Design Basis

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ENGINEERING DESIGN BASIS
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(CIVIL, STRUCTURAL & ARCHITECTURAL)
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CONTENTS
Part-A (Civil)
A.1.0 SCOPE…………….................................................................................................................... 5
A.2.0 ABBREVIATIONS, CODES & STANDARDS/ PUBLICATIONS……………………………….5
A.2.1 ABBREVIATIONS .................................................................................................................. 5
A.2.2 CODES & STANDARDS/ PUBLICATIONS .......................................................................... 5
A.3.0 DESIGN DATA ....................................................................................................................... 5
A.3.1 METEOROLOGICAL DESIGN DATA ................................................................................... 5
A.4.0 DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS ............................................................................................. 5
A.4.1 CIVIL DESIGN CONSIDERATION ....................................................................................... 5
A.4.1.1 SITE GRADING ...................................................................................................................... 6
A.4.1.2 ROADS ................................................................................................................................... 7
A.4.1.3 PAVEMENTS .......................................................................................................................... 7
A.4.1.4 SITE FINISH ........................................................................................................................... 7
A.4.1.5 STORM WATER DRAINAGE .................................................................................................. 8
A.4.1.6 OIL CATCHER……………...……………………………………………………………………...….. 8
A.4.1.7 WATER SUPPLY .................................................................................................................... 8
A.4.1.8 UNDERGROUND PIPING ....................................................................................................... 8
A.4.1.9 SEWERS ................................................................................................................................ 9
A.4.1.10 STORAGE TANK SAND PAD FOUNDATION & DYKE WALLS ....................................... 11
A.4.1.11 FENCING/COMPOUND WALL……………………………………………………………………..11
Part-B (Structure)
B.1.0 SCOPE ................................................................................................................................... 13
B.2.0 ABBREVIATIONS, CODES & STANDARDS / PUBLICATIONS ............................................. 13
B.2.1 ABBREVIATIONS .................................................................................................................. 13
B.2.2 CODES & STANDARDS / PUBLICATIONS ............................................................................ 13
B.3.0 GENERAL / DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS.............................................................................. 16
B.3.1 MATERIAL OF CONSTRUCTION........................................................................................... 16
B.3.2 LOADS .................................................................................................................................... 18
B.3.3 FLOORING DETAILS FOR BUILDINGS & SHEDS ................................................................ 21
B.4.0 SPECIFIC DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS ................................................................................ 22
B.4.1 FOUNDATION DESIGN .......................................................................................................... 22
B.4.2 RCC STRUCTURES & FOUNDATIONS ................................................................................. 25
B.4.3 STEEL STRUCTURES ........................................................................................................... 28
B.4.4 MASONRY WORKS ............................................................................................................... 30
B.4.5 SPECIFIC APPLICATIONS..................................................................................................... 31
Part-C (Architecture)
PART 1 ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN BASIS (STANDARD)
No. DESCRIPTION
C.1.0 SCOPE……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..33
C.1.1 REFERENCED PUBLICATIONS…………………………………………………………………………………………..33
C.2.0 STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS CODES & PRACTICES…………………………………………………………..33
C.3.0 GENERAL / DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS…………………………………………………………………………….33
C.3.1 ARCHITECTURE DESIGN…………………………………………………………………………………………………..33
C.3.2 BUILDING REQUIRMENT………………………………………………………………………………………………….33
C.3.3 BUILDING SERVICES…………………………………………………………………………………………………………36
C.3.4 AESTHETICS……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..36
C.3.5 STRUCTURAL & CONSTRUCTION ELEMENTS……………………………………………………………………37
C.3.6 BUILDING ELEMENTS………………………………………………………………………………………………………37
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PART 2 ARCHITECTURAL FINISHES (VARIABLE)

No. DESCRIPTION
C.4.0 GENERAL………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………42
C.4.1 INTERNAL FINISHES………………………………………………………………………………………………………42
C.4.2 EXTERNAL FINISHES………………………………………………………………………………………………………52
C.4.3 DOORS………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 53
C.4.4 WINDOWS & VENTILATORS…………………………………………………………………………………………. 55
C.4.5 ROOF TREATMENT………………………………………………………………………………………………………..55
C.4.6 ROOFING/ CLADDING……………………………………………………………………………………………………55
C.4.7 SANITARY FITTINGS & FIXTURES……………………………………………………………………………………55
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A.1.0 SCOPE
This document covers engineering design basis for Civil works such as compound wall, fencing, site
grading, roads, pavements, storm water drainage, water supply, waste collection & disposal system,
tank farm dyke, tank foundations, etc.
Order of Precedence:
i) Statutory Provisions
ii) P&IDs
iii) Engineering Design Basis
iv) IS Codes/ IRC Codes
A.2.0 ABBREVIATIONS, CODES & STANDARDS/ PUBLICATIONS
A.2.1 ABBREVIATIONS
Code Description
CBR California Bearing Ration
CRWS Contaminated Rain Water Sewer
FGL Finished Ground Level
HFL High Flood Level
HPP Highest Pavement Point
IRC Indian Road Congress
MSA Million Standard Axle
MSL Mean Sea Level
OWS Oily Waste Sewer
PCC Plain Cement Concrete
RCC Reinforced Cement Concrete
WMM Water Mix Macadam
WBM Water Bound Macadam
EWS Environment, Water & Safety
A.2.2 CODES & STANDARDS/ PUBLICATIONS
S. No. Description Standards/ Codes

1 CIVIL WORKS
1.1 Codes for Various civil works IS Codes
1.2 Codes for roads IRC Codes
2 Process Licensors requirement, if any
A.3.0 DESIGN DATA
A.3.1 METEOROLOGICAL DESIGN DATA
Refer Process BEDP
A.3.1.1 ADDITIONAL METEOROLOGICAL DESIGN DATA
S. No. Project Philosophy

1 Design Rainfall Intensity – 100 mm/hr
A.4.0 DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS
A.4.1 CIVIL DESIGN CONSIDERATION
A.4.1.1 SITE GRADING
A.4.1.1.1 All the tree roots and vegetation shall be grubbed up and removed from site.
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A.4.1.1.2 The grading of the area shall be done by cutting and filling with the following:
a. Cutting area : Thoroughly rolled and compacted.

b. Filling area : Compacted in layers not exceeding 30 cm.in loose
thickness to achieve min. 90% of max. Dry density.
A.4.1.1.3 HFL : 3.3 m at VPT Source drain
A.4.1.1.4 Plant FGL : Min. 0.6 m above Design High Flood Level of
the area or based on drainage outfall level
A.4.1.1.5 Unit HPP : Min 0.3m above FGL
A.4.1.1.6 Slope in Graded Areas:
i) General Site Grading : 1 in 500 to 1 in 1500

ii) During micro grading, : 1 in 200 to 1 in 500
after completion of
major construction(for
road corridors)
iii) Tank farms : 1 in 100 to 1 in 500
A.4.1.2 ROADS
A.4.1.2.1 Road width
Location Road way Carriage way
i) Main roads for 12.5 m 10.5 m

product movement
ii) Road around unit 12.5 m/ 10.5 m/ 9.0 m 10.5m/ 8.5m/ 7.0m
and its primary
accesses
iii) Roads for high lift crane -------- As Per Requirement ------------
iv) Plant Approach Road 9.0 m 7.0 m (two lane)
v) Roads around tank farm 7.5 m 5.5 m
vi) Patrolling roads 6m 4m

(along boundary wall)
vii) Foot path 1.0 m
A.4.1.2.2 Camber 1 in 40.
A.4.1.2.3 Radius of curve 12 m for 7.5m, 9.0m, 12.5m, 16.0 m & 19.0m &
8.0 m for 6.0m wide road
(15/20 m for four lane & high lift crane roads)
A.4.1.2.4 Design CBR As per Geotechnical Recommendation
A.4.1.2.5 Design Standard IRC-37 (using 2msa & design CBR)
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A.4.1.5 STORM WATER DRAINAGE
A.4.1.5.1 Run off co-efficient
a) Paved area -Concrete - 1.0

-Bituminous - 0.9
b) Compacted area
such as tank farm/
offsite areas - 0.7
c) Unusable open area/

Green Belt area - 0.4
A.4.1.5.2 Ditches
a) Type Rectangular type in and around units. Other

Areas, ditches shall be rectangular and/or
trapezoidal type.
b) Construction
-Rectangular Ditches (Units) RCC

- Rectangular Ditches (Offsite) RR Masonary lining with PCC M20 bottom in offsites .
RCC in units and RCC paved areas
-Trapezoidal Ditches RR Masonary lining with PCC M20 at bottom.
A.4.1.5.3 Culverts and Road Crossings
S. No. Description Philosophy

1 Pipe Culverts (under Roads) RCC pipes (class NP3 as per IS:458).
2 Pipe Culverts (under Rail lines) RCC pipes (class NP4 as per IS:458)
3 Storm Water Box culverts Precast/ Cast-in-situ RCC Construction
A.4.1.6 An oil catcher shall be provided on storm water ditch before it leaves the battery limit of the plant.
A.4.1.7 WATER SYSTEM
A.4.1.7.1 Raw Water
A.4.1.7.1.1 Storage
a. Type of reservoir Existing
b. Capacity Existing
A.4.1.7.1.2Treatment Existing
A.4.1.7.2 Drinking Water System (Plant Service)
A.4.1.7.2.1Rate of water supply - 30 gals/head/day (135 lpcd).
A.4.1.7.2.2 System - Underground ring main with G.I pipes

and fittings.
A.4.1.7.2.3 Storage Capacity - Overhead tank of R.C.C. construction or

Underground RCC Sump/Existing
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A.4.1.7.2.4 Disinfection Method - Existing
A.4.1.8 Underground Piping
A.4.1.8.1 UG Fire water Piping shall be minimized and provided only where essential.
All underground CS pipes shall be provided with corrosion resistance protection.
A.4.1.9 SEWERS
A.4.1.9.1General
S. No. Philosophy
1 Storm water drains shall not be combined with oily water drains. However within the paved
area of the unit where rain water is likely to get contaminated with oil, the same shall be
discharged in the CRWS.
2 OWS/ CRWS from within process unit and tank farm area shall be collected in pits/sumps
and subsequently pumped to EFFLUENT TREATMENT PLANT (ETP).
3 Process Unit Area: It is expected that floor wash of identified equipment area of process
units shall have accidental oil contamination. The floor wash of contaminated area shall
be collected in a CRWS pit through a network of catch basin and pipes and shall be sent
to ETP by pumping. Baffle wall shall be provided both for incoming pipe & outgoing
discharge to storm water drain. After 15 minutes, it shall be routed to storm water open
drain. Rotary Lobe pumps with floating suction shall be provided in CRWS Sump to ensure
earliest removal of Floating oil.
RCC drain with HDG (Hot Dipped Galvanized) grating shall be provided all around the unit
pavement to collect non-contaminated water. This drain shall be connected to main plant
drain.
4 Tank farm Area drainage shall be provided in such a way that the storm water discharge
shall be either sent to storm water open ditch or to the oily waste sewer (OWS) by
providing triple valve pit outside the dyke wall depending on its contamination. The
contaminated rain water discharge from tank farm shall be a released through gravity
sewer at controlled rate to OWS by operating the valve system.
5 All underground C.S. pipes shall be provided with corrosion resistance protection for
service temperature upto 60oC as per specification.
6 Corrosion resistant protection given to underground CS pipe shall extend up to min. 500
mm. above/ beyond grade.
7 Transformer oil shall be drained to RCC pit as per electrical Design Basis/ requirement.
8 All CBD lines with service temperature more than 60oC shall be provided with painting as
per specification for Shop & Field painting.
A.4.1.9.2Types of Sewers and Disposal Method
S. No. Type of Sewer Disposal

1 Oily sewer ETP
2 Acidic and Alkali As per BEDB – Part B
3 Chemical Sewer / CBD / ABD Neutralisation pit and finally to storm water system or
ETP as per design requirement
4 Sanitary Sewer To E.T.P. or septic tank/ soak pit or septic tank / up
flow filter
A.4.1.9.3 Design & Other Criteria

1 The contaminated rain water and Oily Water Sewer shall be kept separate.
2 Design Of Oily Waste Sewer shall be based on the quantities of process waste specified
by process department/Licensor.
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3 Design of contaminated rain water Sewer shall be for the greater of following
combinations:
- Contaminated rain water, or
- Fire water,
The quantities of contaminated rain water shall be worked out based on the
contaminated process area in the unit block.
4 Sanitary sewer shall be designed for 3 times the average flow flowing half full, in case
of lateral sewer and flowing 2/3 full in case of Main Sewers.
A.4.1.9.4 Cover for Sewer Line

