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ELE1.1 APPLICATION OF SPECIFICATION...................................................3

ELE1.1.010.8 PRELIMINARIES...............................................................................................3
ELE1.1.020.8 APPLICATION TO SYSTEMS..........................................................................3

ELE1.2 THE WORKS..............................................................................................4

ELE1.2.010.8 SITE OF THE WORKS.......................................................................................4
ELE1.2.020.8 SCOPE OF THE WORKS...................................................................................4

ELE1.3 CONTRACT DOCUMENTATION..........................................................5

ELE1.3.010.8 DRAWINGS AND DOCUMENTS.....................................................................5
ELE1.3.020.8 TECHNICAL INFORMATION SUPPLIED WITH TENDER AND SUB-
CONTRACTOR'S RESPONSIBILITY...............................................................5
ELE1.3.030.8 DEFINITIONS AND ABBREVIATIONS..........................................................5
ELE1.3.040.8 SINGULAR AND PLURAL...............................................................................6

ELE1.4 COMPLIANCE WITH REGULATIONS AND STANDARDS.............7

ELE1.4.010.8 STATUTORY REGULATIONS.........................................................................7
ELE1.4.020.8 STANDARDS......................................................................................................7
ELE1.4.030.8 PRECEDENCE....................................................................................................8
ELE1.4.040.8 APPLICATION OF BRITISH STANDARDS/INTERNATIONAL OR
NATIONAL STANDARDS / CODE OF PRACTICE........................................9
ELE1.4.050.8 OTHER INTERNATIONAL OR NATIONAL STANDARD
SPECIFICATIONS..............................................................................................9
ELE1.4.060.8 TESTING AND CERTIFICATION....................................................................9
ELE1.4.085.8 CODE OF PRACTICE FOR ENERGY EFFICIENCY OF BUILDING
SERVICES INSTALLATION...........................................................................10

ELE1.5 CONDITIONS OF SUPPLY....................................................................11

ELE1.5.010.8 ELECTRICITY SUPPLY..................................................................................11
ELE1.5.020.8 SERVICE CONDITIONS..................................................................................11

ELE1.6 MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT.........................................................12

ELE1.6.010.8 METRIC UNITS................................................................................................12
ELE1.6.020.8 SUBMISSIONS FOR APPROVAL..................................................................12
ELE1.6.030.8 SELECTION OF EQUIPMENT........................................................................12
ELE1.6.040.8 EQUIPMENT CATALOGUES AND MANUFACTURER'S
SPECIFICATIONS............................................................................................12
ELE1.6.050.8 CONSISTENCY................................................................................................12
ELE1.6.060.8 RESTRICTED USE OF ASBESTOS PRODUCTS..........................................12

ELE1.7 WORKMANSHIP.....................................................................................13
ELE1.7.010.8 TRADESMEN...................................................................................................13
ELE1.7.020.8 TOOLS AND INSTRUMENTS........................................................................13
ELE1.7.030.8 SAFETY ON SITE............................................................................................13
ELE1.7.040.8 GUARD AND RAILING FOR MOVING OR ROTATING PARTS OF
EQUIPMENT.....................................................................................................13
ELE1.7.050.8 IDENTIFICATION OF CABLES AND CONDUITS......................................13
ELE1.7.060.8 SAMPLE FLATS AND SAMPLE WING........................................................14

ELE1.8 SITE MANAGEMENT............................................................................15

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ELE1.8.010.8 APPOINTMENT OF SUPERVISING ENGINEERS, SITE
SUPERVISORS AND BLOCK FOREMEN.....................................................15
ELE1.8.020.8 SUPERVISING ENGINEERS..........................................................................15
ELE1.8.030.8 SITE SUPERVISORS........................................................................................16
ELE1.8.035.8 BLOCK FOREMEN..........................................................................................16
ELE1.8.040.8 BUILDING SERVICES PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENT SCORING
SYSTEM............................................................................................................16
ELE1.8.050.8 COORDINATION WITH MAIN CONTRACTOR ON INTENDED
CONSTRUCTION METHOD FOR INTERNAL PARTITION WALLS
(PANEL WALLS) IN DOMESTIC FLATS, PRECAST CONCRETE
WALL & PRECAST FACADE PANEL...........................................................17
ELE1.8.060.8 MODIFICATION WORKS IN NON-DOMESTIC PREMISES DURING
MAINTENANCE PERIOD...............................................................................17
ELE1.8.070.8 NOTICES AND FEES.......................................................................................17

ELE1.9 SITE SECURITY......................................................................................18

ELE1.9.010.8 SUB-CONTRACTOR'S STORE ROOMS........................................................18
ELE1.9.020.8 BURGLAR ALARM SYSTEM FOR SUB-CONTRACTOR'S STORE
ROOMS.............................................................................................................18
ELE1.9.030.8 MARKING OF RESIDUAL CURRENT CIRCUIT BREAKERS (RCCB).....20

ELE1.10 RECORD DOCUMENTATION.............................................................21

ELE1.10.010.8 REQUIREMENTS FOR SUB-CONTRACTOR'S DRAWINGS.....................21
ELE1.10.020.8 CONDUIT RUN DRAWINGS..........................................................................22
ELE1.10.030.8 WORKING DRAWINGS AND AS-FITTED DRAWINGS............................22
ELE1.10.040.8 DOCUMENTS AND TECHNICAL LITERATURE TO BE SUBMITTED
AFTER COMPLETION....................................................................................23

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ELE1.1 APPLICATION OF SPECIFICATION

ELE1.1.010.8 PRELIMINARIES
This Specification and this Worksection ELE1 in particular should be read in
conjunction with Preliminaries for Building Services Sub-contracts.

