LOT2 - PIII - Vol 3 - Revised 24-9-2012 (EDM Rev1 04092012)

REPUBLIC OF MOZAMBIQUE
RURAL ELECTRIFICATION PROJECT IN

NIASSA PROVINCE
(Low Cost Rural Electrification Plan)
TENDER FOR THE TURNKEY CONSTRUCTION OF THE
33kV DISTRIBUTION AND RETICULATION OF
SELECTED VILLAGES
VOLUME 3
September 2012
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Tender No.:
Package I: ENC. 223/DEP-LCREP (Marrupa-Nungo)/2011

Package II: ENC. 224/DEP-LCREP (Metangula-Cobue)/2011
ICB/MC No: 03/06/2009G-Moz

Associated
Consulting
Engineers/ACE-Jordan
Amman, Shmeisani, Abdul Hamid
Sharaf St. Bldg. # 102
P.O. Box :926307
Amman 11190, Jordan
Saudi Consult Services
SAUDCONSULT
Riyadh,
P.O.Box: 2341
Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia
Euromoc, Lda
Maputo, Mozambique
R Ten Gem Oswaldo Tazama, 169,
1-Dto
Rural Electrification Project in Niassa Province

Technical Specification
Tender Documents:
VOLUME 1
Contract and Commercial Conditions
Section 1
Invitation to Tender
Section 2
Letter of Tender
Section 3
Instructions to Tenderer
Section 4
Tender Forms and Forms of Security
Section 5
Contract:: General and Particular Conditions
ANNEXURES
Qualification Criteria Tables

Application Forms
Extract From Procurement Rules of IDB
VOLUME 2
Section 6
Scope
of
Work,
Interfaces,
Requirements
Section 7
General Design Information
Section 8
General Requirements
Section 9
General Technical Requirements
and
Training

VOLUME 3
Section 10
Section 11
Construction Requirements
Technical Specification for 33kV Transmission
Lines
Detail Technical Specification
Section 12
Contractors Environmental Obligations
Section 13
VOLUME 4
Project Sheets and Technical Data Sheets
Price Schedules
VOLUME 5
Drawings
TABLE OF CONTENTS
10
CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS ........................................................................ 2
10.1
GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF THE WORKS ....................................................................... 2
10.2
Scope of 33kV Distribution Lines.......................................................................2
10.3
Commencement of Work .......................................................................................... 3
10.4
Setting Out and Erection ........................................................................................... 3
10.5
Site Preparation ......................................................................................................... 4
10.6
Protection of Natural and Agricultural Vegetation ................................................. 4
10.7
Access Routes ........................................................................................................... 5
10.8
Crossing of Obstacles ............................................................................................... 5
10.9
33kV DISTRIBUTION LINE................................................................................... 6
10.9.1 GENERAL ....................................................................................................................... 6

10.9.2 33KV LINES ................................................................................................................... 6
10.9.3 LINE SURVEY DATA ...................................................................................................... 7
11
11.1
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION FOR 33KV DISTRIBUTION LINES ..................... 9

General Technical Information ................................................................................. 9
11.2
33kV Distribution Lines..................................................................................9
11.3
Electrical Infrastructure in Villages and Communities......................................10
11.4
Standards................................................................................................................. 10
11.4.1
GENERAL STANDARDS............................................................................................. 10
11.4.2
WOODEN POLES ....................................................................................................... 10
11.4.3
CONDUCTORS .......................................................................................................... 11
11.4.4
HARDWARE AND ACCESSORIES ............................................................................... 11

11.5
BASIC DESIGN DATA ......................................................................................... 12
11.5.1 HORIZONTAL AND VERTICAL CLEARANCES ............................................................... 12

11.5.2 ELECTRICAL CLEARANCES IN AIR MINIMUM ............................................................. 12
11.5.3
Design Spans........................................................................................................... 13
11.5.4
SAFETY FACTORS ..................................................................................................... 13
11.5.5
Excavations ............................................................................................................. 13
12.
DETAIL TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION ............................................................ 16
12.1
Power Transformers ................................................................................................ 16
12.1.1
SCOPE ....................................................................................................................... 16
12.1.2
Reference Standards................................................................................................ 16
12.1.3
Design ..................................................................................................................... 16
12.2
Surge Arresters ....................................................................................................... 19
12.2.1 SCOPE...........................................................................................................................19
12.2.2
Standards................................................................................................................. 19
12.2.3
General Requirement .............................................................................................. 20
12.2.4
Insulators ................................................................................................................. 20
12.2.5
TERMINALS ................................................................................................................. 21
12.2.6
Earthing Terminal Points ........................................................................................ 21
12.2.7
Grading Rings ......................................................................................................... 21
12.2.8
Quality Assurance Plan and Inspection .................................................................. 21
12.2.9
TESTS................ .......................................................................................................... 21
12.2.10
Routine/Acceptance Tests ....................................................................................... 21
12.2.11
Type Tests ............................................................................................................... 21

12.2.12
Compliance with Specification ............................................................................... 21
12.2.13 DRAWINGS ................................................................................................................ 21

12.2.14
General Arrangement of surge arrester showing .................................................... 21
12.2.15
Clamps of Connectors ............................................................................................. 22
12.2.16
Spark Gaps ..................................................................................................22
12.3
Poles and Crossarms ............................................................................................... 22
12.3.1
Bolted Crossarms and Bracket ................................................................................ 22
12.3.2
Screws, Nuts and Washers ...................................................................................... 23
12.3.3
Structure Detailing Requirements Poles ................................................................. 23
12.3.4
Manufacturing Requirements.................................................................................. 23
12.4
Insulators and Fittings ............................................................................................. 23
12.4.1
General .................................................................................................................... 23
12.4.2
Insulator Strings ...................................................................................................... 24
12.4.3
CAP AND PIN TYPE.................................................................................................... 24
12.4.4
Line Post Insulators................................................................................................. 24
12.4.5
Metal Components .................................................................................................. 24
12.4.6
Tension Clamp ........................................................................................................ 25
12.4.7
TESTS........... ............................................................................................................... 25
12.4.8
Suspension Clamps ................................................................................................. 25
12.4.9
Line Splices............................................................................................................. 26
12.4.10
Repair Splices ......................................................................................................... 26
12.4.11
ARMOUR RODS ......................................................................................................... 26
12.4.12
Arcing Horns........................................................................................................... 26

12.4.13
12.4.14
Danger Plates and Aerial Plates .............................................................................. 26

Danger Plates and Aerial Plates.......................................................................26
12.5
Conductors and Earthwires ..................................................................................... 27
12.5.1
Conductor................................................................................................................ 27
12.5.2
Erection of Conductors.............................................................................................27
12.5.3
Sagging.....................................................................................................................28
12.5.4
Vibration Dampers .................................................................................................. 28
12.5.5
Packing and Transporting ....................................................................................... 28
12.6
Auto Reclosers, Pole Mounted ............................................................................... 29
12.6.1
12.6.2
Electrical Data......................................................................................................... 29
12.6.7
Tests...............................................................................................................31
12.6.8
Information to be given with Bid....................................................................31
12.7
Single and 3 Phase Loadbreak Fuse Cut-outs ......................................................... 31
12.7.1
12.7.2
Electrical Data......................................................................................................... 32
12.8
Pole Mounted Distribution Board for Transformer Installations ............................ 32
12.8.1
General Design ....................................................................................................... 32
12.8.2
LV Switchgear for Three-phase Transformers ....................................................... 32
12.8.3
Current Transformers .............................................................................................. 34
12.8.4
Distribution Board .................................................................................................. 35
12.9
Wooden Poles ......................................................................................................... 35
12.9.1
New LV Lines ......................................................................................................... 35

12.9.2
Pole Dimensions ..................................................................................................... 35
12.9.3
Prohibites Defects ................................................................................................... 36
12.9.4
Length ..................................................................................................................... 36
12.9.5
Circumference ......................................................................................................... 36
12.9.6
Manufacturing Requirements.................................................................................. 36
12.9.7
Bark Removal ......................................................................................................... 37
12.9.8
Sawing .................................................................................................................... 37
12.9.9
Trimming ................................................................................................................ 37
12.9.10
Shaving ................................................................................................................... 37
12.9.11
Marking and Code Letters ...................................................................................... 37
12.9.12
Preservatives ........................................................................................................... 37
12.9.13
Creasote .................................................................................................................. 38
12.10
Specific requirements for Overhead Lines.............................................................. 38
12.10.1
Conductors and Earth Wires ................................................................................... 38
12.11
Stays ........................................................................................................................ 38
12.12
Anchors and Anchor Rods ...................................................................................... 39
12.13
Survey of Site.......................................................................................................... 40
12.13.1
General .................................................................................................................... 40
12.13.2
Line Routing ........................................................................................................... 40
12.14
Erection of Low Voltage Networks ........................................................................ 40
12.14.1
Erection of poles ..................................................................................................... 40
12.14.2
Stays and Anchors................................................................................................... 42
12.14.3
Bolts and Lock Nuts................................................................................................ 42

12.14.4
Line Routing ........................................................................................................... 42
12.14.5
Line Accessories ..................................................................................................... 42
12.14.6
Street Lighting ........................................................................................................ 43
12.14.7
Earthing................................................................................................................... 43
12.15
Low Voltage Aerial Bundled Conductors ............................................................... 44
12.15.1
Specification ........................................................................................................... 44
12.15.2
Proof of Quality ...................................................................................................... 45
12.16
Low Voltage Switchgear......................................................................................... 52
12.16.1
Standards................................................................................................................. 52
12.16.2
General Technical Requirements ............................................................................ 52
12.16.3
Basic Design and Technical Characteristics ........................................................... 53
12.17
Street Lightning Lamps........................................................................................... 54
12.17.1
General Characteristics ........................................................................................... 54
12.18
Pole Mounted Transformers Type ABC ................................................................. 56
12.18.1
Pole Mounted LV Circuit Breaker .......................................................................... 56
12.18.2
LV Distribution for Type A and B .......................................................................... 56
12.18.3
LV Distribution for Type C .................................................................................... 56
12.18.4
Specific Earthing Conditions .................................................................................. 57
12.19
Pole Top Distribution Boxes ................................................................................... 57
12.20
Service Connections................................................................................................ 57
12.20.1
Scope of Work ........................................................................................................ 57
12.20.2
Commissioning and Testing ................................................................................... 58
12.20.3
Electrical Shutdowns .............................................................................................. 58

12.20.4
Earthing................................................................................................................... 58
12.21
Electric Energy Meters ........................................................................................... 59
12.21.1
Scope....................................................................................................................... 59
12.21.2
Standards................................................................................................................. 59
12.21.3
Quality Assurance ................................................................................................... 59
12.21.4
Environmental ......................................................................................................... 59
12.22
Single Phase Electricity Dispenser (ED) ................................................................ 60
12.22.1
Maintenance and Guarantee .................................................................................... 61
12.22.2
Documentation to be Supplied ................................................................................ 62
12.22.3
Options .................................................................................................................... 62
12.23
Readyboards (SPDU) For Single Phase 230V Service Connection........................ 62
12.23.1
General .................................................................................................................... 62
12.23.2
Socket Outlets and Circuit Breakers ....................................................................... 62
12.23.3
Earth Leakage ......................................................................................................... 62
12.23.4
Earthing................................................................................................................... 62
12.23.5
Certificate of Compliance (COC) ........................................................................... 62
12.23.6
As- Built Drawings ................................................................................................. 62
12.23.7
Luminaries .............................................................................................................. 62
Section 13 - CONTRACTORS ENVIRONMENTAL OBLIGATIONS ............63

1.
General ........................................................................................................................ 67
2.
LEGAL, REGULATORY AND CONTRACTUAL FRAMEWORK ....................... 67
2.1
Applicable Environmental Laws and Regulations .................................................. 67
2.2
Best Environmental Construction Practices ............................................................ 67

2.3
Contractual Framework .......................................................................................... 68
2.4
Environmental Performance Requirements ............................................................ 68
3.
CONTRACTOR'S ORGANIZATION OBLIGATIONS............................................ 68
3.1
Contractor's Environmental Organization............................................................... 68
3.2
Permitting and Access to Construction Areas......................................................... 69
3.3
Contractors Compliance Monitoring and Reporting ............................................. 69
3.4
Assistance to Compliance Monitoring by the Supervision Engineer...................... 70
4.
ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNICAL OBLIGATIONS OF THE CONTRACTOR .... 70
4.1
Employment and labour management..................................................................... 71
4.2
Environmental Training for Construction Worker .................................................. 71
4.3
Vegetation Clearing Plan ........................................................................................ 71
4.3.1
Areas to be cleared ...................................................................................................... 71
4.3.2
Use of chemicals ......................................................................................................... 71
4.3.3
Vegetation Clearing Operation.................................................................................... 72
4.3.4
Timber and Forest Products Disposal ......................................................................... 73
4.4
Construction Work Camps ...................................................................................... 74
4.4.1
Organization and Location .......................................................................................... 74
4.4.2
Camps Facilities .......................................................................................................... 74
4.4.3
Camp Organization ..................................................................................................... 75
4.5
Erosion and Sediment Control Plan ........................................................................ 76
4.6
Hazardous Material and Waste Management ......................................................... 77
4.7
Waste Management ................................................................................................. 78
4.8
Emissions and Dust Control.................................................................................... 78

4.9
Noise Control Obligations ...................................................................................... 79
4.10
Cultural Resources Protection................................................................................. 79
4.11
On-site Traffic and Access Management ................................................................ 79
4.12
Landscaping and Revegetation Plan ....................................................................... 80
4.13
Project Staff Health Program .................................................................................. 80

SECTION 10
CONSTRUCTION REQUIRMENTS
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10
CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS
10.1
General Description of the Works

The work to be executed under this portion of the contract consists of the design,
supply, delivery, erection and commissioning of 33kV overhead distribution lines
between:
Package I
1. Marrupa and Nungo
2. Maua and Nipepe
3. Maua and Chicoco/Paia (Optional)
Package II
1.
Metangula and Cobue
2.
Lichinga and Chimbonila (Optional)
Including smaller villages along the route as defined in the villages reticulation
drawings, for an approximate total distance of 261 km, in addition to transformers
packages and L.V. network for villages, beneficiaries.
The use of wooden structures with galvanized steel cross arms where
required will be used. Each structure is designed to carry one circuit conductor per
phase.
The approximate line routes, angles and section lengths are shown on the drawings
included in this enquiry document. It is the Contractors responsibility to carry out a
detailed inspection of the route prior to finalising his tender and also to obtain all the
relevant local knowledge in assisting him with his tender.
10.2
Scope of 33kV Distribution Lines

The work shall comprise:
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The manufacture, factory inspection, shipping, transport to site of the

proposed structures, cable and associated equipment and all other necessary
components.
Verification of the ground survey and all associated profile plotting and
structure placing.
Planning and construction of site access requirements.
Soil investigations, design, provision and installation of foundations

including excavations, earthing, concrete, reinforcing, reinstatement in
various soils and site testing.
Design, supply, pegging, assembly and erection of structures. Supply and

dressing of structures with insulators and fittings. Supply and installation of
structure identification numbers and labels. Supply, stringing and regulating
of phase conductors. Supply and installation of any other components
necessary for the satisfactory performance of the overhead lines.
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10.3
Co-ordination of all transmission line / substation interface functions with

the relevant substation requirements.
All additional work as specifically defined in the tender documents or as

required to complete correctly the work to be done, even if not specifically
defined in this tender documents.
Commissioning, handing over in a satisfactory operating condition,

provision of O and M Manuals and As-Built drawings and the replacement
and/or adjustment for the duration of the Defects Liability Period of
defective material and workmanship for the works described. The plant,
apparatus and material to be supplied and erected shall include all work
incidentals thereto whether specified or not.
At the conclusion of the work, the sites are to be cleared and any remedial
action taken, to the satisfaction of the Project Manager.
COMMENCEMENT OF WORK
The Contractor shall be responsible, before beginning work on any property, for
obtaining confirmation from the Project Manager that way leaves are in order.
The Contractor shall at all times during the execution of the Works ensure
compliance with all such reasonable requirements of the occupier as are brought to
the Contractor's notice by the Project Manager. The Contractor shall not be entitled
to any additional payment in respect of his compliance with the reasonable
requirements of the occupier.
Before the Contractor carries out erection of conductors along or across power, or
telephone lines, public roads, etc., he shall give the requisite notice to the
appropriate Authorities and shall send a duplicate copy of each notice to the Project
Manager.
The Contractor shall take proper precautions to prevent the straying of and damage
to livestock until after the backfilling of excavations and permanent reinstatement of
fences, walls, hedges, gates and the like is completed.
The Contractor shall be liable to make good at least to the original condition or
compensate the owners, operators and users or any public undertaking in respect of
any damage however caused to their property, lands or roads arising out of or in
consequence of the execution of the Works.
10.4
SETTING OUT AND ERECTION

The Contractor shall be responsible for the pegging and setting out of every
structure.
Before any excavation commences the levels of the original surface shall be agreed
upon by the Project Manager and the Contractor.
The Contractor shall provide all labour and instruments required to obtain and
record these levels.
Excavation shall be carried out according to local legislation, preferably by
mechanical means to ensure minimum disruption of natural soil, in a safe
manner to suitable lengths, widths, depths and profiles required for the
construction of the works shown on the drawings or to such other dimensions as the
Project Manager may direct. The sides of excavations are to be made secure by
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means of adequate supports, timbering, close sheeting, timber and steel sheet piling
as required for the work and means adopted are to be to the satisfaction of the
Project Manager. The Contractor is to comply with all reasonable instructions
regarding the supporting of the sides of excavations but such compliance shall not
relieve him of his responsibilities under the Contract.
Excavations for foundations shall be undertaken in such a way so as not to disturb
the surrounding earth. The bottoms of excavation that have become softened by
exposure shall be cleaned out and if necessary, blinding concrete shall be placed, all
to the satisfaction of the Project Manager.
The Contractor is to carry out all excavations required for the permanent works at
the quoted rates in whatever material may be encountered. He is to provide and
work all the necessary excavating, lifting and haulage plant, pumping equipment,
timbering, shuttering and transport to deal with every situation and site.
Before excavations are commenced with, the Contractor shall submit his proposals
with regard thereto for the Project Manager's approval. Excavations shall be sheetpiled or planked and strutted as and when necessary and kept free of water by
pumping or other means during the course of the work.
10.5
SITE PREPARATION
The Contractor will be responsible for the pruning or complete removal of trees
where necessary along the routes of overhead lines.
Where trees are to be removed, the Contractor shall completely uproot the relevant
trees by means of a monkey winch or other approved methods, and stack them in a
position approved by the Employer or Project Manager. All holes due to uprooting
shall be filled in by the Contractor leaving the site clean and tidy, all to the
satisfaction of the Project Manager.
Utmost care shall be taken when uprooting trees, as the Contractor will be
responsible for all the claims due to any damage and/or injury caused by such
uprooting of trees.
Where the branches of trees are to be pruned, such pruning shall be neatly carried
out in an effective and workmanlike fashion to the satisfaction of the Project
Manager.
Unless specifically indicated otherwise herein or on the accompanying drawing,
Contractors shall allow in their tenders for:
10.6
The removal of trees, except shrubs, with trunks within 5m from the nearest
conductor along the routes of all rural lines;
The pruning of all tree branches, along the routes of all rural lines, in such a
way that no branch will project through a vertical plane parallel to and 3m
from the nearest conductor, on the understanding that such branches of
which the highest points are below 6 m above ground level need not be
pruned unless it is within 3 m from any pole.
PROTECTION OF NATURAL AND AGRICULTURAL

