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MATERIAL & CONSTRUCTION SPECIFICATIONS

1.0

GENERAL

1.1

These specifications establish and define the Material and Constructional

requirements for Civil & Structural Works.

1.2

Contractors scope of Supply includes all the materials (consumables and

non-consumables), tools, tackles, labours etc. to complete the work in all
respect as per scope of work, specifications, codes, standards and
statutory requirements.

1.3

All materials shall be of standard quality and manufactured by renowned

concerns conforming to Indian Standards and shall be "ISI mark as far as
possible unless otherwise approved by the Engineer-in-Charge. The
Contractor shall get samples of all materials approved by the Engineerin-Charge prior to their bulk procurement and use. Contractor shall furnish
manufacturers certificates, for the materials supplied by him when asked
for. Further to that he shall get the materials tested from an approved test
house, if asked for by the Engineer-in-Charge. The cost of all tests shall be
borne by the Contractor. Materials not conforming to specifications or
considered defective by the Engineer-in-Charge shall not be used and shall
be promptly removed from the site by the Contractor at his own expense.

1.4

Whenever any reference to BIS Code is made, the same shall be

taken
as the latest revision (with all amendments issued thereto) at the time of
execution.

1.5

The lump sum price quoted by the Contractor shall be inclusive of all
incidental charges such as carriage, octroi, loading, unloading, storing, safe
custody, watch & ward, returning back surplus materials to godown of issue
(where applicable) etc.

1.6

Providing and operating necessary measuring and testing devices and

materials (including all consumables) are included in the Contractor's
scope of work. The lump sum quoted price shall be inclusive of the cost of
all such tests, which are required to ensure achievement of specified
quality. No separate payment for testing shall be made.

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2.1.1 The minimum requirements of various materials to be usedin Civil and

Structural works are as below:
2.2

Water

2.2.1 Water used in construction for all civil & structural works shall be clean and
free from injurious amounts of oil, acids, alkalies, organic matters or other
harmful substances which may be deleterious to concrete, masonry or steel.
The pH value of water sample shall be not less than 6. Potable water will be
considered satisfactory. All requirements of IS:456, have to be met.
2.2.2 Tests on water samples shall be carried out in accordance with IS:3025 and
these shall fulfill all the guidelines and requirements given in IS:456.
2.2.3 Water for curing shall be of the same quality as used for concreting and
masonry works.
2.3

Aggregate (For Concrete)

2.3.1 General
a)

Coarse and fine aggregates for Civil and Structural Works shall conform in
all respects to IS:383 (Specification for coarse and fine aggregates from
natural sources for concrete). Aggregates shall be obtained from an
approved source known to produce the same satisfactorily. Aggregates
shall consist of naturally occurring (crushed or uncrushed) stones, gravel
and sand or a combination thereof. These shall be chemically inert, hard,
strong, dense durable, clean and free from veins, adherent coatings,
injurious amounts of alkalis, vegetable matter and other deleterious
substances such as iron pyrites, coal, lignite, mica, shale, sea shells etc.

b)

Aggregates which may chemically react with alkalis of cement or might

cause corrosion of the reinforcement shall not be used.

c)

The maximum quantities of deleterious materials in the aggregates as

determined in accordance with IS:2386 - Part II (Methods of Test for
aggregates for concrete), shall not exceed the limits defined in IS:383.

2.3.2 Coarse Aggregates

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a)

Coarse aggregates are the aggregates, which are retained on 4.75mm IS

Sieve. It shall have a specific gravity not less than 2.6 (saturated surface dry
basis).

b)

These may be obtained from crushed or uncrushed gravel or stone and may
be supplied as single sized or graded. The grading of the aggregates shall
be as per IS: 383 or as required by the mix design, to obtain densest
possible concrete.

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2.3.3 Fine Aggregates

a)

Fine aggregates are the aggregates which pass through 4.75mm IS sieve
but not more than ten percent (10%) pass through 150 micron IS sieve.
These shall comply with the requirements of grading zones I, II and III of
IS:383. Fine aggregates conforming to grade zone IV shall not be used
for reinforced concrete works.

b)

Fine aggregates shall consist of material resulting from natural

disintegration of rock and which has been deposited by streams or glacial
agencies, or crushed stone sand or gravel sand. Sand from sea shores,
creeks or river banks affected by tides, shall not be used for filling or
concrete works.

2.3.4 Sampling and Testing

The Contractor shall carry out all tests including mix designs of concrete, at
the start of work as well as during any stage of construction as per the
requirement. Tests shall be carried out in accordance with IS:516-Methods
of test for strength of concrete and IS:2386-Methods of test for aggregates
for concrete. The method of sampling shall be in accordance with the
requirements given in IS: 2430.
2.3.5 Storage of Aggregates
a)

Storage of all types of aggregates at the site of work shall be as specified in

IS: 4082. Aggregates shall in no case be stored near excavated earth or
directly over ground surface.

b)

Fine aggregates delivered at the site in wet condition or becoming wet due
to rain or any other means, shall not be used for at least 24 hours. For the
use of such aggregates the contractor shall adjust the water content in
accordance with IS:2386 to achieve the desired mix.

2.4

Sand (For Masonry & Filling)

2.4.1 Sand for Masonry Mortars

a)

The sand shall consist of natural sand, crushed stone sand or crushed
gravel sand or a combination of any of these. The sand shall be hard,
durable, clean and free from adherent coatings and organic matter and shall

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not contain the amount of clay, silt and fine dust more than specified in
IS:2116.
b)

The sand shall not contain any harmful impurities such as iron pyrites,
alkalis, salts, coal or other organic impurities, mica, shale or similar
laminated materials, soft fragments, sea shells in such form or in such
quantities as to affect adversely the hardening, strength or durability of the
mortar.

c)

The maximum quantities of clay, fine silt, fine dust and organic impurities in
the sand, when tested in accordance with IS:2386, shall not be more than
5% by mass in natural sand, or crushed gravel sand or crushed stone sand.
For organic impurities, when determined in accordance with IS:2386, colour
of the liquid shall be lighter than that indicated by the standard solution
specified in IS:2386.

2.4.2 Grading of Sand

The particle size grading of sand for use in mortars shall be within the limits
as specified below:
IS Sieve
Designation IS:460
(Part I)

Percentage Passing
By Mass

Reference To
Method

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100

IS:2386 (Part-I)

2.36 mm

90 to 100

1.18 mm

70 to 100

600microns

40 to 100

300 microns

5 to 70

150 microns
5 to 15
G
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ading Of Sand for Use in Masonry Mortars
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excess or deficiency of coarse or fine particles, this shall be processed to
comply with the standard by screening through a suitably sized sieve and/or
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blending with required quantities of suitable sizes of natural sand particles

or crushed stone screening which are by themselves unsuitable. The
various sizes of particles of which the sand is composed shall be uniformly
distributed throughout the mass.
2.4.3 Sampling and Testing
The method of sampling shall be in accordance with IS: 2430. The amount
of material required for each test shall be as specified in relevant parts of
IS:2386. All tests shall be carried out in accordance with the relevant parts
of IS:2386. If further confirmation as to the satisfactory nature of the
material is required, compressive test on cement mortar cubes (1:6) may be
made in accordance with IS:2250 using the supplied material in place of
standard sand and the strength value so obtained shall be compared with
that of another mortar made with a sand of acceptable and comparable
quality.
2.4.4 Sand for Filling
Sand for filling shall meet the requirements of IS:383 and shall be natural
sand, hard, strong, free from any organic and deleterious materials. Sand
obtained from sea shores, creeks or river banks affected by tides, shall not
be used for filling. Fine aggregates suitable for concreting works shall be
suitable for filling also. No sand below grading zone-III as per IS: 383 shall
be allowed for filling.
2.5

Cement
Unless otherwise specifically called for, cement3 for RCC and PCC/lean
concrete works shall be one of the following:
33 grade ordinary or low heat Portland cement IS: 269
43 grade ordinary Portland cement IS: 8112
Portland slag cement IS: 455
Portland Pozzolana cement (fly ash based) IS: 1489 (Part-1)
(The type of cement selected shall be appropriate for the intended use).
Portland Pozzolana cement (calcined clay based) IS:1489 (Part-2)
Sulphate resisting Portland cement IS: 12330
High alumina cement IS: 6452
For masonry applications the use of Masonry cement (conforming to
IS:3466) can be made.

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Steel

2.6.1 General
All steel bars, sections, plates, and other miscellaneous steel materials, etc.
shall be free from loose mill scales, rust as well as oil, mud, paint or other
coatings. The materials, construction specifications such as dimensions,
shape, weight, tolerances, testing etc, for all materials covered under this
section, shall conform to respective BIS codes.
2.6.2 Reinforcement Bars
High strength deformed (HSD) TMT steel bars of minimum grade Fe 415,
conforming to IS:1786 shall be used.
2.6.3 Structural Steel
Structural steel sections shall conform to following BIS codes:
Steel tubes for structural purposes IS: 1161
Mild Steel Tubes, tubular and other wrought steel fittings IS: 1239
Steel for general structural purposes (Grade A) IS: 2062
Hollow steel sections for structural use. IS:4923
2.6.4 Miscellaneous Steel Materials
Miscellaneous steel materials shall conform to the following BIS codes:
Expanded Metal Steel Sheets for General purposes
Specification for mild steel and medium tensile
steel bars and hard drawn steel wire for concrete
reinforcement (Grade I)
(For mild steel bars of anchor bolts, rungs, metal inserts,
grating etc.)
Hexagonal head bolts, screws & nuts of product Grade C.

IS:412

Cold formed light gauge structural steel sections.

Technical supply conditions for threaded steel fasteners.

IS: 811
IS:

Plain washers

IS:

Steel wire ropes for general engineering purposes

IS:

IS: 432
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1367
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Thimbles for wire ropes.

IS:

Bulldog grips.

IS:

Mild Steel Tubes, tubular and other wrought steel

fillings. (For Hand rail tubular sections)

IS:

Drop forged sockets for wire ropes for general

engineering purposes

IS:

Steel chequered plates

IS:

Hexagonal bolts and nuts (M42 to M150).

IS:

2315
2361

1239

2485
3502
3138
2.6.5 Anchor Bolts
Material for Anchor Bolts such as MS bars, washers, nuts, pipe sleeves and
plates etc. shall be as per relevant BIS codes mentioned above under
Clauses 5.6.4.
2.7

Brick

2.7.1 General
Bricks for masonry works shall conform to IS:1077 - Specification for
common burnt clay building bricks and shall be Avval variety of class 5.0
(with minimum compressive strength of 5.0 N/mm2). Physical requirements,
quality, dimensions, tolerances etc. of common burnt clay building bricks
shall conform to the requirements of IS:1077. Bricks shall be hand-moulded
or machine-moulded and shall be made from suitable soils. The bricks shall
have smooth rectangular faces with sharp corners and shall be well burnt,
sound, hard, tough and uniform in colour. These shall be free from cracks,
chips, flaws, stone or humps of any kind.
Testing of the bricks shall be done as per IS:5454 and IS:3495. Water
absorption shall not be more than 20% by its dry weight when soaked in
cold water for 24 hours. Locally available bricks of non modular size
(230x115x75mm) in place of bricks of modular size (190x90x90mm) can be
used in case the bricks satisfy the other requirements of IS:1077
(corresponding class as defined above).
2.8

Stone

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2.8.1 General
All Stones used for masonry works shall conform to the requirements of
following BIS codes.
Method of identification of natural building stones IS:1123
Recommendations for dimensions and workmanship of natural building
stones for masonry work IS:1127 Recommendations for dressing of natural
building stones IS:1129
2.8.2 Quality of Stones
Stones shall be hard, dense, strong, sound, durable, clean and uniform in
colour. They shall also be free from veins, adherent coatings, injurious
amounts of alkalis, vegetable matters and other deleterious substances
such as iron pyrites, coal, lignite, mica, sea shells etc. As far as possible
stones from one single quarry shall be used for anyone work. The strength
of stones should be adequate to carry the imposed load and shall meet all
the requirements of IS: 1905, taking into account the appropriate crushing
strength of stone and type of the mortar used. The percentage of water
absorption, when tested in accordance with IS: 1124, shall not exceed 5
percent.
The length of the stone shall not exceed 3 times the height. Width of stone
on base shall not be less than 150mm and in no case exceed 3/4 th
thickness of the wall. Height of the stone shall not be more than 300mm.
2.9

Admixtures

2.9.1 General Requirements for Admixtures

a)

All concrete admixtures shall comply with the following Indian standards:
Specification for integral cement water proofing compounds. IS:2645
Specification for other admixtures for concrete. IS:9103 In case of nonavailability of any IS code for testing and acceptability criteria, relevant
American, British or German Code shall be applicable.

b)

No admixture shall impair the durability of the concrete nor combine with the
ingredients neither to form harmful compounds nor increase the risk of
corrosion of reinforcement. Use of admixtures shall not reduce the dry
density of concrete. Once the proportion of admixtures has been
established, strict check shall be maintained not to alter the proportions of
ingredients and water-cement ratio of the Design Mix during execution.
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c)

The chloride contents in admixtures shall not exceed 2% by mass of the

admixture or 0.03% by mass of the cement.

d)

Admixtures which do not meet the requirements stipulated in this document

shall not be used.

2.9.2 Water Proofing Compounds

a)

The permeability of the specimen with the admixture shall be less than half
of the permeability with a similar specimen without the use of these
compounds. These compounds shall be used in such proportion as
recommended by manufacturer but in no case it shall exceed 3% by weight
of cement.

b)

The initial setting time of the cement with the use of these compounds shall
not be less than 30 minutes and final setting time shall not be more than 10
hours. Tests shall be carried out in accordance with IS:4031.

c)

Compressive strength of the specimen at 3 days shall not be less than

160kg/cm2 nor 80% of the 3 days compressive strength of mortar cubes
prepared with same cement and sand only, whichever is higher. Similarly
compressive strength at 7 days shall not be less than 220 kg/cm2 nor less
than 80% of the 7 days compressive strength prepared with the same
cement and sand only, whichever is higher. The test to determine the
compressive strength shall conform to IS: 4031.

2.10

Water Bars (Water Stops)

2.10.1 PVC water bars shall be used in reinforced concrete construction of liquid
retaining structures or any other structure to safeguard them from
hydrostatic pressure and water leakage and any relative movement
between two parts of the structure due to thermal loading shrinkage or
differential movement of foundations. These shall be preformed and shall
provide a permanent water tight seal along the entire joint in the poured
concrete structures. These shall also be flexible enough to withstand
deflection/ displacements at joints arising due to variation of temperatures
or settlement of foundations.
2.10.2 Performance requirements of PVC water bars shall meet the requirements
of IS:12200. These shall be of an approved make and of
ribbed/serrated/plane type with a bulb at the centre. The thickness and
width of water bars shall in no case be less than 5mm and 150mm
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respectively. However, for concrete sections greater than 300mm thick, the
width of water bars shall not be less than 230mm
2.11

Bitumen/bituminous Materials
Bitumen to be used for various types of work shall meet all the requirements
of relevant BIS codes as given below:
Specification of Paving Bitumen.
Specification for bitumen mastic for flooring. (Grade IV)

IS: 73
IS:

1195
Specification for Bitumen felts for water proofing and damp proofing IS:
1322
Specification for Bituminous compounds for water proofing
and caulking purposes.

IS:

Specification for preformed fillers for expansion joint

in concrete pavements and structures.

IS:

Specification for bitumen mastic for use in water proofing of roofs

IS:

Specification for bitumen primer for use in water proofing

and damp proofing.

IS:

Specification for Bitumen Mastic for Tanking and damp proofing.

IS:

Specification for Glass fibre based coal tar pitch & bitumen felts

IS:

Code of practice for damp proofing using bitumen mastic

IS:

Specification for bitumen Mastic, Anti Static and

electrically conducting grade.

IS:

1834

1838
3037

3384
5871
7193
7198

8374
(Tests and acceptable criteria shall be as per relevant BIS codes.)
2.12

PVC Pipes
PVC Pipes shall conform to the requirements of IS:4985.

2.13

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2.13.1 Wood recommended for platforms of cold vessels or below cold vessels/
exchangers shall be hard and shall be of group A, grade I, and shall have
safe permissible stress of 7N/mm2 in compression, perpendicular to grains
on outside location as per IS:883. General characteristics like durability,
treatability etc. shall conform to IS:883 and IS:3629.
2.13.2 Timber required to be used for form work shall be fairly dry before use. It
should maintain its shape during the use and even when it comes into
contact with moisture from the concrete. Storage of Wood/Timber shall be
as per the requirements of IS: 4082.
For proper identification and selection of suitable timber for form work,
following codes shall be referred. Classification of commercial timbers and
their zonal distribution IS:399 Specification for ballies for general purposes
IS:3337
Specification for Ply wood for concrete shuttering work IS:4990
2.14

Anti-termite Compounds

2.14.1 Chloropyrifos emulsifiable concentrates (1%) conforming to IS:8944 shall be

used for treatment of soil for protection of buildings against attack by
subterranean termites.
2.15

Polysulphide Sealants

2.15.1 All Polysulphide Sealants shall conform to IS:12118. Test conditions and
requirements shall be as given in the above referred BIS code.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
CL. NO.

D E S C R I P T I O N

1.0.0

SCOPE

2.0.0

GENERAL

2.1.0

WORK UNDER CONTRACTORS SCOPE

2.2.0

WORK BY OTHERS

2.3.0

CODES AND STANDARDS

2.4.0

CONFORMITY WITH DESIGNS

2.5.0

MATERIALS

2.6.0

STORAGE OF MATERIALS

2.7.0

QUALITY CONTROL

2.8.0

SHOP DRAWINGS

3.0.0

WORKMANSHIP

3.1.0

FABRICATION

3.2.0

RIVETED AND BOLTED CONSTRUCTION

3.3.0

WELDED CONSTRUCTION

3.4.0

FINISH

3.5.0

FINAL CLEANING UP

3.5

SLAB BASES AND CAPS

3.6

LACING BARS

3.7

SEPARATOR

3.8

BEARING PLATE

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ARCHITECTURAL CLEARENCES

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3.12

METHOD AND SEQUENCE OF ERECTION

4.0

PAINTING AFTER ERECTION

5.0

FINAL CLEANING UP
INSPECTION, TESTING, ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA AND
DELIVERY
DELIVERY OF MATERIALS

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SCOPE
This specification covers supply of material fabrication, testing, painting and
delivery to site and erection after assembly of structural steelwork including
supply of all consumable stores and rivets, bolts, nuts, washers, electrodes
and other materials required for fabrication and field connection of all
structural steelwork complete as per design / drawings / specifications
under the scope of the contract.

2.0

GENERAL
The designs shall be carried out as per the specifications specified in the
Civil Design criteria attached with the bid document and elsewhere in the
bid document.

2.1.

Any mismatch of any structural assembly or any mismatch during erection,

the contractor shall submit rectification proposal (with due concurrence of
Designer) for approval of the Company. Rectification Work shall be taken up
as per approval.

2.2

Work by others
No sub-contracting (including preparation of fabrication drawings) under this
specification will be allowed, unless specifically mentioned elsewhere in the
contract / approved by the EIC.

2.3

Codes and Standards

All work including materials supplied for temporary / permanent
incorporation in this work under this specification shall, unless otherwise
specified in the contract, conform to the requirements of the latest revision
and/or replacements of the following or any other relevant Indian Standard
specifications and codes of practice. In case any particular aspect of the
work is not covered by an Indian Standard Specification, the Contractor
shall submit a procedure for the same and obtain approval of EIC.
BIS : 226
BIS : 813
BIS : 815

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Scheme of symbols for welding.
Classification and coding of covered electrodes
for metal arc welding of mild steel and low alloy
high tensile steel.
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BIS : 822
BIS : 919

BIS : 961
BIS : 1148
BIS : 1149
BIS : 1161
BIS : 1200

BIS : 1239
BIS : 1363

BIS : 1364

BIS : 1367

BIS : 1442

BIS : 1608

BIS: 1730

BIS : 1731

BIS : 1852

BIS : 1977
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arc welders.
Code of practice for safety and health
requirements in
electric and gas welding and cutting operations.
Code of practice for inspection of welds.
Recommendations for limits and fits for
Engineering.
Structural Steel (High Tensile).
Rivet bars for structural purposes
High tensile rivet bars for structural purposes.
Steel Tubes for Structural purposes.
Method of measurement of steelwork and
ironwork (part 8).
Mild Steel Tubes.
Black hexagon bolts, nuts and lock nuts
(dia 6mm to 24mm).
Precision and semi-precision hexagon bolts,
screws, nuts
and locknuts (dia range 6 to 39 mm).
Technical supply conditions for Threaded
Fasteners.
Covered electrodes for the metal arc welding of
high tensile
structural steel.
Method for tensile testing of steel products
other than sheet
strip, wire and tube.
Dimensions for steel plate, sheet and strip for
structural and
general engineering purposes.
Dimensions for steel flats for structural and
general
engineering purposes.
Rolling and cutting tolerances for hot rolled
steel products.
Structural steel (Ordinary quality) ST-42-0.
Structural steel (fusion welding quality).
Ready mixed paint, red oxide Zinc chromate
priming.
Recommended practice for Hot-dip galvanizing
of Iron and
Steel.

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BIS : 4759

BIS : 7215
BIS : 823

BIS : 1024

BIS : 1365

BIS : 1447

BIS : 2016
BIS : 3664

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High Tensile Friction Grip bolts.

Specifications for Hot-Dip Zinc Coatings
Structural Steel
and other Allied products.
Tolerances for fabrication of steel structures.
Code of procedure for Manual Metal ARC
welding of Mild
Steel.
Code of practice for use of welding in Bridges
and
Structures subjected to Dynamic loading.
Slotted counter sunk Head and slotted Raised
counter sunk
Head screws (Dia 1.6 to 20mm).
Code of Practice for Finishing of Ferrous Metals
in
Buildings Painting and Allied finishes.
Plain Washers.
Code of practice for Ultrasonic Testing by Pulse
Echo
Method.
Code of practice for Magnetic Particle Flow
Detection of
welds.
Approved Test for welders when welding
procedure
approval is not required.
Fusion Welding of Steel.

2.4 Conformity with Designs

Except where the standard connection details are furnished, the
contractor shall design all connections, supply and fabricate all steel
work and furnish all connection materials in accordance with the
approved drawings and/or as instructed by the Engineer-in-Charge
keeping in view the maximum utilization of the available sizes and
sections of steel materials.
2.5 Materials to be used
2.5.1 General
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All steel materials required for the work will be supplied by the contractor
unless otherwise specified elsewhere in the contract. Steel used for
construction shall be free from rust and pitting. Steel shall be as fresh as
possible. The steel material shall be free from mill scales, slag inclusions,
lamination, pitting, rust, etc. On receipt of steel material, the contractor shall
submit Mill test Certificate of the material and offer for inspection of
material. During inspection the Steel shall be identified / verified for Heat
No. / Cast No., bar or bloom number, plate number, supply condition.
Dimensions, grade of steel (basic specification) along with Mill Test
Certificate. Whenever the materials are required to be used from
unidentified stocks, if permitted by the Engineering-charge, a random
sample shall be tested at an approved laboratory from each lot of 50 tonnes
or less of any particular section.
The arc welding electrodes shall conform to the relevant Bureau of Indian
Standard Codes of Practice and Specifications and shall be of heavy
coated type. The thickness of the coating shall be uniform and concentric.
With each container of electrodes, the manufacturer shall furnish
instructions giving recommended voltage and amperage (Polarity in case of
D.C. supply) for which the electrodes are suitable.
2.5.2 Steel / Fasteners / Welding electrodes / paints etc.
2.5.2.1 The above materials to be used in construction within the purview of this
specifications shall comply with the applicable Indian Standard
Specifications referred at 2.3.0 above.
2.5.2.2 In case of imported steel materials being used, these shall conform to
specifications equivalents to any of the above as may be applicable.
2.5.2.3 Where high tensile steel is specified for rivets, steps shall be taken to
ensure that the rivets are so manufactured that they can be driven and
heads formed satisfactorily without the physical properties of steel being
impaired.
2.5.4 Bolts and Nuts
Materials for Bolts and nuts under the purview of this contract shall comply
with any of the following Indian Standard Specifications as may be
applicable.
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(a)

Mild Steel : All mild steel for bolts and nuts when tested in
accordance with the following Indian Standard Specification shall have a
tensile strength of not less than 44 kg/mm2 and a minimum elongation of 23
percent on a gauge length of 5.4 A, where A is the cross sectional area of
the test specimen.

