide mechanical seals • The pump sets shall be provided with vibration isolation such as rubber
unless otherwise specified. damper between pump set and pump plinth, coupling for the suction pipe
ii. The mechanical seals shall be manufactured to BS ISO 3069. and expansion joints for the delivery pipes.
iii. They shall be maintenance free and suitable for use in treated water. • For pumps which are sited on ground, Neoprene/ rubber mount and
iv. The rotary and stationary seal housing shall be corrosion resistant while the structural steel base shall be used for pumps with power smaller than
secondary seals shall be highly chemical and thermal resistant. 4 kW whereas steel springs and concrete inertia base shall be used for
v. All seal surfaces shall be able to withstand up to one and half times its working pumps with power larger than 4 kW.
pressure, temperature of 200 deg. C and velocity of 20 m/s. • For pumps which are sited on suspended floor slab, steel springs and
vi. For certain applications where mechanical seal is not available, the gland packing concrete inertia base shall be used.
may be used with the approval of SYABAS.
vii. The packing shall be non-asbestos type. It shall be organic fibre based
impregnated with PTFE as lubricant. 7.5 PRESSURE GAUGES
viii. It shall be able to prevent damage on sleeve/ shaft and leakage due to penetration.
ix. It shall be suitable for use in centrifugal pump handling water containing debris and a. The gauge construction shall comply with BS EN 837-1 and ISO Certification.
sand. b. The gauge used shall be of liquid filled type.
c. The entire gauge shall be calibrated either in single scale unit in METRE/WATER or
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d. The dial of gauge shall not be less than 150 mm in diameter for pumping capacity of iii. Overload Protector (For pump discharge side)
below 300 m³/hr and 250 mm in diameter for pumping capacity of above 300 m³/hr.
• Overload protector shall be designed to protect pressure instrument
e. The range of suction pressure gauge shall generally be between 0 m to 20 m head of
from over pressure, exceeding the specified pressure range by
water and the range of delivery pressure gauge shall be between 0 m to 100 m head
sudden and excessive pressure fluctuation from surge or spike.
of water.
• For pumping pressure of above 75 m, a pressure gauge shall be
f. The gauge shall have a micrometer zero adjustable pointer and restrictor screw.
installed with overload protector devices to block the surge pressure
g. The over pressure limit shall not be less than 1.30 x f.s.d.
exceeding the allowable pressure, until it comes back to normal, when
h. The accuracy shall be +/- 1% f.s.d or better according to BS EN 837-1.
system pressure becomes normal. Hence this device safeguards the
i. The gauge shall be able to withstand up to 200 deg. C of process temperature and
pressure instrument gauge.
65 deg. C of ambient temperature.
• The material overload protector shall be of ANSI 316 Stainless Steel
j. The compound gauge shall be installed when measuring suction pressure.
body with gasket.
k. The dial shall be of printed wetted materials and of high accuracy.
• The overload protector shall be of piston type with adjustable setting
l. Suitable gauge shall be selected such that the working pressure is at the middle of
range.
the range.
• The overload protector shall be of ISO certification.
m. The operating pressure shall not exceed 70% of the full scale dial.
n. The gauge shall be installed with all the necessary accessories to protect the gauge
as per below:-
7.6 SUCTION AND DELIVERY PIPES
i. Snubber
The criteria to be considered when designing suction and delivery pipe are as follows:-
• The purpose of snubber is to protect the gauge against sudden
pressure change and fluctuation of pressurized fluid.
a. Suction pipe shall be as short as possible.
• The snubber shall be of a large surface area snubbing element with
b. Bends shall be avoided if possible.
special design for water application.
c. The minimum length of straight pipe before the suction intake of pump shall be at
• The snubber shall be of ANSI 316 Stainless Steel housing with SS316
least 5 times the diameter of the suction pipe.
porous metal filter disc or needle dampener.
d. The depth between the low surface of the pipe chamber and the end of the suction pipe
• The snubber shall be of ISO certification.
shall be more than one and a half (1½) times of the pipe diameter.
ii. Instrument Isolating Valve (Needle Type) e. The depth between the end of suction pipe or strainer and the bottom of pump chamber
shall respectively be a minimum of 0.5 to 0.8 times the pipe diameter.
• The instrument isolating valve for the gauge shall be of needle type,
f. The distance between the suction pipe and the wall of the pump chamber shall be more
which can be used to throttle pulsation, provide precision flow control
than one and a half (1½) times the pipe diameter.
and as a stop valve.
g. The distance between the adjacent suction pipes in the case of equal pipe diameter shall
• The instrument isolating valve shall be able to withstand operating
be more than three (3) times the pipe diameter.
pressure of 280 m head of water or higher.
h. For suction pipes with different diameters, the distance shall be more than three (3) times
the largest diameter.
i. When sizing the suction and delivery pipes, the velocity shall not be greater than 1.5
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7.7 PIPEWORKS 7.8.3 Non-slam Type Check Valves and Surge Calculation
a. All pipes and specials shall be of mild steel conforming to MS 708 or ductile iron a. General
conforming to BS EN 545.
The non-slam check valve shall conform to BS EN 593 and shall be with high operating
b. All mild steel pipes and specials shall be painted with one (1) layer of zinc chromate
reliability and minimum pressure losses.
and two (2) layers of gloss finish coating while ductile iron pipes and specials shall
be painted with two (2) layers of gloss paint. b. Design and Finish
c. All mild steel pipes shall be lined internally with concrete.
i. The non-slam type check valve shall be designed to be of short stroke, shock free
d. All pipes shall be flange jointed, machined and drilled conforming to BS EN 1092-3.
closure and can be installed in any position i.e. horizontal, vertical or inclined.
e. Flanged items shall be supplied complete with bolts, nuts and jointing materials.
ii. The check valve shall also be designed such that the minimum cross-sectional
area at the four most critical points shall be greater or equal to cross sectional area
of the pipe.
7.8 VALVES
iii. The check valve shall be used for automatic operation by the use of a direct spring
loaded closing element.
7.8.1 Sluice Valves
iv. The valve shall be with metal to metal seat and shall operate with minimum
wearing parts and minimum maintenance.
a. Sluice valve shall conform to the requirements of BS 5163 and the closing direction shall
v. The valve shall be designed with flow diffuser to minimize pressure losses and
be of clockwise closing.
shall be flanged and drilled conforming to BS EN 1092-3.
b. The valve shall be fitted with hand wheels with the direction of opening and closing cast
marked thereon. c. Surge Simulation
c. Sluice valves in pumping station shall only be used for pipe sizes of 250 mm diameter and i. A surge simulation shall be performed on the pumping system to determine the
below. variations of pressure in the surge vessel and along the pipeline profile.
d. Sluice valve shall be fully designed for pressure rating of PN 16. ii. The surge simulation shall include the behaviour of the air volume and pressure in
the surge vessel after incorporating the check valves.
7.8.2 Butterfly Valves
7.8.4 Altitude Valves

