ADCO PROJECT NO.

P30196

BAB INFRASTRUCTURE EXPANSION

WIRING DEVICES (40 CARAVANS)

16140

B Mar.2013 IBA HH HM Issued for Tender Bulletin

A Feb.2013 IBA HH HM Issued for Tender Bulletin

REV. DATE ORIGINATOR REVIEWED APPROVED DESCRIPTION

THIS DOCUMENT IS INTENDED FOR USE BY ADCO AND ITS NOMINATED CONSULTANTS,
CONTRACTORS, MANUFACTURERS AND SUPPLIERS.
ORIGINATOR:

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WIRING DEVICES

Contents

1.0 GENERAL 3
1.1 REFERENCE 3
1.2 DESCRIPTION OF WORK 3
1.3 QUALITY CONTROL/ASSURANCE 3
1.4 SUBMITTALS 4
2.0 PRODUCTS 4
2.1 SWITCHES 4
2.2 SOCKETS OUTLETS 4
2.3 FUSED SPUR UNITS 5
2.4 CEILING ROSE 5
2.5 FLEXIBLE OUTLET 5
2.6 20A DOUBLE POLE SWITCH 5
2.7 DUAL SOLAR TIMER PHOTO CELL UNIT 6
2.8 ACCESSORIES PLATE FINISH 6
3.0 EXECUTION 7
3.1 INSTALLATION 7

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1.0 GENERAL

1.1 Reference

Conform to General Requirements for Electrical Services of Division 16.

1.2 Description of Work

Supply, Installation all line voltage wiring devices.

1.3 Quality Control/Assurance

1.3.1 Design, manufacture, testing and method of installation of all apparatus and materials
furnished under requirements of these specifications shall conform to latest publications or
standard rules of the following:

a) Latest Edition of the Relevant DEP Publications.

b) Regulations for the Electrical Equipment of Buildings (IEE). (BS) London.
c) British Standards.

The quality Control/Quality Control/Assurance duties shall be performed by the Contractor.

The system of quality control verification shall be in accordance with ISO 9000 standards
of Quality Control/Assurance.

Codes and Standards

The following Codes and Standards to the extent specified herein, form a part of this
specification. When an edition date is not indicated for a Code or Standard the latest
edition enforce at the time of proposal submitted shall apply.

BS 546 Specification, two pole and earthing pin, plugs, socket outlets and socket
outlet adaptors.

BS 646 Specification, cartridge fuse link

BS 1363 13A plugs, socket outlets, connection units and adaptor.

BS 3676 Switches for household and similar fixed electrical installation.

BSEN60309-2 Specification for industrial plugs, socket outlets and couplers for AC and
DC supplies.

BS 5345 Code of practice for selection, installation and maintenance of electrical

apparatus for use in potentially explosure atmosphere.
BS 5345 Part 3 to Part 8.
BS 5501 Electrical apparatus for potentially explosives atmospheres.
BS 5733 Specification for general requirements for electrical accessories
BS 6941 Electrical apparatus for explosive atmosphere with type of protection ‘N’.

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1.4 Submittals

The CONTRACTOR shall submit the following drawings and documents related with each
electrical system for ADCO approval:

a) Original catalogues for various proposed components.

b) Schedule of Accessories and Fittings.
c) Test Certificates.

2.0 PRODUCTS

2.1 Switches

2.1.1 Local lighting switches shall be to the manufacturer, rating and type as specified.

2.1.2 Light switches shall comply to BS 3676.

2.1.3 All switches shall be installed in boxes with adjustable lugs to ensure front plate is true,
and square. Flush boxes shall finish flush with the wall surface and overlapping front
plates shall be used. Boxes shall be suitable for the wiring system used.

2.1.4 All switches shall be 6 Ampere or 15/20 Ampere grid type as shown on the plans.

2.1.5 Where switches are mounted in Class 4 installations in situations exposed to weather or
continual dampness they shall be watertight pattern with approved gaskets. Enclosure
shall comply with BS 5420 1977 with ingress protection to IP 54.

2.1.6 Switches shall be suitable for back and side wiring with 4.0 MM2 or 2 x 2.5 MM2 standard
conductors.

2.1.7 The switches shall be of the same manufacturer for a particular type of switch throughout
the installation.

2.2 Sockets Outlets

2.2.1 13A and 15A switched socket outlets shall comply to BS 1363 and BS 546 as appropriate
switched and shuttered and mounted in ring or multiple assemblies and shall be of the
type and rating as specified/indicated on the drawing.

Unless otherwise stated 13A switch socket outlets and spur outlets shall be wired on ring
main circuits when more than two outlets is connected to a circuit.

All floor mounted socket outlets shall be fixed as part of the under floor service boxes.

All 13A switch socket outlets shall have two earth terminals to provide high integrity
earthing.

Socket outlets to be installed surface mounted shall be of metal clad type.

Socket outlets shall be complete with boxes not less than 35mm deep and the box shall
have a suitably mounted brass protective conductor terminal.

All sockets outlets shall be of double pole switched type.

