Traffic

KINGDOM OF SAUDI ARABIA
MINISTRY OF COMMUNICATIONS
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
FOR
ROAD AND BRIDGE CONSTRUCTION
November 1998
PART SEVEN
ROADWAY LIGHTING AND TRAFFIC SIGNALS
PART SEVEN: ROADWAY LIGHTING AND TRAFFIC SIGNALS

TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION 7.01 - GENERAL.........................................................................................1
7.01.1 DESCRIPTION......................................................................................1
7.01.2 SCOPE OF WORK................................................................................1
7.01.3 TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS.............................................................1
7.01.3.1 General....................................................................................1
7.01.3.2 Regulations and Standards.....................................................1
7.01.3.3 Basic Design Consideration....................................................2
7.01.3.4 Approval of Equipment............................................................3
7.01.3.5 Contractor's Drawings.............................................................4
7.01.3.6 Maintenance Literature............................................................4
7.01.3.7 Manufacturers..........................................................................4
7.01.4 DESIGN CRITERIA FOR THE LIGHTING INSTALLATION..................5
7.01.4.1 General....................................................................................5
7.01.4.2 Lighting Design Criteria...........................................................5
7.01.4.3 Light Distribution Pattern.........................................................6
7.01.5 ENERGY SAVING..................................................................................7
7.01.6 SAFETY CLEARANCE..........................................................................7
SECTION 7.02 - 33 KV SYSTEM.................................................................................8
7.02.1 33 KV DISTRIBUTION NETWORK.......................................................8
7.02.1.1 DESCRIPTION.........................................................................8
7.02.2 MATERIALS............................................................................................8
7.02.2.1 Poles........................................................................................8
7.02.2.2 Pole Extensions.....................................................................10
7.02.2.3 Crossarms..............................................................................10
7.02.2.4 Braces....................................................................................11
7.02.2.5 Bracket, Plate and Strap........................................................11
7.02.2.6 Saddles..................................................................................11
7.02.2.7 Porcelain Insulators...............................................................12
7.02.2.8 ACSR Conductor...................................................................12
7.02.2.9 Tie Wire.................................................................................13
7.02.2.10 Ground Wire (Earth Wire)...................................................14
7.02.2.11 Guy Wire..............................................................................14
7.02.2.12 Dropout Power Fuse............................................................14
7.02.2.13 Pole Line Hardware.............................................................15
7.02.2.13.1 Shoulder Eye Bolts................................................15
7.02.2.13.2 Eye Nut..................................................................15
7.02.2.13.3 Bolts.......................................................................15
7.02.2.13.4 Expansion Anchors................................................16
7.02.2.13.5 Square Washers....................................................16
7.01.2.13.6 Suspension Clamps...............................................16
7.02.2.13.7 Strain Clamp Straight Type....................................16
7.02.2.13.8 Strain Clamps, Quadrant Type..............................17
7.02.2.13.9 Messenger Suspension Clamp.............................17
7.02.2.13.10 Wedge Grip.........................................................17
7.02.2.13.11 Straight Clevis Extension with Eye......................17
7.02.2.13.12 Y-Clevis Extension...............................................18

7.02.2.13.13 Y-Clevis Eye.........................................................17
7.02.2.13.14 Anchor Shackle....................................................17
7.02.2.14 Guy Accessories..................................................................19
7.02.2.15 Energy Meter.......................................................................21
7.02.2.15.1 System Condition...................................................21
7.02.2.15.2 Terminals................................................................21
7.02.2.15.3 Register.................................................................22
7.02.2.15.4 Arrangement..........................................................22
7.02.2.15.5 Current and Voltage Transformers........................22
7.02.2.16 GRP Cabinet........................................................................23
7.02.2.17 Surge Arrestor......................................................................24
7.02.3 CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS. ...............................................25
7.02.4 METHOD OF MEASUREMENT..........................................................25
7.02.5 PAYMENT............................................................................................25
SECTION 7.03 - 33/0.4 KV PACKAGED SUB-STATIONS.........................................27
7.03.1 DESCRIPTION....................................................................................27
7.03.2 MATERIALS.........................................................................................27
7.03.2.1 Transformer Compartment......................................................27
7.03.2.2 Low Voltage Switchboard......................................................29
7.03.2.3 Accessories............................................................................30
7.03.3 CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS..................................................30
7.03.5 PAYMENT............................................................................................30
SECTION 7.04 - 13.8 KV INTAKE SWITCHING STATIONS.....................................32
7.04.1 DESCRIPTION....................................................................................32
7.04.2 MATERIALS.........................................................................................32
7.04.2.1 The Enclosure........................................................................32
7.04.2.2 Equipment..............................................................................32
7.04.5 PAYMENT............................................................................................35
SECTION 7.05 - 13,800/400 VOLT PACKAGED SUBSTATIONS.............................37
7.05.1 DESCRIPTION....................................................................................37
7.05.2 MATERIALS.........................................................................................37
7.05.2.1 Medium Voltage (MV) Switchgear..........................................37
7.05.2.2 Transformer Compartment......................................................39
7.05.2.3 Low Voltage Switchboard.......................................................40
7.05.2.4 Accessories............................................................................41
7.05.5 PAYMENT............................................................................................41
SECTION 7.06 - 13.8 KV MEDIUM VOLTAGE CABLES...........................................42
7.06.1 DESCRIPTION....................................................................................42
7.06.2 MATERIALS.........................................................................................42
7.06.5 PAYMENT............................................................................................43
SECTION 7.07 - LOW VOLTAGE CABLES...............................................................45

7.07.1 DESCRIPTION....................................................................................45
7.07.2 MATERIALS.........................................................................................45
7.07.5 PAYMENT............................................................................................47
SECTION 7.08 - LOW VOLTAGE FEEDER PILLAR.................................................48
7.08.1 DESCRIPTION....................................................................................48
7.08.2 MATERIALS.........................................................................................48
7.08.5 PAYMENT............................................................................................50
SECTION 7.09 - HIGH MASTS..................................................................................51
7.09.1 DESCRIPTION....................................................................................51
7.09.2 MATERIALS.........................................................................................51
7.09.2.1 Mast.......................................................................................51
7.09.2.2 Luminarie Support Ring.........................................................52
7.09.2.3 Raising and Lowering Equipment.........................................53
7.09.2.4 Finish.....................................................................................55
7.09.2.5 High Mast Distribution Equipment.........................................55
7.09.2.6 Aircraft Obstruction Light.......................................................56
7.09.2.7 Lightning Protection...............................................................56
7.09.2.8 High Mast Approval...............................................................56
7.09.5 PAYMENT.............................................................................................58
SECTION 7.10 - LIGHTING COLUMNS.....................................................................60
7.10.1 DESCRIPTION.....................................................................................60
7.10.2 MATERIALS..........................................................................................60
7.10.2.1 Columns..................................................................................60
7.10.2.2 Finishing.................................................................................61
7.10.2.3 Distribution Equipment...........................................................61
7.10.3 CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS...................................................62
7.10.4 METHOD OF MEASUREMENT...........................................................62
7.10.5 PAYMENT.............................................................................................62
SECTION 7.11 - STREET LIGHTING LUMINARIES..................................................64
7.11.1 DESCRIPTION....................................................................................64
7.11.2 MATERIALS.........................................................................................64
7.11.2.1 Luminarie...............................................................................64
7.11.2.2 Lamps....................................................................................65
7.11.2.3 Control Gear..........................................................................65
7.11.5 PAYMENT............................................................................................66
SECTION 7.12 - AMENITY LIGHTING LUMINARIES...............................................67
7.12.1 DESCRIPTION....................................................................................67
7.12.2 MATERIALS.........................................................................................67
7.12.2.1 Luminaries.............................................................................67
7.12.2.2 Lamps....................................................................................68
7.12.2.3 Control Gear..........................................................................68
7.12.3 CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS.................................................68
7.12.5 PAYMENT............................................................................................69
SECTION 7.13 - SIGN ILLUMINATION.....................................................................70
7.13.1 DESCRIPTION....................................................................................70
7.13.2 MATERIALS.........................................................................................70
7.13.2.1 Floodlight...............................................................................70
7.13.2.2 Lamps....................................................................................70
7.13.2.3 Control Gear..........................................................................70
7.13.5 PAYMENT............................................................................................71
SECTION 7.14 - UNDERBRIDGE FITTING..............................................................73
7.14.1 DESCRIPTION....................................................................................73
7.14.2 MATERIALS.........................................................................................73
7.14.2.1 Fitting.....................................................................................73
7.14.2.2 Lamps....................................................................................73
7.14.2.3 Control Gear..........................................................................73
7.14.5 PAYMENT............................................................................................74
SECTION 7.15 - UNDERPASS LIGHTING LUMINARIES.........................................75
7.15.1 DESCRIPTION....................................................................................75
7.15.2 MATERIALS.........................................................................................75
7.15.2.1 Luminaries.............................................................................75
7.15.2.2 Lamps....................................................................................76
7.15.2.3 Control Gear..........................................................................76
7.15.2.4 Lighting Control System........................................................76
7.15.3.1 General..................................................................................77
7.15.3.2 Luminaries.............................................................................77
7.15.5 PAYMENT............................................................................................77
SECTION 7.16 - EARTHING......................................................................................79
7.16.1 DESCRIPTION....................................................................................79
7.16.2 MATERIALS.........................................................................................79
7.16.5 PAYMENT............................................................................................80
SECTION 7.17 - TESTING AND ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS............................82
7.17.1 DESCRIPTION....................................................................................82
7.17.2 LABELLING.........................................................................................82
7.17.3 TESTING AND COMMISSIONING......................................................83

7.17.3.1 General...................................................................................83
7.17.3.2 Site Testing.............................................................................83
7.17.3.2.1 Substation Tests......................................................83
7.17.3.2.2 Cables.....................................................................83
7.17.3.2.3 Visual Inspection.....................................................84
7.17.3.2.4 Measurement of Insulation Resistance...................84
7.17.3.2.5 Operational Tests....................................................84
7.17.3.2.6 Performance Tests....................................................84
7.17.4 HANDLING OF EQUIPMENT.............................................................85
SECTION 7.18 - ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION EQUIPMENT DATA.......................86
7.18.1 GENERAL...........................................................................................86
7.18.2 DETAILED EQUIPMENT DATA...........................................................86
7.18.2.1 33 KV Overhead Lines Network............................................86
7.18.2.2 High Masts/Lighting Columns...............................................86
7.18.2.3 Intake Switching Station/Packaged Substation/Feeder Pillar
...................................................................................................87
7.18.2.4.
Cables (MV and LV)........................................................87
7.18.2.5 Luminaries.............................................................................87
7.18.2.5.1 Luminaries Details....................................................87
7.18.2.5.2 Lamp Control Gear..................................................87
7.18.2.5.3 Lamps......................................................................88
7.18.2.6 For all Other Equipment........................................................88
SECTION 7.19 - CIVIL WORKS FOR ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION......................89
7.19.1 DESCRIPTION....................................................................................89
7.19.2 MATERIALS.........................................................................................89
7.19.2.1 Polyvinylchloride (uPVC) Duct...............................................89
7.19.2.2 Concrete.................................................................................89
7.19.2.3 Reinforcing Steel....................................................................89
7.19.2.4 Drawpit Covers.......................................................................89
7.19.2.5 Backfill Material......................................................................89
7.19.2.6 Breakaway Support Coupling, Transformer Base and Multidirection Slip Base Assemblies.................................................90
7.19.2.6.1 Breakaway Support Coupling Assembly.................90
7.19.2.6.2
Breakaway Cast Aluminum Transformer Base
Assembly.........................................................................90
7.19.2.6.3 Breakaway Multi-direction Slip Base Assembly......91
7.19.3.1 Underground Duct System....................................................91
7.19.3.2 Drawpits, Bases and Foundations........................................92
7.19.3.3 Trenching for Duct Laying.....................................................93
7.19.3.4 Breakaway Support Coupling, Transformer Base and Multidirectional Slip Base Assemblies..............................................93
7.19.3.4.1 Breakaway Support Coupling Assembly Installation
........................................................................................93
7.19.3.4.2
Breakaway Multi-direction Slip Base Assembly
Installation.......................................................................94
7.19.3.4.3
Breakaway Cast Aluminum Transformer Base
Assembly Installation.................................................................................................95
7.19.4 QUALITY ASSURANCE PROCEDURES............................................96

7.19.6 PAYMENT............................................................................................96
SECTION 7.20 - TRAFFIC SIGNALS......................................................................100
7.20.1 DESCRIPTION..................................................................................100
7.20.2 DEFINITIONS....................................................................................100
7.20.3 SUBMITTALS....................................................................................102
7.20.4 MATERIALS.......................................................................................103
7.20.4.1 General................................................................................103
7.20.4.2 Concrete and Footings........................................................104
7.20.4.3 Steel Products......................................................................104
7.20.4.4 Aluminum Products..............................................................104
7.20.4.5 Cable and Duct....................................................................105
7.20.5 CONTROLLERS...............................................................................105
7.20.5.1 General................................................................................105
7.20.5.2 Controller Enclosure...........................................................108
7.20.5.3 Controller Electrical Equipment..........................................109
7.20.5.4 Pre-timed Controllers..........................................................110
7.20.5.5 Traffic-Actuated Controllers.................................................111
7.20.6 MONITORS........................................................................................113
7.20.7 TERMINAL FACILITIES AND CABINET EQUIPMENT.....................114
7.20.7.1 Terminal Facilities................................................................114
7.20.7.2 Cabinet and Cabinet Equipment.........................................115
7.20.8 DETECTORS.....................................................................................116
7.20.8.1 Vehicle Detectors.................................................................116
7.20.8.2 Pedestrian Detectors...........................................................118
7.20.9 VEHICLE TRAFFIC SIGNAL HEADS................................................119
7.20.9.1. Optical Unit Lenses............................................................119
7.20.9.1.1 General..................................................................119
7.20.9.1.2 Arrow Lenses........................................................120
7.20.9.2 Optical Unit Reflectors........................................................120
7.20.9.3 Distribution of Light from Vehicle Traffic Signal Optical
Units121
7.20.9.4 Traffic Signal Lamps............................................................122
7.20.9.5 Lamp Holders......................................................................123
7.20.10 VEHICLE TRAFFIC SIGNAL HEAD ASSEMBLIES........................123
7.20.10.1 General..............................................................................123
7.20.10.2 Signal Sections.................................................................124
7.20.10.3 Visors.................................................................................125
7.20.10.4 Mounting and Miscellaneous Assemblies.........................126
7.20.11 PEDESTRIAN SIGNAL HEADS......................................................127
7.20.11.1 Physical Characteristics....................................................127
7.20.11.2 Optical Characteristics......................................................127
7.20.12 TRAFFIC SIGNAL HEAD SUPPORTS...........................................127
7.20.12.1 General...............................................................................127
7.20.12.2 Pedestals and Bases (for roadside signals)......................128
7.20.13 CABLE.............................................................................................129
7.20.13.1 Signal Cable.......................................................................129
7.20.13.2 Detector Lead-In Cable......................................................131
7.20.13.3 Interconnecting Cable........................................................132
7.20.14 DUCT...............................................................................................132
7.20.15 INFORMATION AND DOCUMENTS TO BE SUPPLIED PRIOR TO

ISSUE OF HANDING-OVER CERTIFICATE.....................................133
7.20.16 TESTING AND COMMISSIONING PRIOR TO HANDING-OVER...134
7.20.17 METHOD OF MEASUREMENT......................................................134
7.20.18 PAYMENT........................................................................................134
MOC General Specifications - November 1998
PART SEVEN: ROADWAY LIGHTING AND TRAFFIC SIGNALS

SECTION 7.01 - GENERAL
7.01.1
DESCRIPTION.
These specifications are considered as General
Specifications. The Lighting and Power Installations to be supplied and installed
under contract shall be as required by the Project Drawings and Contract Bill of
Quantities.
7.01.2 SCOPE OF WORK. Work related to the electrical installation provided for in
this Specification shall include the supply, installation, testing, commissioning and
putting into satisfactory operation any or all of the following systems as required by
the Project Drawings and Contract Bill of Quantities:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
33 kV System
13.8 kV System
LV Cables
LV Pillar
Lighting Installation
Earthing
Installation Testing
Equipment Data
Electrical Civil Works
Traffic Signals.
The work shall include the provision of shop drawings and the calculations
required by the specification, as well as the provision of all literature and samples in
connection with the approval of proposed equipment.
The equipment supplied shall include all necessary items for a complete
installation which will give satisfactory operation not withstanding errors and
omissions. The equipment listed in the documents is, therefore, indicative and not
limitative.
7.01.3 TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS.
7.01.3.1 General. All work carried out on the installation shall be in accordance
with the requirements of these Specifications, so that their true meaning and intent
are fulfilled. Minor deviations from the drawings may be made to accomplish this,
but no changes shall be made without the written approval of the Engineer.
These specifications, and the design drawings are complementary documents,
intended for the selection of equipment having the general and specific
characteristics as detailed in the documents.
7.01.3.2 Regulations and Standards. All electrical work shall comply with all
applicable Government Rules and Regulations and carried out in accordance with
the recommendations of the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC)
together with reference to the following:
1. Relevant Standards and Specifications issued by the appropriate Authorities

in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, including the Design Principles for Roadway
Lighting issued by the Ministry of Communications.
2. IEE Wiring Regulations (UK) as published by the Institute of Electrical
Engineers, London.
3. National Electric Code (USA) as published by National Fire Protection
Association.
4. BSS published by the British Standards Institution.
5. DIN (German) Standards and VDE Regulations as published by the German
Electrotechnical Commission.
6. NEMA National Electrical Manufacturers Association (USA)
7. I.E.C. Recommendations.
All equipment and materials supplied for this project shall be manufactured in
compliance with the latest relevant standards of the IEC and NEMA, BSS or DIN
and hereinafter referred to as "Standards.
Acceptance tests shall conform with the above mentioned "Regulations" and
"Standards.
7.01.3.3 Basic Design Consideration. MV power will be supplied to the
package sub-stations either by underground cable networks or by overhead lines, 3phases, 60 HZ, as shown on the Project Drawings.
LV power will be distributed from the substation transformers at 400/230V nominal,
3-phases, 4-wires, 60 HZ.
Single phase equipment shall be connected between phases and neutral in a way
to balance the three (3) phases.
The component parts of each electrical system or piece of equipment shall be the
latest standard product of a single manufacturer unless otherwise specified, and
provided such components, manufactured by different manufacturers, are of
standard design and dimensions, and interchangeability is possible and shall
normally have been in satisfactory service for at least two (2) years.
All work shall be installed in a neat workmanlike manner so as to be readily
accessible for operation, maintenance and repair. Minor deviations from the
Drawings may be made to accomplish this but no changes shall be made without the
approval of the Engineer.
Unless otherwise specifically mentioned, all equipment shall be designed and
rated for a continuous and trouble-free service at fifty degrees Celsius (50 o C.)
ambient temperature and one hundred percent (100%) relative humidity with
temperature reaching seventy degrees Celsius (70 o C.) in direct sunlight with a high
content of ULTRA-VIOLET rays. The equipment shall be able to withstand full load
operation exposed to sun, dust storms, corrosive agents and the like.
7.01.3.4 Approval of Equipment. The Contractor shall not order any equipment
before receiving approval in writing. Approval procedures shall be as follows:
1. Contractor submits his proposal to the Engineer in triplicate.
This
submission shall be comprehensive and clearly state any manufacturer's deviations
from the specification. Manufacturers' literature with the submission shall be
originals and not photocopies.
2. The submission shall be reviewed by the Engineer. Approval procedure
shall be as follows:
(1) If the submission is from local manufacturers and complies with
specification requirements, the Engineer will issue his written approval to the
Contractor. A copy of the submission with the Engineer's approval letter is to be
submitted to the M.O.C. for information.
(2) If the submission is from local manufacturers but there are minor
deviations from the specification requirements which shall not affect the
performance of the equipment, the Engineer will clarify the deviation and submit it to
the M.O.C. for approval. The Engineer shall transmit the approval to the Contractor
in writing only after receipt of the M.O.C. approval.
All submissions shall give clear detailed characteristics of the equipment
proposed, together with calculations where necessary, including catalogue
identification references. Documents shall be in the Arabic and English languages.
The Engineer reserves the right to direct the Contractor to provide equipment of a
make and type which is essential to achieve the designed criteria.
The Contractor shall at his own expense, present a sample to the Engineer of
each type of luminarie to be used, complete with its auxiliary equipment which shall
exactly conform to the specified items. The luminaries should only be submitted
after approval of their technical characteristics.
The approval of the proposed luminaries shall be given after the Contractor
submits his detailed calculation of the illumination levels as required by this
Subsection.
The Engineer reserves the right to verify the performance and quality of the
samples by instructing that tests of his choice be carried out at the Contractor's
expense, before granting approval of the sample.
Approval of samples by the Engineer does not in any way relieve the Contractor of
his contractual obligations in respect of the suitability of the equipment or its final
performance once installed, and the coordination of the elements into a fully
operational installation.
The Contractor shall not be entitled to claim in any way whatsoever because of a
sample rejection considered by the Engineer as not complying with the Specification
and the Contractor shall be wholly responsible for any delay resulting from the
rejection of a sample.
7.01.3.5 Contractor's Drawings. The Tender Drawings detailed in the "List of
Drawings" are design drawings, describing all the installation deemed to achieve the
required performance.
The Contractor shall submit for approval by the Engineer detailed construction
drawings before starting work. These drawings shall comply with and complement
the tender drawings in showing physical layout of all equipment, exact location of
columns, construction and installation details, wiring diagrams, etc. No work shall
be started on site until approval of the Drawings has been given in writing by the
Engineer.
Upon completion of the Works the Contractor shall provide the Engineer with one
(1) transparency and six (6) prints of each of the layout and detail drawings and
wiring diagrams showing "As-installed" together with any other information and
documentation and operation of the equipment.
All Contractor's documents and drawings presented shall be in the Arabic and
English languages.
7.01.3.6 Maintenance Literature. Prior to the final acceptance of the installation
the Contractor shall submit to the Engineer six (6) sets of manuals for all equipment
supplied under the Contract. The manuals shall be A4 size bound in loose leaf
binders or booklets suitably enclosed and including the following:
1. Single line diagram of the complete work
2. Control, protection and circuit diagrams for all equipment
3. Setting-up, commissioning and operating instructions
4. Trouble shooting procedures
5. Maintenance instructions including schedules for preventative maintenance
6. Complete recommended spares list including manufacturers' name and
catalogue number
7. Name, address and phone number of manufacturers' local authorized
representatives and service agent.
7.01.3.7 Manufacturers. The detailed descriptions of equipment appearing in
the following sub-divisions, indicate the minimum quality and standard of equipment
to be accepted. Products of manufacturers having good repute and standard shall
be considered by the Engineer on an equal basis. In this respect the Engineer's
decision shall be final and not subject to any justification whatsoever.
7.01.4 DESIGN CRITERIA FOR THE LIGHTING INSTALLATION.
7.01.4.1 General. It is the intention of these Specifications and the attached
Drawings to obtain a lighting installation which provides luminance levels according
to the design criteria detailed below. The installation detailed on the drawing has
been designed tentatively on the basis of actual light distribution curves of existing
luminaries similar to those specified to achieve the required levels.
The Contractor shall be responsible and confirm in writing that his selection of
equipment will ensure on the road and sign surfaces luminance levels and
uniformities equal or better than those defined in the "Lighting Design Criteria."
7.01.4.2 Lighting Design Criteria. The road surface on which the lighting levels
shall be measured is defined as the width of all the traffic lanes of all roadways,
underpasses and ramps of the interchanges.
The luminance and illumination levels of the roadways and ramps as specified
below are the initial average level which shall be calculated and substantiated by
measurements of the Contractor, after one hundred (100) hours of operation. The
Contractor shall specify the anticipated lamp lumen and luminarie dirt depreciation
factors after two (2) years of operation recommended by the manufacturers, to
assist the Engineer in assessing the maintained lighting levels in the installation.
The luminance and illuminance levels and uniformities shall be calculated by the
Contractor for the interchanges, travel lanes and service roads. The Contractor
shall take account of the different elevations of roadways and ramps in his lighting
calculations. The Contractor shall include for the luminaries manufacturer to carry
out the final setting of all lights after site erection to ensure maximum utilization of
light output.
Within six (6) weeks after award of the Contract, the Contractor shall submit the
technical details of the luminaries and having obtained conditional approval thereof,
submit in duplicate, full details of the calculated results for the levels and uniformity
of luminance and illumination on all road surfaces. These details should be
submitted in the format as described in the relevant IEC Publication and the Ministry
of Communications Highway Design Code and after initial approval by the Engineer,
the Contractor shall erect on site along typical stretches of the road, at least four (4)
consecutive spans of masts equipped with the specified number of the submitted
luminaries, and the Contractor shall prove by measurement that the lighting criteria
have been met. The results shall be fully tabulated. The results will be analyzed
and submitted to the M.O.C. Engineer for approval. No final approval will be given
until the tests have been completed and the test results are accepted by the M.O.C.
Engineer. The execution of the Contract shall then proceed upon the basis of these
levels and uniformities being achieved, throughout the whole extent of the Contract.
Upon completion of the installation the Contractor shall be required to carry out
measurements of the lighting levels on site in accordance with Design Code Section
7.16, Paragraph C (f) and to submit the results as proof that the approved calculated
levels and uniformities have been achieved.
The following initial lighting design criteria should be applied:
Travel Lanes
Luminance (L) cd/m2
As shown on Design Manual TABLE for the type of

road under construction
Overall
Uniformity (Uo)
(Uo = L min./L avg.)
Uniformity of
each lane (Ul)
(Ul = L min./L max.
Threshold increment
not exceeding
0.4
0.7
10%
Calculations shall show the installation is satisfactory using Road Surface

characteristics IEC classification. Type R2 with qo = 0.07 and also Type R4 with qo
= 0.08.
Reference Horizontal
Illumination (E avg. #)
As shown in Design Manual

TABLE for the type of road under construction
Illuminance Uniformities
E. min./E. Avg.
E. min./E. Max.
1:3
1:6
7.01.4.3 Light Distribution Pattern.

generally similar to IEC classification.
The Contractor shall select fixtures
Luminaries shall be of the cut-off or semi cut-off type of distribution.

The luminaries shall be of purpose built design incorporating the specified size
and type of lamps.
The light distribution characteristics of the luminarie as mounted shall be better
than:
Direction of Maximum intensity zero to sixty-seven degrees (0-67 o) for cut-off type.
Maximum permissible value of intensity at:
90 degrees from nadir - 25 cd/1000 lumens
80 degrees from nadir - 100 cd/1000 lumens
7.01.5 ENERGY SAVING. Partial cut-off of the street lighting after mid-night is
required in roads and interchanges. This shall be achieved by putting off one-half
() of the installed luminaries on high masts and columns.
This shall be made by Timer installed in the Packaged S/S and contactors
installed in the high masts and columns. The connection between the timer and
contactor shall be by pilot cables.
Specifications of timer, contactor and pilot cables to be submitted for approval by
the Engineer.
7.01.6 SAFETY CLEARANCE. Prior to start of construction, the Contractor must

check all drawings and to ensure that all obstacles have been taken into account
and to submit to the Engineer a list of obstacles at site including existing O/H power
lines, water and drainage pipes, underground power and telephone lines.
Clearances (vertical and horizontal) required by the authorities to be achieved.
Construction drawings showing all services and the new installations to be signed
by both Contractor representatives and the Engineer before commencement of the
construction of bases of High Mast, Lighting Columns, Traffic Signals Poles,
Overhead Gantry Signs, Sign Boards, Packaged Sub-Stations, uPVC Ducts,
Trenches, etc.
SECTION 7.02 - 33 KV SYSTEM

7.02.1 33 KV DISTRIBUTION NETWORK.
7.02.1.1 DESCRIPTION. The distribution shall consist of 33 KV overhead line 3
phases and earth wire shall be installed along the roads to feed the 33/0.4 KV substations installed in the positions shown on the drawings. The work and structure
shall consist of the following: foundations and steel tubular pole, pole extension,
angle steel crossarm, angle braces, hardware, ACSR conductors, earth wire, surge
arrestors, fuse disconnect, porcelain insulators, guys, earthing, steel accessories,
cut out with fuses, etc. The Contractor shall supply all materials and labor
installation testing and putting into satisfactory operation the 33 KV network,
including connecting the new 33 KV lines to the existing SCECO overhead lines. It
is the Contractor's responsibility to obtain full specification from SCECO to ensure
full compliance with their requirements.
The positions of connection points shall be determined by SCECO.
conductor size shall be in accordance with SCECO requirements.
The line
ITEMS IN BILL OF QUANTITIES

33 KV Overhead Electrical Line, Copper Conductor
33 KV Overhead Electrical Line, Aluminum Conductor
7.02.2 MATERIALS.
7.02.2.1 Poles. Octagonal Steel poles of different heights and working loads are
classified as follows:
ULTIMATE LOADHEIGHT
1490 Kg
1900 Kg
3750 Kg
4960 Kg
4917 Kg
12M
12M
12M
12M
13M
CLASS
12 OC1/1490
12 OC2/1900
12 OC3/3750
12 OC4/4960
13 OC5/4917
Poles will be limited to a deflection of five percent (5%) of their exposed height by
using the following formula:
The exposed height is the total pole length less one and three-quarters (1.75)
meters for High Voltage poles and less one and one-half (1.5) meters for Low
Voltage Poles.
Thus, for a twelve (12) meter HV pole, the deflection is (12 - 1n.75) x 5/100 512.5 millimeters.
In order to determine the deflection, poles will be tested at Working Load.
Working Load will be defined as Ultimate Load divided by a safety factor of one and
one-half (1.5) or WL=UL/1.5.
The analysis and design of the poles shall include the effect of deflection at the
top. Local buckling criteria shall be in accordance with provisions of "Design of
Steel Transmission Pole Structures" by ASCE.
Poles are required to be supplied with holes predrilled in order to attach
crossarms, braces and eye bolts, etc., according to the type of structure required, in
conformity with SCECO construction standards. Manufacturer shall supply poles
with plugs installed to seal off all holes. These may be plastic and must be a fine fit
within the hole.
Manufacturer shall supply caps or plugs to cover the top of each pole. Such caps
may be made of durable plastic or composition materials and shall be tight fitting,
with an air hole in each cap.
The pole shall be of octagonal cross-section. It shall be of taper design and
aesthetically pleasing. It shall be manufactured from sheet steel or grade as
specified by the relevant standard. It shall preferably be made in one (1) piece.
When more than one (1) piece is needed, the Contractor will give details of the
method of joining the pieces. The octagonal sections will be made by cold forming.
The Contractor shall submit to the Engineer the details of his calculations to
evaluate the working stresses in the steel poles for the specified loading and
dimensions.
The calculations shall include sketches of applied loads and indicate the breaking
stress of the pole and pole top deflection.
The welding process used will conform to the CSA Standard W59-1977 for the
grade of steel to be used.
All welds will be performed, ground to a smooth finish, and tested before
galvanizing.
Quality control method specified by SCA Standard W59-1966 shall be used to
check the quality of all the welds.
All poles, cross arms, braces, brackets, etc. after manufacture will be hot-dip
galvanized in accordance with the ASTM standard No. A123-73.
No further manufacturing, touching or modifications will be performed on them
after they have been galvanized.
Each item will be checked for adherence, mass of zinc deposited, continuity of
coating, after the process of galvanizing.
All holes shall be drilled before galvanizing.
The holes will have specified dimensions as measured after galvanizing.
The poles shall be provided with a permanently fixed metal tag at five thousand
(5000) millimeters from the built-end with the following information punched on it:
- Class, working load in kilograms

