Testing Details

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS FOR CIVIL WORKS
TESTING OF MATERIALS & THEIR FREQUENCY
1. CEMENT
(Conforming to I.S. 4031)
Test Required & Procedure Frequency Acceptance Criteria

Determination of Initial & Final Setting One test Initial setting time shall be less
times- An apparatus called Viacat for 50 than 30 minutes.
apparatus is being used for tonnes or
determining setting time of cement. part
thereof.
Procedure – A cement paste of
standard consistency (i.e. with 0.85
times water) shall be filled in vacate
model completely and smooth off the
surface on the paste making it level
with the top of the mould. During the
test, the block shall be kept at temp of
270 +20C, in atmosphere of at least 90%
relative humidity and away from
draughts.
Initial setting time – Place the test

block confined in the mould and
resting on the nonporous plate under
the rod bearing the needle. Lower the
needle gently in contact with the
surface of the test blocks. In the
beginning the needle will completely
pierce the test block, repeat this
procedure, until the needle when
brought in contact with the test block
and released as described above, fails
to pierce the block for 5+0.5 mm
measured from the bottom of the
mould. The period elapsing between
the time when water is added to the
cement and the time at which the
needle fails to pierce the test block by
5+0.5 mm shall be the initial setting
time.
Determination of final setting time

Final setting time shall not be
Replace the needle with an annular less than 600 minutes.
attachment. The cement shall be
considered as finally set when upon
applying the needle gently to the
surface of the test block, the needle
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makes an impression thereon, while
the attachment fails to do so. The
period elapsing between the time
when water is added to the cement
and the time at which the needle
makes an impression on the surface of
test block while the attachment fails to
do so shall be the final setting time.
Determination of Compressive Strength The compressive strength shall

be calculated from the
The cubes are prepared and tested on crushing load and the average
compression testing machine. area over which the load is
applied.
It shall be the average of the

strength of the three cubes for
Preparation of Test Specimen each period of curing.
a) The size of the test specimen shall

be in the form of cubes having
area of face equal to 50 cm2 .
b) The Mould – The height of the

mould and the distance between
the opposite faces shall be 70.6
mm + 0.15 mm/0.10 mm. The Interpretation
mould shall be assembled Period Ordinary Rapid
properly, so as to prevent of Cement Hardening
leakage. Testing kg/Cm2 Cement
kg/cm2
c) Mix Proportions- The material for
each cube shall be mixed a) 24 hrs + 160
separately and the quantity of 30 min
cement, standard sand and not less
water shall be as follows : than
b) 72 hrs + 160 275
i) Cement=200 gms 1 hour
not less
ii) Standard sand =600 gms than
c) 168 hrs 220
iii) Water = (P + 3.0) percent of + 2 hrs
combined wt of cement and not less
sand, where (P) is the percentage than
of water required to produce a
paste of standard consistency.
d) Vibration – The well assembled
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mould shall be kept on he table
of vibration machine & clamped
properly at position. Then, mortar
shall be filled by means of
suitable hopper and properly
compacted until completion of
vibration period. The period of
vibration shall be two minutes at
the specified speed of 12,000 +
400 vibration per minute.
Curing the specimen – filled mould If the single graded sand is used
shall be kept at temp of 27 + 20C in an the results shall be as follows :
atmosphere of at least 90% relative
humidity for 24 hours after completion
of vibrations. AT the end of that period
the moulds shall be disassembled and
the cube shall be submerged in clean
fresh water.
Testing : Three cubes for Period Ordinary Rapid
compressive strength at the periods of Portland Hardening
mentioned under the relevant Testing Cement Cement
specifications for for different hydraulic kg/cm2 kg/cm2
cements shall be tested on their sides. a) 24 hrs + - 115
The load shall be steadily and uniformly 30 min
applied starting from zero at a rate of not less
350 kg/cm2/min. than
b) 72 hrs + 115 210
1 hour
not less
than
c) 168 hrs + 175 -
2 hrs not
less than
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2. FINE AGGREGATE (SAND)
(Conforming to I.S. 2385)

1. Moisture Content and
Absorption
(Bulking of sand)
Purpose: The Test is

carried out to find out
the moisture content
and absorption of fine
aggregate for
controlling the total
water content in
design mix concrete.
Procedure: Take This test is carried out It shall not be more

sample of sand about each day prior to start of than20%
400 gms weigh the batching and whenever
sample carefully (W). the moisture content in Calculations
Then place it in a fry fine aggregate is
pan and gently apply doubtful or every 40 cum
heat, meanwhile or part thereof. Absorption = (W1-W2)/W2
stirring with trowel until *100
the surface moisture
disappears. This is
apparent when the
aggregate looses its
shining, wet
appearance and
becomes dull or
when it just attains a
free condition. The
saturated surface dry
material is weighted
(WI). Continue the
heating thereafter
until the moisture is
evaporated and
weigh the dry sample
(W2).
2. Silt Content
Purpose : This test is

carried out to
determine the
approximate quantity
of clay and slit in
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sand. If sand contain
higher percentage of
silt than specified, it
may be necessary to
wash the sand.
Procedure : Pour sand This is a routine test and The limit of silt content
in a measuring should be carried out for should not exceed 4% by
cylinder and add sand for each volume.
water. Shake the consignment.
cylinder vigorously Calculation
and let it settle for 3
hours. The layer of silt Silt content percentage
will settle on top of =V1/V2 *100
sand. The readings of
sand top silt layer are V1 = silt layer in milliliter
taken for calculating V2 = Cleared sand in
silt content milliliter
percentage.
3. Grain Size Analysis
Please see printed

matter of tender form Note : IS specifies 4% by
for General Building weight. Assuming Sp
work at page __ gravity of sand and silt
under Section –D same, the same has been
Workmanship. expressed as 4% by vol.
COARSE AGGREGATE
(As per IS 383)
Test Required & Frequency Acceptance Criteria

Procedure
1. Aggregate The test shall It shall not exceed 45% for aggregate used for
crushing value (for be carried concrete other than for wearing surface and
test details please see out once in 30% for concrete wearing surfaces.
IS 2386) the
beginning
as soon as
sufficient
quantity of
aggregate
is stacked at
site and to
be
repeated if
the source
of
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aggregate
2. Grain Size is changed.
Analysis
Please see
printed matter of For every 45 The fineness modulus shall be between 2.30 to
tender form for cum or part 4.50 for fine aggregates and from 4.50 to 8.0 for
General Building thereof. coarse aggregates.
work at page…
under the Section Calculation: % retained at every sieve shall be
D Workmanship. noted and the fineness modulus is calculated as
per following formulae.
Fineness modulus = Sum of the Cumulative

percentage retained /100
The records shall be maintained as follows :
Sieve Wt. Wt. % Wt Cumulative

Size Retained Passed Retained % retained
MILD STEEL & MEDIUM TENSILE STEEL BARS

Conforming to IS 432 (Part I) 1966.

1. Tensile Test
It shall be determined in One test It shall be as per following values :

accordance with the for 15 to
requirements of I.S. 1608-1972. 20 tonnes. Mechanical Properties of Bars
The test pieces shall be cut
from the finished material and Type and Ultimate Yield Elongation
Nominal Size of Tensile Stress Min
straightened where necessary. Bar Stress Min
They shall not be annealed or Min
otherwise subject to heat 1. Mild Steel N/mm2 N/mm2
Gr I
treatment. a) For bars 410 250 23
up to &
Ultimate Tensile Stress including
20 mm
b) For bars over 410 240 23
The maximum load reached in 20 mm up to
a tensile test divided by the and including
50 mm
original c/s area over the 2. Mild Steel
gauge Length portion of the Gr II
370 225 23
test piece. a) For bars
up to and
including 20
Yield Stress mm
370 215 23
b) For bars over
20 mm up to
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Stress at which elongation first and including
50 mm
occurs without increasing the 3. Medium
load during tensile test. Tensile Steel 540 350 20
a) For bars
up to and
Elongation including 16
mm 640 340 20
b) For bars
Increase in length of a tensile over 16 mm
test piece under stress. The up to and
elongation at fracture is including 32
mm510 330 20
conventionally expressed as a c) For bars over
percentage of the original 32 mm up to
gauge length of a standard and including
50 mm
test piece.
COLD WORKED STEEL HIGH STRENGTH DEFORMED BARS FOR CONCRETE
REINFORCEMENT
(Conforming to IS 1786)

1. Tensile Test One test It shall be as per following values
for 15 to 20 for all sizes on high strength
It shall be determined in tonnes. deformed bars.
accordance with the requirements
of IS 1608-1972. The test pieces shall Grade Grade
Fe 415 Fe 500
be cut from the finished material a) 0.2 per 415.0 500.0
and straightened where cent
necessary. They shall not be proof stress
Min. N/mm2
annealed or otherwise subjected b) Elongation
to heat treatment. percent, Min
on gauge 14.5 12.0
length 5.65 A
Ultimate tensile stress where A is
cross
sectional
The maximum load reached in a area of test
tensile test divided by the original piece. 15 10
c/s area over the gauge length c) Tensile percent percent
strength Min more than more
portion of the test piece. the actual than
0.2 the
Yield Stress percent actual
proof 0.2
stress percent
Stress at which elongation first proof
stress
occurs without increasing the load
during tensile test.
Elongation
Increase in length of a tensile test

piece under stress. The elongation
at fracture is conventionally
expressed as a percentage of the
original gauge length of a
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standard test piece.
BURNT CLAY BUILDING BRICKS

(Conforming to IS 3495 (Part-II) 1976)

1. Compressive Strength One set of test on 5 Compressive strength
Preconditioning : Remove bricks for every 100,000 in N/mm2 or kgf/cm2)=
unevenness observed in the bricks or part thereof Maximum load in kg
bed faces to provide two subject to change of at failure/Average
smooth and parallel faces by brand of bricks, for Area of the bed faces
grinding. Immerse in water at bricks having strength in cm2
room temp for 24 hours. Fill all 100 kg/Cm2
the voids in the bed face flush (Designation 100). One
with cement mortar. Store similar set for every 2.0
under damp jute bags for 24 lakh or part thereof for
hours, followed by immersion in brick having
clean water for 3 days. Remove designation 75,50,35.
and wipe out any traces of
moisture.
Procedure : Place the

specimen with flat faces
horizontal and mortar filled face
facing upwards between two 3
ply plywood sheets each of 3
mm thickness and carefully
centered between plates of
the testing m/c. Apply load
axially at uniform rate of 14
N/MM2 (140 kgf/cm2) per
minute till failure occurs and
note the maximum load at
failure occurs and note the
maximum load at failure. The
load at failure shall be the
maximum load at which the
specimen fails to produce any
further increase in the indicator
reading on the testing
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machine.
Determination of water
absorption
a) 24 hours immersion cold water
test apparatus
A sensitive balance capable of

weighing within 0.1 percent of
the mass of the specimen and
a ventilated oven.
Preconditioning : One set of test on 5 Water absorption

Dry the specimen in a bricks for every 100000 percent by Mass =
ventilated oven at a bricks or part thereof (M2 – M1) *100/M1
temperature of 1050C to 1150C subject to change of i) For bricks
till it attains substantially brand of bricks for designation 100 >20%
constant mass. Cool the bricks having strength
specimen to room temperature 100 kg/cm2 and one ii) For bricks
and obtain its weight (M1) similar set for every 2.0 designation
lakh or part thereof for 75,50,35 >25%
bricks having
designation 75,50,35
Procedure : Immerse
completely dried specimen in
clean water at a temperature
of 270 + 20 for 24 hours. Remove
the specimen and wipe out any
traces of water with a damp
cloth and weigh the specimen.
Complete the weighing within 3
minutes after the specimen has
been removed from water
(M2).
Determination of Efflorescence
One set of 5 bricks for The liability of
Apparatus : A shallow flat every 1,00,000 bricks or efflorescence shall be
bottom dish containing part thereof subject to reported as ―NIL‖
sufficient distilled water to change of brand of ―Slight‖ ―Moderate‖
complete saturate the bricks for bricks having ―Heavy‖ or ―Serious‖
specimen. The dish shall be strength 100 kg/cm2 in accordance with
made of glass, porcelain or and one similar set for the following
glazed stoneware and of size every 2.00 lakh or part definitions :
180 mm x 180 mm x 40 mm thereof for bricks
depth for square shape and having designation a) Nil – When there is
200 mm dia x 40 mm depth for 75,50. 38 kg/cm2. no perceptible
glazed cylindrical shaped. deposit of
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efflorescence
Procedure : Place the end of
the bricks in the dish. The depth b) Slight – When not
of immersion in water being 25 more than 10% of
mm. Place the whole the exposed area
arrangement in a warm well of the brick is
ventilated room until all the covered with a
water in the dish is absorbed by thin deposit of
the specimen and the surplus salts.
water evaporates. Cover the
dish containing the bricks with c) Moderate – When
suitable glass cylinder so that there is a heavier
excessive evaporation from the deposit under
dish may not occur. When the ‗slight‘ and
water has been absorbed and covering upto 50%
bricks appear to be dry, place of the exposed
a similar quantity of water in the area of the brick
dish and allow it to evaporate surface but
as before. Examine the bricks unaccompanied
for efflorescence after the by powdering of
second evaporation and report flaking of the
the results. surface.
Purpose of Test: To find out if d) Heavy – When

the bricks contain a heavy there is a heavy
percentage of soluble salts. deposit of salts
covering 50% or
more of the
exposed area of
the brick surface
but
unaccompanied
by powdering or
flaking of the
surface.
e) Serious – When
there is a heavy
deposit of salts
accompanied by
powdering and/or
flaking of the
exposed surface.
CERAMIC/GLAZED TILES

1. Water Absorption Every 3,000 nos or The average water
part thereof. absorption of the tile when
Procedure – The tiles shall tested and evaluated shall
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be dried to constant weight not exceed 18%.
at 110 + 50C and then
stored in a dessicator until The water absorption of the
cooled to room temp. The specimen shall be
specimen shall be then calculated as follows :
weighed (WD) in a balance
to an accuracy of 0.1 gm. Percentage Water
Absorption :
The weighed specimen WW-WD x100/WD
shall then be placed in Where WW= Weight in gm
distilled water in a suitable of the surface wiped
vessel and boiled for two specimen after 2 hours
hours, during boiling the boiling in distilled water and
test specimen shall be 20 hours immersion in cold
supported so as not to water.
come in contact with the
heated bottom of the
container. After boiling the
pieces shall be allowed to
remain immersed in water
for 20 hours, after which the
excess water in the surface
shall be removed by wiping
the surface with a damp
cloth and the specimen
reweighed (WW) to an
accuracy of 0.1 gm.
2. Crazing Test : Whole dry Every 3,000 nos or After undergoing two
tiles shall be subjected to part thereof. cycles of the crazing test,
crazing test. They shall be the tile shall not show any
placed loosely at room sign of erasing.
temperature in an
autoclave which shall be of
sufficient capacity and
equipped with a safely
valve, blow off valve,
thermometer, pressure
gauge and heating
arrangement.
Initially the blow-off valve

shall be kept open until
stream to escape thereby
expelling most of the air.
After closing the blow off
valve, water shall be kept
boiling and the steam
pressure increased at
uniform rate until it reaches
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7.5 KGF/cm2 within a period
of one and a half hour.
Sufficient heat shall be
applied to maintain a
constant steam pressure of
(7.5 + 0.2) KgF/cm2 for one
hour. The source of heat
shall then be shut off and
the steam pressure
released slowly in not less
than 30 minutes by opening
the blow-off valve. The tiles
shall be allowed to cool to
room temperature in the
autoclave. The Tiles shall
then be removed and
tested for crazing by
applying blue black
fountain pen ink to the
glazed surface.
3. Impact Strength Test

Pendulum Apparatus
Procedure – The tile shall be Every 3,000 nos or The impact strength value
supported against three part thereof. shall not be less than 0.02
equally spaced steel pins in kg.f.m./cm.
such a way that the pins
are equidistant from the The impact strength of the
center of the tile shall be specimen may be
just touching the hammer evaluated as follows :
when at the position of rest
and the hammer shall I = E/T
always strike the tile at the
center. With the preliminary Above
adjustments complete, the I=Impact strength in
tile shall be subjected to a kf.g.m/cm
series of impact of E=Energy in Kg.f.m.
increasing energy until T=Thickness of tile in cm.
finally failure occurs.
The initial blow shall be

0.002 KGF/m and each
succeeding blow shall be
increased in energy by
increment of 0.001 kg.f.m.
The impact energy
corresponding to the final
failure of the tile shall be
noted from the scale and
the thickness of the tile shall
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be measured at the point
of impact.
Standard Size: 99x149, 99x99 or Tolerance in size: Facial dimension+
149x149. Thickness: 5,6 or 7 mm. 0.8 mm, Thickness + 0.5 mm.
CEMENT CONCRETE TILES

(Conforming to IS 1237-1959)

1. Transverse Strength
It shall be tested separately The average breaking loads,

for the determination of dry applied at mid span shall not
and wet transverse strength. be less than the following value.
a) Dry Test : Full size tiles in the 6 tiles from a lot Breaking loads for transverse
air dry state shall be used as of 50,000 tiles or Strength test on cement
a test specimen. The part thereof for concrete flooring tiles
specimen shall be placed each test. Breaking
load (kn kgs)
horizontally on bearers with Size of Tile Span
Wet Dry
its wearing surface upper Test Test
most and its sides parallel to 1 19.85 * 19.85 15 cm 71 106
2 24.85 * 24.85 20 cm 80 120
the bearers. The load shall be 3 29.85 * 29.85 25 cm 99 149
applied at mid-span by
means of steel bar parallel to
the bearers. The length of the
bearer and of the loading
bar shall be longer than the
width of the tile and their
contact faces shall be
rounded to a dia meter of 25
mm. A Plywood packing 3
mm thick and 25 mm wide
shall be placed between
the tile and the bearers and
between tile and loading
bar. The loading bar and
one of the bearers shall be
self aligning. Starting from
zero, the load shall be,
increased steadily and
uniformly at the rate not
exceeding 200 kg/m of width
per minute up to the
specified maximum load
which shall be maintained
for at least 1.0 minute.
Abrasion Test : To check
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resistance to wear. The average wear shall not
exceed 2 mm and the wear on
2. Procedure : The test A set of 6 tiles for any individual specimen shall
specimen shall be square in every 50,000 nos not exceed 2.5 mm.
shape and of size 7.06 x 7.06 or on part
cm. The surface to be tested thereof. Determination of wear :
shall be ground smooth and
filling removed. The wear shall be determined
from the difference in reading
Measuring Instrument : obtained by the measuring
instrument before and after the
A suitable instrument abrasion of the specimen. The
capable of measurement of value shall be checked up with
accuracy of 0.01 mm shall the average loss. In thickness of
be used for determining the the specimen obtained by the
change in the thickness of following formula.
the specimen.
T= 10x(w1-w2)xv1/w1xA
Procedure: The specimen
shall be derived at 1100C for T=Average loss in thickness in
24 hrs and then weighed to mm
the nearest 0.10 gm. The W1= Initial weight in gms
specimen after initial drying W2= Final weight in gms
and weighing shall be V1= Initial volume in cc
placed in the thickness A= Surface area in sq.cm
measuring apparatus, with its
wearing surface upper most,
the reading of the instrument
is taken.
Water absorption Determination of water

absorption
Preparation of specimen: One set of 6 tiles Water absorption Percent by
Full size tiles shall be used for for every 50,000 weight (on oven dry basis) =
this test. They shall be tiles or part (w1-w2) x 100/w2
immersed in water for 24 hrs thereof. where :
then taken out, wiped dry w1=weight in gms of the
and tested for water specimen
absorption. w2=weight in gms of the oven
dried specimen
Procedure: Each tile shall be
weighed immediately after The average water absorption
saturation and wiping. The shall not exceed 10%.
tile shall then be oven dried
at a temp of 650C for a
period of 24 hrs cooled to
room temp and reweighed.
TIMBER
(Conforming to IS 1708-1969)
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1. Moisture Content and Specific
Gravity Test : Preparation and
procedure
a) Measurement and weight: Prior to For every ten The loss in weight
each test the dimensions of each cum or part expressed as a
test the dimensions of each thereof. percentage of the oven
specimen shall be measured correct dry weight shall be
to 0.01 cm and the specimen shall taken as the moisture
be weighed correct to 0.001gm. content of the
specimen. The formula
b) Control of moisture Content : for calculation shall be
Before the preparation of the test as given below :
specimens for testing in the seasoned
condition, the material shall be Percentage moisture
brought practically to constant content=
weight by storage under controlled
conditions at 270C+20C temperature W1-WO/WO x100
and 65+5% relative humidity. This is
expected to bring the moisture W1 = Weight of sample
content at 12% but if it is not exactly at test in gms.
12% it is permitted to test in the WO = Oven dry wt. of
neighborhood of 12% and results shall sample in gms.
be adjusted to 12% moisture content.
The test shall be made under such Moisture content shall
conditions that large changes in not exceed following
moisture content do not occur. valued.
Control of Temperature : To avoid i) Timber for frames

c) significant changes in strength = 14%
properties all test specimen shall be ii) Timber for planking
tested within the temperature range =12% shutters etc
of 270 + 20C. The temperature at the
time of test shall be recorded.
Rate of Loading : The rate of loading

d) of the rest machine used shall not
vary by more than + 20% from the
specified speed for a given test. The
load shall be applied continuously
without interruption at the required
speed throughout the test. The
approximate percentage of
sapwood if any, by volume, is
estimated for all the test specimens
and recorded. The number of the
growth rings for 3 cm length shall be
counted in the radial direction on
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each of the cross-section of such
piece and the average shall be
recorded as number of rings/cms for
each specimen tested.
Immediately after each mechanical

test, disc approx 2.5 cm in length
and of full section as the test piece,
shall be taken normally at the place
of failure, failing which, at the central
portion of the test specimen. In the
case of shear test, the detached
portion of the section approximately
5 x 5 cm shall be taken for
determination of moisture content.
The sample shall be weighed and

then dried in an oven at a
temperature of 103 + 20C.
The weight shall be recorded at

regular intervals. The drying shall be
considered to be complete when
the variation between last two
weighing shall no exceed 0.002 gms.
The final weight shall be taken as
oven dry wt.
WOODEN PANEL DOOR SHUTTERS

(Conforming to IS 2202 (Part I) 1983)

1. Physical Test :
Physical Verification –
i) Name of the manufacturer or One from A specimen shall be

trade mark each lot. considered to have
i) Thickness of door shutter passed the test if no
iii) Whether ISI Certification mark delamination has
exists occurred in the glue
2. Glue Adhesion Test : lines in the plywood
and if no single
Procedure : Two square sections, 150 delamination. More
mm x 150 mm shall be cut from the than 50 mm in length
corners of the door. These corners and more than 3 mm in
sections, as out from the door, shall be depth has occurred in
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immersed in boiling water at 1000C for the assembly glue lines
four hours, then dried at a temperature between the plywood
of 2700 + 200C and relative humidity of faces and the stile and
65 + 5% for 24 hours. At the end of the rail.
drying period the samples shall be
examined for delamination. Glue lines in
all the four exposed edges of the
plywood on both faces of a specimen
and the glue lines between the
plywood faces and the stile and rail shall
be examined for delamination.
READY MIXED PAINTS

1. Drive Time –
Procedure : The material shall be On test each

brushed or sprayed as required on a lot.
150 x 150 mm mild steel panel (All
prepared and allowed to air dry or containers of
stored under specified drying same size
conditions. and same
batch of
The material shall be examined after manufacture
specified intervals, for the following constitute a
conditions. lot).
i) Surface dry
ii) Hard dry
iii) Tack free : The procedure of test
on the dried film of the panel after
specified period as follows :
Place the panel in one pan of a No sign of stickiness to the

suitable balance and counterpoise it thumb shall be apparent.
with weights. Place a further weight of
2.25 kg and press on the dried film
surface of the panel with the thumb
till the two pans are balanced. Hold
for one minute and then slowly
release. No sign of stickiness to the
thumb shall be apparent and the
thumb impression, if produced, shall
be such as can be wiped away with
dry cotton wool. The material shall not be
cake hard inside the
2. Consistency : container and shall be in
such a condition that
Procedure : Insert a clean metal rod stirring easily produces a
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or palette knife into the original smooth uniform paint
container and examine the nature of suitable for application.
the settling.
3. Finish The film produced shall

be of normal capacity
Procedure : The material, when and in no way inferior to
applied on an mild steel panel by a film prepared in the
brushing or spraying, whichever is same manner and at the
specified to give a dry film weight same time from the
commensurate with the weight per 10 approved sample, when
lites of the material and allowed to examined not earlier than
dry in a vertical position under 48 hours and not later
specified conditions, shall dry to hard, than 100 hours after
firmly adherent, flexible and smooth application. In case of
film free from sagging and wrinkling failure, the test shall be
with a matt, semi-glossy or glossy repeated by keeping the
surface in accordance with the painted panel under
requirement of the material standard atmospheric
specification. condition.
4. Residue on Sieve
Outline : The material is mixed with a

suitable solvent and passed through a
63 micron IS sieve. Not less than 20
gms of the material taken from under
the top skin shall be tested.
Procedure : Accurately weigh the

required quantity of the material and
transfer to a 250 ml breaker using
either 20 ml of petroleum (Conforming
to IS : 1745-1961) or 20 ml of a mixture
containing equal parts by volume of
petroleum hydrocarbon solvent and
benzene. Wet a 63 micron IS sieve on
both sides with the solvent. Mix the
material and the solvent in the
breaker thoroughly, breaking up all
lumps without grinding action, with
the flattened end of a stirring rod.
Transfer the contents of the breaker to
the sieve using a wash bottle
containing the solvent. Remove with
the camel-hair brush any small
pasficles of pigment that may be
retained on the stirring rod or the walls
of the breaker. Wash the residue left
on the sieve with the sofuent and
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gently brush with a camel-hair brush
until the solvent passing through the
sieve is clear and free from solid
particles. When the washing is
complete, dry the sieve for one hour
at 100 + 20C. Cool and transfer the
residue with the help of the camel-
hair brush to a weighed which glass
and determine the weight of the
residue.
5. Water Content
Outline of the method: The materials

is heated under the reflex with an
organic solvent which is immiscible
with water. The carrier liquid distils into
a graduated receiver carrying with it
water which then separates to form
the lower layer, the excess carrier
liquid overflowing from the trap and
returning to the still.
Procedure: Weigh 100 g of the

material in the flask, add 100 ml of dry
petroleum hydrocarbon solvent
(boiling point 75 to 850C) and IMI of
dry ethyacetate (conforming to IS
229-1964) or acetate (conforming to
IS: 231-1957) and thoroughly mix the
contents of the flask: Pour petroleum
hydrocarbon solvent into the receiver
up to the level of the side tube.
Attach the flask to Dean and Stark
condensing and collecting system
and heat the flask at such a rate that
the condensate falls from the end of
the condenser at a rate of two to five
drops per second. Continue the
distillation until condensed water is no
longer visible in any part of the
apparatus except at the bottom of
the graduated tube and until the
volume of water collected remains
constant. Remove the persistent ring
of condensed water in the condenser
tube, if any by increasing the rate of
distillation by a few drops per second.
6. Weight per Litre
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Outline of the Method: The calibated
cylinder of CNP is filled with the
material and weighed.
Procedure: Weigh the cylinder or cup

when empty and then fill to the brim
with the material. Assuming that the
volume of the content is 50 ml or 100
ml calculate and express as kg per 10
litres.
7. Lead Restriction
Outline of the method: Determination

of lead in lead restricted paints is
carried out by precipitating the lead
as sulphide from the separated
pigment, which is finally oxidized to
lead monoxide.
Procedure : Shake about one gram

of the ground pigment obtained,
accurately weighed, continuously for
one hour at room temperature with
1000 times its weight of a aqueous
solution of hydrochloric acid
containing 0.25 percent by weight of
hydrogen chloride.
Allow the mixture to stand for one

hour and then filter. Precipitate the
lead salt contained in the clear filtrate
as lead sulphide, filter, that the lead
sulphide, in air to convent it into lead
sulphate, weigh calculate as lead
monoxide (pbo) and express the
result as percentage on the dry
weight of the material taken for test.
METHOD OF TESTING ANODIC COATINGS ON ALUMINUM

(As per IS 8323-1983)

