MR MOHAMMED ARYAN AND DR ALA'A

SECTION 2.0 PLUMBING, DRAINAGE & FIRE FIGHTING -

PARTICULAR SPECIFICATIONS

INDEX TITLE

2.1.0 GENERAL
2.2.0 SCOPE OF WORK
2.3.0 REGULATIONS
2.4.0 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL PIPING & FITTINGS
2.5.0 INSTALLATION OF UNDERGROUND PIPING
2.6.0 HOT AND COLD-WATER SYSTEM
2.7.0 SOIL, WASTE AND DRAINAGE INSTALLATION
2.8.0 WORKMANSHIP OF WATER SUPPLY AND DRAINAGE SYSTEMS.
2.9.0 TESTING
2.10.0 DISINFECTION OF WATER SYSTEM
2.11.0 THERMAL AND ACOUSTIC INSULATION OF PIPES
2.12.0 FIRE EXTINGUISHERS & FOG FIRE SUPRESSION SYSTEM
2.13.0 IDENTIFICATION OF SERVICES
2.14.0 SHOP DRAWINGS
2.15.0 AS BUILT DRAWINGS
2.16.0 OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUALS

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2.1.0 GENERAL

All work under this heading shall be subject to THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS
OF THE CONTRACT AND THE GENERAL CONDITIONS hereinbefore written
for the entire work, and the general requirements of the Mechanical Installation.

COORDINATION

Contractor shall be responsible to co-ordinate different services, systems and

builder works accordingly, and any discrepancy found shall be brought to the
Consultant's attention in writing, failing which the Contractor will rectify the systems
or services, as per Consultant's requirements at no extra cost.

MATERIALS AND WORKMANSHIP

The Contractor is to submit for the approval of the Consultant a list of the names
and addresses of the manufacturers, the trademarks and types of all materials and
articles he intends to use together with any specifications that may be required
before any orders are placed. The complete works installed as per the contract
and approved layouts shall be provided with replaceable warranty for defective
materials or workmanship for a period of 24 months from the date of successfully
handing over of the project to the client. Partial completion certificate for the project
will not be issued under any circumstances.

If any of the manufacturers, materials and the like are rejected by the Consultant,
then it is the Contractor's responsibility to provide suitable alternatives to the
Consultant within seven days of rejection. Consultant's decision is final and binding
on the Contractor.

All equipments and materials proposed for the works shall have a local agent
approved by the manufacturer. The local agent shall have stock of spares and
after sales servicing facilities available.

When so required by the Consultant, samples of goods or materials are to be

provided at the Contractor's expense. The following procedures are to be adopted.

1) All samples are to be delivered to the Consultant's office/site office.

2) Duplicate final approved samples are to be provided for the Consultant,

one for office use and one for the site.

3) Samples are to be provided promptly to allow the Consultant adequate

time for inspection so as not to delay the Works.

4) Each sample is to be properly labeled with these details:

i. Name and quality of material.

ii. Manufacturer's name.
iii. Project title.
iv. Contractor's name.
v. Date of submission.
vi. Specification reference.

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 5) Samples not to be removed until so instructed by the Consultant.

If, during the contract, any materials become unobtainable despite the Contractor's
best endeavors, then the Contractor may offer a suitable alternative. Any decision
upon alternative materials will be at the sole discretion of the Consultant and any
delay or loss occasioned by the Contractor due to his failure to provide the
materials specified will not relieve him of his obligations under the Contract. If
alternative material proves to be acceptable but there is a decrease in the quality
or value a suitable price reduction will be made, however if there is an increase in
quality or value no adjustment will be made.

It is entirely the Contractor's responsibility to ensure that imported materials or

goods arrive on site in sufficient time to adhere to the programme of works.

All materials or manufactured items that are liable to damage are to be delivered to
site in the original package or container bearing the name of the manufacturer and
the brand.

Materials or manufactured items are to be carefully loaded, transported, unloaded

and stored in an approved manner, protected from damage and exposure to
weather or dampness during transit and after delivery to site.

The Contractor is to provide all labour, materials and transport that the Consultant's
Representative may require in carrying out tests and checks on materials and
workmanship and setting out and measuring the Works.

Contractor to submit before end of every calendar month a material flow sheet, in a
format approved by Consultant.

2.2.0 SCOPE OF WORK

This specification includes the supply, install, test, commission, handover and
service during defects liability period of the complete system of the following all as
described herein and as shown on the drawings and in any case to comply with
relevant B.S., DIN Standard, National Plumbing Code and Standard Specification
for building works issued by Ministry of Works, Bahrain.

(1) Connection to incoming WDD water supply with water meters’ manifolds,
meters, valves etc. as per the drawings.

(2) Underground water supply lines from manifold to raw water storage tank in
the basement floor as detailed in the layout.

(6) Supply and install the raw water booster and transfer pump sets of duty as
shown in the drawings together with all valves and fittings.

(7) Water heaters as shown in the drawings.

(8) Cold water PPR 80 piping to all fixtures and fittings requiring so as shown
in the drawing with valves, fittings, etc.

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 (9) Domestic hot water supply PPR 80 piping with insulation to all fixtures and
fittings requiring so as shown in the drawing with valves, fittings etc.

(10) Thermal insulation of complete hot and exposed cold-water piping, acoustic
insulation of drainage pipe work in false ceiling void, insulation on
condensate drains pipe works, including as shown in drawings and as per
specification.

(11) All soil, waste and vent piping inside and outside of the building including
venting of first manholes as shown in the drawings and as per
specifications.

(12) All rainwater and condensate drain pipes of all air conditioning units as
shown on the drawings and as per specification.

(13) All sanitary wares and accessories and their connections with all services
with stop cocks, angle valves, traps etc. as per specification.

(14) Roof rain water outlets as per specifications and architect’s details.

(15) Sewer manholes, inspection chambers, bottle gullies, back inlet gullies etc.
as shown on the drawings and as per specification.

(16) Floor drains, area drains etc. as shown in the drawings and as per
specifications.

(17) Septic tank, soak ways etc. as shown in the drawings and specifications.

(18) Supply and install Portable Extinguishers as indicated in the layout.

(19) Complete all tests required by all rules, regulations, etc. of all authorities
having jurisdiction and prepare, complete and file all forms, tabulations,
drawings, etc., pertinent thereto with the referenced authorities, and
accomplish such work with personnel of proper caliber.

(20) Identification and labeling of all services as per specifications and as

directed by S.O.

(21) Prepare and submit requisite sets of shop drawings, as built drawings and
O. & M. Manuals as per specifications.

(22) Contractor shall be responsible for co-coordinating different services,

systems and builder’s works accordingly and any discrepancy found shall
be brought to the attention of the S.O. in writing, failing which the
contractor will rectify the systems/services as per S. O’s instructions at no
extra cost.

(23) Co-ordinate with Sewerage and Drainage Directorate, Water Distribution

Directorate and other relevant authorities for the co-ordination, approval,
permits for connections etc.

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 The above shall include all labour, materials, equipment, machinery and services
necessary to make the complete system fully operative.

2.3.0 REGULATIONS

All water supply and plumbing installation work in connection with the contract shall
be executed in strict accordance with the valid edition of British, DIN Standard and
National Plumbing Code, and any supplements, addenda or published revisions
thereto up the date of submission of the contractor's Tender. The contractor shall
keep a copy of the said regulations supplements etc. on site at all times during the
continuance of the contract.

2.4.0 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL PIPING AND FITTINGS

Piping and fittings shall be first class and comply with the requirements of the
relevant British Standards/DIN Specification.