- The year of manufacture
- The length of pole in meters
All poles will be color coded by placing two (2) sets of specific spectral bands of
color, one (1) set at the build-end of the pole and the second set at a distance of
four thousand five hundred (4500) millimeters from the built-end of the pole. Each
band will be one hundred (100) millimeters wide and shall be separated by one
hundred (100) millimeters. This code will give immediate identification of the Pole's
application in the field.
Color coding shall be carried out as per SCECO requirements.
The manufacturing tolerance on the overall dimensions of the items of material will
be as follows:
1.0% - on overall height of the pole
0.5% - on overall length of crossarms and braces
0.5 mm - on hole diameters
0.8 mm - on the centers of the holes
7.02.2.2 Pole Extensions. Pole extensions must be made to fit precisely into
their parent pole. They must be capable of rapid and easy assembly in the field.
The composite pole must be capable of carrying the load normally carried by the
parent pole. They shall be manufactured to the same specifications.
7.02.2.3 Crossarms. Crossarms shall be fabricated from angle sections of ASTM
grade A36 steel with minimum tensile strength 42.186 kilograms per square
millimeter. (60,000 pounds per square inch).
The crossarms shall be supplied with holes predrilled to attach it to poles and for
installation of insulators, etc.
The required size and location of holes in the Crossarm shall be as specified in
SCECO construction standard drawings. Crossarms of different length are
classified as follows:
X-Section
L 100 x 100 x 10 mm
L 100 x 100 x 10 mm
L 100 x 100 x 10 mm
L 100 x 100 x 10 mm
L 100 x 100 x 10 mm
L 150 x 100 x 10 mm
Length
2000 mm
3000 mm
1500 mm
2500 mm
3000 mm
3000 mm
7.02.2.4 Braces. Braces shall be fabricated from equal angle sections of ASTM
grade A36 steel with minimum tensile strength 42.186 kilograms per square
millimeter (60,000 pounds per square inch).
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Braces shall be supplied with holes pre-drilled to attach it to pole end crossarm.
They are classified as follows and shall have the dimensions, size and location of
holes as detailed in SCECO construction standard drawings:
X-Section
L 40 x 40 x 6mm
L 40 x 40 x 6mm
L 40 x 40 x 6mm
L 40 x 40 x 6mm
L 40 x 40 x 6mm
L 40 x 40 x 6mm
L 60 x 60 x 5mm
L 40 x 40 x 6mm
L 40 x 40 x 8mm
Length
800 mm
800 mm one end clipped
1500 mm
1500 mm one end clipped
1460 mm
1460 mm one end clipped left hand
2370 mm
1460 mm one end clipped right hand
1270 mm
7.02.2.5 Bracket, Plate and Strap. These shall be fabricated from ASTM grade
A36 steel with a minimum tensile strength of 42.185 kilograms per square millimeter
(60,000 pounds per square inch).
They shall be supplied with pre-drilled holes wherever specified. The material
items are described as follows and in conformity with SCECO construction standard
drawings:
Item Description
Flat Steel Bracket
Double Arming Plate
Back Strap
Pole bearing plate five (5) millimeters thick for light pole
Pole bearing plate ten (10) millimeters thick for heavy pole
7.02.2.6 Saddles. Saddles are required to be installed on poles of round section
to provide a flat surface for crossarms of angle iron specified in the crossarm
section.
Two (2) types of saddles are required: bold-on and wrap-on type. The wrap-on
type saddle will, in addition, provide a means of attaching crossarms and brace to
pole by means of locking type steel wraps. The wraps shall be of stainless steel or
galvanized steel. It shall be of dimensions to meet the mechanical strength
specified below. It shall be supplied in lengths of thirty (30) meters. Locking clamps
and tool for locking wraps shall also be supplied.
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The saddles shall be galvanized steel and have the following mechanical
strengths.
Mechanical Strength
1.
2.
3.
4.
Bolt-on type saddle for x-arm

Bolt-on type saddle for brace
Wrap-on type saddle for x-arm
Wrap-on type saddle for brace
2500 kilograms
2500 kilograms
7000 kilograms
500 kilograms
7.02.2.7 Porcelain Insulators. The entire porcelain surface of the insulators that
will be exposed after assembly shall be glazed, so as to ensure zero (0) moisture
absorption and relative freedom from imperfections. The glaze shall be of a type to
minimize radio and TV interference and corona discharge. Retaining pins and
locking devices shall be of phosphor bronze high quality galvanized steel,
galvanized in accordance with ASTM specification for zinc coating (hot-dip) on iron
and steel hardware. Each insulator unit shall bear symbols identifying the
manufacturer and giving the year of manufacture. The marking shall be visible and
durable. The cement sealing between insulator porcelain and base shall be so
processed to avoid any surface cracking. The top groove radius of insulators shall
be suitable for aluminum stranded conductors up to a size of two hundred twentyfive (225) square millimeters.
7.02.2.8 ACSR Conductor. Sizes of ACSR conductor to be used shall be
specified by SCECO and are classified as follows:
1. One hundred twenty-five and one-tenth (125.1) square millimeters or
equivalent, with six (6) strands of aluminum and one (1) strand of steel, rated tensile
strength of three thousand eight hundred twenty (3820) kilograms. It shall be of
code name "PENGUIN.
2. Two hundred fifty-five and one-tenth (255.1) square millimeters or
equivalent, with eighteen (18) strands of aluminum, and one (1) strand of steel,
rated tensile strength of five thousand five hundred eighty-three kilograms. It shall
be of code name "PELICAN.
The aluminum conductor shall be hard-drawn aluminum wire and the steel core
wire shall be of zinc coated hard-drawn steel. The weight of zinc coating shall be
not less than as specified in CSA standard C49-65.
The wires used in the construction of the stranded conductor shall, before
stranding, have the mechanical and electrical properties specified in CSA Standard
C49-65.
The aluminum shall be of highest purity commercially obtainable and shall not
be less than ninety-nine and one-half percent (99.5%). It shall be Electrical
Conductor Grade EC having a minimum conductivity of sixty-one percent (61%)
IACS. If requested by the Engineer, the Contractor shall submit a certificate of
analysis giving the percentage and nature of any impurities in the metal from which
the wire is made.
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The wires of the stranded conductor shall be smooth and free from all
imperfections consistent with good commercial practice.
The stranding of the conductor shall be round concentric and lay factor as per
CSA Standard C49-65.
Joints in wires shall only be made as specified CSA Standard C49-65.
7.02.2.9 Tie Wire. Tie wire, line guard and preformed line ties.
1. Tie wire. The Tie wire shall be five (5) millimeters diameter round annealed
dead soft aluminum wire suitable for binding fourteen and three-tenths (14.3)
millimeter bare ACSR and twenty and sixty-seven hundredths (20.67) bare ACSR to
line post insulation EEI/NEMA class 57-35 F neck.
2. Line Guards. The line guards shall be preformed aluminum alloy type
suitable for conductor diameters fourteen and three-tenths (14.3) millimeter bare
ACSR and twenty and sixty-seven hundredths (20.67) millimeter bare ACSR and
having suitable abrasion characteristics, and of suitable lengths for use on signal
and double insulator supports. The line guard for double insulator support shall be
suitable for insulator spacing of two (2) millimeters. The ends shall be so shaped as
to give the minimum acceptable corona characteristics. They shall be center
marked for proper alignment during installation.
3. Line Ties. The preformed line ties for top and side groove shall be suitable
for binding the following two (2) sizes of conductors to EEI/NEMA class 57-3SF neck
post insulators:
(1) One hundred twenty-five and one-tenth (125.1) square millimeter ACSR
with line guard giving an overall diameter of twenty and eighty-three hundredths
(20.83) millimeters.
(2) Two hundred fifty-five and one-tenth (255.1) square millimeter ACSR
with line guard giving an overall diameter of twenty-eight (28) millimeters.
The preformed line ties shall be made of alumoweld wire to tie and fit exactly
insulator-conductor lie guard, eliminating the movement of conductor relative to
insulator and to wind, which can create the unbalanced pull. They must have
suitable lengths for use on single and double insulator support. They shall be color
coded for proper identification.
4. Preformed Dead-End for Messenger. This is required for dead ending the
ACSR messenger of quadruplex cable. It shall be of aluminum alloy, suitable for
one hundred twenty-five and one-tenth (125.1) square millimeter ACSR fourteen and
three-tenths (14.3) millimeter diameter bare conductor. It shall be suitable to fit
standard hardware such as thimbles, eye nuts, clevises. They shall be color coded
for proper identification.
7.02.2.10 Ground Wire (Earth Wire). The ground wire shall be forty-two and
forty-one hundredths (42.41) square millimeters stranded Class A, as per ASTM B872, soft drawn bare copper. Technical date pertaining to this class of wire :
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Stranding
Conductor diameter (mm)
Conductor weight (Kg/km)
Resistance B.C. at 20o C. (Ohms/km)
7/2.76 mm
8.43
377
0.415
The ground wire supplied shall be manufactured in accordance with ASTM

Standard B8-72 and all values specified shall be considered minimum guaranteed
values.
7.02.2.11 Guy Wire. The guy wire shall be made up of seven (7) strands and the
overall diameter shall be about nine and two tenths (9.2) millimeters. The grade of
wire shall be CSA Grade 160 as specified by CAS G12-1970. The guy wire shall
have a guaranteed minimum breaking of not less than five thousand four hundred
sixty (5460) kilograms. The individual wires before stranding shall meet the physical
properties such as tensile strength, elongation and ductility strength as specified by
CSA G12-1970. The zinc coating on wires before stranding shall be by hot dip
galvanizing. The weight of zinc coating and adherence of coating will meet the
requirement of CSA G12-1970. The method of stranding the wire shall be as
specified in CSA G12-1970. No splicing or joining of strands shall be permitted after
manufacture. Welds made prior to wire drawing are permitted. Joining of individual
wires by welding during stranding operation is permissible and such joints shall be
dispersed sufficiently so as to maintain the minimum breaking strength specified.
Such joints, however, will be recoated in a workmanlike manner with zinc or leadzinc compound containing a minimum of fifty percent (50%) zinc.
7.02.2.12 Dropout Power Fuse.
following characteristics:
The dropout power fuse shall have the
1. It shall be used for protection of the distribution transformer and the 33/0.4
KV package substations. The transformers MV voltage level and size shall be as
specified in the project Special Specifications.
2. The Dropout Fuses specifications; nominal voltage, maximum design
voltage, continuous current rating, symmetrical interrupting rating, insulator
creepage distance to ground, shall strictly follow the latest SCECO requirements.
3. It shall be expulsion, drip out type with single element, open, with solid
power fuse suitable for the protection of distribution transformers.
4. It shall be single insulator style, suitable for direct vertical mounting on angle
steel crossarms.
5. Terminals and hardware shall be suitable for clamping.
(1) One hundred twenty-five and one-tenth (125.1) square millimeter ACSR
stranded conductor.
(2) Two hundred fifty-five and one-tenth (255.1) square millimeter ACSR
stranded conductor.
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6. The fuse links for power fuse shall be EEI-NEMA standard. Fuse links shall
be rated to the requirements or as recommended by SCECO.
They shall be suitable for mounting on steel crossarms and shall be supplied
complete with mounting accessories and hardware.
7. Mounting brackets and accessories shall conform to applicable EEI-NEMA
Standards and galvanized in accordance with Standards specificized.
They shall be constructed for outdoor, pole top application.
They shall be mild exhaust, low arc energy construction, suitable for heavy
duty application.
7.02.2.13 Pole Line Hardware. The pole line hardware listed below shall be of
galvanized steel, galvanized in accordance with ASTM Standard A 123-71 for steel
parts and A 153-71 for hardware.
Cotter pins shall be of stainless or bronze.
7.02.2.13.1 Shoulder Eye Bolts. These are required for LV dead end and
angle poles. It shall be of sixteen (16) millimeter (_") diameter and made with a
snug fitting washer welded into place suitable to the pole section. The eye shall be
thirty-eight (38) millimeters by fifty (50) millimeters and the thickness should be
twelve and seven-tenths (12.7) millimeters. Length shall suit the installation
equipment. Shoulder eye bolts shall have a mechanical strength of fifty three
thousand four hundred N (12,000 pounds) in accordance with CSA Standard C831970.
7.02.2.13.2 Eye Nut. Eye nut shall be manufactured in accordance with CSA
Standard C83-1970 and have a mechanical strength of fifty-three thousand five
hundred (53,500) N (12,000 pounds). The eye nut shall have a tapped hole for
sixteen (16) millimeter (_ inch) diameter bolt. The oval eye shall be thirty-eight (38)
by fifty (50) millimeters (1" x 2") thickness twelve and seven-tenths (12.7)
millimeters ( inch) to fit the standard NEMA clevis opening of seventeen and fortysix hundredths (17.46) millimeters (1.46 inches).
7.02.2.13.3 Bolts. Bolts shall be of carbon steel grade "A" in accordance with
ASTM standard A 307-74. Bolts dimensions and strength shall be to SCECO
requirements. The thread shall be coarse thread series as per ANSI standard
having a class 2A tolerance for bolts and class 2B tolerance for nuts. All bolts shall
be supplied with nuts.
7.02.2.13.4 Expansion Anchors. Anchors shall be threaded, expansion type,
suitable for attaching fittings to masonry wall. It shall be suitable for use with stud
(double arming bolt) of diameter sixteen (16) millimeters (_") and length as required,
at least sixty-three and one-half (63.5) millimeters (2").
7.02.2.13.5 Square Washers. Three (3) types of washers are required:
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1. Flat square galvanized washers shall be of six and thirty-five hundredths

(6.35) millimeters (") and nine and one-half (9.5) millimeters (_") thicknesses and
one hundred two (102) millimeters (four inches (4") area suitable for bolts of
diameters sixteen (16) millimeters (_") and twenty-five and four-tenths (25.4)
millimeters (1").
2. Curved square galvanized washers for round poles shall be of four and
seventy-six hundredths (4.76) millimeters (3/16") thickness and sixty-three and onehalf (63.5) millimeters (2") area suitable for bolt or diameter sixteen (16)
millimeters (_").
3. Bevel washer shall be used with transformer platform. It shall be of hot
dip galvanized suitable for bolt of diameter sixteen (16) millimeters (_"). All washers
will conform to CSA standard G164 after galvanizing.
7.01.2.13.6 Suspension Clamps. The clamps are required to permit turning
angles of up to one hundred twenty degrees (120 o) without the need of dead ending
the conductor.
1. Suitable for clamping one hundred twenty-five and one-tenth (125.1)
square millimeter, stranded conductor (code name "PENGUIN") together with the
line guard, which will have an overall diameter of approximately twenty-eight (28)
millimeters. It shall have a minimum mechanical strength of 54779 N.
2. Suitable for clamping twenty-five and one tenth (25.1) square millimeters,
stranded conductor (code name "PELICAN" together with the line guard, which will
have an overall diameter of approximately twenty-eight (28) millimeters. It shall
have a minimum mechanical strength of 54779 N.
It shall be suitable for use with suspension insulators EEI/NEMA class 52-4. It
shall be of cast aluminum and supplied complete with aluminum keeper, Ubolts,
cotter bolt, cotter pin and hardware for clamping the specified conductors.
Suspension clamp shall be in accordance with CSA Standard C83-1970.
7.02.2.13.7 Strain Clamp Straight Type. The straight line strain clamps with
clevis ends are required for dead-ending one hundred twenty-five and one-tenths
(125.1) square millimeters. ACSR messenger having a diameter of fourteen and
three-tenths (14.3) millimeters (.563"). The clamp body shall be manufactured from
forged aluminum alloy which has been heat treated. All connector fittings, will be of
forged steel, hot-dip galvanized. U-bolts, nut and lockwashers will be of galvanized
steel. Cotter pins will be of stainless steel. Clamp shall have a mechanical strength
of 37473N.
7.02.2.13.8 Strain Clamps, Quadrant Type. These are required for clamping
the overhead conductors in dead ends. It shall be of one (1) piece cast aluminum
type, with clevis opening suitable for eye nut of thickness twelve and seven-tenths
(12.7) millimeters. They shall be:
1. Suitable for clamping ACSR stranded conductor one hundred twenty-five
and one-tenth (125.1) square millimeters and shall have minimum mechanical
strength of 37474 N.
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2. Suitable for clamping ACSR stranded conductor two hundred fifty-five and
one-tenth (255.1) square millimeters and shall have minimum mechanical strength
of 54779 N.
It shall be supplied complete with cotter bolt and cotter pin and shall be
suitable for hot line maintenance.
7.02.2.13.9 Messenger Suspension Clamp. Messenger clamps are required
for messenger attachment to poles in straight runs and small angles up to five
degrees (5o). It shall be of two (2) pieces, with curved ends, suitable for clamping
ACSR messenger of size one hundred twenty-five and one-tenth (125.1) square
millimeters. It shall be supplied complete with two (2) bolts and a hole in the center
of nineteen (19) millimeters and have a mechanical strength of 82974 N.
7.02.2.13.10 Wedge Grip. Wedge grips are required to dead end quadruplex
services. The shell of wedge shall be of aluminum. The wedge and wire bail shall
be of stainless steel. The wire bail shall be of stainless steel and of detachable
type. The wedge grips shall have the minimum mechanical strength as listed below
and suitable for use with the size of conductors specified.
The following sizes of wedge grips are required:
1. Wedge grip for dead ending quadruplex cable service with full size neutral
messenger of one hundred twenty-five and one-tenth (125.1) square millimeters
ACSR, having a mechanical strength of 11125 N.
messenger of thirty-three and six-tenths (33.6) square millimeters ASC, having a
mechanical strength of 4450 N.
messenger of thirteen and three-tenths (13.3) square millimeters ASC, having a
mechanical strength of 4450 N.
7.02.2.13.11 Straight Clevis Extension with Eye. Two (2) lengths of straight
clevis with eye are classified to SCECO requirements to connect the suspension
insulator to the pole structure.
1. Total length of clevis with eye shall be two hundred fifty-four (254)
millimeters (10").
2. Total length of clevis with eye shall be three hundred fifty-five (14")
millimeters.
The clevis shall be manufactured from steel and be hot dip galvanized. It
shall have a minimum mechanical strength of 54779 N (12,300 lbs) and be
manufactured in accordance with CSA standard C83-1970.
The clevis shall have an opening of seventeen and forty-six (17.46)
millimeters (11/16") and will be complete with a sixteen (16) millimeter (5/8")
diameter cotter belt, nut and cotter pin. Cotter pin shall be of bronze or stainless
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steel. The clevis eye shall have an opening of seventeen and forty-eight
hundredths (17.48) millimeters (11/15") and an eye thickness of twelve and seventenths (12.7) millimeters (") suitable for use with a clevis type insulator EEI/NEMA
class 92-4.
7.02.2.13.12 Y-Clevis Extension. Y-Clevis extension is required to connect
the suspension insulators to the pole structure.
The Y-Clevis shall have forty-five degree (45 o) clevis opening, with sixteen
(16) millimeters (5/8") diameter cotter bolt complete with nut and cotter pin and an
overall length of two hundred fifty-four (254) millimeters (10"). Cotter pin shall be of
bronze or stainless steel.
The Y-Clevis shall have a minimum mechanical strength 54779 N (12,300
pounds), and be manufactured in accordance with CSA standard C83-1970. The
clevis eye shall have an opening of seventeen and forty-six (17.46) millimeters, and
the eye thickness shall be twelve and seven-tenths (12.7) millimeters, suitable for
use with the clevis type suspension insular EEI/NEMA class of 52.4.
7.02.2.13.13 Y-Clevis Eye. Y-Clevis with eye is required for connecting pole
guy straps to guy wire. The Y-clevis shall have a forty-five degree (45 o) opening with
a nineteen and one-tenth (19.1) millimeter (") cotter bolt complete with nut and
cotter pin. The cotter pin shall be of bronze or stainless steel.
The overall nominal length of Y-clevis eye shall not exceed one hundred fiftytwo (152) millimeters (6"). The eye of the Y-clevis shall have a diameter of twenty
and six-tenths (20.6) millimeters (13/16") and a width of nineteen and one-tenth
(19.1) millimeters (").
The Y-clevis eye shall be manufactured in accordance with CSA standard
C83-1970 and shall have a mechanical strength of 133,492 N, 13,608 kilograms or
thirty thousand (30,000) pounds.
7.02.2.13.14 Anchor Shackle. It shall be used in part with items (f) or/and (k)
specified above. It shall be a hot dip galvanized steel piece, ninety (90) turning,
complete with cotter bolt and cotter pin. Shackle shall be of twelve (12) millimeter
thickness, and be of eye dimensions of seventy and six-tenths (70.6) millimeters
length and sixteen and seven-tenths (16.7) per seventeen and three-tenths (17.3)
millimeter radius.
7.02.2.14 Guy Accessories. Guy fittings shall be suitable for nine and fifty-two
(9.52) millimeter (3/8") diameter galvanized steel stranded guy wire with breaking
strength of 53562 N conforming to CSA grade 160, and be manufactured in
accordance with CSA standard C83-1970.
All guy fittings shall be galvanized in accordance with ASTM stranded A 12371 and hardware in accordance with ASTM standard A 153-71 and are classified as
below:
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1. Guy Dead-End Fittings. These are required for attaching the guy strand to
steel tubular pole. It shall be suitable for guying angles of thirty degrees to forty
degrees (30-40o).
Two (2) types of guy dead and fittings are required:
(1) Bolt-on Type. It shall be an angle guy attachment with thimble eye fitting
provided with a bolt hole for bolting to steel pole using a bolt of diameter sixteen
(16) millimeters (5/8").
The guy eye shall be shaped into a smooth thimble to prevent injury to the
guy strand.
(2) Pole Band. The pole band is required for attaching guys and suspension
insulators to poles without drilling holes in poles.
It shall consist of a four (4) piece pole band, a pair of connecting links with
holes and one (1) end for nineteen (19) millimeters (") diameter bolt and holes at
the other end of forty-four and four-tenths (44.4) millimeters (1") diameter suitable
for the guy thimble to be used.
Two (2) sizes of pole bands are required:
- for strapping to pole diameters between one hundred ninety (190)
millimeters (7") to three hundred four (304) millimeters (12").
- for strapping to pole diameters between two hundred eighty (280)
millimeters (11") to four hundred six (406) millimeters (16").
Each pole band shall be supplied with 4-bolts of nineteen millimeter (")
diameter, each bolt with 4-nuts. The bolts shall be of steel as per ASTM standard A325 and hot dip galvanized.
2. Side Walk Guy Fittings. These are required for use in place of ordinary head
guy in congested areas. It shall consist of pole plate, unthreaded steel pipe and
clamp fitting. The fitting on plate and clamp shall be by means of set screw to avoid
the use of threaded pipe.
(1) Pole Plate: It shall be provided with pipe fitting for fifty and eight-tenths
(50.8) millimeters (2 inch I.P.S.) diameter pipe. Pole plate shall be strapped to steel
tubular poles by means of two (2) piece pole bands.
Pole plate and bands shall be of one (1) piece construction or means
provided on bands to bolt plate on to the pole bands. Pole bands are required to
strap the pole plate to poles of diameter two hundred sixty-five (265) millimeters and
three hundred ten (310) millimeters. The dimensions of pole diameter are
preliminary and shall be confirmed by the Engineer at the time of order.
(2) Clamp Fitting: It shall be provided with pipe fitting for fifty and eighttenths (50.8) millimeters (2 inch I.P.S.) diameter pipe.
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It shall also be provided with clamps with grooves to accommodate guy

strand of size specified above.
(3) Steel Pipe: The pipe shall be of galvanized steel, unthreaded, fifty and
eight-tenths (50.8) millimeters (2 inch I.P.S.) diameter and length one and one-half
(1) meter. The side walk guy fitting shall be supplied complete with all necessary
hardware.
3. Guy Thimble. Half oval guy thimble shall be grooved to fit the guy wire of
nine and fifty-two hundredths (9.52) millimeters (3/8") diameter.
4. Anchor Rod. The rod shall be of hot-dip galvanized steel, with double
thimble eye. It shall be supplied complete with hardware for attaching the rod to
steel cross plate anchor specified below in item (e). These sizes are required:
(1) 25.4 mm (1") dia. and 2.44 m (8 ft.) long
(2) 19 mm (3/4") dia. and 2.44 m (8 ft.) long
(3) 19 mm (3/4") dia. and 1.83 m (6 ft.) long
5. Steel Cross-Plate Anchors. The cross-plate anchor shall be of hot-dip
galvanized steel. The anchor shall comprise of two (2) steel plates, heavy duty,
welded at right angles. It shall be suitable for use with anchor rods of diameters
nineteen (19) millimeters (3/4") and twenty-five and four-tenths (25.4) millimeters
(1").
Two (2) sizes are required:
(1) 1612 square centimeters (250 square inch) area
(2) 2580 square centimeters (400 square inch) area
6. Preformed Guy Grip. It shall be suitable for dead-ending CSA grade one
hundred sixty (160) guy wire to the above specified dead ends and guy rods. It shall
be of galvanized steel strands and breaking strength not less than 53562 N.
The guy strand shall not slip through the grip at load equal to or less than
53562N.
7. Guy Guard. Guy guards shall be of tapered half round section, made of
steel sheet or aluminum of high impact resistance and yellow in color. It shall be two
thousand four hundred forty (2440) millimeters in length.
It shall be provided with galvanized bolted clamps for attaching it to guy wire
of diameter nine and fifty-two (9.52) millimeters (3/8") or anchor rods of diameter
twenty-five and four-tenths (25.4) millimeters (1").
8. Link Stick. It shall be used as an insulated extension link on guys at the
locations where the jumper clearance is inadequate. It shall consist of a fiber glass
rod with eye fittings at both ends, suitable for a guy wire of nine and fifty-two (9.52)
millimeters diameter. The eye fittings shall be of malleable iron, hot dip galvanized
and shall be supplied complete with hardware.
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It shall be used on a system of the following characteristics:

Nominal system voltage
33 KV
Maximum system voltage
36 KV
Bill
170 KV
Impulse flashover positive 210 KV
Impulse flashover negative
260 KV
It shall have minimum breaking strength of 53562 N.
7.02.2.15 Energy Meter. This standard applies to induction type kilowatt hour
meters for the measurement of electrical energy at a frequency of sixty (60) Hz.
The kilowatt hour meter will comply in all respects with IEC publication No.
521 (latest edition). Maximum demand indicators shall be as per IEC 211 (latest
edition). Reactive energy meters will comply with IEC publication No. 145 (latest
edition). Acceptance and testing by SCECO general will be carried in accordance
with IEC 514 (latest edition). SCECO will carry out an additional accuracy test on
polyphase meters with one (1) phase loaded.
7.02.2.15.1 System Condition.
Three (3) phase, earthed neutral system, frequency sixty (60) Hz. for HV.
Three (3) phase, four (4) wire system, frequency sixty (60) Hz. for LV.
7.02.2.15.2 Terminals.
1. The clearance of the terminal block and between the terminals and
surrounding parts shall be not less than three (3.0) millimeters.
2. Terminal cover shall be short and sealable.
3. The order of the phases at the terminals shall be, looking from the front,
from left to right.
Incoming Red
Outgoing Red
Incoming Yellow Outgoing Yellow
Incoming Blue
Outgoing Blue
Incoming Neutral
Outgoing Neutral
7.02.2.15.3 Register.
1. The register shall be of the cyclometer type. For 5(6)A, transformer
operated meters, it shall have six (6) digits including two (2) decimals. For direct
connection meters, it shall have six (6) digits including one (1) decimal.
2. For 6(6)A, transformer operated meters a removable blank plate, to be
engraved by SCECO Central, shall be fixed adjacent to the register to indicate the
necessary multiplication factor.
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3. The figures shall be clearly and indelibly marked or engraved in old Arabic
on the drums. The figures shall not be less than four (4) millimeters high; they shall
be in white on a black background.
The decimal(s) shall be encircled in red on the plate. As an alternative, the
figures can be printed on white on a red background. For the decimals, the
European script is also acceptable.
The fast moving drum shall be subdivided and marked on the edge in one
hundred (100) divisions.
7.02.2.15.4 Arrangement. The nameplate of the meter shall have all
information in Arabic and English and should indicate that the meter is the property
of SCECO, Central Region. All meters will be suitable for surface mounting on a
plain surface or adjustable rails. Fixing will be from the front with one (1) hole at the
top center and two (2) at the bottom. The meters shall have maximum dimensions
of:
Width 180 millimeters
Depth 150 millimeters
Length 270 millimeters
A sample should be supplied in any type of meter not previously approved by
SCECO Central. If the type is approved, the sample shall remain the property of
SCECO and the material to be supplied shall correspond in all respects to that
sample.
7.02.2.15.5 Current and Voltage Transformers.
1. Current Transformers: To IEC publication No. 185 (latest edition) Burden
10 VA, accuracy class 0.5.
(1) High Voltage CTs
Ratios 800/5; 600/5; 400/5; 300/5; 150/5; 75/5
When applicable.
(2) Low Voltage CTs
Ratios 3000/5; 1500/760/5; 500/250/5
When applicable.
They shall be encapsulated with base fixings and busbar fixings,
independently removable.
2. Voltage Transformers: To IEC publication No. 186 (latest edition).
Burden 100 VA, accuracy class 0.1.
Ratios 13800/110; 13800/120; 33000/115; 33000/110; 132000/115
Volts.
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When applicable.
7.02.2.16 GRP Cabinet.
1. Three (3) neon lamps, green color is requested. An average life of forty
thousand (40,000) hours is expected.
They should be easily visible from the outside, without removing the cabinet
cover, through a window. Any alternative device with the same expected average
life shall be considered.
2. Internal wiring shall be of two and one-half (2.5) square millimeters stranded
copper, black PVC insulated cable, as per SCECO drawings. Cables shall be
numbered at each end. At the meter brackets, the cables shall be equipped with flat
blade type crimp terminals.
3. One (1) sealed cable bushing shall be provided in the base of the cabinet to
accommodate the incoming cable. In addition, cable clamp fitting shall be provided
inside the cabinet to support the cable.
A knock-out in the back of the cabinet shall also be provided to accept a cable
coming through the wall directly into the cabinet.
4. Provision shall be made for bonding any metallic part inside the cabinet to
the armoring of the cable.
5. The meter cabinet shall be of impact proof and high temperature heat
resistant self extinguishing hot molded glass fiber reinforced polyester insulating
material with at least twenty-five percent (25%) of fiber-glass (weight).
6. It shall be vermin, dust and weather-proof and suitable for surface mounting.
The front shall take the form of a cover complete with fittings such that it can be
locked or sealed in position.
7. Two (2) unbreakable and heat resistant windows shall be fitted in the front
cover, one (1) for meter reading, one (1) for seeing the lamps. The meter window
shall be at the top of the cabinet cover.
8. An unbreakable, heat resistant and transparent pocket with a hinged lid,
shall be provided in the front cover to accommodate the Electricity Account.
9. There should be sufficient space to make off the cables and to install the
meter within the cabinet.
10. The finished color of the cabinet is preferably green but a suitable somber
alternative color such as gray would be sufficient.
11. Four (4) fixing brackets shall be provided as per SCECO standard
construction drawings.
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12. A sample should be supplied to SCECO for checking and approval. The
sample will correspond in all respects with the cabinets to be supplied.
As an alternative, two (2) samples could be submitted: one (1) for checking
the internal arrangement of the cabinet and one (1) for checking the quality of the
material itself. If specifically requested by SCECO central the KWh meter 5(6)A
shall be supplied.
7.02.2.17 Surge Arrestor. The surge arrestors supplied shall be:
- Suitable for use on 33 KV system, with equipment Bill 170 KV.
- Distribution class and intermediate class.
- Ten (10) kA standard duty cycle operations.
- Complete with clamp type terminals for line conductor and ground leads.
- Intermediate class surge arrestors are to be installed at both source side and
load sides of the recloser and at the cable termination structure.
Each surge arrestor supplied shall be furnished with a galvanized steel mounting
bracket suitable for mounting the arrestor on steel cross arms complete with
hardware. Mounting brackets and accessories shall conform to applicable EEINEMA standards. The surge arrestors shall be of time-proven valve type
construction, using high quality ceramic valve blocks, scaled in one (1) piece
ceramic housing.
The surge arrestors shall be supplied with high speed dropout or lockout feature,
permitting isolation of the arrestor in the event of failure and also providing visible
indication of the faulted arrestors.
The line terminals shall be positive clamp type for copper stranded conductor up
to forty-two and four-tenths (42.4) square millimeters.
The ground terminals shall be positive clamp type suitable for copper standard
conductors up to forty-two and four-tenths (42.4) square millimeters.
All terminals shall be supplied complete with hardware, ready for connecting the
specified conductors. A protective cover of suitable material shall be provided with
each arrestor.
Each arrestor shall be provided with a permanent, weatherproof name plate giving
arrestor type, voltage minimum creepage distance style and date of manufacture
mounted for ease of identification. The name plate shall be both in the Arabic and
English languages.
7.02.3 CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS. The Contractor shall verify with the
successful manufacture of the steel poles and conductors details of the necessary
civil works which must be completely suitable for the equipment. All sizes and
details must be checked before concrete is poured and revised with the approval of
the Engineer and SCECO. It is the Contractor's sole responsibility to supply all
materials and to construct in the correct site location the concrete bases for the
poles and to connect with SCECO authorization the new installed 33 KV lines to the
existing overhead lines.
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Typical atmospheric conditions are as follows:

Isokeraunic level
Maximum average air temperature per 24hours
Minimum air temperature
Maximum air temperature
Relative humidity
Annual precipitation
Maximum wind velocity
Air pollution
Solar radiation constant
Elevation above sea level
10 to 2 days/annum
38o C
-2o
45o
100%
30 to 100 mm in the form of
drizzle
110 km/hour
Sand, grain sized, dust and
traces of salt laden spray
120 watts/square centimeter
1000 meters
N.B. The Contractor shall verify with the concerned authorities in the area of the
project to ensure that the above typical atmospheric conditions are applicable
otherwise the actual atmospheric conditions shall be applied.
7.02.4 METHOD OF MEASUREMENT. The 33 KV overhead lines shall be
measured by linear meter, put into operation after testing and acceptance as
meeting these General Specifications in all respects and being acceptable to the
supply authority.
7.02.5 PAYMENT. The completed and accepted quantities, measured as provided
above, will be paid at the contract unit price for the pay items listed below that are
specified in the Bill of Quantities. Payment will be full compensation for supplying
all materials, installation, testing and putting in operation, for all labor, equipment,
tools, supplies and other items necessary for the proper completion of the work as
specified in Subsection 1.07.2, "Scope of Payment" in these General Specifications.
PAYMENT WILL BE MADE UNDER ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING:

ITEM NO
PAY ITEM
PAY UNIT
70201
33 kV Overhead Electrical Line, Copper conductor, 125

mm2 ACSR Penguin with Earth Cable, 85 mm2
Linear Meter
70202
33 kV Overhead Electrical Line, Copper Conductor, 255

mm2 ACSR Pelican with Cable, 85 mm2
Linear Meter
70203
33 kV Overhead Electrical Line, Aluminum Conductor,

125 mm2 ACSR Penguin with Earth Cable, 85 mm2
Linear Meter
70204
33 kV Overhead Electrical Line, Aluminum Conductor,

255 mm2 ACSR Pelican with Cable,
85 mm2
Linear Meter
70205
33 kV Overhead Electrical Line, Copper Conductor
Linear Meter
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___mm2 Penguin with Earth Cable, 85 mm2

70206
33 kV Overhead Electrical Line, Copper Conductor, ___

mm2 ACSR Pelican with Earth Cable 85 mm2
Linear Meter
70207
33 kV Overhead Electrical Line, Aluminum Conductor

___mm2 ACSR Penguin with Earth Cable 85 mm2
Linear Meter
70208
33 kV Overhead Electrical Line, Aluminum Conductor

___ mm2 ACSR Pelican with Earth Cable 88 mm2
Linear Meter
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SECTION 7.03 - 33/0.4 KV PACKAGED SUB-STATIONS

7.03.1 DESCRIPTION. This work shall consist of supplying, installing the
necessary bases, testing and putting into satisfactory operation, factory assembled
package sub-stations at the locations indicated upon the drawings and connecting
to the medium voltage electrical supply and to the Low Voltage distribution network.
The MV supply shall be extended from the 33 KV overhead lines installed under
this Contract. The Contractor shall include for all necessary work on existing roads
to facilitate the extension of the MV supply. The Contractor shall also supply all
materials and labor for connecting the station base with the existing duct runs.
33000/400V KVA Electrical Substation
7.03.2 MATERIALS. The packaged sub-station shall be completely self-contained,
mounted upon integral base and factory assembled in a totally enclosing,
aesthetically acceptable cladding, vandalproof and weatherproof housing ready for
placing into position upon a concrete or similar base pad.
The substation shall comprise: Transformer with LV and MV cable boxes, LV
switchgear and control panel.
The substation shall be suitable in all respects for continuous operation or rated
load in direct sun with surface temperatures reaching seventy degrees Celsius (70 o
C.).
Finish: The substation final finish and final color shall be to the approval of the
Engineer.
All live parts shall be completely enclosed in lockable compartments, which shall
be adequately segregated for maximum safety, giving all necessary access.
Compartments shall be ready to accept cables from the bottom side. (A safety fence
and concrete crashworthy safety barrier shall be provided around the substation
with a lockable gate).
7.03.2.1 Transformer Compartment. The transformer compartment containing a
transformer which shall have the following characteristics based on an ambient
temperature of fifty degrees Celsius (50 o):
Rated KVA
As specified.
Voltage Ratio
33,000 volts primary,

secondary, no load.
Winding connections
Primary - delta three (3) wires, Secondary star with neutral point brought out insulated
for earthing externally.
Phases/Frequency
Tappings
Three (3) phase/60 HZ MV off-circuit at plus

five percent (+5%) to minus five percent (-
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400/230
volts
5%) in two and one-half percent (2 %)

steps.
Tapping Method
Externally operated off-circuit tap change

switch with indicator plate and facilities for
locking in any operating condition.
Phase Notation
DYn 11
Impedance
Five percent (5%) minimum.
Noise Level
Less than forty-eight (48) DB
Allowable temperature
Fifty degrees Celsius (50 o C.) measured by

increase rise in resistance of windings.
Cooling
Oil natural with radiator sealed type ONAN

to give full rated output in fifty degrees
Celsius (50o C.) ambient temperature.
Fittings
Lifting lugs, skid base, earthing terminal,

dial
type
thermometer, rating
and
connection plate, pressure relief disc.
Permanent continuous oil temperature reading is required.