ELE1.1.020.8 APPLICATION TO SYSTEMS

1. This Worksection ELE1 of this Specification is applicable to the whole of the Sub-
contract Works while the other Worksections are applicable to the Systems
described in the respective Worksection;
2. Worksection ELE2, which specifies general system requirements should be read in
conjunction with subsequent Worksections of this Specification which are reference
Worksections and define details of installations.

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ELE1.2 THE WORKS

ELE1.2.010.8 SITE OF THE WORKS
The site of the Works is given in the Project Specific Specification.

ELE1.2.020.8 SCOPE OF THE WORKS

The scope of the works is given in the Project Specific Specification.

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ELE1.3 CONTRACT DOCUMENTATION

ELE1.3.010.8 DRAWINGS AND DOCUMENTS
1. A Schedule of the Sub-contract Drawings is included in Appendix 'P';
2. The tenderer's attention is also drawn to the latest revision of the Standard Lighting
Fitting Schedule issued by the Housing Department;
3. The Schedule is available for inspection at the Building Services Section, Housing
Department during normal office hours upon application to the Contract Manager;
4. The Sub-contract Drawings and the Schedule shall hereinafter be referred to as the
Drawings.

ELE1.3.020.8 TECHNICAL INFORMATION SUPPLIED WITH TENDER AND SUB-

CONTRACTOR'S RESPONSIBILITY
1. All technical information supplied with the tender, including the tenderer's proposed
design and the materials offered, is for tender assessment only;
2. Acceptance of the tender will not relieve the Sub-contractor of his responsibility for
the proper working of the installation to meet the specified requirements in
compliance with the Sub-contract documents to the entire satisfaction of the
Contract Manager;
3. In the event of the installation being, in the opinion of the Contract Manager, not in
compliance with the specified requirements, the Sub-contractor shall modify his
design, replace any unsatisfactory materials and do everything necessary for
compliance with the specified requirements at his own cost.

ELE1.3.030.8 DEFINITIONS AND ABBREVIATIONS

In this Specification the word "shall" is mandatory, the word "will" is informative, the
word "should" is advisory and the word "provide" means supply and fix, or supply and
install. In addition the following words shall have meanings herein assigned:
1. "Authority"
means Hong Kong Housing Authority.
2. "Indicated"
means indicated elsewhere in the Specification or on the Drawings.
3. "or Equal" or "or Similar"
means having similar characteristics and Specification, as regards type of
construction, performance, general appearance and standard of quality of
manufacture.
4. "Drawing"
means the drawings referred to in the Specification and any modification of such
drawings Approved by the Contract Manager and such other drawings as may be,
from time to time, furnished or Approved.
5. "Standard Drawings"
means the drawings prepared by the Authority to show detailed arrangements of the
common standard installations.
6. "EMSD"

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means the Electrical and Mechanical Services Department.
7. "WSD"
means the Water Supplies Department.
8. "FSD"
means the Fire Services Department.
9. "IET"
means the Institution of Engineering and Technology UK.
10. "CSA"
means the conductor cross-sectional area.
11. "BSI"
means the British Standards Institution.
12. "BS"
means British Standards, including British Standard Specifications and British
Standard Codes of Practice published by the British Standards Institution.
13. "EN"
means European Standard.
14. "ISO"
means International Organization for Standardization Publications.
15. "IEC"
means International Electrotechnical Commission Publications.
16. "BS EN"
means European Standard adopted by the British Standards Institution to replace
any relevant British Standard.
17. "ASTM"
means American Society for Testing and Materials.
18. "ANSI"
means American National Standards Institution.
19. "PASS"
means Performance Assessment Scoring System.
20. "BSPASS"
means Building Services Performance Assessment Scoring System.

ELE1.3.040.8 SINGULAR AND PLURAL

Words importing the singular only also include the plural vice versa where the context
requires.