1 Minimum cover over sewer line in offsite shall be 600 mm.
2 Under road, sewer shall be protected by concrete encasement if minimum cushion is less
than 1200 mm.
3 Minimum Clear Cover for sewers inside Unit are as follows:-
For pipe size upto 4 Inch- 250 mm
For pipe size 6 Inch & above- 450 mm.
Crane/ Truck Movement areas- 750 mm.
A.4.1.9.5 Material of Construction for Manholes
S. No. Description Project Philosophy

1 Oily water sewer & contaminated rain water sewer (In units areas) RCC leak resistant
2 Oily water sewer & contaminated rain water sewer (In Offsite RCC leak resistant
areas)
3 Sanitary Sewer RCC
A.4.1.9.6 Manhole Seal & Lining

1 For trapping of gas or prevention of spread of fire through sewer from one area to another,
a liquid seal of minimum 150 mm shall be provided in Manhole. Location of sealed
manholes shall be decided accordingly.
2 Manhole for acid/alkali sewer shall be provided with Acid/Alkali proof lining.
3 Sealed Manholes shall be provided at the following locations:
- On unit oily sewer at unit battery limit, so that the unit area is cut off from any fire in offsite
area or vice versa.
- Within the unit area sealed manholes should be provided at locations such that each
sub-unit within the unit is isolated from the other areas. In case this demarcation is difficult,
one sealed manhole for every 25 to 30M length of the main sewer should be provided.
-At change of direction of the line
- At entry of branch line to manhole or mainline.
-Sealed manhole with bent pipes, seal type, shall be used for CS pipes up to 24 Inch
diameter. For CS pipes greater than 24 Inch diameter, double compartment type sealed
manholes shall be used.
-All sealed manholes shall have airtight covers and vents.
4 Vents in unit area should be installed on the sealed manholes to maintain atmospheric
pressure in the sewer and to release vapours to safe locations. Vents should be located
along pipe rack columns or building columns and should be taken 3.0m above the building
parapet or last layer of pipes on the pipe rack/ structure. The minimum size of the vent
pipe shall be 4 Inch. Vent pipes of adjacent manholes shall be combined and common
riser shall be provided wherever possible. The outlet of vent pipe shall be provided with
bird mesh. Break-up flange shall be provided in the riser (A/G portion) of vent pipe at
operable height.
5 Suitable Clean outs shall be provided at the ends and at the change of direction of branch
headers (where manhole is not provided) for cleaning of sewers as and when required.
6 Vents in offsite should be installed on the sealed manholes to maintain atmospheric
pressure in the sewer and to release vapours to safe locations. Vents should be located
along pipe rack columns or building columns and should be taken 3.0m above the building
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parapet or last layer of pipes on the pipe rack/ structure. The minimum size of the vent
pipe shall be 4 Inch. Vent pipes of adjacent manholes shall be combined and common
riser shall be provided wherever possible.
In case there is no building/ tech-structure/ pip-rack within 15.0m radius, the vent shall be
located 3.0m above the manhole with flame arrestor.
A.4.1.9.7 Material of Construction for Sewers

1 Oily Sewer
1.1 Within process units and hydrocarbon C.S. Pipes as per PMS
tankage areas
1.2 Offsite gravity sewer C.S. Pipes as per PMS
1.3 Offsite pressure main C.S. Pipes as per PMS
1.4 Chemical Sewer As per Process P&ID & PMS
2 Sanitary Sewer
2.1 Toilet block upto Inspection chamber CI pipes
2.2 Gravity main & lateral RCC class PI pipes
2.3 Pressure main CI pipes
A.4.1.10 Storage Tank Sand Pad foundation & dyke walls

1 Sand Pad Tank Foundation As per Geotechnical Recommendation
2 Storage Tank Dyke Walls & Fire Walls RCC/ Brick (/Stone) Masonry
A.4.1.11 Fencing/ Compound wall

1 Protection of Land Acquisition Limit 3.05 m high RCC precast slab/ Brick/
Stone Masonry compound wall with
600mm high "Y" shaped overhang with
barbed wire
2 Material of construction for Compound Wall Brick /Stone Masonry
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B.1.0 SCOPE
This document specifies the design criteria and loads that shall be taken into account for the civil-
structural design of all industrial plant and non-plant structures and buildings pertaining to the
project.
B.2.0 ABBREVIATIONS, CODES & STANDARDS / PUBLICATIONS
B.2.1 ABBREVIATIONS
Code Description
DBE Design basis earthquake
EDB Engineering design basis
FBEC Fusion bonded epoxy coating
FFL Finished floor level
FGL Finished grade level
FOS Factor of safety
HPP High point of pavement
MCE Maximum considered earthquake
MOC Material of construction
NA Not applicable
PCC Plain cement concrete
POSD Plant Operations & Safety Department
RCC Reinforced cement concrete
SBC Safe bearing capacity
TMT Thermo-mechanically treated
UOM Unit of measurement
B.2.2 CODES & STANDARDS / PUBLICATIONS
S.No. Description Standards / Codes

1 Specification for Coarse and Fine Aggregates IS:383
from Natural Sources for Concrete
2 Specification for Expanded Metal Steel IS:412
Sheets for General Purposes
3 Mild Steel and Medium Tensile Steel Bars IS:432
and Hard-Drawn Steel Wire for Concrete
Reinforcement
4 Specification for Portland Slag Cement IS:455
5 Code of practice for plain & reinforced IS:456
concrete
6 Specification for Test Sieves: Part-I Wire IS:460
Cloth Test Sieves
7 Methods of Test for Strength of Concrete IS:516
8 General construction in steel - Code of IS:800
practice
9 Code of practice for use of cold formed light IS:801
gauge steel structural members in general
Building construction.
10 Code of Practice for use of Structural Steel in IS:802
Overhead Transmission Line Towers
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11 Code of Practice for Design, Fabrication and IS:803
Erection of Vertical Mild Steel Cylindrical
Welded Storage Tanks
12 Code of Practice for use of Steel Tubes in IS:806
General Building Construction
13 Dimensions for Hot Rolled Steel Beam, IS:808
Column, Channel and Angle Sections
14 Cold Formed Light Gauge Structural Steel IS:811
Sections
15 Code of practice for use of metal arc welding IS:816
for general construction in mild steel
16 Code of practice for design loads IS:875
17 Code of Practice for Design of Structural IS:883
Timber In Building
18 Steel Tubes for Structural Purposes - IS:1161
Specification
19 Bitumen-Mastic for Flooring -Specification IS:1195
20 Steel Tubes, Tubulars and other Wrought IS:1239
Steel Fittings
21 Specification for Bitumen Felts for Water IS:1322
Proofing and Damp-Proofing
22 Hexagon Head Bolts, Screws and Nuts of IS:1363
Product Grade 'C' - Part-1: Hexagon Head
Bolts
23 Technical Supply Conditions for Threaded IS:1367
Steel Fasteners
24 Specification for Portland Pozzolana Cement IS:1489
25 Specification for Hard-Drawn Steel Wire IS:1566
Fabric for Concrete Reinforcement
26 Code of practice for construction of stone IS:1597
masonry
27 High Strength Deformed Steel Bars And IS:1786
Wires for Concrete Reinforcement-
Specification
28 Preformed Fillers for Expansion Joint in IS:1838
Concrete Pavement and Structures (non
extruding and resilient type)
29 Criteria for earthquake resistant design of IS:1893
structures
30 Code of practice for design & construction of IS:1904
foundations in soil - general requirements
31 Code of practice for structural use of un- IS:1905
reinforced masonry
32 Specification for Plain Washers IS:2016
33 Hot Rolled Low, Medium and High Tensile IS:2062
Structural Steel
34 Specification for Sand for Masonry Mortars IS:2116
35 Specification for Concrete Masonry Units IS:2185
36 Code of Practice for Brickworks IS:2212
37 Steel Wire Ropes for General Engineering IS:2266
Purposes - Specification
38 Recommended practice for hot dipped IS:2629
galvanizing of iron and steel
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39 Methods for testing uniformity of coating of IS:2633
zinc coated articles
40 Integral Waterproofing Compounds for IS:2645
Cement Mortar and Concrete -Specification
41 Code of practice for Design and construction IS:2911
of Pile foundations
raft foundations
machine foundations
44 Code of practice for concrete structures for IS:3370
storage of liquids
45 Steel Chequered Plates - Specification IS:3502
46 Specification for Structural Timber in Building IS:3629
47 Specification for High Strength Structural IS:3757
Bolts
48 High Strength Bolts in Steel Structures - Code of IS:4000
Practice
49 Code of practice for design and construction of IS:4091
foundation for transmission line towers and poles
50 Code of practice for earthquake resistant IS:4326

design and construction of buildings
51 Hollow Steel Sections for Structural Use IS:4923
52 Criteria for blast resistant design of structures IS:4991
for explosions above ground
53 Criteria for design of Reinforced concrete bins IS:4995
54 Criteria for design of RCC chimneys IS:4998
55 Determination of dynamic properties of soil IS:5249
56 Code of practice for determination of bearing IS:6403
capacity of shallow foundations
57 Code of practice for anti-termite measures in IS:6313
buildings
58 Specification for High Alumina Cement For IS:6452
Structural Use
steel chimney
60 Method for determination of mass of zinc IS:6745
coating on zinc coated iron and steel articles
61 Code of practice for calculation of settlements IS:8009
of foundations
62 Specification for 43 grade Ordinary Portland IS:8112
Cement
63 Concrete Admixtures -Specification IS:9103
64 Criteria for design of steel bins for storage of IS:9178
bulk materials
65 Code of Practice for Design and Construction of IS:12070
Shallow Foundations on Rocks
66 Provision of Water-Stops at Transverse IS:12200
Contraction Joints in Masonry and Concrete
Dams - Code of Practice
67 Specification for 53 Grade Ordinary Portland IS:12269
cement
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68 Specification for sulphate resisting Portland IS:12330
cement
69 Hot Rolled Parallel Flange Steel Sections for IS:12778
Beams, Columns and Bearing Piles-
Dimensions and Section Properties
70 Pulverized Fuel Ash Lime Bricks - IS:12894
Specifications
71 Fusion Bonded Epoxy Coated Reinforcing IS:13620
Bars
72 Code of practice for ductile detailing of IS:13920
reinforced concrete structures subjected to
seismic forces
73 Process control room safety OISD-STD-163
74 Fire-proofing in Oil & Gas industry OISD-STD-164
75 Fire Protection System for Electrical OISD-STD-173
Installations
76 Covered electrodes for manual metal arc IS: 814
welding of carbon and carbon manganese
steel
77 Code of practice for determination of bearing IS: 6403
capacity of shallow foundations
78 Chlorpyrifos emulsifiable concentrates IS: 8944
79 Recommendations for metal arc welding of IS: 9595
carbon and carbon manganese steel
80 Two parts polysulphide based sealants IS: 12118
Note: The above list is suggestive and not exhaustive. Apart from these basic codes any other
related code shall also be followed wherever required. All codes & standards shall be latest
revision with all amendments issued there to.
B.3.0 GENERAL / DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS
B.3.1 MATERIAL OF CONSTRUCTION
S.No. Name of Material of Level up to Fire Proofing Remarks

Structure Construction up to
1.0 Technological
structures
1.1 Supporting RCC 2.5 m above NA
process HPP
equipments,
with/ without air
coolers
1.2 Supporting Steel Above RCC Air cooler For MOC,
process portion upto supporting refer Note-a
equipments with top level.
air coolers
1.3 Supporting Steel Above RCC As per OISD-
process portion upto STD-164 or
equipments top 9.1 m above
without air HPP,
coolers whichever is
higher.
2.0 Pipe Rack
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S.No. Name of Material of Level up to Fire Proofing Remarks