VEGETATION
NOTE:
This section should be read in conjunction with the environmental
requirements with regard to crops and compensation thereof.
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The Contractor shall exercise proper care not to destroy, damage or remove any
natural trees and vegetation, except where he is instructed or given permission to do
so in cases where it is unavoidable. No trucks or plant shall be allowed to run over
areas not specifically set aside for this purpose.
The Contractor shall take care not to have bush fires developing from his site. He
shall be responsible for any losses and claims that could arise from bush fires
starting due to his negligence. In the case of any bush fires threatening the site, he
shall give all assistance to protect the site against such fires from elsewhere. The
Contractor shall at his own expense do all the protection as described and
shall not be specially paid for any fencing or fire breaks, etc.
The following trees shall under no circumstances be uprooted or damaged in any
way except with the consent of the Project Manager:
-
Ebony
(Diospyros mespiliformis)
Baobab
(Adansonia digitata)
Wild Fig
(Ficus Capensis)
Cape Ash
(Ekebergia Capensis)
Yellow wood
(Podocarpus)
Stinkwood
(Ocotea Bullata)
Kiaat
(Pterocarpus Angolensis
Tambotie
(Spirostachys Africana)
Cabbage Tree
(Cussonia's)
NOTE:
It is a prerequisite of this contract that the Contractor shall, at completion of
the transmission line construction, redo bush clearing for the length of the line
to ensure that all growth during construction is removed to the satisfaction of
the Project Manager.
10.7
ACCESS ROUTES
The Contractor shall not be entitled to any additional payment in the event of a
particular access being difficult.
The Contractor shall be responsible for maintaining agreed access routes, without
undue widening, in a usable condition for the duration of the Contract and the
occupier shall not be put to any inconvenience in gaining access to his land or
buildings. There shall only be defined points of entry to the access route as
determined by the Employer. The Contractor shall not take any unauthorised access
routes.
10.8
CROSSING OF OBSTACLES
The Contractor shall, at his own expense, make all arrangements and take the
necessary precautions where the routes cross buildings, telephone lines, power or
pipelines, and railways. These arrangements must have the prior approval of the
Project Manager.
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The Contractor shall provide all the necessary scaffolding and equipment for the
crossing of telephone or power lines, roads, railways, buildings or other obstacles.
The cost of erecting and use of the scaffolds shall be included in the contract costs.
The Contractor shall take all reasonable precautions to avoid damage to land,
property, roads, crops, field drains, fences, walls, hedges, gates, trees and the like
and shall ensure that the work is adequately supervised so that any damage is
reduced to the minimum. Telephone line crossings will require an approved cradle
guard to be installed.
10.9
33KV DISTRIBUTION LINE
10.9.1 General
The Project Manager has selected the approximate route alignments, and provisional
survey data will be supplied by the Project Manager to the Contractor. This
information must be checked and verified by the Contractor and the Project Manager
shall be notified in writing of any necessary corrections or alterations, including
adjustments to the line route, which are dictated by specific site conditions.
The Contractor shall submit to the Project Manager copies as specified, of the
template profile drawings upon which shall be indicated the proposed location and
type of each support, spans, section lengths, (i.e. distances between tension
structures), and equivalent spans used. Also on the profile shall be plotted the
relevant position of the bottom or lowest conductor at the assumed maximum
conductor temperature and another line parallel to the conductor line indicating the
specified ground clearance.
10.9.2 33kV Lines
The principal features of work to be performed in the construction of the lines shall
include but not necessarily be limited to the following:
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Carry out line surveys based on the maps and drawings supplied by the
Project Manager
Present profile drawings
Present classification of structure types
Establish structure locations in the field and stake-out structure footings
Clear distribution line right of way
Design, fabricate, supply and erect wooden poles as required
Design, supply and install all required foundations
Supply and install earthing where required
Supply and install insulator strings and associated hardware
Supply and install conductors and accessories
Supply and install danger and number plates
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Supply and install complete all insulators, conductors, earth wires and
accessories required to terminate the line to the substation structures or
dead-end poles.
Commissioning and testing of the line
Supply and installation of pole mounted line load break switches and auto
reclosers if required
Supply and installation of pole mounted lightning arresters on the dead-end

poles.
Supply and installation of spark gaps.

The structures shall be of the 12m wooden pole type.
10.9.3 Line Survey Data

A summary of the new lines to be constructed are given below:
PACKAGE 1
Pack
Area
Length
Marrupa - Nungo
37
Maua Nipepe
98
Maua-Chicoco / Paia
(Optional)
20
PACKAGE 2
Total Package I
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155
Metangula Cobue
86
Lichinga Chimbonila
(Optional)
20
Total Package II
106
Total Package I & II
261
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SECTION 11
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
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11
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION FOR 33KV DISTRIBUTION LINES
11.1
General Technical Information

Environmental Data
The following summarized climate data will form the design data for the working
conditions of the equipment:
Maximum outdoor temperature
45
Minimum outdoor temperature
Maximum daily average temperature
40
Annual average temperature
30
1. Maximum solar radiation (worst case)
2. W/m
Isokeronic level
3. 1200
130
Altitude
< 1 000
0-30 m
m/s
45
- Height above ground 30-50 m
m/s
49
Relative humidity, average
% rel.
80
Average rainfall annually
Mm/a
1 500
Wind:
- Height above ground
11.2
33kV Distribution Lines

The following shall form the basis for the 33kV distribution lines:
i)
MV distribution poles:
12m Wooden
ii) Crossarms:
Galvanised mild steel channel iron (if required)
iii) Conductor:
ACSR MINK-WOLF-Package I
AAAC Mulberry/Pine-Package II
Porcelain glazed brown or composite
iv) Insulators and fittings:

Specific Creepage:
v) Surge Arrestors:
35mm/kV
Metal Oxide non-linear (gapless) type
vi) Spark Gaps

vii) Stays:
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600 x 600 x 6mm stayplate with 20mm dia nonadjustable stay rod
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11.3
Electrical Infrastructure in villages and Communities

The following shall form the basis for the electrical infrastructure:
viii) MV distribution poles:
ix) LV distribution poles:
x) MV Conductor:
xi) Transformers:
Type
Vector group
Tap changer
Bushings creepage
xii) Pole Mounted Substation:
xiii) LV ABC Conductors:
12m wooden poles

9m wooden poles
ACSR MINK-WOLF-Package I
AAAC Mulberry/Pine-Package II
25/50/100/160/200/250/315/500 kVA
ONAN with open bushings
Dyn 11
Off-load -5% to +5%
35mm/kV
Single pole up to 32 kVA
Double pole 50kVA and - up to 250 kVA
Maximum Demand Meter
LV Distribution board
Streetlight Circuit
25/35/50/70/95mm2 3-pahse+netural type (A)
2x25mm2 for streetlight lighting
xiv) Streetlights:
2x24 / 1x57W *CFL
xv) Service cables
6 mm Split concentric
xvi) Metering
Prepaid meters in houses
*
CFL: Compact Fluorescent Lamp
11.4
Standards
Design of the electrical system as well as the technical specifications and the related
calculations shall be based on:
11.4.1 General Standards

The recommendations published by IEC, the International Electrotechnical
Commission and/or international standards such as European Standards, VDE
(Association of German Electro technical) -, DIN (German Industrial Standard), NF
(French Standards) or BS (British Standards).
The EDM standards for local conditions.
The standards of Commite Consultatif International des Radios Communications
(C.C.I.R.) and Commite Consultatif International des Telegraphics etc.,
Telephoniques (C.C.I.T.T.).
The latest edition of the considered standard shall always be applied.
Other authoritative national or international standards may be acceptable, subject to
approval, if the requirements are equal to or exceed applicable IEC, VDE, BS or NF
standards.
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11.4.2 Wooden Poles
International Standards (IEC)
European standards
BS (British Standards-Wooden poles for overhead power lines)
ANSI 05.1(American National Standard-Specifications and dimensions for

wooden poles)
NF C67-100 (French Standard-supports for overhead lines wooden poles

specifications.
11.4.3 Conductors
IEC 61089 Round Wire Concentric Lay Overhead Electrical Stranded
Conductors
This recommendation replaces the following publications:
IEC 207
Aluminium stranded Conductors
IEC 208
Aluminium Alloy Stranded Conductors
IEC 209
Aluminium Conductors, Steel Reinforced
IEC 210
Aluminium Conductors, Steel Reinforced
IEC 61232
Aluminium-clad Steel Wires for Electrical Purposes
11.4.4 Hardware and accessories

Fittings for OHL and Switchgear
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DIN/VDE0212
Static mechanical behaviour
part 50
Dynamic mechanical behaviour
part 51
Of anti-vibration fittings
part 52
Electrical contact behaviour
part 53
Of current carrying fittings
Under normal operating conditions
Partial discharge characteristics, tests
Clevis Caps for Insulators
DIN 48062/2
Hinges (only form S to be utilized)
DIN 48066
Connecting Dimensions for protective fittings
DIN 48068
Eye links
DIN 48069
Yokes (only form S to be utilized)
DIN 48070/1
Connecting Bolts (only form S to be utilized)
DIN 48073
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Connecting Dimensions for Eyes and Clevises
DIN 48074
P.G. Clamps
DIN 48075
Clevis Straps (only form S to be utilized)
DIN 48078/1
Compression Dies
DIN 48083
Earth Clamping Bolts
DIN 48088/2
Clamps and Joints
DIN 48215
Turnbuckles
DIN 48334
Insulators shall meet all applicable minimum requirements contained in

Specifications listed below, or equivalent IEC, DIN, BS standards.
ANSI C29.5
11.5
the ANSI
Pin type insulators
BASIC DESIGN DATA
11.5.1 Horizontal and Vertical Clearances

The horizontal and vertical clearances according to VDE 0210, are specified in:
Clause 12, Clearances in rural areas

Clause 13, Clearances and specifications for line design in the proximity of
building installations and traffic routes.
They shall apply if not otherwise specified in the table below.

Minimum Vertical Clearances (Metres)
33 kV
Normal Ground Level
6.0 m
Road Crossings
7.0 m
Railway crossings
7.0 m
Buildings, structures etc
3.0m
Between power lines and cradles.
1.0 m
To communication lines
2.0m
The above clearances shall not be infringed without the approval of the
Project Manager.
11.5.2 Electrical Clearances in Air Minimum
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Phase to Phase - 600mm

Phase to Earth - 450mm
When evaluating clearances, the maximum sag of conductors and the wind load
shall be considered.
The horizontal distance between the outmost conductor and the nearest roadside
shall be in accordance with the national regulations, but shall not be less than 35 m;
for railways this distance shall be at least 50 m.
All the above clearances are those obtained after due allowance has been made for
any permanent set or inelastic stretch in the conductors.
11.5.3 Design Spans
The following functional types of poles shall be used with the specified
maximum design spans [m] in 33 kV lines:
Pole Type
Line
Angle
Nominal
Span
Wind
Span
[m]
[m]
110
120
180
120
Strain
0 - 30
110
120
180
120
Angle Pole
31- 90
110
120
180
100
110
120
140
120
Suspension
Termination
Weight
Span
Maximum
Span
[m]
11.5.4 Safety Factors

The following safety or overload factors refer to the minimum guaranteed breaking
stress of the concrete or steel structures or to the buckling stability limit, and shall
be applied for the different types of loads:
Loads
Normal working
case
Exceptional loads
cases
Wind loads
1.8
1.4
Conductor tension loads
1.5
1.2
Vertical loads
1.2
1.1
2.0
Erection and maintenance

loads
11.5.5 Excavations
The Contractor shall make the necessary excavations for the approved foundation
type.
Excavations shall be confined to a minimum working area consistent with efficient
operations. Preference shall be given to mechanical means of excavation in order to
allow minimum natural ground disruption. The Contractor shall perform all
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pumping of
water to enable the excavation of the foundations and to keep the
foundation base dry. Excavation in
areas with unstable soil conditions shall be
adequately protected by sufficient
shoring or soil stabilization. The design of
the foundation or the method of installation will be modified if such protection
appears to be impractical. If the
Contractor permits the foundation base to
soften due to water in the foundation, he
shall excavate the soft materials to
a firm base and replace such material with
selected approved gravel.
All excavations shall be made according to the specified grade and depth. The
foundation bearing area shall be free of all organic matter and projecting rock and
boulders and shall conform to the size and shape of the footings.
Rock excavation shall include all materials encountered which cannot be removed
except by blasting, barring or wedging, whether done by either manual or pneumatic
means. Boulders and detached pieces of solid rock exceeding 0.5 cubic metre,
which have to be removed from the natural position within the structure foundation
shall also be classified as rock excavation. Care shall be taken to avoid overshooting
of rock foundation excavations.
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SECTION 12
DETAIL TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
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12 DETAIL TECHICAL SPECIFICATION

12.1
Power Transformers
12.1.1 Scope
This specification covers the technical requirements of design, manufacture, testing
at manufacturers works and supply at site of distribution transformers complete
with all accessories for efficient and trouble-free operation. The specific
requirements are covered in the technical schedules. The units supplied shall be
hermetically sealed.
12.1.2 Reference Standards
The following publications shall be applicable:
IEC 60076
IEC 60137
IEC 60296
Power transformers
Insulating bushings for alternating voltages above 1000 V.
Specification for unused mineral oils for transformers and
switchgear.
IEC 60354
Loading guide for oil-immersed transformers
IEC 60529
Degrees of protection provided by enclosures (IP Code).
IEC 60551
Determination of transformer and reactor sound levels.
IEC /TR 60616 Terminal and tapping markings for power transformers.
IEC 61558
Safety of power transformers, power supply units and similar.
12.1.3 Design
12.1.3.1
Service Conditions
The transformer shall be designed for outdoor operation and continuous
service. 250 kVA transformers and smaller should be suitable for pole
mounting. Transformers with a rating higher than 250 kVA shall be pad
mounted.
12.1.3.2
Type
The transformer shall be of three-phase, oil-immersed, natural air cooled
(ONAN) type. All distribution transformers shall be of sealed type.
12.1.3.3
Electrical Data
Short-circuit Currents
The transformer shall withstand the thermal and mechanical effects
of any short-circuit that can appear at the terminal of any winding.
Rated Power
The rated output at +40C maximum ambient temperature shall be
from one of the following ratings:
Three-phase: 50, 100, 160, 200, 250 or 315 kVA
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Rated Voltage
The rated voltages shall be:
33 000 2 x 2.5%
400/230 2 x 2.5%
Vector Group
The vector group of the three-phase transformers
should be Dyn 11.
Impedance Voltage
The impedance voltage at rated current should be approximately 4%
for 50, 100, 160, 200, 250 and 315 kVA transformers.
Losses
The losses should be stated and guaranteed in the Bid. These
guarantees should be assumed as maximum values and shall not be
exceeded. The capitalised value of the guaranteed losses will be
taken into account when comparing Bids and will be added to the
Bid price. Should it be found that any losses exceed the guaranteed
values; the Supplier/Contractor shall for the excess of the losses,
over the guaranteed value, pay a penalty of the transformer(s).
Marking
Each transformer should be provided with a rating plate including
the information stated in the IEC standards. The plate should be in
both Portuguese and English.
Bushings
Bushings should withstand the same current as the windings and for
the same period of time. Current carrying outer parts should be
made of copper or copper alloy. It should be possible to change the
bushings without dismantling the transformer cover. Each bushing
should be marked with the manufacturer and type. The marking
should be visible after assembly of the fittings.
The outer creepage distance for the bushing should not be less than
31 mm/kV. The insulation levels of the bushings should be at least
equal to those specified for the windings. The neutral connection
should have a permanent, special marking, different from the
phase connections.
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Off-Load Tap Changer

The high voltage windings should be provided with an off-load tap
changer. The off-load tap changer should have an external
mechanism for manual operation. The operating mechanism should
have an effective locking device for locking of the tap changer in
any desired position.
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Corrosion Protection
Transformers suitable for pole mounting should be hot-dip
galvanised. Galvanising should consist of a continuous coating of
zinc to a minimum weight of 600g/m2. The zinc coating should
meet the requirements according to ASTM, A123, A143, A239 and
A385. Other type of corrosion protection that can be shown to give
a similar protection as hot-dip galvanising may be accepted after
special agreement.
The inner surfaces of the tank, oil conservator and radiators should
be coated by an oil resistant paint. Separate radiators and smaller
parts such as brackets, etc. should be hot-dip galvanised. Fasteners
mounted on hot-dip galvanised or ready painted part should be
galvanised or made of stainless steel ISO class F1 or A2.
Tank with Accessories
Tank
The tank should be designed for natural cooling (ONAN) with a
corrugated tank.. The transformer should be equipped with lifting
lugs for lifting the complete transformer with oil and mounted
bushings. Lifting lugs should also be available for lifting the core
and coils out of the tank.. Two earthing terminals for connection of
earth wires of at least 120 mm2 cross-sectional area should be
provided, one placed on the cover close to the neutral terminal and
one placed at the bottom of the tank.
Oil Conservator, Valves

All transformers shall be of sealed type and should be designed for
the expansion of the oil due to changes in the temperature. A
filling stub with an inner diameter of at least 25 mm should be
placed at the top of the cover or oil conservator. Transformers
should have an oil drain valve placed at the bottom of the tank.
Monitoring Devices
Sealed transformers should be equipped with a pressure relief
protection.
Oil
The transformer should be filled with oil before delivery. The oil
should contain at least 0.3 per cent by weight oxidation inhibitor of
type diterbutyl paracresol (DBPC) according to IEC 60296. The oil
must not contain PCB. If oil samples taken from the transformer on
delivery contain 2 ppm or more of PCB, the purchaser has the right
to refuse the delivery of the transformer.
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12.1.3.4
Testing
All transformers should be routine tested according to IEC 60076. The
Purchasers/Employers representative will have the right to be present
during the acceptance testing.
12.1.3.5 Information to be given with Bid
12.2
Rated power
Rated voltages
Vector group
Short-circuit impedance
Estimated zero-sequence impedance
No-load current
On-load losses
No-load losses
Insulation levels
Noise level
Bushings (make, type, rated current and creepage

distance)
Weight (Total and oil)
Painting instructions
Dimension sketch
Cost of impulse and heat run test
Deviations from Technical Specifications
Surge Arresters
12.2.1 Scope
This specification covers the technical requirements of design, manufacture, testing
at works, supply at site of surge arresters complete with all accessories for efficient
and trouble-free operation. The specific requirements are covered in the technical
data sheet.
12.2.2 Standards
The equipment covered by this specification shall, unless otherwise stated be
designed, constructed and tested in accordance with the latest revision of following
relevant Standards:
IEC 60099
NRS 039:1995
Volume 3
Lightning Arresters.
Guide for the application of gapless metal oxide
surge arresters in distribution system.
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12.2.3 General Requirement