a. All butterfly valves shall conform to the requirements of BS EN 593 and shall be used for
pipe sizes above 250 mm diameter. a. Altitude valve controls the level of a tank. It remains open when the tank is not full
b. The butterfly valve shall be fully designed for pressure rating of PN 16. and it will close when the tank reaches its maximum level.
c. For butterfly valve without motorized gear, a suitable hand wheel for headstock shall be b. Strainer shall be installed before any altitude valve.
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7.9 SURGE SUPPRESSION SYSTEMS c. One (1) set of Mechanical Seal.

d. One (1) set of Impeller.
a. To counter water hammer, the following methods shall be used in pumping stations:- e. One (1) set of Shaft.
f. One (1) set of Shaft Sleeve and Lock Nut (if gland packing is used).
i. Pressurized surge vessel to prevent column separation and taking into account of
check valve.
ii. Surge anticipating valves which open or closed at some preset values or
7.12 VARIABLE SPEED DRIVE (VSD) PUMPING SYSTEM
mechanism which lower surge pressure in the pipeline.
b. Manufacturers are required to submit complete sets of drawings, calculations and Please refer to Clause 6.16.
etc. to DOSH for approval.
c. A set of surge suppression system, air compressor, design calculation, drawing and
test certificate shall be provided together in the handing over manuals. 7.13 CHECKLIST
d. Pumps tested at site and under controlled condition at factory shall conform to BS
EN ISO 5198. The checklist shall be completed and endorsed by consulting engineer and shall be
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e. Witness testing is required for pumps with flow rate of larger than 760 m /hr. attached together with the submission document. The design checklist of Mechanical
System for Pumping Station is shown in APPENDIX C.
7.10 MECHANICAL HANDLING EQUIPMENT
a. Gantry crane handling equipment shall be used for load exceeding 50 kg.
b. Monorail cranes shall be used for lighter load and when the centre line of the equipment
is in line with the entry or exit.
c. All cranes shall be suitably sized to lift 1.25 times the weight of the heaviest equipment.
d. Electrically operated crane shall be required in large installation where individual
equipment weight is more than 100 kg.
e. All electric driven fully motorized cranes shall be tested and approved by DOSH
before testing upon installation and handing over to SYABAS.
f. Manufacturers shall endorse and provides all application for these purposes.
g. Drawings, calculation and certificate shall be handed over to SYABAS during the
first inspection for handing over.
7.11 MECHANICAL SPARE PARTS
Developers are required to provide mechanical spare parts as follows:-

a. One (1) set of repair kit for Altitude Control Valve.
b. One (1) set of repair kit for Surge Anticipating Valve.

