124.ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATION DETAILS

SECTION 16060
EARTHING SYSTEM
PART 1 – GENERAL
1.01 QUALITY ASSURANCE
A. DESIGN CRITERIA
1. The Earthing system shall generally be in accordance with BSCP 1013.
2. Comply with the IEE wiring Regulations
3. Comply with the MEW Regulations.
PART 2 – PRODUCTS
2.01 MANUFACTURER
A. Subject to compliance with requirements provide products by the following:

1. A.J.Furse & Co – England
2. A.N.Wallis & Co – England
3. E.F. International – SA.
4. ERICO – UK
2.02 MATERIALS
A. GENERALLY
1. Products used in the earthing system shall be copper or an approved copper
alloy, unless otherwise specified, and specifically manufactured for the
purpose.
B. EARTH CONTINUITY CONDUCTORS

1. Sizes shall be as specified by local power-supply authorities, unless otherwise
indicated, but in no case shall size be less than half that of the associated
phase conductors.
2. Insulation shall be of the same material as insulation in associated sub-
circuits.
C. MAIN EARTH LOOPS

1. 25 x 3 mm copper tape, unless otherwise indicated.
D. ROD ELECTRODES
1. To be the earth rod electrode type, unless impracticable to drive deep into the
particular soil.
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2. Earth rod electrodes: 16mm diameter steel core copper jacketed type,
comprising a high strength steel alloy core with a molten welded copper
covering.
3. To be 3.6m long, in 1.2m sections coupled by strong bronze couplers.
E. EARTH CONNECTORS
1. For connection of rod electrodes: bolted type.
F. REMOVABLE EARTH LINKS

1. To comprise a bolted copper link fixed on porcelain insulators and complete
with studs, nuts and washers to take the earth tape and a bolted lug
adequately sized for the final connection of the earth electrode.
G. BOLTS, WASHERS AND NUTS IN BOLTED CONNECTIONS

1. High copper alloy or silicone bronze. Ferrous hardware is not acceptable.
H. EARTH PIT COVER

1. To be of medium duty cast iron cover.
2. To have a recessed lifting hook.
3. To have a brass plate, engraved "Electrical Earth Below".
PART 3 – EXECUTION
3.01 INSTALLATION
A. CIRCUIT WIRING
1. To have a green coloured insulated earth continuity cable connecting the
earth bus or earth terminal in panel boards to the outlet or device earthing
lugs.
B. MAIN EARTH LOOPS

1. Fix in mechanical equipment rooms and other areas indicated on the
drawings, in convenient locations, allowing two return paths to earth.
2. Fix copper tape to structure with copper or brass saddles and/or screws.
Make tees and straight joints by riveting and seating, welding or brazing.
3. Make branch connections between main loop and major equipment, such as
switchboards, large motors and motor control boards, with copper tape of
same size as main loop tape.
4. Make other branch connections to equipment with copper conductors of size
not less than half that of the relative phase conductor.
C. REMOVABLE EARTH LINKS

1. Fix in every main earth lead to enable the electrode system to be
disconnected for testing.

2. Install in an accessible position, above ground as close as possible to the
earth electrode.
D. EXPOSED EARTH CABLES

1. Install and locate to provide maximum mechanical protection, utilising ceiling
corners, suspended ceiling and webs of beams as much as possible.
E. BOLTED CONNECTIONS
1. Multiple bolt type.
2. Where bare copper is bolted in connections contact surfaces shall be silver
electroplated.
F. BRAZED CONNECTIONS
1. Where earthing terminal connections are to be brazed to equipment,
thoroughly clean metal prior to brazing and repaint impaired surfaces to
prevent corrosion.
G. CONNECTIONS BETWEEN DISSIMILAR METALS

1. Protect by:
a. Painting with a moisture resistant bituminous paint or compound, or
b. Wrapping with protective tape to exclude moisture.
H. EQUIPMENT EARTHING
1. Connect all non-current carrying metallic parts of the electrical/mechanical
installation to the earthing system.
2. Non-current carrying metallic parts of the electrical installation include:
a. Metal conduit cable armour (steel and aluminium) raceways, outlet
boxes, cabinets, and the like.
b. Exposed metal parts of apparatus.
c. Enclosures, doors, grilles, barriers and the like protecting or shielding
electrical equipment from direct access.
d. Series earthing of one piece of equipment to another is not acceptable.
I. FIRE FIGHTING EQUIPMENT

1. Earth on a separate ring system.
J. MOTORS EARTHING
1. Connect the motor terminal box to the relative earth loop. The terminal must
be mechanically connected to the frame or, where this is not feasible.
2. Extend the earthing conductor through an insulated bushed opening in the
connection box and connect to the frame.
K. MAIN SWITCHBOARDS EARTHING

1. Connect the special earthing lug or busbars inside the cabinet to the main
earth copper tape.

2. Connect all parts of the switchboard, other than "live" parts, to the earth bar in
the board in an approved manner.
L. DISTRIBUTION BOARDS EARTHING

1. Connect an earthing conductor from the main distribution earth busbar to an
earth connector welded to the cabinet and earthing bushings on the incoming
and outgoing feeder conduits.
M. BUSBAR TRUNKING (BUSWAYS) FEEDERS EARTHING

1. Connect the green coded earth busbar directly to the earth bus-bar in main
switchboard.
N. CABLE ARMOUR EARTHING

1. Connect steel and aluminium armour to the earthing system.
O. LOW VOLTAGE SYSTEM

1. Earth on a separate ring system.
P. CABLE TRAY/CABLE TRUNKING

1. Connect each piece of cable trays/cable trunking and accessories to the
earthing system with couplings and copper links.
2. Comply with the manufacturers recommendations, MEW Regulations and the
IEE Wiring Regulations.
Q. EARTH ROD ELECTRODES

1. Drive extensible rods of the same diameter into the ground, either manually or
by power driven hammer, to a suitable depth to obtain low resistively in the
particular soil.
2. Weld earth connectors to the top of the rods, in sufficient number to take all
incoming cables.
R. EARTH PLATE ELECTRODES

1. Use where:
a. Ground resistively is low but increases with depth;
b. Where it is not possible to go deep into soil.
2. Protect terminations against corrosion.
S. EARTH PIT
1. Construct a small concrete pit, complete with removable cast iron cover with
recessed lifting hook, at the head of the earth rod, to protect the rod and allow
access to connections for testing.

3.02 SITE QUALITY CONTROL
A. TESTING
1. Test earthing systems by the earth megger test.
2. The resistance of any point in the earth continuity system to the main earth
electrode shall not exceed 1 ohm.
3. Install additional earth electrodes if these figures are not met.
END OF SECTION

SECTION 16120
WIRES AND CABLES
PART 1 – GENERAL
1.01 RELATED DOCUMENTS
A. Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including General and

Supplementary Conditions and Division 1 Specification Sections, apply to this
Section.
1.02 SUMMARY
A. This Section includes building wires and cables and associated splices,
connectors, and terminations for wiring systems rated 600 volts and less.
A. Comply with MEW specification S-1 and MEW Regulation R-1.
PART 2 – PRODUCTS
2.01 CABLES
A. ACCEPTABLE MANUFACTURERS:
1. Gulf Cable & Electrical Industries Co.- Kuwait
2. SAUDI CABLES -RYADH
3. RYADH CABLES-SAUDI
4. Approved Equal.
5. Cable Gland
a. CMP (UK)
b. Perily (UK)
c. Bicc (UK)
d. Approved Equal.
B. PVC INSULATED, SINGLE WIRE ARMOURED AND PVC OVERSHEATHED

(PVC/SWA/PVC) CABLE:
1. Multicore PVC/SWA/PVC cable: 600/1000V grade, to BS 6346.
2. Conductor: annealed high conductivity copper, stranded, shaped and laid in
an approved manner.
3. Armour: single layer of galvanized steel wires.
4. Insulation: colour coded, to MEW regulations.
5. PVC for sheath and insulation: to BS 6476.
C. PVC INSULATED PVC SHEATHED (PVC/PVC) CABLE:

1. Shall conform to BS 6346, 600/1000V Grade.
2. Conductor: annealed high conductivity copper, stranded, shaped and laid in
an approved manner.
3. Insulation: colour coded, to MEW regulations.
4. PVC for sheath and insulation: to BS 6476.
D. PVC INSULATED WIRES:

1. Single core cables shall be to BS 6004, rated 450/750 V, with high
conductivity copper conductors and PVC compound insulation.
E. HEAT RESISTANT CABLE:

1. Tinned copper conductors insulated with silicone base rubber compound.
2. To be suitable for the application and the temperature.
F. FLEXIBLE CABLE:
1. Shall conform to BS 6004, rated in accordance with M.E.W. tables.
2. Flexible cables subject to excessive heat (water heaters, boilers, etc) shall be
insulated with silicone base rubber compound with an overall silicon rubber
sheese.
G. XLPE INSULATED CABLES:

1. Shall conform to BS 5467/IEC 502, 1000V grade.
2. Conductors: plain annealed copper to BS 6360.
3. Cables shall comprise plain copper, stranded circular conductors insulated
with an adequate thickness of extruded cross linked polythene (XLPE).
4. Conductors shall be laid up together and wormed circular with suitable pre-
formed fillers and wormings, bound with polythene terephthalate (PTP) tape
and covered with an extruded PVC sheath minimum 1.4mm thick.
5. Multi core cables shall have steel wire or tape armouring, extruded sheath of
black PVC, PCP or CSP.
6. Single core cables shall be unarmoured, unless otherwise specified, with
extruded black PVC, PCP or CSP outer sheath.
7. Outer sheath of single and multicore shall be at least 2.5mm thick.
8. Design electrical stress at any point in the insulation shall not exceed 3Kv per
mm.
9. Conductor screen: non-metallic comprising either:
a. Semi-conducting tape; or
b. A layer of extruded semi-conducting material.
10. The electro-static screen over insulation shall comprise a non-metallic layer of
semi-conducting tape or extruded semi-conducting material applied over the
insulation and in direct contact with it, followed by a layer of copper tape
applied helically over the semi-conducting layer to ensure close contact
throughout.