Surge arresters shall be station class, heavy duty, zinc oxide, gapless housed in
insulator bushing made of porcelain or polymer and shall be self-supporting,
structure mounting type and suitable for operation under the system conditions
specified.
Each de-mountable unit of single-pole arrester assembly shall have its characteristic
unit hermetically sealed, leak tested and protected against ingress of moisture. The
seal shall be properly designed and tested for operation under extreme weather
conditions.
The arresters shall cause no radio interference when they are operating at the
normal rated voltage. Each surge arrester shall be fitted with a pressure relief device.
Arresters shall incorporate anti-contamination feature to prevent arrester
failure,
consequent to uneven voltage gradient across the stack in the event of
contamination of the arrester porcelain.
All metal parts shall be of non-rusting and non-corroding material. Bolts, screws
and pins shall be provided with lock washers, keys or equivalent locking facilities.
All similar parts, particularly removable ones, shall be interchangeable. Arresters
shall be capable of discharging over-voltages occurring during switching
of
unloaded transformers, capacitor banks and long lines. Surge arresters shall be
capable of withstanding system short circuit levels without any damage.
12.2.4
Insulators
Porcelain or Silicon Based Polymer used for the manufacture of insulators shall be
homogeneous, free from flaws or imperfections that might affect the mechanical or
dielectric quality. They shall be thoroughly vitrified, tough and impervious to
moisture. The glazing of the insulator shall be of uniform brown colour, free from
blisters, burns and other defects.
The insulators shall have creepage distance as mentioned in data sheet. The
insulator and metal parts shall be assembled in such a manner that any thermal
expansion difference between the metal and the insulator parts throughout the range
of temperature variation shall not loosen the parts or create undue internal stresses
which may affect the electrical or mechanical strength and rigidity. Each cap and
base shall be of high grade cast steel of malleable steel casting and shall be machine
faced smoothly and galvanized.
Constructional Features
The features and constructional details of surge arresters shall be in accordance with
requirement stipulated hereunder:
The surge arresters shall be fitted with pressure relief devices suitable for preventing
shattering of porcelain housing and providing a path for flow of rated fault currents
in the event of arrester failure. Seals shall be provided in such a way that these are
always effectively maintained even when discharging rated lightning current. The
end fittings shall be made of non-magnetic and corrosion proof material.
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12.2.5 Terminals
The terminals shall be of non-ferrous, corrosion proof material and provided with
bimetallic terminal connector suitable for the conductor as specified.
12.2.6 Earthing terminal Points
The earthing points/pads on the surge arrestors shall be provided with two boltholes,
which are to be used for the securing of the earthing conductor.
12.2.7 Grading Rings
Grading rings shall be provided on each complete arrester unit for proper stress
distribution as dictated by the voltage class of the arrester.
12.2.8 Quality Assurance Plan and Inspection
A Quality plan is to be submitted for approval. As a part of the plan the schedule for
Inspection shall also be furnished.
12.2.9 Tests
All tests shall be carried out in accordance with relevant IEC standards. The
Employer / his authorised representative reserves the right to witness the tests.
12.2.10 Routine/Acceptance Tests
The Contractor shall submit copies of Routine / Acceptance test certificates duly
signed by the witnessing authority.
12.2.11 Type Tests
The Contractor shall furnish type tests certificates along with the Bid for the tests
conducted on a surge arrester of identical design.
12.2.12 Compliance with Specification
If the technical requirement are not met or the performance of the equipment during
test do not meet the guarantees stated in the technical particulars, the Employer shall
have the right to reject the faulty component / equipment and the Contractor has to
replace the same in full compliance with specification, with no extra cost to The
Employer.
12.2.13 Drawings
Copies of the following detailed drawings shall be submitted for Employer's
approval.
12.2.14 General arrangement of surge arrester showing:
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Fixing details
Bill of material
Grading ring
Terminal pads
Details of insulators including electrical and mechanical

characteristics
12.2.15 Clamps or Connectors

Commissioning, Instruction, Operation and Maintenance manuals shall be submitted
by the Contractor along with the dispatch of equipment. The connectors and clamps
shall be made of aluminium alloy casting, conforming to relevant IEC standards.
The connectors and clamps shall be of such design that water or moisture cannot
accumulate in the clamp.
All bolts, nuts and washers shall be of mild steel and shall be hot dip galvanized.
All castings shall be free from blowholes, surface blisters, cracks and cavities. All
sharp edges and corners shall be blurred and rounded off. The bore of each
connector shall be of the correct diameter to suit the conductor size specified with
the required tightness.
The connections shall be such that the contact surfaces are sealed from the
atmosphere and are not subjected to moisture and/ or weathering. The connectors,
clamps and accessories shall be such that the contact pressure is uniformly
distributed over the entire contact surface and no stress concentration develops
anywhere.
Suspension and tension clamps shall be designed to avoid any possibility of damage
or deformation of the stranded conductor and separation of the individual strands.
All current carrying parts shall have minimum contact resistance. Where dissimilar
metals are connected approved bimetal clamps shall be provided to prevent electrochemical action or corrosion. All clamps and connectors used shall be certified
corona free.
12.2.16 Spark Gaps
Due to the high incidence of lightning in the area it is recommended the use of Spark
Gaps at both sides of any transformer, except if it is end-of-line where one only set
is to be used. One set of spark gaps shall be used one structure before the
transformer and one set to be used one structure after the transformer.
12.3
Poles and Cross-arms
12.3.1 Bolted Cross-arms and Brackets

Minimum bolt spacing is equal to three times the bolt diameter. Minimum distance
from the centre of the bolt to an edge is equal to one point five (1.5) times the bolt
diameter. The distance from the centre of a bolt to the face of the outstanding flange
of an angle or other members shall be such as to permit the use of a socket wrench
when tightening the nut. The bolt hole diameter shall be equal to the bolt diameter
plus 1.5 mm. Allowable ultimate bearing stress for bolts, as well as members is
equal to 1.15 times the ultimate stress Fu of the steel. Allowable ultimate shearing
stress for bolts and members is equal to 0.6 times the yield point Fy of the steel.
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12.3.2 Screws, Nuts and Washers

Screws shall be high strength with M-threads. Connection screws and nuts shall be
corrosion resistant (galvanized).
Screws and nuts shall be of standard design. Nuts shall be tapped after galvanizing
and the threads of the nuts left bare and greased. Washers shall be used under the
nuts. Screw lengths shall be such as to ensure that bearing is upon the shank and not
upon the thread of the bolt. The threaded part shall end within the washer. When
installed, the screw shall project through the nut, not less than 3 mm and not more
than 10 mm. Taper washers shall be used where required.
12.3.3 Structure Detailing Requirements Poles
12.3.3.1
Pole Signs
All poles shall be equipped with pole signs as follows:
a)
One danger sign to be fitted to one face.
b) One combined pole number sign and line identification sign to be

fitted below the danger sign.
12.3.4
Manufacturing Requirements
12.3.4.1 General
The poles should be manufactured in a factory with continuous quality control.
-12.3.4.2 Markings
The poles should be marked with length and year of manufacture. The marking
should be placed 4 meters from the base.
12.3.4.3 Pole Tests
Test certificates from full-scale tests of the strength of different type of poles shall
be submitted on request.
12.4
Insulators and Fittings
12.4.1
General
The electromechanical and thermal-mechanical performance failing loads shall
comply with those specified in IEC 305. All markings shall be plainly legible and
durable. Tests shall be performed according to IEC 383. Insulators shall be packed
in crates and each crate shall contain 6 insulator units. The crates shall be packed
on a pallet and each pallet shall contain 20 crates. The packing shall afford adequate
protection for the insulator during ordinary handling and shipping.
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12.4.2 Insulator Strings

The complete suspension and tension strings with all clamps, fittings and arcing
rings shall comply with IEC 383-2 and its normative references. The insulator
strings shall also be capable of withstanding the mechanical loads applied by the
required conductor working tensions, wind spans and weight spans and in addition
the wind on the insulator string and the weight of the insulator string itself and the
weight of two linesmen with tackles, when multiplied with the factors of safety
specified.
All insulator strings shall be type-tested and submitted for approval in line with IEC
383-2 (Clause 12.3 applicable) and IEC 437 (RIV to comply with grade II, Bas 1372). Judgment of visible corona shall follow VDE 0212 part 53.
12.4.3 Cap and Pin Type
The insulators shall consist of either glazed porcelain or composite material.
Cap
material
Pin
material
Sealing
Split pin
material
galvanized malleable cast iron

forged galvanized steel
liquid aluminium or neat Portland
cement
phosphor bronze r stainless steel
Disc insulators of identical design shall be used for the insulator strings. Strain
clamps shall be provided with ball and socket coupling provision meeting the
dimensional requirements of IEC 305. Insulators shall be furnished with coupling
securing pins.
12.4.4 Line Post Insulators
Solid core line post insulators or that will be mounted vertically on a horizontal steel
cross arm. The conductor grooves shall be for side tie attachment of the conductor
by prefabricated side ties. The insulator shall be supplied complete with stud
assembly. Stud bolts shall be furnished with nuts and lock washers necessary for
mounting to a steel crossarm. Shank Type Crossarm Pins shall have dimensions
complying with ANSI Standard 315.17, DIN 48004 or 405.
12.4.5 Metal Components
The metal parts shall be designed to transmit the mechanical stresses to the porcelain
and to develop maximum and uniform mechanical strength of the insulator. The
contours of the metal and porcelain shall be such as to eliminate areas or points of
electrical flux concentration. All surfaces of parts shall be smooth with no
projecting points or irregularities, which may cause corona effects. The socket
fittings of the insulator units shall be provided with bronze or brass split pins to
prevent unintentional disengagement of caps and pins. The end of the split pins
shall be spread so that they cannot be entirely withdrawn from the cap. All metal
parts shall be hot-dip galvanized.
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The caps shall be made of galvanized malleable cast iron. They shall be circular,
with the inner and outer surfaces concentric, and of such design that they will not
yield or distort under specified mechanical loading in such a manner as to add undue
stresses to the shell. The pins shall be made of drop-forged galvanized steel. They
shall be free from cracks, shrinks, air holes, burrs, or rough edges. All surfaces
shall be smooth and uniform so as to distribute the loading stresses evenly.
The pins shall be of such design that they will not yield or distort under specified
mechanical loading in such a manner as to add undue stresses to the shells.
12.4.6 Tension Clamp
Type
Conductor attachment to insulator string at tension and dead-end structures shall be
of the wedge type tension clamp. The tension clamp shall allow a straight course of
the conductor, resist corrosion and shall hold the conductor without applying
harmful stress on it due to vibration or oscillation. Two current clamps shall be used
for all jumpers at tension structures. The tension clamp shall have sufficient holding
power to cause, without slippage and excessive deformation of the assembly,
complete failure of the conductor including the reinforcing core, and shall develop
at least 95% of the ultimate strength of the conductor without strand failures prior to
this value. In case of use of compression dead-end assemblies it is required that the
jumper terminal shall develop a holding power on the conductor, without slippage,
of not less than 25% of the ultimate strength of the conductor. Clamps for the
earthwire shall consist of high strength rust proof sleeves with filler compound,
suitable for the earthwire chosen.
12.4.7 Tests
Sample sections of the conductor with a sample of the tension clamp assembly to be
supplied, but without the jumper terminals, shall be given tests to final failure.
Samples of the tension clamp assembly complete with jumper terminals attached
and sample sections of the conductor shall be tested to simulate field conditions in
the event of insulator failure. The stress shall be reliably tested to final failure.
Dead-end compression type assemblies pressed on and bolted together, shall be
tested to determine that the conductivity is not less than that of the conductor.
12.4.8 Suspension Clamps
Suspension clamps for attachment of conductors to insulator strings, and for
earthwires to suspension assemblies at suspension structures shall be of the
trunnion type.
For AAAC and ACSR conductors the clamp bodies
shall be of forged aluminium alloy. The rod material must be drawn aluminium
alloy with a minimum breaking strength of 345 N/mm and a copper content of not
more than 0.02%. Bolts and other details shall be made of forged steel, hot-dip
galvanized, or stainless steel and shall conform to the tender drawings.
In consideration of the arising mechanical forces, design and mass of clamp shall be
determined such, that the mass moment of inertia of clamp related to the rotational
axis is kept to a minimum. The rotational axis of the clamp shall level with the
longitudinal axis of the conductor. It must be ensured that the tappet of the clamp
body does not slip, but roll in the strap-hole under longitudinal movement of the
conductor.
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The clamp shall be capable of withstanding a conductor tension equivalent to

50% of the admissible maximum conductor tension without any conductor slippage.
However, maximum structure load shall not be exceeded, whichever is lower.
The clamping force, i.e. the size of the bolts, shall be chosen such that a contact
force is produced which satisfied the electrical and mechanical requirements. The
body of the clamp with its suspension devices must be capable to withstand the
admissible thermal conductor stress without any damage, in the event of a shortcircuit condition. Conductor wires in the vicinity of the clamp shall not be damaged.
12.4.9 Line Splices
Preformed line splices shall be used for jointing two conductors without the use of
special tools or machinery. Each joint shall be capable of developing not less than
95% of the ultimate strength of the conductor and shall have conductivity not less
than that of the conductor.
12.4.10 Repair Splices
Preformed repair splices shall be used for repair of the conductor. Each set of
repair splice shall consist of several spirals that are wound around the conductor
having not more than 25% of its outer strands damaged. In principle, for repair
splices the same specification as set out for pre-formed line splices shall apply.
12.4.11 Armour Rods
Aluminium armour rods shall be installed for reinforcing the conductors at points of
suspension for the lines. Each set shall consist of an adequate number of rods to
completely surround the conductor when twisted around it. Armour Rods of the
factory-formed type shall be installed on all conductors in the suspension clamps.
12.4.12 Arcing Horns
All tension insulator sets, where so specified, shall be fitted with arcing horns of
approved design. The arcing horns shall be of mild steel and shall have the
necessary dimensions to reduce damage when flashover occurs.
12.4.13 Spark Gaps
Each structure before and after a transformer t-off or feeder or the structure just
before the end of line transformer shall be equipped with a set of spark gaps which
function is to dissipate the high voltage pick originated by lightning before it reaches
the surge arrester protecting the transformer. Care should be taken when designing
the insulators for the line as the additional weight of the spark gaps may cause the
insulators on those structures to be rated with a higher strength.
12.4.14 Danger Plates and Aerial Plates
Weather-resisting enamelled plates shall be supplied as danger signs and installed on
all structures. On the same place structure numbers in block and phase designations
shall be shown. The design of the danger signs shall be subject to approval. For
every tenth structure a weather-resisting enamelled plate shall be number in extralarge figures, rendering identification during inspection of the transmission line by
means of helicopters. The design of the danger and aerial plates shall be subject to
approval by the Engineer.
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12.5
Conductors and Earthwires
12.5.1 Conductor
ACSR & AAAC Conductors
The general required data for the conductors are given below:
Particulars
Type
Overall diameter
Nominal cross
section (A1 + St)
Stranding
Weight
Ultimate Tensile
Strength (UTS)
Rated DC
Residence at 20
Unit
MINK
WOLF
Mulberry
Pine
ACSR
18.13
AAAC
AAAC
mm
ACSR
10.98
mm
74
195
AL 30/2.59
ST 7/2.59
726
19/3,18
7/3,61
kg/km
AL 6/3.35
ST 1/3.66
255
415
196
kN
22500
69250
42350
20200
ohm/km
0.4639
.18660
12.5.2 Erection of Conductors

The Contractor shall take special care that the phase conductors and earthwires shall
not at any time during erection come into contact with the ground or any obstacles
or over-strained during erection.
Contractors shall include in their tender documents the proposed methodology
and equipment to be used for the erection of conductors.
Drums will be transported and positioned with the least possible amount of rolling.
Approved means shall be provided to prevent any damage to conductors where these
are run over temporary supports, or where it is necessary in the opinion of the
Engineer, for the conductor to be flaked on the ground. The conductors, joints and
clamps shall be erected in such a manner that no bird-caging, over-tensioning of
individual wires or layers or other deformation or damage to the conductors shall
occur.
Clamps or hauling devices shall, under erection conditions, allow no relative
movement of strands or layers of the conductors. The Contractor shall at his own
expense make suitable arrangements for temporary guying of structures, where
necessary. The additional loads imposed on specific structures during erection by
the use of temporary guys shall be calculated and approved prior to conductor
stringing commencing.
Conductors shall not be left lying on the ground overnight. Each conductor shall be
clamped in at suspension points and the adjacent spans fitted with vibration dampers
as a concurrent operation, after having been sagged and tensioned off at section
structures. The fullest possible use shall be made of the maximum conductor
lengths, in order to reduce to a minimum the number of joints. There shall not be
more than one such joint per conductor in any one span. Cutting of layers of
conductors shall be carried out with tools designed to prevent damage to underlying
strands. The cut ends of the line conductors and the joints, clamps and fittings
attached to the conductor shall be treated with anti-corrosive grease to prevent the
ingress of air or moisture.
Tightening of all joints and clamps shall be carried out with the use of torque
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spanners; the torque values used shall be specified by the joint manufacturer.
Conductor running out blocks shall be free running on ball or roller bearings and of
an approved design to avoid damage to the conductor. The diameter of a phase
conductor or earthwire running out block shall not be less than 20 times the
diameter of the respective conductor. No joints shall be allowed in any road/railway
crossing or their adjacent spans on either side.
12.5.3 Sagging
In order to make allowance for any permanent set or inelastic stretch, which may
occur to the conductors in service, the conductors shall be strung to a tension higher
than the theoretical design tension ("the erection tension"). The spans used for
sagging are to be subject to approval of the Engineer.
The Contractor shall use approved suitable dynamometers, accurate sighting and/or
other apparatus necessary for the proper checking of the work. All conductor
erection and stringing methods and equipment used during erection shall require the
approval of the Engineer.
Where necessary the Contractor shall make temporary guying and other
arrangements for running out and sagging the conductors. Clearances between the
conductors and ground and between jumpers and the structure steelwork shall be
checked during erection and before handing over the line. During the progress of
the work the Contractor shall record on approved schedules the particulars of the
sagging of the conductors on each section of the route. These schedules shall show
the structure numbers of the section, individual span lengths, the equivalent
span,
sagging span, the design and erection sags together with the mean actual sag of the
line conductors and earthwires as well as the temperature, and the dates of the
stringing and checking. These schedules shall form part of the final line records for
which further copies shall be supplied.
During the erection of conductors and subsequently when any work is being carried
out on structures above anti-climbing guard level the Contractor shall ensure that the
conductors are adequately earthed. In the event of damage being caused to isolated
strands of a conductor during the course of erection, repair sleeves of an approved
type may be used at the discretion of the Engineer.
12.5.4 Vibration Dampers
The vibration dampers shall be installed specifically in accordance with the
recommendations of the manufacturer. The spacing information shall be in the form
of a chart, relating the number of vibration dampers, distance from suspension clamp
for a range of span lengths and shall be available to the Engineer prior to installation
commencing.
12.5.5 Packing and Transporting
All apparatus shall be carefully packed in a manner suitable for transport to and
storage on site and so that it is protected against all climatic conditions. Particular
attention is to be paid to the possibility of deterioration during transit to the site.
Parts liable to damage from knocks or jolting shall be appropriately protected.
When shipment is dispatched in cases or crates, all items shall be so secured that
they are not free to move, and cannot work loose in transit. All dry parts liable to
rust shall be coated with anti-rusting composition.
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All insulators shall be carefully packed for transport. Each crate shall contain only
insulator units of the same type. Crates shall be of from sound seasoned softwoods
and suitable for prolonged storage on site and the type of the units in each crate
shall be clearly marked on each crate in a waterproof medium. Conductor shall be
supplied on drums of sufficient sturdiness to withstand all proposed forms of
transport, and the drums shall be securely battened to prevent damage to the
conductor.
Drums shall be provided with a secure weatherproof label displaying the maker's
name, size, type and length of conductor on the drum. Drum serial numbers shall
be chiselled into one drum cheek or impressed onto a secure metallic label.
Drums shall be painted on all outer surfaces in finishing colours to the option of the
manufacturer.
Drums shall display an arrow to show the correct direction of rolling. All packing
cases containing spares shall be adequate for storage over a period of at least five
years without deterioration. All spares shall be packed separately from other
equipment. Spare conductors shall be supplied on approved steel drums.
12.6
Auto Re-closers, Pole Mounted

The following IEC publications shall be applicable:
*
IEC 60060-1
IEC 60060-2
IEC 60071-1
IEC 60265-1
IEC 60694
High-voltage test techniques.