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Table 7.1 : Design criteria for pump sets
Pumping Maximum Maximum Speed (rpm)

Number of Total Maximum Minimum
Rate Per Pumping Horizontal End
Pump sets Pumping Efficiency
Pump Head Split Casing Suction
Hours (%)
(m³/hr) (m) Pumps Pumps
On Duty = 1
Below 400 2 12 75 75 1,500 2,900
Standby = 1
On Duty = 2
400-2800 4 12 75 75 1,500 -
Standby = 2
On Duty = 4 Not more

Above 2800 6 12 80 75 -
Standby = 2 than 1,000
Notes:
a. Duty pump is the primary pump used for continuous operation at maximum of twelve (12) hours a
day.
b. Standby pump is an extra-connected pump used to alternate or serve as duty pump in case of any
duty pump fails.
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8.0 SCADA/ TELEMETRY SYSTEM 8.2.2 Outstations
8.1 GENERAL a. The outstation equipment shall be provided in dust proof, industrial type fiber-
rein forced-polyester enclosures to IP66 for both indoor and outdoor installations.
a. All detailed drawings for RC chambers and covers for flow and pressure transmitters shall All outstation equipment including the GSM modem, antennae and back-up power
be submitted to SYABAS for approval prior to construction. All chambers shall not be batteries shall be installed within the enclosure and not externally.
water logged. b. The outstation equipment furnished shall be designed for installation in a dusty,
b. All cables (power and signal) laying, cable protective covers, cable route markers and humid and tropical environment and shall operate satisfactorily in temperatures
cable joint pillars (for underground cable joint, if any) shall be in accordance with SYABAS between 5 deg. C and 70 deg. C and up to 95% relative humidity assuming
requirements. All underground cables shall be of Steel Wire Armoured (SWA) type. no condensation will occur. Each remote outstation shall be an RTU, stand alone
c. All earthing points shall be of 1 ohm or less. unit capable of performing data acquisition and control, independent of the
d. All equipment and instrumentation requirements and specifications mentioned above and master station. Each outstation shall be provided with the required number of
works carried out later shall comply with SYABAS requirements. inputs and outputs subject to SYABAS approval.
e. All testing, commissioning and calibration of telemetry system shall be carried out c. All inputs shall be time-tagged and transmitted to the master station. The time-tag
by authorised supplier/ SYABAS. shall be the actual time of event and its accuracy and resolution shall be within 1
f. All reservoirs/ tanks shall be telemetered. second.
d. Reservoir outstations shall communicate with the master station via a GPRS
communication link. In the event of GPRS connectivity failure, the reservoir
8.2 HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS outstations shall be able to send SMS to the Master Station and/or the respective
pump house outstation. The outstation RTUs shall come with report-by-exception
8.2.1 General (RBE) feature where only data from I/O points that have experienced a change in
status shall be reported back to the master station. For analogue input points,
a. The equipment supplied shall be of the latest available solid-state design using
the user shall be able to set the percentage of change in the measured parameter
field proven techniques and capable of giving satisfactory performance under the
that represents a change in status for reporting to the master station.
specified ambient conditions without the benefit of air-conditioning.
e. Each outstation shall include standard software, transparent to the operator, to
b. The system shall be modular in concept leading to a system that is easily expanded,
automatically start up the communication system and self-document any
modified or reconfigured. The system shall be expandable in order to cope
reconfiguration updates. The configurations stored in any RTU shall be up-loadable
with the envisaged future requirements. The addition of outstations or MMIs in
and viewed on a Pocket PC or Notebook PC.
future shall be carried out without taking the system out of service and shall not
jeopardize the continuous working of the rest of the system.
c. The system shall be designed for continuous fail-safe operation with minimum
8.2.3 Remote Terminal Units
amount of maintenance. Failure in any part of the system shall be localized to that
part only and shall not cause damage to other parts of the system.
Remote Terminal Units (RTUs) shall be provided in the outstations in accordance with
the specification requirements and drawings. Each type of RTU provided for the scheme
shall be from the same manufacturer to provide standardization and interchangeability
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a. Type 1 - designed for installations at remote sites without permanent AC power b. In the event of GPRS connectivity failure, the data must be recorded, compressed
supply source, and sent back to the Master Station via SMS at 4 hour interval. Regardless of the
b. Type 2 - designed for installations at pump houses and any remote sites that failure of GPRS, all critical alarms shall be sent back in real time via SMS to the
require an expandable feature such as video surveillance features, door respective parties as specified by SYABAS.
access system and many more.
8.4 OPERATION REQUIREMENTS ON SCADA SYSTEM