Method of Testing thickness For material The average thickness shall be
costing Rs. calculated by means of the
Thickness of Anodic coating shall 25,000.00 or part following formula.
be measured by the micro thereof or as
section and stripping method. The directed by T=10M/AD
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former is suitable for Grade AC 15 Engineer-in- Where
and thicker coatings and the Charge. T= Thickness of coating in
latter for Grade AC 10 thinner microns
coatings. M= Mass in milligram on
coating
Micro section Method A= Surface area of coating
in cm2
Preparation of Section for test: Cut D= Density of the coating in
a section of the specimen at one gm/cm3 taken as 2.4 for
or more points on the significant unsealed coating and 2.6
surface where a minimum coating sealed in aqueous
thickness may be expected. solution.
Mounting of Specimen: The

section are mounted by moulding
in a suitable material so that the
anodized surface is perpendicular
to the face which is to be
prepared for examination. The
sections shall be rigidly held and
there shall be no voids between
the anodized surface and the
mounting material.
Preparation of Section: The

mounted sections are carefully
prepared without damaging the
anodized edge until any part of
the coating which cracks or
flakes during the cutting process is
removed.
The surface may lightly etched to

improve the contact between
the coating and the adjacent
metal and to remove any soft
metal which may have spread
over the coating.
Measurement of Thickness of
Coating :
Measure the thickness of coating

at any desired point on the For material
exposed section by following costing Rs.
methods. 25,000.00 or part
thereof if
Measure the thickness with a filler required by
micrometer ocular that has been Engg. In-charge.
calibrated in orders to determine
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the value of the unit scale division
against a scale graduated so
accurately that error will not
exceed 2%.
For purpose of reference. 5

measurement shall be made at
point evenly spaced over the
entire significant surface of the
sample.
Stripping Method
This method is subject to errors

when used on coating which are
heavily pigmented or sealed with
organic material.
Applicability : This method is

mainly applicable to grade AC 10
and thinner coatings.
Preparation of Test Piece: The

sample would be of a shape
whose surface area is readily
determined and this area would
be within the range 8 to 100 cm2
and mass of the sample shall not
exceed 100 gms.
Stripping solution : The stripping

solution shall consist of a solution
in distilled water of
Phosphoric Acid (rD = 1.75) 3.5

percent (v/v)
Chromic Acid (AR quality) – 2.0
percent (M/V)
The solution should be contained

in a glass breaker.
Procedure : Weigh the clean and

dry anodized test piece to the
nearest milligram and immerse in
the boiling stripping solution
taking care that it is not in
contact with any other metal.
Wash the test piece in hot distilled
water. Dry and re-weigh. Repeat
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the process until reasonably
constant mass is obtained.
Normally total time of immersion
may not last for more than 10
minutes.
The loss in mass shall be taken as

the mass of the anodic coating.
STATEMENT SHOWING QUANTITIES OF THEORETICAL

CONSUMPTION OF CEMENT FOR MAJOR ITEMS OF WORK
(AS PER CPWD NORMS)
SI. NO. Description of item of work Unit Quantity of cement

per unit
Quantity of work in
quintals
1 2 3 4
1. Plain Cement Concrete Work
a) Cement concrete (1:2:4) Cum 3.20

b) Cement concrete (1:3:6) Cum 2.20
c) Cement concrete (1:4:8) Cum 1.70
d) Cement concrete (1:5:10) Cum 1.30
2. Damp Proof Course
a) 25 mm thick in C.C (1:2:4) 100 Sqm 8.00

b) 38 mm thick in C.C (1:2:4) 100 Sqm 12.16
c) 50 mm thick in C.C (1:2:4) 100 Sqm 16.00
3. Reinforced Cement Concrete Work
a) RCC work in C.C (1:2:4) Cum 3.20

b) RCC work in C.C (1:1½:3) Cum 4.00
c) RCC work in C.C (1:1:2) Cum 6.10
d) Providing and fixing precast
RCC mortar 1:2 including
finishing with cement plaster
1:3 of thickness not exceeding 6
mm.
i) Kerb, step and the like Cum 3.68
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ii) Coping bed plates Cum 3.86
anchor blocks, window
sills and the like
iii) Small lintels not Cum 3.90
exceeding 1.5 mm
clear, coping shelves
and the like.
4. a) Brick work (all classes) in

cement mortal 1:3
i) With modular brick Cum 1.12
ii) With F.P.S brick Cum 1.28
b) Brick work (all classes) in

cement mortar 1:4

c) Brick work (all classes) in

cement mortar (1:5)

d) Brick work (all classes) in

cement mortar(1:6)

e) Half brick (all classes) in

cement mortar (1:3)
i) With modular brick 100 Sqm 12.75

ii) With F.P.S brick 100 Sqm 14.28
f) Half brick (all classes) in

cement mortar (1:4)

g) Brick work 3‖ in cement 100 Sqm 9.23

mortar 1:3 with FPS brick
h) Honey comb brick work half

brick thick in cement mortar
(1:4)
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i) Brick drip course at junction

of roofs and walls in cement
mortar (1:4)
i) 10 cm thick with 100 m 0.84

modular brick
ii) 7.6 cm thick with F.P.S 100 m 0.83
brick
j) Brick drip course at junctions

of roofs and walls in cement
mortar (1:6)
i) 10 cm thick with 100 m 0.55

modular brick
ii) 7.6 cm thick with F.P.S 100 m 0.54
brick
k) Providing brick band 5 cm

projected from wall face in
cm (1:4)
i) 10 cm thick 5 cm 100 m 0.42

projected with
modular brick
ii) 7.5 thick 5.7 cm 100 m 0.41
projected with FPS
brick
5. Stone Work
a) Random rubble masonry within Cum 0.85

foundations or super structure in
cement mortar 1:6 including
leveling up with cement
concrete 1:6:12 at plinth or sill o
ceiling level.
b) Coursed rubble masonry in Cum 0.75

foundation and
superstructure in cement
mortar 1:6
c) Stone work plain ashlar Cum 0.54

cyclopean, sunk or moulded
and ashlarpunched in
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pointing with cement mortar
1:2 with an admixture of
pigment matching the stone
shade.
d) Stone work in plain ashlar Cum 1.07

cyclopean sunk or moulded
arch, dome or circular
moulded and curve columns
in cement mortar 1:3
including painting with
cement mortar 1:2 with an
admixture of pigment
matching the stone shade.
e) Stone work plain in coping Cum 0.54

cornices, string courses and
plinth courses in cement
mortar 1:6 including pointing
with cement mortar 1:2 with
an admixture of pigment
f) Stone work for wall lining etc 100 Sqm 8.75
average thickness 40 mm to
70 mm in cement mortar 1:3
including pointing with
cement mortar 1:2 with an
admixture of pigment
g) 30 mm thick sand stone 100 Sqm 1.64

shelves, fixed in walls in
finishing complete.
6. Flooring
a) Brick flooring in cement 100 Sqm 11.02

mortar 1:4
b) Brick flooring in cement 100 Sqm 7.25
mortar 1:6
c) 25 mm thick cement 100 Sqm 10.20
concrete flooring 1:2:4
finished with a floating coat
of neat cement.
d) 40 mm thick cement 100 Sqm 15.00
finished with a floating coat o
neat cement.
e) 40 mm thick cement 100 Sqm 18.20
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of neat cement
f) 75 mm thick cement 100 Sqm 26.20
of neat cement
g) Cement concrete pavement Cum 03.20
(25 mm to 50 mm thick) with
1:2:4 including finished
complete
100 Sqm 21.10
h) 50 mm thick cement
concrete flooring with
metallic concrete hardener
topping, under layer of 40 mm
thick cement concrete 1:2:4
and top layer 10 mm thick
metallic cement hardener
consisting of mix 1:2 by volume
with metallic hardening
compound of approved quality
is mixed in the ratio of 4:1
i) 40 mm thick cast in situ mm
flooring (28 mm thick under
layer and 12 mm thick top layer)
i) Neutral shade with 100 Sqm 01.95

cement with Grey
cement
ii) Light shade with white 04.05
cement (Grey 10.90
cement)
iii) Medium shades 50% 100 Sqm 12.92
Grey Cement (white 02.02
cement)
j) Precast terrazzo tiles 20 mm

thick with marble chips of sizes
up to 6 mm, laid in 25 mm thick
bed of lime mortar jointed with
neat cement slurry mixed with
pigment.
i) Light shade using white 100 Sqm 04.40

cement Grey Cement
ii) Medium shade using
50% white cement, 100 Sqm
50% grey cement 02.20
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White cement Grey 06.60
Cement
iii) Neutral shades (with 100 Sqm 08.80
grey cement)
k) Precast terrazzo tiles 20 mm

thick with marble chips of sizes
upto 6 mm in skirting or on walls,
laid on 12 mm thick cement
plaster (1:3) jointed with neat
cement slurry
100 Sqm
i) Light shade using 02.20
White cement Grey 100 Sqm 11.74
Cement
ii) Medium shade using 01.10
50% white cement & 12.84
50% grey cement
White Cement Grey 100 Sqm 13.94
Cement
iii) Neutral shades (with
grey cement)
l) Chequered terrazzo tiles 22

mm thick with marble chip of
sizes up to 6 mm on 25 mm
thick bed of lime mortar 100 Sqm
jointed with neat cement slurry 04.40
i) Light shade using 50% 04.40
White cement Grey
Cement 100 Sqm
ii) Medium shade using
50% white cement & 02.20
50% grey cement 06.60
White Cement Grey 100 Sqm
Cement 08.80
iii) Neutral shades (with
grey cement)
m) White glazed tiles 5.5 mm thick

in flooring treads and risers of
steps skirting and dado on 12
mm thick cement plaster 1:3 in
base and jointed with white 100 Sqm 02.50
cement slurry etc 100 Sqm 10.44
White cement
Grey Cement
n) Marble stone slab flooring over

20 mm thick base line mortar
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and jointed with grey
cement slurry etc.
100 Sqm 05.00
i) 25 mm thick 100 Sqm 05.12
ii) 30 mm thick 100 Sqm 05.36
iii) 40 mm thick
o) Marble stone slab flooring over

20 mm thick base of cement
mortar (1:4 and jointed with
grey cement slurry)
100 Sqm 13.51
i) 25 mm thick 100 Sqm 13.63
iii) 40 mm thick
100 Sqm 0.76
p) Extra if white cement slurry used
instead of grey cement slurry in
joints of stone flooring White
cement
100 Sqm 12.34
q) Marble tiles 25 mm thick in risers
of steps, skirting and pillars, laid
on 12 mm thick cement mortar
(1:3) and jointed with grey
cement slurry etc/.
r) Kota stone slab flooring over

20 mm thick base of lime
mortar and jointed with
cement slurry etc.
100 Sqm 3.40
i) 25 mm thick 100 Sqm 6.80
iii) 40 mm thick
s) Kota stone slab flooring over

20 mm thick base of cement
mortar (1:4) nd joint with neat
cement slurry etc.
100 Sqm 14.91
i) 25 mm thick 100 Sqm 15.31
iii) 40 mm thick
100 Sqm 13.74
t) Kota stones slab 25 mm thick
in rise of steps skirting dado
and pillars laid on 12 mm thick
cement mortar 1:3 and jointed
with neat cement slurry etc.
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u) 40 mm sand thick sand stone 100 Sqm 7.75
flooring over 20 mm thick
base of cement mortar 1:5
with joints finished flush.
100 Sqm 9.31
v) 40 mm thick sand stone
flooring over 20 mm thick base
of cement mortar 1:5 including
pointing with cement mortar 1:2
(1 cement : 2 stone dado)
100 Sqm 1.56
w) 40 mm thick sand stone
flooring over 20 mm thick lime
mortar including pointing with
cement mortar 1:2
100 Sqm 8.28
x) 40 mm thick fine dressed and
rubbed stone, flooring over 20
mm thick base of cement
mortar 1:5 (1 cement : 5 sand)
with joints 0 mm thick finished
flush
100 Sqm 9.84
y) 40 mm thick fine dressed and
rubbed stone, flooring over 20
mm thick base of cement
mortar 1:5 with joints 5 mm thick
including pointing with cement
mortar 1:2 (1 cement : 2 stone
dust).
7.
Finishing
100 Sqm 7.34
a) 12 mm cement plaster 1:3 100 Sqm 5.47
b) 12 mm cement plaster 1:4 100 Sqm 4.46
c) 12 mm cement plaster 1:5 100 Sqm 3.60
d) 12 mm cement plaster 1:6 100 Sqm 8.77
e) 15 mm cement plaster 1:3 100 Sqm 6.54
f) 15 mm cement plaster 1:4 100 Sqm 5.33
g) 15 mm cement plaster 1:5 100 Sqm 4.30
h) 15 mm cement plaster 1:6 100 Sqm 11.42
i) 20 mm cement plaster 1:3 100 Sqm 8.51
j) 20 mm cement plaster 1:4 100 Sqm 3.67
k) 6 mm cement plaster to ceiling 1:3 100 Sqm 2.34
l) 6 mm cement plaster to ceiling 1:4 100 Sqm 2.20
m) Neat cement punning
100 Sqm 6.26
n) 18 mm cement plaster in two
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coats under layer 12 mm cement
plaster 1:5 finished with a top layer
6 mm thick with cement plaster 1:6
100 Sqm 6.26
o) 18 mm thick cement plaster in two
coats under layer 12 mm thick
cement plaster 1:5 and top layer 6
mm thick with cement plaster 1:3.
100 Sqm 8.13
p) 12 mm cement plaster 1:2 (1
cement : 2 stone dust)
100 Sqm 9.47
q) 18 mm thick or artificial red stone
plaster of 12 mm thick under layer
of cement plaster 1:4 with 6 mm
thick finishing coat of cement
mortar 1:1:3 mixed with red oxide
(1 cement : 1 marble dust : 3 stone
dust).
8. Pointing
100 Sqm 1.53
a) Flushed or ruled or cut or weather
pointing or brick work with cement
mortar 1:3
100 Sqm 2.35
b) Raised and cut pointing on brick
work with cement mortar 1:3
100 Sqm 1.17
c) Flush or ruled pointing on stone
100 Sqm 1.94
d) Raised and cut pointing on stone
9. Mortar
Cum 10.20
Cement mortar 1:1 Cum 6.80
Cement mortar 1:6
10. Miscellaneous
100 Sqm 6.63
a) Lime concrete terracing average
10 cm thick with 25 mm brick
ballast and 50% lime concrete 1:2
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(1 lime putty : 2 surkhi) rammed
and finished with gur and belgri
treatment and covered with flash
brick tiles grouted with cement
mortar 1:3 over 12 mm layer of
cement mortar 1:3.
100 Sqm
b) Providing and laying average 10
cm thick cement based water
proofing treatment with brick bat
coba as per manufacturers
specification.
Cum
c) Providing and filling with water
proof brick bat cement concrete.
100 Sqm 10.58
d) Rough cast or pebble dash plaster
in two layers under layer 12 mm
cement plaster 1:4 and top layer
10 mm cement plaster 1:3.
100 Sqm 11.00
e) Plinth protection 50 mm thick in
cement concrete 1:3:6 over 75
mm bed of dry brick ballast.
100 Sqm 1.14
f) Brick edging 10 cm wide 10 cm
deep to plinth protection including
grouting with cement mortar (1:4)
g) Fixing of pre-cast cement

concrete jail 1:2:4 in cement
mortar 1:3
100 Sqm 1.64
i) 50 mm thick
ii) 40 mm thick
iii) 25 mm thick
As specified by the specialist firm at the time of tendering for the job.
Note: For any other item of work Site Engineer shall refer to the C.P.W.D Specifications
and norms. In case no coefficient is available for a specific item, the decision of
Chief Engineer, SBI shall be final and binding on the contractor.
UNIT WEIGHTS OF REINFORCING BARS TO BE ADOPTED
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Sl. No. Nominal size of the bar in mm Unit weight of kg per metre run
1. 6 0.222
2. 8 0.395
3. 10 0.617
4. 12 0.888
5. 16 1.579
6. 18 1.999
7. 20 2.467
8. 22 2.985
9. 25 3.855
10. 28 4.836
11. 32 6.316
12. 36 7.994
13. 40 9.869
14. 45 12.490
15. 50 15.424
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
1.0 EXCAVATION AND EARTHWORK
1.1 General
The excavation will generally refer to open excavation of foundation wet or dry
and in all sorts of soils.
1.2 Examine the Site
The Contractor shall visit and ascertain the nature of the ground to be
excavated and the work to be done and shall accept all responsibility for the
cost of the work involved.
1.3 Setting Out
The contractor shall set out the building or other involved works after clearing
the site and get the same approved by Owner/Architects. It shall be the
responsibility of the Contractor to install substantial reference marks, bench
marks etc. and maintain them as long as required by the Owner/Architects. The
contractor shall assume full responsibility for proper setting out, alignment,
elevation and dimension of each and all parts of the work.
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1.4 Ground Level and Site Level
Before commencement of excavation spot levels on an approved grid covering

the entire plot shall be taken by the Contractor in consultation with the
Owner/Architects and a proper record of these levels shall be kept jointly signed
by the Contractor and the Owner/Architects. A block level plan showing all
ground levels of the plot shall be prepared by contractor and shall also be jointly
signed by the Contractor and the Owner/Architects.
1.5 Excavation & Preparation of Foundation for Concrete
Excavation shall include removal of all materials of whatever nature at all depths
and whether wet or dry necessary for the construction of foundation and sub-
structure (including mass excavation for basement underground reservoir where
applicable) exactly in accordance with lines, levels, grades and curves shown in
the drawings or as directed by the Owner/Architects. The bottoms of excavation
shall be leveled both longitudinally and transversely or sloped as directed by the
Owner/Architects.
Should the contractor excavate to a greater depth or width than shown on the
drawings or as directed by the Owner/Architects, he shall at his own expense fill
the extra depth or width in cement concrete in proportion as directed by the
Owner/Architects but in no case with concrete of mix leaner than 1:4:8 cement
concrete.
The contractor shall report to the Owner/Architects when the excavations are
ready to receive concrete. No concrete shall be placed in foundations until the
contractor has obtained Owner/Architects approval. In case, the excavation is
done through different types of soil and if different rates are applicable as per
provision in the Schedule of Quantities, the contractor must get the dimensions of
the strata agreed by the Owner/Architects for payment. If no specific provisions is
made in the schedule of quantities it will be presumed that excavation shall be in
all types of soil and the contractor‘s rate shall cover for the same.
After the excavation is passed by the Owner/Architects and before laying the
concrete, the contractor shall get the depth and dimensions of excavation
and levels (and nature of Strata as applicable as per Schedule of Quantities
like hard rock, soft rock) and measurements recorded by the Owner/Architects.
1.6 Shoring
The sides of the excavations should be timbered and supported in such a way as
is necessary to secure these from falling in, and the shoring shall be maintained in
position as long as necessary. The contractor shall be responsible for the proper
design of the shoring to be approved by Owner/Architect to hold the sides of the
excavation in position and ensure safely of persons & properties etc. The shoring
shall be removed as directed after the items for which it is required are completed.
No extra payment will be made for shoring.
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1.7 Protection
If instructed by the Owner/Architects all foundation pits, and similar excavations

shall be strongly fenced and marked with red lights at night to avoid accidents.
Adequate protective measure shall be taken to make sure that the excavation
does not affect or damage adjoining structures. All measures required for the
safety of excavations, the people working in & around the foundation trenches,
property and the people in the vicinity shall be taken by the contractor at his own
cost. He shall be entirely responsible for any injury and damage to property caused
by his negligence or accident due to his constructional operations, storage of
materials etc.
1.8 Stacking of Excavated Materials
All materials excavated will remain the property of the Owner and rate for
excavation shall include sorting out of useful materials and stacking them on site as
directed. Materials suitable and useful for back filling, plinth filling or leveling of the
plot or other use shall be stacked in convenient places but not in such a way as to
obstruct free movement of men, animals and vehicles or encroach on the area
required for constructional purposes.
1.9 Backfilling
All shoring and form work shall be removed after their necessity ceases and
trash of any sorts shall be cleaned out from the excavation. All space between
foundation masonry or concrete and sides of excavation shall be refilled to the
original surface with approved excavated materials in layers 15 cm in thickness
watered and rammed. The filling shall be done after concrete or masonry is
fully set and done in such a way as not to cause undue thrust on any part of
the structure. Where suitable excavated materials is to be used for refilling it
shall be brought from the place where it is temporarily stacked and used in
refilling.
1.10 Dewatering
Rates for excavation shall include bailing or pumping out water which may
accumulate in the excavation during the progress of work either from seepage,
springs, rain or any other cause and diverting surface flow if any by bunds or other
means. Pumping out of water shall be done in such approved manner as to
preclude the possibility of any damage to the foundation trench concrete or
masonry or any adjacent structure. When water is met in foundation trenches or in
tank excavations, pumping out water shall be carried out from auxiliary pit of
adequate size dug slightly outside the building excavations. The depth of auxiliary
pit shall be more than the working foundation trench levels. The auxiliary pit shall be
refilled with approved excavated materials after the dewatering is over.
The excavation shall be kept free from water :-
a) during inspection and measurement.

b) when concrete and/or masonry works are in progress and till they come
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above the natural water level and
c) till the Owner/Architects consider that the concrete/ mortar is sufficient

set.
1.11 Surplus Excavated Materials
All excavated materials certified as surplus and not useful shall be removed by
the Contractor from the site in an approved manner with the approval of the
Local Authority as required to his own dump and shall be paid as a separate
item as in the Schedule of Quantities. No extra claim on any account will be
paid.
The items of removal of surplus excavated materials shall only be undertaken

by the Contractor when specific instruction in the regard has been obtained
from the Owner/Architects. The contractor must also secure the approval of
the Owner/Architects regarding the quantity of surplus materials to be
removed prior to commencement of this item of work.
1.12 Rates to Include for Excavation Items
Apart from other factors mentioned elsewhere in this contract, rates for the
item of excavation shall also include for the following:-
i) Clearing Site
ii) Setting out works as required.
ii) Providing shoring and shuttering to avoid sliding of soil and to protect
adjacent structures and subsequently by removing the same, if not stated
separately in the schedule of quantities.
iii) Bailing and pumping out water as required and directed.
iv) Excavation at all depth (unless otherwise specified in the Schedule of
quantities) and removal of all materials of whatever nature wet or dry
and necessary for the construction of foundation underground reservoir
etc and preparing bed for laying concrete.
v) Sorting out useful excavated materials and conveying beyond the structure
and stacking them neatly on the site for back filling or re-use as
directed.
vi) Necessary protection works involving, labour, materials, and equipment to
ensure safely and protection against risk or accident.
vii) Drilling of small holes as directed to explore the nature of substrata if
necessary.
1.13 Measurement for Excavation
Excavation for foundation of columns, beams, walls and the like shall be measured
and paid net as per drawing, dimensions of concrete (bed concrete where so
specified) and the lowest level in regard to length and breadth and depth shall be
computed from the excavation levels and ground levels taken before excavation
for that area. Any additional excavation required for working space, form work,
planking, shuttering for concrete work, dewatering and strutting etc. shall not be
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measured and shall not be paid for separately but rates quoted for excavation
shall include for all these factors. No increase in bulk after excavation shall be
allowed.
1.14 Rates to Include for Backfilling Item
item of backfilling item of work shall also include for the following :-
i) Backfilling the trenches along side masonry or concrete with approved

excavated materials up to the natural ground level in layers as specified
including watering and ramming.
ii) Earth filling in Plinth: If there is approved surplus earth after backfilling
the sides of excavations, the same will be used for plinth filling if required.
Any additional quantities of good quality earth, if required for plinth
filling, shall be brought to the site, by the contractor from outside. No
borrow pits shall be opened on the site. Filling in plinth shall be done in
layers of 15 cm thick each layer being consolidated by ramming and
watering. The payment of back filling item shall be made on
measurement of finished consolidated quantity, arrived by difference of
levels taken before and after the back filling.
iii) No payment shall be made for backfilling to the trenches excavated by

the contractor for working space, form work, planking, shuttering for
concrete work, dewatering and strutting etc with approved excavated
materials up to the natural ground level in layers as specified including
watering and ramming.
2.0 CONCRETE
2.1 General
A.1 Supervision
A competent person approved by the Owner/Architects shall be employed by

the contractor whose first duty will be to supervise all stages in the preparation
and placing of the concrete. All cubes should be made and necessary site
tests carried out under his direct supervision in the presence of
Owner/Architects.
A.2 Approval of Concreting Arrangement etc

Before commencement of construction the contractor shall submit detailed
arrangements for concreting, system of form work and all other devices which
he proposes to use for the construction of structural frame work for approval of
Architects/Owner.
A.3 Sample and Tests
Every facility shall be provider by contractor at site to enable the Owner/Architects
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to select samples, get contractor to collect samples and carry out tests on the
materials and construction. At least 10% of the cube tests should be carried out in
Laboratory/ Institution approved by the Architect/Owner. If those tests shows that
strength of cubes do not comply with the acceptance criteria of specifications, the
contractor will be responsible for replacement of the defective construction. The
necessary cost of all such sampling and testing has to be borne by the contractor.
A.4 Rejected Materials
All materials which have been damaged, contaminated or have deteriorated or

do not comply in any way with the requirements of this specification, shall be
rejected and shall be removed immediately from the site at the Contractor‘s own
expense.
A.5 Loading of Floor Slabs
No materials shall be stored or stacked on suspended floors and roofs without the
Owner‘s/Architects‘ prior approval.
A.6 Coordination
The Contractor shall be responsible for the co-ordination with sub-contractors or

other contractors for incorporating any inserts, electrical conduit pipes, fixing
blocks, chases, holes etc in concrete members brick works as required. The
contractor shall ensure that these requirements have been approved by the
Owner/Architects before the operations are put in hand. All blocks, chases, inserts,
holders etc. to be left in the concrete shall be of the sizes specified and be
accurately set out and placed before pouring concrete.
The Contractor‘s rates quoted for concrete items shall include all these factors. No
holes and chases shall be cut in concrete without prior approval of the
Owner/Architects.
A.7 Inserts to Concrete
The contractor should note that he shall provide necessary wooden plugs, m.s
inserts, sleeves etc. required for the works for which no extra payment will be made.
He will have to provide if so directed, any inserts, wooden plugs sleeves for other
contractors, such as Electrical Contractor, Fire Fighting Contractors, Contractor for
Lifts etc for which he will be entitled for payment but in case the other contractors
provide such inserts, then he will have to take proper measures (at his expense)
and care not to disturb their work while laying concrete.
A. 8 Equipment
The contractor shall keep at work site testing equipment for aggregate and
concrete, viz. test sieves, balance, slump cones, concrete cube testing machine
etc all items required conforming to relevant I.S. specification. Dial gauge of cube
testing machine should have been calibrated recently from a Govt. approved
laboratory.
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2. B Materials
All materials shall be of approved quality as per relevant I.S. specifications/or as
specified in the contract.
B.I Cement
a) Ordinary Portland cement and Portland Slag Cement shall conform

to the I.S. specification I.S. 269 and IS 455 of latest edition.
b) Cement at site shall be stored in dry weatherproof godowns(or shed) built at the
cost of the contractor. Cement must not be stacked in more than 10 bag
height. Sufficient space shall be provided for circulation and rotation of bags
in order to minimise ‗the length of storage of any of the bags. The floor of the
godown shall consist of wooden planks resting on base prepared of dry bricks
laid on edge.
c) The contractor shall be fully responsible for the quality of cement brought
by him at the work site. The contractor shall ensure that the cement brought
to the work site conforms to the requirements of IS 269 or IS 455 and shall
procure manufacturer‘s certificate to this effect, in his own interest. In case the
contractor has any doubt regarding the quality of cement brought on work site
by him, it is up to him to have it tested at his own expenses & make sure that
cement is of right quality.
d) Owner/Architects can order on the contractor to have the cement tested or they
can take samples in the presence of contractor from cement bags stored at work
site and forward them to a approved Laboratory for testing & the contractor shall
be responsible for the cost of testing including transporting of samples to the
laboratory.
Daily record of cement received and consumed shall be maintained by the

Contractor in cement register at site and submitted to Architects if called for.
Theoretical consumption vis-a-vis materials brought at site by the Contractor shall
also be submitted with proper documents with every bill for verification. A chart
showing the consumption of cement for different items of work is annex
corresponding items of work under the contract shall be computed on the basis of
the quantities shown in the table subject to a variation of plus/minus three
percent (The weight of 1 cum of cement shall be taken as 1,440 kg). For the items
not available in the enclosed cement consumption chart, C.P W.D schedule
shall be followed.
e) Cement of doubtful quality shall not be used until satisfactory results is