11. Prevent void formation in insulation by careful control of its passage through
the temperature graded water baths.
H. MINERAL INSULATED CABLES.
1. MI cables of 1000v grade shall be of copper solid conductors mineral
insulated PVC sheathed.
2. Seals for MI cables shall be of the cold-screw pot type consisting of a brass
pot complete with anchoring wedges and caps.
3. All saddles shall be of copper of the spacer bar stand-off pattern.
4. MI cables shall conform to BS 6207
2.02 FIRE BARRIERS
A. Install cable/raceway sealing fittings where cables/pipes enter or leave

hazardous locations. Provide fire barriers at fire compartment areas. Locate
fittings at suitable, approved, accessible locations and fill them with approved
sealing compound.
B. The fire barriers shall consist of cable/pipe frame and selectable moduler
cable/pipe penetration blocks with mechanical clamping, simple construction.
C. The material shall be complete Halogen free, vermin proof, chemical and
smoke resistant, withstand high temperatures and humidity.
D. The fire barriers shall be manufactured under strict quality control by

companies having ISO-9000 accreditation. The barriers shall be available in
various ratings viz., A60/A120/11120 etc. for fire resistance. The system shall
be similar to Lycab AB made MCT2000 or equivalent.
3.01 EXAMINATION
A. Examine raceways and building finishes to receive wires and cables for
compliance with installation tolerances and other conditions. Do not proceed
with installation until unsatisfactory conditions have been corrected.
3.02 INSTALLATION
A. Install wires and cables as indicated, according to manufacturer's written

instructions.
B. Remove existing wire from raceway before pulling in new wire and cable.
C. Pull conductors into raceway simultaneously where more than one is being
installed in same raceway.
D. Install cables for exterior lighting circuits in 50mm diameter pvc conduit, 45
cm below grade (min.) with concrete encasement.

END OF SECTION

SECTION 16130
CONDUITS AND BOXES
PART 1 – GENERAL

Section.
1.02 SUMMARY
A. This Section includes conduits, fittings, and boxes, for electrical wiring.
B. Conduits include the following:

1. Rigid metal conduit.
2. Liquid tight flexible conduit.
C. Rigid non metallic conduit.
D. Boxes include the following:

1. Device boxes.
2. Outlet boxes.
3. Pull and junction boxes.
1.03 SUBMITTALS
A. General: Submit the following according to the Conditions of the Contract and
Division 1 Specification Sections.
B. Product data for conduits and fittings
A. Comply with relevant standards of BS, NEMA and NEC.
B. Coordinate layout and installation of raceway and boxes with other

construction elements to ensure adequate headroom, working clearance, and
access.
1.05 APPROVED MANUFACTURERS
A. Conduits & Accessories: Subject to compliance with the requirements provide

products by the followings.
B. For PVC conduits and accessories.

1. Al-Adasani Plastic Pipes Factory, Kuwait
2. National Industries-Kuwait
3. Approved Equal.
C. For steel conduits and accessories.

1. Maroushi Conduits & Accessoires.
D. For GI Boxes
1. Barton – UK
2. Davis – UK
3. Appleby – UK
4. MK – UK
5. Approved Equal.
E. For Flex Conduits – PVC Coated

1. Adaptaflex
2. Kopex
3. Flexicon
4. Approved Equal.
PART 2 – PRODUCTS
2.01 RIGID PVC CONDUIT AND FITTINGS
A. STANDARDS
1. Conduit and fittings shall comply with BS 4607:Part 1 and CEE Publication
26. In addition, conduit and fittings shall comply with this specification where
requirements are more stringent. MEW-S1 to be applied in this regard.
2.02 FLEXIBLE CONDUIT
A. FLEXIBLE STEEL CONDUIT

1. To BS 731: Part 1, flexible conduits shall comprise a flexible steel core with
PVC over-sheath.
a. Terminations: Liquid tight steel adaptors shall be used at the
termination of flexible conduits.
2.03 GALVANIZED STEEL CONDUIT
A. GALVANIZED STEEL CONDUIT

1. To BS 4568: Part 1 Class 4.
2.04 STEEL CONDUITS

A. Steel conduits (not flexible) shall be heavy gauge, screwed and longitudinally
welded and shall comply to BS 4568 Parts 1 & 2.
B. All conduit fittings and accessories shall be of galvanized steel to BS 4568

Class 4 with heavy protection inside and outside. It shall be welded steel,
screwed and hot dip galvanized.
C. When installed the earth continuity of the conduit system shall be

mechanically and electrically continuous throughout.
2.05 FIRE BARRIERS
A. Install conduits sealing fittings where they enter or leave hazardous locations.
Provide fire barriers at fire compartment areas. Locate fittings at suitable,
approved, accessible locations and fill them with approved sealing compound.
B. The material shall be complete Halogen free, vermin proof, chemical and
smoke resistant, withstand high temperatures and humidity.
3.01 EXAMINATION
A. Examine surfaces to receive raceways, boxes, enclosures, and cabinets for

compliance with installation tolerances and other conditions affecting
performance of the raceway system. Do not proceed with installation until
unsatisfactory conditions have been corrected.
3.02 WIRING METHODS
A. Outdoors: Use the following wiring methods:

1. Exposed: Rigid metal conduit.
2. Concealed: Rigid metal conduit or rigid non-metallic conduit.
3. Connection to Vibrating Equipment: Liquid tight flexible metal conduit.
B. Indoors: Use the following wiring methods:

1. Connection to Vibrating Equipment: Flexible metal conduit, except in wet or
damp locations use liquid tight flexible metal conduit.
2. Damp or Wet Locations: Rigid steel conduit.
3. Exposed: Rigid metallic or rigid non-metallic conduit.
4. Concealed: Rigid non-metallic conduit.
3.03 INSTALLATION
A. PVC conduits will run imbedded in walls, ceilings and floors. Exposed
installations to use metallic or galvanized conduits.

B. Minimum conduit size shall be 20 mm.
C. Keep raceways at least 6 inches (150 mm) away from parallel runs of flues
and steam or hot water pipes. Install horizontal raceway runs above water
and steam piping.
D. Install raceways level and square and at proper elevations. Provide adequate
headroom.
E. Complete raceway installation before starting conductor installation.
F. Use temporary closures to prevent foreign matter from entering raceway.
G. Protect stub-ups from damage where conduits rise through floor slabs.
Arrange so curved portion of bends is not visible above the finished slab.
H. Make bends and offsets so the inside diameter is not reduced. Unless
otherwise indicated, keep the legs of a bend in the same plane and the
straight legs of offsets parallel.
I. Terminations: Where raceways are terminated with locknuts and bushings,

align the raceway to enter squarely, and install the locknuts with dished part
against the box. Where terminations cannot be made secure with one locknut,
use two locknuts, one inside and one outside the box.
J. Install pull wires in empty raceways. Use No. 14 AWG zinc-coated steel or
monofilament plastic line having not less than 200-lb (90 kg) tensile strength.
Leave not less than 12 inches (300 mm) of slack at each end of the pull wire.
K. Install raceway sealing fittings according to the manufacturer's written

instructions. Locate fittings at suitable, approved, accessible locations and fill
them with UL-listed sealing compound. For concealed raceways, install each
fitting in a flush steel box with a blank cover plate having a finish similar to
that of adjacent plates or surfaces. Install raceway sealing fittings at the
following points and elsewhere as indicated:
Where conduits enter or leave hazardous locations.
Where conduits pass from warm locations to cold locations, such as the
boundaries of refrigerated spaces and air-conditioned spaces.
L. Flexible Connections: Use maximum of 6 feet (1830 mm) of flexible conduit

for recessed and semi recessed lighting fixtures; for equipment subject to
vibration, noise transmission, or movement; and for all motors. Use liquid
tight flexible conduit in wet or damp locations. Install separate ground
conductor across flexible connections.
3.04 PROTECTION
A. Provide final protection and maintain conditions, in a manner acceptable to

manufacturer and Installer, to ensure that coatings, finishes, and cabinets are

without damage or deterioration at Substantial Completion.
B. Repair damage to galvanized finishes with zinc-rich paint recommended by

manufacturer.
C. Repair damage to PVC or paint finishes with matching touch-up coating

recommended by the manufacturer.
3.05 CLEANING
A. Upon completion of installation of system, including outlet fittings and devices,

inspect exposed finish. Remove burrs, dirt, and construction debris and repair
damaged finish, including chips, scratches, and abrasions.
END OF SECTION

SECTION 16139
CABLE TRAYS
PART 1 – GENERAL

Section.
1.02 SUBMITTALS
A. General: Submit the following according to the Conditions of the Contract

and Division 1 Specification Sections.
1. Product data for each component. Show tray types, dimensions, and finishes.
2. Determine the sizes of the cable trays based on the number and size of
cables laid on the cable trays plus 20% space for future growth. Cables laid
on cable trays shall be spaced twice their overall diameter (consider the
largest cable as reference). In case of discrepancy with the contract
documents this clause shall prevail, unless approved by the Engineer
otherwise.
3. Design calculations to validate suitability of selected trays to support
permissible cables loads (weight) over a continuous span in accordance with
the recommendations of the manufacturer. Submit manufacturers loading
graphs.
4. Shop drawings detailing fabrication and installation of cable tray, including
plans, elevations, sections, details of components, and attachments to other
construction elements. Designate components and accessories, including
clamps, brackets, hanger rods, splice plates connectors, expansion joint
assemblies, straight lengths, and fittings.
5. Co-ordination drawings, including floor plans and sections drawn to accurate
scale. Show accurately scaled cable tray layout and relationships between
components and adjacent structural and mechanical elements.
A. Manufacturer Qualifications: Select a firm experienced in manufacturing

cable trays which has a record of successful in-service performance.
B. Comply with the relevant standards of BS, NEMA and NEC.
C. Single-Source Responsibility: All cable tray components shall be the product

of a single manufacturer.

