Particular Specifications

Civil Works
1. Concrete blocks specs is as listed in the BOQ related clauses
2. Length of splices, concrete cover is as shown on the drawings
3. The Internal plaster are in 3 coats with job mix as follows:
a. first coat mix is as follows: 1 part cement,2 parts fine aggregate
b. Second coat mix is as follows: 1 part cement, 0.5 part lime, 4 part sand
c. Third coat mix is as follows: 0.25 part cement, 1 part lime, 3 part sand
4. Plasticized Bituminous Roofing specs as listed in the BOQ related clauses
5. In section 502, method of cement testing is as per latest ASTM standard.
6. In section 503, method of testing aggregate is as per latest ASTM standard.
7. In section 504, normal range of PH of water and free of chloride has to be followd at
factory job mix.
8. In section 506, method of testing steel reinforcement (mild and deformed) is as per
latest ASTM standard
9. In section 507, in table 2 test values at 7 days of concrete is as per relevant BS
standard.
10. In section 508, mixing on site is not accepted unless special conditions approved by
DOW.

Mechanical Works

1. In Section 1404 to add the following: “All condensate water coming from air
conditioning units also must be connected to the sewer networks avoiding free
discharge on apron surfaces and green areas; this should be done using approved
methods for odors prevention. All pipe materials used for air conditioning condensate
drainage must be PVC undertils, and must be tested for proper slopes and water
tightness bfore covering. All such works is included in the AC relevant items in the
BOQ)
2. In section 1702 to add the followings:
a. “Water supply/distribution pipes could further more be in Random Copolymer
Polypropylene (PP-R) with accessories and fittings all in accordance with TS
9937, TSE EN ISO 15874, DIN 8077, DIN 8078, DVGW W544, DIN 8078
(Polypropylene Pipes. General Quality Requirements - Tests) and UNI EN
ISO 15874”.
b. materials acceptable for water storage tanks including PVC to ISO
13341:2005+A1:2011 and ISO 13575:2012 in addition to ASTM (D618,
D883, D1693, D2837, D3892, D4703, E691 & F412)
c. All types of pumps in general (i.e. demostic, firefighting, submersible …etc.)
shall be Supplied installed and tested completely with all valves, fittings,
power cables, junction boxes, control cables, control panel and all accessories.
All pumps should be to: EU Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC, BS EN ISO
12100:2010, BS EN ISO 13857:2008, BS EN 349:1993+A1:2008, BS EN
287-1, BS EN 13463-1:2009, BS EN 13463-5:2011, BS EN 13951:2012, Also
to BS 599:1966, BS EN 12162:2001+A1:2009, BS EN 16480:2016,
ANSI/API 610-1995, DIN EN ISO 5199, ASME B73.1-2001, ASME B73.2-
2003 and BS 5257:1975.
d. All portable firefighting extinguishers should comply with BS 5306-9:2015
and/or BS EN3.

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 e. Wherever water meters are used, they should be supplied, installed and tested
with all accessories and fittings to ISO 4064-1:2014, BS EN 14154-
2:2005+A2:2011, BS EN 14154-1:2005+A2:2011, BS EN ISO 4064-1:2014,
BS EN 14154-3:2005+A2:2011
f. All heating, ventilation & air conditioning (HVAC) systems (separated or
connected in a network) such as split units, semi-central untins, packags, air
handling units (AHU’s), chillers …etc., must be of well-known brand names
with energy saving features, all must comply with at least one of the following
HVAC standards: HARDI, ASHRAE, SMACNA, ACCA, Uniform
Mechanical Code, International Mechanical Code, and AMCA

Electrical Works

The General specification (Section 2000, pages 112 to 119) are replaced by the
documents in Annex 1 to this particular specifications.

Elevator Safety Works

basic safety requirements for elevators ( TO BE INCLUDED IN THE UNIT PRICE FOR
RELEVANT ITEM) to ensure well-being of elevator either in normal or abnormal situation
especially while electricity is not steady in Gaza and cause many faults at electricity
equipment. The following features HAVE TO be ensured in all elevators:
1. Intercom, battery operated, connected either with guards room
2. Emergency alarm, battery operated, to attract external help.
3. Emergency light, battery operated, for one hour;
4. Automatic Rescue device to operate the elevator for nearest floor when electricity cut;
5. Rails, stainless steel, on elevator sides;
6. Door key to control access when needed;
7. Ensure functionality and high quality of elevator main components: shaft, cabin, cabin
operating panel, over speed governor (inverter), light curtain, overload sensor, over travel
protection, buffer springs, fan, auto-break, emergency lock key;
8. Elevator should be supplemented with signs for:
a. Braille signage on buttons;
b. Inside: General and emergency safety instructions;
c. Outside: In case of fire do not use elevator;
9. Supplier should ensure the following services:
a. Training installation employees;
b. Warranty for at least one year;