Part 1: General definitions and test requirements
High voltage test techniques
Part 2: Measuring systems
Insulation co-ordination,
Part 1: Terms, definitions, principles and rules
High-voltage switches
Part 1: Switches for rated voltages above 1 kV and less
than 52 kV
Common specifications for high-voltage switchgear and
controlgear standards
12.6.2 Electrical Data

12.6.2.1
According to Section1
12.6.2.2
Insulation Level
12.6.2.3
Nominal Voltage Levels

According to Section 1
12.6.2.4
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The rated current value shall be min. 200 A

12.6.2.5
Breaking Capacity
The below given currents should be able to break at manoeuvre by motor
operated mechanism, during normal conditions and nominal voltage.
a) Breaking capacity 630 A.
b) Breaking of transformer at no-load. (Inductive breaking
capacity) 25 A.
c) Breaking of line at no-load (Capacitive breaking capacity) 20 A
The voltage across the isolating distance could be 10% of the nominal
voltage after breaking.
12.6.6.6
Duty Cycle
The minimum allowable duty cycle at full time short-circuit current should
be Open-0.5 s-Close
12.6.6.7
Protection and Auto Re-closure Functions

The auto re-closer should include in-built protection and auto re-closure
relay with the following functions:
Re-closure
Trips in sequence to Lockout Range 1 to 3
Dead time after first trip in sequence Min. range 0.5 to 60 seconds
Dead time after second trip in sequence Min. range 5 to 180 seconds
Inverse time protection
Phase trip current setting range Minimum range 50 to 1000 A
Earth trip current setting range Minimum range 10 to 1000 A
12.6.6.8
*
Technical Requirements
Mounting
The auto re-closer should be designed for three-pole operation and outdoor
mounting.
The auto re-closer should be supplied with brackets for pole mounting.
Design, Corrosion Protection

The auto re-closer should be designed in such a way that minimum
maintenance should be required. Contacts should be designed in such a way
that the electrical and mechanical wear is kept at a low level.
All parts exposed to corrosion should be made of corrosion resistance or corrosion
protected material. Preferably should steel parts be hot-dip galvanised to a mean
thickness of 60 mm and a minimum thickness of 50 mm. All screws and nuts
should be hot-dip galvanised or made of stainless steel ISO class F1 or A2.
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Terminals
The terminals should be made of copper or aluminium suitable for connection of
ACSR or AAAC.
Manoeuvre
All three poles should be able to operate simultaneously from the ground
level.
The position of the auto re-closer should be clearly marked on the operating
device.
12.6.7
Tests
The auto re-closer should be type tested according to IEC 60056. Type test records
not older than 5 years should be submitted on request.
12.6.8
12.7
Information to be given with Bid

*
Rated voltage
Rated insulation level
Rated current
Rated short-circuit current
Rated breaking capacity
Rated making capacity
Rated duty cycle
Phase-phase distances
Design and dimensions of the terminals
Weight of complete auto re-closer
Dimensioning sketches, descriptions, mounting

instructions, etc.
Type of closing mechanism
Auxiliary power supply, voltage, current.
Type test records if required
Maintenance instructions
Single and 3 Phase Loadbreak Fuse Cut-outs

The following standards are applicable:
IEC 60282-1 High-voltage fuses
Part 1: Current-limiting fuses.
IEC 60282-2 High-voltage fuses
Part 2: Expulsion fuses
NEMA SG2
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12.7.2 Electrical Data

12.7.2.1
According to Section 1
12.7.2.2
Insulation Level
12.7.2.3
Nominal Voltage Levels

12.7.7.4
Rated Current
The rated current value shall be 100 A
12.7.7.5
General Design
The cut-outs should be equipped with brackets for cross-arm
mounting and terminals for 99 - 241 mm Al-conductors.
12.7.7.6
12.8
Information to be given with Bid

*
Rated voltage
Rated insulation level
Rated current
Rated short-circuit current
Rated breaking capacity
Creepage distances
Design and dimensions of the terminals
Dimensioning sketches, descriptions, mounting instructions,

etc.
Pole Mounted Distribution Board for Transformer Installations
12.8.1 General Design

The LV switchgear should include an enclosure suitable for outdoor mounting.
12.8.2 LV Switchgear for Three-phase Transformers
The LV switchgear for three-phase pole mounted transformers should be equipped
as below:
The LV switchgear shall be equipped with moulded case circuit breaker (MCCB)
for:
The transformer feeder cable. The current rating should be as below:
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100 kVA 150 A
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160 kVA 350 A
250 kVA 500 A
315 kVA 600A
500 kVA 1000A
Outgoing feeder cables. The MCCB:s should be of the discriminating type and with
adjustable ranges of the long-time delay with the below indicated current ratings and
with a non-adjustable instantaneous trip at 10 x Ith.
*
50 kVA transformers should be equipped for two (2)

outgoing feeders, with a rating of 80 100 A.
All other transformers should be equipped for five (5)

outgoing feeders with a rating of 100 125 A.
The LV switchgear shall be equipped with moulded

case breakers (MCCB) for:
*
local power circuits with a fixed rating of 25 A

The LV switchgear shall also be equipped with:
three ammeters including associated current transformers in order to

measure the maximum current in each phase simultaneously. The
ammeters shall include the facility of thermal maximum demand
indicator, hand reset type, with an integrating period of 15 minutes.
one voltmeter 0-500 V with a selector switch with four

ositions
(OFF, Ll-L2, L2 -L3, L3 -Ll)
single phase supply with MCB for the control circuits
one 3-phase kWh meter measuring the total energy of the

transformer.
one 3-phase kWh meter measuring the total energy of street lighting circuit
The switchgear shall comply with IEC 60439. The switchgear shall be complete
with all necessary accessories. Busbars shall be made of hard drawn electro-copper
and be silver- or tin-plated at joints. The rated current of the busbars should be 600
A. Enclosures shall be metal structures made of bolted or welded steel framing of
sufficient strength to maintain alignment and withstand the mechanical stress at the
rated fault level.
Degree of protection shall IP 54, according to IEC 60529. All connections to the 0.4
kV switchgear should be done from the front, the same with maintenance. The
switchgear shall be provided with full-scale ammeters, voltmeters, currenttransformers and selector switches mounted in the incoming feeder cubicle.
Below the drawing:
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Transformer LV Board Single Line Diagram
Legend
Three-way
switch
MV/0.4 kV
max250 kVA
A
A max
A
A
Amax A max
Selector
switch
kWh
Supply for
Control Circuits
6A
2A
0.4 kV
600 A
25 A
63 A
Control
Equipment
10 A
Space for a total number of 5 outgoing Feeders,

(50 kVA 2 outgoing Feeders)
10 A
Op Test
Legend
Load break
switch
with earthing
switch
Transformer
Local Power
Contactor
Fused switch
with earthing
switch
25 A
Street Lighting
Fuse
OPTIONAL
V
MCCB
A
A max
Voltmeter
Ammeter with
maximum
demand indicator
12.8.3 Current Transformers

Current transformers shall comply with IEC 60044-1 with a rating corresponding to
the transformer size. The accuracy class shall be of a minimum Class 0.5 according
to IEC 60044-1. Current transformers shall have thermal and mechanical ratings
not less than those of the associated main circuit. Current transformers shall
withstand 120% of the rated current without exceeding the temperature limits
prescribed. Each transformer shall have a rating plate clearly and deeply engraved
with the rating and marking of windings.
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12.8.4 Distribution Board

12.8.4.1Local Power
A low-voltage board for local power shall be provided in the main LV switchgear
for three-phase transformers.
The local power distribution board shall be equipped with:
*
1 MCB 25 A, 3-pole
MCB 10 A, 1-pole
1 lighting fitting, size E27 with associated switch
2 socket-outlets, two-poled with earthing contacts according to IEC

600309, Group C, standard C2a.
12.8.4.2 Street Lighting

A low-voltage board for street lighting shall be possible to install as a separately
installed unit or behind separate access doors in the main LV switchgear for threephase transformers.
The street lighting distribution board shall be equipped with:
12.9
1 MCCB 63A, 3-pole
4 MCB 25A, 1-pole
1 Control switch 10A Test-Run
1 Contactor 63A, 230 V
1 Photocell
1 three-phase kWh meter
Wooden Poles
12.9.1 New LV Lines

The new LV lines shall be erected on wooden poles with low voltage bundled
cables, and equipped with street lights where so specified. The standard pole
heights for the wooden poles to be used in low voltage networks shall be 7 and 9m.
The wood poles shall be manufactured according to technical specifications based
on the International Standards (IEC) related to this material, such as European
standards ,BS (British Standards-Wooden poles for overhead power lines), ANSI
05.1(American National Standard-Specifications and dimensions for wooden poles),
and NF C67-100 (French Standard-supports for overhead lines wooden poles
specifications.
All Bidders must indicate in their Bid full details of the pole and preservative
materials and pole dimensions being offered. The conditioning, seasoning and
treatment shall be indicated.
12.9.2 Pole Dimensions
The table attached hereto presents the sizes for stout poles in accordance with
British Standards BS 1990, Part 2.
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Length
Diameter at top
Minimum Diameter
at 1.5 m
From butt end
[m]
[mm]
[mm]
[mm]
190
240
275
10
190
245
285
11
190
250
295
12
190
250
305
13
195
255
320
14
195
255
335
15
195
260
350
16
200
265
365
12.9.3 Prohibited Defects

Prohibited defects are:
*
Cross breaks (cracks)
Decay
Dead streaks
Holes, open or plugged, except holes for test purposes, which shall
be plugged
Hollow butts or tops
Marine borer damage or insect damage consisting of holes 1.5 mm

or more in diameter
The diameter of any single knot is limited to 75 mm in the lower

half of pole length and to 125 mm in the upper half of pole length
At no point shall a split gap more than 1/20 of the diameter at point
of measurement
12.9.4 Length
Poles shall be not more than 75 mm shorter or 150 mm longer than nominal
standard length, measured between the extreme ends of the pole.
12.9.5 Circumference
The minimum circumference at 1.8 meters from the butt and at the top, for
each length and class of pole shall be as required. The circumference at 1.8 m
from the butt of the pole shall be not more than 18 cm or 20% larger than
the
specified minimum, whichever is greater. The top dimensional requirement shall
apply at a point corresponding to the minimum length permitted for the pole.
Otherwise the circumference at the top will determine the true pole
classification.
12.9.6 Manufacturing Requirements
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12.9.7 Bark Removal

Outer bark shall be completely removed from all poles. On poles that are to be
given full-length treatment, no patch of inner bark larger than 25 mm wide
and 150 m long shall be left on the pole surface.
12.9.8 Sawing
All poles shall be neatly sawed at the top and at the butt along a plane which shall
not be out of square with the axis of the pole by more than 1 mm per 6 mm of
diameter of the sawed surface.
12.9.9 Trimming
Completely overgrown knots, rising more than 25 mm above the pole surface,
branch stubs and partially overgrown knots shall be trimmed close. Completely
overgrown knots less than 25 mm high need not be trimmed. Trimming may be
done by shaving machine or by hand.
12.9.10 Shaving
If shaving is used, the depth of cut shall not be more than necessary to remove
inner bark and to trim smoothly and closely all branch stubs and overgrown knots.
12.9.11 Marking and Code Letters
Each pole shall have a gouge mark at a distance of 3 m from the butt end, and
shall be marked with the following information in characters not less than 25
mm high, about 80 mm above the gouge mark:
*
Length of pole in meters
Classification code (L, M or S)

About 80 mm below the gouge mark:
Species code
Last two figures of year of preservative
Name or mark of the preservative

On the butt end grain:
Length of pole in meters
Classification code
Name or mark of the preservative
12.9.12 Preservatives
The preservative shall be selected from one of the following, as specified on the
Material Schedule or equivalent. The preservatives shall meet the requirements of
AWPA Specifications listed in the following, or equivalent requirements as
contained in other national or intentional specifications acceptable to the Engineer.
The Bidder shall submit with his Bid the promulgating institution(s) and
number(s) of the specification (s) governing the preservative being offered, and shall
clearly note all deviations, if any, of those specifications from requirements
contained in the AWPA standards stated in the following:
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12.9.13 Creosote
Creosote shall be a distillate derived from tar produced by the high temperature
carbonization of bituminous coal and conform to all requirements of AWPA
Standard P1-171 when analyzed in accordance with the methods in AWPA Standard
A1-74, Section 2, 3, 4, either 5 or 9, and 6.
Reparation conditioning, preservative treatment, testing and delivery conditions
shall comply with the latest edition of the standard as listed below, whether directly
or indirectly applicable.
12.10
BS 1990 Part 1 1984, BS 144 1973, BS 913 1.73
DIN 48350, DIN 48351, DIN 68800-T3
EN 350-1/1994, EN 350-2/1994 EN 351-1, EN 351-2, EN

460/1994, EN 335-1, EN 335 2/1992, EN 252/1992
SABS 752, 753, 754
AWPA Standard for Preservative Treatment of timber

products
Specific requirements for Overhead Lines
12.10.1 Conductors and Earth Wires

ACSR & AAAC Conductors
The general required data for the conductors are given below:
Particulars
Type
Overall diameter
Nominal cross
section (A1 + St)
Stranding
Weight
Ultimate Tensile
Strength (UTS)
Rated DC
Residence at 20
12.11
Unit
MINK
WOLF
Mulberry
Pine
ACSR
18.13
AAAC
AAAC
mm
ACSR
10.98
mm
74
195
AL 30/2.59
ST 7/2.59
726
19/3,18
7/3,61
kg/km
AL 6/3.35
ST 1/3.66
255
415
196
kN
22500
69250
42350
20200
ohm/km
0.4639
.18660
Stays
Stays (guys) shall be installed wherever the line conductors tend to pull a pole or
cross arm out of its proper position in the line. Specific places where poles or cross
arms are subjected to such side pulls are given in the following table:
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Type
Terminal Line pole
Angle Pole
Branch Lines
Cross Arms
Crossings
Poor Pole Foundations
Action
Line terminal poles should be stayed against the
strain of the line conductors
Where the line makes an angle, a side pull is
produced; this should be balanced by stays
Where a branch line takes off from the main line, an
unbalanced side pull is produced. A stay should be
placed on the pole directly opposite to the pull off
the branch line
Cross arms which have more conductors dead-ended
on one side than on the other should be stayed on the
end subjected to the greater pull to the adjacent pole
Electric lines crossing railroad tracks should be
reinforced by the use of head stays
In case any pole cannot be firmly set, it should be
supported by stays or braces
Stay wires shall be made of galvanized steel strands of type 3/ 3.5mm (for LV) and
7/ 3.35mm (for MV). For insuring safety against cascading two stays are specified
for each angle or section pole. The stays shall have, if possible, an angle of 45 to
the pole (to the vertical). In any case this angle should not be reduced below 30.
All galvanized steel stays installed in towns and residential areas shall be provided
with a stay insulator and a turnbuckle for adjustment of the stay tension. The stay
wires shall be suitably fixed to the pole to avoid slipping, and to a concrete or steel
foundation block or brace (stay anchor). This last connection will be made by means
of a stay rod having increased corrosion protection. The distance between two stay
anchorages in soil shall be at least 2m.
12.12
Anchors and Anchor Rods

Requirements:
Anchor rods shall generally comply with applicable requirements contained in ANSI
Specification C 135.2, or equivalent.
Construction:
Anchor rods shall be made from hot rolled steel of a grade and strength suitable to
meet the requirements of this specification. Rods of screw type earth anchors and
rock anchors may alternatively be made from drop-forged steel. Plate portions of
earth anchors shall be made of commercial grade structural steel of suitable
thickness and strength to meet the requirements of this specification. Where
appropriate, plate parts may be ribbed for reinforcement. Expanding rock anchors
may be made of hot rolled steel, or malleable or ductile ferrous castings of a grade
and quality suitable to meet the requirements of this specification.
Nuts furnished with rods shall be made of hot rolled steel and shall be of heavy
square type. All rods and nuts shall be hot dip galvanized. Anchor parts (excluding
rods and nuts) may be hot dip galvanized or alternatively painted with black asphalt
or other acceptable corrosion-resistant coating. Anchors and rods shall have a finish
that is reasonably smooth and free from burrs, fins and other imperfections that
affect handling and serviceability. Anchor rods shall be free from badly formed,
rough or cracked eyes. Anchor rods shall be furnished with single or double strand
eyes. Double strand eyes shall comply with dimensions given in drawings
attached hereto.
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Alternatively, anchor rods may be furnished with oval eyes together with an
equivalent number of wire strand thimbles, similar to the arrangement pictured for
the wedge type rock anchor. Rods and anchors shall permanently bear the
manufacturers mark. This mark shall be near the eye on anchor rods, together with
the length of the rod.
12.13
Survey of Site
12.13.1 General
The Contractor shall keep damage within the right-of-way to a minimum,
consistent with the successful execution of the erection work. The Contractor shall
exercise all precautions to avoid damage to crops and other property. The Contractor
shall comply with all national and local regulations regarding barricades, detour
arrangements, and warning signs. Damage to roads, footpaths, bridges,
ditches
etc., caused by the Contractor, shall be repaired at his expense.
12.13.2 Line Routing
The Contractor shall carry out the line routing, in close co-operation with the
Engineer, by instrument survey, based on the route drawing(s) included in this
document. Owing to the large-scale factor of these drawings, they are of rather
general nature and need to be superseded by more detailed maps, to be prepared
by the Contractor, in an approved scale.
They shall contain comprehensive
information on the route area, noting coordinates of angle points, distribution
substations and all relevant particulars on crossed/ approximated trees, structures,
over- and underground services etc. The detailed route maps shall be prepared by the
Contractor in the required quantity and are to be submitted for approval.
The Contractor shall be prepared to amend the route, according to detailed
requirements of the authorities, until final approval is obtained. No additional costs
will be considered for such minor work. Amendments required after receipt of route
approval by the authorities shall be remunerated as per the relevant Contractual rate
for survey works.
12.14
Erection of Low Voltage Networks
12.14.1 Erection of poles

12.14.1.1
Wooden Poles
In selecting poles, extra heavy, checked, close-grained poles shall be reserved
for angles, crossings and dead-ends.
The minimum setting depths for poles in soil shall be as follows:
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Length of Pole
Setting in Soil
5,0 meter
1.1 meter
Setting in All
Solid Rock
1.1 meter
7.0 meter
1.3 meter
1.1 meter
9.0 meter
1.5 meter
1.1 meter
10.0 meter
1.7 meter
1.1 meter
11.0 meter
1.7 meter
1.2 meter
12.0 meter
1.8 meter
1.2 meter
13.0 meter
2.0 meter
1.4 meter
Setting in Soil specification shall apply:

Where poles are to be set in soil
Where there is a layer of soil of more than 600 mm depth over solid rock
Where the hole in solid rock is not substantially vertical or the diameter of the
hole at the surface of the rock exceeds approximately twice the diameter of the
pole at the same level
In the event that excavated soil is considered unsuitable for back-filling,
suitable
backfill material shall then be brought in from other
sources. Transported backfill material should consist of coarse gravels
mixed with some clay, and containing
no
stone or rock larger than
50 mm in
diameter Setting in All Solid Rock specifications shall apply where poles
are to be set in solid rock and where the hole is substantially vertical,
approximately uniform in diameter and large enough to permit the use of
tamping bars the full depth of the hole.
Where there is a layer of soil 600 mm or less in depth over solid rock, the
depth of the hole shall be the depth of the soil in addition to the depth
specified under Setting in All Solid Rock provided, however, that such
depth shall not exceed the depth specified under Setting in Soil.
On sloping ground, the depth of the hole shall always be measured from the
low side of the hole. All poles shall be set in alignment with a maximum
deviation of 100mm, except on line angles, and shall be plumb. At line
angles, where suspension construction is used, poles shall be offset on the
bisector of the angle so that conductors will hang directly over the point of
intersection or in line with the tangent in both directions. All poles shall be
plumb after conductors are strung.
The poles chosen will be of a strength adequate for the loadings,
particularly those poles with permanent angle or dead-end loadings.
In back-filling, holes shall be thoroughly tamped the full depth. Earth shall
be banked up around each pole. After completion of the job, holes shall be
inspected and any settlement refilled.
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Where new gains or holes are required in fir, pine and full length treated cedar
poles, the gains shall be painted with preservative compound and the holes
treated with preservative compound.
The tops of poles shall not be cut except under very exceptional conditions
and upon approval of the Engineer. If cutting is deemed necessary, the pole
top shall be covered with a mastic type cap. Under no circumstances shall the
butt of any pole be cut.
All unused holes in poles shall be plugged prior to erection, using treated
wood dowel pins. For holes in used poles where the hole has been enlarged,
the hole will be treated with preservative compound.
Although it is expected that the use of pole shoes will seldom be necessary,
the Engineer shall be informed whenever soil conditions are found which may
require such shoes.
Typical foundations for good soil and poor soil are given in the drawings
of Section 7.
12.14.2
Stays and Anchors