Structure Construction up to
2.1 Inside process RCC Upto first tier -
unit (without air level above
cooler) HPP
Steel Above RCC As per OISD- For MOC,
portion upto STD-164 or refer Note-a
top 9.1m above
HPP, whichever
is higher.
2.2 Inside process RCC Upto first tier -
unit(with air level above
cooler) HPP
Steel Above RCC Air cooler
portion upto supporting
top level.
2.3 Offsite area Steel Top NA
3.0 All Shed type Steel Top NA Ref. Note-b
structures e.g.
compressor
house, pump
house etc.
4.0 All plant & non- RCC Top NA Ref. Note-c
plant buildings,
including blast-
resistant
buildings
5.0 All enabling RCC/ Steel Top NA Ref. Note-d
buildings e.g.
Warehouse,
cement godown
etc.
6.0 Cable trenches RCC (Precast/ NA NA
Cast in-situ) /
Bricks
Notes:
a) Blind floor below air cooler shall be in RCC over metal decking (left-in/ sacrificial
shuttering)
b) Roofing & side cladding shall be as per Part- C (Architecture) Design Basis.
c) Buildings shall have RCC floors & masonry infill walls, however blast-resistant buildings shall
have RCC walls. Material of construction of masonry shall be as per Part- C
(Architecture) Design Basis.
d) Material of construction for buildings shall be as per Part –C (Architecture) Design Basis.
e) Electro-forged galvanized grating shall be used for flooring at all operating floors, unless
RCC floor is required from operations considerations (e.g. blind floor below air coolers
supported on technological structure & pipe rack, plant & non-plant buildings), however
chequered plate shall be provided for walkway along crane girders.
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f) Fire-proofing material for steel structures wherever required, shall be as follows:
i) Concrete for structures, supporting transfer line & two phase flow line above 6" diameter.
ii) Vermiculite for all other structures, however fire-proofing upto minimum 1.8 m from HPP shall
be in concrete.
B.3.2 LOADS
B.3.2.1 DEAD LOADS
The weight of all permanent construction, including foundation, walls, floors, roofs, partitions, fire-
proofing, stairways and fixed service and other equipments including all fixtures, platforms, ladders
and attached piping but excluding their content. If piping weight is not indicated separately or
included in the weight of the equipment, the same shall be taken as 10% of the operating weight
of the equipment. Component of soil backfill weight over foundation slab shall be considered as
foundation dead load.
The dead load of panels in sub-station & control room shall be considered as 7.0 kN/Sq.m. The
dead load of false ceiling & false flooring shall be considered as 0.75 kN/Sq.m. wherever
applicable.
The unit weight of materials in general, should be in accordance with IS:875 Part-1.
B.3.2.2 IMPOSED LOADS
Following may be considered under Imposed Loads:
B.3.2.2.1 LIVE LOADS
Live loads shall, in general, be as per IS:875 Part-2. However, the following minimum live loads
shall be considered in the design of structures to account for maintenance and erection as well:
S.No. Title / Description Value UOM Remarks

1.0 Process Building/
Technological
Structure (open/
closed)
1.1 Operating area 5.0 kN/sqm
1.2 Maintenance area 7.5 kN/sqm
2.0 Compressor House/ TG
house
2.1 Operating area 7.5 kN/sqm
2.2 Maintenance area 7.5 kN/sqm (or as specified by
machine vendor)
3.0 Platforms
3.1 Service platform 3.0 kN/sqm
around/on Vessel/
Tower
3.2 Isolated platform (for 3.0 kN/sqm
valve operation)
3.3 Access way 3.0 kN/sqm
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3.4 Cross over 2.0 kN/sqm
4.0 Sub-station/ Control
room floors
4.1 Panel floor 10.0 kN/sqm
4.2 Unknown partition 1.0 kN/sqm
(definition as per Cl.
3.1.2 of IS:875 Part-2)
5.0 Office building
5.1 Office area 3.0 kN/sqm
5.2 Lobby 5.0 kN/sqm
5.3 Exit way 5.0 kN/sqm
5.4 Unknown partition 1.0 kN/sqm
(definition as per Cl.
3.1.2 of IS:875 Part-2)
6.0 Laboratory
6.1 Upper floors 4.0 kN/sqm
7.0 Cooling tower
7.1 Operating platform/ Hot 3.0 kN/sqm
water basin cover slab
8.0 Staircase
8.1 Process building/ 5.0 kN/sqm
Technological structure
8.2 Office 5.0 kN/sqm
8.3 Sub-station/ Control 5.0 kN/sqm
room
8.4 Laboratory 3.0 kN/sqm
8.5 Service platforms 2.5 kN/sqm
9.0 Walkway
9.1 Gantry girder 3.0 kN/sqm
Note:
a) Live load on various types of roofs shall be as per requirements given in IS:875 Part- 2.
B.3.2.2.2 HYDRO-TEST LOAD
All equipment foundations & supporting structures shall be designed for Hydro-test loads. Hydro-
test shall be considered for one equipment at a time. Further, under hydro-test condition the wind
force shall be taken as 25% of normal wind loading. Seismic forces shall not be considered while
hydro-testing.
B.3.2.2.3 OPERATING LOAD OF EQUIPMENT
Operating loads shall include the maximum designed equipment inventory in the operating
cycle of the plant. For silos, the contents shall be considered as operating loads.
B.3.2.2.4 BUNDLE PULL
S.No. Project Philosophy

1.0 Bundle pull for different types of Exchangers shall be taken as under unless
otherwise specified in the equipment data sheet:
1.1 For Fixed type, no bundle pull is considered.
1.2 For Kettle type, bundle pull to be considered as 0.3 times the bundle weight.
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1.3 For all other types, bundle pull to be considered as 0.86 times the bundle weight or
30N/mm of diameter, whichever is greater.
2.0 Total Bundle Pull shall be considered on fixed pedestal alone.
B.3.2.2.5 PIPING LOAD
Piping loads shall be considered as follows:
a. Actual load as given by piping department, for structures other than pipe racks.
b. For pipe rack, refer Clause No 4.5.1
B.3.2.2.6 IMPACT & VIBRATORY LOADS
Structures subjected to impact or vibratory loads shall be designed as per the provisions of
IS:875 Part-5 & IS:2974.
B.3.2.2.7 MAINTENANCE LOADS
These are temporary loads (i.e. monorail, etc.) and are not to be combined with wind loads/
Seismic loads.
B.3.2.3 WIND LOAD
Wind loads shall generally be as per IS:875 Part-3 except for switch yard structures &
transmission towers for which IS:802 shall be applicable.

1.0 Basic wind Speed, Vb 51.11 m/sec
2.0 k1 (Probability factor, risk
coefficient)
2.1 For permanent structures 1.00 -NA-
2.2 For temporary structures 0.70 -NA- Based on Vb
2.3 For boundary wall/ 0.70 -NA-
barricading
3.0 k2 (Terrain, height & -NA-
structure size factor)
3.1 for category 2 -NA- Class of structure
(A/B/C) shall be as
per its relevant
horizontal & vertical
dimensions.
4.0 k3 (Topography factor) 1.00 -NA-
5.0 Mean probable design life for
computation of wind forces
shall be considered
as follows:
5.1 All structures (units & 50 Years
offsite)
5.2 temporary sheds, structures 5 Years
such as those used during
construction operations (for
example, formwork and
false work), structures during
construction stages and
boundary walls
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Note: To account for surface area of piping, platforms and other attachments fixed to the
equipment the surface area of the equipment (vessel/ column) exposed to wind shall be increased
by 20% or as specified in the mechanical data sheet of the equipment.
B.3.2.4 SEISMIC LOAD
Seismic forces shall be based on IS: 1893 (Part- 1 & 4) and Project specific
recommendations & Response Spectra (Document No. B015-000-16-54-DB-0001), whichever is
more stringent.
B.3.2.5 BLAST FORCES

1.0 Structures subjected to blast forces generated due to accidental blasts from hydrocarbon
ignitions shall be designed corresponding to Blast Pressure as recommended in Rapid
Risk Analysis (RRA) report.
In absence of RRA report, blast pressure shall be considered as static overpressure of 3
psi (20.7 KN/sq.m) as specified in OISD-STD-163.
B.3.2.6 OTHER LOADS

1.0 Apart from the specified live loads, any other equipment load or possible overloading
during construction/ erection/ hydro-test of equipment or piping/ maintenance shall
also be considered in the design.
2.0 Design of all structures shall also consider any other relevant and consequential
load/ stress imparted to the structure.
3.0 All liquid retaining/ storage structures shall be designed assuming liquid up to the full
height of wall irrespective of provision of any over flow arrangement.
4.0 Pressure relief valves or similar pressure relieving devices for relieving ground water
pressure shall not be made in underground water retaining/ storage RCC structures.
5.0 Hot water basin in cooling tower shall be designed for the weight of water up to top
of parapet wall.
6.0 All buildings/ structures shall be designed to resist the worst combination of the
above loads (in accordance with IS:875 Part-5, other than seismic loads). However
wind/ seismic loads shall not be considered in combination together or with loads
during maintenance.
B.3.3 FLOORING DETAILS FOR BUILDINGS & SHEDS
S.No. Description Flooring Type I Flooring Type II Flooring Type III

1.0 Sub Grade
1.1 Earth-fill base To be provided To be provided To be provided
compacted to 95%
dry density.
1.2 Compacted layer of 200 mm thick 200 mm thick 150 mm thick
sand over
thoroughly
compacted Earth
fill (mm)
2.0 Structural Grade
Slab
2.1 Lean concrete 50 mm thick 50 mm thick 50 mm thick
1:5:10 over sand
layer (mm)
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2.2 Structural non- 150 mm thick slab 150 mm thick slab 100 mm thick slab
suspended slab in with reinforcement with reinforcement without
M25 Grade placed centrally. placed in two layers reinforcement.
concrete (Reinforced (at top & bottom).
with 8
mm dia bars @
200 c/c both ways)
over lean concrete
Note:
a) Flooring details as given above shall be adopted for the non-suspended ground floor slabs
for buildings & sheds only as categorized for various flooring types.
b) Flooring Type I shall be considered for Control Rooms, Satellite Rack Rooms, Sub
Stations, Pump Houses, Utility Compressor Houses, Parking Areas, Stores, Porches.
c) Flooring Type II shall be considered for Ware Houses, Workshops, Cement Godowns, Fire
Stations, Process Compressor Houses.
d) Flooring Type III shall be considered for Administration, Laboratory, Canteen, Time Office, Gate
House, Training Centre, Guest House, Residential buildings.
e) Floor finish for all the above three types of flooring shall be as per Engineering Design
Basis- Part-C (Architecture).
f) Reinforcement steel shall be as per clause 4.2.3 of this document.
g) Expansion gap if provided in the building shall be provided in flooring also.
h) Outdoor pavements shall be as per Engineering Design Basis – Part-A (Civil). However 20 mm
gap to be provided between floor slab and equipment foundation/ column and shall be sealed
using joint sealing compound.
B.4.0 SPECIFIC DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS
B.4.1 FOUNDATION DESIGN
B.4.1.1 MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

1.0 Minimum depth of foundation for all structures/ buildings shall be as per
Geotechnical Recommendations.
2.0 Factors of safety against overturning and sliding shall be as per clause 4.1.2 of this
document.
3.0 For stability checks the weight of soil as overburden (soil backfill weight over
foundation slab) shall be as per clause 4.1.2 of this document.
4.0 The design ground water level shall be as per the Geotechnical Recommendations
and the hydrostatic pressure shall be adequately accounted for in design.
5.0 Allowable Net Safe Bearing Capacity (SBC) of soil for isolated/ raft/ pile/ tank
foundations shall be based on the settlement criteria for dead plus imposed load
conditions, as follows:
5.1 For foundations in Unit areas, Utility areas and foundations of Plant buildings,
settlement shall be considered as 25mm.
5.2 For foundations of Non-plant buildings, settlement shall be considered as 40mm.
5.3 For Raft foundations, settlement shall be considered as 40mm.
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5.4 For foundation of Cone roof/ Dome roof Storage Tanks, settlement shall be
considered as 300mm at edge and differential settlement shall be considered as 1 in
300 along periphery.
5.5 For foundations of Floating roof Storage Tanks, settlement to be considered as
150mm at edge and differential settlement shall be considered as 1 in 500 along
periphery.
6.0 Pile capacities (compression, shear and uplift/tension) shall be per Geotechnical
Recommendations.
7.0 For transient loadings, e.g. wind/seismic, SBC(safe bearing capacity)shall be
considered based on shear criteria instead of settlement criteria.
8.0 Permissible increase in SBC/ Pile capacities (for compression, shear and uplift/
tension) shall be as per the Geotechnical Recommendations.
8.1 Under blast (due to hydrocarbon explosion) load combinations the SBC of soil shall not
exceed 2.0 times allowable static bearing pressure of soil.
8.2 Under blast(due to hydrocarbon explosion)load combinations Pile capacity shall not
exceed 2.0 times the permissible capacity under compression, tension and shear modes.
9.0 Foundation for vibrating equipment shall be kept independent of building floors/
foundations and other adjacent foundations.
10.0 Foundation for tanks upto 10m diameter shall be of RCC ring wall type, unless
required from anchorage or counterweight considerations.
B.4.1.2 FACTORS OF SAFETY IN FOUNDATION DESIGN
S.No. Type of FOS FOS FOS FOS FOS SL- FOS SL-
Structure OT-W/S OT-N- OT-W/S OT-N- W/S (v) N-W/S
(EL) (i) W/S (OL) (iii) W/S (vi)
(EL) (ii) (OL) (iv)
1.0 All Structures, 1.5 1.5 1.5 2.0 1.5 1.5
Equipments in
Units & Offsite
2.0 Overhead tank 1.5 - 2.0 - 1.5 -
3.0 Flood Light Mast 1.5 - 1.5 - 1.5 -
4.0 Retaining Wall - - 1.5 2.0 1.5 1.5
5.0 Flare supporting 1.5 - 1.5 - 1.5 -
structure
6.0 Blast-resistant - - 1.5 2.0 or 1.5 1.5 or
structure 1.2* 1.2*
7.0 Transmission 1.5 2.0 1.5 2.0 1.5 1.75
Tower/ Switch
Yard Structure
Legend:
(i) OT-W/S (EL) - FOS against Overturning with Wind/ Seismic in Erection condition.
(ii) OT-N-W/S (EL) - FOS against Overturning without Wind/ Seismic in Erection condition.
(iii) OT-W/S (OL) - FOS against Overturning with Wind/ Seismic in Operating condition.
(iv) OT-N-W/S (OL) - FOS against Overturning without Wind/ Seismic in Operating condition.
(v) SL-W/S - FOS against Sliding with Wind/ Seismic.
(vi) SL-N-W/S - FOS against Sliding without Wind/ Seismic.
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Note:
a) * with blast pressure.
b) Minimum factor of safety against uplift shall be 1.2 for all structures (in case of sumps,
lining weight shall not be included)
c) Percentage weight of overburden shall be taken as 100% & to be considered on

projected plan area of footing.
B.4.1.3 ANTI-TERMITE TREATMENT
No anti termite treatment shall be provided inside the unit areas except buildings. All offsite and utility
plant / non plant buildings shall be provided with anti-termite treatment as per IS:6313 and IS:8944.
B.4.1.4 MINIMUM COVER TO FOUNDATION BOLT/ POCKET