1.04 SEQUENCING AND SCHEDULING
A. Co-ordination: Co-ordinate layout and installation of cable tray with other

installations.
B. Revise locations and elevations from those indicated as required to suit field
conditions and as approved by the Engineer.
PART 2 – PRODUCTS
2.01 CABLE TRAYS
A. CABLE TRAYS:
1. Perforated, heavy duty, return flange type, hot-dip galvanized after fabrication
to BS 729, complete with all necessary purpose made bends, tees, supports
and the like. Width shall be such as to permit adequate access for installation
and maintenance of cables and per local Regulations. Gauge not less than
1.6mm for trays up to 3oomm wide and 2.0mm for trays up to 60mm wide.
B. APPROVED MANUFACTURERS:
1. EBOMAC – Kuwait
2. AL MEER – Kuwait
3. KEPLIC – Kuwait
4. Approved Equal.
3.01 EXAMINATION
A. Examine surfaces to receive cable tray for compliance with installation

tolerances and other required conditions. Do not proceed with installation
until unsatisfactory conditions have been corrected.
3.02 WIRING METHODS
A. Use cable tray of complete with manufacturer's recommended covers, barrier

strips, dropouts, fittings, conduit adapters, hold-down devices, grommets, and
blind ends.
3.03 INSTALLATION
A. Install cable tray level and plumb according to manufacturer's written

instructions, rough-in drawings, the original design, and referenced standards.
B. Remove burrs and sharp edges of cable trays.
C. Make changes in direction and elevation using standard fittings, factory made.

D. Make cable tray connections using standard fittings.
E. Locate cable tray above piping except as required for tray accessibility and as
otherwise indicated.
F. Fire stop penetrations through fire and smoke barriers, including walls,
partitions, floors and ceilings, after cables are installed.
G. Working Space: Install cable trays with sufficient space to permit access for
installing cables.
3.04 GROUNDING
A. Connect cable trays to ground as instructed by manufacturer. Tighten

connectors and terminals, including screws and bolts, according to equipment
manufacturer's published torque-tightening values for equipment connectors.
3.05 CLEANING
A. Upon completion of installation of system, including fittings, inspect exposed

finish. Remove burrs, dirt, and construction debris and repair damaged
finishes, including chips, scratches, and abrasions.
END OF SECTION

SECTION 16140
WIRING DEVICES
PART 1 – GENERAL
A. APPLICABLE STANDARDS referred to in this Section:

1. British Standard Specification:
a. BS 88
b. BS 546
c. BS 1363 13A fused plugs and Switched and Unswitched Socket
Outlets and Boxes.
d. BS 3676 Switches for Domestic and Similar Purpose (for Fixed or
Portable Mounting).
PART 2 – PRODUCTS
2.01 MANUFACTURER
A. Subject to compliance with requirements manufacturers offering products that

may be incorporated in the work include:
1. MK (UK)
2. ABB (Germany)
3. Crabetree (UK)
4. MEM (UK)
5. LEGRAND (France)
6. MERTIN (Germany)
7. Clipsal (Aust.)
8. Approved Equal.
2.02 SWITCHES
A. LIGHTING SWITCHES
1. To BS 3676
2. Grid fixing type rated 20 Amps unless specified otherwise.
3. Recessed with concealed conduit, surface pattern elsewhere.
4. Quick make slow break type.
5. Single pole, double pole, one way or double way, as indicated.
6. Switches controlling fluorescent lighting shall have a current rating of not less
than twice the total steady current which it is required to carry.
7. Grid shall be provided with suitable earthing terminal.

B. WATERPROOF SWITCHES
1. To be operated by means of a brass disc.
C. SWITCH PLATES
1. Where two or more switches are grouped together and connected to the
same phase, multi-gang devices and common plates shall be used.
2. Finish: White finishes for all areas
2.03 DOUBLE POLE SWITCH
A. Shall comply to BS 3676 Part I: 1989
B. Unit shall be suitable for installation in boxes to BS4662 having a minimum

depth of 35mm.
C. Unit shall be rated for 20 Amps.
D. Unit shall be fitted with an earth terminal
E. Unit shall be recessed and shall have cover plate matching others in the
same area with the name of the respective equipment engraved.
F. Unit shall be provided with a neon pilot lamp indicator.
G. Cover plates finish matching other wiring devices.
2.04 PUSH BUTTON SWITCHES FOR LIGHT
A. Shall be of the push to make and push to break momentary contact type.
B. Finish shall be grid mounted and with same finish as the light switches.
C. MULTIPLE PUSH BUTTONS:

1. Where two or more buttons occur in one position they shall be contained in
one case and each shall be appropriately labelled to indicate its function.
2.05 SOCKET OUTLETS
A. GENERAL PURPOSE SOCKET OUTLETS:

1. To BS 1363 of 1984.
2. 3 rectangular pin (2 P+E) shuttered, with combined switch, rated 13A, 240V.
3. Finish matching other wiring devices.
B. 13 AMPS DUPLEX SOCKET OUTLET:

1. Shall comply to BS 1363: of 1984
2. Shall contain 2 sets of 3 rectangular pin (2P+E), shuttered with independent
switch rated 13A, 240V.

4. Finish: white socket above false ceilings For AC unit or other equipments and
other similar locations.
C. 15A SOCKET OUTLET:

1. To BS 546 of 1950
2. 3 round pin (2 P+E) shuttered with combined switch rated 15 amps at 240
volts.
D. TELEPHONE SOCKET OUTLETS:

1. To be to BS EN 50173 and ISO 11801.
2. To be RJ45 manufactured in ABS material.
3. To have fully shuttered front aperture.
E. WEATHERPROOF SOCKETS:
1. 13A Sockets: to BS 1363, 3 rectangular pins, unswitched type.
2. 5A and 15A Sockets: to BS 546, 3-round pins, unswitched type.
3. To be complete with weatherproof plugs.
4. Plugs for 5 Amps and 13 Amps sockets: fused type with single pole cartridge
fuse link of same rating as plug.
5. Plugs for 15A sockets: unfused.
6. Sockets and plugs for 16A and above (5 pins):
a. To have minimum IP44 grade protection;
b. Housing parts: brass or pressure die-cast in 32 base alloy finished in
grey hammered stove enamel (metal clad)
c. Plugs:
1. Cable grips shall have rubber compression rings;
2. There shall be rubber gaskets between plug and socket to ensure
weather tightness.
d. Sockets shall have screw on caps that close tight on socket when plug
is not inserted.
3.01 INSTALLATION OF OUTLET BOXES
A. LOCATION OF BOXES:
1. Determine exact location of boxes on site and obtain the Engineer's approval
before commencing installation.

2. Make allowance for overhead pipes, ducts, variations in arrangement,
thickness of finish, window trim, panelling and other construction when
locating boxes.
3. Outlet boxes in all food preparation areas shall be recessed such that all
wiring devices shall be mounted flush with walls.
B. MOUNTING HEIGHTS:
1. Mount boxes as indicated or as approved by the Engineer.
2. Where mounting height is not shown or specified, obtain instructions.
3. Boxes for similar equipment: mount at uniform heights within same or similar
areas.
4. Switches and socket outlets: mount at 1500mm and 450mm above finished
floor level, respectively, unless otherwise indicated.
5. TV/FM outlets, telephone outlets and the like: mount 450mm above finished
floor level unless otherwise indicated.
C. FIXING:
1. Fix outlet boxes securely.
2. Fix exposed outlet boxes to permanent inserts or lead anchors with machine
screws.
3.02 INSTALLATION OF SWITCHES
A. LIGHTING SWITCHES near doors or as indicated on the drawings.

1. Locate at the strike side of the door.
B. All sockets, switches, disconnect switches, fused switches etc. located in food
preparation areas shall be mounted flush to wall. And protected against
humid Atmosphere.
3.03 INSTALLATION OF JUNCTION, PULL AND TERMINAL BOXES
A. GENERALLY:
1. Fix junction, pull and terminal boxes where indicated and where required to
facilitate pulling of wires and cables and connection of future appliances.
2. Locate boxes as inconspicuously as possible but accessible after work is
complete.
B. PULL BOXES:
1. Fix at maximum 10m spacing and to limit the number of bends in conduit to
not more than two 90 Deg. bends.
3.04 CEILING ROSE
3 & 4 pin plug in ceiling rose for normal and emergency circuits. Conform to

BS 6972 &BS 5733.
The plug in connection system shall be suitable for ON LOAD isolation. It
shall make simultaneous mechanical and electrical connection, with the earth,
connection making first and breaking last, No live contacts shall be accessible
once the plug is inserted, The design shall be ensure that involuntary
withdrawal is impossible.
The plug in connection system shall support a static load of up to 10 kg and
suspended load up to 5 kg.
Similar to MEM – For 3 pin (F 8501), For 4 pin (8603) or approved equal
END OF SECTION

SECTION 16441
MAIN SWITCH BOARDS
PART 1 – GENERAL
1.01 DESCRIPTION
A. RELATED DOCUMENTS:
Drawings and general provisions of contract, including general and
supplementary conditions and Division 1 specification section apply to this
section. Requirements of all relevant sections of Division 16 apply to this
section.
A. APPLICABLE STANDARDS referred to in this Section:

1. IEC60947-1-2-3-4
2. BS 5486:Part 1 – 1986 Class 3 (IEC 439-1)
3. IEC 185
1.03 SUBMITTALS
A. General: Submit the following in accordance with Conditions of Contract and

Division 1 specification sections.
1. Product data for each product and component submit also relevant sheets of
manufacturer's catalogues.
2. Shop drawings for each switchboard including dimensioned plans and
elevations, component and device lists, and a single-line diagram showing
main and branch bus current ratings and short-time and short-circuit ratings of
switchboard.
3. Shop drawings or other descriptive documentation of optional barriers
specified for electrical insulation and isolation.
4. Shop drawings of MOE metering provisions with indication of approval by
MOE
5. Schedule of features, characteristics, ratings, and factory settings of individual
protective devices.
6. Manufacturer's Schematic Wiring Diagram.
7. Point-to-point Control Wiring Diagram: Differentiating between manufacturer-
installed and field-installed wiring.
8. Mimic Bus Diagram (only if specifically indicated on the drawings) and color
samples. Submit updated version of diagram reflecting field changes after
final switchboard load connections have been made.
9. Installer Certificate Signed by Contract: (Only if required on drawings). The
sign technician for the mimic bus meets the experience qualifications
specified under "Quality Assurance".