Obtained after testing. All cement not conforming to specifications and cement
that has deteriorated, damaged‘ or set shall not be allowed to be used. All such
cement shall be immediately removed from work site by the contractor. The cost
of all such cement shall be borne by the contractor.
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B.2 Aggregate
Aggregate shall conform to IS 383 of latest edition.
B.3 Fine Aggregate: Sand
a) The fine aggregate - sand shall be hard, strong, dense, durable clean with
uncoated grains. The maximum size of the particles shall be 4.75 mm (3/16 in) and
shall be graded down. The sand shall not contain any harmful, materials such as
iron, Pyrites, coal, mica, sill, clay, alkali, sea shells organic impurities, loam etc. or in
case of reinforced concrete work, any materials which might attack the
reinforcement or detrimental to concrete. Aggregate, which are chemically
reactive with the alkalis of the cement, shall not be used. The maximum quantity of
deleterious materials shall not exceed the limit specified in the
relevant1.S.Specifications. The silt content shall be within 8%.
b) Grading: The natural sand used for work shall have a grading conforming to
grading zones of I and II of 1.S. 383 of latest edition.
B. 4 Coarse Aggregate
a) Coarse aggregate shall consist of hard, dense, durable uncoated

crushed rock. Gravel aggregate shall be allowed to be used only if specially
specified in the bill of quantities. Otherwise it shall be taken that only crushed
rock shall be permitted as coarse aggregate.
b) The aggregate shall be free from soft, friable thin or long laminated
pieces. Aggregate shall be free from injurious amounts of alkali, organic
matter and other deleterious materials. Flacks or weathered stones shall not
be used. The maximum percentage of deleterious materials shall not
exceed those specified in the relevant 1.S. specification.
c) The contractor shall arrange to supply coarse aggregate of nominal size

conform to the grading in the limits specified in I.S. 383 of latest edition.
d) Size of Aggregate:
i) Generally for reinforced concrete work, nominal maximum size of

aggregate be 20 mm graded suitably.
e) In selecting the aggregate, the contractor shall satisfy himself that the
source is suitable for regular supply and a watch shall be maintained
that the particles shape and grading remain reasonably uniform
throughout the progress of work.
f) Where so directed by Owner/Architects aggregate shall be washed by

approved methods at Contractor‘s expenses.
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B. 5 Water
Water used for both mixing and curing shall be clean and free from injurious
amounts of deleterious materials which are likely to affect the strength or durability
of concrete. Water containing any sugar shall not be allowed for use. Water is to
be tested in accordance with I.S. 456 of latest edition. The pH values of water shall
generally be not less than 6.
2. C Mixing and Placing of Concrete
C.I Cement
Cement shall be batched by weight even though aggregate are batched by

volume. Where the weight of the cement is deter-mined by accepting the maker‘s
weight per bag, a number of bags as directed by Owner/Architects shall be
weighed separately to check the nett weight. Where the cement is weighed on
the site and not in bags, it should be Weighed separately from Aggregate.
C.2 Aggregate
The aggregate shall be batched by volume, the form as used shall be of the
correct sizes to be certified by the Owner/Architects before use. Heaping of
aggregates on the form is prohibited and aggregates shall be filled level in form
and struck off with a horizontal timber or steel rule. Where sand is measured by-
volume, bulkage allowance as determined by the Owner/Architects shall be
accounted for while measuring sand.
C.3 Water
Water shall be measured either by volume in calibrated tanks/vessels having
conical shape narrow at top or water shall be weighed. Water shall not be
measured using ordinary buckets which are wider at top and narrower at the base.
The measurement of water to control and maintain a constant water cement ratio
is of utmost importance and adequate attention to this end by the contractor to
the satisfaction of the Owner/Architects shall be made so as to produce concrete
of adequate workability as required.
C. 4 Mixing of Concrete
a) Machine Mixing
Concrete shall be mixed in Mechanical Mixer. Mixing shall be continued until

there is uniform distribution of materials and the mass is uniform in
colour and consistency. The mixing time from the time of adding water shall
be in accordance with 1.S. 1791 of latest edition but in no case mixing shall
be done for less than two minutes.
b) Hand Mixing
Hand mixing shall not be permitted except for unimportant structural

members and purely at the discretion of the Owner/Architects. When hand
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mixing is permitted it shall be taken to ensure that the mixing is continued
until the mass is uniform in colour and consistency. If hand mixing is
permitted by the Architects/Owner, the contractor shall use 10% extra
cement for hand mixing for which no extra payment will be made.
C.5 Transporting, Placing, Compaction and Curing of Concrete
C.6 Transporting
Concrete shall be handled from the place of mixing to the place of final deposit as
rapidly as practicable, by method which will prevent the segregation or loss of any
of the ingredients. If segregation occurs during transport, the concrete shall be
remixed before use. The concrete shall be placed in position and compacted
before the initial set of cement has commenced and shall not be subsequently
disturbed. During hot or cold weather concrete shall be transported in deep
container to reduce loss of water by evaporation during hot weather and loss of
heat during cold weather. Deep containers are specified on account of their lower
ratio of surface area to mass.
C.7 Dropping of Concrete
Concrete shall not be dropped into position from a height greater than 1.0 meter
unless directed otherwise by Owner/Architect.
C.8 Debris etc Removed
All debris saw dust etc. shall be removed from the shuttering before any concrete
placed. Care shall be taken to see that the shuttering is watertight and has been
properly treated with approved composition to prevent absorption of water.
C.9 Protection and Placing in Layers
Concrete shall be placed into the forms in layers not exceeding 300 mm (approx)
in thickness. Concrete after placing and finishing shall be protected by use of
covering .as approved by the Owner/Architects during first stage for hardening
against high winds, heat, rain, surface water etc. No shock or vibration shall be
allowed to imparted to forms supporting fresh finished concrete.
C.10 Compaction
Concrete shall be thoroughly compacted during operation of placing by the use

of Mechanical Vibrators. Sufficient number of vibrators (including stand by) of
adequate capacities shall be used for compaction of concrete. Vibration shall be
carried out by trained men and in the presence of a qualified supervisor trained in
the use of vibrators and vibrated concrete. In certain portions where vibration is not
effective, careful rodding and taping shall be carried out and sufficient men
employed to ensure that thorough consolidation takes place. Where manual
compaction becomes necessary, the workability of the mix should be controlled to
strength requirement.
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C.11 Continuous Concreting
Concreting shall be carried out continuously up to predetermined positions of

construction joints. The position and arrangement for construction joints shall be
approved by the Owner/Architect .Rest pauses for meals etc. shall be subject to he
Owner‘s/ Architects‘ approval.
C.12 Packing round Reinforcement
In the case of reinforced concrete work, the concrete shall be carefully

consolidated and packed round the reinforcement and care shall be taken to
ensure that reinforcement is not displaced during the placing and compaction of
concrete. If reinforcement moves out of its place, it must be brought back in
position immediately.
C.13 Curing
All concrete work shall be water cured for a minimum period of 7 days after
concreting or as directed by Owner/Architects. Horizontal surfaces shall be kept
covered with water ponded by means of bunds and vertical surfaces like those of
columns, fins etc. by burlaps kept constantly wet with water sprays. Mere sprinkling
of water on vertical surface without sacks will not be allowed.
In respect of concrete made out of pozzalana cement, curing shall be continued

for another 8 days.
C.14 Trained Supervisor
It is essential that the contractor‘s supervisor who is in charge of the

construction of all concrete work whether reinforced or not, shall be skilled in this
class of work and shall superintend personally the whole construction and pay
special attention to :-
a) the quality, testing, proportioning and mixing of the materials and

particularly control of water cement ratio
b) Laying of materials in place and thorough consolidation of the concrete to

ensure solidity and freedom from voids.
c) Position of reinforcements.
2. D Construction Joints
D.1 General
a) Location:
The position of all construction joints shall be as approved by the

Owner/Architects. The contractor shall submit details of the location where
he proposes to provide construction joints for the approval of the
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Owner/Architects.
b) Stop Boards
All vertical construction joints shall be formed with proper wooden stop
board at the joints. Where directed, the joint shall be rebated or joggled
and of approved shape.
c) Water Bar & Water Sealer
Wherever shown in the drawing or whenever instructed by the

Owner/Architects water bar or water sealer of approved quality shall be
used in construction joints for R.C. works. It is necessary to ensure that
water bars form continuous diaphragms. The water bars shall be made out
of special chemically treated rubber materials for retaining the flexibility
indefinitely. Unless otherwise instructed by the 0wner/ Architects the water
bars shall be ―Centre Bulb type‖ corrugated and with end grip of approved
quality. These shall be of any width as mentioned in the Schedule of
Quantities and 10 mm thickness or other sizes & thickness approved by the
Architects/Owner. The rate for supplying and fixing water bar in construction
joints shall also include all appliances necessary for fixing the same in
position as well as the extra cost for all necessary inter-section pieces.
D.2 Construction Joints in Superstructures
a) Column
Joints shall be formed horizontally above top of foundation and 75 mm

below the lowest soffit of the beams meeting at the head of the column.
Concrete in the head of a column where one or more beams meet shall be
placed at the same time that in the beam or beams without any joint.
b) Beams
Concrete in the beams shall be placed throughout without a joint but if the
provision of joint is unavoidable the joint shall be vertical and at positions
approved by the Owner/Architects.
c) Slab
Where the joint is unavoidable ‗it shall be vertical and parallel-to the
principal reinforcement. However, if joints is required to be provided at right
angles to the principal reinforcements it shall be vertical and at l/3rd to l/4th
position of span/at positions approved by the Owner/Architect.
d) Treatment of Construction Joint
i) When work is resumed on the surface, which has hardened such

surface shall be roughened. It shall be thoroughly cleaned and wetted
and covered with a 12mm layer of mortar composed of cement and
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sand in the same ratio as cement and sand in the concrete mix. This 12
mm layer of mortar shall be freshly mixed and placed immediately
before the placing of the concrete.
ii) Where the surface has not fully hardened the latiance shall be
removed by scrubbing the wet surface with wire bristle brush, care
being taken to avoid dislodgement of aggregates. The surface shall be
thoroughly wetted and all free water removed. The surface shall then
be coated with neat cement grout.
iii) Care shall be taken to obtain good bond between the hardened and
freshly placed concrete. Ramming and moulding of concrete around
water bar shall be carefully carried out. Labour and materials for
treatment of concrete joints are to be included in the rate of respective
items.
2. E Expansion Joint
a) Expansion joints shall be provided as shown in the drawings.
b) Expansion joints are meant to provide discontinuity in the structure. Care

shall be taken to ensure this discontinuity by having clear joints throughout
the length and height of the expansion joints. There shall be no connection
between two sides of an expansion joint except with the materials used to
form the expansion joints like fillers, water bar and other materials indicated in
the drawings.
c) Unless otherwise specified, the filler materials for Expansion joints shall be
shalitex joint filler as manufactured by M/s. Shalimar of appropriate be shalitex
joint filler as manufactured by M/s Shalimar of appropriate thickness. The filler
materials shall extend to the entire depth of the joint except for a distance of 25
mm from the exposed faces as shown in the drawing.
d) Expansion joints shall be leak proof and the Contractor shall be responsible
for any leakages and resulting damages.
2. F Tests for Concrete
Tests shall be conducted in accordance with I.S. : 516 of latest edition.
Test Cubes
a) Works tests cubes shall represent quality of concrete incorporated in the work
and taken out in sets of 6 cubes. The concrete for preparation of one set of 6
cubes shall be taken from one batch of mixed concrete discharged from mixer.
The cubes shall be moulded in accordance with Indian Standard Code of
Practice.
b) A minimum of one set of 6 cubes shall be taken for every 20 cum or part
thereof in case of beam, slabs & connected coluns; one set for 5 cum or part
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thereof of concrete poured for columns and they shall be considered as
representative for said quantity. This is an average figure, and may be increased
to cater for special conditions at the discretion of the Owner/Architects at site.
c) The cubes shall be cured as per IS Code of Practice. The entire operation of
casting, arranging and despatch of cubes to Laboratory will be carried out by the
Contractor under the supervision of the Bank‘s Site Engineer/Architect. Out of 6
cubes, 3 cubes shall be tested at an age of 7 days and balance at an age of 28
days in an approved Laboratory.
d) The cubes shall be initialed, numbered, dated jointly by the contractor‘s

representatives and the Site Engineer of Owner/Architects‘ representative with a
piece of wire or nail so that an indentation of the initials is left on the cubes.
e) The contractor shall arrange to transport the cubes to the approved laboratory
and arrange to have the test results forwarded (in duplicate) directly from the
laboratory to the Owner/Architects. The contractor shall bear all expenses in
connection with the preparation of test cubes, i.e. provision of moulds, cost of
concrete, labour and transportation charges to the approved laboratory,
laboratory testing charges etc and his rates for concrete items should be quoted
accordingly.
f) A Register shall be maintained at site by the Contractor with the following

details entered and initialed by the Contractor and the Site Engineer/Architects.
i) Reference to specific structural members receiving the batch

of concrete from which the cubes were cast.
ii) Mark on cubes.
iii) The mix of concrete.
iv) Date and time of casting.
v) Slump
vi) Crushing strengths as obtained at the end of 7 days for 3 cubes out
of a set of 6 and at the end of 28 days for the other 3 cubes.
vii) Laboratory in which tested and reference to test certificate.
viii) Any other information directed by the Owner/Architects.
g) A record of the quality of concrete incorporated in the work that is represented

by the quality of concrete of the set of cubes along with the description of the
structural members where concrete has been deposited shall be mentioned.
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2. G Vibration of Concrete
a) Water Cement Ratio
The water cement ratio (by weight) for all vibrated concrete (except
controlled concrete) shall generally conform to relevant I.S. provision and
it shall not be varied unless otherwise directed. In respect of ―Design Mix‖
the water cement ratio shall be as determined in the laboratory mix design
suitable for vibrated
concrete.
b) Placing
Concrete shall be placed in layers not over 45 to 60 cm (18 to 24 inches)

deep and each layer shall be vibrated into places by methods which will
not permit the ingradients to separate. Surfaces shall be smooth and free
from voids caused by stone pockets, where necessary vibration shall be
supplemented by hand spading to secure these results.
c) Number and Size of Vibrators
Vibrators shall be of sturdy construction, adequately powered. The vibration

shall be sufficiently tense to cause the concrete to flow or settle readily into
place and visibly affect the concrete over a radius of at least 450 mm (18‖)
when used in concrete having slump of one inch. A sufficient number of
vibrators (at least one vibrator for a rate of concreting of 1.5 cum. (50 cft)
per hour shall be employed so that at the required rate of placement,
vibration throughout the entire volume of each layer of concrete and
complete compaction are secured.
d) Manipulation of Vibrators
Internal vibrators shall be kept constantly moving in the concrete and shall
be applied appoints uniformly placed not further apart than the radius over
which the vibrator is visibly effective. The vibrator shall not be held in one
location long enough to draw a pool of grout from surrounding concrete.
The vibration shall be such that the concrete becomes uniformly plastic and
there shall be at least 200 seconds of vibration per square metre (20 second
of vibration per sq.ft.) of surface of each layers of concrete, computed on
the basis of visibly affected radius and taking overlap into consideration.
2. H a) Grade of Concrete
The concrete shall be of grades designated as M-15, M-20, M-25, M-30 of

cube crushing strengths as specified in 1.S. Code 456 of latest edition.
Note: The designation of concrete mix: Letter M refers to the mix and the
number to the characteristic compressive strength of 15 cm cube of 28
days, expressed in N/sq.mm.
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b) i) Ordinary Cement : Concrete made without preliminary tests but
by adopting volumetric concrete mix, shall be called ―ORDINARY
CONCRETE‖ unless ordinary concrete as per Table 3 I.S. 456 of
latest edition.
ii) Nominal Volumetric Mixes : If in the bill of quantities

concrete is specified in volumetric proportions such as 1:4:8,
1:3:6, 1:2:4, 1:1 1/2:3, 1:1:2 etc. it shall be taken to mean that the
proportions by volume of cement; sand and coarse aggregate
shall be in the order in which the mix is specified.
Table-1
Minimum cement content for different volumetric mix of concrete are as under :
Volumetric Proportion of cement Concrete
Cement : Fine Aggregate Course Stone Aggregate
Minimum Cement Content Kg/cum
1:1½ : 3 412
1:2:4 317
1:3:6 235
1:4:8 180
c) Strength Requirements of Concrete
Where ordinary portland cement is used, the compressive strength requirements

for various grades of concrete shall be as given in Table 2 of I.S. 456 of latest
edition. It shall be the contractor‘s responsibility to obtain specified strengths for the
various grades of concrete. Where rapid hardening Portland cement is used, 28
days‘ compressive strength requirements specified shall be met at 7 days.
d) Design Mix Concrete
Concrete made with preliminary tests by designing concrete mix in a laboratory

shall be called ―DESIGN MIX CONCRETE‖ and shall be designated as M-20, M- 25
and M-30.
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i) Concrete Mix for Various Grades of Design Mix Concrete :
Concrete mixes shall be designed for various grades of concrete (M-20, M-
25, M-30) by the contractor to achieve the respective strength, durability
and workability necessary for the job by the most economical use of various
ingredients. The design should be made conforming to the relevant IS
Specifications (IS-456, 516 of latest edition) in respect of proportioning of fine
aggregate to coarse aggregate, maximum quantity of dry aggregates and
water cement ratio, the minimum cement content as mentioned in the
Schedule of Quantities. The contractor will arrange for the testing of various
trial mixes of sufficient number (as per direction of the Architects/Owner) at
his own cost in laboratory approved by the Architects/Owner for the
preliminary test for different grades of concrete. The Architects/Owner will
adopt the concrete mixes for the respective concrete grades from the test
results of the said trial mixes, conducted and certified by the approved
laboratory and the contractor will accordingly proceed with the concreting
at work site. Constant check on grading and mix proportion shall be done
by the contractor who will always be responsible to produce quality
concrete of required grades as per the acceptance criteria of IS 456 of
latest edition. If there is any change in the quality of aggregates (both
coarse and fine), necessary alteration to the mix proportion should further
be approved by the Architect/Owner before the same are used at work
site.
The Architects will always have the unquestionable right to revise the
minimum cement content as decided above, if in his opinion, there is any
chance of deterioration of quality of aggregate or other reason.
2.1 Classification of Concrete of Lower or Higher Strength than Specified
Where the strength of concrete mix (for ordinary concrete or design mix concrete)
as indicated by tests, lies in between the strengths of any of two grades, such
concrete shall be classified as a grade belonging to the lower of the two grades
between which its strength lies. In case the cube test strength show higher strengths
than those specified for the particular grade, the concrete shall not be placed in
any higher grade nor shall contractor be entitled for any extra payment on such
account.
2. J Watertight Concrete
Concrete in all underground works such as water tanks and the like where
concrete of mix 1:1 1/2:3 grades or richer is specified, will be considered as water-
tight concrete even if not specifically mentioned in the Schedule of Quantities. In
respect of such concrete it shall be contractor‘s responsibility to ensure that the
resulting construction is watertight, failing which, the contractor shall carry out at his
own cost, all necessary remedial measures as per direction of Owner/Architect.
J.1 Sample Size and Acceptance Criteria
All tests shall be carried out in accordance with I.S 516 of latest edition. The Criteria
for acceptance of a concrete of a specific grade shall be in accordance with
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recommendation of IS-456 of latest edition.
J.2 Cement Concrete Mudmat
Concrete for the purpose shall be in the proportion of (1:3:6) I part of cement, 3
parts of sand and 6 parts of stone chips and 1:4:8 (I cement, 4 parts of sands and 8
parts of stone chips/jhama khoa) may be mixed by volumetric batching as
mentioned in the Schedule of Quantities.
J.3 Waterproof of Concrete
Excepting internal R.C. columns and R.C. walls all structural concrete of basement
slab and retaining walls, Ramp wall & slab, water tanks and underground tanks
shall be cast with admixture of water proofing compound as advised by the
specialist waterproof agency. The waterproofing compound for the purpose
shall be of approved manufacturers and shall be mixed as per manufacturer‘s
specification. The resulting concrete shall be perfectly waterproof. The work of
waterproofing concrete by the admixture of waterproofing compound shall be
done under direct supervision of a senior representative of the approved
manufacturers. The Contractor shall give a guarantee for 10 years non judicial
stamp paper of appropriate value as per the proforma enclosed against water
leakages through the resulting concrete work and shall rectify all defects during the
guarantee period without any extra
charges. The waterproofing compound for this purpose shall be paid in a separate
item if not otherwise mentioned in the Schedule of Quantities. Full payment against
this item of work shall be made after testing & satisfactory result and submission of
guarantee at an approved proforma.
2. K Form Work
K.1 Materials and Design
a) The form work shall be of approved dressed timber of not less than 3.5 cms
thick except where otherwise stated. As an alternative sufficiently rigid
steel/ply board shuttering of approved design may be used. Joints of the
shuttering must not allow loss of liquid from concrete. In timber shuttering the
joints shall therefore be either tongued or grooved or the joints must be
perfectly closed and lined with craft paper or other types of approved
materials. In case of steel shuttering also the joints are to be similarly lined. If
any particular material or materials be specified in the Schedule of
Quantities for formwork such particularly specified material or materials shall
be used in work. The from work shall be constructed as to remain sufficiently
rigid during placing of the concrete. All shuttering and framing must be
adequately stayed and braced to the satisfaction of the 0wner/ Architects
for properly supporting the concrete during the period of hardening. The
forms shall have sufficient strength and rigidity to hold concrete and
withstand the pressure of ramming and vibration without deflection from the
prescribed lines and levels. The surface of all forms in contact with concrete
shall be clean, rigid, watertight and smooth. Suitable devices shall be used
to hold corners, adjacent ends and edges of panels of other forms together
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in accurate alignment.
b) The form work shall conform lo the shape, lines and dimensions to suit the
R.C.C. members as shown on-drawing—Form work shall be adequately
designed to support the full weight of workers, fresh placed concrete
without yielding to settlement or-deflection and to ensure good and truly
aligned concrete finish in accordance with the construction drawings. A
camber in all direction of 6 mm for every 5 metre span in all slab and
beam centering shall be given to allow for unavoidable sagging due to
compression or other causes.
c) The form work shall be so designed that the sides of the beams shall be first
struck leaving the soffit of beams and supporting props in position. Props
shall be designed to allow accurate adjustment & to permit of their being
struck without jarring the concrete.
d) Temporary openings shall be provided at the base of columns forms and at

other points where necessary for facilities of cleaning and observations
immediately before concrete is deposited.
e) Vertical Shuttering : The vertical shuttering shall be carried down to

such solid surface as is sufficiently strong to afford adequate support and
shall remain in position until the newly constructed work: is able to support
itself. Props shall be securely braced against lateral deflection. Steel props of
approved quality shall be used. In case timber props and bullies are allowed
to use these shall be of minimum 10 cm diameter and shall be straight and
adequately strong. Bamboo props shall not be used. The spacing of such
struts shall be designed to carry loads imposed on it without undue
deflection of the members supported by the props and shall be approved
by the Owner/Architects. Any alterations suggested by them shall be carried
out at Contractor‘s expenses. Bracing shall be provided as directed without
extra cost. The contractor shall allow in his rates for providing props and
struts for any height shown in the working drawings issued to the contractor
from time to time.
K.2 Water Tightness
The Contractor shall ensure that the forms are checked for water tightness just
before concreting operation starts and shall make good any deficiencies. If
instructed by the Owner/Architects building paper or any other approved materials
will have to be used without any extra charge for the same.
K.3 Cleaning and Treatment of Forms
All rubbish, particularly wood chippings, shavings and saw dust, shall be removed
from the interior of the forms before the concrete is placed and the form work in
contact wit the concrete shall be cleaned and throughly wetted or treated with
an approve composition. Care shall be taken that such approved composition is
kept out of contact with the reinforcements. Interior of all moulds and boxes must
be thoroughly washed out with hosepipe or otherwise so as to be perfectly
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cleaned and free from all extraneous matter before deposition of concrete. Prior
approval of the formwork should be taken from Architects before placing
reinforcement on the formwork.
K.4 Stripping
Form shall be left in place until their removal is authorized by the Owner/Architects
am shall then be removed with care so as to avoid injury to concrete.
Under no circumstances shall form be struck until the concrete reaches a strength
of at least twice the stress to which the concrete may be subjected at the time of
striking. The strength referred to shall be that of concrete using the same cement
and aggregate with the same (proportion and cured under conditions of
temperature and moisture similar to these (existing on the work. Where possible,
the formwork should be left longer as it would assist the curing.
K.5 Stripping Time
In normal circumstances (generally where temperatures are above 20°C and

where ordinary cement is used) forms shall be struck after expiry of the following
periods unless otherwise directed at site by the Owner/ Architects.
Location Striking time in days

Ordinary Portland Pozzalana
Cement Cement
a) Vertical. sides of walls, slabs, beams and 2 4

columns
b) Bottom of slabs up to 4.5 M span 7 14
c) Bottom of slabs above 4.5 M span. Bottoms of 14 21

beams up to 6.0 M span
d) Bottoms of beams over 6.0 M span & arch rib 21 30

bottoms above 6.0 M span.
For rapid hardening cement, 3/7 of the above

periods will be sufficient in all-cases-except vertical
sides of walls, slabs, beams and columns which
should be retained for a minimum period of 24 hours.
K.6 Formwork in Lifts for Continuous Surface
Where forms for continuous surface are placed in successive units, (as for example
in columns or walls) the forms shall fit tightly over the completed surface so as to
prevent leakage of mortar from the concrete and to maintain accurate alignment
of the surface.
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K. 7 Procedure while Removing the Formwork
All formwork shall be removed without such shock or vibration as would damage
the reinforced concrete. Before the soffit and struts are removed the concrete
surface shall be exposed where necessary in order to ascertain that the
concrete has sufficiently hardened. Proper precautions shall be taken to allow for
the decrease in the rate of hardening that occurs with all cement in the cold
weather.
K. 8 Tolerance
The following shall be the maximum permissible tolerance:
a) In general, setting out dimensions up to 4M in length a tolerance up

to 3 mm will be allowed.
b) On lengths of more than 4 M tolerance of not more than 5 mm will
be allowed.
c) On the cross sectional dimensions of columns, beams, slabs, facias,

chajja, mullions, grills, fins, louvers, and such other members, tolerance of
more than 3 mm will not be allowed.
d) The top surface of concrete floor slab will be within 6 mm of the level and
line shown on the drawings.
e) Columns and walls and other vertical members shall not be more
than 3 mm out of plumb in their storey height and not more than 6 mm out
of plumb in their full height.
f) If work is not carried out within the tolerance set out above in (a) to (e), the
cost of all rectification measures of dismantling and reconstructing as
decided by the Owner/ Architects shall be borne by the contractor. In case
of work dismantled, the same not to be measured and paid for.
2. L Defective or Poor Concrete - Procedure for Dealing With
L. 1 General
If in the Owner‘s/Architects‘ opinion there is doubt as to the strength of the

structure due to the works test cube failing to attain specified strength due to poor
workmanship like honeycombing etc or any reason attributable to negligence on
the part of the contractor then the Owner‘s/Architect‘s decision regarding
dismantling, of such concrete or rectification if concrete is allowed to be retained
in its place shall be final and binding on the contractor.
L. 2 Where Concrete in Structure is Allowed to be Retained
In the case of concrete showing the result of the tests strength less than those
specified, the quantities in cubic metre certified by the Owner/Architects as so
deficit may be allowed to remain in such a case subject to deduction for such
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sums as are or may become due under the contract not exceeding Rs. 50.00 per
cum of the quantity so certified in case where deficiency does not exceed five
percent and Rs.100.00 per cum of the said quantity where the deficiency exceeds
five percent. The Owner/Architect shall have full power in their absolute discretion
to fix the actual rate of deduction subject only to that the rate so fixed shall not
exceed the maximum as provided above.
L.3 Concrete Ordered to be Dismantled
If the deficiency exceeds standard Deviations arrived as per IS 456 of latest

edition, Owner/Architects may at their discretion direct the portion of concrete
certified by them so as deficient in strength to be dismantled from the structure
and replaced concrete of specified strength and the contractor shall in that case
have to carry out that direction at his own cost irrespective of the amount of loss,
inconvenience difficulties involved. Concrete thus dismantled will not be measured
and paid for.
L.4 Concrete Retained with rectification
Where the Owner/Architects consider that defective concrete be strengthened,

contractor shall carry out all rectification work as per direction of Owner/Architect
at contractor‘s expense. The concrete of lower strength thus accepted shall,
however paid for concrete as mentioned above after necessary strengthening.
L.5 Quality of Defective Concrete Represented by Cubes
In all cases of defective concrete as revealed by work test cubes strength falling
below the specified strength, the quantity of concrete thus affected and
represented by I cubes will be decided by the Owner/Architects whose decision
shall be final and binding on the contractor.
L.6 Honey Combing
a) Where honeycombed surface are noticed in the concrete, the

contractor shall not patch up the same until examined by the
Owner/Architects and decision given regarding the acceptance with
rectification or rejection of the same. If the contractor patches up such
defects without the knowledge of the Owner/Architects the
Owner/Architects will be at liberty to order demolition of the concerned
concrete members to the extent they consider necessary. In such case, the
contractor at his expense, shall demolish and reconstruct defective work.
The demolished work shall not be measured and paid for.
b) If in the opinion of the Owner/Architects the honeycombing is harmful to the

structure and where so directed by the Owner/Architect the full structural
member affected by honey combing as decided by Owner/Architects shall
be dismantle and reconstructed to Owner/Architects‘ approval at the
contractor‘s expense. The demolished concrete will not be measured and
paid for.
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c) Where in the opinion of the Owner/Architects the Structural
member containing honeycombing can be allowed to be retained with
rectification, the rectification shall, be carried out as directed by the
Owner/Architects by gunitting (with cement mortar 1:3 proportion)the
areas concerned at the contractor‘ expense.
d) If such honeycombed areas are not severe in the opinion of the