A vent shall be provided to prevent rupturing of the transformer. This shall be
capable of withstanding the variations in pressure in normal service.
An oil level indicator shall be fitted with the sight glass fitted to the same side of
the transformer as the tap change control handle.
MV & LV cable boxes shall be located on opposite sides of the transformer with
the cable entry coming vertically from below.
Boxes shall have a removable front and bottom cover.
Dry type terminations shall be used for both MV and LV cables and palms of
brushing shall be flat and vertical in order to facilitate easy termination of cables
which shall be fitted with crimped or compression lugs and covered with heat
shrinkable shrouds.
The bottom cover of the MV cable box shall be designed to accommodate
standard compression glands; A M10 stud with nut shall be provided to earth the
cable armor.
Where deemed suitable for a compact design, the input and output connections
shall be by means of purpose made copper busbars designed to fit the two (2)
package substation compartments and of adequate rating and fault level.
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7.03.2.2 Low Voltage Switchboard. The low voltage switchboard shall be a

separate enclosed metal compartment complete with lockable doors within the
housing and comprising:
A triple pole and neutral earth leakage type, manual operated main circuit breaker
of the molded case pattern rated as detailed on the drawings, 500 volt, of adequate
rupturing capacity not less than the available short circuit current from the
substation transformer, and complete with overload and short circuit release
mechanisms thermal and magnetic trips. It shall be of the current operated type.
A triple pole contactor rated as indicated on the drawings.
Electronic Timer (Quartz) type for energy saving installation: timer shall be
capable to operate without interruption in case of power supply loss for at least two
hundred (200) hours.
An ammeter with selector switch and current transformers. Ammeter to be fitted
with maximum demand indicator.
A voltmeter with selector switch and protection fuse.
A KWh meter, current transformer and accessories with a glass window to be
mounted on the S/S frame (enclosure) to SCECO Specifications (if required).
The layout, rating and number of outgoing triple and single pole circuit breakers,
shall be as detailed on the drawings, 500 volt 10,000 ampere rupturing capacity and
complete with overload and short circuit release mechanism comprising thermal and
magnetic trips.
All breakers shall be molded case circuit breakers type, calibrated at fifty degrees
Celsius (50o C.) for setting the magnetic trip coils.
A single phase socket outlet of 16-250 DIN rating range complete with plug top
and a twelve (12) watt fluorescent lighting fittings of the integral battery/inverter
emergency type with switching facility to allow emergency light to be initiated shall
be mounted adjacent to the LV and MV switchgear panels and shall be prewired in
the factory.
The substation shall have the following facility:
Photo Electric Control: The LV panel circuits serving the street lighting and signs
shall be supplied through triple pole contactors which shall be photo-electric
controlled. An override facility shall be provided for maintenance. The photoelectric controls shall consist of an omni-directional cadmium cell thermal relay of
high quality employing solid state photo-variable conductance elements giving a 2:1
on/off ratio with sensitivity to switch on lights when the daylight illumination reduces
to seventy (70) lux. This allows for the high pressure sodium lights striking time,
taking account of the rather fast rate of daylight intensity drop off in the region. The
photo-electric cell shall be mounted at the top of the substation on a three (3) meter
high post.
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7.03.2.3 Accessories. Each substation shall be fitted with a compartment

housing the accessories to form a complete operating installation including the
following:
One (1) pair of rubber gloves.
One (1) set of spare fuses.
One (1) set of safety and operating instructions.
MV line diagram.
LV circuit diagram with designations.
7.03.3 CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS. The Contractor shall agree with the
successful manufacturer of the packaged substation on the details of the necessary
civil works which must be completely suitable for the equipment and all sizes and
details must be checked before concrete is poured and revised with the approval of
the Engineer where necessary. It is the Contractor's sole responsibility to supply all
materials and to construct in the correct site location the concrete base, and to
connect it to the cable duct system and subsequently to carry out the installation,
cabling and connecting up of the packaged substation, including making off the
ends of the MV supply cables.
The Contractor shall install the packaged substation unit from the concrete base
supplying and using the appropriate lifting gear to ensure that no damage occurs.
When correctly located, the unit shall be anchored in position and tested before and
after connecting up of the incoming and outgoing cables is carried out.
Approved Manufacturers:
Saudi Manufacturers - Saudi Arabia.
7.03.4 METHOD OF MEASUREMENT. The 33000/400 V electrical substation shall
be measured as a complete unit furnished, installed, including safety barriers and
fencing and put into operation after testing and acceptance as meeting these
General Specifications in all respects. No separate measurement will be made for
New Jersey Barriers or safety fence as this work is considered subsidiary to the
substation item.
above, will be paid for at the contract unit price for pay items listed below as
specified in the Bill of Quantities. Payment will be full compensation for supplying
all materials, installation of the substation, testing and putting into operation, for all
labor, equipment, tools, supplies and other items necessary for the proper
completion of the work as specified in Subsection 1.07.2, "Scope of Payment" in
these General Specifications.
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ITEM NO
PAY ITEM
PAY UNIT
70301
33000/400 V (100) KVA Electrical Substation
Unit
70302
Unit
70303
Unit
70304
Unit
70305
Unit
70306
Unit
70307
33000/400 V (___) KVA Electrical Substation
Unit
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SECTION 7.04 - 13.8 KV INTAKE SWITCHING STATIONS

7.04.1 DESCRIPTION. The Electric Power Company (SCECO) and suburbs shall
give a supply at 13.8 KV 3 phase, 3 wire, 60 Hz to the MV Intake Switching Stations
which will be positioned as shown on the Drawings.
This work shall consist of installing foundations and constructing the necessary
building, roofing and putting into satisfactory operation and Medium Voltage
switching station. Supplying, installing and testing the contained switchgear. The
Contractor shall supply all materials and labor for connecting the building to the
existing cable duct systems.
13.8 KV Intake Switching Station
7.04.2 MATERIALS.
7.04.2.1 The Enclosure. The enclosure will house the switchgear as detailed
and in addition contain adequate space for the Power Company equipment. It shall
consist of a concrete block built building cement rendered internally and externally
with concrete roof and foundation containing cable trench for the power company
distribution cabling. Doors shall be steel lockable and adequate louvers with sand
traps where applicable for natural cooling shall be provided. The complete building
to conform to the requirements of the Power Company and generally as shown on
the Drawings.
Enclosed lighting fittings, self-contained emergency lighting fittings (switched
battery inverted type), general purpose socket outlet and plug, together with all
associated wiring from a central distribution unit shall be included and supplied from
a voltage transformer installed on the network circuit breaker cubicle.
7.04.2.2 Equipment. The MV intake and switching units shall comprise panels
containing the following equipment as shown on the Drawings:
MV Switching Station at the location shown on the drawings.
Space only for two (2) incoming circuit breakers provided by power company.
Space only for one (1) metering panel provided by the power company.
Network control
Outgoing circuit breakers
One (1) circuit breaker.

-
Number as indicated on the drawings.
The MV equipment shall consist of standard panel extensible type units suitable
for mounting within the purpose built station. Equipment shall be suitable in all
respects for an ambient temperature of fifty-five degrees Celsius (55 o C.) and
forming a completely integrated self-supporting assembly.
The MV panel shall be equipped with floor mounting framework, skid base,
internal wiring, labels and cable sockets all as required for the complete installation.
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The assembly shall be arranged for cubic access from below without dismantling
any structural members.
Circuit Breakers: These shall be manually and motor charged mechanisms
suitable for local and remote control fitted with integral earthing.
Type
SF6 or Vacuumor Minimum Oil or Bulk

Oil metalclad.
System Nominal Voltage
13,800 Volts.
Rated Current at 55o C.
630 Amps.
Basic Impulse Level
95 KV.
Power Frequency Withstand Voltage
38 KV.
Frequency
60 Hz.
Short Circuit Rating
500 MVA.
Busbar
Shall be electrolytic grade copper rated

1200 Amperes at fifty-five degrees
Celsius (55o C.) The entire busbar shall
be made of individual module sections.
The busbar system shall be suitable to
withstand the mechanical stress for the
rated short circuit currents.
The
busbars,
connections
and
their
insulated supports shall be of approved
construction and mechanically strong
with molded insulation completely
encasing each busbar and connections.
Indication
Compensations for expansion and

contraction of the busbar and enclosure
arrangement due to temperature
changes shall be provided.
Protection 1. Network Control

(Incoming C.B.)
Neon indicator connected to voltage

capacitator divider indicating voltage
presence.
In order to achieve discrimination with
the outgoing circuit breakers, tripping of
the breakers shall be by current
transformer
energized
trip
coils
operated from a direct acting inverse
definite minimum time relay activated
from primary current transformers for
overcurrent and earth fault protection.
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Protection to be suitable for a normal

load current of approximately 150/200
Amps. Protection relay shall be flush
mounted on the front panel and shall
meet from all respects with SCECO
relevant standard and specifications.
2. Outgoing C.B.s
Tripping of the breakers shall be by

direct acting primary trip coil or by
means of current transformer operated
direct acting trip coils for overcurrent
and earth fault protection. Protection to
be suitable for a normal load current of
approximately 50/100 Amps and
discriminate
with
network
circuit
breakers. Protection relays shall be
flush mounted on the front panel and
shall meet from all respects with
SCECO relevant specifications.
Voltage Transformer
The Network Control Panel shall be

provided with A 5000 to 10,000 VA
voltage transformer connected at the
primary side of the circuit breaker. This
VT shall be fitted with fuses and supply
the lighting, socket outlets and any
auxiliaries needed to serve the
switching
station
building.
Specifications
for
a
separate
transformer may be proposed by the
Contractor for the Engineer's review
and approval.
Cable Boxes and

Cable Glands
For incoming cables from SCECO to

the Network Control Panel, cable box
and cable gland shall be in accordance
with the power company requirements.
Accessories.
For outgoing cables, cable boxes and

cable glands shall be suitable for the
use with the type and cross section of
the cables used as specified or
indicated on the drawings.
Each injection and switching station
shall be supplied with all necessary
accessories to form a complete
operating installation including the
following:
- One (1) pair of rubber gloves.
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- One (1) 13.8 K volt potential tester.

- One (1) set of spare fuses for each
fuse
switch.
- One (1) set of safety and operating
instructions.
The above equipment excluding the rubber mat shall be supplied within a special
purpose made wall mounted cupboard and shall be painted white inside and outside
and be complete with a mortise type lock and three (3) keys.
Each intake switching station shall be equipped with a framed and glazed MV line
diagram indicating the breakers, switches, etc
7.04.3 CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS. The Contractor shall verify with the
successful manufacturers of the Medium Voltage intake and switching station that
the civil works as described are suitable for each equipment. All sizes and details
must be checked and revised where necessary. It is the Contractor's sole
responsibility to ensure compatibility of civil and electrical work.
The units of equipment shall be lifted into position within the station upon
prepared foundations. The station switchboards shall be complete or in sections as
necessitated for transportation. They shall be fixed into position and all equipment
connected up as required. The units shall then be tested before and after incoming
and outgoing cables are terminated.
7.04.4 METHOD OF MEASUREMENT. The intake switching station shall be
measured as the number of units acceptably furnished and put into operation after
testing and accepted as meeting the General Specifications in all respects and
being acceptable to the Supply Authority. This unit measurement shall include
complete construction and equipping of the buildings including cells, service
transformer, connections, fees and the cost of power connection from SCECO.
above will be paid for at the contract unit prices for the pay items listed below that
are as specified in the Bill of Quantities. Payment will be full compensation for
supplying all materials, installation, testing and putting into operation, all labor,
equipment, tools, supplies, including any fees or cost whatsoever due to the Local
Supply Authority for supply connection, and any other items necessary for the
proper completion of the work as specified in Subsection 1.07.2, "Scope of
Payment" in these General Specifications.
ITEM NO.
70401
PAY ITEM
PAY UNIT
13.8 kv Intake Switching Station including cells,
service transformer, reinforced concrete building
and connections, fees and the cost of power
connection from SCECO.
Unit
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SECTION 7.05 - 13,800/400 VOLT PACKAGED SUBSTATIONS

7.05.1 DESCRIPTION. This work shall consist of supplying, installing the
necessary bases, testing and putting into satisfactory operation, factory assembled
package substations at the locations indicated upon the drawings and connecting to
the medium voltage electrical supply and to the Low Voltage distribution network.
The MV supply shall be extended from the MV switching station or MV overhead
line installed under the Contract or from the existing substations installed under
previous Contracts, as specified or shown on the Drawings. The Contractor shall
include for all necessary work on the existing roads to facilitate the extension of the
MV supply. The Contractor shall also supply all materials and labor for connecting
the substation base with the existing duct runs.
13,800/400V KVA Electrical Substation
7.05.2 MATERIALS. Packaged substations shall be completely self-contained,
mounted upon integral base and factory assembled in a totally enclosing,
aesthetically acceptable cladding, vandalproof and weatherproof housing ready for
placing into position upon a concrete or similar base pad.
The substation shall comprise: MV switchgear (ring main unit), transformer, LV
switchgear and control panel. The MV switchgear (RMU) either to be incorporated
in the substation enclosure or to be separately mounted on separate concrete base
to SCECO requirements (if required).
The substation shall be suitable in all respects for continuous operation or rated
load in direct sun with surface temperatures reaching seventy degrees Celsius (70 o
C.).
Finish: The substation final finish and final color shall be to the approval of the
Engineer.
All live parts shall be completely enclosed in lockable compartments, which shall
be adequately segregated for maximum safety, giving all necessary access.
Compartments shall be ready to accept cables from the bottom side.
7.05.2.1 Medium Voltage (MV) Switchgear. The medium voltage switchgear shall
consist of the following units:
1. Two (2) ring main oil switches
2. One (1) fuse oil switch with fuses mounted in a separate compartment.
The ring main oil switches shall be fitted with cable boxes and glands suitable
to receive the incoming three (3) core copper conductors, XLPE insulated steel or
aluminum armored cable 15 KV rated of cross section as specified. The cables
shall be connected to the fixed mating contacts by flexible connectors which shall be
provided with a slotted hole to compensate for manufacturing and installation
tolerances.
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The ring main switches and the fuse switch shall have operating positions at
the front of the unit and the fuses shall be capable of withdrawal by direct pull from
this position for replacement. The fuse access shall be interlocked to prevent it
being opened unless the fuse switch is "OFF" and earthed. The switching
mechanisms shall be "independent manual" type with a quick "make and break"
feature, speed of operation being independent of the operator.
The fuse switch shall have a trip button or trip automatically by fuse operations.
In the event of any fuse "blowing" all three (3) phases of the fuse shall trip open and
an interlock shall be provided to ensure that the fuse switch cannot be put back into
service until the faulty fuse has been replaced.
The MV switchgear shall have the following characteristics:
1. Main Unit:
Rated voltage
Impulse withstand
Power Frequency Test Voltage
Short circuit rating
Busbar current rating
Frequency
13.8 KV
95 KV
38 KV for 1 minute
500 KVA
630 Amps
60 Hertz
2. Switch Fuse:
Normal Current
Making Capacity
Breaking Capacity
150 Amps with

requirements.
fuses
rated
to
47 KA peak prospective at 13.8 KV (500

MVA)
21 KA symmetrical prospective (500
MVA at 13.8 KV).
3. Oil Switches:
Normal Current
630 Amps
Making Capacity
47 KA at 13.8 KV (500 MVA)
Short Time Current
21 KA for three (3) seconds.
4. The RMU shall be equipped with sensitive earth fault indicator.

7.05.2.2 Transformer Compartment. The transformer compartment containing
a transformer which shall have the following characteristics based on an ambient
temperature of fifty degrees Celsius (50 o C.).
Rated KVA
As specified.
Voltage Ratio
13,800 volts primary 400/230 volts

secondary, no load.
Winding Connections
Primary - delta three (3) wires,
Secondary - star with neutral point
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brought out
externally.
insulated
for
earthing
Phases/Frequency Tappings
Three (3) phase/60 Hz.
Tapping Method
MV off-circuit at plus five percent (+5%)
to minus five percent (-5%) in two and
one-half percent (2%) steps.
Phase Notation
Externally operated off-circuit tap

change switch with indicator plate and
facilities for locking in any operating
condition.
Impedance
DYn 11
Noise Level
Five percent (5%) (minimum).
Allowable temperature
Less than forty-eight (48) DB
Cooling
Forty-five degrees Celsius (45 o C.)

measured by increase rise in resistance
of windings.
Fittings
Oil natural with radiator sealed type

ONAN to give full rated output in fifty
degrees Celsius (50o C.) ambient
temperature.
Lifting lugs, skid base, earthing

terminal, dial type thermometer, rating
and connection plate, pressure relief
disc.
Permanent continuous oil temperature reading is not required, however, provision
shall be made for the use of a thermometer, as and when required, by the fitting of a
thermometer pocket. This shall be fitted with a weather-proof removable cap.
A vent shall be provided to prevent rupturing of the transformer. This shall be
capable of withstanding the variations in pressure in normal service.
An oil level indicator shall be fitted with the sight glass fitted to the same side of
the transformer as the tap change control handle.
7.05.2.3 Low Voltage Switchboard. The low voltage switchboard shall be a
separate enclosed metal compartment complete with lockable doors within the
housing and comprising:
A triple pole and neutral earth leakage type, manual operated main circuit breaker
of the molded case pattern rated as detailed on the drawings, 500 volt, of adequate
rupturing capacity not less than the available short circuit current from the
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substation transformer, and complete with overload and short circuit release
mechanisms thermal and magnetic trips. It shall be of the current operated type.
A triple pole contactor rated as indicated on the drawings.
Electronic Timer (Quartz) type for energy saving installation: Timer shall be
capable to operate without interruption in case of power supply loss for at least two
hundred (200) hours.
An ammeter with selector switch and current transformers. Ammeter to be fitted
with maximum demand indicator.
A voltmeter with selector switch and protection fuse.
A KWH meter, current transformer and accessories with a glass window to be
mounted on the S/S frame (enclosure) to SCECO Specifications (if required).
The layout, rating and number of outgoing triple and single pole circuit breakers,
shall be as detailed on the drawings, 500 volt 10,000 ampere rupturing capacity and
complete with overload and short circuit release mechanism comprising thermal and
magnetic trips.
All breakers shall be molded case circuit breakers type, calibrated at fifty degrees
Celsius (50o C.) for setting the magnetic trip coils.
A single phase socket outlet of 16-250 DIN rating range complete with plug top
and a twelve (12) watt fluorescent lighting fittings of the integral battery/inverter
emergency type with switching facility to allow emergency light to be initiated shall
be mounted adjacent to the LV and MV switchgear panels and shall be prewired in
the factory.
The substation shall have the following facility:
Photo Electric Control: The LV panel circuits serving the street lighting and signs
shall be supplied through triple pole contactors which shall be photo-electric
controlled. An override facility shall be provided for maintenance. The photoelectric controls shall consist of an omni-directional cadmium cell thermal relay of
high quality employing solid state photo-variable conductance elements giving a 2:1
on/off ratio with sensitivity to switch on lights when the daylight illumination reduces
to seventy (70) lux. This allows for the high pressure sodium lights striking time,
taking account of the rather fast rate of daylight intensity drop off in the region. The
photo electric cell shall be poled mounted at a height of three (3) meters and fitted
to the top of the substation.
7.05.2.4 Accessories. Each substation shall be fitted with a compartment
housing the accessories to form a complete operating installation including the
following:
One (1) pair of rubber gloves.
One (1) set of spare fuses.
One (1) set of safety and operating instructions.
MV line diagram.
LV circuit diagram with designations.
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successful manufacturer of the packaged substation details of the necessary civil
works which must be completely suitable for the equipment and all sizes and details
must be checked before concrete is poured and revised with the approval of the
Engineer where necessary. It is the Contractor's sole responsibility to supply all
materials and to construct in the correct site location the concrete base, and to
connect it to the cable duct system and subsequently to carry out the installation,
cabling and connecting up of the packaged substation, including making off the
ends of the MV supply cables.
The Contractor shall install the packaged substation unit from the concrete base
supplying and using the appropriate lifting gear to ensure that no damage occurs.
When correctly located, the unit shall be anchored in position and tested before and
after connecting up of the incoming and outgoing cables is carried out.
7.05.4 METHOD OF MEASUREMENT. The 13,800/400 volt electrical substation
shall be measured as the number of units acceptably furnished, installed, including
safety barriers and fencing, and put into operation after testing and accepting as
meeting these General Specifications in all respects. No separate measurement will
be made for safety barriers or fencing as this work is considered subsidiary to the
substation item.
7.05.5 PAYMENT. The completed and accepted quantities, measured as
provided above, will be paid for at the contract unit price for the pay items listed
below specified in the Bill of Quantities. Payment will be full compensation for
supplying all materials, testing and putting into operation, for all labor, equipment
No separate payment for safety barriers or fencing will be made as this work is
considered subsidiary to the substation item.
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ITEM NO
PAY ITEM
PAY UNIT
70501
13,800/400 V (100) KVA Electrical Substation
Unit
70502
Unit
70503
Unit
70504
Unit
70505
Unit
70506
Unit
70507
13,800/400 V (___) KVA Electrical Substation
Unit
SECTION 7.06 - 13.8 KV MEDIUM VOLTAGE CABLES

7.06.1 DESCRIPTION. This work shall consist of supplying and installing of cables
and tray including all necessary jointing, terminating and testing. The cables shall
be pulled into the ducts and draw-pits provided or installed directly buried in ground,
as specified or shown on the drawings.
13.8 KVA Medium Voltage Cables
7.06.2 MATERIALS. Cables shall be single or three (3) cores of cross section as
specified with stranded copper phase conductors, cross-linked polyethylene
insulated (XLPE), semiconductive layer, copper foil PVC inner sheath, aluminum
wire or strip armored, PVC outer sheath and rated 8.7/15 KV, in compliance with IEC
502:1983. The cable shall be suitable for a maximum conductor operating
temperature of ninety degrees Celsius (90 o C.). The armoring on all cables shall be
bonded to the metalwork and to the earthing system.
The semiconductive layer shall be capable of being removed without the use of
tools to ensure that the XLPE core insulation is unscratched or damaged in any way.
7.06.3 CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS. Power shall be distributed to the
transformer substations at 13,800 volts, three (3) phases, three (3) wires, 60 Hertz,
by one (1) of the following procedures:
1. From the MV intake station and fed out from the outgoing circuit breakers then
looped into the packaged substations installed under the project. MV cables shall
be single or multi cores of the type and cross-sections as specified on the drawings.
or
2. From the existing packaged substation installed under previous contracts, then
looped into the substations installed under the project. MV cables shall be single or
multi cores of type and cross-sections as specified on the drawings.
or
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3. From the existing 13.8 KV SCECO cable networks to the packaged substations
installed under the project. Type, cross-sections and method of installation for the
MV cables shall be in accordance with SCECO requirements.
4. Before any cable is installed, duplicate copies of the test certificate giving
details of the results of tests made in accordance with the "Standards" shall be
submitted to the Engineer for approval. For XLPE cable these tests shall include
the application of voltage tests minimum twenty-five percent (25%) above the
working voltage level and checking the permitted discharge level in pico-Coulombs
(maximum 20 PC's).
5. Cable Jointing and Terminating.
(1) All cable joints and terminations shall be complete with the correct
specified materials, tapes, stress cones, glands and bonds.
(2) All joints whether terminations to or through joints shall be carried out
strictly in accordance with the cable manufacturers recommendations.
(3) Only skilled jointers shall be employed for the jointing of cables. The
qualifications of the jointers shall be submitted to the Engineer prior to the work
commencing on site. Joints shall be filled with epoxy resin after taping unless this is
contrary to the chosen cable manufacturers recommendations. A sample site
constructed cable termination and through-joint shall be submitted to the Engineer
prior to any jointing commencing on site. The samples shall be constructed in the
presence of the Engineer and shall be available to the Engineer for any
manufacturer's test and inspection.
(4) Termination of cables shall be either crimped or soldered. Use of either
method shall be verified with the Engineer prior to commencement.
(5) All through-joints shall be complete with manufacturer's recommended
metal sleeves and shall be filled with recommended type compound.
(6)
All through-joints shall be located in a cable draw-pit.
6. After completion of the installation, draw-pits should be cleared out and the
covers correctly refitted.
7.06.4 METHOD OF MEASUREMENT. Medium voltage cables shall be measured
by the linear meter installed in ducts or clipped on tray or run directly into the ground
as specified in these General Specifications.
Where three (3) single core cables are run laid in trefoil these shall be measured
as installed per linear meter including three (3) single core cables suitably taped
and installed.
above, shall be paid for at the contract unit prices for the pay items listed below that
are specified in the Bill of Quantities. Payment will be full compensation for
furnishing all materials, including tray where required, installation, testing and
putting into operation, for all labor, equipment, tools and supplies and all other items
necessary for the proper completion of the work as specified in Subsection 1.07.2,
"Scope of Payment" in these General Specifications.
ITEM NO
70601
PAY ITEM
13.8 kVA Medium Voltage Cables,2 single wire armored,
PVC/XLPE Insulated (3x185) mm
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PAY UNIT
Linear Meter
70602
13.8 kVA Medium Voltage Cables,

single wire armored,
PVC/XLPE Insulated (3x95) mm2
Linear Meter
70603
13.8 kVA Medium Voltage Cables,

single wire armored,
PVC/XLPE Insulated (size) mm2
Linear Meter
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SECTION 7.07 - LOW VOLTAGE CABLES

7.07.1 DESCRIPTION. This work shall consist of supplying and installing of cables
and tray including all necessary jointing, terminating and testing. The cables shall
be pulled into the ducts and draw-pits provided.
ITEMS IN BILL OF QUANTITIES:
Low Voltage Cable
7.07.2 MATERIALS. Unarmored Cables. The LV cables shall be single or
multicore cables of cross section as specified with stranded copper conductors, PVC
or XLPE insulated, PVC outer sheath.
Armored Cables. The LV cables shall be multicore cables of cross section as
specified with stranded copper conductors, PVC or XLPE insulated, single wire
armored, extruded PVC outer sheath.
Cables shall be 600/1000 volts grade in compliance with the standards. Color
coding of the different phases and neutral or L-N and E shall be in conformity with
the standards. The cable shall be suitable for a maximum conductor operating
temperature of seventy degrees Celsius (70 o C.).
The cable voltage designation and manufacturer shall be embossed on the cable
oversheath.
Cable Accessories.
Cable Glands. Cable glands shall be made of brass, bright dipped and the gland
shall consist of the gland body with polychloroprene inner sheath sealing ring, armor
clamping cone, armor nut and captive polychloroprene outer sheath sealing ring,
brass solid washer and earth tag to which the separate earthing conductor shall be
attached.
The gland shall be of such a design that during assembly no torque will be
induced in the cable sheath or armor. Also, overtightening of the seals when
clamping armor wires shall be prevented.
Each gland shall be locked onto equipment with suitable brass backnuts. Also, at
every gland a polychloroprene shroud shall be fitted over the gland for additional
protection.
Cable Tray and Supports. All cable trays used throughout the project shall be
galvanized, flanged with heavy duty folded reinforced edge, and slotted to British
Admiralty pattern.
Cable channel used throughout shall be galvanized.
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7.07.3 CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS.