(b)

High Tensile Steel (Structural Quality) : The material used for the
manufacture of high tensile steel bolts and nuts shall have a minimum
tensile strength 58 Kg/mm2. Other mechanical properties shall conform to
grade HT of BIS:961.

(c)

High Tensile Steel (Special Quality) : The material used for the
manufacture of special quality high tensile steel bolts and nuts shall have
the mechanical properties appropriate to the particular class of steel as set
out in IS:1367 or as approved by the Engineer-in-Charge.

2.6

Storage of Material

2.6.1 General
All materials shall be so stored as to prevent deterioration and to ensure the
preservation of their quality and fitness for the work. Any material which has
deteriorated or has been damaged shall be removed from the contractors
yard immediately, failing which, the Engineer-in-Charge shall be at liberty to
get the material removed and the cost incurred thereof shall be realized
from the contractor. The contractor shall maintain upto date accounts in
respect of receipt, use and balance of all sizes and sections of steel and
other materials. In case the fabrication is carried out in Contractors
fabrication yard / shop, all materials meant for use in this contract shall be
stacked separately with easily identifiable marks.
2.6.2 Yard
The Contractor will have to establish a suitable yard in an approved location
at site for storing the fabricated steel structures and other materials which
will be delivered to him by the Vendor according to the contract. The yard
shall have proper facilities like, drainage, lighting, suitable access for large
cranes, trailers and other heavy equipments. The yard shall be fenced all
around with security arrangement and shall be of sufficiently large area to
permit systematic storage of the fabricated steel structures without
overcrowding and with suitable access for cranes, trailers and other
equipment for use in erection work in proper sequence in accordance with
the approved programme of work.
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2.6.3 Covered Store

All field connection materials, paints, cement etc. shall be stored on well
designed racks and platforms off the ground in a properly covered store
building to be built at the cost of the Contractor.
2.6.4 Steel
The steel to be used in fabrication and the resulting sub piece shall be
stored in separate stacks off the ground section wise and lengthwise so that
they can be easily inspected, measured and accounted for at any time. If
required by the Engineer-in-Charge, the materials may have to be stored
under cover and suitably painted for protection against weather.
2.6.5 Electrodes
The electrodes for electric arc welding shall be stored in a properly
designed racks, separating different types of electrodes in distinctly marked
compartments. The electrodes shall be kept in a dry and war, condition if
necessary by resorting to heating.
2.6.6 Bolts, Nuts and Washers
Bolts, nuts and washers and other fastening materials shall be stored on
racks off the ground with a coating of suitable protective oil. These shall be
stored in separate gunny bags or compartments according to diameter,
length and quality.
2.6.7 Paints
Paints shall be stored under cover in air tight containers. Paints supplied in
sealed containers shall be used up as soon as possible once the container
is opened.
2.7

Quality Control
The Contractor shall establish and maintain quality control procedures for
different items of work and materials to the extent necessary to ensure that
all work is performed in accordance with this specification. In addition to the
Contractors quality control procedures, all materials and workmanship shall
be subject to inspection at the contractors fabrications shop (whether
located at site / elsewhere) by the Engineer-in-Charge or his representative.
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representative in permitting access for inspection to all places where work

is being done and in providing free of cost all necessary help in respect of
tools and plants, instruments, labour and materials required to carry out the
inspection. The inspection shall be so scheduled as to provide the minimum
interruption to the
work of the contractor.
Materials or workmanship not in conformance with the provisions of this
Specification may be rejected at any time during the progress of the work.
The quality control procedure shall cover but not be limited to the following
items of work :(1)Steel

:Quality, Mill Test Certificate, test reports of

representative sample of materials from unidentified
stocks if permitted to be used.

(2)Rivets, Bolts

:Mill test certificate Nuts & washers dimension checks,

material testing.

(3)Electrodes

:Mill test certificate thickness and quality of flux coating.

(4)Welders

:Qualifying Tests.

(5)Welding sets

:Performance Tests.

(6)Welds

:Visual inspection, Destructive / non destructive tests

such as Radiography, Ultrasonic tests etc. as
applicable.

(7)Paints

:Mill test certificate physical inspection reports.

(8)Galvanizing

:Tests in accordance with IS:2633 Method for testing

uniformity of coating on Zinc coated Articles and
IS:4759 Specification for Hot-Dip Zinc coatings on
Structural Steel and other allied products.

9)Erection

:Clearing levels, grades, plumbs, joint characteristics

including tightness of bolts.

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10)Grouting

:Cleaning and roughness of foundation, quality of

materials used for grouting, admixtures, consistency
and strength of grout.

11)Painting

:Preparation of surface for painting, quality of primers

and paints, thinners, application and uniformity of coats.

2.7.1 Standard dimensions, forms and weights

The dimensions, forms, weights and tolerances of all rolled shape rivets,
bolts, nuts, studs, washers, etc. and other members used in the fabrication
of any structure shall, wherever applicable, conform to the requirements of
the latest relevant Indian Standards, wherever they exist, or, in the absence
of Indian
Standards, to other equivalent standards.
2.8

Shop Drawings
The sequence of submission of shop drawings for approval shall match with
the approved fabrication and erection schedule. The shop drawings will be
submitted for review / approval for ascertaining / verifying the general
conformity with the design requirements / specifications so as to ensure the
correctness of general arrangement for centerline dimensions and levels,
section sizes, and adequacy of connections including splice joints as to the
no. of bolts weld length, size of gusset/enc plates. Ensuring the correctness
of all other details like cutting lengths, matching of holes, notch dimensions,
match markings, bill of materials, bolt list etc. will be entirely the
Contractors responsibility.
The shop drawings shall include but not be limited to the following :-

(a)

Assembly drawings giving exact sizes of the sections to be used and

identification marks of the various sections.

(b)

Dimensional drawings of base plates, foundation bolt location etc.

(c)

Comparison sheets to show that the proposed alternative section, if

any, are as strong as the original sections shown on the Design Drawings.

(d)

Any other drawings or calculations that may be required for the

clarification of the works or substituted parts thereof.

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These drawings shall give all the necessary information for the
fabrication, erection and painting of the steelwork in accordance with
provisions of this specification. Shop drawings shall be made in accordance
with the best modern practice and with due regard to sequence, speed and
economy in fabrication and erection. Shop drawings shall give complete
information necessary for fabrication of two various components of the
steelwork, including the location, type, size and extent of welds. These shall
also clearly distinguish between shop and field rivets, bolts and welds and
specify the class of bolts and nuts. The drawings shall be drawn to a scale
large enough to convey all the necessary information adequately. Notes on
the shop drawings shall indicate those joints or groups of joints in which it is
particularly important that the welding sequence and technique of welding
shall be carefully controlled to minimize the locked-up stresses and
distortion. Welding symbols used shall be in accordance with the
requirements of the Indian Standard Specification BIS : 813.

3 WORKMANSHIP
3.1 Fabrication
3.1.1 General
All workmanship shall be equal to the best practice in modern structural
shops, and shall conform to the provisions of the Indian Standard IS:800
Code of Practice for use of Structural Steel in General Building Construction
and other relevant Indian Standards or equivalent.
3.1.2 Straightening Material
Rolled materials before being laid off or worked, must be clean free from
sharp kinds, bends or twists and straight within the tolerance allowed by the
Indian Standard Specification BIS:1852 Specification for rolling and
cutting tolerance for hot-rolled steel products. If straightening is necessary,
it may be done by mechanical means only. Straightening by heating is not
permitted. Removing distorted portion and use of remaining portion is
permitted.
3.1.3 Cutting

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Cutting shall be effected by shearing, cropping or sawing. Use of a

mechanically controlled gas cutting torch may be permitted for mild steel
only. Gas cutting of high tensile steel may also be permitted provided
special care is taken to leave sufficient metal to be removed by machining,
so that all metal that has been hardened by flame is removed. Gas cutting
without a mechanically controlled torch may be permitted if special care is
taken and done under expert hand, subject to the approval of the Engineerin-Charge.
To determine the effective size of members cut by gas, 2mm shall be
deducted from each cut edge. Gas cut edges, which will be subject to
substation stress or which will be subjected to substantial stress or which
are to have weld metal deposited on them, shall be reasonably free from
gauges, occasional notches or gauges not more than 4mm deep will be
permitted. Edges greater than 4 mm that remain from cutting shall be
removed by grinding. All reentrant corners shall be shaped notch free to a
radius of at least 12mm. Shearing, cropping and gas cutting shall be clean,
reasonably square and free from any distortion.
3.1.4 Planing of edges
Planing or finishing of sheared or cropped edges of plates or shapes or of
edges gas cut with a mechanically controlled torch shall not be required,
unless specifically required by design and called for on the drawings,
included in a stipulation for edge preparation for welding or as may be
required after the inspection of the cut surface. Surface cut with hand flame
shall generally be ground, unless specifically instructed otherwise by the
Engineer-in-Charge.
3.1.5 Clearances
The erection clearance for cleated ends of members connecting steel to
steel shall preferably be not greater than 2mm at each end. Wherever the
erection clearance greater than 3mm at each end, for practical reasons is
necessary, suitably designed cleatings shall be provided.
3.2 Riveted and bolted construction
3.2.1 Holes
Holes through more than one thickness of material for members, such as
compound stanchions and girder flanges, shall be drilled after the members
are assembled and tightly clamped or bolted together. Punching may be
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permitted before assembly, if the thickness of the material is not greater

than the nominal diameter of rivet or bolt plus 3mm subject to a maximum
thickness of 16mm provided that the holes are punched 3mm less in
diameter than the required size and reamed after assembly to the full
diameter.
Holes for rivets or black bolts shall not be more than 1.5mm or 2.0mm
(depending on whether the diameter of the rivet or bolt is less or more than
or equal to 25mm) larger in diameter than the nominal diameter of the rivet
or black bolt passing through them.
Holes for turned and fitted bolts shall be drilled to a diameter equal to the
nominal diameter of the shank or barrel subject to tolerance grade of H8 as
specified in BIS:919. Parts to be connected shall be firmly held together by
tacking welds or clamps and the holes drilled through all the thickness in
one operation and subsequently reamed to size. Holes not drilled through
all thickness in one operation shall be drilled to a smaller size and reamed
out after assembly.
Holes for rivets or bolts shall not be formed by gas cutting process.
3.2.2 Assembly
All parts or riveted members shall be well pinned or bolted and rigidly held
together while riveting. Drifting to enlarge un-matching holes shall not
generally be permitted. In case drifting is permitted to a slight extent during
assembly, it shall not distort the metal or enlarge the holes. Holes that must
be enlarged to admit the rivets or bolts shall be reamed. Poor matching of
holes shall be cause for rejection. The component parts shall be so
assembled that they are neither twisted not otherwise damaged, and shall
be so prepared that specified chambers, if any are maintained.
Rivets shall ordinarily be hot driven, in which case their finished heads shall
be approximately hemispherical in shape and shall be of uniform size
throughout the work for rivets of the same size full, neatly finished and
concentric with holes. Rivets shall be heated uniformly to a temperature not
exceeding 1065 C, they shall nor be driven after their temperature has
fallen below 540 C.
Rivets shall be driven by power riveters, of either compression or manually
operated type, employing pneumatic, hydraulic or electric power. Hand
driven rivets shall not be allowed unless in exception cases specifically
approved by the Engineer-in-Charge. After driving, rivets shall be tight, shall
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completely fill the holes and their heads shall be in full contact with the
surface. In case of countersunk rivets, the countersinking shall be fully filled
by the rivet, any protudness of the countersunk head being dressed of flush,
if required.
Riveted members shall have all parts firmly drawn and held together before
and during riveting and special care shall be taken this respect for all single
riveted connections. For multiple riveted connections a service bolt shall be
provided in every third or fourth hole.
All loose, burnt or otherwise defective rivets shall be cut out and replaced
and special care shall be taken to inspect all single riveted connections.
Special care shall also be taken in heating and driving long rivets. The
contractor shall prove the quality of riveting by cutting some rivets chosen at
random by the Engineer-in-Charge. No extra payment will be made to the
contractor for such cutting and replacing to the extent of ten sound rivet per
five hundred done. Riveting work, for any particular section or group, will be
considered satisfactory when at least 90% of the corresponding cut rivets
are found to be sound. If the ratio is below 75%, all the rivets in the
particular section or group shall be cut, removed and replaced and tested
again at the contractors expense.
For cases between 75% and 90% the Engineer-in-Charge shall have the
option to instruct cutting and replacing any number of further rivets at the
Contractors cost as he deems necessary.
Bolted construction shall be permitted only in case of field connections if
called for on the Drawings and is subjected to the limitation of particular
connections as may be specified. In special cases, however, shop bolt
connections may be allowed if directed by the Engineer-in-Charge.
Washers shall be tapered or otherwise suitably shaped, where necessary,
to give the heads and nuts of bolts a satisfactory bearings. The threaded
portion of each bolt shall project out through the nut at least one thread. In
all cases the bolt shall be provided with a washer of sufficient thickness
under the nut to avoid any threaded portion of the bolt being within the
thickness of the parts bolted together. In addition to the normal washer one
spring washer or lock-nut shall be provided for each bolt for connections
subjected to vibrating forces or otherwise as may be specified on the
Drawings.
3.3 Welded construction
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3.3.1 General
Welding shall be in accordance with relevant Indian Standards and as
supplemented in the Specification. Welding shall be done by experienced
and good welders who have been qualified by tests in accordance with
BIS:817.
3.3.2 Preparation of Material
Surface to be welded shall be free from loose scale, slag, rust, grease,
paint, and any other foreign material except that mild scale which
withstands vigorous wire brushing may remain. Joint surfaces shall be free
from fins and tears. Preparation of edges by gas-cutting shall, wherever
practicable, be done by a mechanically guided torch.
3.3.3 Assembling
Parts to be fillet welded shall be brought in as close contact as practicable
and in no event shall be separated by more than 4mm. If the separation is
1.5m or greater, the size of the filled welds shall be increased by the
amount of the separation. The fit of joints at contact surfaces which are not
completely sealed by welds, shall be close enough to exclude water after
painting. Abutting parts to be butt-welded shall be carefully aligned.
Misalignments greater than 3mm shall be corrected and in making the
correction the parts shall not be drawn into a sharper slope than two
degrees (2 deg.)
The work shall be positioned for flat welding whenever practicable.
3.3.4 Welding Sequence
In assembling and joining parts of a structure or of built-up members, the
procedure and sequence of welding shall be such as will avoid needless
distortion and minimize shrinkage stresses. Where it is impossible to avoid
high residual stresses in the closing welds of a rigid assembly, such closing
welds shall be made in compression elements.
In the fabrication of cover-plated beams and built-up members, all shop
splices in each component part shall be made before such component part
is welded to other parts of the member. Long girders or girder sections may
be made by shop splicing not more than three sub-sections, each made in
accordance with this paragraph.

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When required by the Engineer-in-Charge, welded assemblies shall be

stress relieved by heat treating in accordance with the provisions of the
relevant Indian Standard or any other Standard approved by the Engineerin-Charge.
3.3.5 Welding technique
All complete penetration groove welds made by manual welding, except
when produced with the aid of backing material not more than 8mm thick
with root opening not less than one-half the thickness of the thinner part
joined, shall have the root of the initial layer gauged out on the back side
before welding is started from that side, and shall be so welded as to secure
sound metal and complete fusion throughout the entire cross section.
Groove welds made with the use of the backing of the same material as the
base metal shall have the weld metal thoroughly fused with the backing
material. Backing strips need not be removed. If required, they may be
removed by gauging or gas cutting after welding is completed, provided no
injury is done to the base metal and weld metal and the weld metal surface
is left flush or slightly convex with full throat thickness.
Groove welds shall be terminated at the ends of a joint in a manner that will
ensure their soundness. Where possible, this should be done by use of
extension bars or run-off plates. Extension bars or run-off plates need not
be removed upon completion of the weld unless otherwise specified
elsewhere in the contract.
To get the best and consistent quality of welding, automatic submerged arc
process shall be preferred. The technique of welding employed, the
appearance and quality of welds made, and the methods of correcting
defective work shall all conform to the relevant Indian Standards.
3.3.6 Temperature
No welding shall normally be done on parent material at a temperature
below (-)5C. However, if welding is to be undertaken at low temperature,
adequate precautions as recommended in relevant Indian Standard shall be
taken. When the parent material is less than 40mm thick and the
temperature is between (-)5C and 0C, the surface around the joint to a
distance of 100mm or 4 times the thickness of the material, whichever is
greater, shall be preheated till it is hand warm. When the parent material is
more than 40mm thick, the temperature of the area mentioned above shall
be in no case be less than 20 deg C. All requirements regarding preheating
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of the parent material shall be in accordance with the relevant Indian

Standard.
3.3.7 Peening
Where required, intermediate layers or multiple-layer welds may be peened
with light blows from a power hammer, using a round-nose tool. Peening
shall be done after the weld has cooled to a temperature warm to the hand.
Care shall be exercised to prevent scaling of flaking of weld and base metal
from over peening.
3.3.8 Equipment
These shall be capable of producing proper current that the operator may
produce satisfactory welds. The welding machine shall be of a type and
capacity as recommended by the manufacturers of electrodes or as may be
approved by the Engineer-in-Charge.
3.4 Finish
Column splices and butt joints of compression members depending on
contact for stress transmission shall be accurately machined and closebutted over the whole section with a clearance as specified elsewhere in the
bid document.. In column caps and bases, the ends of shafts together with
the attached gussets, angles, channels etc., after welding/riveting together,
should be accurately machined so that the parts connected butt over the
entire surfaces of contact. Care should be taken that those connecting
angles or channels are fixed with such accuracy that they are not reduced in
thickness by machining by more than 1.0 mm.
3.5

Slab bases and caps

Bases and caps fabricated out of steel slabs, except when cut from material
with true surface, shall be accurately machined over the bearing surface
and shall be in effective contact with the end of the stanchion. A bearing
face which is to be grouted direct to a foundation need not be machined if
such face is true and parallel to the upper face.
To facilitate grouting, holes shall be provided,
stanchion bases for the escape of air.

3.6

where necessary in

Lacing bars

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The ends of Lacing bars shall be neat and free from burns
3.7 Separators
Rolled section or built-up steel
separators or diaphragms shall be
required for all double beams except where encased in concrete, in which
case, pipe separators shall be used.

3.8 Bearing Plates

Provision shall be made for all necessary steel bearing to take up reaction
of beams and columns and the required stiffeners and gussets whether or
not specified in Drawings.
3.9 Architectural Clearances
Bearing plates and stiffener connections shall not be encroached upon the
permitted architectural clearances.
3.10

Shop Connections
(a) All shop connections shal1 be either riveted or welded as specified on
the Drawings.
(b) Heads of rivets on surfaces carrying brick walls shall be flattened to 10
mm thick projection.
(c) Certain connections, specified to be shop connections, may be
changed to field connections if desired by the Engineer-inCharge for convenience of erection and the Contractor will have
to make the desired changes at no extra cost to the ONGC.

3.11

Castings
Steel castings shall be annealed.

3.12

Method and sequence of erection

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The method and sequence of erection shall have the prior approval
of the Engineer-in-Charge. The Erector shall arrange for most economical
method and sequence available to him consistent with the Drawings and
specifications and such information as may be furnished to him prior to the
execution of the Contract.

3.12.2

Safety and Security during Erection

The contractor shall comply with BIS : 7205 for necessary safety and
adhere to safe erection practices and guard against hazardous as well as
unsafe working conditions during all stages of erection.
Proper access, platform and safety arrangement shall be provided for
working and inspection (at no extra cost wherever required )

3.12.3

Temporary bracing
Unless adequate bracing is included as a part of the permanent framing, the
erector during erection shall and install, free of cost to the Owner, temporary
guys and bracings where needed to secure the framing against loads such
as wind or seismic forces comparable in intensity to that for which the
structure has been designed, acting upon exposed framing as well as loads
due to erection equipment and erection operations.
If additional temporary guys are required to resist wind or seismic forces
acting upon components of the finished structure installed by others during
the course of the erection of the steel framing, arrangement for their
installation by the erector shall be made free of cost to the ONGC.

3.12.4

Temporary floors for buildings

It shall be the responsibility of the Contractor to provide free of cost planking
and to cover such floors during the work in progress as may be required by
the Act of parliament and /or bylaws of state, Municipal or other local
authorities.

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Positioning and leveling of all steelwork, plumbing of stanchions and placing

of every part of the structure with accuracy shall be in accordance with the
approved Drawings and to the satisfaction of the Engineer-in-Charge. The
Contractor shall check the positions and levels of the anchor bolts, etc.
before concreting and get them properly secured against disturbance during
pouring operations. He shall remain responsible for correct positioning. Any
minor modification in the positioning including chipping, cutting and making
good, adjusting of Anchor Bolts etc. if necessary shall be carried out by the
contractor at his own expense. The positioning and leveling of all steel work
including plumbing of columns and placing of every part of the structure with
accuracy shall be in accordance with drawing and approval of Engineer-inCharge. For heavy columns, etc. the Contractor shall set proper screed
bars if desired by the Engineer-in-Charge, to maintain proper level, without
any extra cost.
Each tier to column shall be plumbed and maintained in a true vertical
position to the limits of tolerance allowable under this Specification.
No permanent field connections by riveting, bolting or welding shall be
carried out until proper alignment and plumbing has been attained.

3.12.6

Field riveting
All rivets shall be heated and driven with pneumatic tools. Hand passing or
throwingof rivets are desirable. Any other method of convening hot rivets
from the furnace to the driving point must be approved by the Engineer-inCharge.
No cold rivets shall be driven. All other requirements of riveting in including
quality and acceptance criteria shall be in accordance with the relevant
portions of the specification for Fabrication of Structural Steel work of the
Project.

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All relevant portions in respect of bolted construction of the specification

for fabrication of Structural Steel work applicable to the Project shall also
be applicable for field bolting in addition to the following:
Bolts shall be inserted in such a way so that they may remain in position
under gravity even before fixing the nut. Bolted parts shall fit solidly
together when assembled and shall not be separated by gaskets or any
other interposed compressible materials. When assembled, all joint
surfaces, including those adjacent to the washers shall be free of scales
except tight mill scales. They shall be free of dirt, loose scales, burns and
other defects that would prevent solid seating of the parts. Contact
surfaces within frication-type joints shall be free of the oil, paint, lacquer or
galvanizing.
All high tensile bolts shall be tightened to the required minimum bolt
tension by any of the following methods.
a)

Turn-of-nut method

When the turn-of-nut method is used to provide the bolt tension, there
shall first be enough bolts brought to a snug tight condition to ensure
that the parts of the joint are brought into good contact with each other.
Snug tight is defined as the tightness attained by a few impacts of an
ordinary or the full effort of a men using an ordinary spud wrench.
Following this initial operation, bolts shall be placed in any remaining
holes in the connection and brought to snug tightness. All bolts in the joint
shall then be tightened additionally by the applicable amount of nut
rotation specified in Table-1 with tightening progressing systematically
from the most rigid part of the joint to its free edges. During this operation
there shall be no rotation of the part not turned by the wrench.