Owner/Architect and where so directed shall be patched up with cement
mortar consisting of I part of cement and 3 parts of sand after removing
detective concrete up to sound concrete surface to the satisfaction of
Owner/Architects all at the expense of the contractor.
L.7 Load Testing
The Owner/Architects reserve the right to reject proposal of any load testing on
structure and proceed to deal with defective concrete as stated in the paragraph.
However, purely at their discretion, they may instruct the contractor to make a
loading test on the work part thereof. The nature of the test and the loading shall
be left to the discretion of the Owner/ Architects. The contractor shall bear the cost
of the test and the cost of dismantling and reconstruction or concreting the
defects by rectification in accordance with their instructions. Where such structure
is allowed o remain in the work the concrete shall be accepted as belonging to
the next lower grade and payment shall be made
accordingly to the contractor.
L.8 Other Defects
Any other defects in concrete shall be made good as directed by the

Owner/Architects at the contractors expenses.
2. M Contractor’s Rates to Include
The rates of the contractor for providing and laying cement concrete in various
grades or proportion in the schedule of quantities shall, apart from any other
factors specified elsewhere in the tender documents, include for the following :
a) For all factors and method of work described in this specification and
relevant Indian Standards.
b) For all materials, labours, tools and plants, scaffolding, staging

etc mixing conveying and placing concrete in position, ramming, vibrating,
trowelling, curing, and removing the scaffolding after the work is complete.
c) Unless otherwise specified in the Schedule of Quantities the cost for

concrete items shall include for providing, stays, struts, bolts, nuts and every
item necessary to keep the forms rigid, smoothing the surface to receive
concrete as per detailed drawing, striking and stripping formwork after the
concrete is cured or as specified, hacking the concrete surfaces required to
receive plaster etc. Where shuttering is described as a separate item in the
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schedule of quantities, rate for shuttering shall be inclusive of all the works
mentioned in this para apart from other factors mentioned in specification
for form work and also elsewhere in this contract. Shuttering to curve
structure will be measured and paid as detailed in Schedule of Quantities.
d) The reinforcement in case of reinforced concrete work will be paid

for separately unless otherwise stated in the particular items, but rate shall
include for pouring concrete and packing around reinforcement.
e) The measurement of concrete will be as per detailed drawing,

shapes and size based on net structural sizes as per drawing i.e. exclusive of
plaster.
f) Rates for concrete items shall cover for any shape of structural
members like columns, beams, facia, fins, louvers etc. and for cantilever
beams, slabs, etc. including curve structures.
g) Formation and treatment of construction joints, and expansion joints

where water bars of approved materials or joint fillers like ―Shalitex‖
are specified such materials shall .be paid as per separate rates.
h) Design of mixes, if required by specification, testing in an approved

laboratory, tests of materials and work required in the opinion of the
Architect and described in these specification.
i) Fixing all inserts like pipe, plugs, forming holes etc as described
j) Weigh-batching using a Mechanical Weigh Batcher of a batching

plant or where so specified for volumetric batching.
k) For taking out dowel bars, fan hooks, etc. through shuttering.
l) For forming drip moulds in chajja, sills etc. as shown in‘

the drawings or as described.
m) For work at all levels.
n) In cases where at the junctions of beams, column and slab the composition
of concrete mix of specified strength be different for columns, beams and slab
then in such cases only the richer concrete among those specified for in all
these members shall be used at the junctions and rate quoted for columns
beams and slabs or any members entering such junctions shall allow for the
same. Rate shall also cover for spill over of rich concrete in beams to natural
angle of repose of wet concrete required from practical consideration while
concreting the junctions.
2. N Steel Reinforcement
N.1 Mild Steel Bars
Mild steel reinforcement bars shall conform to 1.S. 226 of latest edition ―Standard
Quantity‖ or I.S. 432 of latest edition ―Grade I‖. Other qualities of steel shall not be
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acceptable.
N.2 High Strength Deformed Bars
Where high strength deformed steel bars and wires are specified, the material shall
be as manufactured by M/s. Hindustan Steel, M/s. Tata Iron & Steel Company Ltd
or other manufacturers conforming to IS 1786 of latest edition accompanied by a
certificate from manufacturer.
Test: Necessary tests on steel reinforcements bars & wires shall be carried out by the
contractor as per instruction of Owner/Architects at an interval mentioned in this
contract at no extra cost.
N.3 Cleaning of Reinforcement
Before steel reinforcement is placed in position, the surface of the reinforcement

shall be cleaned of rust, dust, grease and any other objectionable substances.
N.4 Bar Bending Schedule of Reinforcement
On receipt of structural drawing, Contractor shall prepare bar bending schedule of

reinforcement and shall obtain approval of the Owner/Architects.
N.5 Cutting of Reinforcement
Before steel reinforcement bars are cut, the contractor shall study the lengths of
bars required as per drawing and shall carry out cutting only to suit the sizes
required as per drawing.
N.6 Placing and Security
Reinforcement bars shall be accurately placed and secured in position and firmly
supported or wedged by precast concrete blocks of suitable thickness at
sufficiently close intervals so that they will not sag between the supports or get
displaced during the placing of concrete or any other operation of the work.
Contractor shall maintain reinforcement in its correct position without displacement
and correct specified cover.
The contractor shall be responsible for all costs for rectification required in case the
bars are displaced out of their correct position.
N.7 Binding Wire
The reinforcement shall be securely bound wherever bars cross or whenever

required for with 20 gauge soft black annealed steel wire.
N.8 Welding
Welding of bars shall not be carried out unless specifically authorised in writing by
Owner/ Architects as per I.S. Code of Practice in place of splicing. However, no
extra payment shall be allowed for the same.
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N.9 Bends etc
Bends, cranks, ‗etc. in steel reinforcement shall be carefully formed, care being
taken to keep bends out of winding. Otherwise all rods shall be truly straight. If any
bend shows signs of cracking the rod shall be removed immediately from the site.
Minimum radius of 9 times diameter of the bar shall be used unless otherwise
specified in the drawings. However, in respect of standard hooks the radius of bend
shall be 2 times the diameter of bar. Heating of reinforcement of bars to facilitate
bending will not be permitted. The bars shall always be bent cold. In case of mild
steel reinforcement bars of larger sizes where cold bending is not possible they may
be bend by heating with written permission of the Owner/Architects. Bars when
bent shall not be heated beyond cherry red colour and after bending shall be
allowed to cool slowly without quenching. The bars damaged or weakened in any
way in bending) shall not be used on the work. High strength deformed bars shall
in no case be heated to facilitate bending or cranking.
N.10 Inspection of Reinforcement
No concreting shall commence until the Owner/Architects have inspected the

reinforcement in position and until their approval have been obtained. A notice of
at least 72 hours shall be given to the Owner/Architects by the contractor for
inspection of reinforcement. If in the opinion of the Owner/Architects any materials
are not in accordance with the specification or the reinforcement is incorrectly
spaced, bent or otherwise defective, the contractor shall immediately remove
such materials from the site and replace with new and rectify any other defects in
accordance with the instruction of the Owner/Architects and to their entire
satisfaction.
N.11 Nett Measurement
Reinforcements shall be placed as shown on the structural drawings and payment

will be made on the nett measurements from drawings. Only such laps, dowels,
chairs and pins in reinforcement as approved by the Owner/Architects or shown on
drawings shall be paid for. The contractor shall allow in his quoted rates for all
wastage which will not be paid separately.
N.12 Stock Piling of Steel
Steel required shall be stock piled well in advance of need in the work. Contractor
shall stock pile 1/3 requirement within 15 days, 2/3rd requirement at 1/4 contract
time and requirement at 1/2 contract time or to suit the accepted work
programme.
N.13 Cover for Reinforcement
Cover shall be measured from the outer surface of main reinforcement. Cover shall
as follows if not specified/shown in construction drawings.
a) At each end of a reinforcing bar, 25 mm or twice the diameter of such rod
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or bar whichever is greater.
b) For longitudinal reinforcing bar in beams 25 mm or the diameter of such rod

or bar, whichever is greater.
c) For tensile, compressive shear or other reinforcement in a slab 15 mm or the

diameters of such reinforcement whichever is greater.
d) For reinforcement in any other member such as a lintel, chajja, canopy or

pardi, 15mm or the diameters of such reinforcements, whichever is greater.
e) For main reinforcement in isolated footings (side and bottom) clear

cover shall be 50 mm.
f) For column bars clear cover shall be 40 mm, unless otherwise specified as in
drawing. In case of columns of minimum dimension of 200 mm or under,
whose reinforcing bars do not exceed 12 mm, minimum cover of 25 mm
should be provided.
g) For bars in slabs of strip footings and mat foundations the clear cover shall
be 50mm. Beam bars shall be placed over slab bars in respect of beam &
slab type foundations.
N.14 Rates quoted for Reinforcement in Addition to Any Factors mentioned elsewhere
shall also include for
a) All cutting to length, labour in bending and cranking, forming hooked

ends, handling, hoisting and everything necessary to fix reinforcement in
work as per drawing.
b) Decoiling, straightening (coiled bars, bent bars to facilitate transporting).
c) Cost of binding work required as described.
d) Cost of precast concrete cover blocks to maintain cover and holding

reinforcement in position.
e) For fabricating and fitting reinforcement in any structural member

irrespective of its location, dimensions and level.
f) Removal of rust and every other undesirable substance, using wire brush etc
as described.
g) Work at all levels.
h) Rolling tolerance and wastage.
i) Stock piling of reinforcements as described.
2.0 Damp Proof Course
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Damp proof course shall be 40 mm/25 mm thick (as specified in the
Schedule of Quantities) artificial stone 1:1 1/2:3 (1 part cement, 1/2 parts sand
and 3 parts stone chips of 6 mm graded down Approved waterproofing
compound of proportion as specified by manufacturer should be mixed with
the concrete during mixing, as per manufacturer‘s specification. Before laying
the concrete on the wall, the top surface shall be thoroughly cleaned of dirt,
loose particles, cake mortar dropping and latiance, if any kind by scrubbing
with coir or steel wire brush or by hacking if necessary. The surface shall be
moistened before laying the concrete. The concrete should be laid in every
case over the full width of the superstructure walls or as shown in the drawing.
The top surface shall be finished with double chequered marks for adhesion of
mortar for brickwork. Proper curing should be done before starting the
brickwork over the damp proof course.
If any particular materials or any other treatments be specified in the

schedule of quantities for damp proof course such particular materials or
specifications shall be followed.
3.0 PRECAST CONCRETE WORKS AND PRECAST R.C.C JALLI
3. A Precast Concrete Work
3.1 The design/details of the precast units as shown in the drawings will be normally
adhered to. However, for changes in respect of size of the units, method of jointing
etc as decided during the progress of work by the Owner/Architects, the contractor
will not be entitled to any extra over the rate quoted for such items of work. The
contractor should quote rate to include this into account while submitting tender.
3.2 The rates to be affixed to the items of manufacturing and supplying precast
concrete works shall include all labours and materials (reinforcements measured
separately), unless otherwise mentioned in Schedule of quantities) including the
entire cost of supplying, fixing and removing moulds and/or form work, approved
finish to face, drawing and direction of the Owner/Architects.
3.3 Samples of precast unit should be submitted for inspection and approval by
the 0wner/Architects as regards texture, colour and quality.
3.4 Unless otherwise mentioned in Schedule of Quantities the proportion for precast
concrete works shall be 1:2:4 (I cement, 2 coarse sand, 4 aggregate).
3.5 Water cement ratio for this class of concrete work should not exceed 0.5.
3.6 Form shall be composed of high quality limber of approved variety consisting
mainly of two basic units-mould and perimeter frame as per drawing. Mould
units are to be assembled with nail.
3.7 Curing of concrete units should be as porolonged as possible (not less than 21
days) but they should be allowed to dry before fixing for as long a period as
possible and should never be fixed in a green or wet condition.
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3.8 During installation of the precast unit in position special care should be taken to
avoid the possible damage to the units and danger to workmen.
Any loss, damage or injury caused to the units or workmen due to carelessness,
will be the contractors responsibility and if ordered by the Owner/Architects the
damaged units are to be replaced by new units which are absolutely at the risk
and cost of the contractor.
3.9 The rates of the contractor for the same unless otherwise mentioned in
Schedule of Quantities shall be inclusive of supplying and casting of the
concrete blocks of specified thickness, necessary formwork as specified in
drawings, installation of the units in position with light crane, fixing the units to
adjacent units (precast or cast in situ) and supporting frame work as shown in
drawing, finally to have the cement rendering or 6 mm thick cement plastering
with all other ancillary and contingent works which may arise to ‗have the work
finished, as per drawing and to the satisfaction of the Owner/Architects.
3. B Precast RCC Jalli
Specification same as ‗Precast Concrete Work‘.
4.0 BRICK WORKS
4.1 Bricks
a) The bricks shall be locally available kiln burnt bricks of generally regular and
uniform size, shape & colour, uniformly well burnt but not over burnt. The
bricks shall be free from cracks, chips, flaws, stones or lumps of any kind and
the rating of efflorescence shall not be more than ―moderate‖, when
tested, as per 1.S. 3495 of latest edition. They shall not have any part
unburnt. They shall not break even after being dropped on the ground on
their flat face in a standard condition from a height of 60 cm.
b) The size of brick shall normally 250 mm x 125 mm x 75 mm or 230 mm x

115 mm x 65 mm. Bricks of one standard size shall be used on one work
unless specially permitted by the Owner/Architects.
c) After immersion in water, absorption by weight shall not exceed 20% of

dry weight of the brick when tested according to IS 1077. Unless
otherwise specified the load to crush the brick when tested according to IS
1077 shall not be less than 50 Kg/Sq.cm.
d) Prior approval of Owner/Architects shall be obtained for the brands of

bricks to be used in the work after compliance with the above
specifications/tests.
4.2 Mortar
Unless otherwise specified, mortar for brick work shall be composed of I part of
cement to 6 parts of approved sand for walls of one brick thick (25 cm) and
over and one part of cement to 4 parts of approved sand for half brick thick
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and brick on edge walls.
4.3 Construction Details
a) Soaking : All brick shall be immersed in water for 24 hours before being
put into work so that they will be saturated and will not absorb water from
the mortar.
b) Bats : No bats or cut bricks shall be used in the work unless absolutely
necessary around irregular openings or for adjusting the dimensions of
different course and for closers, in which case, full bricks shall be laid at
corners, the bats being placed on the middle of the courses.
c) Laying : The bricks shall be laid in mortar to line, level and shapes shown
on the plan, slightly pressed and thoroughly bedded in mortar and all joints
shall be properly flushed and packed with mortar so that they will be
completely filled with mortar and no hollows left any where. Bricks shall
be handled carefully so as not to damage their edges. They should not also
be thrown from any height to the ground but should be put down gently. All
course shall be laid truely horizontal and all vertical joints made truly
vertical. Vertical joints on one course and the next below should not
come over one another and shall not normally, be nearer than quarter of a
brick length. For battered faces heading shall be at right angles to the face.
Fixtures, plugs, frames etc. if any, shall be built in at place shown in the
plans while laying the courses only and not later by removal of bricks
already laid. The top layer of bricks of one or more thick wall coming in
contact with R.C.C. beam/slabs and at window sill level etc shall be laid
on edge as per direction.
Care shall be taken during construction to see that edges of bricks at

quoins, sills, heads etc. are not damaged.
The verticality of the walls and horizontality of the courses shall be

checked very often with plumb bob and spirit level respectively.
All external wall should have fair face on exterior surface.
d) Bond : Unless otherwise specified, brick work shall be done in English Bond.
AlI walls, coming in contact with reinforced concrete columns, beams etc.
should be properly bonded by inserting reinforcements. Extra labour shall
be included in the rates (reinforcements will be measured and paid
separately against reinforcement item provided in the Schedule of
Quantities.
e) Joints : Joints shall not exceed 10 mm (about 3/8‖) in thickness and this
thickness shall be uniform through out. The joints shall be raked out not less
than l0mm (about 3/18‖) deep when the mortar is green where pointing is to
be done. When the brick surface are to be plastered, the joints shall be
raked to a depth of 5 mm when the mortar is green, so as to provide good
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key to plaster.
f) Uniform Raising : Brick work shall be carried up regularly in all cases where
the nature of work will admit, not leaving any part 60 mm lower than
another. But where building at different levels is necessary, the
bricks shall be stepped so as to give later at uniform level and effective
bond. Horizontal courses should be to line and level, and face plumb
as shown on the plan. The rate of laying masonry may be up to a height of
80 cm (about 32‖) per day if cement mortar is used, and 45 cm (about
18‖) if lime mortar is used.
4.4 Scaffolding
The scaffolding must be of approved type strong and rigid stiffened with
necessary cross bearers and safe to prevent injury to persons or materials. The
contractor shall have to allow other trades to make reasonable use of his
scaffolding as directed by the Owner/Architects. If for the interest of work the
contractor have to erect scaffolding in the other properties including local
bodies or Corporation, the arrangement for the same including the cost of
licensing fees etc. shall have to be borne by the contractor and the Owner
should be kept free from any liability on this account.
Put log holes shall be made good by bricks to match the face work when put logs
are removed after ensuring that the holes behind are solidly filled in with 1:4:8
cement concrete.
4.5 Curing
All brick works shall be kept well watered for 14 days after laying. While
pozzalana cement is used for mortar the curing shall be extended by one week at
contractors expense.
4.6 Exposed Brick Work
Where exposed brick work is specified the usual specification for ‗Brick Work‘ as
mentioned above will be applicable for ‗Exposed Brick Work‘ but in addition
specially selected brick shall be used for facing, ensuring regular and clean
faces of uniform colour. No bricks which are broken chipped, wrinkled or which
have irregular edges or corners shall be used.
Depending on the quality of bricks and if instructed by the Owner/Architects the

exposed faces of every bricks shall be rubbed before laying without extra charge.
Wooden fillets 10 mm thick and 10 mm wide shall be placed at the edge of joints
so that the mortar comes on the surface of the bricks and a regular thickness of
joints is maintained.
The surface shall be rubbed down with brush on bricks if necessary, and
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thoroughly washed. No mortar shall be allowed to stick to the surface, which
shall he left clean to the Owner‘s/Architect‘s satisfaction with all joints even
and true to straight line. Double scaffolding shall be used for exposed brick
work, if necessary.
4.7 Half Brick/Brick on Edge Work

Half brick thick and brick on edge walls, shall be provided with H.B. wire netting
of approved quality as reinforcements. For half brick thick wall and brick on edge
wall H.B. wire netting reinforcements of approved quality shall be provided at
every third course and in alternate course respectively according to standard
practice.
4.8 Rates to Include
Apart from other factors mentioned elsewhere in this contract, the rates for
items of brick work shall include for the following :
a) All labour, materials, use of tools, equipment and other items

incidental to the satisfactory completion of brick masonry at all heights
and levels.
b) Erecting and removing of all scaffolding, ladders and plant required for
the execution of the work to the height and depths and shapes as shown on
the plan or as ordered by the Owner/Architects including extra labour and
materials for using cut bricks in the construction of wall of varying thickness
other than one brick, one and half brick, half brick and brick on edge
walls as per drawings.
c) Constructing brick work to lines, levels, batters, pillars, curve, projection,

cutting, toothing etc. in strict conformity with the drawings and to any
position or shape, to any heights or levels including raking out joints and
housing frames, fixtures etc.
d) Necessary charges of outside scaffolding work for construction of external

brickwork from outside to have fairface on exterior surface.
e) Curing brick work.
f) Extra labour for bonding brick work to RC works as specified.
g) Removing of all stains and adhering mortar lumps on the brick work
surface.
h) Cost of reinforcement in half brick walls and brick on edge walls.
i) Raking out joints for receiving plaster as specified.
4.9 Measurements
a) Half brick thick and brick on edge walls shall be measured in sq.m
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unless otherwise mentioned.
b) One brick wall and thicker walls shall be measured in cum. Brick walls
up to and including 3 brick in thickness should be measured in multiples of
half bricks which shall be deemed to be inclusive of mortar joints. Widths of
more than three bricks in walls will be measured actually and limited to
the width specified.
c) No deduction or addition shall be made on any account for :-
i) Ends of dissimilar materials (i.e. joists, beams, lintels, posts, girders,

rafters, purlins, trusses, corbels steps etc.) up to 0.1 sqm in section.
d) For details of measurements not mentioned elsewhere in the

contract, the method of measurement should be as per relevant I.S.
Code.
4.10 Brick Flat Soling
For soling the bricks shall be of approved, quality, hard, tough, durable, dense,
clean, free from soft spots, cracks decay and other defects. Brick bats shall not
be used. All the fillings shall be watered and compacted to get maximum
consolidation. All necessary trimming or filling for laying of the soling in line and
required grade shall be done.
The sub-grade shall be marked by stacks and strings for required depth for
laying of soling. The cushioning will also consist of local sand.
The bricks shall be laid on flat (unless otherwise specified) touching each other.
Brick shall be laid in parallel rows breaking bond or in herring bond pattern as
directed and firmly embedded true to line and filled with local sand.
Measurement shall be in sqm.
4.11 Surface Drains
Surface drains are to be as follows and are to be completed in all respects

with foundation work and finishing as described, if otherwise not mentioned in
the Schedule of Quantities and detail drawing.
a) One brick thick brick work with bricks having crushing strength 50
kg/sq.cm cement mortar in both side.
b) Bed of one layer brick flat soling with bricks having crushing strength 50
kg/sq.cm and 75 mm (3‖) cement concrete (1:3:6) with stone
aggregate over it.
c) Channel of 250 mm (10‖) finished with overall width 850 mm laid to proper
gradient with a minimum of 75 mm (3‖) in depth to invert at the tarting
points to be finished with 12 mm cement plaster (1:4) finished smooth with
angles rounded of. Unless otherwise shown in drawing the gradient shall
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be I in 200. However, this gradient has to be finally corrected to suit the site
requirement.
5.0 FLOOR FINISHING WORKS

5.1 General
5.1 The in-situ and precast terrazzo paving shall be composed of 7 parts marble
chipping of the required colour & 4 parts cement marble powder mix, the
whole rolled or trowelled to a dense even surface free from holes and
blemishes.
5.2 All precast and in-situ terrazzo works shall be machine polished.
5.3 Marble shall be best Indian Marble to be approved by the Owner/Architects.

The quality shall be uniform and it shall be hard and free from discolourations,
cracks, flaws, veins or any other defecis. When marble of different colour, all
kinds are associated, care shall be taken to see that they are of equal hardness so
as to wear evenly.
5.4 Unless otherwise mentioned, the marble chips for terrazzo tiles shall be from 6 mm
to 12 mm (1/4‖ to 1/2‖) in size in 75% proportion and the other chips shall be
similar and of approved colour. The tiles and specials shall be cured in water
for at least one months before delivery.
5.5 White glazed tiles or coloured glazed tiles shall be of Indian manufacturers
first quality. The thickness of the tiles shall be about 5 mm. No chipped, cracked or
wrapped tiles shall be used in the works.
5.6 The contractor shall submit samples for all the tiles for approval before using the
same.
5.7 The work must be protected from any kind of damage till the handing over the
building.
5.8 Terrazzo tiles for the purpose shall be of approved manufacturer.
5.9 The colour of the terrazzo works is described as follows :
In the schedule of quantities for both precast and situ works, Grey terrazo, silver
grey terrazzo, coloured other than green terrazzo, white terrazzo etc have been
mentioned. Grey terrazzo shall mean terrazzo works requiring ordinary grey
coloured cement. Silver grey terrazzo shall mean terrazzo works requiring white
cement in addition to grey cement of equal proportion. Coloured other than
green terrazzo shall mean terrazzo except grey, silver grey and green colour
requiring colour pigments, (other than green) in addition to white cement. Green
terrazzo tiles Shall mean terrazzo works requiring green pigments and white
cement. The actual proportion of grey cement, colouring pigment, white
cement etc. shall be determined from the approved samples to have the desired
shades. White terrazzo works shall mean terrazzo works requiring only white cement.
Moreover for white terrazzo works the colour of the marble chips shall be perfectly
white.
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A. Cast in Situ Marble Mosaic Flooring Dado and Skirting
5. A.1 Flooring
i) Preparation of Sub-grade : The surface of the base slab shall be

struck off reasonably true at a level average 40 mm or otherwise
required to suit the thickness of floor finish as mentioned in the Schedule
of Quantities below the required finished level. Before laying floor
concrete, the sub-grade shall be properly cleaned trimmed to give
required thickness of floor and neat cement slurry applied to give proper
bond of floor with the sub-grade.
ii) Flooring Composition : This will consist of two layers, the bottom
one called the ‗under coat‘ and the top one called the ‗top coat‘. The
bottom coat shall be 30 mm thick (average) and the top coal shall be 10
mm thick (finished). The total finished thickness shall be 40 mm (average)
unless otherwise stated in the Schedule of Quantities.
a) Undercoat : The concrete for the undercoat shall be mixed in the

proportion of one part portland cement 2 parts of sand to 4 parts
of fine stone chips mixed with not less than 25 litres (5 gallons) of
water per bag of Portland- cement.
b) Glass Strips : While laying the undercoat, glass strips of about 2.8
mm thick and width to suit thickness as separators shall be
provided to form approved panels unless otherwise specified in
Schedule of Quantities. The area of each panel in the flooring
shall not exceed I sq. metre or as directed, the longest side of any
panel not exceeding I metre. Unless otherwise mentioned in the
Schedule of Quantities the cost of providing glass strips in the
flooring shall be included in the rate quoted for mosaic flooring.
c) Top Coat : The grading, proportion and colour of the marble chips
shall be got approved from the Owner/Architects after preparing a
few samples of cast in situ mosaic flooring. The proportion of white
cement, grey cement, pigments and marble chips in the top coat
shall be got approved from the Owner/Architects to get shades, as
required.
iii) Workmanship : Before laying cast in situ mosaic work, approval

should be taken from the Owner/Architects for samples of different
types of marble chips (grade and shade) and which shall be kept in the
office of the Owner/Architects at site for reference. The sub-grade shall
be chipped, thoroughly cleaned wetted and given a coat of cement
grouting. Cement concrete (1:2:4) undercoat of stiff consistency shall be
laid on the surface and proper key for the terrazzo mix shall be formed
on the concrete surface with a broom stick or steel brush before the
concrete base fully sets. After undercoat has fully set the surface shall be
given a coat of cement grouting (coloured or grey as required) and the
top coat shall immediately be laid, tamped and trowelled lo an even
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surface. Terrazo topping including the base shall be carried out in
alternate section not exceeding I sq.mm. each maximum side not greater
than 1.0 metre. Glass strips penetrating through the full thickness of terrazzo
and balance in concrete base shall be used at joints to attain best
quality of works. Unless otherwise mentioned in the Schedule of Quantities
the top coat should have sufficient thickness so that after final polishing the
thickness as mentioned in the Schedule of Quantities is maintained.
After striking off the finished level, the concrete top coat shall be rolled
lengthwise and crosswise, so as to secure thorough compaction of marble
hips cement paste. Additional marble chips of the larger size shall be
spread over the topping during rolling until 85% of finished surface shall be
composed of marble chips. Immediately after rolling, the surface shall be
floated and trowelled once. No attempt shall be made to remove trowel
marks. After this the floor must be kept continuously moist for at least 10
days.
After the terrazzo concrete has hardened enough to prevent dislodgement

of aggregate particles, it shall be ground down with an approved type
of grinding machine set with free, rapid cutting car borandum stones to
expose the coarse aggregate. All the materials ground off shall be removed
by squeazing and flushing with water.
Air holes, pits and other blemishes shall then be filled with a thin grout
composed of neat cement. This grout shall be spread over the surface and
worked into the pits. After all patch fillers have hardened for seven days,
the floor surface shall receive a second and final grinding to remove the
film of cement paste. The surface then shall be rubbed with oxalic acid
powder mixed with water.
All freshly placed concrete shall be protected from the all defacement
due to building operations. The contractors shall provide and use, when
necessary tarpaulins to cover completely or enclose all freshly finished
concrete.
All angles at bases and corners are to be coved without any extra charge.
iv) Rates to include : Apart from other factors mentioned elsewhere in this
contract, the rates shall include for the following :
a) Providing and laying 1:2:4 cement concrete ‗or undercoat in panels

including cost for providing a coat of cement grouting on subgrade and
on undercoat as specified.
b) Mixing the in gradients of terrazzo mix to white cement grey

cement/approved pigments, marble dust and marble chips of
approved quality, maximum size and graded down as required and
laying it in the top coat.
c) Curing
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c) Machine polishing and finish as specified above.
iv) Mode of Measurement : The measurement shall be in sqm for the actual cast in
situ mosaic flooring provided.
5. A.2 Dado and Skirting