1. From the substations power shall be distributed at a declared voltage of three
hundred eighty (380) volts three (3) phase and neutral, four (4) wire, 60 Hertz.
2.
The LV distribution 380/220 Volt shall be installed using PVC insulated,
PVC sheathed cable. A separate green PVC insulated cable shall be run alongside
the supply cable within the ducts and connected to the earth studs of the equipment.
3.
The distribution shall be generally routed as shown on the Drawings
and consist of final sub-circuits from each packaged substation or feeder pillar.
4.
The LV cables shall be pulled into a duct system in the ground as
indicated and routed through the draw-in pits at each position of equipment via the
sleeves from the pit to the base of the equipment.
5.
The low voltage cable for the amenity lighting shall be run in the
underground duct system. From a drawpit located in the base of the abutment wall
a rising duct will be provided to route the cables up to a final drawpit via sleeves
passing through the abutment wall into the box structures of the viaduct. It shall be
run in ducts to the first amenity light position where it will be terminated in a metal
clad junction box with a three (3) pin waterproof socket mounted in the lid for
recessed hingeable type luminarie.
6.
No through joints shall be allowed in LV cables where adequate
manufacturers length are available.
7.
All through-joints, where allowed, shall be complete with the
manufacturer's recommended metal sleeves and shall be filled with recommended
type compound. Joints shall be located in a cable drawpit.
8.
All cable joints and terminations shall be complete with the correct
specified materials, tapes, stress cones, glands and bonds. All joints whether
terminations to or through joints shall be carried out strictly in accordance with the
cable manufacturers recommendations.
9. Only skilled jointers shall be employed for the jointing of cables. The
qualifications of the jointers shall be submitted to the Engineer prior to the work
commencing on site. Joints shall be filled with epoxy resin after taping unless this is
contrary to the chosen cable manufacturer's recommendations. A sample site
constructed cable termination and through-joint shall be submitted to the Engineer
prior to any jointing commencing on site. The samples shall be constructed in the
presence of the Engineer and shall be available to the Engineer for any
manufacturer's test and inspection.
10. Termination of cables shall be either crimped or soldered.
methods shall be verified with the Engineer prior to commencement.
Use of either
11. After completion of the installation, drawpits should be cleared out and the
covers correctly refitted.
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Before any cable is installed, duplicate copies of the test certificate giving details
of the results of tests made in accordance with the "Standards" shall be submitted to
the Engineer for approval.
7.07.4 METHOD OF MEASUREMENT. Low voltage cables shall be measured by
the linear meter installed in ducts or clipped on cable tray or supports as specified in
are as specified in the Bill of Quantities. Payment will be full compensation for
furnishing all materials, including cable tray where required, installation, testing and
putting into operation, for all labor, equipment, tools and supplies and all other items
ITEM NO
PAY ITEM
PAY UNIT
70701
Low Voltage Cable, PVC/PVC Insultated Stranded Copper

Wires, (4x6) mm2
Linear Meter
70702

Wires, (4x10) mm2
Linear Meter
70703

Wires, (4x16) mm2
Linear Meter
70704

Wires, (4x25) mm2
Linear Meter
70705

Wires, (4x35) mm2
Linear Meter
70706

Wires, (Size) mm2
Linear Meter
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SECTION 7.08 - LOW VOLTAGE FEEDER PILLAR

7.08.1 DESCRIPTION. This work shall consist of supplying, complete with
necessary base, mounting, testing and putting into satisfactory operation of feeder
pillars which shall generally be used to feed underpasses electrical lighting and
power installation and other installations as required.
Low Voltage Feeder Pillar
7.08.2 MATERIALS. The feeder pillar shall be totally enclosed, fully self-contained,
dustproof, weatherproof, and suitable for mounting outdoors exposed to dust, rain
and sunlight.
The cabinets shall be reinforced free standing structure, manufactured from three
(3) millimeters nominal thickness steel with bolted reinforcement corner construction
and shall be of the dwarf type with a bolting down root for mounting on a pre-formed
concrete base suitable for all incoming and outgoing cables from below ground level
on a duct system. Cabinets shall have two (2) hinged lockable opening doors to
provide full front access to the cabinet which shall be sized according to the
equipment being installed. The roof of the cabinet shall be slanted and shall have
water drip edges provided.
The feeder pillar shall be complete with all equipment and fittings incorporating
molded case circuit breakers controlling the main supply in and the outgoing
circuits. The pillar shall have the following main characteristics:
Voltage
1000 volts.
Molded Case Circuit Breakers

(MCCB)
Triple-pole rated as shown on the project

drawings.
Interrupting Capacity
25,000 amperes RMS symmetrical.
Contactors
Triple-pole, inductive type, rates as shown

on the project drawings.
Busbars
Fully insulated, rates as shown on the

drawings.
Metering
Ammeter with selector switch and current

transformers. Ammeter to be fitted with
maximum demand indicator.
Voltmeter with
protection fuse.
selector
switch
and
KWH meter, current transformer and

accessories with a glass window to be
mounted on the F.P. frame (enclosure) to
SCECO specifications (if required).
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Internal Cabling
PVC/PVC single core 1000 volt grade with

copper conductors and rated as required
taking
into
account
manufacturers
recommended temperature and"bunching"
derating factors. All internal wiring shall be
suitably "laced" or clipped.
Photo Electric Control
The LV panel circuits serving the street

lighting and signs shall be supplied
through triple-pole contactors which shall
be photo-electric controlled. An override
facility shall be provided for maintenance.
The photo-electric controls shall consist of
an omni-directional cadmium cell thermal
relay of high quality employing solid state
photo-variable
conductance
elements
giving a 2:1 on/off ratio with sensitivity to
switch on lights when the daylight
illumination reduces to seventy (70) lux.
This allows for the high pressure sodium
lights striking time, of daylight intensity
drop off in the region. The cell shall be
pole mounted at a height of three (3)
meters and fitted to the top of the feeder
pillar.
All equipment, busbars, conductors, etc., within the pillar shall be fully insulated
such that there are no live parts of connections exposed all to the complete
satisfaction of the Engineer.
The feeder pillar shall have a fifty (50) millimeters by six (6) millimeters high
conductivity copper main earth bar for grounding purposes complete with test link
(see "earthing"). Also, permanently fixed to the inside of the door there shall be a
distribution diagram showing all circuit connections, MCCB ratings, cable sizes and
references, etc.
The Feeder Pillar shall be secured against unauthorized access by means of
wedge locks protected by brass plugs and operated by a special key to be agreed
with the Engineer.
Finish. The Pillar final finish and final color shall be to the approval of the
Engineer.
successful manufacturer of the feeder pillar, details of the necessary civil works
which must be completely suitable for the equipment and all sizes and details must
be checked before concrete is poured and revised with approval of the Engineer
where necessary. It is the Contractor's sole responsibility to supply all materials and
to construct in the correct site location the concrete base, and to connect it to the
cable duct system and subsequently to carry out the installation, cabling and
connecting up of the feeder pillar.
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The Contractor shall install the feeder pillar unit upon the concrete base supplying
and using the appropriate lifting gear to ensure that no damage occurs. When
correctly located, the unit shall be anchored in position and tested before and after
connecting up of the incoming and outgoing cables is carried out.
7.08.4 METHOD OF MEASUREMENT. The low voltage feeder pillar shall be
measured as a complete unit, furnished, installed, including safety barriers and
fencing, and put into operation after testing and accepting as meeting these General
Specifications in all respects. No separate payment for safety barriers or fencing
shall be made as this work is considered subsidiary to the feeder pillar item.
7.08.5 PAYMENT. The completed and accepted quantities measured, as provided
above, shall be paid for at the contract unit price for the pay items listed below that
supplying all materials, installation, testing and putting into operation, for all labor,
equipment tools, supplies and other items necessary for the proper completion of
the work as specified in Subsection 1.07.2 "Scope of Payment" in these General
Specifications.
ITEM NO
PAY ITEM
PAY UNIT
70801
Low Voltage Feeder Pillar, IP54, (100) Amp Main C.B., (60)
Amp Main Contactor
Unit
70802
Amp Main Contactor
Unit
70803
Amp Main Contactor
Unit
70804
Amp Main Contactor
Unit
70805
Low Voltage Feeder Pillar, IP54, (400) Amp Main C.B.,

(3500) Amp Main Contactor
Unit
70806
Low Voltage Feeder Pillar, IP54, (___) Amp Main C.B.,

(___) Amp Main Contactor
Unit
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SECTION 7.09 - HIGH MASTS

7.09.1 DESCRIPTION. This work shall consist of the supply, installation upon
prepared foundations the connection, commissioning and putting into satisfactory
service the high masts complete with operating mechanisms, luminarie support ring
or bracket, luminaries, control gear, energy saving contactor, wiring and distribution
equipment.
The mast luminarie support ring shall be designed to provide appropriate
distribution of lighting either in one (1) direction or in many directions thus making it
possible to concentrate the required number of luminaries on any zone and fix them
rigidly in any direction desired.
High mast earthing requirements are specified in Section 7.16 "Earthing" in these
General Specifications.
The high masts shall be installed on fixed foundations and/or bases which
together with the necessary ducts, drawpits, excavation and similar civil works shall
be provided by the Contractor in conformity with the requirements outlined in
Section 7.19 "Civil Works for Electrical Installation" and as further detailed in this
Section of these General Specifications.
High Mast Lighting Including Control Gear and Power Distribution Box
7.09.2 MATERIALS.
7.09.2.1 Mast. The mast shall be of the height specified on the Drawings, hot
dipped galvanized of multi-sided or circular cross-section with a continuous taper
made of formed sheet steel in accordance with BS 4360 and electrically welded.
They shall be delivered to the site in manageable sections and be joined by means
of pressure over-lapping or slip joints which shall have a minimum length of one and
one-half (1) times the diameter of the joint. Site welding will not be allowed.
The walls of the Masts shall have a minimum thickness of three (3) millimeters and
the steel used shall have a minimum tensile strength of five hundred ten (510) MN
per square meter and a minimum yield strength of three hundred fifty five (355) MN
per square meter.
The Mast and Mast Foundations shall be designed, manufactured and installed in
accordance with Technical Report No. 7 of the Institution of Public Lighting
Engineers (UK). The design shall be based upon Section 2 of Report No. 7 giving
guidance on the selection of the three (3) second gust wind speed, in this case of
not less than one hundred sixty (160) kilometers per hour, blowing in the most
unfavorable direction at a height of ten (10) meters above ground level. Appropriate
reinforcement shall be provided where necessary to increase the strength. Its
behavior under wind induced oscillation shall be such that it shall not fail due to
fatigue and its oscillation shall be damped to zero (0).
The maximum deflection at the top of the mast shall not exceed two and one-half
percent (2%) of the mast height with the wind speed detailed.
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A steel flange of adequate thickness and free from laminations shall be welded to
the base of the mast developing fully the strength of the section. In addition,
supplementary gussets shall be provided between bolt holes where deemed
necessary.
An access door shall be provided in the base of the mast of adequate dimensions
to permit clear access to the back plate installed for the mounting of the MCCB and
the junction box, winch, etc. The backboard shall be made of steel or other nonhygroscopic material. The door shall be completely weatherproof fitted with a
hidden hinge and a heavy duty lock. The door area shall have appropriate
reinforcement.
A stainless steel twelve (12) millimeter diameter earthing bolt shall be welded
inside the mast near the access door and shall be complete with cadmium plated
steel washers and nuts.
7.09.2.2 Luminarie Support Ring. The high mast luminarie support ring or
carriage shall be constructed of hot dipped galvanized steel channel fitted with the
appropriate number of luminaries, lamp gear mounting brackets, wiring chamber and
mounting plate. Where necessary it shall be in two (2) halves joined by bolted
flanges to permit removal from the erected mast.
The luminarie shall be mounted on the luminarie ring by means of a specially
designed bracket allowing it to be swivelled in any desired direction. It shall be
possible to lock it firmly in its position, thus preventing any rotation or falling while
moving the luminarie ring.
The head frame shall be covered by a shaped protective aesthetic canopy to give
a coordinated appearance of head frame and luminarie ring as detailed in the Plans
or Standard Drawings. If the details are included in the Plans or Standard Drawings
the Contractor shall submit his proposed details to the Engineer for approval as part
of his Electrical Shop Drawings submitted.
For masts fitted with a mobile luminarie ring, rollers with a centering mechanism
shall be provided to ensure a perfect alignment of the luminarie ring both axially and
in azimuth, while ascending or descending the mast. Rollers shall be made of
water-resistant, non-marking composition material with oil-impregnated bronze
brushings. All shafts and washers shall be stainless steel.
A weatherproof wiring chamber shall be provided and installed on the luminarie
ring and shall be equipped with the proper terminal blocks and neutral bar and shall
include facilities on the luminarie ring to allow testing of luminaries while in the
lowered position. The wiring chamber shall be fitted with an earthing stud
accessible from inside and out for earthing connections.
The cable connecting the MCCB assembly at the base of the mast to the wiring
chamber on the luminarie ring, shall be flexible multicore copper conductor cable
with neoprene or approved equivalent high temperature insulation and sheath in
accordance with BS 6977 or IEC 277-6.
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For mobile luminarie rings a multi-pin type plug and socket shall be fitted in the
flexible cable adjacent to the power control and distribution unit housing in the base,
for disconnection of the rising cable.
Color coding of the different phases shall conform to the standards.
luminarie shall have its own neutral conductor connected to the neutral bar.
Each
The cables installed within the luminarie ring connecting each luminarie to the
wiring chamber shall be factory pre-wired avoiding the need for field wiring, and
shall have single core copper conductors with neoprene or cross-linked
polyethylene or approved equivalent insulation and sheath. Cables shall have two
and one-half (2) square millimeter copper conductors with color coding of different
phases being in conformity with BS 6004, BS 6007, IEC 227 and IEC 245 or other
equivalent standards.
7.09.2.3 Raising and Lowering Equipment. The head frame shall be hotdipped galvanized steel attached to the mast by means of a steel slip-fitter and
secured by at least four (4) stainless steel set screws. It shall be composed of a
spun aluminum or other approved weatherproof cover, housing the required number
of steel rope pulleys and associated accessories for the operation and powering of
the luminarie ring.
Pulleys shall be of non-corrosive material grooved to suit the steel rope and cable
diameter, and fitted with stainless steel shafts. The pulleys shall be housed in a
chassis integral with a sleeve which slopes over the top of the mast and is secured
axially and in azimuth. The complete chassis assembly shall be manufactured from
steel and hot dipped galvanized. Arrangements shall be provided to ensure that the
electric cables and steel ropes are separated before passing over their respective
pulleys, and close fitting guides shall ensure that the cables and ropes cannot
disengage the pulley during operations.
The luminarie ring shall be supported by three (3) steel ropes coupled to two (2)
steel ropes and suspended from the double drum winch by means of a
manufactured steel coupling unit. A divider bar shall ensure the separation of the
steel ropes during raising and lowering.
Flexible stainless steel stranded wire ropes in accordance with BS 302 suitable for
the application, with a factor of safety of five (5) times the Safe Working Load of the
winch, shall support the luminarie ring assembly. Stops installed on the steel ropes
or alternatively welded to the mast shall support the luminarie ring assembly in the
lower position to within one and six-tenths (1.6) meters above the base of the mast.
The electric cable shall be prevented from winding around the steel hoisting ropes.
A multicore electrical power cable as specified shall be provided, terminating in
the base compartment with a multi-pin plug and socket coupler fitted with a guard
ring for the disconnection of the rising cable and at the mast head connected to the
wiring chamber fixed to the luminarie ring.
A steadying system shall keep the luminarie ring in the correct top position
avoiding any rotation around its vertical axis.
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The luminarie ring shall be raised and lowered for installation and maintenance
purposes by means of a winching system specially designed to be installed and
removed through the access door at the base of the mast.
The luminarie ring shall be raised and lowered for installation and maintenance
purposes by means of a winching system specially designed to be installed and
removed through the access door at the base of the mast.
The winching system shall have a lifting capacity of at least twice the weight of the
luminarie ring assembly. The maximum winding torque during operation shall be
specified. The winching system shall employ double drums as a safeguard against
a single suspension steel wire rope failing.
Winches shall be capable of normal operation using a portable power tool which
shall be a multispeed reversible type incorporating a torque limiting device which
can be readily adjusted and locked. The power tool shall be equipped with a remote
control switch to allow the operator to stand clear of the moving head frame and
using push-button controls at the end of a five (5) meter long flexible lead. A
mounting or support frame shall be provided for locating and securing the power tool
during operations.
Terminations of steel wire ropes on which drums shall not involve distortion or
twisting of the rope structure. One (1) full layer of turns shall remain on the drum
when the luminarie ring is full or lowered or alternatively the drums shall be grooved
to ensure a tidy lay.
Manually operated winches shall be provided with handles and shall incorporate a
torque limiter which can be readily adjusted and locked. Winches shall be
completely self-sustaining. Brakes or clutches which require adjustment or which
can be affected by moisture or lubricant shall not be used.
Winch gears shall be totally enclosed and self-lubricating by means of an oil bath.
Only lubricant recommended by the supplier shall be used. The gear ratio shall take
into account operational safety and speed.
An MCCB providing overload protection shall be incorporated to stop the
luminarie ring when the effort required by the winch exceeds the nominal load.
The winch shall be fitted with suitable equipment to allow it to stop in a safe
manner, without damage to the mast finish, in the event of a supply failure to the
power tool. The winding mechanism should then be capable of being operated by
hand.
7.09.2.4 Finish. All welds shall be smooth with spatter removed and the interior
and exterior surfaces of the mast and ring shall be cleaned by pickling or blasting
and shall be free of any grease.
All components shall be hot dipped galvanized by total immersion in a bath of
molten zinc after completion of the fabrication. No further leveling up, finishing or
modifications shall be carried out after completion of the galvanizing process. The
minimum thickness of zinc coating shall be four hundred fifty (450) grams per
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square meter on the inside and outside surfaces of the mast and ring.
galvanizing shall conform with BS 729:1971.
The
Any damage to the galvanizing shall be rectified during erection by wire brushing
the affected area and treating with an approved zinc restorative. Sufficient material
shall be applied to provide a zinc coating at least equal in thickness to the
galvanized layer.
The flange plate and bottom of the pole to a height of one-half (0.5) meters shall
be given an internal and external coating on all surfaces of heavy duty bitumen paint
prior to erection.
7.09.2.5 High Mast Distribution Equipment. The high mast base compartment
shall be fitted with a power control and distribution assembly installed in a pre-wired
weatherproof box opposite the access door inside the base of the mast.
The assembly shall consist of a surface mounting sheet steel weatherproof box
with a cover enclosing:
- One (1) three-pole MCCB together with a neutral link for luminarie circuits.
The ratings of the MCCB shall be in accordance with the Regulations and Standards
and suitable to the connected load and cable.
- One (1) single pole MCCB with neutral link for each luminarie circuit of a
suitable current rating.
- One-pole MCCB with neutral link connected to the incoming supply and
serving a 16A-250 V DIN socket outlet complete with a three (3)-pin plug to suit the
raising and lowering mechanism.
- A multi-pin plug and socket coupler with guard ring fitted with cable outlet for
connection to the multi-core electric power cable provided from the MCCB to the
luminarie ring wiring chamber.
The MCCB's shall be derated and calibrated to provide over-current and short
circuit protection when used in an ambient temperature of fifty degrees Celsius (50 o
C.) and shall have the required breaking capacity. The incoming side of the triple
pole MCCB with neutral link shall be fitted with a four (4)-way, line-tap type terminal
block, with each terminal capable of accepting 2 x 35 square millimeter copper
conductors.
The multi-pin coupler for supply to the portable raising and lowering power tool
shall be connected to the MCCB via a flexible connection to ensure accessibility.
A contactor of the normally closed type, rated at fifty degrees Celsius (50 o C.)
adequate for two and one-half (2) KW and shall comply with the standards. The
contactor shall be used to control the partial cut-off operation of the street lighting
after midnight. The contactor shall be installed inside the H. Mast distribution box
or inside a separate weatherproof box opposite the access door inside the base of
the mast.
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Note:
Where MCCBs are referred to in this Specification it shall be taken to mean
Molded Case Circuit Breakers (MCCBs) conforming to IEC 57 or BS 4752 and
suitable for uninterrupted duty, having a rated current short circuit breaking capacity
exceeding three (3) KA.
7.09.2.6
Aircraft Obstruction Light.
Where required by Civil Aviation
Authorities, two (2) red luminaries within cast aluminum bodies shall be fitted at the
top of each high mast attached to the movable luminarie ring with a purpose made
bracket and arranged to project through the canopy.
The luminaries shall be provided with a change over relay such that, in the event
of lamp failure, the second lamp is automatically connected. Lamps shall be GLS
Rough Service 100 watt suitable for an E.S. (#27) lampholder.
7.09.2.7 Lightning Protection. High masts shall be equipped with an air
terminal of the correct height to provide the required zone of protection for the mast
headframe and fixtures. The air terminal shall be bonded to the mast to ensure the
discharge is dissipated via the earth connection and system without damage to the
steel winch ropes or the electrical cables.
7.09.2.8 High Mast Approval. For the approval of the Engineer before
manufacturing commences the Contractor shall submit detailed calculations and
supporting data to show the mast meets the design criteria detailed and shall
include the following information:
-
The deflection at the top of the Mast at the designed wind speed.
The natural frequency of the mast.
The critical wind speed for resonance.
The damping stresses under resonant conditions.
The steel stresses under resonant condition.
The acceleration at the top of the mast under resonant conditions.
Welding procedure.
Procedure to ensuring that the flange plate is not laminated.
- Details of the joints between the mast sections and between the bottom
section and the flange plate.
- Details of the joints between the mast sections and between the bottom
section and the flange plate.
- Details of the base compartment with the method of reinforcement at the door
area and means adopted for making the door weather and tamperproof.
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7.09.3 CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS. High masts shall be installed on

concrete foundations as shown on the Drawings and described under another
section of the Specification. The erection of high masts and the assembly of the
luminarie headframe and raising and lowering gear shall be carried out strictly in
accordance with the manufacturer's instructions using workmen who have had
experience in the installation of high masts. The Contractor shall confirm before
commencement of the erection and assembly work, that the foundations are suitable
for use with the high mast installation proposed.
Each high mast metal work shall be bonded to a separate earth rod as indicated
on the Drawings and also to the separate earthing cable connected to the
distribution system earth bar.
Masts shall be of specified height capable of carrying the specified number of
luminaries as indicated on the Drawings. The luminarie ring shall be oriented to
give the correct illumination at designated locations along the road surfaces.
The high mast system incorporating mobile luminarie rings shall be installed to be
suitable for utilizing a purpose-made portable cage for maintenance purposes. The
cage shall be obtained from the high mast supplier and shall be capable of carrying
two (2) persons plus servicing equipment. A safety device shall be provided for use
within the cage in the event of a hoisting rope failure.
A portable power tool shall be provided as necessary for raising and lowering the
headframe or maintenance cage respectively from a remote position. Manual
raising and lowering equipment where appropriate shall also be provided.
7.09.4 METHOD OF MEASUREMENT. High masts shall be measured as the
number of masts completely capable of fixing the number of luminaries specified
including control gear, distribution board, contactor and earthing, erected and put
into operation in accordance with these General Specifications.
7.09.5 PAYMENT. Luminaries will not be measured for payment under this Section
as they are covered in Section 7.11, "Street Lighting Luminaries" in these General
Specifications. The completed and accepted high mast assemblies, as measured
above, shall be paid for at the contract unit price for the high mast pay items listed
below that are specified in the Bill of Quantities. Payment will be full compensation
for supplying all materials, installation, testing and putting into operation, for all
labor, equipment, tools, supplies and other items necessary for the proper
completion of the Work as specified in Subsection 1.07.2, "Scope of Payment" in
ITEM NO
70901
PAY ITEM
High Mast Lighting capable of fixing 2 luminaries, including
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PAY UNIT
Unit
control gear and power distribution box, 20 m height

70902

Unit
70903

Unit
70904

Unit
70905

Unit
70906

control gear and power distribution box, ___ m height
Unit
70911

Unit
70912

Unit
70913

Unit
70914

Unit
70915

Unit
70916

Unit
70921

Unit
70922

Unit
70923

Unit
70924

Unit
70925

Unit
70926

Unit
70931

Unit
70932

Unit
70933

Unit
70934

Unit
70935

Unit
70936

Unit
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SECTION 7.10 - LIGHTING COLUMNS

7.10.1 DESCRIPTION. This work shall consist of supplying, installing upon
prepared bases, and putting into satisfactory operation lighting columns complete
with luminaries, brackets, wiring, distribution equipment, control gear and
associated materials as located on the Drawings.
Lighting Columns (Poles) Complete With Arms, Power Distribution Box, Bolts and
Cables
7.10.2 MATERIALS.
7.10.2.1 Columns. Columns shall be of the height specified and be multi-sided
or circular section, tapered type, made of formed sheet steel electrically welded.
Columns up to twelve (12) meters height shall be supplied as a one (1) piece
section.
Columns above twelve (12) meters in height may be supplied in more than one (1)
piece, with the base section being a minimum of twelve (12) meters in length. Multisection columns shall be of the slip joint type with sufficient overlap to ensure
correct vertical alignment for the whole column after assembly.
Columns shall have a minimum wall thickness of three (3) millimeters for the
lowest section and shall be made of sheet steel with a minimum rupturing resistance
of thirty-seven (37) kilograms per square millimeter and a minimum yield strength of
twenty-four (24) kilograms per square millimeter.
The column tops shall be designed to receive the single or double arm brackets,
as required, to support the specified number of luminaries.
The bracket
arrangement shall be so designed as to ensure that failure due to wind induced
oscillations does not occur, nor shall the wind rotate the bracket from the desired
alignment.
The Contractor shall calculate the column cross-section thickness of steel sheet,
etc., so that the columns once installed and fully equipped shall be able to withstand
a gust wind velocity of one hundred sixty (160) kilometers per hour blowing in the
most unfavorable direction, at a height of ten (10) meters above ground level taking
into account the effect of the maximum resistance provided by a minimum of two (2)
luminaries plus any special bracketing for each type of pole. Appropriate
reinforcement shall be provided where needed to increase the strength.
The fatigue of the steel shall in no case exceed half () of the elasticity limit,
taking into account the dynamic stresses due to vibrations.
A steel flange plate of adequate thickness shall be solidly welded onto the lower
edge of the pole as shown on the Drawings. The plate shall have the specified
number of holes for the columns for accepting the holding down bolts together with
clearance hole in the center of not less than one hundred fifty (150) millimeters
diameter.
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Columns shall be provided with one (1) weatherproof access door positioned at
the base. The access shall be suitably sized to insert and service the supply cable
terminations and switchgear. The door shall be flush fitting with a retaining
mechanism and a positive locking arrangement having a removable hexagonal key.
Appropriate reinforcement shall be provided in the column at the door openings.
Internally positioned opposite to each door shall be fitted non-hygroscopic
baseboards of suitable size to accept the appropriate equipment. The baseboards
shall be fixed to the inside of the column by means of purpose-made brackets. A
stainless steel earthing stud shall be welded inside the pole near the access door
and shall be complete with stainless steel washers and nuts.
7.10.2.2 Finishing. All welds shall be smooth with spatter removed, the interior
and exterior surfaces of the columns shall be cleaned by means of pickling or
blasting and shall be free of any grease trace.
All components of the column shall be hot dipped galvanized after completion of
the fabrication. No further touching up, finishing or modifications shall be carried
out after galvanizing. The minimum thickness of zinc coating shall be five hundred
(500) grams per square meter on both the inside and outside faces of the column.
The galvanizing shall be carried out by total immersion in a bath of molten zinc.
The galvanizing standard used shall be at least equal to French Standard NFA 91
121 (June 1958) or UK Standard BS 729/71.
Any damage to the galvanizing shall be rectified during erection by wire brushing
the affected area, treating with an approved rust converter to the satisfaction of the
Engineer.
The flange plate and bottom of the pole to a height of half () meter shall be given
an external and internal coating of heavy bitumen paint prior to erection.
7.10.2.3 Distribution Equipment. Distribution equipment shall be mounted in a
weatherproof enclosure on the baseboards of the lower compartment of the columns
and shall comprise a back plate chassis complete with:
For either one or two luminaries
per column
1 x 15 amperes single pole molded case

circuit breaker and neutral assembly.
The breakers shall be calibrated at fifty degrees Celsius (50 0 C.). The incoming
side of the breakers shall be fitted with a terminal kit capable of accepting 2 x 16
square millimeter three (3) phase and neutral copper conductors. The breakers
shall have a current interrupting capacity exceeding three (3) KA.
A contactor of the normally closed type, rated at fifty degrees Celsius (50 o C.)
adequate for one (1) KW and shall comply with the standards. The contactor shall
be used to control the partial cut-off operation of the street lighting after midnight.
The contactor shall be installed inside the column distribution box or inside a
separate weatherproof box opposite to the access door inside the base of the
column.
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Columns with three (3) or more individual luminaries shall have them wired over
the three (3) phase and neutral. Columns carrying one (1) or two (2) single lamp
luminaries shall be connected over one (1) phase and neutral.
7.10.3 CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS. Columns shall be installed upon
concrete bases as detailed on the Drawings. The Contractor shall, before
commencement of the construction work, confirm that the foundations are suitable
for use with the column installation he proposes to install. Holding down and plumb
adjusting nuts, washers, locknuts or nyloc nuts shall be stainless steel or cadmium
plated.
Erection of lighting columns along the roadways shall be such that the luminaries
shall be located on a line parallel to the theoretical profile of the road. The
alignment of the columns both horizontally and vertically must be secured to the
satisfaction of the Engineer.
At each column the separate earthing cable associated with the circuit supplying it
shall be bonded to the metalwork. Where the supply cable is looped at the column
breaker panel, the earthing cable shall not be cut but looped into the terminal. The
final column in each LV distribution circuit shall have its metalwork bonded to a
separate earth rod as detailed.
Saudi Manufacturers.
7.10.4 METHOD OF MEASUREMENT. Lighting columns shall be measured as the
number of columns as specified above complete with wiring, control gear,
distribution board, contactor and internal cabling for luminaries and earthing as
necessary commencing at the termination of incoming cable supplied, erected and
put into operation in accordance with these General Specifications.
Luminaries will not be measured for payment under this Section as they are
covered in Section 7.11, "Street Lighting Luminaries" in these General
Specifications.
7.10.5 PAYMENT. The completed and accepted lighting column assemblies,
measured as provided above, shall be paid for at the contract unit price for the
Lighting Column items listed below that are specified in the Bill of Quantities.
Payment will be full compensation for all materials, installation, testing and putting
into operation, for all labor, equipment, tools, supplies and other items necessary for
the proper completion of the work as specified in Subsection 1.07.2, "Scope of
Payment in these General Specifications.
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ITEM NO
PAY ITEM
PAY UNIT
71001
Lighting Columns (Poles) complete with arms, power

distribution box, bolts and cables, 4 m height
Unit
71002

Unit
71003

Unit
71004

Unit
71005

distribution box, bolts and cables,12 m height
Unit
71006

Unit
71007

Unit
71008

distribution box, bolts and cables, 18-19.9 m height
Unit
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SECTION 7.11 - STREET LIGHTING LUMINARIES

7.11.1 DESCRIPTION. This work shall consist of supplying, installing and putting
into satisfactory operation the street lighting luminaries to be installed on the High
Mast or Lighting Columns as specified under other sections of this Specification.
Street Light Luminarie Complete With Control Gear and Lamp
7.11.2 MATERIALS.
7.11.2.1 Luminarie. The luminaries shall be totally enclosed, dust and watertight,
shock resistant and specially designed to house the specified lamps, electrical gear
and accessories. The body shall be made of extruded or pressure die-cast or
fabricated aluminum alloy of the corrosion resistant type. The lamp housing shall be
dust, watertight, in compliance with IP 54 of IEC Publication 144.
Mirror reflectors shall be of ninety-nine and one-half percent (99%) purity,
glazed, and anodized aluminum, or die-cast, super-purity aluminum vapor deposited
type, coated with a transparent layer of silicon as a protection against wiping.
The protector shall be made of heat and shock resistant glass, and mounted into a
suitable frame. The protector frame assembly shall be fixed to the body by means of
captive screws and secured by extra safety clamps to allow the replacement of the
protector and reflector. An ozone resistant ethylene propylene or approved
equivalent rubber shall ensure sealing of the front glass.
The lamp socket shall be made of high grade porcelain mounted in a support
bracket with provision to adjust the lamp both vertically and axially. A lamp support
and a locking system shall grip and prevent the lamp moving in operation.
Ballast and control gear shall be mounted within the luminarie in a separate
compartment isolated from the lamp and with enclosed terminal blocks fitted with
quick-disconnect electrical leads. Where required the control gear shall be
contained within a prewired box having an enclosure of IP at least twenty-three (23)
and mounted on the luminarie ring separately from the luminaries.
The luminarie shall be provided with a line HRC fuse carrier and holder with a
suitably rated fuse to conform with IEC 269 or BS 88 to provide fault protection to
the luminarie. The fuse shall also be rated to withstand the starting current and be
preferably located in the control gear enclosure.
A specially designed louver shall be proved to screen the lamp from direct view
and limit glare where necessary.
Special precautions shall be given to the choice of materials which shall be able
to support without damage or aging or alteration in its structural or physical
properties, severe climatic conditions (tropical climate) in addition to the heat
emitted by the lamp. Utilization of aluminum is imposed, polyester, plastics and
other similar organic matters are not acceptable.
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A suitable terminal block shall be provided to allow connection of the supply

cables and shall be clearly marked. Special arrangements shall be taken to
facilitate maintenance, quick replacement and easy disconnection of individual
components.
The exposed metallic parts of the luminarie shall be factory finished, stove
enameled with a suitable corrosion resisting paint capable of resisting the heat
emitted by the map during continuous operation, even if necessary under full
sunlight conditions. Color to be agreed upon with the Engineer.
7.11.2.2 Lamps. Each luminarie shall be provided with the specified lamp or
lamps as selected from the following list and having the characteristics detailed.
Type
Nominal lamp
Wattage
SONT
SONT
SONT
250
400
1000
Minimum Lumen
output after
100 hours
27,000
48,000
135,000
Average Life
Burning Hours
12,000
12,000
12,000
7.11.2.3 Control Gear. Shall be of the plug in type for operation at A.C. 220
volts, single phase, 60 Hertz. The ballast shall be specially selected for the
particular type of lamps selected. The lamp shall be able to start with at least plus
or minus ten percent (10%) variation of the nominal voltage and continue in normal
operation with dips attaining twenty percent (20%) for four (4) seconds.
The compression provided shall ensure there is no large increase in the current
during starting.
The control gear losses shall not exceed ten percent (10%) of the normal lamp
wattage. A device shall be provided for the suppression of radio and television
interferences.
The ballast shall be equipped with energy savings components which will
guarantee savings of not less than thirty percent (30%) of the lamp wattage.
Electronic ballasts are also acceptable if submitted and approved with the luminarie.
- The luminarie shall be arranged on the mast head frame and oriented to give
the recommended illumination at the designated locations along the road surface.
- The luminaries shall be mounted at the top of the lighting columns upon
purpose made bracket. The angle of luminarie inclination shall be in accordance
with the design requirements. The luminaries shall be set at ninety degrees (90 o) to
the longitudinal axis of the roadway.
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7.11.4 METHOD OF MEASUREMENT. The street lighting luminaries shall be
measured by the unit complete with lamps, all fittings and fixing including wiring,
control gear and installed and put into operation in accordance with these General
Specifications.
7.11.5 PAYMENT. The completed and accepted street lighting luminaries,
measured as provided above, shall be paid for at the contract unit price for the
luminarie pay item specified in the Bill of Quantities. Payment will be full
compensation for the furnishing of all materials, installation, testing and putting into
operation, and all labor, equipment, tools, supplies and other items necessary for
the proper completion of the Work as specified in Subsection 1.07.2 "Scope of
ITEM NO
PAY ITEM
PAY UNIT
71101
Street Lighting Luminarie, IP54, complete with control gear

and lamp, 150 W.H.P.S.
Unit
71102

Unit
71103

Unit
71104

Unit
71105
Street Lighting Luminarie, IP54, complete with control

gear and lamp, ___ W.H.P.S.
Unit
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SECTION 7.12 - AMENITY LIGHTING LUMINARIES