T A B L E I
Bolts length not
exceeding 8
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Nut rotation is relative to bolt

regardless of the element (nut or
bolt) being turned. Tolerance on
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Bolts may be installed without hardened washers when tightening is done

by the turn-of-nut method. However, normal washers shall be used.
Bolts tightened by the turn-of-nut method may have the outer face of the nut
match-marked with the protruding bolt point before final tightening, thus
affording the inspector visual means of noting the actual nut rotation, such
marks can be made by the wrench operator by suitable means after the
bolts have been brought up snug tight.
b)

Torque wrench tightening

When torque wrenches are used to provide the bolt torque the bolts shall be
tightened to the torques specified in TABLE-II. Nuts shall be in tightening
motion when torque is measured. When suing torque wrenches to install
several bolts in a single joint, the wrench shall be returned to touch up bolts
previously tightening, which may have been loosened by the tightening of
subsequent bolts, until all are tightened to the required tension.

Nominal Bolt
Diameter (mm)
20
22
24

TABLE II
Torque to be applied (Kg.M) for
bolt class 8.8 of I.S : 1367
59.94
81.63
103.73

In either of the above two method, if required for bolt entering and wrench
operation clearances, tightening may be done by turning the bolt while the
nut is prevented from rotating.
Impact wrenches if used shall be of adequate capacity and sufficiently
supplied with air to perform the required tightening of each bolt in
approximately ten seconds.
Holes for turned bolts (to be inserted in the field) shall be reamed in the
field. All drilling and reaming for turned bolts shall be done only after the
parts to be connected are assembled. Tolerances applicable in the fit of the
bolts shall be in accordance with relevant Indian Standard Specifications. All
other requirements regarding assembly and bolt tightening shall be in
accordance with this sub clause.
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Field welding
All field assembly and welding shall be carried out in accordance with the
requirements mentioned in the bid document. Where the fabricated
structural steel member have been delivered painted, the paint shall be
removed before field welding for a distance of at least 50 mm on either side
of the joints. Holes for all erection bolts removed after final erection shall be
plugged by welding.

3.12.9

Holes, cutting and fitting

No cutting of sections, flanges, webs, cleats, rivets, bolts, welds etc. shall
be done unless specification approved and /or instructed by the Engineerin-Charge.
The erection shall not cut drill or otherwise alter the work of other trades, or
his own work to accommodate other trades, unless such work is clearly
specified in the Contract or directed by the Engineer-in-charge. Wherever
such work is specified the Contractor shall obtain complete information as to
size location and number of alternations prior to carrying out any work. The
contractor shall not be entitled for any extra cost on account of any such
work.

3.12.10 Drifting
Correction of minor misfits and reasonable amount of reaming and cutting
of excess stock from rivets will be considered as permissible. For this,
light drifting may be used to draw holes together and drills shall be used
to enlarge holes as necessary to make connections. Reaming, that
weakens the member or makes it impossible to fill the holes properly or to
adjust accurately after reaming, shall not be allowed.
Any error in shop work which prevents the proper assembling and fitting
of parts by moderate use of drift pins and reamers shall immediately be
called to the attention of the Engineer-in-Charge and approval of the
method of correction obtained. The use of gas cutting torches at erection
site is prohibited.
3.12.11 Grouting of stanchion bases and bearings of beams and girders on
stone, brick or concrete (plain or reinforced) :
Grouting shall be carried out as specified elsewhere in the bid document.

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Whatever method of grouting is employed the operation shall not be

carried out until steel work has been finally leveled and plumbed the
stanchion bases being supported meanwhile by steel wedges, and
immediately before grouting, the space under steel shall be thoroughly
cleaned.
If required by the Engineer-in-Charge, certain admixtures like aluminum
powder, ironite or equivalent, may be required to be added to the grout
to enhance certain desirable properties of the grout at no extra time/cost
implication to ONGC.
The grout mixture shall be poured continuously (without any interruption
till completion) by grouting pumps from one side of the base plate and
spread uniformly with flexible steel strips and rammed with rod, till the
space is filled solidly and the grout mixture carried to the other side of the
base plate.
The grout mixture shall be allowed to harden for a period as decided by
the Engineer-in-Charge. At the end of this period, the shims/wedges/pack
plates may be removed and anchor bolts tightened uniformly. The
alignment of the structure shall now be rechecked and if found correct,
the voids left by the removal of shims / wedges / pack plates (if removed)
must be filled up with a similar mixture of grout. In case after checking
serious misalignment is indicated the grout shall be removed completely
and fresh grouting shall be done after making appropriate correction of
alignment.

PAINTING AFTER ERECTION

Field Painting wherever required is to be carried out as per normal
painting procedure adopted for shop painting. Field painting shall be
carried out for all construction / erection joints, portion damaged due to
transportation & erection process, etc. Contractor shall make all
arrangement for field painting to get the desired quality to complete the
work.
Touch up painting making good any damaged shop painting and
completing any unfinished portion of the shop coat shall be carried out by
the erection Contractor free of cost to the Owner. The materials and
specification for such painting in the field shall be in accordance with the
requirements of the specification for fabrication of structural steel work
applicable for the project.
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Painting shall not be done in frosty or foggy weather or when humidity is

such as to cause condensation on the surfaces to be painted. Before
painting of steel, which is delivered unpainted, is commenced all surfaces
to be painted be dried and thoroughly cleaned from all loose scale and
rust.
All field rivets, bolts welds and abrasions to the shop coat shall be spot
painted with the same paint used for the shop coat. Where specified,
surfaces which will be in contact after site assembling shall receive a coat
of paint (in additional to the shop coat, if any) and shall be brought
together while the paint is still wet. Surface which will be inaccessible
after field assembly shall receive the full-specified protective treatment
before assembly. Bolts and fabricated steel members which are
galvanized or otherwise treated and steel members to be encased in
concrete shall not be painted.
The specification for paint and workmanship shall be in accordance with
the requirements of the specification for fabrication of structural steel work
applicable to the project. The number of coats and the shades to be used
shall be as specified or as directed by the Engineering-in-Charge.

FINAL CLEANING UP
Upon completion of erection and before final acceptance of the work by
the Company, the contractor shall remove temporary support, scaffolding,
installation aid, grouting aids, tools & equipment for construction &
erection, all surplus material from site, etc. and cleaning of site and
surroundings. Costs of all these activities are deemed to be included in
the contract

INSPECTION, TESTING, ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA

AND DELIVERY

6.1

Inspection
Unless specified otherwise, inspection of all work shall be made by
the Engineer-in-Charge or his representative at the place of manufacture
prior to delivery. The Engineer-in-Charge or his representative shall have
free access at all reasonable times to those parts of the manufacturer's
works which are concerned with the fabrication of the steelwork under this
Contract and he will be provided all reasonable facilities for satisfying

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himself that the fabrication is. being done in accordance with

provisions of this Specification.

the

The contractor shall provide free of charge, such as labour, materials,

electricity, fuel, water, stores, tools and plant apparatus and instruments
as may be required by the Engineer-in-Charge to carry out inspection
and/or tests in accordance with the contract.
6.2

Testing and Acceptance Criteria for Fabrication

6.2.1

General
The contractor shall carry out sampling and testing in accordance with the
relevant Indian Standards and as supplemented herein for the following
items at his own cost, unless otherwise specified in the Contract. The
contractor shall get the specimens tested in a laboratory approved by the
Engineer-in-Charge and submit to the Engineer-in-Charge the test results
in triplicate within 3(three) days after completion of the test.

6.2.2

Steel
All steel supplied by the contractor shall conform to the relevant Bureau of
Indian Standards and as specified elsewhere in the bid document.
All material shall be free from all imperfections, mill scales, slag intrusions,
laminations, pittings, rusts etc. that may impair their strength, durability and
appearance.

6.2.3

Welding
All electrodes shall be procured from reliable manufacturers with test
certificates. The correct grade and size of electrode which has not
deteriorated in storage shall be used. The inspection and testing of welding
shall be performed in accordance with the provisions of the relevant Indian
Standards or other equivalents. For every 50 tones of welded fabrication,
the engineer-in-Charge may ask for 1(one) test-destructive or nondestructive including x-ray, ultrasonic test or similar, the cost of which shall
be borne by the contractor. In cases of the test results showing deficiency,
the Engineer-in-Charge shall have option to reject or instruct any remedial
measures to be taken free of cost to the Owner.

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Rivetts, bolts, nuts and washers shall be procured from approved

supplier and shall conform to the relevant Indian Standards. If desired by
the Engineer-in-Charge, representative samples of these materials may
have to be tested in an approved laboratory and in accordance with the
procedure described in relevant Indian Standards, cost of all such testing
shall have to be borne by the contractor. In addition to testing the rivets by
hammer, 2% (two percent) of the rivets done shall be cut off by chisels to
ascertain the fit, quality of material and workmanship. The removal of the
cut rivets and reinstalling new rivets shall be done by the contractor at his
own cost.

6.3

TESTING AND ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA FOR ERECTION

6.3.1

General
Loading tests shall be carried out on erected structures, if required by the
Engineer-in-Charge, to check adequacy of fabrication and/or erection. Any
structure or a part thereof found to be unsuitable for acceptance as a result
of the test shall have to be dismantled and replaced with suitable member
as per the Contract, and no payment towards the cost of the dismantled
portion and any connected work shall be made to the Contractor. In course
of dismantling, if any damage is done to any other parts of the structure or
to any fixtures the same shall be made good free of cost by the Contractor
to the satisfaction of the Engineer-in-Charge. The cost of the tests specified
hereinafter shall be borne by the contractor. Any extra claim due to loss of
time, idle labour, etc. arising out of these testing operations shall be borne
by contractor.
The structure or structural member under consideration shall be loaded with
its actual dead load for as long a time as possible before testing and the
tests shall be conducted as indicated in the following sub-clauses 6.3.2,
6.3.3, and 6.3.4. The method of testing and application of loading shall be
as approved by the Engineer-in-Charge.

6.3.2 Stiffness Test

In this test, the structural or member (identified by the Engineer-in-Charge)
shall be subjected, in additional to its actual dead load, to a test load equal
to 1.5 times the specified superimposed load, and this loading shall be
maintained for 24 hours. The maximum deflection attained during the test
shall be within the permissible limit. If, after removal of the test load, the
member or structure does not show a recovery of at least 80 per cent of the
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maximum strain or deflection shown during 24 hours under load the test
shall be repeated. The structure or member shall be considered to have
sufficient stiffness, provided that the recovery after this second test is not
less than 90 per cent of the maximum increase in strain or deflection
recorded during the second test. The tests shall be carried out as per
relevant codes and standards.
6.3.3 Strength Test
The structure or structural member (identified by the Engineer-in-Charge)
under consideration shall be subjected in additional to its actual dead load,
to a test load equal to the sum of the dead load and twice the specified
superimposed load and this load shall be maintained for 24 hours.
In the case of wind load, a load corresponding to twice the specified wind
load shall be applied and maintained for 24 hours either with or without the
vertical test load for more severe condition in the member under or the
structural as a whole. Complete tests under both conditions may be
necessary to verify the strength of the structure. The structure shall be
deemed to have adequate strength if during the test no part fails and if on
removal of the test load, the structural shows a recovery of at least 20 per
cent of the maximum deflection or strain recorded during the 24 hours under
load.
6.3.4 Structure of same design
Where several structures are built to the same design and it is considered
unnecessary to test all of them, one structure, as a prototype shall be fully
tested , as described in previous sub-clauses, but in addition during the first
application of the test load, particular note shall be taken of the strain or
deflection when the test load 1.5 times the specified superimposed load has
been maintained for 24 hours. This information is required as a basis of
comparison in any check test carried out on samples of the structure.
When a structure of the same type is selected for a check test, it shall be
subjected, in addition to its actual dead load, to a super imposed test load
equal to 1.5 time the specified live load, in a manner and to an extend
prescribed by the Engineer-in-Charge. This load shall be maintained for 24
hours, during which time the maximum deflection shall be recorded. The
check test shall be considered satisfactory, provided that the maximum
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20% of the maximum strain or deflection recorded at similar load in the test
on the prototype.
6.3.5 Repair for subsequent test and use after strength tests
An actual structure which has passed the Strength Test as specified in
Sub-Clause 6.3.3 hereinbefore and is subsequently to be erected for use,
shall be considered satisfactory for use after it has been strengthened by
replacing any distorted members and has subsequently satisfied the
Stiffness Test as specified in Sub-clause 6.3.2 herein before.
6.4

Tolerances for erection :

Some variation is to be expected in the finished dimensions of structural
steels frames. Unless otherwise specified such variations are deemed to be
within the limits of good practice when they are not in excess of the
cumulative effect of detailed erection clearance, fabricating tolerances for
the finished parts and the rolling tolerances for the profile dimensions
permitted under the Specifications for fabrication of structural steel work
applicable to this project and as specified else where in the bid document
and relevant IS codes / standards.

6.5

Acceptance

6.5.1

Structures and members which have passed the tests and other
applicable provisions of this Specification and are within the limits of
tolerances specified and approved by the Engineer-in-Charge shall be
treated as approved and accepted.

6.5.2

Should any structure or part of a structure be found not to comply

with any of the provisions of this specification, the same shall be liable to
rejection. No structure or part of the structure, once rejected, shall be
offered again for test, except in cases were the Engineer-in-Charge
considers the defects rectifiable. The Engineer-in-Charge may, at his
discretion, check the test results obtained at the contractors works by
independent tests at an approved laboratory and should the items, so
tested, be found to be unsatisfactory, the costs shall be borne by the
contractor, and if satisfactory, the costs shall be borne by the ONGC.

6.5.3

When all tests to be performed in the Contractors shop under the

terms of this contract have been successfully carried out, the steelwork will
be accepted forthwith and the Engineer-in-Charge will, issue an acceptance
certificate, upon receipt of which, the items will be shop painted, packed and

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dispatched. No item to be delivered unless an acceptance certificate for the

same has been issued.
6.5.4

Tolerance for fabrication

The tolerance on the dimensions of individual rolled steel components shall
be as specified in BIS:1852-Specification for rolling and cutting tolerances
for Hot-Rolled steel products. The tolerances on straightness, length etc. of
the various fabricated components (such as beams and girders, columns,
crane gantry girder etc.) of the steel structures shall be as specified in
BIS:7215 Tolerances for Fabrication of Steel Structures.

6.5.5

Shop erection
The steelwork shall be temporarily shop-erected complete or as directed by
the Engineer-in-Charge so that accuracy of fit may be checked before
dispatch. The parts shall be shop-erected sufficiently before dispatch. The
parts shall be shop-erected with a sufficient number of parallel drifts to bring
and keep the parts in place. In case of parts drilled or punched using steel
jigs to make all similar parts interchange- able, the steelwork shall be shop
erected in such a way as will facilitate the check of interchangeability.

6.6

Painting
All painting and primer shall be of standard quality and procured from
approved manufacturers and shall conform to the to the provisions of the
relevant BIS and as per painting specifications attached elsewhere with the
bid document.

6.7

Galvanizing
All galvanizing shall be uniform and of standard quality when tested in
accordance with BIS:2633-Method of testing uniformity of quoting on Zinc
quoted Articles and BIS:4759-Specification for Hot-Dip zinc quotings on
structural steel and other allied products.

7.

DELIVERY OF MATERIALS

7.1

General
The contractor will deliver the fabricated structural steel materials to site
with all necessary field connection materials in such sequence as will permit
the most efficient and economical performance of the erection work. The

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Owner may prescribe or control the sequence of the delivery of materials, at

his own discretion.
7.2

Marking
Each separate piece of fabricated steelwork shall be distinctly marked on all
surfaces before delivery in accordance with the markings shown on
approved erection drawings and shall bear such other marks as will further
facilitate identification and erection.

7.3

Transportation
Transportation shall be strictly in accordance with the sequence stipulated
in the agreed programme. The contractor shall include and provide for in his
rates, the freight and other charges for dispatching the materials to the
worksite and also for securely protecting and packing the materials to avoid
loss or damage during transport by rail, road or water. All packing shall
allow for easy removal and checking at site. Special precautions shall be
taken against rusting, corrosion, breakage or damage otherwise of the
materials. All parts shall be adequately braced to prevent damage in transit.
Each bundle, bale or package delivered under this contract shall be marked
on as many sides as possible and such distinct marking (all previous
irrelevant markings being carefully obliterated) shall show the following :(b)
(c)
(d)
(e)
(f)

Name and address of the consignee

Name and address of the consignor
Gross weight of the package in tones and its dimensions.
Identification marks and/or number of the package
Custom registration number, if required.

All markings shall be carried out with such materials as would ensure quick
drying ad indelibility.
Each component shall be carried out with such materials when shipped,
shall be indelibly marked and/or tagged with reference to assembly
drawings and corresponding piece numbers.
Each packing case shall contain in duplicate in English a packing list pasted
on to the inside of the cover in a waterproof envelope, quoted especially :(g)
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Number and date of the contract

Name of the orifice placing the contract
Nomenclature of stores.
A schedule of parts of pieces, giving the parts or piece number
with reference to assembly drawings and the quality of each.

The shipping dimensions of each package shall not exceed the maximum
dimensions permissible for transport over the Indian Railways/roads.
After delivery of the materials at site, all packing materials shall
automatically become the property of the ONGC without any extra payment.
Notwithstanding anything stated hereinbefore, any loss or damage resulting
from inadequate packing shall be made good by the contractor at no
additional cost to the Owner. When facilities exist, all shipments shall be
covered by approved Insurance Policy for transit at the cost of the
contractor.
The contractor shall ship the complete materials or part on board a vessel
belonging to an agency approved by the owner or on rail and/or road
transport as directed. The contractor shall take all reasonable steps to
ensure correct appraisal of freight rates, weights and volumes and in no
case will the owner be liable to pay any warehouse, wharfage, demurrage
and other charges.

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CONTENTS

1.

1.1 BUILDING REQUIREMENT

2.

1.2 SPECIFICATION OF ARCHITECTURAL

FINISHES.

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BUILDING REQUIREMENT
The Buildings shall be designed on the basis of basic requirements
furnished and Design Basis elaborated elsewhere in the bid package.
Provisions for LAN (Local Area Networking cabling) shall be considered for
the building as per the ONGC requirements. Necessary detailing for
concealed conduiting through flooring, wall panels/walls, ceiling/ falseceiling etc. shall be provided during the detail engineering.
Provisions for proper and aesthetically pleasing landscaping shall be
considered for all the buildings as per the ONGC requirements.
In case of conflict or contradictions between building requirement & design
basis, provisions of the former shall override. The Buildings shall be sized in
accordance with the ONGC approved GA drawings prepared on the basis of
functional, maintenance, safety & statutory requirements as given in the
drawings attached with Tender.

1.2

SPECIFICATION OF ARCHITECTURAL FINISHES

1.2.1 GENERAL
(a)

For any aspect of item not covered in the document, the contractor shall
follow instructions of the engineer-in-charge and execute the work as per
relevant IS codes/ recommendations of approved manufacturer/ good
engineering practice without any cost or time implication to ONGC.
Contractor shall refer only to the relevant part of the specifications given
below as per the Building Finishes described before.

(b)

All materials shall be of first quality conforming to the specifications & IS or

equivalent with IS marks and shall be obtained from the approved
Manufacturer. The Contractor shall get the materials approved by the
Engineer - In Charge before ordering & procurement. The Contractor shall
furnish necessary certificates etc. as asked by the Engineer - In - Charge.
Further to that he shall get the materials tested from approved test house if
asked by the Engineers - In -Charge & submit the test certificate at his own
cost for which no extra payment shall be made to him. The Engineer - In Charge shall have the right to reject all or any of the materials intended to
be used and such materials shall be immediately removed from the site by
the Contractor at his own cost without any claim for compensation etc. due
to such rejection.

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(c)

Workmanship shall be to the satisfaction of the Engineer- In- Charge. The

contractor shall follow the specifications, relevant Codes & Manufacturer's
guidelines for achieving desired level of workmanship as per specification &
good engineering practice. Any executed work not conforming to the
specification or not to the satisfaction of the Engineer -In-Charge shall be
rectified by the Contractor as directed by the Engineer -In-Charge. No extra
payment shall be made to the Contractor for such rectification. The
contractor shall use only first quality approved material for all items.

(d)

All specifications of various finishing items include construction supervision;

supply of all materials, labours, tools tackles, scaffoldings etc. and are
applicable for all heights, locations etc.

(e)

For specifications of construction water, sand, cement, bricks/ stone,

aggregates etc. reference shall be made to the Civil/ Structural
specifications attached in the bid document.

(f)

All specialized items of work (e.g. Aluminium Doors and windows,

Waterproofing, Over deck Insulation, Pre-coated roof sheeting/ cladding,
False ceiling, False Flooring, Partitioning and Paneling, Expansion joint
sealing etc.) shall be got executed by the Contractor only through
authorized applicators/ sub contractors of approved manufacturer/ vendor.
The contractor shall submit list of such authorized applicators/ sub
contractors for approval before execution of such items.

1.2.2 FLOOR FINISHING

Reference shall be made to the following Indian Standards for any further
information etc. not covered in the specification. In case of any
conflict/contradiction, provision of specification shall override.
IS: 4971

Recommendations for selection of Industrial floor finishes.

IS: 1237

Specification for Cement concrete flooring tiles.

IS: 777

Specification for glazed earthenware wall tiles.

IS: 2571

Code of practice for laying in situ cement concrete flooring.

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IS: 4631

Code of practice for laying of epoxy resin floor toppings.

IS: 5491

Code of practice for laying in situ granolithic concrete floor

topping.

S: 4441

Code of practice for use of silicate type Chemical resistant

mortars.

IS: 4443
mortar.

Code of practice for use of resin type chemical resistant

Cement Concrete Flooring

Cement concrete flooring shall be laid in average 25mm thickness over sub
base and shall generally conform to IS: 2571. The flooring shall be laid in
panels and shall consist of:

(a)

25 mm thick base course of M-15 grade cement concrete (with 6mm and
down size stone aggregate) laid on the sub-base in panels (each panel not
exceeding 1 Sq. Mtr. in area) in desired shape and pattern. The panels shall
be bound by 3x20mm PVC strips panel dividers; fixed in position with their
top at proper level maintaining the required levels, slopes, linearity etc. as
required. Base course shall be laid in alternate panels. Before laying the
base course, neat cement slurry @ 2.75Kg. of cement per Sq. Mtr. of area
shall be applied (brushed) over the prepared sub base surface. Cement
concrete shall be placed in position and beaten with trowel, including
tamping and finishing smooth. Finishing of the surface shall follow
immediately after completion of laying of base. The bed for flooring shall be
prepared either level or sloped as instructed by Engineer-in-charge.

(b)

Neat cement @ 2.75Kg. per Sq. Mtr. mixed with water to form a thick slurry
applied over the base course (when the concrete is green), spread over the
surface, pressed twice by means of iron floats; once when the slurry is
applied and second time when the cement starts setting. The junction of
floor with wall plaster, cladding, skirting shall be rounded off uniformly up to
a radius of 25mm unless otherwise mentioned. Each finished portion of
floor, on completion shall be kept wet with ponding for a minimum period of
7 days.

(B)

Cement Concrete Granolithic Flooring

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Cement concrete granolithic flooring shall be laid in overall 40mm thickness

over sub base and shall generally conform to IS: 5491 in workmanship. The
flooring shall be laid in panels and shall consist of:(a)

25mm base Course (Under layer) of M-15 grade Concrete (shall generally
conform to Civil structural specifications) laid over sub base in panels (each
panel not exceeding 1 Sq. Mtr. in area) in desired shape and pattern. The
panels shall be bound by 3x30 PVC strips panel dividers; fixed in position
with their top at proper level maintaining the required levels, slopes, linearity
etc. as required. Base course shall be laid in alternate panels. Before laying
the base course, neat cement slurry @ 2.75Kg. of cement per Sq. Mtr. of
area shall be applied (brushed) over the prepared sub base surface. The
borders of the panels shall have mitred joints at the corners of the room and
intermediate joints shall be in straight line with panel joints. Cement
concrete
shall be placed in position and beaten with trowel and finished smooth.
Beating shall cease as soon as surface is found covered with cream of
mortar. Necessary slope shall be provided.

