STANDARD CONSTRUCTION SPECIFICATIONS PART 1 – ROADS

10.4.6 Pull Boxes, Type IV

10.4.6.1 General
This work shall consist of furnishing and installing concrete pullboxes type IV, with ductile iron frames
and covers, for lighting, street furniture and traffic control systems as indicated in the Contract plans
or at locations required by site conditions and as directed by the Engineer.

10.4.6.2 Materials
All concrete work and reinforcement steel shall comply with applicable Sections of Chapter 4,
Concrete Works, of these Standard Specifications. All concrete incorporated in the construction of
concrete pullboxes shall be Class C 30/20 concrete. All reinforcing steel shall be Grade 60 deformed

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steel bars.
Pullbox, Type IV, covers and frames shall be manufactured from ductile iron materials meeting all
the requirements listed in Section 10.12.6.

10.4.6.3 Construction
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All excavation, foundation preparation and backfill shall comply with the requirements of Section
10.3.
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All concrete work shall comply with the dimensions and details as indicated on the Contract plans.
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The tops of the covers of pullboxes, type IV, shall match final grade levels in paved areas, and shall
be placed 10 cm above final grade level in non-paved areas.
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All unused ducts, conduits or sleeves at concrete pullboxes shall be capped in a watertight manner.

10.5 Lighting and Low Voltage Electrical Cable

10.5.1 Description
The lighting and low voltage electrical cables to be furnished and installed by the Contractor shall be
as indicated on the Contract plans and as specified herein. Electrical cables shall include, but not by
way of limitation, all splicing materials, jointing materials and all related materials and appurtenances
required to install all lighting and low voltage electrical cables.

10.5.2 General Requirements

The cables shall give trouble-free service under the worst conditions encountered in Abu Dhabi and
shall carry the rated current continuously even under the high temperature conditions which prevail
in summer and shall also withstand maximum fault currents without damage or deterioration.
The cable drums shall be stored for periods up to 18 months in the open and shall be exposed to
direct sunlight. Therefore, the cables shall be so designed as to withstand such conditions without
any deterioration of their mechanical or electrical properties.
Inspection, testing and technical schedules of all cable and cable material shall be completed in
accordance with the requirements of these Standard Specifications.

10.5.3 Electrical Low Voltage Cables, Direct Burial

All low voltage direct burial electrical cable shall be rated 600/1000 volts, stranded, annealed copper,
cross linked polyethylene insulated, PVC oversheathed, wire/tape armored and PVC served
complying with the requirements of and tested to BS 5467 or IEC 502 and as specified herein.

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