Stays shall be installed at staked locations approved by the Engineer. Points
of attachment to poles shall be as shown on construction drawings. Stays
shall be installed before conductors are strung.
Anchors and rods shall be in line with the strain and shall be so installed that
approximately 200 mm of the rod remains out of the ground. In cultivated
fields or other locations, as deemed necessary, the projection of the anchor
rod above earth may be increased to a maximum of 300 mm to prevent burial
of the rod eye. Under no circumstances shall it
be back-filled and
tamped in the same manner as for pole holes, as the anchor has to be set in
undisturbed. The setting of each anchor as regards depth and position shall be
inspected by the Engineer before the anchor hole is back-filled.
Stay markers should be placed on all stays located in areas of pedestrian
traffic. Stay insulators shall be installed on stay wires in accordance with
construction drawings whenever stay wires are not bonded to a pole ground
(see paragraph Pole Grounding).
12.14.3
Bolts and Lock Nuts

Pole through-bolts must be of proper length. Through-bolts, when installed in
the structure, shall extend at least 12 mm and not more than 60 mm beyond
the nuts.
A lock-nut shall be installed with each nut, or other fastener, on all bolts or
threaded hardware such as insulator pins, upset bolts, double arming bolts etc.
12.14.4
Number Nails
Number nails of approved design and material shall be provided with each
pole.
12.14.5
Line Accessories
Taps and Jumpers
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Jumpers and other leads connected to line conductors shall have sufficient
slack to allow free movement of the conductors. Where slack is not shown on
the construction drawings, it will be provided by at least two
bends in a
vertical plane, or one in a horizontal plane, or the equivalent. In areas where
excessive vibration occurs, special measures to minimize the effects of jumper
breaks shall be used as specified.
Jumpers of series connected equipment such as re-closers and sectionalizing
switches shall have conductivity equal to the circuit conductor. A suitable
electric joint inhibitor compound should be used in all connections between
jumpers and equipment.
Compression Connectors
Compression type connectors should be used in the
following situations:
* All neutral jumper connections and in all bonding connections
between neutral, ground wire and stay wire
* All sleeves and joints in high voltage phase conductors
* At all tap lead connections to high voltage line conductors whenever
hot-line clamps are not required.
12.14.6
Street Lighting
Street lighting shall be installed on distribution poles and constituted
by a 1.5 m overhung bracket (min. 45 mm diameter) fitted with a
luminaire equipped with a lamp and incorporating ballast and
compensation. They shall be fused individually by means of a 5A
MCCB. Each lamp shall be tapped to the street lighting feeder by
special clamps.
The street lighting fittings shall be installed at positions as indicated
on the layout drawings.
Operation shall be controlled by photoelectric relays fitted in the
lighting panel at the distribution assembly.
12.14.7
Earthing
The neutral conductor of LV lines shall be grounded at the
transformer station, every dead-end and every 200 meters distance.
All line equipment installations shall be appropriately grounded and
equipment grounds be inter-connected with system neutrals.
All customer services shall be provided with neutral grounds.
Stay wires on distribution lines shall be solid and bonded with system
neutrals. Ground rods shall be driven in undisturbed earth in
accordance with the secured to the pole with staples. The staples on
the ground wire shall be spaced 600 mm apart except for a distance of
2.5 m above the ground rod and 2.5 m down from the top of the pole
where they shall be 150 mm apart.
The equipment ground, neutral wire and lightning protective
equipment shall be interconnected and attached to a common ground
wire.
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The structures carrying spark gaps must likewise have the equipment
ground and attached to a common ground wire.
Equipment grounds and grounds at HV or LV circuit dead-end poles
should normally employ ground rod or trench type ground electrodes.
The total impedance of the service ground shall be less than 10 for
LV and 20 for MV.
In case these requirements cannot be fulfilled by installing a
reasonable amount of grounding material, step and touch voltages
have to be measured after finalization of the installations and
depending on the results of these measurements additional protection
measures might become necessary. These measures could include
gravelling of an area around electrical installations or application of
additional ground wires and ground rods.
12.15
Low Voltage Aerial Bundled Conductors
12.15.1 Specification
12.15.1.1
General
The design and construction of the aerial bundled conductors shall be
based on international standards:
12.15.1.2
IEC 811, replacing the former standard IEC540 for

Overhead Distribution Cables or Rated Voltage 0.6/ 1kV
IEC 228
Conductor
Compressed, stranded Aluminum conductor. Conductors with a crosssection area up to 50mm shall have at least 15 strands. The
conductor shall be of the self-supporting type and all phases and
neutral shall be covered.
12.15.1.3
Insulation
The insulation shall be Cross-Linked Polyethylene (XLPE).
12.15.1.4
Construction
The cable shall have a symmetrical right hand lay with a
length of lay of about 40 times the diameter over the cores, laid up.
The cores shall be of the same length and lie close to each other.
The ridges according to the clause Marking are not included in the
dimension D.
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Rated cross sectional

area
[mm]
Types
Type 1
Type2
Type 3
12.15.1.5
Diameter of the core D over the

insulation
[mm]
Min.
Max.
35
8.0
9.2
70
10.6
11.8
Number of
conductor x rated
cross-sectional area
[mm]
2x35, 1x25, 1xN
3x35, 1x25, 1xN
3x70, 1x25, 1xN
External
diameter Do
(approx.)
[mm]
17
21
27
Weigh
t
Kg/km
200
400
700
Marking
The live cores shall be marked with longitudinal triangle-shaped
ridges of 0.5mm and the distance between two ridges shall be 4.0mm.
The neutral core must be marked with ridges. In the case of 5conductors, there shall be two ridges for phase 1, three ridges for
phase 2, four ridges for phase 3 and five ridges for the streetlight
core. The cable shall be marked with the manufacturers name or trade
mark.
12.15.2
12.15.2.1
Proof of Quality
Scope
This standard applies to testing of XLPE completely insulated selfsupporting aerial conductor.
General Test Conditions
The ambient temperature shall be within 5C to 45C unless
otherwise stated below.
General
The Contractor has to procure the following documents to prove the
quality:
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Cable catalogues
Description of characteristics, manufacturing technology

and other constructive details of the cable, related
standards
Description of quality assurance system
Type test certificates according to the IEC 502

recommendations approved by an acknowledged
testing laboratory.
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Type Test
Type test shall be performed on each rated cross-sectional area. As
long as design, material and manufacturing methods are not changed
so that the tested properties are unfavorably affected, the test need
not be renewed.
AC Voltage Test
AC Voltage Test is performed as a wet test. Before the test, at least
10m of cable shall have been immersed for 24h in water having a
temperature of 20C. The cable shall then withstand 4kV, 50hZ, for
4h between the conductor and the water.
Resistance of Conductor Insulation
The insulation resistance is determined according to IEC publication
811.
Insulation Density
The insulation density is determined according to IEC publication
811.
Melt Flow Index of the Insulation
The melt flow index of the insulation is determined according to IEC
publication 811, clause 12.
Carbon Black Content of the Insulation
The carbon black content of the insulation which is determined
according to ASTM D 1603, shall be between 2 and 3% by weight,
the size of the particles shall be less or equal to 20 Nm. The carbon
black shall be well spread.
Pressure Test at High Temperature
The test is performed according to IEC publication 811. The
temperature shall be 802C. The force is calculated according to the
formula in IEC publication 811.
During the test, the conductor insulation thickness shall not be
reduced by more than 50% of the thickness before test.
Ageing Test of Conductors Insulation
The test is performed according to IEC publication 811.
The ageing is performed at a temperature of 1002C during 7 x 24h.
Requirements before ageing:
*
Tensile strength min. 10 N/mm.
Elongation min. 350%.
Requirements after ageing:
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The value of tensile strength and elongation shall not

have been changed by more than 25% of the original
value.
Tensile Test of a Complete Conductor

For the test, a specimen of about 0.5m is taken form the cable, the
cores are separated, the insulation is removed and the conductors are
placed in the tensile test machine. The distance between the clamping
devises shall be at least 300mm. The clamping shall be such that
the load is evenly distributed among the wires and so that their
strength is reduced as little as possible.
The requirements according to the following table shall be fulfilled. If
a break occurs in or just near the clamping devices and the breaking
load requirement is not fulfilled, the test shall be repeated.
Crosssectional
area
[mm]
35
70
Load at the 0.2

limit F0.2
[kN]
Breaking Load
Fm
[kN]
3.6
4.2
6.4
7.4
Tensile Test on a Whole Cable

A specimen of the cable with a length of at least 12m with insulation
is braced so that the distance between the clamping devices of the
tensile test machine is at least 10m. The clamping devices shall be so
designed that the insulation and the conductor do not slip in relation to
each other and so that the strength of the cable is reduces as little as
possible. The insulation shall remain on the conductors where they
enter the clamping devices.
The requirements in table 2 shall be fulfilled. If a break occurs in or
just near the clamping devices and the breaking load is not fulfilled,
the test shall be repeated.
Type 1
Number of Conductors
x rated cross sectional
area
[mm]
2x35, 1x25, 1xN
Type 2
3x35, 1x25, 1xN
16.8
Type 3
3x70, 1x25, 1xN
29.6
Types
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Breaking
load Fm
[kN]
8.4
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Sample Test
Sample test of manufactured lot of cables is performed on every
100 000m of cable.
Test of the Conductors Resistance
The resistance of the conductors is measured with DC voltage on a
complete cable. The value of resistance/ length, covered into 20C
with a correction factor according to IEC 228, must not exceed the
values for aluminum conductors given in IEC 228.
Check of Dimensions
The thickness of the conductor insulation is determined according to
IEC publication 811. The prescribed thickness shall be kept within the
tolerances given in IEC publication 502-1, clause 4.2c and d.
The diameter D of the core including insulation, is measured and shall
be within te tolerance limits given.
Tensile Test
The test shall be performed according to 19.7
Visual Inspection
A specimen of 0.5m is selected and visually inspected. In all cores the
conductor insulation shall lie close to the conductor, but it shall be
possible to remove it without pieces of the insulation remaining on
or between the strands of the conductor.
Routine Test
The routine test includes voltage test (dry test) with AC voltage of
10kV, 50hZ, which is applied between the earthen conductor in each
cable core and a electrode through which this core is passing. The
electrode can consist of a close-meshed wire network, metal balls or a
similar device which completely encloses the core or of ionized air.
Each point of the surface of the core shall be in the electric field at the
electrode for at least 0.1s. Any break down shall not be allowed.
Packing and Delivery
Cables shall be delivered on new wood non-returnable drums in
accordance to DIN 46 391 or equivalent standards. Cables hall be
placed on drums with sufficient place so that the bending will not
unduly modify the physical properties of the conductors. In order to
protect the cables against penetration of water and moisture, both
ends shall be coated with hot melted paste and provided with
shrinkable end-caps. Cables shall be protected in ordinary handling
and transportation to avoid any damage which may occur.
The marking on the packing shall include:
12.15.2.2
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The marking as specified

*
Cable type
*
Cable length
*
Gross weight
*
Drum number
The length per drum is specified in the data sheets.
Accessories for Bundled Conductors
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Hooks
General
The dimensions for the length of hooks and nominal ratings for loads
shall be selected to be suitable to be mounted on the required poles
with the required conductors. All accessories for the Aerial Bundled
Conductor ( completely insulated ) shall be for the self- supporting
type.
Light Duty Suspension Hook B1.1
Straight line hook for the suspending of an overhead insulated self
supporting aerial cable type according to attached specification, with
a suspension clamp on a wooden or concrete pole in a straight line or
at small angles. The hook shall be made of hot dip-galvanized steel.
The threaded should be pressed and shall be designed specially for
the used pole. The hook shall fulfill the following technical
requirement:
Light Duty Suspension
Hook
Diameter
Thread diameter
Length of thread
Suitable for hole
diameter
Total length
Load Fx
Load Fy
Unit
Required Value
mm
mm
20
M20
120
mm
22
mm
kN
kN
24
13.5
6.0
Universal Suspension Hook

Universal hook for the attaching of an overhead insulated selfsupporting aerial cable type according to attached specification, with a
dead-end clamp on a wooden or concrete pole in a straight line or at
angles up to 90. The hook shall be made of dip-galvanized steel. The
nut and washers shall be also galvanized. The hook shall fulfill the
following technical requirements.
Universal Suspension Hook
Unit
Required
Value
Diameter
Nut
Hook
mm
20
Nut
hooks
for hooks-through the pole for the attaching
Thread
diameter
M20of an overhead
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Length of thread
mm
120
Suitable for hole diameter
mm
22
Total length
mm
300
Load Fx
kN
19.0
Load Fy
kN
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Nut Hook
Unit
Required Value
Diameter
mm
20
Thread diameter
M20
Length of thread
mm
20
mm
22
Total length
mm
Load Fx
kN
13.5
Load Fy
kN
6.0
Wall Hook
Wall hook for the attaching of an overhead insulated self-supporting
aerial cable type according to attached specification, with a dead-end
clamp on cement concrete or mud brick wall in a straight line or at
angles up to 90. The hook shall fulfill the following technical
requirement:
Wall Hook
Required Value
Diameter
mm
Thread diameter
M20
Length of thread
mm
85
mm
22
Total length
mm
165
Load Fx
kN
13.5
kN
6.0
Load Fy
12.15.2.3
20
Clamps
Suspension Clamp
Designation
Suspension clamp for the suspending of an overhead insulated selfsupporting five core system aerial cable type from 4 x 25mm up to 4
x 95 + 25mm, according to attached specification, with a support
hook on a pole in a straight line or at small angles. The split rubber
insets should ensure even pressure distribution on the cable without
damage to the insulation. The body of the suspension clamp could
also be used as a cable roller. The body shall be made of corrosion
resistant aluminium alloy and the bolt should be M10.
Rubber inserts for above suspension clamps, made of UV
radiation resistant rubber, shall be included. The helix should be
right hand.
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Anchor Clamp
Designation
Anchor clamps for the termination of an overhead insulated self-supporting two
core system aerial cable type up to 2 x 25mm, according to attached
specification, with a wall hook on a wall in a straight line or at small angles.
The split rubber insets (supplied together) should ensure even pressure
distribution on the cable without damage to the insulation. The body shall be
made of corrosion resistant aluminium alloy and the bolt should be M10.
Anchor clamps for the termination of an overhead insulated self-supporting
four core system aerial cable type up to 4 x 25mm, according to attached
specification, with a wall hook on a wall in a straight line or at small angles.
The split rubber insets (supplied together) should ensure even pressure
Anchor clamps for the termination of an overhead insulated self-supporting
five core system aerial cable type up to 4 x 95 + 25mm, according to attached
specification, with a universal hook on a wall in a straight line or at small
angles. The split rubber insets (supplied together) should ensure even pressure
Insulation Piercing Connector
Designation
Insulation piercing connector for the connection of AL-overhead cable type to
AL overhead cable in cases where the joints are of non-tension type.
Branching should be carried out without peeling off the insulation from the
main conductor and also when the conductor is live. The connectors shall be
Tools
manufactured from hard corrosion resistant aluminium alloy with tension
strength of 300N/mm and there should be two bolts of M8. The connectors
shall be equipped with black, weather resistant polyethylene with high
The
tools shall
included
in the spare parts.
resistance
to be
solar
radiation.
Main conductor 50 95mm AL
Branch conductor 35mm AL
Insulation piercing connector for the connection of Al-overhead cable type to
Cu underground cable in cases where the joints are of non-tension type.
Branching should be carried out without peeling off the insulation from the
main conductor and also when the conductor is live. The connectors shall be
manufactured from hard corrosion resistant aluminium alloy with tension
strength of 300N/mm and there should be two bolts of M8. The connectors
shall be equipped with black, weather resistant polyethylene insulation covers
with high resistance to solar radiation.
Branch conductor 16 35mm CU or AL
Insulation piercing connector for the connection of AL-overhead cable type 1EAR to CU cable in cases where the joints are of non-tension type. Branching
should be carried out without peeling off the insulation from the main conductor
and also when the conductor is live. The connectors shall be manufactured from
hard corrosion resistant aluminium alloy with tension strength of 300N/mm
and there should be two bolts of M8. The connectors shall be equipped with
black, weather resistant polyethylene insulation covers with high resistance to
solar radiation.
Branch conductor 16 35mm CU or AL

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Type
B6.1
B6.2
B6.3
B6.4
B6.5
12.16
Designation
Steel wire brush for the connectors surface cleaning. The wire brush
length should be 250mm and handle shall be made of good quality
plastic.
Joint compound for the prevention of oxidation on aluminium surface
of the connectors. The compound shall be supplied in the tubes of
250grams each.
Hexagonal key for the insulation piercing connectors with conductors
live on work for the tightening of bolts size M8. The handle shall be
made of a good quality and high resistance plastic.
Fork wrench for the holding of the insulation piercing connector while
tightening the bolts by hexagonal key. The handle shall be made of
good quality and high resistance plastic.
Wedges for the separation of the conductors of overhead insulated
power cable during installation. The size of cable shall be max
4x95+25mm.
Low Voltage Switchgear
12.16.1 Standards
Low voltage switchgear and auxiliary equipment shall be designed,
manufactured and tested in accordance with the latest edition of the
following standards:
*
IEC 694/ 80, (Amendments 1, 2 and 3)
*
IEC 439-1/ 92 Low voltage switchgear and control gear.
High voltage alternating current circuit breakers
*
IEC 529/ 89 Degree of protection
DIN 43629 for enclosures
IEC 1312 Protection against lightning electromagnetic

impulse.
Equipment, materials or workmanship meeting other standards which promise to

confer equal or better performance and/ or quality will also be accepted. The onus is
on the Contractor to prove that standards offered by him are fully in accordance with
the requirements of this Technical Specification.
12.16.2 General Technical Requirements
Low voltage switchgear shall be designed for outdoor installation, for nominal
Voltage 400V, and shall be installed either inside transformer substations
33kV/11kV/ 0.4kV, up to 630kVA or pole mounted. Low voltage switchgear shall
be designed in accordance with recent technical and technology achievements and
shall be environmentally friendly. Installation, operation and maintenance of the
low voltage switchgear shall be simple and easy. Low voltage switchgear of the
same technical parameters are to be identical in arrangement and interchangeable.
Maintenance-free equipment is preferred.
The design is to be free-standing, fixed by means of anchor bolts. Low voltage
assemblies shall be enclosed by rear and lateral sheet covers with front opening
doors. Minimal thickness of metal sheets enclosures shall be 2mm. Suitable epoxy
glass fibre reinforced enclosures, resistant against UV radiation, may be offered as
an alternative. Mechanical protection shall be in accordance with IEC 529.
Minimum protection IP45 is required for outdoor installations. The enclosure shall
be protected against corrosion (painted or plastified).
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12.16.3 Basic Design and Technical Characteristics