1.0 Minimum distance from the centerline of foundation bolt/ anchor bolt to edge of
pedestal shall be the maximum of the following:
1.1 Clear distance from the edge of the base plate/ base frame to the outer edge of the
pedestal shall be minimum 50 mm.
1.2 Clear distance from the face of pocket to the outer edge of the pedestal shall be 100 mm.
1.3 Clear distance from the edge of the sleeve or anchor plate to the edge of pedestal shall
be 100 mm
2.0 The tension capacities of anchor bolts shall be worked out based on the bolt to bolt spacing
and the distance between anchor bolt to the edge of concrete. If required, additional
reinforcement around anchor bolts shall be provided in the concrete
pedestal.
B.4.1.5 HEIGHT OF PEDESTAL

1.0 The minimum projection of pedestals supporting any steel structure/ column bases shall
be 300 mm/ 150 mm above the high point of pavement/ finished grade/ finished
floor level whichever is higher, for outdoor and indoor located pedestals respectively.
2.0 Offsite pipe rack/ pipe bridge/ pipe support pedestals shall be of minimum 500 mm
height above FGL.
3.0 The maximum projection of pedestals for staircase/ ladder shall be 200 mm.
B.4.1.6 GROUTING & MINIMUM GROUT THICKNESS

1.0 The thickness of grout shall be as follows:
1.1 Minimum 50 mm for process columns (equipment) unless otherwise required in
equipment datasheet.
1.2 Minimum 30 mm & maximum 50 mm for all other foundations/ structures, unless
otherwise required in equipment/ vendor data sheet.
2.0 All anchor bolt sleeves/ pockets and spaces under column bases, shoe plates etc.
shall be grouted with free flow, non shrink (premix type) grout with 28 day minimum cube
crushing strength of 40 N/sq mm.
3.0 Ordinary cement sand (1:2) grout shall only be used under the base plates of crossovers,
short pipe supports (not exceeding 1.5 m height) and small operating platforms (not
exceeding 2.0 m height) not supporting any equipment.
4.0 Grouting requirement for machines and equipments are not covered here. The same shall
be governed by vendor's requirement.
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B.4.2 RCC STRUCTURES & FOUNDATIONS
B.4.2.1 GENERAL/ DESIGN METHODS

1.0 All buildings, structures, foundations, machine/ equipment foundations, liquid
retaining/ storage structures, trenches, pits etc. shall be of RCC and designed based on
the following IS Codes in general and other relevant IS Codes applicable: IS:456, IS:875,
IS:1893, IS:1904, IS:2911, IS:2950, IS:2974, IS:3370, IS:4091, IS:4326, IS:4991, IS:4995,
IS:4998, IS:5249, IS:6403, IS:8009, IS:13920.
2.0 Only limit state method as per IS:456 shall be followed in the design unless
otherwise specified elsewhere in this document for special structures.
3.0 All structures shall be of frame type construction, with ductile detailing as per
IS:13920.
4.0 Where the specified design depth of ground water table so warrants all underground pits,
tunnels, basements etc. (excluding appurtenances of storm water/effluent collection
system, cable trench, pipe trench) shall be of leak-proof RCC construction using approved
make of water-proofing compounds.
5.0 All liquid retaining/ storage RCC structures shall be leak-proof and designed as un-
cracked section (or with limited crack width in limit state design) as per IS:3370. However,
the parts of such structures not coming in direct contact with liquid shall be designed
according to IS:456 except ribs of beams of suspended floor slabs, counter forts of walls
(located on the side remote from the liquid) and roof which shall be designed as un-
cracked section. No increase in permissible stresses in concrete and reinforcement shall
be made under wind or seismic conditions for such structures.
6.0 The walls and base slabs of liquid retaining/ storage structures shall be provided with
reinforcement on both faces for thickness greater than or equal to 150 mm. In
all liquid retaining structures, PVC water bars (minimum size 230 mm wide x 5 mm
thick) shall be provided at each construction joint(horizontal and vertical).
7.0 Water basin and other primary framing members of Cooling towers or similar liquid
retaining structures which remain constantly in contact with water (stored/ sprayed)
shall be designed as un-cracked sections.
B.4.2.2 CONCRETE

1.0 The minimum grade of reinforced cement concrete to be used for super-structure & sub-
structure (in case otherwise specified in Geotechnical Recommendations, higher
grade shall be followed for sub-structure) shall be M30 (design mix) as per IS:456
based on Severe exposure condition.
1.1 From durability considerations the minimum cement content shall be 320 Kg/Cu.m for M30
and 340 Kg/Cu.m for M35 and maximum water-cement shall be 0.45 for M30 & M35.
However, the maximum cement content shall not exceed 450 kg/m3.
2.0 Generally the use of one of the following type of cements shall be considered . However,
Geo Technical Recommendation shall be followed for Underground Structures..
2.1 Portland Slag Cement (PSC) confirming to IS: 455.

2.2 Sulphate Resistant Portland Cement (SRC) confirming to IS: 12330 shall be used for
Sulphur Pit and Sulphur Yard of Sulphur Unit.
3.0 Minimum cement content for concrete in foundation shall be as per Geotechnical
Recommendations document.
4.0 75 mm thick lean concrete of grade 1:5:10 (nominal mix) shall be provided under all
RCC foundations (except under base slab of liquid retaining structures). The lean
concrete shall extend 50 mm beyond the foundation edges on all sides.
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5.0 100 mm thick lean concrete of grade M20 (nominal mix) shall be provided under
base slab of liquid retaining structures. The lean concrete shall extend 75 mm
beyond the foundation edges on all sides.
6.0 Plain Cement Concrete (PCC) mud mat of grade M20 (nominal mix) of minimum 150 mm
thickness shall be provided under all masonry wall foundations.
6.1 From durability considerations the minimum cement content and maximum water-cement
ratio shall be 250 Kg/Cu.m and 0.5 respectively. However, the maximum cement content
shall not exceed 450 kg/m3.
7.0 Plain cement concrete of grade M20 (nominal mix) of minimum 40 mm thickness
shall be provided as damp proof course at plinth level of all masonry walls. Integral water-
proofing compound conforming to IS:2645 shall be mixed with concrete (as per
manufacturer’s specifications) and coated with bitumen emulsion.
8.0 Crystalline water-proofing compound of approved make shall be mixed with concrete for
all liquid retaining/ leak-proof structures.
9.0 Minimum grade of concrete for General Civil work shall be as specified in
Engineering Design Basis – Part-A (Civil).
B.4.2.3 REINFORCEMENT BARS

1.0 High Strength deformed steel bars (TMT) of Grade Fe500D shall be used as
reinforcement for all structures.
2.0 18 gauge black soft annealed SWG wire shall be used for binding of reinforcement
bars.
3.0 Corrosion protection of reinforcement bars:
3.1 Corrosion inhibiting admixture in concrete
4.0 Minimum and maximum bar spacing for foundations, slabs, stirrups for beams, Ties for
columns, pedestals, walls etc. should be 100 mm and 300 mm respectively. Bar spacing
should be provided in multiples of 5 mm.
5.0 Minimum bar diameter shall be as follows:
5.1 Piles: Main Bars: 12 mm
5.2 Piles: Tie Bars: 8 mm
5.3 Major & Minor Foundations: 12 mm
5.4 Block Foundations: Main Bars & Tie Bars: 12 mm
5.5 Pedestals, Columns: Main Bars 12 mm
5.6 Pedestals, Columns: Tie Bars: 8 mm
5.7 Beams: Main Bars: 12 mm
5.8 Beams: Anchor Bars: 10 mm
5.9 Beams: Stirrups: 8 mm
5.10 Slabs & Walls: Main Bars: 10 mm
5.11 Slabs & Walls: Distribution Bars: 8 mm
5.12 Minor Elements (e.g. chajja, parapet, lintel, etc.): 8 mm
5.13 Slabs & Walls (blast-resistant buildings): 12 mm
B.4.2.4 MINIMUM COVER TO MAIN REINFORCEMENT
Clear cover shall be considered over links/ stirrups/ ties. Unless otherwise specified in Geotechnical
Recommendations, minimum clear cover to RCC elements shall be provided as follows:
S.No. Title / Description Value UOM

1.0 Foundation slab, base slab, 65 mm
pedestal, plinth beam
2.0 Pile Cap
2.1 Bottom face 100 mm
2.2 Top & sides 65 mm
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3.0 Retaining Wall, Basement
and Pit Wall:
3.1 Face in contact with earth 65 mm
3.2 Free face 50 mm
4.0 Column 65 for Sub Structure ; 50 for Super mm
Structure
5.0 Tie beam, Floor beam, Roof 65 for Sub Structure ; 50 for Super mm
beam Structure
6.0 Floor slab, Roof slab, 45 mm
Canopy, Lintel
7.0 Liquid retaining structure
7.1 Face in contact with liquid 50 mm
7.2 Face away from liquid but in 65 mm
contact with earth
7.3 Free face 50 mm
B.4.2.5 MINIMUM THICKNESS OF STRUCTURAL CONCRETE ELEMENT
The following minimum thickness shall be followed:

1.0 Footings (all types, with or 300 mm
without beams)
1.1 Tapered Footings (all types, 150 (at edge) mm
with or without beams) 300 (average)
2.0 Pile Cap 500 mm

3.0 Liquid retaining/ Leak-proof
structure/ Basement/
Underground Pit:
3.1 Base slab 300 mm
3.2 Walls ( Below Ground water 250 mm
table)
3.3 Walls ( Above Ground water 200
table)
4.0 Floor/ Roof Slab, Walkway, 150 mm
Canopy slab
5.0 Cable/ Pipe Trench/ Launder 125 mm
Walls & Base Slab
6.0 Parapet 125 mm
7.0 Louver/ Fin 125 mm
8.0 Louver (in contact with liquid) 125 mm
9.0 Precast Trench Cover/ 125 mm
Precast Floor Slab
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B.4.3 STEEL STRUCTURES
B.4.3.1 GENERAL/ DESIGN METHODS

1.0 Design, fabrication and erection of the above work shall be carried out in accordance with
the following IS Codes as applicable to the specific structures, viz. IS:800, IS:801,
IS:802, IS:806, IS:814, IS:816, IS:875, IS:1893, IS:6533, IS:9178, IS:9595, etc. Basic
consideration of structural frame work shall primarily be stability, ease of fabrication/
erection and overall economy satisfying relevant Indian Standard Codes of Practice. Simple
and fully rigid design as per IS:800 shall be used. Where fully rigid joints are adopted
they shall generally be confined to the major axis of the column member.
2.0 All Structural Steel elements continuously exposed to temperatures above 215 DEG
C shall be designed for reduced stress as per Clause 16.4 (Fig 24) of IS:800.
3.0 Crane gantry girders shall generally be of welded construction and of single span lengths.
Chequered plate shall be used for gantry girder walkway flooring.
4.0 Steel staircases for main approaches to operating platforms shall have channels provided
as stringers with minimum clear width of 750 mm and slope of approximately 41
degree. The vertical height between successive landings shall not be less than 2.6 m nor
exceed 4.0 m. Treads shall be minimum 230 mm wide made of electro-forged galvanized
grating (with suitable nosing) spaced equally so as to restrict the rise to maximum 200 mm.
However for non-important structures like crossovers etc. the minimum width of stair shall be
750 mm.
5.0 Hand rails 1000 mm high (from top of grating/ top of chequered plate/ FFL), shall be provided
to all walkways, platforms, staircases. Toe plate (100 mm x 5 mm) shall be provided for all
horizontal hand railing (except for hand railing in inclined portion of staircases & platforms
around circular vessels). Spacing of vertical posts shall be 1,500 mm (maximum). Two
types of hand railing shall be provided as follows:
5.1 For technological structures, walkways, platforms (except platform around/ on
circular/ horizontal vessels), staircases: Top rail, mid-rail and vertical post shall be NB 32
mm diameter medium grade MS tubes.
5.2 For platforms around circular vessels: Top rail shall be NB 32 mm diameter medium grade
MS tubes, mid rail shall be 50x6 MS flat and vertical post shall be of angle section L50x50x6.
6.0 Electro-forged hot-dipped galvanized MS Gratings shall be as per EIL Standard No.
7-68-0697.
7.0 Welded connections shall be adopted during shop fabrication, except where only bolted
connections are required (viz. removable members, galvanized electrical
switchyard structures and transmission towers). Field/ site connections shall be bolted.
8.0 Structural connections shall have minimum two bolts of 16 mm diameter, unless otherwise
limited by the size of members.
9.0 Minimum two nuts shall be used for all anchor bolts except for crossovers, platforms on
grade & T- supports.
B.4.3.2 GRADE OF STEEL