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ELE1.4 COMPLIANCE WITH

REGULATIONS AND STANDARDS
ELE1.4.010.8 STATUTORY REGULATIONS
The Sub-contractor shall comply with the latest edition of all relevant Ordinances and
Regulations together with any amendments made thereto, Laws of Hong Kong and shall
be responsible for giving notifications to the appropriate authorities and paying all fees
in accordance with the Sub-contract.
The following are particularly relevant:
1. Electricity Ordinance Chapter 406, and other subsidiary legislation made under the
Ordinance;
2. Regulations of the Telecommunication Authority, Government of Hong Kong;
3. Buildings Energy Efficiency Ordinance (Cap. 610);
4. Energy Efficiency (Labelling of Products) Ordinance Chapter 598;
5. Fire Safety (Commercial Premises) Ordinance and Fire Safety (Buildings)
Ordinance;
6. Dangerous Goods Ordinance and Dangerous Goods (General) Regulations;
7. Occupational Safety and Health Ordinance, Chapter 509, and other subsidiary
legislation made under the Ordinance;
8. Factories and Industrial Undertakings Ordinance, Chapter 59, and other subsidiary
legislation made under the Ordinance;
9. Construction Site (Safety) Regulations;
10. Construction Site Safety Manual issued by the Development Bureau, the
Government of the HKSAR;
11. All regulations, code of practices and guidelines on safety issued by the Labour
Department from time to time;
12. Other relevant Ordinances and Regulations, Laws of Hong Kong;
13. Code of Practice for the Electricity (Wiring) Regulations (hereinafter referred to as
the Electrical CoP);
14. Guidance Notes for the Electrical Products (Safety) Regulation (hereinafter referred
to as the Electrical Product Guidance Notes), which applies to all electrical products
designed for household use and supplied in Hong Kong;
15. Codes of Practice for minimum Fire Service Installations and Equipment and
Inspection, Testing and Maintenance of Installations and Equipment, and Circular
Letters issued by the Fire Services Department (hereinafter referred to as Fire
Services COP);
16. Code of Practice for Energy Efficiency of Building Services Installation 2015
Edition, issued by the Electrical and Mechanical Services Department (hereinafter
referred to as the BEC).

ELE1.4.020.8 STANDARDS
All materials and workmanship shall comply, where applicable, with all relevant
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1. The Supply Rules issued by the respective Supply Company currently in operation
in Hong Kong (hereinafter referred to as the Supply Rules);
2. 17th Edition of the Regulations for Electrical Installations, issued by the IET
(hereinafter referred to as the 17th Edition IEE Wiring Regulations). The 17th
Edition IEE Regulations was jointly published by the BSI and the IET as
BS 7671(hereinafter referred to as BS 7671) and is the general standard now
referred to in this Specification. Reference is also made to Guidance Notes
published by the IET for use in conjunction with BS 7671;
3. Appropriate British Standards / International or National Standards / Code of
Practice subject to clause ELE1.4.040. When a British Standard quoted in this
Specification has been wholly or partially superseded by another equivalent or
similar British Standard, the Sub-contractor is allowed to offer material in
compliance with the latter in lieu for the Contract Manager's Approval;
4. Relevant parts of the HKHA Specification Library for Building Works (hereinafter
referred to as the HKHA Building Works Specification) which may be viewed
during normal office hours in the Authority's offices upon application to the
Contract Manager;
5. General Technical Specifications for Monochrome and Colour Closed Circuit
Television Systems (Specification No. ESG 14 March 2017 Edition) issued by the
Electronic & Data Communication Division, Electrical and Mechanical Services
Department, Hong Kong;
6. General Specification for Public Address System (Specification No. ESG11 Issue
No. 5 October 2016 and Amendment 4 October 2016) issued by the Projects
Division, Electrical and Mechanical Service Department, Hong Kong (hereinafter
referred to as the General PA Specification);
7. Other International or National Standard Specifications as detailed in ELE1.4.050
(hereinafter referred to as Equivalent Standards).

ELE1.4.030.8 PRECEDENCE
In case of conflict between the requirements among the publications referred to in
ELE1.4.010 and ELE1.4.020, interpretation shall be in accordance with the following
order of preference unless otherwise specified or directed by the Contract Manager:
1. Ordinances and subsidiary legislations, Regulations, Laws of Hong Kong;
2. The Project Specific Specification and / or the contract documents for a particular
project;
3. The Specification and/or the Drawings;
4. The Electrical CoP;
5. Electrical Product Guidance Notes;
6. Supply Rules;
7. BS 7671 when specified;
8. British Standard Specifications and Codes of Practice;
9. Equivalent standard;
10. HKHA Building Works Specification.

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ELE1.4.040.8 APPLICATION OF BRITISH STANDARDS/INTERNATIONAL OR
NATIONAL STANDARDS / CODE OF PRACTICE
1. The date/year of British Standards (BS)/International or National Standards / Codes
of Practice (CP) shall be referred to Appendix 1 of the Specification. Where it is
not specified in the Specification, it shall be deemed to refer to any valid or latest
version, and any applicable amendments to that version;
2. Where the date/year is specified, due to intended purposes, the specified version and
any amendments to that version shall be compiled with unless otherwise approved
by Contract Manager;
3. "Head standards" (HS) are not dated because they do not contain any technical
content. However reference to a head standard invokes all relevant extant "parts" of
that standard which are themselves dated. Reference to head standards is a
practicable method of using a general BS reference in situations where detailed
reference to each part would be cumbersome.

ELE1.4.050.8 OTHER INTERNATIONAL OR NATIONAL STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS

Materials or equipment manufactured to other International or National Standard
Specifications (Equivalent Standard) may be considered for acceptance provided that:
1. The Equivalent Standard shall be no less stringent than the corresponding BS; and
2. The materials or equipment shall be compatible, in all respects, with and comply
with the corresponding BS; and
3. The following documents shall be produced when required:
a. An English translation of the Equivalent Standard, certified true by the
Equivalent Standard issuing organization or an acceptable authority;
b. A comparison table highlighting the differences between the Equivalent
Standard and the corresponding BS.

