Parsons Specifications

Parsons 1 Technical Specifications(Sharq Dijlah Pump Station Project)
Div. Division Section

No. Title No. Section Title
1 General Requirements
01010 Summary of Work
01025 Measurement and Payment
01041 Project Co-ordination
01043 Job Site Administration
01049 Mechanical & Electrical Coordination
01050 Field Engineering & Surveying
01090 References
01200 Project Meetings
01300 Submittals
01310 Progress Schedules
01370 Schedule of Values
01400 Quality Assurance, Control, Inspection & Testing
01500 Temporary Construction Facilities and Controls
01540 Site Safety and Security
01580 Project Identification Signage
01600 Materials & Equipment
01650 Starting of Systems / Commissioning
01670 Training
01700 Contract Close-out
01730 Operation and Maintenance Manuals
2 Sitework
02160 Excavation Support Systems
02200 General Earthwork and Site Preparation
02221 Trench Excavation, Pipe Installation and Backfill
02222 Structural Excavation and Backfill
02240 Dewatering
02370 Steel Sheet Piling
02512 Gravel Base Course
02613 Unplasticized PVC Pipe and Fittings
02666 Water Pipeline Testing
3 Concrete
03100 Concrete Formwork
03200 Concrete Reinforcement
03300 Cast-In-Place Concrete
03305 Concrete Batching and Delivery
03600 Grout
03700 Concrete Repair
03900 Testing of Water Retaining Structures
4 Masonry
04220 Concrete Masonry
5 Metals
05120 Structural Steel
05200 Open Web Steel Joists
05210 Metal Roof Deck
05500 Metal Fabrications
7 Thermal and Moisture Protection
07100 Waterproofing and Dampproofing
07600 Flashing & Sheet Metal
07910 Joint Fillers and Gaskets
07920 Sealants and Caulking
8 Doors & Windows
08100 Metal Doors and Frames
08366 Rolling Overhead Doors
08510 Hot Rolled Steel Windows
08520 Aluminum Windows
08710 Door Hardware
08800 Glazing
9 Finishes
09870 Coating Systems for Ferrous Metals
09900 Painting
09960 High-Performance Coatings
09980 Thin Film Polymer Floor Sealer
10 Specialties
10200 Wall Louvers
11 Equipment
11005 General Equipment Provisions
11210 Penstocks, Gates and Operators
11336 Mechanical Bar Screen
11440 Surge Protection
11615 Vertical Turbine Pumps
13 Special Construction
General Instrumentation, Control and Monitoring
13410 Requirements
13415 Sequence of Operation
13420 Process Instrumentation
14 Conveying Systems
14650 Overhead Bridge Crane
15 Mechanical
15010 General Requirements for Mechanical Work
15060 Pipes and Pipe Fittings – General Requirements
15061 Carbon Steel Pipe and Fittings
15083 Copper and Copper Alloy Pipe, Tubing and Fittings
15086 Air Release and Air Vacuum Valves
15100 Ductile Iron Pipe and Fittings
15115 Valves
15140 Supports and Anchors
15555 Electric Unit Heaters
15870 Power Ventilators
15876 Wall Mounted Heat Pump
15950 Instruments and Control Elements
16 Electrical
16010 General Electrical Requirements
16030 Circuit Beakers
16040 Fuse Switches
16050 Low Voltage Motor Starters
16060 Minor Demolition
16070 Electric Motors

16090 Lighting and Small Power
16110 Low Voltage Cables
16120 Cabling Method
16121 Medium Voltage Cables
16160 Cabinets and Enclosures
16170 Grounding and Bonding
16190 Supporting Structure
16195 Electrical Identification
16320 Distribution Transformers
16477 Fuses
16480 Factory Built Assemblies of Switch/Control Gears
16482 Low Voltage Motor Control Center
16612 Electrical Actuators
16950 Electrical Testing
SECTION 01010
SUMMARY OF WORK
PART 1- GENERAL
1.01 SUMMARY OF WORK
A. The Work is a DESIGN-BUILD project requiring completion of detailed design and construction of
a new Raw Water Pump Station for the Shark Dijlah Water Treatment Plant. All of the work as
shown on the Drawings and as described herein by the Specifications shall be performed under a
single contract.
B. Subcontractor shall construct the pumping/transmission main bid option selected by the
Contractor. In addition to the new raw water pump station, the Subcontractor shall supply all
additional utility work including the following:
a. Design and construction of very large Raw Water piping extending from the new raw
water pump station to the existing Phase 1 Expansion of the Shark Dijlah Water
Treatment Plant.
b. Service Water line extension from the existing raw water pump station to the new raw
water pump station.
c. Relocation of existing 11KV electrical service as shown on the Contract Drawings.
Electrical manholes will be required only where the existing electrical cabling is spliced
(per specification 16121).
d. Design and construction of new medium voltage (11KV) service from the existing Shark
Dijlah substation to a new transformer as shown on the Contract Drawings.
C. Prior to beginning the final design, the Subcontractor shall first confirm site elevation data and
calculate total dynamic head required by the pumps. The Subcontractor shall also perform a
hydraulic surge analysis to specify surge protection that may be needed beyond that currently
shown by the mechanical drawings. Based on the confirmed site elevation data and surge
analyses, the Subcontractor shall design all thrust blocking and pipe support systems needed for
the raw water pump station piping. Particular attention shall be paid to the manifold piping that
collects the combined discharges from the pumps.
D. Subcontractor shall cut existing Tigris River riprap as needed to construct the new river water
intake structure. At conclusion of construction of permanent intake structure works,
Subcontractor shall restore the riprap using the same type or similar materials while matching
transitions to engineered and constructed works.
E. The Subcontractor shall evaluate the Contractor-provided geotechnical investigation and
topographic survey information. Subcontractor shall provide a written evaluation of that
information showing any modifications or deviations to the Contractor’s design and the reasons
for those changes. No changes to current design are authorized unless approved in advance in
writing by the Contractor.
F. Upon receipt of the Contractor’s approval of the completed design work prepared by
Subcontractor, the Subcontractor shall supply all supervision, labor, materials, temporary works,
false-work, plant, machinery, equipment, parts, tools, supplies, transportation, utilities,
construction facilities, incidentals, and logistical support necessary to construct the new Raw
Water Pump Station and the associated pipelines and utilities. Upon completion of construction,
the Subcontractor shall start up the new Raw Water Pump Station for the Shark Dijlah Water
Treatment Plant and provide commissioning services for the pump station as specified in Section
01650.
G. The Work shall include design and implementation of provisions to allow for future construction of
additional facilities. Provisions for future construction include site space, motor control center
space, pump room access space, structural provisions such as knockout walls, piping provisions,
transformer pads, and all facilities whose future construction would require demolition of
permanent improvements.
H. Any required on-site clearing and grubbing work necessary for site preparation shall be
performed prior to the start of other on-site construction work.
I. The Subcontractor shall note that there may be other contractors working in the same vicinity
during the Contract period. The Subcontractor shall coordinate its work to minimize disruptions to
others working in the area. Specifically, plant service water pipeline and underground electrical
cable installation work may occur in the vicinity of the raw water pipeline alignments during the
construction period.
J. The Subcontractor shall provide training to designated personnel as specified in Section 01670.
K. The Subcontractor shall conduct contract close-out activities as specified in Section 01700.
L. The Subcontractor shall submit Operation and Maintenance Manuals as specified in Section
01730.
M. The Subcontractor shall provide spare parts intended as sufficient for one year duration from
acceptance in accordance with the manufacturers’ recommendations as required in specification
sections.
N. The Subcontractor shall perform quality control for its work during design completion,
construction, start-up, and commissioning phases.
1.2 RELATED SECTIONS

A. Section 01043 - Job Site Administration.
B. Section 01400 - Quality Control.
C. Section 01500 - Temporary Construction Facilities and Controls.
D. Section 01540 - Site Safety and Security.
E. Section 01650 - Starting of Systems / Commissioning.
F. Section 01670 - Training.
G. Section 01700 - Contract Close-out.
H. Section 01730 - Operation and Maintenance Manuals.
1.3 OVERVIEW OF PROJECT

A. The new Raw Water Pump Station is to be located adjacent to the existing Shark Dijlah WTP’s
raw water pump station. Adequate land is available within the pump station boundaries to
accommodate the initial and ultimate pump station buildout.
B. The primary components of this new Raw Water Pump Station design build job are:
1. A pump room with 4 pumps installed to produce the required flow--3 duty, 1 spare;
2. Valves and piping to connect the to existing Shark Dijlah Phase I plant 1200 millimeter
diameter feed line and connection to one of the existing 1500 millimeter diameter raw water
pump station transmission lines. NOTE: Both the Phase I plant feed line tie point and the
existing raw water transmission line tie point are pipes likely to be operating and under
pressure. Coordinating shutdown and minimizing outages of those lines while expediting the
tie-in connections at both locations is of key importance. Subcontractor shall assume work to
shutdown, make the tie-in connections and place the lines back in service requires 24-hour a
day, 7-day a week work to complete;
3. Screen equipment and intake structure for the new pump station;
4. An electrical room; and

5. A pump access room.
C. Additional components of this project task include:
1. Tie-in to existing pipe and provide plant service water piping to supply the new Raw
Water Pump Station;
2. Transformer installation and extension of medium voltage electric power supply from the
existing substation to the said transformer at the new Raw Water Pump Station.
3. Designated space in rooms or enclosures for equipment;
4. Driveway pavement and fire protection outside the new Raw Water Pump Station; and
5. Provisions to facilitate future pump station capacity expansion(s).
1.4 SUBCONTRACTOR’S USE OF SITE

A. The Site of most of the work is a relatively undeveloped area where construction operations
should not disrupt residential, commercial, and other urban activities. However, the
Subcontractor shall organize its operations in such a way that disruption of access to contiguous
properties and interference with existing operational activities at the existing raw water pump
station and water treatment plant is minimized.
1. The Subcontractor shall describe its operations to avoid disruption, inconvenience and
nuisance in a detailed method statement which shall be subject to the approval of the
Contractor.
2. Access to the Site shall be granted by the Contractor and the Plant Management at the
appropriate time.
B. The Subcontractor shall ensure that roads and thoroughfares that it uses for the transportation of
construction plant, labor, materials, cleaning fluids or debris are not soiled because of his
operations. If, in the opinion of the Contractor, the Subcontractor’s operations result in dirty
conditions, the Subcontractor, upon notification by the Contractor, shall take all necessary steps
to clean or repair roads and thoroughfares at no extra cost.
C. The Subcontractor shall maintain access to the Site at all times and shall take all necessary steps
to ensure the safety of persons on the sites.
D. Construction operations and Site facilities shall be confined within the Site boundaries as shown
on the Drawings, unless otherwise approved by the Contractor. Construction operations for
pipeline construction shall be confined to the existing road right-of-way unless otherwise
approved by the Contractor. Following such approvals, all such areas shall also be designated
and treated as included within the Site.
E. The Subcontractor shall safeguard all structures, plant or property in the vicinity of the Site and
shall provide all shoring or supports necessary to preserve their stability.
F. The Subcontractor shall ascertain from the public utility authorities, the positions of all existing
underground services and shall maintain and protect or divert them as required.
G. Entry onto private lands is not permitted.
H. The Subcontractor shall only use the Site for construction of the work.
I. The Subcontractor shall not disturb any trees, bushes or plants without permission of the
Contractor, Plant Management and the relevant authorities.
J. The Subcontractor shall not display or permit advertisements to be displayed on the Site without
the consent of the Contractor.
1.5 ACCIDENT PREVENTION

A. Refer to Section 01540.
1.6 QUALITY CONTROL

1.7 WORKING HOURS

1.8 SITE OFFICES

PART 2 - PRODUCTS
2.01 MATERIALS
A. The Subcontractor shall submit lists of manufacturers and suppliers it proposes to use for the
principal materials required for this Contract.
B. Materials shall conform to the requirements prescribed in relevant sections within the
Specifications.
PART 3 - EXECUTION
3.01 NON-COMPLIANT OR DEFECTIVE WORK

A. As soon as any part of work is known to be defective or suspected to be defective, the
Subcontractor shall submit proposals as soon as possible to the Contractor for approval for
further testing, opening up, inspection, repair or removal and re-execution. Such measures shall
be at the expense of the Subcontractor and not considered as grounds for extension of time.
END OF SECTION
SECTION 01025
MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT
PART - GENERAL
1.01 SUMMARY
This Section covers measurement and payment for execution of the Work.
1.02 GENERAL
A. Measurement will be made on the basis of completion of the Work in accordance with the
Contract Documents and as stated in this Section. All work completed under this Contract will be
measured according to International Standards Organization (ISO) standard measures. No extra
or extraordinary measurements of any kind will be allowed in measuring any work.
B. Payment for the various items of the Tender Schedule, as further specified herein, shall include
all compensation to be received by the Subcontractor for furnishing all tools, equipment, supplies,
and manufactured articles, and for all labor and services, testing, transportation, bonds,
insurance, licenses, permits, taxes, overhead, profit, operations, and incidentals appurtenant to
the items of Work being described, as necessary to complete the various items of the Work, all in
accordance with the requirements of the Contract Documents, including all appurtenances
thereto, and including all costs of permits and cost of compliance with the regulations of public
agencies having jurisdiction. No separate payment will be made for any item that is not
specifically set forth in the Tender Schedule, and all costs shall be included in the prices named
in the Tender Schedule for the various appurtenant items of Work.
C. Items which are not listed in the Tender Schedule are, in general, applicable to more than one
listed work item, and no separate work item is provided. The Subcontractor shall include the cost
of work not listed but necessary to complete the Work in the listed work items of the Tender
Schedule.
D. Work and services of an administrative nature which are not specifically identified in the Tender
Schedule are considered incidental to the entire Work of the Contract, and no separate or
additional payment will be paid for such items.
E. Item descriptions are not considered to be a comprehensive description of the entire work
involved in the items. All necessary appurtenance equipment, adjoining or attached structures,
construction features and materials, and construction operations not specifically identified are
considered incidental to the items, and as such, shall be included in the applicable tender prices.
1.03 PAYMENT FOR LUMP SUM BID ITEMS
A. Lump sum tender items are identified in the Tender Schedule by the unit designation LS (lump
sum).
1.04 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT FOR UNIT PRICE TENDER ITEMS

Unit price tender items are referenced in the Tender Schedule with the unit designations LM
(linear meters), SQ M (square meters), CM (cubic meters), KG (kilograms), EA (each), etc. Only
the actual complete in-place lengths, horizontal plane areas, volumes, solid contents, weights,
numbers, etc. will be considered.
B. Quantities shown for unit price items are estimated and are shown for the purpose of comparing
tenders only. Payment will be based upon actual quantities furnished, installed, or constructed in
accordance with the Contract Documents. Payment will be made at the unit price indicated in the
Tender Schedule
C.Measurement and payment for unit price items shall be as follows:
1. LM items includes pipelines and similar linear items. The length of the installed pipe or
similar linear item shall be measured along the centerline of the pipe, whether straight or
curved. Payment for LM items shall be at the unit price Tender amounts stated in the Tender
Schedule, and shall include full compensation for furnishing all of the labor, materials, and
equipment required to install the item.
2. SQ M items include paving, sheet piling, painting, etc. Measurement shall be based on the
horizontal area of the item completed. Payment for SQ M items shall be at the unit price
tender amounts sated in the Tender Schedule, and shall include full compensation for
furnishing all of the labor, materials, and equipment required to install the item.
3. CM items include concrete, excavation, backfill, soil amendment, etc. Measurement shall be
on the basis of the volume of the item completed. Payment for CM items shall be at the unit
price tender amounts sated in the Tender Schedule, and shall include full compensation for
furnishing all of the labor, materials, and equipment required to install the item.
4. KG items include rock, steel, etc. Measurement shall be on the basis of the weight of the
item completed. Payment for KG items shall be at the unit price tender amounts sated in the
Tender Schedule, and shall include full compensation for furnishing all of the labor, materials,
and equipment required to install the item.
5. EA items include individual equipment and like items. Measurement shall be on the basis of
a count of each assembly completed. Payment for EA items shall be at the unit price tender
amounts stated in the Tender Schedule, and shall include full compensation for furnishing all
the labor, materials, and equipment required to install the project assemblies and to complete
the required work.
PART 2 – PRODUCTS (Not Used)

PART 3 – EXECUTION (Not Used)
END OF SECTION
SECTION 01041
PROJECT COORDINATION
PART 1 - GENERAL
1.01 SUMMARY
A. This section covers the coordination procedures necessary for Project construction, completion, and
commissioning.
1.02 CO-ORDINATION
A. General
1. The Subcontractor shall coordinate construction activities to ensure efficient and orderly
installation of each part of the Work.
2. The Subcontractor shall coordinate construction operations that are dependent upon each other
for proper installation, connection, and operation.
a. Where installation of one part of the Work is dependent on installation of other components,
either before or after its own installations, the Subcontractor shall schedule detailed design
and construction activities in the sequence required to obtain the best results.
b. Where availability of space is limited, the Subcontractor shall coordinate installation of
different components to assure maximum accessibility for required maintenance, service
and repair.
c. The Subcontractor shall make adequate provisions to accommodate items scheduled for
later installation.
d. Where necessary, the Subcontractor shall prepare memoranda for distribution to each
party involved outlining special procedures required for coordination. The memoranda shall
include such items as required notices, reports, and attendance at meetings.
e. The Subcontractor shall prepare similar memoranda for the Contractor and other
subcontractors where coordination of their work is required.
B. The Subcontractor shall coordinate scheduling and timing of required administrative procedures
with other construction activities to avoid conflicts and ensure orderly progress of the Work. Such
activities include, but are not limited to, the following:
1. Preparation of schedules.
2. Installation removal of temporary facilities.
3. Delivery and processing of submittals.
4. Progress meetings.
5. Project Close-out activities.
C. Drawings
1. The Subcontractor shall prepare and submit shop drawings where close and careful
coordination is required for:
a. Installation of products.
b. Materials fabricated off-site by separate entities.
c. Where limited available space necessitates maximum utilisation of space for efficient
installation of different components.
2. Drawings shall comply with the general requirements contained in Section 01300 - "Submittals"
and shall indicate:
a. Interrelationships between components detailed on separate shop drawings.
b. Required installation sequences.
3. The Subcontractor shall take special care and precautions for specific coordination
requirements for plant, equipment, and other electromechanical installations specified
elsewhere or otherwise required.
D. Specifications
1. The arrangement of the Specifications into Divisions, Sections, Clauses, Sub-Clauses and
paragraphs, shall not control the division of work among Lower Tier Subcontractors nor
establish the extent of work to be performed by any particular trade or Lower Tier
Subcontractor.
2. The Subcontractor shall be responsible for the proper coordination of the Work including that
required between different trades and Lower Tier Subcontractors, Suppliers, Utility Agencies,
Governmental Authorities, etc.
END OF SECTION
SECTION 01043
JOB SITE ADMINISTRATION
PART 1 - GENERAL
1.01 SUMMARY
A. This Section covers general obligations to be provided by the Subcontractor for job site
administration.
A. Section 01041 - Project Coordination.

B. Section 01300 - Submittals.
1.03 DETAILS OF SUBCONTRACTOR’S SUPERVISORY AND OFFICE STAFF
A. The Subcontractor shall submit the names and details of the experience, qualifications and previous
appointments for the supervisory staff including those of any Lower Tier Subcontractors who will be
allocated to the project.
B. Each person proposed by the Subcontractor is subject to approval by the Contractor. Approval of
the Subcontractor’s supervisory staff does not waive the right of the Contractor to withdraw that
approval at any time thereafter.
1.04 WORKING HOURS
A. The normal working hours of the Contractor and its supervisory staff are 8 hours per day, 6 days
per week. Working hours during the Holy Month of Ramadan will not exceed 6 hours per day.
B. The Subcontractor’s working hours shall be shortened on days of extreme weather conditions in
accordance with Iraqi Labor Law. The Subcontractor shall determine the starting and finishing
times of the dayshift. Whenever working outside normal hours is proposed, the Subcontractor shall
request approval from the Contractor giving not less than one working day notice, specifying times,
types and locations of work and approximate number of labor, supervisors and the Subcontractor’s
equipment involved
C. Concealed work executed outside normal hours for which approval has not been given may be
required to be opened up for inspection and reinstated at the Subcontractor's expense.
PART 3 - EXECUTION
3.01 LABOR RECORD
A. The Subcontractor shall submit a daily record to the Contractor, in a format to be approved by the
Contractor, showing the number and description of craftsmen, labourers, and other persons
employed on or in connection with the Work, including those employed by Lower Tier
Subcontractors. This record shall be incorporated in the Daily Construction Report as specified in
Section 01300.
B. The Subcontractor will not be permitted to remove any personnel from the site without
written approval from the Contractor.
3.02 SUBCONTRACTOR’S EQUIPMENT RECORD
A. The Subcontractor shall submit a Daily Report to the Contractor, in a format to be approved by the
Contractor, showing the type, model and capacity of all mechanical and power operated equipment
employed on the Work, including that utilised by Lower Tier Subcontractors. This record shall be
incorporated in the Daily Construction Report as specified in Section 01300.
B. The Subcontractor will not be permitted to remove any equipment from the site, unless written
approval is obtained from the Contractor.
End of Section
SECTION 01049
MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL COORDINATOR
PART 1 - GENERAL
1.01 SUMMARY
A. This Section specifies the responsibilities of the Subcontractor’s Coordination Engineer.
A. Section 01010 - Summary of Work.

B. Section 01041 - Project Coordination.
C. Section 01300 - Submittals.
D. Section 01400 - Quality Control.
E. Section 01600 - Materials and Equipment.
F. Section 01650 - Starting of Systems/Commissioning.
G. Section 01670 - System Demonstration and Training.
H. Section 01700 - Contract Close-out.
I. Section 01730 - Operation and Maintenance Manuals.
1.03 MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL WORK COORDINATOR
A. For the duration of the Work, the Subcontractor shall employ a Coordination Engineer who is
technically qualified and administratively experienced in field coordination of mechanical and
electrical work required for this Project.
1.04 SUBMITTALS
A. The Subcontractor shall submit the curriculum vitae of the Coordination Engineer for review by
the Contractor.
B. The Subcontractor shall submit a description of the duties and powers delegated to the
Coordination Engineer.
C. The Subcontractor shall submit Coordination Documents. The Coordination Engineer shall
maintain the Coordination Documents for the duration of the Work, recording changes due to site
instructions, modifications or adjustments. After the Contractor reviews and approves the original
and/or revised Coordination Documents, the Subcontractor shall reproduce and distribute copies
to all concerned parties. The Coordination Documents shall include the following:
1. Project master schedule to identify the sequence of work, procurement requirements, and
construction requirements including materials and shop drawing submittals, inspection,
testing, commissioning, manufacturer services and training, operation and maintenance
manuals, etc.
2. Coordination drawings to provide for the most efficient use of available space, for the best
sequence of installation, and for identification of potential conflicts
3. Pipe and equipment connections, standards and pressure ratings.

4. Electrical power characteristics and control wiring required for each item of equipment.
D. Based on the observations of the Coordination Engineer, the Subcontractor shall submit
a list of observed deficiencies and defects and shall promptly submit these observations.
1.05 COORDINATION RESPONSIBILITIES
A. The Coordination Engineer shall be responsible for coordination of all mechanical and electrical
activities with that of other Sections, and shall review the effect of changes on work of other
Sections.
B. The Coordination Engineer shall coordinate progress schedules, including dates for submittals
and delivery of products. The Coordination Engineer shall:
1. Conduct meetings between parties concerned with the Work to establish and maintain
coordination, update progress schedules, and resolve coordination matters.
2. Provide minutes of meetings and reports to all concerned parties.
3. Participate in progress meetings.
4. Report on progress of the Work and any required changes in schedules.
5. Follow-up submittals and the procurement process.
6. Review Shop Drawings, Product Data, and Samples for compliance with the Contract
Documents.
C. The Coordination Engineer shall observe the Work for compliance with the Contract Documents.
The Coordination Engineer shall check the following:
1. Field dimensions, clearances, and relationships to available space and anchors.

2. Compatibility with equipment and Work of other sections, electrical characteristics, and
operational control requirements.
3. Motor voltages related with starting mode and control characteristics.
4. Utility connections.
4. Controls, interlocks, wiring of push button switches, and relays.
5. Wiring and control diagrams.
6. Operability of equipment in advance of start-up.
D. The Coordination Engineer shall verify information and coordinate preparation of the Record
Documents.
E. The Coordination Engineer shall coordinate proposed substitutions and modifications, including
proposals and requests from Lower Tier Subcontractors, and shall verify compliance with the
Contract Documents.
F. The Coordination Engineer shall observe start-up, adjustments, and test runs, The Coordination
Engineer shall observe and maintain a record of tests. The record shall include the following
information:
1. Specification section number, Product, and name of Lower Tier Subcontractor/Supplier.

2. Name of testing agency and name of inspector.
3. Name of manufacturer's representative present.

4. Date, time, and duration of tests.
5. Type of test, and results.
6. Retesting required.
G. The Coordination Engineer shall assemble background documentation for dispute and claim
settlement and shall submit copies of documentation to the Contractor upon request.
H. The Coordination Engineer shall liaise with the representatives of the electric utility to determine
the power supply required and all other pertinent information as required and shall make all
necessary arrangements for connection, inspection, and testing. The Coordination Engineer shall
schedule in advance required utility service interruptions and such interruptions shall be approved
by the Contractor.
I. The Coordination Engineer shall observe equipment demonstrations, record times, and additional
information required for operation and maintenance manuals.
End of Section
SECTION 01050
FIELD ENGINEERING AND SURVEYING
PART 1 - GENERAL
1.01 SUMMARY
A. This Section covers setting out and the Subcontractor’s responsibility for accuracy
of measurements.

C. Section 01500 - Temporary Construction Facilities and Controls
E. Section 01700 - Contract Close-out.
1.03 SUBMITTALS
A. The Subcontractor shall submit the following:

1. Qualifications of the proposed Surveyor.
2. Plans detailing the location and elevation of all permanent and temporary benchmarks,
including updated plans prepared during construction of the Work.
3. Method statement as described in Section 01400 for all surveying work.
4. Calibration certificates for all surveying instruments.
5. Signed survey for setting out the Work.
6. Differences between actual measurements and the dimensions shown on the Contract
Documents.
7. Rectification measures for parts of the Work that do not meet the specified levels of accuracy
1.04 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
A. The Subcontractor shall make his own inspection and investigation to determine the existing site
conditions and shall make due allowance for this while tendering. No claim will be entertained for
inaccuracy, in any, of the Drawings.
B. In the event of an alternative to the Specification or alternative design being approved by the
Contractor, the Subcontractor shall prepare all shop drawings reflecting any resultant re-design
of the Work at no additional expense to the Contractor.
1.05 SURVEYING PERSONNEL
A. The Subcontractor shall provide a suitably qualified Surveyor subject to the approval of the
Contractor. Minimum qualifications of the Surveyor shall be as follows:
1. University Degree or Diploma in appropriate engineering discipline.

2. Five years related experience.
3. Excellent written and verbal communication skills in Arabic and English.
B. Duties of the Surveyor shall include:
1. Establishment and maintenance of accurately placed temporary benchmarks.

2. Maintenance of accurate control over all lines and levels.
3. Maintenance of all surveying equipment in suitable condition and checking their calibration on a
routine base.
4. Reporting on any damage or relocation of benchmarks.
PART 2 – PRODUCTS
2.01 SUBCONTRACTOR’S SURVEYING EQUIPMENT
A. The Subcontractor shall provide its staff with all surveying equipment deemed
necessary by the Contractor for completion of the Work. All equipment shall be
calibrated by an independent agency and maintained in good working order.
PART 3 - EXECUTION
3.01 ESTABLISHING CONTROL
A. The Subcontractor shall verify all measurements and be responsible for their accuracy.
1. Unless otherwise directed by the Contractor, no extra charge or compensation will be allowed
because of differences between actual measurements and the dimensions shown on the
Contract Documents.
2. Any differences which may be found shall be submitted to the Contractor in writing before
proceeding with the Work.
B. The Subcontractor shall accurately and safely establish and maintain temporary benchmarks, and
clear temporary benchmarks upon completion of the Works, all to the satisfaction of the Contractor.
The Contractor will approve the position of temporary benchmarks near the Work. The
Subcontractor shall relate such temporary benchmarks to the nearest permanent benchmark fixed
by the Governorate of Baghdad.
C. The Subcontractor shall prepare a plan detailing the location of the permanent and
temporary benchmarks and keep it up-to-date throughout the duration of the Contract.
Reproducible copies of the plan so prepared shall be supplied to the Contractor as
required.
D. The Contractor reserves the right to order levels to be taken at any time considered necessary for
the full and proper supervision and measurement of the Work.
E. Before the Work or any part thereof are started, the Subcontractor and the Contractor shall jointly
make a complete survey, take levels of the Site, and agree upon all particulars for which setting out
of the Work will be based, including existing plant, buildings and services. Such levels shall be
related to the benchmarks as aforesaid and shall be plotted by the Subcontractor. After agreement
of the Drawings, the survey shall be signed by the Contractor and the Subcontractor and shall form
the basis for setting out the Work. Failing such surveys and agreements being prepared and/or
signed by the Subcontractor, the survey of the Contractor will be final and binding upon both
parties. The Subcontractor shall plot these levels and, after they have been signed by both the
Contractor and the Subcontractor, the Subcontractor shall submit the original and three copies to
the Contractor.
3.02 SETTING OUT
A. The Subcontractor shall carry out at its own cost the setting out of the Work. The Subcontractor
shall be responsible for:
1. True and proper setting out of the Work established on the shop drawings.
2. Accurately setting out the positions, levels and dimensions of all parts of the Work.
3. Correlating geodetic elevation of benchmark datum with elevations in use by other public
utilities adjacent to the Work.
B. Any delay or loss resulting from errors in the setting out of the Work shall be the responsibility of the
Subcontractor.
C. Setting out shall be reviewed by the Contractor before starting the Work, but such approval shall in
no way relieve the Subcontractor of its responsibility for the correct execution of the Work.
D. The Subcontractor shall maintain in good working order at all times its instruments for the setting
out of the Work, and shall make such instruments available to the Contractor as instructed for
checking out or taking measurements.
E. The Subcontractor shall provide all assistance including provisions for labor, equipment and
transportation, which the Contractor may require for taking measurements and checking the set out
of the works.
3.03 NON-COMPLIANCE
A. Work that fails to meet the specified levels of accuracy shall not be rectified without approval.
B. Rectification measures for parts of the Work that do not meet the specified levels of accuracy,
including replacement of sub-standard work, shall be submitted to the Contractor for approval
before taking corrective action.
C. All costs and losses associated with rectification of non-compliant or sub-standard work shall be
borne by the Subcontractor.
END OF SECTION
SECTION 01090
REFERENCES
PART 1 - GENERAL
1.01 SUMMARY
A. This Section describes the general requirements and implications of codes, regulations, and
standards referenced throughout the Contract Documents.
B. Codes, standards and regulations relevant to a particular Section of the specification will
typically be found listed under each Section.
C. The Subcontractor shall provide to the Contractor an original hard copy or electronic copy in the
form of a compact disk or diskette, the latest edition of all codes, local and administrative orders,
regulations, standards and technical literature referred to in the Contract Documents. These shall
be provided within 30 days of receipt of the Notice to Commence.
1.02 DEFINITIONS
A. Where "as shown", "as indicated", "as detailed", or words of similar import are used, it shall be
understood that a reference to the Drawings accompanying the Specifications is made unless
otherwise stated.
B. Where "as approved", "as reviewed", "as accepted", or words of similar import are used, it shall be
understood that the approval, direction, requirement, permission, authorization, review, or
acceptance of the Contractor is intended, unless otherwise stated.
C. As used in the Contract Documents, "provide" shall be understood to mean "provide complete in
place", that is, "furnish and install a fully operational system”
D. Where the word “equivalent” is used, the Contractor shall have sole discretion to
determine the adequacy of alternative materials, standards, etc.
E. Where the phrase “unless noted otherwise” or words of similar import are used, a
reference to the drawings or particular specification is implied.
1.03 REFERENCE STANDARDS

A. All manufacturing, testing, storage, installation and operation shall comply with the codes,
standards, regulations and recommendations referred to throughout the contract documents, unless
otherwise stated in the specifications or unless otherwise approved by the Contractor.
B. All references to codes, regulations, specifications and standards referred to in the Contract
Documents shall, unless otherwise stated, mean the latest edition, amendment or revision of such
reference standard in effect as of the date of submission of the Contract Documents.
C. Proof of Compliance
1. Whenever the Contract Documents require that a product complies with Federal Specification,
British Standard, ASTM Designation, ANSI Specification or other association standard, etc., the
Subcontractor shall present an affidavit from the manufacturer certifying that the product
complies therewith, unless waived by the Contractor.
2. Where requested or specified, the Subcontractor shall submit all supporting test data to
substantiate compliance.
F. Where a reference standard referred to herein is in the form of a recommendation or suggestion,

such recommendation or suggestion shall be deemed to be mandatory under this Contract unless
conflicting with the specifications contained herein, or unless the recommendation is waived by the
Contractor.
PART 3 - PRODUCTS (Not Used)
END OF SECTION
SECTION 01200
PROJECT MEETINGS
PART 1 - GENERAL
1.01 SUMMARY
A. This Section covers project meetings and includes the following:

1. Site Handover Meeting
2. Pre-Construction Meeting
3. Progress Meetings
4. Subcontractor’s Site Meetings
5. Pre-Activity Meetings
6. Minutes of Meetings
Section 01010 - Summary of Work.

Section 01041 - Project Coordination.
Section 01043 - Job Site Administration.
Section 01049 - Mechanical and Electrical Coordinator.
Section 01050 - Field Engineering.
Section 01300 - Submittals.
Section 01310 - Progress Schedules.
Section 01500 - Temporary Construction Facilities and Controls.
Section 01700 - Contract Close-out.
1.03 SITE HANDOVER MEETING
A. A Site Handover Meeting will be arranged by the Contractor. The Subcontractor shall
attend the meeting
1.04 PRE-CONSTRUCTION MEETING

A. A Pre-Construction Meeting will be arranged by the Contractor within 14 days after the
date of site handover. The Subcontractor shall attend the meeting.
B. The Contractor will prepare the meeting agenda a minimum of three working days before the
meeting. The agenda will include the following:
1. Subcontractor’s general obligations

2. Subcontractor’s organisation plan for the Project including:
a. Names and titles of all persons authorised by the Subcontractor to represent and execute
documents on its behalf with samples of all authorised signatures.
b. Names, address, and telephone numbers of all those authorised by the Subcontractor to
act on its behalf in emergencies.
3. Communication channels and procedures.
4. Project Meeting Schedule.
5. Construction schedule including the sequence of critical work.
6. Contract documents including distribution of required copies.
7. Submittal processing including forms and procedures.
8. Payment application forms, procedures and the revised progress schedule reports to
accompany the applications.
9. Field order and variation order processing.
10. Rules and regulations governing performance of the Work including:
a. Construction permit requirements, procedures and posting.
b. Procedures concerning the installation of Work on public property or on private owned by
others.
c. Access and rights-of-way furnished by the local government.
d. Subcontractor’s provisions for barricades, traffic control, utilities, sanitary facilities and
other temporary facilities and controls.
e. Subcontractor’s Inspector and the Insepctor’s duties.
f. Subcontractor’s Surveyor and initiation of surveying services.
g. Subcontractor’s testing laboratory or agency and testing procedures.
11. Project Sign Board.
12. Safety and first aid.
13. Site security.
14. Subcontractor’s Quality Control Program.
15. Subcontractor’s proposed construction equipment and methods.
16. Miscellaneous requirements such as housekeeping etc.
17. Monitoring and reporting procedures for work progress, project costs, materials, labor and
plant/equipment procurement, etc.
18. Subcontractor mobilisation and use of the Site.
19. Other administrative and general matters as needed.
1.05 PROGRESS MEETINGS
A. A Progress Meeting will be held once each month to review work progress, to examine the
Subcontractor’s 90-day look ahead schedule, and to verify the following:
1. Actual start and finish dates for activities completed during the update period.
2. Remaining durations and percentage of completion for activities not completed.
3. Logic, activity duration and cost data for Variation Order work that will be incorporated into
the construction schedule.
4. Subcontractor’s proposed measures to recover lost time and place the project back on
schedule by increasing manpower, materials, equipment resources and working extended
hours, additional shifts etc.
B. The Subcontractor and its Project Manager shall attend all monthly Progress Meetings. Lower
Tier Subcontractors may attend the monthly Progress Meetings when involved in the matters to
be discussed or resolved, but only when requested by the Contractor. Monthly Progress
Meetings may be attended by representatives of regulatory agencies having jurisdiction over the
Project, if required, and such other persons the Contractor may designate.
C. The time and location of the Progress Meetings will be directed by the Contractor. The
Contractor will chair the Progress Meetings.
D. The Subcontractor shall submit the information itemized below to the Contractor at least 3
working days before each Progress Meeting.
1. A list of completed activities.