1.0 Structural steel shall be Grade E350 Quality BR/B0 conforming to IS:2062. Anchor Bolts
shall be of Grade E250 Quality BR/B0 conforming to IS:2062.
2.0 Tubular/ hollow steel shall be of Grade Yst 310.
3.0 Properties of steel sections shall be as follows:
3.1 Rolled Section as per IS:808
3.2 Parallel flanged sections as per IS:12778
3.3 Circular Hollow Sections (CHS) as per IS:1161
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3.4 Square Hollow Sections (SHS)/ Rectangular Hollow Sections (RHS) as per IS:4923
4.0 Connection Bolts shall be High Strength Hot dip Galvanized Structural Steel Bolts of
Property Class 8.8 (minimum) conforming to IS:3757 & IS:4000. Hexagonal Nuts
shall conform to IS:6623. Washers shall conform to IS:6649.
B.4.3.3 LIMITING PERMISSIBLE STRESSES

1.0 Permissible stresses in structural members shall be as follows:
1.1 Hot rolled sections (excluding transmission towers and switchyard structures) as
specified in IS:800
1.2 Cold formed light gauge sections as specified in IS:801
1.3 Transmission towers & switchyard structures as specified in IS:802
1.4 Tubular structures as specified in IS:806
2.0 Permissible stresses in bolts shall be as follows:
2.1 Hot rolled sections (excluding transmission towers and switchyard structures) as
specified in IS:800
2.3 Transmission towers & switchyard structures as specified in IS:802
3.0 Permissible stresses in welds shall be as follows:
3.2 Metal Arc Welding as specified in IS:816
B.4.3.4 LIMITING DEFLECTION
B.4.3.4.1 LIMITING VERTICAL DEFLECTION
The limiting permissible vertical deflection for structural steel members such as gantry
girder for electric overhead crane, manually operated crane, purlin supporting any type of
roofing material under dead + live load or dead + wind load conditions shall be as
specified in IS: 800, however for girder/ beam for supporting dynamic equipment/ hoist,
the same shall be Span/450.
Note: Limiting permissible vertical deflection for grating/chequered plate shall be Span/200
or 6mm whichever is minimum.
B.4.3.4.2 LIMITING HORIZONTAL DEFLECTION
The limiting permissible horizontal deflection for structural steel members shall be
as specified below, where 'H' represents the height:

1.0 Multi storeyed steel structure/ as per IS:800 Same as 'H'
building
2.0 Flare stack supporting H/200 Same as 'H'
structure
B.4.3.5 MINIMUM THICKNESS
The minimum thickness of various structural components (hot rolled sections) shall be
as given:

1.0 Trusses, purlins, side 6 mm
girts & bracings
2.0 Columns, beams 7 mm
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3.0 Gussets in trusses &
girders
3.1 upto and including 8 mm
12m span
3.2 above 12m span 10 mm
4.0 Stiffeners 8 mm
5.0 Base plates 10 mm
6.0 Chequered plate 6 mm (on plain)
7.0 Grating 3 mm
Notes:
a) For transmission towers & switchyard structures the minimum thickness of various structural
components shall be as per IS: 802.
b) The minimum thickness for rolled beams and channels shall be mean flange thickness
regardless of the web thickness.
b) The minimum thickness of structural components (except gratings & chequered plates)
which are directly exposed to weather and inaccessible for repainting shall be 8 mm.
d) The minimum thickness of tubes shall be as specified in IS:806.
e) Structural members exposed to marked corrosive action shall be increased in thickness
or otherwise suitably protected against corrosion.
f) The minimum thickness of structural components (except gratings) which are directly
exposed to weather and inaccessible for repainting shall be 8mm. Chequered plates shall
be avoided on structures exposed to atmosphere.
B.4.3.6 ELECTRICAL SWITCHYARD STRUCTURE & TRANSMISSION TOWER (NOT APPLICABLE)

1.0 All electrical switchyard structure and transmission tower shall be of structural steel with
bolted connections and designed as per of IS:802
2.0 Structural steel members including bolts, nuts and washers shall be hot dip
galvanized in accordance with relevant IS Codes. The Zinc coating on tower
members shall not be less than 900 g/sqm of the surface area
B.4.3.7 PROTECTIVE COATING
Protective Coating (including surface preparation, shop primer, field primer & finish coat) to
Concrete, Structural Steel, Ladders, Spiral Stairways & Hand Rails shall be as per the
specification for Surface Preparation and Protective Coating , Doc No. : B016-000-79-41-PLS-
01.
The external treatment for protection of concrete foundation shall be done by painting the
sides and bottom (on lean concrete) of the foundations with 2 coats of coal tar epoxy of each
100 microns.
B.4.4 MASONRY WORKS
B.4.4.1 GENERAL

1.0 All masonry works shall be designed in accordance with IS:1077, IS:1905, IS:1597,
IS:2185, IS:4326, IS:12894 and other relevant IS Codes as applicable.
2.0 Fly Ash Brick masonry shall be of Class 7.5 as per IS:12894
3.0 Concrete Block masonry shall be Grade C ( for boundary walls only)
4.0 All external brick masonry walls shall be of minimum 230 mm thickness respectively
except for fire walls.
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B.4.4.2 CEMENT MORTAR
All masonry work shall be constructed in cement sand mortar 1:4 for load bearing walls and
1:6 cement sand mortar for non-load bearing walls except half brick partition walls which
shall be constructed in 1:4 cement sand mortar with two numbers of 6 mm diameter MS bars
provided at every fourth course properly anchored with cross walls or pillars.
B.4.4.3 FIRE WALLS
Thickness of all masonry firewalls shall 345 mm as per OISD-STD-173.
B.4.5 SPECIFIC APPLICATIONS
B.4.5.1 PIPE RACK
Pipe rack shall be designed as per actual pipe loading.
B.4.5.2 RCC & STEEL CHIMNEYS
RCC and Steel chimneys shall be designed as per the requirements of EIL Standard
Specification No. 6-68-0053, IS:4998 and IS:6533.
B.4.5.3 MACHINE FOUNDATIONS
Machine foundations shall satisfy the requirements of IS:2974 and any other parameter
as specified by the machine manufacturer.
B.4.5.4 BARRICADING
Foundation and super structure shall be designed as per Safety/ Client requirements of
location & height, keeping in view the mean probable design life of structure.
B.4.5.5 TANK FOUNDATIONS
Storage tanks shall be supported either on open ring wall type foundations or sand pads
or pile foundation in accordance with the Geotech recommendations.
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PART-C
(ARCHITECTURAL)
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PART 1: ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN BASIS
C.1.0 SCOPE
This document shall establish the minimum criterion to be followed for the design of various Plant,
Non-Plant Buildings & Sheds. Architectural design shall be in accordance with the following codes
and industry standards.
C.1.1 REFERENCED PUBLICATIONS
1. National Building Code of India - 2005

2. Factory Law/ State Govt. Factory Acts
3. Local Municipality or any other Authority’s Bye-laws as applicable.
4. Bye-laws of Town & Country Planning Organization
5. OISD Standards
6. BPE (Bureau of Public Enterprises) Norms
7. BIS (Bureau of Indian Standards) Codes
8. Indian Electricity Rules
9. Any other applicable Law, Rules, Standard as referred in respective clause.
Note: All codes & standards shall be latest revision with all amendments issued there to. However,
effort shall be made for effective utilization of space and facilities for cost effective design.
C.2.0 STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS CODES & PRACTICES
EIL Engineering design incorporates Codes and Standards as referred in the design philosophy of
respective engineering disciplines as well as applicable EIL standards and specifications.
C.3.0 GENERAL /DESIGN CONSIDERATION
C.3.1 ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN
Architectural design of the buildings shall be in accordance with this Design Basis and references as
stated above to meet the functional requirements.
C.3.2 BUILDING REQUIREMENTS
C.3.2.1 SPATIAL REQUIREMENTS
Spatial requirements of the buildings shall mainly be decided based on the activities to be performed
in the building, equipment/panel layout and consequent occupancy pattern, clearances, maintenance
and safety requirements. The objective of spatial arrangement shall be to satisfy functional
requirements, physical comfort, and safety regulations as well as aesthetics. Requirement of
services/utilities such as air conditioning, LAN etc. shall be finalized as per Owner’s specific
requirement.
Spatial requirements inside a building shall be decided based on activities to be classified as follows,
which shall be provided in all the buildings/sheds.
C.3.2.1.1 Functional Spaces
Functional areas of any building/shed are constituted by the main activity areas for which the building
is to exist. Various spaces/rooms shall be judiciously sized and shall be integrated logically to
generate the total building plan taking into account the following parameters.
x Activities, group of activities and consequent workflow pattern.

x Site conditions i.e. dimensions, contours etc.
x Climatic conditions vis-a-vis orientation.
x Site Planning (solar geometry, approaches, adjoining facilities, safety standards etc.)
x General arrangement of equipments
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x Health, safety & environmental standards & regulations.
x Lighting and ventilation.
x Acoustics.
x Building utilities, amenities & Services.
x Security.
x Economy.
x Aesthetics.
x Statutory requirements
x Any specific requirement pertaining to particular buildings.
x All other established Architectural design parameters.
The objective of spatial arrangement shall be to satisfy functional requirements and physical comfort
and safety regulations as well as aesthetics which has significant role in creating a favorable working
and living condition.
C.3.2.1.2 Circulation Spaces
Following spaces are classified as circulation spaces. These spaces shall be provided for integrating
various types of spaces and as means of access/exit.
x Corridors & passages.
x Staircases.
x Elevators.
x Entrance lobby/ Foyer including Reception & waiting.
x Gangway/walkways.
x Equipment loading/unloading platforms.
x Emergency Exits.
x Ramps for physically challenged and equipment entry/exit as applicable.
C.3.2.1.3 Amenity Spaces
Following spaces are classified as amenity spaces.

x Toilet (Gents & Ladies).
x Drinking Water Facility.
x Locker & Change room.
x Rest room/Lunch room.
x Wash rooms & space for drying clothes.
x Canteen/ Pantry room.
x First-aid room.
Out of the above-mentioned areas, Toilet & Drinking Water enclosure shall be mandatory
requirement for all buildings with human occupancy. Other requirements shall be provided as
specified.
C.3.2.1.4 Utility Spaces
The requirements of Utility spaces are generated due to provision of services like Air-conditioning,
pressurization, firefighting, electrical, telephone etc. Following are the examples. These spaces shall
be provided as per specified building services.
x Air-conditioning plant room
x Air handling rooms
x Pressurization blower plant room
x Electrical distribution panel rooms
x Service Ducts
x Fire Fighting Equipment room
x Telephone Exchange Equipments room
x UPS room
x Battery room
However following are the limiting sizes/ dimensions for various purposes, which are to be adhered
to.
x Minimum size of any habitable room 9 sqm with minimum
dimension not less than 3.0m.
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x Minimum height of any habitable room 3m which may be reduced to

2.75m for air-conditioned areas.
x Maximum height of habitable rooms 3.6m
x Scale of accommodation for @14cu.m.per occupant. workspaces.
Minimum clear height of such workspaces shall be 2.5m.
C.3.2.2 LIGHTING
Established level of illumination shall be maintained for all parts of the buildings by means of
windows, ventilators etc. Provision of referenced publications like NBC part-VIII; Section-1; IS-2440-
1975; IS-3646 (part II-1996); IS-7662 (part I-1974), Factory rule or other relevant rules etc. shall be
adhered to in this regard. Openings shall be provided with shading devices to avoid glare. For the
purpose of illumination, day lighting shall also be supplemented by artificial illumination particularly
at fire-exit.
C.3.2.3 VENTILATION
C.3.2.3.1 Natural Ventilation