All piping, run in floor construction, suspended ceiling space or roof space, shall be
run parallel with the lines of the building unless otherwise shown or noted on the
drawings. Water supply pipes where practicable shall be placed at same elevation
and hung on suitable hangers.

Hanger/pipe clamps shall be with vibration and sound isolating rubber lining. The
clamp shall be two piece/single piece constructions with lock bolts. Sample
material shall be submitted for consultant/Client’s approval, before proceeding with
the work.

Make of pipe hangers shall be Mupro- Germany or equal and approved.

Insulated pipes shall be so installed that there will be not less than 12mm clear
space between them.

Except as otherwise specified, hangers shall be spaced not more than 3 metres
apart.

Vertical lines shall be adequately supported at each floor and at their bases by a
suitable hanger placed in the horizontal line near the riser. Also vertical lines shall
be adequately braced to vertical walls, etc.

All pipe connections with fittings shall be made hydraulically tight with approved
materials.

All pipework shall be thoroughly cleaned to remove dirt and grease or oil. The
inside of pipework shall be thoroughly flushed with fresh water.

Fittings i.e. stopcocks, valves, flexible connectors, bends, etc., shall be provided
where necessary and in accordance with good practice.

Main valves and switches on pipe works shall be stenciled to indicate their use.

All piping shall be tested before used as described in the specification.

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 Fittings on chromium plated brass pipe shall be cast brass, malleable iron pattern,
finished and chromium plated.

A friction wrench shall be used on plated pipe and fittings. Cut, dented or bruised
pipe will not be allowed, and if found installed, shall be removed by the Contractor.

All ends of pipe shall be reamed and filed and all burrs removed from the interior of
same.

All hot and cold-water piping, shall be installed so as to pitch to drain to accessible
locations.

Generally, all piping shall be run concealed in chases or pipe spaces adjoining
fixtures or shall otherwise be concealed in walls, unless otherwise indicated.

Air chambers, set 800mm high full size of branch shall be installed at the end of all
hot and cold-water supplies to fixtures. Shock arrestors shall be provided for all
water lines to equipment with quick opening and closing valves.

All exposed piping valves and fittings in toilets shall be chromium plated. All
exposed pipework elsewhere which is not chromium plated, shall be covered
according to the specifications.

All ends of pipes, including those extending above roof, drains, and fixtures shall
be closed with caps or plugs so as to prevent dirt or building material from getting
into pipes or traps, during erection.

Dielectric fittings shall be used to connect nonferrous pipe and equipment to

ferrous pipe and equipment.

All metal pipework conveying water shall be protected from electrolytic action by
the installation of non-conductive or fiber type nipples to mechanically separate
copper pipes from galvanized tanks or galvanized steel pipework. Where the water
is acidic, approval shall be obtained of the solution to avoid possible corrosion due
to electrolytic action.

In areas where certain water or soil conditions could cause dezincification on brass
fittings, valves, etc., then the gun metal type shall be used throughout.

Approval shall be obtained prior to ordering materials which may be affected by

dezincification and the correct materials shall be used throughout the system.

Ample provision shall be made for expansion of pipework and expansion loops
constructed from steel pipe and fittings. Purpose made expansion joints and
anchor points shall be provided as shown in the drawing or as directed by the
Consultant or his representative.

All expansion loops or breaks shall be 'cold stressed'. All pipe runs shall be
approved by the Consultant, before installation.

All pipework passing through walls, ceilings and floors shall be provided with
sleeves of suitable size to allow free movement of the pipes, and be constructed of
a similar material to that of the pipe. The gaps between sleeves and pipes shall be

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 sealed by fire rated sealants, the fire rating shall be equal to that of the
wall/partition.

All vents, stacks and on general any PVC pipes within the building extending to
outdoor under direct sunlight should be made of GRP (the portion extending
outdoors), PVC is not allowed on all cases to be used.

Sleeves shall be of sufficient length to finish flush with finished face of wall/ceiling
or floors except where shown otherwise on the drawings. Sleeves shall be retained
in position before making good by lugs or plates.

2.5.0 INSTALLATION OF UNDERGROUND PIPING

2.5.1 TRENCHING

Trenches shall have shape and dimensions as shown in typical details according
to the diameter of pipes that will be laid in.

The excavated material should be placed on one side of the trench at a safe
distance. Stones and rubble should be gradually removed to avoid the possibility
of their falling accidentally on the pipes. When the excavated material is made up
entirely of stones and rubble (when excavating in rocky areas) it has to be
removed from the neighborhood of the trench before any attempt of laying the
pipes.

The bottom of the trench should be leveled so that the full body of the pipe rests on
even bed. Big stones and rocky protrusions must be removed very carefully.

2.5.2 PIPE LAYING

All precautions shall be taken to protect the pipes, and prior to installation all pipes
shall be checked for soundness and cleanliness. Any material found to be
defective should be marked and removed from the trench in such manner that
neither the pipe nor the trench will be damaged or disturbed and so as to prevent
earth or debris from falling onto the previously prepared pipe bed. Under no
circumstances shall water main materials be dropped or dumped into the trench.
Particular care must be taken to prevent scratching or otherwise damaging the
surface of the pipe.

Pipes and fittings shall be laid and jointed according to the manufacturer's
instructions to give a watertight structure, true to line and grade.

At times when work is not in progress, open ends of pipe and fittings shall be
securely and satisfactorily closed with caps supplied by the Contractor as
recommended by the pipe manufacturer so that no water, earth or other substance
will enter the pipe or fittings.

All pipes must be inspected and approved by the Consultant before they are
covered.

2.5.3 PIPE BEDDING AND SURROUND

All pipes shall be bedded and surrounded in accordance with the drawings.

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 Bedding and surrounding shall be granular material free from rocks as specified
and as shown in typical details drawings.

The bedding material shall be carefully placed on the bottom of the prepared
trench, hand tamped and shaped to fit the lower portion of the pipe barrel, all to the
minimum thickness shown on the drawings. Care shall be taken to ensure that the
pipe will be uniformly supported on the bedding material and under no
circumstances shall large stones, rock projections or other hard objects are
permitted to come in contact with the pipe.

When pipe has been laid on its bedding, additional bedding material shall be
placed and thoroughly compacted by hand in successive layers not exceeding 150
mm thickness up to the top of the pipe. The material shall be placed on both sides
of the pipe simultaneously and shall completely fill the spaces between the pipe
and the trench wall and under the haunches of the pipe.

In all cases it is essential to properly compact the bedding around the sides of the
pipe.

Care shall be taken to ensure that the alignment and grade of the pipe is not
disturbed during the operation. Couplings should be left exposed until the line has
been tested.

2.5.4 BACKFILLING OF TRENCHES

2.5.4.1 Following successful testing of each length of pipe the remaining surround material
shall be placed and backfilling commenced. The first layer shall consist of selected
material from the excavation not containing material larger than 50mm sieve size.
Heavy mechanical compactors shall not be used.

2.5.4.2 All the unsuitable material i.e. soft materials, asphaltic chunks, stones larger than
60mm, organic materials, metal, debris etc. shall not be used for backfilling and
shall be removed from the site. Where unsuitable material is encountered in
excavation it shall be replaced for backfilling purposes with selected granular
material from approved sources and shall consist of good hard granular screened
desert fill within the following grading limits:

B.S. Sieve Size % By weight passing

63.5mm 100
37.5mm 85-100
20mm 60-80
10mm 40-65
5mm 30-50
2.36mm 20-40
600 Microns 10-25
75 Microns 0-10

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2.5.4.3 When the trench is excavated below the level of the base, the excess excavation
shall be filled and tamped, in the same manner as the base at the Contractor's
expense.