8.2.4 GPRS/ GSM Modem
8.4.1 Introduction
a. A GPRS/ GSM modem shall be provided at each of the outstations for data
a. Local RTU shall transmit all the required data either controlling or monitoring
communication. The modems shall come with dual band feature and be designed
purposes via GPRS network.
for data, fax SMS and voice applications. The modems shall be compliant with
b. Level shall be the primary parameter to start and stop the pump. High level signal
GSM phase 2/2+ and allow control via AT commands. The modems shall support
generated by the level sensor at the reservoir shall be transmitted by the RTU to
MS Class B and GPRS class 8 for data transfer and be suitable to operate in
the SCADA Master Station (Command Centre) and shall relay back, the signal to the
temperatures up to 55 deg. C. Modem at master station shall be configured to
Motor Control Centre (MCC) to stop the pump.
send SMS to the selected authorized personnel and must be ready to receive SMS
c. Upon detection of reservoir low level, system shall check the level of suction tank
from existing metering zone sites. Modems at outstation shall be able to
and other existing pumpset protection parameters before MCC could instruct the
communicate with broadband connection at the master station.
pump to start. If the suction tank level is below the low level, pump shall not be
b. The outstations shall have a continuous GPRS link with the master station and
able to start until it reaches the pre determined level.
upload any status change data to the master station. The master station shall not
d. The software generated alarms on the reservoirs level shall be provided to alert the
have to poll the outstations for data.
system remotely at SCADA and the authorized personnel for their further
remedial action. At all times, pumps shall be automatically operated via SCADA
system at the Command Centre.
8.2.5 Video Cameras
e. Operations shall be able to be carried out in three (3) modes:-
Video cameras shall be installed at selected outstation sites for video surveillance
i. Remote/ Auto
subject to SYABAS requirements
In this mode, command send by the SCADA system at Command Centre
shall be able to control the start/stop of the pump(s) automatically.
8.3 COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS

ii. Remote/ Manual
In this mode, Command Centre can control and manipulate the pumps
a. Outstations RTU must be configured to use GPRS as a primary link to
operation. Based on the monitored level, the authorized personnel shall
communicate with master station and must be able to switch to SMS mode in the
be able to send a signal to the respective RTU which shall be able to relay
event of GPRS connectivity failure. All outstations must be able to be controlled
the signal to start/ stop the pump(s).
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iii. Local/ Manual f. A 25 mm diameter full bore tapping complete with ball valve at scour pipe shall be
provided before scour valve.
By selecting this mode, operator at the pump house shall be able to start/
stop the pump by pushing the start/stop button at the Motor Control
Centre (MCC). However, emergency stop button provided locally adjacent
8.4.3 Pumping Stations
to the pumps shall override the command at the MCC and SCADA MMI at
any time, in any mode.
a. One (1) no. magnetic flow meter with transmitter complete with two (2) nos.
lightning surge arrestor shall be provided in RC chambers at the delivery pipes. The
flow meter shall be provided with a 25 mm dia. full bore tapping complete with ball
8.4.2 Suction Reservoirs and Suction Tanks
valve. All instruments shall be housed in floor mounted weatherproof metal cabinet (in
accordance with attached SYABAS’ Standard Drawings) complete with high quality
a. One (1) no. pressure transmitter complete with pressure gauge and lightning surge
stainless steel padlock. Cable used shall be of 4C 2.5 mm2 PVC armoured copper cables
arrestor shall be provided in RC chamber at the inlet pipe. The instrument shall be housed
(power and signal with 2 pairs of spare cables). An earthing system of less than 1 ohm
in floor mounted weatherproof metal cabinet (in accordance with attached SYABAS’
shall be provided.
Standard Drawings) complete with high quality stainless steel padlock. Cable used
b. A floor standing instrumentation/ Remote Terminal Unit (RTU) panel complete with mimic
shall be of 4C 2.5 mm2 PVC armoured copper cable (power and signal). An earthing
diagram, one (1) no. RTU GSM System, time switch with contactor, all lightning surge
system of less than 1 ohm shall be provided.
arrestors, standby power supply system, relays, alarm annunciator, digital indicator, digital
b. One (1) no. level instrument ultrasonic transmitter complete with lightning surge
clock, indicating lights, siren and high quality stainless steel padlock shall be provided
arrestor shall be provided at the suction reservoir/ tank. The instrument shall be housed in
(cubicle and schematic diagrams of the instrumentation/ RTU panel shall be in
floor mounted weatherproof metal cabinet (in accordance with attached SYABAS’
accordance with attached SYABAS’ Standard Drawings). An earthing system of less
Standard Drawings) complete with high quality stainless steel padlock. Cable used
than 1 ohm shall be provided.
shall be of 4C 2.5 mm2 PVC armoured copper cable (power and signal). An earthing
c. One (1) no. pressure transmitter complete with pressure gauge and lightning surge
system of less than 1 ohm shall be provided.
arrestor shall be provided in RC chamber at the pumping main. The instrument shall
c. Overflow detection system and level instrument accuracy checker complete with
be housed in floor mounted weatherproof metal cabinet (in accordance with
stainless steel electrodes mounted or stainless steel bracket (in accordance with
attached SYABAS’ Standard Drawings) complete with high quality stainless steel.
attached SYABAS’ Standard Drawings), floatless relay and auxiliary relay shall be
Cable used shall be of 4C 2.5 mm2 PVC armoured copper cable (power and signal).
provided at overflow chamber to detect overflow. Armoured type of copper cable (power
An earthing system of less than 1 ohm shall be provided. A display shall be
and signal) shall be used. Overflow detection will give an alarm upon detecting a
provided at instrumentation panel from this sensor to indicate the pumping
dangerous high level. An accuracy checker will compare the reading at level sensor
pressure when the pump is running. The signal will be converted to water level in
against a fixed level water point in the suction tank. Accuracy of error shall be not
the high reservoir/ tank when the pump stops.
more than 2%.
d. Local controls, automatic controls and remote controls for motors shall be provided
d. Copper tape or bare stranded G.I. cable complete with concrete earthing chamber shall
via SCADA system.
be used for external lightning protection system. All installation shall be concealed
e. The pump house outstation shall also perform pump cycling operations. After a
inside slab/ wall, etc. Earthing system of less than 1 ohm shall be provided.
particular pump has been on duty for a certain accumulated period, the outstation
e. A 600 mm diameter stainless steel wire type of mechanical dial indicator shall be
shall stop the pump and designate the next pump as the duty pump. The duty cycle
provided. The range shall be of 0 - 15 m.