ELE1.4.060.8 TESTING AND CERTIFICATION

1. Unless otherwise specified, equipment shall be type-tested in accordance with the
testing requirements as stipulated in the appropriate recognised standard as
stipulated in the Electrical CoP;
2. Test certificates for each type test complete with reports and drawings, where
applicable, shall be produced when required, to prove to the satisfaction of the
Contract Manager of the compliance with the recognised standard. If the original
documents are not produced in English, an English translation of the documents,
certified true by the issuing organisation or an acceptable authority, shall be
produced when required;
3. For the purpose of product testing and certification, the following interpretation
shall apply:
a. "Independent" shall mean not owned, managed or operated, either in whole or
in part, by the manufacturer or its agents;
b. "Accredited Laboratory" shall mean a laboratory accredited to carry out the
specified tests by:
i. IECEE (IEC System for Conformity Testing to Standards for Safety of
Electrical Equipment) CB Scheme; or
ii. Hong Kong Accreditation Service (HKAS) or Hong Kong Laboratory
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iii. Other equivalent national laboratory accreditation schemes which have
mutual recognition agreements with HKAS/HOKLAS as stipulated in the
Electrical CoP.
c. "Short Circuit Testing Organisation" shall mean:
i. The Association of Short Circuit Testing Authorities (ASTA); or
ii. NV tot Keuring van Elektrotechnische Materialen (KEMA); or
iii. Association des Stations d'Essais Francaises d'Appareillage (ASEFA); or
iv. An Accredited Laboratory; or
v. Other short-circuit testing authorities internationally recognized as having
equal standing as ASTA.
d. "Equivalent Quality Surveillance Scheme" shall mean equivalent quality
surveillance schemes internationally recognized as having equal standing as the
specified scheme(s).

ELE1.4.085.8 CODE OF PRACTICE FOR ENERGY EFFICIENCY OF BUILDING

SERVICES INSTALLATION
1. All materials and workmanship, where specified, shall comply with the BEC;
2. The Sub-contractor shall provide all necessary information and document to the CM
for Registered Energy Assessor’s preparation of all relevant submission as required
under the Buildings Energy Efficiency Ordinance (Cap. 610);
3. Attend and provide necessary equipment for random check and site check upon
requested by the CM.

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ELE1.5 CONDITIONS OF SUPPLY

ELE1.5.010.8 ELECTRICITY SUPPLY
Unless otherwise specified, the complete electrical installation shall be suitable for
operation under the supply system with a nominal frequency of 50 Hz and nominal
voltage of 380V, 3-phase and 220V, single phase within the variation limits as declared
by the local Supply Companies.

ELE1.5.020.8 SERVICE CONDITIONS

The complete electrical installation shall be suitable for use under Hong Kong climatic
conditions with relative humidity and ambient temperature as shown below:
1. Relative Humidity: up to 0.99 saturation;
2. Ambient Temperature: peak from minus 5°C to plus 40°C for 4 hours continuously
with an average from 0°C to plus 35°C over only 24 hours period.

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ELE1.6 MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT

ELE1.6.010.8 METRIC UNITS
Materials shall be of metric unit.

ELE1.6.020.8 SUBMISSIONS FOR APPROVAL

1. The Sub-contractor shall submit catalogues, technical information, certificate of
safety compliance and samples of the materials proposed for Approval as required
by the Contract Manager. The Sub-contractor shall also read in conjunction with
the associated requirements stipulated at Preliminaries for Building Services Sub-
contracts;
2. The Sub-contractor shall ensure the availability of the certificate of safety
compliance for all proposed household products, prior to the submission for
approval;
3. Approval of equipment will not be considered until and unless proper rating/type of
sample complete with detailed information/technical data such as equipment
catalogue, manufacturer's specification and certificates, when required are submitted
for examination.

ELE1.6.030.8 SELECTION OF EQUIPMENT

1. Selection of equipment shall be based on this Specification and technical data
contained on the Drawings for a particular installation;
2. Where items of equipment are interconnected to form an integral part of the
complete electrical installation, their characteristics of performance and capacities
shall be so matched as to give efficient, economical, safe and reliable operation of
the complete electrical installation.

ELE1.6.040.8 EQUIPMENT CATALOGUES AND MANUFACTURER'S SPECIFICATIONS

1. Equipment Catalogues and manufacturers' Specification related to the proposed
equipment shall be in the English language, specific and shall include all
information necessary for the Contract Manager to ascertain that the equipment
complies with this Specification and Drawings. Data and sales catalogue of a
general nature will not normally be accepted;
2. Equipment catalogues and manufacturers' specifications must be submitted for the
examination by and Approval of the Contract Manager before any equipment is to
be ordered.

ELE1.6.050.8 CONSISTENCY
All equipment of the same category shall be the product of the same manufacturer and
shall preferably be of the same colour scheme throughout.

ELE1.6.060.8 RESTRICTED USE OF ASBESTOS PRODUCTS

Asbestos or products containing asbestos shall not be used without prior Approval.

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ELE1.7 WORKMANSHIP
ELE1.7.010.8 TRADESMEN
All tradesmen must be experienced in the trade and the works carried out shall be
consistent with good practice in Hong Kong and to the satisfaction of the Contract
Manager.

ELE1.7.020.8 TOOLS AND INSTRUMENTS

1. Proper tools shall be used to carry out the electrical installations;
2. Adequate and accurate testing/measuring instruments shall also be used to
demonstrate compliance of the electrical installations with the relevant
specifications and regulations;
3. The Contract Manager has the right to stop any work on which the correct tools
and/or instruments are not being used;
4. Instruments used for acceptance test shall be calibrated at appropriate intervals
and/or as specified in Project Specific Specification.