2.5.5 COMPACTION

2.5.5.1 Compaction of the backfill shall be carried out in layers not exceeding 150mm thick
after compaction using vibrating plate compactors or rollers.

2.5.5.2 Mechanical compaction shall not be carried out below a minimum distance of
300mm from the crown of the water pipe, where only hand tapping (compaction) is
allowed.

2.5.5.3 The backfill material shall be deposited and spread in uniform, parallel layers not
exceeding 150mm thick after compaction. Before the next layer is placed, each
layer shall be compacted as required so as to obtain a thoroughly compacted
mass to at least 95% maximum Dry Density at optimum moisture content.

2.5.5.4 Where instructed by the Consultant, the Contractor shall carry out at his expense
such tests as are required to confirm that compaction has been carried out in
accordance with this Specification.

2.6.0 HOT AND COLD-WATER SYSTEM

2.6.1 PIPING & FITTINGS

All water pipes and fittings below ground shall be uPVC pressure pipes to BS-
3505-1986-Class-E or HDPE conforming to BS-1972-1967(for underground
services). Make shall be Gulf Plastic Industries for uPVC and Polypipe, U.K. for
HDPE pipes or equal and approved.

The fittings for HDPE pipes shall be gunmetal to BS-1400 grade LG2 including
liners and be purpose designed for use with HDPE pipes specified above.

All the above ground hot and cold-water pipes upto the fixtures shall be PP-R 80
(Polypropylene Random Copolymerisate).

Make of PPR pipes shall be Banninger, Germany/Wavin, Holland or equal and

approved.

PP-R 80 Pipes & Fittings

These shall be suitable for continuous operation with cold and hot water of 20oC to
70oC at pressure of minimum 10 bar.

The pipes and fittings shall conform to the latest DIN/BS/European Standards and
shall be suitable for carrying potable water (DIN 8077/8078/16962 Part 5A or
approved by WRC, U.K.)

The joints shall be electro fusion socket welding and as recommended by the
manufacturer.

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 Qualified, Licensed and competent plumbers in socket welding shall be employed
to undertake the jointing of pipes. The credentials of such plumbers shall be
submitted and approved by the consultant.

Pipes exposed to sun shall be insulated with rigid aluminum foil faced fiberglass
pipe section of density 64 Kg. /m3 and covered by 4 oz canvas cloth, 1 coat of
approved vapor barrier paint and 1 coat of approved weather proof paint (Refer
Section 1.11.0 for more details).

Linear expansion compensation loops shall be provided in the pipes as per

manufacturer’s recommendations.

2.6.2 VALVES

All the valves shall be asbestos free, suitable for potable water application and
approved by water Bye Laws Scheme/WRC U.K.

a) All main isolating valves and branch valves up to 50mm size and above
ground shall be lever operated bronze valves conforming to BS 1552-1989
and shall be rated as PN16. End threads should confirm to BS 21.

Make shall be Crane, U.K. /Hattersely, U.K. or equal and approved.

Isolation valves upto 50mm size, below ground shall be double union lever
operated plastic type conforming to BS 4346 housed in heavy duty GRP
valve box (for non traffic areas) and masonry valve chamber with heavy
duty cover for traffic areas.

These valves shall be rated minimum PN 10.

Plastic ball valves shall be with EPDM seals.

Isolation valves above 50mm shall be double union plastic ball valves
conforming to BS-4346. These valves shall be rated minimum PN 10.

Makes of plastic valves shall be Dura pipe, U.K./George Fisher, U.K. or

equal and approved.

b) Local isolation of each sanitary fitting shall be by a screw operated bronze

ball valve as "Ball-O-Fix" type or angle valve as approved by the
consultant.

c) Pressure reducing valves: This shall be suitable for inlet pressures upto 25
bar and outlet pressure range of 1.5 bar – 6 bar. Maximum operating
temperature shall be 80oC.

Body of the valve shall be bronze, diaphragm and seals shall be NBR/70
or equivalent. Valve shall be WRC approved, suitable for potable water.

Pressure reducing valves shall be fitted with “y” strainer at the inlet and
pressure gauges of Ø100mm dial at inlet and outlet sides. Bypass
connection to the PRV shall be provided with Isolation Valve.

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 Make shall be Watts, U.K. or equal and approved.

d) Float operated ball valve shall be gunmetal ‘ports mouth’ type up to 20mm
diameter to BS-1212 and shall be of the gunmetal 'Portsmouth' type up to
20mm diameter to BS 1212 and shall be of the low, medium or high
pressure type to suit operating conditions and shall be stamped
accordingly. They shall be complete with a rubber or similar washer and
have a copper float to BS 1968 and a gun metal float arm.

Valves above 20mm shall be the gun metal piston type to BS 1212 of
gun metal construction complete with a synthetic disc and piston
bucket and a gun metal float arm and a copper ball float BS 1968.

All ball valves to be fitted with a silencer discharge tube.

Make shall be Crane, U.K./Hattersely, U.K./Pegler U.K. or equal and

approved.

e) Non-Return Valve: Non Return Valves up to 50mm shall be

bronze/gunmetal body, swing type conforming to BS-5154. The disk shall
be gunmetal/brass. Ends shall be threaded to BS-21. Pressure rating
shall be PN16 and suitable for water temperatures up to 100oC.

Sizes above 50mm shall be flange type, horizontal swing pattern cast iron
body, cast iron disk and cast iron cover, conforming to BS: 5153, PIN16.

Flange connections shall conform to BS-10.

Make shall be Crane, U.K. /Hattersely, U.K. or equal and approved.

2.6.3 AUTOMATIC AIR VENTS

Provide automatic air vents at all high points and/or where shown on drawings
and/or as needed and directed by the S.O., Air valves and other similar items shall
conform to BS 2591. Automatic air valves shall incorporate a stainless-steel ball
float and bronze seat. The valve body to be of bronze or malleable iron and shall
have screwed inlet connection. Incorporated with each automatic air valve a cop-
per alloy gate valve shall be fitted to the inlet connection. Polyethene/Polybutylene
drain pipes shall be connected to nearest drain or shall discharge to a location
approved by the S.O.

Where possible, the air vents shall be mounted on an air bottle of at least the same
size as the pipe but not more than 50mm nominal bore.

2.6.4 AIR BOTTLES

Air bottles shall be used where possible for each automatic air eliminator as
described above.

Air bottles shall be used with manual air vent cock in positions where the systems
are likely to be under suction. They shall be used where rapid filling of a system is
required. The air bottle shall be made from a pipe at least the same nominal bore
and material of the pipework it serves but not larger than 50mm nominal bore. The

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 length may vary with the available space but a 250mm length shall be allowed
within the tender with a 6mm or 9mm vent cock on top. Discharge pipe shall be
allowed for as for Automatic Air Eliminators above.

2.6.5 STRAINERS

Suction headers of all pump sets shall be fitted with “Y” type strainers.

All strainers up to 50mm shall be bronze construction Y type strainers screwed

ends. Screwed ends shall conform to BS-21 and strainers shall be with drain plug.

All strainers 65mm and above shall be cast iron construction Y type strainers
flanged ends conforming to BS-4504, PIN16 and with drain flange.