2. A list of current activities with an estimate of time required for completion.
3. A list of changes to planned starting dates and durations for all outstanding activities.
4. Percentage of completion for each current activity.
5. A list of activities planned to start in the next period.
6. Other information required by the Contractor.
E. If the Subcontractor wishes to hold additional Progress Meetings, it shall notify the Contractor in
writing. The Subcontractor shall provide a proposed agenda for the meeting and the names of its
personnel that will attend. The Contractor will chair these meetings.
1.06 LOWER TIER SUBCONTRACTOR SITE MEETINGS
A. The Subcontractor shall meet with its Lower Tier Subcontractors and suppliers before each
Progress Meeting with the Contractor. The agenda for these meetings should be identical to the
agenda for the monthly progress meetings.
1.07 PRE-ACTIVITY MEETINGS
A. When required by individual specification sections, the Subcontractor shall attend Pre-Activity
Meetings with Lower Tier Subcontractors, product manufacturers or suppliers, and the Contractor
to review product installation requirements. Pre-Activity Meetings shall be attended by the
Subcontractor’s and Lower Tier Subcontractors’ personnel performing the work, personnel who
may be affected by the work, and by the equipment manufacturer. Pre-Activity Meetings shall be
used to review site conditions, logistics, installation and testing procedures.
1.08 MINUTES OF MEETING
A. The Contractor will record minutes of each meeting. Copies of the minutes will be furnished to
the Subcontractor within five working days. The Subcontractor shall submit written objections, if
any, to contents of the minutes within three days of receipt. In the absence of objections from the
Subcontractor, the Subcontractor shall be deemed to have accepted the minutes as a true and
complete record of the meeting.
END OF SECTION
SECTION 01300
SUBMITTALS
PART 1 - GENERAL
1.01 SUMMARY
A. This Section specifies general submittal procedures and includes:
1. Submittal Procedures
2. Contractors Review
3. Product Data
4. Shop Drawings
5. Samples
6. Operation and Maintenance Manuals
7. Certificates and Affidavits
8. Miscellaneous Submissions
A. Section 01043 - Job Site Administration.

B. Section 01050 - Field Engineering and Surveying.
C. Section 01200 - Project Meetings.
D. Section 01310 - Progress Schedules.
E. Section 01400 - Quality Control.
F. Section 01500 - Temporary Construction Facilities and Controls.
G. Section 01600 - Materials and Equipment.
H. Section 01650 - Starting of Systems/Commissioning.
I. Section 01700 - Contract Close-out.
J. Section 01730 - Operation and Maintenance Manuals.
1.03 DEFINITIONS
A. Final Design Drawings:
1. The Final Design Drawings are the drawings completed by the Subcontractor which show the
character and scope of the work to be performed by the Subcontractor.
2. The Final Design Drawings shall be prepared by the Subcontractor on the basis of the
preliminary drawings provided by the Contractor.
3. The Final Design Drawings shall be submitted to the Contractor for review.
4. Upon approval by the Contractor, the Final Design Drawings shall establish the basis for
construction of the proposed facilities and shall thenceforward be referred to as the
“Drawings” in the Contract Documents.
B. Shop Drawings
1. Shop drawings include drawings, diagrams, illustrations, brochures, schedules, bills of

materials, and other data prepared specifically for the Work.
2. Shop drawings may be prepared by the Subcontractor, Lower Tier Subcontractors, suppliers
or distributors, product manufacturer, or fabricators.
C. Product Data
1. Product data is general information which illustrates or describes manufacture, fabrication,

testing, and installation of the Work or a portion thereof.
2. Product data may only be prepared by the manufacturer of the products.
D. Manufacturer’s Representative
1. Person actively working at manufacturer’s factory with minimum 5 years experience.

2. Familiar with actual problems of manufacturing, installing, and operating the product.
3. Sales representatives or agents are not acceptable.
E. Working Drawings
1. Subcontractor prepared plans for temporary structures and facilities.

2. Elements of work which may affect the safety of persons or property shall be certified by a
qualified engineer.
3. Calculations demonstrating adequacy of Subcontractor’s design shall be submitted with the
working drawings.
4. Follow submittal requirements for shop drawings.
F. Samples
1. Physical examples illustrating materials, plant/equipment, or workmanship for permanent

Works.
2. Establish standards by which the Work will be judged.
G. Manuals (Operation and Maintenance)
1. Manufacturer’s written installation, start-up, operating, maintenance and repair instructions.

2. Include parts lists, pictures, sketches and diagrams specific to the equipment supplied to
document the manufacturer’s requirements.
PART 2 - PRODUCTS
2.01 FINAL DESIGN DRAWINGS
A. The Final Design Drawings shall provide a complete description of the character and scope of the
work to be performed. Additional work required to complete the Final Design Drawings shall be
undertaken by the Subcontractor as called out on the plans and in these aggregate specifications.
2.02 PRODUCT DATA
A. Product data shall be explicit with regard to details of the actual products being furnished.
B. Sufficient information must be provided to the Contractor to verify that the submitted products conform to the specification
requirements.
C. The country of origin shall be provided for all equipment and material to be used on the project.
D. Catalog data must be clearly marked to indicate which product type, style, size, grade class, capacity, etc. is being submitted for
approval. Failure to do this shall be cause for returning the submittal.
E. Present information on pages not larger than size A4.
F. Include the name of the product manufacturer on all catalogue data.

2.03 SHOP DRAWINGS
A. Provide detailed drawings and written descriptions of both the assembly and all components.
B. Drawings shall indicate proposed installation of Work as well as materials and equipment being
furnished.
C. Identify proposed deviations from the details or component arrangement as specified or shown on
the Drawings. Present reasons for the proposed deviations. Explain why proposed deviation is
“equal to” that specified.
D. Information shown on shop drawings shall be complete and sufficient for Contractor to review for
compliance with Contract requirements. Information shall include the following:
1. Layout dimensions and component sizes including bases, foundations, anchors, and similar
items.
2. Design criteria.
3. Materials of construction.
4. Component and assembly weights.
5. Utility requirements (power, water, etc.).
6. Manufacturer’s rating or performance curves.
7. Wiring diagrams and control schematics.
8. List of manufacturer/supplier recommended spare parts required for two years of operation.
9. Special tools.
10. Deviations from contract requirements.
11. Names and contact information for manufacturers and suppliers.
12. Additional requirements contained in individual specification sections.
E. Copies of the Drawings are not acceptable for submission as component arrangement (layout)
drawings.
F. Manufacturer’s model numbers or catalogue numbers alone shall not be acceptable for
describing equipment or components.
2.04 SAMPLES
A. Samples shall be furnished as required by the individual specification sections for approval by the
Contractor.
B. If not included with a product submittal, samples shall be accompanied by a transmittal form, unless otherwise accepted by the
Contractor.
C. Unless otherwise specified, samples shall be labeled as follows:
1. Corresponding Submittal No.

2. Date Submitted
3. Contract or Project Identification Number
4. Subcontractor / Lower Tier Subcontractors
5. Product Description
6. Product Identification (Trade Name if applicable)
7. Supplier / Manufacturer
8. Specification section and applicable paragraph numbers
9. Intended Application
D. Three sets of samples shall be submitted, unless otherwise specified or approved by the
Contractor.
1. One set of approved samples and all disapproved samples will be returned to the
Subcontractor.
2. If requested in writing by the Subcontractor, samples of value will be returned to the
Subcontractor after completion of the Work.
3. Approved samples returned to the Subcontractor may only be incorporated into the work
upon written approval of the Contractor.
2.05 OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUALS
A. Submit manuals for all equipment and components specified in Divisions 11, 13, 14, 15, and 16 of
the Specifications.
B. Manuals shall be as specified in Section 01730.
C. Submit six copies of approved manuals incorporating all of Contractor’s comments and
corrections before beginning training.
2.06 CERTIFICATES AND AFFIDAVITS

A. Certificates and affidavits shall be provided for specific materials, equipment or installations if
designated in the relevant specification section.
B. Definitions
1. A certificate indicates that test results, component manufacture, or installation complies with
certain specified standards.
2. An affidavit is a sworn statement, by an officer of the company manufacturing the product,
indicating that the information on the certificate is true and accurate.
C. An affidavit shall accompany all certificates.
D. A statement from the Subcontractor, Lower Tier Subcontractor, equipment supplier, or agent
indicating that the product meets the requirements of the Contract Documents shall not be
considered as a certificate. Such submittals will not be approved. Corresponding equipment,
products, or components will not be accepted.
2.07 MISCELLANEOUS SUBMITTALS
A. Products List and Submittal Schedule
1. Show the proposed date the Subcontractor will deliver each required submittal to the
Contractor for review.
2. Submit within 30 calendar days of receiving notice to Commence.
B. Manufacturer’s guarantees and warranties
1. Submit three copies unless otherwise specified.

2. Submit before final acceptance.
C. Work Plans: Submit three copies, unless otherwise specified, at least 30 days before beginning
work.
D. Health, Safety and Fire Protection Plan: Submit three copies unless otherwise specified. Refer
to Section 01540 for specific requirements.
E Accident Reports: Submit three copies unless otherwise specified.
F. Progress Reports
1. Prepare and submit the Progress Reports described hereinafter in a form provided by the
Contractor.
2. Work activities and procurement reports should be referenced where relevant to the approved
Subcontractor’s Construction Schedule.
3 Submit three copies unless otherwise specified.
4. Daily Construction Reports.
a. Submit on a daily basis.

b. Describe labor force and its allocation.
c. Describe material and equipment used.
d. Describe work progress during the day.
e. Describe temperature and weather conditions.
f. Describe any occurrence which may affect the progress of the Works.
5. Procurement Status Reports
a. Submit on a weekly basis.

b. Include a list of materials and items procured.
c. Include list of items delivered to the site.
d. Provide references to all correspondence and transmittals between the Subcontractor
and the Contractor regarding approval of such materials and items.
6. Monthly Report
a. Reflect monthly progress and status of the Work.

b. Describe problem areas.
c. Describe current or anticipated causes of delay along with their estimated impact on
progress and the corrective measures taken or proposed.
d. Include construction photographs.
G. Inspection and Test Reports: Submit 3 copies unless otherwise specified
H. Survey Data: Submit three copies unless otherwise specified. Survey data are required to
develop quantitative record of actual work constructed, as part of damage and settlement
surveys, surveys of adjacent construction and similar efforts.
I. Close-out Submittals: Refer to Section 01700 for specific requirements.

J. Record (As Built) Drawings: Refer to Section 01700 for specific requirements.
K. Schedule of Values: Submit three copies unless otherwise specified.
L. Letter of Authority
1. Submit within 10 days after receipt of the Letter of Acceptance.

2. Identify the Project Manager and detail the extent of his authority and responsibility.
a. All work to be under direct supervision of Subcontractor’s on-site representative who shall
be the Project Manager.
b. Project Manager shall be present at the job site whenever Work is underway.
c. Project Manager shall have full authority to represent the Subcontractor.
d. Communication given to or received from the Project Manager shall be as binding as that
given to or received from the Subcontractor.
M. Organization Chart
1. Submit for Contractor’s approval not later than 14 days after receipt of the Letter of
Acceptance.
2. Show the executive, administrative, construction supervision, quality control and safety
organisation.
a. Include all personnel from Project Manager through foreman/inspector level.

b. Describe personnel duties.
c. Amplify details provided after submission of Tender.
d. Provide qualifications and experience of all personnel shown on the Organisation Chart.
3. Update the Organisation Chart whenever key personnel are reassigned.
4. The Contractor may interview any of the Subcontractor’s proposed staff before approval.
5. The Contractor may direct the Subcontractor to remove personnel from the site who, in the
Contractor’s sole opinion,
a. Exhibit inappropriate conduct.

b. Who are incompetent or negligent in the performance of their duties.
c. Who are otherwise considered undesirable.
N. Site Layout for Subcontractor’s Facilities
1. Submit within 14 days after receipt of the Letter of Acceptance.

2. Site plan should include but not necessarily be limited to the following:
a. Temporary facilities including accommodations.

b. Storage areas including permanent dumping of excavated material and all debris.
c. Laboratory.
d. Crane positioning.
e. Fences, gates and security lighting.
f. Access for other Subcontractors, vendors, plant staff, visitors, etc.
O. Evidence of Insurance as required in Contract documents.
P. Correspondence
1. Provide one original and three photocopies of transmittals and letters including attachments
and enclosures.
2. Submit on A4 size whenever possible.
3. Clearly indicate the following on each document.
a. Contract Number.
b. Title of Project.
c. Subcontractor’s Name.
d. Date.
e. Correspondence Reference Number.
PART 3 - EXECUTION
3.01 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES
A. Only the Subcontractor shall make submittals to the Contractor and all submittals, including the
work of Lower Tier Subcontractors and Suppliers, shall be through the Contractor.
1. All submittals shall be in English.

2. The Subcontractor shall review all submittals before delivery to the Contractor to ensure
compliance with Contract requirements. The Subcontractor shall stamp each submittal as
evidence of its approval of the submittal. Submittal of materials to the Contractor will indicate
that the Subcontractor has verified all materials, field measurements, field construction
criteria, and similar items and that the Subcontractor has coordinated information contained in
submittal with requirements of other trades.
3. The following submittals shall be delivered to the Contractor in digital format on compact
disks (CDs) or floppy disks, as appropriate, along with three hard copies:
a. Final design drawings.

b. Product data.
c. Shop drawings.
d. Operations and maintenance manuals.
e. Products list and submittal schedule.
f. Work plans.
g. Health, safety and fire protection plan.
h. Accident report.
i. Progress report.
j. Procurement status report.
k. Inspection and test reports.
l. Survey data.
m. Close-out submittals.
n. Record (as-built) drawings.
o. Schedule of Values.
p. Letter of Authority.
q. Organisation Chart.
r. Site layout for Subcontractor’s facilities.
s. Correspondence
4. The Contractor may request additional hard copies of any submittal by notifying the
Subcontractor in writing. Such additional copies shall be provided by the Subcontractor at no
additional cost to the Contractor.
5. All digital media submitted to the Contractor shall be in Adobe Acrobat (.pdf) format excluding
the Final Design Drawings and Record (As-Built) Drawing, which shall be submitted in
AutoCAD (.dwg) format.
6. Drawing submittals shall be no larger than 600 mm high by 840 mm wide.
7. Samples shall be submitted as described in the Contract Documents.
8. Submittals of guarantees and warranties shall include the original guarantee or warranty,
three copies of guarantees and warranties, and a digital copy.
9. The Contractor will mark required corrections and changes on the hard copies and will return
one set of corrected submittals to the Subcontractor.
10. The Subcontractor shall review submittals returned by the Contractor.
a. The Subcontractor shall determine if changes requested by the Contractor result in extra
costs and shall notify the Contractor in writing within 5 days of receiving the corrected
submittal if it believes that extra costs would be incurred.
b. Failure of the Subcontractor to notify the Contractor of any extra costs before proceeding
with purchase or installation will waive any future claim by the Subcontractor for
additional compensation.
11. The Subcontractor shall modify the submittal as required and shall re-submit the documents
to the Contractor in accordance with the requirements described above for original submittals.
12. The review process shall be continued until the Contractor approves the submittal
B. The timing of Subcontractor reviews and submittals to the Contractor shall not delay the work.
The Subcontractor shall prepare submittals such that no more than one re-submittal is necessary
to obtain the Contractor’s approval. If the Subcontractor is required to re-submit documents more
than one time, the Subcontractor shall pay the Contractor for the costs of the additional reviews.
If the Subcontractor submits more than two different manufacturers for the same product, the
Subcontractor shall pay the Contractor for the costs associated with the additional reviews.
C. Submittals of manufacturer’s data, including data specified as “for information only”, shall be
made before beginning any portion of the work using materials described in the submittal.
D. The Subcontractor shall submit shop drawings and product data in accordance with approved
submittal schedule. The Subcontractor shall allow time for the Contractor’s review, approval, and
transmittal back to the Subcontractor as specified herein.
E. The Subcontractor shall provide details on the shop drawings for items not completely described
on the Final Design Drawings in accordance with standard engineering practice.
1. Adjust dimensions shown on the Final Design Drawings to reflect actual dimensions of
equipment provided.
2. Coordinate dimensions shown on the Final Design Drawings as well as actual equipment
dimensions with measurements of existing, adjacent, incorporated, and completed work to
ensure all components fit into the space available.
3. Verify all dimensions before beginning any work depending on such data.
F. The Subcontractor shall identify each and every deviation from the Contract Documents to the
Contractor either on the shop drawing or in the letter of transmittal.
1. Explain reasons for deviations.

2. Compare requested deviations with Contract requirements. Explain why deviations are equal
to or better than Contract requirements.
3. For submittals that do not identify deviations from Contract requirements, the Subcontractor
shall not be relieved of responsibility for executing work in complete conformance with
Contract Documents, even though such submittals have been approved.
G. The Subcontractor shall submit shop drawings and product data for related equipment items and
integrated system components at the same time. Partial submissions may be returned to the
Subcontractor without review.
H. Coordinate shop drawings and product data. Coordination shall include:
1. Drawings and data previously submitted.

2. Drawings and data being prepared.
3. Drawings and data previously approved.
I. Subcontractor shall direct the Contractor’s attention either in writing or on the re-submitted
documents to each and every revision other than those requested by the Contractor on previous
submittals. Explain, in writing, the reasons for the revision.
J. Do not deliver materials or equipment either to storage or to the project site or incorporate them
into the work until they have been approved or accepted (in writing) by the Contractor.
K. Do not perform any work until shop drawings have been submitted and approved by the
Contractor.
L. Submittals shall be controlled as directed by the Contractor.
1. Each new submittal shall be given a unique number.

2. Re-submissions of the same product from the same manufacturer shall be given the same
number along with letter “A” for first resubmission, “B” for second resubmission and so on.
3. Submittals for the same products, but from different manufacturers shall be given different
numbers.
4. Submittals for the same products but of different size may be submitted under the same
number, if from the same manufacturer.
3.02 CONTRACTOR’S REVIEW
A. Reviewed submittals will be returned to the Subcontractor with the Contractor’s

comments, if any.
B. The Contractor’s review is for general conformance with the Contract Documents only. All work
is still subject to the detailed requirements of the Contract Documents.
C. The Contractor’s review is to help the Subcontractor by discovering errors and omissions.
D. The Contractor’s review does not relieve the Subcontractor of the obligation and responsibility to
coordinate and plan the details of the Work and fulfill the intent and purpose of the Contract.
E. The Contractor’s review shall not relieve the Subcontractor of the responsibility for accuracy, proper fit, or proper functioning and
performance of the work.
F. The Contractor reserves the right to require written confirmation from the Subcontractor that the
comments placed on submittals stamped “Approved As Noted” will actually be implemented.
G. Timing
1. The Contractor will make every reasonable effort to process and return each submittal within
15 calendar days after its receipt in the Contractor’s office.
2. Large or multiple submittals may require up to 30 calendar days.
3. The Subcontractor shall prioritise submittals and Contractor will review and return them in the
order of the highest priority.
4. Individual drawings from large submittals with numerous drawings may be returned as they
are reviewed rather than waiting for the entire review to be completed.
5. The need for re-submissions or delays in obtaining the Contractor’s review or approval shall
not entitle the Subcontractor to a time extension for contract completion.
H. Categories used by the Contractor to evaluate submittals are defined below:
1. “A” Approved indicates that no deficiencies have been identified.

2. “B” Approved as Noted indicates is acceptable subject to incorporation of the comments
listed.
3. “C” Revise and Resubmit indicates:
a. The submittal is being returned for revisions because the information provided is
incorrect, incomplete, inaccurate, inappropriate or illegible.
b. The Subcontractor may revise and resubmit the submittal, provided deficiencies are
corrected.
4. “D” Rejected indicates the submittal does not comply with the Contract requirements.
5. Returned without Review indicates that the submittal is not required or withdrawn and
returned to the Subcontractor without review.
I. Incomplete submittals, including those incorrectly transmitted, incorrectly identified, incorrectly numbered or without the
Subcontractor’s review and approval stamp, will be returned to the Subcontractor without further review.
1. Such submittals will be recorded as the initial review.

2. Any delays resulting from submission of incomplete submittals will be at the Subcontractor’s
expense.
END OF SECTION
SECTION 01310
PROGRESS SCHEDULES
PART 1 - GENERAL
1.01 SUMMARY
A. This Section specifies the scheduling activities to be performed by the Subcontractor and
includes, but is not limited to, the following:
1. Final Design Schedule.
2. Construction Schedule.
3. Updates and Revisions.
4. Payment Applications.
5. Requested Time Adjustment Schedule.
6. Schedule of Off-Site Activities.
B. The approved construction schedule shall be the baseline schedule against which all progress is
measured.
B. Section 01200 - Project Meetings.
D. Section 01700 - Contract Close-out.
1.03 GENERAL SCHEDULING REQUIREMENTS

A. The Subcontractor shall provide a Planning Engineer familiar with Critical Path Methods (CPM)
with suitable qualifications and experience in construction projects of comparable complexity.
B. The Subcontractor shall provide its staff with all necessary computer equipment and software to
create and update all specified schedules and reports.
1.04 SUBMITTALS
A. The Subcontractor shall submit the credentials of its Planning Engineer for the Contractor’s
approval.
B. The Subcontractor shall develop and update all schedules and reports as specified within this
Section. The Subcontractor shall provide sub-schedules for each element of work identified in
Section 01010. In addition to the required number of prints, the contractor shall provide all the
data and the schedules on a computer diskette for review by the Contractor.
C. The Subcontractor shall submit design and construction schedules (Work Program) within two
weeks of signing the Contract Agreement. The schedules shall include proposed network
diagrams, bar charts, resource histograms, progress S-curves, mathematical analyses, etc. along
with written certification that relevant Lower Tier Subcontractors have reviewed and accepted the
proposed schedule.
D. The Subcontractor shall review all schedules and network diagrams jointly with the Contractor.
After review, the Subcontractor shall revise the schedules as required by the Contractor and shall
re-submit the schedules within one week for approval.
E. Following the Contractor’s approval of the schedule, the Subcontractor shall distribute copies of
updated schedules to Lower Tier Subcontractors, suppliers, and other concerned parties. The
Subcontractor shall request Lower Tier Subcontractors, suppliers, and other concerned parties to
promptly report in writing all problems anticipated by projections shown in schedules.
F. Neither the Contractor’s approval of the schedule nor any changes to the schedule shall affect the
Subcontractor’s obligation to complete the Work within the specified time. Neither the
Contractor’s approval of the schedule nor any changes to the schedule shall affect the
Subcontractor’s obligation to use safe and efficient methods of construction with suitable
equipment to obtain high quality work compliant with the Contract Documents.
PART 2 – PRODUCTS
2.01 DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULES

A. General Requirements
1. The Subcontractor shall prepare network analysis diagrams and supporting
mathematical analyses using the Critical Path Method.
2. The schedules shall illustrate order and interdependence of activities and sequence of
work; how the start of a given activity depends on completion of preceding activities,
and how completion of the activity may restrain start of subsequent activities.
3. The schedules shall illustrate the complete sequence of construction by activity,
identifying work of separate stages. The schedules shall include dates for submittals
and return of submittals; dates for procurement and delivery of critical products; and
dates for installation and provision for testing. The Subcontractor shall provide a
legend for symbols and abbreviations used.
4. Milestones if any in the Contract Documents shall be identified and linked to the
delay penalties.
B. Design and construction schedules shall conform to the following requirements:
1. Presented in bar chart form and supporting critical path diagram.
2. Using Primavera or other approved computer software.
3. Including a Sequence of Listings showing the chronological order of the start of each
item or work.
4. Provide space on the schedules for notation and revisions.
5. Paper size shall meet the approval of the Contractor.
6. Off-site activities shall be included.
7. Provide a histogram showing manpower and equipment resources.
8. Provide a construction progress S-curve.
C. Details
1. The Subcontractor shall provide sufficient details to enable the Contractor to evaluate
the Subcontractor’s planned schedule and to monitor progress on a day to day basis
throughout the project.
2. The activities shall be selected such that the duration is generally less than 21
calendar days.
3. The schedule shall represent an accurate, efficient, reasonable and feasible plan for
accomplishing the work.
D. The Subcontractor shall prepare the following schedules:
1. Overall schedule
2. Detailed bi-monthly schedule
3. Handing over schedule
E. The Subcontractor shall tabulate each activity in the detailed network diagrams using calendar
dates and shall identify the following for each activity:
1. Activity number
2. Activity description
3. Duration of activity in work days
4. Earliest start date
5. Earliest finish date
6. Actual start date
7. Actual finish date
8. Latest start date
9. Latest finish date
10. Total and free float
11. Monetary value of activity
12. Manpower and plant usage for each activity.
13. Percentage of activity completed
14. Responsibility
15. Work area code.
F. The analysis program shall be capable of compiling monetary value of completed and partially
completed activities, of accepting revised completion dates, and recompilation of all dates and
float.
G. Required Sorts
1. By preceding work item or event number from lowest to highest.
2. By amount of float, then in order of early start.
3. By responsibility in order of earliest possible start date.
4. In order of latest allowable start dates.
5. In order of latest allowable finish dates.
6. Listing of basic input data which generates the report.
7. Listing of activities on the critical path.
2.03 SCHEDULE OF OFF-SITE ACTIVITIES

A. The Subcontractor shall include all procurement related activities for long lead items in the Construction Schedule.
1. These activities may be submitted as a separate “Off Site Activities” Schedule upon written approval by the Contractor.
2. Off site activities shall be properly correlated and interrelated to the Construction Schedule.
3. Show all restraints and dependent activities which may affect the Construction Schedule.
4. Long lead items shall be considered as equipment or materials which require more than one month between the time an order is
placed and the time the item is delivered to the project site.
B. The “Off Site Activities Schedule” shall include but not necessarily be limited to:
1. Activities for submitting, ordering, manufacturing, fabricating and delivering long lead items to the project site.
2. Significant construction related activities performed by the Subcontractor away from the project site, including material and
equipment purchase and delivery.
3. Subcontractor’s drawings and submittals for long lead items.
4. Required off site inspection activities by the Contractor.
C. Subcontractor shall be solely responsible for expediting material and equipment deliveries to ensure the latest approved Construction
Schedule is maintained.
D. Notify the Contractor in writing whenever it is anticipated that the delivery date of any material or equipment will be later than shown
on the latest approved Construction Schedule.
PART 3 - EXECUTION
3.01 UPDATES AND REVISIONS
A. Progress Schedule
1. The Subcontractor shall develop the monthly Progress Schedule by updating the Design and
Construction Schedule every month to reflect the actual progress of the works against the
baseline schedule.
2. The Subcontractor shall submit two copies of the preceding month’s Progress Schedule
marked with the proposed updates and revisions.
3. The Subcontractor shall Indicate the following in the mathematical analysis, which
accompanies the updated schedule:
a. Activities in progress or to be performed in the future,
b. Percent complete for each activity,
c. The critical path for the project based on the latest update data,
d. The earned value for each activity.
B. Progress Reports
1. The Subcontractor shall submit a report two days before each progress meeting which
summarises progress.
2. The format of the report shall be acceptable to the Contractor.
3. The required information shall include, but not necessarily be limited to, the following:
a. Generate Planned and Actual “S” curves to monitor the progress of various elements of
the Contract as instructed by the Contractor. Weight factors for these curves should be
approved by the Contractor. Percentage of actual progress achieved against planned
shall be submitted on a weekly basis.
b. Work progress whether in the mills, shops or in the field,
c. Existing status of all Works, rate of progress, estimated time of completion, and cause of
any delay (if any),
d. Description of Work accomplished since submission of previous progress schedule,
e. Comparison of actual work status against the Subcontractor’s previous Progress
Schedule.
f. Status of equipment and material deliveries.
g. Details of project work for the next week/month.
h. Summary of all testing and results.
i. Information regarding any design changes.
j. Information regarding any variations.
k. Summary details of inspections and approvals to proceed with work.

l. Records of manpower, plant etc. compared to programmed requirements.
m. Information required by the Client.
n. Weather records.
o. Records of delays and stoppages with reason therefore
p. Value of work done.
q. Cash flow forecast.
r. Progress photographs.
s. Changes or additions to Subcontractor’s supervisory personnel since the proceeding
progress report.
t. Causes of any delays.
u. Changes in logic, construction sequence and activity duration, including an explanation of
why the changes are necessary.
v. Proposed actions by the Subcontractor to restore the schedule to the contractual Time for
Completion, including what is being done or what is planned to be done in each problem
area.
w. Identify anticipated problems or changes and present plan to deal with them so as to
minimise or prevent delays.
4. Updates and revisions to required schedules and reports shall not modify or limit, in any way,
the Subcontractor’s obligations under this Contract; including but not limited to the Contract
Time, Contract Completion Dates, Contract Milestone Dates, etc.
3.02 PAYMENT APPLICATIONS
A. Subcontractor shall submit to the Contractor at the end of each calendar month or as otherwise agreed, a valuation of the total work
done with all items set out in full in accordance with of the Conditions of Contract.
B. The Contractor shall be under no obligation to process the Subcontractor’s payment application until Subcontractor meets the
requirements of this specification Section. Certification may be withheld until compliance is achieved.
3.03 REQUESTED TIME ADJUSTMENT SCHEDULE

A. The Subcontractor shall provide with each change, an activity diagram showing the revised activities and the changes affecting their
interdependence.
B. Any request for an extension of the contract completion date by the Subcontractor shall be supported by all documentation deemed necessary
by the Contractor.
C. The Subcontractor shall submit proof based on a revised activity diagram for each extension in order for the Contractor to consider its
acceptance.
D. The schedule must clearly display that the activities in the schedule have used all of the available float time in the request.
E. Activities which do not affect the contract completion date will not be considered for a time extension request.
End of Section
SECTION 01370
SCHEDULE OF VALUES
PART 1 - GENERAL
1.01 DESCRIPTION
A. This Section describes the process whereby the Schedule of Values (lump sum price breakdown) is
developed and incorporated into the cost loading function of the Critical Path Method (CPM)
Schedule. Monthly progress payment amounts will be determined based upon the work scheduled
to be performed and verified as performed on the monthly progress updates of the CPM Schedule
activities.
B. Develop the Schedule of Values independent but simultaneous with the development of the CPM
Schedule activities and logic as specified herein.
C. The Subcontractor shall ensure that the values indicated in the Schedule of Values are equal to the
corresponding values named in the Bidding Sheet.
1.02 RELATED WORK SPECIFIED ELSEWHERE
A. Section 01300 - Submittals.

B. Section 01310 - Progress Schedules
1.03 PRELIMINARY SCHEDULE OF VALUES
A. Within 30 days after the date of receipt of the Notice to Proceed, the Subcontractor shall submit a
Preliminary Schedule of Values for lump sum tender items in the Tender Schedule.
B. The Subcontractor shall meet with the Contractor and jointly review the preliminary Schedule of
Values and make any adjustments in value allocations if, in the opinion of the Contractor, these are
necessary to establish fair and reasonable allocation of values for the work components. The
Contractor may require reallocation of major work components from items in the above listing if in
the opinion of the Contractor such reallocation is necessary.
1.04 DETAILED SCHEDULE OF VALUES
A. Prepare and submit a detailed Schedule of Values to the Contractor based on the accepted
preliminary Schedule of Values. The detailed Schedule of Values shall be used to determine
monthly progress payment amounts. The Contractor shall be the sole judge of acceptable numbers,
details and description of values established. If, in the opinion of the Contractor, a revision in the
number of items contained in the Schedule of Values is necessary, add or delete items so identified.
B. Following acceptance of the detailed Schedule of Values, incorporate the values into the cost
loading portion of the CPM Schedule. The CPM activities and logic shall have been developed
concurrent with development of the detailed Schedule of Values; however, it shall be necessary to
adjust the detailed Schedule of Values to correlate to individual Schedule activities. It is anticipated
that instances will occur, due to the independent but simultaneous development of the Schedule of
Values and the CPM Schedule activities, where interfacing these two documents will require
changes to each document. Schedule activities may need to be added to accommodate the detail
of the Schedule of Values. Schedule of Value items may need to be added to accommodate the
detail of the CPM Schedule activities. Where such instances arise, changes to the Schedule of
Values and to the CPM Schedule activities to satisfy the CPM Schedule cost loading requirements
may be proposed by the Subcontractor.
1.05 CROSS REFERENCE LISTING
A. The Subcontractor shall provide a cross reference listing furnished in two parts. The first part shall
list each scheduled activity with the breakdown of the respective valued items making up the total
cost of the activity. The second part shall list the valued item with the respective scheduled activity
or activities that make up the total cost indicated. In the case where a number of schedule items
make up the total cost for a valued item (shown in the Schedule of Values) the total cost for each
scheduled item should be indicated.
B. The Subcontractor shall update and submit these listings in conjunction with the CPM monthly
submittals as stated in Section 01310.
C. The Subcontractor shall incorporate each approved change order into the Schedule of Values as a
single unit identified by the change order number.
1.06 PAYMENT WITHHOLDINGS
A. If any submittal required by this Section is found to be incomplete or is submitted after the required
submittal due date, the Contractor may withhold payments to the Subcontractor.
PART 2 - MATERIALS (Not Used)
PART 3 - EXECUTION (Not Used)
END OF SECTION
SECTION 01400
QUALITY CONTROL
PART 1 - GENERAL
1.01 SUMMARY
A. This Section specifies the Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) activities that the
Subcontractor shall perform during all phases of the Contract, including:
1. General Quality Requirements.

2. Independent Inspection Services.
3. Independent Laboratory Services.
4. Subcontractor’s Quality Personnel.
5. Subcontractor’s Quality Plan.
6. Subcontractor’s Quality Control Procedures.
7. Subcontractor’s Method Statements.
8. Subcontractor’s Inspection and Test Plans.
9. Subcontractor’s Inspection and Test Records.
10. Subcontractor’s Inspection Request to Contractor.
11. Subcontractor’s Site Laboratory and Test Procedures.
12. Document and Submittal Control.
13. Material / Equipment Receipt and Storage.
14. Execution of Inspections and Tests.
15. Non-Conformance Monitoring.
16. Subcontractor’s Quality Assurance Audits.
17. Subcontractor’s Quality Records.
18. Workmanship.
A. Section 01090 - References.