ELE1.7.030.8 SAFETY ON SITE

All works shall be carried out in such a manner as to comply with all regulations
together with any amendments made thereto on safety aspects. These include but are
not limited to the following:
1. Construction Sites (Safety) Regulations;
2. Factories & Industries Undertakings Electricity Regulations;
3. Electricity Ordinance, Chapter 406;
4. IEC 60364-7-704: Construction and Demolition Site Installation.

ELE1.7.040.8 GUARD AND RAILING FOR MOVING OR ROTATING PARTS OF

EQUIPMENT
1. All moving or rotating parts of equipment shall be provided with an Approved
guard and railing complying with the Factories & Industrial Undertakings
(Guarding and Operation of Machinery) Regulations, published by the Labour
Department, together with any amendments made thereto;
2. Guards shall be rigid and of substantial construction and shall consist of heavy mild
steel angle frames, hinged and latched with either heavy galvanized mild steel wire
crimped mesh securely fastened to frames or galvanised sheet metal of 1.2 mm
minimum thickness;
3. All apertures shall be such that finger access to dangerous parts is not possible.
4. All sections shall be bolted or riveted;
5. Railings shall be 32 mm galvanized mild steel pipe and rail fittings.

ELE1.7.050.8 IDENTIFICATION OF CABLES AND CONDUITS

1. Cables for control circuits, inter-communication circuits, signalling circuits, and bell
wiring shall be identified as required for each particular circumstance. Cables for
power and lighting circuits shall be identified in accordance with the Electrical CoP
Code 13D;

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2. Electrical conduits, where required to be distinguished from pipelines of other
services, shall use orange as the basic identification colour in compliance with BS
1710.

ELE1.7.060.8 SAMPLE FLATS AND SAMPLE WING

During the construction for domestic building blocks, a specified sample flats and wing
located on a typical floor and construction mock-up will be required to be completed by
the Main Contractor including the flats, the corridor, the flights of common staircase
leading to the floors immediately above and below the sample wing and the lift lobby
etc. If necessary, flats at the adjacent wing may also be selected. The Sub-contractor
shall complete the electrical installations in the specified sample flats, sample wing and
construction mock-up in coordination with the Main Contractor to cope with the
construction programme. The proposed samples and details of electrical installations in
the sample flats and the sample wing shall be submitted to the CM for approval prior to
commencement of works. The Sub-contractor shall be responsible to replace any
electrical installations which are found damaged or deformed and to carry out the
necessary adjustments to restore to as-new condition before building completion.

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ELE1.8 SITE MANAGEMENT

ELE1.8.010.8 APPOINTMENT OF SUPERVISING ENGINEERS, SITE SUPERVISORS
AND BLOCK FOREMEN
1. Immediately upon the award of the Sub-contract, the Sub-contractor shall appoint
Supervising Engineer(s) and Site Supervisor(s) specified in ELE1.8.020 and
ELE1.8.030 who shall be both English and Cantonese speaking and in the Sub-
contractor's full-time employment for the supervision of the Sub-contract Works to
the satisfaction of the Contract Manager;
2. The Sub-contractor shall also identify Block Foremen as in ELE1.8.035;
3. Immediately after the award of the Sub-contract, the name, qualifications and
curriculum vitae of the Supervising Engineer(s) and Site Supervisor(s) shall be
submitted for Approval to the satisfaction of the Contract Manager;
4. None of the Supervising Engineer(s) and Site Supervisor(s) shall be removed from
their respective duties without prior Approval;
5. In the event of any of them being unsatisfactory, in the opinion of the Contract
Manager, or misconducting themselves, they shall be removed forthwith and be
replaced by suitable substitutes to the Contract Manager's satisfaction within seven
days from the Contract Manager's instruction in writing.

ELE1.8.020.8 SUPERVISING ENGINEERS

1. Unless otherwise specified, the Sub-contractor is to employ for the supervision of
all works on Site, at least one qualified Supervising Engineer. The Supervising
Engineer shall generally represent the Sub-contractor in all respects of the Sub-
contract and assume the following duties:
a. Coordinate and supervise the work in the Sub-contractor's office and the Site;
b. Develop, in conjunction with the Main Contractor, schedules of installation
drawings, builder's work drawings, material submission and delivery, statutory
submissions, the programme of works and testing and commissioning
programme, for approval by the CM;
c. Liaison with the CM and other parties;
d. Attend at the office of the CM for the finalisation of drawings and equipment
selection;
e. Attend progress meetings and coordination meetings;
f. Monitor and supervise installation drawings submission, builder's work
drawings submission, material submission and delivery, statutory submissions
in accordance with the respective submission schedules. Submit progress
reports to the CM monthly or at shorter intervals when such requested by the
CM;
g. Check and confirm the installation drawings, builder's work drawings and
material submissions are suitable for the installation works and in compliance
with the requirements of the Sub-contract;
h. Examine, verify and confirm in writing to the CM on a monthly basis that the
material delivered to the Site under the Sub-contract has been approved by the
CM;
i. Certify all material delivery vouchers in accordance with PRE.B12.280 of the
Main Contract;
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j. Prepare, in conjunction with the Main contractor, the delivery method
statements for delivery of plant and equipment;
k. Undertake all site test and commissioning of the Sub-contract Works and
endorse the test and commissioning reports to confirm that he is satisfied with
the completeness, workmanship and performance of the installations which
comply fully with the Sub-contract requirements, prior to submission to the
CM.
2. Qualification requirements:
At least one year of proven post qualification at supervisory level on electrical
installations in buildings with the following qualification:
a. Registered Professional Engineer (Electrical or BS Discipline) under the
Engineers Registration Ordinance; or
b. Member of the Hong Kong Institution of Engineers (Electrical or BS
Discipline) elected after 5 December 1975; or
c. Member (Electrical or BS Discipline) of an overseas engineering institution
which has signed agreements for the mutual recognition of qualifications with
the Hong Kong Institution of Engineers.
3. The Supervising Engineer(s) shall be highly competent and experienced, and shall
be given a high level of delegated authority such that they can take decisions,
including those involving expenditure.