7.12.1 DESCRIPTION. The work shall consist of the supplying and installing in
prepared cutouts in the structure of the viaduct and ramps, the recessed amenity
lighting complete with all supports, fittings and fixings and connected to the low
voltage distribution system.
Amenity Lighting, Luminaries Complete with Lamp
7.12.2 MATERIALS.
7.12.2.1 Luminaries. The luminaries shall be recessed hingeable or fixed type
flush mounted complete with lamp and control gear. The luminaries shall be of the
totally enclosed type, dust, watertight, shock resistant in compliance with IP 54 of
IEC Publication 144. The luminarie shall be designed to house the specified HPS
lamp and accessories and suitable for fitting into a preformed opening in the
underside of the viaduct to provide a flush finish.
The luminarie shall consist of three (3) principal parts as follows:
1. Luminarie (body and diffuser)
2. Frame for concrete opening
3. Control gear housing
The luminarie shall consist of the luminarie body, lamp-holder and flat sheet glass
diffuser. The body shall be made from galvanized sheet steel epoxy powder coated
silver-grey after construction. The interior of the body shall be white epoxy powder
coated.
The refractor shall be high impact heat and shock resistant glass specially treated
to avoid any build up of electrostatic charges and mounted into a metal frame. The
frame assembly shall be fixed to the body by means of stainless steel captive
screws and secured by additional safety clamps to allow replacement. An approved
gasket shall ensure a thorough weathertight sealing of the front glass assembly.
Access into the body of the luminarie shall be from the back or top. The lamp
socket shall be made of high grade porcelain fixed in a rigid support bracket. A lamp
supporting and locking system shall grip and prevent the lamp from loosening.
Luminarie Frame: The luminarie shall be fixed flush with the underside of the
viaduct into a preformed opening. To achieve this the luminarie shall be complete
with a frame for "trimming" the concrete opening. The frame shall be made from
steel angle of suitable section galvanized after manufacture and finished the same
as the luminarie body. The frame shall allow for taking up constructional tolerances
in the concrete opening.
Each luminarie shall have an integral fuse to protect the luminarie and associated
cabling.
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Luminaries shall be complete with a one and one half (1) square millimeter three
(3) core cable high temperature PVC flexible cable and a five (5) pin waterproof plug
for connection into a socket outlet mounted on an adaptable conduit box, suitably
sealed against the ingress of moisture and into which will be terminated the
incoming supply cable. This arrangement shall afford rapid removal of the luminarie
for maintenance or replacement.
Hinged type luminarie shall hinge onto the frame on one (1) side and shall swing
up into the vertical position. Access for maintenance personnel shall be gained to
the viaduct "boxes" using the luminaries as access points. The frame shall have a
vertical upstand onto which the luminarie body shall automatically clip and rest in
the raised position. The control gear shall be housed in a self-contained sealed box
which shall be fixed to the rear of the frame upstand. Connection from the control
gear to the lamp holder shall be by means of a three (3) core two and one-half (2)
square millimeter flexible copper cable butyl insulated and sheathed with cable
glands at each end.
7.12.2.2 Lamps. Lamps shall have the following characteristics:
Type
Nominal lamp
Wattage
Minimum Lumen
output after
100 hours
SONT
SONT
150
250
14,500
27,000
Average Life
Burning Hours
12,000
12,000
7.12.2.3 Control Gear. Control gear shall be of the plug-in type for operation at
220 volts, 60 Hertz, power factor compensated to at least nine-tenths (0.9). The
ballast shall be of a type specially adapted for the particular make of lamps
selected. The lamp shall be able to start with at least plus or minus ten percent
(10%) of the voltage value and continue in normal operation with dips attaining
twenty percent (20%) for four (4) seconds.
The compensation provided shall ensure that there is no large increase in the
operating current during starting. The control gear losses shall not exceed ten
percent (10%) of the nominal lamp wattage. A device shall be provided for the
suppression of radio and television interference. The ballast shall be equipped with
energy savings components which will guarantee savings of not less than thirty
percent (30%) of the lamp wattage. Electronic ballasts are also acceptable if
submitted and approved with the luminarie.
7.12.3 CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS. Recessed fittings shall be fixed
square in the preformed openings and finished flush with the underside of the
viaduct.
Cabling for the recessed hingeable type luminaries shall be run inside the viaduct
boxes suitably clipped and shall loop in and out of the adaptable conduit boxes
housing and sockets serving the luminaries.
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Each adaptable box shall be equipped with terminals to terminate the two (2) or
three (3), sixteen (16) square millimeter four (4) core cable and earth cable
depending upon the position in the circuit.
The cabling for the recessed fixed type luminaries shall pass from the duct system
through the bridge abutment at high level and shall be embedded looping in and out
of the adaptable conduit boxes' recess left for the luminarie.
Approved Manufacturer:
7.12.4 METHOD OF MEASUREMENT. The amenity lighting luminaries shall be
measured by the unit complete with lamps, all fittings and fixings including flexible
cable and plug supplied and installed and put into operation in accordance with
7.12.5 PAYMENT. The completed and accepted amenity lighting luminaries,
measured as provided above, shall be paid for at the contract unit price for the pay
items specified in the Bill of Quantities. Payment shall be full compensation for
furnishing all material, installation, testing and putting into service, for all labor,
equipment, tools, supplies and other items necessary for the proper completion of
the work as specified in Subsection 1.07.2, "Scope of Payment" in these General
Specifications.
ITEM NO
PAY ITEM
PAY UNIT
71201
Amenity Lighting Luminaries, IP 54, complete with lamp, 70

W.H.P.S.
Unit
71202

W.H.P.S.
Unit
71203

W.H.P.S.
Unit
71204

W.H.P.S.
Unit
71205
Amenity Lighting Luminaries, IP 54, complete with lamp, ___

W.H.P.S.
Unit
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SECTION 7.13 - SIGN ILLUMINATION

into satisfactory operation the floodlights for lighting the road signs which are
supplied and installed under a separate section of this Contract.
Overhead Sign Lighting Luminaries, Including Fixtures, Cables, Distribution Box,
Switch, and Control Gear and Installation on Supporting Steelwork.
7.13.2 MATERIALS.
7.13.2.1 Floodlight. The wide angled floodlights for overhead signs shall be of
the totally enclosed type, weather, dust and shock resistant designed to house the
specified lamps.
The body of the floodlight shall be made of extruded or pressure die-cast
aluminum alloy box closed on the front by a protector of very high resistance glass
capable of withstanding thermic and mechanical shocks and set into grooves in the
box by special gasketting. The reflector shall be of high purity (99.9 percent)
anodized aluminum secured in precision aligned internal tracks to provide wide
beam distribution. The side covers of injected light shall allow easy access to the
optical block and shall secure tightness of the whole enclosure to IP 54 in
accordance with IEC Publication 144.
A connection box shall be located at the rear of the floodlight body with gland
connection to accept four (4) square millimeter PVC/SAW/PVC two (2) core cable.
The lamp and control gear shall be mounted in two (2) different and isolated
compartments, or alternatively the central gear may be housed remotely.
Floodlights shall be provided with an earthing terminal.
7.13.2.2 Lamps. Metal halide shall have the following characteristics:
Nominal lamp watts
Minimum lumen output after
100 hours burning
Average life
250 watts
19,000 lumen
10,000 hour
7.13.2.3 Control Gear. Control gear shall be of the plug-in type, for operation at
220 volts, 60 Hertz, power factor compensated to at least nine tenths (0.9) lagging.
The ballast shall be of a type specially adapted for the particular make of lamps
selected.
The lamp shall be able to start with at least plus or minus ten percent (10%) line
voltage, and normal operation with dips attaining twenty percent (20%) for four (4)
seconds. Compensation shall be such to ensure that there is no large increase in
the operating current during starting. The control gear losses shall not exceed ten
percent (10%) of the nominal lamp wattage. A device shall be provided for the
suppression of radio and television interference. The ballast shall be equipped with
energy savings components which will guarantee savings of not less than thirty
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percent (30%) of the lamp wattage. Electronic ballasts are also acceptable if
submitted and approved with the luminarie.
The cables for the internal wiring in the control gear compartments, shall have
single core two and one-half (2) square millimeter copper conductors, with
neoprene or cross-linked polyethylene or approved equivalent insulation and
sheath.
The exposed metallic parts of the luminarie shall be painted with a corrosion and
heat resistant paint and equipped with radio interference suppression equipment.
7.13.3 CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS. The Contractor shall check that the
sign is adjusted and set correctly relative to the vertical plane and the road axis, and
shall then proceed with the electrical installation and fitting of the floodlights.
Overhead Signs. The floodlights shall be located as shown on the Drawings and
mounted on the front edge of the platform. A specially designed mounting bracket
shall be provided for each floodlight allowing it to be swivelled in any desired
direction and enabling it to be locked firmly in its final position. The feeder cable
shall be routed via the duct in the supporting frame up to platform height where it
shall be glanded into a suitable metal clad waterproof box and will be terminated
into a non-automatic T00PO and N 40 ampere miniature circuit breaker isolator. A
two-way three (3) phase five (5) ampere miniature circuit breaker board within the
enclosure shall distribute power to the individual floodlights using four (4) square
millimeter two (2) core PVC/SWA/PVC cable.The earth of the cables shall be
bonded to the earth terminal of each enclosure.
On no account should the floodlights or associated bracketry and fixings obstruct
the view of the sign face. Additional screening where required shall be added to the
top or bottom edges of the sign in the event of excess glare to oncoming traffic.
The Contractor shall be responsible for the final setting and locking in position of
the floodlights after demonstrating to the Engineer that the specified sign lighting
requirements has been met.
7.13.4 METHOD OF MEASUREMENT. Sign illumination shall be measured as the
number of overhead sign lighting luminaries including fixtures, distribution box,
supporting steelwork, switchgear, control gear, interconnecting cabling and earthing
as necessary, supplied, erected and put into operation in accordance with these
7.13.5 PAYMENT. The completed and accepted sign illumination floodlight
assemblies as provided above shall be paid for at the contract unit price(s) for
"Overhead Sign Lighting Luminaries" as specified in the Bill of Quantities. Payment
will be full compensation for furnishing all materials, installation, testing and putting
into operation, for all labor, equipment, tools, supplies and other items necessary for
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the proper completion of the work as specified in Subsection 1.07.2, "Scope of

ITEM NO
71301
PAY ITEM
Overhead Sign Lighting Luminaries, IP54, 250 Watt H.P.M.V.
(Size), including fixtures, cables, distribution box, switch and
control gear and installation on supporting steelwork
70
PAY UNIT
Unit
SECTION 7.14 - UNDERBRIDGE FITTING

7.14.1 DESCRIPTION. The work shall consist of the supply, installation on the
ceiling or on the walls of the bridges and putting into satisfactory service the fittings
for the specified high pressure sodium lamps, including control gear and lamp,
wiring and associated materials.
Underbridge Fitting, Complete with Lamp
7.14.2 MATERIALS.
7.14.2.1 Fitting. The fitting shall have a robust body constructed from pressure
die-cast aluminum finished with polyurethane paint. A front refractor shall be
applied with gasket with a mechanical protection to IP 54 in compliance with IEC
Publication 144. The refractor shall be one (1) piece made from thermal and
mechanical shock-resistant borosilicate glass. The fitting shall be completely
factory assembled and prewired with heat-resistant silicone insulated flexible cable.
The reflector shall be of the high purity anodized aluminum giving asymmetrical
distribution of the light.
The control gear shall be housed in a separated compartment isolated from the
lamp compartment.
Through wiring shall be provided making use of watertight cable glands.
7.14.2.2 Lamps. Lamps shall have the following characteristics:
Type
SONT
SONT
Nominal lamp
Wattage
Minimum Lumen
output after 100
hours
150
250
14,500
27,000
Average Life
Burning Hours
12,000
12,000
7.14.2.3 Control Gear. Control gear shall be suitable for operation at 220 volts,
60 Hertz, power factor compensated to at least nine-tenths (0.9). The ballast shall
be of a type specially adapted for the particular make of lamps selected. The lamp
shall be able to start with at least plus or minus ten percent (10%) of the voltage
value and continue in normal operation with dips attaining twenty percent (20%) for
four (4) seconds. The ballast shall be equipped with energy savings components
which will guarantee savings of not less than thirty percent (30%) of the lamp
wattage. Electronic ballasts are also acceptable if submitted and approved with the
luminarie.
The compensation shall ensure that there is no large increase in the operating
current during starting. The control gear losses shall not exceed ten percent (10%)
of the nominal lamp wattage. A device shall be provided for the suppression of radio
and television interference.
7.14.3 CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS. The fitting shall be mounted on the
ceiling or on the walls of the bridges, at the instructions of the Engineer, by means of
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galvanized steel brackets specially designed for the purpose and well fixed to the
concrete of the bridge structure.
7.14.4 METHOD OF MEASUREMENT. Underbridge fittings shall be measured as
the number of fittings complete with lamp, control gear, wiring, fixing brackets and
other accessories, mounted and put into operation in accordance with these
7.14.5 PAYMENT. The completed and accepted fittings, measured as provided
above, shall be paid for at the contract unit price for the pay items listed below
specified in the Bill of Quantities. Payment shall be full compensation for the
furnishing of all material, installation, testing and putting into service, for all labor,
equipment, tools, supplies and other items necessary for the proper completion of
the work as specified in Subsection 1.07.2, "Scope of Payment" in these General
Specifications.
ITEM NO
PAY ITEM
PAY UNIT
71401
Underbridge Fitting, IP54, complete with lamp, 70 W.H.P.S.
Unit
71402
Unit
71403
Unit
71404
Unit
71405
Underbridge Fitting, IP54, complete with lamp, ___ W.H.P.S.
Unit
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SECTION 7.15 - UNDERPASS LIGHTING LUMINARIES

into satisfactory operation a luminarie lighting system to light vehicle underpasses.
Underpass Lighting Luminaries
7.15.2 MATERIALS.
7.15.2.1 Luminaries. The luminaries shall be a modular unit modified by the
manufacturer to accommodate the lamp and light distribution arrangement required
for the scheme.
All luminaries shall have the following principal features and details:
1.
Aluminum (magnesium - silicon alloy) one (1) piece extruded body
having a wall thickness of not less than two and one-half (2) millimeters.
2.
Polished aluminum reflector.
3.
The optical system, electrical control gear and lamp shall be mounted
on a "plug-in" type gear tray which shall have locating pins to ensure alignment
when being fitted into the body. The ground wire connection shall be taken through
the plug and socket connector to ensure that the ground potential is maintained on
the gear tray when it is being removed from the luminarie for maintenance purposes.
4.
The luminarie shall have a hinged front glass assembly which shall
comprise of a clear toughened glass plate, not less than five and one-half (5)
millimeters thick, fixed into an aluminum frame which shall have a full length closing
device. The front glass assembly shall seat on to a neoprene non-rotting type
gasket and once seated shall provide a fully jet-proof and dustproof seal to IP 65.
5.
The whole assembly shall be treated against corrosion by anodizing
the aluminum.
6.
The luminarie shall be complete with their own mounting accessories
and shall be supported from the underpass structure.
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7.15.2.2 Lamps. Each luminarie shall be provided with the specified lamp or
lamps as selected from the following list and having the characteristics detailed.
Type
Nominal lamp
Wattage
Minimum Lumen
output after 100
hours
Average Life
Burning Hours
(a)
SONT
SONT
250
400
27,000
48,000
12,000
12,000
(b) Fluorescent lamps

TL
TL
58
65
4,500
4,800
7,500
7,500
7.15.2.3 Control Gear:

1.
For high pressure sodium lamps
Lamps shall have a ballast incorporated of the plug-in type, for operation at
220 volts, power factor compensated to at least nine-tenths (0.9) lagging. The
ballast shall be of the type specially adopted for the lamps selected. The lamp shall
be able to start with at least plus or minus ten percent (10%) line voltage and
continue in normal operation with dips attaining twenty percent (20%) for four (4)
seconds. Compensation shall be such as to ensure that there is no great increase
in the operating current during starting and gear losses shall not exceed ten percent
(10%) of the normal wattage.
The luminarie circuits shall be provided with a suppressing device for
prevention of radio interference. The ballast shall be equipped with energy savings
components which will guarantee savings of not less than thirty percent (30%) of the
lamp wattage. Electronic ballasts are also acceptable if submitted and approved
with the luminarie.
2.
For fluorescent lamps
Fluorescent luminaries shall be equipped with rapid start (starterless) control

gear, which shall be tropicalized for use in temperature in excess of fifty degrees
Celsius (50o C.) ambient and shall be suitable for operation as a 220V, 60 Hertz
supply.
Fluorescent circuits shall have a power factor of not less than nine-tenths
(0.9).
7.15.2.4 Lighting Control System. The nighttime lighting fluorescent fixtures
shall be controlled from the section of the LV switchboard busbar inside the compact
substation which feeds the street lighting masts. These will be switched on when
the photo-electric cell controlling the street lighting contactor actuated.
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The daytime lighting HPS fixtures will be fed from a separate busbar of the LV
switchboard of the compact substation and which will be controlled from a second
set of photo-electric cell and contactor. These shall be interlocked with the nighttime
lighting contactor such that when one is "ON" the other will be "OFF".
7.15.3.1 General. Sub-circuit lighting cables from the substation to the lighting
fixtures shall be routed via PVC ducts into the underpass.
7.15.3.2 Luminaries. Luminaries shall be fixed using Unistrut or approved equal
cable channel together with luminarie mounting accessories as provided by the
luminarie manufacturer.
The interconnection between fittings shall be by a conduit coupling
approximately twenty five (25) millimeters length, twenty (20) millimeters diameter
through which the interconnecting wiring will be passed.
Luminaries shall be through wired with a five (5) core or five (5) single core
heat resistant flexible copper cable, rubber insulated and/or sheathed. The earth
wire shall be solidly bounded to the earthing stud inside the luminarie. Cable cross
sections shall be as specified on the drawings.
Luminaries shall be installed throughout the underpass in a neat continuous
line. Luminaries shall be aligned to the satisfaction of the Engineer and any
necessary realignment to the satisfaction of the Engineer and any necessary
realignment shall be made without additional cost.
Luminaries shall be complete with their own mounting accessories as shown
on the electrical and structural drawings. Fixings shall be agreed with the Engineer
and all bolts used shall be stainless steel painted after installation with a two (2)
pack epoxy anti-corrosion paint again to be agreed with the Engineer.
The Contractor shall place emphasis on aligning the luminaries level and true to
the satisfaction of the Engineer.
7.15.4 METHOD OF MEASUREMENT. Underpass lighting luminaries complete
with lamps, control gear, wiring and all fittings, fixings and shall be measured as the
number furnished, installed and put into operation after testing and acceptance as
meeting these General Specifications in all respects.
supplying all materials installation and putting into operation, all labor, equipment,
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ITEM NO
PAY ITEM
PAY UNIT
71501
Underpass Lighting Luminaries, IP65, daytime lighting,

complete with lamp, 150 W.H.P.S.
Unit
71502

complete with lamp, 2 x 150 W.H.P.S.
Unit
71503

Unit
71504

Unit
71505

Unit
71506

Unit
71507

complete with lamp, ___ W.H.P.S.
Unit
71511
Underpass Lighting Luminaries, IP65, nighttime lighting,

complete with lamp, 40 Fluorescent
Unit
71512

Unit
71513

Unit
71514

complete with lamp, ___ Fluorescent
Unit
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SECTION 7.16 - EARTHING

7.16.1 DESCRIPTION. This work shall consist of the supply, installation,
connection, testing and any additions or adjustments to make the earthing
installation comply with the standards specified and to the approval of the Engineer.
Earthing Installation
7.16.2 MATERIALS. Materials shall be in accordance with the requirements and
standards.
7.16.3 CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS. All exposed non-current carrying
metallic parts of the installation and the neutral point of the distribution system shall
be earthed. The earthing of the distribution system shall be made at the neutral
point of the transformers.
A separate fifty (50) millimeter by six (6) millimeter high conductivity earth bar shall
be mounted on porcelain connectors in each substation housing. The bar shall be
pre-drilled with a minimum distance of seventy-five (75) millimeters between holes.
The following conductors shall be connected to the bar where relevant:
1. Transformer Neutral
- insulated cable
2. Transformer frame earth
- bare conductor
3. MV switchgear frame earth
- bare conductor
4. LV switchgear frame earth - bare conductor

5. Earth mat connection
- insulated cable
6. Earth mat connection
- insulated cable
The insulated cable shall be fifty (50) square millimeter single core PVC green
insulated cable fixed at regular intervals with PVC cleats and terminating with
suitably sized lugs.
The bare conductors shall be thirty-five (35) millimeters by six (6) millimeters high
conductivity copper tape fixed at regular intervals with purpose made brass saddles.
Each substation earth mat shall have two (2) separate earth paths, each
comprising of two (2) sixteen (16) millimeter diameter copper covered steel rods of
two and one-half (2) meter length driven into the ground in the corners of
enclosure. The rods shall be fitted with inspection covers and connected together
and to the earth bar with inspection covers and to the earth bar with insulated cable.
The resistance to earth for each path should not exceed ten (10) ohms giving a
network earth of maximum five (5) ohms excluding any earthing external to the
substation.
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Each earth bar shall have a label fitted over and shall identify the connections
together with the wording "Main Earth Bar."
The separate earthing cables for the high masts and lighting column circuits shall
be bonded to the earth at the LV supply position, every high mast and last column
on each circuit shall be bonded via the earthing bolt to a sixteen (16) millimeter
diameter copper covered steel rods of sufficient length driven into the ground
adjacent to the mast or column. The bonding shall be a sixteen (16) square
millimeter stranded copper, single core, insulated cable. A similar system shall be
installed at the relevant position of the sign lighting installation. The resistance to
earth for the earth path shall not exceed ten (10) ohms excluding any other earthing.
Additional rods shall be installed if necessary to achieve this reading.
All connections between rods and earthing tape or cables shall be made by the
Cadweld process which produces a fused joint. Bolted connections may be used for
connection to removable items of equipment only.
All lighting fittings distribution boards, isolators, ... etc., together with all
extraneous metalwork shall effectively be bonded to the main earth bar in the
substation via separate earthing leads and sub-main cables; armoring, etc.
Where single wire armored is used for earthing purpose, earth tags shall be fitted
to the cable glands and a separate bonding lead shall be taken from the tag to the
earth terminal of the fused switch, breaker, isolator or switchboard.
EARTHING TESTS.
After installation of the individual earthing system in
accordance with the above for the various parts of the Specification and after the
whole installation has been connected up, an earth resistance test shall be carried
out on the earth bar at each substation and the readings obtained officially
recorded. Three (3) readings shall be obtained or each substation relating to the
two (2) earth paths connected individually and in parallel. An Evershed and
Vignoles or similar earth tester shall be used and all results tabulated and handed to
the Engineer.
7.16.4 METHOD OF MEASUREMENT. Earthing shall be measured as the number
of completed sets of earthing supplied, installed, and put into operation after testing
and acceptance as meeting these General Specifications in all respects.
above, will be paid at the contract unit price(s) for the pay items listed below that are
specified in the Bill of Quantities. Payment will be full compensation for furnishing
all materials, installation, testing and putting into operation, for all labor, equipment,
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ITEM NO
PAY ITEM
PAY UNIT
71601
Earthing Installation, Highmast
Unit
71602
Earthing Installation, Sub-Station
Unit
71603
Earthing Installation, Switching Station
Unit
71604
Earthing Installation, Columns and Amenity Lighting
Unit
71605
Earthing Installation, Gantry Sign or Overhead
Unit
71606
Earthing Installation, (Type)
Unit
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SECTION 7.17 - TESTING AND ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

7.17.1 DESCRIPTION. The work included in this section is of a general subsidiary
type associated with that carried out in the relevant sections of these General
Specifications.
7.17.2 LABELING. All items of equipment shall be adequately and clearly labeled
in English and Arabic. Labeling shall be in accordance with the schematic diagram,
a copy of which shall be incorporated in the Operation and Instruction Manual.
1. General. Each item of switchgear, and all other items of plant whether
individual or forming part of a switch or control panel shall be clearly labeled on the
exterior of the casings.
2. Lighting columns and masts shall be fitted with "Traffolite" or similar labels to
give black lettering on a whole background of sufficient size to be visible from a
passing vehicle. These labels shall be attached to the columns by means of
stainless steel nuts and bolts positioned just above the access openings. The
columns shall be identified strictly in accordance with the coding and locations
shown on the Plan - Electrical Installation Drawings.
3. Switchgear. All control switchgear labels shall be engraved on "Traffolite" to
give black lettering on a white background, and shall indicate the voltage, current
rating and phase color, together with the manufacturer's distinguishing mark. A
separate label shall include the service controlled.
4. Overall Scheme. All switchgear, distribution boards and apparatus shall be
included in an overall identification scheme and labeled accordingly.
5. Phase Markers. The interior of each item of electrical equipment shall be
clearly marked to show the phases by means of colored plastic sleeving or discs.
6. Circuit Lists. Circuit lists shall be mounted on the inside of distribution or
doors, so placed that they are easily readable. The list shall comprise a printed
sheet sealed into a semi-rigid clear plastic cover provided by specialist supplier.
7. Cable Core Identification. AC power cable cores shall be identified at their
terminations by colored sheaths of the heat or chemically shrinkable type to indicate
the respective phases and neutral. Where the core insulation is suitably colored
during manufacture the colored sleeve may be omitted.
8. Accessory Identification. All accessories such as local switches, switch-fuses
and isolators used for the control of equipment, lighting fittings, etc., shall carry
engraved identification plates to indicate the circuit number and phase to which the
accessory is connected as shown on the drawings.
Prior to final testing the Contractor shall confirm that all labeling is intact over the
whole site and that all cables have been fitted with circuit markers wherever the
cable emerges from the duct system.
7.17.3 TESTING AND COMMISSIONING.
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7.17.3.1 General. Testing and inspection of the installation shall be carried out in
accordance with the regulations and standards listed in the documents after
completion of the work to prove compliance with the Specifications. The tests will
be carried out in the presence of and to the satisfaction of the Engineer.
Manufacturer's test certification for appropriate equipment shall be handed to the
Engineer prior to the site testing being carried out.
All results of the tests shall be recorded on site and signed by all witnessing
parties. Subsequently, three (3) copies of all such documents shall be submitted to
the Engineer.
The Contractor shall furnish all equipment, measuring apparatus, labor, etc., to
facilitate the tests. This equipment shall be sealed and have current calibration
certificates issued by an official laboratory, approved by the Engineer.
Prior notice shall be given to the Engineer of proposed tests together with a list of
the equipment to be used. In particular the Contractor shall submit his proposals for
measuring the luminance and illumination levels and for calculating the average
levels as specified elsewhere in this specification.
All tests including where applicable, insulation tests, continuity tests, effectiveness
of earthing, measuring of earth electrode resistance, shall be carried out under the
responsibility of the Contractor.
The Contractor shall be responsible for all costs involved in testing and
commissioning and shall re-test at his own expense any item that fails. No repeat
test shall be carried out until the cause has been established and rectification of the
failure has been carried out.
7.17.3.2 Site Testing. The Contractor shall include for the following tests to be
carried out on site:
7.17.3.2.1 Substation Tests. Insulation resistance test with 1000 volts
megger. Phasing out and polarity check. Operation and protection tests.
7.17.3.2.2 Cables.
MV Cables
Insulation resistance tests taken between conductors and between
conductors and cable metallic sheath taken with a 1000 volt megger.
-
High potential Test
This shall be carried out in accordance with the IEC 502:1983

recommendations for Electrical Test after installation. Test voltage shall be agreed
with and recognized by the cable manufacturer.
LV Cables
Insulation resistance tests taken between conductors and between
conductors and separate earthing cable taken with a 500 volt megger
-
Continuity Tests
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The Contractor shall obtain approval from the Engineer, after completion of all
tests, for authorization of connection of the power supply to the installation.
7.17.3.2.3 Visual Inspection. The Contractor shall include for carrying out
the following tests in addition to those previously called for:
-
Condition of the equipment and quality of the workmanship.
Level, perpendicularity and alignment of the high masts, poles and

luminaries.
-
Actual characteristics of the equipment.
7.17.3.2.4 Measurement of Insulation Resistance. Insulation resistance

tests on the various LV circuits. The tests shall be performed after installation, in
accordance with approved standards to determine the adequacy of insulation
between phases and also between phases, neutral and earth (lamps shall be
removed during the test where applicable).
Resistance tests of the earthing of all metallic frames.
7.17.3.2.5 Operational Tests. Normal functioning of all lamps. Operational
tests on all switchgear and power equipment including recording the voltage at the
terminals of each ballast on the final column in each circuit, together with the
voltage existing simultaneously at the feeder pillar outgoing LV terminals.
7.17.3.2.6 Performance Tests. Performance tests shall be performed after
one hundred (100) hours normal functioning. Measurement of the lighting levels
and uniformities on the road surfaces. The results of which shall be submitted to
the Engineer in tabulated form.
The Resident Engineer will reserve the right to take any action he may consider
necessary, in the event of the measure values not conforming with the lighting
design criteria as specified under the relevant section of these Specifications. Any
other tests found necessary by the Engineer to verify conformity of the installation
with these Specifications.
7.17.4 HANDLING OF EQUIPMENT. The Contractor shall provide all slings, lifting
tackles and cranes required for the safe handling, off-loading and installation of all
items supplied and shall be responsible for obtaining and maintaining up-to-date the
necessary test certificates for such equipment. Protection of surfaces and floors
during installation shall be the responsibility of the Contractor together with any
making good required. Programming of deliveries shall be coordinated to ensure
accessibility of equipment at the appropriate stage of construction.
The Contractor shall be fully responsible for protection and maintenance in good
condition of all equipment included in his supply during storage, delivery, installation
and until hand over completion.
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SECTION 7.18 - ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION EQUIPMENT DATA

7.18.1 GENERAL. The information and data on the principal items of equipment
must be submitted by the Contractor with his Tender.
The Contractor shall supply all the information and data proving compliance of the
equipment with the Specifications as listed in the Summary of Equipment
Manufacturers and required by the Detailed Equipment Data. The Engineer
reserves the right to request any further information he may need to check
compliance of the proposed equipment with the Specifications.
The Contractor shall supply information from the Manufacturer's Equipment lists
with the characteristics indicated in his Tender unless otherwise specifically agreed
to in the following format:.
Bill of
Quantity
Item No.
Description
Manufacturer
Country
of
Orgin
Catalogue
Reference
7.18.2 DETAILED EQUIPMENT DATA.

7.18.2.1 33 KV Overhead Lines Network.
1.
Manufacturers of all parts of the system
2.
Type with manufacturers catalogue and descriptive leaflet and
catalogue number
3.
Details of construction with detailed specifications, grade, strength and
ratings of the materials used
4.
Calculations showing details of stresses under maximum wind loading
5.
Calculations and sizes of necessary concrete support bases
7.18.2.2 High Masts/Lighting Columns.
1.
Manufacturers
2.
Type with manufacturers' catalogue and descriptive leaflet
3.
Details of construction with detailed specification of materials used for
column and holding down bolts
4.
Calculations showing details of stresses under maximum wind loading
and gusting
5.
Calculations and sizes of necessary concrete support bases
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7.18.2.3 Intake Switching Station/Packaged Substation/Feeder Pillar.

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Manufacturer
Specifications with manufacturer's catalogue
Construction drawings
Characteristics of each component
Foundations block detail
General Arrangement
7.18.2.4. Cables (MV and LV).

For each type of cable:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Manufacturer
Specification
Standard to which it complies
Rated voltage
Manufacturer's catalogue, with indications of cable proposed
7.18.2.5 Luminaries.
7.18.2.5.1 Luminaries Details.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
Manufacturer
Type with manufacturer's catalogue and description leaflet
Details of construction with detailed specification of materials used
Total electrical load of luminarie
Lighting characteristics of the luminarie:
- Total luminous output in percent of lamps output
- Isocandela diagrams in all azimuths
- Isolux curves on a horizontal surface
- Coefficient of utilization
Weight of complete fitting
Luminarie dirt depreciation curves
7.18.2.5.2 Lamp Control Gear.