(b)

15mm thick Wearing top layer of cement mortar 1:3 (1 cement: 3 course
sand by volume) which shall be laid within 15 minutes of laying the first
layer. The cement and aggregates for the top layer shall be mixed dry. After
mixing, sufficient quantity of washed sand and water shall be added to
make the mix plastic but not flowing. The top and bottom layer shall firmly
grip together. The base course shall be free of excessive moisture before
starting the floor finishing. Use of dry cement, cement sand mixture
sprinkled on the surface to stiffen the concrete or absorb excessive
moisture shall not be permitted.
(c) While the concrete is still green, cement @ 2.75 kg per Sq.M of floor area
shall be mixed with water to form a thick slurry and spread over the surface.
It shall be pressed twice by means of iron floats, once when the slurry is
applied and second time when the cement starts setting. The junction of
floor with wall plaster, cladding, skirting shall be rounded off uniformly upto
a radius of 25mm unless otherwise mentioned Each finished portion of floor,
on completion shall be kept wet with ponding for a minimum period of 7
days.

(C)

Heavy Duty Cement Concrete Flooring

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Heavy duty Cement concrete flooring shall be laid in overall 50mm

thickness over sub base shall generally conform to IS: 5491 in
workmanship. The flooring shall be laid in panels and shall consist of:(a)

Base Course (Under layer) 35mm thick of cement concrete (1 cement:

1.5coarse sand: 3.5 stone aggregates of 10mm to 6mm size by volume) laid
over sub base in panels (each panel not exceeding 1 Sq. Mtr. in area) in
desired shape and pattern. The panels shall be bound by 3x40mm PVC
strips panel dividers; fixed in position with their top at proper level
maintaining the required levels, slopes, linearity etc. as required. Base
course shall be laid in alternate panels. Before laying the base course, neat
cement slurry @ 2.75Kg. of cement per Sq. Mtr. of area shall be applied
(brushed) over the prepared sub base surface. The borders of the panels
shall have mitred joints at the corners of the room and intermediate joints
shall be in straight line with panel joints. Cement concrete shall be placed in
position and beaten with trowel and finished smooth. Beating shall cease as
soon as surface is found covered with cream of mortar. Necessary slope
shall be provided.

(b)

Wearing Top layer/ Finishing layer shall be of cement, hardener and stone
aggregate mix of 15mm thickness laid over the base course. Unless
otherwise mentioned, one part of approved quality hardener and four parts
of

cement by weight shall be mixed dry. This dry mixture shall be mixed with
stone grit of 6mm and down size in the ratio of 1 hardener and cement
mixture : 2 stone grit by volume. Just enough water shall then be added to
the mix. The mixture so obtained shall then be laid on the base course
within 2 to 4 hours of latter's laying. It shall be firmly pressed into bottom
concrete so as to have a good bond with it. After the starting of initial
setting, the surface shall be finished smooth and true with steel floats. Each
finished portion of floor, on completion shall be kept wet with ponding for a
minimum period of 7 days.
(D)

Cement Plaster Skirting

Cement plaster skirting shall be laid with cement mortar (1 cement:3 coarse
sand by volume) shall be of 18mm thickness. The surface on which the
skirting is to be applied shall be prepared and skirting shall be laid. The
junction between flooring and wall shall be rounded off to a radius of 25mm

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if not otherwise mentioned. While the mortar is still green, cement @

2.75Kg per square metre shall be mixed with water to form thick slurry and
applied over the mortar. It shall be pressed twice by means of iron floats,
once when the slurry is applied and second time when the cement starts
setting. The flooring shall be cured for 7 days polished.
(E)

Tile Work (Glazed/ Ceramic/Vitrified Porcelain)

Glazed vitreous tiles shall conform to IS: 777. Ceramic tiles for flooring shall
be matt finished and non slip type. All tiles shall be decorative type of
approved shade, pattern, texture and design and of approved manufacturer.
The sizes of the ceramic tiles shall generally be 300x300x8mm for flooring
and 100x200x6mm or 300x200x6mm for walls (dado). The sizes of Vitrified
porcelain tiles shall be as per approved manufacturers standards/ as
approved by owner. Pigments to be admixed with mortar for grouting the
joints shall conform to Table -1 of IS: 2114.The tiles shall be laid over a
coating of approved neoprene based adhesive (as per manufacturers
specification) laid on base floor/ wall plaster. The joints of the tiles shall be
flush pointed with cement paste (white cement and pigment conforming to
IS: 2114, Table-l) matching the shade of colours. The tile work shall be
suitably cured.

(F)

PRECAST TERRAZO TILE FINISH

Precast terrazzo tiles 22mm thick with graded marble chips of size upto
12mm laid in floors, and landings, jointed with neat cement slurry mixed with
pigment to match the shade of the tiles including rubbing and polishing
complete with precast tiles on 20mm thick bed of cement mortar 1:4 (1
cement : 4 coarse sand)

(G)

IRONTE FLOORING
40mm thick red oxide flooring under layer of 30mm thick cement concrete
1:2:4 (1 cement: 2 coarse sand: 4 graded stone aggregate 12.5mm nominal
size) and top layer of 10mm thick plaster of cement red oxide mix (using 3.5
kg of red oxide of iron per 50 kg of cement) 1:3 (1 cement: 3 coarse sand)
finished with a floating coat of neat cement red oxide mix of same
proportion including cement slurry

(H)

PVC FLOORING

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Providing and fixing homogenous Polyvinyl chloride sheet/tile in flooring and

skirting in approved pattern on a smooth and damp proof base using rubber
based adhesives of approved quality and manufacturer like Dunlop S-758,
Fevicol Sr 998 or equivalent including rolling with light wooden roller
weighting about 5 kg. all complete as directed by Engineer-in-charge, in
approved colour and shed.
(I)

Kota Stone Finish

Kota Stone Flooring shall be laid in minimum 40mm overall thickness over
sub base. The Kota Stone slabs shall be of selected quality and shade,
hard, sound, dense, homogenous in texture, free from cracks, decay,
weathering and flakes. These shall be machine cut to the requisite size and
thickness and chisel dressed. For flooring and skirting/ dado/ riser the
thickness of the stone slabs shall be 25mm and 18mm respectively. Skirting
shall normally be 125mm high unless specified otherwise. The slabs shall
have smooth top (exposed) face before being laid. Before starting the work,
the contractor shall get the samples of slabs approved by Engineer-inCharge. Each slab shall be machine cut to the required size and shape and
fine chisel dressed at all edges to full depth and machine rubbed to a
smooth surface finish. All angles and edges of the slabs shall be true
square and free from chippings giving a plane and smooth surface.
Preparation of base shall include making it rough, cleaning thoroughly and
applying neat cement slurry @ 2.75 kg of cement per Sq.M. of area to
receive the mortar. Cement mortar shall be 15mm thick !:6 (1 cement: 6
Coarse sand by volume) for flooring and 12mm thick 1:3 (1 cement: 6
Coarse sand by volume) for skirting. The mortar shall be laid for fixing one
slab at a time. The slab shall be washed clean before laying. It shall be laid
over cement mortar bedding on top, pressed, tapped gently to bring it in
level. It shall be then lifted and laid aside. Top surface of the mortar then
shall be corrected by adding fresh mortar at hollows and depressions. The
mortar then shall be allowed to harden and cement slurry of honey like
consistency @ 4.4.kg of cement per Sq. M shall be spread over the mortar.
The edges of the slabs shall be buttered with white cement (with necessary
pigment) grout to match
the shade of the slabs. The slabs shall then be gently placed in position and
tapped with wooden mallets till it is properly bedded in level. The joints shall
be as fine as possible. Surplus cement on the surface of the slab shall be
removed. The slabs in flooring shall continue for not less than 10 mm under
the plaster/skirting. The finished surface shall be true to levels and slopes
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as instructed by the Engineer-in-Charge. The slabs shall be laid in patterns

as per drawings and size shall not be less than 400 x 275mm, which shall
be uniform. Cut size may be used along periphery as required. Curing, as
required shall be done.
Grinding shall be commenced when the joints are properly set. Unevenness
at the meeting edges of slabs shall be removed by fine chiseling. Grinding
shall be done by machines except for skirting and small areas. First grinding
shall be done with carborundum stones of 48 to 60 grade grit fitted in the
machine. Water shall be properly used during grinding. When the floor has
been uniformly rubbed, it shall be cleaned with water baring all pin holes. It
shall then be covered with a thin coat of cement mixed with pigments to
match with colour of the Kota stone. This grout shall be kept moist for a
week. Thereafter the second grinding shall be started with Carborundum
stone of 120 grit. Grinding and curing shall follow again. Final grinding shall
be with Carborundum of grade 220 to 350 grit using water in abundance.
The floor shall be washed clean with water, oxalic acid powder shall then be
dusted at 35 gms/sq. m. on the surface rubbed with machine fitted hessian
bobs or rubbed hard with woolen rags. The floor shall then be washed clean
and dried with a soft cloth or linen. If any stone slab is disturbed or
damaged, it shall be refitted or replaced and properly jointed and polished.
(J)

Epoxy Coating:
Epoxy floor coating shall be pigmented (approved shade) made of a solvent
based, two pack system with epoxy resins and amine curing agents, chosen
to withstand high degrees of chemical and abrasive action as per approved
manufacturers specification and shall consist of:-

(a)

Screed:- The screed shall be provided in flooring and shall consist of a

solvent free combination of epoxy resin, modified amine hardeners filled
with specially graded and selected chemically inert aggregates of high
strength. The system shall include an epoxy resin primer and screed which
are both supplied in pre-weighed units ready for on-site mixing and
application. The thickness of screed shall be minimum 3mm thick. The
primer shall be applied by brush and shall be allowed to become tacky. The
screed shall be prepared as per manufacturers specification and laid evenly
over the base floor by trowel. In case of flooring, the finished, cured screed
shall have a slightly granular texture.

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Finishing Coat :- An epoxy resin sealing coat in two coats @ 125gms./sq.m.

(minimum) per coat shall form the topping coat over the screed in case of
flooring and over plastering in case of vertical surfaces. The epoxy resin
topping shall be applied at least 24 hours after the laying of the screed. Thi s
topping shall be applied by brush or sprayed to a specified thickness in two
coats with 3-5 hours interval between them. Care shall be taken to finish the
topping perfectly smooth and devoid of any bubbles and unevenness. The
newly laid floor shall be protected from dust or moisture and allowed to be
used only after a minimum lapse of 48 hours.
NOTE:- The surface on which the epoxy coating is to be done shall be
sound, clean and dry in order to achieve maximum adhesion with the primer
coating of epoxy resin as per approved manufacturers specification.

1.2.3 DOORS AND WINDOWS

(A)

Aluminium Glazed Doors, Windows And Ventilators

Aluminium glazed doors/ windows/ ventilators shall be made of extruded
tubular electrostatically powder coated (min. 30 microns) Aluminium
sections conforming to IS : 733 and IS : 1285 of JINDAL or approved
equivalent manufacturer with 6.3mm laminated safety glass conforming to
I.S.: 2553 fixed with rubber lining or EPDM gasket and extruded anodized
aluminium beading. Extruded aluminium sections used for various
applications shall have minimum weights as under.
a. Doors
1. For fixed frames
i) Sides & Top members : 1.975 Kg/RM
ii) Lock rail 1.594 Kg/RM
iii) Bottom rail : 3.495 Kg/RM
2. For shutter frame 1.202 Kg/RM
3. Glazing clips (beading) : 0.182 Kg/RM
b. Window/Ventilator
1. For fixed frames : 0.639 Kg/RM

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2. For shutter frame : 0.636 Kg/RM

3. Glazing clips ( beading ) : 0.165 Kg/RM

4. Coupling bars : 0.933 Kg/RM

5. Member for fixing the frame : 0.463 Kg/RM
The frames shall be fixed to masonry by means of Aluminium lugs fixed to
the frame by counter sunk brass machine screws and grouted with M-15
grade concrete in minimum 150 x 150 x 50 mm sized hole in the masonry.
In case of RCC, the frames shall be fixed with 12mm dia dash fasteners in
case of concrete. Any steel item coming in contact with Aluminium shall be
galvanized. Aluminium glazed doors shall be provided with cup pivots (of
aluminium alloy conforming to IS designation NS-4 of IS 737 and IS
designation of A-5-M of IS :617) riveted to outer and inner frames to permit
to swing through an angle of 85 degree.
Following hardware shall be provided for the doors.
1.

Heavy duty & hydraulically operated double or single action adjustable door
closer conforming to IS : 6315

2.

250mm and 150mm long, 10mm dia Aluminium tower bolts as per IS: 204
one each for each shutter.

3.

Brass body 6 lever mortise lock as per IS : 2209

4.

Aluminium door handle for each shutter for each side.

(Note: All Aluminium fittings/ fixtures shall be of same finish as that of
doorframe & shutter)
Side hung window shutters shall be fixed to the frame with Aluminium alloy
friction hinges and shall be complete in all respects including accessories,
fittings fixtures of same finish as that of window frame & shutter, handles of
cast aluminium conforming to IS designation A-5-M of IS : 617 mounted on
a handle plate riveted to opening frames, Aluminium Tower bolts, peg stays
for ventilators etc.

(B)

Steel Doors

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Steel doors shall consist of:

(a)

Pressed steel door frame of overall 125x 65mm size conforming to IS :4351
and made of 16 SWG pressed steel sheet bent to required shape using
bending machine to form solid/ true mitred edges/ corners, stiffened with 50
x 5mm thick MS flat spacers welded to the frame facing the wall / column @
600mm c/c maximum vertical spacing. The frame shall be fixed to the
masonry by means of 300 x 25 x 6 mm thick MS hold fast welded to the
spacer and grouted with M-15 concrete in minimum 350 x100 x 100 mm
sized hole in the masonry. In case of concrete, the frames shall be fixed by
96mm long, 12 mm dia metallic counter sunk type dash fasteners through
the frame & spacers. Provision for hinges, locking arrangement and other
hardware shall be provided in the frame by machine cutting of required size
cutouts in the frame and welding /screwing to 3 mm thick MS pad plates
already welded over the cutout from behind. The frame shall be thoroughly
cleaned of rust, mill scale, dirt, oil etc. and then finished with 2 or more
coats of approved quality synthetic enamel paint of approved shade over a
priming coat of approved red oxide zinc chromate primer. The hollow frame
shall be packed with PCC to fill the cavity without gap.

(b)

Pressed steel door shutter shall be made with 18 gauge steel sheets formed
by machine bending in the form of hollow box (overall 40mm thick) welded
at meeting of the sheets with pad plate of 3mm thick MS flat all along the
perimeter. The shutter shall be braced with channel shaped 35mm wide
horizontal stiffeners by folding 16 gauge MS sheets @ 500mm c/c fixed by
flush riveting. 3mm thick MS pad plates shall be welded inside at required
locations for fixing of hardware. The cavity inside shall be packed with rigid
PU foam/ phenolic foam or glass wool insulation to fill into the box cavity
without gap. For double shutters, an MS angle (25x 45x 3mm thick) shall be
welded to one of the shutter providing a minimum 25mm wide rebate for the
other shutter at the meeting point.
The shutters shall be fixed to the door frame by means of heavy duty MS
butt hinges of 150mm size conforming to IS : 1341 @ 500mm c/c maximum.
Each door shutter shall have following accessories.
1. Spring loaded pressure die cast zinc alloy door stopper.
2. Heavy duty, MS aldrop 400mm long for double shutter & 300mm long for
single shutter.
3. 12mm dia, 300mm long pressure die cast zinc alloy handles on both sides.

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4. 12mm dia, 250mm long MS tower bolt at top and 12 mm dia 150mm long at
bottom.
5. 3- way spring loaded locking & latching system.
6. 150mm x 300mm Vision panel with 16 gauge MS beading bent to Z shape
& 4mm thick plain glass conforming to IS: 2853 The entire shutter including
all accessories, fittings & fixtures etc. shall be painted with 2 or more coats
of approved quality synthetic enamel paint of approved shade over a coat of
approved quality red oxide zinc chromate primer.

(C)

Wooden Flush Doors

Flush doors shall consist of:-

(a)

Pressed steel door frame of overall 105x 65mm size conforming to IS :4351
and made of 16 SWG pressed steel sheet bent to required shape using
bending machine to form solid/ true mitred edges/ corners, stiffened with 50
x 5mm thick MS flat spacers welded to the frame facing the wall/column @
600mm c/c maximum vertical spacing. The frame shall be fixed to the
masonry by means of 300 x 25 x 6 mm thick MS hold fast welded to the
spacer and grouted with M-15 concrete in minimum 350 x 100 x 100 mm
sized hole in the masonry. In case of concrete, the frames shall be fixed by
96mm long, 12 mm dia metallic counter sunk type dash fasteners through
the frame & spacers. Provision for hinges, locking arrangement and other
hardware shall be provided in the frame by machine cutting of required size
cut outs in the frame and welding / screwing to 3 mm thick MS pad plates
already welded over the cut out from behind. The frame shall be thoroughly
cleaned of rust, mill scale, dirt, oil etc. and then finished with 2 or more
coats of approved quality synthetic enamel paint of approved shade over a
priming coat of approved red oxide zinc chromate primer). The hollow frame
shall be packed with PCC to fill the cavity without gap.

(b)

Flush door shutters shall be factory made and overall 35mm thick consisting
of solid core block board bonded with phenol formaldehyde synthetic resin
conforming to IS : 848. The shutters shall be faced on both sides with 3 mm
thick commercial plywood finished with 1 mm thick laminate of approved
shade & make. 35 x 20mm second class Teakwood lipping shall be
provided all around the shutter by means of approved quality neoprene
based adhesive and nailing @ 300mm (maximum).

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Teakwood lipping shall be french polished (lacquer finish) as per

specifications. The shutters shall be fixed to the frame by means of 125mm
long MS butt hinges conforming to IS: 1341 @ 600mm c/c maximum.
Teakwood used for lipping etc. shall be second class Indian teakwood
(conforming to IS : 4021) of good quality, well seasoned and free from
defects such as cracks, dead knots, sapwood etc. and shall be with no
individual hard & sound knots more than 15 Sq.cm in area and the
aggregate area of such knots not exceeding 2% of area of the piece. The
wood shall be fairly closed grains having not less than 2 growth rings per
Cm. Width in cross section.
Following hardware of approved quality and shade shall be provided in
each shutter:1. Heavy duty, overhead hydraulically operated door closer conforming to IS:
3564.
2. Anodised aluminium tower bolts as per IS : 204, 10mm dia 250mm long (at
top) and 150mm long (at bottom), one each for each shutter on either side.
3. Brass body 6 lever mortice lock as per IS : 2209 including pair of handles of
pressure die cast zinc alloy (satin finished )
4. 3mm thick plastic kick/push plate (150mm high at bottom for entire width &
200mm x 100mm at handle location).
5. Zinc alloy pressure die cast chromium plated spring loaded door stopper
with heavy duty rubber shoes.
6. 150mm x 300mm Vision panel with of 4mm thick plain glass conforming to
IS: 2853 fixed with second class Teakwood beading (not for toilet doors).
(D)

Steel Windows and ventilators

Steel windows, ventilators shall in general conform to IS:1038 and
IS:7452.Rolled steel sections for the fabrication of steel windows, ventilators
shall conform to IS:7452. Glass panels for glazing purpose shall be 4mm
thick (wt. 7.2 kg/ Sq.M)
The profile and type of windows, ventilators (glazed, partly glazed/ 1ouvred,
side hung/ top hung/ fixed shutter, composite) shall be as per approved
drawings. The frames shall be constructed of sections cut to size and

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mitred. Corners shall be welded to form a fused welded joint. Process of

welding shall be flash butt welding. The welded joints shall be grinded to
square and flat edges. Where larger units are to be formed by coupling
individual units, the mullions, transoms shall be bedded in mastic to ensure
weather tightness. Mastic shall be applied liberally to the channels of the
outside frame sections before assembly, and the two units being coupled
shall be drawn together tight with clamps, the mastic being squeezed out
and cut off neatly when the units shall be screwed together tight. Where
fixed glazing units are placed over openable units a push fit weather bar
shall be provided.
Before glazing, all opening parts shall be checked for their operational
smoothness. The frame shall be completely cleaned and bedding putty shall
be placed in the rebate before glazing. Glass then shall be cushioned into
the bedding and shall be fronted with front putty in a manner so as to
enable the painting to be done up to the sight line. The back putty oozing
out over the glazing rebate shall be cut off square and smoothed down. For
panels exceeding 600 x 300 mm in size, glass shall be secured by special
glazing clips inserted in holes already provided in the steel sections, before
applying the front putty.

For glazing of very large areas, rust proof steel beading with mitred corners
shall be provided with screws @ 10 cm. from each corner and @ 20 cm.
apart from each other. Putty shall be provided to the face of the bead in
contact with glass, in addition to back putty. Side hung shutters shall be
connected to the frame by means of friction hinges.
The handle for side hung shutters shall be of pressed brass mounted on a
steel handle plate welded to the opening shutter frame and shall not be
removable easily after glazing. The handle shall have a two point nose,
which shall engage with a brass striking plate on the fixed frame in a slightly
open as well as in a fixed position.
In case of fixing with masonry, holes for fixing the lugs/hold fasts shall be
cut at required locations. In case of concrete or stone, the frames shall be
fixed by means of dash fasteners. In case of masonry, the lugs shall be
grouted in the holes with cement concrete, M-15 Grade when fixing to steel
work, mastic shall be applied to the sill of the opening and the unit shall be
placed on it with the jambs and head buttered with mastic and the unit shall
be fixed with special fixing dips or with nuts and bolts.
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All the steel surfaces shall be thoroughly cleaned free of rust, mill scale, dirt,
oil etc. by sand and shot blasting and then painted with 2 or more coats of
approved quality & shade synthetic enamel paint over a coat of approved
quality red oxide zinc chromate primer.
12mm M.S. square safety bars (welded to fixed frame horizontally @
100mm c/c) shall be provided wherever specified.
(E)

Steel Rolling Shutter

MS rolling shutters shall conform to IS: 6248 and shall be constructed with
interlocking lath sections formed out of cold rolled 0.9mm thick, 80mm wide
steel strips for shutter width up to 3.5 M, or 1.25mm thick, 80mm wide steel
strips for shutter width beyond 3.5 M, jointless MS channel section of
3.15mm thickness for guide, MS girders & bottom rail, shutter suspension
stud with pulley & cage, top rolling springs, locking arrangement etc. all
complete as per manufacturers approved drawings. The entire shutter
including all accessories shall be painted with 2 or more coats of approved
quality & shade synthetic enamel paint over a coat of approved quality red
oxide zinc chromate primer. All the damaged surfaces of wall, columns,
plastering etc. shall be made good.
Rolling shutters shall be mechanically operated type, when the size of the
shutter exceeds 9 Sq. M and shall be complete with all accessories for
mechanical operation as per approved manufacturers design & drawings.
Wherever specified the Rolling shutters shall be electrically operated;

complete with all accessories, electrical motor, cabling etc. as per approved
manufacturers design and drawings. Wherever specified the Rolling
shutters shall be grill type or partly grill & partly solid type or fully solid type
depending on ventilation requirement.
1.2.4 PLASTERING
(A)

Plain Cement Plaster

Plain Cement plaster shall be provided in following thickness:
a. 12mm thick in 1:6 cement mortar for all plumb of the internal masonry walls
& RCC Columns coming in line (flush) with this side of wall.