Strainer (Y pattern) shall be provided where shown on Mechanical drawings, on

inlet side of control valve and/or as directed by the S.O. Screens shall be stainless
steel with approximately 0.8mm perforations for sizes up to 50mm and smaller,
and approximately 1.6mm perforations for larger sizes.

One spare strainer basket for each strainer shall be handed over to the S.O.

Strainers shall be arranged to allow them to be by passed, with isolation valves in

bypass connection.

Make shall be Crane, U.K./Hattersely, U.K. or equal and approved.

2.6.6 FLEXIBLE CONNECTIONS

Flexible connectors shall be provided on all pump suction and discharge and
anywhere else required and/or as shown on drawings.

Flexible connectors shall be double rubber bellow type, PN-16 rated, with
galvanised steel flanges; carbon steel reinforcement wire and neoprene rubber
cover liner.

Shall be suitable for ambient temperature up to 55oC, burst pressure of 60 bar at

20oC. Connectors shall be internally steel wire reinforced and furnished completely
with steel retaining rings.

Flanges shall conform to BS-4504-PN-16.

2.6.7 DIELECTRIC COUPLINGS

Where pipes of dissimilar metals are jointed, provide dielectric (insulating)

couplings, fittings, unions or flanges.

2.6.8 EXPANSION JOINTS

Expansion joints shall be of the bellows type brained stainless steel constructions
with flanged ends axial type.

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2.6.9 WATER PUMPING SETS – Booster Pump Sets

The booster pumping sets shall be variable speed/constant speed of the capacity
and duties stated on the drawings and shall each comprise: -

a) Two sets of Vertical, multistage, inline centrifugal type pumps. The pumps
shall be of heavy duty construction with fully stainless steel casing (AISI-
316L), stainless steel impeller (AISI-316L) and shaft (AISI-316L), and with
a mechanical, self adjusting, self lubricated shaft seal. The pumps shall be
manufactured by a reputed manufacturer with authorized local agent in
Bahrain, who can provide full service and spares back up during and after
the defects liability period.

Pumps shall be manufactured by Grundfos-Holland, Xylem Lowara -Italy

or equal and approved by the Consultant/Client.

The pumps motors shall be of the totally enclosed, fan cooled type and
must be rated for continuous operation at 50oC ambient temperature, IP-
55 protection and with class “F” insulation.

b) Variable speed drive, pressure transmitter & control unit (for variable
speed pump sets shown in the drawings).

The variable speed drive pump set shall maintain a constant system
pressure by continuously varying the speed of the pump via an external
frequency converter.

Pump set is proposed to be with duty, assist and standby pumps.

Apart from the variation in speed, the pumps shall change over
automatically depends on trip of working pump, for equal operating hours,
between two starts and if the set pressure is not achieved by one pump,
the second pump will also start running. In this case the second pump will
run at variable speed while the first pump will be running at full speed.

Variable speed drive pump set shall be Hydro 2000 of Grundfos or equal
and approved by Consultant/Client.

c) The ancillaries (i.e. isolating valves, check valves, strainers, pressure

gauges etc.) as indicated on the drawings and/or as required for a proper
and trouble free operation. All components used must comply to the
specifications stated in the section "Piping Materials". The ancillaries,
suction and discharge headers together with isolation and check valves
shall be preinstalled by the pump manufacturer along with membrane tank
on an epoxy coated common base frame.

d) The membrane vessel required to cushion the water system from abrupt
pressure changes and also provide a holdover quantity of water to cater
for leakages and medium draw-offs during the times that the pump is at a
standstill. The sizing of the membrane tank is to be done by the
Contractor and the unit selected must be submitted for approval prior to

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 placing the order. (refer to the drawing for capacity of the membrane
tanks).

e) The control panel shall be supplied along with the pump sets in the same
common base frame and shall have the following components. Incoming
isolator, automatic starters, overload relays, MCBs, Hand-off-auto selector
switches for each pump, selector switch between two pumps, on delay
timer, impulse delay, automatic change over between two pumps based
on run hours and failure of one pump, indication lamps for pump run, trip,
and low water level. There shall be provisions for wiring from the field
devices such as low level & high level float switches, pressure switch etc.

f) The pumps, pressure vessel, control panel, suction and discharge headers
with valves etc. shall be mounted on a common base frame of epoxy
coated heavy gauge steel with vibration isolation neoprene pads.

g) Low level float switches along with audio visual alarm from water tanks to
be interlocked with pump sets for protection against dry run.

h) The control of the booster pump set shall be by pressure switch and low
level float switch in water tanks.

i) Necessary adaptor fittings recommended by the pipe manufacturer shall

be used to connect suction and discharge headers of the pump sets with
the rest of the piping.

Make shall be Grundfos Holland, Xylem Lowara Italy or equal and

approved

2.6.10 WATER STORAGE TANKS

2.6.10.1 Water Storage Tanks (GRP Insulated Tanks)

The GRP insulated tank shall be internally braced provided with air vent, corner
angle, tie rod, flat bar, access cover and internal support poles.

a) Water storage tanks shall confirm to BS 7491, Part 3 1994 and BSON
13280:2001.

b) Material – Fiber confirming to BS 3496 and BS 3749.

c) The manufacturing process shall be SMC hot pressed compression

moulding and the tested to BS 2782.

d) Tank structural support:

External support – Hot dipped galvanized steel

Internal Support: SS 316 Tie rod or cleat/stay.

e) Sealant – Nontoxic PVC foam.

f) Bolts, Nuts and Washer.

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 External – Hot dipped galvanized steel.
Internal – SS 316/A4.

g) Ladder:
External – Hot dipped galvanized steel
Internal – GRP

h) Nozzle panel shall be flat panel to suit the piping material connection.

i) A level indicator of clear tube with protection and isolation valves shall be
provided for each compartment.

j) The sizes and capacities of water tanks shall be as shown on the relevant
layout and tank shall be provided with minimum 2 compartments for easy
maintenance in future.

k) The temperature of the water in the storage tanks shall be maintained at

24oC. Necessary heat exchanger using CHW or heat pump condenser
unit shall be provided by the contractor.

l) Panel insulation shall have injected rigid polyurethane foam of density

40kg/m3 thickness 40 mm, Panel cover shall be 2mm, UV resistance ASA
sheet.

Quantity: 1) 18 m3 WDD Water storage tank in Basement

2) 9 m3 RO Water Storage tank in Basement

Approved make : PIPECO, Malaysia or equal and approved make

2.6.11. Electric WATER HEATER

2.6.11 a Centralized Water Heater’s

Water heater shall be electric type, suitable for operation with 415V/3Ph./50Hz.
power supply.

Preferred Make: Ecotherm Austria or Equivalent

High capacity electric hot water heater made of stainless steel. Completely pre-
assembled and wired unit with incoloy 825 heating elements, industrial standard
control panel, 80 mm fibre fleece insulation, Non Sacrificial Titanium electric anode
and accessories as per our offer. Designed and produced acc. to European
Pressure Vessel Directive 97/23/EC.

Quantity: 1 unit in Basement

Rating per unit: 9 kW, 2 stage, 1000 litres storage capacity

Material: Stainless steel Duplex

Pressure: Operating pressure maximum 6 bar, testing pressure 7 bar

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 Heating elements:

Incoloy 825 (DIN 1.4876) electric immersion heating element 1/2/3 kW, star
configured for 3 phase operation. 1 ½” connection, first 100 mm unheated.
Insertion depth 500mm. All elements electrically tested, wired and pre-assembled
for easy installation. All parts meet European safety standards.