D. Section 01600 - Materials and Equipment.
1.03 REFERENCES
A. Inspection and testing shall comply with the following references, unless stated otherwise in the
Specification or unless otherwise approved by the Contractor.
1. ASTM C1077 Practice for Laboratories Testing Concrete and Concrete Aggregates for
Use in Construction and Criteria for Laboratory Evaluation.
2. ASTM D3740 Practice for Evaluation of Agencies Engaged in Testing and/or Inspection
of Soil and Rock as Used in Engineering Design and Construction.
3. ASTM E329 Practice for Use in the Evaluation of Inspection and Testing Agencies as Used in Construction.
4. ASTM E543 Practice for Determining the Qualification of Nondestructive Testing Agencies.
5. ASTM E548 Practice for Preparation of Criteria for Use in the Evaluation of Testing Laboratories and Inspection
Bodies.
6. ASTM E699 Practice for Criteria for Evaluation of Agencies Involved in Testing and Quality Assurance.
1.04 GENERAL QUALITY REQUIREMENTS
A. The Subcontractor shall be responsible for all QA/QC Activities with the exception of those additional inspections, tests,
and/or audits which may be conducted by the Contractor.
B. The Subcontractor shall develop, implement, and maintain a Quality Plan consistent with
the requirements of this Section, that ensures all materials, equipment, installation and
performance criteria comply with the Contract Documents.
C. The Subcontractor shall provide suitably qualified QA/QC personnel in sufficient numbers
to fully implement the Quality Plan. The Contractor will have the right to expel any QA/QC
personnel and request suitable replacement thereof at any time such action is deemed
necessary.
D. All procedures necessary to implement the Quality Plan shall be fully developed, specific
responsibilities shall be assigned, and individual job authorities shall be clearly designated.
E. The Subcontractor’s Quality Plan shall be subject to review by the Contractor. No

construction shall begin and no requests for payments shall be processed until the
Subcontractor’s Quality Plan is approved.
F. The Contractor may perform audits of the records of the Subcontractor and Lower Tier
Subcontractors to verify compliance with the Quality Plan and the Contract Documents. Audits
may be performed on a systematic basis or as warranted by general quality trends. The
Subcontractor shall provide all necessary assistance to the Contractor when auditing quality
activities.
G. The purpose of the Quality Plan shall be to prevent deficiencies and non-conformances
from being incorporated into the permanent Work. The Quality Plan shall also contain
procedures to identify and document non-conformances that do occur, and to track them until
corrective action is taken and preventive action is implemented.
H. The Contractor will reject non-conforming materials or equipment, whether in place or

not. The Subcontractor will be notified in writing to correct or remove the defective material or
equipment from the Work. If the Subcontractor fails to respond, the Contractor may order
correction, removal, and/or replacement of defective materials or equipment by others. The
Subcontractor shall bear all costs for such work.
I. The Contractor may sample, inspect, and test materials accepted on the basis of a
Certificate of Compliance at any time. The fact that the materials were accepted on the basis of
certificate shall not relieve the Subcontractor of its responsibility to use materials which comply
with the contract document.
J. The Subcontractor shall impose all relevant quality requirements upon Lower Tier Sub-
contractors, Suppliers, Manufacturers and any other parties associated with the Subcontractor
that are involved in the Project.
K. If the Subcontractor fails to perform any or all of the provisions of this Section, the
Contractor reserves the right to have the Contractor perform such activities and charge the
Subcontractor for the actual cost of such work.
L. The Subcontractor shall arrange for factory inspections and tests when required by the
Contract Documents unless otherwise instructed by the Contractor.
M. The Subcontractor shall provide equipment, instruments, qualified personnel and suitable
transport acceptable to the Contractor as needed to inspect the Work and perform the tests
required by the Contract Documents.
N. The Subcontractor shall repeat all specified tests and inspections after correcting non-
conforming work until all Work complies with the contract requirements. All re-testing and re-
inspections shall be performed at no additional cost to the Contractor.
O. The Contractor may perform additional inspections and tests at the place of manufacture,
the shipping point, or at the destination, to verify compliance with applicable Specifications.
Inspections and tests performed by the Contractor will not relieve the Subcontractor of its
responsibility to meet the Specifications. Inspections and tests by the Contractor will not be
considered a guarantee that materials delivered at a later time are acceptable.
P. The Subcontractor shall notify the Contractor in advance to provide sufficient time to
inspect various areas or aspects of the Work while still visible. Such notification shall be given by
a written “Inspection Request” in a format acceptable to the Contractor, each and every time
various areas of the Work are to be covered up so as to prevent subsequent inspection. These
activities shall be identified as Hold Points in the Subcontractor’s Inspection and Test Plans and
shall be allocated as directed by the Contractor.
1. If the Subcontractor does not notify the Contractor in sufficient time to allow for inspection
before covering up installations governed by a Hold Point, the Subcontractor shall remove all
such materials/equipment the Contractor deems necessary to verify compliance of the Work.
2. Any delays, additional work, or additional costs attributed to the above shall be at the
Subcontractor’s expense.
Q. The Subcontractor shall provide for site testing capability including the testing cited
herein. Other tests may be conducted at manufacturer’s laboratories, government laboratories,
or independent commercial laboratories approved by the Contractor.
1. Tests
a. Temperature of fresh concrete.
b. Slump of fresh concrete.
c. Compressive strength on concrete cubes.
d. Hardened density of concrete cubes.
e. Unit weight, yield and air content (gravimetric) of concrete.
f. Bleeding of concrete.
g. Curing on concrete specimens.
h. Soil compaction tests.
i. Insitu density test for soils.
j. Moisture content of soils.
k. Sieve analysis.
l. Coating thickness and adhesion.
2. The Subcontractor shall bear all costs related to such tests.

3. The Subcontractor shall supervise and control sampling and testing operations to ensure that
the requirements of these Specifications are fulfilled.
4. The minimum frequencies for routine tests shall be as specified in the relevant Sections of
this Specification.
1.05 SUBMITTALS
A. The Subcontractor shall submit a Quality Organization Plan to the Contractor no more than 15
days after the start of the Contract. The Quality Organization Plan shall provide the name,
qualifications, and experience of the Organization of Subcontractor’s quality team and shall
include the following:
1. An organization chart identifying QA/QC personnel, showing that the positions are
independent of the job supervisory staff and that a clear line of authority exists to the
Subcontractor’s senior management.
2. A description of responsibilities and authority of each individual on the QA/QC team.
B. The Subcontractor shall submit a Quality Plan no more than 30 calendar days after the start of
the Contract. The Quality Plan shall describe all of the Subcontractor’s quality control
procedures, method statements, inspection and test plans, and other quality documents that will
be used throughout the project. No work shall begin until the Quality Plan has been approved.
C. The Quality Plan shall include a schedule of anticipated submission dates for Quality Control
Procedures, Laboratory Procedures, Work Instructions, Method Statements, Inspection and Test
Plans, and Records. The Quality Control Procedures, Laboratory Procedures, Work Instructions,
Method Statements, Inspection and Test Plans, and Records shall be submitted no more than 30
calendar days before using such documents. The Subcontractor shall not begin work governed
by the above documents until such documents have been approved by the Contractor.
D. A Records Index, which shall provide an estimated quantity of all project quality records which will
be accumulated during the project, shall be submitted no more than 60 calendar days after the
start of the Contract
E. The Subcontractor shall notify the Contractor immediately if any test result fails or a non-
compliance condition exists. The Subcontractor shall submit inspection and test results,
certificates of compliance, and certified material test reports as specified in Section 01300.
F. A List of Independent Inspection Agencies shall be submitted no more than 30 days after the start
of Contract, and shall include a list of products/activities to be inspected by independent
agencies, and a list of tests to be conducted.
1.06 INDEPENDENT INSPECTION SERVICES
A. If approved by the Contractor, the Subcontractor may use independent inspection agencies to
verify that products or installations comply with applicable manufacturing standards or tests.
Such agencies shall be authorized to operate within the country where the inspection is
conducted. For each inspection agency to be used, the Subcontractor shall submit the following
information.
1. Name of agency.
2. Address, telephone and fax no.
3. Company profile.
4. Certificates of accreditation.
5. Materials, equipment, or installation to be inspected.
6. Scope of inspections to be conducted.
7. Credentials of personnel who will conduct the inspections.
8. Applicable standards of manufacturer or testing to be verified.
9. Tests to be witnessed.
10. List of any inspection equipment to be used.
11. Sample report.
12. Schedule of anticipated inspections.
B. The inspection agency may not approve or accept any portion of the Work. Employment of an
inspection agency in no way relieves the Subcontractor of its obligation to perform the Work in
accordance with the Contract Documents.
C. If the Subcontractor fails to provide suitable independent inspection services to verify compliance
with the Contract Documents, the Contractor reserves the right to employ an inspection agency
on behalf of the Subcontractor. All costs attributed to the above shall be at the Subcontractor’s
expense.
1.07 INDEPENDENT TESTING SERVICES
A. Subject to Contractor approval, the Subcontractor is anticipated to use independent testing

laboratories to verify that products or installations comply with applicable manufacturing
standards or tests. Such laboratories shall be authorized to operate within the country where the
testing is conducted. For each testing laboratory, the Subcontractor shall submit the following
information.
1. Name of laboratory.
2. Address, telephone and fax no.
3. Company profile.
4. Certificates of accreditation.
5. Materials, equipment, or installation to be tested.
6. List of tests to be conducted and applicable test standards.
7. Credentials of personnel who will conduct the tests.
8. List of test equipment to be used.
9. Sample report.
10. Schedule of anticipated tests.
B. The testing laboratory may not approve or accept any portion of the Work. Employment of an
independent testing laboratory in no way relieves the Subcontractor of its obligations to perform
the Work in accordance with the Contract Documents.
C. If the Subcontractor fails to provide suitable laboratory services to verify compliance with the
Contract Documents, the Contractor reserves the right to employ a testing laboratory on behalf of
the Subcontractor. All costs attributed to the above shall be at the Subcontractor’s expense.
PART 2 - PRODUCTS
2.01 SUBCONTRACTOR’S QA/QC PERSONNEL
A. The Subcontractor shall provide the QA/QC personnel identified on the approved Quality
Organization Plan and as described herein. All QA/QC personnel shall be subject to the
Contractor’s approval. The Subcontractor shall notify the Contractor in writing prior to re-
assigning or replacing any QA/QC personnel designated in the Quality Organization Plan. The
Subcontractor shall have adequate QA/QC personnel on the Site during construction. The
Subcontractor’s QA/QC personnel shall have the authority to stop any portion of the Work which
does not comply with the requirements of the Contract Documents.
B. Quality Manager (QM)
1. Minimum qualifications of the Subcontractor’s QM shall be as follows:
a. University Degree in appropriate engineering discipline.

b. Licensed or registered with a recognized authority.
c. 10 years experience in QA/QC activities.
d. Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and Arabic.
2. Minimum duties of the QM shall be to develop the Quality Plan and all related documents and
to conduct periodic audits to ensure site staff complies with all aspects of the Quality Plan.
3. The QM shall report directly to the Subcontractor’s corporate management.
4. Once approved, the QM shall have full authority to represent and act for the Subcontractor on
all quality related matters.
C. Quality Control and Material Engineer
1. Minimum qualifications of the Subcontractor’s Quality Control and Material Engineer

shall be as follows:
a. University Degree or Diploma in appropriate Engineering discipline.

b. 5 years experience in related QC activities.
c. Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and Arabic.
d. Iraqi driving license and vehicle.
2. Minimum duties of the Subcontractor’s Quality Control and Material Engineer shall be
as follows:
a. Implement all aspects of the Quality Plan.

b. Review all material submittals for compliance with the Contract Documents.
c. Supervise site laboratory and all testing activities.
d. Supervise site inspectors and all inspection activities.
e. Review all method statements for quality compliance.
f. Ensure that Inspection Requests for all designated activities are presented to the
Contractor in a timely manner.
3. The Subcontractor’s Quality Control and Material Engineer shall be present on site
during daily construction activities.
D. Quality Control Inspectors
1. Minimum qualifications of the Subcontractor’s Quality Control Inspectors shall be as

follows:
a. Diploma or degree in appropriate engineering discipline or qualified training and

experience.
b. 4 years experience in QA/QC activities or related material testing.
c. Good verbal and written communication skills in English and Arabic.
d. Iraqi driving license and vehicle.
2. Minimum duties the Subcontractor’s Quality Control Inspectors shall be as follows:
a. Monitor work in accordance with the Quality Plan and promptly report any non-
conformances with the Contract Documents.
b. Monitor site storage of materials.
c. Monitor on site testing and report any non-conformances.
E. Laboratory Technicians
1. Minimum qualifications of the Subcontractor’s Laboratory Technicians supporting site

testing shall be as follows:
a. Diploma or degree in appropriate engineering discipline or qualified training and

experience.
b. 4 years related material testing.
c. Good written and verbal communication skills in English and Arabic.
2. Minimum duties of the Subcontractor’s Laboratory Technicians shall be as follows:
a. Maintain site laboratory and equipment in suitable condition.

b. Monitor all sampling and conduct testing to appropriate standards.
c. Maintain all records in suitable fashion and report all non-conformances with the Contract
Documents.
F. Document Controller
1. Minimum qualifications of the Subcontractor’s Document Controller shall be as follows:
a. Diploma or degree or suitable qualified experience.

b. 4 years experience as technical clerk or document controller.

c. Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and Arabic.
2. Minimum duties of the Subcontractor’s Document Controller shall be to maintain all

QA/QC records in a neat and orderly fashion as described in the approved Quality Plan and
as required herein.
2.02 SUBCONTRACTOR’S QUALITY PLAN
A. The Subcontractor’s Quality Plan shall designate all Quality Control Procedures, Method
Statements (Work Instructions), Inspection and Test Plans, Inspection and Test Records,
Laboratory Procedures, and/or other Quality Documents necessary to ensure compliance with all
aspects of the Contract Documents. As a minimum, the Quality Plan shall include the following:
1. Approved Quality Organization Plan along with all QA/QC staff qualifications.
2. List of all Quality Control Procedures to be utilized and a schedule for their
submission.
3. List of all Method Statements (work instructions) to be utilized and a schedule for
their submission.
4. List of all Inspection and Test Plans to be utilized and a schedule for their
submission.
5. List of all Inspection and Test Records to be utilized to document compliance
with the Contract Documents.
6. List of all tests to be conducted on site.
7. List of all laboratory procedures and a schedule for their submission.
8. List of all inspect and tests to be conducted at various manufacturers facilities
and laboratories.
9. List of all tests to be conducted at government laboratories.
10. List of all tests to be conducted at independent (commercial) laboratories.
11. List of all activities proposed for independent inspection agencies.
2.03 QUALITY CONTROL PROCEDURES
A. The Subcontractor shall develop and implement Quality Control

Procedures, in a format acceptable to the Contractor, in an effort to prevent non-compliances
from being incorporated into the Work. Quality Control Procedures shall also be developed to
identify and document those non-compliances which do occur and track them until corrective
action is taken and preventive action is implemented. As a minimum, Quality Control Procedures
shall be submitted to govern the following activities:
1. Submittal review, submission and tracking.

2. Material receivable, inspection and storage.
3. Field testing on site.
4. Non-conformances.
5. Document control.
2.04 METHOD STATEMENT (WORK INSTRUCTIONS)
A. The Subcontractor shall submit method statements, in a format acceptable to the

Contractor, for all major activities such as, surveying, dewatering, excavating, trenching,
pipelaying, backfilling and soil compaction, concrete work, coating application, membrane
application and others as designated under the subtitle “Submittals” in various sections of this
specification.
B. In addition to providing a step by step description of the work (in sequential order),
method statements shall also clarify the following:
1. Scope of work covered.

2. References (other MS, procedures or standards).
3. Lower Tier Subcontractors utilized.
4. Products required.
5. Tools and equipment required.
6. Prior activities to be completed.
7. Personnel required and designated responsibilities.
8. Safety Hazards and Precautions to be taken.
9. Quality Control Measures (if not governed by a Quality Control Procedure).
10. Procedure (step by step sequence of work).
2.05 INSPECTION AND TEST PLANS
A. The Subcontractor shall develop and submit Inspection and Test Plans, in a format
acceptable to the Contractor, for all major activities encountered during the course of the work
such as, pipe laying and testing, construction of manholes or chambers, equipment installation,
and commissioning and other as necessary to assure that all inspections and tests are conducted
to confirm compliance with the Contract Documents. The Inspection and Test Plans shall be
developed to monitor activities on a step-by-step basis in sufficient detail and to indicate the
following:
1. Type of Inspection required (surveillance, witness, hold point, etc).

2. Type and frequency of test required.
3. Acceptance or rejection criteria.
4. Reference to records which document compliance.
5. Mechanism to identify which inspections/tests will be verified by the Contractor or
independent inspection agency.
2.06 INSPECTION AND TEST RECORDS
A. The Subcontractor shall develop and submit Inspection and Test Records, in a format
acceptable to the Contractor, to document all inspections and tests listed on the Inspection Test
and Plans. The Inspection and Test Records shall indicate the results of all the inspections and
tests as compliant or non-compliant for a given area, structure or piece of equipment and
reference all related inspection or test documents which verify compliance.
2.07 INSPECTION REQUESTS TO CONTRACTOR
A. Inspection requests shall be developed in a format acceptable to the Contractor and shall
include at least the following information.
1. Space for serial number.

2. Contract or project number.
3. Subcontractor’s name and Lower Tier Subcontractor’s name.
4. Discipline (civil, structural, mechanical, electrical architectural, or other).
5. Inspection or test description.
6. Facility and location.
7. Scheduled time and date for inspection.
8. Signature block for Subcontractor with submission time and date.
9. Evaluation block for Contractor with date and time inspected, results of
inspection/test (pass, fail, not ready), permission to proceed (yes or no) and engineer’s
signature block.
10. Area for general comments.
PART 3 - EXECUTION
3.01 GENERAL
A. The Subcontractor shall maintain sufficient QA/QC staff on site to implement all aspects of the
approved Quality Plan.
B. The Subcontractor shall provide all equipment, instruments, qualified personnel and facilities
necessary to inspect the Work and perform all the tests required by the Contract Documents or
provide independent inspection agencies or laboratories to do the same.
C. The Subcontractor shall repeat tests and inspections after correcting non-conforming work
until all work complies with the requirements. All re-testing and re-inspections shall be performed
at no additional cost to the Contractor.
D. The Contractor may perform additional inspections and test at the place of the manufacture
or the shipping point to verify compliance with applicable Specification requirements. Inspections
and tests performed by the Contractor shall not be considered a guarantee that materials
delivered at a later time will be acceptable. All costs associated with unacceptable materials
being delivered to the Site shall be borne by the Subcontractor.
E. Inspections and tests conducted by persons or agencies other than the Subcontractor shall
no way relieve the Subcontractor of its responsibility and obligation to meet all Specifications and
referenced standards.
3.02 DOCUMENT AND SUBMITTAL CONTROL

A. The Subcontractor shall implement written procedures for processing all documents and
submittals associated with this project. The procedures shall control receipt, filing, safe guarding,
processing and transmitting and tracking. The procedures shall also ensure submittals contain
the required technical information necessary for evaluation with the Contract Documents.
B. The Subcontractor’s Quality Control and Material Engineer shall review and sign all
submittals.
C. The Subcontractor shall maintain separate files for quality related documents and make such files
available to the Contractor upon request. The Subcontractor shall retain all quality related
records for not less than three years. The Subcontractor shall protect all records from damage,
deterioration and loss.
D. The Subcontractor shall not change or alter approved submittals, procedures, shop drawings or
any other pertinent documentation without the Contractor’s written authorization.
3.03 MATERIAL/EQUIPMENT RECEIVING, INSPECTION, AND STORAGE
A. The Subcontractor shall develop and implement written control procedures to assure that all
materials and equipment are inspected upon arrival to confirm compliance with the Contract
Documents and that all materials and equipment are properly handled and stored according to
the contract requirements and/or the manufacturer’s recommendations.
B. The Subcontractor shall be responsible for handling, storing and preserving equipment and
material from the time of receipt to the time of acceptance by the Contractor.
C. The Subcontractor’s storage and handling procedures shall be designed to prevent damage,
deterioration, distortion of shape or dimension, loss, degradation, loss of identification, or
substitution.
D. The Subcontractor shall identify equipment and material requiring special handling or storage.
The Subcontractor shall provide a cold store for any materials which may be damaged by
excessive heat.
E. The Subcontractor shall identify all materials and equipment so that they are traceable
throughout all inspections, test activities, and records. For stored items, the identification method
shall be consistent with the expected duration and type of storage.
F. The Subcontractor shall develop and maintain a receiving/inspection log containing at least
the following information:
1. Purchase order number.

2. Item number (if applicable).
3. Suppliers name.
4. Quantity.
5. Item description.
6. Reference to applicable contract requirements.

7. Date received.
8. Heat number, serial number or other identification, as applicable.
9. Verification of receipt of all required supporting documentation.
10. QC acceptance sign-off and date.
11. Non-conformance number, if applicable.
3.04 INSPECTION AND TESTS
A. The Subcontractor shall provide sufficient QA/QC personnel to verify that all inspections and
tests identified in the Quality Plan and related procedures (Quality Control Procedures and
Inspection Tests and Plans) have been conducted and the results recorded.
B. The Subcontractor's QA/QC personnel shall have the authority to stop that portion of the work
which does not comply with the Contract requirements.
C. The Subcontractor’s Quality Control and Material Engineer shall assure that all “Inspection
Requests” are complete, correct and promptly sent to the Contractor. Minimum notification times
shall be 24 hours on site, 48 hours within Baghdad and surrounding areas, 72 hours for other
areas within Iraq, and 1 week outside of Iraq. An advance copy may be faxed to the Contractor’s
office, but the original shall arrive before the scheduled day of inspection.
D. Individual Inspection Requests shall be sent to the Contractor for specific areas of the Work
as designated on the Inspection and Test Plans and for at least the following activities, unless
otherwise directed by the Contractor:
1. Inspect excavation and formation prior to blinding concrete or pipe placement.

2. Inspect formwork and rebar prior to concrete placement.
3. Inspect pipe and witness pipe tests prior to backfilling.
4. Inspect concrete surfaces prior to application of W.P. membrane or coatings.
5. Inspect W.P. membrane and protection board prior to backfilling.
E. The Subcontractor shall report inspection/test failures to the Contractor immediately upon
receipt.
F. Inspection and test records shall, as a minimum, identify the following:
1. Name of items inspected/tested.

2. Quantity of items.
3. Inspection/test procedure reference.
4. Date.
5. Name of inspector/tester.
6. Observations/comments.
7. Specified requirements.
8. Acceptability.
9. Deviations/non-conformances.
10. Corrective action.
11. Evaluation of results.
12. Signature of authorized evaluator.
G. The Subcontractor shall clearly document and identify the inspections and test status of materials
and equipment throughout construction. Identification may be by means of stamps, tags, or other
control devices attached to, or accompanying, the material or equipment.
3.05 MONITORING NON-CONFORMANCES
A. The Subcontractor shall implement control procedures to identify, document and track non-
conforming material and equipment. A non-conformance exists when material, equipment,
documentation, or installation does not comply with the requirements of the Contract Documents.
The monitoring system shall apply to material and equipment as well as documentation,
installation, and construction which fail to conform to the Contract Documents.
B. The Subcontractor shall clearly identify each non-conforming item with a status tag or other
distinguishing mark. The Subcontractor shall establish procedures for installing, monitoring, and
removing these status tags. The Subcontractor shall identify personnel authorized to remove
status tags.
C. Corrective action for non-conforming items and materials shall be subject to approval by the
Contractor.
D. The Subcontractor shall provide at least the following information in a format acceptable to the
Contractor for each non-conformance:
1. Sequential reference number.

2. Date issued.
3. Originator.
4. Description of non-conformance.
5. Cause of non-conformance.
6. Recommended corrective action.
7. Date corrective action was completed.
8. Description of corrective action taken.
9. Recommendations for preventive action.
10. Date closed.
11. Material/QC Engineer’s signature
E. The Subcontractor shall develop and maintain a non-conformance log to track all non-
conformances. Log shall contain at least the following information:
1. Sequential reference number.

2. Date issued.
3. Description of non-conformance.
4. Corrective action taken.
5. Date closed.
3.06 QUALITY ASSURANCE AUDITS
A. The Subcontractor shall perform regularly scheduled internal audits to verify that its Quality Plan
is fully implemented and ensuring total compliance with the Specifications and Contract
Documents.
1. Schedule quality control audits not less than monthly.

2. Maintain records of internal audits as quality records and make them available to the
Contractor upon request.
3. Provide the Contractor with access to the audit records upon request.
4. Allow the Contractor to observe the Subcontractor’s internal audit upon request.
3.07 QUALITY RECORDS
A. The Subcontractor shall maintain a complete records index based on the requirements in the
Quality Plan and these Specifications. The records shall indicate all quality records,
documentation, submittals, and data required by the Contract and Quality Plan. The records
identified in the index shall provide objective evidence that all materials, equipment and activities
conform to the Contract Documents.
B. The Subcontractor shall authenticate all records. Only complete and properly authenticated
documents shall be maintained as records of material and equipment quality.
C. Quality records shall be indexed, filed and maintained in a manner that provides for timely
retrieval; traceability, easy identification and the latest status (acceptability) of equipment and
material. The Subcontractor shall protect Quality Control records from deterioration and damage.
D. As a minimum, the records shall include:
1. Name of equipment/material inspected/ tested.

2. Specification reference by section and paragraph (where applicable).

3. Quantity of items.
4. Location and installation.
5. Inspection/test procedure reference.
6. Date.
7. Signature of inspector.
8. Observations/comments.
3.08 WORKMANSHIP
A. The Subcontractor shall comply with industry standards except when Contract Documents
indicate more rigid standards or more precise workmanship is required.
B. All personnel shall be suitably qualified, trained and equipped to produce workmanship of the
required quality.
C. The Subcontractor shall comply with manufacturer’s published installation instructions in full
detail, including each step in sequence. Should instructions conflict with Contract Documents,
the Subcontractor shall request clarification from the Contractor before proceeding.
END OF SECTION
SECTION 01500
TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION FACILITIES AND CONTROLS
PART 1 - GENERAL
1.01 SUMMARY
A. This Section specifies temporary construction facilities, equipment, and controls to be
provided by the Subcontractor.
C. Section 01400 - Quality Control.
E. Section 01570 - Traffic Control.
F. Section 01700 - Contract Close-out.
1.03 SUBMITTALS
A. Within two weeks of notice of acceptance of tender, the Subcontractor shall submit drawings
showing proposed locations and sizes of offices, shops, labs, storage areas, fencing, access
roads, stationery equipment, connections to existing utilities, and similar facilities. Drawings shall
include the following:
1. Contractor’s Site Office.
2. Subcontractor’s Site Office.
3. Subcontractor’s Stores, Plant and Maintenance Yard, and Materials Stockpiling Facilities.
4. Principal routes for heavy plant and trucks.
5. Areas for the temporary storage and permanent dumping of excavated material, all debris
and fluids from sewer cleaning operations.
B. The Subcontractor’s site office shall be adjacent to or close to Contractor’s office, but shall be
completely detached.
C. Any reasonable changes or modifications suggested by the Contractor shall be incorporated at
no extra cost to the Contractor.
D. Departures from the approved details will not be permitted without the Contractor’s written
consent.
1.04 GENERAL UTILITY REQUIREMENTS
A. The Subcontractor shall provide and maintain all temporary and interim utility services necessary
for execution of the Work. The Subcontractor shall install and maintain utilities to comply with
applicable codes, safety standards, and utility company requirements. The Subcontractor shall
make connection to public utilities only upon the approval of the Contractor. The Subcontractor’s
use of permanent utilities or equipment during the construction period shall not initiate the
warranty or guarantee period.
1.05 SAFETY AND SECURITY
A. See Section 01540.
1.06 TRAFFIC CONTROL
PART 2 – PRODUCTS
2.01 CONTRACTOR’S SITE OFFICE
A. The Subcontractor shall provide a separate, temporary, site office on the construction site for the
exclusive use of the Contractor:
1. The office shall be weather-tight, with lighting, electrical outlets, air conditioning, potable
water, water heater, sanitary facilities, ventilation equipment, and furniture.
2. The office shall have a neat, business-like appearance and shall be of substantial
construction as approved by the Contractor. A prefabricated type office may be acceptable
subject to approval by the Contractor.
3. The minimum floor space shall be 60 m². The office shall have the following rooms:
a. Two individual offices.
b. Conference room.
c. Rest room with flush toilet, sink, shower, and storage cabinet.
d Common area to accommodate project-related documents and a receptionist.
4. The office shall have two dedicated phone lines with four extensions. The Subcontractor
shall pay for all installation charges, all monthly service charges, and all charges for
telephone calls within Iraq. Each phone shall be equipped with a handsfree speaker.
5. The office shall be maintained by the Subcontractor during the entire construction period and
during plant startup.
6. The office shall be located in an area acceptable to the Contractor.
7. All costs associated with the Contractor’s site office including, but not limited to, the cost of air conditioning, lighting, utilities,
and janitorial services shall be paid by the Subcontractor.
8. The Subcontractor shall provide three covered parking spaces for the exclusive use of the
Contractor. The parking area shall be paved or covered with crushed rock.
B. The Subcontractor shall provide all the furniture, fittings, equipment and conveniences in the
Contractor’s site office as listed below:
1. Two double pedestal desks.
2. Six side tables.
3. One large plain table.
4. One single pedestal desk.
5. One “secretary’s” chair.
6. One conference table to seat eight persons, including eight chairs.
7. Two high back swivel arm chairs.
8. Twelve plain chairs.
9. One six-drawer plan chest.
10. Two free-standing drawing hanging file (both to suit A0 size drawings).
11. 30 m shelving.
12. Three lockable four-drawer filing cabinets (with hanging files).

13. Four fire extinguishers, 1 kg capacity each, powder type.
14. One wall-mounted first aid kit.
15. One waste basket for each desk and table.
16. Sofa set for four persons.
17. 2 No. 1200 x 2000 bulletin boards.
18. Racks and file cabinets as required for Contract Documents and submittals.
2.02 STORAGE SHEDS FOR TOOLS, MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT
A. The Subcontractor’s storage sheds shall have the following features:
1. Weather tight, with air conditioning for products requiring controlled climatic conditions.
2. Adequate space for organised storage and access.
3. Sufficient lighting for inspection of stored materials.
B. The Subcontractor shall submit shop drawings showing the proposed location and size of all
shops, storage areas, security fencing, stationary equipment, and similar facilities.
2.03 SURVEYING EQUIPMENT
A. The Subcontractor shall make its surveying equipment available to the Contractor as the
need arises.
2.04 ELECTRICITY AND SITE LIGHTING
A. The Subcontractor shall provide electrical service required for all construction operations. The
Subcontractor shall include branch wiring and distribution boxes as necessary to allow service
and lighting. The Subcontractor shall provide terminations for each voltage supply complete with
circuit breakers, disconnect switches and other electrical devices as required to protect the
permanent power supply system.
B. The Subcontractor shall provide all lighting required for construction activities. Permanent site
lighting may be used during construction. The Subcontractor shall maintain all temporary lighting
and make routine repairs as necessary.
2.05 VENTILATION
A. The Subcontractor shall maintain specified conditions for construction operations and to protect
materials and finishes from damage due to temperature or humidity.
B. The Subcontractor shall verify ventilation equipment is properly installed, ready for continuous
operation, and that filters are in place before operating permanent facilities for temporary
purposes. The Subcontractor shall provide and pay for operation, maintenance, and other
associated costs before acceptance by the Contractor.
C. The Subcontractor shall ventilate enclosed areas to cure materials, disperse humidity, and
prevent accumulations of dust, fumes, vapors, or gases.
2.06 POTABLE WATER
A. The Subcontractor shall provide potable water service as necessary for construction operations.
1. Provide temporary meters and pay all costs.
2. Extend branch piping with outlets located so that potable water service is available for the
Contractor’s site office.
3. Water dispensers (cooled) situated throughout site area and shade provided.
B. The Subcontractor shall provide and maintain bottled water, including a dispenser for cooling and
heating the delivered water, for the Contractor’s site office.
2.07 SANITARY FACILITIES
A. The Subcontractor shall provide and maintain sanitary facilities for the Contractor’s site office.
The Subcontractor shall provide separate sanitary facilities for its construction personnel.
2.08 BARRIERS
A. The Subcontractor shall provide barriers as required to prevent public entry to construction areas
and to protect existing facilities and adjacent properties.
B. The Subcontractor shall provide barriers around trees and plants designated by the Contractor.
The Subcontractor shall protect against pedestrian and vehicular traffic, stored materials,
dumping, chemically injurious materials, and puddling or continuous running water.
2.09 COVERS
A. The Subcontractor shall provide suitable temporary covers over openings in manholes and
chambers to protect the general public and prevent unauthorised entry.
PART 3 - EXECUTION
3.01 ACCESS ROADS
A. The Subcontractor shall use established roads or routes only if approved by the Contractor. The
Subcontractor shall provide and maintain traffic controls as required and as specified in Section
01570. The Subcontractor shall maintain roads free of dirt, trash, construction debris, etc. The
Subcontractor shall construct access roads as required to execute the Work.
3.02 REMOVAL OF TEMPORARY ITEMS

A. The Subcontractor shall remove temporary materials, equipment, etc. before Taking-Over of
Work.
B. The Subcontractor shall terminate utility connections in a manner acceptable to the Contractor
and the appropriate utility company.
C. The Subcontractor shall clean and repair damage caused by installation or use of temporary
facilities.
1. Remove underground installations to a depth of 600 mm.
2. Grade site as shown on the Drawings or to match adjacent areas.
3. Restore existing facilities used during construction either to specified or original conditions.
3.03 RODENT AND PEST CONTROL
A. The Subcontractor shall keep the work area, including all storage areas, free from rodents,
noxious pests, and other vermin at all times. The Contractor will notify the Subcontractor of any
noncompliance and the corrective action required. The Subcontractor shall take immediate
corrective action upon receiving such notice. If the Subcontractor fails to eliminate both the
rodents and the causes thereof, the Contractor may have the site exterminated and charge the
cost to the Subcontractor.
3.04 PROTECTION OF PROPERTY
A. The Subcontractor shall not load or permit a structure to be loaded in a manner that will endanger
the structure. The Subcontractor shall not subject the Work or adjacent property to excessive
stresses or pressures.
B. The Subcontractor shall take positive action to protect existing surfaces and facilities from
damage resulting from construction operations unless modifications to the surfaces or facilities
are required as part of the Contract. The Subcontractor shall protect paving, landscaping, and
utility facilities from damage caused by mobile and stationary equipment, including vehicles
delivering materials to the project site. The Subcontractor shall protect finished surfaces,
including jambs and soffits of openings used as passageways through which materials are
handled, against possible damage resulting form the conduct of the work by trades. The
Subcontractor shall provide and maintain adequate protection for adjacent structures. When
required by law or for the safety of the Work; shore, brace, underpin, or otherwise protect those
portions of adjacent structures that may be affected by the Work.
C. Known utilities and related facilities are shown on the Drawings. The locations of these facilities
are not guaranteed, nor is there any guarantee that other utilities are not present. Unless
otherwise specifically provided, the Subcontractor shall protect utilities and related facilities from
damage and cause no interruption of service. The Subcontractor shall establish and maintain
direct contact with the owner or operator of each utility that may be affected by the Work.
1 The Subcontractor shall proceed with Work that may affect a utility only with the cooperation
and approval of the owner or operator of the utility.
2. The Subcontractor shall immediately inform the Contractor of any agreement with the utility
operator concerning the Work under this Contract.
3. The Subcontractor shall verify the location of all utilities in the vicinity of the Work before
starting construction. The Subcontractor shall submit a plan for performing the work. The
plan shall include evidence of approval by the utility owner or operator.
D. New Work
1. All finished surfaces shall be clean and unmarred upon acceptance of the structure.
2. The Subcontractor shall not permit traffic or material storage on roof surfaces. Where some
activity must take place on the roof in order to perform the Work, provide and maintain
adequate protection.
3. The Subcontractor shall provide and maintain adequate protection against the weather at all
times so as to preserve Work, materials, equipment, apparatus, and fixtures free from injury
or damage.
4. The Subcontractor shall not use items of equipment that are intended to from a part of the
completed work as construction equipment without specific approval from the Contractor in
each instance.
E. Detection of Movement and Damage
1. The Subcontractor shall conduct a pre-construction inspection of existing facilities and
structures in the vicinity of the Work. The Subcontractor shall document the inspection by
photographs, sketches, and narratives assembled into an inspection report. The inspection
report shall be signed and dated by the Contractor, indicating agreement that the report
represents an accurate description of the existing conditions.
2. The Subcontractor shall establish reference points on or about any structure that may be
affected by excavation performed as part of this Contract.
a. Reference points shall be sufficient to detect any horizontal or vertical movement which
may occur and shall be accurately referenced to a stable benchmark remote from the
Work. The Subcontractor shall accurately survey reference points at least weekly during
excavation in the vicinity.
b. Before starting excavation, the Subcontractor shall submit a detailed description of the
proposed movement detection system to the Contractor for approval.
c. The Subcontractor shall submit a copy of each survey of the movement detection system
to the Contractor within 24 hours after the survey is completed.
F. Repair of Damages
1. Repair damage as soon as possible after discovery for those surfaces and facilities which are
to remain in place.
2. Repairs shall be as strong as the undamaged item.
3. Repaired surfaces shall be identical in colour and texture to the adjacent existing materials.
Where materials cannot be matched, the Subcontractor shall refinish the surrounding area to
give a uniform appearance acceptable to the Contractor.
4. The Subcontractor shall replace damaged shrubs, vegetation, and trees outside the clearing
limits that are damaged by construction operations. The Subcontractor shall replace trees
larger than 75 mm in diameter measured at a height of 1 m above the ground swell with trees
75 mm in size. The Subcontractor shall replace all other vegetation with the same species
and size as that damaged, unless otherwise approved by the Contractor.
3.05 PROTECTION OF INSTALLED WORK
A. The Subcontractor shall provide temporary protection for installed products. The Subcontractor
shall control traffic in the immediate area to minimise damage.
B. The Subcontractor shall cover walls, projections, jambs, sills, and soffits of all openings. The
Subcontractor shall protect finished floors and stairs from traffic, movement of heavy objects, and
storage damage. The Subcontractor shall prohibit traffic and material storage on waterproofed
and roofed surfaces, and on lawn and landscaped areas.
3.06 WATER CONTROL
A. The Subcontractor shall grade the site to provide drainage and shall maintain excavations free of
water. The Subcontractor shall provide, operate, and maintain necessary pumping and
dewatering equipment.
3.07 CLEANING DURING CONSTRUCTION
A. The Subcontractor shall control the accumulation of waste materials and rubbish. The
Subcontractor shall periodically dispose of legally off-site
B. Before starting finish work, the Subcontractor shall clean interior surfaces. The Subcontractor
shall maintain areas free of dust and other contaminants during finishing operations.
END OF SECTION
SECTION 01540
SITE SAFETY AND SECURITY
PART 1 – GENERAL
1.1 SUMMARY
A. This Section specifies the minimum safety and security measures to be taken by the
Subcontractor during all phases of the Contract.