1.
Ballast
(1)Manufacturer
(2)Type with manufacturer's catalogue and descriptive leaflet
(3)Operating design characteristics of lamp (starting and normal)
(4)Losses in normal operation
(5)Minimum starting voltage
(6)Variation of lamp lumen output with voltage
(7)Starting current (with cold and hot lamp)
(8)Minimum voltage for lamp correction
(9)Power factor before and after correction
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(10) Conductor temperature when the ballast is operating inside

the
luminarie, placed in an ambient temperature of fifty
degrees
Celsius (50 o C.)
(11) Wiring diagram and characteristics of each component
2.
Condenser for Power Factor Correction
(1) Manufacturer
(2) Type with manufacturer's catalogue
(3) Characteristics: capacity, voltage and temperature rating
(4) Maximum operating temperature when installed inside the
luminarie,
operating
in
an
ambient
temperature
of
fifty
degrees
o
Celsius (50 C.)
3.
The ballast shall be equipped with energy savings components which
will guarantee savings of not less than thirty percent (30%) of the lamp wattage.
Electronic ballasts are also acceptable if submitted and approved with the luminarie.
7.18.2.5.3 Lamps.
1.
Manufacturer
2.
Type with manufacturer's catalogue
3.
Lamp operating characteristics (starting and normal)
4.
Starting time and starting current in cold and hot conditions
5.
Minimum voltage for lamp extinction
6.
Spectral distribution of the light emitted
7.
Lumen output after 100 and 200 hours operation
8.
Variation of lumen output with voltage variation
9.
Variation of lumen output with ambient temperature variation
10. Variation of lumen output with lamp life
11. Average lamp life, under defined conditions
12. Lamp temperature, while operating in the proposed fixture in an ambient
temperature of fifty degrees Celsius (50 o C.). The critical spot location of lamp
temperature shall be identified.
7.18.2.6 For all Other Equipment.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Manufacturer
Type
Catalogue, with indication of equipment proposed
Detailed Specification
Construction drawings and wiring drawings
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SECTION 7.19 - CIVIL WORKS FOR ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION

7.19.1 DESCRIPTION. The work shall consist of furnishing and installing of the
complete duct system for all cables, construction of reinforced concrete foundations
for packaged substations, distribution feeder pillars, high mast and conventional
lighting columns, construction of drawpits for ducts, and installation of breakaway
support coupling, transformer base and multi-direction slip base assemblies all as
shown on the Plans or as established by the Engineer. This work also includes the
installation of breakaway support coupling assemblies on existing foundations.
ITEMS IN THE BILL OF QUANTITIES
uPVC Ducts
Drawpits
Reinforced Concrete Foundations for High Mast/Lighting Columns
Reinforced Concrete Bases for Substations
Reinforced Concrete Bases for Feeder Pillars
Breakaway Support Coupling Assembly for Lighting Columns
Breakaway Multi-direction Slip Base Assembly for Lighting Columns
Breakaway Cast Aluminum Transformer Base Assembly for Lighting Columns
7.19.2 MATERIALS.
7.19.2.1 Polyvinylchloride (uPVC) Duct. Polyvinylchloride (uPVC) duct shall be
of the non-sparking type and suitable for direct burial in the ground. Minimum
tensile strength shall be four hundred (400) MN per square meter. Impact strength
shall be forty (40) MN per square meter.
The nominal outside diameters shall be as noted on the Drawing and comply with
S.A.S. for Class II having wall thickness of two and two-tenths (2.2) millimeters for
one hundred ten (110) millimeters diameter and three and two-tenths (3.2)
millimeters for one hundred sixty (160) millimeters diameter.
7.19.2.2 Concrete. Concrete shall be Class B as specified and shall conform to
the relevant requirements of Section 5.01, "Portland Cement Concrete" in these
7.19.2.3 Reinforcing Steel. Reinforcing steel shall be mild steel and shall
conform to the relevant requirements of Section 5.02, "Reinforcing Steel" in these
7.19.2.4 Drawpit Covers. Covers for drawpits shall be cast iron and of the heavy
duty (35 tons test load) type, Grade A, to BSS 497 (1976) and shall conform to the
relevant requirements of these General Specifications.
7.19.2.5 Backfill Material. Sand and sieved backfill material free from stones or
other debris shall be provided for reinstating the trenches after the laying of cables
and ducts. Interlocking concrete cable tiles to give fifty (50) millimeters minimum
overlap each side of the outer cables and/or ducts. An indicating tape or mesh shall
be buried two hundred (200) millimeters below the finished ground surface and
above each duct run.
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7.19.2.6 Breakaway Support Coupling, Transformer Base and Multi-direction

Slip Base Assemblies. Breakaway support coupling, transform base and multidirection slip base assemblies shall meet the materials requirements contained in
the latest edition of the AASHTO Standard Specifications for Structural Supports for
Highway Signs, Luminaries, and Traffic Signs.
7.19.2.6.1 Breakaway Support Coupling Assembly. Breakaway support
coupling assembly (longitudinally grooved) shall comply with the following additional
materials requirements:
Minimum Tensile Strength
10,900 kilograms
Restrained Shear
1.64 kg min. - 2.95 kg max
Nut Torque
(237 34 Newton meters)
Coupling Coating:
External surface: Phosphate per Mil.

Std TTC-490 Method 3, Type 2, prime
using cathodic epoxy electrocoat and
fusion bond coat with black nylon #11,
7-15 mil thick
Internal Threads:
Dry Film Lubricant per Mil-L-23398
Anchor Bolt:
Min. 500 mm length, 27 mm diameter,

(3 mm pitch) threaded and galvanized
per ASTM 153, 64-76 mm maximum
above foundation
Miscellaneous washers are to be heavy duty galvanized per ASTM A153. Heavy
Hex Nut per ASTM A563 Grade DH shall be mechanically galvanized per ASTM
B695.
Sheet metal skirt to be two-piece corrosion resistant AASHT T3003 aluminum 1.5
mm thick, 13.3 cm high sections long enough to be held together by three (3)
stainless steel self tapping slotted sheet metal screws.
Electrical wiring and electrical breakaway quick disconnects are to be
provided as indicated on the Drawings.
7.19.2.6.2 Breakaway Cast Aluminum Transformer Base Assembly.
Unless otherwise indicated on the contract drawings, conventional lighting columns
shall incorporate a cast aluminum breakaway transformer base and electrical
breakaway quick-disconnect. The base shall be constructed so that when used with
the size and weight of pole proposed, the assembly shall meet the safety and
strength requirements of AASHTO Standard Specification for Structural Supports for
Highway Signs, Luminaries and Traffic Signals.
The contractor shall furnish a certification from the base manufacturer to this effect:
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Cast aluminum transformer bases shall meet the following requirements:

Base ASTM B108 allow 5G70A - T6 or alloy 356-T6.
Door The high density plastic door shall be fabricated using Noryl SE1
CFM3 resin, or approved equal. The vandal resistant door
fastener shall be a stainless steel socket button head cap screw.
Connecting and hold down hardware for cast aluminum transformer bases shall be:
bolts ASTM A-325, nuts ASTM A-563 Grade A, and both galvanized to ASTM A-153
(AASHTO M-232).
The transformer base and pole combination shall be designed to withstand the
wind loads described in the referenced AASHTO Standard Specifications.
7.19.2.6.3 Breakaway Multi-direction Slip Base Assembly. Breakaway
multi-direction slip base assembly shall conform following additional materials
requirements, and to the standard drawing details and notes.
1. All washers shall be AASHTO M164 (ASTM A325).
2. Clamping bolts shall be new AASHTO M164 (ASTM A325) or ASTM
A449 bolts with clean undamaged threads.
3. The galvanized surfaces of the two slip plates and the 22 guage
stainless steel or galvanized keeper plate shall be smooth and without irregularities,
to reduce friction and to prevent slackening of bolt tension due to flattening of the
irregularities.
7.19.3.1 Underground Duct System.
1.
UPVC duct shall be supplied in lengths with a fitting socket provided at
one (1) end of each length, and jointed using the manufacturer's recommended
adhesive to form a watertight joint.
2.
Routing of duct as shown on the Drawings is schematic but no major
change of alignment will be allowed unless approved by the Engineer. In all cases
where unremovable obstructions are met, the directions of the Engineer shall
govern the routing of duct past such obstacles. All routing of duct shall be of such
nature and in accordance with good practice to allow the minimum of difficulty in
subsequent installations of cable within the conduit. Only smooth bend elbows
(Electrical Elbows) to be used, bend of ducts by heating is not acceptable.
3.
Excavation shall be of sufficient depth to allow the duct to be installed as
shown on the Project Drawings.
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4.
A pull wire shall be placed in all ducts stretching the complete length
between all drawpits.
5.
The duct runs shall be inspected by pulling a steel mandrel, or other
approved device, of a diameter equal to seventy-five percent (75%) of the inside
diameter of the duct and five hundred (500) millimeters long. The mandrel shall
pass through the entire run of the duct from one (1) end to the other without binding.
All ducts which will not allow the mandrel to be pulled through, shall be repaired or
replaced to the satisfaction of the Engineer at the Contractor's expense.
6.
After the duct run has been accepted the Contractor shall furnish and
install a three (3) millimeter diameter galvanized steel pull wire in the ducts for the
future pulling of cables. The steel wire shall be cut at a distance of one (1) meter
outside the duct head into the drawpit and be securely fixed so that the wire will not
be lost inside the duct.
7.
Ducts run not terminated in drawpits shall be properly capped.
8.
Identification markers to be placed at both sides of road to indicate
utilities ducts.
7.19.3.2 Drawpits, Bases and Foundations.
1.
All structural excavation and backfill shall conform to the requirements of
Section 2.05, "Excavation for Structures in these General Specifications.
2.
The excavation shall be well cleaned and a waterproof membrane lining
placed in the bottom and on the sides before the concrete is poured.
3.
Walls and roof slabs of drawpits shall be properly formed.
4.
Mild steel reinforcement shall be provided and placed as shown on the
Drawings, PVC ducts shall be installed all as detailed.
5.
Where duct openings are provided in the drawpit walls are unused, they
shall be fitted with a three hundred (300) millimeter length of capped stub duct.
6.
Foundation for packaged substations/feeder pillars shall be in
accordance with the manufacturer's detailed drawings.
7.
Foundation for high masts and conventional lighting columns shall be in
accordance with the dimensions, details and technical requirements as shown on
the project relevant drawings.
7.19.3.3 Trenching for Duct Laying.
1.
Trenches shall be excavated to the depth shown on the project drawings
in any material including soil, sand or rock, in level or sloping ground in the
locations shown. The trenches shall be wide enough to accommodate the ducts at
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the spacing indicated. Excavation to link the trenches with every location into ducts
at road crossings and into enclosures shall be included.
2.
A bed of sand two hundred (200) millimeters thick shall be laid in the
bottom of the trench prior to the ducts being laid.
3.
After laying of the ducts, a surrounding and covering layer of sand two
hundred (200) millimeters deep shall be placed over the ducts, followed by the
interlocking cable tiles, then the backfill incorporating the marker tape and the whole
then compacted. The marker tape shall be provided as part of the item covering the
duct. These operations shall be carefully coordinated with the duct layer who shall
supervise the duct covering operations to ensure there shall be no damage to the
ducts.
7.19.3.4 Breakaway Support Coupling, Transformer Base and Multidirectional Slip Base Assemblies.
The construction of support coupling,
transformer base and multi-slip base assemblies shall be in accordance with the
recommended practices of the manufacturers as supplemented by the following
additional installation instructions:
The type of breakaway assembly used (support coupling,
transformer base, or multi-direction slip base) shall be the Transformer Base unless
otherwise indicated in the Contract Plans and listed in the Bill of Quantities. If the
weight of luminarie and pole exceed 590 kilograms, breakaway support coupling
assembly cannot be used.
Where the lighting column flange plate is in contact with a
breakaway transformer base the contacting surfaces shall be thoroughly coated with
an aluminum-impregnated caulking compound, or a synthetic rubber gasket may be
placed between the two surfaces, as approved by the Engineer.
7.19.3.4.1 Breakaway Support Coupling Assembly Installation.
Breakaway support coupling assembly shall be installed on new and existing
foundations in accordance with the recommended practices of the manufacturer as
supplemented by the following installation instructions:
1. The coupling manufacturer shall have a representative present
during initial installation.
2. At existing foundations the anchor nuts, pole, grout pad and
leveling nuts shall be removed and the conduits cut to a maximum height of fifty (50)
mm above the foundation.
3. Area around the anchor bolts shall be cleaned of debris or dirt.
4. Heavy duty galvanized (HDG) anchor bolts must be installed
min. sixty four (64) mm to max. seventy six (76) mm above the new foundation or cut
off to the same elevation above on existing foundations.
5. Remove excess zinc or other foreign material from HDG anchor
bolts by chasing the threads with a standard HDG twenty seven (27) mm diameter
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three (3) mm pitch nut to within twenty five (25) mm of the foundation. Thread
couplings onto the anchor bolts by hand.
When threading coupling onto the anchor
precautions so as not to damage the black coating on the surface.
bolt,
take
6. Level couplings after positioning. There should be a minimum

of three (3) mm and a maximum of nine (9) mm gap between the bottom surface of
the coupling and the top of the anchor.
7. Remove the nut, small washer and the cardboard sleeve.
8. Set the pole in place on top of couplings and large washers.
9. Install small washers and hand tighten the nuts.
10. Plumb the pole using the couplings as required. Pole should sit
firmly on all four (4) couplings before starting to tighten the nuts.
11. To complete the installation, tighten the nuts to the manufacturer's
specified torque or use torque control nuts. Do not over torque the nut as it may
crack the coupling.
Note: Torque control nuts should not be used in highly
corrosive environment.
7.19.3.4.2
Breakaway Multi-direction Slip Base Assembly
Installation. Construction of the breakaway multi-directional slip base assembly
shall be in accordance with the recommended practices of the manufacturer as
supplemented by the following installation instructions:
1. The slip plane shall be free of obstructions such as protruding
conduit or anchor bolts. The conduit, anchor bolts, and other obstructions shall
terminate at a height at or below the elevation of the top of the bottom slip plate.
2. Washers in the slip plane shall be placed between the bottom
plate and the keeper plate to reduce friction.
3.
The clamping bolts for the slip base assembly shall be
tightened to 200 Newton Meters or to the specified torque, plus or minus two
percent (2%), in two stages using an accurately calibrated torque wrench before
erecting the light standard onto the foundation bolts.
4. Anchor bolts shall extend through the top heavy hex nut two full
threads.
5. Anchor bolts damaged after the foundation concrete is placed
shall not be repaired by bending or welding. The Contractor's repair procedure is to
be submitted to the Engineer for approval prior to making any repairs. The
procedure is to include removing the damaged portion of the anchor bolt, cutting
threads on the undamaged portion to remain, the installation of an approved
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threaded sleeve nut and stud, and repairing the foundation with epoxy concrete
repair.
6. Where used, the grout pad shall not extend above the
elevation of the bottom of the slip base.
7. Anchor bolts shall be installed plumb, 1 degree.
8. The lighting column flange plate, where in contact with the pole
foundation, shall be coated externally with black bituminous paint.
7.19.3.4.3 Breakaway Cast Aluminum Transformer Base Assembly
Installation.
1. Cast aluminum transformer bases shall meet the requirements
of the latest version of AASHTO's and "Standard Specifications for Structural
Supports for Highway Signs, Luminaries and Traffic Signals."
2. Cast aluminum transformer bases shall be marked for easy
identification as to compliance with the above specifications.
3. All connecting and hold down washers shall be supplied and
installed in accordance with the base manufacturer recommendations.
4. The contractor shall furnish to the Engineer a certification that
the base meets AASHTO requirements for all types of breakaway bases.
5. All connecting and anchor bolts shall be torqued to a minimum
257 N-M or as specified by the pole and breakaway base manufacturer.
6. If shimming is necessary to install the light poles straight and
level, on its longitudinal axis, the contractor shall install "U" shaped shims or bound
flat washers. The washers/shims shall be installed around the anchor bolts.
7.19.4 QUALITY ASSURANCE PROCEDURES. The uPVC ducts, drawpits,
reinforced concrete bases and foundations, and breakaway assemblies will be
inspected, sampled, tested and evaluated in accordance with Section 1.08
"Acceptance of Work" in these General Specifications.
The materials incorporated into the uPVC ducts, drawpits, reinforced concrete
bases and foundations and breakaway assemblies shall be sampled, tested and
evaluated in accordance with the specifications and test methods referenced in
Subsection 7.19.2 "Materials" and Subsection 1.08.3 "Certification of Conformance"
in these General Specifications. The installation of these materials and construction
of the ducts, drawpits, bases, foundations and assemblies will be inspected and
accepted in accordance with Subsection 7.19.3 "Construction Requirements" and
Subsection 1.08.4 "Measured or Tested Conformance" in these General
Specifications.
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7.19.5 METHOD OF MEASUREMENT. Bases, foundations and breakaway

assemblies shall be measured by the number of units acceptably constructed.
uPVC duct shall be measured by the linear meter of completed and backfilled trench
in which the specified number of ducts have been installed. Ducts shall be
measured along the axis of the duct from terminus to terminus and shall include all
bends. Breakaway support coupling assemblies installed on existing foundations
shall also be measured by the unit.
Reinforced concrete drawpits and cast iron covers shall be measured by the
number of completed and accepted drawpits of each type and size.
above, will be paid for at the contract unit price(s) for the pay items listed below that
are specified in the Bill of Quantities. Payment shall be full compensation for
furnishing all materials, for all labor, equipment, tools, supplies and all other items
ITEM NO
PAY ITEM
PAY UNIT
71901
uPVC Duct, installed, 50 mm dia
Linear
Meter
71902
Linear
Meter
71903
Linear
Meter
71904
Linear
Meter
71905
Linear
Meter
71906
Linear
Meter
71907
Linear
Meter
71908
Linear
Meter
71909
uPVC Duct, installed, ___ mm dia
Linear
Meter
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71915
Drawpit with Heavy Duty Steel Cover, 90 x 900 x 1200 mm
Unit
71916
Drawpit with Heavy Duty Steel Cover, 900 x 1800 x 1200 mm
Unit
71917
Drawpit with heavy Duty Steel Cover, 600 x 600 x 1200 mm
Unit
71918
Drawpit with Heavy Duty Steel Cover, (Size) mm
Unit
71925
Drawpit with Medium Duty Steel Cover, 900 x 900 x 1200 mm
Unit
71926
Drawpit with Medium Duty Steel Cover, 900 x 1800 x 1200

mm
Unit
71927
Drawpit with Medium Duty Steel Cover, 600 x 600 x 1000 mm
Unit
71928
Drawpit with Medium Duty Steel Cover, (Size) mm
Unit
71935
Drawpit with Light Duty Steel Cover, 900 x 900 x 1200 mm
Unit
71936
Unit
71937
Unit
71938
Drawpit with Light Duty Steel Cover, (Size) mm
Unit
71945
Reinforced Concrete Foundation for (6) meter lighting column
Unit
71946
Reinforced Concrete Foundation for (8) meter lighting column
Unit
71947
Reinforced Concrete Foundation for (10) meter lighting

column
Unit
71948

column
Unit
71949

column
Unit
71950

column
Unit
71951
Reinforced Concrete Foundation for (20) meter high

mast/lighting column
Unit
71952

Unit
71953

Unit
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71954

Unit
71955
Reinforced Concrete Foundation for (___) meter high

Unit
71960
Breakaway Support Coupling Assembly for (6) meter lighting

column
Unit
71961

column
Unit
71962

column
Unit
71963

column
Unit
71964

column
Unit
71965

column
Unit
71966
Breakaway Support Coupling Assembly for (___) meter

lighting column
Unit
71970
Breakaway Multi-Direction Slip Base Assembly for (6) meter

lighting column
Unit
71971

lighting column
Unit
71972

lighting column
Unit
71973

lighting column
Unit
71974

lighting column
Unit
71975

lighting column
Unit
71976
Breakaway Multi-Direction Slip Base Assembly for (___) meter

lighting column
Unit
71980
Breakaway Cast Aluminum Transform Base Assembly for (6)
Unit
95
meter lighting column

71981

Unit
71982

Unit
71983

Unit
71984

Unit
71985

Unit
71986
Breakaway Cast Aluminum Transform Base Assembly for

(___) meter high mast/lighting column
Unit
71990
Reinforced Concrete Base for substations in accordance with

substation supplier design
Unit
71991
Reinforced Concrete Base for Feeder Pillars
Unit
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SECTION 7.20 - TRAFFIC SIGNALS

7.20.1 DESCRIPTION. These Works shall consist of the supply, installation and
putting into satisfactory service of the Traffic Signal system complete with controller,
detectors, traffic signal masts and poles, signal heads complete with lamps and
pedestrian facilities where required, cabling and connection and all necessary
services for the complete installation.
The controller, signal masts and poles shall be installed on fixed foundations or
bases and the supply and construction of these, together with all necessary ducts,
drawpits, trenches, excavations and similar civil works shall be provided by the
Contractor in conformity with the requirements outlined in Section 7.19, "Civil Works
for Electrical Installation" and as further detailed in this Section of these General
Specifications.
Placement of the signal poles and controller cabinet shall minimize the possibility
of their being struck by errant vehicles.
Signal Controller, (No. ) Phase
Traffic Signal Head
Pedestrian Traffic Signal Head
Pedestrian Traffic Signal Head, Push Button
Traffic Signal Support
Traffic Loop Detectors
7.20.2 DEFINITIONS. For this Section of the General Specifications the following
definitions shall apply. Where applicable, the meanings of the terms are detailed in
BS 892:1967 Glossary of Highway Engineering Terms and BS 6100 Section
2.4.1:1986 Highway Engineering.
1. Full-vehicular actuated traffic signals. Traffic signaling equipment in which the
duration of green signals and the time of the cycle vary in relation to the traffic flow
into and through the controlled area.
2. Fixed time traffic signals. Traffic signaling equipment in which the duration of
the red and green signals are fixed in relations to each other and together form a
fixed cycle.
3. Semi-vehicular actuated traffic signals. Traffic signaling equipment which
provides vehicular actuated control of the minor roads including Vehicular Extension
Periods up to the Maximum Green Period.
4. Pedestrian demand traffic signals. Traffic signaling equipment actuated by
push button and providing right-of-way for pedestrians, who when the request is
made, do not have the right-of-way.
5. Traffic signal sequence. Traffic signal head aspects to provide the following
facilities:
Option 1 (Vehicle/Vehicle)
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VEH A
VEH B
G A R R R
R R RA G G
Option 2 (Vehicle/Pedestrian)
VEH
G A R R R RA G
PED
R R R G FG R R
If specified the flashing green (FG) pedestrian right-of-way may be complete with
audible signal.
6. Right-of-way. The condition which applies when a green signal is displayed to
traffic at the approach to a primary signal face and which permits traffic to proceed if
the way is clear, but with special care to turning traffic, giving way to pedestrians
who are crossing.
7. Traffic stream. Vehicles in one (1) or more lanes on the same approach to the
controlled area which, when they have the right-of-way, will move in the same
direction.
8. Stage. A condition of signal lights during a period of the cycle which gives
right-of-way to one (1) or more particular traffic movements.
A stage may be considered as starting at the point at which all phases that will
have right-of-way during the stage have been set to green, and all phases
terminating have been set to red and ending at the point at which the phase loses
the right-of-way.
Stages may be considered as being separated by interstage timing periods during
which phases loses and gain right-of-way to establish a new stage.
9. Interstage period. The period between the end of one (1) stage and the start
of the next stage.
10. Phase. The sequence of conditions applied to one (1) or more streams of
vehicular traffic and, where required combinations of vehicular traffic and
pedestrians, which always receive identical signal light indications throughout the
complete cycle.
11. Minimum green run period. The minimum duration of the phase green signal
before it is allowed to be terminated.
12. Vehicular extension period. Additional duration of green signal indication
secured by operation of a detector by vehicles having the right-of-way.
13. Maximum green run period. The maximum time for which a phase can
continue to be extended by its associated detection equipment after a demand has
been made by traffic on another phase.
14. Early cut-off. A condition in which one (1) or more traffic streams are permitted
to move after the stoppage of one (1) more of the traffic streams which during the
preceding stage have been permitted to run with them.
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15. Late release. A condition in which one (1) or more traffic streams are
permitted to move before the release of one (1) or more of the traffic streams which
during the subsequent stage are permitted to run with them.
16. Cycle. The sum of all stages from the beginning of the green on a reference
major street until the return of green to the reference approach.
17. Staggered ambers. A condition where on a change of right-of-way the warning
to traffic streams about to start commences during the warning to traffic streams
called upon to stop.
18. All red. A condition where on a change of right-of-way the commencement of
a warning to traffic streams about to start commences after the termination of the
warning to traffic streams called upon to stop.
19. Normal clearance period. A fixed inter-stage period giving staggered ambers.
20. Fixed extra clearance.
clearance period.
A fixed inter-stage period longer than the normal
21. Turning traffic. Vehicles turning left or right after passing the stop line or
primary signal face.
22. Demand. A request for right-of-way by traffic during a phase which has no
right-of-way when the request is made.
23. Forced change. A condition which shall cause a change to a selected stage,
unless the controller is in an inter-stage or a minimum green period, in which case
the change to the selected stage shall be deferred until the expiry of the minimum
green period providing the condition is still present at that time.
7.20.3 SUBMITTALS. Material and equipment listings along with shop drawings of
poles, mast arms, controller, cabinet, wiring schematics, harnesses and pin
connectors, etc., shall be furnished the Engineer for approval within sixty (60) days
after signing the Contract. Partial listings and shop drawings will not be accepted
for consideration.
Submissions shall be clear, complete, and in quadruplicate. Material and
equipment lists shall, in addition to a summary, include catalog cutouts or published
data sheets. Unacceptable submittal data will be returned for corrective action. A
copy of the approved material and equipment listings along with approved shop
drawings will be returned to the Contractor.
Any changes to the approved material or equipment lists must be requested in
writing. If requested by the Engineer, the Contractor shall submit for inspection and
approval samples of both the specified and proposed substitute item at no cost to
the Ministry. Manufacturer's warranties and guarantees, furnished on equipment
used in the Work, shall be delivered to the Engineer; likewise, instruction sheets
and parts lists supplied shall be delivered to the Engineer upon receipt of the
equipment. For each type of equipment used in the Work, spare units reflecting ten
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percent (10%) of the equipment used with a minimum of one (1) shall be provided to
the Engineer.
Throughout the entire project, all units of any one (1) item, such as poles, signal
heads, detectors, controllers, cabinets, etc., shall be made by the same
manufacturer unless otherwise approved in writing by the Ministry.
Inasmuch as certain items and/or equipment furnished for use under this Section
will be standard production type products, acceptance will be made by the Engineer,
based on selected confirmation tests, the manufacturer's certification of the material
and/or design conforming to the requirements, noted hereinafter or on the plans,
and visual inspection at the job site. The manufacturer shall make available to the
Ministry data and material samples from the production runs for use in evaluation of
their product.
7.20.4 MATERIALS.
7.20.4.1 General. Materials employed in the manufacture of the equipment shall
be the best of their respective kinds and the workmanship shall conform to the best
modern practice. Material shall be selected or treated so that no corrosion will
occur during the lifetime of the installation.
The equipment shall be designed to operate on A.C. 220 volts single phase 60 Hz.
The equipment shall function satisfactorily should the voltage vary within the plus
fifteen percent (+15%) or minus twenty percent (-20%) and should the frequency
vary within plus or minus four percent (4%). If the equipment is sensitive to voltage
fluctuations within the above stated limits an automatic voltage stabilizer shall be
incorporated in the system.
Electronic equipment shall use components of assessed quality in accordance
with the system outlined in BS 9000 General Requirements For A System For
Electronic Components Of Assessed Quality or other approved equal.
All equipment shall be designed and derated for continuous operation at fifty
degrees Celsius (50oC.) ambient temperature and one hundred percent (100%)
relative humidity with temperatures reaching eighty-five degrees Celsius (85 oC.) in
direct sunlight with a high ultra violet content. The equipment shall be suitable for
uninterrupted full load operation exposed to sun, dust storms, corrosive elements
and similar adverse climatic conditions.
All wiring shall be neatly and securely fixed in position in an approved manner.
The wiring, except loop detector wire, shall be in high temperature PVC insulated
cables, color coded for ease of identification. All terminals shall be of adequate
size.
All equipment and associated service requirements shall comply with BS
505:1971 Road Traffic Signals, or approved equal and with local requirements
covering timing, sequence, phasing detectors, modes, facilities and other options as
may be detailed.
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7.20.4.2 Concrete and Footings. Concrete for footings and pedestals shall
conform to Subsection 5.03.9, "Concrete For Minor Structures" in these General
Specifications.
Concrete for prestressed poles shall be Class K conforming to Paragraph 5.04.3.1
"Prestressed Concrete" in these General Specifications.
Reinforcing steel shall conform to Section 5.02, "Reinforcing Steel" in these
Prestressing steel shall conform to Paragraph
Reinforcement" in these General Specifications.
5.04.3.3
"Prestressing
Piling shall conform to Section 5.06 "Piling" in these General Specifications.

7.20.4.3 Steel Products. Steel products shall conform to the following:
Structural Steel Tubing
ASTM A 501 or ASTM A 595,

Grade A
Steel Castings
ASTM A 27, Grade U-60-30
Galvanizing
ASTM A 123 or ASTM A 153
Low Carbon Anchor Bolts, Bolts, Nuts,

and Washers
ASTM A 307
High-Strength
Washers
and
ASTM A 325
Stainless Steel Bolts, Screws, and

Washers
ASTM A 193
Bolts,
Nuts,
Stainless Steel Nuts
ASTM A 194
7.20.4.4 Aluminum Products.