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period shall be user-settable via software. The change in status of the pumps shall f. A 900 mm diameter stainless steel wire type of mechanical dial indicator shall be
be immediately reported to the master station. provided. The range shall be from 0 - 15 m.
g. Pumping line and scouring line shall be connected by a 25 mm diameter stainless
steel pipe.
8.4.4 Reservoirs and Tanks h. Three (3) nos. of 25 mm diameter full bore tappings complete with ball type stop
valves at pumping line, scouring pipe and one (1) no. in between shall be provided.
a. One (1) no. magnetic flow meter with transmitter complete with two (2) nos. i. The reservoir outstation shall update the master station on the status of the field
lightning surge arrestor shall be provided in RC chambers at the outlet pipe. The flow instruments and equipment on a Report-By-Exception (RBE) basis. This means
meter shall be provided with a 25 mm dia. full bore tapping complete with ball valve. that the outstation shall only report back to the master station on input/output
All instruments shall be housed in floor mounted weatherproof metal cabinet (in points that have changed in status. For analogue signals the percentage
accordance with attached SYABAS’ Standard Drawings) complete with high quality change that represents a change in status shall be user settable.
stainless steel padlock. Cable used shall be of 4C 2.5 mm2 PVC armoured copper j. The Master Station in Command Centre shall be configured with high and low
cables (power and signal with 2 pairs of spare cables). An earthing system of less than 1 levels of each ground and elevated reservoir. However, the need for the additional
ohm shall be provided. level configuration on alarms can be software generated.
b. One (1) no. level instrument ultrasonic transmitter complete with lightning surge k. Alarms generated shall be able to be viewed by SYABAS Crisis Operation Centre.
arrestor shall be provided at the reservoir/ tank. The instrument shall be housed in floor l. If the reservoir outstation is unable to communicate with the master station, it
mounted weatherproof metal cabinet (in accordance with attached SYABAS’ Standard shall automatically send the signal(s) to the respective pump house outstation to
Drawings) complete with high quality stainless steel padlock. Cable used shall be of initiate automatic control functions.
2
4C 2.5 mm PVC armoured copper cable (power and signal). An earthing system of less
than 1 ohm shall be provided.
c. Overflow detection system and level instrument accuracy checker complete with 8.4.5 Telemetry Systems for Gravity Fed Reservoirs and Tanks
attached SYABAS’ Standard Drawings), floatless relay and auxiliary relay shall be a. One (1) no. magnetic flow meter with transmitter complete with two (2) nos. lightning
provided at overflow chamber to detect overflow. Armoured type of copper cable (power surge arrestor shall be provided in RC chambers at the outlet pipe. The flow meter shall
and signal) shall be used. Overflow detection will give an alarm upon detecting a be installed with a 25 mm dia. full bore tapping complete with ball valve. All
dangerous high level. An accuracy checker will compare the reading at level sensor instruments shall be housed in floor mounted weatherproof metal cabinet (in accordance
against a fixed level water point in the reservoir. Accuracy of error shall be not more with attached SYABAS’ Standard Drawings) complete with high quality stainless steel
than 2%. padlock. Cable used shall be of 4C 2.5 mm2 PVC armoured copper cables (power and
d. Copper tape or bare stranded G.I. cable complete with concrete earthing chamber shall signal with 2 pairs of spare cables). An earthing system of less than 1 ohm shall be
be used for external lightning protection system. All installation shall be concealed inside provided.
slab/ wall, etc. Earthing system of less than 1 ohm shall be provided. b. One (1) no. level instrument ultrasonic transmitter complete with lightning surge
e. An additional one (1) no. RTU GSM system shall be provided at the reservoir/ tank site arrestor shall be provided. The instrument shall be housed in floor mounted weatherproof
if the reservoir/ tank location is outside the pumping station and suction reservoir/ metal cabinet (in accordance with attached SYABAS’ Standard Drawings) complete
tank compound. The panel shall be installed with high quality stainless steel with high quality stainless steel padlock. Cable used shall be of 4C 2.5 mm2 PVC
padlock, time switch with contactor, all lightning surge arrestors, standby power armoured copper cable (power and signal). An earthing system of less than 1 ohm shall
supply system and relays. be provided.