D. Section 01600 - Materials and Equipment.
1.3 REFERENCES
A. Safety requirements shall comply with the Contractor’s Health, Safety and Environmental (HSE)
Manual.
A. The Subcontractor shall adopt and implement the Contractor’s Health, Safety and Environmental
Plan (HSEP) for the Project, which shall incorporate the requirements of the following documents:
1. General Safety and Health Requirements of the Government of Iraq.

2. A qualified organization led by a full time autonomous Health and Safety Officer who will
administer the HSEP as stipulated herein.
3. Contractor’s HSE
B. The Subcontractor’s implementation of HSEP for the Project shall emphasize the prevention of
accidental injury, occupational illness, and environmental damage through proper training.
C. The Subcontractor shall provide and maintain a safe, hazard-free, and healthy workplace for its
employees, for Lower Tier Subcontractor’s employees, for the Contractor and its employees, and
for the general public.
D. The HSEP shall include the involvement and active participation of all project employees by
requiring safety training, which will promote recognition of unsafe acts, potential and actual
hazards and the immediate corrective action to be taken. All employees shall be made aware of
their own responsibility to work in a safe manner.
E. The Subcontractor and its Lower Tier Subcontractors shall have an obligation to perform their
work using safe methods and to comply with the HSEP.
1.4 SUBMITTALS
A. The Subcontractor shall not begin work at the site until the HSEP has been approved by the
Contractor. The HSEP shall describe all of the Subcontractor’s safety personnel, precautions and
other safety documents that will be used throughout the project.
PART 2 – PRODUCTS
2.1 SUBCONTRACTOR’S SAFETY PERSONNEL
A. General
1. At a minimum, all Safety Personnel shall be subject to the Contractor’s approval.

2. The Subcontractor shall notify the Contractor, in writing, prior to re-assigning or replacing any
of the Safety Personnel.
3. The Subcontractor shall have adequate Safety Personnel on the site during all production
operations.
4. The Subcontractor’s Safety Personnel shall have the authority to stop any portion of the work
which does not comply with the requirements of the HSEP or Contract Document pertaining
to Health and Safety and to expend funds, as necessary, to eliminate hazards and/or
dangerous conditions on the job site.
B. Minimum qualifications for the Safety Officer shall include:
1. Diploma in a technical discipline (Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, etc.).

2. 5-10 years experience in safety activities.
3. Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and Arabic.
4. Vehicle and approved driving license.
C. Minimum duties of the Safety Officer shall include:
1. Develop and implement the Subcontractor’s HSEP and all related documents.
2. Conduct periodic audits to assure site staff is complying with all aspects of the HSEP.
3. Report directly to the Subcontractor’s corporate management.
4. Have full authority to represent and act for the Subcontractor on all safety-related matters.
D. The officers and personnel of all Lower Tier Subcontractors shall be responsible for compliance
with the HSEP. Lower Tier Subcontractor’s personnel shall have a working knowledge of the
HSEP and shall attend all Project Safety Meetings during their period on site.
2.2 SUBCONTRACTOR’S HEALTH, SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENTAL PLAN (HSEP)
A. The HSEP shall designate all Safety Procedures, Safety Check Lists, Accident Records and/or
other Safety Documents necessary to assure compliance with all aspects of the contract safety
requirements. The HSEP shall include the following:
1. The Approved Safety Organization Plan along with all Safety staff qualifications.
2. A list of all Safety Procedures to be utilized and a schedule for their submission.
3. Conducting of monthly Safety Meetings with site personnel and Lower Tier Subcontractors.
4. Daily inspection of the project and recording of all visible safety hazards, including
identification of violators.
5. Follow-through on timely correction of safety hazards and making immediate corrections as
necessary.
6. Monitoring of on-the-job safety meetings.
7. Fostering a Safety Awareness in all tradesmen and supervisors on the Project.

8. Follow-up, for insurance purposes, for all relevant Safety Reports.
9. Check all areas at least once a day for housekeeping and cleanup. Take immediate action to
ensure compliance with requirements.
10. Submit a Job Hazard Analysis for each major phase or element of the work, as necessary.
11. If possible, post Safety Signs on the Project.
12. Fire Protection and First Aid Program.
B. Accident Prevention Responsibility
1. Subcontractors’ Safety Meetings will be held at least once a month at the jobsite.
a. The meetings shall be convened and conducted by the Safety Officer.

b. All supervisors and foremen are expected to be in attendance.
c. Each Lower Tier Subcontractor shall have a responsible representative present to follow-
through on information and resolutions discussed and adopted at these meetings.
d. The Contractor may attend these meetings.
2. The Agenda for the Safety Meetings will generally include:
a. Development of timely topics for discussion and dissemination of Notices.

b. A review of the Safety Officer’s inspections.
c. Identification of potential safety hazards in the coming month, discussion and
implementation of steps to be taken to avoid the same.
3. All supervisors and foremen shall plan and accomplish their work with due regard for the
safety of all individuals on the job site. They shall eliminate all possible accident hazards
when planning the work under their control. Lower Tier Subcontractors shall observe and
correct any accident-producing practices before injury occurs. If an accident does occur, they
will investigate to determine the cause and take the required corrective action to prevent a
reoccurrence. All accidents shall immediately be reported to the Project superintendent and
to the Contractor.
C. First Aid and Medical Facilities
1. First Aid facilities shall be provided at the Project site, as required.

2. A vicinity map in English and in Arabic, indicating routing to emergency facilities shall be
posted in the first aid station and on any Project bulletin board, along with the list of
designated emergency facilities (i.e. hospitals, doctors, ambulances, and fire departments).
3. First Aid boxes shall conform to standard practices.
4. Medical personnel shall be approved by the local Health Authority, as required.
D. Accident Reporting
1. All lost time injuries, property damage accident (excluding “off-project” vehicle accidents) and
material losses shall be reported, in writing, to the Contractor within 48 hours of the accident
or incident.
2. Immediate notification shall be provided in advance of the written report.
3. In the event of any employee being sent to a doctor treatment, a release will be obtained from
the doctor stating whether:
a. The employee is not fit for duty;

b. The employee is fit for light duty; or
c. The employee is fit for duty.
d. A copy of this release will accompany the Accident Report.
E. Personnel Protective Equipment (PPE)
1. Minimum requirements for PPE shall be the wearing of hard hats and work shoes by all
personnel, including Lower Tier Subcontractors, as warranted and approved by the
Contractor.
2. Supplemental requirements for PPE shall be developed and provided to cover specific items,
such as eye protection (glasses and goggles), protective clothing, safety harnesses, etc.
3. All PPE shall conform to US, UK or equivalent standards and shall be approved by the
Contractor.
4. “Safety Belts” shall not be used as fall protection on the job sites.
F. Fire Protection
1. Portable fire extinguishers shall be provided at the job site office location(s) and carried in
vehicles of all supervisory personnel.
2. Adequate fire extinguishers shall be provided through the job site(s), and temporary work
areas, for the duration of the construction period.
3. All heavy equipment, mobile and station plant, welding machines, compressors, etc. will have
a suitable fire extinguisher at close proximity and/or in cabs of equipment/vehicles.
4. Quarterly inspections of fire extinguishers will be made to determine if equipment is
operational. Written records of these inspections will be kept by Subcontractor.
G. Fire Prevention
1. No burning of rubbish or debris will be permitted.

2. All fuel storage tanks shall be properly grounded and vented, provided with proper type fire
extinguishers, and placed on posts 3.0 m to 4.5 m from the tanks.
a. “Danger” or “No Smoking” signs shall be prominently paced at these tanks.

b. Storage tanks above ground shall be enclosed within berms to prevent the spread of
liquids, in the event of leakage in tanks and shall hold 1.5 times the volume of the tank.
This bund wall design will be submitted to Contractor for approval.
3. Welding operations, if any, shall be accomplished in accordance with standards and

recommended practices of the American Welding Society.
a. Adequate fire extinguishing equipment shall be provided in the immediate vicinity of

welding operations whenever combustible material is exposed.
b. Workmen shall be shielded from welding rays, sparks, slag, etc. by approved eye
protection and certified PPE.
4. All compressed gas cylinders and acetylene cylinders shall comply with the requirements of
standard construction practice for use and storage.
a. All oxygen and acetylene cylinders, full or empty, shall be kept separately in the storage
area, stored upright, tied off, capped and chained in place.
b. Subject area shall be designated as a “No Smoking” zone.
H. Scaffolds and Access-Ways
1. Scaffolds shall be provided for any work that cannot be accomplished from the ground.
2. Safe and defined access shall be provided to all work areas.
a. Ladders shall conform to applicable standards and inspected on a regular basis for
defective or worn parts.
b. Details for erection and use of scaffolds shall be worked out by the Subcontractor and
submitted to the Contractor for approval.
c. The Contractor’s approval, however, shall not remove any responsibility for scaffolding
from the Subcontractor.
3. Positive fall prevention will be employed when works of any trade are working on elevated
platforms 1.2 m, or greater, from the ground and other permanent or substantial footing.
I. Excavation for placement of utilities shall comply with standard practices for trenching and
shoring:
a. Sides of excavations over 1.5 m deep, unless capable of standing without collapsing, shall
have sides sloped to the angle of repose or be shored.
b. Excavated material shall be stored at least 2.0 m from the sides of all excavations.
c. Guard rails, barricades or barrier tape shall be provided around all excavations.
d. Access facilities shall be provided every 7.0 m (minimum).
e. All excavations shall always be kept free of water.
J. Hand Tools and Power Tools
1. All hand tools and portable power tools shall be of good order and shall be used for the
purpose intended. All electric power tools shall be grounded and will be frequently inspected
by an electrician/technician, for worn out parts and connections.
2. Circular saws shall be equipped with guards that automatically enclose cutting edges.
a. Radial arm power saws shall be equipped with automatic brakes.

b. Explosive actuated tools and their use will be discouraged, and shall have prior written
Contractor approval, prior to delivery to the project.
K. Temporary Electric Work

1. All temporary electrical work shall be protected by Ground Fault Interrupters (GFI) and shall
be in accordance with standard construction practices. All connections and installation shall
be in compliance with local Electrical Authority Regulations.
2. If portable generators are used to supply the temporary power needs, the generators shall be
grounded, inspected and documented on a regular basis for proper operation. All temporary
electric work is to be inspected on a weekly basis and inspections are to be documented.
L. Use of explosives will not be allowed.
M. Machinery and Mechanized Equipment
1. All machinery and mechanized equipment to be used and/or installed for this Project shall be
inspected for compliance with safety requirements and property proper report forms shall be
completed and submitted, as required.
2. Supplemental requirements covering operating rules shall be established prior to start of work
using mechanized equipment and machinery.
N. Worker Indoctrination
1. Minimum Protective Clothing
a. Hard hats are required at all times, unless this requirement is waived by Contractor.
b. Protective eye protection shall be worn when employees are welding, hammering metal,
stone or concrete, grinding or cutting metal units.
c. Work shoes are required to be worn at all times.
2. Minimum Safety Observances
a. Work areas and access ways are to be free of trash, materials and all tripping hazards.
b. Temporary electrical wiring shall be protected from damage by traffic, be in good
condition and protected by ground fault circuit interrupters.
c. All portable containers for gas and other inflammable liquids shall be UL or FM approved,
with self-closing lids. No plastic containers are allowed.
d. Maximum speed for automobiles and vehicles on the job site is 20km/hour.
e. All accidents are to be reported directly to supervisors and the Contractor:
i. If serious injury is apparent, utilize the pre-established emergency hospital services.

ii. The telephone number shall be prominently displayed at all site telephone locations.
iii. For small cuts, scratches, etc. approved first aid kits are to be available from each
Lower Tier Subcontractor and the Subcontractor.
f. In the event of fire, if it cannot be immediately contained, the nearest fire department
shall be notified, whose telephone number shall be prominently displayed at all site
telephone locations.
g. Heavy equipment suppliers shall supply certification of testing, etc. and obtain clearance
from the Contractor before commencement of any work.
h. All equipment shall meet the safety standards as described in these specifications.
i. There will be no job site visits during nights, weekends or holidays, without prior approval
from Contractor.
j. Visitors to the job site shall report to the Contractor for safety induction and authorization
to enter the job site areas.
PART 3 – EXECUTION
3.1 PROVISIONS FOR SAFETY IN PIPES AND CHAMBERS
A. The Subcontractor shall inform its work force of the following:
1. Physical injury caused by falling objects or by the employees falling themselves.
B. The Subcontractor shall ensure that adequate precautions are taken by its workforce to
safeguard against any accidents due to working in manholes
C. The Subcontractor shall provide a medical certificate of fitness for all members of the work force
who are expected to work in the sewers. Personnel working in the sewer shall have no history of
the following:
1. Any heart defect;

2. Any history of fits or blackouts;
3. Deafness or loss of balance;
4. Claustrophobia;
5. Recurrent back ailments;
6. Shortage of breath on light exertion.
D. Personnel Protective Equipment shall include, but not be limited to, the following:
1. Safety helmets.
2. Work shoes (with no ferrous studded soles).
3. Safety harness (strong, readily washable, with no ferrous attachments for life line).
4. Gloves.
5. Overalls.
E. All mobile mess room(s) with washing and changing facilities shall be provided by the
Subcontractor for each working area.
F. The Subcontractor shall keep installed in the mobile changing rooms, or mobile office, within easy
access of each working group emergency equipment which shall include, but not be limited to the
following:
1. Barrier cream and disinfectant

2. First aid kit with eye bath
3. Stretcher
4. 15m long lifelines with spring shackle on one end, eye at the other, lifting harnesses and
retrieval tripod.
G. Address and telephone number of the nearest hospital with emergency facilities shall be posted
at each location.
H. The Subcontractor shall provide safety barriers to be erected around all unattended open
manholes and cover them with suitable temporary steels sheets. Whenever the Subcontractor’s
workforce leaves the job site, all manhole covers shall be replaced.
I. The Subcontractor shall provide, erect and maintain, adequate scaffolding, ladders, etc., required
for work and to facilitate the Contractor to inspect and test the works. Scaffolding will be removed
as directed upon completion of all works.
J. The Subcontractor shall be solely responsible for liability in respect of any claim or legal action
arising as a result of any accident. The Subcontractor will not be absolved of any liability under
the Contract in respect of its having complied with the above requirements.
K. The Subcontractor shall appoint a safety officer who shall be responsible for ensuring that the
Subcontractor’s employees following the safety procedures.
R. No separate payment for safety procedures shall be made and the cost of which shall be deemed
to be included elsewhere in the Contract Rates.
END OF SECTION
SECTION 01580
PROJECT IDENTIFICATION SIGN
PART 1 - GENERAL
1.01 SUMMARY
A. This Section covers the fabrication and installation of project identification signs.

A. Project identification signs shall meet the following requirements.
1. Size and quantity shall be as shown on the Drawings or in the Particular Specification.
2. The signs and mounting structure shall be designed to withstand a wind speed of 160 km/hr.
3. Paint selection and application shall be adequate to withstand weathering, fading and
chipping for the duration of the Contract.
4. Signs shall be painted by a professional sign painter.
5. Minimum contents shall be as follows:
a. Text in both Arabic and English.

b. Names and logos of Baghdad Governorate and Subcontractor.
c. Project Title.
d. Contract No.
6. Signs shall be illuminated if requested by the Contractor.
1.04 SUBMITTALS
A. Shop drawings showing at least the following details shall be submitted in accordance with
Section 01300:
1. Content and layout details.

2. Structural and foundation details.
B. Samples of the proposed sign painter’s work shall be submitted for approval in accordance with
Section 01300. Inferior quality work shall be cause for rejection of the proposed sign painter
PART 2 - PRODUCTS
2.01 SIGN MATERIALS
A. Construction Materials:
1. Mounting structure : Timber or steel

2. Sign surface : Plywood 18 mm thick
3. Foundation : Grade 20 Concrete
B. Exterior grade paint shall be used.
PART 3 - EXECUTION
3.01 ERECTION
A. The Subcontractor shall erect the project identification sign not later than 30 days after receiving
notice to commence.
B. Signs shall be erected where shown on the Contract Drawings or as approved by the Contractor.
3.02 SIGN MAINTENANCE
A. The Subcontractor shall keep all signs clean, repair them if damaged, and repaint them as
necessary to maintain a neat and visually pleasing appearance throughout the construction
period.
3.03 SIGN REMOVAL

A. The Subcontractor shall remove the signs and mounting structures within one month of
completion of the Work.
B. The Subcontractor shall repair ground disturbed during removal to its original condition.
END OF SECTION
SECTION 01600
MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT
PART 1 - GENERAL
1.01 SUMMARY
A. This Section specifies general requirements for materials and equipment and includes, but is not
limited to, the following:
1. Products
2. Transportation, delivery, receiving and handling.
3. Storage and protection.
5. Products List.
6. Substitutions.
7. Product acceptance.

B. Section 01090 - References.
D. Section 01400 - Quality Control.
E. Section 01500 - Temporary Construction Facilities and Controls.
F. Section 01700 - Contract Close-out.
1.03 PRODUCTS
A. The term “product” shall mean any material, including proprietary goods, equipment or services
that are incorporated into the final Work. Products do not include materials, machinery and
equipment used for the preparation, fabrication, conveying and erection of the Work.
B. To the maximum extent possible, the Subcontractor shall provide products of the same generic
kind from a single source. For products specified by naming several products or manufacturers,
the Subcontractor shall select any one of the products or manufacturers named. Products of a
similar nature shall be standardised, interchangeable, and supplied by the same manufacturer.
Where more than one choice is available, the Subcontractor shall select the product which is
compatible with other products already selected or specified.
C. All products shall comply with the Specifications and referenced standards unless otherwise
approved by the Contractor.
1.04 TRANSPORTATION AND HANDLING
A. The Subcontractor shall deliver products in accordance with the construction schedule.
B. The Subcontractor shall transport and handle products in a suitable manner at all times to avoid
product damage.
C. The Subcontractor shall deliver products in a dry and undamaged condition in the manufacturer’s
unopened containers or packaging.
D. The Subcontractor shall inspect shipments upon delivery to ensure that the products meet the
following requirements:
1. Are properly labeled and identified.

2. Comply with the requirements of the Contract Documents.
3. Quantities are correct.
4. Visually inspect all products upon delivery and report any damage to the Contractor.
a. Any products damaged during delivery, storage, or installation shall be marked and set
aside.
b. Proposals for repair of any damaged products shall be submitted in writing to the
Contractor for approval.
c. No repairs to damaged products shall be attempted without the Contractor’s approval.
d. If the Contractor deems that damaged products are unsuitable for repair by the
Subcontractor, the Subcontractor shall remove the damaged products from the site.
Replacement products shall be provided by the Subcontractor at its own expense.
E. The Subcontractor shall comply with specific transportation and handling requirements specified
in individual Specification Sections.
1.05 STORAGE AND PROTECTION
A. The Subcontractor shall store products in accordance with manufacturer's instructions.

1. Sensitive products shall be stored in weather-tight enclosures. Where the product

manufacturer recommends storage under controlled temperatures, the Subcontractor shall
provide an enclosed, insulated, cool store maintained at the proper temperature 24 hours per
day.
2. Products stored outside shall be placed on supports above ground. Products shall be
covered with tarpaulins to avoid deterioration.
3. Products shall be stored to allow ready access for inspection.
4. Seals and labels shall be intact and legible.
5. Dates of manufacture and expiration shall be clearly visible.
6. The Subcontractor shall periodically inspect the products to ensure that they are
stored under required conditions, and are free of damage or deterioration.
1.06 PRODUCTS LIST
A. The Subcontractor shall submit four copies of a list of all products which are proposed for
installation not more than 30 calendar days after approval of the Final Design Drawings. The
product list shall include the name of manufacturer and supplier, the trade name, and the model
number of each product.
B. The Subcontractor shall ensure that the listed products comply with the requirements of the
Contract Documents.
C. The product list shall be arranged according to Specification Section number, and shall include
the specification title and the paragraph number.
D. The Contractor will notify the Subcontractor in writing of any product deemed to be unacceptable.
Notification will be made no later than 30 days after submission of the products list. If the
Contractor’s does not object to a listed item, this shall not constitute a waiver of the requirements
of the Contract Documents.
1.07 SUBSTITUTIONS
A. The Subcontractor shall submit requests for substitution with 30 days of the Final Design
Drawings.
1. After that date, substitutions will only be considered when a product becomes unavailable
due to no fault of the Subcontractor.
2. The Subcontractor shall document each request with complete data substantiating that the
proposed substitution complies with the Contract Documents. Each request shall include:
a. Product identification, including the manufacturer’s name and address.

b. Manufacturer’s literature with product description, performance and test data, and
reference standards.
c. Samples, if appropriate.
d. Name of project and address where the substitute product has been used on similar
projects, and the date of installation.
B. Requests for substitutions will only be considered if the Subcontractor does the following:
1. Investigates the substitute product and determines that it meets or exceeds, in all respects,
the requirements for the specified product.
2. Provides the same warranty for the substitute product as the specified product.
3. Makes all changes necessary for installation of the substitute products and covers all costs of
such changes at its sole expense.
4. Waives any claims for additional costs which may subsequently become apparent.
5. Waives all claims for extension of time related to the proposed substitution that may become
apparent.
C. Substitutions will not be considered when:
1. Substitution is indicated or implied on shop drawing or product data submittals without a

separate written request complying with the above requirements.
2. Acceptance would require substantial revisions to the design concept or a substantial revision
of the Contract Documents.
D. The Contractor will determine the acceptability of the proposed substitution and will notify the
Subcontractor its decision in writing within a reasonable time.
E. Only one request for substitution will be considered for each product. When a substitute product
is not accepted, the Subcontractor shall provide the specified product.
F. For substitution of construction methods, if specified, the Subcontractor shall submit a detailed
description including drawings of the proposed construction method.
1.08 PRODUCT ACCEPTANCE
A. All products shall be tested as required by the Specification.
1. Product testing shall be performed by an approved laboratory, independent laboratory, or a

recognised testing organisation.
2. The Subcontractor shall be responsible for all costs associated with product testing including
labor, transportation, and the cost of the test itself.
3. Samples shall be taken at the place of origin, place of fabrication, or from the site as required
by the Contractor. Samples that are of value after testing shall remain the property of the
Subcontractor. Samples used for testing may only be incorporated into the Work with the
written approval of the Contractor.
4. The Subcontractor shall provide all necessary facilities required for on site testing of products.
5. The Subcontractor shall ensure that products are made available for testing sufficiently in
advance of intended use, to allow adequate time for testing and evaluation. Delays resulting
from the time taken to test a product shall not be acceptable as cause for a claim.
B. Before final inspection, all components, systems and subsystems, the Subcontractor shall test all
products to demonstrate compliance with the specified performance requirements.
END OF SECTION
SECTION 01650
STARTING OF SYSTEMS/COMMISSIONING
PART 1 - GENERAL
1.01 DESCRIPTION
A. This Section includes requirements for starting of systems and system commissioning.
A. Section 01200 - Project Meetings.

C. Section 01670 - Training.
1.03 DEFINITIONS
A. “Substantial Completion” shall conform to the meaning stipulated in the contract documents.
B. “Component” means an individual item, piece of equipment, or equipment group as specified in
these Specifications.
C. “Commissioning Plan” means a single and complete plan incorporating all requirements of this
Section and providing a plan for starting each system and subsystem.
D. “Functional Test” means a test or test in the presence of the Contractor to demonstrate that the
installed equipment or subsystem meets the manufacturer’s installation and adjustment
requirements and that other requirements specified including noise, vibration, alignment, speed,
proper electrical and mechanical connections, thrust restraint, proper rotation, initial servicing,
etc.
E. “Operation Period” means the period that begins following successful completion of the 14-Day
Demonstration Test after Substantial Completion requirements have been met. The Government
of Iraq
F. “Performance Test” means a test performed in the presence of the Contractor and after any
required function test specified, to demonstrate and confirm that the equipment, system, or
subsystem meets performance requirements specified herein or in the applicable equipment
specification section.
G. “Startup Test Period/14-Day Demonstration Test”
a. Startup of a system includes coordinated operation of the facilities by the Subcontractor,

Lower Tier Subcontractors, Government of Iraq operating personnel, and manufacturer’s
representatives of equipment items and subsystems after all required function and
performance tests have been completed.
b. Startup of the entire facility shall be considered complete after successful completion of
the 14-Day Demonstration Test.
c. Initiation of the 14-Day Demonstration Test period is a prerequisite to Substantial
Completion.
H. “Subsystem” means a grouping or assembly of components, all of which operate together to

produce the specified performance. Examples of subsystems are:
a. Mixing and coagulation system.

b. Clarification system.
c. Filtration system.
d. Disinfection system.
e. Pumping systems and pumping stations.
f. Chemical storage and feed systems.
I. “System” means the overall treatment process, or an assembly of subsystems and components
intended to function together. A system may consist of two or more subsystems as well as two or
more types of equipment.
J. “Validate” means to support, substantiate, and authenticate specified operation on a sound and
authoritative basis.
1.04 QUALITY ASSURANCE
A. The minimum required experience for the Subcontractor’s Commissioning Foreman shall be as
follows:
1. 3 years experience starting up, operating, and maintaining equipment.

2. Academic or factory training.
3. Combination of training and experience.
4. Previous responsibility for commissioning a comparable water treatment facility.
B. The Pre-Commissioning Conference shall be conducted at least 15 calendar days before starting
up of any part of the Work. The Contractor, Subcontractor, Commissioning Foreman, and other
responsible parties (e.g. equipment manufacturers) shall attend. The Subcontractor shall submit
an agenda 5 working days before the conference. The agenda shall include start-up, testing and
equipment demonstration/training schedule.
C. Manufacturer’s authorized representatives shall be factory trained and experienced in the

technical applications, installation, operation, and maintenance of the respective equipment,
subsystem, or system. The manufacturer’s representative shall be approved by the Contractor,
and no substitute representatives will be allowed unless prior written approval is granted by the
Contractor. Where specified, the manufacturer’s services shall include the following:
1. Assistance during installation to include observation, guidance, instruction to the

Subcontractor for assembly, erection, installation, and operation of the equipment.
2. Inspection, checking, and adjustment as required for the equipment to function as warranted
by the manufacturer and to provide a written approval of the installation.
3. Re-visiting of the site as required to correct problems and until installation and operation are
acceptable to the Contractor.
4. Resolution of assembly or installation problems attributable to or associated with the
manufacturer’s products and systems.
5. Assistance during functional and performance testing and startup demonstration, and until the
product is accepted by the Contractor.
6. Training of the Government of Iraq personnel in operation and maintenance of the respective
product.
7. Completion of the Manufacturer’s Certificate of Proper Installation, with applicable certificates
for proper installation and initial, interim, and final test of service.
D. The Subcontractor shall calibrate test equipment immediately before testing and shall confirm the
calibration immediately after testing. Re-testing will be required whenever test equipment is out
of calibration at the conclusion of testing.
1.05 SUBMITTALS
A. All submittals shall be as specified in Section 01300:
1. Commissioning Plan
a. The Subcontractor shall submit a comprehensive schedule for commissioning of the

facility, including functional tests, performance tests, 14-day demonstration test, and
training for each system and subsystem. The schedule shall be submitted no less than
60 days before any start-up activity for any element of the system. The schedule shall be
updated as necessary.
b. The Subcontractor shall submit a Commissioning Plan that addresses each subsystem
individually and identifies required submittals. The Subcontractor shall provide step-by-
step procedures for starting up each element of each system. The Subcontractor is
responsible for means, methods, techniques, sequences, procedures, coordination,
completeness, accuracy, and validity of the plan. The Subcontractor may submit
individual sections of the Commissioning Plan as they are developed or within one
submittal. Upon approval of individual sections, the Subcontractor shall incorporate
these individual sections into the overall facility Commissioning Plan. Rejection of
individual sections of the commissioning plan by the Contractor shall not be considered a
cause for delay.
c. The Subcontractor shall identify each person and organization participating in
commissioning of the facility, including their duties and responsibilities.
d. The Subcontractor shall provide for contingencies if problems develop during

commissioning of the facility or if a component fails to perform as specified.
2. Personnel Qualifications
a. The Subcontractor shall submit the qualifications of its proposed Commissioning

Foreman.
b. The Subcontractor shall submit the qualifications of the proposed manufacturer
representatives.
3. Temporary Connections
a. The Subcontractor shall submit working drawings showing necessary temporary

connections to facilitate start-up and testing.
b. The Subcontractor shall submit a written description of how temporary connections will
be used.
c. The Subcontractor shall provide separate drawings and descriptions for each item or
subsystem identified in the Commissioning Plan.
4. Before the start of functional testing, performance testing, and facility startup, the
Subcontractor shall submit its certification that equipment, subsystems, and systems have
been fully checked and are ready for testing.
5. Testing Procedures
a. The Subcontractor shall submit a complete, step-by-step description of each test,

simulation, and start-up validation procedure.
b. The Subcontractor shall identify test equipment required, including accuracy and
calibration information.
e. The Subcontractor shall list data requirements and identify proposed methods of
demonstrating compliance with specified performance requirements.
6. The Subcontractor shall submit the Manufacturer’s Certificate of Proper Installation for each
item of equipment, subsystem, or system, as applicable, supplemented as necessary to
document all functional and performance procedures, results, problems, and conclusions.
7. The Subcontractor shall submit test reports summarizing the results of functional testing and
performance testing within 7 days of completion of the tests.
8. The Subcontractor shall submit written certification that:
a. All necessary hydraulic structures, piping systems, and valves have been successfully
tested.
b. All necessary equipment system and subsystems have been checked for proper
installation, started, and successfully tested to indicate that they are all operational.
c. Systems and subsystems are capable of performing their intended functions.
d. Facilities are ready for startup and intended operation.
1.06 TESTING AND STARTUP REQUIREMENTS
A. During testing and startup, the Subcontractor shall:
1. Prepare submittals as specified above.

2. Designate the Commissioning Foreman to be responsible for coordinating and expediting the
Subcontractor’s testing and startup responsibilities.
3. Complete all Work associated with the unit and related processes before testing, including
the services of the manufacturer’s representative.
4. Schedule a site meeting to inspect equipment at 10:00 AM on the day before startup of the
equipment. Startup will be postponed if the equipment is not ready at the time of the
inspection. At the time of the inspection, the Contractor shall provide records of pipe
pressure tests, loop tests, electrical continuity tests, and electrical tests.
5. Provide all related operation and maintenance manuals.
6. Furnish spare parts, tools, gauges, and other materials as required to conduct testing.
7. Design and provide temporary supports, restraints, piping, valves, and connections as
required, and provide materials necessary for temporary connections which are adequate for
the application.
8. Test all temporary connections using the same procedures that would be required if the
connection were permanent.
9. Furnish the qualified manufacturers’ representatives when required to assist in testing.
10. Schedule meetings, develop materials for the meetings, and attend meetings in advance of
functional and performance testing to address the test schedule, planning of tests, materials,
chemicals, liquid required, staffing, and involvement of the Contractor.
11. Attend pre-startup planning meetings and arrange for attendance by key equipment
manufacturer representatives as required.
12. Perform all work required for functional and performance testing as specified and field test
each system and all of its components.
13. Demonstrate compliance with the performance specified in the individual sections of the
technical specifications, including operation in all available modes (e.g. manual and
automatic).
14. Collect operating data for all system components as required in Section 01300.
15. Complete pre-commissioning of all equipment, systems, and subsystems.
16. Ensure that the Commissioning Foreman is available at all times during the startup period.
17. Provide all required maintenance and replacement parts, which shall be in addition to those
required in other Sections.
18. Provide staff during the startup period including major equipment and system manufacturers’
representatives, Lower Tier Subcontractors, electricians, instrumentation personnel,
millwrights, pipe fitters, and plumbers.
19. Make adjustments, repairs, and corrections necessary to complete plant startup.
20. Maintain all components through completion of commissioning, testing, and training.
21. Follow the manufacturer’s recommendations.
22. Record all maintenance performed.
23. Implement safeguards and procedures to protect equipment and facilities from damage.
B. During testing and startup, the Contractor will:
1. Review the Subcontractor’s submittals.