12.16.3.1
General
The Contractor shall offer three phase low voltage switchgear comprising of
12.16.3.2
Low voltage distribution assemblies and
Street lighting assemblies (including photoelectric

command device)
Energy meter for street lighting.
Energy meter for Incoming feeder
Basic configuration of both assemblies is shown in the

drawings.
Low Voltage Distribution Assembly

The assembly shall contain one incoming transformer feeder and outgoing
feeders according to the transformer size.
The low voltage circuit breaker shall be designed for electro-mechanical
tripping and thermal overload protection. The circuit breaker phases shall be
separated by barriers of approved type and shall be provided with suitable
arcing contacts, magnetic arc quenching devices etc.
Miniature circuit-breakers, so far applicable shall be single pole with
appropriate ratings. The operating as well as the overload mechanism shall
be sealed.
The busbars shall be of copper profiles and shall be dimensioned for a rated
current of each type of LV-Board, with a asymmetric short-circuit and a
peak short-circuit current as required for each application..
For incoming cables of aluminum, bi-metallic connections are to be
provided.
For the earthing and protection systems one separate bar each is to be
installed, i.e. a total of five bars.
The low voltage distribution board shall furthermore provide a feeder for
station lighting and a two-pin socket outlet.
The busbar system shall be of bare copper flat busbars. Protective earthing
busbar with jumpers shall be placed beside the busbar of neutral conductor.
The cable connection from incoming transformer feeders shall be performed
by means of V-directs terminals, and for outgoing feeders by means of
V-directs or A1Cu connections.
A Single phase three system single tariff kWh meter (direct connection to 1
x 220V, 80A, accuracy class 2) shall be installed in the street lighting
circuits (ratings according to the feeder circuit). A Three phase three
system tariff kWh meter (Through CTs to 400V, 500A, accuracy class 2)
shall be installed for the Incoming LV feeder
All incoming and outgoing feeders shall be protected against lightning
impulse by low voltage lightning arresters.
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12.16.3.3
Proof of Quality
General
The Contractor shall submit all technical particulars and a description of the
equipment offered.
Additionally the Contractor shall submit with his offer a type test
certificate issued by an internationally approved and
authorized testing laboratory.
The type test duties shall comply with IEC 694 and IEC 439-1/92. At least
the following type tests on Circuit Breakers are to be performed:
Temperature rise tests (IEC 439-Sub. clause 8.2.1)
Power frequency withstand tests (IEC 439-Sub. clause 8.2.2)
Short circuit test procedure (IEC 439-Sub. clause 8.2.3)
Protective circuit continuity test (IEC 439-Sub. clause 8.2.4)
Insulation and creepage distance verification (IEC 439-Sub. clause 8.2.5)
Mechanical operation tests (IEC 439-Sub. clause 8.2.6)
Degree of protection tests (IEC 439-Sub. clause 8.2.7)
Type test reports listed above or single test certificate containing list of
reports listed above shall be submitted with the tender.
Catalogues which illustrate in detail the types of equipment offered
Customer supply list for the past five (5) years for contracts similar in value
to this contract or other relevant significant sales including quantity of
meters and switches sold and customers addresses.
Routine Tests
Routine tests shall be performed in accordance with IEC 439-1/92 standard.
At least the following routine tests should be performed on each low voltage
switchgear:
Inspection of the assembly including inspection of wiring IEC 439 Sub.
clause 8.3.1
Dielectric tests (value of test voltage is 2kV/ 50Hz) IEC 439 Sub. clause
8.3.2
Checking of protective measures of dielectric continuity of the protective
circuit IEC 439 Sub. clause 8.3.3
12.17
Street Lighting Lamps
12.17.1 General Characteristics

12.17.1.2
Operating Conditions
The lamps shall be designed to work properly and without any
disturbances under the following conditions:
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Rated network voltage
230V
Rated network frequency
50Hz
Environmental temperature
0C to +45C
Light Source
2x24W or 1x57W *CFL
*
CFL: Compact fluorescent Lamp
12.17.1.3
Design Characteristics
Design characteristics stated below should apply to all lamp types.
Mechanical protection should be in accordance with IEC 529 in particular
for:
*
Gear and lamp compartments at least of class IP65
Other parts at least of class IP43.
The alternative luminaire shall comply with IEC 60598 1-2-3 as well as the
requirements indicated above.
12.17.1.4
Generally, the lamp should consist of:

*
Reflector which should be made of aluminum plate of 99.99%

purity, electro polished and anodized
Protective shade made of epoxy-polymer, injection moulded, UV

resistant and stabilized, impact resistance.
Control gear built into the lamps housing and easily accessible
Control gear supports and protective cover made of aluminum and

resistant to atmospheric influence.
The alternative luminaire shall have the control gear supports and
protective cover made of high pressure die-cast aluminium and
resistant to atmospheric influence.
* The CFL shall have a colour rendering of Ra 82.

*
The optics shall provide a light efficiency of at least 96%, with a

maximum intensity of 65 deg from the downword vertical.
All other metal parts should be made of Steel 37-2 and hot dip
galvanized.
12.17.1.5
Quality Assurance
General
The Contractor must state all technical particulars and basic design
characteristics of the lamp posts and shall additionally submit with his offer:
*
Catalogues covering the equipment offered
Description of the manufacturing process
Description of quality assurance system
Description of other characteristics, so far as not mentioned in this technical

specification (all relevant information on used material, design details)
Type test certificates issued from an internationally approved test laboratory
or relevant institution
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Acceptance
Acceptance tests will be carried out, pursuant to the relevant standards and/
or recommendations.
The Contractor shall provide with his offer a program of factory acceptance
tests. These shall comprise: routine tests, type tests and special tests, if any,
e.g.:
12.18
Tests during manufacturing at works
Post manufacturing tests prior to delivery
Pole Mounted Transformers Type A, B, C

Transformer stations of different types shall be installed.
*
Type A (16, 25, 50kVA) pole mounted transformer to be installed on single

pole constructions
Type B (100, 160,200,250kVA) transformer to be installed on H pole

constructions
Type C (315kVA and larger) transformer to be installed on H pole

construction on a concrete base.
All transformer stations shall be properly fenced in accordance with EDM standards.
12.18.1 Pole Mounted LV Circuit Breaker, when specified.
The outdoor LV circuit breaker (4 poles), 265A, is operated manually and equipped
with adjustable over current protection and the possibility of padlocking the handle
in both positions.
In case of a fault the overall LV circuit breaker will trip. Since this type is
only designed for LV networks of a limited extension, location of a fault will be
possible in a short time. But for this period, energy supply for the whole network
connected to the station will be interrupted.
The transformer is mounted as in type A or hooked on the top of a single
pole.
12.18.2 LV Distribution for Type A and B
In the A type a low voltage distribution cubicle with a main circuit breaker
and several outgoing feeders is protected by circuit-breakers.
The low voltage switching and measuring equipment shall be accommodated in a
weather proof cabinet fixed to the support about 2.50 m above the ground.
The connection between the transformer LV bushings
distribution kiosk shall be done by insulated copper cable.
and
the
LV
12.18.3 LV Distribution for Type C

In the C type a low voltage distribution cubicle with a main circuit breaker
and several outgoing feeders is protected by circuit-breakers.
The low voltage switching and measuring equipment shall be accommodated in a
weather proof cabinet installed on concrete ground base.
The connection between the transformer LV bushings
distribution kiosk shall be done by insulated copper cable.
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12.18.4 Specific Earthing Conditions

LV System:
The LV earthing system shall be designed as a TNS-C (Combined
Neutral/Earth) system acc. to IEC 364 requirements.
12.19
Pole Top Distribution Boxes

Pole top boxes shall be installed on the LV network from where supply cables to
individual customers will be fed.
The pole top boxes shall be connected to the LV ABC with 16mm Copper
conductor as follows:
*
All pole top boxes -
3 phases + neutral
No individual customer connection shall be connected directly to the ABC.

The pole top boxes shall be rated for the following equipment:
*
1 4 way
4 x 40A 1P 5kA MCCB
5 8 way
8 x 40A 1P 5kA MCCB
The boxes shall have all the mounting and connections to MCCBs done at the
factory as well as the connector cables to the ABC.
The pole boxes shall have:
*
Pole brackets fitted
Self captivating screws in the cover
Cover attached to the base with cord
Easy working conditions when the cover is removed
Be made from polyester (DMC)
The unit price for the pole top distribution box shall include all fixing material to the
pole, as well as IPC connections adequately rated for connecting to the ABC.
The pole top boxes shall be supplied with an external toggle lever for link stick
operation.
12.20
Service Connections
This specification covers the supply, delivery, installation, testing and
commissioning of consumer connections further specified in this document and the
accompanying drawings.
12.20.1 Scope of Work

The work comprises the supply, delivery and erection of all materials and equipment
required to do consumer service connections from the overhead reticulation system
to the consumer point. The service connections will be done with insulated split
concentric cable (Airdac).
The installation of cable will be overhead as dictated by the area in co-operation
with the Employer, except on existing infrastructure where underground
connections may be required, which will be indicated by the Engineer.
Each service connection shall be tested, commissioned, sealed and handed over
individually.
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12.20.2 Commissioning and Testing

A commissioning test will only be successful once the specified values are attained,
irrespective of the number of readings required in the process.
The tests required are:
*
Polarity;
Phase to neutral voltage reading on the longest circuit from

distribution board;
Operation of earth leakage protection devices and circuit- breaker;
Any other tests called for by the Engineer to prove the

installation if it is called for.
safety of the
12.20.3 Electrical Shutdowns

The Contractor shall give the Employer a weeks written notice if he requires an
electrical shutdown. The Contractor shall give the exact duration of the shutdown.
12.20.4 Earthing
12.20.4.1
General
The contractor shall be responsible for earthing of the service connection
installation.
12.20.4.2
SNE AIRDAC Connections

Service connections done with underground SNE Airdac shall be earthed at
the transmission pole from which it originates by connecting the service
connection cable earth to the line neutral (SNE = Separate Neutral Earth).
The neutral and earth conductors shall not be bonded together at the
consumer.
12.20.4.3
Materials for Trench Earth

Stranded bare copper shall be used as general-purpose material for earth
electrodes. The sizes shall be 6 sq mm.
12.20.4.4
Connections
Under no circumstances shall connection points, bolts, screws etc. used for
earthing be utilized for any other purpose. It will be the responsibility of
the Contractor to supply and fit earth terminals or clamps on equipment and
materials that must be earthed, where these are not provided. Unless earth
conductors are connected to proper terminals, the ends shall be tinned and
lugged. Lugs may be crimped using mechanical or pneumatic tools
designed for this purpose, on condition that evidence is submitted that the
method used complies with the performance requirements of BS 4579, Part
1: Compression Joints in Copper.
12.20.4.5
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Service Connecting Cable

Service connecting cable shall be circular stranded hard drawn copper phase
conductor, XLPE insulated with identified neutral and bare earth conductor
arranged concentrically around it, polyethylene sheathed to 600/ 1000V.
A nylon ripcord shall be laid under the sheath. The cable shall be
manufactured to NRS 063/ 1998.
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12.21
Electric Energy meters
12.21.1 Scope
This specification covers the manufacture, supply, delivery, testing and
commissioning of electricity dispensing systems for about 11,000 (eleven thousand )
household and about 53 public utilities and beneficiaries (schools, clinics, post
offices, administration buildings, etc), which is distributed for 32 villages and
communities located in the project area.
12.21.2 Standards
The following standards form part of this specification and equipment offered shall
comply with these standards:
SABS 1524-1
Electricity dispensing systems, Part 1: Single-phase
electricity dispensers
IEC 61036
Alternating current static watt-hour meters for active
energy (classes 1 and 2)
NRS 009
Electricity sales systems
ISO 9001
Production quality assurance system
*ACT 6 1983
Machinery and occupational safety act.
STS v1.0
Standard Transfer Specification
Where this specification is at odds with the above specifications then this
specification shall override the above.
12.21.3 Quality Assurance
The Contractor shall be listed as an ISO 9001 company. The product supplied shall
have a certificate of acceptance from the STS Association. All parts other than
imported electronic components shall be locally manufactured with local labour
and proof thereof shall be submitted on request. Only Contractors who are able to
offer compliance with the above requirements will be considered.
12.21.4 Environmental
The equipment shall be designed to ensure satisfactory operation under the
atmospheric conditions prevailing at the site. The ED offered shall operate normally
at ambient temperatures in the range of -10 to 55 degrees Celsius (IEC 61036). The
ED shall operate in conditions of humidity of 0 to 95% below 35 degrees Celsius
and 0 to 75% above 35 degrees Celsius. It is expected that the environment will be
corrosive. The printed circuit board (PCB) of the ED shall be conformal coated as
protection against insects, dust and humidity.
12.22
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Single Phase Electricity Dispenser (ED)

The ED shall be of a two-part construction such that the base may be connected
prior to the active unit being installed. The installation of the active unit shall not
require the use of a qualified electrician. It shall not be necessary to power down the
ED to remove the active unit. The housing of the ED shall be made of stable
insulating fire retardant material and shall comply with classification IP51 but
without suction in the meter (IEC 61036).
The ED shall be resistant to impact damage, and should withstand without
functional failure, a drop of 0.5m, at any orientation, onto a concrete surface. The
STS dispenser test token shall be used to perform a diagnostic on the ED on
completion of installation and power up. The ED shall be double insulated
protection class 2) and able to withstand a supply voltage of 440V for 48 hours. It
shall be suitable for use as over voltage category IV equipment.
Data (credit) in the ED shall be stored in a non-volatile memory to prevent
information loss in the event of power interruption or low supply voltage. Use of
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battery back-up is not acceptable. The method of data transfer from the CDU to the
ED shall be in the form of a disposable numeric token. The numeric data transfer
will utilize twenty digits as specified in the STS specification. The ED shall operate
as a uniquely coded unit.
The ED shall be an accuracy class 2 meter with a basic current of 5Amps. The
accuracy of the ED shall not be affected by harmonic components of voltage or
current. The ED shall be rated at 60 Amps or higher. A double pole 2.5kA fault
current rated circuit breaker shall be used as the load-switching device. Over
current protection shall comply with SABS 156. The ED shall have a test button to
confirm the ability of the load switch to disconnect. The meter must have a facility
to do a software dump through a LED
The meter must be able to sense earth leakage currents and trip if these exceed a
programmable limit. The meter should trip when line and load connections are
reversed (reverse fed). The meter must feature an anti-tamper switch which could
be disabled/enabled with tokens. The ED shall provide a low credit warning
signal. The ED shall trip both poles when energy credit is equal or less than zero,
and only the live pole when an over-current condition occurs. A software
programmable power limit shall be settable to values between 0.1A and 60A. Inrush
currents should not trip the ED. The ED shall display a warning signal when load
currents approach the power limit. Both poles shall trip when the limit is exceeded
and a unique indication of the cause of the trip shall be given Every ED shall be
supplied with its own unique meter identity card. Meter numbers shall conform to
the national metering number scheme as per NRS 009. This card shall have the
serial number of the ED embossed on the front and the serial number with the
supply group code (SGC), tariff index and token technology magnetically encoded
on the stripe at the back.
Display of the following registers should be possible: Remaining credit, voltage,
leakage current, instantaneous load as well as conventional energy consumption.
The keypad shall be of sufficient size to permit ease of use and the operation of each
key shall provide audible feedback. The keys shall be dust and solvent resistant.
The numbers entered shall be duplicated on the LCD as they are entered. The keys
shall have a proven reliability of not less than one million operations per key. A
report indicating compliance with this shall be available on request. The ED shall
provide programmable settings for over and under voltage fault conditions, over a
range of Un 30%. This can prevent claims against utilities for damaged
appliances. The meter shall have two-part tariff support. (positive or negative
hourly credit capability)
The meter shall be capable of dispensing energy credit on a pre-programmed hourly
basis. This is commonly termed FLAT-RATE. Based on accumulated energy
credit it shall be possible to stop allocating the FLAT-RATE (used to stop
allocation when pre-payment tokens are entered).
12.22.1 Maintenance and Guarantee
The SMS, CDU and associated equipment and software is to be guaranteed for the
shorter period of either twelve (12) months from the date of successful
commissioning and acceptance of the equipment, or eighteen (18) months from
hipping.
Ds are to be guaranteed for a period of twelve (12) months from the date of
delivery to the stores or eighteen (18) months from the date of manufacture,
whichever comes first. During the guarantee period, the manufacturer or his
appointed representative, is to respond to reports regarding SMS or CDU
malfunctions by dispatching a technically competent person to the installation site
within eight (8) hours of receiving the report from the Engineer.
The Contractor shall indicate their nearest service location point. It is expected that
such a place be within a 200 km radius of the site and the qualified service
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technician be equipped with a cell phone. The Contractor shall offer telephone
numbers and names of first line problem solving personnel. This Help Desk shall be
available during the day. The manufacturer shall furnish a fixed price for meter
repairs outside of the guarantee period.
12.22.2 Documentation to be Supplied
Type test report of the ED issued by SABS shall accompany the tender documents.
Full details of the vending and SMS operation and training shall accompany the
tender documents. Assistance literature for marketing the concept and operation of
the ED to the consumer shall be furnished on request. STS certificates for both
meter and vending equipment must be supplied.
12.22.3 Options
A clip in Electronic Ferraris Meter is offered for use as a check meter for
prepayment meter installations. Due to the size and compactness of this meter a
substantial number of signals could be relayed to one enclosure saving audit and
inspector staff the trouble to visit each and every dwelling during routine checks.
Only when a tamper is verified, will it be necessary to visit the dwelling.
12.23
Ready-boards (SPDU) For Single Phase 230V Service Connection
12.23.1 General
The type of ready-wired distribution boxes to be used shall comply with the
following:
The ready-board shall be ready wired with an Earth Leakage for prepaid meter
installations and fitted with a flat rate meter.
12.23.2 Socket Outlets and Circuit Breakers
The SPDU shall be fitted with 3 x 16A two-pin switched socket outlets, which
comply with the requirements of SABS 64. These shall be protected by one 20A,
250V single pole MCB, with a standard trip curve for the socket outlets and the
light.
12.23.3 Earth Leakage
The SPDU shall be provided with a fixed earth circuit isolator complying with
SABS 767 and wired as a main dis-connector for the SPDU as per clause 4.4.4 of
SABS 0142: 1987. The fixed Earth Leakage circuit isolator shall be rated for 60A
load current and 30mA tripping current.
12.23.4 Earthing
In the SPDU all the earthing connections as detailed shall terminate on an earth bar
which shall be of an adequate size to allow all the internal connections to be
terminated inside the SPDU cover and to allow an external earth connection to be
terminated, when specified.
12.23.5 Certificate of Compliance ( COC )
The SPDU shall be issued with a COC signed by an accredited person from the
factory. The Contractor shall, however, test and certify polarity and earth leakage
operation.
12.23.6 As- Built Drawings
The Contractor shall allow in his price to draw up as-built drawings of the network
constructed. All details regarding pole positions, conductor type, GPS co-ordinates
and structures ( including codes ) used shall be indicated. Payment during
construction for completion of the various sections of work shall be subject to the
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submission of the data and the verification thereof.