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2.2.3 Socket outlets installed in flush installations shall have overlapping front plates.

In surface installations front plates shall be flush with the sides of the box and shall be
metal clad unless otherwise specified.

2.2.4 Where socket outlets are installed on perimeter paneling, metal frames for panel mounting
shall be provided.

2.2.5 The earth pin of the socket shall be connected to the box earth terminal with a green and
yellow PVC-insulated protective conductor. Cover screws are not acceptable for earth
continuity.

2.2.6 In Class 4 protection areas, where installed in exterior locations or in areas of continual
dampness, outlets shall be watertight pattern with watertight caps and approved gaskets.
Socket outlets shall be to BSEN 60309-2 weather proof with minimum IP 55.

2.2.7 Socket outlets for voltages other than 240V for single phase and 415 for three phase
supply shall be color coded in accordance to be BSEN60309-2 and shall allow plugging of
only similar rated voltages plugs.

2.2.8 Socket outlet shall be suitable for back and side wiring with 1 x 6.0 mm2 or 2 x 4.0 mm2
standard conductors.

2.3 Fused Spur Units

2.3.1 These shall be to BS 5733, double-pole, switched with neon indicator as specified,
insulated pattern.

Where used as a flexible outlet to an appliance, they shall be of the flexible outlet pattern
with cable anchoring clamp. Fuses shall be provided with each connection unit.

2.4 Ceiling Rose

Ceiling rose shall be made of white plastic and manufactured in accordance with BS 67:
1987. The ceiling rose shall incorporate tunnel type terminals with backed out terminal
screws with capacity of 3x2.5mm2. The ceiling rose shall be suitable for mounting over a
circular conduit box to BS 45 68.PT2.

2.5 Flexible Outlet

Flexible outlet shall be rated 20A or 45A as shown on the drawing. The flexible outlet shall
be complete with 3 pair of terminals each suitable for 4mm2 conductor and 10mm diameter
cord outlet for the 20 A flex outlet and with 3 pair of terminals each suitable for 10mm2
conductor for the 45A. The flexible outlet shall be provided with moulded cover and cable
clamp.

2.6 20A Double Pole Switch

The 20A double pole switch shall be manufactured to BS 3676 Part 1 1989 and shall be
fitted with neon indicator. The double pole switch supplied for the water heaters shall be
engraved ‘Water Heater’.

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2.7 Dual Solar Timer Photo Cell Unit

a) Photocell shall be of the heavy duty type to IP55 supplied complete with mounting
bracket.

b) The photocell shall have 2 thresholds adjustable sensitivity and shall be connected to
a single channel programmable clock.

c) The clock shall be quartz timer base operated with continuous liquid crystal display of
time, day of the week and switching status.

d) The unit shall have battery backup and shall be capable to store 42 settings with 24
hours per day and 7 days per week programme.

e) The unit shall be provided with ON and OFF override facilities.

2.8 Accessories Plate Finish

Finishing of wiring accessories shall be as follows:

a) Accommodation rooms, stores, public areas etc. - White polycarbonate.

b) Above false ceiling - White polycarbonate.

c) External - Heavy duty industrial type to BS 1363, BS 60309.

- Socket other than 13A, high impact resistant polycarbonate to BS EN 60309.

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3.0 EXECUTION

3.1 Installation

3.1.1 Install single throw switches with lever in "UP" position when switch is closed.

3.1.2 Install switches in gang type outlet boxes with ganged coverplate when more than one
device is shown in one location.

3.1.3 Cover plates shall be installed after all painting has been completed.

3.1.4 Provide phase barriers where more than one phase enters a lighting switch, panel.

3.1.5 All electrical accessories (switching, sockets, etc) shall be provided with tag to ADCO
approval indicating, feeding circuit reference and the related distribution board number.

3.1.6 Samples of all accessories shall be provided for approval by ADCO prior to ordering.

3.1.7 Electrical installation in the laboratories shall be to comply with relevent codes and
standards related to electrical installation in hazardouz areas.

Cable gland of appropriate type shall be used for terminating the cable to the power
outlets/isolators depending on the protection method, cable type, type of enclosure/power
outlet boxes, thread type, etc.

a) The conductors should only be stripped back to the edge of the metal part of the
terminal connection, to ensure correct insulation.

b) Cable entries may by by screwing the cable gland directly on to the enclosure or by
fixing with a locknut.

c) The weather proof seal of the outlet shall be in good condition when it is installed, and
shall be to IP 54 minimum.

d) Cables and accessories shall be installed such that they are not exposed to
mechanical damage and corrosive or chemical influences.

e) If conduits to be used for routing the cables/wires, it shall be of heavy guage type. A
minimum of five threads must be provided on the conduit, so that the five threads can
be engaged between the conduits and the explosiion proof enclosure or between the
conduits and the connector. Conduits must be equipped with a fire break if used less
than 450mm from any enclosure containing a source of ignition during normal
operation.

f) Holes which are not used for cable entries must be blanked using appropriate plugs.

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