10. Qualification data for field-testing organisation certificates, signed by the
Contractor, certifying that the organisation complies with the requirements
specified in Quality Assurance below. Include list of completed projects with
project names, addresses, names of Architects and Owners, plus other
information specified.
11. Report of field tests and observations certified by the testing organisation.
Also include a statement that equipments offered comply with the relevant
specifications.
12. Maintenance data for materials and products, for inclusion in Operating and
Maintenance Manual specified in Division 1 and in Division 16 Section "Basic
Electrical Requirements".
PART 2 – PRODUCTS
2.01 MANUFACTUERS OF COMPONENTS
A. Subject to compliance with requirements, provide products by the following:

1. ABB (Germany)
2. Merlin Gerin (France)
3. SIEMENS – GERMANY
4. MOELLER – GERMANY
5. Approved Equal.
Components manufactured or assembled by the above listed approved
manufactureras in FAR EAST COUNTRIES is not acceptable.
Evidence regarding country of origin of the components shall be produced
upon request.
B. SWITCH BOARD / PANEL MANUFACTURERS

 EBOMAC
 SALEM BEN NISF
 General Control Group Co. (Siemens)
 Dakheel AL – Jasssar Co. (Moeller – Germany)
 Approved Equal.
2.02 GENERAL
A. Provide complete distribution equipment, which shall comprise main low

tension switch boards, motor control centres, main switch boards (MSBs),
SMSBs EMSBs, E-SMSBs and final distribution boards.
B. The supply and distribution arrangement shall be as indicated on schematic

diagrams in the Drawings.
C. MLTBs/MCCs shall be TTA (totally type tested) assemblies defined in IEC

439-1 standards through independent laboratories.

The prototype assemblies shall conform to the following 7 type test defined in
IEC 439-1.
1. Verification of temperature rise (at 55 deg C ambient temperature of Kuwait
climatic conditions)
2. Verification of dielectric properties
3. Verification of short circuit withstand strength
4. Verification of effectiveness of protective circuit
5. Verification of clearances and creep age distances.
6. Verification of mechanical operation.
7. Verification of degree of protection
Comparison study of proposed switchboard with type tested assembly shall
be submitted for approval .original type test certificates shall be in the name of
the switchboard / panel manufacturer mentioned above. Assemblies
manufactured under licensee agreements are not accepted. Cascading is not
allowed for components short circuit levels.
2.03 MAIN LOW TENSION BOARDS
A. GENERAL
1. The main low tension switch boards shall be of indoor construction, dead
front, metal enclosed multi-cellular cubicle type, free standing, dust and
vermin protected, front operated and of clean and modern appearances.
2. The switchboards shall be assembled and co-ordinated by one manufacturer
and shall be constructed in accordance with IEC 439 – 1 or BS 5486 Part 1.
3. The switchboards shall be made of folded EG Zinc phosphate sheet steel
construction; minimum 2mm thickness, fully rust proofed and powder coated.
4. All exposed bolts or screw heads shall be chrome or cadmium plated.
5. All doors and removable covers or plates shall be provided with suitable PVC
or neoprene gaskets to prevent the ingress of dust, vermin and insects.
6. The switchboards shall be of IP 54 construction in accordance with IEC
60529.
7. Each unit of the switch board shall be housed in its own cell fitted with a
hinged door mechanically interlocked in such a manner that the cell door can
only be opened when the switch is in the "OFF" position.
8. Switching units shall be arranged in separate compartments or sections
according to EN60439-1 Form 4b as minimum to prevent when handling the
elements in the section and to prevent the spreading of faults from one
section to the other.
9. Adequate cableways shall be provided in the switchboard accessible by
hinged lids or removable covers.
10. The equipment in the switch boards shall be accessible with indicating
instruments mounted not higher than 2 m and the centre lines of operating
devices not higher than 1.9 m above switch boards base. The switchboard

shall be properly fixed to the floor with foundation bolts grouted in the floor or
bolted to channels laid across the cable trench.
11. The switchboards shall have top or bottom cable entry as required. Main
incoming cables shall be bottom entry, with necessary cable glands.
12. The switchboards shall contain the air circuits breakers, busbars, bus
compilers, MCCBs, instruments, etc., as specified hereunder with ratings and
arrangement as shown on the Drawings and shall be complete with all-internal
wiring and connections.
13. The switchboards shall be tested, at the manufacturers premises as well as
after installation in accordance with tests stipulated in IEC 439 and witnessed
by the Engineer. Test certificates shall be submitted to the Engineer.
B. BUSBARS
1. Busbars shall be of electrolytic hard drawn copper to B.S. 159 with rating as
indicated on the Drawings, air insulated and rigidly supported by suitable non-
hygroscopic, anti-tracking insulators so as to withstand forces due to thermal
expansion under normal operating conditions and the fault currents specified
and neatly arranged for 500 V, Hz, 3 phase, 4 wire operation.
2. Busbars shall extend through the length of the board with the same cross
section throughout.
3. Busbars bracing shall maintain the same mechanical strength and current
carrying capacity under normal operating conditions and fault conditions as
indicated on the drawings for LT Board busbars.
4. Busbars shall be housed in separate adequately ventilated compartment,
which shall not contain any wiring or apparatus other than that required for
connection to busbars. Access to busbars and busbar connections shall be
gained only by removal of covers secured by bolts or studs. Busbars shall be
covered with coloured PVC sleeves or painted for phase identification.
C. AIR CIRCUITS BREAKERS

1. The air circuit breakers shall be of the air break, trip free, draw out type with
the main contacts encased in a reinforced polyester casing and offer double
insulation from the operators on the breaker front face. The air circuit breaker
shall be fully tropicalized (T2) as defined in IEC 68.2.30 and shall have salt
spray resistance as per IEC 68.2.11. The ACB shall comply with IEC60947-2
utilisation category B with Ics=Icu=Icw and shall accept reverse feeding
without reduction of performance. The ACB shall comply with the isolating
function requirements of IEC60947-2 section 7.1.2 and shall have minimum
500V 50 Hz operational voltage, 1000 V 50 Hz rated insulation voltage and
12kV withstand surge voltage (Vimp). The 3-pole and 4-pole versions shall
have ratings as shown in the drawings. In the 4-pole version the neutral pole
shall have the same current rating as the other poles from the 800 to 4000A
and N/2 from 5000 to 6300A. The breaking capacities shall not be less than
50 kA symmetrical for 1 sec. at 415 volt. Evidence of the service breaking
capacity (Ics) shall be produced by test certificates from one of the
internationally recognised High Voltage Laboratories (ASTA, CESI,
ESEF/ASEFA, KEMA, PEHLA OR SATS).

2. The operating mechanism shall be of the O-C-O stored energy spring type
with a closing time less than or equal to 80 millisecond. Electrically operated
circuit breakers shall have the spring charging motor connected so that the
springs remain charged always with the motor disconnected after charging. A
standby manual operating handle for spring charging shall be provided for
operating the circuit breaker in case of power or motor failure. Antipumping
function shall be provided by integral devices to prevent reclosing after a
close-open operation if the closing impulse is maintained after the breaker has
opened.
3. The circuit breaker shall have three positions of the drawout mechanism,
namely service position where all main and auxiliary contacts are made, test
position where main contacts are open but auxiliary contacts are closed and
isolated position where all contacts are open. Mechanical indication on the
front of the ACB shall be provided to indicate a) main contacts closed 'ON', b)
main contacts open 'OFF', c) springs charged, d) springs discharged e)
service position, f) test position, and g), isolated position for drawout
mechanism.
4. Any attempt to withdraw or insert the breaker when it is 'ON' shall trip the
breaker automatically. An interlocking shall be provided to prevent insertion of
a circuit breaker having a rating higher than the current rating of the ACB
cradle.
5. Insulated safety shutters shall screen all live parts in the ACB cradle when the
breaker is in the isolated or racked out position.
6. The moving contacts comprising the main and arcing contacts shall have
visual wear indicator and be of the spring-loaded type. The main contacts
and clusters shall be site replaceable.
7. The circuit breakers shall have sufficient number of auxiliary contacts for
interlocking system as indicated and described on the drawings and shall be
suitable for interfacing with building automation system (BAS). It shall be
possible to connect all auxiliary wirings from the front face of the air circuit
breakers and these wirings shall be taken trough a set of disconnecting
contacts, so that all auxiliary wirings are automatically disconnected in the
isolated and drawout positions.
8. The incoming ACB shall be equipped with a trip unit which shall have the
following functions
 Fault (LSIG) indicators to indicate type of fault
 Digital display of currents in phases in neutral and earth fault
displayable on the ammeter.
 Thermal memory for protection function
 Alarm indication LEDs on the front face shall indicate overload micro-
processor temperature , phase unbalance and contact wear
 The control unit shall provide information pertaining to last current trip
(current type of fault) number of operations performed by the breaker
and contact wear.
9. Outgoing ACBs will be provided with microprocessor based trip unit with short
circuit and overload protection.