Control panel B2S :

Industrial standard metal basic control panel mounted on tank with hinged door,
IP55 protection (dust, spray), mains power cut-off switch coupled to door lock,
automatic electric cut-outs, selector switch 0 / 1 for the heating stage. TR/STP
Automatic temperature limiter 0 – 70°C with height limit switch at 75°C. Individual
fault indication of short circuit or safety cut out for the heating stage. Heating
element, indication light, Low water cut-out with low pressure sensing device. All
elements electrically tested, wired and pre-assembled for easy installation. All parts
shall meet the European safety standards.

Insulation:

80 mm fibre fleece insulation with best insulation performance through gapless

transition to the tank, solid polypropylen cover, excellent durability, free of chemical
additives, 100% recyclable, patented aluminium release for easy installation and
maintenance

All heater shall be provided with temperature & pressure relief valves and a
surface mounted thermometer to indicate the temperature of the contents.

The capacity in liters type of heater and heating element capacity shall be as per
the drawings.

All the replaceable parts such as thermostat, heating elements, dip tube, drain
valve, shall have a minimum warranty of 2 years and the tank casing and internal
lining shall have a minimum of 5 years warranty.

Approved make : ECOTHERM, Austria or equal and approved make

2.6.11b, Flow Control Valve with adjustable thermal balancing.

General.
1.All the valves shall be asbestos free, suitable for potable water application and approved
by water Bye Laws Scheme/WRC U.K.
2.Comply with Tender documents and Specification, General requirements and all
documents referred therein.
3.Provide and install all valves as indicated on the drawings and as specified.
4.Make shall be Crane, U.K. /Hattersely, U.K,Caleffi,USA or equal and approved.
5. Submittals shall be with shop drawings, Product data and valve flow rate versus
pressure drop.
Products

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The thermosetting adjustable flow control valve with automatic balancing of recirculation
loops for domestic hot water systems with increased speed of hot water delivery.
Internal thermostatic balancing Cartridge shall automatically modulate flow to ensure a
constant temperature in recirculation piping system and individual circuit.
Thermal balancing valve for domestic hot water recirculation circuits with by pass valve for
thermal disinfection function. Dezincification function & Dezincification resistant with low
lead brass body (<0.25% lead content), certified by ANSI/NSF 372-2011 by ICC-ES. With
EPDM hydraulic seals and Temperature gauge, Max Working pressure 230 psi ( 16 bar
),Maximum differential pressure 15 psi ( 1 bar ).Adjustable temperature range 95°F to
140°F.Disinfection temperature 160°F.Closing temperature 170°F.Flow rating shall be as
per requirements. Equipped with ABS adjustments knob with temperature adjustment
scale for manual setting and tamper-proof adjustable locking screw. Outlet water
temperature with temperature scale from 30°F to 180°F along with check valve. Pre-
formed insulation shell shall be provided for thermal protection of valves.

2.6.11 c DOMESTIC WATER HEATER

Domestic water heater shall be electric type, suitable for operation with
240V/1Ph./50Hz. power supply.

The heaters shall be suitable for installation on wall brackets above the false
ceiling/ under counter in kitchens/on roof as shown in the drawings.

Inner casing shall be heavy gauge steel with protective copper lining, suitable for
maximum working pressure of 8 bar.

Outer casing shall be of same material with polymerized coating finish.

Water heaters shall be listed to UL 174. Heating element shall be screw type
immersion element. The heater shall be externally insulated with non CFC foam
insulation and glass lined internally, vitrified at 900oC or baked on fused ceramic
shield lining, fused to steel at 870oC (Polymer linings are not acceptable) for
ensuring clean and odorless water. Protective magnesium anode rod shall be
provided to inhibit corrosion of tank interior.

The heater shall be complete with factory installed nipples. Fast acting surface
mounted thermostats shall be provided for automatic temperature control. Also
factory installed sensitive energy cut off for safety to prevent overheating to be
provided.

Unit shall be equipped with an external, electric junction box.

Special intake dip tube to be provided to guide cold water to the bottom of the tank,
which will eliminate mixing of cold and hot water.

All heaters shall be provided with temperature & pressure relief valves.

All heaters shall be provided with indicator light to show supply is on/off.

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 All heaters shall have temperature indicator of surface mounted type.

All heaters shall be provided with inlet control unit/valve complete with non-return
and safety features.

The capacity in litres and heating element capacity shall be as per the drawings.

All the replaceable parts such as thermostat, heating elements, magnesium anode
road, dip tube, drain valve, shall have a minimum warranty of 2 years and the tank
casing and internal lining shall have a minimum of 5 years warranty.

Make of heaters shall be A.O. Smith, U.S.A./Bradford White, U.S.A./American

Water Heaters, U.S.A. /Everhot, Australia.

2.6.12 REVERSE OSMOSIS PLANT- 15 M 3 / DAY x 2 Nos

Design supply, installation and commissioning of a R.O.Plant having the following

requirement:

Capacity- 15 M 3 / DAY x 2 Nos, following are guide specification only for the
contractor to appoint approved specialist suppliers to design, supply install, test
and commission the system to the satisfaction of the engineer, however the
supplier should allow for supply the equipment for the allowance to be provided in
the view of probable variation in the incoming water quality from municipal water
line.

Guide specification

1. Pre-Treatment

A) Filter Feed Pump

Qty : 2 (Two)
Type : Multi stage centrifugal
Casing Material : 316 SS
Shaft Material : 316 SS
Impeller Material : 316 SS
Manufacturer : Grundfos-Holland/Goulds-USA
equivalent

B) Anti-Scalant Dosing system (Feed Water)

Quantity
Pump Type
Duty
Liquid end material
Suction and delivery Hoses
Solution Tank Material
Solution Tank Capacity
: One (1)
: Metering
: Continuous
: PVDF
: PVDF tubing
: HDPE
: To suit the duty

2. Pre Filtration

A) Multi Media Filter

Quantity : Four each
Diameter : 30 “

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 Height : 72 “
Operating pressure : 60 psi
Construction Material : FRP
Flow rate : 30 USGPM
Filtration Rate : 30 USGPM
Backwash Flow : 40 USGPM
Media Type : 10 cu.ft. sand
Operation : Continuous with automatic back wash

B) Cartridge Filtration:

Quantity of Housing : One (1)

Size : 2.5 @ dia x 30 “ L
Cartridge per Housing : Seven
Material Construction : 316 SS
Working Pressure : 40 psi
Maximum Pressure : 150 psi
Particle size rating : 5 micron
Cartridge material : High purity polypropylene
Length of material : 30 “

3. High Pressure pump:

Quantity : One (1)

Type : Multi stage centrifugal, vertical
Duty : 50 USGPM
Material Construction:
Casing : 316 SS
Shaft Material : 316 SS
Impeller Material : 316 SS
Motor arrangement : Vertical Multi stage
Manufacturer : Grundfos/Goulds.USA

4. Skid : Welded steel with white powder

coated finish
5. Membrane Module
No. of vessel : 3
No of element / vessel : 4
Total no of element : 12
Size : 6 “ dia x 30 “ long, high rejection ,
low energy
Recovery % : 70 %

6. Instrumentation
Control Type : Microprocessor Control with pH
meter
Application : Feed Acidity
Range : 3-13 PH

Flow meters

Quantity : 3

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 Application : Product, recirculation, brine
TDS Meter : 1 no with 0 to 1000 ppm
Low high pressure switch
Thermometer : 1
High pressure gauge with 316 SS body glycerin filled 65 mm dial, 0 to 300
psi- 2 no

7. Microprocessor Based ABS, NEMA-4 control panel:

NOTE: The above details are for guidelines only and supplier shall
propose for an economical and technically efficient system.