Established level of ventilation in terms of air changes per hour shall be maintained for all spaces as
per the provision of referenced publications like State Factory rules, NBC part-VIII Section-1,
IS:3101-1975 (Industrial building), IS:3362-1975 (Residential buildings), IS-:7662 (Part I-1974) or
other relevant code/ rules. Natural ventilation shall also be supplemented by mechanical or electrical
means of ventilation in all human occupied areas. Sufficient no. of Glazed/Louvered
windows/Ventilators shall be provided and supplemented by exhaust fans.
C.3.2.3.2 Mechanical ventilation

In addition to natural ventilation, if required Mechanical or electrical ventilation shall be provided
depending on the type of building and its use. Refer Design Basis of Packaged Equipment for its
requirement and applications.
C.3.2.4 ACOUSTICS
Specified acceptable noise level and reverberation time shall be maintained inside a building/shed.
Following references shall be referred to for the purpose.
x National Building Code of India
x State Factory Act
Required noise level in any space shall be maintained by means of

x Segregating noise sources by buffer zones
x Dampening of noise levels by damping devices
x Providing Acoustic treatment with acoustic material (on walls, ceilings, floors, as required).
C.3.2.5 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS
Safety from fire and like emergencies shall be taken into account in building design as per NBC-Part
IV; State Factory Rules and other relevant code/ rules. The buildings shall be provided with exits
sufficient to permit safe escape of occupants in case of emergency. The exits shall be in terms of
doorway, corridors, etc. to internal/ external staircase or to areas having access to the outside.
C.3.2.6 SITE PLANNING & LANDSCAPING
Site planning of building shall take into account aspects like inter-relationship of the buildings with
the whole system, movement pattern, traffic and road net-work, safety regulations, service network,
fire safety, climatic and environmental aspects, site conditions like site dimension, contour, drainage,
noise level, view, future expansion, visual aspects, Natural Light and Ventilation etc.
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Main and service/ maintenance entrances of buildings shall be provided with vehicular access. All
exit points shall also be provided with footpath/ vehicular access. Truck movement space in
accordance with traffic pattern shall be provided for the building as per the location of hoisting
bay/loading, unloading platform. Road network and open space around the buildings shall be
designed considering movement and functioning of Fire tenders and cranes etc.
Climatic factors like wind direction, solar geometry shall be taken into account in orienting the building
depending on type of climate. Orientation of Building shall also consider noise and smell propagation,
views and visual effect from various directions.
Sufficient open space shall be provided for planned expansion of buildings. Sufficient open space
shall also be provided around the buildings for lighting and ventilation in accordance with Factory
Acts & National Building Code.
Suitable Landscaping treatment shall also be done around the important buildings. Such treatment
shall generally consist of lawns, road side plantation and beautification of building entrance areas.
Standard landscape elements such as earth contours, pavings, flower beds, hedges, shrubs, ground
cover and ornamental trees shall be incorporated in landscape treatment. Necessary water
supply/sprinklers shall also be provided.
C.3.3 BUILDING SERVICES
Following services shall be provided for all buildings as essential services.
C.3.3.1 Water Supply, Distribution and Drainage, Sanitary Services
This service is essential for all human occupied buildings. The building shall have toilet and drinking
water facility and accordingly water supply, distribution and drainage, sanitary services as per NBC-
Part-IX: Section 1&2, Factory rules and or referenced publication. Drinking water provisions shall be
provided within an enclosure separated from the toilets. Space for janitor shall be provided in the
toilets. All service pipes showing on the external wall shall be suitably concealed or shall be provided
within a shaft.
C.3.3.2 Electrical Services
This service shall be provided as essential service for all the buildings. Electrical services for building
shall consist of electrical supply, and distributions, electrical lighting installations, telephone network,
fans, exhaust fans, lighting protection system etc., all accessories, cabling etc. including Emergency
power supply, all as defined under Engg. Design Basis of Electrical.
C.3.3.3 Air Conditioning and Heating
Control Room Building, Satellite Rack Rooms, Sub-stations etc. shall be centrally air-conditioned.
Accordingly A.C. Plant/ AHU etc. of the require capacity (depending on the requirement) shall be
provided and suitably housed. Some designated rooms (as per Electrical requirement) in the Sub
Station Buildings or in other buildings like canteen; scale room etc. may be required to be air-
conditioned. For this suitable window/ split/ package type units may be provided as per requirement
w.r.t the Design Basis of Packaged Equipment.
C.3.4 AESTHETICS
Apart from the fulfillment of functional & safety requirement, aesthetic requirement of the building
shall be taken care of in the design. Preliminary drawings indicating Architectural scheme shall be
submitted for Owner’s approval.
Architectural scheme shall be based on general principles of Aesthetics. Building facades shall reflect
such principles like symmetry, balance, proportion, rhythm, light and shade etc.
Building Elements like canopies, overhangs & shading devices, gutters, roof projections, parapets,
door; window/ ventilator composition, External wall/ facade shall be considered as contributory
elements to aesthetics. Local Climatic conditions shall be considered while designing the buildings.
Architectural scheme including design of above mentioned elements shall be subjected to Owner/
PMC approval.
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C.3.5 STRUCTURAL AND CONSTRUCTION ELEMENTS
The structural system shall be as specified in Part B.
C.3.6 BUILDING ELEMENTS
C.3.6.1 Plinth Protection
The building shall be provided with minimum 1000 mm wide (100mm high from top of Approach Road
Level) plinth protection with building drain around the building.
C.3.6.2 Finished Floor Level (FFL)
In general, FFL of the Building shall be determined with respect to top of approach road or pavement.
Following schedule shall be adhered to for FFL of the building:
x Control Room Building/ Satellite Rack Room Building(Building having false flooring):
Top Road level of Approach road + 150 mm + Height of false flooring
x Sub Station Buildings:
(i) Top of approach Road level + 300 mm (Cable Cellar floor)
(ii) Top of approach Road level +150 mm (Transformer bays) with pebbles.
(iii) In case, there is no cellar, the FFL shall be F.G.L. + 150mm + depth of the trench as
per electrical requirement.
x Other Buildings/ Sheds:
Top of approach Road level +300 mm to 450 mm and or as per functional requirement.
x Plant Buildings (Unit area) floors (HPP) shall be maintained as per Design Basis of General
Civil.
x FFL of Loading/ Unloading bays of Warehouses, Godowns, stores shall be maintained as
loading platform level of trucks with outward slope to avoid ingress of rain water splash.
Notes:
x In case of approaches with different top levels, the highest top level of approach road/
pavement shall be considered.
x FFL shall be same throughout in a building.
x FFL of toilet, pantry, and kitchen shall be 10-15 mm lower than that of the building FFL to
check ingress/spillage of water.
x FFL of Warehouses, Stores may be kept same as loading/unloading bays/ platforms where
Forklifts etc. are used for internal movement of items.
C.3.6.3 Steps/ ramps/ Stairs
Steps/ ramps shall be provided for access to the Building for pedestrian/ vehicular, equipment entry
as per relevant code. Minimum 1000 mm wide platform shall be provided in between entrance door
and steps/ramps. This extended platform and floor near the entrance shall have outward slope to
avoid ingress of rain water splash. Following dimensions of the steps/ ramps shall be adhered to.
x Stairs width 1500mm minimum
1200mm minimum (for one side open staircase)
x Tread 300 mm minimum
x Riser 150 mm maximum
x Slope of Ramp Not steeper than 1:6 or as per requirement
x Ratio of Tread & Riser 2 Riser + Tread= 600mm
x Maximum no. of risers per flight 15 Nos.
x Landing width 1500 mm minimum
x Width of step/ ramp 1500 mm minimum
Ramp access for physically challenged shall be provided for important buildings such as admin,
Canteen, control room etc. or else specified. Design of ramps shall be as following:
x Width 1500mm minimum
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x Slope of Ramp Greater than 1 in 20 or maximum of 1
in 12 for short distance up to 9000
mm.
x Railing Ramp shall have handrails on at least

one side, and preferably two sides,
that are 1000 mm high, measured
from the surface of the ramp, that are
smooth, and that extend 300 mm
beyond the top and bottom of the
ramp.
x Ramp surface Non-slip
x Level Platform Ramp shall have a level platform at

the top which is at least 1800 mm
long, if a door swings out onto the
platform or toward the ramp. This
platform shall extend at least 300 mm
beyond each side of the doorway.
x Level Platform intervals Ramp shall have level platforms at 10

m to 12 m intervals for purposes of
rest and safety, and shall have
platforms minimum 1.5 m length
wherever they turn.
x Straight clearance at the Ramp shall have at least 1800 mm of

bottom straight clearance at the bottom.
C.3.6.4 Walls
Following schedule shall be adhered to for wall material and thickness:
x External, walls 230 mm. thk. Brick wall
x Internal partition wall 230/115 mm thk. Brick wall

depending on the overall length and
height of the wall (refer note below).
x Transformer Walls 200 thk. RCC or 355 thick (including

plastering) fire rated walls as per
ELECTRICAL design basis.
x Concrete wall As per structure design basis

(Blast resistant)
Notes:
x 115 mm thk. brick partition walls (with nominal steel requirement as per structure design)
shall be provided with 230 mm thk. brick pillars for stability.
x Wherever conduits or pipes are required to be concealed within partition wall, the wall
thickness shall be increased suitably.
x Wherever, bricks are not commonly available, suitable alternative material shall be used after
obtaining owner’s approval.
C.3.6.5 Doors
Doors shall be provided for access, security and safety at all entry & exits of rooms, functional areas
& the buildings. Air tight door shall be provided in pressurized area and in gaseous protection area.
Fire check doors shall be with minimum two hours rating as per statuary requirement. Sizes of the
doors shall be determined on the basis of the following schedule:
x Equipment, Panel area Size of max. Equipment including packing.*

x Other areas Volume of movement through door.
x Minimum Entrance door size 1500 mm x 2100 mm (wall opening size)
x W.C., Bath Cubicle Door 800 mm x 2100mm (wall opening size)
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x Minimum size of other doors 1100mm x 2100mm (wall opening)
Emergency door shall be opened outwards.
Notes:
x Rolling shutters shall be provided for equipment entry for Switchgear Room/ Electrical Room,
A.C. Plant Room etc. and wherever area requirement of openable shutters exceed 2500mm
(width) x 2700 mm (height).
x Motor operated Rolling Shutters shall be provided in the main equipment entry door and for
opening sizes exceeding 9 sqm.
x * Not applicable in case of the door where the maximum certified size of fire door shall be
provided.
x Blast resistant Control room entry door shall be provided with blast Resistant baffle wall in
front of entry door and shall have 45 degree/ 90 degree overlap on both sides. Refer OISD-
STD 163.
C.3.6.6 Windows/ ventilators
Windows/ ventilators shall be provided in all areas of building, shed for natural lighting, ventilation
and visibility at working level in accordance with following Principle:
S.No. Parameter EIL Guidelines