D. CURRENT TRANSFORMERS
1. Current transformer shall be of the bar primary type, air cooled and suitably
insulated. They shall be of Class 1 accuracy for measurements and of Class
10P10 accuracy for protection in accordance with IEC 185. The secondary
windings shall be rated at 5A and the rated output shall be suitable for the
burden.
E. INSTRUMENTS
1. The measuring instruments shall include ammeters, voltmeters, maximum
demand indicators and selector switches as indicated on the Drawings.
2. The instruments shall have anti-glare glass fronts, anti-parallax scales and
white faces with black numerals and markings. The length of scales shall not
be less than 250 degrees and uniformly divided. The instrument cases shall
be semi-flush mounted and shall be approximately 100 x 100mm square.
Accuracy shall be one per cent of full-scale values. Moving elements shall be
provided with zero adjustments external to the cases.
3. Ammeters shall be moving coil type, to BS 89 scaled 0-20000 A for main
incoming supply.
4. Voltmeters shall be moving coil type to BS 90 scaled 0-500V and provided
with 6-position selector switches allowing reading of line to line and line to
neutral voltages.
5. Maximum demand indictors shall be of the thermal type with a 20-minute time
delay.
6. Digital indictors for above mentioned measuring instruments may be provided
subject to the Engineer's approval.
F. METERS
1. Kilowatt-hour meters shall conform to BS 37 parts 1 and 4. The shall be dust
and vermin proof and shall be of robust construction so that they will keep
their accuracy over many years of service under the rigorous climatic
conditions of Kuwait. The counters shall be of the cyclometer type with six
digits to give direct reading of power consumptions, the lowest figure being
units and not tenths of units. Pointer type counters are not acceptable. The
calibrating adjustment should be operated by screwdriver only. Meters should
have not less than 5-mm diameter terminal holes and shall be operated
through three suitably rated current transformers and the counter of the meter
should be calibrated to read the primary KWH.
2. All meters shall be handed over to the Ministry of Electricity and Water for
calibration prior to final installation and connection.
G. MOULDED CASE CIRCUIT BREAKERS

1. The moulded case circuit breakers shall comply with IEC 60947-1 and IEC
60947-2 standards and shall be of the quick make and quick break type
having free toggle mechanism ensuring full contact pressure until time of
opening, whether actuated automatically or manually. They shall be of
utilisation category 'A' having rated service breaking capacity (Ics) as

indicated in the drawings. The circuit breakers shall be suitable for isolation
as per IEC 60947-2 and shall have rated operation voltage of 500V 50 Hz and
the insulation voltage of 750 V, 50 Hz. The breaker shall be available in 3 or
4 pole version as per the drawing. All poles shall operate simultaneously for
circuit breaker opening, closing and tripping. The mechanism shall be
completely enclosed in the compact moulded bakelite case. The moulded
case circuit breaker shall provide class II insulation (according to IEC 664)
between the front and internal power circuits. The breaker shall be designed
for both vertical and horizontal mounting and it shall be possible to supply
power either from the upstream or downstream side without any adverse
effects on the electrical performance. Evidence of the service breaking
capacity (Ics) and insulation voltage, shall be produced by test certificates
from one of the internationally recognised High Voltage Laboratories (ASTA,
CESI, ESEF/ASEFA, KEMA, PEHLA or SATS).
2. Breakers contacts shall be made of non-welding and non-corrodible
composition. Circuit breakers shall be actuated by a toggle or handle that
clearly indicates the three positions 'ON', 'OFF' and 'TRIP' thus indicating
clearly abnormal conditions of the circuit. In order to ensure suitability for
isolation complying with IEC60947-2, the operating mechanism shall be
designed such that the toggle or handle can only be in OFF position if the
power is all actually separated. The moulded case circuit breakers shall be
able to receive a locking device in the "isolated" position and there shall be a
"push to trip" button in front to test the operation and the opening of the poles.
The circuit breaker rating, the push to trip button, outgoing circuit identification
and the contact position indication must be clearly visible and accessible from
the front, through the front panel or the door of the switchboard. Single pole
breakers with a handle tie or a bar equivalent construction are not acceptable
for a multipole breaker. Moulded case circuit breakers shall be the fixed type.
Plug in type breaker connection are not acceptable.
3. Breakers shall have the ratings and rated service breaking capacities (Ics) as
per IEC 947-2 as indicated in the drawings. The breakers shall be of current
limiting type.
4. Circuit breakers shall have inverse time tripping characteristic with automatic
release secured through action of a combination of thermal-magnetic or
electronic trip units which shall trip free of the handle and operate in response
to an overload or a short circuit.
5. It shall be possible to equip the moulded case circuit breaker with a motor
mechanism if needed and closing of mechanism shall take place in less than
80 ms. The operating mechanism shall be of the stored energy type only. The
addition of motor mechanism or a rotary handle shall in no way affect circuit
breaker characteristics and shall not block the device settings.
6. The MCCBs shall be designed for adding auxiliary contacts such as shunt or
undervoltage releases after installation at site. The auxiliaries shall be
separated from power circuits. It shall be possible to install auxiliary switches
for fault/status indication in already energised MCCB without the need to trip
the MCCB.
7. It shall be possible to assemble earth fault protection of MCCB's by adding a
residual current device directly to the circuit breaker case and it shall operate

without an auxiliary power supply. The add-on RCD's shall comply with
appendix B of IEC 947-2 standard. They shall be immunised against
nuisance tripping as per IEC 255 and IEC 801-2 to 801-5 standards. Minimum
frame size for MCCBs will be 150A.
8. MCCB with ratings upto 250A shall be equipped with thermal magnetic or
electronic trip units, which are fully interchangeable. The breakers with
ratings over 250A shall be equipped with electronic trip units, which shall
remain operational for ambient temperatures up to 60oC. Electronic trip unit
shall comply with appendix F of IEC 947-2 standard. It shall be possible to fit
lead seals to prevent unauthorised access to the settings of the electronic and
thermal magnetic trip units.
9. MCCBs equipped with thermal magnetic trip units shall have adjustable
thermal protection and fixed magnetic protection.
10. MCCBs up to 250A up to 630A frame size shall be equipped with electronic
trip units shall sense the actual RMS values for: a) long time protection from
40% to b) the instantaneous protection shall have the threshold fixed between
12 and 19 times nominal current, depending on the rating.
11. Frame sizes for MCCBs will be as per manufacturers standard however the
minimum frame size shall be 150A.
H. EARTH LEAKAGE RELAYS

1. General
- The relay shall comply with IEC 755
- The relays shall be protected against nuisance tripping cause by
switching surges or by lightning surges.
- The relays shall be of solid state type (mechanical type shall not be
accepted).
- Self protected from high magnitude earthfaults and protected against
dirt, vibration and moisture.
- The relays shall be able to operate in the presence of fault currents
with DC components.
- Each relay shall accept a wide range of auxiliary supply voltages from
24V to 240V AC and 24V to 300 V DC as per the requirement in the
drawings.
- The sensitivity of relays shall be site adjustable from 0.03A to 2 A. The
relays shall have time delay selectable in eight steps from
instantaneous to 1 sec.
- The size of the relays shall be compact. They shall be suitable for
mounting on a symmetrical rail horizontally or vertically.
- The relays shall be equipped with one changeover output contact. The
continuity of the measurement circuit shall be monitored to ensure that
the toroid circuit is not open.
2. Current Sensors (Triodes)
- Shall be a rectangular type for busduct feeders
- Shall be circular/ring type for cable feeders
- The toroids shall be of the closed type with an inside diameter ranging
from 30 to 200mm.

- The toroids shall have cable guides to ensure that feeder cable is
centered within the toroid.
- The maximum link resistance from the toroid to the relay must not
exceed 3 ohms.
I. EARTH BUS
The earth bus shall be 50 x 6-mm copper extending throughout the length of
the switchboard and fixed to brass nuts brazed to the steel members of the
switchboards. The earth bus shall be extended at the ends for connection to
the earth electrodes and shall have provision for terminating earth continuity
conductors.
J. CIRCUITS AND CONNECTIONS

1. All outgoing circuits shall have separate compartment and/or be screened so
that equipment for any one circuit can be maintained without risk of contact
with live connections on any other circuit.
2. Feeders for circuits rated up to 63A shall be connected to terminal blocks
located in separate compartments at top or bottom, conveniently arranged to
facilitate termination of cables and suitably identified.
3. For feeders rated more than 63A copper links shall be suitably extended,
rigidly supported and covered with coloured PVC sleeves or painting for
phase identification.
4. All feeders shall be provided with cable lugs and brass cable glands.
5. Removable gland plates suitable for the glands required for the specified
cables shall be provide. Where cables are single core, the gland plates shall
be of a non-ferrous metal.
6. All small wiring shall be of stranded copper, not less than 2.5 mm2 with PVC
insulation to B.S.6331. Small wiring shall be neatly bunched and cleated in
harness form, or shall be enclosed in purpose made plastic trunking or
troughing. Wiring cleated to metal surfaces shall be insulated from the metal.
Where wiring runs through sheet steel panels holes shall be grommets with
suitable grommets.
7. Small wiring associated with external circuits shall be connected to terminal
strips conveniently arranged.
8. Each connection shall have separate incoming and outgoing terminals and no
more than two wires shall be connected to any terminal.
9. All spare contacts shall be wired to terminal strips suitable positioned.
10. All wiring shall be identified using plastic ferrules at both ends.
2.04 SWITCHBOARDS
A. MAIN AND SUBMAIN SWITCHBOARDS:

1. To be floor standing, totally enclosed, modular cubicle type, dust protected
and vermin proof, containing the main components shown on the drawings
and/or specified. Fabricated to BS 5486:Part 1; IEC 439-1.