This information shall correspond with the progress claim handed in for this work
and which claim shall be in the same format as the Bill of Quantities;
The Contractor shall also provide a single line diagram of the network with all the
pole numbers as issued by the Engineer; The Contractor shall indicate on these asbuilt drawings the number of stands eventually reticulated in each zone. If sub
division of stands did occur, the as built will reflect it. Relevant information such as
names of business, schools, churches and other activity centres shall be updated;
All structure codes and span lengths shall be indicated on the as-built drawings.
The Contractor shall allow for correct as-built drawings indicating each house
connection as-built. The information shall correspond with the installation number
issued per house and the relevant list of material used for this connection. These
records shall be handed in on a daily basis. A set of colour maps and a duplicate set
of black and white copies will be made available to the Contractor. All other
drawings required will be for the Contractors account
12.23.7 Luminaries
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12.23.7.1
Reference Standards
The following IEC publications shall be applicable:
IEC 60188
High-pressure Sodium lamps
IEC 60598-1
Luminaries Part 1: General requirements and tests
IEC 60598-2-3
Luminaries Part 2: Particular requirements
Section 3:
Luminaries for road and street lighting
12.23.7.2
Design
The luminary shall be a totally enclosed street light luminary suitable for
use with 2x24W or 1x57W. The housing shall be of impact, corrosion and
UV resistant material. The control gear shall be isolated from the heat of
the lamp in a compartment enclosed by a swing-down removable gear tray.
The bowl shall be made of clear, impact resistant material and it shall be
held in place by stainless steel clips.
12.23.7.3
Mounting
The luminary shall be mounted on a 2m-extension bracket suitable for
wooden or concrete poles.
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SECTION 13
ENVIRONMENTAL OBLIGATIONS
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CONTRACTOR'S ENVIRONMENTAL
OBLIGATIONS
RURAL ELECTRIFICATION PROJECT IN NIASSA PROVINCE
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Table of Contents
1.
GENERAL..............................................................................................................................67
2.
LEGAL, REGULATORY AND CONTRACTUAL FRAMEWORK...................................67
2.1.
Applicable Environmental Laws and Regulations.................................. .............................67
2.2.
BEST ENVIRONMENTAL CONSTRUCTION PRACTICES........................................................67
2.3.
Contractual Framework..........................................................................................................68
2.4.
Environmental Performance Requirements ..........................................................................68
3.
CONTRACTOR'S ORGANIZATION OBLIGATIONS......................................................68
3.1.
CONTRACTOR'S ENVIRONMENTAL ORGANIZATION..........................................................68
3.2.
Permitting and Access to Construction Areas.......................................................................69
3.3.
Contractors Compliance Monitoring and Reporting.............................................................69
3.4.
Assistance to Compliance Monitoring by the Supervision Engineer......................................70
4.
ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNICAL OBLIGATIONS OF THE CONTRACTOR...............70
4.1.
EMPLOYMENT & LABOUR MANAGEMENT..........................................................................70
4.2.
ENVIRONMENTAL TRANING FOR CONSTRUCTION WORKER............................................71
4.3.
VEGETATION CLEARING PLAN...........................................................................................71
4.3.1. AREAS TO BE CLEARED.......................................................................................................... 71

4.3.2. USE OF CHEMICALS................................................................................................................71
4.3.3. VEGETATION CLEARING OPERATION.....................................................................................72
4.3.4. TIMBER AND FOREST PRODUCTS DISPOSAL.......................................................................... 73
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4.4.
CONSTRUCTION WORK CAMPS................................................................................74
4.4.1.
ORGANIZATION AND LOCATION..........................................................................................74
4.4.2.
CAMPS FACILITIES...............................................................................................................74
4.4.3.
CAMP ORGANIZATION........................................................................................................ 75
4.5.
Erosion and Sediment Control Plan....................................................................................76
4.6.
Hazardous Material and Waste Management.....................................................................77
4.7.
Waste Management............................................................................................................78
4.8.
Emissions and Dust Control...............................................................................................78
4.9.
Noise Control Obligations..................................................................................................79
4.10.
Cultural Resources Protection............................................................................................79
4.11.
On-site Traffic and Access Management..........................................................................79
4.12
Landscaping and Revegetation Plan..................................................................................80
4.13.
Project Staff Health Program..............................................................................................80
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CONTRACTOR'S ENVIRONMENTAL OBLIGATIONS

1.
GENERAL
The Contractor shall comply in all respects with the provisions of this Environmental Part
of the Technical Specifications (called Contractor's Environmental Obligations or EDM's
Environmental Requirements).
To the extent specified in the Contract, the Contractor shall address those Project Impacts
occurring within the Construction Areas, including but not limited to those impacts
identified in the EMP (Environmental Management Plan) documentation, arising as a
direct consequence of the execution of the Works by the Contractor.
All the Environmental Obligations presented in the following sections are applicable to
the Main Contractors and to all their Subcontractors.
The Main contractor shall appoint a suitable Environmental Consultant to assist him with
the execution of an EIA and work together with the Environmental department of the
Employer to submit the report to MICOA and obtain the relevant licence. It is perceived
that the EIA may be a simplified one. Therefore we will allow a Provisional Sum in the
BOQ to be used at the approval of the Engineer. The amount allowed for is USD
25,000.00.
2.
LEGAL, REGULATORY AND CONTRACTUAL FRAMEWORK

2.1 APPLICABLE
REGULATIONS
ENVIRONMENTAL
LAWS
AND
The Contractor shall comply with all applicable Mozambican Environmental Laws and
Regulations including, but not limited to, all those listed in the EMP, section 2.
2.2
BEST ENVIRONMENTAL CONSTRUCTION PRACTICES
During its activities within the framework of the Contract, the Contractor and its
Subcontractors shall apply the Best Environmental Construction Practices (BEMPs)
regarding particularly i) the protection of soil and water against pollution, ii) the control
of erosion and of sediment transport, iii) waste management, iv) air emissions, v) noise
control.
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2.3
CONTRACTUAL FRAMEWORK
These Environmental Obligations and the Environmental Management Plan are

Contractual documents defining all the obligations of the Contractor and its
Subcontractors regarding environmental and social protection objectives to be satisfied
during the construction stage of the works.
The achievement of these objectives is thus made compulsory for the Contractor and its
Subcontractors within the Construction Areas and in any area used either temporarily or
permanently by the Contractor or its Subcontractors for the purpose of its activities.
2.4
ENVIRONMENTAL PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS
The Environmental Performance of the Contractor and its Subcontractors will be

monitored by the Supervision Engineer's dedicated staff. An Environmental Performance
Evaluation of the Contractor and of its Subcontractors will be established on a monthly
basis.
Any deliberate disrespect of any applicable environmental national law or regulation, of
any Contractor's Environmental Obligations or of any Best Environmental Practice
applicable shall result in the application by EDM of financial penalties deducted from the
Contractor's Monthly Invoice.
3.
CONTRACTOR'S ORGANIZATION OBLIGATIONS

3.1
CONTRACTOR'S ENVIRONMENTAL ORGANIZATION
Each Main Contractor shall appoint a Contractor's Environmental Coordination Officer

(CECO) who will be under the authority of the Contractor's Manager and who will report
to the Contractor's Manager and to the Supervision Engineer's Environmental Supervision
Manager (ESM).
The CECO shall be responsible for:
Monitoring and ensuring compliance of construction works under the responsibility
of the Contractor or its Subcontractors with the Contractor's Environmental
Requirements;
Coordinating with Subcontractors to which his responsibility extends;
Ensuring contact and coordination with local communities during work activities;
Organizing and providing Environmental Awareness Training to the Contractor's and
related Subcontractors workforce;
Resolving non-compliances raised by the ESM or by EDM;
Preparing on a monthly basis an Environmental Monthly Report to be submitted to
the ESM;
Preparing upon request by the ESM Method Statements and Notes related to
environmental management issues;
Attending the Weekly Construction Meeting.
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3.2
PERMITTING AND ACCESS TO CONSTRUCTION AREAS
Prior to start construction activities on a dedicated area, the Contractor shall first receive
from EDM the permit to start, which ensures that all built-up properties as houses, grain
storage, fences, etc have been compensated to their owner, agricultural land and fruit
trees to be cut down have been compensated, any identified cultural heritage (as graves or
sacred trees) has been avoided, transferred and/or traditional ceremony undertaken and
that the use of the land is now the property of EDM.
When arriving on the construction area, and prior to any demolition or clearing activity,
the Contractor will ensure the area has been clearly demarcated by EDM staff, either by
marking the boundary trees with paint or by pegging the limit of the construction area.
In case the Contractor is also appointed to carry out Construction Area survey and
demarcation, the permit to start construction activities (clearing and demolition) will be
delivered by EDM after ensuring that all affected assets have been identified and that
agreements for compensation of trees and built-up properties in the concerned area have
been signed by all concerned affected residents.
The Contractor shall never use the land outside the demarcated area for construction
purposes as storage of equipment, creation of camp or disposal of spoil, without having
formally requested EDM and having received a formal positive answer from EDM.
Any unauthorized access to or use of land outside the dedicated construction area shall
lead to the application of penalties.
3.3 CONTRACTORS
REPORTING
COMPLIANCE
MONITORING
AND
The Contractor shall institute a program of self-monitoring and enforcement for

monitoring of the Project Impacts arising under the Contract and of the Contractor's
compliance with the Environmental Requirements.
The Main Contractor(s) shall be responsible for preparing Monthly Environmental
Reports for submission to the Supervision Engineer, setting out:
Major Environmental Documentation produced during the month;
The number and type of non-conformances and proposed corrective actions;
Any difficulties encountered by the Contractor in the implementation of measures to
satisfy the Environmental Requirements and recommendations for remedying them
for the future;
Reports from the Sub-Contractors to the Contractor for all matters related to
Environmental Management;
Minutes of meeting from discussions held with EDM and the Supervision Engineer
regarding the Contractors Environmental Obligations
Evidences of attendance of training sessions and training plan for the following
month.
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3.4 ASSISTANCE TO COMPLIANCE MONITORING BY THE

SUPERVISION ENGINEER
The Supervision Engineer, through his ESM, will be responsible for monitoring the
Contractors compliance with the Contractors Environmental Obligations.
The Contractor shall provide the Supervision Engineer full cooperation to respond to
queries and provide it with access to all relevant data, documentation, program activities
and Construction Areas to facilitate the effective monitoring and evaluation of the
Environmental Obligations and the status of the Project Impacts.
The Supervision Engineer will identify to the Contractor any detected non-conformances
to the Contractors Environmental Obligations. The Contractor shall implement the
appropriate corrective action for the non-conformances to the Contractors Environmental
Obligations so identified to the Contractor.
The procedure for Non-compliance identification and resolution will follow the procedure
detailed in the EMP.
4.
ENVIRONMENTAL
CONTRACTOR
4.1
TECHNICAL
OBLIGATIONS
OF
THE
EMPLOYMENT AND LABOUR MANAGEMENT
The Contractor or it's Subcontractors shall arrange for the employment of local workforce
recruited in the villages located in a radius of less than 5 km, for unskilled and semiskilled work including for clearing activities. This local workforce should not represent
less than 70% of the total unskilled workforce used on the concerned Construction Area,
from which at least 25% should be women. Any infringement to this rule shall lead to the
application of penalties to the Contractor, proportional to the magnitude of the
infringement, except if the infringement observed clearly depends upon external factors
not under the Contractor's responsibility.
Considering the current social conflicts within the area, especially in the coastal districts,
a Liason Group shall be created, involving representatives from EDM community liason
officer, EDM Environmental Control Officer (ECO), Local Authorities, Traditional
Leaders and representatives of women and youth from the local communities to deal with
eventual social problems raised during construction activities.
Qualified female workforce should be searched for in the project area. If possible,
qualified female workforce should be offered refreshing or upgrading vocational training,
to thus make it possible for women to qualify for recruitment.
Employment will be undertaken and managed according to Mozambican labour law.
Agreements with the employers shall be written and have detailed information regarding
disciplinary criteria, working conditions and payment conditions.
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4.2 ENVIRONMENTAL
WORKER
TRAINING
FOR
CONSTRUCTION
The Contractor shall submit to the ESM a training program and implement it for all
construction workers. The program plan to be prepared by the Contractor and submitted
to the ESM for non-objection shall address the following items:
All employees of the contractor shall be required to comply with environmental
protection procedures and the Contractor shall be able to provide evidence that they
have attended the training sessions detailed in the plan.
The goal of the Environmental Training for Construction Worker program shall be
to educate all construction workers on the following issues: fire arms possession, road
traffic regulations, illegal logging & collection of non-timber forestry products
(particularly near Quirimbas National Park), non-disturbance of communities,
hunting & fishing restrictions, waste management, erosion control, general health
issues, HIV/AIDS awareness (covering the issues detailed in the EMP) , safety issues
and general information on the environment in which they will be working and living.
Explosive and chemical fishing, which shall not be permitted.
Penalties for those who violate the rules shall be established.
Proposed methods for conducting the training program, which shall include formal
training sessions, posters and signs in construction and camp areas and tool box
meetings.
The CECO will be the one to prepare, organize and supervise the training program.
4.3
VEGETATION CLEARING PLAN
4.3.1
AREAS TO BE CLEARED
Areas proposed for clearing shall be strictly limited to the right of way (ROW) necessary
for the line in accordance with the demarcation of the area or with the technical
specification of the ROW. Only those defined areas shall be cleared, and vegetation shall
not be disturbed in those areas not proposed and approved.
If major trees form part of the vegetation to be cleared, then internationally accepted
safety precautions shall be followed. Large or significant trees in camp areas and access
roads should be preserved wherever possible.
4.3.2
USE OF CHEMICALS
The application of chemicals for vegetation clearing shall be avoided, minimized to the
greatest extent reasonable and practical.
Chemicals shall be selected on the basis of being non-residual and with regard to human
health. Herbicides used in the Project shall:
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have negligible adverse human health effects;

be shown to be effective against the target vegetation species;
have minimal effect on the natural environment; and
be demonstrated to be safe for inhabitants and domestic animals in the treated areas,
as well as for personnel applying them.
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Herbicides shall be appropriately packaged, labelled, handled, stored, disposed of, and
applied according to international standards to be proposed by the Contractor for EDMs
non objection.
Persons applying herbicides should be provided with appropriate training, equipment, and
facilities to handle, store, and apply these products properly.
All herbicides shall have labels in Portuguese and figures/colours for easy identification.
4.3.3
VEGETATION CLEARING OPERATION
The Contractor shall log and remove forestry products as necessary to clear the ROW of
the line and any other construction site approved by EDM;
The vegetation clearing operation shall be carried out in the respect of the international
best practices, in respect to the EMP and in the respect of the other Environmental
Obligations of the Contractors, and particularly the following Environmental
Specifications: Erosion and sedimentation control and mitigation, Air quality
Management, Noise Pollution.
The Contractor shall avoid as possible to cut large trees. Trees with commercial value
(listed in EMP) shall be manually cut as possible. The Contractor must not sell, use or
obtain any benefit from the commercial timber from the Construction Areas. EDM will
decide, depending on the Construction Area concerned, to which belongs the commercial
timber logged (the Ministry of Agriculture, the National Park, the nearest community);
However, the Contractor will be allowed to use the vegetation debris from the clearing
works as firewood for cooking needs in his worker camps;
Vegetation clearing may be undertaken by a combination of manual, mechanical and
chemical methods, in accordance with the following principles:
No chemical method (i.e. use of herbicides, defoliants) will be used for direct clearing.
Herbicides could only be used locally to control regrowth where justified (in the
permanent camps for example) and must have been approved by the Ministry of
Agriculture or must be already registered as authorized in the related National Laws and
Regulations.
Burning will not be used as a clearing method and burning of waste vegetation will only
take place in accordance with the requirements defined in following section 4.2.4.
No mechanical clearing methods (i.e. bulldozers or other equipment) will be allowed
within 10 m of an area of sensitive vegetation.
Priority will be given to manual clearing everywhere erosion sensitivity is identified and
where the conservation of the top soil and its grass cover is necessary.
In areas where mechanical clearing is applied, protection of topsoil will be required to
ensure rapid grass re-vegetation and soil protection.
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Full clearing of crops shall be avoided as much as feasible within the ROW of the line. In
case the Contractor needs to clear crops before harvesting, the Contractor shall obtain
first the non-objection from EDM and minimize as much as feasible the cropped area to
be destroyed. Any accidental or deliberate clearing of crops outside the ROW by the
Contractor, shall be compensated to the affected owner(s) by the Contractor based on the
area affected, the crop type and the applicable compensation rates established by the
Ministry of Agriculture or its Provincial Delegation.
4.3.4
TIMBER AND FOREST PRODUCTS DISPOSAL
The Contractor shall dispose of any timber or forestry products resulting from clearing in
a manner selected by the Contractor including:
Leaving the timber and forestry products at the perimeter of the cleared Construction
Areas or in areas selected by the Contractor within the cleared Construction Areas for
eventual collection by the identified owner of the wood, as close as possible to access
roads, or
Burning the timber or forestry products in an environmentally acceptable manner,
provided that in the case of commercial timber and valuable forestry products (as
defined in the EMP), the Contractor shall first gives EDM twenty one (21) days
notice of its intention to burn such timber and forestry products. Thus the owner of
the products is allowed a reasonable opportunity to remove same during that twenty
one (21) days period; all timber or forest products left on site after the 21 days period
can be burnt by the Contractor without further notice.
Such removal by the wood owner shall be done at times and in such a manner so as to not
provide any disturbance or obstruction to the Contractors construction activities or
damage to the Contractors Construction Works. The Contractor must inform the owner
as to the times and the manner in which he may remove the timber and forestry products
without providing any disturbance or damage to the Contractors Construction Works;
The Contractor will be under no obligation to provide special access for the owner to
discarded forest products, nor shall the Contractor be obliged to prepare forestry products
for removal by the owner;
The Contractor shall not be obliged to transport any forest products.
In case the timber or forest products are burnt, the Contractor shall take all feasible
measures to control the fire and avoid any forest fire to the surrounding areas; preventive
measures shall include:
piling and drying the forest products for at least 3 weeks;
wood piles will be installed along the median line of the cleared ROW, in order to
maintain a maximum distance from the surrounding vegetation;
piles will be burnt over a length not more than 30 meters at a time, in order to be able
to control any problem occurring during the burning operation;
during the burning operation, a team of at least 5 workers, previously trained by the
Contractor and equipped with fire extinguishers, will supervise the operation and
ensure no fire is accidentally transmitted to the surrounding area.
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4.4
CONSTRUCTION WORK CAMPS