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b. 15mm thick in 1:6 cement mortar for rough side of internal masonry walls
RCC Columns coming in line (flush) with this side of wall.
c. The external plastering shall be with waterproof compound (cement mortar
mixed with approved acrylic waterproof compound @ 1 Kg. per 50 Kg. of
cement) 18mm thick cement plaster in 1:6 cement mortar for all external
surfaces as indicated.
d. 6mm thick in 1:4 cement mortar for all RCC ceiling, beam etc. However if
the undulation in ceiling is beyond 6mm thick plaster, extra thickness of
plaster shall be applied without any extra cost to give a smooth and fair
surface to the satisfaction of Engineer-In-Charge.
e. Sand face plaster wherever require as per architectural treatment. The
plastering work shall include preparation of background surface which shall
consist of cleaning of all dust, loose mortar droppings, traces of algae,
efflorescence or any other foreign matter by water or by brushing,
roughening up of smooth surfaces by wire brushing or hacking, trimming of
projections whenever necessary. The surface shall be washed off and well
wetted before applying the plaster.
For external plaster, the plastering shall be started from top floor and carried
downwards. Internal plastering shall start with ceiling. Plastering shall be
applied evenly in specified thickness. The entire surface shall be finished
smooth by means of trowel or wooden float. All the brick/stone masonry and
RCC joints shall be provided with 20 gauge chicken wire mesh stretched
tight and fixed with G.I. type nails before plastering.
20mm x 10mm grooves (horizontal and vertical) shall be provided in perfect
straight line & plumb in plastering as per drawings and instructions of
Engineer-In - Charge.
Curing shall be started 24 hours after finishing the plaster. The plaster shall
be kept wet for a period of 7 days. During this period the plaster shall be
suitably protected from all damages at the contractor's expense by such
means as approved by the Engineer-in-charge. The date of execution of
plastering shall be marked on the plastering to ensure the proper duration of
curing.
The plastering shall include all scaffolding, damage rectification etc.
complete.

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Sand Face Plaster

Sand face plaster shall consist of 13mm thick 1:4 cement mortar (1 cement:
4 coarse sand by volume) under layer and top layer of 7mm thick 1:2
cement mortar (1 cement: 2 coarse sand by volume)
Preparation of background surface, workmanship, curing etc. shall be same
as plain cement plaster.
The first layer shall be started from top floor and carried downwards. Before
the first layer hardens, surface of it shall be roughened up by edges of
wooden tapers and close dents shall be made on the surface. The
subsequent layer shall be applied over the first layer after the first layer has
been allowed to set for 3-5 days depending on weather conditions. The
surface shall not be allowed to dry during this period.
All the brick/stone masonry and RCC joints shall be provided with 20 gauge
chicken wire mesh stretched tight and fixed with G.I. (U) type nails before
plastering.
20mm x 10mm grooves (horizontal/ vertical) shall be provided in perfect
straight line & plumb in plastering as per drawings and instructions of
Engineer- In -Charge.
Curing shall be started 24 hours after finishing the plaster. The plaster shall
be kept wet for a period of 7 days. During this period the plaster shall be
suitably protected from all damages at the contractor's expense by such
means as approved by the Engineer-in-charge. The date of execution of
plastering shall be marked on the plastering to ensure the proper duration of
curing.
The plastering shall include all scaffolding, damage rectification etc.
complete.

1.2.5 ROOF TREATMENT/ WATERPROOF COATING

(A)

Polyurethane (PU) Based Waterproofing

The PU based roof treatment/ waterproofing-cum-terracing shall consist of:-

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(a) The preparation of the surface shall include thorough cleaning of roof
surface with a wire brush and removal of all foreign matter etc. Well defined
cracks on the surface shall be cut to "V" section, cleaned and filled up with a
paste of 2 component Polyurethane based crack filling compound and white
cement in a ratio of 1:2.
(b) Application of one component urethane prepolymers based elestomeric
membrane/ Two component clear/ pigmented Aliphatic Polyurethane using
Polyether Polyols (Polyester or Castor oil based Polyols are not acceptable)
with Iso-cyanurate for rendering flame resistant characteristic.
The coating shall have physical features like high resistance to impact,
abrasion and cracking, superior tensile strength (80 Kg/ Sq. Cm after 4
weeks at ambient temperature) and perfectly smooth, dust free glossy finish
retained at least up to 3 years. It should also be resistant to acid, alkalis and
have a very low water absorption rate (0.5 % maximum at ambient
temperature after 7 days).
The one component system shall be in two or more coats of urethane based
high solid content elastomeric membrane (having high viscosity to give a
high build film) at approx. coverage of 0.5 kg per Sq.m each coat. Before
the membrane coatings a coat of urethane primer EMP at a coverage of 8
Sq.M per litre by brush shall be applied to achieve overall thickness of 1.5
mm (+ or - 15%) as per ASTM C-836/898. Membrane coatings shall be
applied after the priming coat is cured to a slightly tacky film (in 2-4 hours)
but not later than 48 hours. If delay exceeds this, a fresh coat of urethane
primer shall be applied. The second membrane coating shall be applied
within 24 hours after the first coating becomes touch dry in 12 to 48 hours
(in some conditions this might be delayed) of its application. Subsequent
membrane coating, if required shall be applied similarly. Both primer and
PU coatings shall be continued to be applied over parapet wall upto
150mm.
The 2 pack system shall consist of pigment and the solvent (Xylene/
Toulene, no filler) mixed in definite ratio by weight strictly as per approved
Manufacturers specification for preparing the coating for application. First a
coat of primer shall be applied. It shall consist of 2 pack Polyurethane
Primer
coat shall be mixed in the ratio as per Manufacturer's specification. A single
coat of this primer shall be applied by brush over the prepared bed as an
adhesion coat. The primer shall be allowed to dry for a minimum of 8 hours
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time before the successive finishing coats of PU are applied. The finishing
coats shall consist of three successive pigmented sealing coats each of 2
pack Polyurethane mixed in the ratio as per Manufacturer's specification.
Application shall be with brush to a smooth and even finish. The overall
thickness shall conform to ASTM C-836/898 and covering cap. shall be 160
gms/ Sq.M/ coat.
Each coat shall be allowed to dry for minimum 12 hours before applying
next coat. Care shall be taken for quick application after mixing the 2 pack
primer in view of short pot life of the mix and shall be fully consumed within
the stipulated period as per Manufacturer's specification (maximum 60
minutes at 30 deg. C) The PU coating shall be continued up the
parapets/walls for a minimum of 150mm over the finished roof surface. It
shall be continued into rain water pipes by at least 100mm.
The final coat of PU when tacky shall be sprinkled with 300 micron layer of
clean sand.
c) Plain Cement Concrete screed laid to slope of 1:100 (Steeper slopes shall
be adopted for high rain fall regions) in 1:3:6 concrete mix. Minimum
thickness of screed shall be 30mm at rain water outlet points. Screed shall
be laid only after all the PU coatings are laid and fully cured and checked for
the water tightness.
(d) Finishing protective layer of 25 mm thick. P.C.C.(1:2:4) in panels of
maximum size 1200mm x 1200mm chequered finish with 24 SWG chicken
wire mesh interposed in between finished smooth. The joints between
panels shall be sealed with suitable urethane based elastomeric compound
as per manufacturers specifications.
(e) Fillets of 75 mm radius with P.C.C. (1:2:4) at junctions of horizontal and
vertical surfaces shall be provided and finished smooth.
(f) 450mm x 450mm khuras (rain water collecting pits) in 1:2:4 cement
concrete at all outlets, levelled down by min. 25mm, finishing, curing etc.all
complete.
(Note: The Contractor shall furnish 10 years performance guarantee for
waterproofing.)
1.2.6 WHITE/ COLOUR WASHING, PAINTING, POLISHING ETC.

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Reference shall be made to the following Indian Standards for further

information etc. not covered in the specification. In case of conflict/
contradictions provisions of the specification shall override.
IS : 6278 :
IS : 2395 :
IS : 712 :
IS : 55 :
IS : 63 :
IS : 5411:
IS : 2338:
IS : 5410:
IS 384 :
IS 486 :
IS 110 :
primers.
IS 426 :
IS 345 :
IS 3585:
woodwork.
IS 426 :
IS 106 :

Code of practice for white washing and colour washing.

Code of practice for painting concrete, masonry and plaster surfaces.
Specification for building limes.
Specification for Ultramarine blue for paints.
Specification for whiting for paint and putty.
Specification for plastic Emulsion paint for interior use.
Code of practice for finishing of wood, and wood based materials.
Cement paint, colour as required.
Brushes, paints and varnishes, flat.
Brushes, sash, tool, for paints and varnishes.
Ready mixed paint, brushing, grey filler enamels for use over
Paste filler for colour coats.
Wood filler, transparent liquid.
Ready mixed paint, alum. brushing priming water resistant for
Paste filler for colour coats.
Ready mixed paint, brushing, priming for enamels, for use on metals.

All materials required for the execution of painting work shall be obtained
direct from approved manufacturers and shall be brought to the site in
makers drums, bags etc. with seals un-broken. In case of ready mixed
paints, thinning if necessary, the brand of thinner shall be as per
recommendations of the manufacturer.
Paint shall be applied by brushing or spraying. Spray machine used may be
of high pressure type or low pressure depending on the nature and locati on
of work. The paint containers, when not used shall be kept close and free
from air.
After the finishing of work, the adjacent surfaces not intended to be washed
/ distempered/painted/polished, shall be thoroughly cleaned of all paint
patches and shall be finished in accordance with surface finishing of such
surfaces.
(A)

White/ Colour Washing

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White washing in general shall conform to IS:6278. Scaffolding shall be

erected for white washing in such a way that no part of the scaffolding shall
rest against the surface to be white/ colour washed. The surface shall be
thoroughly cleaned of all dirt, dust, mortar dropping and other foreign matter
before white wash is to be applied. Surfaces already white/colour washed
shall be broomed down to remove all dust, dirt, loose scales of lime wash or
other foreign matters.
All damaged portions of the surface plaster shall be removed to full depth of
plaster in rectangular patches and plastered again after raking the joints in
masonry properly. Such portions shall be wetted and allowed to dry before
any operation. All holes, cracks, patches etc. not exceeding 0.1 sq. m. in
area shall be made good with material similar to that of the surface.
Surfaces affected by efflorescence, moss, fungi, algae, lichen etc. shall be
treated in accordance with IS: 2395.
The fat lime conforming to IS: 712 shall be slaked at site and shall be mixed
and stirred with about 5 litres of water for 1 kg. of unslaked lime to make
thin cream. This shall be allowed to stand for a period of 24 hours and then
shall be screened through a clean coarse cloth. 4 kg of gum dissolved in hot
water shall be added to each cubic metre of lime cream. Approved quality
ultramarine blue (for white wash) conforming to IS: 55 @ 3 gram per kg. of
lime shall be added to the solution. The whole solution shall be stirred
thoroughly before use.
For colour washing sufficient quantity of colour wash enough for the
complete job shall be prepared in one operation to avoid any difference in
colour. Mineral colours of approved shade and quality not affected by lime
shall be added to the white wash solution in proportions as directed by
Engineer-in-charge. Solid lumps etc. in the colour powder shall be ground to
fine powder, sieved and mixed evenly and thoroughly to the white wash
solution.
White/ colour wash shall be applied with "MOONJ" brush to the in minimum
3 number of coats. The operation for each coat shall consist of stroke of the
brush from the top to down wards, another from the down to upwards over
the first stroke, similarly one stroke horizontally from right and another
stroke from the left. Each coat shall be allowed to dry before the next coat is
applied. The white washing on ceiling should be done prior to that on walls.
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splashed upon. Such surfaces shall be cleaned of white/ colour wash

splashes.
(B)

Oil Bound Distempering

The oil bound distempering work shall consist of:(a) Preparation of surface:The surface shall be thoroughly brushed free from dust, dirt, grease, mortar
droppings, other foreign matter and shall be made smooth by sand
papering. In case of distempering over existing distempered surface, the
existing distempering shall be scrapped by steel scrappers leaving a clean
surface.
All nails shall be removed. Pitting in plaster shall be made good with plaster
of paris mixed with distemper of colour to be used. The surface then shall
be rubbed down again with a fine grade sand paper and made smooth. A
coat of distemper shall be applied over the patches. The surface shall be
allowed
to dry thoroughly. The surface affected by moss, fungus, algae,
efflorescence shall be treated in accordance with IS: 2395. Any unevenness
shall be made good by applying putty made of plaster of paris mixed with
water including filling up the undulation and then sand papering the same
after it is dry. Scaffolding wherever required shall be erected in such a way
that no part of the scaffolding shall rest against the surface to be painted.
(b) The primer coat:The primer coat shall be alkali resistant primer or distemper primer and shall
be of the same manufacture as oil bound distemper.
(c) Base preparation:After the Primer coat, the base preparation shall include applying two or
more coatings of oil based putty in paste form made from chalk powder
mixed with linseed oil, white zinc, varnish etc. as per manufacturers
recommendations. After each coat of putty, sandpapering of the surfaces
shall be done.
(d) Application of Distemper:-

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After the base preparation coats have dried, the surface shall be lightly sand
papered and dusted off avoiding rubbing off of the primer coat. The
distemper shall conform to IS: 428 and shall be diluted with water or any
other prescribed thinner recommended by the manufacturer. Minimum two
coats of distemper shall be applied with brushes in horizontal strokes
followed by immediate vertical strokes, which together shall constitute one
coat. The subsequent coats shall be applied after at least 24 hours between
consecutive coats to permit proper drying of the preceding coat. The
finished surface shall be even and uniform without patches, brush marks
drops etc. Application of a coat in each room shall be finished in one
operation.14 cm double bristled distemper brushes shall be used.
After each days work brushes shall be thoroughly washed in hot water with
soap solution and hung down to dry. Surfaces of doors, windows, floors etc.
shall be protected from being splashed upon. Such surfaces shall be
cleaned of distemper splashes.
(C) Plastic Emulsion Paint
The Plastic Emulsion paint work shall consist of:(a) Preparation of surface:The surface shall be thoroughly brushed free from dust, dirt, grease, mortar
droppings, other foreign matter and shall be made smooth by sand
papering. In case of plastic emulsion paint work over existing distempered/
emulsioned surface, the existing distempering/ emulsion shall be scrapped
by steel scrappers leaving a clean surface. All nails shall be removed.
Pitting in plaster shall be made good with plaster of paris mixed with plastic
emulsion of colour to be used. The surface then shall be rubbed down again
with a fine grade sand paper and made smooth. A coat of plastic emulsion
shall be applied over the patches. The surface shall be allowed to dry
thoroughly. The surface affected by moss, fungus, algae, efflorescence
shall be treated in accordance with IS: 2395. Any unevenness shall be
made good by applying putty made of plaster of paris mixed with water
including filling up the undulation and then sand papering the same after it
is dry.
Scaffolding wherever required shall be erected in such a way that no part of
the scaffolding shall rest against the surface to be painted.

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(b) The primer coat:The primer coat shall be alkali resistant primer or emulsion primer and shall
be of the same manufacture as plastic emulsion paint.
(c) Base preparation:After the Primer coat, the base preparation shall include applying two or
more coatings of oil based putty in paste form made from chalk powder
mixed with linseed oil, white zinc, varnish etc. as per manufacturers
recommendations. After each coat of putty, sandpapering of the surfaces
shall be done.
(d) Application of Plastic Emulsion Paint :After the base preparation coats have dried, the surface shall be lightly sand
papered and dusted off avoiding rubbing off of the primer coat. The plastic
emulsion paint shall conform to IS: 5411 (Part- I) and shall be diluted
prescribed thinner recommended by the manufacturer. Minimum two coats
of plastic emulsion paint shall be applied with brushes in horizontal strokes
followed by immediate vertical strokes, which together shall constitute one
coat. The subsequent coats shall be applied after at least 24 hours between
consecutive coats to permit proper drying of the preceding coat. The
finished
surface shall be even and uniform without patches, brush marks drops etc.
Application of a coat in each room shall be finished in one operation.14 cm
double bristled distemper brushes shall be used. After each days work
brushes shall be thoroughly washed in hot water with soap solution and
hung down to dry.
Surfaces of doors, windows, floors etc. shall be protected from being
splashed upon. Such surfaces shall be cleaned of splashes.

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Plaster of Paris Punning

Plaster of Paris punning shall be applied over roughened plastered
surfaces. Superior quality Plaster of Paris of approved make shall be mixed
with water to obtain paste like consistency and shall be applied on walls,
ceiling etc. in sufficient thickness to give an absolutely smooth, plumb and
straight surfaces.

(E)

Waterproof Cement Paint

Scaffolding shall be erected for white washing. The surface shall be
thoroughly cleaned of all dirt, dust, mortar dropping and other foreign matter
before white wash is to be applied. Surfaces already white/colour washed
shall be broomed down to remove all dust, dirt, loose scales of lime wash or
other foreign matters. Scaffolding, Preparation of Surface shall be same as
white wash. The surface so prepared shall be thoroughly wetted with clean
water before the paint is applied.
Waterproof cement paint of approved make shall be mixed with water and
stirred to obtain a thick paste, which shall then be diluted to brushable
consistency. The proportion of mixture shall be as per manufacturer's
recommendation. The paint shall be mixed in such quantity, which can be
used up within an hour of mixing to avoid setting and thickening of the paint.
The surface shall be treated with minimum two coats of waterproof cement
paint. No less than 24 hours shall be allowed between two coats and
subsequent coats shall be applied only after the preceding coat has
become hard to resist marking by subsequent brushing. The finished
surface shall be even and uniform in shade without patches, brush marks,
paint drops etc. Cement paints shall be applied with a brush with relatively
short stiff hog or fibre bristles.
Curing shall be started after the paint has hardened. Curing shall be done
by sprinkling with water two or three times a day. This shall be done
between coats and for at least two days following the final coat.

(F)

Painting of Steel and Other Metal Surface

Reference shall be made to IS :2524 and IS:1447.
The surface, before painting, shall be cleaned of all rust, scale, dirt and
other foreign matter with wire brushes, steel wool, scrappers, sand paper

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etc. The surface shall then be wiped finally with mineral turpentine which
shall then be removed of grease etc. The surface then shall be allowed to
dry.
In case of GI surface, surface so prepared shall be treated with Mordant
solution (5 litre for about 100 sq.m.) by rubbing the solution generously with
brush. After about half an hour, the surface if required shall be retouched
and washed down thoroughly with clean cold water and allowed to dry.
Approved quality primer and paint in specified numbers of coats shall be
applied as per manufacturer's recommendations either by brushing or
spraying. Each subsequent coat shall be applied only after the preceding
coat has dried.
1.2.7 ROOFING
Reference shall be made to the following Indian Standards for information
etc. not covered in the specification. In case of any conflict/contradiction,
provisions of specification shall override.
IS 1230: Cast iron rainwater pipes & fittings.
The roof slope shall be as specified and in general not pitched flatter then
1:5. The normal pitch if not specified shall be 1:2. Materials shall be
supplied by approved manufacturer. The items supplied shall be free from
cracks, chipped edges or corners or other damages. Storage and safety
precautions shall be taken to avoid damage to the accessories.
A)

Color Coated Galvanised Steel Sheet

Providing, fitting and fixing 0.50 mm TCT, formed out of CRCA steel as per
IS-513 having the galvanization of 120 GSM (Total on both side) as per IS277. The sheets will have the coating on top side with 5-7 micron primer and
min 20-22 micron of regular Modified polyester(RMP) and on rear side of the
sheet 5-7 micron primer and 5-7 micron Polyester Paint, having overall width
of not less than 1000mm with 5 crests and two stiffening ribs in each valley
of the sheet, with anti capillary flute at the end lap full return leg at end lap,
on steel structures complete with necessary screw/bolt and nuts, neoprene
and limpet washers, with 150mm end laps wherever required. Sheet shall be
supported with coil manufacturers test certificate for strength and coating
thickness test certificates. No alternative material or profile shall be allowed.

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B) C.I. Rain Water Pipes

C.I. rain water pipes shall be 100mm dia or 150mm dia (as specified/
indicated in drawings); shall conform to I.S:1729. The pipes shall be
provided complete with necessary clamps, connections, bends, Tees, other
accessories (as per approved manufacturers specifications) and shall be
jointed with spurn yarn and cement mortar 1:2 (1 cement: 2 fine sand by
volume). Embedded rain water pipes shall be suitably embedded/ encased
in masonry/ cement concrete (M-15) with nominal reinforcement.
1.2.8 SANITARY FITTINGS AND FIXTURES
Reference shall be made to the following Indian Standards for any further
information etc. not covered in the specification. In case of any conflict/
contradiction provisions of specification shall override.
IS-2556: Specification for Vitreous Sanitary appliances (Vitreous-China,
Part 1-15).
IS-774 : Specification for Flushing Cistern for Water Closets and Urinals.
IS-781 : Specification for Cast copper alloy screw down bib taps and stop
valves for water services.
IS-2064: Code of Practice for Selection, Installation and Maintenance of
Sanitary appliances.
All glazed earthen ware shall be of approved make, colour and of one piece
construction.
All metallic fixtures like taps, stop cocks, soap holders etc. shall be CP
brass and approved make. All wall fittings shall be fixed with nylon sleeve
and CP brass screws and washers.
(A)

Indian Type Water Closet

Squatting Pan shall be 550mm x 440mm Orissa Pan conforming to IS: 2556
Part-III with integrated footrests. The closet shall be fixed in the floor with
150 mm thick sand cushion and shall be connected with 100 mm dia CI `S'
or `P' trap. The closet shall also be fitted with 10 litres valveless syphonic
type glazed earthenware flushing cistern, conforming to IS: 774, and
complete with all accessories like 15 mm dia. PVC inlet connection pipe
450mm long (with 15mm dia CP Brass stop cock and brass union), PVC
ball valves, C.P Brass handle, telescopic 32 mm dia GI telescopic flushing

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pipe with union, 15 mm dia GI overflow pipe with mosquito proof net and
fixed with glazed earthenware cover.
The cistern shall be fixed on MS brackets at a minimum height of 2150 mm
from top of pan. All exposed metallic surface shall be painted with two coats
of synthetic enamel paint of approved quality over a coat of red oxide zinc
chromate primer (primer is not required for GI pipes).
One number heavy grade approved quality CP Brass bib cock conforming
to IS: 781 (with necessary connections) shall be provided with each WC.
The work shall include providing and fixing water-closet and flushing cistern
with all accessories, breaking wall and floors and making good the same, all
inlet and outlet connections of cistern and water closet, finishing of solder
joints, painting and testing of all connections etc. complete.
(B)

Wash Down (European) Type Water Closet

Wash down water closet shall be of pattern-1 conforming to IS: 2556 Part-II.
Water Closet shall be of one piece construction, double trap syphonic type.
This shall be fixed with plastic seat and cover as per IS:2548 of approved
make and colour, fixed with CP brass hinges and rubber buffers and an
integral 100 mm dia 'S' or 'P' trap with antisyphonage vent horn.
A low level earthenware cistern conforming to IS:774 of about 10 litres
capacity, with 15mm dia PVC inlet pipe (with 15mm dia CP Brass stop cock)
and brass union with wiped solder joint, internal overflow arrangement, 40
mm dia CP brass flushing pipe. CI or MS supporting brackets shall be fixed
with the water closet. The closet shall be fixed firmly in the floor with
matching cement mortar.
All exposed metallic surfaces shall be painted with two coats of synthetic
enamel paint of approved quality over a coat of red oxide zinc chromate
primer. The clearance between top of pan and bottom of cistern shall not
exceed 300 mm.
One number heavy grade approved quality CP Brass bib cock conforming
to IS: 781 (with necessary connections); one number approved quality CP
Brass Toilet paper holder (fixed to wall with wooden cleats, CP Brass
screws) shall be provided with each WC.
The work shall include providing and fixing of all fittings, breaking floors and
wall, making good the same, making inlet and outlet connection to the

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cistern and the closet, testing of joints, painting the exposed metallic surface
with two coats of synthetic enamel paint over a coat of primer etc. complete.
(C)

Urinals
Half stall type urinal shall be of size 610mm x 400mm x 380mm and
conforming to IS:2556 Part VI. Urinals shall be of single piece construction
with integral flushing box rim. These shall be mounted on walls. The
flushing inlet pipe shall be of CP brass 15 mm dia and waste pipe 32 mm
dia GI, 750 mm long shall be embedded in wall. Necessary unions and CP
bottle trap shall be provided in the waste line.
Rawl plugs with CP brass screws shall be used for fixing the urinal. Fixing
shall ensure that no liquid is left over in the pan after flushing. Unless
otherwise indicated height above finished floors shall be 600 mm.
Urinals shall be connected to glazed earthenware automatic flushing glazed
earthenware cisterns either individually, or in groups. Where individually
connected to flushing cistern, the cistern capacity shall be 5 litres. For two
urinals, one cistern of 10 litres capacity and for three urinals, one cistern of
15 litres, capacity shall be provided.
Cistern inlet shall be 15 mm dia PVC pipe with brass union. Outlet pipe from
cistern shall be 25mm CP brass main, with 15 mm CP distributor pipe of
sufficient lengths to reach each bowl. Where individual cisterns are provided
the outlet shall be of 15 mm CP brass.
The work shall include urinals inlet and outlet pipes, flushing cistern,
breaking and making good the walls and flooring, making inlet and outlet
connections including all related G.I. piping work (embedded in wall),
painting exposed brackets and exposed metallic parts with two coats of
synthetic enamel paint of approved quality over a coat of red oxide zinc
chromate primer etc. all complete.
All The Urinals shall be separated by Marble partitions (of minimum 19mm
thick White Makrana marble slabs; each partition in one piece) of minimum
size 1000mm x 600mm. These partitions shall be inserted up to 100mm
depth in the wall and fixed with cement mortar 1:3 (1 cement: 3 coarse sand
by volume) and suitable sized M.S. Channel (embedded in wall with
grouting) at bottom. The M.S. Channel at bottom shall be finished with two
coats of synthetic enamel paint of approved quality over a coat of red oxide
zinc chromate primer.