Approved make : Culligan, USA or equal and approved make

8. Feed pump discharge line shall be with catalytic water conditioner –

Care free, Australia or equivalent.

2.7.0 SOIL, WASTE AND DRAINAGE INSTALLATIONS

2.7.1 PIPES AND FITTINGS
1) All above ground soil, waste and vent pipes and fittings 75mm and above shall
be uPVC pipes to BS 4514.

2) All above ground waste and vent pipes and fittings 50mm and below shall be
uPVC pipes to BS 5255.

3) All underground gravity soil and waste pipes and fitting shall be uPVC pipes
according to BS 4660 (Golden brown pipes).

4) Soil, waste, rain water pipes in the ceiling voids of ground floor sitting,
passages, bedrooms etc. shall be low noise uPVC pipes similar to Wavin AS or
equal and approved.

5) Drain pipes from dishwasher and kitchen sinks to back inlet gully and from gully
to manhole also shall be Wavin AS to or equal and approved.

6) Floor/ceiling cleanouts shall be provided for all drainage piping as shown on the
drawings and or as required.

7) All horizontal drainage piping shall have a minimum slope of 1: 50 except as

otherwise noted on the drawings.

2.7.2 RAINWATER OUTLETS

a) Flat Roofs

Wherever shown in the drawings, the circular outlets shall be domed with
cast aluminum with aluminum dome, membrane clamping facility and
spigot suitable for 110mm diameter PVC pipe connection. A stainless

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 steel sediment bucket shall be incorporated. Outlets shall have anti-vortex
performance.

Make shall be Wade, U.K. /Harmer (AV 400 Model) or equal and
approved.

Wherever shown in the drawings side discharge, parapet type (two way)
rain water outlets shall be used. Material specification shall be cast
aluminum body and grating and stainless steel bolts/screws.

Make shall be Wade, U.K. (WF series)/Harmer (4 TW model) or equal and

approved.

b) Balconies and Paved Terraces

Wherever shown in the drawing outlets shall be cast-aluminum body with

membrane clamping facility, circular flat grating made from nickel-bronze,
spigot suitable for Ø110mm PVC pipe connection as indicated on the
drawings.

Refer also architectural drawings. Make shall be Wade U.K./Harmer or

equal and approved.

2.7.3 FLOOR DRAINS

a) Bathrooms/Toilets/Pantry Areas

Floor drains shall comprise a 100mm diameter uPVC trapped gulley with
three inlet bosses, each 50mm diameter, and an 80mm outlet with rodding
access. Grating shall be nickel-bronze of size, 150mm x 150mm

Make of floor trap shall be Wavin/Terrain or equal and approved.

Make of grating shall be Wade U.K./Harmer (AS 150) or equal and

approved.

b) For Pump Room and Plant Rooms

UPVC back inlet gully of diameter 230mm with 100mm diameter outlet
pipe and three number back inlet connections. Grating shall be
300mmx300mm size and shall be stainless steel. Oval shaped stainless
steel funnel shall be provided as part of the grating, which has to be
screwed to the grating cover.

2.7.4 MANHOLE

1. All manholes shall be constructed strictly in accordance with the

specification, standard drawings and requirements of Ministry of Works,
Sewerage Directorate, Kingdom of Bahrain.

2. A manhole shall be provided at every point at which a sewer changes

either its direction or its gradient and elsewhere so as to ensure that the
maximum distance between manholes does not exceed 45 metres.

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 3. A manhole shall be of sufficient size to allow access to the drain for
rodding. Shallow manholes (less than 1000 mm deep) shall normally be
not less thank 600 mm x 600 mm (Refer Standard details drawings)

Deeper manholes shall be not less than 800mm x 800mm or have an

internal diameter not less than 800 mm when it is circular (Refer Standard
details drawings).

4. A manhole shall be constructed of concrete brickwork, in situ concrete or

precast concrete sections in such manner as to exclude all subsoil water
and surface water. The concrete brickwork, in situ concrete or concrete
sections shall be carried upto ground or floor level and shall have a
concrete roof slab and be provided with a sealed manhole cover of
suitable duty to DIN or approved equivalent standard.

Covers for shallow manholes (less than 1 metre deep) shall have a clear
opening of not less than 450mm x 450mm. Covers for deeper manholes
(more than 1 m. deep) shall have a clear opening of not less than 600mm
x 600mm. The minimum thickness of concrete brickwork shall be 200mm.

5. Benching’s shall be formed above the level of every drainage channel in a

manhole and fall towards the channel. The minimum slope between inlet
and outlet pipe in a manhole shall be 30mm.

6. The benching’s of every manhole shall be rendered with cement mortar to

provide a smooth and impervious surface.

7. Every drainage channel in a manhole shall have a diameter not less than
that of the largest drainage inlet into, and not more than that of the outlet
from manhole or inspection chamber.

8. Every drainage inlet into a manhole shall discharge into the drainage
channel therein with properly made bends constructed within the benching
of the manhole, such that the flow travels in a similar direction to that in the
channel.

9. The manhole cover for roads and driveways shall be ductile iron, black
bitumen coated, non skid checker design and shall conform to BS-EN-124
and of duty detailed in drainage standard details drawings. In paved
areas, recessed type covers to receive paving finishes shall be used.

In pedestrian areas and gardens around villas where vehicle traffic is not
there, GRP covers of sizes and duties specified in the standard details
shall be used.

Loading of GRP covers in the above referred applications shall be B 125

to BS-EN-124 and necessary proof of the loading shall be submitted for
the approval of the consultant.

Where GRP covers are required for paved areas, recessed GRP covers
shall be used, which shall be suitable to receive paving on top.

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 Make of the ductile iron covers shall be Saint Gobain or equal and
approved by the consultant and client.

Make of the GRP covers shall be Gulf Fibre Glass Factory, Bahrain or
equal and approved by the Consultant and Client.

Manhole Step Irons:Step irons shall be galvanised malleable cast iron to

B.S. 1247

2.8.0 WORKMANSHIP

2.8.1 Pipework

All piping, run in floor construction, suspended ceiling space or roof space, shall be
run parallel with the lines of the building unless otherwise shown or noted on the
drawings. Water supply pipes where practicable shall be placed at same elevation
and hung on suitable hangers.

Insulated pipes shall be so installed that there will be not less than 25mm clear
space between the surfaces of the insulation.

Water supply pipework shall be fixed or supported at intervals not exceeding the
following:- (Refer also the recommendations of the manufacturer).

Diameter of Horizontal Vertical

Tube Pipe Pipe

15mm 1.2m 1.8m

20mm 1.2m 1.8m
25mm 1.5m 2.4m
32mm 1.5m 2.4m
40mm 1.8m 3.0m
50mm 1.8m 3.0m
65mm 1.8m 3.0m
80mm 1.8m 3.0m
110mm 1.8m 3.0m

Vertical lines shall be adequately supported at each floor and at their bases by a
suitable hanger placed in the horizontal line near the riser. Also vertical lines shall
be adequately braced to vertical walls, etc.

All pipe connections with fittings shall be made hydraulically tight with approved
materials.

All pipework shall be thoroughly cleaned to remove dirt and grease or oil. The
inside of pipework shall be thoroughly flushed with fresh water.

Fittings i.e. stopcocks, valves, flexible connectors, bends, etc., shall be provided
where necessary and in accordance with good practice.

Main valves and switches on pipe works shall be stenciled to indicate their use.