ELE1.8.030.8 SITE SUPERVISORS

1. Unless otherwise specified, the Sub-contractor is to employ at least one qualified
Site Supervisor. The Site Supervisor(s) shall be stationed on site;
2. Qualifications requirements:
Registered Electrical Worker Grade B(2) or above registered under the Electricity
Ordinance.

ELE1.8.035.8 BLOCK FOREMEN

The Sub-contractor is to identify from time to time one Block Foreman per block who
shall be answerable to the Contract Manager for the quality and progress of works for
the block. The Block Foreman shall be stationed on Site. This Block Foreman and the
Site Supervisor shall not be the same person.

ELE1.8.040.8 BUILDING SERVICES PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENT SCORING SYSTEM

1. The Housing Authority has adopted a Building Services Performance Assessment
Scoring System (BSPASS) to assess the performance of building services
Nominated Sub-contractors undertaking works for the Authority;
2. BSPASS will be operated in this Sub-contract and assessments by Building Services
PASS Assessment Team (BSPAT) or other staff of the HA will be conducted at
quarterly intervals or other intervals as required by the Contract Manager;
3. Upon the Contract Manager's notification, the Sub-contractor's authorised
representative shall attend all such assessments;
4. The Sub-contractor shall provide all necessary attendance, and all necessary
measuring instruments, in addition to those specified in PRE.BS1.630, etc. to
facilitate the BSPASS assessment as stipulated in the relevant BSPASS manuals;

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5. In addition, the Sub-contractor shall also provide labours for the opening up and re-
fixing of the works, the operation of the equipment and the testing, etc. as required
by the assessment.

ELE1.8.050.8 COORDINATION WITH MAIN CONTRACTOR ON INTENDED

CONSTRUCTION METHOD FOR INTERNAL PARTITION WALLS (PANEL
WALLS) IN DOMESTIC FLATS, PRECAST CONCRETE WALL &
PRECAST FACADE PANEL
The internal partition walls (panel walls) in the domestic flats, precast concrete walls
and the precast facade panel are of prefabricated panel wall construction. The Sub-
contractor shall coordinate with the Main Contractor on their intended panel wall
construction method and makes necessary allowance for the conduit installation work.
The provision and installation of GI / PVC conduits and conduit fittings on internal
partition walls (panel walls), precast concrete walls and precast facade panel should be
carried out by Main Contractor and the proposed installation details are shown on
Drawings. The Sub-contractor should ensure that all the conduit systems are in
compliance with the Specification & Drawings.

ELE1.8.060.8 MODIFICATION WORKS IN NON-DOMESTIC PREMISES DURING

MAINTENANCE PERIOD
1. During the Maintenance Period, the Employer may employ other workmen or
contractors to carry out modification works pertaining to the installation to suit the
fitting out works of the tenants;
2. The Sub-contractor shall provide the necessary attendance, including operation of
the installation, as instructed by the Contract Manager to facilitate such
modification works;
3. The costs of the attendance will be determined by a fair valuation made by the
Contract Manager in conjunction with the Sub-contractor and paid for separately;
4. The employment of other workmen or contractors by the Employer for the
modification of the installation shall not in any way relieve the Sub-contractor of his
responsibilities for the maintenance and defects of the Works, other than those parts
which have been modified by others, in accordance with the Contract.

ELE1.8.070.8 NOTICES AND FEES

The Sub-contractor shall comply with the regulations and requirements of all relevant
Authorities such as Fire Services Department, the Building Authority, the
Telecommunications Authority, the Electrical and Mechanical Services Department,
Utility Companies, etc and shall be responsible for giving notifications to the
appropriate Authorities and for paying all fees levied; such fees shall be included in the
Tender Price, and also for collecting all necessary certificates and licenses for the
installation.

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ELE1.9 SITE SECURITY

ELE1.9.010.8 SUB-CONTRACTOR'S STORE ROOMS
1. In addition to the storage shed to be constructed by the Main Contractor as required
under PRE.BS1.380 of the Preliminaries for Building Services Sub-contracts, the
Main Contractor will also hand over to the Sub-contractor the switchroom of each
building six months after the concreting of the structural frame and ceiling slab of
the respective main switchroom, or four months before the completion of each
building, whichever is the earlier;
2. The Sub-contractor may make use of the rooms for storage of materials, subject to
the progress of the Works not being affected. The Sub-contractor shall make
available to the Contractor the builder's work drawings and programme in good
time to enable the Contractor to complete his works necessary for the handover of
the rooms;
3. Immediately after the handover of the rooms, the Sub-contractor shall lock the
doors with a good quality padlock. The padlock shall have proven reliability and
in-service records for the Housing Authority projects. The Sub-contractor shall also
provide and maintain in good operating conditions a burglar alarm system as
specified in ELE1.9.020;
4. The Sub-contractor shall remove the padlocks and burglar alarm system upon
completion of the respective building and upon Approval by the Contract Manager.