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Wash Basins
This shall be flat back wash basin (with require number of tap holes and
conforming to IS: 2556 Part-IV) with anti splash rims on three sides, of size
550mm x 400mm size. Wash basins shall be of one piece construction
including a combined overflow having an area of not less than 5 Sq. cm.
shall be provided in the front or back of the bowl and it shall be so designed
as to facilitate cleaning of the overflow. This shall be fitted on CI or MS
brackets. Brackets shall conform to IS: 775. The brackets shall be given two
coats of synthetic enamel paint or aluminium paint, over a coat of approved
primer. Each wash basin shall be provided with 15mm dia CP brass pillar
cock of approved make, rubber plug with CP brass chain, 32mm CP Waste
fitting of standard pattern with 32mm dia G.I. pipe, CP Brass bottle trap, CP
Brass 15mm dia stop cock etc. complete with all related accessories, fittings
and fixtures. The wall side shall be fixed well flushed with the plaster or wall
and the joint if any, shall be properly stopped with an elastomeric sealant.
The top of rim of the wash basin shall be fixed at 800 mm above finished
floor level, unless otherwise specified.
The work shall include provision and fixing of wash basin with all
accessories, providing stop cocks and pillar cocks, breaking and making
good walls, fixing and making inlet and outlet connections for stop cock,
pillar cock and waste pipe, providing & fixing MS brackets painted with two
coats of synthetic enamel paint of approved quality over a coat of red oxide
zinc chromate primer etc. complete.
Following fixtures of approved quality shall be provided for each Wash
Basin.
1. Mirror :Round edged Mirror of 5.5mm thick (minimum size of 400mm x
550mm)plain glass with 6mm thick AC sheet backing, beveled edged.
2. Glass Shelf :600mm x 120mm x 4mm thick Glass shelf with CP brass
bracket & guard rails ; fixed on wall.
3. Towel Rail :Chromium plated brass towel rail of 20mm dia, 600mm length &
1.25mm thickness.
4. Liquid soap container :Chromium plated Liquid soap container.
All the fixtures shall be fixed to the wall at identified locations with wooden
cleats and CP Brass screws including cutting walls, making good the same
etc. complete.

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Glazed Chinaware Sink

This shall be white glazed vitreous china Lab sink/kitchen sink of 610mm x
450mm x 250mm size conforming to IS : 2556, Part-V. It shall be fixed with
approved quality M.S./C.I. brackets conforming to IS : 775. One 15mm dia
CP brass bibcock, 15mm dia PVC connection, C.P. brass chain with 40mm
dia GI pipe connected to floor trap with unions shall be provided. All
exposed metallic surfaces shall be painted with 2 coats of approved shade
and quality synthetic enamel paint (ICI or approved equivalent) over a
priming coat of approved quality red oxide zinc chromate. All necessary
cutting of floor, walls, counter etc. shall be made and then finished etc. all
complete.

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Stainless Steel Sink

The stainless steel Kitchen/Laboratory sink shall be of approx. size 610mm
x 450mm 200mm and made of min. 1mm thick stainless steel sheet of
`Salem Steel' or equivalent. It shall be supported on M.S. brackets
conforming to IS: 775. One 15mm dia C.P brass long body bib cock (if fixed
to wall) or swivel type pillar cock (if fixed to counter) shall be provided.
15mm dia PVC/ G.I. connections to floor trap with unions shall be provided.
All exposed metallic surfaces shall be painted with min. 2 coats of synthetic
enamel paint of approved make and shade over a coat of red oxide zinc
chromate primer. All necessary cutting of floor, walls, counter etc. shall be
made and then finished etc. all complete.

1.2.9 FALSE CEILING, FALSE FLOORING, UNDERDECK INSULATION ETC.

(A)

Gypsum Board False Ceiling

Gypsum Board false ceiling work shall consist of:(a) GI Grid System made of:i) GI intermediate channels (main runners) shall be 0.9 mm thick, of size 45
mm and with two flanges of 15 mm each. The intermediate channels shall
be suspended from the ceiling @ 1200 mm with 25 mm x 0.5 mm GI hanger
bolted to the channel and fixed to the ceiling (by means of bolting to GI cleat
fixed to the ceiling with dash fasteners).
ii) GI channel shaped ceiling sections (cross runners) shall be 0.5 mm thick
having a knurled Web of 51.1 mm and two flanges of 26 mm each with lips

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of 10.5 mm. The ceiling sections shall be fixed to the intermediate channels
in perpendicular direction at 450 mm C/C with the help of connecting clips.
iii) Wall channels shall be made of 0.5 mm thick GI of size 27 mm, one flange
20mm and the other 30 mm. Wall channels shall be fixed to peripheral walls
by rawl plugs/ dash fasteners @ 450 mm c/c. GI grid system for supporting
gypsum board false ceiling tiles shall be perfectly levelled, aligned at
desired height in accordance with false ceiling pattern.
(b) Gypsum board Tiles:- Gypsum board tiles shall be 12mm thick. The gypsum
board used for tiles shall conform to IS: 2095 and shall have following
properties:i) Thermal Conductivity - 0. 16 W/mk
ii) Thermal Resistance. - 0.08 Sq.M K/W
iii) Fire Propagation
c) Index of performance - Not exceeding 12 and a sub index not exceeding 6
(when each side is tested separately to BS 476, Part -6)
d) Surface spread of flame- Class 1 (both sides) as per test to BS 476 Part -7).
The Gypsum board shall be screw fixed to the under side of false ceiling
grid system with 12.5mm dia dry wall screw @ 230 mm C/C by drilling
machine. Joints in the board shall be finished flush with fillers, finisher and
primer as per manufacturer's recommendation to give a seamless finish and
shall be finished with two or more coats of plastic emulsion paint of
approved make and shade.
(B)

Cavity (False) Flooring (with Particle Board)

The False flooring system shall consist of
(a) Pedestal base plate made of galvanized Mild steel and shall be of 100 mm x
100mm size and 8mm thick.
(b) Pedestal stud 30 mm dia made of galvanized mild steel seamless pipe and
having threads at top and bottom for attaching the top head attachment and
fixing to base plate.

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(c) Top head attachments made of pressure die cast aluminium alloy of shape
and thickness as per drawing; and shall be provided with check nuts at
bottom portion for attaching the top head threads in the stud allowing for
adjustment up to 25mm up & down.
(d) Channel stringers made of galvanized, machine cut, cold rolled mild steel
channels of size 40 mm x 40 mm and 3.15 mm thickness.
(e) Floor panels of size 610 mm x 610 mm in general and of 35 mm thickness;
made of unveneered, 3 layer flat pressed, teakwood particle board
(conforming to IS :3087 bonded with BWP type phenol formaldehyde
synthetic resin conforming IS: 848 and categorized as class- I for `Surfaces
of very low flame spread' as per IS-1642); finished on the underneath side
with 0.05mm thick Aluminium foil turned up and extended by minimum
12mm along the perimeter; finished on top with 2mm thick high pressure
laminate and along four sides with hard PVC lipping as per drawing. 12mm
x 12mm x 75mm long, 2mm thick.
Aluminium channel cleats shall be provided on middle of four sides of the
panels for lateral stability.
False flooring pattern shall be as per approved drawing. Pedestal base
plates shall be fixed to the base floor by 6mm dia, 40mm long dash
fasteners as per the grid
The pedestal stud locations shall ensure the grid work as per flooring
pattern which in general shall be of 610 mm x 610 mm di mension. The
length of the pedestal studs shall be such that clear cavity between false
flooring and base flooring is of desired depth.
The top head attachments shall be inserted into the studs and shall be
adjusted to obtain proper level of the finished floor panels by means of the
adjustment nuts. Stringer channels then shall be fitted onto the top heads in
position to form the supporting grid work for the floor panels checking the
level once again by adjusting the nut position if necessary. Now the check
nut shall be finally tightened to secure the final level. Floor panels as
specified shall be placed over the stringer channels.
Each floor panel shall be marked with positional numbering on the
underneath. The finished floor panels shall be perfectly leveled, aligned
without any gaps in between the panels.
Each individual panel shall be removable maintenance purpose.
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Necessary cut-outs shall be made in the panels for cable routing, control
panel fixation etc. as per drawing.
Necessary ramps, slopes, steps etc. shall be also provided for as per
drawing. Around a control panel/ rack, the residual space left out shall be
filled up with cut panels of uniform size as required to fully close the gap
between the adjacent full panel and the control panel base channel. In this
case the part floor panel shall extend upto the full width of the base channel
and the cut size shall be determined accordingly. An additional row of jack
pedestals shall be provided along the cut out on which the edge of the
floorpanel shall rest and over which the base channel of control panel shall
be placed. It shall not directly rest on the jack head pedestal or grid
channels. The cavity between false flooring and base floor shall be properly
cleaned and made dust free. The floor shall be finally coated with
polyurethane based coating The finished false flooring shall be able to
serve for a distributed load of 1250 kg/Sq.M.
(C)

Underdeck Insulation
a) Phenolic Foam Underdeck Insulation:Phenolic Foam Underdeck insulation shall be of rigid slab of 25mm
thickness and approx. 1000mm x 500mm size as specified and shall
conform to IS: 13204. It shall have density of 32 kg /Cu. Mtr. and K Value of
0.034 w/mk at 53 deg. mean temperature. The insulation shall be classified
as `Non Combustible ' as per BS 476, part 5 and >Class I= for surface
spread of flame as per BS 476 ,part 7. It shall be prelaminated on both
sides with Kraft paper.
The entire soffit of slab and beams shall be thoroughly cleaned. Bituminous
primer or zinc chromate primer shall be applied evenly @ 0.5 kg/m2 over
the entire surface. Hot bitumen or CPRX adhesive shall then be applied on
the insulation panel @ 1.5 kg/Sq.M. The panels shall be pressed in position
and further secured by dash fasteners.
The underdeck insulation shall be fixed only after all fixtures like hooks,
clamps, cleats etc. for light fixtures, ducts etc. have been fixed in the ceiling.
b) Polyisocyanurate Foam Underdeck Insulation
Polyisocyanurate foam (PIR) shall be rigid slabs of size 1000 x 1500mm
and thickness of 30mm conforming to IS:12436 having density not less than
32 kg./ Cu. M., thermal conductivity (K- value) not more than 0.023 w/mk

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measured at 10 deg. C. The slabs shall be covered on one side with glass
fibre tissue/ Aluminium foil having 50mm overlap. The insulation shall be
classified as >Non Combustible= as per BS 476, part 5 and >Class I= for
surface spread of flame as per BS 476, part 7.
First, holes in R.C.C. slab/ beam shall be drilled and nylon rawl plugs of size
8 x 25mm shall be inserted (5 nos. for each slab- One each at 4 corners
and one at center). Entire R.C.C surface shall be thoroughly cleaned of all
dust, dirt and loose particles by wire brushing. Then a coat of bituminous
primer @ 0.5 Litres/ Sq.M. shall be applied to bare R.C.C. surface and
allowed it to dry. After the primer has dried, hot blow grade bitumen of 85/25
grade or cold adhesive CPRX shall be applied on R.C.C. surface and to the
two surface of each PIR panel and shall be pressed in position while the
bitumen is still tacky. The PIR panels shall be secured in position with the
help of G.I. screws (No. 8 x 75mm long) fixed into rawl plugs and G.I
washers 25mm dia. Facing side of the panels shall be the one covered with
fibre tissue/ Aluminium foil. The overlaps shall be covered with approved
quality sealing compound (MAS-94 or equivalent). Chicken wire mesh 24G
x 19mm shall then be fixed to G.I screws and tightened with lacing wire.
The underdeck insulation shall be fixed only after all fixtures like hooks,
clamps, cleats etc. for light fixtures, ducts etc. have been fixed in the ceiling.
1.2.10 RAILING
The height of railing shall be 1.0 meter minimum and it shall be of
Galvanized Iron (GI) pipe rail of 40 mm OD and 1.0 mtr. height (Clear) shall
be provided around various facilities like dosing platform, raw water and
treated injection water, filter, water injection manifold platform, receiving
sump, reaction overhead storage tank etc. and along with stair cases for
accessing platform, in double rows with 40 mm dia. GI pipe uprights at a
spacing of not more than 1.5 mtr. interval. In addition knee rails and TOE
board shall also be provided. At ladder points a safety chain / drop bar is to
be provided. Knee rails and TOE boards shall have one coat of red oxide
zinc chromate primer and two coats of approved enamel paint.
A suitable arrangement for grouting of hand railing supports has to be
provided wherever it is coming on RCC structure and suitable welding
specifications are to be adhered to wherever it is on steel structure.
1.2.11 MISCLLENEOUS ITEMS
(A)

Plinth Protection (Without Drain)

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The plinth protection (all round the buildings- without drain) shall consist of a
layer (150mm thick) of compacted sand and over that 100mm thick M-15
grade concrete top layer laid to slope. The top concrete layer shall be trowel
finished, cured etc. complete. The work also includes carrying out the
necessary excavation, disposal of surplus earthwork etc.
(B)

Cinder Filling
All the sunk R.C.C slabs shall be provided with cinder filling comprising of:(a) Plastering the R.C.C. slab top, sides etc. with 18mm thick cement plaster
1:6 (1 cement: 6 sand by volume) mixed with approved waterproof
compound @3% of cement by weight and finishing with a floating coat of
neat cement slurry @ 2.75 kg. per sq. Mtr, finishing, curing etc. The work
includes preparation of base surface as described in Plastering item.
(b) Filling with Cinder concrete 1:10 (1 cement : 10 cinder of 12mm and down
grade) including consolidating, finishing, curing etc. complete.

(C)

Sealing of Expansion Joints

All expansion joints (25mm wide) of the building shall be sealed with
premium grade Silicon sealant (SILPRUF of GE Silicons or equivalent)
consisting of the following:(a) The surfaces over which it is to be applied shall be totally dried and cleaned
of all dirt, oils, mortar droppings, all loose material etc. by vigorous wire
brushing and wherever necessary by grinding and blast cleaning (sand or
water).
(b) A backup material or joint filler tapes (as per approved manufacturers
specifications) shall be fixed in the expansion joint.
(c) A coat of primer as per approved manufacturers specifications (specially
developed for use with Silicon sealant material) shall then be applied over
the surface.
(d) Silicon sealant shall be applied by means of cartridge- type caulk gun, either
hand or air pressure activated. The sealant shall be applied in a continuous
operation, horizontally in one direction and vertically from bottom to top of
joint opening. The sealant shall be applied in excess so that a positive
pressure adequate to properly fill and seal the joint is created. The sealant
shall be struck with light pressure to spread the material against the back up

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material and the joint surfaces properly. The sealant shall be tooled to
slightly conclave surface. As the work progresses, the excessive sealant
shall be removed. The masking tape shall be removed immediately after
tooling. The sealant shall be cured as per approved manufacturers
recommendations.
Entire work shall be carried out as per as per approved manufacturers
specifications and recommendations.

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SPECIFICATION FOR
CHAIN LINK FENCING

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STANDARD SPECIFICATION
FOR
CHAIN LINK FENCING

23-Fe

22-Mar-05

REV.DATE DATE

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GENERAL
This specification covers the requirements of chain link fence for security purposes. The
height of the fence shall be approximately 2.00 m to the top of the chain link fencing at the
posts and approximately 2.5m in vertical height at the top line of barbed wire attached to
the cranked tops of the posts.

2.0

CEMENT CONCRETE IN PRECAST POSTS / STRUTS

(Straining posts, intermediate posts and struts)

3.0

Cement concrete shall be of M-15 grade with 20mm and down size crushed stone
aggregates conforming to BIS;383.

The work shall be carried out as per BIS:456 in all respects.

Necessary moulds shall be provided for casting the concrete posts and the same
shall be smooth finished with 1:3 cement sand mortar as directed by the Engineerin-Charge.

The concrete shall be cured for a minimum period of 14 days.

CHAIN LINK FENCING

3.1

Materials

3.1.1

Chain Link Fencing

The material requirement shall conform to BIS:2721 latest edition. The chain link fencing
shall be woven from 3.55 mm dia wire with mesh size of 50mm. The mesh wire shall not
vary from the specified dia by more than 0.05mm.

3.1.2

Galvanised Wires

3.1.2.1

All steel wires shall be hot dipped galvanised wire and dia of the wire shall be 3.55 MM
over the galvanized coating.

3.1.2.2

The line wire shall be 4mm dia mild steel.

3.1.2.3

The stirrup wire for securing the line wires to the concrete intermediate posts shall be
2.5mm diameter mild steel.

3.1.2.4

The tying wire for securing the chain link fencing to the line wire shall be 1.6mm diameter
wild steel.

3.1.2.5

Hair pin staples for fastening down the bottom of galvanized chain link fencing to the
concrete sill shall be of 3.55 mm wire. The ends shall be bent outwards to secure
anchorage.

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3.1.3

Cleats for eye bolts shall be of uniform size and shall consists of mild steel angle of
75x50x6 mm.

3.1.4

Eye Bolt Strainers

3.1.4.1 The eye bolt strainer shall consist of bolts with welded eye sufficiently threaded and fitted
with a nut and waster.
3.1.4.2 Two-way eye bolt strainer shall have suitable ring nuts, fitted after wires have been strained
on one side.

3.1.5

Stretcher bar shall consist of mild steel flats 25 mm x 5.0 mm. They shall be secured to
the cleats by steel bolts.

3.1.6

Droppers for barbed wire shall be of M.S. not less than 25mm x 5.0 mm thick with 38mm
x 4.85 mm half round staples for fastening the barbed wire to them.

3.1.7

Barbed Wire

3.1.7.1 Barbed wire shall conform to BIS:278. The coating on the wire shall be smooth and
relatively free of lumps, globes or points, wire with excessive roughness, blisters,
salammoniac spots shall be rejected. Barbed wire shall be made from two strands of
galvanized, twisted 2.5mm ( 12 gauge) steel wire with 4 points of barbs. Each barb shall
have two turns, tightening around one or both line wires making altogether four complete
turns. The barb shall be so finished that four points are set and looked at right angles to
each other.
3.1.7.2

Bracing of the rows of barbed wire shall be as shown in drawing.

3.1.7.3

The bars shall have a length of not less than 13mm and not more than 18 mm.

3.2

Erection

3.2.1

Straining posts shall be provided at all ends and corners of fences, at changes in
direction or acute variations in level and at intervals not exceeding 66 mm on straight
lengths of fence. Intermediate posts shall be spaced at regular intervals not exceeding
3m.

3.2.2

Struts shall be fitted to all straining posts behind the chain link fabric in the direction of
the line of fence.

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Fixing chain link fencing

3.2.3.1 There shall be four evenly spaced rows of line wire, the top wire shall be doubled, making
five line wires in all. The bottom wire shall be close to the ground.
3.2.3.2

Each line wire shall be strained tightly by means of eyebolt strainers or winders at each
straining point.

3.2.3.3

Each line wire shall be secured to each intermediate post by a wire stirrup passed
through a hole in the posts and secured to the line wire by three complete turns on each
side of the post.

3.2.3.4

The chain link fencing shall be strained between each pair of straining posts and secured
to each straining post by means of a Stretcher bar. One of the top line wires shall be
threaded through the appropriate adjacent rows of mesh, care being taken that no
meshes in the rows are by passed by the line wire except where deviation is necessary
at the straining posts. The second top line wire shall be strained in front of the fencing.
The fencing shall be attached to the top and bottom line wire by wire ties spaced 150mm
apart and to the other line wires by wire ties spaced 450mm apart.

3.2.3.5

The bottom of the fencing shall be treated as follows :

Continuous concrete sill 230mm wide x 300 high for full length between post shall be cast
with the top 100 mm above G.L. and 25mm below the chain link fencing. Hair pin staples
shall be threaded through the bottom row of mesh at 0.75 m c/c and set in the sill to a
depth of 150 mm.

3.2.4

Fixing barbed wires for Anticlimbing device

3.2.4.1 Three lines of barbed wire shall be provided as shown in drg. The wires shall be attached
by eye bolts to the cranked tops of the straining posts. On concrete intermediate posts
they shall be secured to cranked tops with stirrup wires. The barbed wire shall be fitted
with one dropper at the center of each bay, secured to the wires so that they cannot be
bunched together.

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SPECIFICATION FOR
RCC & PVC PIPE
CULVERTS

SPEC. No.

6508

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STANDARD SPECIFICATION FOR

RCC PIPE CULVERTS & ERCS ETC.
AND

PVC PIPE ERCS

06-Mar-06

SS

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CONTE NTS
1.0

GENERAL

2.0

MATERIALS

3.0

TRANSPORTATION AND STACKING

4.0

LOWERING AND LAYING OF RCC PIPES

5.0

PVC PIPE ERC /IRC

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GENERAL
This specification covers R.C.C pipe culverts and ERC/IRCs etc. and PVC
pipe ERC/IRCs.

2.0

MATERIALS

2.1

For pipe materials, the following codes shall apply:

Specification For Precast Concrete Pipes
(With And Without Reinforcement)

IS:

458

Code of Practice Laying of concrete Pipes

IS:

783

IS:

4985.

Specification for unplasticized PVC pipes for

potable water supplies
2.2

All pipes must be new and perfectly sound, free from cracks, .cylindrically
straight, and of standard nominal diameter and length with even texture.
Each pipe shall have one collar with it, in case of RCC pipes.

2.3

The Contractor shall submit a Manufacturer's Test certificate whenever

demanded by Engineer-in-Charge or his authorized Representative.

2.3

Spun yarn for pipe joints for RCC pipes shall be of best quality. It shall be
free from dust etc.

3.0

TRANSPORTATION AND STACKING

3.1

The transportation of materials to the worksite and stacking shall he done in

a manner to cause minimum inconvenience to the traffic and other
construction work.

3.2

The pipe shall be protected during handling against impact, shocks and free
fall to avoid cracks and damage.

3.3

The Contractor shall be fully responsible for the safety and security of
materials transported and stacked in the field.