1.
Aluminum tubing, support components, bases and miscellaneous
support hardware shall conform to ASTM B 108, B 209, B 211 or B 221, as
appropriate. Aluminum alloys shall have a minimum tensile strength of two
thousand five hundred (2,500) kilograms per square centimeter, and a minimum
yield strength of two thousand (2,000) kilograms per square centimeter.
2.
Miscellaneous non-structural aluminum castings shall conform to ASTM
B 108, alloy optional.
7.20.4.5 Cable and Duct.
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1.
Conductor Cable, High Voltage. The voltage rating of the conductor
cable supplying primary electrical power shall be five (5) KV for primary voltages
less than five (5) KV, and fifteen (15) KV for voltages of five (5) KV and above. The
specific type of conductor cable shall be as recommended and approved by the
Kingdom.
2.
Conductor Cable and Wire. Conductor cable shall be six hundred (600)
volt cable, single conductor, thermoplastic insulated and sheathed. The conductor
cable shall be plainly marked on the outside with the manufacturer's name and
identification in accordance with industry practice.
3.
Duct. Duct shall consist of polyvinyl chloride (PVC) plastic pipe
conforming to ASTM F 512, Type DB-120, or ABS plastic pipe conforming to ASTM D
2750, Type II. Duct for jacking may be galvanized steel as approved by the
Engineer.
7.20.5 CONTROLLERS.
7.20.5.1 General. Controllers shall be completely solid state, digital microprocessor controllers. Solid state shall mean that electronic devices such as
transistors, diodes, resistors, and capacitors are used to perform the functions of the
controller or other mechanism. They shall be capable of providing the number and
sequence of intervals, phases, overlapping phases, and special operational features
required by the plans and specifications.
The manufacturer shall program each controller to operate as required by the
plans and specifications. All logic circuit inputs shall be internally buffered to
withstand transients and electrical noise resulting from normal use, without damage
to the circuits. All controller timing shall be fully programmable using keyboard units
located on the front panel of each controller. Memory storage shall be non-volatile
EPROM under a main power-off condition for at least thirty (30) days.
It shall be possible to advance the controller through the normal cycle by a handoperated (police) switch. This switch shall control all intervals except the yellow
change and red clearance intervals which shall be timed by the controller as
programmed. Controllers shall be designed for operation at a nominal power input
of two hundred twenty (220) volt, single phase, sixty (6) hertz alternating current.
The controller and all associated electrical equipment shall operate satisfactorily at
any voltage between one hundred eighty (180) and two hundred forty-five (245)
volts. They shall also operate satisfactorily within a power mains frequency range of
sixty (60) hertz plus or minus three (3) hertz.
A diagnostic and interrogation control unit shall be supplied with each controller
which shall provide means of changing the intersection parameters and give visual
displays of circuit functions to enable a rapid maintenance service, and indicate
stage in operation, termination or running of minimum green time, signal state for
each phase and stored demands.
The time clock shall be of real time quartz type having the same accuracy and
monitoring as that of the mains frequency with which it shall be synchronized. The
time clock module shall be programmed to provide the time plan dependent control
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and to be used in dedicated intersection or in the area or group coordinated system

as required, it shall accept, operate and pass on the green signal hurry calls and to
provide any other time based requirement as specified.
The module shall be provided with a battery operated "stand by" unit for use in the
event of a main failure which shall function for a minimum of two hundred (200) days
and arranged so that when supply is returned the signals will reestablish without
loss of function.
Controllers shall be capable of being fitted with modules to provide priority
facilities for emergency or other public vehicles fitted with the necessary equipment.
In no case shall the introduction or cancellation of a priority signal override a normal
minimum green period on any stage sequence specified for safety reasons but the
priority signal may convert a running signal to a minimum green run period.
The controller shall be fitted with adjustable auto transformer signal dimming
facilities to reduce the intensity of the aspect signals to between five to fifty percent
(5-50%) of full intensity during the night hours. All signals shall be reduced by the
same amount which shall be adjustable and capable of being set between the limits
specified.
The reduced intensity shall not affect the color of the light signal which shall
comply with the limits set out in BS 1376:1985.
Switching of the reduced signal aspect intensity of each intersection shall be
provided by photo electric control relay supplying the traffic signals through a
tapped auto transformer controlled by a change-over Contractor to IEC 158:1 or a
solid state contactor to IEC 158:2.
The photo-electric controls shall consist of two (2) omni-directional cadmium cell
thermal relays connected in series using solid state photo-variable conductance
elements giving a 2:1 on/off ration with sensitivity to switch on lights when the
daylight illumination reduces to seventy (70) lux. The photo-electric cells shall be
mounted at the top of the nearest traffic signal mast or other purpose designed high
mounting and connected to the controller via the duct system.
The photo-cell control module shall be capable of adjustment to permit switching
levels between thirty (30) and eighty (80) lux. The exact settings between these
limits is to be determined on Site and approved.
Series connection of the two (2) photo cells shall ensure that failure of one cell (in
the closed position) will allow the other to control the circuit.
An on-off switch shall be installed in the controller arranged so that in the "on"
position the traffic signal dimming system is functional and the "off" position shall
ensure that the contactor and hence the dimming remains de-energized whilst the
control system remains functional.
Two (2) or more power interruptions separated by power restoration of fifteen
hundred (1,500) or more milliseconds shall be considered as separate interruptions.
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When power to the controller is interrupted and then restored, the controller shall
react as follows:
1. When the interruption is five hundred (500) milliseconds or less, the controller
shall continue to operate as though the interruption had not occurred.
2. When the interruption is one thousand (1,000) milliseconds or more, the
controller shall revert to its start-up sequence.
3. When the interruption is more than five hundred (500) milliseconds and less
than one thousand (1,000) milliseconds, the controller shall react in accordance with
either Subparagraph 1 or 2 above.
Three (3) or more power interruptions of three hundred (300) milliseconds or less
separated by power restoration of three hundred (300) milliseconds or more shall
not cause the controller to revert to its start-up sequence. Whenever power is
restored after a power interruption, as defined in Subparagraphs 2 and 3 above, the
initial signal indications shall be those which are programmed to be displayed to
traffic at the beginning of the green interval for the major traffic movement on the
major street. The manufacturer shall program each controller to restart at that point
in the cycle. The restart program shall also place a call on each actuated phase of a
traffic-actuated controller.
The programmed timing of any interval by the controller shall not deviate at any
time by more than plus or minus one hundred (100) milliseconds from the set value
related to the power frequency. The controller and all associated electrical
equipment shall operate satisfactorily in a temperature range of from minus twentyfive degrees Celsius (-25 oC) to eighty-five degrees Celsius (85 oC). They shall also
operate satisfactorily at a relative humidity of not over ninety-five percent (95%) over
the temperature range of five degrees Celsius (5 oC) to forty-five degrees Celsius
(45oC).
Non-varying controller functions shall be contained in a programmable read-only
memory (PROM) (or EPROM), or similar device. The manufacturer shall program
this memory as required by the plans and specifications prior to delivery of the
controller. This memory shall be unaffected by a power outage. It shall be alterable
only by being reprogrammed by an external device or by replacement of the
memory. The controller functions which shall be contained in this memory include
(but are not limited to):
1. Permissible sequences of indications, intervals, and phases;
2. Minimum allowable timing of Yellow Clearance, Green, Walk and Don't Walk
intervals;
3. Initial indications upon start-up after power interruption;
4. Prohibited simultaneous signal combinations.
Controllers shall not accept nor operate upon any manual input or stored timing
parameters shorter than the following:
1. Yellow Clearance
2. Minimum green
2.0 seconds
5.0 seconds
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3. Minimum "Walk"
4. Minimum pedestrian clearance
4.0 seconds
6.0 seconds
Controllers shall not allow any of the following conditions:

1. Green signal indications which cause two (2) or more traffic movements to be
in conflict.
2. The appearance of indications, intervals, or phases which the Manual on
Uniform Traffic Control Devices states shall not follow other specified indications,
intervals, or phases.
3. The simultaneous appearance of combinations of indications which are
prohibited by the MUTCD.
Controllers shall require, in accordance with the MUTCD, that designated
indications, intervals, and phases shall follow specified indications, intervals, and
phases.
7.20.5.2 Controller Enclosure. Each controller shall be housed in a dust tight
and weatherproof enclosure conforming to IP 65 of IEC 529. The housing shall be
made from aluminum alloy, galvanized sheet steel or glass-reinforced polyester as
specified. The surface shall be treated light grey with paint having high ultra-violet
reflective and corrosion inhibiting qualities and so designed as to minimize the effect
of solar radiation on the equipment.
The housing shall be constructed of material not less than two (2) millimeters thick
and internally ribbed where necessary to provide a rigid structure and support
framework for the necessary internally mounted equipment. All external corners and
edges, excepting the lower edges, shall be rounded.
The front and rear of the enclosure shall be fully accessible through one (1) side
or two (2) center opening doors fitted with gaskets and compression type recessed
hinges and center mounted cylinder locks with three locking points.
Where specified the enclosure may be fitted with access doors on one side only
and the internal equipment shall be hinge mounted on a frame for access to front
and rear. The housing shall be adequately braced and supported to carry the
weight of the equipment when moved to the open position.
Provision shall be made for manual control of the traffic signal control system by
means of either a "built-in" flap type access door or a separate "bolt-on" unit as
specified. The "bolt-on" manual control unit shall have an enclosure to a similar
specification to that of the controller Access to the controller and manual controls
shall be protected with locks with keys of different patterns, two (2) keys for each
lock. Corresponding locks and keys for each controller or manual control shall be
identical for enclosures of the same make and pattern.
The controller and manual control enclosure for each intersection shall provide
sufficient space to house all standard equipment including vehicle detector modules,
local interface and master equipment for use in a cabled or cable less system, and
shall be capable of operating as an isolated intersection or as linked system.
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7.20.5.3 Controller Electrical Equipment. All circuit wiring shall have a current
carrying capacity in accordance with design requirements.
Traffic signal head wiring and switching equipment shall be suitable for a normal
maximum lamp load of two (2) kilowatts to allow for uprated signal lamps where
used on high speed motor road intersections.
All components and accessories shall be adequately derated and sufficiently sized
so as to ensure reliability in operation and require only routine maintenance for a
minimum of five (5) years operation.
A separate switched 13A BS 1363 power socket outlet shall be provided for
maintenance purposes.
A heavy duty (HD) master switch and fuse shall be provided to isolate all
equipment in the controller from the mains supply. The master switch shall be DP
and rated at not less than twenty (20) amps.
An HD switch and fuse shall be provided to isolate the power from the controller
logic. The controller fuse shall be rated at ten (10) amps.
A separate HD switch rated at not less than ten (10) amps shall be provided to
control traffic signal lamps. The operation of this switch shall not affect the
controller logic.
A fault on any signal feeder or a short circuited lamp shall not cause any major
damage to the controller which cannot be easily repaired, i.e. fuse replaced, plug-in
lamp switching module replaced etc.
To enable the controller to be used in a future wide area control system a separate
switch fuse outlet shall be provided to supply electrical power to the associated
equipment. The mains to this switch will not be disconnected by the controller
switch.
Where deemed preferable or if otherwise specified the HD switches and fuses
may be substituted with Molded Case Circuit Breakers (MCCB's) conforming to IEC
157 or BS 4752. The MCCB's shall be of equivalent rating and provide over current
and fault protection.
All HD switches, fuses, or MCCB's shall be derated for use in the climatic
conditions detailed. All control and protection equipment shall be properly labeled
showing the purpose and function of the equipment controlled.
The controller shall be fitted with a voltage monitor and in the event of a supply
loss of less than fifty (50) milliseconds the controller shall continue to function
normally. Should the supply failure exceed 50 milliseconds the controller shall shut
down without malfunction and the control logic shall be retained without loss.
Where specified the controller shall be fitted with a mains failure standby unit
which shall comprise a fixed thirty-two (32) amp three (3) pin plug suitable for the
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connection of a portable thirty-two (32) ampere socket and flexible cable connected
to a mobile generating set.
The fixed plug and portable socket shall be in accordance with BS 4343:1968 or
IEC 309 or approved equal standard and located in an IP 65 enclosure within the
base of the enclosure.
7.20.5.4 Pre-timed Controllers. Pre-timed controllers, without any physical
change in or addition to the controller or terminal facilities, shall be capable of
operating:
1. As an isolated intersection controller, or
2. As a unit in a non-interconnected coordinated progressive system, or
3. As either a secondary or master controller in an interconnected coordinated
progressive system.
The controller may be either:
1. Modular with plug-in circuit boards, or
2. An integral, single unit, or
3. A combination of the above.
All controllers furnished shall be identical and shall have the following features as
a minimum:
1. Four (4) separate and distinct signal sequences (operating plans)
2. Three (3) cycle lengths
3. Three (3) offsets for each cycle
4. Four (4) splits per cycle
5. Thirty-six (36) intervals per cycle
6. Thirty-six (36) signal circuits
7. The capability to accept a command for automatic transfer to and from flashing
operation. The time of transfer within the signal cycle shall conform to the
requirements of the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices.
Switches of keyboard units shall be provided on the front of the controller to
permit manual programming of the following functions:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Any one (1) of the four (4) signal sequences (operating plans)
Any one (1) of the three (3) cycle lengths
Any one (1) of the four (4) splits
Any one (1) of the three (3) offsets
Turn ON or OFF the power to the controller only
Select the mode of operation:
(1) Automatic (normal)
(2) Stop-timing
(3) Manual advance of intervals
The controller status shall be displayed by dials or electro-luminous devices for

the following functions:
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1.
2.
3.
4.
Signal interval
Signal plan (sequence of phases)
Length of cycle, split, and offset
Status of back-up battery
Each controller shall be readily interchangeable with other similar controllers. The
wiring harness and pin connector shall be wired in accordance with the U.S.
National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) specifications. Controllers
shall be connected to the associated electrical equipment by the wiring harness
terminating in an enclosed plug, with a socket in the controller.
7.20.5.5 Traffic-Actuated Controllers. The controller shall be a fully trafficactuated controller which is also capable of functioning as a semi-traffic actuated
controller or as a pretimed controller. It shall also be capable of operation as a unit
in a progressive coordinated signal system.
The controller may be either:
1. Modular with plug-in printed circuit boards, or
2. An integral, single unit, or
3. A combination of the above.
All controllers furnished shall be identical and shall have indicator lights on the
front panel to show as a minimum:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
The phase which is being timed

The interval which is being timed
The next phases to which the controller will advance
The presence of vehicle and pedestrian detector actuations in the controller.
The status of the back-up battery.
The following external inputs to and outputs from the controller shall be provided
as a minimum in addition to power input, grounding (earthing) and signal circuits:
1. Vehicle and pedestrian detectors
2. Stop timing (which may be activated at any point in the cycle)
3. Hold (to prevent transfer of right-of-way at the end of a phase)
4. Inhibit maximum timing
5. Force-off (to cause immediate transfer of right-of-way without regard to timing
status)
6. Manual control
7. Switches to insert:
(1) One (1) artificial demand without extensions on all phases having
detectors
(2) Continuous artificial demands on all phases (which would result in pretimed operation)
If the controller has a keyboard entry device, the front panel shall contain an
electronic character display panel. When information is put into or requested from
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the controller memory and operating circuits, the information shall be shown on the
display panel. The number of characters which can be displayed shall be adequate
to show all data and parameters in decimal format together with a data descriptor.
A diagnostic program shall be furnished by the manufacturer of the controllers.
The program shall show the proper operation of all inputs, outputs, controls, and
indicators. It shall provide visual confirmation on the front panel of the controller.
The diagnostic program may be in the controller memory or may be in a separate
plug-in module. An instruction and maintenance manual, including a diagnostic
routine, circuit diagrams, and parts list, shall be furnished with each controller.
Each four (4) phase traffic-actuated controller called for by the contract shall have
the following characteristics:
1. It shall be capable of providing four (4) phase operation.
2. It shall provide for four (4) programmable overlaps.
3. The above features shall be provided by the controller whether or not
preemption, coordination, or other special programming is utilized.
4. Sequential timing of phases (single ring, dual entry)
5. Separate vehicle and pedestrian timing shall be provided on all four (4)
phases.
6. Volume-density timing shall be provided on all timed and vehicle-actuated
phases.
This shall include a combination of:
(1) Increasing the length of the initial part of the Green interval on the basis of
the number of vehicle actuations during the Yellow and Red intervals, and
(2) A reduction in the allowable time gap between actuations by vehicles
having the Green indication based on the time after an actuation on a conflicting
phase.
Each eight (8), sixteen (16), or thirty-two (32) phase traffic-actuated controller
which is required by the plans and estimate of quantities shall be identical to the
other eight (8), sixteen (16), or thirty-two (32) phase controllers furnished under this
contract. These controllers shall have the following characteristics:
1. They shall be capable of providing from two (2) to eight (8), sixteen (16), or
thirty-two (32) phase operation as required by the plans and Bill of Quantities. It
shall be readily possible to increase the phase capability of the controller to eight
(8), sixteen (16), or thirty-two (32) sequential phases by reprogramming through the
keyboard.
2. They shall provide for four (4) programmable overlaps whether or not
preemption, coordination, or other special programming is utilized.
3. Concurrent timing of phases (dual ring) shall be provided.
4. The controller shall be programmable for both single and dual entry. (This
means that an actuation may cause transfer of right-of-way to only one (1) phase
(single entry) or to two (2) or more concurrent, non-conflicting phases.)
5. Volume-density timing shall be provided on all vehicle-actuated phases. This
shall include a combination of:
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(1) Increasing the length of the initial part of the Green interval on the basis of
the number of vehicle actuations during the Yellow and Red intervals, and
(2) A reduction in the allowable time gap between actuations by vehicles
having the Green indication based on the time after an actuation on a conflicting
phase.
When a phase is terminated by expiration of the maximum green interval timing, a
demand for return of the right-of-way to that phase shall be automatically placed.
When operating in the semi-actuated mode, the signal shall revert to and rest with
the green indication displayed to the major street. When operating in the full trafficactuated mode, the signal shall rest with the green indication being shown to the
street on which the last actuation occurred.
7.20.6 MONITORS. Either internal or external to each controller there shall be a
device (monitor) which will detect conflicting signal indications, unsatisfactory
controller or monitor voltage, or the absence of a required red indication. If included
in the controller, the monitor function shall have a separate power supply.
The monitor shall have twelve (12) input channels. Four (4) inputs per channel
shall be provided. For the purpose of conflict determination, a signal on the Green,
Yellow, or Walk inputs of the channel shall be considered to indicate that the
channel is in service. The signal inputs shall be taken at the field terminals in the
control cabinet so that the load switches as well as the controller output are
monitored. For the purpose of detecting the absence of a required Red indication, a
signal on any of the Green, Yellow, Walk, or Red inputs or a channel shall be
considered to show that the channel is in service.
When voltages concurrently exist on any conflicting channels for five hundred
(500) milliseconds or more, the monitor shall trigger. When the monitor triggers due
to conflicting Greens or the absence of a Red indication, it shall place the signal in a
flashing mode. The desired mode shall be indicated on the plans and shall be user
programmable by jumpers on the terminal facilities. It may either cause the signal
indications to flash Yellow on the main street and Red on the minor street, or to flash
Red on both streets. This flashing mode shall continue until manually reset. Power
interruption and subsequent restoration after the monitor is triggered by conflicting
Greens or the absence of Red shall not reset the conflict monitor. The absence of
the required voltage at any of the Red signal field terminals for one (1) second or
more shall trigger the monitor. When the direct current input voltage from its power
supply to either the monitor or the controller drops below seventy-five percent (75%)
of the rated voltage, the monitor shall trigger. When this occurs, the monitor shall
place the signal in the selected flashing mode as detailed in Paragraph 6, above.
Upon resumption of normal voltage, the monitor shall cause the controller to resume
normal operation without the necessity of manual resetting.
The wiring between the controller and the monitor shall be designed so that the
signal installation will revert to and remain in flashing mode whenever either the
controller or the monitor is disconnected. Indicator lights to display the status of the
monitor and the signal operations which it is monitoring shall be placed in its front
panel or on the controller front panel if it includes the monitor function. These lights
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shall indicate that the monitor is operating and the reasons for its being triggered if
that occurs.
7.20.7 TERMINAL FACILITIES AND CABINET EQUIPMENT.
7.20.7.1 Terminal Facilities. Terminal facilities consist of all devices and
materials in the control cabinet which are external to the controller and monitor,
except time switches.
Terminal facilities shall be protected by dual thirty (30) ampere common-trip, solid
neutral circuit breakers, or acceptable equivalent means for circuit protection which
will de-energize all signal indications simultaneously. These circuit breakers shall
supply power through separate bus relays and radio interference line filters to two
(2) signal busses (load strips) having essentially equal load. The bus relays shall
have mercury contactors and shall not be jack-mounted. These relays are needed
to disconnect normal power circuits from the signal indication field terminals during
flashing operation.
Load switch panels shall have sufficient capacity for twelve (12) three (3) circuit
load switches, the necessary number of flash transfer relays, and two (2) doublecircuit flashers. Load switches shall be solid-state and shall be compatible with the
controller. Their contacts shall have a minimum rating of not less than one hundred
fifty percent (150%) of the load (in amperes) which will be required by the signal
indications called for by the plans. The minimum rating shall be ten (10) amperes
for a tungsten lamp or gas-tubing-transformer load at eighty to one hundred ten
percent (80-110%) of rated voltage. Solid-state current switching devices shall be
derated to not more than fifty percent (50%) of their rated maximum capacity.
Cabinet wiring shall be neat and firm. Signal circuit wiring shall have a currentcarrying capacity of not less than ten (10) amperes. Control circuit wiring shall be
capable of carrying the required current without significant voltage drop or heating.
Control circuit wiring shall have a cross sectional area of four-tenths (0.4) square
millimeters (22 AWG) or more. All cabinet wiring shall have heat-resistant
insulation. To ensure reliability during the life of the installation, all wiring shall be
sized to have good mechanical strength and to carry the required current. The
wiring shall be of sufficient size so that it will not be damaged by a brief shorting of a
light circuit.
Terminal strips shall be used to terminate mechanism wiring, and signal light,
detector and interconnection cables. All cabinet wiring shall be attached to the
terminal strip with spade or eyelet lugs. Terminal strips shall have strong, positive
screw pressure connectors well separated for safe and easy connection of wires.
Each incoming line on interconnection cable shall have a fuse. Flexible cable shall
be furnished for connecting the controller and other components to each other and
to the terminal strips.
7.20.7.2 Cabinet and Cabinet Equipment. Each controller shall be housed in a
strong weatherproof and dustproof metal cabinet designed to be fastened with
interior anchor bolts to a concrete base. The anchor bolts shall be furnished with
the cabinet. Doors and base shall be adequately sealed to prevent the entry of rain,
sand, or dust (IP 65). The cabinet shall be of pleasing and functional design and
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appearance. It shall be large enough to provide ample space for housing the
controller and all of the other electrical and mechanical devices which must be in the
cabinet. This will include the monitor, detector amplifiers, local interface and master
control equipment, flashers, load switches, circuit breakers, and fuses.
The cabinet shall have a door in the front which is nearly the full height of the
cabinet. A similar door shall be provided in the rear of the cabinet if necessary to
give access to equipment and wiring. The front cabinet door shall contain a small
door for access only to a separate compartment with switches and controls of
concern to the police. Cabinet doors shall be secured by a tumbler lock identical for
all cabinets of the same make. The police door shall be secured by a tumbler lock
for standard police keys. Two (2) keys for each controller door and one (1) police
key shall be furnished for each cabinet.
The cabinet shall be designed to limit the temperature of the air inside the cabinet
to not more than seventy degrees Celsius (70 oC) under any ambient outside
temperature without forced ventilation. Shelves or frames shall be provided within
the cabinet to support the controller and all associated equipment. Such supports
shall be spaced to give adequate air circulation. It shall not be necessary to rest
one (1) piece of equipment upon another. Relays, flashers, load switches, circuit
breakers, electrical interference filters, and other auxiliary equipment shall be
located in a manner consistent with the intersection plan. Equipment layout shall
allow easy field inspection and maintenance accessibility without extensive
disassembly or special tools. The inner and outer surfaces of the cabinet shall be
properly painted or enameled to resist corrosion, abrasion, and the effects of solar
radiation. White, light grey, or aluminum are desirable colors to improve visibility
inside the cabinet and to reduce the temperature in it by reflecting rather than
absorbing the sun's rays.
The cabinet shall contain the following in addition to the controller, detector
modules, monitor, and interconnection equipment (where required):
1. An automatic variable resistor type of power surge protector in the power mains
input.
2. Radio interference filters in the power mains input.
3. A separately fused duplex power receptacle.
4. A light socket protected by a screen, with switch, for illuminating the interior of
the cabinet for servicing the equipment at night.
5. Two (2) double-circuit solid state or motor-driven flashers and bases. Flashers
shall have contacts rated for at least ten (10) amperes per circuit.
6. Intersection master switch to remove power from the entire installation.
7. Switch to remove power only from the controller.
8. Switch to remove power from the signal indications without removing it from the
controller and monitor.
9.
Emergency flash switch, manual/automatic mode switch, and manual
pushbutton control cord, all accessible only through the door keyed for police use.
The control cabinet shall be placed on and bolted to a concrete base not less than
seventy-five (75) centimeters thick, of which ten (10) centimeters is above ground
line. The concrete base shall extend at least (10) centimeters beyond the control
cabinet on all sides. One (1) three (3) centimeter and at least one (1) ten (10)
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centimeter fiber or plastic duct shall be placed in the concrete base. The duct shall
extend approximately five (5) centimeters above the top of the base and shall exit
from the side of the base not less than fifty (50) centimeters below ground level.
The controller cabinet shall be factory wired for the controller, monitor, detector
amplifiers, and all auxiliary equipment called for by the plans and specifications. A
cabinet wiring diagram shall be placed in a heavy plastic envelope attached to the
inside of the door. A maintenance and operations manual shall also be placed in the
envelope. An additional copy of the wiring diagram and manual for each cabinet
shall be furnished to the Ministry.
7.20.8 DETECTORS.
7.20.8.1 Vehicle Detectors.
1. Detector Loop Roadway Unit
Detection of vehicles shall be accomplished by a loop of multiple turns of wire
placed in the roadway not less than fifty (50) millimeters below its surface in
accordance with the plans.
The detector loop shall be formed from stranded copper wire having a minimum
cross sectional area of three (3) square millimeters (12 AWG), with cross-linked
polyethylene insulation. The loop wire shall then be encased for physical protection
in neoprene tubing having an inside diameter slightly greater than the loop wire and
a wall thickness of approximately one and six-tenths (1.6) millimeter. As an
alternative, the loop wire may be placed in a polyvinyl chloride (PVC) duct having a
nominal inside diameter of twenty-five (25) millimeters laid in a slot cut into the
pavement.
The detector loop shall not be spliced in the loop and shall be brought out from
the loop to a splice box indicated on the plans. The cable run from the splice box to
the controller cabinet shall be #14 AWG, THHN type. The output from the loop shall
be compatible with the detector amplifier. The location, configuration, and
installation of the loops shall be as shown on the plans and for high speed may be
up to one hundred fifty (150) meters from the intersection.
The width of the slots for loop cables shall be the diameter of the encased cable
and twenty-five (25) millimeters deeper than the encased loop cable diameter
multiplied by the number of turns in the loop. All debris shall be blown from the slots
with compressed air prior to installation of the cable. A stick or non-metallic object
with a broad face (rather than a sharp tool) shall be used to push the loop cable into
the slot. The cable shall be sealed into the slot with one component rubberized
sealant, and the slot shall then be filled to pavement level. The cable shall be held
in place in the slot while it is being filled.
Detector loops shall cover the total width of the carriageway with individual loops
for each traffic lane. Loops shall be installed to provide signals for right filter
vehicles and may be required, if specified, for left turning vehicles.
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Detectors and control modules shall be arranged to detect presence and

estimated speed of vehicles within the active loop area, two (2) or three (3)
detection loops shall be installed and spaced apart in appropriate traffic lanes if
required, for speed detection and for signal extension times as required. Parked
vehicles within or adjacent to the detector loop shall not affect the detector
operation.
2. Detector Amplifiers. The detector amplifiers shall be housed and powered in
the controller cabinet. They may be modular units with a common power supply or
separate self-contained units. All outputs from detector amplifiers shall be isolated
from equipment ground (earth). Detector amplifiers shall be self-tuning. The
detector shall automatically adjust to normal environmental changes. The detector
amplifier shall be capable of proper operation with a loop having an inductance
range of from twenty (20) to two thousand (2,000) microhenries.
In the event of a power failure, detector amplifiers shall automatically retune upon
power restoration. The circuit design of detector amplifiers shall protect the
amplifier from damage from voltage surges on the amplifier input due to lighting or
other high voltage. Detector amplifiers which are separate modular units shall have
a fuse or circuit breaker in the mains power supply lead which is accessible from the
front panel. Detector amplifiers shall have a lamp or other device to give visual
indication of each actuation of each detector channel by a vehicle.
Detector amplifiers shall provide delay and extension timing as follows, and shall
have suitable controls on the front of the amplifier for these functions:
1. In delay timing, detector output to the controller occurs from one (1) second
to thirty (30) seconds after detector actuation. The amount of delay can be selected
and shall be adjustable in not more than one (1) second increments. Each new
detection shall restart the timing of delay.
2. In extension timing, detector output to the controller is continued for a
maximum period of about seven (7) seconds after vehicle passage. This allows the
vehicle passage-time to be shortened, which increases the efficiency of the signal.
The extension timing shall be adjustable in increments or not more than one-fourth
() second.
3.
Green Gating. The delay and extension timing functions of detectors
shall be modified by the presence or absence of Green signal outputs from the
controller as follows:
- When the Green signal is being shown to a phase, the detector amplifier
delay timing shall not operate on that phase.
- When the Green signal is not being shown to a phase, the detector amplifier
extension timing shall not operate on that phase.
A permanent demand shall be registered by the detector as if a vehicle were
present over the loop when:
1. A loop or loop lead-in becomes an open circuit, or
2. The power supply to the detector amplifier fails.
Each detector amplifier shall be separately fused. They shall have front controls
or switches to select the detector sensitivity, to adjust frequency and inductance and
operational mode such as pulse or presence operation. There shall be a lamp or
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other device on the front of the detector to indicate the operation of the output
device. Detector amplifiers shall be capable of proper operation under the same
conditions of temperature and humidity as are specified for signal controllers.
Detector amplifiers which are separate units shall be furnished with suitable cable to
connect them to the cabinet terminal block.
7.20.8.2 Pedestrian Detectors. A pedestrian detector shall be a manuallyoperable
normally-open switch (push button). These detectors shall be capable of being
operated by any pedestrian.
Pedestrian detectors shall be designed for fastening to a metal or wood pole or
post. Any hardware necessary for the purpose shall be furnished.
The pedestrian push button unit shall be a cast aluminum or galvanized sheet
level fabricated box fitted with a glass or acrylic display mounted adjacent to the
pedestrian access. Provision shall be made to illuminate internally that part of the
display marked with the legend "WAIT" (in Arabic and English) white on a blue
background, the lamp shall be sixty (60) watt E27 cap in accordance with IEC 64 or
BS 161.
Push buttons shall be plastic, with plungers and mountings designed to minimize
the effect of jamming. Enclosures shall be dust protected and weatherproof
conforming to IP 54 of IEC 529. The push button circuits shall operate at voltages
less than AC sixty (60) volts.
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7.20.9 VEHICLE TRAFFIC SIGNAL HEADS.