Infrastructure Works

1. In Section 1401, add the following

a. “The Contractor shall submit for approval shop Drawings or descriptive literature, or
both, showing pipe dimensions, joint and other details for each type and class of pipe
to be furnished for the project. All pipes furnished under the Contract shall be
manufactured only in accordance with the Specifications and the reviewed Drawings.
b. The Contractor shall furnish, install and test the plastic pipes, fittings and
appurtenances, as shown in the Drawings and as herein specified

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 2. Section 1405,
a. the dimensions as per detailed darwings
b. All sewerage manhole covers shall have the words (SEWERAGE) and (
) cast on their surface.
c. Unless otherwise indicated or directed, concrete roofs and cast iron covers and
frames shall have the following bearing capacity:

• Heavy duty cover and frame shall withstand a load of not less than 25
metric tonnes.
• Medium duty covers and frame shall withstand a load of not less than 8
metric tonnes.
• Light duty cover, and frame shall withstand a load of not less than 5 metric
tonnes.
d. Heavy duty type cover (25 tonne bearing capacity) shall be installed in all
roads, streets and highways greater than 4.0m with an opening of 50cm or
60cm diameters as specified on the drawings, where as openings for 5 &8
tonne bearing capacity are 40 & 50cm, respectively. All covers and frames of
all dimensions should be cast iron type.

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 Water Purification Unit

The purification unit works on a reverse osmosis basis, the system should include all necessary
protection devices in addition to pre-treatment and post treatment techniques, the sequence of
operation can be divided into three stages:

a. Pre-treatment Stage which includes the following steps:

1. Raw water is extracted from underground well tanks by means of primary pump.
2. Water enters a three stage pre-treatment process (sand filter, carbon filter and sediment
filter) to improve raw water quality before entering system membranes.
3. Antiscalant is added before high pressure pump as a scale inhibitor to protect
membranes from scaling

b. Filtration stage: on this stage raw water should pass through high pressure pump to RO
unit membranes, due to the high pressure water turns into permeate water with low
pressure and brine water with a high pressure.

c. Post treatment stage: on this stage permeate water should pass through different processes
as follows:
1. Disinfection process: Chlorine is added to disinfect water from contaminates and
microbiological parts.
2. Mineralization process: Permeate water passes through limestone filter to added
required minerals to have a mineral water at the end.
3. Removing chlorine: Permeate water passes through carbon filter to remove chlorine
taste and odors from drinking water to be suitable for people without any effects on
disinfection process.
4. This system has zero waste water as brine water is used for domestic tanks at roof.
5. Spare Parts and Consumable materials (supply FULLY of this item is included in the
price unit year for the period from the substantial completion certificate until issuing
the final acceptance certificate):
5.1. Antiscalant for Brackish water units
Antiscalant is added as a pre-treatment process in desalination units in order to protect
membranes from scaling
• Tank capacity: 60 liter
• Quantity of sodium Antiscalant added to 60 liter of water: 1 liter
• Pulse capacity: 1mL/dose
• Pump dosage: 1 pulse every 25 seconds
• Quantity to be dosed every 1 hour : 0.144 Liter
• 60 liter will serve for 416.6 operation hours
it’s recommended to add 1 liter of Antiscalant after 416.6 operation hours
5.2. Antiscalant for Sea water units
Antiscalant is added as a pre-treatment process in desalination units in order to protect
membranes from scaling
• Tank capacity: 60 liter
• Quantity of sodium Antiscalant added to 60 liter of water: 2 liter
• Pulse capacity: 1mL/dose
• Pump dosage: 1 pulse every 25 seconds
• Quantity to be dosed every 1 hour : 0.144 Liter
• 60 liter will serve for 416.6 operation hours

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So it’s recommended to add 2 liter of Antiscalant after 416.6 operation hours

5.3. Chlorine
The water well disinfected by means of chlorine by adding sodium hypochlorite 12.5% to
200 liter of water, the calculation will be as follows:
• Tank capacity: 60 liter
• Quantity of sodium hypochlorite 12.5% added to 200 liter of water: 2 liters
• Pulse capacity: 1mL/dose
• Pump dosage: 1 pulse every 25 seconds
• Quantity to be dosed every 1 hour : 0.144 Liter
• 60 liter will serve for 416.6 operation hours

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