Dado and skirting shall be laid in two layers, the under coat being laid as (1:2:4)
cement concrete and the top coat with marble chips in white/grey cement with
pigment a required to match with the floor finish or as directed.
a) Under Coat : The under coat shall be in (1:2:4) cement concrete and
shall be applied to the wall surface. The thickness of the concrete shall
be 14 mm over the proudest part for brick work & the concrete faces.
The surface of the under coat shall be kepi rough to form a key for the
top coat of the marble chips in white/grey cement with pigment as
required in different proportions.
b) Glass strips : Glass strips shall be provided about 2.8 mm thick and
width to suit the thickness of the dado (inclusive of top coat). The glass
strips shall be fixed in concrete when it is green. Spacing of glass strips
should not exceed I metre.
c) Top Coat : This shall be similar to the top in cast-in-situ mosaic flooring having
a minimum thickness of 6 mm (finished).
d) Polishing : Same as that for flooring instead of machine polishing

hand polishing should be done.
e) Rates to Include : Apart from other factors mentioned elsewhere in this

contract, the rates shall include for the following :-
i) Applying under coat 1:2:4 cement concrete and roughening

the surface including cost for providing a coat of cement grouting
on subgrade and on undercoat as specified.
ii) Mixing the ingradients of terrazzo mix as required and laving it in

top coat.
iii) Curing.
iv) Polishing and finishing the dado and skirting.
Mode of Measurements
i) Dado and skirting shall be measured in square metre for the

actual area provided.
5. B Artificial Stone Flooring, Dado & Skirting
5. B.1 Artificial Stone Flooring
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a) Preparation of Subgrade : The surface of the structural slab shall be struck of
reasonably true and at a level average 40 mm below the level of finished
floor. All water, laitance or dirt on the surface of the structural slab shall be
removed before the base course is laid. The slope required should be
provided in the concrete of the structural slab to obtain uniform thickness of
artificial stone towards the predetermined positions of outlets.
b) Base Course : The mix for the base of the artificial stone shall be I part of
portland cement, 2 parts of fine aggregate and 4 parts of coarse
aggregate by volume. The stone chips for the base course should be 6
mm and down and should be properly screened and washed before use.
Not more than 27.1/2 litres (5.1/2 gallons) of mixing water including the
moisture in the aggregate shall be used for each bag of portland cement in
the mixture. The concrete shall be of the driest consistency possible to work
with a sawing motion of the strike off board or straight edge. Changes in
consistency shall be obtained by adjusting the proportions of aggregate
and cement. In no case, shall be the specified amount of water exceeded.
c) Sectors : Artificial stone flooring shall be [aid in sections not exceeding 1.5
sqm with a maximum length of 1.5 M as directed. Flooring of the panels
laying diagonally shall be completed first. The edges of the panels to be
concreted shall be bounded by about 50 mm wide oiled wooden
battens of the finished floor thickness. Immediately before the placing of the
concrete the sub-base will be given a coat of neat cement grouting.
d) Top Layer : After striking off the base course to the required slope, it
shall be compacted with a wood flat. The surface shall be tested with a
straight edge to direct high and low spots which shall be eliminated,
before the concrete of the base course has hardened, the topping shall
then be floated with a wooden float to render the surface even. After
the surface is slightly hardened it shall be trowelled three times at
intervals, so as lo produce a uniform and hard surface. Excessive
trowelling in the earlier stage shall be avoided. Trowelling of rich mix of
dry cement and fine aggregate on to the surface shall not be permitted.
The whole thing left undisturbed for 10 to 12 hours. After this period
the whole floor should be left flooded with water for a minimum
period of 14 days.
e) When working on alternate bay principle the ponding of flooring should

be deferred till the whole floor is complete. But the portions already
completed should be occasionally damped with water by moist sand
till the whole floor is complete. After this the whole floor will be loaded with
water. For coloured finishes a suitable colour mixture shall be added to top
cement finishing coat. The quality of colouring matter to be added to
cement should be in the proportion of one part of pigment to three parts of
Portland cement mixed thoroughly and screened before making to paste.
The pigment shall be of approved manufacturer and tints shall be uniform.
Any cracks, rust, disfiguration or discolouring of surfaces shall have to be
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made good without any extra charges to the satisfaction of the
Owner/Architects.
d) Rates to Include : Apart from other factors mentioned elsewhere in this

contract the rate Quoted for ‗Artificial stone flooring‘ shall include for the
following :
i) All labour, materials and equipment, cleaning the sub-grade, laying

base course and top layer to have finished 40 mm thick flooring as per
above specifications.
ii) Curing
iii) Cleaning the floor from all stains etc.
Mode of Measurement : The measurement shall be square metre for the

actual flooring provided.
5. B.2 Artificial Stone Dado and Skirting
The specification for materials and workmanship will be same as that of Artificial
stone flooring except that the finished thickness of dado and skirting will be 20 mm.
The thickness of base course and top layer to be adjusted, accordingly to have a
finished thickness of 20mm after polishing. The rate quoted for the same shall
include for all the stages as mentioned in case of flooring except that the finished
thickness will be 20mm. Dado and skirting shall be measured in square metre. The
measuring of skirting or dado shall be on the basis of wall length of area in contact
with skirting & the dado respectively,
5. C White Glazed Tiles/Ceramic Tiles Dado
a) Tiles : White glazed tiles/Ceramic tiles including specials shall be of

approved make and quality. Samples of tiles shall be got approved by the
Owner/Architects, who will keep them in his office for verification as
to whether the materials brought, used conform to the approved samples.
b) Mortar Backing : All joints in the face work shall be raked out to a depth equal to
not less than the width of the joints or as directed by the Owner/Architects.
Concrete surface shall be properly hacked. All dirt, soot, oil, or any other material
which might interfere with satisfactory bond shall be removed. The surface shall
be cleaned and scrubbed with fresh water and kept wet for 6 hours prior to
applying backing mortar. The dado work shall not be commenced unless the
preparatory work is passed by the Owner/Architects. The proportion of mortar for
backing shall be 1:4 cement mortar. Sand in mortar bedding shall be from
approved source. The thickness of mortar backing shall not be less than 12 mm
and not more than 20 mm to match with adjacent finished surface.
c) Fixing Dado Tiles : Dado work shall be done only after fixing tiles on the floor. The
white glazed tiles/ceramic tiles shall be soaked in water for at least 2 hours before
being used for dado work. Tiles shall be fixed with waterproof adhesive of
approved quality and make. The back of tiles shall be covered with a layer of
adhesive and the tile shall then be pressed on the backing surface and gently
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tapped against the wall with a wooden mallet. The fixing shall be done from
bottom of wall upwards without any hollows in the bed or joints. Each tile shall be
fixed as close as possible to the one adjoining mortar so that all tiles faces are in
one vertical plane. The joints between the tiles shall not exceed 1.5 mm in width.
Joints of the tiles shall be pointed with white cement with admixture of pigment to
match with the shade of tiles. If doors, windows or other openings are located
within the dado area, the sills, jambs, angles etc. shall be provided with white
glazed tiles/ceramic tiles and appropriate specials according to the foregoing
specification and such tiled area shall be measured along with the dado.
Tiles shall be set in cement mortar (3:1) and fixing stone chips of required size with
Areldite at the back of the tiles and joints finished with white cement with
admixture of pigment to match with the tiles as directed by the
Architects/Owners. Tiles may also be fitted and fixed with water proof
adhesives and joint mortar of approved quality and make as per manufacturers'
specifications.
d) Cleaning : After the tiles have been fixed the surplus adhesive and cement
grout that may have come out of the joints shall be cleaned off before it
sets. After the complete curing the dado or skirting work shall be
washed and thoroughly cleaned.
e) Rates to Include : Apart from other factors mentioned elsewhere in

this contract, the rates for the item of dado or skirting shall include the
following :-
i) Backing Mortar
ii) Providing and fixing tiles including all specials like round edges,
angles, cappings, etc. in water proof adhesive on backing mortar.
iii) Jointing of the tiles with white cement slurry with pigment.
iv) Curing
v) Cleaning
vi) All labour, materials, use of tools and equipments for
carrying out the
f) Mode of measurements : Dado shall be measured in square metres for

the actual area provided.
6.0 WOOD WORK AND JOINERY
6.1 Timber
i) Unless otherwise specified, all timber for frames and shutters for doors,
windows ventilators, etc. shall be of approved quality and shall be free from
knots, shall fissures, flaws, sub-cracks and other defects. The planed surface shall
be smooth and free from blemishes and discolourations.
ii) All timber for carpentry and joinery in touch with masonary or
concrete shall creosoted before fixing.
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iii) All full fabricated timber shall be air seasoned at site of work for a
period of I less than two months to allow for any shrinkage that may take
place. T preparation of timber for joinery is to commence simultaneously with
the beginning of the project work generally and should proceed
continuously until all the wood work is prepared and fixed/stacked on or
near the site as the case may be.
6.2 Holdfasts
Three holdfasts shall be fixed to each post of the door frame. The M.S. holdfasts
shall be of the sizes as mentioned in the Schedule of Quantities and shall be fixed
to the frames by means of screws and not nails. The other end of the holdfasts shall
be fixed in to lambs with 1:2:4 P.C.C. of dimensions as directed. Ends of holdfasts
will be fish tailed.
Whenever the frames are abutting to concrete surface approved metal

expansion fastener as directed shall be provided for frame, hangers, rough
grounds etc.
The rates quoted for wood work and joinery shall exclude the cost for all types of
holdfasts or Rawl Plugs or other approved fasteners.
The items of holdfast, metal fasteners etc shall be paid as a separate item as
described in Schedule of Quantities. The rate for holdfast shall include for cement
grouting and fixing to frame work with screws etc. The rate for metal fasteners shall
include for nuts etc as required.
6.3 Workmanship and Constructions
a) The workmanship shall be first class and to the approval of the

Owner/Architects Scantlings and board shall be accurately sawn and shall
be of required width and thickness. All carpenter's work shall be wrought
except where otherwise described. The workmanship and joinery shall be
accurately set out in strict conformity according to the drawings and shall
be framed together and securely fixed I- approved manner and with
properly made joints. All work is to be properly tenoned shouldered,
wedged, pinned, braced etc. and properly glued with approved quality
glue to the satisfaction of the Owner/Architect.
b) Screws : Unless otherwise specified all screws to be used in woodwork

and joinery shall be of cadmium plated and of approved quality.
The size (diameter and length) should conform to those specified in
hardware schedule.
c) Tolerance : 1.5 mm (1/16‖) will be allowed for each wrought face of

sizes specified except where described as finished in which case they
shall hold to the full dimensions.
d) Protection : All edges of timber frames etc. shall be protected from
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being damaged during construction by providing rough timber casing
securely fixed and. other adequate protective measures.
e) Door/Windows frames shall have cut rebate. Planted rebates

shall not be permitted.
f) Where door frames are fixed flush with plaster to wall, teak wood cover mould
40 x12 mm as per drawings shall be provided all round and shall be painted or
polished finished to match with finished shutters. This will be paid as a separate
item as described in Schedule of Quantities.
6.4 Wooden Flush Shutters (Solid Core Type)
Solid core flush shutters shall be commercial or teak veneered type as specified in
the item manufactured by M/s. National Plywood or M/s. Sitapur Plywood
Manufacturer Ltd. or M/s. Kitply Industries Ltd or other approvedmanufacturer
registered with ISI and shutter shall bear ISI mark. An approved sample shall be
deposited in the office of the Owner/Architects at site for reference. The shutter will
be provided with lipping. Finished thickness of the shutter shall be as mentioned in
the item. Shutter should be hot pressed and phenol formaldehyde should be used
as glue.
6.5 Factory Made Panelled Shutters
Shutters shall be manufactured from Kiln Seasoned and chemically treated

commercial hardwood of approved quality. Thickness and sizes of styles, rails etc
shall be as specified in the Schedule of Quantities and or drawings. Panel shall be
of phenol bonded plywood (BWR) conforming to ISS 303 of latest edition of
thickness as specified in the Schedule of Quantities. Panel shall be in a single width
piece. Shutters shall be manufactured conforming to the relevant I.S. specification
and an approved sample shall be kept in the site office of the Owner/Architects.
6.6 Wooden Handrail
Wooden handrail will be of specially selected Indian teak wood fixed to concrete
or metal balustrades with concealed screws and dowels. All bends, mitres, covers,
moulds etc. will be strictly to proper shape and finely smoothed with sand papers.
The handrail shall be finished with french polishing or painting as per direction
of the Owner/Architects. The rate should include cost of polishing/painting and
also ' the wastage of materials for the completed works.
6.7 Hardware Fittings
All hardware fittings for doors shall be oxidized iron, brass, anodised aluminium as
specified in the schedule of quantities. These hardware fittings shall be obtained
from approved manufacturers and shall bear ISI mark wherever available. The
samples for the fittings shall be submitted to the Owner/Architects for their
approval. Hardware fittings for door shutters shall be paid as separate item as
given in schedule of quantities. The rate for hardware fittings shall include for
supplying, fitting and fixing the fittings with necessary cadmium plated screws,
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washers bolts, nuts etc. as required. All locks shall be provided with keys in
duplicate and rate shall include for the same. Approved samples of hardware
fittings shall be deposited with Owner/Architects for reference.
6.8 Rates to Include
Apart from other factors mentioned elsewhere in this contract the rate for item of
wood work and joinery shall include for the following :-
A. Items of Scantling
i) All labour, materials and equipments for fixing frame work

as per drawing excluding the cost of holdfasts, Rawl plugs, or
other fasteners etc.
B. Items of Shutter
i) All labour, materials and equipments for carrying out the work as
per drawing.
ii) Labour for fixing the shutters in position (excluding the cost of fittings)
as per drawing.
6.9 Mode of Measurement
All measurements shall be as per I.S.S. 1200 (Part XXI) of latest edition.
i) Scantling shall be measured in cum. The sectional area shall be the

area of the least, square, or rectangles from which the scantling may be
cut. The length shall be actual length of timber required for the purposes
including the extra portion required for jointing.
ii) Shuttering shall be measured in square metre for closed door shutters
area i.e rebate to rebate without extra measurement for rebates and/or
splayed meeting styles of door.
7. A Steel Doors, Windows and Ventilators
7.1 ISS Specification
Unless stated the Indian Standard Specification applicable for steel doors, windows
and ventilators shall be IS : 1038 of latest edition ―Specification for steel doors,
windows and ventilators‖.
7.2 Opening
All the windows and ventilators shutters should open outside unless otherwise
specified.
7.3 Fabrication
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Both the fixed and opening frames of the doors, windows and ventilators shall be
formed by cutting section to required lengths, and mitres. The corners shall be
electrically welded. Sash bars of the units shall be tenoned and rivetted into the
frames. Slots shall be cut in the fixed frames and the hinges shall be welded into a
slot in the outer frame and other lead of the hinge riveted to the opening shutters.
7.4 Handles, Pegstays
Each side hung shutter shall be provided with extruded non-friction Hopes type
hinges and pegstay arms 300 mm (12‖) long and shall have holes to keep the
shutter open in three different position up to 90 degree (The peg and the arm for
the pegstay shall be revetted). The handle shall be mounted on a handle plate
and the plate shall be welded to the opening frame. The handle shall have two
point nose which will engage with suitable tapered brass striking plate provided on
the fixed frame to keep the shutter open in a slightly open position as well as in a
fast position.
7.5 Top/Bottom Hung Ventilators
Top hung and bottom hung ventilators shall be provided with two plain hinges,
with 300 mm (12‖) pegstay arms, which will keep the shutter open in three
different positions and will act as a stopper too.
7.6 Centre Hung Ventilators
Centre hung ventilators shall be made with two outer frames with mastic
waterproof compound embedded between these two outer frames. They
shall also be provided with a spring catch which when pulled by a cord. The
upper half shall open inside and the lower half shall open out.
7.7 Beading
Where metal beading is specified in the Drawing or elsewhere for fixing the
glazing, the contractor should provide windows with threaded holes for fixing
the beading with screws.
7.8 Samples of Windows
A typical approved sample window should be kept in the office of the

Owner/Architects at site until the satisfactory completion of the building. All
windows and ventilators supplied and fixed at site should be of the same quality
as of the approved sample; otherwise they shall be rejected.
The decision of the Owner/Architects or their authorised representatives whethe

window or ventilator compared well with the approved sample shall be final and
binding on the contractor.
7.9 Owner/Architect’s Approval
All windows and ventilators are subject to the approval of the Owner/Architects
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and they shall be strictly in accordance with (he specification without any bends,
etc.
7.10 As per Drawings
All windows and ventilators shall be manufactured as per drawings supplied to

the contractor.
7.11 Fixing to Brick Work/Concrete
Steel windows and ventilators shall be fixed to brick work by means of standard
M.S. lugs of size as specified in 1.S. 1038 of latest edition and to concrete work by
means of 125 mm long counter sunk screws with rawl plugs or other approved
fastener after drilling into concrete with a power drill. Steel windows/ventiltors etc
shall be fixed as per manufacturer's recommendations or I.S. specifications.
Holdfasts shall be grouted in concrete (1:2:4) mix of dimensions as directed.
Quoted rates shall cover for all these factors.
7.12 Structural Sufficiency of Windows
All windows, doors, and ventilators shall be manufactured from a standard

extruded sections of approved, appropriate sizes suitable for the particular type
and size of the windows etc. Details shop drawings including the full design of every
type of windows and ventilators shall be furnished in duplicate, for approval before
undertaking the work.
Contractor shall assume full responsibility regarding soundness of the windows,

doors and ventilators and adequacy of the sections used for the particular sizes
required to provide appropriate stiffness and strength. If in the opinion of the
Owner/Architects deficiencies in the sections used are found, the contractor shall
replace the windows, ventilators, etc. at his expenses by windows and ventilators
etc. made from approved sections.
7.13 Import Licence
No import licence shall be made available for obtaining any material not
available in India.
7.14 All types of Windows
Rates quoted for steel windows and ventilators shall cover for all types of windows
and ventilators whether of standard sizes or purpose made. Where composite
continuous windows over long lengths (in plan) are required, rates shall cover for
mullions, transoms at vertical or horizontal junctions of approved design. Rates
should also cover for partly fixed and partly openable type of continuous window
shutters of any type like side hung, centre hung, top hung, etc. as per detailed
drawings.
7.15 Glazing
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Unless otherwise mentioned the whole of the glass shall be of 2.8 mm thick or other
thickness as mentioned in the Schedule of Quantities. Sheet glass and freefrom
speck, valves, bubbles & other imperfections. The glazing shall be fixed with beads
or bedded and packed and putting with putty suitable for use in tropical countries.
Putty for glazing to wood work shall be best oil putty, in case of metal windows it
shall be special gold size putty. The glass should be obtained from approved
manufacturer. Prior to placement of order the sample for all glasses to be used will
have to be approved by the Owner/ Architects as regards their quality and tint
etc. and the same should be kept in the office of the Owner/Architects.
The quality of all the glases used in the site should conform with the approved
one in quality otherwise the Owner/ Architects will be at liberty to reject the
same for which no claim shall be entertained. On completion of the works the
general building contractor shall clean and wash all the glass and leave the
same perfectly clean and in tidy condition.
7.16 Rates to Cover

Unless otherwise stated, contractors rate for steel windows, ventilators shall,
apart from any other factors mentioned elsewhere in this contract, include for
providing and fixing the following :-
a) Window/Ventilator frames and shutters with hinges as described.
b) M.S hold fasts or lugs as specified in IS.1038 of latest edition projecting in

the position and as per design of I.S. specification or where fixed to
concrete 125 mm long countersunk screws with rawl plugs or other
approved fasteners.
c) Rolled Steel Mullions.
d) Transomes with projected weather bars for side hung shuttering and
plain ones for fixed windows.
e) Aluminium heading with screws.
f) Bolts, nuts, screws.
g) Manganese brass spring catches.
h) Chords for centre hung windows.
i) Grouting of holdfasts in 1:2:4 concrete

7.17 Measurement
Measurement shall be in square metre.
8.0 CEMENT PLASTER (INTERNAL & EXTERNAL)
a) Preparation of Surface : The walls to be plastered to have all joints raked out
to a depth of 10 mm, if not already done. R.C.C surface shall be properly
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hacked to get good key to the plaster. All dust and oily matter, if any, shall
be brushed and cleaned and surface to be plastered shall be kept wet for
6 hours before plastering is commenced.
b) Proportion of Mortar : The plaster in walls, lintels, columns, ceiling, ceiling

beams, projected slabs, rails, chajja, marquise, domes etc shall be done
with sand cement mortar in the proportion as described in the Schedule
of Quantities. No more cement mortar shall be prepared than that can
be used within half an hours.
c) Application of Plaster : The mortar shall be applied evenly with force on

the surface to be plastered. The mortar surface shall be finished at once
by being rubbed over with a trowel till the cement appears on the
surface. All corners, angles and junctions shall be truly vertical and
horizontal as the case may be, carefully and neatly finished. Rounding of
corners and junctions where required shall be done without extra
charge. The mortar shall adhere to the surface intimately when set and
there should be no hollow sound when struck.
d) When neat cement finish is specified over the plaster surface, a coat of
pure portland cement slurry, 1.5 mm thick shall be applied and well
rubbed to the plaster surface while the plaster surface is still fresh.
e) When no finish is specified, the plastered surface shall be rubbed well to

an even plane with a wooden float for external surface and finished
smooth with a steel trowel for internal surface.
f) Rates to include: Apart from other factors mentioned elsewhere in the

contract rates for the item of plaster shall include for the following :-
i) Erecting, dismantling and removing the scaffolding.
ii) Preparing the surface to receive the plaster.
iii) Providing cement plaster of the specified average thickness.
iv) All labour, materials, use of tools and equipment to complete the
plastering as per specification.
v) Curing for 7 days.
vi) Any moulding work if shown on the drawings or as specified

unless separately provided in the tender.
vii) Plaster work in bends, arises, rounded angles, fair edges, narrow
returns, quriks ‗V‘ joints, splays, drip mouldings, making good to
metal frame junctions with skirtings of dados narrow width and
small quantities, making good round pipes, conduits, timbers, sills,
brackets, railings, etc and making good after all the sub-
contractors or nominated sub-contractors have done their work.
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viii) Neat cement finish when specified in the item.
g) Mode of Measurement : Plaster shall be measured in square metre.
Walls : The measurement of wall plastering shall be taken between the

walls or partitions (the dimensions before plastering shall be taken) for
the length, and from the top of floor or skirting depending upon the
situation to the ceiling for the height.
Deductions : For jambs soffits, sills, etc. for openings not exceeding 0.5 sq.m
each in area, ends of joists, beams, posts, girders, steps etc. not exceeding
0.5 sqm each in area, and openings not exceeding 3 sqm each, deductions
and additions shall be made in the following manners :-
a) No deductions shall be made for ends of joists, beams, posts, etc and
openings not exceeding 0.5 sqm and no additions shall be made for
reveals, jambs, soffits sills etc. of these openings nor for finishing the
plaster around ends of joists, beams, posts, etc.
b) Deductions for openings exceeding 0.5 sqm but not exceeding three
sqm each shall be made as follows and no addition shall be made for
reveals, jambs, soffits, sills etc. of these openings :-
i) When both faces of wall are plastered with the same type of
plaster, deduction shall be made for one face only.
ii) When two faces of wall are plastered with different type of plasters or
if one face is plastered and other pointed, deductions shall be made
in the plaster or pointing on the side on which the width of reveals is
less than that on the other side but no deduction shall be made from
plaster or pointing on the other side. Where widths of reveals on both
faces of wall are equal, deduction of 50 per cent of area of from
areas of plastering and/or pointing as the case may be.
iii) When width of door frame is equal to thickness of wall or is

projecting beyond thickness of wall, full deduction for opening shall
be made from each plastered/pointed face of the wall.
iv) In case of openings of area above 3 sqm each deductions shall be

made for the openings but jambs, soffits and sills shall be measured.
Ceiling
i) Ceiling shall be measured between the walls or partitions and

the dimensions before plastering shall be taken.
ii) Ceiling with projected beams shall be measured over beam and
the plastered sides of beams shall be measured and added to plastering
on ceilings.
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9.0 RULE POINTING
The external brick work to be pointed, as shown on drawings is to be executed with

specially selected bricks uniform in size and colour and with true and undamaged
faces and arises. The joints are to be raked out at least 12 mm (1/2‖) deep and
pointed with line gauge in cement. No cutting ofbricks or facing up with coloured
plaster will be allowed.
10.0 PLASTER OF PARIS PUNNING
If the plastered surface is to be finished with plaster of paris punning, the surface
shall be combed slightly with the wire brushes or nails before it is completely set to
form key for plaster of paris punning. The surface shall be only damped but not
soaked before the application of Plaster of Paris punning. The Gypsum for
preparing punning shall be of approved quality. It shall be dry and free from lumps
and shall be suitably packed in watertight bags or containers.
Paste shall be prepared by adding required quantum of water and same shall
be used before it sets. No dropping paste shall be used in the work.
Punning shall be applied to the prepared surface with steel trowel to a thickness
required to make the surface produce perfectly smooth and even surface,
working from top to bottom.
The finished surface shall not show any sign of disintegration, topping or pilling.
The surface shall be protected from injury and damage.
10.1 Rates to include
item of plaster of paris punning shall include the following :
i) Erecting, dismantling and removing the scaffolding.
ii) Preparing the surface to receive the said finish.
iii) Providing plaster of paris punning of the required thickness to make

the surface perfect smooth and even including cost of materials.
iv) Any moulding work if shown in the drawings or as specified.
v) Finishing in bends, arises, rounded angles, fair edges, narrow returns, quirk,
‗V‘ joints, splays, drip mouldings, making good to metal frames, junctions
with skirting or dados, narrow widths and small quantities, making good
round pipes, conduits, timbers, sills, brackets, railings etc. and making good
after all the sub contractors or nominated sub-contractors have done their
works.
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10.2 Mode of Measurements
The measurement shall be in square metre. The mode of measurement shall

be as applicable to that for plaster.
11.0 WHITE WASHING COLOUR WASHING & DISTEMPERING
11.A White Washing
a) Materials : White wash shall be prepared from 5 parts of stone lime and I
part of shell lime. The lime shall be dissolved in tub with sufficient quantity of
water (about 4/5 litres/kg of lime) and the whole thoroughly mixed and
stirred until it attains the consistency of thin cream. The wash shall be taken
out in small quantities and screened thorough a clean coarse cloth. Clean
gum dissolved in hot water shall then be added in suitable proportion of 4
Kg of gum arabic per cum of lime to prevent the white wash coming off
easily when rubbed. Indigo as necessary (up to 3 gm per kg of lime) shall be
mixed as per standard practice.
b) Scaffolding : This shall be double or single according to requirements and as

directed. If ladders are used, pieces of old gunny bags or cloth rags shall be
tied on their tops to avoid damage or scratches to the plastered surfaces,
etc. Proper stage scaffolding shall be erected when white washing the
ceilings.
c) Preparation of Surface : The surface shall be prepared by removing all

mortar droppings and foreign matter and thoroughly cleaned with hair or
fibre brush or other means as may be ordered by the Owner/Architects to
produce an approved Clean and even surface. All loose pieces and scales
shall be scrapped off and holes, cracks etc stopped with mortar to match
with the surrounding finish. The mortar should be cured sufficiently.
d) Application of White Wash : On the surface so prepared the white wash

shall be laid on with a brush. The first stroke of the brush shall be from lop
downwards, another from bottom upwards over the first stroke, and
similarly one stroke from the right and another from the left over the first
brush before it dries. This will form one coat, each coat must be allowed to
dry and shall be subject to inspection and approval before the next coat is
applied. When dry, the surface shall show no signs of cracking. It shall
present a smooth and uniform finish free from brush marks and it should not
come off easily when rubbed with a finger. Minimum 3 coats of white wash
shall be applied.
No portions in the surface shall be left out initially to be patched up later on.
For new work, the white washed surface shall present a smooth and uniform
finish.
Doors, windows floors and other articles of furniture etc shall be

protected from being splashed upon. Splashing and droppings, if
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any, shall be removed and the surfaces cleaned.
e) Rates to Include : Apart from other factors mentioned elsewhere in

this contract, the rates for white wash include for the following :-
i) All labour, materials, equipment required for white washing.
ii) Scaffolding including erection and removal.
iii) Providing and preparing the white wash materials.
iv) Preparing the surface for white wash including the scaffolding.
v) Applying the white wash in three coats minimum. If a proper even

surface is not obtained to the satisfaction of theOwner/Architects in 3
coats, contractor‘s shall carry out additional coats of white wash to
approval, at contractor‘s expense.
f) Mode of measurement : The measurement shall be in square metre.