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c. Overflow detection system and level instrument accuracy checker complete with 8.6 CHECKLIST
attached SYABAS’ Standard Drawings), floatless relay and auxiliary relay shall be The checklist shall be completed and endorsed by consulting engineer and shall be attached
provided at overflow chamber to detect overflow. Armoured type of copper cable (power together with the submission document. The design checklist of Telemetry System is shown in
and signal) shall be used. Overflow detection will give an alarm upon detecting a APPENDIX C.
dangerous high level. An accuracy checker will compare the reading at level sensor
against a fixed level water point in the reservoir/ tank. Accuracy of error shall be not
more than 2%.
d. A floor standing instrumentation/ Remote Terminal Unit (RTU) panel complete with
mimic diagram, one (1) no. RTU GSM System, time switch with contactor, all
lightning surge arrestors, standby power supply system, relays, alarm annunciator,
digital indicator, digital clock, indicating lights, siren and high quality stainless steel
padlock shall be provided (cubicle and schematic diagrams of the instrumentation/
RTU panel shall be in accordance with attached SYABAS’ Standard Drawings). An
earthing system of less than 1 ohm shall be provided.
e. A 900 mm diameter stainless steel wire type of mechanical dial indicator shall be
provided. The range shall be from 0 - 15 m.
f. One (1) no. pressure transmitter complete with pressure gauge and lightning surge
arrestor shall be provided at the incoming in brickwall/ concrete chamber. The instrument
shall be housed in floor mounted weatherproof metal cabinet (in accordance with
attached SYABAS’ Standard Drawings) complete with high quality stainless steel
padlock. Cable used shall be of 4C 2.5 mm2 PVC armoured copper cable (power and
signal). An earthing system of less than 1 ohm shall be provided.
8.5 SPARE PARTS
The following spare parts shall be provided:-
a. Ultrasonic level transmitter : 1 unit

b. Category 2 Lightning Protection Unit (LPU) : 1 unit
c. Category 3 Lightning Protection Unit (LPU) : 4 units
d. Lead acid rechargeable battery : 2 units
e. Pressure transmitter : 1 unit
f. RTU with built in Programme Logic Controller (PLC) + modem : 1 unit