A Area of windows, ventilators For the purposes of ventilation, total openable
area of the windows/ventilators shall be as
required for necessary air changes as per
Factory Act or other relevant stipulations
subjected to a minimum of 15% of the floor area
to be ventilated.
B Design Windows/ ventilators are also elements of
building aesthetics and shall be provided in
accordance with approved Architectural control
scheme. Increased window/ ventilator area shall
be provided, if required for this purpose.
C Window/ ventilator level Windows shall be provided at working levels.
Ventilators shall be provided below roof beam.
Areas accommodating panels/equipments shall
be normally provided with ventilators at high
level for unobstructed distributed lighting.
D Window/ ventilators in high Rooms, spaces, sheds having height more than
rooms/ areas 4 metre shall have windows and ventilators at
multiple levels to ensure required natural lighting
and ventilation at all levels. Such windows &
ventilators must be provided at all intermediate
working levels of such high rooms, spaces,
sheds.
E Ventilator type Ventilators shall be with Aluminium louvers in
case of buildings. In case of Sheds, Aluminium
louvers or cladding sheet louvers as approved
shall be provided.
F Window/ ventilators in Control Windows/ ventilators/ openings of Control Room
Rooms, satellite Rack Rooms shall be provided in accordance with OISD-STD-
etc. 163 if applicable.
Note: Transparent roof light sheeting shall be provided in roofing of shed type structures for day
lighting.
C.3.6.7 Ridge ventilators, Roof air extractors
In case of Sheds, water tight & leak proof ventilators/ extractors shall be provided over roof to ensure
required air changes as well as for hot air outlet in accordance with following philosophy.
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S.No. Area EIL Philosophy
A Ridge Air driven/ operated ridge ventilators, ridge
monitors,
B Roof Roof mounted air driven extractors/ turbo
ventilators shall be provided
C.3.6.8 Canopy/ Overhang
Canopy/overhangs shall be provided at all entries & exits for rain & sun protection. Size of the canopy/
porch shall be decided w.r.t utility of the building and other aesthetic. Blast proof Control Rooms shall
not have any projections with outer face of its walls except with false treatment for aesthetics of the
building.
x For all office type buildings including Laboratories, Amenity buildings such as Canteen,
Medical/First Aid center Control Rooms, Composite buildings/sheds accommodating offices,
canopy shall be provided at all entrances. Canopy or overhangs shall also be provided for
stores, warehouses and storage sheds where regular vehicular movement &
loading/unloading takes place. Size of the canopy shall be decided based on vehicle parking
& covered access to the building/shed, movement around the vehicle and aesthetics of the
building/shed.
x Overhangs shall be provided over all exits. Size of the overhang shall be decided based on
the aesthetics of the building/shed subjected to minimum of 1000 mm. Waterproofing &
drainage provision shall be provided for the canopies & overhangs.
C.3.6.9 Shading Devices
Shading devices shall be provided over all windows, openable ventilators for rain & sun protection.
These devices shall be in form of horizontal projections, vertical projected fins or combination of both
as per building facade treatment. Minimum projection shall be 600 mm. The top surface of the
shading devices shall be finished with cement plaster mixed with waterproofing (laid to slope)
compound and shall be provided with GI spouts for drainage.
C.3.6.10 Parapet
Parapets shall be of RCC for all buildings with minimum 600 mm high for non-approachable roof and
1000 mm high for approachable roof.
C.3.6.11 Roof Gutter:
Gutter with rain water pipes or R.C.C. shafts shall be provided for all the building for roof water
drainage. Sizing of the gutter shall be based on area to be drained and number of outlets. Gutters
shall be of RCC. For Workshop/ Warehouse or shed with pre coated roof sheeting, pre coated sheets
gutter shall be provided and for big size of workshops/warehouse RCC shaft shall be provided at the
end of gutter.
C.3.6.12 Rain Water Pipes, Spouts
Rain water pipes shall be provided for roof water drainage. Number of rain water pipes shall be
decided on the basis of roof area, slope and rainfall intensity as per NBC Part IX Section 2. Rain
water pipes shall be embedded in concrete. RCC or GI spouts may be used for drainage of chajja/
small canopies of ground floor.
C.3.6.13 Entrance Lobby
Entrance lobby shall be provided as a common entrance for all Buildings/sheds accommodating
separate or similar functional spaces integrated together. Individual entries to such functional spaces
shall be from this lobby by means of passages/corridors. Apart from common entry lobby area,
separate independent entries to these functional spaces shall also be provided if functionally
required. Size of the entrance lobby shall be decided on the basis of volume of the movement
subjected to the minimum requirement of 9 sqm.
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C.3.6.14 Passages/Corridors
Passages/corridors shall be provided to integrate various spaces. Width of the passages/ corridors
shall be as per following schedule.
x Singly loaded passage/corridor Minimum 1200 mm.

x Doubly loaded passage/corridor Minimum 1800 mm
Note: Whenever passages/ corridors are to be used for equipment/ machinery/ panels etc. the width
shall be determined on the basis of equipment/ machinery /panel sizes.
C.3.6.15 Service Entry
Separate service entry shall be provided for service areas such as Kitchen, Air-condition/
Pressurization plant, Electrical Rooms Battery & UPS Room etc. A common service entry may be
provided depending on spatial arrangement
C.3.6.16 Air Lock Lobby
This shall be provided for all entries with centrally air-conditioned spaces as per requirement.
C.3.6.17 Emergency Exits
Emergency exits shall be provided for the building as per State Factory Rules, NBC-Part IV and for
individual functional spaces such as Console area, Electrical room etc. Emergency exits shall be
located in such a manner that escape route is direct, unobstructed & without passing through any
other functional areas to safe area. Corridors/staircases shall be provided as escape route to the
emergency exits.
C.3.6.18 Staircases
Staircases shall be provided for vertical circulation & emergency exits. Number of staircases shall be
based on building sizes and buildings with area more than 500 sq.m ground covered area shall have
two stairs (NBC-Part IV). Emergency exit requirements shall be as per safety distance requirement.
At least one no. staircase/ cage ladder shall be provided for access to the flat roof top for
maintenance.
C.3.6.19 Railings
Railings of 1000 mm high shall be provided in stairs and in all unprotected openings in slabs as a
safety device. Stainless Steel railings in loading/ unloading bay of shall be of removable type.
C.3.6.20 Toilet
Toilet shall consist of Gents Toilet, Ladies Toilet (as per Client’s requirement) and separate drinking
water enclosure. Requirement of fittings & fixtures shall be as per National Building Code of India &
Factory Act.Toilet shall be provided in all buildings /sheds having human occupancy in accordance
with following principle.
Parameter EIL Guidelines.

Gents Toilet Gents Toilet shall be provided in all buildings
/sheds having human occupancy as per
requirement.
Ladies Toilet Ladies Toilet shall be provided in buildings
having human occupancy as per requirement.
Toilet for physically challenged At least one number toilet for physically
challenged shall be provided in each floor of
Admin building, Canteen, Training Centre,
Laboratory, Office buildings and in other
human occupied buildings where physically
challenged personnel can be deployed.
Janitor Each Toilet block shall be provided with
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suitable janitor facility.
Toilet plumbing, piping Toilet plumbing, piping, etc. visible on external
facade of building shall be visually concealed
by means of shafts etc. considering building
aesthetics.
Note: Drinking water enclosure (as required) shall be provided in all buildings /sheds having human
occupancy. Drinking water facility may be provided in Pantry also.
C.3.6.21 Electrical Room
Electrical Room may be provided to accommodate electrical/telephone main distribution box.

However, depending on size, space requirement, the same may be mounted in wall recess.
C.3.6.22 Partitions
Partitions shall be provided for flexible space arrangement in Office spaces if specified, Control
Room etc. The partitions shall be of removable type. Glazed panels shall be provided for visibility
in the partitions as per requirement.
C.3.6.23 False Ceiling
False ceilings shall be provided in the all air-conditioned areas for the purpose of reducing room
volume and to hide air conditioned ducting etc. and also to maintain acoustic level inside any space.
C.3.6.25 False/Cavity flooring
False/ cavity flooring shall be provided to accommodate under floor cabling in Instrumentation areas
like Rack Room, UPS Room etc. Extent of false/ cavity flooring shall be as per Instrumentation
requirements.
C.3.6.26 Transformer Gate
Steel gate of suitable size in front of transformer bays in substations building may be provided as per
electrical requirement.
PART 2: ARCHITECTURAL FINISHES
C.4.0 GENERAL
Various alternative Architectural Finishes indicated here are as per general practice of EIL. EIL
recommendation for the finishes in the subject project is highlighted in bold letters. Owner may accept
EIL recommendation or choose amongst these alternatives or indicate other finishes of their choice
for incorporation in design & drawings. Architectural finishes for the project shall be as per information
etc. furnished by the Owner on the body of the questionnaire.
Colour Scheme for all Architectural items shall be as approved by the Owner.
C.4.1 INTERNAL FINISHES
Type Buildings
Type A - Administration Building
- Training Centre
- Main Gate House
- Marketing Office Building
- Canteen/Dining Hall
- Recreation Center
-Control Rooms
- Satellite Rack Room
- Others
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Type B - Substation
- Switchgear Building
- MCC Room etc.
- Others
Type C - Laboratory
- Secondary Gate Houses
- Occupational Health Centre
- Guest House
- Fire Station
- Technical Hostel
- Gate Houses (other than Main Gate House)
- Other non-plant/ process building not listed in any other category
Type D All process/ plant buildings not listed in other category.

Type E - Stores
- Ware house
- Workshop
- Cement Godown
- Site Office
- Weigh Bridge
- Watch Towers
- Other storage/ maintenance buildings
Type F - Utility storage Sheds like D.G.shed, Pump Houses, Compressor
House, Analyzer Room etc.
- Process sheds & other sheds
C.4.1.1 Floor finishes:

A. Entrance Lobby, Reception , lounge, Waiting area, Viewing Gallery etc. :
Type-A x Granite stone <if any other, please specify>
Type-B x Vitrified tiles

x Granite stone
Type-C x Vitrified tiles
x Granite stone
Type-D x Vitrified tiles
x Kota stone
Type-E x Vitrified tiles
x Kota stone
x Heavy duty CC
Type-F x Vitrified tiles
x Kota stone
x Heavy duty CC
B. Office and associated office areas like records/ storage, meeting/ conference room etc.:
Type-A x Vitrified Tiles <if any other, please specify>

x Semi-polished granite stone
(in stores)
Type-B x Vitrified Tiles
Type-C x Vitrified Tiles
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x Kota stone

x Kota stone

x Kota stone
C. Circulation area (Corridor, passage, etc.):

x Vitrified tiles (partly)
Type-B x Granite stone

x Vitrified tiles
x Kota stone
Type-C x Granite stone <if any other, please specify>

x Vitrified tiles
x Kota stone
x Kota stone
x Heavy duty CC
Type-E x Kota stone
x Heavy duty CC
Type-F x Kota stone
x Heavy duty CC
D. Kitchen, Pantry & Dining hall etc. :

Type-C x Granite stone
E. Toilet, Drinking water area etc. :

x Vitrified tiles
x Ceramic tiles
Type-C x Granite stone
x Ceramic tiles
Type-D x Ceramic tiles
Type-E x Ceramic tiles
Type-F x Ceramic tiles
F. Staircase.
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Type-A x Granite stone with anti slip <if any other, please specify>
grooves
Type-B x Granite stone with anti slip
grooves
Type-C x Granite stone t with anti slip
grooves
Type-D x Kota stone
x Heavy duty CC
Type-E x Kota stone
x Heavy duty CC
Type-F x Heavy duty CC
G. Battery Room & Chemical Handling areas (All type of Buildings):
Type-A x Chemical/ abrasion resistant <if any other, please specify>

Epoxy coating over cement
Type-B concrete floor finish
Type-C
Type-D
Type-E
Type-F
H. Electrical Room, Pressurization Room, AC Plant, Loading / Unloading bays, Equipment handling
areas, Product storage areas, Switchgear, MCC, Ware House, Work Shop, Process/ Utility Sheds
etc. (All type of buildings):
Type-A x Heavy Duty Cement concrete <if any other, please specify>
flooring.
Type-B
x Vacuum de-watering flooring
Type-C
in large Rooms/ areas
Type-D
Type-E
Type-F
I. Console, Rack room, UPS Room , areas housing instrumentation equipments requiring under-floor
cabling (All type of buildings):
Type-A x Combination of vitrified Tile, <if any other, please specify>

cavity/ false floor
Type-B
Type-C
Type-D
Type-E
Type-F
J. Executive Block Including all office areas, lounge, lobby, dining room, meeting/ conference room,
etc. of admin building:
Type-A x Vitrified Tiles <if any other, please specify>

x Granite
C.4.1.2 Internal Wall Finishes

A. Entrance Lobby, Reception , lounge, Waiting area etc :
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Type-A x Cement Plaster, POP punning & <if any other, please specify>
Plastic emulsion paint
x Granite stone cladding (partly or
full height)
Type-B x Cement Plaster, POP punning
& Plastic emulsion paint
Type-C x Cement Plaster, POP punning
x Granite stone cladding (partly)
Type-D x Cement Plaster, POP punning

Type-E x Cement Plaster, POP punning

Type-F x Cement Plaster, POP punning
B. Office and associated office areas like records/ storage, meeting/ conference room etc.:
Type-A x Cement Plaster, POP punning <if any other, please specify>
Type-B x Cement Plaster, POP punning
Type-C x Cement Plaster, POP punning

Type-D x Cement Plaster, POP punning
Type-E x Cement Plaster & Oil Bound
Distemper
Type-F x Cement Plaster, POP punning

Type-A x Granite stone cladding upto <if any other, please specify>
2100mm height and Cement
plaster, POP punning & Plastic
emulsion paint above
x Cement Plaster, POP punning &
Type-B x Cement Plaster, POP punning &
Type-C x Cement Plaster, POP punning &
Type-D x Cement Plaster, POP punning &
Distemper
Type-F x Cement Plaster & Oil Bound
Distemper
D. Kitchen, Pantry & Dining hall etc.:
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Type-A x Ceramic Tile Dado upto 2100mm <if any other, please specify>
height and Cement plaster, POP
punning & Plastic emulsion paint
above in Kitchen& Pantry
x Granite Stone Dado upto
plaster, POP punning & Plastic
emulsion paint above in Dining
Type-B x Ceramic Tile Dado upto 2100mm

above
Type-C x Ceramic Tile Dado upto 2100mm

above
Type-D x Ceramic Tile Dado upto 2100mm

above
Type-E x Ceramic Tile Dado upto 2100mm

above
Type-F x Ceramic Tile Dado upto 2100mm

above
E. Toilet, Drinking water area etc.:
Type-A x Ceramic Tile Dado upto Ceiling/ <if any other, please specify>
False Ceiling
Type-B x Ceramic Tile Dado upto Ceiling/