The mode of measurement shall be as applicable to that for plaster.
11. B Distempering
Providing Oil Bound Distemper
a) Material : The oil bound dry distemper shall be of approved colour

and shade manufactured by M/s. Asian Paint, M/s. Blundel Eomite or other
equivalent and approved manufacturers.
b) Scaffolding : This shall be double or single as required and directed.
c) Preparing the surface : The surface to be distempered shall be cleaned and

all cracks, holes and surface defects shall be repaired by applying putty,
made of plaster of paris mixed with water. All irregularities shall be sand
papered smooth and wipped clean. The surface so prepared must be
completely dry and free from dust before distempering is commenced. In
the case of walls newly plastered, special care shall be taken to see that it is
completely dry before any treatment is attempted.
d) Priming Coat : The priming coat shall be applied over the complete dry
surface in the manner recommended by the manufacturers.
e) Application of Distemper : The instruction of the makers shall be followed

regarding the preparation of the surface and application of priming and
finishing coats. Distemper shall not be mixed in a larger quantity than is
actually required for a day‘s work. Distempers shall be applied in dry
weather with broad stiff brush in long parallel strokes. The treated surface
shall be allowed to dry and harden. Second or succeeding coats shall not
be applied until the preceeding coat has been passed by the
Owner/Architects. Two more coats of distemper shall be given in exactly the
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same manner as the first one but only after the earlier coat laid has
thoroughly dried.
f) Rates to include : The rates shall include all labour, materials equipment
and tools for carrying out the following operations :-
i) Providing the primer and distemper and mixing the distemper.
ii) Scaffolding
iii) Preparing the surface to receive the priming and finishing coats.
iv) Applying the priming coats.
v) Applying the distemper in 2 coats minimum, if a proper even

surface is not obtained to the satisfaction of the Owner/
Architects in 2 coats, contractor shall carry out additional coats of
distemper to approval.
g) Mode of Measurements : Similar to that for white washing.
12.0 CEMENT BASED PAINTING
a) Material : External waterproofing cement based paints shall be of

approved colour and of approved manufacturer.
b) Preparation of surface : Before painting is commenced on surface, all

dirt, oil, grease, efflorescence and organic material shall be completely
removed. The surface shall be wetted by sprinkling of water with fine
spray. The surface shall be sprayed several times with a few minutes
intervals between each spraying to allow the moisture to soak into the
surface.
c) Application : Cement based paint solution shall be applied to the

surface will hair brush to get uniform finish. After the first coat of paint has
dried it shall be cured with water at least for 24 hours, before the
application of the second coat. The meaning of one coat shall be as
described for white washing.
d) Curing : Cement based paint work shall be kept damp at least for 7
days.
e) Rates to include : Apart from other factors mentioned elsewhere in this

contract the rate of providing cement paint shall include for the
following :-
i) All labour, materials and equipment to provide cement paint.
ii) Scaffolding, including erecting and removing.
iii) Preparing the surface as stated above.
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iv) Applying 2 coats of approved cement based paint. If a proper
and ever surface is not obtained to the satisfaction of the
Owner/Architects in the coats applied, the contractor shall
provide additional coats of painting to approval, at contractor's
expense.
v) Curing as stated above.
vi) Mode of Measurement : Measurement shall be in square metre

and as applicable to white wash. Nothing extra shall be allowed
for painting on rough surface, for example, external sand faced
plaster, rough cast plaster etc.
13.0 PAINTING, FRENCH POLISHING

13. A Painting
a) Material : Ready mixed oil paints and primer, in general shall be of
approved quality, colour and of approved manufacturer. These materials
shall be in sealed tins and shall be opened in the pressence of the
Owner/Architects at site.
b) Preparation of Surface
i) Iron and Steel works : Surface to be painted shall be

thoroughly cleaned, sand papered and/or rubbed with emery
cloth, if necessary, to remove grease, mortar or any other foreign
materials. In case of rusted surface, it shall be first cleaned with
wire brushes till the corroded rust is removed. The prepared
surface shall be shiny and free from brush marks, patches, blisters
and other irreqularities. The surface thus finished shall be got
approved for painting.
ii) All surface to be painted shall be thoroughly cleaned sand

papered and removed of all foreign materials. In case of surfaces
having knot and nail- holes, this shall be filled with knotting and
stopping materials. The knotting materials shall consist of pure shellac
dissolved in methylated spirit. Stopping materials shall consist of putty,
The surface thus treated shall be allowed to dry and then sand
papered smooth.
c) Application : After preparing the surface, a primer coat shall be applied. The
primer coat shall be ready mix of approved make and manufacturer. After
the primer coat is applied and perfectly dried, all holes, cracks, etc. which
shall remain, shall be filled in with putty and the surface sand papered
smooth. Then a second coat of paint approved shade and manufacturers
shall be evenly applied and allowed to dry.
The third coat shall be carefully applied to achieve smooth and even
surface after the previous coat has dried up. Minimum 3 coats of paint
shall be applied inclusive of a primer coat. If a proper and even surface
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is not obtained lo the satisfaction of the Owner/Architects in 3 coats,
contractor shall carry out additional coats of painting to approval, at
contractor's expenses. Care shall be taken that dust or other foreign
materials do not settle or otherwise disfigure the various coats.
d) Rates to include : Apart from other factors mentioned elsewhere in

this contract, the rate for the item of painting shall include for the
following :-
i) All labour, materials equipment necessary to carry out the work.

ii) Supplying the approved paint for priming and finishing
coats.
iii) Preparing the surface including knotting and stopping for

receiving the priming and finishing coats.
iv) Scaffolding including its erection and dismantling.
v) Application of at least one primer coat and two coats of finishing

for wood work and at least two finishing coats for steel works
unless otherwise specified. If a proper and even surface is not
obtained to the satisfaction of the Owner/Architects, contractor
shall carryout additional coats of painting to approval at
contractor's expense.
vi) Protection to painted surface till dried and handed over.
e) Mode of Measurement : Painting to wood work and steel shall be

measured as per I.S. 1200 (Part XV) of latest edition.
13. B French Polishing
French polish to be used shall comply with I.S. 348 of latest edition in the
requirements of quality.
Before french polish is applied, the surface of wood work shall be prepared in
the same manner as for painting. The wood to be polished should be first
painted with a filler composed of I part of whiting mixed with 0.53 part of
methylated spirit. After drying, it should be finely sand papered.
On the wood work thus treated a thin coat of french polish shall be applied
and allowed to dry. After drying, the surface shall be lightly rubbed with a fine
sand paper prior to the second and third coats. The surface shall show an
even polished surface and to be approved by the Owner/Architects.
i) Rates to Include : similar to that of painting.
ii) Mode of measuremen : Similar to that of painting.
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14.0 ROOF TREATMENT
14.A Water Proofing Treatment to Roofs with Polyurethane Coatings
A.I Material
Clean the surface, wet the RCC surface. Apply one coat of polyurethane coating
over the RCC surface by means of brush over the wet surface. This is followed by
applications of two coats of polyurethane coatings over the epoxy coating by
means of brush at an interval of 12 hours each. Cure the above coatings for 72
hours (self curing). The rates quoted with necessary tools and tackles with materials
and labour.
A.2 Preparation of Surface
The roof surface and vertical wall surfaces up to 250 mm from level shall be
thoroughly cleaned with wire brushes. All loose scales shall be removed and
chipped of to receive cement concreting screeding.
A.3 Rates to Include
a) All labour, materials, equipment and different methods of operation

necessary to complete the work including preparation of surface.
b) All necessary side and end laps as per manufacturer's specification.
A.5 Mode of Measurement
The measurement shall be in square metre for actual exposed area covered by the
paint.
A.6 Guarantee
10 (Ten) years guarantee shall be provided on non-judicial stamp paper of Rs.

10.00 only at the approved proforma enclosed with' the tender, duly signed by the
Main Contractor and the specialised firm who execute the work.
In the unlikely event of treatment becoming necessary subsequently during the

guarantee period, required inspection and treatment shall be carried out free of
cost by the contractor.
15.0 PRE CONSTRUCTION ANTI-TERMITE TREATMENT
Soil treatment shall conform to the following :
15.1 Chemicals
The treatment of the area shall be carried out by applying chlorphyriphos

chemical % EC at not less than the designated concentration 1%.
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15.2 Records
A daily record shall be maintained by the contractor indicating the amount of

work done and quantity of chemical consumed for the work. This record book shall
be property of the Owner.
15.3 Tests
The contractor should perform test at his own cost of the chemical to be used in
the work and the result of the test should be submitted to the Owner through
Architects.
15.4 Method of Application
The following paragraphs specify the manner and sequence of operations,

which must be followed. The rates of applications of chemical as indicated in
the following paras for various operation should be followed. This specifications
represent the minimum rates of application of each operation and the
contractor shall actually apply chemical at rates higher than those specified to
the extent he may consider then necessary for effectiveness during the 10
years guarantee period. In other words onus of responsibility of applying
adequate amounts of chemicals as required to sustain the 10 years guarantee
shall be that of the contractor, but in no case shall actual rates of applications
be less than those specified in the Technical Specifications.
15.4.1 Treatment for Masonry Foundations and Basements
The bottom surface and the sides (upto to a height of about 300 mm) of the
excavations made for masonry foundations and basements shall be treated with
the chemical at the rate of 5 litres per square metre surface area.
After the masonry foundations and the retaining wall of the basements come up,
the backfill in immediate contact with the foundation structure shall be treated at
the rate of 7.5 litres per square metre of the vertical surface of the sub-structure for
each side. If water is used for ramming in the earth fill, the chemical treatment shall
be carried out after the ramming operation is done by rodding the earth at 150
mm centres close to the wall surface and working the rod backward and forward
parallel to the wall surface and spraying the chemical emulsion at the above
dosage. After the treatment, the soil should be tampted in place. The earth is
usually returned in layers and the treatment shall be carried out in similar stages.
The chemical emulsion shall be directed towards the masonry surfaces so that the
earth in contact with these surfaces is well treated with the chemical.
15.4.2 Treatment of top surface of plinth filling
The top surface of the consolidated earth withinplinth walls shall be treated with
chemical emulsion at the rate of 5 litres per square metre of the surface before
the sandbed or sub-grade is laid. If the filled earth has been well rammed and the
surface does not allow the emulsion to seep through, holes up to 50 to 75 mm
deep at 150 mm centres both ways may be made with 12 mm diameter mild steel
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rod on the surface to facilitate saturation of the soil with the chemical emulsion.
15.4.3 Treatment at junction of the wall and the floor
Special care shall be taken to establish continuity of the vertical chemical barrier
on inner wall surfaces from ground level up to the level of the filled earth surface.
To achieve this a small channel 30 x 30 mm shall be made at all the junctions of
wall and columns with the floor (before laying the sub-grade) and rod holes made
in the channel up to the ground level 150 mm apart and the iron rod moved
backward and forward to break up the earth and chemical emulsion poured
along the channel at the rate of 7.5 litres per square metre of the vertical wall or
column surface so as to soak the soil right to the bottom. The soil should be tamped
back into place after this operation.
15.4.4 Treatment soil under apron along External Perimeter of Building
Top surface of the consolidated earth over which the apron is to be laid shall be
treated with chemical emulsion at the rate of 5 litres per square metre of the
vertical surface before the apron is laid. If consolidated earth does not allow
emulsion to sleep through, holes up to 50 to 75 mm deep at 150 mm centers both
ways shall be made with 12 mm diameter mild steel rod on the surface to facilitate
saturation of the soil with the chemical emulsion.
15.4.5 Treatment of Soil Surrounding Pipes, Wastes and Conduits
When pipes, wastes and conduits enter the soil inside the area of the foundations,
soils surrounding the point of entry shall be loosend around each of such pipe,
waste or conduit for a distance of 150 mm and to a depth of 75 mm before
treatment is commenced. When they enter the soil external to the foundations,
they shall be similarly treated for a distance of over 300 mm unless they stand clear
of the walls of the building by about 75 mm.
15.4.6 Treatment of Expansion Joints
The soil beneath the expansion joints at ground floor should receive special
attention when the treatments as specified above are carried out. This treatment
should be supplemented by treating through the expansion joint after the sub-
grade is laid at the rate of 2 litres per linear metre.
15.4.7 Treatment of Soil along External Perimeter of Building
After the building is completed the earth along the external perimeter of the
building should be rodded at intervals of 150 mm and to a depth of 300 mm.
The rod should be moved backward and forward parallel to the wall to back
up the earth and chemical emulsion poured along the wall at the rate of
7.5 litres per square metre of vertical surfaces. After the treatment, the earth
should be tampted back into place. Should the earth outside the building be
graded on completion of the building, this treatment should be carried out on
completion of such grading.
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In the event of filling being more than 300 mm, the external perimeter treatment
shall be extended to the full depth of filling up to the ground level so as to ensure
continuity of the chemical barrier.
15.5 Treatment shall not be made in the soil or fill which is excessively wet or
immediately after heavy rains to avoid surface flow of toxicant from application
site. Unless the treated areas are lo be immediately covered precautions shall be
taken to prevent disturbance of the treatment by human of animal contact with
treated soil.
15.6 It shall be distinctly understood that the above represent the minimum
rates of application for each operation and that the contractor shall actually
apply chemicals, at the rates higher than those specified herein to the extent
the/they may consider them necessary for effectiveness during the 10 year
guarantee period. In other words, the onus of responsibility of applying adequate
amounts of chemicals as required to sustain 10 years guarantee shall be that of
contractor, but no case shall actual rates of application be less than those
specified above.
15.7 Guarantee
10 (Ten) years guarantee should be submitted on non-judicial stamp paper as per

the proforma attached. The guarantee shall be signed by the main contractor and
the specialised firm, who have executed the work. In the unlikely event of any
treatment becoming necessary subsequently during the guarantee period,
required inspection and treatment shall be carried out by the Contractor free of
cost.
15.8 Instructions to Contractor for Quoting Rates
Tenderer should include all the stages of treatment as mentioned above while
quoting his rates as given in Schedule of Quantities. Where the rates of
application of the chemical, has not been specified clearly the rates shall
be so governed so that during the guarantee period no trouble may arise.
Payment will be made on the plinth area measurement and the rate for the
same should include all the stages of work as mentioned above and no extra
on this account will be entertained.
The work should be executed in stages according to the progress of work and in
co-ordination with the other contractors. Idle labour, if any, for the same shall not
be entertained.
The work should be executed through a specialised firm approved by the

Owner/Architects. Approval of such firm shall be obtained from the
Owner/Architects before commencement of work.
16.0 IRON MONGERY
16.1 Rain Water Pipes and Spouts
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The rain water pipes where shown on the drawings shall be iron pipes (heavy), of
the diameter as specified in the schedule of quantities, of approved manufacturer
with socketed ends jointed as follows :-
a) For heavy cast iron pipes with spun yam up to half the socket depth
and the balance packed with cement mortar(l:2).
Where required these are to be run in the chase left or cut in walls columns slabs.
For exposed lengths of pipes those are to be neatly secured clear from the finished
wall face with clip or bracket, nailed or screwed to hard wood tapering plugs
embedded in walls.
All cast iron rain water pipes must have shop coat of anticorrosive paint. The
exposed cast iron pipes shall be painted to outside with two coats of synthetic
enamel paint of approved shade, colour and manufacture over a coat of yellow
zinc chromate primer. The mouth of the rainwater pipe shall be fixed with C.I.
grating and the pipe jammed in position in 1:2:4 cement concrete with stone chips
and neat finish on the surface.
The rate for the work shall include supplying and fixing of materials, cutting, making
chases, mending, 2 coats of painting over a coat of primer, jointing, etc and is for
the complete work in all respects. Unless otherwise specified in the schedule of
quantities, the rate shall also include supplying, fixing and jointing etc all the
specials required for the complete work.
Rain water spouts shall be G.I pipes (medium) cut to exact lengths as per drawing
or direction of the Owner/ Architects and fixed in position in 1:2:4 cement concrete
the adjoining surface being finished in neat cement. The exposed faces shall be
painted with 2 coats of painting over a coat of priming.
16.2 M.S Grills, Railing & Gates

M.S. grills, railings and gates shall be fabricated and fixed in position strictly as per
design and drawings. All intersections or meetings of all members shall be
welded and the workmanship shall be of high grade quality to the entire
satisfaction of the Owner/Architects. After fixing in position, these shall be cleaned
off dust, dirt, rust or scales and rubbed with emery and an anticorrosive priming
coat with yellow zinc chromate shall be applied.
The rate for M.S. grills to window shall also include the cost of wood screws lo DC
use for fixing, for M.S. railing the cost of 1:2:4 cement concrete for jamming the
hold fasts of the railing. The rate is for the complete work: in all respects.
17.0 COLLAPSIBLE GATE
The components of the collapsible steel shutters shall be of mild steel. Shutters shall
be manufactured as per the following specifications. Top and bottom guide rails
shall be 40x 40 x 6 mm Tee, vertical channels of size 20 mm x 10 mm x 2 mm (@ 3.50
kg/m) at 100 mm apart in fully stretched position and 20 mm x 5 mm M.S flat as
collapsible bracings properly rivetted & washered including 40 mm steel rollers
including locking arrangements.
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Collapsible gate will be of approved manufacturer. The rate should include the
cost of rails, runners, channels including locking and hanging arrangements. It will
be fitted and fixed in position with lugs set in cement concrete and including
cutting necessary holes, chasing etc. in wall floors etc. and making good damages
including one coat of yellow zinc chromate primer complete. The rate shall be
inclusive of all these operations unless otherwise mentioned in the schedule of
quantities.
18.0 STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS
Unless otherwise specified elsewhere in this contract, all work under this contract
shall be carried out in accordance with the technical specification and the latest
issue of the Indian Standard Specification applicable to the particular class of work.
If Indian Standards are not formulated for any particular material of work, the
relevant British Standard Specification shall apply. Relevant issue of I.S.
specifications as applicable to the particular work have been described along with
the specification for the respective works. In case of any confusion or dispute
regarding the meaning and interpretation of any specification for the respective
works, the decision of the Owner/Architects shall be final and binding on the
contractor.
19.0 APPROVED LIST OF MATERIALS
Unless otherwise stated elsewhere in this contract all materials to be used in

the work shall be with ISI mark or equivalent as approved by the
Bank/Architects. Contractors intent to use any material other than ISI mark
prior approval of the Bank/Architects should be obtained.
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LIST OF APPROVED BRAND AND MANUFACTURERS FOR CIVIL/PHE WORKS
SL MATERIAL BRAND/MANUFACTURER
NO.
1 Cement - Lafarge
- Ultratech
- Ambuja
- ACC.
2 Steel Reinforcement - SAIL
- TISCO
-
3 Chemical Waterproofing - Pidilite

- Sika India Pvt. Ltd.
- Laticrete
4 Sanitary Fixture (First Quality Vitreous - M/S. E.I.D. Parry (India) Ltd.,
China) - M/S. Hindustan Sanitary Wares,
- M/S. Cera Sanitaryware Ltd.
5 PVC Flushing Cisterns - Commander
- Durolite
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6 Chromium Plated Brass Fittings - Essco
- Jaquar
- Soma
7 H.C.I. Soil, Waste Antisyphon Pipe - M/S. D.N. Sinha,
And Fittings – (Is Stamped) - M/S. Indo Swedish Pipe Manufacturer Ltd.,
- M/S. Thakurdas Surekha
- AMC
8 Galvanised Iron Pipes - I.T.C. Medium Quality
- Jindal
9 G.I. Fittings - ‗R‘ Brand
- ‗Sun‘ Brand
10 Gunmetal Valve & Cock - ‗Leader‘,
- M/S. Bombay Metal & Alloy Mfg. Co. (P) Ltd.,
- Zoloto
11 Plastic Seat For E.P.W.C - Commander
- Bestolite
- Essco
12 Glazing / Mirror - Modi Float,
- Saint Gobain
13 Vitrified ceramic tiles - Naveen
- Euro
- Johnson
14 Non – skid ceramic and glazed - Kajaria
ceramic tiles - Varmora
- Orient
- Johnson
- Somany
15 Synthetic Enamel Paint - ―Luxol Higloss‖ (Berger)
- Dulux ‗Velvet Touch‘ Enamel (ICI)
16 White cement putty - Birla White
- J.K White
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17 Acrylic Emulsion Paint - ICI
- Asian
- Berger
18 Laminates - Century Mica, Green Lam, Formica
19 Flush Door Shutter - GEE, Century, National
20 U-PVC, pipes & fittings - Oriplast, Supreme, Emco
21 C.P Fittings - Jaquar, Florentine etc.
21 Exterior wall finish - Advanced Ultima, Weather Coat, ICI Shield
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION FOR ELECTRICAL WORK
SECTION A : TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION FOR ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT

SECTION B : TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION FOR WIRING SYSTEM
SECTION C : LIST OF APPROVED MAKES
1.0. SCOPE
This specification covers the supply of materials, fabrication and erection, testing and
commissioning of Electrical Switch boards, wiring system, light fittings and other associated items
required for successful completion of the work. Any equipment, device, component or work not
specifically mentioned in this specification but considered essential for proper design and operation
shall be included by the tenderer in his offer. Applicable provisions and conditions of contract shall
govern the work under the Section.
2.0. GENERAL
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2.1. The power supply system in the building shall be made available at 415/240 Volts, 50 Hz. A.C.
3 phase 4 wire, earthed neutral from local Electric Supply Authority.
2.2. All supply and installation work shall be carried out as per specification and in accordance with
the construction drawings and shall conform to requirements called for in the Indian Electricity
Rules 1956 with its latest amendment, Indian Electricity Acts and all relevant codes and practices
issued by the Indian Standards Institution as amended up-to-date. The work shall also comply with
the provisions of the general or local set of legislatures and regulations of any local or other
statutory authority which may be applicable.
2.3. The Contractor for electrical works must possess valid Electrical contractor‘s License endorsed
by the Licensing Board. Directorate of Electricity of concerned State Government for the type of
work he shall execute.
2.4. The work to be provided for by the Contractor, unless otherwise specified, shall include but not
limited to the following :
i. Furnish all labour, supervision, services, materials, supports, scaffolds, construction equipment,
tools, plants and transportation etc. required for the proper execution of the job as per drawings,
specification and schedule of items and get all necessary tests on materials and work conducted at
their cost.
ii. Not withstanding the electrical layout shown in the drawing, the contractor shall obtain further
approval of the layout at site from the Consultant / Engineer-in-Charge before commencement of
the work.
iii. Furnish samples for approval including arranging necessary tests on samples as directed by the
Consultant / Engineer-in-Charge in an approved Laboratory.
iv. To extend facilities to the Consultant / Engineer-in-Charge to inspect work and assist them to
obtain samples, if they so desire.
v. Furnish general arrangement drawings of the switchboard and other fabrication items which the
Consultant / Engineer-in-Charge may direct for their approval.
vi. To employ a full time experienced supervisor having electrical supervisor‘s certificate of
competency endorsed by the Licensing Board, Directorate of Electricity of concerned State to
supervise the work. The Consultant / Engineer-in-Charge have the right to stop the work if the
contractor‘s supervisor is not present when the work is being carried out.
vii. To keep the appropriate Electrical Inspector, supply authority informed as to programme of the
work and shall be responsible for ensuring that all work passes their approval.
viii. To provide all incidental items not shown or specified in particular but necessary for proper
execution of works in accordance with the drawing, specification and schedule of items.
ix.maintain the work and keep them maintained till handed over to the owner in proper working
condition.
x. coordinate with all agencies including those engaged by the owner or proper execution of the
job.
3.0. MATERIALS
3.1. Materials shall be of the approved quality. A list of materials of approved brand and
manufacture is indicated in the annexure. If the list of materials mentioned above stipulates two or
more or alternative brands / makes of any product, the decision as to which brand / make shall be
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used in the work shall be taken by the Architects / Employer and the contractor shall provide the
brand / make so selected without any extra cost.
In case, materials are required to be obtained from any manufacturer other than those listed on
account of non-availability then prior approval from Architects will be necessary, supported by
relevant test certificates qualifying the required standard. Further tests as directed by the architects
shall also be carried out by the contractor at their own cost, if required.
3.2. Contractors shall obtain approval of the Architects / Owner of sample of all materials before
placing order and the approved sample shall be carefully preserved in an appropriate manner at the
site office for verification by the Owner / Architects.
3.3. For standard bought out items, the sizes manufactured by the firms listed shall prevail when
there is discrepancy in the sizes mentioned in the schedule without any financial adjustment.
4.0. SPECIFICATIONS
4.1. Unless specifically mentioned otherwise, all applicable codes and standards published by the
Bureau of Indian Standard and all other such publication as may be published by them after
construction work starts, shall govern in respect of design, workmanship, quality and properties of
material and method of testing.
5.0. SAFETY
5.1. All equipment shall be complete with approved safety devices wherever a potential hazard to
personnel exists and with provision for safe access of personnel to and around equipment for
operation and maintenance functions.
5.2. Special care shall be taken to make enclosed equipment proof against entry of rats, lizards and
other creeping reptiles which may create electrical short circuit inside live equipment.
6.0. DRAWINGS
On completion of all works the contractor shall furnish three copies of Ammonia print along with
the original tracing of the following as done drawings to the Consultant without any extra cost. i.
Wiring diagram for final power / lighting distribution showing the rating / size of switchgear,
cables, conduits, lighting fixtures and all accessories for individual installation. ii. Detailed
arrangement drawings of the switchboard. Complete with dimension in metric units. iii. Drawings
showing the route of conduits and cables with sizes, lengths, sources and destination of all cables
with the circuit designation number, etc. iv. Drawings showing the balancing of phases with
connected load in each circuits, etc.
7.0. TEST CERTIFICATES AND INSTRUCTIONS
7.1. Unless specifically mentioned otherwise, the contractor shall furnish in duplicate
Manufacturer‘s Test Certificate with the delivery of the equipment to the Consultant and instruction
in English for operations and maintenance of equipment where required.
8.0. TESTING AND COMMISSIONING
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8.1. Before each field test, the contractor shall obtain the permission from the site engineer and all
tests shall be conducted in the presence of duly authorised representative. Records of each test shall
be prepared immediately after the test and this record shall be signed by contractor‘s representative
conducting the test and the site engineer attending the test. Copies of their record in quadruplicate
shall be handed over to the Consultant / Engineer-in-Charge.
8.2. A certificate in quadruplicate shall be furnished by the contractor countersigned by the certified
supervisor under whose direct supervision the installation was carried out and the owner‘s site
engineer. This certificate shall be in the prescribed forms in addition to the test certificate required
by the Local Electric Supply authorities. Recommended format completion certificate is given in
Appendix ‗A‘.
9.0. COMPLETION OF WORK
9.1. Each item of the electrical work shall be considered as complete in all respects only after
obtaining permanent service connection from local supply authority, energising, testing and final
commissioning of the complete installation as directed by the Consultant / Engineer-in-Charge.
9.2. Payment on each item of electrical work shall be made as per measurement and proportionate
to the quantum of works completed. In the event of any dispute with regard to the proportion of
work complete, the decision of the Consultant / Engineer-in-Charge shall be final and binding to
the contractor.
10.0. PREAMBLE TO THE SCHEDULE OF WORK
10.1. The successful tenderer shall carefully go through the Clauses of Invitation to Tender,
Specification, Schedule of Work and drawings and shall include in his rates and sum he may
consider necessary to cover the fulfillment of the various clauses contained therein. Unit prices
stated in the schedule of work against the item of work shall be inclusive of all installation
accessories and consumables necessary to complete the said work within the contemplation of the
contract. Beyond the unit prices no extra amount will be paid for incidental contingent work and
materials.
10.2. The quantities mentioned in the schedule of work are probable quantities and it must be
clearly understood that the contract is not a lump sum contract, that the probable quantities, the
value of the entire tender are only indicative and owner does not in any way assure the tenderer or
guarantee that the actual quantity of work would correspond to the probable quantities in the tender.
10.3. No change in unit rate will be admissible on any variation of quantity.
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APPENDIX FORM FOR COMPLETION CERTIFICATE
I/We certify that the installation detailed below has been installed by me / us and tested and that to
the best of my / our knowledge and belief. It complies with Indian Electricity Rules, 1956 as well
as IS:732-1963 Code of Practice for Electrical installation at ----------------------------------------------
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of system of work Load: of wiring
1. Light points ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
2. Fan points ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
3. Plug points (3 pin) -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
4. Motors ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
5. Other plant --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
b: If the work involves installation of overhead lines and/cr underground cable -------------------------
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of earthing electrode, size of earth wire and number of earth electrodes provided ----------------------
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----------------------------------------------------------- d: Testing Results 1. i. Between conductors -------
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ii. between each conductor and earth ---------------------------------------------------
1. Resistance of earthing electrodes or earthing system
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2. Maximum earthing resistance of installation ----------------------------------------------------
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Signature of Supervisor Name & Address of Supervisor
Signature of Contractor Name & Address of Contractor
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SECTION : A TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION FOR ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT
1.0. SCOPE
This specification covers for supply of materials, fabrication, erection, testing and commissioning
of switch boards, Distribution fuse boards. Meter board, lighting equipment, Switches, socket
outlets and miscellaneous items. Applicable provisions and conditions of contract shall govern the
work under the section.
2.0. GENERAL
2.1. The contractor shall submit manufacturer‘s Test Certificate for switchboards, switch fuse units,
meters, rewireable type porcelain fuse fittings, miniature circuit breaker and isolating switches and
other items as directed by the Consultant / Engineer-in-Charge.
2.2. After completion of such supply and installation work of the electrical equipment if any defect
in the material or workmanship is found by the Consultant / Engineer-in-Charge, the contractor
shall remove the same and supply better and approved materials at his own cost.
2.3. All precaution against theft and fire shall also be taken by the contractor.
2.4. The contractor shall provide complete supervisions for proper execution of the work.
3.0. MATERIAL
3.1 All materials used in the work shall be of ISI approved / quality and in its absence conforming
to the I.S. Specification.
3.2 For fabricated equipment special care shall be taken to make the enclosed equipment proof
against entry of creeping reptile which may create electrical short circuits inside the live equipment.
4.0. L.T. MAIN DISTRIBUTION SWITCH BOARD / DIST. SWITCH BOARD
4.1.0. The 415 Volt main distribution switch board shall have incoming unit fed from L.V. side of
transformer or main LT source.
4.2.0. STANDARDS
The equipment shall be designed to confirm to the requirements of I.S. 4237. I.S. 2147 and I.S. 375.
4.3.0. CONSTRUCTION
4.3.1. The main L.T. P.C.C. board shall be of totally enclosed tropicalised, vermin proof, free
standing cubical type as front minimum 2.0 mm thick sheet steel construction with angle iron frame
work housing incoming switch gear ACB/MCCB, requisite number of outgoint ACB, MCCB, fuse
switch or switch fuse units, busbars, switch board shall be readily extensible on both sides. The
L.T. terminal of the transformer shall be connected to the incoming terminal of the MCCB/Air
Circuit Breaker through adequate number and size of aluminium conductor 1.1 KV grade PVC and
A cable.
4.3.2. The incoming and outgoing functional units shall be arranged in multitier formation, to
provide a compact switch board having a pleasant appearance. Each unit shall be accommodated in
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a separate compartment having gasketed hinged door which shall be interlocked with the operation
mechanism so as to prevent opening of the door when the switch is in the ‗ON‘ position and also to
prevent closing of the switch with the door not properly secured.
4.3.3. The ‗ON‘ and ‗OFF‘ positions of the switch handle shall be distinctly indicated by proper
marking. Modular construction shall be adopted to cater for different units with each cubical having
a busbar chamber at top and a rear cable compartment. The maximum height of the devices on the
panel shall not exceed 2000mm.
4.3.4. Suitably engraved identification levels shall be provided on each unit.
4.3.5. When switch board of floor or wall mounting type is specified instead of cubicle type with
incoming and outgoing Fuse switch unit or switch fuse units, the board shall comprise a suitable
length of Busbar chamber. The board shall have provision for future extension. The floor stands or
wall bracket shall have sufficient mechanical strength to carry the weight the entire switch board.
4.3.6. The height shall be such that maximum operating height of the top unit shall not exceed 1800
mm.
4.4.0. BUSBAR
4.4.1. The main horizontal busbar shall be air insulated and made of high conductivity, high
strength aluminium alloy or electrolyte copper complying with the requirements of grade E 91 E of
IS 5082. The current density in each busbar shall not exceed 160 Amp. per sq.cm. for copper and
125 sq.amp. per sq.cm. for aluminium.
4.4.2. The main phase busbar shall have continuous current rating throughout the length of power
control centre and the neutral busbar shall have a continuous rating of at least 50% of the phase
busbar.
4.4.3. Large clearance and creepage distance shall be provided on the busbar system to minimise
the possibility of a fault.
4.4.4. The busbar and vertical risers shall be fully insulated with PVC sleeve or tape to prevent
accidental touch.
4.4.5. The busbar including neutral and earth bar shall be short circuit tested for fault withstand of
60 KA RMS for one second as per IS:8623 for factory Built Assemblies.
4.4.6. In no case the rating of busbars shall be less than the Incoming Circuit Breaker or switch.
4.4.7. Busbar should be supplied with insulating material such as Permali, Hylam and support shall
be sufficient close and robust and support should permit – sufficient movement for compensation of
comparative stress in the event of short circuit.
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4.5.0. AIR CIRCUIT BREAKER
The circuit breaker would be constructed in modular construction or would be enclosed in cassettes,
designed for easy Switch Board Construction. The formed and welded steel construction should be
given corrosive resistance treatment following fabrication work.
The breaker would have three distinct position, service / test /isolated within the cubicle, achieved
by a racking cam and slide rails, simplifying inspection and from this position breaker should be
able to withdrawn from housing. With door closed, the breaker should be withdrawn to test and
isolated position. The contact system should be designed to ruggedly and to effectively utilize the
magnetic force generating in the current path ensuing high short time withstand current and
interrupting capacity and reducing the let through energy. The ACB should be provided with
separate set of arcing contacts and main contacts ensuing high mechanical and electrical life. Arc
chutes on arcing contacts with de-ionisation plate should be provided. The contact tips should be
made of Silver Nickel Alloy and arcing contact tips are of Silver Tungsten Alloy. ACB should be
suitable for manual or Motor wound stored charge spring closing mechanism. ACB should be
provided with static trip release, inherent safety inter locks such as safety shutters and door inter
lock, ―OFF‖ & ―ON‖ indicator auxiliary switches and contacts. ACB should be complete with
overload protection, short circuit protection, under voltage trip, auxiliary contacts and instruments
as specified in the schedule. The ACB should comply with Indian Standard Specification I.S. 2517-
1977 and IEC 157 and should be certified by CPRI.
4.6.0. MOULDED CASE CIRCUIT BREAKER
These MCCBs should comprise of a switching mechanism, contact system are extinguishing device
and the tripping unit, contained in a compact moulded case and cover. The insulating case and
cover shall be made of high strength heat resistant, flame retardant thermo setting materials,
providing interphase insulation of a very high delectric strength and an insulated enclosure with
high withstand capability against thermal and mechanical stresses with protection against secondary
fire hazards. Trip free toggle mechanism should ensure that the trip command overrides all other
commands. MCCB should employ a maintenance free contact system designed to minimise the let
through energies while handling abnormal currents. The special sintered contact tip should provide
a wiping action, high resistance to erosion during interruption and a stable contact for normal
service current. A series of grid plates should be mounted in parallel between supports of insulating
material. The profile of the de-ion steel plates extends directly over the contacts and draws the arc
from the moving contact up into the divider chamber, thus confining, dividing and extinguishing
the Arc. The handle position should give positive indication of whether the MCCB is ‗ON‘ (top),
‗OFF‘ (bottom) or ‗TRIPPED‘ (midway). The tripping element provided on each pole of the
MCCB should operate on a common trip bar because of which it does not create single phasing in
the event of a fault on any of the phases. The base design ambient of these MCCBs should 40
degree C.
When specified the MCCB should be fitted with under voltage protection, earth fault protection,
alarm & auxiliary switch etc.
4.7.0. FUSE SWITCH UNIT
The fuse switch units shall be of double break type suitable for load break duty, with quick make
and break mechanism and front drive mechanism, generally conforming to IS: 4064-1978 having
fully shrouded contacts. All switch contacts shall be shelf aligning, spring loaded, silver plated. The
isolators shall be connected on the busbar side or incoming side and fuses on the load side.
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However fully withdrawable carriage to facilitate quick fuse link replacement is preferred. The
individual fuse switch units shall be either triple pole and neutral or single pole and neutral as
specified with a front operating handle. The fuse links shall be non-deteriorating HRC type
complying with IS:2208-1962 and having rupturing capacity of 80 KA at 415 Volts. The units
which are to be installed separately should be totally enclosed fully shrouded sheet steel clad / cast
steel casting. INSTRUMENTS The measuring instruments shall comply with IS: 1248 in all
respects. Moving iron, square, flush mounting type instruments shall be used for measuring A.C.
Voltage and currents. The instruments shall normally be mounted on the hinged door of an all
welded fabricated sheet steel housing of rigid construction to allow easy access to small wirings.
Protective circuits shall be protected by HRC type fuse links complying with IS:9224 (Part-II) –
1979. The fuses shall be mounted near the tap-off point from the main connections so that a fault in
the instrument wiring does not affect the main supply. Small wiring shall be of 660 Volt grade
single core fire resistant P.V.C. cable with copper conductor having minimum size 2.5 sq. mm.
These shall be coloured coded for identification of circuits. The instruments shall be of
IMP/Automatic Electric / G.E.C. or equivalent make acceptable to the Consultant / Engineer-in-
Charge.
4.8.0. CABLE TERMINATIONS
4.8.1. Separate cable compartment with doors bolted cover plates shall be provided at rear of each
vertical section to facilitate cable termination of individual units. The design shall ensure generous
availability of space for ease of installation and maintenance of cabling and adequate safety for
working in one vertical section without coming into accidental contact with live parts in an adjacent
section. The compartments shall have detachable cover plate with gaskets at the bottom of the cable
compartment unless specified otherwise. Cable glands and slugs of suitable sizes shall be provided
for cable termination. Suitable arrangements shall be provided in the compartment for clamping of
the cables.
4.9.0. EARTHING
G.I. / copper flats shall run the entire length of the switch board. Two bolted type earthing terminals
shall be provided in the board for connecting to the earth grid.
4.9.1. METAL TREATMENT
All steel materials used in the construction of the switch board shall undergo a rigorous rust
proofing process comprising alkaline digreousing, descaling in dilute sulphuric acid, cold rinsing,
recognised phosphating process. Passivating and drying with compressed air in dust free
atmosphere. It shall then receive two coats of highly corrosion resistant enamel paint of approved
shade.
5.0. DISTRIBUTION FUSE BOARDS
5.1. The distribution fuse board shall comply with IS:2675-1983 and B.S. 214 in all respects.
5.2. The distribution fuse board shall be housed in a dust and vermin proof metallic enclosure
fabricated from 2mm thick all welded sheet steel suitable for wall / column mounting and complete
with a door of rigid construction fitted with dust protecting gasket and robust fasteners. The
enclosure shall have suitable provision for fixing fuse fittings and neutral bar on high grade rigid
insulating support. The fuse fittings shall be provided with a cable socket for the incoming cable.
The socket shall be situated centrally and must be covered by an insulating shroud for safety. Phase
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separation barriers made out of arc resistant materials shall be provided between the fuse banks. All
bare current carrying parts shall be protected with a bakelite sheet of 3.5mm thick to prevent
accidental contact.
5.3. The distribution fuse board of single phase and neutral type shall be fitted with an earth bar for
termination of each continuity conductor of outgoing circuits.
5.4. In case of concealed system, the boxes are to be flushed with the wall and the cover shall be
made from 5mm thick opal acrylic sheet or 3 mm thick decorative white top Bakelite Electrical
switch board cover of Hylam make.
5.5. The sheet steel parts shall undergo a rigorous rust proofing process comprising alkaline
degreasing, de-scaling in dilute sulfuric acid, cold rising and a recognized phosphating process. The
steel work shall then receive two coats of high corrosion resistant primer paint before final painting
by application of synthetic enamel paint.
6.0. MINIATURE CIRCUIT BREAKER DISTRIBUTION BOARDS (SP&N)
6.1. The MCB Distribution Board (SP&N) shall be housed in rust protected sheet steel enclosure
shall be designed to provide protection against ingress to IP42 of IS-2147. This shall also be
provided with the add – on acrylic door / double door (Metallic) when specified. The MCB DB –
shall be supplied complete with tinned copper busbars rated 100 Amps and incorporating Isolator;
MCB or equivalent RCCB as incomer. MCB‘s shall be mounted by inserting the MCR onto
specially designed mounting channel and tightening just one screw. The special mounting channel
shall permit easy removal – even of – MCB in the middle of the bank without disturbing other
MCB‘s.
The incomer shall accept 35 sq.mm. wire with wire while neutral, for branch circuits, accepts 16
sq.mm. wire. The consumer unit shall have provision of 20mm/25mm knockouts at top and bottom
and two 32 /23 mm knockout on sides facilitates wiring space making for flexibility and
convenience of wiring.
6.2. MCB DISTRIBUTION BOARDS (TP&N)
TPN Distribution Boards shall be fabricated from CRCA sheet. This shall be painted in
aesthetically appealing two-tone powder coated finish. The TP & N DB‘s shall be 4/8/12 for
incorporating isolator, MCB or RCCB as incomer. The busbar shall be integral type single piece
busbar (Cu) and coupling links. The MCB‘s shall be arranged in two vertical banks with switch
lever operating in horizontal plane for on-off switching. Specially designed mounting channel for
quick shop fitting and easy removal shall be fitted. The sheet steel enclosure fitted with add-on
acrylic door / double metallic door shall be provided with protection against ingress IP42 or
IS:2147. The incomer shall accept upto 35 sq.mm. cable while the neutral shall accept 16 sq.mm.
wires. Two conduit entry plates at top and bottom shall be provided to facilitate drilling conduit
holes at site to suit site requirements. The TPN DB‘s shall conform to IS: 8623 for factory built
assemblies.
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7.0. METER BOARD
7.1. Unless otherwise mentioned in the schedule of quantities the Meter Board shall house a kwh
meter in a dust and vermin proof metallic enclosure fabricated from 2 mm thick all welded sheet
steel suitable for wall mounting. The door shall be secured by fasteners, enabling dust protecting
gasket to be compressed easily. The kwh meter shall be of G.E.C. / Universal or equivalent make
and the same shall be mounted on a rigid insulating support. There must be a viewing apprture on
the M.S. Door covered with a 2 mm thick clear acrylic sheet for easy meter reading and it shall be
possible to seal the enclosure against unauthorised opening.
7.2. The sheet steel enclosure shall undergo rust proofing process and painting as specified in 7.5
8.0. FUSE CUT OUTS
8.1. The fuse cut outs shall be totally enclosed, metal clad suitably for mounting on flat vertical
surface and shall be provided with a screwed top cover. It shall be possible to seal the enclosure
against unauthorised opening.
9.0. PUSH BUTTONS AND CONTROL SWITCHES
9.1. All push button switches shall be of sturdy design suitable for all types of control circuit. Unit
construction shall be adopted so as to have any desired arrangement of contact.
9.2. Control and selector switches shall be of sturdy design with modular construction comprising
rotary type switch with pistol grip or twist type operating handle and a number of switching
elements operated by a single shaft and shall have suitable position indicator to show that the
switch is in selected position.
9.3. The push button and control switch shall be of Larsen & Toubro / Siemens or equivalent make.
10.0. CONTACTOR UNITS
10.1. The contactor units shall comply with IS:2959 in all respects.
10.2. The main contactor units shall be of robust in design having double break bounce free type
contacts and pressure type terminal clamps. The contacts shall be made of antiweld silver cadmium
oxide. The coil shall be vacuum impregnated, backed with inter-layer paper insulation and finally
moulded in hard resin.
10.3. The contactor units shall be of Larsen & Toubro / Siemens / Crompton Greaves make.
11.0. LIGHTING EQUIPMENT (Bank Supply Item)
11.1 The luminaires for fluorescent lamps shall be shop assembled fully wired and suitable for 1
No. 4 ft. tube or 2 Nos. 4 ft. tubes as the case may be. The salient features of these luminaires are
basic channels / rails, 240 volt ballasts with copper winding wire, spring loaded bipin type lamp
holders, glow type starters and condensers. Reflectors and / or decorative covers shall be supplied
as specified in the Schedule of Quantities.
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11.2 The luminaires for incandescent lamps shall be as specified in the schedule of quantities and
approved by the Consultant / Engineer-in-Charge before the same is used.
11.3 The incandescent Bulkhead type fittings shall be of cast aluminium alloy body, finished by
application of synthetic enamelled silver grey paint outside, white insides, with front glass, wire
guard, tropicalised gasket, B.C. Lamp holder and suitable for use with 100 Watt G.L.S. Lamp. The
fittings shall have tapped 19mm E.T. for conduit entry.
11.4 The Highbay luminaires for sodium /mercury vapour lamps shall be integral type unit having a
spun aluminium canister at the top for housing control gear, terminal block for the incoming
supply, earthing terminal and suspension arrangement. The luminair shall have reflectors of spun
anodized aluminium with a secular finish and suitable for use with 250 / 400 watt HPSV / HPMV
lamp as the case may be.
11.5 The Post-top lantern type luminaires shall have a die-cast aluminium electrical unit / housing
with provision for pipe entry from below, a canopy made of spun aluminium and an opal, white
acrylic diffuser resistant to ultraviolet radiation and heat. The luminaire shall be rain proof, insect
tight and fully wired upto the terminal block and suitable for use with 80/125 watt HPMV or 100
watt G.L.S. Lamp as specified in the schedule of quantities.
11.6 The flood lighting luninaires shall have a rugged construction housing made of cast aluminium
alloy of low copper content for corrosion resistant, highly polished and anodised aluminium
reflector for beam control, a heat resistant front glass with gasket and terminal block. To facilitate
aiming and fixing bracket shall be provided on the housing. The luminaire shall be rain proof, and
suitable for use with 1000W tungsten halogen lamp or 250 / 400 Watt HPSV lamp as specified in
the schedule of quantities.
11.7 The ballasts for fluorescent tube shall conform to IS: 1534 & IS:1534 (Part-I) 1977 and the
same for high intensity discharge lamps shall conform to IS:6616-1982 and these shall have high
grade synthetic enamelled copper winding wires, quality grade insulation materials, good quality
low hysteresis loses electrical stampings and complete unit shall have polyester filling. The ballasts
shall be suitable for use on single phase 240 Volts 50 Hz. A.C. system and of G.E.C. / Phillips
make.
11.8 The capacitors shall comply with IS:1569-1976 and be of hermetically sealed type.
12.0. CEILING FANS AND REGULATORS
The ceiling fans and regulators shall conform to IS:374-1979. The fans shall have totally enclosed
capacitor start and run motors suitable for operation on 230/240 Volt, Single phase, 50 Hz. A.C.
system. The regulator shall have an ‗ON‘ ‗OFF‘ position next to the lowest speed contact and shall
be provided with at least five running positions.
13.0. EXHAUST FANS
13.1. The Exhaust fans shall conform to IS:2312-1967 and suitable for operation on 230/240 Volt
single phase, 50 Hz. A.C. system. The fans shall be ring mounted type designed to give maximum
air volume changes under free air flow conditions.
14.0. SWITCHES
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14.1. Light and fan switches shall be rated for 5 amp. 250 volts and of Piano-key type and suitable
for flush mounting on sheet steel board or seasoned teak wood board of double panel construction.
The switches shall be of Anchor or equivalent make acceptable to the Consultant / Engineer-in-
Charge. For surface mounting these shall be of robust design, tumbler type and of Ellora or
equivalent make. The switches shall comply with relevant I.S.
15.0. SOCKET OUTLET AND PLUG
15.1. These shall be of 3 pin type and of rating 6 amps (For light) and 16 amps. (for power). Each
socket outlet shall be complete with controlling switch and plug top. Protective fuse links shall be
provided with 16 amps. power socket outlet. The socket outlets shall have piano-key type switches
and of Anchor or equivalent make acceptable to the Consultant / Engineer-in-Charge. The socket
outlet and plug shall comply with the relevant I.S. specifications.
16.0. SWITCH BOXES Sheet metal (16 SWG) switch boxes / connection boxes with 3 mm thick
bakelite top cover flushed in wall by housing the box after cutting brick wall. Sheet metal boxes
shall be treated against corrosive by passivation or other approved method.
17.0. FEEDER PILLAR
17.1. The feeder pillar shall be of the floor mounting type, totally enclosed and weather proof. The
cubicle shall be fabricated out of heavy gauge sheet steel of thickness not less than 10 gauge with
suitable side frames and 12 gauge stiffeners.
17.2. Hinged doors of not less than 3 mm thick shall be provided at the front and rear of the cubicle
to provide access for installations, operations, tests and inspection. All doors shall be fitted with
dust excluding gaskets. The door shall also be fitted with suitable locking arrangement to prevent
unauthorised opening. The cubicle shall be designed for mounting over cement concrete plinth by
the roadside and shall be of substantial construction capable of withstanding the vibration normally
experienced due to vehicular traffic.
17.3. The sheet steel materials used in the construction of the cubicle shall undergo a rigorous rust
proofing process comprising alkaline degreasing, descaling in dilute sulphuric acid, cold rinsing
and a recognised phosphating process. After matel treatment, the interior of the cubicle shall be
painted with two coats of air drying red lead primer followed by two coats of air drying anti-
condensation paint. The exterior of the cubicle shall be painted with two coats of stoving red oxide
primer and finished by application of two coats aluminium paint or any other colour shade
acceptable to Consultant / Engineer-in-Charge.
17.4. Ventilation louvers in the form of finely divided wire mesh shall be provided on the two sides
to ensure natural ventilation.
18.0. TUBULAR POLE / G.I. PIPE POLES
Where tubular steel pole are specified (either swagged or stepped), the same should be
manufactured and supplied as per I.S. 2713 part I to III – 1980. Where G.I. pipe pole are specified
the same should be approved to I.S.
19.0. LOOP-IN JUNCTION BOX
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19.1. These junction boxes shall be drip proof type dust and vermin proof construction fabricated
from 2 mm thick sheet steel having internal dimensions of 200 x 150 x 130 mm depth for single
phase distribution system and 250 x 200 x 130 mm depth for three phase distribution system. These
shall have moulded bakelite base connector block with anti-vibration nickel plated brass terminals
of suitable size and rating and porcelain fuse fittings.
20.0. MANUFACTURER‘S DRAWING
20.1. The successful tenderer shall submit for approval General arrangement and dimensioned
drawings for Power and Lighting distribution switch board, Motor Control centre, Bus-duct
arrangement, Miniature circuit breaker distribution board, Fuse Distribution board, Interlocked
Switch socket outlets, Clock switch control panel, T P Power Cable junction box and cable rack etc.
as required in three sets before commencing manufacture.
21.0. WORKMANSHIP AND INSTALLATION WORK
21.1. The workmanship shall be of good commercial quality and all supply materials and
installation work shall be completed to the full satisfaction of the Consultant / Engineer-in-Charge.
22.0. CONTRACTORS RATE TO INCLUDE
22.1. Apart from other factors mentioned elsewhere in this contract, the rates for the above shall
include for the following :
i. All labour, materials, tools and construction equipment required for fabricating and fixing of
above stated items. ii. Scaffolding including erection and removal. iii. Making good of all damaged
civil work, if any. iv. Necessary modification of pre-laid conduit including supply & fixing of
Metal / PVC conduits and accessories, chase cutting etc. as required to complete the work.
23.0. METHOD OF MEASUREMENT
23.1. Unless otherwise mentioned in the Schedule of Quantities, measurement will be on net
quantities of work produced. In the event of any dispute with regard to the measurement of work
executed, the decision of the Consultant / Engineer-in-Charge shall be final, and binding to the
Contractor.
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SECTION : B TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION FOR WIRING SYSTEM
1.0. SCOPE
1.1. This specification covers for supply of materials, erection and commissioning of distribution
wiring, connection to distribution boards, cable laying, earthing and miscellaneous items.
Applicable provisions and conditions of contract shall govern the work under the section.
2.0. GENERAL
2.1. Works to be provided for by the Contractor, unless otherwise specified shall include but not be
limited to the following :
i. Furnishing of labour, materials, supports, scaffolds, transportation etc. required for the work. ii.
To provide all incidental items not shown or specified in particular but reasonably be implied or
necessary for successful completion of the work in connection with the drawings specification and
schedule of items. iii. To provide all supervision for proper execution of the work iv. To conduct
and bear all costs in respect of any test advised.
2.2. After completion of supply and installation of wiring system and earthing, if any defect in the
material or workmanship is found by the Consultant / Engineer-in-Charge, the contractor shall
remove the same and supply better and approved materials at his own cost.
2.3. All precaution against theft and fire shall also be taken by the contractor.
3.0. MATERIALS
3.1. All materials used in the work shall be ISI approved quality and in its absence conforming to
the IS Specification.
4.0. WIRING SYSTEM
4.1. The electric load of all lights, power outlets, etc. shall be balanced across the three phases.
4.2. Generally the final loading of any sub-circuit for lights and fans shall not exceed 800 watts and
shall not be connected to more than total 10 fans, lights, socket outlets, etc. Bell push if operated at
low voltage shall be fed from a separate circuit of distribution fuse board.
4.3. The final 16 amps sub-circuit for power shall be connected to a maximum one 16 amp. socket
outlet or two 6 amp. socket outlets.
4.4. A power circuit shall always be originating from a distribution fuse board or MCB DB and the
same shall run in a separate conduit.
4.5. The point wiring shall mean wiring from one way of distribution board to point of utilisation of
electricity i.e. where the load is applied and this shall include complete wiring from distribution
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board, supply and fixing of switch board, controlling switches, ceiling rose, batten holder and
socket outlet etc.
4.6. Insulated or covered earthing conductors where used, shall have green insulation braiding or
covering as appropriate. Under no circumstances shall the colour green be used for other than
earthing conductor. In addition where it is required, cables of different colours be used. For
identification purposes the following system shall be employed :
Red or any colour (other than : For outer phases or Black or green) switch wire. Black : For middle
wire or Neutral.
4.7. Unless otherwise mentioned in the schedule of quantities, single way porcelain / bakelite
terminal connectors with nickel plated brass inserts and screws to suit the conductor size shall be
used for intermediate wiring / joints in junction boxes and in switch boards or by any other method
approved by the Consultant / Engineer-in-Charge.
4.8. Distribution wiring in conduit to light, fan, plug points etc. shall be done in looping in system.
In this system, no joints or connections shall be made anywhere of the system except at terminating
points such as at terminals of switches, ceiling roses, etc. and in case of socket outlets at the socket
terminals. Intermediate wiring joints of neutral wire in junction boxes will not be permitted.
4.9. In the looping back system of wiring on hard wood batten, the wiring shall be done without any
junction or connector boxes on the line. All intermediate joints or connections shall be made in the
switch board only. Intermediate wiring joints of neutral wire in the junction box will not be
permitted.
5.0. CONDUIT WIRING
5.1. All conduit shall be conforming to I.S. 9537 (Part – II) – 1981 and finished with galvanised or
stove enamelled surface. All conduit accessories shall be conforming to IS:2667-1988 and be
threaded type. Conduit less than 20mm in diameter shall not be used. All conduits shall be of 1.4 to
1.8 mm thickness below 32 mm dia. and 1.6 to 2.2 mm thickness for 32 mm dia. and above.
5.2. The conduit for each circuit shall be erected complete with necessary bushes before drawing in
of any wire. Galvanised M.S. Spacer of 3mm thick minimum shall be used between the conduit
saddle and fixing surface. The saddle shall be fixed at an interval of not more than 750 mm apart
for vertical run and 600mm apart for horizontal run.
5.3. The joint in conduits shall be made by means of threaded couplers and threaded accessories
only to ensure electrical continuity throughtout. All pipes after cutting, the threading shall be
carefully reemed cut with special reamer to remove any burr and then painted immediately with an
anti-corrosive preservative after removing all traces of oil or grease. Junction boxes shall be
provided with gasketed covers to render them dust and damp proof. The conduit accessories having
pull outlet for conductors shall only be used in all conduit installation.
5.4. Where specified, P.V.C. conduit conforming to IS:2509-1973 or IS:9537 (Part – III) shall be
used. The thickness of P.V.C. conduit shall be adequate to withstand mechanical injuries. Where
necessary PVC conduit, accessories conforming to IS:3419-1976 shall be used along with PVC
conduit.
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5.5. The entire conduit system shall be effectively earthed by means of suitable earthing conductors
and the resistance from any point to earth shall not be more than one OHM.
5.6. After installation of conduit pipes and fittings are completed in all respects, the exposed outer
surfaces of the conduit and accessories shall be painted with two coats of approved enamel paints
or aluminium paint over a coat of red oxide as required to match the surrounding wall finishing. To
protect against rust the bare thread portion shall be painted with anti-corrosive preservative.
6.0. CONCEALED WIRING
6.1. Recessed conduit wiring system : This system of wiring shall comply with all the requirements
of surface conduit wiring system specified in Causes 5.1 to 5.6 in addition to the following Clauses.
6.2. Making of chase : The chase in the wall shall be filled up neatly made and be of ample
dimensions to permit the conduit to be fixed in the manner desired. In case of buildings under
construction, chases shall be provided in the wall, ceiling etc. at the time of their construction and
shall be filled up neatly after erection of conduit and brought to the original finish of the wall.
Specially for ceiling, conduit shall be laid before casting.
6.3. Fixing of conduit in chase : The conduit in chase in the wall shall be fixed by means of staples
or by means of saddles not more than 60 cm apart. Fixing of standard bends or elbows shall be
avoided as far as practicable and all curves maintained by bending the conduit pipe itself with a
long radius which will permit easy drawing in conductors. All threaded joints of conduits shall be
treated with some approved preservative compound to secure protection against rust.
6.4. Inspection boxes : Suitable inspection boxes shall be provided to permit periodical inspection
and to facilitate removal of wires, if necessary. These shall be provided in the inspection box
covers.
6.5. Types of accessories to be used : All outlets such as switches, wall sockets etc. may be either
flush mounting type or of surface mounting type.
The outlet box shall be the same as in Clauses 15 of Section I and shall be mounted flush with the
wall. The metal box shall be efficiently earthed with conduit by an approved means of earth
attachment.
6.6. Fish wire : 1 x 18 SWG G.I. wire inside the conduit and accessories to be provided with an
extension of 230 mm at both the conduit ends.
6.7. Conduit laying in floor /roof slabs before casting : M.S. / G.I. /rigid PVC/polythene conduit
shall be laid straight as far as practicable and properly placed including
binding with the steel reinforcement rods with 22 SWG G.I. binding wire so that proper positions
of conduits are maintained.
While laying the conduits for concealed wiring in the ceiling / beams / columns / walls before
casting the contractor shall ensure that both ends of the conduit are plugged by means of dead – end
sockets or otherwise to prevent the entry of any foreign material against conduit chocking. All
precaution must be taken while laying the conduits on the slabs, R.C. walls, columns, etc. and the
contractor shall rectify at his own cost, if any defects are found during process of drawing cables
through the concealed prelaid conduits. Each M.S. / G.I. conduit shall be provided with protruding
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length of 150 mm on free end of the conduits under the bottom level of slab / beam. Each rigid
PVC/polythene conduit shall be provided with protruding length of 150mm on free end of the
conduits under the bottom level of slab / beam. There shall be no intermediate joints in one straight
run of conduit. All ceiling outlets shall be terminated in a round M.S./G.I. circular box (80 mm
depth minimum) / deep box to suit standard size ceiling rose or/and rectangular M.S. junction box
or Fan Hook Box as the case may be. It will be mandatory for the contractor to get the layouts
approved by the Engineer-in-Charge / Consultant, measurements are checked when the conduits are
laid and bound to steel reinforcement rods, before he can release the work for casting of slabs /
floor / beams etc.
6.8. Connector Boxes, Draw-in-Box, Junction Boxes :
These shall be constructed from 14 SWG M.S. sheet and have M.S. cover. Minimum size for
connector box is 150mm x 100mm and for Draw-in-Box is 100mm x 100mm with required depth
upto 80mm.
6.9. Fan Hook Box ;
These shall be 100mm dia x 80mm depth, constructed from 14 SWG M.S. sheet and provided with
one 16mm dia. M.S. rod of 300mm long having ‗U‘ bend inside the box.
6.10. Painting :
Outside of wall switch board, connection box, draw-in-box and other M.S. accessories shall be
painted with two coats of anti-corrosive paint in addition to other painting instructions given
elsewhere.
7.0. WIRES
7.1. Unless otherwise mentioned in the schedule of quantities, only single core PVC insulated /
PVC insulated & sheathed cable consisting of single / multistrand / flexible copper / aluminium
conductor and of approved manufacturers conforming to relevant I.S. shall be used for wiring in
conduit system.
7.2. The maximum number of wires drawn in one conduit shall not be greater that the ecommended
number given in the Table 1 given at the end this section.
8.0. PVC SHEATHED WIRING LAID ON HARD WOOD BATTEN
8.1. Unless otherwise mentioned in the schedule of quantities only single core flat
PVC/Polyethylene insulated and sheathed wire of 650 volts grade consisting of single / multistrand,
copper / aluminium conductor conforming to relevant ISG shall be used for exposed batten wiring.
8.2. All PVC wires shall run on well seasoned perfectly straight hard wood batten varnished on four
sides but not less than 10mm finished thick and the width of which is such as to suit total width of
cables laid on batten. Prior to the erection, these shall be painted with one coat of varnish. The
battens shall be screwed to the walls and ceiling by flat head wood screws to wood plugs or other
approved plugs at an interval not exceeding 750mm. The flat head wood screws shall be counter
sunk within wood batten and smoothened down with a file.
8.3. Link clips shall be conforming to IS:2412-1975 and these shall be so arranged that one single
clip shall not hold more than two twin core PVC wire upto 2.65 sq.mm. above which a single clip
shall hold a single twin core wire. The clips shall be fixed on varnished wood batten with brass pins
spaced at intervals of 100mm in the case of horizontal runs and 150mm in the case of vertical runs.
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The link clips shall be made of heavy tinned brass sheet or Aluminium sheet the thickness being not
less than 27 gauge.
8.4. Where wires pass through walls / floors these shall be protected from mechanical injury by
means of rigid steel conduit. The end of the conduit shall be neatly bushed with bakelite. The
conduit shall extent 1.5mm above the floor and flush with the ceilings or walls.
8.5. After erection, the P.V.C. wiring along the batten shall be painted with one coat of synthetic
enamel paint of an approved colour.
9.0. INSTALLATION AND WIRING OF DISTRIBUTION FUSE BOARDS / MCB