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9.0 CAPITAL COST CONTRIBUTION (SKP) b. Where approval for external water supply system was obtained before the date of 23rd
July 2002, the developer would only have to pay the particular SKP (60% of SKP) during
9.1 DEFINITIONS the stage of meter application.
c. Plan (external and internal) processing fees will not be charged for application for water
Pursuant to the Water Supply (Selangor) (Capital Cost Contribution) Rules 2003, Capital Cost supply system made before 23rd of July 2002 .
Contribution or Sumbangan Kos Pembangunan (SKP) is the payment imposed on the developers
as a contribution for the development of source works (dams, water treatment plants etc),
upgrading of water distribution system and reservoir/ tank. This is an additional cost which has to
be borne by developers for the construction and completion of water supply systems for their
developments.
9.2 CHARGE RATES
Charge rates for SKP are as shown in Table 9.1.
9.3 EXEMPTION FROM CAPITAL COST CONTRIBUTION
The following types of development are exempted from payment for SKP:-
a. Low cost projects which are fully funded by the State or Federal Government and the
National Housing Department
b. Place of worship
c. Social and community buildings
d. Community centre
e. Community hall
f. Village (kampung) house which cost less than RM 25,000.
9.4 EFFECTIVE DATE
a. The effective date for the charges is 23rd July 2002. All developments for which the
approval for external water supply system was obtained after the date of 23rd July 2002,
are subject to the mentioned charges.

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Table 9.1 : Charge rates of Capital Cost Contribution (SKP) for land development in the State of
Selangor, the Federal Territories of Kuala Lumpur and Putrajaya. Types of Premises Each Building Minimum Charge
Percentage per unit Maximum charge Hotel/ Private Hospital 0.8Q RM 1,000
Types of Premises
% for each unit
Office building 0.8Q RM 1,000
Apartment
Institution/ College/ University 0.8Q RM 1,000
Private Low Cost 1/8 RM 75*
Factory 0.8Q RM 1,000
Medium Cost (up to RM 150,000) 1/4 RM 300*
Petrol Pump Station 0.8Q RM 1,000
High Cost (> RM 150,000 and < RM 300,000) 1/4 RM 500*
Luxurious (> RM 300,000) 1/4 RM 1,500*
Government
Government Quarters 0.6Q RM 1,000
Residential
School/ Clinic/ Medical centre/ District Office 0.6Q RM 1,000
Private Low Cost Terrace House 1/8 RM 75*
Hospital/ Government Office Complex 0.6Q RM 1,000
Medium Cost (up to RM 150,000) 1/4 RM 300*
Hawker Centre/ Market 0.6Q RM 1,000
High Cost (> RM 150,000 and < RM 300,000) 1/4 RM 500*
Luxurious Cost (> RM 300,000) 1/4 RM 1,500*
- Q = Design water demand per day in gallons
Semi-detached 1/4 RM 1,500*
Bungalow 1/4 RM 2,500*
Village (kampung) House (> RM 25,000) 1/4 RM 100*
Bungalow 1/4 RM 500*
Commercial
Service Apartment 1/2 RM 500*
Shop House 1/2 RM 500*
Shop Office 1/2 RM 500*
Linked/ Terraced Factory 1/2 RM 500*
Factory Lot 1/2 RM 500*
Industrial Lot 1/2 RM 500*
* whichever is lower
Each Building Minimum Charge
Commercial
Business Complex 0.8Q RM 1,000
Supermarket 0.8Q RM 1,000
Shopping Complex 0.8Q RM 1,000

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10.0 SERVICE CHARGES

Type of Charges Charge
Pursuant to the Water Supply (Selangor) (Charges) Rules 2006, the service charges are as 10.3 CHARGES FOR METER TESTS
shown in Table 10.1.
(a) Deposit for testing 15 mm meters or smaller sizes. RM 22.50
(b) Deposit for testing 16 mm to 20 mm meters. RM 30.00

Table 10.1 : Service charges as per Water Supply (Selangor) (Charges) Rules 2006
(c) Deposit for testing 21 mm to 50 mm meters. RM 75.00
(d) Deposit for testing 51 mm to 80 mm meters. RM 150.00
10.1 CHARGES FOR CONNECTION TO PUBLIC MAINS (e) Deposit for testing 81 mm and meter of larger size. Actual cost plus 25%
with a minimum of
(a) For connection to main up to 15 mm diameter pipe inclusive RM 75.00 RM 150.00
cost of ferrule.
(b) For connection to main of 16 mm up to 20 mm diameter pipe RM 127.50
inclusive cost of ferrule. 10.4 CHARGES FOR SWIMMING BATH TESTS
(c) For connection to main of 21 mm up to 25 mm diameter pipe RM 225.00
inclusive cost of ferrule. (a) On granting of the first certificate. RM 300.00
(d) For connection to main of pipe exceeding 26 mm diameter. Actual cost plus 25% (b) Renewal certificate of test. RM 75.00
with a minimum of
RM 300.00
10.5 CHARGES FOR LICENCES TO CARRY OUT WORK