2. Witness each functional test and each performance test.
3. Ensure that electric power, fuel for emergency power generators, chemicals, and other
operating fluids required for duration of the commissioning are available for startup and
commissioning of the facility.
4. Coordinate with the Contractor in the development of the startup schedule and plan.
5. Provide support to the Contractor in the operation of process units and devices.
6. Coordinate with the Government of Iraq regarding the plant management and operations and
maintenance staff to be provided by the Government of Iraq during the startup, testing, and
commissioning period.
PART 2 - PRODUCTS – Not Used
PART 3 - EXECUTION
3.01 TESTING PREPARATION
A. Before starting functional testing, performance testing, and starting up the facility, the
Subcontractor shall satisfy the following startup prerequisites have been met:
1. Required submittals have been accepted.

2. All building enclosures shall be complete and weather-tight, and all painting is finished.
3. All equipment, devices, connected piping, and structures have been inspected and have been
cleaned to remove foreign material.
4. All auxiliary and support systems have been checked and are operating properly.
5. All electrical and instrumentation components have been connected to the permanent power
supply.
6. All equipment has been lubricated in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions and is
ready for continuous operation over its full operating range.
7. All rotating equipment has been turned by hand.
8. All motor-driven equipment has been checked for correct rotation, and the power supply to
electric-powered equipment has been checked for correct voltage.
9. All clearances and torques has been checked and adjusted as required.
10. All piping has been checked for leaks.
11. All manual and automatic controls have been determined to be operational and control loops
have been cycled. All emergency shut down and safety devices have been determined to be
functional.
12. All HVAC systems have been balanced based on measured air flow rates and pressures.
13. All spare parts, tools, gauges, and other materials are on hand as required.
14. All test equipment used for performance validation is calibrated immediately before testing.
15. All system components have been checked by the manufacturer and the Manufacturer’s
Certificate of Proper Installation has been completed and submitted.
16. All equipment, subsystems, and systems have been checked to ensure that no safety defects
are present.
B. The Contractor will permit the Subcontractor to begin functional testing, performance testing, and
facility startup provided that the following have been provided:
1. The Subcontractor has certified that the equipment, subsystems, and systems are ready for
testing.
2. The Subcontractor has submitted an acceptable testing plan.
3. The Subcontractor has submitted the Operations and Maintenance Manuals and has
incorporated review comments.
4. The Subcontractor has submitted the Manufacturer’s Certificate of Proper Installation, where
required.
5. The Subcontractor has adequately completed all Work that is adjacent to or interfaces with
the equipment to be tested.
6. The manufacturer’s representative is available, where specified, to assist in test of the
equipment and has fulfilled other required responsibilities.
7. The Subcontractor has tested control devices for proper function and operation over the
design range.
8. The Subcontractor has completed equipment and electrical tagging.
9. The Subcontractor has on hand all required spare parts, tools, gauges, etc.
3.2 FUNCTIONAL TESTING
A. The Subcontractor shall perform functional tests on equipment where required by the detailed
equipment specification sections.
B. Functional testing shall begin at a time that is mutually agreed with the Contractor. The
Subcontractor shall notify the Contractor at least 15 days before the scheduled start of the
functional tests.
C. Separate items of equipment that are demonstrated to function properly during subsystem testing
may require no further functional testing if documentation of subsystem testing is acceptable to
the Contractor.
D. Functional testing shall not start until preliminary testing required for the process instrumentation
and control system and for the electrical system have been completed as required in other
sections.
E. The Subcontractor shall demonstrate that all operational features and controls have been
operated successfully.
F. Performance testing shall not be started until the equipment, subsystem, or system has met the
required functional tests.
G. The Subcontractor shall repair or modify components, subsystems, and systems which do not
meet the specified performance criteria.
1. Costs of repairs and modifications shall be at the Subcontractor’s expense.

2. The Subcontractor shall repeat testing until acceptable results are achieved.
3. Equipment that does not meet the specified performance criteria shall be removed and
replaced with equipment which can meet the criteria. All such work shall be at the
H. The results of functional tests shall be documented on the Manufacturer’s Certification of Proper
Installation Form.
3.3 PERFORMANCE TESTING
A. Performance tests shall be performed on equipment where required by the detailed equipment
specification sections, in accordance with the approved testing plan and detailed procedure
specified. The duration of the performance test shall be sufficient to document compliance with
the specified performance requirements, but not less than 1 month continuous operation (unless
otherwise specified by Contractor).
B. Performance testing shall begin at a time that is mutually agreed with the Contractor. The
Contractor will be present during the performance tests and will supervise and direct the testing.
The Subcontractor shall notify the Contractor at least 15 days before the scheduled start of the
performance tests. The Subcontractor shall coordinate the execution of performance testing
with the Contractor.
C. Unless otherwise indicated, the Subcontractor shall provide all labor, materials, and supplies for
conducting the test, for taking all samples and performance measurements, and shall provide all
laboratory analyses.
D. The Subcontractor shall prepare performance test reports for equipment, subsystems, and
systems, summarizing the test method and including test logs and pertinent calculations. The
Manufacturer’s Certification of Performance shall be submitted where specified.
E. The Subcontractor shall repair or modify components, subsystems, and systems which do not
meet the specified performance criteria.
1. Costs of repairs and modifications shall be at the Subcontractor’s expense.

2. The Subcontractor shall repeat testing until acceptable results are achieved.
3. Equipment that does not meet the specified performance criteria shall be removed and
replaced with equipment which can meet the criteria. All such work shall be at the
END OF SECTION
MANUFACTURER’S CERTIFICATE OF PROPER INSTALLATION
Equipment Serial No.: ____________________________________________________________

Equipment Tag No.: _____________________________________________________________
Equipment System No.: __________________________________________________________
Specification Section: ____________________________________________________________
I hereby certify that the above-referenced equipment/system has been:
(Circle the applicable numbers)
1 Installed in accordance with the Manufacturer’s recommendations

2 Inspected, checked, and adjusted
3 Serviced with proper lubricants
4 Electrical and mechanical connections meet the required quality and safety standards
5 All applicable safety equipment has been properly installed
6 The system has been performance tested, and meets or exceeds the specified performance
requirements
Comments:
____________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________
I, the undersigned Manufacturer’s Representative, hereby certify that I am: (i) a duly authorized
representative of the manufacturer, (ii) empowered by the manufacturer to inspect, approve, and operate
its equipment, and (iii) authorized to make recommendations required to ensure that the equipment
furnished by the manufacturer is complete and operational, except as may be otherwise indicated herein.
I further certify that all information contained herein is true and accurate
Date: ___________________________________, 20__
Manufacturer: __________________________________________________________________
By Manufacturer’s Authorized Representative: ________________________________________

(Authorized Signature)
SECTION 01670
TRAINING
PART 1 - GENERAL
1.01 DESCRIPTION
A. This Section establishes requirements for operation and maintenance training.

C. Section 01650 - Starting of Systems/Commissioning.
1.03 TRAINING REQUIREMENTS
A. The Subcontractor shall provide the training area. Minimum requirements for the training area
shall be as follows:
1. Located outside of construction work area.

2. Air conditioned.
3. Seating for 15 students. The size of training classes will not exceed 15 people
4. Tables suitable for students to write and lay out class materials.
5. All equipment required for audio/visual presentations.
B. Instruction times shall be from 0730 hours to 1200 hours local time, Sunday through Thursday
except local legal holidays. A 10 minute break shall be provided after each hour of instruction.
C. Minimum curriculum requirements shall include the following topics:
1. Theory of operation and control, including both classroom and “hands-on” training.
2. Use of the Operation and Maintenance Manual, including the location of information.
3. System layout.
4. Wiring, instrumentation, and controls.
5. Control sequence and logic.

6. Normal and emergency operating procedures.
7. Basic and advanced operation and maintenance.
8. Equipment/instrument adjustment and calibration.
9. Site walk through to locate and identify equipment.
10. Preventive maintenance.
11. Major maintenance.
12. Safety.
13. Trouble shooting.
14. Use of special tools.
15. Operation and maintenance supplies.
16. Spare parts.
D. The Subcontractor shall provide trained, articulate personnel to coordinate and expedite training,
to be present during training coordination meetings with the Contractor, and familiar with
operation and maintenance manual information Specified in Section 01730.
E. The Subcontractor shall furnish manufacturers’ representatives to provide detained training to

Government of Iraq personnel on operation and maintenance of specified products (equipment,
components, subsystems, and systems) and as may be required in applicable sections of the
Specifications. Training shall include pre-startup classroom instruction, post-startup classroom
instruction, and onsite hands-on instruction. The manufacturers’ representatives shall be familiar
with facility operation and maintenance requirements as well as with the specified equipment.
F. The Subcontractor shall coordinate pre-startup training sessions with Government of Iraq
operation and maintenance personnel the manufacturers’ representatives. Training sessions
shall be coordinated with the submission of operation and maintenance manuals in accordance
with Section 01730.
1.04 SUBMITTALS
A. All submittals shall be as specified in Section 01300.
B. The Subcontractor shall submit the following:
1. Task and Skills Analysis: Identify the following:
a. Tasks requiring training.

b. Education, training, and skills of proposed plant operations and maintenance staff.
c. Logical order of presentation.
d. Objectives of each training segment.

e. Methods for measuring achievement of objectives for each segment.
2. Instructor’s Qualifications: The Subcontractor shall submit the proposed Instructor’s

qualifications. Minimum experience requirements for the Instructor shall include three years
operating and maintaining equipment, academic or factory training, and a combination of
training and experience. The Contractor reserves the right to reject proposed Instructors
lacking experience and education required to conduct the training.
3. Pre-Training Conference Agenda: Include the training schedule, examination of training
facilities, and problem identification and resolution.
4. Instructor’s Manual: Include notes to the instructor for each training session. References to
the source of answers shall be provided in the course material. The manual shall address:
a. Session objectives.
b. Session outline.
c. Session application.
d. Instructor qualification and knowledge requirements.
e. List of tools and supplies required for instruction.
f. Include safety and standby equipment.
g. Student and course evaluation forms.
h. Audio/visual resources or reproductions.
i. Session tests and a grading guide.
j. Additional notes such as references, review questions, demonstration techniques, class
exercises, coordination with other sessions, and achievement measurements.
5. Schedule of Training Activities: Include the schedule of submittals, the estimated dates for
the completion of installation, and estimated training dates. Coordinate with startup and
activities specified in Section 01650, and allow for full participation by manufacturers’
representatives. Adjust the schedule for interruptions in operability of equipment.
6. Training Plan: Include the course outline and time allocation for each training segment.
7. Training Curriculum: Develop individual training courses for each system identified on the
Process and Instrumentation Drawings. Separate training sessions shall be provided for
operations, maintenance, and electrical/instrumentation personnel. The training curriculum
shall be prepared for staff having a high school level of education with journeyman
qualifications. The training curriculum shall be presented in both English and Arabic formats.
8. Presentation Materials: Provide two reproducible copies. Complete presentation materials
shall be prepared in both English and Arabic formats.
9. Manuals and Class Handouts: Provide one reproducible copy for review and one copy for
each student at least 5 working days before the start of the class. Materials and class
handouts shall be prepared in both English and Arabic formats.
10. Student Course Evaluation: Prepare a student course evaluation to be prepared by each
attending student. Collect and submit the student course evaluations. Include the original
evaluation forms in a summary report.
11. Student Understanding Evaluation: Evaluate the students’ understanding of course material.
Include tests with at least 15 questions on each outline topic. Conduct a written test at the
end of each training segment, grade the tests, evaluate fulfillment of course objectives, and
submit the original graded tests in a summary report.
1.05 SEQUENCING AND SCHEDULING
A. The Subcontractor shall schedule the Pre-Training Conference not less than 7 calendar days
before training starts. The Contractor, Subcontractor, training instructors, and other responsible
parties shall attend.
B. The Subcontractor shall conduct classroom training before providing field training. The
Subcontractor shall conduct hands-on training before the system demonstration. All training shall
be completed before the end of the commissioning and training period, and no later than 3
months following the completion of construction.
C. The Subcontractor shall schedule training not less than 7 calendar days before the desired
training date. The Subcontractor shall notify the Contractor at least 3 days in advance of
scheduled training. Failure to provide required notice shall make the Subcontractor responsible
for costs incurred by the Contractor. The Contractor may delay scheduled training by up to 5
calendar days for personnel time conflicts. The Contractor will notify the Contractor of the delay
at least 3 days in advance of scheduled training.
PART 2 - PRODUCTS
2.01 MATERIALS
A. The Subcontractor shall provide all materials and supplies (including consumables) necessary for
training and demonstrations, special tools required for training and demonstrations, and safety
equipment required by instructors.
PART 3 - EXECUTION
3.01 TRAINING
A. The Subcontractor shall verify that the Contractor has accepted or approved the required
submittals.
B. The Subcontractor shall assemble instruction materials and set up demonstration materials
before the start of training.
C. The Subcontractor shall provide training including:
1. One day of classroom training for each system and part of the Work before Taking-Over on
each of the following: system operation, system maintenance, and electrical and
instrumentation.
2. One day of hands-on demonstration and operator training at the installed equipment, after the
manufacturer validates equipment operation.
D. The Subcontractor shall prepare a student evaluation for each attending student.
E. The Subcontractor shall evaluate students understanding of course material, conduct a written
test at the end of each training segment, grade the tests, and evaluate fulfillment of course
objectives.
F. The Contractor will evaluate the Subcontractor’s training methods, teaching techniques, and
trainer qualifications. Unacceptable training shall be repeated at the Subcontractor’s cost.
END OF SECTION
SECTION 01700
CONTRACT CLOSE-OUT
PART 1 - GENERAL
1.01 DESCRIPTION
A. This Section specifies requirements for Contract close-out activities.

B. Section 01500 - Construction Facilities and Temporary Controls.
C. Section 01600 - Materials and Equipment.
D. Section 01650 - Starting of Systems/Commissioning.
E. Section 01670 - Training.
F. Section 01730 - Operation and Maintenance Manuals.
A. Preparation for final acceptance shall include at least the following activities.
1. Preparation of final payment.

2. Dismantling and removal of temporary facilities and services from the project site, including
utilities, construction tools, buildings and facilities, mockups, and similar elements.
2. Complete final cleaning.
3. Repair and restoration of exposed finishes which have been marred or otherwise damaged.
4. Handover of site to the Contractor.
5. Obtaining no objection letter from Contractor.
6. Issue of the Provisional Acceptance Certificate.
7. Issue of the Final Acceptance Certificate.
1.04 SUBMITTALS
A. The Subcontractor shall submit the following before the final inspection:
1. Final account, complete with associated releases, consents, and supporting documents.
2. Final manufacturer certifications, guarantees, warranties, and similar documents.
3. Final meter readings for all utilities, a measured record of stored fuel and chemicals, and
similar data as of the time of final completion.
4. Clearance certificates and approvals from government authorities as necessary to connect
the Works to the permanent power supply.
5. Occupancy permits, operating certificates, final inspection, and test certificates and similar
releases enabling full and unrestricted use of the Work.
6. Record drawings, final operation and maintenance manuals, final project photographs,
damage or settlement surveys, property surveys, and similar physical items.
7. Keys for all locks in the Work.
8. Equipment operating data, test reports, test data, and training documents to demonstrate that
the Subcontractor has completed start-up, testing of systems, and training of the plant
operations and maintenance personnel.
9. Listing of all consumable stores and spare parts used by the Subcontractor to service the
electro-mechanical works throughout the maintenance period.
10. Itemised list of spare parts, tools, and maintenance equipment.
11. Itemised list of all deviations and non-conformance items to the contract requirements.
Include a detailed plan to correct each deviation and non-conformance.
12. Statement that each deviation and non-conformance item has been corrected or otherwise
resolved for acceptance.
13. Notification that the Works or a portion thereof is ready for final inspection.
1.05 PROJECT CLOSE-OUT PROCEDURES
A. The Subcontractor shall comply with specified and contractual procedures necessary for issuance
of the “Taking-Over Certificate” and “Taking Over Certificates” for part of the Work.
B. When the Subcontractor considers that the Work or part of the Work has reached final
completion, it shall submit the following:
1. Certificate stating that the Contract Documents have been reviewed, that the Work has been
inspected, that the Work is complete, and that the Work meets the requirements of the
Contract Documents.
2. All submittals required by governing authorities.
3. A final statement of accounting giving total adjusted contract sum, previous payments, and
the sum remaining due.
1.06 APPROVALS FROM PUBLIC AUTHORITIES
A. The Subcontractor shall obtain all clearance certificates and approvals required as a prerequisite
to connecting the Work to the permanent power supply.
B. The Subcontractor shall coordinate with the Contractor to obtain the necessary documents from
the local power utility regarding connection to the permanent power supply.
1.07 FINAL CLEANING
A. Before final inspection, the Subcontractor shall clean all interior and exterior surfaces exposed to
view. The Subcontractor shall avoid disturbing natural weathering of exterior surfaces. Cleaning
shall include:
1. Removal of temporary labels, stains, and foreign substances.

2. Polishing transparent and glossy surfaces.
3. Cleaning or replacement of all filters for mechanical equipment.
4. Cleaning roofs, gutters, downspouts, and drainage systems.
5. Removal of debris and surface dust from limited access spaces.
6. Cleaning concrete floors in unoccupied spaces broom clean.
7. Cleaning light fixtures and lamps so they operate at maximum efficiency.
B. Before final inspection, the Subcontractor shall clean the entire plant site. Cleaning shall include:
1. Sweeping of paved areas and raking of all other surfaces.

2. Removal of litter and foreign substances.
3. Removal of stains, chemical spills, and other foreign deposits.
C. The Subcontractor shall comply with safety standards and governing regulations for cleaning
operations.
1. Do not burn waste materials at the site.

2. Do not bury debris or excess material on the property.
3. Do not discharge volatile or other harmful or dangerous materials into the drainage or
sewerage systems.
4. Remove all waste materials from the site and dispose of properly.
1.08 PROJECT RECORD DOCUMENTS
A. The Subcontractor shall store documents separate from those used for construction. Documents
shall be protected from deterioration and loss. Documents shall be stored in a secure, fire-
resistant location.
B. The Subcontractor shall keep documents current throughout the construction period. Do not
conceal Work until “As Built” information has been recorded.
C. The Subcontractor shall maintain Record Drawings (As Builts) in accordance with the following
requirements:
1. Maintain a hard copy blue line or black line set of prints of all Drawings and shop drawings.
2. Keep the Drawings and shop drawings clean and undamaged.
3. Mark up the Drawings to show actual installation if that differs from what was originally
shown. Mark up changes or additions to the Work using a red erasable pencil. Mark
deletions to the Work using a green erasable pencil. Mark printed notations in a black
erasable pencil. Show the “as built” condition fully and accurately.
4. Mark up the Drawings to show new information of importance that was not shown on either
the Drawings or shop drawings. Give particular attention to concealed work that will be
difficult to measure or record at a later date.
5. Note related variation order numbers, as applicable, next to the mark up.
6. Modify the Drawings in AutoCAD format to show all changes that transpired during
construction and to add new information of importance that was not shown on either the
Drawings or shop drawings.
6. Submit documents with transmittal letter containing date, project title, Contractor’s name and
address, itemised list of documents, and the Contractor’s signature. Submit the Record
Drawings in AutoCAD format on compact disks.
D. The Contractor will review the Subcontractor’s updated Record Drawings on a monthly basis as a
prerequisite for approval of the Subcontractor’s monthly progress payment. Failure of the
Subcontractor to maintain updated Record Documents will result in delaying the Subcontractor’s
monthly progress payment until such Record Documents are properly updated.
E. Before Final Acceptance, the Subcontractor shall deliver Record Drawings to the Contractor for
review and approval. The Record Drawings will be reviewed and returned to the Subcontractor
within 30 days. The final submittal of the Record Drawings, including modified AutoCAD files,
shall be made not later than 30 days after the Contractor returns the initial submittal and before
final payment. Final payment or release of retention will not be made until satisfactory Record
Drawings are approved by the Contractor.
1.09 EQUIPMENT OPERATING DATA
A. The Subcontractor shall provide operating data for all motor operated equipment specified:
1. Comply with Section 01300. Submit four sets before final inspection.
2. Index and present data in a three-ring side binder with durable plastic cover.
3. Present data on A4 size paper.
4. Separate data by process system. Process systems are defined by the process and
instrumentation diagrams included with the Drawings.
B. The Subcontractor shall provide the operating data identified below for each motor operated
equipment item in the stated specification divisions:
1. The data shall be obtained with the equipment operating under design conditions and while
handling the process fluid or material specified.
2. No readings shall be taken until the equipment has operated as specified for at least one
hour.
a. Description of material handled.

b. Material or fluid delivery rate.
c. System operating temperature and pressure.
d. Motor operating speed.
e. Motor current draw under normal operation and under starting conditions.
f. Bearing operating temperatures.
g. Vibration levels for equipment items with specified vibration limits.
h. Noise levels for equipment items with specified noise limits.
1.10 OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
A. The Subcontractor shall provide System Demonstration and Training as specified in Section
01670.
B. The Subcontractor shall provide approved Operation and Maintenance Manuals as

specified in Section 01730.
1.11 GUARANTEES, WARRANTIES AND BONDS
A.. The Subcontractor shall provide in duplicate, notarised copies of all specified guarantees,
warranties, and bonds including those required of manufacturers, suppliers and sub-contractors.
Assemble documents in a binder with a durable plastic cover. Provide a table of contents.
B. The start of the Warranty period shall be the date when equipment is placed into full time
operation, or the date of the Taking-Over Certificate.
1.12 SPARE PARTS AND MAINTENANCE MATERIALS
A. The Subcontractor shall provide products, spare parts, and maintenance materials as specified in
other Sections.
1. Include an itemised list of all items furnished, describing each item and citing the appropriate
specification section and paragraph.
2. Package each item for long term storage.
3. Mark or tag each item for easy identification.
B. The Subcontractor shall deliver items to the project site. The Subcontractor shall inventory items
with the Contractor, and obtain a receipt before final payment.
C. The Subcontractor shall provide a complete listing of all consumable stores and spare parts used
by the Subcontractor during the maintenance period.
PART 2 - PRODUCTS (Not used)
PART 3 - EXECUTION (Not used)
END OF SECTION
SECTION 01730
OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUALS
PART 1 - GENERAL
1.01 SUMMARY
A. This Section includes requirements and procedures for submission of Operation and
Maintenance Manuals.
A. Section 01300 - Submittals.

C. Section 01600 - Materials and Equipment.
D. Section 01670 - Training.
E. Section 01700 - Contract Close-out.
A. The Subcontractor shall coordinate with both major product suppliers and major equipment
manufacturers to supply Operation and Maintenance Manuals as described herein.
1.04 FORMAT
A. The Subcontractor shall prepare data in the form of an instructional manual.
B. Binders shall be commercial quality, A4 210x297mm, three D side ring binders with durable
plastic covers; 75mm maximum ring size. When multiple binders are used, correlate data into
related consistent groupings.
C. Covers shall be used to identify each binder with typed or printed title OPERATION AND
MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS; identify title of Project; identify subject matter of contents.
D. Tabbed dividers shall be provided for each separate product and system, with typed description
of product and major component parts of equipment.
E. Text shall include manufacturer's printed data, or typewritten data on 24-pound paper (100 gsm).
F. Drawings shall be provided with reinforced punched binder tab. Drawings shall be bound in with
the text. Larger drawings shall be folded to approximate an A4 page, and shall be placed in clear
plastic holder.
G. Content shall be arranged under section numbers and sequence of Table of Contents of this
Project Manual.
H. Complete Operation and Maintenance Manuals shall be presented in both English and Arabic
format.
1.05 CONTENT OF EACH VOLUME
A. The Table of Contents shall provide the title of the Project; names, addresses, and telephone
numbers of the Contractor and Subcontractor, including the names of responsible parties;
schedule of products and systems, indexed to content of the volume.
B. For each product or system, the Subcontractor shall list names, addresses and telephone
numbers of Lower Tier Subcontractors and suppliers, including local source of supplies and
replacement parts.
C. Product data shall be included, with each sheet marked to clearly identify specific products and
component parts, and data applicable to installation. Inapplicable information shall be deleted.
D. Drawings shall be provided to supplement the product data, to illustrate relations of component
parts of equipment and systems, and to show control and flow diagrams.
E. Typed text shall be provided as required to supplement product data. The Subcontractor shall
provide logical sequence of instructions for each procedure, incorporating the manufacturer's
instructions specified in Section 01400.
1.06 MANUALS FOR MATERIALS AND FINISHES
A. The Subcontractor shall provide Operation and Maintenance Manuals for materials and finishes
for applicable Specification Sections.
B. Architectural Building Products, Applied Materials, and Finishes: The Subcontractor shall include
product data, with catalog number, size, composition, and color and texture designations. The
Subcontractor shall provide information for re-ordering custom manufactured products.
C. Instructions for Care and Maintenance: The Subcontractor shall include manufacturer's
recommendations for cleaning agents and methods, precautions against detrimental agents and
methods, and recommended schedule for cleaning and maintenance.
D. Moisture Protection and Weather Exposed Products: The Subcontractor shall include product
data listing applicable reference standards, chemical composition, and details of installation. The
Subcontractor shall provide recommendations for inspections, maintenance, and repair.
E. The Subcontractor shall comply with additional requirements pertaining to Operation and
Maintenance Manuals as specified in individual Specification Sections.
F. The Subcontractor shall provide a listing in Table of Contents for design data, with tabbed
flysheet and space for insertion of data.
1.07 MANUALS FOR EQUIPMENT AND SYSTEMS
A. The Subcontractor shall submit Operation and Maintenance Manuals for each item of equipment
or system identified in Divisions 11, 13, 15, and 16 of the Specifications. For each item of
equipment and each system, the Subcontractor shall include a description of the unit or system,
along with component parts. The Subcontractor shall identify the function, normal operating
characteristics, and limiting conditions. The Subcontractor shall include performance curves, with
engineering data and tests, and complete nomenclature and model number of replaceable parts.
The Subcontractor shall also include details of manufacturer’s recommended spares,
maintenance task descriptions, single line diagrams, wiring diagrams for circuits and sub circuits,
etc. The Subcontractor shall provide a method of control description, details of controls and
telemetry system.
B. The Subcontractor shall provide a list of spares as recommended by the respective

manufacturers and suppliers which would be required for operating the equipment for a period of
two years on completion of the Defects Liability Period. Each spare on the list shall be priced.
The Subcontractor shall identify the names and contact information for manufacturers and
suppliers.
C. Panel board Circuit Directories: The Subcontractor shall provide electrical service characteristics,
controls, and communications;
D. The Subcontractor shall include color-coded wiring diagrams as installed.
E. Operating Procedures: The Subcontractor shall include start-up, break-in, and routine normal
operating instructions and sequences. Include regulation, control, stopping, shutdown, and
emergency instructions. The Subcontractor shall include summer, winter, and any special
operating instructions.
F. Maintenance Requirements: The Subcontractor shall include routine procedures and guide for
preventative maintenance and trouble shooting; disassembly, repair, and reassembly instructions;
and alignment, adjusting, balancing, and checking instructions.
G. The Subcontractor shall provide a servicing and lubrication schedule, and a list of lubricants
required.
H. The Subcontractor shall include the manufacturer's printed operation and maintenance manuals
and instructions.
I. The Subcontractor shall include the sequence of operation by the controls manufacturer.
J. The Subcontractor shall provide the original manufacturer's parts list, illustrations, illustrated parts
guides, assembly drawings, and diagrams required for maintenance.
K. The Subcontractor shall provide control diagrams by controls manufacturer as installed including
detailed circuit operation description with programmable controller ladder diagrams, illustrations,
assembly drawings, diagrams for maintenance.
L. The Subcontractor shall provide coordination drawings, with color-coded piping diagrams as
installed.
M. The Subcontractor shall provide charts of valve tag numbers, with location and function of each
valve, keyed to flow and control diagrams.
N. The Subcontractor shall provide list of original manufacturer's spare parts, current prices, and
recommended quantities to be maintained in storage.
O. The Subcontractor shall include test and balancing reports as specified in Section 01400.
P. The Subcontractor shall comply with additional requirements as specified in other Sections.
Q. The Subcontractor shall provide a listing in Table of Contents for design data, with tabbed
dividers and space for insertion of data.
R. The Subcontractor shall provide as-built schematics and wiring diagrams.
S. The Subcontractor shall provide Subcontractor's record drawings.

1.08 INSTRUCTION OF PERSONNEL
A. Before final inspection, the Subcontractor shall instruct designated personnel in operation,
adjustment, and maintenance of products, equipment, and systems, at agreed upon times in
accordance with Section 01670.
B. For equipment requiring seasonal operation, the Subcontractor shall provide instructions for
seasonal operation as required.
C. The Subcontractor shall use Operation and Maintenance Manuals as the basis for instruction.
The Subcontractor shall review the contents of the manual with personnel in detail to explain all
aspects of operation and maintenance.
D. The Subcontractor shall prepare and insert additional data in the Operation and Maintenance
Manual when need for such data becomes apparent during instruction.
1.09 SUBMITTALS
A. The Subcontractor shall submit preliminary draft outlines and proposed formats of Operation and
Maintenance Manuals within 60 days of the start of Work.
B. For Operation and Maintenance Manuals for equipment and systems, the Subcontractor shall
submit preliminary copies of Operation and Maintenance Manuals simultaneously with or before
the delivery of such equipment and systems to the Site. Include a copy of all warranties, bonds,
and service agreements as specified. The Contractor will review the submittal and determine the
adequacy of the content and organization.
C. The Subcontractor shall submit for review final copies of Operation and Maintenance Manuals at
least 30 days before placing the equipment or system into service. If the final copies differ from
the accepted preliminary copies, the Subcontractor shall submit two additional copies of any
necessary supplemental material, including instructions for insertion of new material into the
Contractor’s preliminary copies.
D. The Subcontractor shall revise the content of Operation and Maintenance Manuals as required.
Submit six sets of revised final volumes in final form (hard copy) within two weeks after handing
over of the facility. Include field function and performance test results, if required in other
Sections. .
E. The Subcontractor shall provide six electronic (CD-ROM) copies of final volumes within four
weeks after handing over of the facility. The electronic files shall be readable using the latest
version of Adobe Acrobat Reader. The latest version of Adobe Acrobat Reader shall be included
with each CD. Files shall be arranged with content sheets for easy reading and a searchable
index for reference.
PART 3 – EXECUTION (NOT USED)
End of Section
SECTION 02160
EXCAVATION SUPPORT SYSTEMS
PART 1 - GENERAL
1.01 WORK OF THIS SECTION
A. The Work of this Section includes support of temporary open excavations by means of sheet
pilings and lagging, structural steel walls and struts, liner plates, and timber. The
Subcontractor shall be responsible for the design and selection of methods in conformance
with the design criteria specified herein. The Work of this Section applies to temporary
excavation support systems for demolition, construction of underground cast-in-place
concrete structures, installation of buried pipelines, and construction of boring and receiving
shaft or pits.
A. The Work of the following Sections applies to the Work of this Section. Other Sections, not
referenced below, shall also apply to the extent required for proper performance of this Work:
1. Section 02200 - Earthwork.

2. Section 02240 - Dewatering
3. Section 03300 - Cast-in-Place Concrete.
4. Section 05120 - Structural Steel.
5. Section 05500 - Metal Fabrications.
1.03 SPECIFICATIONS AND STANDARDS
A. Except as otherwise indicated, the current editions of the following apply to the Work of this
Section:
1. ASTM A 36 Structural Steel.

2. ASTM A 328 Steel Sheet Piling.
3. AWS D1.1 Structural Welding Code-Steel./
4. UBC Chap. 25 Wood.
5. WCLIB Grading Rules.
6. WWPA Grading Rules.
7. AISC Manual of Steel Construction.
1.04 SUBMITTALS
A. The Subcontractor shall submit the following Shop Drawings in compliance with Section
01300:
1. The proposed excavation support system for each construction component where
excavation support systems will be used.
2. Arrangement and details for each excavation support system, supporting design
calculations, and construction methods to be used for the installation of each system.
3. Soldier pile installation methods, connection details, bracing preloading, and jacking
procedures.
4. Depths below the main excavation bottom elevation to which the support system will
be installed.
5. Elevations of the ground surface, struts, and shores, as applicable.
6. Permissible depth to which excavation may be carried before supports must be
installed and preloaded.
7. Full excavation depth load to be carried by various support system members.
8. Bracing loads for various stages of excavation, bracing removal, and concrete
placement.
9. Preloads as required.
10. Proposed sequence of strut and shore removal, as applicable, and as related to
concrete placement and backfilling operations.
11. Contingency plan for procedures to be implemented if the excavation support system
is found to perform unfavorably.
B. The submittals defined above shall be coordinated with submittals for other work where the
support of excavations is required.
C. Calculations and designs for excavation support systems shall be signed by a Professional
Engineer licensed to practice in Iraq and experienced in the design of excavation support
systems. All calculations and design drawings for excavation support systems shall be
checked and initialed by a checker.
1.05 DESIGN CRITERIA
A. Shop Drawings with supporting calculations for the various excavation support systems shall
be prepared in accordance with the following criteria:
1. Design the excavation support system and all components to support the earth
pressures, unrelieved hydrostatic pressures, utility loads, equipment, traffic, and
construction loads including impact, and other surcharge loads in such manner as will
allow the safe and expeditious construction of the permanent structures, to minimize
ground movement or settlement, and to prevent damage to or movement of adjacent
buildings, structures, roadways and utilities.
2. Design support members to resist the maximum loads expected to occur during the
excavation and support removal stages. Designs shall incorporate requirements of
Section 02240 Dewatering.
3. Design for staged removal shall conform to construction concrete placement, and
backfill sequence shown. Design shall consider provisions for future construction,
and limits on bracing level elevations as shown on the plans.
4. Maximum vertical center-to-center spacing of supports shall be 5 m between top two
support levels and 3.7 m below the second support level unless otherwise approved.
If decking beams are not required, install the uppermost bracing tier at a vertical
distance of not more than 1.8 m below the top of excavation.
5. Where water flows from the face of excavation, the maximum height of unsupported
excavation shall not exceed 400 mm.
6. In running sand and silt, provide positive means for securing timber lagging to the
soldier piles to avoid shifting or falling off of the lagging, and positive means for
containing such material behind lagging.
B. Review of the Subcontractor's Shop Drawings and methods of construction by the Contractor
does not relieve the Subcontractor of responsibility for the adequacy of the excavation
support systems.
1. No portion of the excavation support system's vertical face will be permitted to
penetrate the design lines as indicated on the Drawings for the permanent concrete
structure to be constructed within the excavation.
2. Vertical support capacity shall be provided for wall systems and internal bracing
elements, for loads due to vertical force components of tieback anchors, the weight of
the structural systems themselves, and live load on any portion of the system.
C. Steel components shall be designed and fabricated as specified in Section 05120.

