SECTION - 11 WATER RETAINING STRUCTURES

11.4 DESCRIPTION
The work covered by the sections of specification & consist of construction of overhead. Underground water
tanks and swimming pool.

11.2 MATERIAL REQUIREMENT

All materials such as cement, sand, aggregate & steel etc. shall conform to the specifications given in respective
e section (Material) or given elsewhere.

11.3 CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENT

The Contractor shall carry out the work according to design /drawing/instructions of Engineer Incharge. Work
shall include the following.
1. Columns/pillar raised/constructed upto required height RCC 1:1-1/2.3
2. Bed and side walls of tanks shall be constructed in RCC 1:1-1/2:3 mixed with pudlo as per manufacturer’s
directions.
3. Inside of the tank shall be finished with ½” thick terrazzo over ½” thick 1:2 cement sand mortar or ceramic
tiles as specified on drawings.
4. Roof slab shall be in RCC 1:2:4 with manhole cover with frame and vent pipes.
5. In joint water stopper 9” wide will be used.
6. For pipes, rising mains, delivery, overflow & washout, puddle collars of specified size will be fixed during
pouring of side wall concrete.
7. Necessary gauge and float valve shall be provided
8. Stairs shall be provided inside & outside the tanks as per plans
9. Inside of the tank will be lime washed for dis-infections.
10. If anywhere brick work is used, it will be 1st class brick work set in cement sand mortar 1:3
11. If any plaster is done that will be in cement sand mortar 1:3 with pudle
12. External sides of walls of underground water tank will be provided vertical DPC as per specifications in
section DPC.

11.4 MEASUREMENT
Measurement will be taken in capacity of water tank. For calculating capacity. Free board will not be accounted
for i.e height. From bottom to water level will be taken.

11.5 RATE AND PAYMENT

Rate shall include all material form work & labour etc. complete in all respect design/drawing/instructions of
Engineer In charge

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