2. To withstand thermal and mechanical stresses set up by short circuit
conditions from a source fault level as indicated on drawing.
B. CABINET:
1. To be suitable to withstand the fault current stresses available.
2. To be constructed from EG Zinc phosphate sheets built up on a substantial
rolled or folded sheet.
3. Cabinet shall have stiffeners to ensure a rigid structure.
4. Sheet metal for the build up of large panels shall be not less than 16 SWG.
5. Switchboard shall be divided integrally with sheet metal webs to separate low
voltage equipment from instruments and control equipment and to ensure
overheating does not occur.
6. Construction of the panel to be according to EN60439-1 Form 2b
7. Door handles shall be the rotating type closing onto ramps, of approved
pattern, finished in a black, hard wearing non conductive material.
8. Cabinet shall have adequate means for lifting and shall be capable of being
rolled or moved into the installation position and bolted directly to the floor.
9. Switchboards shall have necessary cut-outs, drillings and the point of entry of
busduct feeders.
10. Finished colour: light grey.
C. COMPONENTS:
1. Components shall be the product of one manufacturer.
2. Switching and protective devices shall have clear on/off identification.
3. Circuit devices shall be individually mounted in a cubicle form, front accessible
for installation, adjustment and inspection line and load connection terminals.
The operating handles of each protective device shall project from cut outs in
the inner covering plate. All live parts to be shrouded and identified
4. Components shall be labelled for easy identification.
D. INTERNAL WIRING:
1. PVC insulated, colour coded cables.
2. Factory installed, neatly bunched and supported and extended on to labelled
terminal boards for the connection of external services.
3. Terminals: anti-turn solderless type suitable for cable sizes shown on the
Drawings.
E. CURRENT LIMITING CIRCUIT BREAKERS IF APPLICABLE

1. To be similar to moulded case circuit breakers, but shall be capable of
interrupting heavy short circuits current similar to the cut off characteristic of
high rupturing capacity fuses.

2. To incorporate electromagnetic repulsing mechanism, shall have a breaking
capacity of 100KA @ 415 V and shall limit the symmetrical fault current to
3.0KA.
F. NON-AUTOMATIC CIRCUIT BREAKER

1. Shall be similar to the moulded case circuit breaker in every respect but
without the overcurrent protection.
G. EARTH LEAKAGE RELAYS

1. General
- The relay shall comply with IEC 755
- The relays shall be protected against nuisance tripping cause by
switching surges or by lightning surges.
- The relays shall be of solid state type (mechanical type shall not be
accepted).
- Self protected from high magnitude earth faults and protected against
dirt, vibration and moisture.
- The relays shall be able to operate in the presence of fault currents
with DC components.
- Each relay shall accept a wide range of auxiliary supply voltages from
24V to 240V AC and 24V to 300 V DC as per the requirement in the
drawings.
- The sensitivity of relays shall be site adjustable from 0.03A to 2 A. The
relays shall have time delay selectable in eight steps from
instantaneous to 1 sec.
- The size of the relays shall be compact. They shall be suitable for
mounting on a symmetrical rail horizontally or vertically.
- The relays shall be equipped with one changeover output contact. The
continuity of the measurement circuit shall be monitored to ensure that
the toroid circuit is not open.
2. Current Sensors (Triodes)
- Shall be a rectangular type for bus duct feeders
- Shall be circular/ring type for cable feeders
- The toroids shall be of the closed type with an inside diameter ranging
from 30 to 200mm.
- The toroids shall have cable guides to ensure that feeder cable is in the
center within the toroid.
- The maximum link resistance from the toroid to the relay must not
exceed 3 ohms.
H. BUS BARS:
1. Electro-tinned, hard drawn, high conductivity copper, suitably sleeved for
phase identification to BS 158.
2. Rating: as indicated on the Drawings.
3. To be adequately supported by porcelain or moulded insulators spaced at
suitable centres so that the complete assembly can withstand the maximum
mechanical stresses to which it may be subjected under fault conditions.

4. To be enclosed in separate compartments and arranged so that all
conductors can be brought onto the bars without undue bending.
5. Bus bar compartments shall not be used as switchboard wiring ways.
6. An earth bus bar, minimum size 25 x 3mm, shall be provided for the full length
of each switchboard with each separate section of the board bonded to it.
2.06 SWITCH FUSE AND FUSE SWITCH
A. GENERALLY:
To be metal clad with front operated handles interlocked with switch fuse case
to prevent opening switch in the "ON" position.
1. Switch shall have "On/Off" indication and means of locking in "Off" position.
2. Protection class IP55 minimum for outdoors and IP54 for indoor wet locations.
3. Load break switch and switch fuse should be complete system (along with
enclosure) should be type tested from international reputed testing laboratory
for degree of protection.
4. To BS 5419 (IEC 408).
5. Fuses: to BS 88 bolted type, class Q1, certified for 415V and AC3 duty, and
rated as indicated.
6. Fused switch carriages: with drawable type.
7. Fuse switches: ASTA certified to 50 kA.
B. ISOLATORS:
1. Same design as switch fuses, with solid copper links in place of fuses.
2. Single pole and neutral, or triple pole and neutral.
3. Ratings: as indicated.
4. Protection class IP55 minimum for outdoor and IP54 for indoor wet locations.
3.01 GENERAL
A. Install main low-tension board as indicated in accordance with equipment

manufacturer's written instructions and with recognised industry practices to
ensure that the equipment fulfils requirements. Comply with the applicable
installation requirements of MEW and IEE standards.
B. Provide earthing connections for the main switchboard as indicated on the

drawings. Tighten connections to assure permanent and effective grounding.
C. Prior to energization of the main switch board, check with megger tester to
ensure requirements of IEE Wiring Regulations are fulfilled.
D. Frame and mount printed, basic operating instructions for switch boards,
including control and key interlocking sequences, and emergency procedures,

fabricate frame of finished wood or metal and cover instructions with clear
acrylic plastic. Mount on the front of the switchboards.
3.02 IDENTIFICATION
A. Identify field-installed wiring and components and provide warning signs as

specified and required.
3.03 FIELD QUALITY CONTROL
A. Manufacturer's Field Services: Arrange and pay for the services of a factory-
authorised service representative to supervise the pretesting and adjustment
of switchboard components.
B. Testing Organisation: Arrange and pay for the services of an electrical testing
organisation to perform quality control electrical testing and calibration, visual
and mechanical inspections, and tests of overcurrent protective devices
switchboards.
C. Pre-testing: Upon completing installation of the system, perform the following

preparations for tests:
1. Make insulation resistance tests of switchboard buses, components, and
connecting supply, feeder, and control circuits.
2. Make continuity tests of circuits.
3. Provide set of Contract Documents to test organisation. Include full updating
on final system configuration and parameters where they supplement or differ
from those indicated in original Contract Documents.
4. Provide manufacturer's instructions for installation and testing of switchboard
to test organisation.
D. Quality Control Testing Program: Conform to the following:

1. Program Objectives: To assure switchboard installation meets specified
requirements, is operational within specified tolerances, provides appropriate
protection for systems and equipment, and is suitable for energising.
2. Procedures: Make field tests and inspections and prepare switchboard for
satisfactory operation in accordance with manufacturer's recommendations
and these specifications.
3. Schedule tests and notify Engineer at least one week in advance of test
commencement.
4. Reports: Prepare written reports of test results and observations. Report
defective materials and workmanship. Include complete records of
adjustments and remedial efforts.
5. Labelling: Upon satisfactory completion of tests and related effort. Apply a
label to tested components indicating test results, person responsible, and
date.

6. Protective Device Ratings and Settings; Verify indicated ratings and settings
and make the final system adjustments of Overcurrent Protection Devices.
E. Visual and Mechanical Inspections: Include the following Inspections and

related work:
1. Inspect for defects and physical damage, testing laboratory, labels, and
nameplate compliance with up-to-date circuit connections.
2. Verify that potential transformers, including their overcurrent protection and
current transformers, meet specified requirements.
3. Perform operational test and exercise of mechanical components and other
operable devices in accordance with manufacturer's instruction manual.
4. Check switchboard anchorage, area clearances, and alignment and fit of
components.
5. Check tightness of bolted electrical connections with calibrated torque wrench.
Refer to manufacturer's instructions for proper torque values.
6. Clean switchboard interior and exterior-using manufacturer's approved
methods and materials.
7. Perform visual and mechanical inspection and related work for Overcurrent
Protective Devices.
F. Electrical Tests: Include the following items performed in accordance with

manufacturer’s instruction:
1. Insulation resistance test of buses and portions of control wiring that
disconnect from solid state devices through normal disconnecting features.
2. Ratio and polarity tests on current and voltage transformers.
3. Ground resistance test on system and equipment ground connections.
4. Verify appropriate capacity, overcurrent protection, and operating voltage of
control power elements including control power transformer and control power
wiring.
5. Check phasing of alternate supply sources to the same bus.
6. Test overcurrent protective devices as specified for compliance.
H. Retesting: Correct deficiencies identified by tests and observations and retest

switchboards. Verify by the retests that switchboards meet specified
requirements.
3.04 CLEANING
A. Upon completion of installation, inspect interior and exterior of switchboards.