D. Timber Support Systems and Members:
1. Bases for determination of minimum allowable working stress: UBC Chapter 25.
2. The minimum thickness of timber lagging between soldier piles spaced 1.5 to 2.1 m
center-to-center shall be 75 mm for excavations up to 7.5 m in depth, and 100 mm for
excavations deeper than 7.5 m.
3. For other conditions and types of lagging, design calculations shall be submitted.
1.06 PROJECT CONDITIONS
A. Utility agencies shall be notified and caution exercised while exposing utility facilities by hand or
other methods approved by utility owner.
B. If existing utility facilities interfere with the proposed method of support, the method shall be
modified in a manner that will protect the facility and accommodate the proposed Work. Shop
Drawings shall be revised and resubmitted along with design calculations required to account for
the modified support method and to show the actual location of the existing utilities.
C. Provisions shall be made for contingencies as follows:
1. Monitor performance of support system components, for both vertical and horizontal
movement, at regular intervals not to exceed 3 days.
2. Provide contingency plan for alternative procedures to be implemented if unfavorable
performance is evidenced.
3. Keep on hand materials and equipment necessary to implement contingency plan.
D. Elements of the support system shall not be spliced unless approved by the Contractor.
PART - PRODUCTS
MATERIALS
A. Steel sheet piling shall be continuous interlocking type ASTM A 328 of appropriate shape and
provided with at least one 60-mm diameter handling hole on the centerline of the web located
at least 150 mm from each end of the sheet pile.
B. Fabricated connections and accessories, steel H-piles, WF shapes, and other structural steel
shall conform to the requirements of ASTM A 36, unless otherwise approved.
C. Concrete shall be as specified in Section 03300.
1. For encasement of steel soldier piles below the final level of excavation, 360 kPa shall be
used.
2. For encasement of soldier piles above the final level of excavation, lean concrete shall be
used, the strength of which shall be adequate to protect the excavated faces of the
augured hole.
D. Wood lagging shall be dimension lumber with minimum allowable stress of 160 kPa.
1. The stress grade of the lagging shall be in conformance with the allowable stresses of the
UBC, Chapter 25.
2. Lumber shall be grade marked by WWPA or WCLIB with species and grade conforming
to those shown on approved Shop Drawings.
PART - EXECUTION
3.01 GENERAL
A. The support system shall extend from the main excavation bottom elevation to a depth
adequate to prevent lateral movement and to adequately support applied vertical loads. In
areas where additional excavation is required below the main excavation, subgrade
provisions shall be made to prevent movement of main excavation supports. Damage to
existing utilities during installation of excavation support system shall be avoided.
B. Water control measures shall be provided in accordance with the requirements specified in
Section 02240.
3.02 SHEETING AND LAGGING
A. Sheeting and lagging shall be installed with no gap between the boards unless specifically
approved. Voids between the excavation face and the lagging or sheeting shall be backfilled
with sand or soil rammed into place as installation progresses. Materials such as hay or
burlap shall be used where necessary to allow drainage of groundwater without loss of soil or
packing material. If gaps in the lagging are allowed, the gap width between lagging boards
shall be limited to 12 mm maximum.
B. If unstable material is encountered, suitable measures shall be taken to retain it in place or to
otherwise prevent soil displacement.
C. The Subcontractor shall extend lagging down to final subgrade.
D. A sufficient quantity of material shall be on hand for sheeting, shoring, bracing, and other
operations for protection of work and for use in case of accident or emergency.
3.03 STEEL SHEET PILING
A. Steel sheet piling may be used only where existing subsurface conditions are suitable for
installation of sheet piling to the full depth of penetration required, and to proper alignment
and plumbness, specified herein, without damage to the sheet piling or rupture of its
interlocks. The use of steel sheet piling will not be permitted where sheeting would be
required to penetrate boulders, rock or other materials which may prevent the proper
installation of sheet piling.
B. Steel sheet piling shall be installed in plumb position with each pile interlocked with adjoining
piles for its entire length so as to form a continuous diaphragm throughout the length of each
run of wall, bearing tightly against original ground. The Subcontractor shall install sheeting to
the depth required for design. The Subcontractor shall exercise care during installation so
that interlocking members can be extracted, if required, without injury to adjacent ground.
The installation equipment shall be suitable to the type and nature of the subsurface materials
anticipated to be encountered. The equipment, and methods of installation, cutting, and
splicing shall conform to the approved Shop Drawings.
3.04 INTERNAL BRACING SUPPORT SYSTEM
A. All bracing support members shall be installed and maintained in tight contact with each other
and with the surface being supported.
B. Bracing members shall be preloaded by jacking the struts and shores in accordance with
loads, methods, procedures, and sequence as described on the approved Shop Drawings.
The Subcontractor shall coordinate excavation work with bracing installation and preloading.
The Subcontractor shall use steel shims and steel wedges welded or bolted in place to
maintain the preloading force in the bracing after release of the jacking equipment pressure.
The Subcontractor shall use procedures so as to produce uniform bracing member loading
without appreciable eccentricities, overstressing, or support member distortion.
C. Struts shall be provided with intermediate bracing as needed to enable them to carry their
maximum design load without distortion or buckling. The Subcontractor shall provide
diagonal bracing as necessary to maintain the stability of the system. Web stiffeners, plates,
or angles shall be provided as needed to prevent rotation, crippling, or buckling of connectors
at points of bearing between structural steel members. The Subcontractor shall allow for
eccentricities resulting from field fabrication and assembly.
D. Excavations shall be to a depth no more than 0.6 m below the elevation of the support
member about to be placed. The support member shall be installed and preloaded
immediately after installation and prior to continuing excavation.
3.05 REMOVAL OF SUPPORT SYSTEMS

A. Where removal of support systems is required either wholly or in part, such removal shall be
performed by the Subcontractor in a manner that will not disturb or damage adjacent new or
existing construction or utilities. The Subcontractor shall fill all voids immediately with lean
concrete or other approved means.
B. All elements of support systems shall be removed to a minimum depth of 1.8 m below final
ground surface. However, when a structure poured against the sheeting system extends
above the 1.8 m limit, The Subcontractor shall remove the sheeting system to the top of the
structure.
C. The Subcontractor shall promptly repair all damage to property resulting from removal of
support systems at no cost to the Contractor. The Contractor shall be the sole judge as to
the extent and determination of the acceptability of repair materials and methods.
END OF SECTION
SECTION 02200
GENERAL EARTHWORK AND SITE PREPARATION
PART 1 - GENERAL
1.01 SUMMARY
A. This Section specifies general requirements for earthworks and site preparation.
A. Section 01050 - Field Engineering and Surveying

D. Section 01500 - Temporary Construction Facilities and Controls.
E. Section 01540 - Site Safety and Security.
F. Section 02221 - Trench Excavation, Pipe Installation and Backfill.
G. Section 02222 - Structure Excavation and Backfill.
H. Section 02240 - Dewatering.
I. Section 02512 – Gravel Base Course
1.03 DEFINITIONS
A. The following definitions shall pertain to words or phrases used in this Section:
1. “Topsoil or Sweet Sand” shall mean the top layer of soil that can support vegetation.
2. “Bulk Excavation” shall mean open cut excavation over a wide area.
3. “Trench Excavation” shall mean excavation of trenches into which pipes or cables are to be
laid.
4. “Structure Excavation” shall mean excavation for the construction of pump stations, tanks,
footings and other structures.
5. “Excess Excavation” shall mean excavation outside the limits shown on the
drawings.
6. “Rock” shall mean material that cannot be excavated by normal means and/or excavation
equipment (crushing strength of not less than 7 MPa dry or not less than 4 N/mm 2 soaked 24
hours).
7. “MDD” shall mean maximum dry density of the soil.
8. “CBR” shall mean California bearing ratio.
A. Earthwork shall comply with the following requirements unless approved by the Contractor.
1. No trees or shrubs shall be disturbed unless approved by the Contractor in writing.

2. Blasting will not be permitted.
3. All excavation and backfilling shall be performed in dry conditions and shall be maintained in
accordance with Section 02240.
4. Earthwork shall be constructed to the lines, grades, elevations, slopes, and cross
sections indicated on the Drawings. Allowance shall be made as required for the
thickness of any pavement, blinding concrete, lining, and riprap.
5. Levels to be recorded by the Subcontractor shall include:
a. Bench marks and baselines shall be agreed with the Contractor.

b. Before the surface of any part of the Site is disturbed, the Subcontractor shall take and
record levels on 10 m grids, unless otherwise agreed with the Contractor.
c. Two working days notice is to be given to the Contractor so that the recording of levels
can be performed in the presence of the Contractor.
6. Slopes shall be smooth and uniform upon completion of the work.

7. Excavated materials shall be used for the construction of embankment, shoulders and other
such places as directed by the Contractor, unless the material is found to be unsuitable.
a. If not immediately re-used, the excavated material shall be stockpiled in an area

designated by the Contractor.
b. Before excavating any material the Subcontractor shall test to existing material to
determine if it is suitable to the requirements of fill or subgrade material as specified.
c. Suitable and unsuitable materials shall be stockpiled separately.
8. The Subcontractor shall not waste or otherwise dispose of suitable excavated materials
without written permission of the Contractor.
9. Any excavated material not required or not suitable for use as filling material shall become
the property of the Subcontractor and the Subcontractor shall be entirely responsible for its
removal from the Site and for its appropriate disposal.
10. If unsuitable materials are encountered in fill areas, such unsuitable materials shall be
removed by the Subcontractor. Cross-sections shall be taken before and after excavation of
the unsuitable materials.
11. At its own expense, the Subcontractor shall remove from the Site all material resulting from
excess excavations below that required for the foundation, lining, or bedding and shall restore
the same with Grade C20 concrete or as instructed by the Contractor.
12. If the bottom of any trench or structure excavation, while acceptable to the
Contractor at the time of the inspection, may subsequently become unacceptable due
to exposure to weather conditions, equipment traffic, flooding or other conditions
encountered during the progress of the Work, the Subcontractor shall remove such
damaged, softened, or loosened material as directed by the Contractor. The cost of
the extra excavation and of the additional foundation materials required shall be the
Subcontractor’s responsibility.
1.05 SUBMITTALS
A. The Subcontractor shall submit sufficient information to the Contractor, before purchase,
according to Section 01300, to verify compliance with the Specifications. Such
information shall include:
1. Manufacturers’ names.
2. Suppliers’ names.
3. Product names (if applicable).
4. Product descriptions.
5. Manufacturers’ technical data.
6. Storage instructions.
7. Application instructions.
8. Suppliers’ names (borrow materials).
9. Borrow pit locations.
10. Material names (if applicable).
11. Borrow pit material descriptions.
12. MDD and OMC.
13. Soaked CBR at 95% MDD.
14. Liquid and plastic limits.
15. Sieve analyses.
16. Percentage of water soluble salts.
17. Test results as requested by the Contractor.
B. Samples shall be supplied for the following products or as requested by the Contractor.
1. Borrow pit material (50 kg).

2. Excavated material (50 kg).
3. Water for soil compaction (1.5 liter).
4. Geotextile (300 mm x 300 mm).
C. The Subcontractor shall provide separate method statements meeting the

requirements of Section 01400 for the following activities or as may be requested by the
Contractor.
1. General excavation, backfill and compaction.

2. Dewatering activities.
3. Installation of geotextiles.
D. The Subcontractor shall submit drawings of proposed earthwork according to

Section 01300, including cross sections for cut and fill areas.
1.06 QUALITY CONTROL
A. “Inspection Requests” shall be submitted to the Contractor during the on-site installation work
before proceeding with the work. Minimum notification time shall be 24 hours. At a minimum,
Inspection Requests shall be submitted for the following activities.
1. Start of excavation (at new location).

2. Start of backfilling (at new location).
3. Sampling and testing.
B. Testing of all fill materials shall be carried out by a suitably equipped laboratory as described in
Section 01400. Qualifications of the proposed laboratory shall be submitted to the Contractor at
least 30 days before starting earthwork. During the course of the work, tests shall be carried out
under the supervision of the Subcontractor, to identify materials, and determine suitability,
determine compaction characteristics, and determine moisture content and field density.
C. Testing for earthworks shall comply with the following references unless otherwise approved by
the Contractor.
1. BS 812 - Testing aggregates.

2. BS 1377- Methods of test for soils for civil engineering purposes.
a. Maximum dry density of all soils: BS 1377: Part 4, Method 3.5/3.6.

b. In situ field density of compacted soils: BS 1377: Part 9, Method 2.1 or 2.2 (Sand
Replacement Method).
D. Testing
1. Density tests shall be made before removal of dewatering systems.

2. The Subcontractor shall adjust its operations so as to permit time to make tests and shall
excavate and fill such holes as may be required for sampling and testing.
3. A subsequent layer cannot be placed until the density of the proceeding layer has been
tested and the area is approved by the Contractor.
4. The minimum number of field density tests to be performed shall be one for every
1000 m2 per layer of compacted existing ground or fill, unless otherwise approved by
the Contractor.
5. The minimum number of compaction tests to determine the MDD of the soil shall be at least
one for every 30 consecutive field density tests conducted or as directed by the Contractor
due to changes in the soil.
6. All other specified tests shall be carried out on every 2500 m 3 of fill material or as directed by
the Contractor due to changes in materials.
7. The Subcontractor shall maintain a daily log of all tests carried out for the Contractor’s review.
E. Finished surfaces shall be within 25 mm from the specified level unless otherwise approved by
the Contractor.
1.07 DELIVERY, STORAGE AND HANDLING
A. Delivery, stockpiling, storage and handling shall be according to the method statement or
manufacturer’s recommendations along with the following provisions:
1. Transportation, handling and storage shall at all times be performed in a manner to

avoid product damage.
2. Only nylon slings shall be allowed for lifting products. Steel chains, clamps or cables
shall not be allowed for lifting purposes, unless approved by the Contractor. Steel
chains or cables may be allowed for securing products during transport or storage
provided protective padding or timber blocking is used.
3. Do not store products directly on ground, unless approved by the Contractor. Ensure
adequate timber blocking is used to provide sufficient support.
4. If stored outside, cover products to prevent ultraviolet degradation as recommended
by the manufacturer.
5. All excavated or borrow materials shall be stock piled at least one meter away from
the edge of the trenches.
6. Stockpiling of the materials shall be in such a manner that segregation shall be kept to
a minimum.
7. The Subcontractor shall visually inspect all products upon delivery and report any
damage to the Contractor. Any products damaged during delivery, storage or
installation shall be marked by the Subcontractor and set aside. Any damaged
products deemed unsuitable for repair by the Contractor shall be removed from site
and replaced at the Subcontractor’s expense.
1.08 SITE INVESTIGATION
A. Geotechnical and topographic reports will be provided by the Contractor. Such documents are
for information purposes only. The Contractor does not warrant the correctness of the
information provided, nor does it guarantee any statements, opinions, or conclusions contained in
the documents. The provision of such documents does not relieve the Subcontractor of its
obligation to conduct a thorough investigation of the Site and the sub-soil conditions therein, nor
does it relieve the Subcontractor of its obligations and responsibilities under this Contract. Boring
logs and related information made available to the Subcontractor depict subsurface conditions
only at the specific locations and at the particular time designated on the logs. Soil conditions at
other locations may differ from conditions occurring at the boring locations, and the passage of
time may result in a change of the subsurface conditions or water levels at the boring locations.
The Contractor will not be liable for any loss sustained by the Subcontractor if conditions
encountered during progress of the work differ from the borings, samples, tests, and/or reports
provided. Information made available to the Subcontractor, either in these documents or in any
other source, will not relieve the Subcontractor of its responsibility to establish the exact nature
and extent of the Work. The Subcontractor shall assume all responsibility for:
1. Deductions and conclusions regarding the nature of the materials to be excavated.

2. Difficulties involved.
3. Dewatering requirements.
4. Maintaining the required excavations.
5. Performing work affected by the subsurface conditions at the Site.
6 Conducting investigations to satisfy itself of the validity of above data.
B. Subcontractor's Responsibilities
1. The Subcontractor shall be deemed to have visited the Site before submitting its Tender, to
have conducted all necessary inspections and investigations, and to have allowed for the
following conditions in its Tender:
a. Means of access to the Site and working space.

b. Nature of the ground and sub-soils.
c. Presence of existing foundations or other hidden obstructions.
d. Level of the water table.
e. Extent of rock.
f. Support to neighboring properties and structures.
g. All factors affecting the Work.
2. The Subcontractor shall be deemed to have contacted the relevant authorities to establish the
existence of any existing, live, or redundant services adjacent to or passing through the Site
and shall be deemed to have allowed in its Tender for their location, diversion, demolition or
removal.
PART 2 - PRODUCTS
2.01 FILL MATERIAL
A. Suitable fill material shall consist of excavated or borrow material free from rubbish, vegetation,
perishable matter, tree and plant stumps, and other objectionable matter.
B. Suitable fill material shall comply with the requirements in Table 1, unless otherwise approved by
the Contractor.
1. Load bearing material shall be used below all foundations.

2. Non-load bearing materials shall be used in open areas and around structures.
3. Dune sand or uniformly graded sand meeting AASHTO classification A-3 with low binding
properties may only be used in areas approved by the Contractor.
C. When sufficient quantities of suitable fill materials cannot be obtained from site excavations,
additional material meeting the requirements of Table 1, shall be obtained from approved borrow
areas. The Subcontractor shall be responsible for the arrangement and payment for all borrow
material.
TABLE 1
SUITABLE FILL MATERIAL
LOAD NON-LOAD
TEST STANDARD BEARING BEARING
MATERIAL MATERIAL
Maximum particle
- 75 mm 150mm
size (rocks)
Passing 0.075mm BS 1377: Part 2: Method 9.2 25% maximum -
Liquid limit BS 1377: Part 2: Method 4.5 35% maximum 40% maximum
Plasticity index BS 1377: Part 4: Method 5 10% maximum 10% maximum
CBR BS 1377: Part 4: Method 5 15% minimum1 -
Water Soluble Salts BS 1377: Part 3: Methods 5 & 7 5% maximum -
1. Compacted to 95% MDD and soaked for 96 hours.
2.02 WATER
A. Water used for compacting fill shall be clean and free from oil, grease, organic matter, suspended
fine sediment or deleterious materials, unless otherwise approved by the Contractor.
PART 3 - EXECUTION
3.01 PROTECTION
A. The Subcontractor shall protect bench marks and other permanent structures in the Site area
from damage or displacement.
B. The Subcontractor shall check with the relevant authorities to determine the existing underground
services present at the Site. The Subcontractor shall locate and effectively seal off drain ends.
When necessary, the Subcontractor shall divert services still in use and provide all temporary
works necessary to maintain such services in full functional order. Such services shall be
reinstated to the approval of the relevant authorities at the earliest opportunity. The
Subcontractor shall comply with regulations and obtain necessary permits and No Objection
Certificates (NOCs).
C. The Subcontractor shall comply with all requirements in Section 02240.
3.02 CLEARING
A. The Subcontractor shall clear the Site area of all vegetation, rubbish, debris and other
objectionable materials. Soils suitable for landscaping or agricultural purposes shall be stockpiled
separately for replacement if directed by the Contractor.
B. The Subcontractor shall clear the access routes to the Site and any other areas deemed
necessary by the Contractor to facilitate the construction of the Work.
C. When clearing vegetation, the Subcontractor shall ensure that the roots of the trees, bushes,
shrubs, etc. are fully removed. Holes left by stumps or roots shall be filed with suitable material to
the satisfaction of the Contractor.
D. The Subcontractor shall dispose of all cleared vegetation, rubbish, debris and other objectionable
materials in a controlled manner to a location approved by the relevant authorities.
E. The Subcontractor shall be responsible for the proper upkeep and maintenance of the Site and
the Work and shall remove from the Site, rubbish and other waste as it accumulates.
F. Existing roads, improvements, facilities, adjacent property etc. shall be protected to the
satisfaction of the Contractor.
3.03 EXISTING GROUND PREPARATION

A. After site clearing, the Subcontractor shall grade the existing ground surface to remove surface
irregularities. In cut areas, excavation shall be extended for the full designated width down to the
bottom of the excavation.
B. If unsuitable materials are encountered, they shall be excavated by the Subcontractor to the
depth directed by the Contractor. After unsuitable materials have been removed, the ground
surface shall be scarified and loosened to a minimum depth of 200 mm except where the material
is classified as rock. The scarified material shall be watered as necessary to achieve a uniform
moisture content suitable for compaction. The scarified material shall be compacted to at least
95% MDD below structures, roadways or parking areas, and to at least 90% below landscaped or
open areas.
C. Surface materials of the existing ground shall be compacted and bonded with the first layer of
earth fill as specified for subsequent layers of earth fill.
D. All rock foundation and abutment surfaces shall be cleared of all loose materials by hand or other
effective means and shall be free of standing water when fill is placed. Fill placed immediately
adjacent to such rock foundations or where not accessible with large compaction equipment shall
be compacted to the specified density by means of manually directed power tampers or plate
vibrators.
E. Where the slope of existing soils to receive fill is steeper than 1:4 (vertical: horizontal), horizontal
benches shall be cut to key the new fill material to the existing soils. At least 600 mm of existing
soil normal to the original slope shall be removed and recompacted as the new fill is brought up in
layers.
3.04 PLACEMENT OF FILL MATERIAL

A. Placement of fill materials shall comply with the following requirements:
1. Distribution of materials throughout each layer shall be essentially uniform.
2. Fill shall be free from lenses, pockets, streaks, or layers of material differing substantially in
texture or gradation from the surrounding material.
3. If the surface of any layer becomes too hard and/or smooth for proper bond with the
succeeding layer, it shall be scarified parallel to the axis of the fill to a depth not less than 75
mm before the next layer is placed.
4. Top surface of each layer of fill shall be approximately level during construction. The final
surface of fill shall be finished with a 2% crown or cross-slope as suitable for site drainage,
unless shown otherwise on the Drawings.
B. Field Compaction
1. Fill material in landscaped or open areas shall be compacted in loose lifts up to 250 mm thick
to at least than 90% MDD.
2. Fill material below structures and paved areas shall be compacted to at least 95% MDD in
200 mm maximum loose lifts, unless otherwise directed by the Contractor.
3. All fill shall be moistened or aerated to control the moisture content to within a range of ± 3%
of the optimum moisture content when compacted.
4 Uniform moisture distribution shall be obtained by discing, blading or other
approved methods before the compaction of the layer.
5. If the top surface of the preceding layer of compacted fill or foundation becomes
too dry or wet to permit suitable bond, it shall be scarified and moistened by
sprinkling or aerated to acceptable moisture content before the placement of the next
layer.
6. See Quality Control for testing.

END OF SECTION
SECTION 02221
TRENCH EXCAVATION, PIPE INSTALLATION AND BACKFILL
PART 1 - GENERAL
1.01 SUMMARY
A. This Section specifies requirements for trench excavation, pipe installation and
backfilling operations.
A. Section 01050 - Field Engineering and Surveying.

E. Section 02160 - Excavation Support Systems
F. Section 02200 - General Earthwork and Site Preparation.
H. Section 02240 - Dewatering.
I. Section 02512 – Gravel Base Course
J. Section 03300 - Cast-In-Place Concrete.
1.03 REFERENCES
A. Product manufacture, testing and installation shall comply with the following references,
unless otherwise specified or approved by the Contractor.
1. BS 812 - Testing aggregates.

2. BS 1377 - Methods of test for soils for civil engineering purposes.
1.04 DEFINITIONS
A. The following definitions pertain to words or phrases used in this Section.

1. “Trench excavation” means excavation in all materials of whatever nature

encountered for trenches into which pipes, ducts or cables are to be laid, or
appurtenances constructed.
2. “Pipe” means pipe or pipes, bends, fittings, junctions and other specials and fittings
and includes joints, jointing parts and materials.
3. “Formation level” means the designated bottom of the excavation
4. “Pipe surround” shall mean that material directly below, around and above the pipe.
5. “MDD” shall mean maximum dry density.
6. “OMC” shall mean optimum moisture content.
7. “Stanks” shall mean concrete barriers or cut-off walls placed in granular pipe
surround.
8. “Agglomerated particles” shall mean a number of individual particles gathered into a
ball or mass.
A. The Subcontractor shall comply with the following requirements.

2. Work shall be performed in dry conditions maintained in accordance with Section
02240.
3. Continuous temporary fencing suitable to protect the general public (particularly
children) shall be provided to enclose all trenches and excavations located in or near
urban areas.
4. Excavations shall be stepped back at a safe and stable slope no steeper than 1:1.5
(vertical : horizontal).
5. Excavation support systems shall conform to the requirements of Section 02160.
6. Trial holes shall be carried out as necessary to confirm existing soil conditions and determine
exact location of utilities or other obstructions
7. The line and level of pipes shall be as shown on the Drawings and the Subcontractor
shall not deviate from the specified lines or levels without the written approval of the
Contractor. Unless instructed by the Contractor, any deviation in line and/or level,
along with any additional excavation, dewatering, backfilling, thrust blocks, valves,
air and vacuum assemblies, blow off assemblies, extra pipe lengths, manholes or
other appurtenances which may be required, shall be at the expense of the
Subcontractor.
8. Before starting the trench excavations, the route of the trench shall be pegged out
accurately and the existing ground level surveyed and recorded as agreed with the
Contractor.
9. If obstructions are encountered during excavation, the Contractor will make necessary
changes on the drawings and issue the amended drawings to the Subcontractor.
10. When the work is carried out adjacent to or across the line of existing services, the
Subcontractor shall be responsible for maintaining all services and utilities.
11. All excavated materials shall be used in the backfill, unless the material is found to be
unsuitable.
12. A minimum clear carriage way width of 3 m shall be maintained to the satisfaction of
the Contractor for vehicular traffic, unless otherwise approved by the Contractor.
13. Bottom of the trenches shall be properly trimmed off and compacted to provide a firm
and uniform bearing at formation level.
14. uPVC and DIP pipe shall be placed in sand surround, unless noted otherwise.
15. Trench excavation shall not be permitted until the pipes and fittings to be laid in the
trench are available on Site. The length of excavation in advance of pipe laying may
be limited by the Contractor.
16. If the Contractor considers that the Subcontractor is not complying with the foregoing
requirements, the Contractor may not permit further trench excavation until it is
satisfied with the pipe excavation, dewatering, laying, pipe testing and backfilling of
the excavations.
1.06 SUBMITTALS
A. The Subcontractor shall submit the following information before purchase in accordance
with Section 01300:
Manufacturer’s name.
Supplier’s name.
Product name (if applicable).
Product description.
Manufacturer’s technical data.
Storage instructions.
Application instructions.
Supplier’s name (borrow materials)
Borrow pit location
Material name (if applicable)
Borrow material description
MDD and OMC
Liquid and plastic limits
Sieve analysis
Percentage of water soluble salts
Test results as requested by the Contractor
B. Sampling of soils shall be conducted under the Contractor’s observation. Samples shall
be supplied in sufficient quantities for at least the following products or as requested by
the Contractor.
1. Granular pipe surround

2. Borrow pit material (if required)
3. Excavated material (if requested)
4. Geotextile
5. Buried marking tape
6. Marker post
7. Pipe wrap
8. Filler board
9. Temporary fencing
10. Continuous flagging
C. Method Statement: The Subcontractor shall provide method statements meeting the
requirements of Section 01400 for the following activities or as requested by the
Contractor.
1. Dewatering activities.
2. Temporary fencing.
3. General trench excavation.
4. Pipe installation.
5. Placement of pipe surround.
6. Placement of backfill and compaction.
7. Trench excavation and reinstatement in roads.
D. The Subcontractor shall submit excavation drawings according to Section 01300 for at
least the following items.
1. Excavation drawings showing typical dewatering, temporary fencing and typical

trench cross sections showing stepped or sloped sides.
2. Shop drawings for any sheet piling, bracing, or shoring.
E. Special Reports
1. Stability investigations and reports shall be provided by a qualified geotechnical

engineer for excavations steeper than a 1:1.5 (horizontal:vertical) slope.
2. Design calculations from a qualified engineer shall be provided for any bracing,
shoring or sheet piling required for excavations.
A. Before dispatch from the factory, the Subcontractor shall notify the Contractor in
sufficient time to allow the Contractor to inspect and test products.
1. All notifications shall be made by written “Inspection Requests” in accordance with Section
01400. An advance copy may be faxed to the Contractor’s office, but the original shall arrive
before the scheduled day of inspection.
2. Minimum notification times shall be as follows:
a. 24 hours on site.
b. 48 hours within Baghdad city and surrounding areas.
c. 72 hours for other areas within Iraq.
d. 2 weeks outside of Iraq.
B. “Inspection Requests” shall be submitted to the Contractor during the on site installation
work before proceeding with at least the following activities. Minimum notification time
shall be 24 hours.
1. Start of excavation in new area.

2. Casting of blinding concrete or placement of bedding.
3. Placing of pipe surround or casting of concrete surround.
C. Testing Laboratory
1. Testing of all materials shall be carried out by a suitably equipped laboratory as

described in Section 01400.
2. During the course of the work, tests shall be carried out under the observation of the
Contractor, to:
a. Identify fill materials, and determine suitability.

b. Determine compaction characteristics of fill materials.
c. Determine moisture content, and field density.
d. The allowable soil bearing load shall be verified by dynamic cone penetration test
as directed by the Contractor.
e. Determine compaction fraction and grading for granular pipe surround.
f. Concrete tests as specified in Section 03300.
3. The Subcontractor shall maintain a daily log of all tests carried out for the
Contractor’s review.
D. Test Methods
1. Compaction tests to establish maximum dry density for all soils shall be determined
by BS 1377: Part 4: Method 3.5/3.6.
2. In situ density of compacted soils shall be determined by BS 1377: Part 9 Method 2.1
or 2.2 (as appropriate).
3. Cone penetration test (TRL Method or BS 1377).
4. Compaction fraction for granular surround shall be determined by taking a
representative sample of pipe surround material (at least 25 kg) under the
Contractor’s observation.
a. Test Apparatus
i. An open ended rigid cylinder 250 mm 3 mm long and 150 mm  6 mm

internal diameter.
ii. Metal rammer with striking face of 4 mm diameter  0.5 mm and weighing
from 1.0 to 1.1 kg.
iii. Straight edge.
iv. Rule.
v. Balance (minimum 12 kg capacity)
b. Test Method
i. Obtain a representative sample more than sufficient to fill the cylinder (about
12 kg). The moisture content of the sample shall not differ significantly from
that of the main body of material at the time of its use in the trench.
ii. Hold the cylinder firmly down on a flat surface to prevent movement and
gently pour the sample into it, from a height of approximately 50 mm above
the top of the cylinder, loosely and without tamping.
iii. Strike off the top surface level with the top of the cylinder and remove all
surplus spilled material.
iv. Lift the cylinder up clear of its contents and place on a clean area.
v. Quarter the material and place one quarter of the material back into the
cylinder and tamp vigorously until no further compaction can be obtained.
vi. Repeat with the second quarter, tamping as before and so on for the third and
fourth quarter, tamping the final surface as level as possible.
vii. Measure down from the top of the cylinder to the surface of the compacted
material. Record the value to the nearest 1 mm.
viii. Divide the measured distance by the height of the cylinder (measured to
the nearest 1mm).
ix. Report the value as the compaction fraction to the nearest 0.01.
F. Testing

2. Subcontractor shall adjust its operations so as to permit time to make tests and shall excavate
and fill such holes as may be required for sampling and testing.
3. A subsequent layer cannot be placed until the density of the proceeding layer has
been tested and approved.
4. At least one field density test shall be conducted in each layer, for every 100 linear
meter of pipe trench backfilled, unless otherwise agreed by the Contractor.
5. At lease one field density test shall be conducted for each layer, adjacent each
structure, unless otherwise agreed by the Contractor.
6. At least one compaction test shall be conducted for every 30 field density tests conducted or
as directed by the Contractor due to changes in the soil. The frequency of other specified
tests shall be as directed by the Contractor.
7. Testing Frequency for pipe surround material shall be as directed by the Contractor.
B. Delivery, storage and handling shall be according to the manufacturer’s

recommendations along with the following provisions:

suitable timber blocking is used to provide sufficient support.
11. Where product manufacturer recommends storage under controlled temperatures, the
Subcontractor shall provide an enclosed, insulated, cool store maintained at the
proper temperature (recommended by the manufacturer) 24 hours a day.
12. If stored outside, cover products to prevent UV degradation as recommended by the
manufacturer.
damage to the Contractor.
a. Any products damaged during delivery, storage or installation shall be marked by

the Subcontractor and set aside.
b. Proposals for repair of any damaged products shall be submitted in writing to the
Contractor for approval.
c. No repairs to damaged products shall be attempted without the Contractor’s
approval.
d. Any damaged products deemed unsuitable for repair by the Contractor shall be
removed from site and replaced at the Subcontractor’s expense.
B. Soils shall be stockpiled as follows:
1. At least 1.0 meter away from edge of trench.

2. Granular pipe surround shall be stockpiled in sufficient quantities and in a manner to
avoid segregation and contamination.
1.09 SITE INVESTIGATION
PART 2 - PRODUCTS
2.01 PIPE SURROUND AND BACKFILL MATERIAL
A. Trench Backfill: Suitable material placed above the pipe surround for trench backfill (not
within paved roadways or paved parking areas) shall conform to the following
requirements, unless otherwise approved by the Contractor.
1. Maximum particle size: 150 mm
2. Liquid Limit: 40 maximum
3. Plasticity index: 10 maximum
B. Engineered Trench Backfill located under roadways and paved areas shall conform to the
following requirements, unless otherwise approved by the Contractor:
Percent Passing
Sieve Size (b)
40mm 100
25 mm 90-100
20 mm --
10 mm 50-85
No. 4 35-65
No. 10 25-50
No. 40 15-30
No. 200 5-10
C. If the excavated material is deemed to be unsuitable or insufficient, for general

backfilling, borrow material (non-load bearing) conforming to Section 02200 shall be
used.
D. All backfill material placed within utility trenches that pass beneath roads shall have
characteristics that conform to table 1 gradation requirements stipulated by Section 2512
Gravel Base Course.
E. Pipe Surround sand shall be area dune sand or fine aggregate that will pass a No. 4 sieve
and be retained on a No. 200 sieve.
2.02 MARKING TAPE (BURIED)
A. Polyethylene or polythene plastic tape with metallic trace wire or metallic strip for
electronic detection meeting the following criteria:
1. Color: Yellow or as directed by the Contractor
2. Nominal width: 150 mm
3. Nominal thickness: 100 microns
4. Minimum longitudinal tensile strength: 100 kg/cm2.
5. Minimum longitudinal elongation (at break): 300%.
6. Permanent black lettering (30 mm height) spaced at 2.0 m on center.
7. Labeled as approved by the Contractor in both English and Arabic.
2.03 SERVICE PROTECTION DUCTS
A. Protection ducts shall be unplasticised polyvinyl chloride (uPVC) pipe, minimum 150
mm diameter.
1. All pipes and fittings shall be new and unused.
2. Pipe shall be free from visible cracks, holes, foreign materials, blisters, deleterious
materials, wrinkles, and dents.
3. Plastic pipe may be delivered to the site in unbroken bundles or rolls, packaged in
such a manner as to provide adequate protection to pipe and pipe ends, either
threaded or plain, from damage or exposure to sunlight.
4. All plastic pipe fittings to be installed shall be moulded fittings manufactured of the
same material as the pipe, and shall be push fit type with neoprene rubber gasket.
5. No site made bends will be permitted.
2.04 FILLER BOARD
A. Filler board used to form discontinuities in concrete pipe surround shall be bituminous
fiber board or Styrofoam.
B. Thickness shall be as shown on the Drawings. Multiple layers may be used.
2.05 MARKER POSTS
A. See Section 05500 for aluminum marker posts.
2.06 PIPE WRAP
A. Pipe wrap placed around pipe joints shall be suitable self-adhesive waterproof membrane
or other self-adhesive tape as approved by the Contractor.
PART 3 - EXECUTION
3.01 TRIAL HOLES
A. Trial holes shall be excavated well ahead of the trench excavation operation to depths
sufficient to determine the soil conditions, and confirm the locations of underground
utilities or other obstructions.
1. Excavations shall be carried out by hand where required or instructed by the

Contractor, to locate and avoid damage to utilities encountered during the excavation
work.
2. Subcontractor shall arrange for the refilling and reinstatement of trial holes to be
carried out immediately after the required information is obtained.
3. Reinstatement of trial holes shall be approved by the Contractor.
4. Excavation and reinstatement of trial holes shall be carried out at Subcontractor’s
cost.
3.02 CONTROL OF WATER
A. All activities shall be carried out in dry conditions.
B. All dewatering shall meet the requirements found in Section 02240.
C. The excavations shall be wide enough to avoid undermining the dewatering system. If
excavation faces become unstable, the dewatering system (well points) shall be shifted as
necessary to allow further excavation to reduce slope.
3.03 TEMPORARY FENCING AND FLAGGING
A. Continuous temporary fencing suitable to protect the general public (particularly

children) shall be provided to enclose all trenches and excavations in or near urban areas.
1. Temporary fencing shall be provided at no extra cost to the Contractor.