All piping shall be tested before used as described in the specification.

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 A friction wrench shall not be used on plated pipe and fittings. Cut, dented or
bruised pipe will not be allowed, and if found installed, shall be removed by the
Contractor.

All ends of pipe shall be reamed and filed and all burrs removed from the interior of
same.

All hot and cold water piping, shall be installed so as to pitch to drain to accessible
locations.

Generally, all piping shall be run concealed in chases or pipe spaces adjoining
fixtures or shall otherwise be concealed in walls, unless otherwise indicated.

Air chambers, set 800mm high full size of branch shall be installed at the end of all
hot and cold water supplies to fixtures. Shock arrestors shall be provided for all
water lines to equipment with quick opening and closing valves.

All ends of pipes, including those extending above roof, drains, and fixtures shall
be closed with caps or plugs so as to prevent dirt or building material from getting
into pipes or traps, during erection.

Dielectric fittings shall be used to connect nonferrous pipe and equipment to

ferrous pipe and equipment.

All metal pipework conveying water shall be protected from electrolytic action by
the installation of non-conductive or fibre type nipples to mechanically separate
copper pipes from galvanized tanks or galvanized steel pipework. Where the water
is acidic, approval shall be obtained of the solution to avoid possible corrosion due
to electrolytic action.

In areas where certain water or soil conditions could cause dezincification on brass
fittings, valves, etc., then the gun metal type shall be used throughout.

Approval shall be obtained prior to ordering materials which may be affected by

dezincification and the correct materials shall be used throughout the system.

Ample provision shall be made for expansion of pipework and expansion loops
constructed from steel pipe and fittings. Purpose made expansion joints and
anchor points shall be provided on the drawing or as directed by the S.O. or his
representative.

All expansion loops or breaks shall be 'cold stressed'. All pipe runs shall be
approved by the S.O., before installation.

All pipework passing through walls, ceilings and floors shall be provided with
sleeves of suitable size to allow free movement of the pipes, and be constructed of
a similar material to that of the pipe. The gaps between sleeves and pipes shall be
sealed by fire rated sealants, the fire rating shall be equal to that of the
wall/partition.

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 All vents, stacks and in general any PVC pipes within the building extending to
outdoor under direct sunlight should be made of GRP (the portion extending
outdoors), PVC is not allowed on all cases to be used.

Sleeves shall be of sufficient length to finish flush with finished face of wall/ceiling
or floor except where shown otherwise on the drawings. Sleeves shall be retained
in position before making good by lugs or plates.

2.8.2. THERMAL EXPANSION - PVC DRAINAGE

Where piping is installed in such a way as to prevent slight movement a seal ring
shall be used between the fixed points.

Where boss or branch connections are made into the stack the maximum distance
between that entry and the nearest fixed point shall not exceed 510mm (20 ins).
For all other support and fixing center’s see table hereafter.

Where pipework penetrates fire barriers, the pipework must be fire stopped but
capable of thermal movement.

The fixed points on the stack are the drain connections and the WC branch on the
first floor. Provision for thermal movement must be made between these points.
Where there are no ground floor connections a caulking bush should be used for
the drain connection.

Where a sink or other connection is made to this stack, it is preferable to use an

expansion coupling above the connection (if access is required use a caulking ring
on the foot of the stack). The WC branch should be fixed to ensure stability at this
point. The vent pipe above the bossed connections shall be provided with:

a. Expansion coupling above the highest boss on the stack

OR
b. Seal ring adaptor fitted to the lowest socket of the off-set.

2.8.3 FIXING OF PIPEWORK INSTALLATIONS - PVC DRAINAGE

The fixings used shall comply with the following minimum requirements:

1) The wall thickness of fixings manufactured from uPVC shall in no case be less
than that of the pipe with which they are to be used.

2) In the case of eared fixings, the center to centre dimension fixing of the holes
should be such as to avoid damage to the pipe when installing the system with
the pipe in position.

3) When assembled the pipe and fixing should provide a secure installation.

4) Every length of pipe shall be independently supported. Intermediate supports

shall be provided for long lengths of pipe where necessary in accordance with
the following table: -
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Nominal Maximum Support Distance Maximum exp.
Size Vertical Horizontal Joint distance
vertical and
horizontal
mm/inch Metres Metres Metres
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32 1.2 .5 1.8
40 1.2 .9 1.8
50 1.2 .9 1.8
80 1.8 .9 3.6
110 1.8 .9 3.6
160 1.8 1.0 3.6

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5. Any metal fixing shall be suitably protected against corrosion.

6. Screws for use in brickwork, concrete or masonry should be non-corrodible, not

less than 45mm long and of minimum size No.12.

7. Pipe shall be fixed at a minimum distance (from the outside of the barrel of the
pipe) of 25mm from walls.

8. Seal ring expansion joints shall be provided on fittings by means of a seal ring
adaptor so that thermal movement between fixed points can be taken up.

9. Care must be taken to anchor each unit of pipework to prevent accumulative

movement or escalation, which in extreme cases can lead to pulling out of
joints.

10. Seal ring joints shall be used between fixed points if they are more than 900mm
apart.

11. In suspended horizontal pipework the brackets at expansion points must be

braced to ensure fixed points. Suitable brackets are available as proprietary
items or can be purpose made. It is essential that the width of the clamping ring
should not exceed 22mm (7/8 inch) for size number 160mm (6") socket and
15mm (5/8 inch) for number 110mm (4") or number 75mm (3”) socket.

12. Wherever pipes pass through building expansion joints, expansion fittings shall
be provided.

2.9.0 TESTING

2.9.1 Hot and Cold-Water Systems

Pipework to be properly supported, cleaned, flushed through and refilled with clean
water. A hydraulic test at 10 bar pressures shall be maintained for a minimum
period of 12 hours with no loss of pressure.

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 Testing may be carried out in sections as work proceeds and shall be done before
the application of any insulation or paint, and before being concealed.

On final completion the whole system shall be subject to a further hydraulic test.
This may be carried out after insulation except at previously untested joints.

2.9.2 Drainage Systems

All soil, waste, rainwater, condensate and vent piping shall be tested in sections as
work progresses and before being covered over or concealed. Expanding test
plugs shall be used at open ends. Each section shall be cleaned, flushed through
and refilled with clean water, using an extension pipe where necessary, to a level
1.2 metre above the highest point of the section being tested.

After a period of settlement and topping up until equilibrium is reached the level
shall be maintained for a period of 4 hours without dropping.

2.9.3 Test Records

Test sheets shall be submitted for each individual test and a set of record drawings
marked up to indicate which pipes have been tested.

2.10.0 DISINFECTION OF WATER SYSTEM (WATER SUPPLY)

Upon completion of all tests and necessary repairs or replacements, all water
piping systems shall be subjected to a disinfection procedure as herein specified.
The systems to be disinfected shall include hot, cold and recirculating water piping
and any other systems that may be connected to the same supply source. The
disinfection shall be applied to all piping included in the contract from the main cut-
off valve through pumps and other appurtenances connected thereto.

These systems shall be thoroughly flushed with water to remove sediment.

Following this flushing, they shall be disinfected in accordance with one of the
following methods.

1) The systems shall be filled with a solution containing 50 parts per million of
available chlorine. The solution shall be retained in the systems for not less
than four (4) hours and then drained.

2) The systems shall be filled with a solution containing 100 parts per million of
available chlorine. The solution shall be retained in the systems for not less
than two (2) hours, and then drained.

After the systems are drained, they shall be thoroughly flushed with fresh water,
and returned to service.