Remove paint splatters and other spots, dirt, and debris. Touch up scratches
and mars of finish to match original finish.
3.05 PROTECTION

A. Temporary Heating: Apply temporary heat in accordance with manufacturer's
recommendation within each section of switchboards throughout periods
during which the switchboard is not in a space that is continuously under
normal control of temperature and humidity.
3.06 DEMONSTRATION
A. Training: Arrange and pay for the services of factory-authorised service

representatives to demonstrate switchboards and train Owner's maintenance
personnel.
3.07 COMMISSIONING
A. Infrared Scanning: After Substantial Completions, but not more than 2 months
after Final Acceptance, perform an infrared scan of switchboard bus joints and
connections. Open or remove metal doors, covers, inspection plates, and
barriers to make joints and connections accessible to a portable scanner.
B. Follow-up Infrared Scanning: Perform 2 additional follow-up infrared scans of

the same joints and connections, one 4 months after Substantial Completion
and one 11 months after Substantial Completion.
C. Instrument: Use an infrared scanning device designed to measure

temperature or detect significant deviations from normal values. Provide
documentation of device calibration.
D. Record of Infrared Scanning: Prepare a certified report identifying all

connections checked and describing results of scanning. Include notation of
deficiencies detected, remedial action taken and observations after remedial
action.
4.0 SPAREPARTS
As per list
END OF SECTION

SECTION 16780
SATELLITE & MASTER ANTENNA TV SYSTEM
PART 1 – GENERAL

Supplementary Conditions and Division1 Specification Sections, apply to this
Section.
1.02 SUMMARY
A. This Section includes supply, installation testing and commissioning of TV

outlets complete with conduits and coaxial cable splitters, tap-offs, amplifiers
and any other devices that may be required for the proper functioning of the
system.
1.03 SUBMITTALS
A. Product Data: include Include detailed manufacturer's specifications for each

component specified. Include data on features, ratings and performance.
B. Shop Drawings: For television equipment. Include plans, elevations, sections,

details, and attachments to other Work.
1. Design Calculations: Calculate signal levels for each subscriber point and all
relevant amplifier requirements in accordance to CENELEC channel raster.
2. Include dimensioned plan and elevation views of components and enclosures,
and details of control panels. Show access and workspace requirements.
3. Wiring Diagrams: Power, signal, and control wiring. Differentiate between
manufacturer-installed and field-installed wiring.
C. Co-ordination Drawings: Plans drawn to scale and co-ordinating locations of

television equipment.
D. Samples: Full size, for each outlet and finish plate, for colors and textures
required.
E. Product Certificates: Signed by manufacturers of television equipment and

components certifying that products furnished comply with requirements.
F. Installer Certificates: Signed by manufacturer certifying that installers comply

with requirements.
G. Field Test Reports: Indicate and interpret test results for compliance with
performance requirements of installed systems.
H. Maintenance Data: For television equipment and components to include in
maintenance manuals specified in Division 1. In addition to requirements
specified in Division1 Section "Contract Closeout," include the following:

1. Detailed operating instructions covering operation under both normal and
abnormal conditions.
2. Routine maintenance requirements for system components.
3. Lists of spare parts and replacement components recommended to be stored
at the site for ready access.
I. Warranties: Special warranties specified in this Section.
A. Installer Qualifications: An experienced installer who is an authorized

representative of the television equipment manufacturer, for both installation
and maintenance of units required for this Project, to supervise installation of
the system.
B. Professional Engineer Qualifications: A professional engineer who is legally

qualified to practice in jurisdiction where Project is located and who is
experienced in providing engineering services of the kind indicated.
Engineering services are defined as those performed for installations of
system controls for electrical and electronic equipment that are similar to those
indicated for this Project in material, design, and extent.
C. Product Options: Drawings indicate size, profiles, and dimensional

requirements of television equipment and are based on the specific system
indicated. Other manufacturers' products complying with requirements may
be considered. Refer to Division1 Section "Substitutions."
D. Comply with 47 CFR 15, 17 and 76.
1.05 PROJECT CONDITIONS
A. Environmental Limitations: System components are equipped and rated for

the environments where installed.
1. Service Conditions for Outdoor Equipment: Rate equipment for continuous
operation under the following environmental conditions, unless otherwise
indicated:
a. Temperature: Minus 5 deg C to plus 55 deg C.
b. Relative Humidity: 100 percent.
c. Weather: Enclosure housings to prevent entry of moisture due to
melting ice build-up or driven rain or snow.
2. Service Conditions for Indoor Equipment: Rate equipment for continuous
operation under the following environmental conditions, unless otherwise
indicated:
a. Temperature: 40 deg C.
1.06 CO-ORDINATION
A. Co-ordinate Work of this Section with requirements of SMATV service

provider.

B. Co-ordinate layout and installation of television equipment and system
components with other construction trades.
C. Co-ordinate size and location of manholes, ducts, concrete bases. Cast

anchor-bolt inserts into bases. Concrete, reinforcement, and formwork
requirements are specified in Division3 Section "Cast-in-Place Concrete."
1.07 WARRANTY
A. Special warranty specified in this Article shall not deprive Owner of other rights
Owner may have under other provisions of the Contract Documents and shall
be in addition to, and run concurrent with, other warranties made by
Contractor under requirements of the Contract Documents.
B. Special Warranty for Television System and Components: Written warranty,

signed by manufacturer and Installer agreeing to correct system deficiencies
and replace components that fail in materials or workmanship within specified
warranty period when installed and used according to manufacturer's written
instructions. This warranty shall be in addition to, and not limiting, other rights
Owner may have under other provisions of the Contract Documents.
1.08 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
A. The system shall comparison all necessary items required to distribute the
required signals through the coaxial cables. The system shall include main RF
Head enc and provision for local SMATV head end including but not limited to
dishes, channels processors, power supply system, 8IF and one RF input
DisEqc, amplifiers, Tap off, splitters, distributors, Cables and outlets and any
other equipments required to form a complete and independently working
system. The system provides shall include RF and IF, the RF system will
comprise of the channels as specified.
In case any specified channels becomes Unavailable, the system shall be
substituted with an alternate channels available from the required satellites.
The wall outlet shall be with two outputs, designed fro TV (RF) and satellite
(IF) the main RF head end shall be located as required at the top of the
building in the specified room for that purpose.
1. Digital satellite program (RF): 30 NOs. Digital Free to Air programs selected
from Arab sat, Hot bird Digital satellites.
2. 10 Nos. paid channels selected from the same above mentioned satellites.
3. If signal for pay channels for orbit, show time, Pehla, AI Awael and ART along
with digital free to air programs for LNB’s shall be available at each outlet.
4. The system shall be of a modular construction, thus making it possible to add
program at later stage one independent processor for each channel in RF
shall be used in the system.
5. The complete system with exception of IF components, Cables and outlet
shall be manufactures by a single supplier and mounted within a cabinet, the
system shall be supplied, installed and commissioned by a specialist sub
contractor.

6. Equipments specifications:
6.1. Digital Satellite Processor: Each digital channels shall be converted and
processed in one unit comprising a channel converter and modulator, the out
put of each channel processor shall be in RF rang from 47 to 862 MHz, the
digital satellite processor shall be of following specifications:
Processing: QPSK to RF (inPAL secam)
Input frequency range 950 to 2300 MHz
Output 47 to 862 MHz
Input level 43 to 83 dB mV
Symbol rate 8 to 30 Ms/s.
FEC Auto, ½, 2/3, ¾ , 5/6, 7/8
Band width 36
7. DiSEqC Switchers: The switcher shall be with eight IF inputs for LNB’s and
one input for RF for distribution. Output shall be available in 4, 8, 16 formats,
the switcher shall be with the following specifications :
Input IF frequency 950 to 2400 MHz
Input RF frequency 47 to 862
Receiver output 5 to 2400 MHz
Control DiSEqC, Tone burst, 22 KHz, Vrt 14 and Hor 1.8 volts
Isolation between Inputs > 30 dB
Isolation between output > 40 dB
8. Satellite dishes (KU) band
Frequency Rang 10.7 to 12.75 Ghz
Material Epoxy covered galvanized steel
Dimensions 110 x 100 cm
Wind loading safety 140 km/h
8.1. LNB Ku Band
Input frequency 10.7 to 12.75
Output frequency 950 to 2300 MHz
Gain 50 dB
DC inputs
9. Wall outlet
The wall outlet shall be with two outputs TV / IF end type with signal losses of
1 dB in RF and 1.2 dB in IF.
10. Cables
Low losses RG6 coaxial cable with attenuation / 100 mtr. Is 28.4
11. Signal Distribution
The distribution shall be designed ton the highest frequency in RF and IF
signal in the system and considering the following parameters.
RF Signal level at outlet 70 dB mv +/- 6 dB, IF signal level at the outlet is 47 to
m 70 dB mv.