7.20.9.1. Optical Unit Lenses.
7.20.9.1.1 General. Vehicle traffic signal lenses shall be made either from
glass or a plastic stabilized to ultra-violet light. They type, quality, and processing of
the material shall be the best for the purpose. Lenses shall remain in satisfactory
condition after prolonged exposure to weather, including blowing sand. Plastic
lenses shall not be deformed by the head from the lamp, nor shall their chromaticity
or transmittance change materially due to heat or aging.
Lenses shall be uniformly colored throughout the body of the material. They shall
be true to required dimensions and form. They shall be free from streaks, wrinkles,
chips, or bubbles which in any way detract from their efficiency or use. Each lens,
when used in a standard traffic signal with approved lamp and proper reflector, shall
produce the appearance, light distribution, brightness, and chromatic characteristics
required by this specification. The chromaticity of each color of vehicular traffic
signal lens shall be between the following boundaries as defined by the Commission
Internationale d'Enclairage (C.I.E.) 1931 (ASTM E 308).
The minimum relative luminous transmittance of traffic signal lenses with
illuminate between two thousand eight hundred fifty degrees K (2,850 o K) and three
thousand degrees K (3,000 o K) shall be:
1.
2.
3.
Red - ten percent (10%)

Yellow - forty-four percent (44%)
Green - nineteen percent (19%).
The manufacturer shall furnish certification from the supplier satisfactory to the
Ministry, stating that the lenses meet the requirements of these General
Specifications.
The following information shall be pressed on the flange of each lens:
1. The word "TOP" at the proper point to indicate the correct orientation of the
lens in the head.
2. The manufacturer's trademark.
3. On plastic lenses, the maximum wattage of the lamp which may be used in
an optical unit with that lens.
4. On a three hundred (300) millimeter lens, a word or symbol to show
whether it is narrow or wide beam, if applicable.
There shall be two (2) nominal lens sizes--two hundred (200) millimeter and three
hundred (300) millimeter. All lenses of each size shall fit readily but closely into
position with its gasket so as to make a water and dust-proof joint.
7.20.9.1.2 Arrow Lenses.
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1. Arrow lenses shall be round and shall be three hundred (300) millimeter in
nominal dimensions.
2. Arrow lenses may use prismatic diffusion or the equal thereof for diffusion
of the transmitted light.
3. Arrow lenses shall be red, green, or yellow as specified. The chromaticity
and minimum relative luminous transmittance of the translucent part of the lens shall
be the same as for other lenses of the same color.
4. All of the lens, except for the arrow, shall be covered by an opaque dull
black or dark grey enamel. Alternatively, the lens may be a composite of glass,
colored plastic and filter, with the symbol on an internal surface. The material
forming the symbol shall be of sufficient opacity to totally hide the light from the
largest lamp used behind the lens. The covering material shall not separate from
the lens due to heat from the lamp, weathering or washing during signal
maintenance.
5. The shape of the arrow shall be in accordance with the MUTCD.
6. The lighted arrow indication shall appear to be uniformly illuminated over
that portion of the signal which is not opaque.
7.20.9.2 Optical Unit Reflectors. Reflectors may be either silvered glass or
specular-finished anodized aluminum. They shall be so shaped that, with the lamp
in the correct position, its light will be directed by the reflector and lens to provide
the light distribution required by these General Specifications.
Reflectors shall be mounted in such a manner that they are held firmly in the
proper optical relation to the lens and socket when the optical unit door is closed.
The mounting shall allow easy access without tools to the reflector and the back of
the lens for cleaning and replacement of the lamp. The reflector shall have
provision for a lamp receptacle. There shall be a gasket between the reflector and
the lamp receptacle to exclude dust.
Glass reflectors shall have the following characteristics:
1. They shall be made from the best quality clear glass.
2. They shall have a uniform coating of metallic silver deposited over the entire
back surface of the glass. No other substance shall be allowed between the silver
and the glass. The silver shall adhere tightly to the glass.
3. A coat of metallic copper at least thirteen one-thousands (0.013) millimeters in
thickness shall be applied over the silver. The copper coating shall extend over the
edge of the reflector one-fourth () of the thickness of the glass.
4. One (1) or more coats of enamel, conforming to Paint No. 9 in Section 9.13,
"Painting of Structures" in these General Specifications shall be placed over the
copper backing to prevent entrance of injurious gasses or moisture.
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Aluminum reflectors:
1. The metal of the reflector shall be spun or drawn from aluminum not less than
six-tenths (0.6) millimeters in thickness with a strengthening bead or flange.
2. The specular anodized aluminum reflecting coating shall be not less than
twenty-five ten thousandths (0.0025) millimeters in thickness. The reflecting surface
shall be totally free from flaws, scratches, defacement, or distortion.
The minimum values of luminance for Green Arrows and for pedestrian indications
shall not be less than shown in Table 7.20-3.
Unless otherwise specified, there shall be a means of reducing the light output at
night from lenses having a diameter of three hundred (300) millimeters, except for
arrow lenses. The light output shall decrease proportionally as the ambient light
level decreases. The output shall decrease to not less than thirty percent (30%) nor
more than fifty percent (50%) of the light output at full rated voltage.
On Geometric
Axis
Horizontal 11G
on Either Side
of Geometric
Axis
28G on Either
Side of
Geometric Axis
On geometric axis
400
150
25
1.1G below geometric axis
475
200
30
11G below geometric axis
200
100
25
Vertical
7.20.9.3 Distribution of Light from Vehicle Traffic Signal Optical Units. When
viewed from normal angles, the lighted signal lens shall appear to be reasonably
uniformly illuminated over its entire surface. The ratio of maximum to minimum
luminance shall not exceed five (5) to one (1). Each optical unit shall be so
designed such that each lens will be illuminated independently. The unit shall be
assembled so that no light can escape from one unit to another. Optical units shall
be designed to minimize the appearance that the lamp is illuminated when the light
rays from the sun enter the lens at low angles.
The distribution of light from red and green signal units shall be not less than that
given in Tables 7.20-1 and 7.20-2 under the following conditions:
1. A standard lamp used at proper voltage.
2. Transmittance as set forth in Subparagraph 7.20.9.1 "Optical Unit Lenses" in
these General Specififications.
3. Visor removed.
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The light distribution for yellow signal units shall not be less than two (2) times the
values in Table 7.20-2.
Vertical
On
Geometric
Axis
Horizontal 11G on
Either Side of
Geometric Axis
28G on Either
Side of
Geometric Axis
On geometric axis
800
380
50
475
200
40
On
Geometric
Axis
Horizontal 11G on
Either Side of
Geometric Axis
33G on Either
Side of
Geometric Axis
On geometric axis
3500
2200
700
2500
1350
600
1500
1000
400
Vertical
7.20.9.4 Traffic Signal Lamps. Traffic signal lamps shall be a standard design
for use in traffic signal optical units. Lamps shall be designed for an average
burning time of not less than six thousand (6,000) hours. The nominal operating
voltage, rated watts, size, light center length, and base type shall be as required by
the design of the optical unit.
The nominal operating color temperature of the lamps shall be between two
thousand eight hundred fifty degrees K (2850 o K) and two thousand eight hundred
fifty-four degrees K (2854 o K). Lamps may be either the tungsten or tungstenhalogen type. Lamps with a nominal minimum light output of six hundred (600)
lumens shall be used with two hundred (200) millimeter lenses for ordinary
conditions. Lamps with a nominal minimum light output of one thousand seven
hundred fifty (1,750) lumens shall be used with larger lenses except polycarbonate
arrow, special visibility limiting, and pedestrian lenses for which the lamp size
recommended by the manufacturer shall be used. Transformers for the halogen
lamps shall be furnished and shall be placed in each signal section.
7.20.9.5 Lamp Holders. Lamp holders shall be suitable for use in the type of
optical unit furnished. The length of the lamp holder shall be such that the light
center length of the lamp to be used in that optical unit is placed at the proper
distance from the reflector as specified by the manufacturer. The metal socket of
the lamp holder shall be compatible with brass or copper. The insulating parts of the
lamp holder shall be strong and resilient and shall not burn nor soften when heated
to a temperature of two hundred fifty degrees Celsius (250 o C.). The lamp holder
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shall be designed to ensure that the lamp does not become loose and displaced due
to vibration.
If tungsten lamps are furnished, the design of either the lamp holder or the
reflector holder shall allow the rotation on the lamp holder so that the lead wires in
the lamp may be properly oriented. It shall be possible to easily rotate the holder
without changing the relative positions of the holder and the optical light center
length of the reflector. After rotation, the holder shall be securely clamped in proper
position without the use of tools.
Each lamp holder shall have two (2) lead wires, one of which shall be color-coded
red, yellow, or green to correspond to the color of the lens which it is to be used.
The other lead shall be white. Other appropriate colors shall be used for pedestrian
indications, and for arrow indications. Each lead wire shall have a cross sectional
area of at least two (2) square millimeters (14 AWG) and shall have at least six
hundred (600) volt, one hundred five degrees Celsius (105 oC.) thermoplastic
insulation. Leads shall be long enough to reach from the lamp holder to the terminal
block in the signal head with the door fully open.
7.20.10 VEHICLE TRAFFIC SIGNAL HEAD ASSEMBLIES.
7.20.10.1 General. Each vehicle traffic signal head shall consist of an assembly
of one (1) or more signal faces. Signal head units shall be joined by bolts or similar
devices capable of developing the full strength of the signal head and making a
waterproof joint. Each signal face shall consist of an assembly of a sufficient
number of signal sections to provide the required indications. Signal heads when
assembled, generally in a group of three aspect units mounted vertically with red at
the top, amber (yellow), and green at the bottom shall be capable of individual
adjustment in respect to each other and the assembly shall be dust protected and
splashproof with an enclosure conforming to IP 54 of IEC 529. Housings, doors,
visors, and backplates for signal heads shall be made from suitable flame-resistant
polycarbonate structural plastic which is ultra-violet light and heat stabilized. The
visors, housings, doors, and backplates shall be matte black.
Each signal face consisting of three (3) sections, either all with two hundred (200)
millimeter or all with three hundred (300) millimeter lenses, as specified, and with a
standard backplate, shall perform satisfactorily under the following test:
1. The face shall be rigidly supported solely from the top or bottom section.
2. The laboratory equivalent of a sustained wind load of one hundred twenty
(120) kilograms per square meter shall be applied perpendicularly to the face and
backplate.
3. The face and backplate shall withstand the above loading without damage or
permanent deformation sufficient to adversely affect their performance.
4. Upon request of the Ministry, the Contractor shall submit the results of the test
performed by a laboratory approved by the Ministry, showing that the signal face
and backplate conform to this requirement.
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Signal heads assemblies shall be available in the various configurations allowing

filter left or right aspects and alternative traffic symbols as required for specific
intersections. Masks for inclusion in specific aspects with the specified symbol shall
be available if required by the intersection design. Each configuration shall be a
complete unit and fitted with the appropriate polypropylene backing sheet to
complete the assembly. Signal aspect optical units shall be fitted with a pre-focus
tungsten halogen signal lamp mounted within an aluminum reflector and fitted with a
wide-angled self-colored acrylic lens. Each aspect shall be fitted with a visor and an
anti-phantom light insert to prevent false signals from incident sunlight.
7.20.10.2 Signal Sections. Each signal section shall consist of a housing, door,
visor, and optical assembly. Joints between housing, door, lens, reflectors, and
lamp holder shall be adequately gasketed. Gasketing of outside joints shall be
weatherproof, and gasketing of joints inside the housing shall be dustproof. The
devices to secure the joints shall be simple, positive, and easily operated without
special tools.
Each two hundred (200) millimeter signal section shall be square or round and
between two hundred fifty (250) millimeters, and two hundred and eighty (280)
millimeters along each side. Each three hundred (300) millimeter signal section
shall be square or round and between three hundred fifty-five (355) millimeters, and
three hundred eighty-five (385) millimeters along each side.
Each signal section and its associated optical system shall be capable of
operating satisfactorily with the section's axis either vertical or horizontal. The
optical system or the lens or both shall be capable of being turned to place the top
of the lens in the proper position. Each signal section shall have an opening at
either end to fit a mounting device. Unused openings shall be closed with an
appropriate gasketed plug. Openings between sections shall be of adequate size to
easily accommodate necessary wiring.
The signal lamp shall be low voltage supplied from a "built-in" encapsulated
transformer for each aspect. The lamps shall be fifty (50) watt for use on normal
intersections but where high speed roads (speeds above eighty (80) kilometers per
hour) form part of the whole of the intersection, one hundred (100) watt lamps shall
be used.
Light signals for vehicles shall be directed towards the vehicles at a point
approximately fifty to one hundred (50-100) meters (200-400 meters for high speed
roads) from the signal face at a point one and one-half (1) meters above and
along the center line of the carriageway, where light signals are used for individual
traffic lanes the signal shall be directed along the center line of that lane.
The light intensity along this axis shall be four hundred (400) Candelas (800
Candelas for high speed roads) for the Red and Green Aspects and at least twice
these values for the Amber (yellow) signal.
Each aspect shall be uniform in appearance within the core of the viewing angle
and without secondary maxima and the colors of the light transmitted shall comply
with the limits specified in BS 1376 or approved equal standard.
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Where specified, traffic light signals shall be duplicated and displayed in

miniaturized format mounted at driver eye level in a position adjacent to primary
signal face or "Traffic Stopped" line.
All bolts, hinge pins, and similar hardware exposed to the weather shall be
stainless steel or other non-corrosive material. The attachment hardware for each
signal face shall be designed so that each face without visor may be rotated four
hundred (400) grads about its axis. The attachment shall allow the face to be
securely locked at approximate six (6) grad intervals.
Locking shall be
accomplished by engaging integral serrations on the housings and the attachment
hardware. Alternative means of accomplishing the same result may be accepted by
the Ministry.
7.20.10.3 Visors. The length of standard visors shall be a minimum of two
hundred forty (240) millimeters for nominal three hundred (300) millimeter round or
rectangular lenses. The length of visors for nominal two hundred (200) millimeter
lenses shall be a minimum of one hundred seventy-five (175) millimeters.
Each visor shall be attached to the door in such a way that no light from the lens is
visible between the visor and the door. Visors shall be securely fastened to the door
so that they will not be detached by the wind loading specified in Paragraph
7.20.10.1 "General" in these General Specifications. Visors shall be made from the
same material as the signal heads unless prior written approval for another material
is given by the Ministry.
The lens opening in doors shall provide a visible lens diameter in Table 7.20-4.
TABLE 7.20-4
NOMINAL LENS SIZE
LENS OPENING
Minimum
Maximum
200 mm
195 mm
210 mm
300 mm
290 mm
300 mm
7.20.10.4 Mounting and Miscellaneous Assemblies. Signal head assemblies

shall be mounted on straight or cantilever masts by brackets supporting both top
and bottom of the signal head assembly. One (1) or a combination of the mounting
methods may be used at any given intersection as indicated on the Drawings.
Signal head assemblies shall be attached by means of stainless steel clamps and
mounting brackets which shall incorporate a wiring duct for the signal head wiring.
The attachment shall allow vertical and angular adjustment of the signal head
assembly and shall be suitable for the signal head presentation.
Gasketing shall be made from neoprene, silicone rubber, or an equivalent
material. Gasketing material shall be resistant to heat, permanent deformation, and
weather. The gasketing shall be compatible with the materials of the door, housing,
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and lens. The door, housing, or other parts to which the gasket is attached shall be
designed to hold it in the correct position whether the joint is open or closed.
Unless otherwise specified, a backboard shall be provided with each signal face,
or pair of signal faces which are mounted essentially back-to-back on the same
support. Backboards shall extend not less than two hundred (200) millimeters
beyond each edge of the signal face.
Mounting Assemblies. All mounting brackets and fittings which attach signal
heads to their supports shall be water-tight when assembled. Brackets and other
mounting hardware shall be of sufficient strength to safely support the weight of all
signal heads which they carry. This shall include stress resulting from the horizontal
wind loading described in Paragraph 7.20.10.1 "General" in these General
Specifications. Brackets, slip-fitters, and other attachment devices shall provide a
wireway free from sharp edges and protrusions which might damage the wiring
insulation. The wireway shall be of sufficient size to accommodate at least ten (10)
wires of the type used to energize the signal indications. Mast arm slip-fitters shall
provide a means of adjusting the signal face to the proper vertical alignment.
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7.20.11 PEDESTRIAN SIGNAL HEADS.

7.20.11.1 Physical Characteristics. Pedestrian signal lenses shall be of the two
(2) aspect type and shall be rectangular with three hundred (300) millimeter sides.
When not illuminated, the symbols shall not be readily distinguishable by
pedestrians at the far end of the crosswalk. The luminance of the signal head along
the directed axis shall be thirty-five hundred (3500) candelas per square meter.
Backplates are not needed on pedestrian signals unless specifically required by
the contract. The physical characteristics of the housing, doors, lamp holders, visor,
support brackets, gaskets, reflectors, lamps, and wiring shall comply with the
requirements of this specification for the same device or material in vehicle signal
head components.
7.20.11.2 Optical Characteristics. The chromaticity of each color of pedestrian
signal lens shall be between the following coordinates as defined by the
Commission Internationale d'Enclairage (C.I.E.) 1931 (ASTM E 308). The minimum
luminous transmittance of the red color shall be three hundred thousandths (0.300),
and of the green shall be two hundred ninety thousandths (0.290).
The lighted indication shall appear to be uniformly illuminated over that portion of
the surface which is not opaque. When viewed from the usual angles encountered
in service, the lens shall not show any shadows or bright spots which reduce the
legibility of the message.
A complete pedestrian signal face shall consist of two (2) signal sections. The
upper section shall have the red "standing man" symbol. The bottom section shall
have the green "walking man" symbol.
Pedestrian indications shall be sufficiently bright and legible to be effective under
all normal atmospheric conditions. They shall attract the attention of and be
understandable by pedestrians (both day and night) at all distances from three (3)
meters to the full width of the roadway which the pedestrian must cross.
7.20.12 TRAFFIC SIGNAL HEAD SUPPORTS.
7.20.12.1 General. Traffic signal pedestals, poles, and bridges shall be placed on
concrete foundations as shown on the plans. Each such foundation shall have a
cable duct not less than ten (10) centimeters inside diameter extending from eight
(8) centimeters above the top of the foundation to a point on the side of the
foundation at least sixty (60) centimeters below ground level. The conduit shall exit
the top of the foundation between the anchor bolts.
The combined strength of pedestal or pole and base shall be as shown on the
plans. Each pedestal or pole shall have an access opening with a cover plate. The
opening shall be not less than two hundred (200) millimeters by fifty (50) millimeters.
If in a pedestal or pole, it shall be not less than fifty (50) centimeters above ground
level. The cover plate shall extend not less than ten (10) millimeters beyond the
opening on all sides and shall be attached with stainless steel screws. A grounding
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lug, complete with stainless steel hardware, shall be provided inside the pole or
base opposite the access door.
When required by the contract, pile foundations for poles shall be constructed in
accordance with Section 5.06, "Piling" in these General Specifications.
Signal Bridges. Signal bridges, when required, shall be designed and fabricated
to conform to the plans unless an equivalent design is approved by the Engineer.
7.20.12.2 Pedestals and Bases (for roadside signals). Standard pedestals to
support traffic signal heads at the side of the street or on a median traffic island shall
be galvanized steel or aluminum and shall have a minimum outside diameter of
eleven (11) centimeters.
Bases for signal pedestals may be octagonal or round. If specified or required by
the design, they shall each have an access opening at least one hundred fifty (150)
millimeters square with a cover which is securely fastened with two (2) or more
bolts.
The pedestal may be screwed into the base, or it may be fastened with epoxy
into a socket in the base. The screw shall be in a readily-accessible location within
the base. The base shall be fastened to the concrete footing with four (4) anchor
bolts as shown on the plans. Ferrous pedestals, bases, and hardware shall be
galvanized.
An assembly consisting of a three (3) section, single-face vehicle signal or a two
(2) section pedestrian signal may be supported on the top of a signal pedestal using
a suitable slip-fitter. When more or large signal heads are to be supported on a
pedestal, they shall be attached to the side of the pedestal with suitable brackets
and clamps. The pedestal shall extend beyond the upper signal head support. All
bolts, nuts, and washers used with mounting hardware shall be stainless steel.
The top of a signal pedestal shall be covered by an acceptable polyethylene or
metal cap or plug. Signal pedestals and bases shall be covered with at least three
(3) coats of deep-yellow enamel conforming to Paint No. 9 in Section 5.13,
"Painting of Structures" in these Generalthe roadway). The length and design of
each traffic signal pole, base, and mast arm shall be in accordance with the plans
and specifications. The cantilever section shall be not less than one hundred sixtyeight (168) millimeters diameter dependent upon the length of the outreach and as
indicated on the Drawings. Masts shall be designed and constructed to provide
adequate support and stability for the signal head and shall be suitable to support
more than one (1) assembly. The masts specified are of tapered construction for
aesthetic reasons for both the vertical and cantilever sections. The masts shall be
complete with weather-proof cap and bolt down baseplate.
Galvanized steel, aluminum, or prestressed concrete poles shall be furnished as
specified. The base shall be welded to the pole. Poles and mast arms shall provide
for a wiring entrance from the pole to the arm, with a protective grommet for the wire
at the joint. Mast arms shall also provide for wiring entrances directly from the mast
arm to the signal head or heads. There shall be no exposed wiring.
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Masts shall be constructed from seamless steel, conical shape with a wall
thickness not less than four and one-half (4) millimeters and a tensile strength of
five hundred ten (510) MN per square meter. Masts and mast components shall be
hot dipped galvanized finish conforming to BS 729:1971 and the minimum thickness
of zinc coating shall be four hundred fifty (450) grams per square meter on the
inside and outside surface. No machining operation shall be allowed after
completion of the galvanizing process. Masts shall be painted with two (2) coats of
epoxy resin paint to an approved color finish after completion of the galvanizing
process. Anchor bolts for signal poles shall be galvanized steel.
7.20.13 CABLE.
7.20.13.1 Signal Cable. Underground cables for signals shall have six-hundred
(600) volt copper conductor having a cross-sectional area at least two (2)
millimeters (14AWG). The conductors shall be stranded.
Underground cables shall have heat-resistant, long-life, cross-linked polyethylene
insulation around each conductor. The cables shall have a tough, abrasionresistant insulating sheath and a jacket of either neoprene or polyethylene over all
conductors. The thickness of the insulation around the conductor at any point shall
not be less than six-tenths (0.6) millimeter. The thickness of the sheath or jacket of
the cable at any point shall not be less than shown in Table 7.20-5.
TABLE 7.20-5
DIAMETER OF CABLE
UNDER JACKET (MM)
JACKET THICKNESS (MM)
10 or less
0.1
10 to 18
0.15
18 to 40
0.20
The Contractor shall verify the number of conductors required in all cable runs.
Conductors shall be installed in continuous lengths without splices between
terminals. Splicing is not permitted. Each connection of an electrical conductor to
another conductor shall be made with the highest quality of the type of connector
and insulation required by this specification. During the installation of each cable, a
minimum of one (1) meter of cable shall be left in each handhole for connections.
Waterproof identification markings (colors) in the insulation shall be used for
tracing and identifying wires. The green (tracer) conductor in the cable shall be
used for green signal indications, the yellow (tracer) conductor for yellow
indications, and the red (tracer) conductor for red signal indications. Each
conductor in the cable shall have a different tracer color or color combination.
Single core cables for use in controllers or signal masts, aspects or pedestrian or
manual controllers shall be 450/750 volt flexible PVC insulated copper in
accordance with BS 6004:1984 or approved equal standard with HT PVC insulation
where operating in high ambient temperature conditions. The conductor size shall
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be in accordance with the circuit requirement. Cables shall be bunched, clipped

and properly secured to form a complete wiring loop.
Multi-core cables to signal masts and equipment shall be stranded copper PVC
insulated and sheathed 600/1000 volt to BS 6346:1977 or approved equal standard.
Where multi-core cables are installed directly in the ground, they shall be single
wire armored and sheathed overall.
Wires that extend from the cable in the signal base to the terminal strips in the
signal heads shall be of the same gauge and tracer colors as the conductors in the
cable. The white neutral conductor from each signal head terminal block shall be
(30) centimeters longer than the other conductors.
A separate minimum five (5) square millimeters (10 AWG) single conductor white
(tracer) current-carrying neutral conductor shall be connected to all other currentcarrying neutral conductors in each base, handhole, and manhole. It shall be
insulated from ground (earth) and other conductors. These white wires shall be
connected to the current-carrying neutral terminal strip in the control cabinet. This
terminal strip shall be isolated from the cabinet and from the equipment ground.
The terminal strip shall be connected to the ground rod or rods through the neutral
ground lug in the cabinet.
The minimum two (2) square millimeter (14 AWG) white insulated conductor in
each cable shall be stripped bare for its entire length outside of the cable sheath.
This is termed the equipment ground. It shall be attached for a short base, minimum
two (2) square millimeters (14 AWG) wire from the grounding connector in each
signal base with an approved electrical connector. The equipment ground shall
terminate at the equipment grounding strip in the controller cabinet. The equipment
grounding strip shall be isolated from the cabinet and the current-carrying neutral
wire. The equipment ground strip shall terminate at the current-carrying neutral
grounding lug in the control cabinet.
All cable grounding shields and any spare or unused conductors shall be
effectively grounded in the control cabinet by connection to the equipment
grounding terminal strip. They shall be grounded only in the control cabinet.
The Contractor shall verify that the maximum current load on any two (2) square
millimeter (14 AWG) conductor to signal indications shall not exceed six and onefourth (6) amperes. He also verify that the maximum current in a current-carrying
neutral from signal indications does not exceed twelve and one-half (12) amperes.
The current carrying neutral ground lug in the control cabinet shall be connected
to two (2) copper-clad ground rods driven full length not less than two (2) meters
apart. The ground (earthing) rods shall be at least fifteen (15) millimeters in
diameter and two and one-half (2) meters in length. The ground lug shall be
connected to the ground rods with a single continuous length of bare stranded
copper wire at least thirteen (13) square millimeters (6 AWG) in area.
7.20.13.2 Detector Lead-In Cable. Detector lead-in cable shall be shielded, and
shall have two (2) minimum two (2) square millimeter (14 AWG) conductors with
cross-linked polyethylene insulation. The cable shall have a drain wire.
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The lead from the detector loops shall be spliced to the lead-in cable wire in the
nearest appropriate splice box. All such splices shall be soldered and fully insulated
from one another and from atmospheric conditions. Weather proofing can be
accomplished with an epoxy splice kit, shrink fit plastic splice or by placing the
soldered end of the splice in a paper cup and filling the cup with loop sealant to a
level at least twenty-five (25) millimeters above the bare wire. The lead wire from
the splice-box to the controller cabinet shall not exceed six hundred (600) meters.
Each loop or adjoining loop pair, unless otherwise indicated on the plans, shall
have a separate lead-in cable to the control cabinet. From the splice box to the
control cabinet the lead-in cable shall be installed in the trench or duct with other
cables.
Adjoining paired loops may be wired either in series or in parallel when being
connected to the lead-in cable in the splice box. The Contractor shall measure the
combined loop and lead-in inductance at the control cabinet end of each lead-in
cable. The inductance of the loop detector circuit shall be determined by the
equation:
L = 17.6 PN2 + 75 l
11 + N
Where L = inductance in microhenries
P = loop perimeter in meters
N = number of turns of wire in the loop
l = hundreds of meters of loop lead wire.
The calculated inductance of the loop and lead wire shall be between 50uh
and 500 uh.
When wired in series the system inductance shall be determined as:
Ls = L1 + L2 + -- + LN
Where Ls = System Inductance
L1, L2 & LN = Inductance of Loops 1, 2 through N
When wired in parallel the system inductance shall be determined as:
Where Ls = System Inductance in uh
L1, L2 thru LN = Inductance in uh of loop 1,2, through N that
are in the center.
When both series and parallel corrections are made in one loop detector system,
each group of loop inductance or equivalent loop inductance shall be combined in
accordance with the equations above. The resulting system inductance measured
at the controller cabinet shall be between fifty (50) and five hundred (500)
microhenries. The ratio of loop inductance to system induction shall be a minimum
value of twenty-five hundredths (0.25).
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Following completion of the detector/lead wire connection at the splice-box, the

inductance of the loop/lead wire system shall be measured. The resulting value
must 1be between fifty (50) uh and five hundred (500) uh. Should the measured
value fall outside this range, the Contractor shall repair or replace the loop at no
additional cost until the measured inductance is within the specified range.
7.20.13.3 Interconnecting Cable. When called for by the plans, interconnecting
cable having the required number of conductors shall be installed. Shielded
multiconductor cable with conductors shall be not less than two (2) square
millimeters (14 AWG) in area, and have a cross-linked polyethylene insulation shall
be used. The cable sheath shall also be polyethylene.
7.20.14 DUCT. Duct shall be assembled from sections of plastic pipe. It shall have
a nominal diameter of seventy-five (75) millimeters. It shall be suitable for direct
burial in the ground. The joints between sections shall be water-tight. If the duct is
designed so that a tapered end of one duct is fitted into the end of the succeeding
duct, the overlap of the joint shall be at least six (6) centimeters. The installed wire
shall not fill more than one-half () the area of the conduit. When this limit is
reached, an additional conduit or a larger conduit shall be used.
Ducts shall not be installed by cutting across the finished road surface. Where
this operation is required ducts shall be installed by approved "thrust boring"
techniques.
Ducts shall be made of high-impact, acid and alkali resistant (uPVC) type, and
shall be of the specified class, diameter, wall thickness, all as detailed in the
Standards and on the Drawings. They shall be of the non-sparking type and
suitable for direct burial in the ground. The minimum tensile strength shall be four
hundred (400) MN per square meter and impact strength shall be four hundred (400)
MN square meter and impact strength shall be forty (40) MN per square meter.
Each section of the duct shall have one end tapered. The joined part shall be equal
or longer than eighty (80) millimeters in length. The junction shall be waterproof and
sandproof.
Trenching and backfilling for duct and underground cable shall be to not less than
the depth shown on the plans. No duct or cable shall be placed in a trench prior to
inspection of the trench by the Engineer. The Contractor shall remove, store, and
relay sod, and shall furnish and place topsoil and sod at locations as directed by the
Engineer. Where excavation is made across parkways or driveways, the sod,
topsoil, and crushed stone or gravel shall be replaced as nearly as practicable to its
former condition. Concrete or bituminous surfaces and stabilized bases shall be
restored to their former condition. The entire area involved shall be left in a neat
presentable condition. Duct trenching shall be performed to a depth not less than
fifty (50) centimeters below the ground line or top of subgrade and shall slope to
drain at a rate not less than one-half percent (%).
Ducts shall not be placed under the paved travel surface except in extreme cases.
Excavation and backfill shall be performed in accordance with Section 2.10 "Trench
Excavation and Backfill" in these General Specifications. All trenches shall be
backfilled as soon as practicable after the installation of conduit, cable, or cableconduit. Cinders, broken concrete, and other hard or objectionable materials which
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might cause mechanical damage to duct or cable shall not be used for backfilling to
an elevation thirty (30) centimeters above the top of duct or cable. Backfill material
shall be deposited in layers not exceeding fifteen (15) centimeters deep, and each
layer shall be compacted to Type 95 compaction. If the trench is to be located under
a shoulder which is to be stabilized, the trenching, installation of duct or cable, and
backfilling the trench shall be completed before the shoulder stabilization
construction is started. Unless the poles are in place, a coil of cable of sufficient
length to reach the proposed handhole shall be buried near each pole location. The
coil shall be covered with planks, a box, or other approved means so that it will not
be damaged.
A minimum three (3) square millimeter (12 AWG) galvanized steel wire shall be left
inside of any empty duct, or elsewhere as called for by the plans, for future pulling of
cables. At least (1) meter of such wire shall extend beyond the end of the duct at
each end, and shall be fastened securely to a wooden block or other object which
cannot be drawn into the duct. A rigid object nearly the diameter of the duct shall be
drawn through each such empty duct to ensure that it is clear of obstruction, after
which both ends shall be plugged to prevent entry of dirt.
Duct shall extend approximately twenty-five (25) centimeters beyond paved areas
at either end. Bends in duct shall have a minimum radius of thirty (30) centimeters
for a duct having an inside diameter of five (5) centimeters and a proportionately
greater radius for larger conduits.
7.20.15 INFORMATION AND DOCUMENTS TO BE SUPPLIED PRIOR TO ISSUE
OF HANDING-OVER CERTIFICATE. The Contractor shall arrange to supply in
triplicate and in the ENGLISH language the following information and documents
and unless these are handed over, a taking-over certificate will not be issued:
1. Manufacturers catalogues of the actual equipment installed for each and every
item.
2. Instruction manuals for the installation, operation and maintenance of each
and every type of equipment installed.
3. Priced parts lists clearly indicating the part number of each component used in
the equipment, reference to which will enable the Manufacturer to identify readily
the exact component required. Drawings showing the exploded view of major
equipment should also be provided.
4. As fitted drawings of the completed Traffic Signal installation of the particular
intersection complete with exact routes of all cables, their number of cores and sizes
and the location of all signals. One transparent mother print on stable plastic film
from which reproductions can be made in the future shall also be provided.
5. Any other information relating to the installation and which in the opinion of
the Engineer and the Ministry of Communications is required for the future
maintenance of the system.
7.20.16 TESTING AND COMMISSIONING PRIOR TO HANDING-OVER. As soon
as the work at any one intersection is completed, the Contractor shall notify the
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Engineer and the Ministry of Communications of its readiness to test and

commission the system.
All testing instruments and tools like Oscillograms, meters, recorders, etc.,
required and indicated as necessary by the Manufacturer of the testing of the
equipment shall be provided free of charge by the Contractor.
After the system has been tested successfully, the Contractor shall commission
the installation in the presence of the Ministry's representative and demonstrate that
the entire system operates as required by the Specification and as indicated in the
accepted offer.
7.20.17 METHOD OF MEASUREMENT. Measurement will be made of the number
of units of Signal Controllers, Traffic Signal Heads, Traffic Signal Head Supports,
Pedestrian Traffic Signal Heads, Pedestrian Signal Head Push Buttons, and Traffic
Loop Detectors furnished and accepted in accordance with the plans and
specifications, and as directed or approved by the Engineer.
above, will be paid at the contract unit price(s) for the pay items listed below that are
in the Bill of Quantities. Payment will be full compensation for furnishing all
materials, for all labor equipment, tools, supplies and all of the other items
necessary for the proper completion of the Work as specified in Subsection 1.07.2
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PAY ITEM
ITEM NO
PAY UNIT
72001
Signal Controller, 4 Phase
Unit
72002
Unit
72003
Unit
72004
Unit
72005
Signal Controller, (No.) Phase
Unit
72010
Traffic Signal Head, Size 3 x 100 mm
Unit
72011
Unit
72012
Unit
72013
Traffic Signal Head, Size ___ x ___ mm
Unit
72020
Pedestrian Traffic Signal Head, Size 2 x 200
Unit
72021
Pedestrian Traffic Signal Head, Size 1 x 300
Unit
72022
Pedestrian Traffic Signal Head, Size 2 x 200, with Flashing

Arrows
Unit
72023
Pedestrian Traffic Signal Head, Size 1 x 200, with Flashing

Arrows
Unit
72024
Pedestrian Traffic Signal Push Button
Unit
72025
Traffic Signal Support, Cantilever
Unit
72026
Traffic Signal Support, Pedestal
Unit
72027
Traffic Signal Support Short Bracket
Unit
72028
Traffic Loop Detectors
Unit
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KINGDOM OF SAUDI ARABIA

PART SEVEN: ROADWAY LIGHTING AND TRAFFIC SIGNALS

7.02.2.13.12 Y-Clevis Extension...............................................18

SECTION 7.07 - LOW VOLTAGE CABLES...............................................................45

7.17.3 TESTING AND COMMISSIONING......................................................83

7.19.5 METHOD OF MEASUREMENT..........................................................96

7.20.15 INFORMATION AND DOCUMENTS TO BE SUPPLIED PRIOR TO

MOC General Specifications - November 1998

PART SEVEN: ROADWAY LIGHTING AND TRAFFIC SIGNALS

MOC General Specifications - November 1998

1. Relevant Standards and Specifications issued by the appropriate Authorities

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As shown on Design Manual TABLE for the type of

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Calculations shall show the installation is satisfactory using Road Surface

As shown in Design Manual

7.01.4.3 Light Distribution Pattern.

The Contractor shall select fixtures

Luminaries shall be of the cut-off or semi cut-off type of distribution.

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7.01.6 SAFETY CLEARANCE. Prior to start of construction, the Contractor must

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SECTION 7.02 - 33 KV SYSTEM

ITEMS IN BILL OF QUANTITIES

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- Class, working load in kilograms

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Bolt-on type saddle for x-arm

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The ground wire supplied shall be manufactured in accordance with ASTM

The dropout power fuse shall have the

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1. Flat square galvanized washers shall be of six and thirty-five hundredths

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It shall also be provided with clamps with grooves to accommodate guy

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It shall be used on a system of the following characteristics:

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Typical atmospheric conditions are as follows:

PAYMENT WILL BE MADE UNDER ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING:

33 kV Overhead Electrical Line, Copper conductor, 125

33 kV Overhead Electrical Line, Copper Conductor, 255

33 kV Overhead Electrical Line, Aluminum Conductor,

33 kV Overhead Electrical Line, Aluminum Conductor,

33 kV Overhead Electrical Line, Copper Conductor

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___mm2 Penguin with Earth Cable, 85 mm2

33 kV Overhead Electrical Line, Copper Conductor, ___

33 kV Overhead Electrical Line, Aluminum Conductor

33 kV Overhead Electrical Line, Aluminum Conductor

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SECTION 7.03 - 33/0.4 KV PACKAGED SUB-STATIONS