4.4.1 ORGANIZATION AND LOCATION
EDM will provide areas free of charge to the Contractor for accommodation facilities and
related infrastructure; the location of Construction Camps shall respect the Environmental
Management Plan recommendations. Nevertheless the Contractor shall be responsible for
obtaining any building permits that may be required and the payment of any related fees
for all buildings to be constructed at no additional cost to EDM.
The Contractor shall plan, design and construct construction work camps for the
construction workers.
The Contractor shall prepare a plan presenting its organization for the construction period
and including particularly the number, location and size of permanent and temporary
camps for workers, for equipment storage and for construction activities (workshops).
This plan will be provided with the Tender Drawings.
The Contractor shall submit detailed drawings of houses and accommodation facilities
and areas for his staff and labour to the Supervision Engineer for non-objection within 28
days of the receipt of the Instruction to Commence. Detailed drawings shall indicate
infrastructures and facilities as: roads, stormwater drainage, sanitation facilities, water
supply, and electricity supply.
On completion of the Contract, the Contractor shall remove all temporary
accommodation from the Site and reinstate the area in accordance with its initial
condition.
Permanent camps shall be located in areas which do not require forest vegetation clearing
and which are at a reasonable distance from existing settlements to avoid nuisances to
communities and to minimize risks of conflict situation.
Temporary camps shall be located within the cleared ROW and shall not require any
additional clearing.
4.4.2 CAMPS FACILITIES
In complement to the detailed drawings on camps facilities, the Contractor shall submit to
the Supervision Engineer for non-objection, within 28 days of the receipt of the
Instruction to Commence, method statements providing information on the facilities
design and operation. This will provide at least:
population capacity of the camp;
water supply: water source, capacity, treatment;
sanitation system: capacity, type, treatment capacity objectives for effluents, eventual
disposal of effluents; method statement will describe wastewater treatment for
domestic grey and black waters and for canteen grey waters;
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domestic waste management and disposal;

hazardous material storage, management and disposal.
The Contractor shall construct, administer, operate and maintain all the housing, labour
accommodation and related infrastructure for his own use with the minimum obligations
as specified hereafter.
Camps shall be sited to allow effective natural drainage.
Adequate drainage structures shall be located and constructed to prevent formation of
stagnant pools which favour breeding of mosquitoes and other pests;
Water supply facilities shall not jeopardise local communities water source. This
shall be stressed in previously appointed areas where water resources are scarce, as in
Mueda district.
Sanitation facilities will be provided to satisfy a maximum of 20 workers per toilet
unit and a maximum of 5 workers per shower unit; for permanent camps, wastewater
treatment shall be at least relying on septic tanks appropriately sized according to
toilet design; for temporary camps, sanitation shall be provided either by mobile
chemical toilets or by simple pit latrines to be decommissioned each time the camp is
removed. For health safety purposes, sludge from septic tanks or pit latrines shall be
eventually treated in compliance with US-EPA Class B biosolids alkaline procedure.
Residential accommodation for workers comprising one bed and 0.5m3 of personal
storage space per person;
The camp areas shall have an adequate supply of potable water compliant with WHO
criteria and Applicable Laws;
Sewage effluent shall meet water quality criteria required by Applicable Laws,
Standards and Environmental requirements before discharge into any aquatic
environment.
Canteen and kitchen facilities;
Possibility of few shops to supply basic food, toiletries and personal items:
Medical and first aid facilities at each camp area (refer Section on Project Staff
Health)
Waste collection and management facilities (refer Section on Waste Management)
Suitable lighting for security and amenity;
Fire fighting equipment and services and portable fire extinguishers to be provided
for all buildings.
Mess halls and residential accommodation shall be mosquito and fly proofed. It will
consist in mosquito net impregnated in a 2,5% solution of deltamethrin or permethrin
or any other equivalent chemical.
4.4.3 CAMP ORGANIZATION
Temporary camps to be regularly moved along the corridor shall consist in movable but
solid accommodation to provide protection from dangerous wild animals and big game
which are abundant in the Province.
Permanent camps will be fenced and entrance controlled at a security gate 24 h per day.
All vehicles crossing the gate in or out shall be registered.
Only camp residents or authorized visitors will have access in the camp. Women will not
be allowed in the camp, except for those employed. Families of local labour shall not be
accepted for residence in the camp.
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A camp manager will be nominated by the Main Contractor for each permanent camp
under its authority, including permanent camps of its sub-contractors, with the
responsibility to efficiently enforce camp's rules and regulations.
Catering shall be provided to all workers, on a 3 meals per day basis. Good practices
regarding food handling and conservation, hygiene and balanced diet procedures shall be
implemented.
It shall not be permitted to prepare food outside dedicated areas to be provided within the
camps. Cooking using firewood shall be authorized only in this dedicated area, and not
near the dormitories; firewood used in the camp shall exclusively be the vegetation debris
coming from the clearing activities of the camp areas or of the ROW;
In order to preserve wildlife, the presence of fire arms, arcs, animal traps or any other
hunting devices shall be strictly forbidden within the camps. The only dispensation to this
rule shall be applied to temporary camps where, for safety reason regarding wild animals,
one firearm will be allowed per camp. However, any use of the firearm will be submitted
to prior approval by the chief of the camp or fully justified after its use.
The purchase and cooking of bush meat by the workers within the camps shall be strictly
forbidden.
Any infringement to these rules shall lead to penalties for the concerned worker and for
his direct management.
4.5
EROSION AND SEDIMENT CONTROL PLAN

Erosion and sedimentation shall be controlled during the construction of the Facilities,
even if the Project is not anticipated to involve major excavations or backfilling
operations. Highest risk is anticipated along the right of way for the transmission line
when it runs along steep slopes. Erosion risk may be significantly increased by the
clearing operation when using heavy machinery which destroys the top soil integrity and
the grass cover.
The Contractor shall prepare an Erosion and Sedimentation Control Plan, to be submitted
not later than 45 days after the Commencement Date, and which complies with relevant
best practice guidelines. It shall detail the site-specific measures the Contractor will
implement during the construction phase to prevent an increase in sediment loads being
exported from the site and an excessive soil degradation of the ROW because of run-off.
It shall cover site drainage, especially related to storm water management.
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4.6
HAZARDOUS MATERIAL AND WASTE MANAGEMENT

The Contractor shall manage hazardous material and waste in compliance with
international good practice. The Contractor shall submit a HazMat Management Plan not
later than 45 days after the Commencement Date, detailing the preventive measures the
Contractor intends to implement.
The Plan shall include proposed actions for the following situations, and any other
situations which could involve similar products:
A procedure to monitor types and quantities of waste materials stored on site;
A procedure to monitor the quantities of used oils, used lubricants, used oil filters
produced from the construction activities;
All used oil and lubricant produced shall be safely stored in drums in dedicated areas
until transported to eventual disposal facility; Disposal of used oil on soil or water
will be strictly forbidden; the Contractor shall investigate and submit to EDM, for
non-objection the disposal solution;
All refuelling of heavy equipment and machinery shall be undertaken by a service
vehicle, with appropriate safeguards and protection measures to prevent any spillage
or contamination by chemical wastes or maintenance oils, lubricants etc.
All the fuel and hazardous material storage shall be adequately bounded to prevent
any spillage problems. In compliance with the international good practices the storage
area shall consist of a concrete slab fully bounded, roofed and with an outlet followed
by an oil trap. The bounding shall provide a total retention capacity not less than
110% of the largest container stored in the place.
Stormwater runoff from open workshop servicing and repair areas and bounded
storage areas shall be collected and treated in oil separation pits/tanks before
discharge to drains or waterways.
When necessary, the sludge from pit latrines and septic tanks shall be treated
according to international standards regarding biohazard control. Treatment by lime
in accordance with US EPA Class B bio-solid treatment (alkaline stabilization by
lime) good practice is recommended.
Suitable sanitary sewage and solid waste disposal facilities or systems shall be
provided at all long term work sites, workshops stores and offices.
All explosives, if any, shall be transported, stored and handled in accordance with
Applicable laws and Good Design Engineering, and Construction Practice. The
Contractor shall provide details of proposed storage and security arrangements.
Pesticides shall be packaged, labelled, handled, stored and disposed of according to
standards acceptable to World Bank OP4.09, Pest Management.
The Contractor shall prepare an Emergency Plan to handle situations resulting from
accidental spills of hazardous materials, including chemicals and hydrocarbons or other
similar incidents.
EDM and its Supervision Engineer shall be informed immediately of any accidental
spill;
Following any spill or incident the Contractor shall immediately initiate remedial
action;
The Emergency Plan must include provision of trained personnel, specialised
equipment (pump, adsorbent, .etc), and defined and approved treatment and disposal
methods for the known range of hazardous materials expected to be used on the site;
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The Contractor shall subsequently provide a report detailing the reason for the spill or
incident, remediation action taken, consequences/damage from the spill, and
proposed corrective actions.
4.7
WASTE MANAGEMENT
The Contractor shall prepare and submit to EDM for non-objection, not later than 45 days
after Commencement Date, a Waste Management Plan which shall satisfy the following
obligations:
A sufficient number of garbage bins and containers shall be made available at the
work camps and at the main work sites;
Selective waste collection shall be implemented (as indicated in the EMP) to facilitate
the treatment and recycling of solid waste produced; appropriate awareness training
for the worker population shall be carried out by the Contractor to achieve the
objective of selective waste collection;
Garbage and other waste shall be regularly collected and be transported to a
designated waste disposal site;
The waste disposal site shall be previously approved by the Supervision Engineer; It
shall be located at least 2 km from the nearest settlement. Connections to the
groundwater or surface water shall be avoided; if justified, the use of clay or liner
shall be considered. The waste disposal site should include only domestic and nonhazardous waste;
Burning of solid waste is permitted, according to the relevant requirements (refer to
Emissions and Dust Control Obligations);
When parts of the waste disposal area are full, they shall be covered by a minimum
depth of 1.5 m of soil, and then re-vegetated according to relevant requirements
included in the Landscaping & Re-vegetation Obligations;
Wastes from the health facility shall be burned in a dedicated drum and respective
ashes disposed in the waste disposal site;
A separate collection and storage procedure shall be implemented for hazardous or
toxic waste, such as batteries, unused paint thinners and hydrocarbons, disused
electronic equipment, etc. This waste shall be stockpiled in accordance with the
obligations of the Hazardous Material and Waste Management Obligations and
Applicable Laws and subsequently transported to eventual sites capable of proper
treatment or disposal of such hazardous or toxic waste, to be approved by the ESM.
Hazardous waste shall be transported and recycled by a licensed company, such as
the Mavoco Industrial Landfill (in Matola, Maputo Province).
Suitable sanitary and solid waste collection and disposal facilities or systems shall be
provided at all camps (including those areas set aside for spontaneous settlement),
workshops, stores, offices, long term main work sites, and personnel shall be
provided to operate and maintain the systems.
Rehabilitation of those areas used to bury waste shall be done in accordance with the
Environmental Good Practice and the EMP recommendations.
4.8
EMISSIONS AND DUST CONTROL

The Contractor shall prepare and submit to EDM for non-objection, not later than 45 days
after Commencement Date, an Emissions and Dust Control Plan including:
Proposed action to control dust resulting from construction related activities as
localized earthworks, clearing activities, haulage of materials and construction work
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camps. As a minimum, dust shall be controlled by water spraying or any other

similar measures within construction areas and along unpaved stretches of roads
crossing villages.
The exhaust gases from construction machinery and vehicles are accepted. However
the combustion engines shall be inspected and adjusted as required to minimize
pollution levels.
The burning of waste and/or garbage shall be done in designated areas at a distance of
at least 5 km from nearby villages and settlements. Only non-hazardous combustible
waste as paper, cardboard, wood can be burnt.
Burning of any material which produce toxic gases as plastic, polystyrene, tires and
other chemicals is not allowed.
4.9
NOISE CONTROL OBLIGATIONS

The Contractor shall respect the following obligations:
Noise level construction equipment and vehicles should be in conformity with the
requirements of BS 5228 or equivalent Applicable Standards. Exception: Tunnelling
drills.
Mufflers and other noise control devices of construction equipment and vehicles to be
repaired or replaced if defective.
Construction works may possibly be carried out 24 hours a day; however, within 1
km of villages or construction camps, work practices may have to be modified
outside the period of 6:00 to 18:00 hours, to avoid any noisy activities.
Construction workers exposed to noise levels of 80 dB or more shall be provided with
adequate hearing protection;
Traffic of heavy trucks crossing residential areas shall be avoided outside the period
of 6:00 to 18:00 hours.
4.10 CULTURAL RESOURCES PROTECTION

Prior to survey the Contractor shall have contacts with local authorities in order to
identify the existence of any cultural heritage site (including graves, sacred trees or
rocks). It shall be avoided the disturbance of any site and if necessary EDM will discuss
with the local leaders mitigation measures (as traditional ceremonies, or even translation
of the site) to be implemented.
When objects or sites of archaeological, cultural or religious importance (as described in
the EMP) are encountered within the Construction Areas, the Contractor shall
immediately stop work adjacent to the objects or site, and advise the Supervision
Engineer and EDM. Organization of consultation with the local authorities or, when
required, with an archaeological expert, shall be organized diligently by EDM to solve
rapidly the problem. As stated in the Mozambican Cultural Heritage Law any discover
shall be reported to the local authority within 48 hours. EDM will instruct the Contractor
in accordance with the results of the consultation.
4.11
ON-SITE TRAFFIC AND ACCESS MANAGEMENT

The Contractor shall ensure that:
Appropriate signage is implemented around the project sites for safety advice and
warnings; all signs shall respect international and national standards;
At no time shall construction vehicles be parked in a manner which may restrict
movement of traffic on public roads.
Construction traffic, including heavy loads, must not damage public roads.
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Access to project areas shall only be permitted to Contractors, construction workers,

and authorized visitors who have been briefed on regulations within the construction
site. Personnel authorized to the Construction Areas shall be briefed on traffic
regulations applicable to the Construction Areas.
4.12
LANDSCAPING AND REVEGETATION PLAN

The Contractor shall decommission, clean and rehabilitate all project areas affected by the
Construction activities.
Spoil areas, construction camp areas, borrow areas, stock pile areas, working platforms
and any area temporarily occupied during construction of the works outside the ROW
shall be restored to its initial conditions regarding vegetal cover and use.
Land used for agricultural activity prior to use for construction activities shall be, as much
as reasonably possible, restored to a state to allow the same agricultural activity to
continue.
When required, assisted re-establishment of vegetation shall be commenced at the earliest
possible opportunity. Appropriate local species of vegetation shall be used.
All hazardous materials, construction plant and waste shall be removed from the site and
safely disposed of in an environmentally acceptable manner, considering the EMP
recommendations. Reusable construction materials shall be either removed from site or,
with the approval of EDM, left in a secure manner such that they do not constitute a risk
to health and safety or a source of environmental damage. Temporary buildings and
installations should be demolished and removed, with concrete base slabs broken up and
debris buried.
In case natural drainage lines have been temporarily diverted by the construction
activities, they shall be restored to their former flow paths.
4.13
PROJECT STAFF HEALTH PROGRAM

As part of the Contractors Health and Safety Plan, the Contractor shall prepare and
enforce the Project Staff Health Program in respect to matters regarding the health and
safety of the construction workforce; the Program shall be submitted not later than 45
days after the Commencement Date to EDM for review and non-objection. The Program
shall ensure that:
With regard to the construction camps:
In general, anti-malaria measures following current accepted practice shall be
instituted at campsites and facilities established for the early diagnosis and treatment
of patients with the disease.
Disease control and pest management measures are to be implemented by the
construction contractors at the time the construction camps are built.
Decisions regarding site of camps shall be made with regard to good drainage, water
supply, sewage disposal and disease transmission potential, especially malaria.
Where buildings cannot be made mosquito proof, impregnated mosquito nets shall be
provided to each worker.
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With regard to providing good quality health services to the Contractors employees, the
program shall include:
Appropriate measures to address mosquito control and tse-tse fly.
Availability of socially markets condoms for free.
A polyclinic facility, sited at the base main construction camp(s), for the diagnosis
and treatment of communicable diseases (including malaria), simple medical
complaints and the handling of medical emergencies and accidents. It shall be staffed
by one medical officer, one trained nurse of senior level, two medical auxiliaries, one
laboratory technician (who shall also be responsible for monitoring water quality in
construction camp areas), one driver, one ambulance (4WD), with subsidiary
treatment or first aid posts at smaller or mobile construction camps staffed by either a
trained nurse or locally trained personnel, as required.
It is assumed that the Procedure for Medical Emergency is detailed in the H&S Plan
of the Contractor;
Suitable workers shall be selected from the workforce and receive additional training
in occupational health and first aid and shall form teams of two or three personnel at
each work site, particularly at the 110 kV towers erection sites. They shall do this as
part of their normal work and shall be under the supervision of the Contractor's
person responsible for occupational health and of the medical officer.
Provision shall be made for health checks of employees, including checks, where
required, for drug abuse and sexually transmittable diseases in accordance with
Mozambican labour regulations and International Labour Organization (ILO)
resolutions recommendations and guidelines for construction workers in remote
tropical areas.
The Contractor shall include a pest management program for the construction areas,
including construction work camp areas in the Project Staff Health Program, which
shall provide for:
Controlling pests primarily through environmental methods: elimination of stagnant
waters in the camps, monitoring of septic tanks and latrines, clean disposal of organic
waste). When environmental methods are alone not effective, the use of pesticides shall
be considered but shall satisfy the followings:
Promoting the safe use of all pesticides;
Selecting and using pesticides which have negligible adverse human health effects,
which are effective against target species and have minimal effect on non-target
species and the natural environment.
The methods, timing and frequency of pesticide application shall be aimed to
minimize damage to non-target species. Pesticide used in public health programs
must be demonstrated to be safe for inhabitants and domestic animals in the treated
areas, as well as for personnel applying them;
Pesticides shall be handled, stored, disposed of, and applied according to standards
acceptable to World Bank Operational Policy OP4.09, Pest Management.
The Contractor shall include a wildlife management program in order to avoid accidents
between wild animals and workers, having in mind the presence of wildlife spread within
the project area and elephants migration corridors (as in EMP). The Contractor shall be
specifically be aware of the wildlife migration corridors. Workers shall be instructed on
how to behave in presence of wild animal species to avoid attacks and minimize
disturbance of wildlife, as indicated in the EMP;
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The Head Construction Contractors Safety and Project Staff Health Program shall also
provide some assistance to nearby communities for emergency matters if spare resources
become intermittently available. Availability to of health services from the Contractors
Project Staff Health Program to local communities is not required to be guaranteed.
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REPUBLIC OF MOZAMBIQUE

RURAL ELECTRIFICATION PROJECT IN

Package I: ENC. 223/DEP-LCREP (Marrupa-Nungo)/2011

ICB/MC No: 03/06/2009G-Moz

Rural Electrification Project in Niassa Province

Contract and Commercial Conditions

Tender Forms and Forms of Security

Contract:: General and Particular Conditions

Qualification Criteria Tables

General Design Information

General Technical Requirements

Rural Electrification Project in Niassa Province

CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS ........................................................................ 2

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF THE WORKS ....................................................................... 2

Scope of 33kV Distribution Lines.......................................................................2

Commencement of Work .......................................................................................... 3

Setting Out and Erection ........................................................................................... 3

Site Preparation ......................................................................................................... 4

Protection of Natural and Agricultural Vegetation ................................................. 4

Access Routes ........................................................................................................... 5

Crossing of Obstacles ............................................................................................... 5

33kV DISTRIBUTION LINE................................................................................... 6

10.9.1 GENERAL ....................................................................................................................... 6

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION FOR 33KV DISTRIBUTION LINES ..................... 9

33kV Distribution Lines..................................................................................9

Electrical Infrastructure in Villages and Communities......................................10

WOODEN POLES ....................................................................................................... 10

HARDWARE AND ACCESSORIES ............................................................................... 11

Rural Electrification Project in Niassa Province

BASIC DESIGN DATA ......................................................................................... 12

11.5.1 HORIZONTAL AND VERTICAL CLEARANCES ............................................................... 12

SAFETY FACTORS ..................................................................................................... 13

DETAIL TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION ............................................................ 16

Power Transformers ................................................................................................ 16

Surge Arresters ....................................................................................................... 19

General Requirement .............................................................................................. 20

Earthing Terminal Points ........................................................................................ 21

Grading Rings ......................................................................................................... 21

Quality Assurance Plan and Inspection .................................................................. 21

Routine/Acceptance Tests ....................................................................................... 21

Type Tests ............................................................................................................... 21

Rural Electrification Project in Niassa Province

Compliance with Specification ............................................................................... 21

12.2.13 DRAWINGS ................................................................................................................ 21

General Arrangement of surge arrester showing .................................................... 21

Clamps of Connectors ............................................................................................. 22

Spark Gaps ..................................................................................................22

Poles and Crossarms ............................................................................................... 22

Bolted Crossarms and Bracket ................................................................................ 22

Screws, Nuts and Washers ...................................................................................... 23

Structure Detailing Requirements Poles ................................................................. 23

Insulators and Fittings ............................................................................................. 23

Insulator Strings ...................................................................................................... 24

CAP AND PIN TYPE.................................................................................................... 24

Line Post Insulators................................................................................................. 24

Metal Components .................................................................................................. 24

Tension Clamp ........................................................................................................ 25

Suspension Clamps ................................................................................................. 25

Repair Splices ......................................................................................................... 26

ARMOUR RODS ......................................................................................................... 26

Rural Electrification Project in Niassa Province

Danger Plates and Aerial Plates .............................................................................. 26

Conductors and Earthwires ..................................................................................... 27