3.4

Earthwork

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Design criteria, material and construction specifications and relevant BIS

codes, standards and norms in vogue shall be followed for earthwork.

4.0
4.1

LOWERING AND LAYING OF RCC PIPES

General
The laying and jointing of RCC pipes shall conform to IS: 783. Pipes shall
be jointed by collar Joints.
The trench shall be checked for proper level, grade and alignment before
lowering the pipes.

4.2

Lowering
The RCC pipe shall be lowered cautiously to prevent disturbance of the bed
and sides of the trench. The heavy RCC pipes shall be lowered by means of
proper tripods, chain pulley blocks or as directed by Engineer-in-charge.
Great care should be taken to prevent sand, etc. from entering the pipes.

4.3

Laying

4.3.1

Laying of RCC pipes shall proceed up grade of slopes.

4.3.2 The error of grade shall not be rectified by packing up earth underneath the
RCC pipe. If required, Concrete shall be used for packing.
4.3.3 The ends of the RCC pipes shall be kept closed to keep dirt, mud and
foreign materials out. Adequate provision shall be made to prevent floating
of pipes in the event of flooding of trenches.
4.3.4 The body of the RCC pipe for its entire length shall rest on an even bed in
the trench and places shall be excavated to receive the collar for the
purpose of jointing.
4.4

Jointing of RCC pipes.

4.4.1 A few skeins of spun yarn, soaked in neat cement wash shall be inserted in
the groove at the end of the pipe and the two adjoining pipes butted against
each other. The collar shall than be slipped over the joint covering equally
both the pipes. Spun yarn soaked in neat cement wash shall be passed
round the pipes and inserted in the joint by means of caulking tools from
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both ends of the collar. More skeins of yarn shall be added and well
rammed home. The object of the yarn is to center the two ends of the pipes
within the collar and to prevent the cement mortar of the joint penetrating
into the pipes.
4.4.2 Cement Mortar 1:2 (1 Cement: 2Sand) shall be slightly moistened and must
on no account be soft or sloppy and shall be carefully inserted by hand into
the joint. The mortar shall than be punched and caulked into the joint and
more cement mortar added until the space of the joint have been filled
completely with tightly caulked mortar. The joint shall be finished off neatly
outside the collar on both side at an angle 45 0.
4.4.3 Any surplus mortar projecting inside the joint is to be removed and the
guard against any damage sack or gunny bags shall be drawn past each
joint after completion.
4.5

Curing
The Cement mortar joints in RCC pipes shall be cured at least for seven
days.

4.6

Testing
All joints in culvert pipe lines shall be tested to a head of 1.5 Meters of water
above the top of the highest pipe.

5.0

PVC pipe ERC / IRC

PVC pipes shall conform to class-1 per IS: 4985. The jointing of the pipes
shall be done by expanding one end after heating and using solvent
cement.

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SPEC. No.

6514

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STANDARD SPECIFICATION
FOR
SITE GRADING & ROCK
CUTTING
FOR SITE GRADING

06-Mar-06

SS

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CONTE NTS
1.0

GENERAL

2.0

MATERIAL FOR EARTHWORK

3.0

CUTTING TREES

4.0

CLEARING AND STRIPPING

5.0

EARTHWORK IN EXCAVATION/CUTTING

6.0

EARTHWORK IN FILLING

7.0

REMOVAL OF SURPLUS EARTH

8.0

EXCAVATION IN ROCK

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GENERAL
This specification covers the requirements for Earthwork involved in Site
Grading & Rock Cutting.

1.1

CONTRACTOR shall maintain adequate drainage facilities at SITE at all

times during the execution of work. Ditches, drains & such other temporary
means to achieve this will be provided and maintained by CONTRACTOR.

1.2

Adequate dewatering facilities like dewatering pumps, piping etc. will also
be provided by the CONTRACTOR for this work and also for dewatering
during excavation etc.

2.0

MATERIAL FOR EARTHWORK

2.1

Only Material considered suitable by the Engineer-in-charge shall be

employed for the construction and that considered unsuitable shall be
disposed off, as directed by Engineer-in-charge and no claim for
compensation will be entertained.

2.2

The CONTRACTOR shall give the samples of earth he proposed to use for
filling along with the following characteristics of the samples to Engineer-incharge, prior to collection and use, for approval. The tests for these
characteristics shall be done in a laboratory / test house as approved by
Engineer-in-charge.

i.

Mechanical analysis or grain size distribution as per IS:2720 part IV.

ii.

Liquid limit as per IS:2720 part v.

iii.

Plastic limit as per IS-2720 part v.

iv.

Moisture density relationship as per IS-2720 part VII.

2.3

The material (soil) used for filling shall be free from boulders, lumps, tree
roots, rubbish or any organic deleterious matter.

2.4

Material (Soil) having plasticity index less than 20 shall be used for filling
purpose.

2.5

Soil having laboratory maximum dry density of less than 1.5 gms/cc shall
not be used.

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2.6

Care shall be taken to see that unsuitable waste material is disposed off in
such a manner that there is no likelihood of its getting mixed with the
material proposed to be used for filling.

2.7

The work shall be so planned and executed that the best available material
(soil) are reserved for the top portion of Embankments.

3.0

CUTTING TREES

3.1

All trees identified by Engineer-in-Charge shall be cut down and their roots
dug up to a depth of 1 metre from the existing ground level.

3.2

All holes or hollows produced by digging up roots shall be carefully filled

with approved material (soil) including all leads and lifts, rammed and
compacted to obtain 90% of maximum laboratory dry density of soil and
leveled as directed.

3.3

All uprooted trees shall be stacked or disposed off as directed by Engineerin-charge.

4.0

CLEARING AND STRIPPING

4.1

The areas including depressions, where filling or cutting is to be carried out

shall be cleared and stripped completely of bushes, roots, vegetation,
plantation trees, shrubs, organic and other objectionable materials. All these
shall be completely uprooted and virgin soil exposed and not merely
scrapped at the surface. All soft patches must be worked out to remove soft
soil and selected approved earth must be filled back and the areas ( areas
coming under filling) compacted to obtain 90% of maximum laboratory dry
density of soil, as per IS:2720 part VII. The depth of stripping shall be
generally 50 to 150 mm as decided by Engineer-in-charge.

4.2

Material obtained from clearing shall be stacked or disposed off as directed

by Engineer-in-charge.

5.0

EARTHWORK IN EXCAVATION / CUTTING

5.1

Excavation / cutting for this work shall be carried out strictly as per the
instruction of Engineer-in-charge.

5.2

If the contractor excavates / cuts beyond the required level the excavation
taken below the specified level shall be made good by filling with approved
material to the required compaction.

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5.3

The final bed and sides of excavation must be leveled, dressed and
compacted. In case of areas under excavation for Site Grading, the final
surface shall be leveled, dressed and consolidated by means of sheep
foot/power
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compaction.
However, no test control is required in such areas.

5.4

Shoring and strutting shall be adopted only with the permission of Engineerin-charge in writing. Such shoring and strutting shall be follow the necessary
specification.

5.5

Dewatering wherever necessary shall be carried out by the contractor.

6.0

EARTHWORK IN FILLING

6.1

After clearing, stripping and consolidation of areas as specified in clause

4.0, approved fill Material shall be spread in uniform layers not exceeding
30 cms in loose depth.
The contractor has to make his own approach and access roads from the
borrow area to the demarcated filling areas. While the CONTRACTOR may
make use of such short cuts as may be available to him for earth movement
from borrow areas to the filling areas, the OWNER does not guarantee any
passage way or right of way for the CONTRACTOR work other than
available at site. No claim shall also be admissible to the CONTRACTOR on
account of his having to take longer leads or routes for earth movement,
than envisaged by him, either due to any road cuttings, non-availability of
routes, or any other grounds whatsoever.

6.2

All clods, lumps etc, shall be broken before compaction.

6.3

Successive layers of filling shall not be placed until the layer below has
been thoroughly compacted to satisfy the requirements laid down in this
specification.

6.4

Prior to rolling, the moisture content of material shall be brought to within

plus or minus 2% of the Optimum Moisture Content as described in IS:2720
part VII. The moisture content shall preferably be on the wet side for
potentially expansive soil.

6.5

After adjusting the Moisture Content as described in clause 6.4, the layers
shall be thoroughly compacted by either sheep foot roller or power driven

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roller or vibratory roller as approved by Engineer-in-charge till the specified

maximum laboratory dry density is obtained.
6.6

Each layer shall be tested in field for density and accepted by Engineer-incharge subject to achieving the required density before laying the next
layer. A minimum of one test per 500m2 for each layer shall be conducted.

6.7

If the layer fails to meet the required density, it shall be reworked or the
material shall be replaced and method of construction altered as directed by
Engineer-in-charge to obtain the required density.

6.8

The filling shall be finished in conformity with the alignment, levels, crosssection and dimensions as shown in the drawing.
Earthen embankment shall be filled 300mm more on both sides, where
height is more than 1M, and this extra filling shall be dressed, after
compaction, in conformity with alignment, level, cross-section and
dimension as shown in the drawing to achieve proper compaction in the
slope.

6.9

Extra material shall be removed and disposed off as directed by the

Engineer-in-charge.

6.10

Tolerances General site grading including cutting and filling in expressions

shall be carried out to within up down tolerance of.+5 cms of final lines
grades and slopes.

7.0

REMOVAL OF SURPLUS EARTH

7.1

Surplus earth and soil excavation and general site grading shall be removed
from the construction areas to the area as specified elsewhere in the
document.

8.0

EXCAVATION IN ROCK

8.1

Blasting operations shall be carried out with the prior permission and in the
presence of the Engineer-in-charge or his authorized representative and
during fixed time hours of the day. Blasting operations shall be carried out
as per Indian Explosive Rules 1983, amended up to date. The contractor
shall obtain license from controller of explosives to carry out blasting
operations as well as for obtaining and storing the explosives as per Indian

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Explosive Rules (latest). All safety precautions such as providing safety

nylon netting etc. shall be carried out as per instructions of the Engineer-incharge
8.1.1

The contractor shall ensure that all workmen and the personnel at site
except those who have actually to light the fuse are evacuated from the
unsafe area to be determined by the Engineer warned by loud speaker in
local language to safe distance, not less than 200 metres at least 15
minutes before firing time by sounding warning siren. The area shall be
encircled by red flags. The contractor shall be responsible for any accident
to workmen, public or property due to blasting operation.

8.1.2 Gun powder, gelatin and other safe explosives only shall be used wherever
possible. Explosives with nitroglycerine shall be used only under
exceptional circumstances with prior approval of the Engineer.
8.1.3 All fuses shall be cut to the length required before being inserted into the
holes.
8.1.4 The no. of charges to be fired and the actual no. of shots heard shall be
compared and the person responsible must satisfy himself by examination
that all the charges have exploded before work people are permitted to
approach the scene. The withdrawal of a charge which has not exploded
shall under no circumstances be permitted, but the charges shall be flooded
with water and the hole marked into a distinguishing manner. The next hole
to be fired shall be at a distance of about 500 mm from the old hole and
fired in the usual way.
8.1.5 The contractor or any of his competent authorized person shall be in charge
of the blasting operations and shall be held responsible for strictly observing
the safety rules, particularly applicable to blasting operations, in addition to
other safety rules.
8.1.6 In blasting rocks with dynamite, the following general principles shall be
observed.
In general, the following diameter of drills shall be used for different depth of
bore-holes
From 1-2 metres

25mm diameter

From 2-3.25 metres

37-50mm diameter

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50-60mm diameter

The boreholes should generally be not more than 1.5m deep and the
distance apart should be from one and a half to twice their depth.
Cracks and fissures in the rock to be blasted shall be carefully studied to
ascertain the best position for the boreholes. The charge shall always be
placed in a sound piece of rock, if possible not nearer than 300mm from the
crack.
8.2

Rules for Blasting with Dynamite and other High Explosives

8.2.1 The Person-in-charge must show that he is thoroughly acquainted with the
blasting operations and that he understands the rules herewith laid down.
We will be held responsible for any accident that may occur. He must be a
licensed blaster with a valid license from DGMS.
8.2.2 Boreholes must be of such a size and uniform that the cartridges can easily
pass down them.
8.2.3 The position of all holes to be drilled must be marked out with white paint
thus and the person-in-charge must take particular note of these positions.
8.2.4 The drilling operation being finished, the person-in-charge must make a
second inspection and satisfy himself that the boreholes marked out by him
have been drilled and cleaned properly.
8.2.5 The person-in-charge must prepare all charges necessary for boreholes.
8.2.6 Number of holes to be loaded and fired at one time shall be as per
explosive rules. Boreholes must be thoroughly cleared before a cartridge is
inserted. The loading is to be done by the person-in-charge himself and the
position of the charge holes carefully noted by him. Wooden tamping rods
only to be used in charging holes (not pointed out cylindrical through, one
cartridge at a time must be inserted) and gently pressed with the tamping
rod.
8.2.7 Immediately before firing a blast, due warning must be given and the
person-in-charge must see that all the labour have retired to safety.
8.2.8 The safety fuses of the charged holes are to be lighted in the presence of
the person-in-charge, who must see that the fuses of the holes charged
have properly ignited.
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After the blast, the person-in-charge must carefully inspect the work and
satisfy himself that all the charges have exploded.
8.3

Misfires

8.3.1 Misfires are a source of great danger, if it is suspected that part of the blast

failed to fire is delayed, allow sufficient time to elapse before entering the
danger zone. When fuse and blasting caps are used, a safe time, at least
an hour should be allowed.
8.3.2 None of the drillers are to work near these holes until the three following
operations have been done by the person-in-charge.
A

The Person-in-charge should very carefully extract the tamping with a

wooden scrapper and withdraw the fuse with the primer and detonator
attached, after which a fresh primer and detonator with fuse should be
placed in this hole and fired; or

B.

The hole may be cleared of 300mm of tamping and the direction then
ascertained by placing a stick in the hole. Another hole may then he drilled
150mm away and parallel to it: this hole to be then charged and fired when
the other charge should explode.

Drilling in holes not completely exploded by blasting shall not be permitted.

8.4

Precautions against Misfire

8.4.1 The safety fuse should be cut in an oblique direction with a knife.
8.4.2 All saw dust must be cleared from the inside of the detonator; this can be
done by blowing down the detonation and tapping the open end. No
instrument shall be inserted into the detonator for this purpose.
8.4.3 After inserting the fuse in the detonator, it shall be fixed by means of
nippers.
8.4.4 If there is water present, or if the boreholes be damp, the junction of the
fuse and detonator must be made water tight by means of grease, white
lead or tar.
8.4.5 The detonator should be inserted into the cartridge, so that about one third
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of the copper tube is left exposed outside the explosives. The safety fuse
outside the detonator should be necessarily tied in position in the cartridge.
Water proof fuse only to be used in the damp boreholes, or when water is
present in the bore-hole.
8.4.6 If a misfire has been found to be due to defective fuse, detonator or
dynamite, the whole quantity or box from which the detective article was
used shall be rejected.
8.4.7 Storage of materials for blasting shall be as per statutory regulations /
stipulations of the concerned authorities.
It shall be the Contractor's responsibility to arrange for proper storage of
explosives and obtain required permissions from concerned authorities.
8.4.8. Cleaning of Excavation
Excavation shall be cleaned, trimmed to exact shape and all disturbed
material and other debris shall be removed. When the excavation have
been taken out to the lines specified as shown on the drawings and the
surface cleaned as specified, the contractor shall notify the Engineer that
the excavation is ready for inspection and no further work shall be done with
concrete or backfill until it has been inspected and approved by the
Engineer. Cost of this work is deemed to have been included in the unti
rates for excavation.
8.4.9. Use of Excavation on Material
Where any material obtained from the excavation is in the opinion of the
Engineer suitable for use in a particular section of the work as fill or backfill
such material shall be selected if necessary, loaded, hauled, placed, spread
and used to construct the fill of backfill the lines and grades specified for the
work. As far as possible the most suitable of the materials excavated for the
work shall be used to construct the fill and backfill embankments, roads and
storage areas where required. The useful rock available shall be stacked at
the locations as decided by the Engineer.
Materials containing brush roots or other perishable materials will not be
considered suitable. The suitability of the materials and their disposition in
the work shall be subject to the approval of the Engineer.
8.4.10 Disposal of Surplus

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All surplus materials shall be carried away from the site and disposed at
dumping sites selected by the Engineer. The Engineer may ask the
contractor to dump the excavated materials in regular heaps, bunds,
blankets, riprap with regular slopes as directed by the Engineer and leveled
so as to provide natural drainage. As a rule, all softer material shall be laid
along the centre of heaps, the harder and more weather resisting materials
forming the casing on the sides and the top. Excavated rocks which can be
used in soling, as road metals or for making concrete aggregates shall be
stacked separately as directed by the Engineer.
All rock excavated from the pits shall be the property of the Owner.
8.4.11 Stock Piles
When the removal of material from excavations progresses at a faster rate
or at different times then placement in backfill is being accomplished, such
excavated materials shall be stock piled at approved locations adjacent to
the work until their use is authorized.
8.4.12 Material excavated for the works which is rejected as unsuitable or not
required by the Engineer-in-charge shall be disposed off outside ONGC
premises by the Contractor at his own cost and risk..
8.5

Control Blasting

8.5.1 General
These specifications lay down the requirements for control blasting for rock
excavations wherever required.
Wherever required by the Engineer, the rock blasting shall be controlled so
that vibrations generated during the blasting do not cause damage to the
buildings and installation around built up areas. Similarly the rock pieces
should not fly off the pits and thus damage the buildings and installation
around. Apart from the general precautions mentioned in the preceding
paragraphs following protective measures are suggested as guidelines.
Tenderers are requested to carefully check the site conditions and submit
the details of the scheme they propose to adopt for controlling the blast.
8.5.2 Protective Measures
a.

Short delay blasting with light charges shall be used.

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b.

The blast hole shall be covered with 0.6 to 1.0 sqm. mild steel plate of
minimum 6mm thickness.

c.

Reinforcement rod mesh not less than 20mm dia at 150mm centres in both
directions shall be over the steel plates.

d.

Steel plate and reinforcements shall be inspected after every blasting

operation and all twists shall be removed before reuse to the satisfaction of
the Engineer.

e.

The thickness of the covering plate and the kind of dead weight is to be duly
approved by the Engineer.
When blasting is necessary adjacent to partially or completely built
structures the contractor shall take all precautions necessary to prevent
flying rock from causing damage to the structures.
In no case shall blasting be allowed closer than 15m to any structure after
concrete placing has started.
The contractor shall be responsible for all damage caused by blasting
whether to permanent or temporary structure and shall replace or repair the
structures at his own cost.

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CONTENTS

1.

GENERAL

2.0

MATERIALS

3.0

SURFACE PREPARATION

4.0

APPLICATION

5.0

APPROACH, WORKING PLATFORMS, SCAFFOLDING &

FORMWORK

6.0

SPECIFIC REQUIREMENT

7.0

FINISHING AND JOINT SEALING

8.0

TESTS

9.0

PAYMENT

10.0

REFERENCES

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GENERAL
This specification covers the general requirements of materials and the
method of application for external protection of structural steel members,
vessel/column skirts, saddles and supports against fire by shotcreting, insitu concrete or vermiculite cementitious coating .

2.

MATERIALS
All materials to be used shall conform to the requirements of respective BIS
codes. Samples and test results for all materials shall be submitted to the
Engineer-in-Charge and got approved by him in writing before execution of
work. Acceptance criteria of commonly used materials are given below:

2.1

Cement

The cement used shall conform to either of the following BIS codes:

33 Grade ordinary Portland cement conforming to IS:269.

Portland slag cement conforming to IS:455.

Portland Pozzolana cement (fly ash based) conforming to IS: 1489

(Part-I).

43 Grade ordinary Portland cement conforming to IS:8112.

Fireproofing for all structures in and around Sulphur handling units shall
necessarily be using sulphate resisting Portland cement conforming to IS:
12330.
2.2

Aggregate

2.2.1 Sand
Sand shall comply with the requirements of IS:383 and graded evenly from
fine to coarse as per Zone II and Zone III. Sand of Zone IV shall not be
used.
2.2.2 Coarse Aggregate

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Coarse aggregate shall comply with the requirements of IS:383. Maximum

size of aggregate shall be 10mm. The grading of aggregates shall be as per
IS:383.
2.3

Water
Water used shall conform to the requirements of IS:456.

2.4

Admixture
Admixture shall conform to IS:9103. This shall be mixed with concrete
strictly as per manufacturer's recommendation and shall also meet the
requirements of IS:456.

2.5

Vermiculite Cementitious Coating

Branded product with base as Vermiculite and mixed with ordinary Portland
cement shall have a maximum loose dry density of 400kg/m3; while in
moulded condition, density shall not exceed 800 kg/m3. Sulphate content in
the branded product shall not exceed 1 % when the sulphate content is
expressed as sulphur trioxide.

2.6

Expanded Metal Steel Sheet

Expanded metal steel sheets shall conform to IS:412 and shall be of an
approved type. Size of the mesh shall be 10mmx40mm with strands of
2.5mm width and 1.0mm thickness.

2.7

Reinforcement
Welded wire fabric to be used as reinforcement, shall conform to IS: 1566
and shall be of approved type. Mesh size shall be 50mmx50mm and
thickness of wire shall be 3mm.

2.8

Attachments
A)

Tie Wire:
Tie wires shall be of mild steel, not thinner than 16 SWG .

(B)

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Nuts shall be made of mild steel and shall conform to IS: 1367 and
IS:2585.
(C)

Cover plates:
Cover plates shall conform to IS:2062 Grade-A.

(D)

Bitumen mastic flashing

Bitumen mastic flashing shall conform to IS:3037

3.0

SURFACE PREPARATION

3.1

Surface cleaning
All steel surfaces to be in contact with the fire proofing coating material,
shall be cleaned of all oil, grease, loose rust, scales and dust by using wire
brushing and washing using detergents.

3.2

Welding of nuts and application of primer

Nuts of M16 bolts shall be welded with all the steel members to be fire
proofed. Maximum spacing of nuts shall be 400mm centre to centre in both
directions. Nuts shall not be welded to the vessel supports/skirts (to be
welded by vessel fabricator); unless directed by Engineer-in-Charge. Primer
paint shall be applied to the MS nuts and affected surfaces of the members
due to welding after proper cleaning. Primer paint shall be compatible with
the primer already applied to the steel members.

3.3

Fixing of expanded metal steel sheet

Expanded metal steel sheet shall only be used for built up sections,
consisting of two members spaced apart. This shall be kept in position true
to line and face, and shall be attached firmly to structural steel member by
tack welding or with the help of clips and 16 SWG tying wire at 300mm
centre to centre. Minimum lap of 75mm shall be provided wherever
required, however laps shall be avoided at bends. Strands of the expanded
metal steel sheet shall slope inwards & downwards.

3.4

Placement of reinforcement
Reinforcement shall be placed in the middle of coated material thickness. It
shall be bent confirming with outlines of finished encasement and rigidly

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secured in place by tie wire with all the nuts. Minimum lap at ends and sides
shall be 100mm and lapped wire fabric shall be tied firmly
3.5

Cover plate
Cover plates shall be welded to the top flange of the beams if top edges of
fire proofing are not protected with bitumen mastic flashing .

4.0

APPLICATION

4.1

Application of fire proofing material coating shall be carried out by skilled

and experienced operators.

4.2

Before start of application, pipes and equipments in the vicinity shall be

covered with polythene/tarpaulin to protect them against damage. Open
end of pipes shall be covered with wooden plugs or with other suitable
shielding materials.

4.3

Steel sections up to and including 300mm depth, shall be coated by solid fill
while sections more than 300mm shall be coated in the shape of profile of
sections as shown in sketches. For vessel skirts, columns and saddles of
horizontal vessels, the coating material shall be applied in horizontal bands
working upwards from the bottom of the skirt or column / saddle base plate.
All outside edges of the fire proofing shall be champhered by 20mm except
for shotcreting, corners shall be rounded.