2.11.0 THERMAL AND ACOUSTIC INSULATION

2.11.1 Hot and Cold-Water Pipework (Refer also the drawings).

The following pipework shall be insulated: -

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  Hot water supply and return (where applicable) pipes from water heaters to the
fixtures.
 Cold water pipe work exposed to sun.

2.11.2 Drainage Pipework

The following pipework shall be insulated.

 Condensate drains.

2.11.3 Materials

Hot and cold water pipework shall be insulated with sectional fiberglass insulation
0.042 w/m degrees’ Celsius conductivity at 50oC and 64 kg/cub m density, with
reinforced aluminium foil. Sections to be close butted and all longitudinal overlaps
to be sealed with 75 mm wide aluminium foil tape. Bends, tees, valves, etc. shall
be insulated with same material mitered and cut to fit on site. The ends of the in-
sulation and points where the covering is penetrated are to be sealed with vapour
barrier paint.

The thickness of the sectional fiberglass insulation shall be as per the following
table.

Pipe Diameter Thickness of Insulation

10mm to 50mm 25mm

Condensate drains shall be insulated to prevent condensation with closed cell

polyurethane flexible insulation 19mm thick.

All insulation shall be finished with two coats of 4 oz canvas cloth, 2 coats of vapor
barrier paint and 2 coats of water proof paint (for outdoor installation).

Make for insulation shall be Kimmco/Afico and vapour barrier paint shall be
Foster/Ideal, U.S.A. (antifungal type) or equal and approved.

2.11.4 WORKMANSHIP

The insulation work shall be carried out by specialists, approved by the S.O.,
employing skilled craftsmen used to the class of work and finish required and shall
be in accordance with B.S. 5422 : 1977. All thermal conductivity figures shall be in
accordance with BS 874 and BS 2972 relevant ASTM, ASHRAE and/or DIN and
as specified.

No insulation shall be applied until all piping and equipment have been tested and
cleaned. All hangers shall be outside the insulation.

All insulating material shall be in close contact with the surface to which it is applied
and all joints shall be sealed after ensuring that the edges of sectional material
where employed are in close contact with one another over the entire insulated
surface. All insulation jacketing and surface finish materials shall be suitable for
local weather conditions, space ambient temperature during application or finishing
shall be as directed by the manufacturer.

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 All adhesives, vapour coating, mastics, laggings and bedding compounds shall be
compatible with the materials to which they are applied. They shall not soften,
corrode or otherwise attach such material in either the wet or dry state and shall
only be those recommended by the manufacturer of the insulation as suitable for
the application proposed.

Insulation shall be clean and dry when installed and during the application of any
finish. Space ambient temperature during application or finishing of insulation shall
not be less than 13 degrees Celsius unless recommended otherwise by insulation
manufacturer.

Contractor shall provide the S.O. with a manufacturer's certificate of declared

thermal conductivity for each type of insulation used.

Pipework shall be clean and dry before the application of any thermal insulation.

Galvanized sheet steel ductwork shall be clean and dry before the application of
any thermal insulation.

Pipe services shall have 75mm wide coloured bands with identification letters and
directional arrows approximately every 2m, at each change of direction and
adjacent to every branch and valve. The colour coding of the bands identifying the
various services shall comply with BS 1710- 1971 where applicable, unless
otherwise directed.

The Contractor shall provide charts giving details of colours for the identification
code. The charts shall be 6 mm thick clear acrylic sheet with rear engraving
mounted on painted plywood boards. The charts shall be fixed to the walls of the
plant rooms in approved positions.

At bends, tees etc. the sectional insulation shall be formed in neat segments. The
sections of insulation shall be carefully butted together to ensure the absence of
gaps in the insulation and to obviate voids between the insulation and the pipework
and ductwork.

Thermal insulation may when delivered to site be subjected to:

a Tests for thickness

b Tests for uniformity of thickness
c Tests for bulk density
d Tests for thermal conductivity
e Tests for compressibility.

Materials shall be in accordance with BS 5422: 1969, BS 874: 1973, BS 2972:

1975, BS 5970: 1981.

All applied insulation shall be of uniform thickness and shall not vary from the
specified thickness by more than 10%.

To ensure that the correct thickness of insulation has been applied, the Contractor
shall cut section of the insulation specified where directed by the S.O.

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 The Contractor shall allow for the cost of these cuttings and making good in his
Tender.

Should such cutting outs indicate that the insulation is in any way inadequate
further test sections shall be cut out as directed by the S.O. In the event of the
insulation being unacceptable the whole of the insulation, or such part as the S.O.
shall direct, shall be stripped and re-executed at contractors cost.

The Contractor shall be responsible for the protection of all equipment during the
application of the insulation.

2.12.0 FIRE EXTINGUISHERS & FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM

2.12.a
Fire Extinguishers

a) A recessed cabinet containing 1 No. 9 litre water/Co2 type fire extinguisher

and 1 No. 2 Kg. Co2 extinguisher should be provided in the cabinet, and
shall be of matching appearance and specification in the basement floor
and service area on roof floor.

b) Additional extinguishers shall be installed in cabinets in the electrical switch

room and kitchens.

c) Extinguishers shall be sourced from an agent with proper servicing

facilities in Bahrain approved by the Consultant.

2.12.b Gas Pressurized Hi – Fog Fire Suppression System

High pressure water fog system which shall quickly and efficiently extinguish fires
and successfully eliminate the hazard of reigniting. Water fog system shall be with
automatic frangible bulb discharge heads connected to a water supply storage
bank of cylinders via valve, typically pressurized by nitrogen cylinders at 200 bar.
This valve can be controlled by means of heat detection system. Water fog shall
be discharged immediately from frangible bulb head after detecting heat of fire.

Piping network

All the pipes in the high-pressure piping shall be made of stainless steel of grade SS 316.
Valves shall be closed type. Pipe sizes for piping system shall be calculated to assure
proper pressure supplied at nozzle, Total pressure drop calculation for piping system shall
be calculated by considering equivalent lengths and pressure drop factor’s to be submitted
for consultant’s approval.

High pressure water fog system shall be in accordance with NFPA 750, NFPA15,BS 7273
& BSI ( Kitchen Fire Test ) Standards.

Approved manufacture shall be Marioff, Fike, Tyco Aqua mist or approved and equivalent.

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2.13.0 IDENTIFICATION OF SERVICES

All electrical and mechanical services shall be identified as per BS 1710.

All the pump sets, water tanks and water piping shall be labeled to identify their
duty, direction of flow etc.

2.14.0 SHOP DRAWINGS

The Contractor shall submit within fifteen (15) days after the award of contract and
before the commencement of site works, shop drawings of all installations for
Consultant’s approval. Minimum of 3 sets of the shop drawings in white paper (A1
or A0 sizes as directed by S.O.) shall be submitted.

2.15.0 AS BUILT DRAWINGS

Approved “As Built Drawings” shall be submitted within fifteen (15) days after
completion of works and before the issue of the substantial completion certificate.

Approved “As Built Drawings” shall be submitted in the following formats.

 Three sets of printed drawings.

 One set of drawings on ACAD in DVD in an agreed format, wherever
applicable.

2.16.0 OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUALS

Two sets of approved operation and maintenance manuals of all equipments in-
stalled shall also be submitted to the Consultant in an agreed format, within seven
(7) days after the completion of works and before the issue of substantial
completion certificate.

Based on the comments of the S.O./Consultant, O. & M. Manual shall be revised,

if necessary, and resubmit 3 sets to the S.O.

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