2. Temporary fencing shall not be removed without the Contractor's permission, which
will not be given until the trench excavation has been completely refilled.
B. Continuous flagging or barricades shall be provided along both sides of trenches in rural
or undeveloped areas to protect vehicular traffic. Continuous trench spoil at least 1.0
meter high may be accepted in lieu of flagging with the Contractor’s approval.
C. Subcontractor shall also provide for the safety of animals which may be introduced to the
construction area and shall ensure that all open excavations, access routes and steep or
loose slopes arising from the Subcontractor's operations are adequately fenced and
protected.
3.04 TRENCH STABILITY AND SUPPORT
A. Excavation support systems shall conform to the requirements of Section 02160.
3.05 DISPOSAL OF MATERIALS FROM EXCAVATIONS
A. Subject to any other specific requirements of the Contract, the Subcontractor shall make
its own arrangements for the temporary storage of any excavated material which is
required for use in refilling trench or structure excavations, including any necessary
double handling.
B. The height and slope of any temporary tips alongside the trench excavation shall be
stabilised at all times.
C. Where the nature of the material permits, the Subcontractor’s temporary storage facilities
shall allow for separate storage for various grade materials.
D. Any excavated material that is not required or is found to be unsuitable for re-use, shall
be removed from site, and disposed in a legal manner by the Subcontractor.
3.06 TRENCH FORMATION
A. Bottom of the trenches shall be properly trimmed off and compacted to provide a firm
1. Minimum compaction shall be 90% MDD.
a. Compaction shall be verified by field density tests conducted to BS 1377 Part 9.

b. At least one filed density test shall be conducted for every 100 LM of trench
formation.
2. Minimum bearing value shall be 150 kPa.
a. Bearing value shall be verified by Dynamic Cone Penetrometer Test.

b. Dynamic Cone Penetrometer tests shall be conducted as directed by the

Contractor.
B. If loose or unsuitable soil is encountered at formation level, such material shall be

removed as directed by the Contractor and replaced with C20 concrete or approved
granular material.
C. When excavating to designated formation levels or to specified limits, the Subcontractor

shall not excavate the last 150 mm until immediately before starting construction work.
If, the Subcontractor excavates the last 150 mm before he is ready or able to commence
the work, he may be required to remove and replace additional material as directed by the
Contractor. Any such further excavation and replacement of additional foundation
material ordered by the Contractor shall be at the cost of the Subcontractor.
D. Should the trench bottom while acceptable to the Contractor at the time of its inspection,
subsequently become puddled, soft or loose due to exposure or flooding during the
progress of the Work, the Subcontractor shall remove such damaged softened or loosened
material and replace it with approved material as directed by the Contractor. Any such
further excavation and replacement of additional foundation material ordered by the
Contractor shall be at the cost of the Subcontractor.
E. Any stones or flints greater than 50 mm in size shall be picked out of the trench bottom.
Any holes so formed shall be filled in with suitable material and trimmed to the correct
level.
F. All shattered and loose materials shall be removed from the bottom of the trench
excavations so that the pipe surround rests on a solid and clean foundation.
3.07 EXCESS EXCAVATION
A. Care shall be taken to prevent excess excavation beyond designated levels or limits.
1. Any excess excavation from the bottom or sides of the trench shall be filled with the
designated pipe surround material, unless otherwise approved by the Contractor.
2. The Subcontractor shall use or remove from the Site all material resulting from
excess excavation.
3. Any additional cost due to over excavation shall be at the Subcontractor’s expense.
3.08 TRENCH WIDTH
A. The minimum trench width for single line pipes shall be as indicated on the drawings,
unless otherwise instructed by the Contractor.
1. Minimum spacing between two or more pipes in the same trench (laid in parallel with similar
invert level) shall be 500 mm.
2. Minimum trench width for conduits and cables shall be made in accordance with the
requirements utility owner.
B. If soft or unsuitable material is encountered in the trench banks, the trench width shall be
increased as directed by the Contractor. The designated pipe surround material will be
used to fill the additional void full width across the trench.
C. If due to its own negligence, the Subcontractor allows the trench banks to collapse, the
collapsed material shall be removed and replaced with the designated pipe surround
material at the Subcontractor’s expense.
3.09 TRENCHES NOT TO BE LEFT OPEN
A. Trench excavation and backfill shall be carried out expeditiously.
1. Refilling and surface reinstatement of trench excavations shall be commenced and

completed as soon as reasonably practicable after the pipes have been laid and
jointed.
2. Pipe laying shall follow closely upon the progress of trench excavation.
3. Subcontractor shall not permit unreasonably excessive lengths of trench excavation to
remain open while awaiting testing of the pipeline. Trench excavation may not
proceed more than 200 m ahead of the pipe laying operations, unless approved
otherwise by the Contractor.
B. Subcontractor shall take precautions to prevent flotation of pipes in locations where open
trench excavations may become flooded. This may include the partial refilling of the
trench leaving pipe joints exposed for tests of the joints, or any other methods approved
by the Contractor. If flotation has occurred, the Subcontractor shall remove and replace
the pipes after drying the trench, unless otherwise agreed with the Contractor. All
additional work will be carried out at the Subcontractor’s expense.
C. If the Contractor considers that the Subcontractor is not complying with any of the foregoing
requirements, it may prohibit further trench excavation until he is satisfied with the progress of
laying and testing of pipes and refilling of trench excavation.
3.10 PIPE INSTALLATION
A. General Requirements
1. Subcontractor shall supply all necessary tools for cutting, chamfering, jointing,
testing, and for any other requirement for satisfactory installation of the pipe.
2. The Subcontractor shall furnish all necessary equipment for properly lowering and
placing sections of the pipe in the trench without damage.
3. Just before laying, each length of pipe shall be cleaned and inspected for defects, both
inside and outside.
4. Any damaged pipe or fittings shall be marked and placed aside for repair.
a. Proposals for any pipe repairs shall be presented for the Contractor’s approval
before action being taken.
b. Any specified material required for the repair of pipe, sheathing, lining or coating
shall be obtained by the Subcontractor and shall be used in accordance with the
Manufacturer’s recommendations.
c. All sheathed pipes shall be checked for continuity of the applied protection by a
"Holiday" detection unit.
d. Discontinuities and pinholes indicated by the test shall be properly repaired.
e. All damages shall be repaired before installation.
5. Subcontractor shall remove from the Site any pipe or appurtenance which in the opinion of
the Contractor is so damaged as to be unfit for incorporation in the Works.
6. Replacement for damaged pipes or fittings shall be at the Subcontractor’s expense.
7. Each pipe shall be carefully lowered on to its prepared bed by means of appropriate
slings and tackle.
8. A recess shall be left in the prepared bed to permit lifting slings to be withdrawn.
9. If the prepared bed is damaged, the pipe shall be raised and the bed restored before
pipe laying is continued.
10. In no case shall pipes be jointed before being lowered into position.
11. No pipe shall be dragged or rolled into place for lowering into the trench.
12. Pipes shall be laid so that each one is in contract with the bed throughout the length of its
barrel.
a. The bed shall be cut away and removed at each socket or sleeve to give a clearance of
50 mm.
b. After the joint has been made bedding material shall be carefully placed and had
compacted beneath the joint barrel to close any voids left by results.
13. Pipes shall be laid with identification marks uppermost.
a. Bedding material shall be prevented from entering the joints.
b. Pipe shall be laid and jointed in accordance with the manufacturer’s
recommendations except as modified in this Section.
14. Each Section of pipe shall be fitted together correctly and shall be laid true to line and
grade in accordance with the bench marks established by the Subcontractor. The
bench mark shall be approved by the Contractor.
15. Any pipe which is not in true alignment, both vertically and horizontally, or shows
any undue settlement after laying, shall be taken up and re-laid correctly by the
Subcontractor at its own expense.
16. For granular pipe surround, all adjustments in line and grade shall be made by
scraping away or filling and tamping under the barrel of the pipe; not by wedging or
blocking.
17. Concrete pipe surround shall not be used for pressure pipe, unless approved by the
Contractor.
18. Spigot and socket pipes shall be laid upgrade without break from structure to
structure and with the socket end upgrade.
19. Sub-soil water shall be kept below the joint when jointing.
20. Pipes shall be laid in straight lines, both in the horizontal and vertical planes, unless
deflected joints are approved by the Contractor. For pipe lines laid in trenches, the
permissible tolerance shall be as follows, unless otherwise shown on the drawing or
a. Vertical deviation: 3 mm
b. Horizontal deviation from the centerline at any point: 12 mm.
21. Whenever work ceases on any pipeline, the unfinished end shall be securely closed
with a tight fitting plug or cover, unless otherwise directed by the Contractor.
22. Excavator buckets shall not be used to push joints home.
23. Pipe sections shall be so laid and fitted together that the pipeline will have a smooth
and uniform interior.
24. Pipeline shall be clean and unobstructed at the time of its completion and acceptance.
25. If any damage should occur to any pipes through failure of the Subcontractor to
comply with these conditions, the damage shall be made good at the Subcontractor's
expense.
26. All pipelines adjoining structures shall have a flexible joint as detailed on the
drawings.
27. For pipeline jointing systems incorporating flexible jointing rings a gap shall be left
between the ends of the pipe, unless otherwise agreed by the Contractor.
B. Joints
1. Requirements of this clause shall be read in conjunction with the particular
requirements specified elsewhere for joints of particular kinds.
2. Joints shall be made in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions and as
specified herein.
3. Before making any joints the Subcontractor shall ensure that the interior of each pipe
or fitting is clean and that it remains clean.
4. Immediately before starting a joint the Subcontractor shall clean the end of each pipe
to be joined and shall otherwise specially prepare the ends for jointing as may be
necessary for the particular kind of joint.
5. Subcontractor shall use only the proper jointing materials (gaskets, nuts, bolts,
washers, lubricants, etc.) as obtained from the designated supplier for the specified
for pipe service and exposure conditions.
6. Only approved lubricant (or soap) provided by the pipe manufacturer may be used on
the gaskets. Axel grease or chassis grease is never allowed.
7. All joints shall be accurately made and shall be capable of passing the designated
tests for individual joints and for the completed pipeline as may be specified.
8. Graphite grease shall be applied to the threads of bolts before mechanical or flanged
joints are made.
9. After completing a joint, any damaged paint or coating shall be restored, and any metal joint which is not already coated shall be
cleaned and painted with two coats of pure epoxy paint or other painting system approved by the Contractor.
10. Additional external protection of joints where ordered by the Contractor shall be
carried out as specified here-in under External Protection of Joints.
11. Anchorage of Joints at Bends and Discontinuities
a. Anchorage lugs shall be provided for socket, spigot fittings and socket clamps
and tie rods used on all pipes under pressure.
b. Concrete thrust blocks may be used in lieu of the above where socket and
spigot pipe is used below ground subject to the availability of adequate space
and approval of the Contractor.
12. External Protection of Joints
a. Unless otherwise specified all metallic mechanical joints, flanged joints,
ferrule and saddle straps shall be protected on site by the cold application of
an approved tape wrap.
b. The application of tape with accessories and outwraps shall be strictly in
accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendations and at no additional
cost to the Contractor.
C. Closures and Short Sections:

1. For the purpose of reducing the angular deflections at pipe joints, and for closure
sections, the Subcontractor may be permitted to install pipe sections of less than
standard length with the Contractor’s approval.
2. Closing pieces and short sections of pipe shall be fabricated and installed by the
Subcontractor as deemed necessary in the field at no additional cost to the Contractor.
3. Subcontractor shall be responsible for taking the measurements required to determine
the lengths of cut portions of pipes for insertion as closing lengths in pipelines.
4. Pipe and methods of jointing shall be such that the locations of fittings and lengths of
pipe can be adjusted in the field to suit field conditions and variations in stationing.
5. No extra payment will be made for such adjustments, nor for any welding, couplings,
fittings, or special lengths required to meet this requirement.
6. A reasonable tolerance in the location of lines, fittings, and appurtenances will be
permitted by the Contractor to enable the minimum use of special lengths.
7. Special lengths of GRP pipes shall be manufactured for closures as required. Cutting
of GRP pipes in the field will not be allowed unless expressed permission is granted
by Contractor.
8. Cutting of uPVC pipes for inserting specials, fittings or closure pieces shall be carried out in
professional manner with an approved cutting machine described below in order to leave a
smooth end at right angles to the axis of the pipe.
a. Cutting ring for ND 100 to 150
b. Cutting chain for ND 100 to 450
c. Disc cutter for all diameters if approved by the Contractor.
d. The cut ends of pipes all shall be properly chamfered.
e. Only experienced men shall be employed by the Subcontractor on this work.

f. The Subcontractor shall take every precaution to ensure that both the measurements and the cutting of pipes are to the accuracy required.
Should any errors occur the Subcontractor shall remedy the same as the Contractor directs at its own expense.
D. Building-in Pipes
1. All buried pipes built into a concrete wall or structure shall be provided with two flexible joints
adjacent to the structure.
a. For flexible pipes (uPVC, GRP, etc.), the first joint shall be at the exterior face of the
structure and the second shall be at 1.5 times the pipe diameter or 500 mm minimum
away from the structure.
b. For rigid pipes (RC, AC, DIP, etc.), the second joint may be at a typical pipe
length.
2. Pipes which extend more than 100 mm beyond concrete wall shall be protected with a
concrete surround (nib) built integral with the external face of the structure.
3. All internal and external protection membranes to the concrete shall be sealed around
the pipe openings as recommended by the membrane manufacturer.
4. Any over-excavation adjacent to a structure and/or beneath the formation level of a
pipeline, either to be constructed under the contract or in a future contract, shall be
backfilled with Grade 20 concrete.
E. Pipe Supports: Pipe hangers and supports shall be as specified in Section 15140.
F. Deflection at Curves
1. If approved by the Contractor, a change of direction in either the horizontal or vertical
planes may be made by deflecting straight pipes provided the amount of joint
deflection does not exceed 75% of the manufacturer’s recommended maximum value
and subject to satisfactory performance of the joints.
2. Where a change of direction cannot be made by deflection at the joints of ordinary
straight pipes, bends shall be used.
a. Locations of such bends and other specials are indicated on the Drawings and
their exact positions will be determined by the Subcontractor and approved by
the Contractor.
b. All pressure pipelines shall be secured at all changes in direction by concrete
anchor blocks and or by the provision of restrained joints.
G. Cleanliness of Pipelines
1. Pipeline and chambers shall at all times be kept free of all silt, mortar, debris, trash
and other obstructions.
2. When work is not in progress the open ends of the pipeline shall be securely plugged
with an approved watertight plug or stopper firmly fixed to resist unauthorised
removal.
3. Claw type plugs or any type liable to damage the pipe will not be approved.
4. All such stoppers, plugs or caps shall be provided with a vent incorporating a valve
for the purpose of testing whether the pipeline is under pressure or vacuum and to
enable pressures to be equalized before its removal.
5. Subcontractor shall clear the inside of each fitting and pipe length immediately before
jointing. Swab all fittings and pipe lengths to remove all dirt, sand or other matter
that may clog the line or contaminate the fluid to be transported in the pipeline.
6 After jointing, the interior of the pipes shall be free from any dirt, stones or other
matter that may have entered them.
7. For this purpose, a rubber disc, brush or other suitable implement that will not harm
the internal lining of the pipe shall be pulled through the pipe after jointing.
3.11 GENERAL TRENCH BACKFILLING
A. All excavated materials shall be used in the backfill, unless the material is found to be
unsuitable.
1. All suitable excavated material not directly incorporated in the work shall be stockpiled for re-
use in areas approved by the Contractor.
2. Soil used for landscaping or agricultural purposes shall be stockpiled separately
3. Unsuitable materials shall be removed and disposed of by the Subcontractor at its own
expense.
4. Any temporary storage along side of the trench excavation shall be to stable slopes and
heights and deposited in a manner to avoid any damage and to cause as little inconvenience
as possible.
5. The screening of excavated trench material will not be permitted on site without the written
approval of the Contractor.
B. General trench backfill pertains to all areas outside paved roadways and paved parking
areas.
1. These areas include, but are not limited to, service corridors, landscaped areas, undeveloped
areas, non-asphalted roads, lanes, alleys, and all private lands.
2. Backfilling of trenches shall commence as soon as practicable after the pipe line works have
been completed, tested and approved by the Contractor.
3. No fill material shall be placed and no compaction shall be permitted adjacent
concrete structures until 70% of the designated compressive strength has been
reached.
C. Suitable material for general trench backfill shall comply with the requirements found in
Part 2 of this Section.
D. Any soils used for landscaping shall be replaced in their original position and condition.
E. Backfill material shall be compacted to at least 90% MDD, as determined by BS 1377:

Part 4; Method 3.5/3.6.
1. In situ density test shall be carried out to BS 1377: Part 9; Method 2.2.
2. Maximum thickness of each loose lift shall be 250 mm.
3. Moisture content shall be maintained within the range of ± 3% of the optimum.
F. Testing: See 1.07 “Quality Control”.

G. Allowable Tolerances: Finished surfaces: + 25 mm from specified level, unless

otherwise approved by the Contractor.
3.12 BURIED MARKING TAPE
A. Buried marking tape shall be placed in the trenches above all pipes. Depth shall be 500
mm below finished grade.
3.13 PIPELINE MARKER POSTS
A. Where pipelines are not located with roadways, marker posts shall be placed over
pipelines at intervals of 100 m and at all points of intersection.
B. All labeling and lettering shall be complete before installation.
C. Marker posts shall be set in concrete.
D. Extreme care shall be taken to avoid damage to reflective sheeting and/or lettering.
E. Any posts with damage sheeting or lettering shall be replaced at the Subcontractor’s
expense.
3.14 INSTALLATION OF SERVICE PROTECTION DUCTS
A. Protection ducts shall be supported on suitable non-corrosive spacers before placing

concrete encasement.
B. Diameter of the uPVC pipe shall be at least 150 mm, and shall be approved by the
Contractor.
C. All concrete work shall be in accordance with Section 03300.
D. Concrete surround shall be with Grade C20 concrete.
E. Minimum thickness shall be 150 mm (all around).
3.15 REINSTATEMENT OF ROADWAY AND FOOTPATH SURFACES
A. All roadways and footpaths surfaces shall be restored to their original condition by the
Subcontractor.
B. Maintain temporary reinstatement for the duration of the Contract.

C. Make permanent repair only at the end of the project.
D. These reinstatements are deemed to be entirely covered by the Subcontractor's rates for
pipeline installation.
3.16 EXCAVATION FOR STRUCTURES IN THE PIPELINE
A. Subcontractor shall carry out further excavation as may be necessary to accommodate

structures such as manholes and chambers. Such excavation shall include disposal of
surplus materials.
B. Any roadways and footpaths disturbed by excavation for appurtenances shall be

reinstated by the Subcontractor. These reinstatements are deemed to be entirely covered
by the Subcontractor’s rate on the appurtenance.
3.17 BACKFILL ADJACENT TO STRUCTURES
A. Backfill around structures shall be conducted according to Section 02222, otherwise

B. Backfill adjacent to structures shall be placed in a manner to avoid damage to the

structures, protective coatings or water proof membranes.
C. No backfill material shall be placed around structures until the exterior protective coating
or membrane has been inspected and approved by the Contractor.
3.18 EXISTING SERVICES AND FACILITIES
A. The Subcontractor shall be responsible for ascertaining from its own inspection of the
Site and coordination with respective utility authorities and other public bodies, the
position of all mains, pipes and cables whether underground or overhead, within or near
the Site or existing structures.
B. Where excavation is carried out close to or across existing pipes, cables or other services,
the Subcontractor be responsible for maintaining all services and facilities.
1. The Subcontractor shall provide all necessary support or slings to maintain existing
services.
2. If any utilities are disturbed or damaged, the Subcontractor shall immediately notify
the relevant authority.
3. Subcontractor shall not undertake repairs without the authorization of the concerned
authority.
4. All costs for such works shall be at the Subcontractor’s expense.
5. If repairs are carried out by the concerned utility authority, the Subcontractor shall
reimburse all costs related to such work.
C. Where specified on the Drawings or by the relevant Utility Authority, split ducts shall be
provided as specified here-in.
D. Where, in the opinion of the Contractor, construction of the pipeline cannot reasonably be
carried out unless the pipe, cable or other service is permanently severed, permanently
diverted or permanently supported by concrete, he shall instruct the Subcontractor to
undertake such work.
E. Any relocation of existing services shall be done in accordance with the requirements of
the responsible authorities.
3.19 FENCES AND WALLS
A. Where trench excavation crosses barriers such as fences and walls the Subcontractor shall
obtain written approval of the Contractor before breaching the barrier.
B. The Subcontractor shall provide temporary fencing for any parts of such barriers as have
had to be removed.
C. After trench excavation has been reinstated, the Subcontractor shall carry out such work
as the Contractor may order for permanent restoration of such barriers.
3.20 CLEANUP
A. Upon completion of work, all rubbish, debris, fluids, and excess or waste material shall
be removed from the Site.
A. All construction equipment and implements of service shall be removed and the entire
area involved shall be left in a neat, clean condition acceptable to the Contractor.
END OF SECTION
SECTION 02222
STRUCTURE EXCAVATION AND BACKFILL
part 1 - general
1.01 SUMMARY
A. This Section specifies requirements for excavation and backfilling for structures .

E. Section 02200 - General Earthwork and Site Preparation.
G. Section 02240 - Dewatering.
H. Section 03300 - Cast-In-Place Concrete.
1.03 REFERENCES
A. Product manufacture, testing and installation shall comply with the following references, unless
1. BS 1377 - Methods of test for soils for civil engineering purposes.
1.04 DEFINITIONS
A. The following definitions shall pertain to words or phrases as used in this Section.
1. “Structure excavation” means excavation in all materials of whatever nature encountered for
the construction of buildings, tanks, footings or other structures.
2. “Formation level” means the bottom of the excavation.
3. “MDD” means maximum dry density of a soil.
4. “OMC” means optimum moisture content of a soil.
A. The Subcontractor shall comply with the following requirements, unless otherwise approved by
the Contractor.

2. Work shall be performed in dry conditions maintained in accordance with Section 02240.
3. Continuous temporary fencing suitable to protect the general public (particularly children)
shall be provided to enclose all trenches and excavations located in or near urban areas.
4. All excavations shall be stepped back at a safe and stable slope no steeper than 1 vertical to
1 horizontal.
5. Trench boxes, caissons, sheet piling, or other means of soil support shall not be used unless
6. Trial holes shall be carried out as necessary to confirm existing soil conditions and determine
exact location of utilities or other obstructions.
7. Line and level of structures shall be as shown on the Drawings, unless otherwise approved
by the Contractor. The Subcontractor shall not deviate from the specified lines or levels
without the written approval of the Contractor. Unless approved by the Contractor, any
deviation in line or levels, along with any additional excavation, dewatering, backfilling, thrust
blocks, valves, air and vacuum assemblies, blow off assemblies, extra pipe lengths,
manholes or other appurtenances which may be required, shall be at the Subcontractor’s
expense.
8. Before starting excavation, the Subcontractor shall accurately peg out the limits of the
excavation and the Subcontractor shall survey and record the existing ground level as agreed
with the Contractor. Adequate working space shall be provided in all excavations for safe
operating procedures. Unless otherwise accepted by the Contractor, structure excavations
shall extend at least 1.5 m beyond the horizontal limits of the foundation or structure.
9. If obstructions are encountered during excavation, the Contractor will make necessary
changes on the Drawings and issue the amended Drawings.
10. When the work is carried out adjacent to or across the line of existing services, the
Subcontractor shall maintain all services and utilities.
11. Excavated materials shall be used in the backfill unless the material is unsuitable.
12. A minimum clear carriageway width of 3 m shall be maintained for vehicular traffic unless
13. The bottom of the excavations shall be properly trimmed off and compacted to provide a firm
14. Unless otherwise approved by the Contractor, excavation will not be permitted until the pipes
and fittings to be cast into the structure are available on Site.
15. If rock or other hard foundation materials are encountered, the Subcontractor shall remove all
loose material and cut to a firm surface as directed by the Contractor. All fissures or crevices
shall be exposed, cleaned and grouted. All loose and disintegrated rock and thin strata shall
be removed.
16. If the Contractor considers that the Subcontractor is not complying with the foregoing
requirements, the Contractor may not permit further excavation until the excavation,
dewatering and backfilling of the excavations are satisfactory.
1.06 SUBMITTALS
A. Before purchase, the Subcontractor shall submit information to the Contractor according to
Section 01300 including:
1. Supplier’s name (borrow materials).

2. Borrow pit location.

3. Material name (if applicable).
4. Borrow material description.
5. MDD and OMC.
6. Soaked CBR at 95% MDD.
7. Liquid and plastic limits.
8. Sieve analysis.
9. Percentage of water soluble salts.
B. Samples shall be supplied for at least the following products or as requested by the
Contractor. Sampling of soils shall be conducted under the Contractor’s inspection.
1. Borrow pit material (if required.

2. Excavated material (if requested).
3. Water for soil compaction (1.5 liter).
4. Geotextiles.
5. Temporary fencing.
6. Continuous flagging.
C. The Subcontractor shall provide method statements meeting the requirements of

Section 01400, for at least the following activities or as requested by the Contractor.
1. Structure excavation, backfill and compaction.

2. Dewatering.
3. Construction of cofferdams, sheet pilling, or shoring.
D. The Subcontractor shall submit drawings according to Section 01300 for at least
the following items.
1. Excavation drawings for sloped or stepped sides.

2. Shop drawings and calculations for any bracing and/or shoring required for
excavations.
E. Special Reports
1. Stability investigations and reports for stepped or sloped excavations shall be
prepared by a qualified licensed geotechnical engineer.
2. Design calculations for any bracing, shoring, or sheet piling required for
excavations shall be prepared by a licensed structural engineer.

A. “Inspection Requests” shall be submitted to the Contractor during construction before proceeding
with at least the following activities. Minimum notification time shall be 24 hours.
1. Start of excavation (at new location).

2. Placement of blinding concrete.
3. Start of backfilling (at new location).
4. Sampling and testing.
B. Testing Laboratory
1. Testing of all materials shall be carried out by a suitably equipped laboratory as described in
Section 01400.
2. During the course of the work, tests shall be carried out under the supervision of
the Contractor, to:
a. Identify fill materials, and determine suitability.

b. Determine compaction characteristics of fill materials.
c. Determine moisture content, and field density.
d. The allowable soil bearing load shall be verified by dynamic cone penetration test or as
directed by the Contractor.
e. Determine compaction fraction and grading for granular pipe surround.
f. Concrete tests as specified in Section 03300.
3. The Subcontractor shall maintain a daily log of all tests carried out for the Contractor’s review.
C. Test Methods
1. Compaction tests to establish maximum dry density for all soils shall be determined by BS
1377: Part 4: Method 3.5/3.6.
2. In situ density of compacted soils shall be determined by BS 1377: Part 9 Method 2.1 or 2.2
(as appropriate).
3. Cone penetration test TRL Method or BS 1377.
D. Testing

2. The Subcontractor shall adjust his operations so as to permit time to make
tests and shall excavate and fill such holes as may be required for sampling and
testing.
3. A subsequent layer cannot be placed until the density of the proceeding layer has been
tested and approved.
4. At least one field density test shall be conducted for each layer at each structure (or every
200 m2), unless otherwise directed by the Contractor.
5. At least one compaction test (MDD/OMC) shall be conducted for every 30 field
density tests conducted or as directed by the Contractor due to changes in the soil.
6. At least one complete soil analysis shall be carried out every 1500 m 2 or as
directed by the Contractor due to changes in the soil.
C. Delivery, storage and handling shall be according to the method statement along with the
following provisions:
14. Transportation, handling and stockpiling of fill material shall at all times be
performed in a manner to avoid segregation and contamination.
2. Stockpile materials at least 1.0 m away from edge of excavation.
part 2 - products
2.01 FILL MATERIAL
A. Suitable fill material shall consist of excavated material free of rubbish or vegetation and
compliant with the requirements of Section 02200.
1. Non-load bearing fill material may be used around structures in unpaved service corridors.
Maximum material size directly adjacent water proof membranes shall be 75 mm.
2. Load bearing fill material shall be used around structures in paved areas.
B. If sufficient quantities of suitable excavated material are unavailable, imported borrow material
compliant with Section 02200, shall be used.
C. Crushed rock shall be used as a fill material under all slabs and wall footings consistent with the
Section 02512, Table I except for the intake structure and pump station. For these structures, the
distribution of sizes will be expanded to include 100-150 mm crushed stone. Per the following
table:
Modified Fill Material Crushed Stone Distribution

Percent Passing
Sieve Size (b)
150 mm 100%
100 mm 80-100%
75 mm 10-20%
25 mm 5-10
10 mm 5-10
2.02 VAPOR BARRIER
A. Vapor barrier shall be polythane sheeting shall be at least 100 microns thick.
2.03 WATER
A. Water used for compacting fill shall be clean and free from oil, grease, organic matter, suspended
fine sediment and other deleterious substances as approved by the Contractor.
PART 3 - Execution
3.01 TRIAL HOLES
A. Trial holes shall be excavated to depths sufficient to determine the soil conditions and confirm the
locations of underground utilities or other obstructions.
1. The Subcontractor shall arrange for the refilling and reinstatement of trial holes to be carried
out immediately after the required information is obtained.
2. Reinstatement of trial holes shall be approved by the Contractor.
3. Excavation and reinstatement of trial holes shall be carried out at the Subcontractor’s
expense.
3.02 CONTROL OF WATER
A. All excavation, construction and backfill of structures shall be carried out in dry conditions.
B. All dewatering shall comply with Section 02240.
C. Any unprotected structures which become flooded with ground water shall be removed and
replaced as directed by the Contractor at the Subcontractor’s expense.
D. The excavations shall be wide enough to avoid undermining the dewatering system. If
excavation faces become unstable, the dewatering system (well points) shall be shifted as
necessary to allow further excavation to reduce slope.
3.03 EXCAVATION FENCING AND FLAGGING

A. Continuous temporary fencing suitable to protect the general public (particularly children) shall be
provided around all excavations in or near urban areas.
1. Temporary fencing shall be provided at no extra cost to the Contractor.

2. Temporary fencing shall not be removed without the Contractor's permission, which will not
be given until the excavation has been completely refilled.
B. Continuous flagging or barricades shall be provided around all excavations in rural or

undeveloped areas to protect vehicular traffic. Continuous spoil stockpiled around the excavation
at least 1.0 m high may be accepted in lieu of flagging with the Contractor’s approval.
C. The Subcontractor shall also provide for the safety of animals which may be introduced into the
construction area and shall ensure that all open excavations, access routes and steep or loose
slopes arising from the Subcontractor's operations are adequately fenced and protected.
3.04 EXCAVATION SUPPORT AND STABILITY
A. All excavations shall be stepped back at a safe and stable slope no steeper than 1 vertical to 1.5
horizontal, unless otherwise approved by the Contractor.
1. Maximum step height shall be 1.5 m.

2. Minimum bench width shall be 1.0 m
3. Stability investigations and reports shall be provided by a qualified geotechnical Contractor
for any stepped excavations exceeding a 1 to 1 slope.
4. Additional excavation may be directed by the Contractor at the
Subcontractor’s expense to reduce slopes on any unstable excavations.
B. Trench boxes, caissons, sheet piling or other means of soil support may only be used in areas of
limited access and only with the Contractor’s consent.
1. Before using any soil support systems, the Subcontractor shall furnish, a method statement
and drawings showing all details of the soil support system he proposes to use, together with
all relevant calculations prepared by a qualified structural engineer. No excavation work shall
start until the Contractor’s consent is obtained. Such consent shall in no way relieve the
Subcontractor from its contractual obligations and responsibilities to provide a safe, dry, and
stable excavation.
2. All components of any soil support systems shall be removed, unless otherwise approved by
the Contractor. Removal shall be conducted in a manner to prevent damage to pipe or
structures. Any voids left behind shall be carefully filled and compacted. Every precaution
shall be taken by the Subcontractor to prevent slips and falls of earth and other materials in
excavations.
3. If in the opinion of the Contractor, the support provided by the Subcontractor is not
satisfactory, the Subcontractor shall provide support as directed by the Contractor. The
absence of the Contractor’s direction or action by the Subcontractor in accordance with the
direction of the Contractor shall not relieve the Subcontractor of its obligations under the
Contract.
4. Underpinning, shoring, or other protective measures required for buildings, structures, and
apparatus or adjoining excavations shall be provided by the Subcontractor as approved by
the Contractor.
5. If for any reason, any portion of the excavation gives way, the Subcontractor shall at its own
expense take all necessary remedial measures, including the excavation and removal of all
soil thereby disturbed.
3.05 DISPOSAL OF MATERIALS FROM EXCAVATIONS
A. Subject to any other specific requirements of the Contract, the Subcontractor shall make its own
arrangements for the temporary storage of any excavated material which is required for use in
refilling trench or structure excavations, including any necessary double handling.
B. The height and slope of any temporary tips alongside the trench excavation shall be stabilized at
all times.
C. Where the nature of the material permits, the Subcontractor’s temporary storage facilities shall
allow for separate storage for various grade materials.
D. Any excavated material that is not required or is found to be unsuitable for re-use, shall be
removed from site, and disposed in a legal manner by the Subcontractor.
3.06 FORMATION LEVEL
A. The bottom of the excavation shall be properly trimmed off and compacted to provide a firm and
uniform bearing at formation level.
1. Minimum compaction shall be 95% MDD.

c. Compaction shall be verified by field density tests conducted to BS 1377 Part 9.
d. At least one filed density test shall be conducted for every structure.
2. Minimum bearing value shall be 200 kPa.

a. Bearing value shall be verified by Dynamic Cone Penetrometer Test.
b. Dynamic Cone Penetrometer tests shall be conducted as directed by the Contractor.
B. If loose or unsuitable soil is encountered at formation level, such material shall be removed as
directed by the Contractor and replaced with C20 concrete or approved granular material.
C. When excavating to designated formation levels or to specified limits, the Subcontractor shall not
excavate the last 150 mm until immediately before commencing construction work. If, the
Subcontractor excavates the last 150 mm before he is ready or able to start the work, he may be
required to remove and replace additional material as directed by the Contractor. Any such
further excavation and replacement of additional foundation material ordered by the Contractor
shall be at the cost of the Subcontractor.
D. Should the excavation bottom while acceptable to the Contractor at the time of his inspection,
subsequently become puddled, soft or loose due to exposure or flooding during the progress of
the works, the Subcontractor shall remove such damaged softened or loosened material and
replace it with approved material as directed by the Contractor. Any such further excavation and
replacement of additional foundation material ordered by the Contractor shall be at the cost of the
Subcontractor.
E. Any stones or flints greater than 50 mm in size shall be picked out of the excavation bottom. Any
holes so formed shall be filled in with suitable material and trimmed to the correct level.
F. All shattered and loose materials shall be removed from the bottom of the trench excavations so
that the pipe surround rests on a solid and clean foundation.
3.07 EXCESS EXCAVATION TO BE RESTORED
A. Care shall be taken to prevent excavation below the designated formation level.
1. If the Subcontractor excavates below the formation level, he shall restore the same with
Grade 20 concrete, unless otherwise instructed by the Contractor.
2. Excess excavation required due to deterioration of soils shall be restored with Grade 20
concrete, unless otherwise instructed by the Contractor.
3. Overburden removed during excavation which extended under neat lines of slabs at changes
in elevation shall be restored with Grade 20 concrete.
4. The Subcontractor, at its own expense, shall remove from the Site all material resulting from
excess excavation below that required for the foundation.
B. All voids or changes in elevation below slabs shall be restored up to neat lines with Grade 20
concrete, unless otherwise approved by the Contractor.
C. Where, due to site conditions, an alternative method for supporting the foundations or beddings is
proposed, the Subcontractor shall provide three copies of a design report by a competent
engineer, together with all calculations demonstrating the sufficiency of the proposals.
1. No alternative proposals shall be undertaken without the Contractor's consent.