4.4

Thickness of fire proof coating shall be established by providing ground

wires both in vertical and horizontal directions. Ground wires shall be tight
and true to line, and placed in such a manner that they can be further
tightened if required.

4.5

The fire proofing material, after application, shall be cured by keeping it in

moist condition for a period of at least 14 days or else the surface shall be
coated with a membrane of approved curing compound. Brand name, name
of manufacturer, test results and method of application shall be submitted to
and got approved from the Engineer-in-Charge prior to procurement of
curing compound.

5.

APPROACH, WORKING PLATFORM, SCAFFOLDING & FORM WORK

5.1

The Contractor shall arrange all approaches, scaffolding, stair ways, ladder,
working platform etc, for carrying out the entire works safely. The working
area shall be neatly maintained and all the facilities required by Engineer-in-

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Charge for proper supervision of the work shall be provided. In case, any
special precaution is needed for the safety of the structure till the completion
of application, the Contractor shall make and provide all such arrangement
to the complete satisfaction of the Engineer-in-Charge and shall remove the
same after completion of works.
5.2

Form work wherever required shall be of Plywood Sheeting. It shall be

adequately supported and braced to protect against deformation on account
of vibration during the application. Forms shall be oiled, dampened and
cleaned before use. All other specifications pertaining to the form work shall
be as per specification 6-68-04.

6.0

SPECIFIC REQUIREMENT

6.1

Fireproofing by shotcreting

6.1.1 Material, equipment and method of application shall be in accordance with

specifications mentioned elsewhere in the document and as well as with the
foregoing clauses 2.0 to 5.0.
6.1.2 Thickness of concrete coating over the steel shall be 50mm.
6.2

Fireproofing by in-situ concrete

6.2.1 Concrete for fireproofing shall be of M20 grade (nominal mix). Mixing and
placing shall be done as specified elsewhere in the bid document.
6.2.2 Thickness of concrete coating over the steel shall be minimum 50mm.
6.2.3 Concrete shall be poured into well made forms properly oiled and made to
correct dimensions. Concrete shall be vibrated as necessary to ensure
smooth surface, free from voids and irregularities. Any defects,
honeycomb etc shall be made good by contractor at his own cost.
6.3

Vermiculite cementitious coating

6.3.1 Design requirement

a. Vermiculite cementitious coating shall restrict the temperature of a
vessel/structure, below the maximum permissible temperature of 427C for
vessel supports& skirts and 550C for structural steel members
respectively, for a minimum time period of 2 hours. The material shall not
fail till the end of the specified period.
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b. The coating shall be non corrosive to the steel members & shall not be
affected by environmental conditions, whether natural or from local leaks,
spillage or pollution. It shall also be asbestos free.
c. The coating shall be able to withstand both thermal shock and impingement
of water from fire hoses and/or monitors.
d. The coating material shall be durable and easily repairable.
e. Application procedure of the coating shall be easy, non hazardous and also
shall not interfere with the working of the adjoining areas.
f. The contractor shall submit calculations of coating thickness for all structural
steel sections to be fire proofed; for review/approval of the Engineer-inCharge for the branded product but in no case thickness of coating shall be
less than 40mm.
6.3.2 Application
a. Vermiculite cementitious coating shall be mixed with water on a clean
platform or in a clean mixing box or in a suitable mixer as per
manufacturer's specifications. Water cement ratios shall be adjusted so that
vermiculite cementitious coating adheres properly to steel surface and does
not sag or slide upon application.
b. Primer compatible with the vermiculite cement coating as recommended by
the manufacturer's shall be applied over the steel surface after cleaning the
shop primer if required as per the manufacturer's specifications.
c. Mixed vermiculite cementitious coating shall generally be applied, over the
steel surface, with the help of spray gun except for small areas and
inaccessible location, where application with conventional hand tools shall
be permitted. Mixed vermiculite shall be used within the pot life specified
by the manufacturer. Under no circumstances rebound material shall be
used.
d. The full specified thickness shall be developed in three successive coats.
- Rendering coat

thickness between 8mm to 12mm

-Floating coat

thickness between 18mm to 22mm to give a total

thickness of 30 mm up to the floating coat.

-Finishing coat

not less than 8mm thick

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Each successive layer shall only be applied after the preceding layer has
developed its initial set and is also properly scratched with steel brush to
develop proper bond. If the application is interrupted and does not satisfy
successive layers criteria, the coating shall be cut back to the steel
surface/proceeding layer with a trowel at an inclined angle. Exposed surface
of this coating shall be thoroughly wetted before resuming the work.
e. Application of mixed vermiculite shall not be carried out if the air
temperature or the temperature of the surface to be fire proofed is 4C or
less. Provision shall be made for adequate ventilation during and after
application, until the coating is dry.
7.0

FINISHING AND JOINT SEALING

7.1

Fire proof coating shall be finished with 2 coats of micro-porous exterior top
coat, compatible to cement surfaces, of approved make & colour
conforming to IS specifications.

7.2

All exposed joints between fire proofing material coating & steel shall be
sealed with min. 10mm thick bitumen mastic flashing, when not otherwise
shielded.

8.0

TEST

8.1
8.2

Tests for shotcrete shall be carried out as specified in the bid document.
Tests for cast in situ concrete M20 shall be as specified in the bid
document.
The Contractor shall submit the certificate of test results for the vermiculite
cementituous coating over structural members from a laboratory, approved
by the Engineer-in-Charge, along with the bids. Test shall be performed as
per the requirements laid down.

8.3

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SPECIFICATION
FOR
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6-Mar-06

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CONTENTS

1.

GENERAL

2.

CODE OF PRACTICE TO BE FOLLOWED

3.

TUBE WELL YIELD

4.

METHOD OF DRILLING

5.

TUBE WELL ASSEMBLY

6.

PAINTING OF PIPES

7.

LOWERING OF PIPE ASSEMBLY

8.

PLUMBNESS AND ALIGNMENT

9.

GRAVEL PACKING

10.

DEVELOPMENT

11.

FINAL TESTS

12.

QAUALITY OF WATER

13.

SPECIFICATION FOR PUMP

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1.

GENERAL
This specification covers the requirement for erection, development and testing
requirement for tube well.

2.

CODE OF PRACTICE TO BE FOLLOWED

The work shall be carried out in accordance with B I.S. 2800 code of practice
for Tube well Construction, attached specifications and as directed by the
Engineer-in-Charge on Site. In case of a conflict between these, the directions
of the Engineer-in-Charge shall be final.

3.

TUBE WELL YIELD

The total yield for the tube well shall be as per project requirement.

4.

METHOD OF DRILLING
Drilling of the Tube wells shall be carried out by using Direct / Reverse
Circulation Rotary rig method. The bore hole of 400mm dia shall be drilled
down to a depth as specified in the bid elsewhere. The strata Samples shall
be collected at every two meters or whenever there is any change in strata. In
case, the desired water bearing strata is en-countered before reaching a depth
as specified in the bid, the Engineer-in-Charge shall intimate the contractor
accordingly for stopping or continuing the boring work up to the desired depth
as specified in the bid.
An intimation to this effect shall be given by the contractor to ONGC. as soon
as desired water strata is struck
TUBE WELL ASSEMBLY

5.1

Tube-well assembly shall comprise of Mild Steel pipe conforming to B I.S.

4270/B IS 1239. The ends of the pipes shall be suitably bevelled for welding
and the pipe tested to a pressure as mentioned below.

5.2

Housing pipe shall be ERW Mild Steel tested for 56 Kg/cm2 pressure.

5.3

Blank pipe shall be ERW Mild Steel tested for 50 kg/ cm2 pressure.

5.4

Taper reducer shall be of Mild Steel fabricated from steel plate conforming to B
I.S. 2062 and having bevelled ends for welding. The smaller dia end shall be
suitably ground for matching the thickness of blank pipe.

5.5

The slotted pipes shall be of same diameter and thickness as that of blank
pipe. The slotted pipe shall have a slots of width 1.63mm with sides
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perpendicular to the surface of the pipe and of length varying from 62mm to
80mm. The open area of slots shall not be less than 12% - 15% of the total
surface area of the strainer pipe. Slots should be milled and not punched
preferably tapered with smaller opening on the outside of pipe. Slotting with
Oxy-acetylene flame will not be allowed. If slotted pipes are to be placed in
more than one section, depending on the nature of formation the same shall
be allowed but length of pipe less than 1.5 M shall not be allowed to be placed.
The slotted pipe in a particular length of acquifer should be at least 600mm
shorter from either end of the acquifer.
5.6

The space between the Strainer material and the slotted pipe should be such
that the total area of slots of perforations results in equal velocities of flow
through the slots and strainer opening. The strainer material and the pipes
should be separated by an adequate distance with steel flats or similar
contrivance.

5.7

The centralizing guides shall be of mid steel and shall be placed at every
10.0M interval.

5.8

Bottom most length of pipe assembly shall be plugged with a steel plate of
6.35 mm thickness having inverted U-hook made of 20mm dia M.S. Rod at top
and a conical bull nose attached to the bottom.

5.9

Housing clamp shall be of Mild Steel flat 20mm to 25mm thick with necessary
bolts and nuts.

5.10

Well cap shall be of Mild Steel threaded type or plate type, which can be spot
welded or suitably fixed with bolts or nuts for easy removal when required.

6.

PAINTING OF PIPES

6.1

All pipes and special shall be painted with two coats of anti-corrosive
bituminous paint both in side and outside before welding and lowering is
started. The joints after welding shall also be painted from outside before
lowering.

6.2

The bituminous paint shall be of quality such as to produce a coating which,

when dry, shall be smooth, tough and tenacious and sufficiently hard does not
flow on exposure to a temperature of 63OC and shall not be brittle at 00C.

7.

LOWERING OF PIPE ASSEMBLY

7.1

After completion of drilling the borehole to the required depth, the tube-well
assembly, designed on the basis of strata chart shall be lowered in the
borehole as mentioned below, after approval of the assembly by the Engineerin-Charge.

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7.2

Bail plug with hook & Bull nose shall be welded to the bottom of the well
assembly i.e.. with Pea-gravel packed filter pipe and or Blank pipe. The bottom
shall be closed to prevent the sand or earth entering into the pipe. The length
of Bail plug shall not he less than 1.5 M and not more than 3.0 M.

7.3

Any other hooking arrangement may also he provided as desired approved he

the Engineer-in-Charge.

7.4

The centralized guides shall be welded with the well assembly at every 10.00
M intervals to keep the pipe in the centre of the bore hole.

7.5

Length or pea-gravel packed filter pipe may vary between 30 to 40 M.

7.6

The taper reducer shall be welded to the bottom of the housing and top of the
well pipes

7.7

Housing pipe shall be above 75 M long or as directed by the Engineer-inCharge depending upon the conditions prevailing at Site and draw down
permissible in the well. It shall he welded with the taper reducer and lowered

7.8

The housing clamp shall be fixed at the top of the tube well assembly with
necessary bolts and nuts and shall be embedded in the concrete block of the
foundation as directed by Engineer-in-Charge.

7.9

Well cap shall be fixed on the top of the completed tube well (as per direction
of Engineer-in-Charge) assembly, the housing pipe of which will be about one
(1) meter above ground level.

8.

PLUMBNESS AND ALIGNMENT

8.1

The tube-well as far as possible shall be true to the alignment from its top to
bottom. It shall be checked for its verticality in the presence of Engineer-inCharge as per procedure mentioned in B IS-2800.

8.2

The housing pipe shall be true to vertical and shall not deviate more than 10
cm in 30 meters depth of tube well housing and the deviation shall be in one
direction and in one plane only failing which the work shall be rejected and the
Contractor shall have to re-bore the well at his own cost. The verticality shall
be checked as specified in IS-2800.

8.3

The verticality test shall be carried out prior to commencing the gravel filling
and test report duly signed by the Contractor shall be submitted to the
Engineer-in-Charge / ONGC.

9.

GRAVEL PACKING

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9.1

All gravel shall consist of hard well-rounded particles reasonably uniform with
uniformity co-efficient of two or less and shall be of Pea-gravel size ranging
from 12mm to 5mm.

9.2

After the tube well assembly has been placed in position, gravel shall be
inserted in the annular space between the pipe assembly and the bore hole.
The gravel filling should be started from bottom up to 25M above the top of the
upper most strainer Pipe verticality of the housing pipe tested and the defects
rectified. There after gravel filling shall be done from that point up to top /
desired level as directed by Engineer-in-Charge.

9.3

Gravel shall be placed in the annular space preferably by a gravel conductor

pipe and shall be fed in such away that no pockets are formed. If any gravel
subsides while developing the well, the required quantity shall be added to
bring it to the desired level.

9.4

After gravel packing as above, a ring of 600mm thickness, of concrete M-20

with quick setting cement shall be placed at the top of the gravel packing. The
space above the concrete ring shall be filled up to the desired level with
approved material as directed by Engineer-in-Charge.

9.5

Minimum thickness of gravel packing and approved material shall be 100mm,

at all points and/or as approved by the Engineer-in-Charge.

10.

DEVELOPMENT

10.1

The well shall be developed by surging, including washing and agitating or by

Pumping and back washing with an air lift.

10.2

The following procedures shall be strictly adhered to during development: Air washing by air compressor should be intermittent and not continuous. Air
shall be supplied for 10 minutes at a Stretch followed by an equal period
shutdown. The Compressor used for this purpose shall have Minimum
capacity of 8.5 M3 / minute under a pressure of 7 kg / cm2. The air shall be
released suddenly by quick opening of valves. The bottom of air pipe shall
move up and down along the entire depth.

10.3

Removal of silty material, Turbine surging by pump shall be conducted in the

same manner as in case of air compressor, to remove all silty material.

10.4

This development process / prolonged pumping shall be continued until the

stabilization of sand and gravel pack is completely assured, so that well is
cleared of all

10.5

The discharge of the Pump during development shall correspond to a draw

down 50% higher than the normal drawdown at which the tube well will be
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working during its normal continuous operation. The pump shall be fixed with
a depth gauge and pressure gauge.
10.6

The development shall continue till :

(a)

Well ceases to absorb further gravel.

(b)

A specific capacity at a given RPM becomes constant.

(c)

The water remains sand free with maximum tolerance of 10 PPM after
30 minutes continuous running of Pump.

10.7

In case the condition mentioned in item No. 10.6 is achieved earlier than
Twelve hours from starting of pumping operation, the contractor shall continue
the pumping operation for not less than Twelve hours.

10.8

The tube well shall be further pumped for at least Four hours and pumping
level shall be measured by the Contractor at an interval of every one-hour and
this record shall be passed on to the Engineer-in-Charge.

10.9

After development of Tube well the Contractor shall remove all material, which
might have accumulated by the side of the tube well to a place outside ONGC
premises as per approval of Engineer-in-Charge.

11.

FINAL TEST

11.1

After completion of Development test, the Contractor shall arrange to conduct

step Draw down test at his cost to find out the performance of the tube well in
regard to yield and draw-down, and further to select a suitable size and type of
pump to be installed in the tube well.
Information to be furnished by the contractor to ONGC on completion of the
tube well shall be filled in the sample data sheet on page No. 8.

12.

QUALITY OF WATER
Water shall be collected during the test and analyzed, for Physical, chemical
and bacteriological as desired by the ONGC, for the following constituents from
an agency of repute preferably State/Government approved.
1.

Temperature

2.

Odour

3.

Colour

4.

Turbidity

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13.

5.

Characteristic showing slime and Sediments

6.

Total dissolved solids

7.

Suspended Solids

8.

P H value

9.

Phonopthaline alkalinity as CaCO3

10.

Methyl orange alkalinity as CaCO3

11.

Temporary Hardness as CaCO3

12.

Permanent Hardness as CaCO3

13.

Calcium as CaCO3

14.

CaCO4 as CaCO3

SPECIFICATION FOR PUMP

Depending upon the discharge and drawn down tests, the bidder shall suggest
suitable pump. Such as Centrifugal, vertical turbine submersible etc. which
shall be fitted on the tubewell for approval of ONGC.
The vertical turbine pump shall conform to B IS: 1710 and horizontal
Centrifugal pump shall conform to BIS:1520.
Electric motor shall conform to BIS: 325.

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INFORMATION TO BE FURNISHED BY CONTRACTOR

TO OWNER ON COMPLETION OF THE TUBE WELL
1.

Agency constructing the tube well.

2.

Location and tube well number.

3.

Method of drilling adopted.

4.

Date of starting.

5.

Date of completion.

6.

Pilot hole or test hole

Bit size

Bit type

from

to

7.

Coring done

Bit size

Bit type

8.

Hours

Recovery

From

to

Reaming

Bit size

9.

Bit type

Hrs.
10.

Total depth of the bore hole

11.

Litho logical log

From

to

12.

Electrical log

13.

Assembly of production well

size

Length
Type
Perforation per meters
Housing pipe
Blind pipe
Strainer
Bail plug
14.

Top of tube well above / below ground level

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15.

Size of gravel

16.

Method used for development

Quantity used before development

Quantity used during development

Testing
17.

Total hours to development

Testing

18.

Step draw down test: Time of test

Speed RPM

Discharge

19.

Aquifer performance test:

Time of test

20.

Speed

rev / min

Discharge
21.

Static water level

22.

Rated discharge in 1/min.

23.

Depression head of the production well

24.

Start of the pumps

25.

Sand content in ppm

26.

Sand contents at 1.5 times the normal depression after 20 minutes of the start
of the pump or 20% excess rated discharge 50% extra depression can not be
arranged.

27.

Recommendation with regard to a suitable pump discharge

28.

Further details appended :

(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
(e)
(f)

Head

Sample of strata neatly packed and market

Chart of pipe assembly lowered
Results of sieve analysis of Samples of strata
Vertically test results
Physical, Chemical and bacteriological analysis of tube well water.
Drilling, time-long indicating the time taken to drill a particular hard
strata, if any.

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Remarks

Owner/Agency

Driller

Conducting tube well drilling

NOTES :1.

Samples at every two-meter interval or less if there is any change of strata,

should be collected neatly packed and marked as at (a) above.

2.

The sieve analysis of the sample of strata is to be done by the bidder.

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STANDARD SPECIFICATION
FOR
SAFETY SHOWER AND EYE WASH

06-Mar-06

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CONTE NTS
1.0

SCOPE

2.0

CODES AND STANDARDS

3.0

DESIGN REQUIREMENTS

4.0

MATERIAL OF CONSTRUCTION

5.0

INSPECTION AND TESTING

6.0

VENDOR DATA REQUIREMENTS

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1.0

SCOPE
The specification covers the general requirements regarding material,
design, fabrication and acceptance tests for safety showers and eye wash

2.0

CODES AND STANDARDS

IS : 1239

G.I. Pipes ( Heavy grade)

3.0

DESIGN REQUIREMENTS

3.1

It shall be generally as per standard drawings

3.2

The tin fountain head shall give soft, controlled drenching of eye / face when
the foot pedal is pressed

3.3

Shower head shall give uniform shower of water as soon as the weight is
applied on the foot board

3.4

Available inlet pressure shall be around 1.0 Kg/ cm2

3.5

All steel parts shall be properly painted with 3 coats of anticorrosive paints.

4.0

MATERIAL OF CONSTRUCTION
Pipe

GI Heavy grade conforming to IS: 1239

Self closing valve

Gun metal

Bowl for eye wash

Stainless steel

Eye wash nozzles

Copper

Shower head

C.P. Brass

Foot pedal

M.S. with aluminium top

Spring

M.S. Galvanized

Pull chain

M.S. Galvanized

5.0

INSPECTION AND TESTING

a)

The whole assembly shall be tested for its hydraulic performance and
shall be capable of with standing hydraulic test pressure of 7.0 Kg/ cm2.

b)

ONGC representative shall have access at all reasonable times to

the manufacturer's work in which safety shower/its components
are being manufactured and/or tested.

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6.0

VENDOR DATA REQUIREMENTS

6.1

Vendor shall furnish drawings and data as per vender drawing and data
requirements for approval prior to manufacturing.

6.2

Original transparencies after incorporating the as built information shall

be got signed by the inspection engineer before submitting to ONGC for
records.

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PRE-ENGINEERING
SURVEY

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ISO 9001:2000

SPECIFICATION FOR
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LSTK Pre-Engineering Survey shall include minimum following activities in addition to preengineering check list attached with the bid document:
Soil Investigation Report shall include minimum following laboratory tests/Field tests
1. Carrying out sub-soil investigation for foundation strata by drilling up to a depth of influence
zone or a strata where N>50. Bore hole nos, location, etc to be decided during Pre-Engineering
Survey with companys approval.
2. Standard Penetration Test, SPT-N values at every 2m depth interval.
3. Dry Density, field & bulk density and Moisture Content (IS 2720 part 2 & 29).
4. Particle Size Analysis (IS 2720 part 4).
5. Atterbergs Limit (LL, PL, PI) (IS 2720 part 5).
6. Specific Gravity (IS 2720 part 3/ sec 2).
7. Direct Shear Test & Tri-axial Test(IS 2720 part 11 & part 13).
8. Undisturbed samples to be taken at 2m interval & disturbed samples at 1m interval and at change
of strata.
9. Consolidation Test (Cc)(IS 2720 part 15).
10. Free Swell Test & Swell Pr. Test (IS 2720 part 40 & 41).
11. Chemical Analysis of soil & water (IS 2720 26 & 27).
12. Static Plate load test (if required)
13. Block vibration test (if required) (IS 5249)
Soil Investigation report Recommendations:
1. Location/ RL of borehole in the plot plan.
2. Analysis result of ground water and soil water samples.
3. SBC at various depths and various sizes for square/rectangle footings, tank foundations (ring
wall/tank pad), raft foundations, strip footings, etc subject to following settlement criterion:
Foundations in unit areas, utility areas
and foundations for Plant buildings.
25mm settlement.
Non Plant buildings.
40mm settlement.
Raft Foundations
40mm settlement
Cone/ Dome roof tanks
300mm edge settlement
Floating roof tanks.
150mm edge settlement
4. Pile recommendations (wherever required) including type of pile, Compression, tension, lateral
capacities of pile.
5. Ground improvement techniques(wherever required, however no foundation shall rest in
Stratum-I consisting of blackish clayey silt.).
6. Recommendation for supporting lightly loaded structure on filled up soil. Sample calculation
for each kind of foundation to be provided.
7. Value of CBR.
8. Additional Soil parameters for machine foundation as per project requirement:
Damping co-efficient, dynamic shear modulus, Poissons ratio, Natural frequency of soil are
.
required.

FORMAT No.
DD/SOF/004B

Ref. PROCEDURE No.

DD/SOP/008 TO 015

ISSUE No.
03

REV. No.
01

REV. DATE:
01/08/2006

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PRE-ENGG SURVEY

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Topographical survey Report shall include minimum following requirements:

1. Location of the proposed plot showing the proposed area/plot boundary corners using WGS 84
system in UTM co-ordinates.
2. Topographical survey report mentioning brief summary of work done in line with SOW,
methodology used in surveying, Authority of Survey by surveying agency, Instruments used in
surveying, Cartography, Seismic zone identification of the proposed area/plot, Terrain study of
the proposed area/plot, Permanent Bench marks used for the proposed area/plot.
3. Contour Survey Drawings with contour levels at every 0.5 meter intervals on grid matrix of
5mx5m on drawings.
4. Layout of the proposed plot upon contour survey drawing showing co-ordinates of the plot
boundary.
5. LSTK to clearly indicate permanent bench mark used and temporary bench mark established, on
the contour survey drawings.
6. LSTK To indicate HFL (High Flood Level of the area) on the contour survey drawings duly
supported by local R&B/Metrological/PWD/railways or other government department.

FORMAT No.
DD/SOF/004B

Ref. PROCEDURE No.

DD/SOP/008 TO 015

ISSUE No.
03

REV. No.
01

REV. DATE:
01/08/2006