DISTRIBUTION BOARD.
9.1. Where fixing of distribution fuse board / MCB DB on doubel teak wood board is specified
only hinged type wooden board with brass hinge shall be provided and the size of the board shall be
such as to match the size of the Distribution fuse board / MCB DB. A minimum margin of 25mm
shall be provided on all sides of the distribution fuse board / MCB DB. The outgoing circuit shall
be taken out through a horizontal slot at the rear side of the distribution fuse board / MCB DB
enclosure.
9.2. Where fixing of Distribution fuse board / MCB DB on M.S. frame is specified, the frame shall
have sufficient mechanical strength to carry the weight of the D.F.B. /MCB DB.
9.3. Where fixing of Distribution fuse board / MCB DB will be of concealed type, the chase in the
wall shall be neatly made and be of ample dimensions to permit the DB to be recessed in wall and
flushed with finished wall surface.
9.4. The cable / wires shall be connected to the terminal only by soldered or crimped lugs, unless
the terminal is of such a form that it is possible to securely clamp them without cutting away of
cable strands.
9.5. All bare conductors shall be rigidly fixed in such a manner that a clearance of at least 25mm is
maintained between conductors and material other than insulating material.
10.0. CABLES
10.1. TYPE AND QUALITY OF CABLES
Unless otherwise specified in the Schedule of Quantities all wiring cables shall be PVC insulated
and PVC sheathed conforming to relevant IS Standard. The conductor of cable shall be of stranded
wires of aluminium or copper as specified. All power cables shall be 1100 volts grade, PVC
insulated, PVC sheathed and armoured with stranded aluminium conductor. Materials should be
obtained from the approved list of manufacturers / brands as indicated in the document.
10.2. HANDLING OF CABLES
It shall be ensured that both ends of the cables are properly sealed to prevent ingress / absorption of
moisture by the insulation. When the cable drums have to be moved over short distances, they
should be rolled in the direction of the arrow marked on the drum. While removing cables, the
drum shall be properly mounted on jacks or on a cable wheel or any other suitable device, making
sure that the spindle, jack, etc. are strong enough to take the weight of the drum.
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10.3. DEFECTIVE CABLES
Cables with kinks and straightened kinks or with similar apparent defects like defective armoring
etc. shall not be installed.
10.4. BENDING RADIUS
Cable runs shall be uniformly spaced, properly supported and protected in an approved manner. All
bends in runs shall be well defined and made with due consideration to avoid sharp bending and
kinking of the cable. The minimum safe bending radius for all types of PVC cables shall be taken
as 12 times the overall diameter of the cable. Wherever practicable larger radius shall be adopted.
10.5. LENGTH OF CABLES
All cables shall be laid in one length. No joint shall normally be made at any intermediate point in
through runs of cables unless the length of the run is more than the length of the standard drum
supplied by the cable manufacturer. In such cases where jointing is unavoidable, the same shall be
made by means of standard cable joint boxes / kits. Before cutting the cables, the requisite length
between terminals (including extra length required at loops) shall be carefully measured.
10.6. STRIPPING OF OUTER COVERING
While cutting and stripping the outer covering (i.e. sheathing of the cable, care shall be taken that
the sharp edge of the cutting instrument does not cut or damage the inner insulation of the
conductor. The protective outer covering of the cable shall be stripped off near the connecting
terminal the protective covering being maintained upto a point as close as possible to the
connecting terminal.
11.0. CABLE LAID IN TRENCHES
11.1 Cables shall be laid generally in accordance with Indian Standard Code of Practice IS: 1255.
11.2. SIZE OF TRENCH
Unless otherwise mentioned in the Schedule of Quantities the minimum width and average depth of
trench for laying a single cable in ground shall be 460mm and 760mm for L.T. and 1000 mm for
H.T. cable respectively. For laying of multiple 11 KV and 6.6 KV grade power cables horizontal
axial spacing shall be 250mm. For 1100 volt grade power cables the horizontal axial spacing shall
be 150mm. However, communication cable shall not be taken in a common trench. Where more
than one cable are to be laid in the same trench in horizontal formation, the width of trench shall be
increased according to the above stated inter-axial spacing between the cable except where
otherwise specified). There shall be a clearance of at least 150mm between the trench edge and axis
of the end cable.
11.3. EXCAVATION OF TRENCH AND PREPARATION OF BED
The trench shall be excavated in reasonably straight line where there is a change in direction,
suitable curvature shall be provided. Where gradients and changes in depth are unavoidable these
shall be gradual. Adequate precautions shall be taken during excavation not to damage any existing
cables, pipes or similar installations in the proposed route. Where bricks, tiles or protective covers
or bare cables are encountered, further excavation shall not be carried out without the approval of
the Consultant / Engineer-in-Charge. The bottom of the trench shall be level across the width and
free from stone, brick bats etc. The trench shall be then provided with a cushion of fine sand, the
thickness of the cushion being not less than 75mm.
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11.4. LAYING OF CABLES
All cables shall be tested for proper insulation prior to laying. The cable drums shall be transported
on wheels to the place of work. The cables shall be laid out in proper direction as indicated on the
drum using cable drum lifting jacks. In case of higher size cables, the laid out cables shall run over
rollers placed at close intervals and finally transferred carefully on to the trenches and racks, care
shall be taken so that kinks and twists or any mechanical damage does not occur in cables. Only
approved cable pulling grips or other devices shall be used. The entire length of cable shall as far as
possible, be paid in one operation. However, if this is not possible, the remainder of the cable may
be shifted from position by ‗falking‘ i.e. by making one long loop in the reverse direction. For
crossing water, gas or sewerage pipes, etc. cables shall be taken above the pipes where minimum
500mm clearance is not available. The cable shall cross these pipes through RC/GI pipes at a
minimum depth of 750 mm from finished ground level keeping the distance between the utility
pipes and pipe carrying cables 300mm minimum. While laying cables parallel to building, railway
track, utility pipe lines, drainage, sewerage, etc. the minimum clearance shall not be less than 1000
mm. Adequate length of cables shall be pulled inside the switch boards, control panel terminal
boxes, feeder pillar etc. so as to permit neat termination of each core.
11.5. SURPLUS CABLE
At the time of original inspection, approximately 1 meter of surplus cable (in the form of a loop or
otherwise) shall be left at each entry or exit of the cable at a pole or at the pillar box, or near any
terminal as may be directed by the Consultant / Engineer-in-Charge.
11.6. PROTECTIVE COVER FOR CABLES DIRECTLY BURIED IN GROUND
Except where otherwise directed by the Consultant / Engineer-in-Charge, the cable (for the entire
length in trench) shall be protected by a layer of bricks laid flat on top and shall be provided at least
by 75mm sand cushioning both at top and bottom. This brick protection shall cover all the cables in
the trench (single cable or multiple cables, in horizontal formation). In case of a single cable, the
brick protection shall consist of one brick flat (with the length along the width of the trench) and
supported on two lines of brick ‗OFF‘ edge, one on each side of the cable (with the length of the
bricks along the length of the trench). For multiple cables in horizontal formation, in addition to the
two outer lines of brick-on-edge, there shall be additional lines in between adjacent cables. The top
cover of brick flat shall extend to cover all the cables each brick being supported on the lines of
brick-on-edge.
11.7. BACK FILLING OF TRENCH
After laying of cables the remaining portion of the trench shall be back filled with good excavated
soil and well rammed in successive layers not exceeding 300mm depth each and duly compacted to
the satisfaction of the Consultant / Engineer-in-Charge. Surplus soild of excavation shall be
removed or disposed of as per direction of the Consultant / Engineer-in-Charge.
11.8. All material like sand, brick and clamp, etc. shall be supplied by the contractor. The cable
laying rate shall be inclusive of all these items.
12.0. CABLES LAID THROUGH PIPE SLEEVES
12.1. Entry of cable from underground trenches to the building or tunnel shall be through pipe
sleeves. Necessary precaution shall be taken to make entry point fully water tight by properly
sealing the pipe sleeves in a manner approved by the Consultant / Engineer-in-Charge.
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12.2. Where cables are required to cross roads, railway tracks and surface drains, they shall be
taken through pipe sleeves at a minimum depth of 1000 mm.
13.0. LAYING OF CABLES ON RACK / TRAY / BRACKET / HOOKS / MASONRY TRENCH
13.1. Where cables are required to be laid directly along structure walkway, walls, ceiling, they
shall generally be taken exposed on brackets, cable racks, trays, hooks laid along building structure.
Spacing of saddles / hooks shall be such that the cables are straight and shall not exceed 750 mm.
13.2. The cable rack / trays shall be ladder type / pre-fabricated perforated type and bends /
curvature shall be smooth and suitable for bending the largest cable running in the rack / tray. The
cable rack / trays shall be suitably installed on the building structure with proper support at regular
intervals.
13.3. Cable rack / trays shall be so arranged that they do not obstruct or impair clearance of passage
way.
13.4. Where there is possibility of mechanical damage cable racks / trays shall be adequately
protected by sheet steel cover.
13.5. Unless otherwise specified in the schedule of quantities the rack / trays shall be painted with
corrosion resistant paint and finished with enamel paint of shade battleship grey or any other colour
shade acceptable to Consultant / Engineer-in-Charge.
14.0. CABLE ROUTE MARKER
14.1. Cable route markers shall be provided at each joint, entry to buildings, each turn, either side
of the road crossings and at 30 meter intervals for straight cable runs and at location directed by the
Consultant / Engineer-in-Charge.
14.2. The cable marker shall be of cement concrete slab of R.C.C. type (1:2:4) and of size 600mm x
300mm at the bottom and 500mm x 200mm at the top with a thickness of 100mm with marking
CABLE and shall be laid flat at finished ground level centered over the cables for easy
identification.
14.3. Unless otherwise specified in the schedule of quantities galvanised Iron type cable route
marker of size 100mm dia 50mm thick G.I. Plate with marking ‗CABLE‘ thereon welded to 35mm
x 35mm x 6mm angle iron 600mm long fixed in a rigid manner may also be used as approved by
the Consultant / Engineer-in-Charge.
14.4. All materials like cable route marker, sand and cement etc. for fixing the same be supplied by
the contractor. The cable laying rate shall be inclusive of all these items.
15.0. CABLES TERMINATION
15.1. Power cable termination shall be carried out in such a manner as to avoid strain on the
terminals by providing suitable clamp near the terminals. All power cables shall be terminated to
the switch fuse terminals, busbars, etc. by means of suitable sizes crimping type or soldering type
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cable socket / lugs / ferrules and empire tape upto palm of the cable lug. PVC tape shall not be used
directly, because of its poor thermal stability. It may however, be used over the empire tape.
Control cables shall be terminated by crimping or directly clamped in the terminal blocks by
screws.
15.2. When pinching the smaller size conductor directly in the terminal bore of the switches, the
individual strands shall be fanned out and cleaned by wire wool or emery paper and the cleaned
surface shall be coated with a thin layer of oxide inhibiting grease. The conductor shall be tightened
fully to the terminal bore but over tightening shall be avoided.
15.3. For connection to busbars and other terminals brass or cadmium plated / nuts / bolts and
washers shall be used. Copper cables shall never be terminated directly on aluminium busbar.
Suitable measure shall be taken to avoid heating due to bimetallic contacts.
15.4. A selection chart of crimping type cable lugs for various combination of cables / busbar / fuse
switch terminals is shown below :
Material of busbar / Material of Material of switch terminals Cables crimping lug a: Aluminium
Aluminium Aluminium over tin plated copper b: Copper Aluminium Aluminium lug with copper
plated palm c: Silver / tin Aluminium Aluminium or tin plated copper plated copper d: Aluminium
Copper Tin plated copper e: Copper Copper Copper or tin plated copper --------------------------------
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16.0. EARTHING
All non current carrying metallic part of varioud electrical equipment as well as cable armouring,
metallic conduit, cable racks / trays, brackets, supporting structures, etc. shall be effectively earthed
by not less than two separate and distinct earth connection in accordance with Indian Electricity
Rules, and the relevant Indian Code of Practice for earthing 3043 1987.
16.1. EARTH ELECTRODE
16.1.1. PIPE ELECTRODE
The earth electrode for earthing station shall comprise G.I. pipe ‗B‘ Class of 50mm internal
diameter and 3 mtr. long in one single piece with holes 12mm dia on all sides at 150mm centre,
upto a minimum height of 2.5 metre from bottom. Removable caps / wire mesh funnel shall be
provided at the top of pipe to facilitate pouring of water. Suitable clamps made of 40mm x 6mm
galvanised M.S. flats complete with bolt and nut shall be provided with the electrodes at 100mm
from the top end for connecting earth conductor. No joints will be allowed in the earth electrode.
The electrode shall be driven at least 2 metre clear from masonry structure and the distance
between two electrode shall be not less than 2 metre when installed in parallel and preferably
placed twice the length of the electrode i.e. 6 metre. A masonry inspection pit of size 600mm x
600mm x 450mm deep (unless otherwise stated) shall be built with 125 mm thick cement mortar
(6:1) brick work both inside and outside plastered 20mm thick and neatly cemented 1.5 mm thick,
inside top and outside around the top of the earth pit, so that the top of the G.I. pipe is 250mm
below the finished ground level and the opening on top shall be provided with C.I. manhole ring
having lockable C.I. cover fixed & flush with the outside finished ground level.
16.1.2. PLATE ELECTRODE
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Where plate electrode for earthing is to be employed, the size of the plate shall not be less than 600
mm x 600mm x 6.3mm for G.I. plate in thickness and 600mm x 600mm x 3.15mm thickness in
case of copper plate. The plate shall have a drilled hole 14mm dia. at the centre. The G.I. flat of not
less than 30mm x 6mm (1 No. 25mm x 6mm G.I. flat for lighting conductor installation) should be
connected to the plate by means of a 63 mm long 12mm dia galv. Bolt, double nuts using double
galv. Washers. In case of copper plate, copper flat of not less than 32mm x 6.0 mm shall be used as
the earth lead. The flat shall first be fastened on one side of the plate, leaving adequate length of
flat, which shall be taken over to the other side i.e. to the earth busbar, switch board, pole,
continuous earth wire for G.H. line, service bracket, lighting arrestor or the object to be earthed and
be fastened as per the details of IS:3043-1987. No joint on the earth lead conductor is permitted.
Every care be taken to ensure that the ends of the wire/flats have been securely clamped by the bolt
on cleaned surface of the plate and established a good electrical contact. The plate shall be buried
vertically at a minimum of 6.0 M below the ground level for sandy soil and 2.0 m below the ground
level for normal soil. In order to place the same at the prescribed depth, the dimension of pit to be
excavated shall be 900mm x 900mm 3000mm deep. The G.I. plate shall be placed in position by
the contractor only after the inspection of excavated pit and approval is obtained from the
Consultant /Engineer-in-Charge. After placing the plate the earth lead conductor shall be protected
by means of a continuous length of G.I. pipe (Class B) having 50mm dia (minimum) bore or route
depending upon the size of the lead, right from plate upto a height of 600mm metre (2 ft.) above
ground level. The whole length of pipe shall be fill with bituminous compound of approved make
and brand. The molten compound shall be poured from the top end of the pipe and topped upto over
flowing. A masonry inspection pit for the earth station of size approximately 600mm x 600mm x
450mm depth (unless otherwise stated) shall be built with 125 mm thick cement morter (6:1) brick
work with 1st class bricks, both inside and outside plastered 20mm thick and neatly cemented
1.5mm thick, inside, top and outside around the top of the earth pit. The opening on top shall be
provided with C.I. manhole ring having lockable C.I. cover fixed and flush with the outside
finished ground level. Electrodes shall be buried at least 2 metre away from masonry structure /
building / pole or object to be earthed. However, earthing electrodes for L.T. installations should be
as close to the down conductors as possible. Electrodes when installed in parallel, shall not be
placed less than 2 metre apart and preferably placed at distance greater than 6 metres. All the
excavations shall be duly back filled dressed and rammed.
16.2. EARTH BUSBAR
16.2.1. GALVANISED M.S. FLAT
Unless otherwise specified in the schedule of quantities the earth busbars shall be of heavily
galvanised M.S. Flat of cross section 40mm x 6mm having adequate number of drilled holes with
10mm galvanised steel bolts, nuts, plain and spring washers for securely connected the earth leads
and the continuity conductor. The busbar shall be fixed on wall, having clearance of 6mm from
wall with spacing insulators with at least the numbers 13mm G.I. rag bolts spaced about 500mm
apart.
16.2.2. COPPER FLATS
To be used, as specified in the schedule of items, where earthing requirements are more stringent
Brass bolts, nuts, washers shall be used for connections.
17.0. EARTH LEAD CONDUCTORS
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17.1. The earth lead for each electrode shall be 7/14 SWG standed G.I. wire connected securely to
the earth electrode and earth busbar. The earth lead shall be mechanically protected with a
continuous length 20mm dia G.I. Pipe (Class ‗B‘) right from the electrode to the earth busbar and
the pipe shall be filled with bituminous compound.
17.2. Galvanised M.S. Flat earth conductor directly buried in ground shall generally be taken at a
depth of 600mm and shall be provided with one coat of bituminized paint, one layer of half lapped
bituminised tape and a final coat of bituminised paint to prevent corrosion.
17.3. The earth conductor when laid inside building / sub-station shall be taken either exposed on
cable racks / trays, walls, ceiling, etc. or embedded in concrete depending on installation.
Galvanised M.S. saddles clamped to M.S. flat spacers with tapped holes shall be used for clamping
earth conductor. Flats shall be supported at intervals not exceeding 1000 mm and stranded wires at
intervals of 300mm.
17.4. Connection of earthing leads to earth electrodes and termination of flat earth continuity
conductor to equipment shall be made by means of bolting. Connection of stranded earth wire to
earth bus as well as to equipment shall be made through crimping type lugs and bolting. Jointing
and tapping of flat earth conductor shall be done by means of welding.
17.5. The earth resistance from any point of the earthing system shall not be more than one ohm.
18.0. WORKMANSHIP AND INSTALLATION WORK
18.1. The workmanship shall be of good commercial quality and all supply material and installation
work shall be completed to the full satisfaction of the Consultant / Engineer-in-Charge.
19.0. CONTRACTORS RATE TO INCLUDE
19.1. Apart from other factors mentioned elsewhere in this contract, the rates for the above shall
include the following :
i. All labour materials, tools and construction equipment required for proper execution of job. ii.
Scaffolding including erection and removal. iii. Making good of all damaged civil work if any. iv.
Necessary modifications in prelaid conduits for drawing cables through it and making good all
damages.
20.0. METHOD OF MEASUREMENT
20.1. All stove enamelled black M.S. conduit, G.I. conduit / pipe and rigid PVC Conduit shall be
measured for neat length as laid or fixed over all fittings. Bends, elbows, tees, etc. shall not be paid
separately.
20.2. Installed cable measurement will be based on length from gland to gland with an allowance of
300mm for cable entering switch boards.
20.3. Unless otherwise mentioned in the Schedule of Quantities, measurement will be on neat
quantities of work produced. In the event of any dispute with regard to the measurement of work
executed, the decision of the Consultant / Engineer-in-Charge shall be final and binding to the
Contractor.
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TABLE – 1 Nominal area Approximate Size of conduits
MAXIMUM of conductor overall
CAPACITY OF in sq.mm. Diameter of
CONDUITS FOR cable sq.mm.
DRAWING OF
PVC
INSULATED
650/1100V
GRADE
CABLES Sl. No.
20 mm 25mm 32mm 40mm 50mm
1 1.0 2.8 5 11 13 - -
2 1.5 3.1 4 9 10 - -
3 2.5 3.8 3 6 8 - -
4 4 4.4 - 4 5 5 -
5 6 5.3 - 3 4 5 -
6 10 6.8 - 2 3 3 -
7 16 8.2 - - - 3 5
8 25 10.0 - - - 2 5
9 35 11.2 - - - - 3
10 50 13.5 - - - - 2
LIST OF APPROVED MATERIALS

ELECTRICAL WORKS
SL. ITEM ITEM DETAIL APPROVED BRAND /

NO. MANUFACTURER
1. Conduitsi) i) M.S.(Black stove enameled) - B.E.C.
ii) - NIC
- AKG
iii) ii) PVC rigid - B.E.C.
iv) - AKG
- Precision
v) iii) G.I. flexible - B.E.C.
vi) - NIC
- AKG
vii) iv) Galvanised steel - B.E.C.
viii) - NIC
- AKG
ix) v) PVC casing –capping - - Precision
- - Presto-Plus
- - Gloster
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2. Cables & Wires
x) i) 11 KV aluminum cable - - NICCO
xi) - - Havells
- - Gloster
- - KEI
- - Crystal
xii) ii) 1100 V grade PVC / XLPE - - NICCO
xiii) insulated steel armored - - Havells
xiv) and over all PVC sheathed - - Gloster
cable - -CCI
- - KEI
- - Crystal
xv) iii) PVC insulated stranded/flexible - Finolex,
xvi) copper conductor wire with size - Polycab
xvii) in sqmm. Embossed on cable - Havells
xviii) surface (for internal wiring) - KEI
- Crystal
xix) iv) Telephone - - Finolex
- - Delton
- Bonton
3. Protective device
xx) i) TPN & SPN switch fuse unit with - Legrand
xxi) HRC fuse - L&T
xxii) - Schneider
xxiii) ii) MCCB, MCB, MCB-DB, RCBO, - - L&T

xxiv) RCCB, ACB & ELCB - - Legrand
xxv)
- - Siemens
- -Schneider
-
xxvi) iii) Manual changeover switch/auto - L&T
xxvii) change over switch - Legrand,
xxviii) - Havells
- Socomec
xxix) iv) Current transformer - - L&T
- - Kaycee
- - Kuppa
SL. ITEM ITEM DETAIL APPROVED BRAND /
NO. MANUFACTURER
4. Switches & socket
xxx) i) 6A / 16A switch, socket, - North-west (Nowa)
switch front plate
xxxi) telephone socket (RJ-11) - Legrand (Myrius)
and mountingxxxii)
box LAN socket(RJ-45), electronic
- MK(Wraparound plus)
(Modular Type) xxxiii) regulator/dimmer
xxxiv)
xxxv) ii) On/Off / selector switch - - Siemens
- - Larsen & Toubro
- - Kaycee
xxxvi) iii) Metal clad socket & plug having - Siemens
xxxvii) scraping earth arrangement - Legrand
- C&S
- L&T
5. Light fittings xxxviii) - Phillips

- Wipro
- Havells
- Crompton Greaves
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6. Bell xxxix) Buzzer bell/call bell, - Bajaj
xl) buzzer indicator (Luminous type) - Anchor
- SSK
7. Instrument xli) Indicating instrument/ - AE

xlii) measuring instrument - IMP
- L&T
Note :
All other items not covered above, as per sample approved by Principal/consultant.
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS FOR CIVIL WORKS

TESTING OF MATERIALS & THEIR FREQUENCY

Test Required & Procedure Frequency Acceptance Criteria

Initial setting time – Place the test

Determination of final setting time

Determination of Compressive Strength The compressive strength shall

It shall be the average of the

a) The size of the test specimen shall

b) The Mould – The height of the

d) Vibration – The well assembled

Test Required & Procedure Frequency Acceptance Criteria

Purpose: The Test is

Procedure: Take This test is carried out It shall not be more

Purpose : This test is

3. Grain Size Analysis

Please see printed

Test Required & Frequency Acceptance Criteria

Fineness modulus = Sum of the Cumulative

The records shall be maintained as follows :

Sieve Wt. Wt. % Wt Cumulative

MILD STEEL & MEDIUM TENSILE STEEL BARS

Test Required & Procedure Frequency Acceptance Criteria

It shall be determined in One test It shall be as per following values :

Test Required & Procedure Frequency Acceptance Criteria

Increase in length of a tensile test

BURNT CLAY BUILDING BRICKS

Test Required & Procedure Frequency Acceptance Criteria

Procedure : Place the

A sensitive balance capable of

Preconditioning : One set of test on 5 Water absorption

Purpose of Test: To find out if d) Heavy – When

Test Required & Procedure Frequency Acceptance Criteria

Initially the blow-off valve

3. Impact Strength Test

The initial blow shall be

CEMENT CONCRETE TILES

Test Required & Procedure Frequency Acceptance Criteria

It shall be tested separately The average breaking loads,

Abrasion Test : To check

Water absorption Determination of water

Control of Temperature : To avoid i) Timber for frames

Rate of Loading : The rate of loading

Immediately after each mechanical

The sample shall be weighed and

The weight shall be recorded at

WOODEN PANEL DOOR SHUTTERS

Test Required & Procedure Frequency Acceptance Criteria

i) Name of the manufacturer or One from A specimen shall be

READY MIXED PAINTS

Test Required & Procedure Frequency Acceptance Criteria

Procedure : The material shall be On test each

Place the panel in one pan of a No sign of stickiness to the

3. Finish The film produced shall

Outline : The material is mixed with a

Procedure : Accurately weigh the

Outline of the method: The materials

Procedure: Weigh 100 g of the

6. Weight per Litre

Procedure: Weigh the cylinder or cup

Outline of the method: Determination

Procedure : Shake about one gram

Allow the mixture to stand for one

METHOD OF TESTING ANODIC COATINGS ON ALUMINUM

Test Required & Procedure Frequency Acceptance Criteria