2. Such consent shall in no way relieve the Subcontractor from any of his contractual obligations
and responsibilities.
3.08 BACKFILLING
A. Placement of backfill shall conform to the following requirements, unless otherwise approved by
the Contractor.
1. Backfill shall not be placed until the required foundation coating or membrane has been
completed and the foundation and/or structure to be backfilled has been inspected and
2. Only suitable fill materials as defined in Part 2 shall be used as backfill.
3. All backfill shall have a uniform moisture content within the range of ± 3% of optimum
moisture content (OMC).
4. Backfill material shall be placed in loose layers not exceeding 200 mm thickness.
5. Backfill adjacent to structures shall be placed and compacted in a manner which will prevent
damage to the structures or protective membranes. Maximum particle size adjacent
membranes or coatings shall be 75 mm.
6. Height of the backfill adjacent to structures shall be increased at approximately the same
level on all sides of the structure to allow structures to assume the loads from the backfill
gradually and uniformly. Backfilling shall not start until the concrete in the structure has
obtained at lease 70% of the designated compressive strength.
7. Compaction equipment shall produce the specified compaction, as designated herein.
a. Heavy equipment shall not be operated within 4 m of any structure.

b. Vibratory rollers shall not be used within 1.5 m of any structure.
c. Vibratory rollers weighing in excess of 4 tonnes (gross) shall not be used around
structures, unless approved by the Contractor.
B. Compaction shall be carried out as follows, unless otherwise approved by the Contractor.
1. Each layer of backfill shall be compacted to 95% in paved areas.

2. Each layer of backfill shall be compacted to 90% MDD in unpaved areas.
C. Finished surfaces shall be + 25 mm from specified level, unless otherwise approved by the
Contractor.
D. See 1.07 “Quality Control” for testing requirements.
3.09 VAPOR BARRIER
A. A vapor barrier (polythane sheet) shall be placed below all floor slabs, unless noted otherwise.
B. Sheeting joints shall be lapped at least 300 mm and taped together.

3.11 EXISTING SERVICES AND FACILITIES
A. The Subcontractor shall be responsible for ascertaining from his own inspection of the Site and
coordination with respective utility authorities and other public bodies, the position of all mains,
pipes and cables whether underground or overhead, within or near the Site or existing structures.
B. Where excavation is carried out close to or across existing pipes, cables or other services, the
Subcontractor shall be responsible for maintaining all services and facilities.
1. The Subcontractor shall provide all necessary support or slings to maintain existing services.
2. If any utilities are disturbed or damaged, the Subcontractor shall immediately notify the
relevant authority.
3. The Subcontractor shall not undertake repairs without the authorization of the concerned
authority.
4. All costs for such works shall be at the Subcontractor’s expense.
5. If repairs are carried out by the concerned utility authority, the Subcontractor shall reimburse
all costs related to such work.
C. Where specified on the Drawings or by the relevant Utility Authority, split ducts shall be provided
as specified here-in.
D. Where, in the opinion of the Contractor, construction of the pipeline cannot reasonably be carried
out unless the pipe, cable or other service is permanently severed, permanently diverted or
permanently supported by concrete, he shall instruct the Subcontractor to undertake such work.
E. Any relocation of existing services shall be done in accordance with the requirements of the
responsible authorities.
END OF SECTION
SECTION 02240
DEWATERING
PART 1- GENERAL
1.01 SUMMARY
This section specifies general guidelines for the management of site water sources including
groundwater, rainfall runoff, as well as construction of works needed to build the raw water intake
structure located within the Tigris River. The Subcontractor should review available data that may be
available in order to determine if groundwater will be a significant issue during construction.
The Subcontractor will need to construct barriers to divert Tigris River flows away from the
construction site. General guidelines are provided that specify Subcontractor performance with
regard to such barriers.

D. Section 01500 - Temporary Construction Facilities and Controls.
E. Section 01540 - Site Safety and Security.
1.03 REFERENCES
A. Dewatering operations shall comply with the following references, unless otherwise approved by
the Contractor.
1. CIRIA Report C515 - Control of groundwater for temporary works.
1.04 DEFINITIONS
A. The following definitions shall pertain to words or phrases as used in this Section:
1. “Draw-down” shall mean the effective depth to which the groundwater is removed by a single
stage.
2. “Single state” shall mean dewatering at one level.
3. “Multi-stage” shall mean dewatering at more than one level.
4. “Dry conditions” shall mean minor or no seepage from excavation faces with minor or no
surface run off at formation level.
5. “Formation level” shall mean the designated bottom of excavation.

6. “Trimming” shall mean adjusting the dewatering system to obtain maximum draw-down and
optimum performance.
7. “Priming” shall mean adding sufficient amount of water into the pump for making the pump
operational.
8. “Coffer dam” shall mean a barrier constructed specifically to divert the Tigris River water.
A. Dewatering operations shall comply with the following requirements, unless otherwise approved
by the Contractor.
1. The Subcontractor shall furnish, install, operate, and maintain all equipment and appliances
necessary to keep excavations free from water during construction at all times.
a. If groundwater inflows from cavities or other subterranean features are
encountered which prevent dewatering by normal means, the Subcontractor shall,
with the Contractor’s written permission, start high pressure grouting techniques
or other approved techniques to stem the flow and resume normal operations.
i. Drilling and grouting techniques are subject to the Contractor’s review and
may only start upon the Contractor’s approval.
ii. The Subcontractor shall provide a detailed grouting plan at each proposed
location showing the pattern, spacing and depth of all grout holes for the
Contractor’s approval.
b. The Subcontractor shall provide sufficient backup equipment including pumps to
sustain the dewatering systems at all times.
2. Any surface water shall be prevented from entering the excavations by
suitable means.
3. All water shall be removed and discharged in a manner to prevent local flooding
or ponding, damage to adjacent property, and nuisance or menace to the public.
a. The Subcontractor shall provide any temporary discharge lines, structures, pumps or
other equipment necessary to accomplish the above tasks at its own expense. All
temporary lines, structures or other equipment shall be removed after completion of the
work at the Subcontractor’s expense.
b. The Subcontractor shall be responsible for any structures subjected to hydrostatic
pressure from groundwater during construction.
4. All dewatering shall be performed by well-point systems unless otherwise
approved by the Contractor. Sump pumps may only be used with the Contractor’s
permission where rocky or dense strata are encountered.
5. The Subcontractor shall ensure that the static water level will be drawn down to a
depth of at least 300 mm below the bottom of the excavation as required to keep the
bottom of the excavation dry.
6. No excavation will be allowed in wet conditions and no pipelaying or concrete
activities shall start until the Subcontractor demonstrates that it can maintain the
excavations in dry conditions acceptable to the Contractor.
7. The Subcontractor shall maintain dewatering at all times during construction so

that no groundwater comes into contact with the pipe, exposed reinforcement, or
unprotected concrete surfaces. Failure to comply with the above shall entitle the
Contractor to condemn the affected section of Work and demand complete removal
and replacement at the Subcontractor’s expense.
8. If the Subcontractor fails to maintain the excavations in dry conditions acceptable
to the Contractor, the Contractor reserves the right to employ a professional
dewatering contractor on the Subcontractor’s behalf. All costs attributed to the above
shall be at the Subcontractor’s expense.
B. Qualified Personnel
1. The Subcontractor shall provide experienced, qualified personnel to perform dewatering
operations.
2. If approved by the Contractor, the Subcontractor may furnish the services of an experienced,
qualified, and properly equipped dewatering subcontractor to design and operate the required
dewatering system.
C. Where required by the Contractor, the Subcontractor shall establish a specified number of
groundwater level monitoring stations at each site which will be observed during the work. These
shall be located as directed by the Contractor and consist of acceptable open tube piezometers.
If required by the Contractor, settlement gauges shall be provided as designated by the
Contractor, to monitor settlement of new and existing facilities.
D. Subcontractor's Responsibility
1. The Subcontractor shall be deemed to have visited the Site before submitting his Tender in
order to make all necessary inspections and investigations to allow for the following in his
Tender:
a. Temporary discharge lines, structures, pumps or other equipment necessary to prevent
local flooding or ponding.
b. Means of access and working space.
c. Nature of the ground and sub-soils.
d. Presence of existing foundations or other hidden obstructions.
e. Level of the water table.
f. Extent of rock and possible cavities.
g. Support to neighboring properties and structures.
h. Any other factors affecting the Work.
2. Any information made available to the Subcontractor, either in these documents or by any
other source, will not relieve the Subcontractor of his responsibility to decide for himself the
nature and extent of the Work, nor will it guarantee that similar conditions will apply on other
parts of the Site.
3. The Subcontractor shall be deemed to have contacted the relevant authorities to establish the
existence of any existing, live or redundant services adjacent to or passing through the area
of work and shall be deemed to have allowed in his Tender for their location, diversion,
demolition or removal.
4. Boring logs and related information depict subsurface conditions only at the specific locations
and at the particular time designated on the logs.
a. Soil conditions at other locations may differ from conditions occurring at the boring
locations.
b. Passage of time may result in a change of the subsurface conditions or water levels at
the boring locations.
c. The Contractor does not guarantee any statements, opinions, or conclusions contained in
the soil report.
5. The Subcontractor shall be responsible for:
a. Deductions and conclusions made by him regarding the nature of the soil to be
dewatered.
b. Difficulties involved in both dewatering and discharge activities.
c. Maintaining the dewatering at required elevations at all times during construction.
d. Carrying out investigations to confirm the validity of any subsoil information.
6. The Contractor will not be liable for any loss sustained by the Subcontractor from dewatering
activities.
1.06 COFFER DAM
Construction of a coffer dam will likely be required to divert Tigris River from the excavation and
construction site needed for the raw water intake structure. The Contractor has not constrained
the Subcontractor in terms of how to construct such a coffer dam although the use of sheet piling
is anticipated. Subcontractor performance shall conform to the content of this dewatering
specification while delivering the following additional requirements:
C. Subcontractor shall submit a coffer dam plan prepared and sealed by a structural engineer
that demonstrates the method and construction process used to dewater and preserve the
area in which the raw water intake structure is to be constructed. The plan will provide
citation of all jurisdictions that may have authority for construction and oversight as well
as any regulatory approvals that will be secured prior to construction. The plan will
provide an approach for securing approval for the coffer dam construction project that
must be approved by the Contractor prior to commencement of any work named within
the plan. The plan will also provide:
1. A means for ensuring the site is not subject to Tigris River flooding throughout the
period of construction
2. A barrier integrity check that will ensure the coffer dam is not breached during the
period of construction
3. A method of dewatering the contained area that will ensure worker safety throughout
the period of construction
4. For continuous access by Contractor representatives charged with inspection of
worker safety and inspection of work quality throughout the course of construction.
D. Subcontractor shall not charge and Contractor will not accept any contract changes due in
whole or in part to work delays due to flooding, catastrophic coffer dam failure, or other
construction failures associated with excess water within the coffer dam area.
E. The Subcontractor shall provide all regulatory notices, jurisdiction approvals, and public
notification processes formally or informally required to ensure orderly construction of a
coffer dam at the construction site. Subcontractor shall provide evidence of receipt of
same based on prior written approval of regulatory approach cited in
1.07 SUBMITTALS
A. Samples shall be supplied for well pipe, coarse filter sand for well pipe, and as requested
by the Contractor.
B. Method Statement
1. The Subcontractor shall submit, for the Contractor’s approval, a separate method
statement for dewatering operations, meeting the general requirements of Section
01400.
2. The method statement shall be submitted not less than 30 days before the start of dewatering
operations.
3. No dewatering operations shall start until the Contractor has approved the Subcontractor’s
method statement.
4. Capacity calculations, locations and details for well-points, pumps, sumps,
collection and discharge lines, standby units, water disposal system, monitoring
equipment, settlement measuring equipment, data collection and dissemination shall
be included.
5. A separate method statement shall also be submitted for high pressure grouting
techniques to close potential cavities or groundwater inflow not less than 30 days
before the start of dewatering operations.
PART 3 - EXECUTION
3.01 SUMP PUMP SYSTEMS
A. Sump pumps will be used wherever possible to remove unwanted water from
construction areas.
B. Sump pumping shall comply with the following requirements, unless otherwise approved by the
Contractor.
1. Unless otherwise approved by the Contractor, at least two sumps shall be placed in each
excavation (preferably in opposite corners). For long trenches sumps shall be placed on
each side of the trench. Each sump shall be provided with a separate pump, suction hose
and discharge line.
2. Sumps shall be big enough to hold sufficient water for priming, pumping and maintaining the
excavation floor relatively dry.
3. All sumps shall be fitted with a suitably sized cage for graded filter material.
4. Drains leading to the sump shall be so arranged as to allow drainage of the entire excavation
and given sufficient fall to prevent silting up, unless steps are taken to keep them cleared out.
5. Ditches shall be sufficiently wide to allow a water velocity low enough to prevent erosion.
6. Elevation of the sump shall be at least 0.5 m below formation level.
7. Maximum draw down for suction pumps shall be 5 m. For greater draw downs, use pumps at
lower levels or use suspended submersible pumps.
C. If excavation faces become unstable, the sump shall be abandoned and other methods of
dewatering shall be used.
3.02 WELL-POINT SYSTEMS
A. All well-point systems shall conform to the following requirements, unless otherwise approved by
the Contractor.
1. The well-point system shall be placed on both sides of a trench or completely around isolated
excavations.
2. Maximum allowable drawdown for a single stage system shall be 4.0 m.
a. Multi-stage well-point systems shall be used for excavations requiring a drawdown of
more than 4 m.
b. Well-points at all levels of multi-stage systems shall be installed on both sides of a trench
or completely around isolated excavations.
3. Maximum spacing of well-points shall be 1.0 m.
4. All well points shall be place in bored holes and backfilled with coarse filter sand approved by
the Contractor.
5. Vacuum pumps of suitable size and quantity shall be used to maintain the system.
6. The number of well points serviced by one pump shall not exceed 40.
7. If necessary, dual well points at 1.0 m on center or well points placed at 0.5 m on center, shall
be used with rotary vacuum pumps servicing no more than 30 well points to achieve
maximum performance.
3.03 MAINTENANCE OF EXISTING WATER TABLE LEVEL
A. Dewatering systems shall be installed and operated so that the groundwater level outside the
excavation is not reduced to the extent that would damage or endanger adjacent structures or
property.
B. If necessary, a water injection recharging system shall be maintained to replenish the
groundwater supply as required to maintain the water table including pumps, piping, well-points,
standby units, other required equipment and a source of water sufficient to meet the recharge
requirements should supply of water from dewatering operations be interrupted or become
inadequate.
C. The Subcontractor shall repair all damage or settlement to foundations, structures, existing
facilities, or works which were caused by failure of excavation protection, operations of
dewatering or recharging system or failure to maintain the existing groundwater outside the
dewatering area.
D. Check discharge pipes at regular intervals to ensure that the pumping system is functioning properly.
3.04 DISPOSAL OF WATER

A. Water not injected back into the ground shall be disposed of in a manner to prevent local flooding,
ponding or damage to new and existing facilities or adjoining properties. If necessary, the
Subcontractor shall install suitable discharge lines of sufficient size and number to transfer all
water to an approved disposal area. The route for dewatering discharge lines shall be subject to
the Contractor’s approval. All costs for placing, maintaining, and removing such discharge lines
shall be borne by the Subcontractor.
B. No water shall be pumped in to the drainage system, unless approved by the Contractor.
C. Water removed from the excavations shall be pumped only to an approved area.
D. Where necessary, the Subcontractor shall divert natural and artificial waterways encountered at
the site until the works are completed.
E. The discharge from site dewatering equipment shall not be pumped into a stream or watercourse,
unless the local water authority has given consent.
3.05 REMOVAL OF DEWATERING SYSTEMS

A. No dewatering system shall be removed without the approval of the Contractor.
B. Release of groundwater back to its static level shall be performed in a manner to prevent
disturbance of natural foundation soils, compacted fill or backfill, and to prevent flotation or
movement of structures, pipelines and sewers.
C. Equipment shall only be removed when no longer required. Monitoring and settlement
measurement systems shall be maintained in operation as required by the Contractor.
D. If approved by the Contractor, well-points and like items may be abandoned in place. Any such approvals shall be in
writing.
3.06 HIGH PRESSURE GROUTING

A. High pressure grouting required to control abnormal groundwater flows shall conform to the
following requirements, unless otherwise approved by the Contractor.
1. Temporary steel casing shall be provided in all grout holes.
a. Minimum casing diameter shall be 200 mm.
b. Typical depth shall be 2 m below formation level.
c. Casing shall be raised during grouting operations to assure that cavities or other
subterranean features are filled at upper levels.
2. Grouting shall be performed with a stationary grout pump at pressures between 10
to 30 bar.
3. Grout shall be a low strength, free-flowing, sand/cement/bentonite mix suitable
for excavation with backhoe bucket.
END OF SECTION
SECTION 02370
STEEL SHEET PILING

PART 1 - GENERAL
1.01 SUMMARY
A. This Section specifies the manufacture, coating and installation of steel sheet piling for
permanent works and includes, but is not limited to, pile manufacturing, coating, and installation.
A. Section 01300 - Submittals
B. Section 01400 - Quality Control
C. Section 01600 - Materials and Equipment
D. Section 02240 - Dewatering
E. Section 05120 - Structural Steel
1.03 REFERENCES
A. Product manufacture, testing and installation shall comply with the following references, unless
1. BS 2600 Radiographic examination of welded butt joints in steel Part 1, Methods for steel
2 mm up to and including 50 mm thick.
2. BS 4872 Specification for approval testing of welders when welding procedure approval is
not required. Part 1 Fusion welding of steel.
3. BS 5135 Specification for arc welding of carbon and carbon manganese steels.
4. BS 5289 Code of practice for visual inspection of fusion welded joints.
5. BS 7613 Hot rolled quenched and tempered weldable structural steel plates.
1.04 DEFINITIONS
The following definitions shall pertain to words or phrases as used in this Section.
A “set” shall mean the number of hammer blows required to drive a pile a specified distance.
A. Piling Lower Tier Subcontractor’s Qualifications
1. Only approved Lower Tier Subcontractors that specialize in piling and who are thoroughly
familiar with the type of installation required will be permitted to construct piling.
2. The Subcontractor’s staff will not be allowed to carry out the piling works unless the
Contractor determines that they are suitably trained and equipped.
B. The piling subcontractor will be considered a Lower Tier Subcontractor for purposes of this
document and shall comply with the following general requirements, unless otherwise approved
by the Contractor.
The piling subcontractor shall verify all necessary field measurements.
The piling subcontractor shall be responsible for all detailing, fabrication, and installation to
assure correct fitting of all members.
Substitution of sections will not be accepted, unless authorized in writing by the Contractor.
4. Welding shall be in accordance with BS 5135.
5. Welders employed on the fabrication and site welding of piles shall have passed the welder
approval tests of BS 4872, Part 1 or other standard approved by the Contractor. Copies of
certificates relating to welders’ tests shall be made available to the Contractor on request.
C. All sheet piles shall be coated with 500 µm of glass flake epoxy.
1. Plates, bolts and anchors incorporated in the works shall be treated.
2. Where a particular method of corrosion protection is not specified, the Subcontractor shall
submit a method for corrosion protection treatment for the approval of the Contractor.
D. Work on site shall be supervised by a competent person, who is authorised to make any
decisions necessary to ensure the safety of the operatives.
1.06 SUBMITTALS
F. The Subcontractor shall submit the piling subcontractor’s prequalification documents, complete
with information on staff, equipment, and past experience.
B. The Subcontractor shall submit sufficient information to the Contractor, prior to purchase, in order
to verify compliance with the specifications. Such information shall include at least the following:
Manufacturer’s name.
Supplier’s name.
Product name (if applicable).
Product description.
Manufacturer’s technical data.
Storage instructions.
Mill certificates.
Connection details (if applicable).
Load tables (if applicable).
Installation instructions.
Welding procedures.
Welder’s certificates.
Welding electrodes.
C. Samples shall be supplied for fasteners and anchoring devices and as requested by the
Contractor.
D. The Subcontractor shall provide separate method statements meeting the requirements of
Section 01400, for at least the following activities or as requested by the Contractor.
1. Sheet pile coating application.
2. Sheet pile installation.
3. Dewatering
E. The Subcontractor shall submit shop drawings according to Section 01300 for at least the
following items.
1. Installation drawings showing the material type, thickness, grade/class, dimensions.
2. Include plans and elevations of not less than 1:10 scale, and include details of sections and
connections of not less than 1:4 scale.
3. Show anchorage and accessory items.
4. Give location, type, size and extent of any welding and clearly distinguish between shop and
field connections.
B. Before dispatch from the factory, the Subcontractor shall notify the Contractor, in sufficient time to
allow the Contractor to inspect and test the products, if so desired.
1. All notifications shall be made by written “Inspection Requests” in accordance with Section
01400. An advance copy may be faxed to the Contractor’s office, but the original must arrive
before the scheduled day of inspection.
2. Minimum notification times shall be as follows:
e. 24 hours on site.
f. 48 hours within Baghdad and surrounding areas.
g. 72 hours for other areas within Iraq.
h. 2 weeks outside of Iraq.
B. “Inspection Requests” shall also be submitted to the Contractor after on site installation for final
inspection. Minimum notification time shall be 24 hours. Any piling found to be from unapproved
materials, incorrectly installed, poorly fitted or damaged will be rejected and shall removed from
the Work. No site repairs will be allowed, unless authorized by the Contractor. The
Subcontractor shall bear all costs for replacing unacceptable work.
D. Delivery, storage and handling shall be according to the manufacturer’s recommendations along
with the following provisions:
adequate timber blocking is used to provide sufficient support.
18. Special care shall be taken to avoid damage to protective coatings.
19. Each pile shall be clearly marked in indelible white paint with its number and its
overall length. Each pile shall be marked at 1m intervals and, in addition, at intervals
of 250 mm along the top 3 m of its length before being driven.
damage to the Contractor.
e. Any products found to be fabricated from unapproved materials shall be rejected
and removed from site.
f. Any products found to be incorrectly fabricated shall be marked and set aside.
g. Any products damaged during delivery, storage or installation shall be marked by
the Subcontractor and set aside.
h. Proposals for repair of any damaged or poorly fabricated products shall be
submitted in writing to the Contractor for approval.
i. No repairs to damaged products shall be attempted without the Contractor’s
approval.
j. Any products deemed unsuitable for repair or alteration by the Contractor shall be
removed from site and replaced at the Subcontractor’s expense.
7. All piles shall be stored in groups of the same length and on supports spaced to the approval
of the Contractor.
PART 2 - PRODUCTS
2.01 SHEET PILE MATERIAL
A. Sheet piling to be left in place as part of the permanent Work shall be new products
complying with the following requirements, unless otherwise approved by the Contractor.
1. New sheet piles and tie rods shall be Grade 50A or 50B steel to BS 7613.
2. The dimensional and weight tolerances for the permanent Works piles shall comply with the
manufacturer’s standard.
3. Welding during manufacturer shall comply with the manufacturer’s standard.
4. Piles shall be sized as shown on the Drawings.
2.02 SITE FABRICATION OF PILES
A. When pile lengths are to be made up on site, approved facilities and methods shall be provided
for supporting, aligning and welding the sheet piles as described below.
1. Full penetration butt welds of the web, or other approved splice detail, shall be used for all
pile lengthening.
2. Sections to be jointed shall be maintained in true alignment and position.
3. When piles of unequal thickness are to be butt welded, the thickness of the thinner material
shall be the criterion.
4. Piles lengths shall be set up so that the differences in dimensions are matched as evenly as
possible.
5. The layout and sequence of welding operations shall be arranged to minimize any distortion
and incidental stresses. Approval of the welding procedures shall not relieve the
Subcontractor of any contractual responsibility.
B. Acceptance Standard for Welds
1. Visual examination of all weld preparation and of all completed welds shall be in accordance
with BS 5289.
2. Radiographic examination shall be in accordance with BS 2600 Part 1.
a. While satisfactory results are being obtained, one radiograph (300mm long) shall be
made on not less than 10% of the welded connections.
b. The Subcontractor shall keep detailed records of all weld testing.
c. The acceptance levels for welded butt joints shall be Quality Category B of Table 18 of
BS 5135.
d. Any imperfection discovered by visual examination or non-destructive testing which does
not conform to the required acceptance levels shall be sufficient cause for rejecting the
weld and more frequent testing may be required as directed by the Contractor.
e. Imperfections may be cut out of rejected welds and repairs implemented subject to
approval of the Contractor.
PART 3 - EXECUTION
3.01 SHEET PILE INSTALLATION
A. Piling Method
1. Before starting work, the Subcontractor shall submit for the Contractor’s approval all relevant
details pertaining to the methods of piling and the equipment he proposes to use, including
methods of guiding piles.
2. The Subcontractor’s methods shall ensure that damage does not occur to completed piles or
to existing piles remaining in the Works.
B. Piling Programme
1. The Subcontractor shall provide a programme for the Contractor’s approval showing its
proposed sequence and timing of piling operations, consistent with the overall programme for
the Works.
2. Such sequence and timing shall assure that damage to adjacent piles is avoided.
3. In addition, the Subcontractor shall inform the Contractor each day of the programme of piling
for the following day and shall give adequate notice of its intention to work outside normal
hours and on weekends.
C. Driving Equipment
1. The Subcontractor shall satisfy the Contractor regarding the suitability, efficiency and energy
of the driving equipment.
2. Unless otherwise approved, drop hammers shall not be used from floating craft.
3. Pile drivers, whether impact or vibratory, shall be the size and type needed to achieve the
required penetration with the minimum damage to the piles.
4. Hammers shall be maintained in proper alignment during driving operations by the use of
suitable leads or guides.
5. A protective driving cap of approved design shall be used to minimise the damage to the top
of the piles.
6. Jetting equipment shall not be allowed, unless approved by the Contractor. Where jetting is
permitted, the pile shall be driven for the final 1.5 m of penetration.
7. If in the opinion of the Contractor damage is occurring through the use of a hammer or
equipment of incorrect type or size, the Subcontractor shall at its own cost replace the
equipment with one which satisfies the Contractor’s requirements.
D. Leaders and Trestles
1. Piling shall be accurately located and driven to the required depth, plumb and true to line with
each pile interlocking with the adjacent pile throughout its entire length. Corrective steps
shall be taken to prevent piles from drifting progressively out of plumb.
2. Piling shall be driven in stages. Initially, an individual pile shall be driven to a ground
penetration of 2 m. Subsequently, no individual pile shall be advanced more than 1.2 m
deeper than either pile next to it.
3. At all stages during driving and until incorporation in the superstructure, the piles shall be
adequately supported and restrained by means of leaders, trestles, temporary supports or
other guide arrangements to maintain alignment and to prevent buckling. These
arrangements shall be such that damage to the piles is minimized.
4. The Subcontractor shall ensure that piles are temporarily braced or stayed as the excavation
for the permanent Work advances inside the sheet pile containment. Temporary bracing
shall be removed on completion of the Work.
E. Length of Piles
1. The length of piles to be driven in any position shall be subject to the Contractor’s approval.
2. The Subcontractor may, if approved, provide each pile in more than one length, the first
length or subsequent lengths being extended during an interval in the pile driving operation.
3. The extra lengths shall be equal in all respects to the made-up piles and shall be added in the
manner and to the tolerances specified for full length piles.
4. During and after welding the lengths of piles shall be securely held to line and level.
F. Driving Procedure and Redrive Checks
1. The Subcontractor shall inform the Contractor if any unexpected change in driving
characteristics is noted. A detailed record of the driving resistance over the full length of the
next nearest available pile shall be taken if required.
2. The Subcontractor shall give adequate notice and provide all facilities to enable the
Contractor to check driving resistance. Unless otherwise approved, a set shall be taken only
in the presence of the Contractor.
3. Redrive checks, if required, shall be carried out to an approved procedure.
4. Driving arrangements shall be such as to ensure that the hammer blow is applied axially to
the pile.
5. Every care shall be taken in driving so that the piles will reach the required depth without
damage.
a. Driving shall not continue on a damaged pile head.

b. The Subcontractor shall trim the heads of any damaged piles and extend the piles as
necessary at this own expense.
6. If any obstruction to normal driving is encountered, the Subcontractor shall immediately notify
the Contractor and submit proposals for overcoming the difficulties for the Contractor’s
approval.
7. If during the execution of the work, damage is inflicted, or is likely to be inflicted on adjacent,
services or structures, the Subcontractor shall submit to the Contractor its proposals for the
repair or avoidance of such damage.
3.02 FINAL SET
A. The final set of each pile in permanent Work shall be recorded as the number of blows required to
produce a penetration of 25 mm measured over a distance of at least 250 mm.
1. The exposed part of the piles shall be in good condition without damage or distortion.
2. The dolly and packing, if any, shall be in sound condition.
3. The hammer blow shall be in line with the pile axis and the impact surfaces shall be flat and
at right angles to the pile and hammer axis.
4. The hammer shall be in good condition and operating correctly.
5. The temporary compression of the pile shall be recorded if required.
3.03 TOLERANCES
A. In permanent Work, the maximum permitted deviation of the axis of the pile head from the center
line shown on the drawings shall be 50 mm in any direction and the maximum permitted deviation
of the finished pile from the vertical is 1 in 100.
1. Permanent piles deviating from these tolerances will be liable to rejection.
2. Any pile so rejected shall be extracted and removed from the Site by the Subcontractor and it
shall drive a replacement pile at its own cost complying in all respects with the specified
requirements.
3. No payment will be made for or in connection with any pile so rejected.
4. Forcible corrections to driven steel sheet piles may only be made with the Contractor’s written
approval.
3.04 RISEN PILES
A. Piles shall be driven in an approved sequence to minimize the detrimental effects of heave and
lateral displacement of the ground.
1. When required, levels and measurements shall be taken to determine the movement of the
ground resulting from the driving process.
2. When a pile has risen as a result of adjacent piles being driven, the Subcontractor shall
submit to the Contractor its proposals for correcting this and the avoidance of it in
subsequent work.
3.05 TIP ELEVATIONS
A. The piles for the permanent Works shall be driven to the designated penetrations, subject to
achieving a minimum set which shall be defined and agreed with the Contractor on the basis of
experience of driving the first few piles at each Site.
B. Piles for temporary Work shall be driven to the penetrations shown on the approved drawings
submitted by the Subcontractor.
3.06 PREPARATION OF PILE HEADS
Any damage to the head of the pile after driving shall be rectified. Permanent sheet piles shall be
cut to within 20 mm of the designated levels. Vent holes may be flame cut provided the flame cut
edges are dressed smooth.
3.07 INSTALLATION RECORDS

A. The Subcontractor shall keep records of the installation of each pile and shall submit two signed
copies of these records to the Contractor not latter than noon on the next working day after the
pile was installed.
1. The signed record will form a record of the work.
2. Any unexpected driving conditions shall be briefly noted in the records.
END OF SECTION

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Parsons 1 Technical Specifications(Sharq Dijlah Pump Station Project)

Div. Division Section

16070 Electric Motors

1.01 SUMMARY OF WORK

1.2 RELATED SECTIONS

1.3 OVERVIEW OF PROJECT

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1.4 SUBCONTRACTOR’S USE OF SITE

1.5 ACCIDENT PREVENTION

1.6 QUALITY CONTROL

1.7 WORKING HOURS

1.8 SITE OFFICES

3.01 NON-COMPLIANT OR DEFECTIVE WORK

MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

1.03 PAYMENT FOR LUMP SUM BID ITEMS

1.04 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT FOR UNIT PRICE TENDER ITEMS

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JOB SITE ADMINISTRATION

1.02 RELATED SECTIONS

A. Section 01041 - Project Coordination.

1.03 DETAILS OF SUBCONTRACTOR’S SUPERVISORY AND OFFICE STAFF

1.04 WORKING HOURS

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3.01 LABOR RECORD

3.02 SUBCONTRACTOR’S EQUIPMENT RECORD

MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL COORDINATOR

A. This Section specifies the responsibilities of the Subcontractor’s Coordination Engineer.

1.02 RELATED SECTIONS

A. Section 01010 - Summary of Work.

1.03 MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL WORK COORDINATOR

3. Pipe and equipment connections, standards and pressure ratings.

1.05 COORDINATION RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Field dimensions, clearances, and relationships to available space and anchors.

1. Specification section number, Product, and name of Lower Tier Subcontractor/Supplier.

3. Name of manufacturer's representative present.

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FIELD ENGINEERING AND SURVEYING

1.02 RELATED SECTIONS

A. Section 01010 - Summary of Work.

A. The Subcontractor shall submit the following:

1.04 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

1.05 SURVEYING PERSONNEL

1. University Degree or Diploma in appropriate engineering discipline.

B. Duties of the Surveyor shall include:

1. Establishment and maintenance of accurately placed temporary benchmarks.

2.01 SUBCONTRACTOR’S SURVEYING EQUIPMENT

3.01 ESTABLISHING CONTROL

3.02 SETTING OUT

1.03 REFERENCE STANDARDS

F. Where a reference standard referred to herein is in the form of a recommendation or suggestion,

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A. This Section covers project meetings and includes the following:

1.02 RELATED SECTIONS

Section 01010 - Summary of Work.

1.03 SITE HANDOVER MEETING

1.04 PRE-CONSTRUCTION MEETING

1. Subcontractor’s general obligations

1.05 PROGRESS MEETINGS

1. A list of completed activities.