False Ceiling
Type-C x Ceramic Tile Dado upto Ceiling/

False Ceiling
Type-D x Ceramic Tile Dado upto Ceiling/
False Ceiling
Type-E x Ceramic Tile Dado upto Ceiling/
False Ceiling
Type-F x Ceramic Tile Dado upto Ceiling/

False Ceiling
F. Staircase:
Type-A x Cement Plaster & Textured <if any other, please specify>
Coating
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Type-B x Cement Plaster, POP punning &
Type-C x Cement Plaster & Textured
Coating
Distemper
Distemper
G. Battery Room & Chemical Handling areas (All type of Buildings):
Type-A x Chemical resistant epoxy coating <if any other, please specify>
over cement plaster up to
Type-B
Type-C Plaster, POP punning & Plastic
Type-D emulsion paint above 2500mm
Type-E height.
Type-F
H. Electrical Room, AC Plant, Loading / Unloading bays, Equipment handling areas, Storage areas,
Switchgear, MCC, Ware House, Work Shop, Process/ utility Sheds etc. (All type of buildings):
Type-A x Cement Plaster & Oil Bound <if any other, please specify>
Distemper
Type-B
Type-C Plastic emulsion paint
Type-D
Type-E
Type-F
I. Rack room , UPS Room (All type of buildings):
Type-B
Type-C
Type-D
Type-E
Type-F
J. Console Room :
x Granite stone dado upto 1500mm height Cement plaster, POP punning & Plastic emulsion paint
above
x Cement Plaster, POP punning with plastic emulsion paint
C4.1.3 Internal ceiling finishes:

A. Entrance Lobby, Reception, lounge, Waiting area etc. :
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Type-A x Mineral fibre tile False Ceiling <if any other, please specify>
x Gypsum Board False Ceiling
x Combination of Gypsum &
Mineral fibre tiles false ceiling
Type-B x Aluminium panel/ Strip false

ceiling
Type-C x Mineral fibre tile False Ceiling

Type-D x Mineral fibre tile False Ceiling

Distemper

Distemper
B. Office and associated areas like records/ storage, meeting/ conference room etc.:
Type-B
Type-C Mineral fibre tiles false ceiling
Plastic emulsion paint in records/
Type-E storage rooms
Type-F
Type-B x Cement Plaster & Plastic

emulsion paint
Type-C x Mineral fibre tile False Ceiling
Mineral fibre tiles false ceiling
Type-D x Cement Plaster & Oil Bound

Distemper
Distemper
Distemper
D. Other AC areas etc., where false ceiling required :

x Gypsum board false ceiling
x Mineral fibre tile False Ceiling
E. Other area not indicated above etc.:
Type-B
Type-C
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Type-D x Cement Plaster & Oil Bound
Distemper
Type-E
Type-F
C.4.2 EXTERNAL FINISHES
Type Buildings
Type A x Plain cement plaster and texture <if any other, please specify>
coating (‘Heritage’ / ‘Spectrum’ or
approved equivalent)
x Plain cement plaster and Acrylic
paint (partly)
x Composite Aluminum Panel &
structural glazing (partly)
x GRC Jaali (partly)
Type B x Plain cement plaster and texture

paint
Type C x Plain cement plaster and texture
paint (partly)
x Composite Aluminum Panel &
structural glazing (partly)
x GRC Jaali (partly)
Type D x Plain cement plaster and Acrylic
paint
Type E x Plain cement plaster and Acrylic
paint
Type F x Plain cement plaster and Acrylic

paint
Note: Grooves in plaster shall be provided at junction of different materials and as per external facade
treatment.
C.4.3 Doors
A. Entrance/ exit Doors
Type-A x Powder coated Aluminum glazed <if any other, please specify>
doors
Type-B
x UPVC glazed doors
Type-C
Type-D
Type-E
Type-F
B. Doors in circulation area of all type of Buildings:
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doors
Type-B
x UPVC glazed doors
Type-C
Type-D
Type-E
Type-F
C. Office area doors
Type-A x Powder coated Aluminium <if any other, please specify>

glazed doors with partly etched
Type-B
glass
Type-C x UPVC glazed doors with partly
Type-D etched glass
Type-E x Powder coated Aluminium frame,
block board TW veneer finish
Type-F
flush shutter
D. All Electrical Room, A.C. Plant Room, Battery Room doors of all type of Buildings
Buildings:
Type-A x Pressed steel frame with <if any other, please specify>
Pressed steel shutter, Powder
Type-B
coated
Type-C x Powder coated Aluminum door
Type-D with aluminium sheet panel/ACP
Type-E panel
Type-F
E. Toilet doors
Type-A x Cubicle system (with compact <if any other, please specify>
laminated board)
Type-B
x PVC Doors
Type-C x Powder coated Aluminum door
Type-D with aluminium sheet panel/ACP
Type-E panel
Type-F
F. Fire check/ resistant doors
Irrespective of above schedule, Fire check doors (minimum 2 hours rated) shall be provided wherever
required as per OISD/ Statutory requirements.
1. Fire check doors In Control Room / Satellite Rack Room Building
A. Main entrance/ entry to Console:
x Glazed steel Fire check door
x Solid type steel fire check door (with 300mm x 300mm vision panel)
B. Other Rooms:
2. Fire check doors In Administration Building

A. Main entrance/ entry/ circulation area:
x Wooden, TW veneered fire check door (with 300mm x 300mm vision panel)
C. Other Rooms:
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x Wooden, TW veneered fire check door (with 300mm x 300mm vision panel)
3. Fire check doors In other Buildings

A. Main entrance/ entry/ circulation area:
B. Other Rooms:
Rolling shutters shall be provided in equipment areas like Switchgear/ MCC Room, Workshop, Ware
House etc. where opening size for door exceeds 3000 x 3000mm, in non-Air-conditioned areas.
Doors/windows/ventilators shall be complete with all fittings & fixtures for easy smooth operation &
locking facility.
C.4.4 WINDOWS & VENTILATORS
windows & ventilators
Type-B
x UPVC glazed windows
Type-C x Anodised Aluminum glazed
Type-D windows & ventilators
Type-E
Type-F
C.4.5 ROOF TREATMENT
Type-A x Atactic Polypropylene modified <if any other, please specify>

bituminous waterproofing
Type-B
membrane.
Type-C
Type-D
Type-E
Type-F
C.4.6 ROOFING / CLADDING (sheds/workshop)
Type-A x Precoated, profiled colour coated <if any other, please specify>
zincalume steel sheet roofing &
Type-B
cladding
Type-C
Type-D
Type-E
Type-F
C.4.7 SANITARY FITTINGS & FIXTURES
A. Water Closet (European type):
Type-A x Wall hung type, coloured <if any other, please specify>
(premium luxury model)
x Pedestal type, coloured
Type-B x Pedestal type, coloured
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Type-C x Wall hung type, coloured
(premium luxury model)
x Pedestal type, coloured
Type-D x Pedestal type, coloured / white
Type-E x Pedestal type, coloured/white
Type-F x Pedestal type, white
B. Wash Basins:
Type-A x Round/oval, coloured, with <if any other, please specify>

electronic sensor over granite
counter
x Round/oval, coloured, over granite
counter
Type-B x Round/oval, coloured, over granite
counter
x Coloured, Wall hung type
Type-C x Round/oval, coloured, with
electronic sensor over granite
counter
x Round/oval, coloured, over granite
counter
Type-D x White, wall hung type
Type-E x White, wall hung type
Type-F x White, Wall hung type
C. Urinals:
Type-A x With electronic sensor (premium <if any other, please specify>
luxury model)
x Standard Wall hung type
Type-B x Standard Wall hung type
Type-C x With electronic sensor (premium
luxury model)
x Standard Wall hung type
Type-D x Standard Wall hung type
Type-E x Standard Wall hung type
Type-F x Standard Wall hung type
D. Plumbing fixtures (stop/ bib/ pillar cocks, flash valves etc.):
Type-A x CP Brass <if any other, please specify>
Type-B x CP Brass
Type-C x CP Brass
Type-D x CP Brass
Type-E x CP Brass
Type-F x CP Brass
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DESIGN BASIS/ PHILOSOPHY SECTION: C-3.6
(STRUCTURAL) B016-701-81-41-DB-6500 Rev B
NEW TANKAGES AND ASSOCIATED CIVIL & Page 1 of 2
PILING WORKS PART“A” &PART-“B” OF
VISAKH REFINERY MODERNISATION
PROJECT
DESIGN BASIS/PHILOSOPHY
(STRUCTURAL)
NEW TANKAGES AND ASSOCIATED CIVIL &

PILING WORKS PART-“A” & Part-“B”
PROJECT : VISAKH REFINERY MODERNISATION PROJECT
UNIT : 701
OWNER : HPCL VISAKHAPATNAM
PMC : ENGINEERS INDIA LTD.
JOB NO. : B016
B 05.07.2017 ISSUED FOR BIDS GND MLSP SCM
A 12.04.2017 ISSUED FOR BIDS SM MLSP SCM

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DESIGN BASIS/ PHILOSOPHY SECTION: C-3.6
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PILING WORKS PART“A” &PART-“B” OF
VISAKH REFINERY MODERNISATION
PROJECT
1.0 DESIGN BASIS / PHILOSOPHY
Design basis for designing of Structures shall be as per the following attachments:
LIST OF ATTACHMENTS
PART-A (ARCHITECTURAL)
NIL
PART-B (STRUCTURAL)
S. NO. No. of
DESCRIPTION DOC. NO. REV
sheets
Engineering Design Basis (
1 Architectural, Structural, B015-999-81-41-EDB-1001 1 53
U/G civil)
Site Specific Seismic B016-000-16-54-DB-0001
2 0 6
Spectra
Geotechnical Data for
3 B016-701-81-41-GTD-0017 2 74
LSTK Package
PART-C (UNDERGROUND CIVIL)

S. NO. DOC NO No. of
DESCRIPTION REV
sheets
1 Piping Material Specification B016-6-44-0005 B -
2 Valve Material Specification B016-6-44-0006 A -
3 Job Specification for Non B016-6-44-0016 A -

Destructive Examination
requirements of Piping
4 Job Specification For B016-000-79-41-PLS-01 0 59
Surface Preparation and
Protective Coating (New
Construction)
5 Job specification for external B016-000-79-41-PLS-04 0 5
coating of buried
piping & fittings
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A.2.0 ABBREVIATIONS, CODES & STANDARDS/ PUBLICATIONS

A.2.2 CODES & STANDARDS/ PUBLICATIONS

S. No. Description Standards/ Codes

A.3.0 DESIGN DATA

A.3.1 METEOROLOGICAL DESIGN DATA

Refer Process BEDP

A.3.1.1 ADDITIONAL METEOROLOGICAL DESIGN DATA

S. No. Project Philosophy

A.4.0 DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS

A.4.1 CIVIL DESIGN CONSIDERATION

A.4.1.1 SITE GRADING

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a. Cutting area : Thoroughly rolled and compacted.

A.4.1.1.3 HFL : 3.3 m at VPT Source drain

A.4.1.1.5 Unit HPP : Min 0.3m above FGL

A.4.1.1.6 Slope in Graded Areas:

i) General Site Grading : 1 in 500 to 1 in 1500

A.4.1.2.1 Road width

Location Road way Carriage way

i) Main roads for 12.5 m 10.5 m

iv) Plant Approach Road 9.0 m 7.0 m (two lane)

v) Roads around tank farm 7.5 m 5.5 m

vi) Patrolling roads 6m 4m

vii) Foot path 1.0 m

A.4.1.2.2 Camber 1 in 40.

A.4.1.2.4 Design CBR As per Geotechnical Recommendation

A.4.1.2.5 Design Standard IRC-37 (using 2msa & design CBR)

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A.4.1.5 STORM WATER DRAINAGE

A.4.1.5.1 Run off co-efficient

a) Paved area -Concrete - 1.0

c) Unusable open area/

a) Type Rectangular type in and around units. Other

-Rectangular Ditches (Units) RCC

A.4.1.5.3 Culverts and Road Crossings

S. No. Description Philosophy

A.4.1.7 WATER SYSTEM

A.4.1.7.1 Raw Water

A.4.1.7.2 Drinking Water System (Plant Service)

A.4.1.7.2.1Rate of water supply - 30 gals/head/day (135 lpcd).

A.4.1.7.2.2 System - Underground ring main with G.I pipes

A.4.1.7.2.3 Storage Capacity - Overhead tank of R.C.C. construction or

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A.4.1.8 Underground Piping

A.4.1.9.2Types of Sewers and Disposal Method

S. No. Type of Sewer Disposal

A.4.1.9.3 Design & Other Criteria

S. No. Project Philosophy

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A.4.1.9.4 Cover for Sewer Line

S. No. Project Philosophy

A.4.1.9.5 Material of Construction for Manholes

S. No. Description Project Philosophy