ELE1.9.020.8 BURGLAR ALARM SYSTEM FOR SUB-CONTRACTOR'S STORE ROOMS

The Sub-contractor shall provide the following whole burglar alarm system for each
Electrical Sub-contractor's store room during the period as specified in ELE1.9.010:
1. System description
The system shall consist of:
a. Volumetric motion detector;
b. Magnetic door contacts;
c. Burglar alarm panel;
d. Self activated bell;
e. Dedicated-line remote alarm transmission circuit.
2. Volumetric motion detector
a. Volumetric detectors used shall make use of dual technology, including passive
infra red and microwave/ultrasonic wave, such that the possibility of false alarm
will be reduced to the minimum;
b. There shall be at least one detector installed facing each cable trench or any
other weak points or openings.
3. Magnetic door contact
Surface-mounted magnetic door contacts shall be installed on the inner door frame.
It will be used to detect door open.
4. Control panel

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The control panel shall be installed inside the protected room. It shall be powered
by AC mains and backed up by stand-by battery sufficient for 8 hours. The control
panel shall have real time clock display and alarm latching display. The panel shall
be able to be armed or disarmed by mechanical key or by keying in secret code via
the panel keypad. The panel shall also be built-in with entry and exit delay timer,
such that the timer will be triggered by the entry, exit route sensors.
5. Alarm annunciator
a. Self-activated alarm bell shall be installed on outstanding location on the outer
wall of the protected room. The bell shall be housed in strong steel housing
with anti-corrosion finishing and are tamper protect against removal of the lid,
the bolt or attempted removal of the housing from the wall. The bell shall be
self-powered by rechargeable battery. If input circuit is cut off, it shall give out
annunciation. Upon activation it shall give out alarm sound level not less than
100 db at 1 metre distance. There shall also be a strobe light on the bell to
provide visual warning;
b. A cut off timer adjustable from 1 minute to 15 minutes shall be provided.
Should the bell ring for the pre-set period, it shall be cut off by the timer.
However, the strobe light shall remain flashing. Should the built-in battery
voltage goes below the threshold limit, the bell shall give intermittent audio and
visual warning to signify the need for battery replacement.
6. Dedicated line remote alarm transmission
a. Alarm signal shall be transmitted to a remote central station. The signal shall be
transmitted through dedicated lease-line. The alarm transmission line shall also
be supervised, such that communication failure can be detected from the central
station;
b. The transmitter used shall have identity signals sent back to the central station
such that compromising by direct swapping of transmitter shall not be possible.
Communication data shall also be encrypted to deter compromising;
c. The alarm signal shall be terminated in the central station which shall be
manned by at least 2 persons any time. The central station shall enforce
stringent security measures and meeting BS 5979 is preferred. The central
station shall be operated by a well established and reputable security service
company, the name of which shall be submitted to the Contract Manager for
Approval;
d. In the central station, there shall be records of telephone numbers of site guard
post and keyholders. Should there by any alarm received by the central station,
its operator shall call site guard and the keyholder. Upon notification, the
keyholder shall return to the protected premises to investigate and reset the
control panel. Should there be any suspected theft or burglary, the operator
shall call the police. All telephone conversations with central station must be
recorded and kept for at least 30 days for later reference.
7. Operating cost
All operating costs for the burglar alarm system, including the rental charges for the
lease-line, the charges for the remote central station etc. shall be borne by the Sub-
contractor.

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ELE1.9.030.8 MARKING OF RESIDUAL CURRENT CIRCUIT BREAKERS (RCCB)
The name of the estate and the phase number (e.g. LOK FU 5), or the suitable
description of the contract, shall be indelibly marked on an external surface of the
enclosure of the RCCB in capital letters of not less than 3 mm high. The marking shall
not affect the appearance and performance of the RCCB. A sample of the marked
RCCB shall be submitted to the Contract Manager for Approval prior to installation.

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ELE1.10 RECORD DOCUMENTATION