PART 2 – PRODUCTS
2.01 MANUFACTURERS
A. The Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with requirements, the

manufacturer shall be strictly one of the following:
a. Katharen Germany
b. Polytron. Germany
c. Wisi Germany
d. Hirschmann, Germany.
e. TELEVEF Spain
f. Equal approved.
2.02 PRODUCTS
A. Coaxial Cables
Inner Conductor 1.13 mm, CU-core
Outer Conductor Cu-braid
Productive Foil Polyester
Loop Resistance 3.05 Ohms/Km
Max. Attenuation (20oC) 14.6 dB/100m (at 600 MHz)
Propagation Factor 0.85
Dielectric PE Foam
Return Loss Ratio ≥ 25
Screening Factor ≥ 80dB
B. Trunk Coaxial Cable (Low Loss)

Inner Conductor 2.08 mm, CU-core
Outer Conductor AL-braid 60%
Propagation Factor 82%
Dielectric PE Foam
Nominal capacitance 53.1 pF/m
Low loss Riser Cable
Inner Conductor > 5 mm, CU-core
Outer Conductor Copper Foil 100%
Propagation Factor 82%
Dielectric Air Chambers (Bamboo Cable)
C. Indoor Tap-offs (2-way/4-way/6-way)

Frequency Range: 5 - 862 MHz
Screening Attenuation 81 dB
Insertion Loss 0.6 - 4.3 dB
Branch Attenuation 8.5 - 26 dB

D. Indoor Splitters (2-way/4-way/6-way)
Frequency Range 5 - 862 MHz
Insertion Loss 3.6 11.5 dB
E. Outlet Socket
Attenuation IN-TV 1.0 16.0 dB
Insertion Loss 1.0 3.0 dB
F. High power line amplifier, broadband CATV networks, allowing for forward
range and return path, intergrated line eqiulizer, up to 862 MHz, Protction
class IP55 and meets the EN50082-1, EN 50 083 – 3 quality class 2 for digi-
tal, CE certified.
Frequency range : 47 – 862 MHz
Gain : 36 dB
Frequency response : ± 0.75 dB
Output level : 124 dBuV
Adjustable line eqiulizer : 0 18 dB
Adjustable Attnuater : 0 – 20 dB
2.03 HEADED
Headend shall consist of 2 subsystems (A & B). Channel assignments of each

sub headend shall be composed of different broadcasts received and
modulated to separate IF & RF channels. There shall be no overlap of any
channel assignments between the individual sub-headends.
A. Channel group A shall include channel processors for following broadcasts:

 Kuwait TV local Radio transmissions (FM wideband 87.5 – 108 MHz)
 Radio and house internal music feeds modulated to TV channel
 Kuwait terrestrial TV stations 1 – 4
 SAT channels dedicated to world – and business news (CNN, BBC,
Bloomberg etc)
 10 channels from Arabsat, Hotbird, Nilesat
B. Channel group B shall comprise the following stations

 Selected Pay TV services from Orbit. Showtime, ART. Star Select as
indicated
 Internal Information channel(s)
 Any other free-to-air satellite feeds requested by client
Overall channel capacity shall be 72 active channels for both sub-headends
combined.
Each channel group shall diplex all signals to 2 separate outputs for
connection to distribution network.
Group A shall supply both towers with its channel line-up, whereas Group B
shall be available to hotel tower and Mall offices only. Hotel shall receive and
distribute both channel groups on a single combined cable feed as indicated in
drawings.

Prog Station Origin Ch-Assign.
1 Kuwait TV 1 Local TV 9
5 ANN Hotbird TV 6
6 MBC Arabsat TV 7
BBC World Ser-
7 vice Orbit TV 21
8 BBC Prime Orbit TV 22
9 CNN Orbit TV 23
10 CNBC Orbit TV 29
11 Bloomberg Orbit TV 30
12 Orbit News Orbit TV 25
13 Sky News Orbit TV 27
14 Fox News Star TV TV 31
15 Fox Sports Star TV TV 32
16 Euronews Hotbird TV 33
17 Eurosport Hotbird TV 34
18 ESPN Orbit TV 35
19 Deutsche Welle Hotbird TV 36
20 TV-5 Hotbird TV 37
3.01 EXAMINATION
A. Examine pathway elements intended for cable. Check raceways and other
elements for compliance with space allocations, installation tolerances,
hazards to cable installation, and other conditions affecting installation.
B. Examine roughing-in for antenna to verify actual locations of cable

connections before antenna installation.
C. Examine walls, floors, roofs, equipment bases, and roof supports for suitable
conditions where television equipment is to be installed.
D. Proceed with installation only after unsatisfactory conditions have been

corrected.
3.02 INSTALLATION
A. Outdoor Installation: Comply with ANSI C2, "National Electrical Safety Code."
B. Support and anchor antenna towers, masts, and mountings.

1. Concrete Foundations: Reinforced concrete complying with Division3 Section
"Cast-in-Place Concrete."

2. Steel Anchorage Components: Galvanized-steel shapes and plates complying
with Division5 Section "Structural Steel."
C. Wiring within Enclosures: Bundle, lace, and train conductors to terminal points
with no excess and without exceeding manufacturer's limitations on bending
radii. Provide and use lacing bars and distribution spools.
D. Pulling Cable: Do not exceed manufacturer's recommended pulling tensions.

Do not install bruised, kinked, scored, deformed, or abraded cable. Do not
splice cable between termination, tap, or junction points. Remove and discard
cable if damaged during installation and replace it with new cable.
E. Splices, Taps, and Terminations: For power and control wiring, use numbered
terminal strips in junction, pull, and outlet boxes; terminal cabinets; and
equipment enclosures. Tighten electrical connectors and terminals according
to manufacturer's published torque-tightening values. If manufacturer's torque
values are not indicated, use those specified in UL486 A and UL486 B.
F. Grounding: Provide independent signal circuit grounding recommended by

manufacturer.
3.03 CLEANING
A. Clean installed items using methods and materials recommended by

manufacturer.
B. Retain appropriate paragraphs below.
3.04 DEMONSTRATION
A. Engage a factory-authorized service representative to train Owner's

maintenance personnel to adjust, operate, and maintain television equipment.
1. Train Owner's maintenance personnel on procedures and schedules for
troubleshooting, servicing, and maintaining equipment.
2. Demonstrate methods of determining optimum alignment and adjustment of
components and settings for system controls.
3. Demonstrate programming and tuning of satellite receivers.
4. Schedule training with Owner, through Architect, with at least seven days'
advance notice.
3.05 ON-SITE ASSISTANCE
A. Occupancy Adjustments: When requested by Owner within one year of date

of Substantial Completion, provide on-site assistance in tuning and adjusting
the system to suit actual occupied conditions and to optimize performance.
Provide up to two adjustments at Project site for this purpose, without
additional cost.

3.06 TEST EQUIPMENT
A. Test instrument: Color signal strength meter with QPSK board shall be
provided.
The unit should be the modernist type with color display 5.7" size for the test
frequencies of radio and TV terrestrial, SAT analog as well as digital.
The measuring unit should be from one reputed manufacturer specialized only
in measuring equipment.
3.07 GUARANTEE
A. The system integrator is responsible for the 2 years guarantee, periodic visit
and overall check of the entire system should be each month at minimum, the
service required should be attended within 24 hours from the time of claim.
1. The contractor to include in his price for international warrantee to facilitate
access to spare parts required for future maintenance.
2. The contractor shall be fully responsible for the satisfactory operation of the
System during the maintenance & guarantee period.
3. Contractor should prepare log-books listing full details of maintenance works,
and spare parts, each of log-book entry shall be counter signed by the owner
representative and engineer.
END OF SECTION

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SECTION 16060

1.01 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Subject to compliance with requirements provide products by the following:

B. EARTH CONTINUITY CONDUCTORS

C. MAIN EARTH LOOPS

SQEC SECTION 16060 / 1

F. REMOVABLE EARTH LINKS

G. BOLTS, WASHERS AND NUTS IN BOLTED CONNECTIONS

H. EARTH PIT COVER

B. MAIN EARTH LOOPS

C. REMOVABLE EARTH LINKS

SQEC SECTION 16060 / 2

D. EXPOSED EARTH CABLES

G. CONNECTIONS BETWEEN DISSIMILAR METALS

I. FIRE FIGHTING EQUIPMENT

K. MAIN SWITCHBOARDS EARTHING

SQEC SECTION 16060 / 3

L. DISTRIBUTION BOARDS EARTHING

M. BUSBAR TRUNKING (BUSWAYS) FEEDERS EARTHING

N. CABLE ARMOUR EARTHING

O. LOW VOLTAGE SYSTEM

P. CABLE TRAY/CABLE TRUNKING

Q. EARTH ROD ELECTRODES

R. EARTH PLATE ELECTRODES

SQEC SECTION 16060 / 4

SQEC SECTION 16060 / 5

WIRES AND CABLES

1.01 RELATED DOCUMENTS

A. Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including General and

1.03 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Comply with MEW specification S-1 and MEW Regulation R-1.

B. PVC INSULATED, SINGLE WIRE ARMOURED AND PVC OVERSHEATHED

C. PVC INSULATED PVC SHEATHED (PVC/PVC) CABLE:

SQEC SECTION 16120 / 1

D. PVC INSULATED WIRES:

E. HEAT RESISTANT CABLE:

G. XLPE INSULATED CABLES:

SQEC SECTION 16120 / 2

2.02 FIRE BARRIERS

A. Install cable/raceway sealing fittings where cables/pipes enter or leave

D. The fire barriers shall be manufactured under strict quality control by

A. Install wires and cables as indicated, according to manufacturer's written

SQEC SECTION 16120 / 3

SQEC SECTION 16120 / 4

CONDUITS AND BOXES

1.01 RELATED DOCUMENTS

A. Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including General and

B. Conduits include the following:

C. Rigid non metallic conduit.

D. Boxes include the following:

B. Product data for conduits and fittings

1.04 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Comply with relevant standards of BS, NEMA and NEC.

B. Coordinate layout and installation of raceway and boxes with other

1.05 APPROVED MANUFACTURERS

A. Conduits & Accessories: Subject to compliance with the requirements provide

B. For PVC conduits and accessories.

SQEC SECTION 16130 / 1

C. For steel conduits and accessories.

E. For Flex Conduits – PVC Coated

2.01 RIGID PVC CONDUIT AND FITTINGS

2.02 FLEXIBLE CONDUIT

A. FLEXIBLE STEEL CONDUIT

2.03 GALVANIZED STEEL CONDUIT