10.2 CHARGES FOR DISCONNECTION AND RECONNECTION
(a) Testing fee. RM 250.00
Charges for disconnection and reconnection on request or where the (b) On the granting of the first licence. RM 200.00
supply has been cut for default of payment of water charges or for
an offence against the provisions of the Water Supply Enactment (c) Renewal of licence. RM 100.00
1997:-
(a) For meter size below 25 mm

10.6 CHARGES FOR PRESSURE TEST ON MAINS
(i) Disconnection for non-payment. RM 25.00
For carrying out on request a pressure test on the public main. RM 300.00
(ii) Reconnection on payment RM 25.00
(iii) Disconnection on request and reconnection. RM 25.00
(iv) Remove plug at communication pipe to restore supply. Actual cost plus 25% 10.7 AGENCY FEE
(a) Private Development 25% of actual cost

(b) For meter size above 25 mm
(b) Quasi Government including Perbadanan Kemajuan Negeri 15% of actual cost
(i) Disconnection of 26 mm to 50 mm meter for non-payment. RM 75.00 Selangor (PKNS).
(ii) Reconnection of 26 mm to 50 mm meter on payment. RM 75.00
(iii) Disconnection of 51 mm to 150 mm meter for non-payment. RM 150.00
(iv) Reconnection of 51 mm to 150 mm meter on payment. RM 150.00

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10.8 CHARGES FOR NEW INSTALLATION WITHOUT TAPPING OR

TEE-CONNECTION
(a) For meter below 13 mm in size. RM 15.00
(b) For meter of 14 mm to 19 mm in size. RM 30.00
(c) For meter of 20 mm to 25 mm in size. RM 45.00
(d) For meter of 26 mm and larger in size. Actual cost plus 25%
subject to a minimum
of RM 75.00
10.9 SUPERVISION CHARGES FOR CONNECTION
(a) Tee-connection to 100 mm main. RM 5.00/mm

diameter
(b) Tee-connection to 150 mm main. RM 5.00/mm
diameter
(c) Tee-connection to 200 mm - 250 mm. RM 5.00/mm
diameter
(d) Tee-connection to 300 mm - 375 mm. RM 5.00/mm
diameter
(e) Tee-connection to 400 mm - 600 mm. RM 5.00/mm
diameter
(f) Tee-connection to main exceeding 600 mm. RM 5.00/mm
diameter


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SYABAS GUIDELINES ON PLANNING AND DESIGN FOR WATER SUPPLY SYSTEM

SYABAS GUIDELINES ON PLANNING AND DESIGN FOR b. Pipe Laying Requirements

Table of Contents c. Boundary Setback

1.2 Definitions 3.4.4 Geotechnical Considerations

3.3 Detailed Design Submissions b. Pipeworks and Materials

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4.3.2 Water Conservation Measures 7.0 MECHANICAL SYSTEM

6.0 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 7.7 Pipeworks

6.1 Standards, Code of Practice, Rules and Regulations 7.8 Valves

6.2 Detailed Design Submissions 7.8.1 Sluice Valves

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8.3 Communication Systems FOREWORD

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ABBREVIATIONS DOL - Direct On-line

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RBE - Report-by-exception mg/l - Milligram per litre

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1.0 GENERAL d. Consumer

1.2 DEFINITIONS g. Meter stand

The position where a meter is installed.

Any building, land and any tent or structure.

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1.3 STANDARDS AND SPECIFICATIONS

1.4 INTERPRETATION OF GUIDELINES

The term “should” is used in reference to suggested design parameters or requirements

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2.0 PLANNING FOR WATER SUPPLY 2.2.2 Reservoirs and Tanks

i. The highest ground area in the proposed development.

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Site Dimensions (Minimum)

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Water Demand (l/d) Site Dimensions (Minimum)

2,270,001 – 3,405,000 45 m x 100 m

3,405,001 – 6,810,000 50 m x 115 m

6,810,001 – 13,620,000 55 m x 145 m

To be approved by SYABAS but

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i. General description about the project.

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3.3.1 Civil Works Pipe Details

a. Brief description for that particular phase.

i. Subsoil conditions of the project site.

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a. Hydraulic Requirements b. Pipe Laying Requirements

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g. Pipe Strainers 3.4.3 Pumping Stations

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b. Pump Plinths 3.4.4 Geotechnical Considerations

• For electric motor driven pumps, the weight of an independent foundation

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• At the toe of the slope.

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3.6 CHECKLIST Table 3.1 : Estimation of water consumption

Residential Daily Water Usage (l/d)

Single storey shop 2,000 /unit

Industrial lots According to daily water usage (Note 1)

Light industrial workshop 1,500 /unit

Public and Social

Hospital 1,500 /bed

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