ELE1.10.010.8 REQUIREMENTS FOR SUB-CONTRACTOR'S DRAWINGS
1. Size of drawings
Drawings submitted by the Sub-contractor shall be of a standard size from A0 to A4
in accordance with BS EN ISO 5457. "As-fitted" drawings shall be of A0 or A1
size only.
2. Installation drawings
The Installation Drawings shall detail and dimension the following, where relevant
and also read in conjunction with Preliminaries for Building Services Sub-contracts:
a. Site distribution, cable and busduct routes;
b. General layout drawings giving accurate and dimensioned locations of all plant
and equipment included in the Sub-contract;
c. Schematic diagrams for main and sub-main distribution;
d. Main switchboard details, including schematic diagram, component layout,
busbar arrangement, compartmentation, conductor sizes, cabling arrangement,
termination details, control diagram;
e. Details of distribution boards and consumer units, including types and rating of
protective devices, sizes and types of incoming and outgoing cables, circuit
description;
f. Busduct installation details showing connections, mounting details and setting
out of all components including straight runs elbows, offsets, tap-off units, etc.;
g. Prefabricated Branch Cables installation details showing connections, mounting
details and setting out of all components including straight runs elbows, offsets,
tap-off units, etc.;
h. Lighting layouts for normal and emergency fittings, detailing positions,
mounting methods, types of luminaires, switch positions and wiring
connections;
i. Conduit routes with conduit sizes, showing adaptable boxes, details of cables
and circuit references (see ELE1.10.020);
j. Trunking and cable tray routes with details of sizes, fixings, cables carried;
k. Generator installation details, showing plant layout and sections, exhaust pipe
details, fuel system details, acoustic treatment, control equipment;
l. Earthing and equipotential bonding system with details of conductor sizes and
routing, bonding arrangement;
m. Lightning protection system with details of air terminations, down conductors
and bonding;
n. CABD, Security, CCTV, EAS, PA and carpark control systems, whichever
included in the Sub-contract, with schematics, equipment details, cable routes,
termination details, fixing details, etc.;
o. Label schedules, showing wording and formats for the labelling of equipment
and distribution board circuits;
Operating and maintenance clearances for the equipment and their static and
dynamic structural loading shall be shown on the installation drawings
wherever necessary.
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3. "As-fitted" drawings
The "as-fitted" drawings shall be based on the full set of Approved Installation
Drawings updated to show the actual positions and arrangement of all items
installed. Any additional drawings which are considered necessary by the Contract
Manager for showing the complete installation shall be included. The Drawings
shall be drawn in black-ink lines on transparent linen or other Approved materials,
suitable for reproduction of prints.

ELE1.10.020.8 CONDUIT RUN DRAWINGS

The Sub-contractor shall submit detailed conduit layout drawings for Approval prior to
commencement of the installation. The Sub-contractor shall supply to the Contract
Manager eight (8) sets of conduit run drawings after Approval.

ELE1.10.030.8 WORKING DRAWINGS AND AS-FITTED DRAWINGS

1. The Sub-contractor's attention is drawn to Preliminaries for Building Services Sub-
contracts for installation drawings and ELE1.10.020 above;
2. Schematic wiring diagrams for the electrical installation of each building shall be
provided and fixed properly to the satisfaction of the Contract Manager, in the
locations hereunder. The diagrams shall be of A1 size minimum and each diagram
shall be treated with acrylic varnish to prevent deterioration and mounted in an
anodised aluminium frame with transparent plastic front plate of 3 mm minimum
thickness and wooden backing board of 5 mm minimum thickness;
System Location of diagram
Electrical power distribution Main switchroom and near other main
and associated systems switches as required in compliance with the
Electrical CoP
Security system Meter room accommodating the main control
equipment
Public address system Adjacent to the main system amplifier
3. The complete set of as-fitted drawings shall consist of each of the drawings, which
shall include but not be limited to the following:
a. Site plan and underground cable route of telecommunication lines, supply
company cables, road lighting layout plan;
b. Schematic wiring diagrams;
c. Electrical floor layout plans;
d. Typical domestic flat layout plans;
e. Schematic wiring diagram of public lighting;
f. Public lighting layout plans;
g. External lighting layout plans;
h. Transformer room, main switch room and meter room layout plans;
i. Installation details - lateral main, trunking and mounting methods;
j. Lightning protection system;
k. Schematic diagram for doorphone system;
l. Control block diagram for doorphone system;

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m. Security system – schematic diagram for all sub-systems (showing the type of
integrated circuits transistors, diodes and other semiconductor devices, voltage
rating and values of all passive components etc), one to one scale printed board
layout and the arrangement of components on the circuit boards;
n. CCTV installation layout plan;
o. Security alarm installation;
p. Public address system;
q. CABD system - site layout plan (showing antenna position and direction) and
signal field strength.

ELE1.10.040.8 DOCUMENTS AND TECHNICAL LITERATURE TO BE SUBMITTED

AFTER COMPLETION
The Sub-contractor shall submit the following documents and technical literature to the
Contract Manager for the whole installation and equipment provided under this Sub-
contract which shall include, but not be limited to the following:
1. User manual consisting of:
a. Information (catalogue, manual, instruction etc.) on special
precautions/procedures/methods required on the use, operation, cleaning,
servicing, maintenance, repair and replacement of all proprietary material and
equipment installed such as air circuit breaker(s)/moulded case circuit
breaker(s) including protection and instrumentation devices, lighting fittings,
amplifiers and cameras. Requirements on proper use and operation for
durability, safety and statutory consideration shall be clearly stated;
b. A list of recommended spare parts;
c. Testing and commissioning reports on the system and equipment installed
(electronic copy in PDF format stored on recordable compact disc shall be
provided in addition to hard copies).
2. Original certificate of warranty for any material, equipment and installation with
warranty period last beyond Maintenance Period; and
3. Other items as required by the Contract Manager.
For public address system, apart from the documents stipulated above, three sets of
operation and maintenance manuals with detailed circuit diagrams and descriptions shall
be submitted to the Contract Manager one month before the commissioning of the
installation.

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